Notable birthdays marked across the United States and allies
On September 25, figures such as Admiral William Benson former CNO born in Macon Georgia 64 years ago Hughes Australian premier born in Wales 56 years ago Bishop Wilbur Thirkield born Franklin Oklahoma 59 years ago Charles Edward Russell journalist and Socialist leader born Davenport Iowa 59 years ago and Wisconsin Governor-elect Milo Plattcher born Indianapolis 66 years ago are commemorated with birthday references across the period’s obituaries and profiles.
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Willian
Benson
United States Navy
Macon
Willisan
Hughes
Wales
Hishop Wilbur BP
Thirkield
Episcopel Church
Franklin
Charles Edward Russell
Davenport
Iowa
Miewi Platcher
Toromer
Vermont
Indianapolis
Hand Imagery Sparks Deep Emotion in Private Verse
A fragmented poem recalls the speaker’s intense feeling upon a beloved hand. Recurrent lines describe a white hand as dainty and neat, with the heart near bursting from heightened joy and soul connection. The verse references a prior moment described as last night with four weeks and a kit.
Tragedy of Dry Days in Arkansas Town
A verse vignette from Arkansas Thomas Cat about a man who stockpiled whiskey during a dry period, only to be drunk out of house and home as friends defy the prohibition and he ends up dry again.
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Arkansas
Thomas
Yet Night Tonight and Friday Fair Weather
The forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans notes tonight and Friday will be generally fair with no significant storms or precipitation expected. Winds are light, and temperatures likely mild for the period.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Weather observations at Kort McIntosh set
Local weather report notes the observations taken at Kort McIntosh for the two hours ending at 7 am today. Max temperature seven. Wind generally from the southwest. Conditions described as clear or fair with no additional details.
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Kort McIntosh
Cheat
Social Calendar Notes N/A
Social calendar items listed with dates and events are not fully readable in the provided text.
Church and scouts schedule for Friday afternoon and evening
The four civeles of the W M of the Baptist church meet at 4 pm Friday. The Blue Birds meet with Mrs Alfred Possmenpoht at 4 pm. Foy Scouts gather at headquarters hall at 8 pm.
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WM. T
The
Baptist Church
Blue Birds
Alfred Possmenpoht
Foy Scouts
Fragmented Verse and Local Notices in a Murky Paper
A jumble of poetry lines on life and battle contrasts with community notes. General mentions about Mrs Merriman returning from San Antonio, visits from San Antonio and Tampico, travel to New York, and local meetings. Names include Marion Doruthony Smith, Mrs JD Merriman, Mr Medelo Vincent, Miss Hate Vincent, Miss Lovina Presse, Mrs WH Johnston, Mrs Norwood Witting, Kenneth Hamilton, Mrs Lona Pogeenpott, Miss Lily Pogeenpohl, Mr Wy Hunter, Mrs H D Shelby, and others. A Topaday Music and Literary Club executive committee met to raise funds for Corpus Christi relief, with Red Cross coordination and a shipment of sheets.
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Topaday Music and Literary Club
Sodm
Ce Inejo
Clu
Corpus Christi
Red Cross
Corns Christi
AC. Richter
Parish Guild Meets at Christ Church For Thanksgiving Prep
The Parish Guild of Christ Church met with Mrs. W. L. Arkles on the Heights for a pleasant afternoon focused on sewing items for the Thanksgiving Sale. Ice cream and cake were served as members and guests participated in games and socializing.
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Christ Church
W. L. Arkles
Heights
Mesdames Anderson
Arthur
Kehl
Paster
Shahady
MacGregor
McKinney
Woodman
Cook
W. B. Arthur
Mattie
Emily
Lillian
Richard
William Giddens
Oomnie
Jack Scribner
Bobby Woodul
James and Webb Dickey
Marjorie
Zoe
Alice Byrne
Tommy
Bessie Mann
M. T. Cogley
Mabel Cogley Barlow
W. T. Fhm
T. A. Leyendecker
Phest
Mesdames Til
Bueng
RB. L. Muller
Albert Martin
R. K. Mims
L. Daiches
Ge DaCanara
J. A. Lafen
Penn
Sanvirnet
Wormeser
Denike, Comey
Micsea Rath
Lucille Murphy
Events of 1388 era begin at sunset this evening
The document outlines a busy day with President Wilson slated to speak in Denver, Admiral Benson retiring from the Navy, a Chicago walkout by railway shopmen, a Kansas City soil products exposition and international farm congress, an exhibition in London, and a Texas women’s primary suffrage law injunction hearing in Waco.
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Wilson
Denver
Mucho
William $. Benson
Naval Operations
Navy
Chicago
Kansas City
United States
Canada
Dill
Olymnia
Mammoeth Exhibition Hall
London
Waco
Burroughs Adding Machine duo in storm recovery trek
Chas Rekhart and Mrs Rekhart of the Burroughs Adding Machine U0 halted in the city en route back to Corpus Christi after taking Mrs Rekhart to San Antonio. The couple lost their home and furnishings in the recent hurricane, with many friends hoping for their recovery. J A Fleck, State Highway Division superintendent, passed through en route to Corpus Christi from San Antonio to assist reconstrucion efforts after the storm.
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Chas, Rekhart
Burroughs
Corpus Christi
Corpus
Rekhart
San Antonio
J. A. Fleck
State Highway Department
Black
Notice to Thick Owners in Laredo Hauling Licenses
Notice to truck owners engaged in public hauling in Laredo that licenses expired August 11 and must be renewed for the year ending August 31, 1920. Call at City Hall to obtain a new license. signed DC De Lachica City Tax Collector.
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City of
Laredo
Burleson Denies Meddling in Civil Service Affair
Postmaster General denies any effort by the Post Office Department to influence the Civil Service Commission in appointing first to third class postmasters. He says the department has followed the presidential order to certify candidates with the highest rating. The letter responds to a House resolution seeking details on Burleson appointments amid a dispute with former Civil Service Commission members.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Civil Service Commission
Gillett
Department
House
Burleson
Commission
Students refuse to leave the college at Texas Christian University
Fort Worth unrest at Texas Christian University after hazing fight escalates. The faculty disciplines students with a show down stance and orders all involved to depart. Students file an injunction seeking return to campus and Waite is ordered to court Friday to justify barring reentry.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Texas Christian University
Waite
Senate probes steel strike causes and federal options
The Senate labor committee opens hearings on the nationwide steel strike to examine possible federal action, why negotiations failed, and why United States Steel refused to meet with union leaders. Patrick, head of the strikers, argues workers will demand government justice regardless.
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Senate
Wilson
Gary
Steel Corporation
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Labor Committee
John Fitspatrick
United States Steel Corporation
Witenatrick
United States
Miners Talk Before November Coal Sake Potential Strike
In Buffalo on September 26 operators and United States soft coal miners representatives met to avert a general strike tentatively set for November 1. They discussed wages working hours and working conditions to reach an agreement.
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Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Serbian man shot by state trooper in Pa during search
Luke Grogan, a Serbian, was shot and killed by a state trooper today during a house search in Marrell Pennsylvania. The trooper acted after police suspected Grogan’s residence was a sniping post used to fire at a nearby steel plant.
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Marrell
Luke Grogan
Lehote
Cotton Markets Hover With Steady Prices and Mixed Receipts
The Times reports opening spot fair, receipts totaling 6 000, sales 500 with US and English price quotes for good middling around 10.56 to 19.99 across months. Spot pricing shows steady to unchanged throughout the day with Galveston noting 60 points up and numerous forward contracts listed.
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Guiet
Dee
Semi Centennial of White Star Line Opens
New York reports White Star Line marks its semi centennial this September. Founded in 1860 as Oceanic Steam Navigation Company, it grew from clipper ships to the Oceanic and later the Olympic, with ships like Baltic Celtic Adriatic carrying troops, horses, oil, and supplies for global campaigns and wars.
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New York
White Star Line
Europe
Wingland
Oceanic Steam Navigation Company
International Mercantilie Marine Company of America
Oceanic
Cape of Good Hope
China
General Roberts
Kabul
Candahar
Melbourne
Calcutta
White Star Clippers
Madras Artillery
Olympic
Turner Fined for Reading Paper on Birmingham Street
John Turner was arrested for obstructing traffic after reading a newspaper on a Birmingham street. A crowd gathered to watch the latest news as the constable testified. Turner paid a fine of 2.50 dollars.
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John Turner
Birmingham
England
Turner
Miners Form Company to Buy Vale Brewery
Welsh coal miners form a company to purchase and operate a Vale brewery. The $100,000 capital is being subscribed by various miners' clubs to address beer shortages impacting coal workers.
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Vale
Arizona Judge Allows 2 Percent Beer Sale
Judge William H. Sawtelle sustains Ranier Brewing Company demurrer and permits the sale of beer containing two percent alcohol, upholding the government action to prohibit such sale.
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Arizona
William H. Sawtelle
Ranier Brewing Company
United States long range guns bombard Metz ulgarians in Macedonia
United States long range artillery bombarded Metz ulgarians across a broad front in Macedonia as retreat lines formed. The Russian Bolshevik government issued a decree aimed at ending the reign of terror and consolidating control.
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United States
Macedonia
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Mothers
This old remedy is praised as among the best for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It is described as pleasant to take and safe for children with no opium or narcotics. Wm Scruby of Chillicothe Mo shares firsthand praise citing family use and efficacy.
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Chamberlain
Wm. Scruby
Chillicotte
Drumright Quiet as Troops Arrive Ends Strike Turmoil
The Drumright Oklahoma scene is quiet after state troops arrived and further trouble is not expected. Efforts continue to end the telephone operators strike that precipitated Monday’s rioting.
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Hy Associated
Presa
Drumright
Okla
Fire Rips Greenville Business District Two Buildings Lost
A serious blaze in Greenville Texas damaged two adjoining buildings housing a dry goods business. After a hard fight the fire was checked today. Loss is estimated at 255000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Greenville
Texas
Italian Leaders Seem to Advance on Adriatic Towns
Paris reports Italian leaders imitate Gabriele d Annunzio as three more push toward Spalato, Senenteo, and Teanu along the Adriatic under Jugoslav forces. Peace circles fear a grave outcome and recall rumors of restoring King Nicholas to the throne after Montenegro’s assembly ousted him.
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Associated Press
Paris
d’Annngzio
Fiume
Spalata
Sebenteo
Teau
Adriatic
Nicholas
National Assembly
Helena
Italy
Uncertainty in Italy Tied to Finme Affair Sparks Metal Strike
Rome reports a metal workers stoppage affecting all factories amid Italy’s Finme affair uncertainty. A general nationwide strike threatens all industries as rumors swirl about Lenin’s assassination in Paris on September 26.
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Rome
Italy
Vfinme
Clemenceau Urges Quick Ratification of German Peace Treaty
In Paris on September 25 Premier Clemenceau addressed the chamber of deputies urging the United States Senate to hurry ratification of the German peace treaty. He spoke with emphasis on timely action for a lasting settlement.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Clemenceau
United States Senate
Banker spotlights merchant’s luck at banquet
A banker recounted a banquet tale about a merchant who dropped a quarter during a speech. After the event he searched for it, and, to everyone's surprise, found a half dollar.
Consuls Deploy. Robertson Goes to Washington
United States Consul Randolph Robertson departs tonight for Washington D C on official duty and will be away about one week to ten days. Vice Consul Thomas Dickinson arrives from Monterey to assume charge of the Nuevo Laredo consulate during Robertson’s absence.
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Washington
United States
Randolph Robertson
Washington, D. C
Thomas Dickinson
Monterey
Nuevo Laredo
Robertson
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Mediterranean
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Victor
Marion Doruthony Smith
JD. Merriman
Stanley Tlauser
Medelo Vincent
Hate Vincent
Ikgnmeth Smith
Prmpico
Javedo
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Tampico
Mra
Johnston Reve
Mreferr
Norwood Witting
Kenneth Hamilton
Hi Paso
School of Mines
Lona Pogeenpott
Lily Pogeenpohl
Wichita Multis
Charles. Mogae
Mias
Lasline Davis
Katie Lolly
Perrett
Alios Cate
Auction Bridge Club
de Lachica
Claims Post Office
Liberia
D. B. King
Republic of Liberia
Mrs. King
Mr. King
Times
T. A. Austin & Co
Geo
HW. Mcfadden and Company
Liverpool
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Galveston
Toni
Express
F.M. Espinoza
Loredo
Drumrigta
Gabriele
Jugoslav
Lenine
Nicolas Lenine
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