Constantinople to be the Chicago of Europe in trade push
New York interview with Lucien Irving Thomas of Standard Oil outlines plan to turn Constantinople into a major gateway for American trade from Egypt to Russia. He cites vast Balkan resources, rising Levant markets, and needs for harbor, railroad, and housing development, with American chamber of commerce for the Levant promoting connections.
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Constantinople
Chicago
Europe
New York
Lucien Irving Thomas
Standard Oil Company of
Asia
Balkan States
Thomas
London
American Chamber of Commerce
The
Levant
Mr. Thomas
America
Egypt
Russia
Persia
Italy
Dardanelles
Sea of Marmara
Bosphorus
United States
Black Sea
Roumania
Bulgaria
Jugo-Slavia
Old Serbia
Adriatic
Danube
Balkan
Greece
Turkey
Near East
Young Turk Party
Abdul Hamid
American Chamber of Commerce For
the Levant
J. M. Dixon
Tobacco Products Corporation
J. F. Lucey
Lucey Manufacturing Company
Donald Frothingham
American Express Company
FE. E. Pratt
West Fifty-sixth Street
New York City
American International Corporation
WH. I. DuPont de Nemours Co
U. S. Rubber Co
Guaranty, Trust Company of New York
General Motors Company
Amory, Browne & Company
Great Lakes Trust Company
Commercial Union of America
Lockwood, Greene & Company
Hammond Typewriter Company
A. B. Farquhar Company
Robert H. Ingersoll & Bro
Robert College
James A. Farrell
U. S. Steel Corporation
Phelps-Dodge Company
Brown Shoe Company
International Western Electric Company
H. J. Heinz Company
GAINED AND LOST FORTUNES AT Almack's Gambling Club
The piece portrays Almack's as a famed London gambling club in the late 18th century with nightly losses surpassing 100000 dollars. Young players dressed in masks, straw hats, and lace faced bets, while many wore coats for show and carried chips and rouleaus at their sides. Some drew swords when provoked, risking death with a laugh.
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Almack's
London
After-dinner speech meets snoring interrupting gathering
A Birmingham Age Herald tidbit recalls a guest who snored during an after-dinner speech. The host paused the talk to wake the sleeper, prompting curious reactions from the other guests who inquired about the snorer’s source.
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Birmingham Age- Herald
Jones Hints at Grand Final Feat Before Death
A cryptic message from Jones expresses a desire to accomplish a major, clean undertaking before he dies. The note references personal urgency and a plan for a significant achievement, suggesting intent rather than action.
Non-Cotton Zones Urged to Combat Pink Bollworm Spread
Federal and state officials urged rapid creation of non-cotton zones in West Texas and New Mexico to stamp out pink bollworm. The conference called for Mexico cooperation, technical commissions, and a July Texas legislature special session to strengthen related laws. A five member committee led by President Bizzell was named to present resolutions to Secretary Wallace.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Texas
New Mexico
Mexico
Bizzell
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Wallace
Federal Horticultural Board
Fifteen Delegates Named to D C D Highway Meet
Governor Neff appoints fifteen Texas delegates to the Dallas Canadian Denver Highway Association meeting at Elk City Oklahoma on June 7 and 8. The appointees include Judge F L Wilson Waxahachie L D Miller Wheeler J W Richards Wellington Walter Allen Perryton George Gerlach Canadian EB Key Denton John Sharp Ennis T L Oliphant Huntsville W G Cunningham Gainesville A J Fires Corsicana F R Senor Madisonville Judge C H Bryan Houston Charles G Thomas Lewisville M Reynolds Shamrock.
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Austin
Texas
Neff
Elk City
F. L. Wilson
Waxahachie
L. D. Miller
Wheeler
J. W. Richards
Wellington
Walter Allen
Perryton
George Gerlach
Canadian
EB. I. Key
Denton
John Sharp
Ennis
T. L. Oliphant
Huntsville
Corn in Southern States Improves During Week
The weekly crop report from the U S Weather Bureau notes corn in Southern States improved while cotton suffered due to heavy rains and bad weather, except in Texas where young cotton made very good progress. Truck and miscellaneous crops benefited from showers across the region.
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Houston
Texas
United States Weather Bureau
Chief Justice White Dies at Garfield Hospital
Washington reports the death of Chief Justice Edward Douglass White at Garfield Hospital after an operation last Friday. He was in his 76th year, born November 3, 1845 in La Fourche Parish Louisiana. A Confederate veteran, he served in the Senate before joining the Supreme Court in 1894 and became chief justice in 1910 under Taft.
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Washington
Edward Douglass White
Garfield Hospital
White
la Fourche Parish
Louisiana
Supreme Court
United States Senate
Cleveland
Taft
West Virginia Riverfront Declared Martial Law
Williamson in Mingo County along the Tug River was placed under martial law. Major T. B. Davis posted the governor’s proclamation after Charleston issued the order, with Davis designated to take charge of the situation along the river.
Verdict Finds Albert L. Rowan Guilty in Street Murder Case
Abilene Texas verdict returns guilty with a 50 year prison term for Albert L. Rowan in the murder of G. W. Street a Dallas postal clerk.
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Abilene
Texas
Albert L. Rowan
G. W. Street
Dallas
Weber Named Mayor in Giddings Vacancy
In Giddings Texas John Weber was appointed mayor by two town commissioners to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr J A Fields.
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Giddings
Texas
John Weber
J. A Fields
Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad Reads Genuine Label
An advertisement emphasizes that genuine Aspirin carries Bayer on the package or tablets and warns buyers to avoid imitations. It lists common uses such as colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache and lumbago and notes small tin boxes hold twelve tablets at a few cents with larger packs available from druggists.
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Bayer
Cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes Ad Aims
Advertisement touts Cuticura products for soothing baby rashes with warm baths using Cuticura Soap and finishes with Cuticura Ointment. A light dusting of Cuticura Talcum is recommended for fragrance and finish. 25¢ each everywhere.
Contraband brand gift bottle bemused man asks
A man examines a gift bottle and asks about its brand. The Los Angeles Record notes the label as Contraband, reflecting a cautionary stance on questionable goods. The Epictetus quote underscores moral tension between friendship and enmity.
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Los Angeles
Sweet-faced girls evoke memories of powdered sugar
A compact note reflects on the charm of sweet-faced girls and likens their smiles to powdered sugar, capturing a nostalgic, affectionate tone.
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root praised as a mild healing remedy for kidney trouble per druggist reports. An insurer says many applicants are rejected due to unrecognized kidney issues. Sample bottle available by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY with paper mention.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Allen's Foot Ease Advertises Pain Relieving Powder
An early 20th century ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to soothe painful swollen feet. It claims to prevent blisters ease soreness and reduce stings from coins and bunions while helping break in new shoes for comfortable feet.
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Allen
Babes in the Wood tale tied to fifteenth century crime
A historic foundation notes that the "Babes in the Wood" is linked to a crime from the fifteenth century. The account mentions this history carved on a mantel shelf in an old Norfolk house in England.
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Norfolk
England
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