Chicago Moves Against Ku Klux Parade Bans Masked Marches
Missouri representative Dyer prepares an inquiry resolution into the Ku Klux Klan citing newspaper charges and seeking constitutional authority. Chicago police announce no permits for masked parades and vow to break up such processions. ex Gov Dunne leads the National Unity Council to oppose the Klan’s lynch law and violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dyer
Missouri
Chicago
Charles J Fitzmorris
Illinois Committee
National Unity Council
Morrison Hotel
Edward F. Dunne
Klan
Council
Postmasters to Work Eight Hours Daily Under Order
Postmasters of first, second and third class will be required to work a minimum eight hours daily during the business part of the day. They must attend to office business and cannot be absent for more than two days without written authorization from the Post Office Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kayes
Post Office Department
Harvard Custom Upset Woman Preaches at Harvard Chapel
Dr Rowena Morse Mann of the Third Unitarian Church Chicago became the first woman to preach at Harvard University chapel during the summer school. The event marks a break with centuries of Harvard tradition as she led services at Appleton chapel in Cambridge Massachusetts. Mann has the distinction of being the first woman to receive a degree from the University of Jena in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venerable University
Cambridge
Mass
Rowena Morse Mann
Third Unitarian Church
Chicago
University of Jena
Germany
Appleton Chapel
Harvard University
Harvard
Virginia League Void Stays Wilson Wins, Norfolk Tops
Virginia League president W B Bradley voided all Wilson North Carolina games won through July 28 under arbiter K M Landis ruling. The move shifts the standings, placing Wilson to fourth and elevating Norfolk to first in the second half pennant race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
K. M. Landis
W. B. Bradley
Wilson
N. C
Norfolk
Japanese parties plan envoy to promote Amity with U.S.
The Kokuminminto will send Rep. Otsujiro Uehara to the Washington arms conference to advocate friendly U.S.-Japan relations. The Seiyu-Kai will privately dispatch several members as advisers to the discussions on Pacific problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Kokumimito
Nationalist Party
Otsujiro Uehara
United States
Washington
Pacific
America
Japan
Seiyu-Kai
Government
Tthe
People Who Count the World Well Lost It All
A reflective aphorism notes that those who claim mastery over the world often fade from influence, reminding readers that possession is illusory and power is fleeting.
Heart of a maid and understanding misunderstood
A quip on the elusive nature of a woman's heart, contrasting common opinion with the idea that its depths have always puzzled observers. The remark frames desire to grasp inner feelings as a long standing human puzzle.
The Man Who Fails in His First Attempt
A concise motivational line urges persistence after initial failure, noting improvement follows and resilience leads to better outcomes.
Board Pro Aulwork and Road Policy Update
A terse record notes a policy draft titled Board Pro Aulwork and Road Policy Update. It outlines fiscal concerns and committee review steps, with emphasis on discharging governmental liabilities and addressing long term liabilities and interest costs.
Missouri Rail Out With Chicago Labor Board Ruling
The railroad from Poplar Bluff to Tipton, Missouri discharged two foremen after they joined the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railway Shop Crafts. The labor board ordered their reinstatement and full back pay, ruling that joining a union was not just cause for discharge and that the board must decide disputes fairly and reasonably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Congress
Labor Board
Wich
Poplar Bluff
Tipperary
Jesse
Inscription Found On East Window Cleans 1815 1818
London workers at St. Catherine Cree church uncovered a 19th century inscription from 1815 and 1818 crediting Thomas Jordan and Albert Truement for cleaning the east window damaged in a 1917 air raid. The workers noted cleaning the windows remains troublesome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Worlen
St. Catherine Cree
Farmers and Laborers' Reconstruction League Formed in Oklahoma
A new Farmers and Laborers' Reconstruction League was formed in Shawnee Oklahoma by farmer and labor representatives. John Simpson of the Oklahoma Farmers' Union was named chairman and T T Harvey of Oklahoma City was secretary. Col W H Harvey of Nante Ne Arkansas served as principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Laborers’ Reconstruction League
Oklahoma
Shawnee
Okla
Farmer and Labor
John Simpson
Farmers’ Union
T. T. Harvey
Oklahoma City
Col. W. H. Harvey
Nante Ne
Ark
Ship in hurricane makes 103 miles in 48 hours
The steamer Porto Rico with 125 passengers arrived in San Juan Puerto Rico from New York 24 hours late after a hurricane delay. Winds ranged 90 to 100 miles per hour and in 48 hours the vessel advanced only 103 miles through the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
P. R
Porto Rico
New York
Fred Harris weds seventh wife at age 90 in Atlantic
Fred Harris, 90, from Atlantic, Iowa, has married his seventh wife. All wives were daughters of Peter Yost of Milwaukee who sailed the Great Lakes in the sixties. Harris began with the eldest Yost daughter and has continued down the line, with the last five being widows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Iowa
Fred Harris
Peter Yost
Milwaukee
Great Lakes
Harris
Yost
Gustave Hidelmann
Equipped to Avoid the Pitfalls of the Next
A compact note highlights readiness and caution to prevent repeated mistakes in upcoming efforts. It emphasizes proactive planning, risk awareness, and disciplined execution to ensure better outcomes.
Wise man feels foolish at times in reflection
A thoughtful remark notes that wisdom does not shield one from moments of self doubt. It suggests humility in recognizing human limits and the universal tendency to misjudge situations.
Dignity of the Senate Highlighted in Public Discourse
A fragment discusses the senate’s dignity and its benefits. It notes that decorum allows officials to address each other without facing certain penalties, reflecting on formal conduct within legislative ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mississippi Fire Insurance Company Promises Local Benefit
The new Mississippi Fire Insurance Company reports rapid growth since April 1921, with premiums rising from 42 600 in the first month to 150 000 in July, three minor fire losses totaling under 3600, and plans to keep most funds in Mississippi. Officers vow full policy guaranty and emphasize local ownership, employees, and furniture sourced from Mississippians. The company projects 2 million of out-of-state premiums staying in state by January 1 and expands re-insurance to cover Mississippi needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Barbour
Mississippi
Mississippi Fire Insurance Company
Home Institution
Altho
Superintendent of Beauvoir Tribute to Tartt and Wife
An editorial from the Biloxi Herald lauds Mr. Elnathan Tartt for his leadership of the Old Soldier's Home at Beauvoir, praising his work and the vital support of his wife. It commends his dedication, resourcefulness, and the humane spirit shaping care for Confederate veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elnathan Tartt
Beauvoir
Tartt
Biloxi
Better School Week Urged Across Mississippi Counties
State Superintendent W F Bond urges observance of Better School Week in October in all counties. Officials, educators, editors, ministers, and leaders are asked to meet, discuss plans to improve education, and encourage attendance, cooperation, and teacher development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bond
United States Commissioner of Education
State Department of Education
Mississippi
Compulsory School Law Sparks Mississippi Campaign
The 1918 compulsory school law enrolls over 33,000 previously unschooled white children seven years and older and helps push public school enrollment to a record 60,000 more students. State funding practices are reformed to give every child equal access to state money as Better School Week is promoted across Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Typographical Errors Stir Newspaper Offices
Readers encounter frequent spelling slips and misprints in papers causing confusion and embarrassment. Editors and reporters sometimes must relocate after publishing serious typographical gaffes that misstate names and events.
Potato Growers Meet at Agricultural College in Mississippi
Mississippi State Plant Board announces a meeting for sweet potato growers storage house owners and others at Jackson October 5 at 9 A M in the Chamber of Commerce offices P P Gar State Commissioner of Agriculture presides specialists will discuss disease control and storage losses T M Patterson and J F McKay state marketing specialists will attend and a State Cooperative Potato Marketing Association may be formed in the future attendees should write the Chief Inspector Agricultural Board 155 ho 14
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Patterson
J. F. McKay
Apy Board
Agricultural C
New Charters Approved in Mississippi
The governor signed several new charters in Mississippi. Tallahatchie Farm Bureau of Corle ton with $10,000 capital. Moon Lake Club in Coahoma County with $2,500 capital. Yacht Club Amusement Company of Bay St. Louis with $10,000 capital. Incorporators include H L Sermey D W Robbins J R Shelton Battistella August Schiro and others. Moon Lake Club operates as non profit. others list non profit or start-up status. The Corle ton and Tupelo areas show investors including Denman and Strain among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tupelo
Moon Lake Club
Moon Lake
Coahoma County
Capital
J. R. Shelton
Clarksdale
Yacht Club Amusement Company
Bay St. Louis
Capital Stock
Incorporators
Battistella
August Schiro
Miss
In Memoriam Miss Nina Herndon by Calloway Johnson and Furr
A church committee notes the death of Miss Nina Herndon and praises her Christian character. It expresses condolences to her brother and sister and requests publication of the resolutions and a copy to her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivina Herndon
Nina Herndon
A. Fpf. Calloway
Gill Johnson
Robt. Furr
Ed E Cole Dies After Indictment Filing
Ed E Cole a well known local operator, died by suicide at his home after a recent grand jury indictment for possessing liquor. He wrecked his car earlier that day but escaped injury, then shot himself in the head, dying within minutes. He was about 35, survived by a wife and three children. Funeral plans were not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Miss
Sant
Cole
Lowndes County
Pickensville
Veteran of Civil War Praises Tanlac Recovery
The 78 year old Civil War veteran at 21 Walnut Street says Tanlac made him feel twenty five again. He weighed 117 pounds, gained to 143, and reports no indigestion now, claiming it kept him strong and free of ailments like he had twenty five years ago. He urges fellow veterans to try Tanlac and notes it is sold by leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oufry
Tanlac
George D. Shaw
Eteran
Walnut Street
Jayman
Tianlae
Missippi Fire Insurance advertises home policies
A local ad promotes the Mississippi Fire Insurance Company offering home, fire, and windstorm policies. It emphasizes home agents writing policies and encourages readers to take out a year policy now. The piece also links sales rhetoric to the idea of affordable, broad coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TEE Mississippi Fire Insurance Company
Missipp Fire Insurance’ Company
Hot Good Home
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ghigago
Fitzmorris
Dunne
Butler Cou
Souther
Fk. Tt
Mold State Legislation
NEW Insurance CO
Kalso
Dickens
Nicholas Nicholby
Charles Reade
El-nathan Tartt
Nina Hernd
Methodist Sunday School
ED E. Cole
Stephen Leacock
Tion
Springfield
Gome
Porter Hardware Company
THE
Cook County
Illinois
Palmolive
Paley
Olsen
Wieson
Gall’s Catarrh Medicins
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!