General Luke E Wright Joins Roosevelt Cabinet as War Secretary
General Luke E Wright, former governor general of the Philippines and ambassador to Japan, becomes secretary of war in Roosevelt's cabinet starting July 1. A Democrat from Memphis Tenn, his appointment may impact Tennessee election results. Wright succeeded Taft as governor general and is noted for his understanding of oriental affairs.
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Woman Lived Nine Years as Man Faces Misconduct Charge
New York July 6 charged with misorderly conduct for masquerading as a man for nine years. Mrs August Sich 56 of 61 Sixth Ave sentenced to five days work. Police found an unconscious male figure at 62nd Street and Grosvenor Street. hospital diagnosis revealed a married woman using a male persona to work as a lunchman in hotels. She said she has lived abroad about 10 years and after separation from her husband began earning a living.
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Bar Santa Claus and tobacco preached in morality talk
The Rev. Charles A Mitchell of the Stella Purity association spoke to 37 young men at a YMCA gathering in New York yesterday. He denounced the double standard of morality and claimed only one eighth of one percent of marriages are happy. He urged abstinence from tobacco and warned mothers not to lie to children about Santa Claus to avoid later deceit. He cited Oklahoma as a model where a Stella Purity farm bans tobacco and alcohol as education for girls and boys in righteous living.
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Santa Claus
Glaims Oil Field dispute in Bay City Texas
A lawsuit centers on 221 acres in the Hardy oil field claimed by John S. Alela under the mineral land law. Akin has erected a tent at the field’s center and stays in possession amid ouster attempts. local farmers’ union opposes repeal of the anti bucket shop law after a two day session ending Saturday.
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Large Box Factory Leads State Industry
R T Burnett Co at 615 East Commerce Street runs one of theSouth’s largest box plants. President R L Burnett brings 30 years of experience in manufacturing all kinds of paper boxes and related products. The firm serves major customers and employs about fifty workers, producing a range of包装 including wrapping materials and twine.
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Roosevelt Sets Sail For World Pole Expedition
New York July 6 Commander Peary's Roosevelt leaves pier at Rest Twenty-fourth Street for the first stage of the journey toward the world pole. With limited supplies and equipment the expedition plans a three year voyage and will rely on wild game for sustenance if provisions fail. A crew of 32 plus invited guests sail, and City Inland navigation will precede an Oyster Bay inspection by President Roosevelt. Commander Perry will join at Sydney.
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Torrey & Company Agents for Leading World Firms
Torrey and Company present as agents for Germania Fire Insurance Co of New York and other top insurers. The firm lists assets over six hundred thousand dollars and operates from a corner office at Nayerto and Crockett.
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