This Date in History Highlights Key Events
A chronological list marks 16659 Laval arrives as Vicar Apostolic in Canada. 1775 Breed’s Hill fortifications by Patriots. 1815 Quatre Bras battle with Ney and Wellington. 1845 Texas annexation terms approved. 1870 free-school system in South Carolina. 1882 Sweden permits women to higher university degrees. 1895 World Christian Conference opens in London. 1916 French Chamber sessions begin under the Third Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francois de Laval
Canada
Breed's Hill
Charlestown
Mass
Quatre Bras
Duke of Brunswick
Marshal Ney
United
South Carolina
Sweden
London
Chamber of Deputies
Birthday list of notable figures marked by ages today
Gustav V king of Sweden born in Stockholm 62 years ago today. Hon Arthur Meighen minister of the interior born in St Mary's Ontario 46 years ago today. Newman Erb president of the Ann Arbor Railroad born in Breslau Germany 70 years ago today. George W Coleman leader in Northern Baptist denomination born in Boston 53 years ago today. Rr Rev Cornelius Van de Ven Catholic bishop of Alexandria Louisiana born in Holland 55 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav V
Sweden
Royal Palace
Stockholm
Arthur Meighen
Dominion Cabinet
St. Mary’s Ont
Newman Erb
Ann Arbor Railroad Company
Breslau
Germany
George W. Coleman
Northern Baptist
Boston
Cornelius van de Ven
Alexandria
Holland
Conventions Opening Today Across Several States
Grand Rapids Michigan hosts the General Assembly of the Christian Reformed Church. Middletown Ohio holds the National convention of Phi Beta Psi Sorority. Watertown South Dakota hosts the South Dakota Association of Elks. Oxford Mississippi sees the Mississippi Division United Confederate Veterans. Morgantown West Virginia hosts the Christian Endeavor Societies of West Virginia. Norfolk Virginia hosts the Christian Endeavor Societies of Virginia. Asheville North Carolina features the North Carolina Good Roads Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
General Assembly of the Christian Reformed Church
Middletown
Phi Beta Psi Sorority
Watertown
S. Dak
South Dakota Association of Elks
Oxford
Miss
Mississippi Division
United Confederate Veterans
Morgantown
W. Va
Christian Endeavor Societies of
West Virginia
Norfolk, Va
Christian Endeavor Societies of Virginia
Asheville
N. C
North Carolina
Good Roads Association
Racing and boxing card across major venues
Metropolitan Jockey Club meets at Jamaica while Kentucky Association runs at Latonia and Montreal Jockey Club closes in Montreal. West Virginia hosts a state trap shooting tournament in Richwood. Olympia hosts the International Horse Show with Westchester Open in White Plains. Philadelphia hosts four boxing bouts: Johnny Wilson and Augie Ratner 8 rounds plus George Papin versus Joe Tiplitz Eddie Fitzsimmons versus Frankie Callahan and Johnny Murray versus Harry Brown all on the same card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Jockey Club
Jamaica
Kentucky Association
Latonia
Montreal Jockey Club
Montreal
West Virginia
Ovens
Richwood
Olympia
London
Westchester County
Golden Jubilee of Bishop Schwebach Celebrated in La Crosse
Prominent priests and lay leaders gathered in La Crosse Wisconsin to honor Bishop James Schwebach on his fiftieth priesthood anniversary. A papal blessing message from Pope Benedict accompanied congratulations to the bishop and his diocese.
Mississippi Veterans Reunion in Oxford Began
Hundreds of Confederate veterans from across Mississippi and neighboring states attend a three day Mississippi division United Confederate Veterans reunion in Oxford starting today. The city hosts events and downtown streets display decorations as visitors arrive for the annual gathering and related meetings of affiliated groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Miss
Mississippi
Mississippi Division of the
United Confederate Veterans
Notable wedding at St Pauls Church Washington D C
Senorita Celina Calvo daughter of the late Senor Joaquin B Calvo Costa Rica minister marries John Galen Carter son of the late Sen Thomas H Carter United States senator from Montana at St Pauls Church in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Church
Washington, D
Celina Calvo
Joaquin B. Calvo
Costa Rica
United States
John Galen Carter
Thomas H. Carter
Montana
Centenary of painter Jared Flagg and other commencements
Centenary of Jared Flagg birth noted. Rt Rev James Schwebach marks golden jubilee in La Crosse. Prince of Wales begins Au Se tour segment in Sydney. Dr Ed gar F Smith retires from Penn position. General Federation of Women’s Clubs biennial convention opens in Des Moines. Dr Robert B Vinson to speak at Illinois commencement. Oswald Garrison Villard to address Oberlin grads. Homer L Ferguson to speak at Virginia commencement. UK Trades Union Congress committee weighs Ireland munition boycott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jared Flagg
James Schwebach
la Crosse
Sydney
Prince of Wales
Edgar F. Smith
University of Pennsylvahia
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Des Moines
Robert B. Vinson
University of Texas
University of
Homer L. Ferguson
Chmber of Commerce of
United States
British Trades Union Congress
Ireland
General Assembly Opens in Grand Rapids on Church Session
The Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids Mich began its annual General Assembly today. The event includes meetings of the missionary educational and affiliated groups and drew readers from across the United States to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
Grand Rapids
General Assembly of the Christian Reformed Church
United States
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Philadalahva and
Newark
D. Masur & Son
Home Realty & Development Co
Apple Street
Railroad Avenue
Southern Drug Co
Shreveport, la
Washington, D. C
Devens
Custer
Benning
Presidio
California
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Maryland
Camp Humphreys
Virginia
Field Artillery
Camp Knox
Kentucky
Camp Vail
New Jersey
Motor Transport Corps
Camp Holabird
Fort Ethan Allen
Vermont
Fort Oglethorpe
Georgia
News-Star
A. F. Box
N. Fifth Street
San Antonio
Texas
the Hobo Medicine Mfg. Co
Christian Reformed Church
Monroe Automobile & Supply Company
Goodyear
Goodyear Tires
Ford
Chevrolet
Dort
Maxwell
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