Germany Drops Ruhr Battle as Government Declares End to Passive Resistance
President Ebert and Chancellor Stressemann proclaimed that Germany must end passive resistance in the Ruhr to avoid economic collapse and protect citizens livelihoods. The document affirms no concession of territory and pledges to seek restoration of rights for Germans forced from the Ruhr and Rhineland.
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Berlin
Ebert
Stressemann
Ruhr
Germany
Rhineland
Entente
Taxable Valuations in Texas Forecast Higher Total
Final 1923 Texas tax rolls show total property valuation exceeding July estimates by about 32.1 million dollars. Tax assessors from 142 counties submitted rolls confirming a final total near 3.4 billion, about 10.1 million higher than 1922’s final valuation.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Controller's Department
United States Wins Schneider Cup In Navy Wright Seaplane
The United States captured the Schneider Cup the world’s top naval air trophy after a 72 minute 26 45 second race. Pilot Lieutenant Irwin D. Rittenhouse led the Navy Wright seaplane with two American starters and a French and British entry in the field.
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Cowes
England
United States
Irwin D. Rittenhouse
Hurricane Strikes Mexican Town Killing and Injuries
A hurricane hit Acapulco on Saturday causing several deaths and about 50 injuries. Property suffered considerable damage across the town and surrounding areas.
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Mexico City
Acapulco
Ex Representative Thomas A Sisson Dies in Washington
Former Mississippi representative Thomas A Sisson died of apoplexy in Washington on Thursday.
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Washington
Thomas A. Sisson
Mississippi
Believed Double Murder Solved in Beaumont
Local officials in Beaumont Texas say a step toward solving the September 1 double murder of P Rial and Bessie Carl was taken when a Black youth admitted knowledge of the crime.
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Beaumont
Tex
P. ©. Rial
Bessie Carl
Bandit Chiefs Block Siberian Restoration, Tokio Reports
Tokio dispatches say more than 5000 bandit chiefs impede efforts to restore order in Siberia, hindering government stabilization and security operations. The claim centers on widespread insurgent leadership resisting central authority.
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Tokio
Siberia
London Royals Stir Rumors Over Prince George Marriage
Gossip swirls as Prince George nears adulthood with speculation about a marriage. One camp cites a possible match with Lady Alexandra Curzon, another points to Grace Vanderbilt of New York and the Vanderbilt family. Grace is welcomed into royal circles. Alexandra Curzon's maternal lineage traces to Mary Leiter Curzon, tied to Chicago merchant wealth and the wheat controversy memory.
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London
King George
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
Lord Renfrew
Duke of York
Wales
Princess Mary
Prince George
Alexandra Curzon
Grace Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York
Vanderbilts
Brook House
Park Lane
England
Grace
Nemeas
Alexandra
Lord Curzon
Mary Victoria Leiter
Levy Z. Leiter
Chicago
Marshall Field
Field
Navy Aid to Japan In Afterquake Efforts
Rear Admiral E A Anderson spearheaded early U S relief in Yokohama after the quake directing the Huron to Yokohama and requisitioning ships from Shanghai. He ordered nonperishables medical supplies tools bedding and coffins delivered by Navy destroyers aiding the Japanese Red Cross. Born 1860 in North Carolina he is a U S Naval Academy graduate and a Medal of Honor recipient serving as rear admiral since 1918.
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E. A. Anderson
United States
Asiatic
Yokohama
United States Navy Department
Huron
Shanghai
Shipping Board
Red Cross
Admiral Anderson
North Carolina
United States Naval Academy
Walton of Oklahoma Shines in Limelight and Martial Law
Governor John C. Walton argues to curb mob violence and vows to prosecute floggings. The clash with the Ku Klux Klan becomes public as Oklahoma declares martial law. Rep Howard asks the War Department to review National Guard use. Weeks rejects federal intervention. Walton relocates to Muskogee and seeks the U.S. Senate seat.
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John C. Walton
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Ku Klux Klan
Walton
Howard
United States War Department
Oklahoma National Guard
Weeks
War Department
Muskogee
United States Senate
Mrs. Vanderbilt Bets on Sarazen and Expands Racing Ties
The article notes Mrs. Virginia Fair Vanderbilt owner of the Fair stable joins social figures like Mrs. Payne Whitney and Mrs. Alfred Gwynn Vanderbilt in entering prominent American racing. It highlights her purchase of Sarazen for 80 000 dollars at Saratoga and her public color debut at Belmont Park with jockey Sande.
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Payne Whitney
Greentree Stable
Raymond Baker
Alfred Gwynn Vanderbilt
Marshall Field
H. Carnegie Phipps
William K. Vanderbilt II
Vanderbilt
Virginia Fair
the Fair Stable
Saratoga
Phil Chinn
Sarazen
Belmont Park
Turf and Field Club. She Had Sande
Inheritance Tax Rates Explained in Texas
Austin reports on the new Inheritance tax act effective now. Judge E F Elkins heads the tax division as the comptroller outlines five tax classes with rates from one percent to twenty five percent and notes estates passable to spouses children or direct descendants face taxes.
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Austin
Tex
State Comptroller’s Department
Smith
E. F. Elkins
Haskell
John T. Smith
Travis County
R. A. Stuart
Tarrant County
Elkins
Ends Greco Italian Affair by Decision
Paris reports the interallied council of ambassadors ordered Greece to pay 50,000,000 lire deposited in the Bank of Switzerland as indemnity to Italy for delays in seeking the assassins tied to the Janina killings. The decision also urged Italy to evacuate Corfu, a process already underway.
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Paris
Council of Ambassadors
Greece
Bank of
Switzerland
Italy
District Supervisor Named in Texas Game Department
George L. Root of San Antonio has been appointed district supervisor of the state game department by Commissioner W. W. Boyd. He will oversee nine counties with headquarters at Cisco.
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Austin
Tex
George L. Root
San Antonio
State Game Department
W. W. Boyd
Rost
Cisco
Houston seeks 250000 street paving bonds
Austin Texas attorney general receives city of Houston record proposing to issue 250000 dollars in street paving bonds on Friday.
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City of Houston Bonds
Austin
Tex
City of Houston
Teethina credited with saving baby from grave
A Georgia reader claims Teethina cured her gravely ill baby after other treatments failed. She reports the child became healthy and playful after using Teethina and urges others to try the remedy, offering a full size package and a free baby book via mail order.
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Teethina
Mia
B. W. Wamble
Route 4
Elba
Ala
Adored Ground She Walked On Worth 100000
A man admired the land where his beloved stood, noting its prime, well drained location and improvements totaling 100000. He cherished her as the only child, deeply valuing the ground she walked on.
Cascarets constipated relief ad from era paper
They promise relief for constipation and biliousness with Cascarets, a pleasant laxative advertised for men women and children. The ad promotes 10 cent boxes with 25 and 50 cent sizes, claiming no griping and universal suitability.
Wife suggestive quip about lunch with mother
A wife jokes about having her mother for lunch to her husband. He declines, noting digestion is not what it used to be.
Women Dye and Tint Worn Garments and Draperies
Ad offers dye or tint services to restore faded items. Includes options for garments and draperies with emphasis on bringing back original color and quality. Local service promotes affordable refresh of fabrics.
Diamond Dyes Color For Any Item Rejuvenates Wear
An advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes as easy to use for any faded fabric. Each 15 cent package includes simple directions and a suggestion to pick any color at the drugstore for dyeing or tinting worn items.
Dust and blushes spark conversation on speed dangers
A brief dialogue notes speed as dangerous as blushes rise on girls' cheeks. The exchange suggests running would stir dust and draw attention, reflecting concerns in a light, social moment.
Brassey Surprised by Ancient Golf Image
The Boston Transcript notes Brassey exclaims with astonishment upon viewing a picture of a lictor bearing his fasces and comments golf's age in a humorous remark.
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Brassey
Boston Transcript
A Man Who Became Famous Doctor R V Pierce
Doctor R V Pierce, noted for studying nature’s remedies and Indian practices, created Favorite Prescription for women’s weaknesses. The remedy, praised for purity and his Buffalo repute, remains in demand after decades. Send 10 cents for a trial package to Dr Pierce’s Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York.
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R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N Invalids Hotel
N. Y
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