Brig. Gen. Frank R. McCoy Named Director General in Japan Relief
Brig. Gen. Frank R. McCoy, 49, unmarried, appointed director general of American relief work in Japan. A veteran of the western frontier Cuba the Philippines and France he held multiple roles including AEF staff officer and chief of staff of the American military mission to Armenia. He gained fame during the Filipino Moro conflicts in 1905 1904 for capturing the Moro Datto Ali in a dawn jungle raid.
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Frank R. McCoy
Japan
Military Academy
War College
N. A
Cuba
Philippines
France
Leonard Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Mexico
Sixty-third Infantry
Army Transportation Service
Armenia
Mandanao
Datto Ali
McCoy
Wood
Datto
Denad
Saltzgaber Elected National G A R Chief At Milwaukee
Gaylord M. Saltzgaber of Van Wert Ohio was unanimously chosen commander in chief of the National Grand Army of the Republic at the Milwaukee convention. Frank A. Walsh and L F Arensburg withdrew. Officials elected include Walsh senior vice commander in chief Leech junior vice commander in chief Shurgur chaplain in chief Burrill surgeon in chief Hern commander in chief National Sons Veterans Handall Burt Kronmeyer Hale Kremer Yingling and Scofield were also elected or re elected to leadership roles.
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Gaylord M. Saltzgaber
van Wert
Ohio
National Grand Army of the Republic
Milwaukee
Saltzgaber
Frank A. Walsh
L. F. Arensburg
Uniontown
Walsh
G. T. Leech
Baltimore
Charles L. Shurgur
Auburn
N. Y
Charles Burrill
Kansas City
George T. Harding
Marion
Sam S. Hern
Easton
National Sons Veterans
Handall W. Burt
Tacoma
Wash
W. C. Kronmeyer
Hoboken
N. J
Charles R. Hale
Hartford
Lynn Named Architect of National Capitol in Washington
Lynn succeeds the late Elliott Weods as architect of the national capitol in Washington. He has spent twenty three years in the architect’s office and ten as civil engineer. Born in Maryland, he resides in Hyattsville.
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David Lynn
National Capitol
Washington
Elliott Weods
George Washington
Lynn
Capitol
William Thornton
Philadelphia
Stephen Hallet
James Hoban
Benjamin Henry Latrobe
Thomas Jefferson
Latrobe
Charles Bulfinch
Boston
Senate
House of Representatives
T. A. Walter
Edward Clark
Maryland
Hyattsville
Payne Leads Red Cross and Mexico Policy Commentary
J B Payne head of the American Red Cross speaks on relief in Japan and Mexico. He notes U S patience with Mexico as it modernizes, describes Mexico as a collection of Indian tribes and cites Obregon's nationalist push. He predicts a growing Mexican middle class will become the nation's salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barton Payne
American Red Cross
Judge Payne
Charles B. Warren
Mexico
Chicago
Interior
Red Cross
Presidents Write Their Own Speeches, Noted in Washington
A Washington discussion confirms that presidents write their own speeches though aides supply material. The article discusses editing of annual messages, the influence of cabinet reports, and the importance of a distinct presidential writing style. It also cites Roosevelt and Harrison to illustrate authentic voice.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Grover Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Cleveland
Colonel Roosevelt
Mr. Wilson
Roosevelt
Wilson
Edwin Hood
Peridicaris
Raisuli
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Austin News Briefs Highlight State Boards and Tax Rolls
Condensed items report Westbrook being recommended for a place on the State Industrial Accident Board. Board of Control contracts two dormitories at the State Colony for Feeble Minded in Austin, enlarging the institute by 1560. September warrants paid. October 1 treasury deficiency $3,340,000. Gasoline tax $250,000 collected last quarter. Earl Standley to resign as state treasurer auditor to join Guaranty State Bank of Cleburne. Grand jury in Travis County to explore price fixing per anti trust laws. Dallas Power and Light seeks increase capital stock from 3.5 to 4.5 million dollars under blue sky law. Supreme Court docket behind. aim to catch up in two years. Final 1923 tax rolls project $30 million higher than July estimates. 142 counties filed. Judge Batts resigns as Gulf Oil general attorney to return to Texas. Appeal filed in Jeff Hicks murder case. G T McBride named State Marketing Agent to fill Bolin vacancy. Palestine and Anderson County shop case discussed with Attorney General Keeling. Wichita Falls gas rate case postponed to early November. Hitchcock State Bank closed. deposits about 35,000. State Treasurer quota withdrawals reduce depositories funds. Riley Strickland appointed Assistant Attorney General. Brass name plate for Stephen F. Austin desk received for Governor’s Mansion. desk formerly at Peach Point.
Bust of Marcus Aurelius on display at ancestral home
In a London Passing Show sketch a visitor asks if Mr Newrich Oo is a relative of the Marquis of Blankshire. He confirms the figure is a Marcus Aurelius bust.
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Mr. Newrich
Marquis of
Blankshire
Marcus Aurelius
Newrich
Markis
London
Ax is Mightier Than Carving Knife in Boarding House Lexicon
In a boarding house description the ax features as a dominant symbol against the carving knife. The sentence contrasts tools as emblems of power within a vivid domestic setting.
Cuticura Toilet Trio Promoted for Baby Skin Care
Advertisement touts Cuticura products for soothing a baby's red rough itching skin. Recommends hot baths with Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and periodic use of Cuticura Talcum for scent and comfort.
Dam River Barrage Opens Preventing South Africa Floods
After seven years of work a 1400 foot barrage across a 40 mile river in South Africa is completed to halt floods and trap mud and dirt. Thirty six sluice gates regulate a 25 foot water depth and water is treated after passing through tanks and filters. A British prince officiated at the opening.
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South Africa
Actress Introduces Husband in Short Encounter
The exchange shows an actress introducing her husband to the manager with a warm line from both sides, highlighting a cordial reunion moment.
Jail Break Motive Cited as Path to Cash
A provocative line suggests some men see breaking into jail as the sole route to obtaining money. The remark implies criminal opportunity and systemic issues driving risky, unlawful behavior.
Auto Ads Turn to Freak Shapes in Novel Vehicles
Advertisers push wild auto displays with painted signs for flour and cheese and novelty shapes like bottles and shoes. Most striking is a miniature house on wheels with the driver’s compartment hidden, a novelty unseen before on city streets.
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le Startling
New York Sun and Globe
Ruinous Measure and Sharp Wordplay
A column riffs on rhetoric and fiscal prudence with witty asides about judging words and the consequences of economic overreach. The piece jests at public policy and speech, implying caution in both speech and business.
Taming Tongue Requires First Taming Thoughts
Thought discipline precedes speech control as the saying urges inner restraint. The fragment hints at prioritizing internal reformation before outward conduct.
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New G. A.R
J.B. Payne
Edward B. Clark
Austin
Westbrook
State Industrial Accident Board
Board of Control
State
Earl Standley
Guaranty State Bank of
Cleburne
Mr. Standley
Terrell
Decatur
Wise County
J. R. Hamilton
Travis County Criminal District Court
Dallas Power and Light Company
State Supreme Court
Agee
Texas
Comptroller's Department
R. L. Batts
Gulf Oil
Pittsburgh
Victor L. Brooks
Court of Criminal Appeals
Jeff Hicks
Cherokee County
Ophie Payne
Dialville
G. T. McBride
Markets and Warehouse Department
T. R. Bolin
North Texas
Tucker Royall
Palestine
Nelson Phillips
Dallas
Anderson County
I GN
Keeling
W. E. George
Wichita Falls
Railroad Commission
Hitchcock State Bank of
Hitchcock
Galveston County
J. L. Chapman
State Bank
W. A. Williams
Riley Strickland
Longview
W. W. Meachum Jr
Strickland
Young & Stinchcomb
Stephen F. Austin
Peach Point
Emily M. Berry
James F. Perry
BAYER
Ayer
Leta
J. P. Burnett
Nursing
Baptist Hospital
Houston
Lamar
Delightéi
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
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