Centenary Births and anniversaries on Friday the thirteenth
The page notes several observances across locations. Isaac R. Sherwood turns 85, Sir George Grove is honored on his birth anniversary, and Holland marks the 200th death anniversary of Antonius Heinsius. Oregon editors convene in Astoria for their annual meeting. James M. Cox, then nominee for president, was renominated two years prior in Ohio for governor.
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George Grove
Isaac R. Sherwood
Ohio
Oregon
Astoria
James M. Cox
Holland
Antonius Heinsius
Netherlands
William Wi
England
Mayor Lunn of Schenectady Seeks U S Senate Nomination
George R. Lunn, mayor of Schenectady, declares candidacy in the Democratic primaries for the United States Senate from New York. A former Socialist leader, Lunn grew up in Iowa, studied in Nebraska, and trained for the ministry before entering Brooklyn and Schenectady churches. He rose to mayor on the Socialist ticket, split with that party, then won a 1916 congressional seat as a radical Democrat and later returned as Schenectady mayor.
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George R. Lunn
Schenectady
United States
New York
Socialist Party
Mr. Lunn
Iowa
Nebraska
Union Theological Seminary
Brooklyn
N. Y
Schnectady
People's Church
Congress
Opening of Olympic Stadium and ceremonies at Antwerp
Antwerp prepares for the Olympic Games opening with elaborate ceremonies featuring 30 nations. King Albert and Crown Prince Leopold will attend, while teams parade in distinctive uniforms. Attendees include dignitaries from around the world as the stadium becomes the competition hub.
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Antwerp
Stockholm
Bagles
United States
Albert
Elizabeth
Leopold
King Albert
Crown Prince
Birthdays of Noted People Across Nations
Marquis of Cambridge born in London fifty two years ago today. Hon Hugh Guthrie born in Guelph Ontario forty four years ago today. Dr Felix Adler born in Germany sixty nine years ago today. Gen Isaac R Sherwood born in Stanford New York eighty five years ago today. James A Shaw born in Pittsburgh twenty seven years ago today.
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Marquis of Cambridge
Queen Mary of England
London
Hugh .Guthrie
Militia
Canada
Guelph
Ont
Felix Adler
Ger
Isaac R. Sherwood
Congress
Ohio
Stanford
N. Y
James A. Shaw
Washington
Pittsburgh
Ince Began Career as Office Boy to Frohman
Thomas H. Ince, the renowned film producer, started his ascent in the industry as an office boy for Daniel Frohman, a detail reflecting his rise from modest beginnings to cinema prominence.
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Thomas H. Ince
Daniel Frohman
Delegates Gather for World Garment Workers Congress in Copenhagen
Delegates from 20 countries arrive in Copenhagen for the international garment workers congress opening Sunday. Benjamin Schlesinger, president of the ILGWU in America, is among the prominent arrivals. Sessions will cover industry aims, homework reports, and current hours and wage standards with expected weeks of meetings ahead.
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Congress of Garment Workers
Copenhagen
International Union of Clothing Workers
Benjamin Schlesinger
International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union of America
International Garment Workers’ Union
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Saratoga Association
Saratoga
Fort Erie Racing Association
Fort Erie
North Rasdall
Toledo
Greenbrier County
W. Va
Atlanta
Rhode Island Kennel Club
Newport
Los Angeles
Bristol County
New Bedford
Mass
Pete Herman
Roy Moore
Denver
Red Dolan
Pat Moran
New Orleans
Illinois
Peoria
Palmer
Milan
Barraccelli
Wigile
G. L. Patterson
Australia
Mme. Melba
Labrador
Mackie
Arthur
Hamilton River
Louisiana
A.eamous
Stanley Crosby Arthur
Stanizey
Anvacrr
Canal Street
Mackie’s Pine Oil Co
Covington
Arctic Circle
Arctic
Muskrat Falls
St. Tammany Parish
Stanley Clesby Arthur
Mackies
ST. Tammany Pine
Mackie Pine Oil Specialty Co., Inc
Covington la
Charlotte
Sylvia
Peggy
Virginia
Ethyl
Louise
Monroe
Chase-Amman Drug Company
Rexall
WM. D. Keith Motor CO
Grand Street
Munger
Standard Gin Company, Inc
Willys-Knight
P. F. Apgar
Marmon
Chalgiers
Shreveport
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