Big Things of Night News Summary
New York William Goodsell Rockefeller nephew of John D Rockefeller died. Miami The motor cruiser Specjacks 98 feet completed a trip around the world. Washington R J Lawrence former publisher of farm papers died. New York Sergei Michalowitch Tur fanoff known as Iliadore exiled from Russia by Czar Nicholas lands. Kiadore formerly a monk intends to become a Baptist minister. New York Brig Gen James Nicholas Wheelan retired veteran of Civil War and Indian wars former military attache at The Netherlands Belgium and Germany Paris Myron T Herrick ambassador paid tribute to Marshal Foch at American Legion dinner. Washington The administration new program for immediate financial relief to farmers formulated at a conference. Coblenz Sixty seven American world war veterans left for Cherbourg on their way back to the United States. Ottawa Lisson honor was comuined in Canada per capaita last year than dur ing any previous year since records have been kept. London Mussolini planned to protect the Greek government against wholesale executions of former public men per Exchange Telegraph from Rome. Rome For the first time in Catholic church history the Pope
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New York
Sergei Michalowitch Turfanoff
Iliadore
Nicholas
Kiadore
James Nicholas Wheelan
Netherlands
Belgium
Germany
American National festival addressed students on Thanks giving Day
Paris section of the Fas cisti founded by enthusiasts of Italian affairs and culture. New York chess champion Capablanca defeated 21 rivals and drew with four in a 25 player simultaneous display. Philadelphia boxer Bobby Barrett defeated Paul Moran in Clifton Heights, Pa.
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American College
Paris
The
Fascisti
New York
Jose R. Capablanca
Philadelphia
Bobby Barrett
Clifton Heights
Paul Moran
New Orleans
Galli Curci to Sing at Louisiana College in April
World renowned soprano Galli Curci is set to perform in Pineville at Louisiana College on April 15 as part of a major artists course. The program also features Harold Bauer on December 14 and Alberto Salvi with Arturo Bonucci on February 2, aiming to bring elite culture to Central Louisiana. President Cottingham emphasizes accessible, premier music for students and the public, with success as the measure of the venture.
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Louisiana College
Pinelle
Harold Bauer
Alberto Salvi
Apppear
Cottingham
Central
Louisiana
Ralston Celebrates Birthday as Indiana Senator-Elect
Samuel M. Ralston, newly elected U S senator from Indiana, reaches his sixty fifth birthday. Born in Tuscarawas County Ohio he moved with his parents to Owen County Indiana where he taught school and later graduated from normal college and Valparaiso University. He was admitted to the bar in 1884 began law practice at Lebanon and later served as governor in 1913 praised for his wide circle of friends and few enemies.
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Samuel M. Ralston
United States
Indiana
Tuscarawas County
Ohio
Owen County
Normal College
Valparaiso University
Lebanon
Ralston
Conventions Opening Today Across Regions
Conventions opening today include the Chicago NL Central Association of Science and Mathematics Teachers Pinehurst NC Cotton Manufacturers Association Hutchinson KS Kansas State Convention of Universities Evansville IN Southwestern Indiana Teachers Association La Crosse WI Wisconsin State Older Boys Conference Akron OH Ohio State Older Boys Conference Battle Creek MI Michigan State Pocatello ID Southern Idaho Older Boys Conference Lakewood NJ New Jersey Sanitary Association
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Chicago
Central Association of Science and_ Mathematics Teachers
Pinehurst
N. C
North Carolina
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Hutchinson
Kas
Evansville
Ind
Southwestern
Indiana Teachers’ Association
la Crosse
Wis
Akron
Ohio State
Battle Creek
Mich
Michigan State
Pocatello
Ida
Southern Idaho
Lakewood
N. J
New Jersey Sanitary Association
Port land welcomes Marshal Foch amid Vienna food riots
One year ago today Marshal Foch was greeted in Portland Oregon as Vienna faced riots over soaring food prices. The events reflect postwar tensions and societal strain in Europe while the city of Portland celebrated the Allied military figure.
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Marshal Foch
Portland
Ore
Vienna
Attempt to leave Ireland reported for America
Dublin and Belfast dispatches say Eamon De Valera is hiding in the Carlingford Mountains near Greenore County Louth. A large rebel force is said to be concentrated in northern Louth to divert attention while De Valera plans to slip out of Greenore as daily boat service to Holyhead continues.
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Associated Press
London
Eamon de Valera
Ireland
America
Belfast
Evening News
Carlingford
Greenore
County Louth
Holy Head
de Valera
Baton Rouge Plans Campanile At State University
The Students War Memorial Association approves a 162 foot campanile for the new State University grounds. A light, chimes and clock will guide school activities, with space inside for war relief and records. Estimated cost is 150000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Students War Memorial Association
New State University
James W Coffroth Maintains Tijuana Track Control
In San Diego on November 1 the James W Coffroth interests held steady control of the Tijuana race track after seven opening races. Je rome A Bassity and allies sought to gain possession by legal action but were unsuccessful for the moment. Bassity expressed confidence in eventual recovery of the track.
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Sandiego
Calif
James W. Coffroth
Tijuana
Jerome A. Bassity
Bassity
Nelson to Fight
Batling Nelson former lightweight boxing champion travels toward the Pacific coast with boxers to seek matches against western fighters. Nelson has recently become a manager.
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Nelson
Los Angeles
Batling Nelson
Pacific Coast
Five college presidents at inter fraternity conference
In New York on December 1 five college presidents were expected to attend the annual meeting of the inter fraternity conference representing 52 fraternities in 90 American colleges and universities.
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Fraternity Conference
New York
Interfraternity Conference
Americans Defeat Kyoto Club In Osaka Baseball Game
The American team of major league players beat Kyoto 12 to 3 in Osaka. The visitors had 16 hits and 4 errors, while Kyoto posted 7 hits and 8 errors.
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Associated Press
Osaka
Japan
Kyoto Club
Trotter Is Sold At New York Auction
Prominent Grand Circuit trotter Bill Sharen was sold for 900 dollars at the Old Glory horse auction in New York. Buyer was E P Farley of Paducah Kentucky. The same sale included Peter Earl bought by Walter R. Cox for 8100 dollars and a group of nineteen yearlings averaging 1083 dollars.
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New York
Bill Sharen
E. P. Farley
Paducah
Walter R. Cox
Peter Earl
W. B. Dieckerman
Comic Song Wins Thanksgiving Handicap at Jefferson Park
New Orleans December 1 Comic Song at even money won the Thanksgiving handicap to open the winter racing meet at Jefferson Park yesterday.
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Comic Song
New Orleans
Jefferson Park
Racing and boxing events headline today's sports calendar
The schedule lists a Business Men's Racing Association meeting in New Orleans, a Cuba American Jockey Club gathering in Havana, the Southern Intercollegiate Conference track meet in Atlanta, the Middle West bowling championship in Kansas City, Greenleaf versus Church for pocket billiards in New York, Jeff Smith versus Martin Burke at New Orleans, and Joe Nelson against Young Montreal in Providence with ten rounds.
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Business Men's Racing Association
New Orleans
Cuba-American Jockey Club
Havana
Atlanta
Kansas City
Ralph Greenleaf
Arthur Church
New York
Jeff Smith
Martin Burke
Joe Nelson
Young Montreal
Providence
Anniversary note on Oliver Wolcott’s death in 1797
This brief anniversary item recalls Oliver Wolcott who signed the Declaration of Independence and died in 1797. It notes his prominent role as a signer and places his death in historical context for readers of the period.
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Oliver Wolcott
Today's Events Include Arbor Day in Georgia Observances
Arbor Day observations occur in Georgia with a focus on civic celebration. The day also notes the Festival of St Eloy honoring metal workers and greetings to Queen Mother Alexandra on her 78th birthday. General Obergon marks a second year as Mexico’s president as well. The first UW extension coach school opens in Wausau Wisconsin. Ford Motor plans a six million dollar plant in Ford Ontario. US navy yards shift to six day weeks. Progressives call for a Washington conference to form a congressional group. Veteran officers including Maj Gen Edwards Bailey and Kernan to be retired.
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Georgia
St. Eloy
General Obergon
Mexico
Alexandra
Wausau
Wis
University of Wisconsin Extension Division
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Ont
Navy
United States
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Representative Huddleston
Alabama
Washington
Congress
Clarence R. Edwards
Charles J. Bailey
Francis J. Kernan
Birthdays of notable figures from history
Queen Alexandra of Great Britain born in Copenhagen 78 years ago today. Edward I Edwards governor of New Jersey and senator elect born in Jersey City 59 years ago today. Samuel M Ralston former Indiana governor elected to the Senate born in Tuscarawas county Ohio 86 years ago today. Dr William T Hornaday director of the New York Zoological Park born in Plainfield Indiana 68 years ago today. Carey Hadfield the worlds sculling
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Queen Alexandra
King George V
Great Britain
Copenhagen
Edward I. Edwards
New Jersey
United States
Jersey City
N. J
Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana
Senate
Tuscarawas County
Ohio
William T. Hornaday
New York Zoological Park
Plainfield
Champion Born in New Zealand Turns 43 Today
A champion born in New Zealand marks his 43rd birthday today celebrating a career in sport. The article highlights his achievements and ongoing contributions to the field through training and mentorship.
Illinois anti cruelty constabulary trains twelve thousand men
Chicago December report says twelve thousand Illinois men were commissioned as special constables by the state society for preventing cruelty. The department extends to all counties and into Indiana and Wisconsin with about a thousand members in each state. The force assists peace officers, patrols autos, fights vice and other crimes, and maintains order at fires. Suffering horses cases are noted and officials say disease and overwork have declined.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
United States
Department of Constabulary
State Society For Prevention
Indiana
Wisconsin
Walter P. Stuart
Chicago police force details in 159 troops statewide
The capital city reports a police structure with one troop per precinct in Chicago, several in townships, and troops in each down state county totaling 159. Each troop has a captain, four first lieutenants, sixteen second lieutenants and 224 constables, plus an inspector over twenty divisions and a county superintendent in each county.
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Chicago
Constabulary
Maximamum
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Ottawa
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Rome
Mussolini
Itaylian
Walter
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Monroe, la
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Corner Dulia St. Paree
Union Station
Hotel Louisian
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Main Sts
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H.a.michael
Free Road Service
Goodrich
Yours
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Tidwell Bros., Props
Galli
Curci
Gy Associated Press
Litchfield
Gonn
Windsor
Conn
Henry Clay
U.S
House of Representatives
St. Cloud
Louis Napoleon
Hai
Russia
Moscow
Placide Louis Chapelle
South Africa
Europe
Tom Cordell
DeKalb
Tex
Maggie Riggins
Pittsburg, Tex
Thomas Drug Co
Talihina
Okla
Prise
Chevrolet
Superior
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Champion
New Zealand
Calumet
Pigely
DeSiard
Abe
Armand
Des Moines
Collens’ Pharmacy
Norris
Candy Harriet Hubbard Ayer
Collens Pharmacy
DeSiard and
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Buick
Milner Motor Co., Inc
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Leroy Thomas
Mgr
South Grand St
Pope Hardwe Co., Inc
North Grane
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