Century Old San Francisco Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday
Urbain Chandeur of San Francisco, the oldest pensioner of the Mexican War, marks his hundredth birthday today. Also opening today in Portland Oregon is the fifteenth annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition running through the week. In Port Arthur Ontario the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada convenes at St Pauls Church. Dr Paul Whitfield Horn inaugurates today as president of Southwestern University at Georgetown Texas for the golden jubilee celebration. A major community pageant inaugurates in Walla Walla Washington depicting Pacific Northwest history. Secretary Weeks invites religious denomination representatives to Washington to discuss expanded moral training for soldiers.
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San Francisco
Portland
Ore
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church In
Canada
St. Paul's Church
Port Arthur
United States
Pacific Northwest
Walla Walls
Wash
Weeks
Washington
Board of Chaplains of the Army
Ford Seen as Likeliest U S President Hope
New York June 3 political leaders from both parties in Gotham concede Henry Ford now stands a stronger chance than any other man to win the presidency. Ford’s rising popularity could force delegates to favor him at conventions a year ahead, possibly fueling a third party movement if the trend continues.
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New York
Henry Ford
United States
Heaven
Ebout
Ford
White House
Ennough
Backers and Builders Clash Over Looming Construction Sit-Aside
Labor and capital lock horns in a heated dispute over a major New York building project. Backers withdraw funding risking thousands of jobs and delaying a structure expected to ease rents and heating costs. Citizens fear higher living costs as the housing plan hangs in the balance.
American chemists race to outpace German chemical trust
In laboratories across the United States, chemists pledge to push drug dye and chemical progress to beat the powerful German cartel that has long dominated postwar research. Leaders warn that without action America may lose its forward hold in chemical science and industry to Germany within a year.
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America
Chemical Trust
Rhine
Germany
Sing Sing tighter discipline aims to halt escapes
Officials at Sing Sing confront alleged escape plots by convict labor bosses as they tighten security and deter any suggestion that wealth or power can circumvent prison rules. Reports from the penitentiary emphasize firm control and the maintenance of order within the facility.
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Bindell
Sing Sing
Prison reform and modern prison administration
Experts say state prisoners follow a nearly modernization model with sane administration replacing political oversight. Elevators and elevated lines attract passengers with bright signs promising swift service while old cars endure strain. Fresh air and escape from tube damp favor the skyward tracks over subways.
Hemstitching and Pecoting Offerings by Singer Sewing
Hemstitching and Pecoting services advertised by the Singer Sewing Machine Company with contact phone 172. 2-1-lm for inquiries and orders.
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Singer Sewing Machine Company
Mississippi prison farms vow to end lashings
Jackson Mississippi June 5 report by Colonel W A Montgomery state prison trustee says lashings must be banned. He urges not to let drivers act as judge and executioner and calls for a fair show for justice. Board takes no action that day as rains delay crops and bids for four months of farm supplies are opened.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
W. A. Montgomery
Third
Montgomery
Board of Trustees
Gov Smith Joins Elks In New York Initiation
Albany June 5 Governor Smith will become an Elk this day and be initiated in New York Lodge No 1 in the state convention chamber in connection with the Elks gathering in Albany he will join the fraternal order.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Smith
New York Lodge No
New York Assembly
Elks
Conventions Opening Today in Midwest and Dakotas
Madison South Dakota hosts the American Legion Department event while Grand Rapids Michigan hosts the Daughters of the G A R Department gathering. Organizers prepare programs and speakers for regional federation meetings and public ceremonies.
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Madison, S. Dak
American Legion
Department of South Dakota
Grand Rapids, Mich
Daughters of the G. A. R
Department of Michigan
Bell Retired Major General Honored by Chicago Men
Major General George Bell Jr retired from the U S Army after a long infantry career marked by frontier service eight years after West Point, participation in the Spanish American War trenches before Santiago, a stint as professor at Cornell, border duties in 1916, and command of the 33rd Division in France. Chicago businessmen awarded a $30000 purse in recognition of his service.
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George Bell, Jr
Chicago
France
West Point
Hell
Santiago
Cornell University
Pershing
Mexico
Bell
L. W. Gresham Mattress Factory Ad
New mattresses pedestals springs and cots offered in all kinds from cheapest to best. If you don’t see us before you buy we both lose. Cotton top mattress 3 25, all cotton mattress 7 75 and up. Phone 1145.
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L. W. Gresham Mattress Factory
This Date in History Highlights Notable Deaths and Events
A list of historical mentions including the deaths of Lord George Anson 1762 Henry Dearborn 1822 Jeremy Bentham 1832 Court Cavour 1861 and honors in 1875, plus 1898 Sampson fleet action at Santiago and 1917 Laurier declining cabinet coalition for Canada conscription.
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Louis A. Godey
New York City
Philadelphia
Henry Dearborn
U. S
Great Britain
Roxbury
Mass
North Hampton
N. H
Jeremy Bentham
London
Court Cavour
Italy
Turin
George Bancroft
Henry W. Longfellow
Sampson
Santiago
Wilfrid Laurier
For Sale Blue Star Remedy at Collens Pharmacy
For sale by Collens Pharmacy, Blue Star Remedy aids eczema itch tetter cracked hands ring worm chapped face poison oak sunburns old sores and sore feet. Sold as 5 tf.
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Collens Pharmacy
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