This Date in History Highlights Milestones
1778 Benedict Arnold appointed to command Philadelphia forces. 1819 Maine becomes a separate state from Massachusetts. 1884 Charles H. Spurgeon born. died 1892. 1864 Confederate Alabama sunk by USS Kearsarge at Cherbourg after hour battle. 1867 Ameri can Theater collapse in Philadelphia kills ten. 1877 University of Manitoba founded. 1884 Ludwig Richter dies. born near Dresden September 28, 1802. 1911 Taft and wife celebrate silver wedding.
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Benedict Arnold
Philadelphia
Maine
Massachusetts
Charles H. Spurgeon
Alabama
Kearsargé
Cherbourg
American Theater
University of Manitoba
Ludwig Richter
Dresden
There
Taft
Calendar of Sports Opens Multisite Tournament Schedule
The calendar lists golf tournaments in Chicago and Philadelphia, trotting and boxing matches in S D, Juarez, Alamosa, and Columbus, Yale Harvard boat races in New London, and shooting and real estate shows in Springfield and Cincinnati. Also notes Grand American Handicap, British Open golf, and New Brunswick circuit racing. routes include St Louis Pittsburgh Halifax and Hancog Mich. Also a patent medicine notice for Constipation claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Zoo Kennel Club
Cincinnati
Danny Yoodman
Battling Schultz
Columbus
New London
Conn
Great Britain
Muiifield Links
New Brunswick
Halifax
N. S
Ray Bronson
Harry Brewer
St. Louis
Charles W Hotchkiss Elected Chicago Utilities President
Charles W Hotchkiss born June 19 1863 in Unadilla Forks New York educated at West Winfield Academy advanced through rail and transit roles. He has held posts including chief engineer of Chicago Transfer and Clearing Company and president of Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad.
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Charles W. Hotchkiss
Chicago Utilities Company
Unadilla Forks
N. Y
West Winfield Academy
Rodman
New York, West Shore and Buffalo
Newburg
Michigan Central Railroad
Chicago Junction Railway
Chicago Transfer and Clearing Company
Indiana Harbor Railroad
Chicago, Indiana and Southern Railroad
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Max Penbberton
Charles W
University Ball
Toda Hubbard
Tters
Tod. Bell
George Alexander
Manas
Abney
Gincia- Elbert
Roycroft
Fish -Hake University
Big Meeting of Realty Men in Louisville Convention Opens
The fifth annual convention of the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges opens in Louisville with representatives from major cities in the U S and Canada. President Samuel S Thorpe presides and Secretary R Bruce A Douglas and Treasurer A G Bowles report. The session agenda includes routine business and Winnipeg vendors bid for next year. A second item promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism relief with massaging. Fight schedule lists Luther McCarthy vs Tim Logan in Philadelphia and other bouts in Juarez and Alamosa.
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Western Advertising Golfers’ Association
Chicago
Flandreau
S. D
Luther McCarthy
Tim Logan
Philadelphia
Jack Herrick
Chappie Homer
Juarez
Mexico
Ed Winters
Eddie Johnson
Alamosa
Cole
Louisville
America
National Association of Real Estate Exchanges
United States
Canada
Samuel 8. Thorpe
R. Bruce A Douglas
Milwaukee
A. G. Bowles
Denver
Winnipeg
New Orleans Levee Funds Boosted For Repairs
Captain C O Sherrill reports Mississippi River Commission adds 50000 to existing 320000 for Fourth Levee District repairs. funds target breaks on Atchafalaya Bayou Des Glaizes Davis Island and south of Bougere Point Breeze. Hymelia crevasse work to be left to Lafourche Levee Board. survey and releveling planned after floods subside.
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New Orleans
St. Louis
Mississippi River Commission
O. Sherrill
U. S. AL
Hhe Commission
Congress
Sherrill
Atchafalaya
Bayon Des Glaizes
Davis Island
Mississippi
Buegere
Point Breeze
Hymelia
Lafourche Levee
Army Engineers
McD. Townsend
Detroit
Wiliam T. Russell
New York
Robert S. Taylor
Fort Wayne
Ind
Ie A. Ockerson
Homer P.ritter
Washington
Charles H. West
Greenville
Miss
Charles L. Potter
James G. Warren
Buffalo
N. Y
Game Commission
Baton Rouge
Harvey's Canal
Edwards
Lafourche District
Flood Aid Launch Serves Homeless Along Hymelia Crevasse
A launch bound for Bayou Barataria and Lake Salvador will carry 0,000 army rations to flood victims rendered homeless by backwater from the Hymelia crevasse. Last week 8,000 rations were shipped aboard the Destrahan, and today's consignment is expected to improve relief coverage.
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Bayou Barataria
Lake Salvador
Hymelia
Harvey Canal Company
Chamberlain's Tablets Promote Comfort for Older Readers
An old time advertisement urges seniors to take Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion and keep bowels regular. The pills are described as mild and gentle, especially suitable for people of middle age and older. The note ends with a casual line about salary for dealers.
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Chamberlain
Farmer Elevator Plans Extend Movement
Minneapolis based Farmer Elevator managers announce June 19 plans to broaden the movement for expanding elevator capacity and cooperative farming efforts across Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis, Minn
Brenau College Promotes Vacation Plan for All Ages
Brenau College in Gainesville Georgia presents a rational vacation plan not for idleness but a change of scene combining recreation with productive study. A descriptive booklet explaining the program is available free by writing Brenau College P O Box 6f Gainesville GA.
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Brenau College
Gainesville
P. O
Gainesville, Ga
Co operative Marketing Convention of Farm Elevators Opens
The National Association of Managers of Farmers' Elevator Companies met in the city for a three day convention. About 150000 cooperative farmers from Wisconsin to Montana are represented, Western Canada sending delegates. Reports say elevators handle 65 percent of Northwest grain, with other commodities also covered.
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National Association of Managers of Farmers’ Eevator Companies
Farmers’ Co-Operative
Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Montana
Northwest
Western
Canada
Rovers Bring Billy Allen Champion Lightweight to Canada
Canada hosts Billy Allen the lightweight champion as he prepares to defend his title against Joe Bayley in Bassano Alberta on June 29. Reports say Jack Johnson and Jim Flynn stage training stunts for large Las Vegas crowds while Frank Mantell builds fan support in California. Australian middleweight Dave Smith seeks a bout with French champion Carpenter ahead of a planned U S visit.
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Billy Allen
Canada
Joe Bayley
Bassano
Alberta
Jack Johnson
Jim Flynn
Las Vegas
Frank Mantell
Rhode Island
California
Dave
Smith
Carpenter
Coffee branding trial cuffs Mocha label on old stock
In Chicago on June 18 twenty experts testified before United States District Judge Landis that a Mocha brand coffee less than two hundred years old is not genuine. The Thompson and Taylor Spice Company faced federal misbranding charges over a claim that the coffee came from Abyssinia. the firm was fined one dollar and costs.
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Chicago
United States District Judge Landis
Arabia
Ithe Thompson and Taylor Spice Company
Abyssinia
Electric Bitters Uplift a Woman’s Health and Spirits
The ad touts Electric Bitters as a remedy that strengthens nerves, sharpens the brain, and provides a rosy complexion and energy. It claims women gain health and poise, with relief from indigestion backache headaches fainting and dizziness. Promoted as a trusted, popular medicine, 50 cents at druggists.
Eleanor Elkins Dixon Widener Wedding in Philadelphia
The June 19 Philadelphia wedding unites Miss Eleanor Elkins Dixon and Widener heir in a formal ceremony. Families and notable society guests gather at a prominent city venue to witness the union, with plans for a reception following the ceremony.
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Dixon-Widener
Philadelphia
Eleanor Elkins
Widener and Dixon Wedding Private Ceremony at Lynewood Hall
The marriage of Widener, daughter of the late George D. Widener, to Fitz Eugene Dixon occurred today at Lynewood Hall in Elkins Park. The ceremony was private due to the recent deaths of the bride's father and brother in the Titanic disaster.
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Widener
George D. Widener
Fitz Eugene Dixon
Lynewood Hall
Elkins Park
Danish Lutherans Gather for National Conference in Kenmare
Two thousand Danish Lutherans from about thirty states meet in Kenmare North Dakota for their annual national conference. The event lasts five to six days with top clergy and lay leaders of the Danish Lutheran church in the United States in attendance.
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Kenmare
N. D
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Calendar OF Sports
Harvard
Yale
Pittsburgh
Hancog
Mich
Tim lLog
Mex
Colo
Renwick’s Dairy
J. Renwick
Mihogs
Sphinx
Murray Hill Club
JOS. A. Magnus & CO
Cincinnati, Ohio
The
Rovers
Conference of Danish Lutherans
Vienna Bakery Comb
S. Grand St
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