Preparations for Memorial Day 500 Mile Race Intensify
Thirty four cars qualified for the Memorial Day 500 mile race at Indianapolis Speedway. They will be weighed and certificates issued today while ten more race for the required 75 mph speed Monday. Ralph de Palma's Simplex faced engine trouble but the event drew high excitement as pilots and mechanics rush to finish tuning.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Speedway
Ralph de Palma
Simplex
Rob Burman
Nncians
Fred Wagner
S. M. Butler
American Autombile Association
Carl G. Fisher
Speedway
Jackson
Fred Ellis
Louis Chevrolet
Buick
Chevrolet
Cardus promoted as a tonic for weak women in Chattanooga ad
An advertisement extols Cardus the tonic for women, claiming fifty years of use and broad public endorsement. It urges readers to try Cardus for pain weakness irregularity and other female troubles, noting druggists stock and recommend it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardui
Cardus
World Famous Drivers Prepare for Indy 500 Race
Memorial Day event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway features drivers Bobby Burman and David Bruce-Brown driving Benz cars with Bruce-Brown and Harry Grant notable for prior wins. Grant returns in an Alco and the brick track is praised for safety and speed as cars start a scratch race.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Bobby Burman
Harry Grant
David Bruce-Brown
Savannah
Georgia
Burman
Bruce-Brown
Grant
Early 1910s Auto Racing Driver and Car Matchups Listed
The fragment lists drivers and cars tied to a racing event, naming John Aitken Eddie Hearne Tetzlaff Lozier Wescott Fox Disbrow Pope Hartford Spencer Wishart Mercedes Louis Disbrow and others with makes including Benz Fiat Simplex Chevrolet Buick Lozier, among various sponsor and team notes. It reads like a catalog of qualified drivers and their vehicles.
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Cine
SS Aapinoteor
Odo Vnc
Stutz
Harry Endicott
John Aitken
Eddie Hearne
Fiat
Lozier Fiqi
CORE
Jockson Sag
TOWRE
Ea Inc
Jackson Bigruh
Wescott Frank Fox
Pope Hartford Celst
Cole Ty
Spencer Wishart
Mercedes ‘Louis Disbrow
Pope Hartfora
Boigngbrees
Veeisenes Knox Charry Grant
Ccedeess
Alco Bob Burman
Benz Chas
Were
Rheee National
Herb Lyttle
Feseees Apperson
Ralph Beardsley
Simplex
Minghie. Hughes
Mercér
Cece
Eavieicest Peat
Lee Frayer
Firestone-Columbus
Wy Fee Rupmop
Arthur Chevrolet
Buick
Teorio
Buck Ralph Mulford
Lozier Howard Wilcox
Nationa
Billy Hrnipper
Louis Chevrolet
Our 50 Cent Dinners Spark San Antonio Café Buzz
The Elite Cafe in San Antonio promotes 50 cent dinners noted for good service and meals. Patrons are urged to try the daily and Sunday lunch hours from 12 to 12 p m. with a strong marketing push for value and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Cafa
Court Upholds Dallas City Recall Provisions
The Texas Court of Civil Appeals in Dallas upheld recall provisions in the Dallas city charter. The challenge came from retiring Public School Superintendent Arthur Lefevre after the Dallas school board recall and new board members took seats. The case proceeds to the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Court of Civil Appeals
Arthur Lefevre
Lefevre
Supreme Court
Grim prank shocks Alfred University crowd
A naked human corpse was placed on a piano stool in the Alfred University chapel Thursday night. The incident disrupted the last day program as faculty and students react with shock. Students are suspected but no definite clues have been found.
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Associated Press
Alfred
N. Y
Alfred University
Boys Organize County Corn Club in Seguin Texas
In Seguin Guadalupe county boys formed a County Corn club with Willie Carley elected president Starry Mayers as secretary and treasurer. J L Quicksall from Austin agricultural department agent spoke and J Alsup of San Marcos state demonstration agent attended.
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Seguin
Tex
Guadalupe County
Willie Carley
Starry Mayers
J. L. Quicksall
Austin
Agricultural Department
Texas
J. *. Alsup
San Marcos
Heat in Middle West and South Breaks Record
A hot wave broke season records across the middle west interior east and south with 90 to 94 in the Mississippi valley and 96 common in the south. Chicago St Louis and others faced extreme heat though showers and a cooler wave were expected to follow. North Dakota reached 92 before a thunderstorm cooled the reading. Sheridan Wyoming saw a snowstorm while the east had relief.
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Associated Press
Washington
Middle West
Interior
South
Sheridan
Wyo
Weather Bureau
Mississippi Valley
Chicago
St. Louis
North Dakota
East
Record Heat Breaks May 26 High Temp in Atlanta
Atlanta reports a new May 26 high temperature of 94 degrees, the highest in 36 hours of records. No prostrations were observed.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Heatwave Claims Two Lives In Cincinnati
Cincinnati recorded a 94 degree day as the second sweltering spell brought two deaths and about a dozen prostrations yesterday. City authorities urged residents to stay indoors and hydrate.
Six Deaths in Chicago Amid Heat Wave
CHICAGO May 27 The second day of extreme heat reaching 94 degrees tied Thursday's record and caused six deaths and numerous prostrations as scores of residents suffered heat related illnesses.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Heat Forces Early School Closures in City
ST. LOUIS May 27 The city endured the hottest May day since the weather bureau began, with a 94 degree reading. One death and seven prostrations were reported by nightfall, prompting all public schools to close at noon due to the heat.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
United States Weather Bureau
Port Arthur Corner Stone Laying for New Customs House
In Port Arthur Tex on May 27 officials and visitors gathered for the laying of the corner stone of a $150,000 customs house. The ceremony featured Hon C W Nugent of Conroe as orator while the Tacoma and Windom departed for Galvesty after the event.
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New Customs House
Associated Press
Port Arthur
Tex
United States
Tacoma
Windom
Grand Lodge Masonic Fraternity
Customs House
C. W. Nugent
Conroe
Galvesty
British cruiser Inflexible damaged in collision off Portsmouth
London May 27 The British cruiser Inflexible was badly damaged today in a collision with another warship off Portsmouth. There were no casualties. The armored cruiser, launched in 1907, displaces 17 250 tons, length 6530 feet, beam 78 12 feet, and drafts 26 feet.
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Associated Press
London
Portsmouth
New County Chairman Named in Nueces County Democratic Body
Corpus Christi May 27 Captain J F Scott resident of the new Jim Wells County has been succeeded as chairman of the Nueces county democratic executive committee by Captain G W Shannon.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Tex
J. F. Scott
Jim Wells
Nueces County
Democratic Executive Committee
G. W. Shannon
Representative Chapin Delayed Trial Remains in Brownsville
Representative D B Chapin arrived in Brownsville after a trial in Victoria on a murder charge was postponed. He said the delay disappointed him as a key witness was absent and he plans to move his law library from Edinburg to Brownsville to begin practicing there.
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Brownsville
Tex
D. B. Chapin
Victoria
Texas Sun Sold in Corpus Christi Ownership Change
Corpus Christi Texas May 27 R L Rockwood becomes owner and editor of the Texas Sun after a deal to acquire the paper founded by the late John B Hardwicke.
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Texas Sun
Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Tex
R. L. Rockwood
John B. Hardwicke
Ol Mill Manager Dead in Range Texas
Frank Dunklin manager of the cotton oil mill died after a brief illness in Range Texas on May 27.
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Range, Tex
Frank Dunklin
Vinci Credited With Curing Consumption Symptoms
Newark reader testifies two years ago his wife suffered a severe cough and lung troubles. After starting Vinci she improved first bottle and was fully well after three, with the cough gone. An San Antonio Texas pharmacist endorses Vinci for pulmonary care and offers a money back guarantee if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Vinci
N. L. Stebleton
A. M. Fisher
San Antonio
Texas
Miss Betty Matthews and Miss Catherine Casept Contact List
Readable names and contact numbers for Miss Betty Matthews a noise reporter and Miss Catherine Casept assistant with listed old and new phones and home lines. The fragment provides minimal context and labels but preserves the two individuals and phone details.
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Betty Matthews
Catherine Casept
Social calendar highlights local events and weddings
Miss Kathleen Jones and Lieut John D Tyndall wed at St Patrick s rectory house at 7 30 p m. Edith Madison hosts an 8 20 p m recital at the Woman s club. Daughters of the American Revolution meet at Mrs J R Sprague s 105 Mc Cullough avenue. Beethoven Junior dance at Beethoven hall 5 30 p m. A lawn party hosted by Mrs E B Chandler at 127 West French place 8 30 p m. May outing at Brackenridge park 3 00 p m for Tuesday Music 2 club members. “Mr Bob” a comedy presented at the Royal 2 15 p m.
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Kathleen Jones
John D. Tyndall
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Mrs. E. B. Chandler
West French Place
Eli Hertzberg
Brackenridge Park
Chandler Lawn Party to Feature Japanese Lanterns
The Chandler home on Laurel Heights hosts an evening lawn party hosted by Mr and Mrs E B Chandler. Japanese lanterns will accent the setting while punch is served from tables at each end of the lawn. Over two hundred invitations have been sent.
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Chandler
Laurel Heights
E. B. Chandler
J. H. Haile
East
Quincy Street
Evelyn Halle
Luncheon Honoring Ruth Newell and Mulholland Graduates
Miss Marguerite Wood hosted a 1:20 pm luncheon at a local cafe for Miss Ruth Newell and Mulholland graduates. Lavender sweet peas adorned the tables and favors featured lavender bon baskets. Guests included Rowena Nye Jean Aubrey Ruth Lipscomb Dorothy Cherry Josephi Woodhull Jodia Moore Nell McCormick Mary Pauline Fordtran Ethel Pfeiffer Netl Stapler Mary Louise Carter Lola Maury and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Wood
Ruth Newell
Mulholland
Misses Newell
Rowena Nye
Jean Aubrey
Ruth Lipscomb
Dorothy Cherry
Josephi Woodhull
Jodia Moore
Nell McCormick
Mary Pauline Fordtran
Ethel Pfeiffer
Netl Stapler
Mary Louise Carter
Lola Maury
Recital by Emmett Rountree Pupils Delights St Anthony Audience
A full St Anthony auditorium hosted Emmett Rountree pupil singers with Miss Clarice Thode making her final appearance before Germany study. Performers included Marvel Myrick Mary Peters Bernice McCulla Ethel Crider Oscar McHugo William Eaton Butler Knight E S Gilbert and a quartet by Sexton Borman Cottrell Rountree.
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Emmett Rountree
St. Anthony Auditorium
Clarice Thode
Germany
Rose Brack
Berlin
Marvel Myrick
Mary Peters
Bernice McCulla
Ethel Crider
William Maurer
Oscar McHugo
William Eaton
Butler Knight
Gilbert
Local High School Drills and Chow-Chow Frat Dance Event
The Grecian drill and the musical drill featured Iva Robertson Gilbert and others with Louise Berry and Abe Gleckstern as accompanist. The Chow-Chow Frat entertained at Casino hall with a grand march cotillion led by Edwin Smith and Marie Burns. about 150 dancers attended. Chaperons listed include Dr. and Mrs. Cassity and several families. A Box party to Mr. Bob at the Royal theater featured Beta Tau Zeta members Dorothy Guenther and others. Marie Shafer returns from Kyle after visiting Annie Bryan Parke.
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Iva Robertson Gilbert
Mersky
Louise Berry
Abe Gleckstern
Lulu Griesenbeck
F. M. Halbell
Casino Hall
Edwin Smith
Marie Burns
Cassity
Mesdame
Box party and school program noted at local theater
Mrs H L Guenther hosts a box party to view Mr Bob presented by Shakespeare and Ciceronian clubs of High school at the Royal theater. Guests include Dorothy Swearingen Pearl Zilker Pearl Bauerfield Mary Schuhard Catherine Finch and others. The Seventh grade at Stephen F Austin school presented a program ending with certificates and farewell song. The Beacon Hill Parent Teachers Club met with Mrs Emmet B Cocke to plan next year’s work and socialize.
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Stephen F. Austin
Lucie J. Newton
Myrtle Wickline
Walter Hankln
Clara Price
Doris Avery
United States
Oran Reagan
Junior Adams
Marian Wright
Ward McKilday
Clara Dietzmann
George Scott
Alwyn Collier
C. A. Arnold
Thos
Jefferson Burnett
Clara Diezmann
Maude Gresham
Grace Heuschkel
Eileen Olive
Pearl Short
Ruby Ganaway
Mary Williams
Enid Schraud
J. E. Adams Jr
Durbin
Reuel Elstner
Edward Isom
John Hankla
Walter Hankla
Stan- Thos
Marshall Ley Frank
Ward Kilday
Smith Porter
Alldn
Henry Newberry
Walter Williams
William Watts
Beacon Hill School
Emmet B. Cocke
Mulberry Avenue
Cocke
Dallas street car strike grounds entire system
From 4:30 to 8:15 this morning Dallas had a total street car strike over a dispute between Superintendent Harris and Motorman Paige. Conductor Paige was fined $6 for a prior fight, Harris resigned, and workers returned after the company announced his resignation. The conflict centered on Paige using sand on tracks and wheel wear.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Oak Cliff Line
Harris
Paige
Carmen
Hottest Weather Record Reached in Macon Georgia
In Macon Georgia on May 27 the United States highest temperature was recorded. No prostrations were reported as the heat peaked with a high reading.
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Macon
United States
Turkish reply unsatisfactory to Russian warning
Turkey gave an unsatisfactory reply to a Russian note warning that Turkish troop concentration along the Montenegro frontier since the Albanian outbreak threatens regional peace. Montenegro officials reported the development as a serious menace to stability in the area.
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Cettinje
Montenegro
Turkey
New British Minister to Mexico Named
London reports the appointment of Francis William Strongem, minister resident to Colombia, as British minister to Mexico. He will succeed Reginald D. Tower.
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Mexico
London
Francis William Strongem
Columbia
Reginald D. Tower
Naval officers visit Copenhagen amid port tour
Rear Admiral Badger leads the American squadron visiting Copenhagen. The officers of the four battleships meet King Frederick at the port, dine at the American legation with Dr Maurice F. Egan, and tour Frederiksborg Elsinore and Marienlust by automobile. In Buenos Aires the chamber approves a George Washington monument funded by the American colony to honor friendship with Argentina.
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Copenhagen
Badger
King Frederick
Maurice F. Egan
Fredericksborg
el Sinore
Marienlust
Washington
Buenos Ayres
Chamber of Deputies
George Washington
Argentina
Abandonment of Millions of Logs on Miramichi River
Prolonged drought lowers river levels and flags extensive loss as several million logs are abandoned on the Miramichi River. Prospects for retrieval are extremely doubtful, and owners face heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
N. B
Miramichi
Canadian Express Strikes Moose Damaging Engine at Woodstock
At Woodstock a night express train from St Stephen collided with a large bull moose near the woods. The moose was killed and the locomotive front was broken requiring repairs costing nearly a thousand dollars. The incident occurred as forest fires may have driven the animal onto the track.
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Canadian Express
Ottawa
Ont
Woodstock
Canadian Pacific Railroad
St. Stephen
Will Establish Dairy Farm Near College Station
The Harvey Eating House company plans a Texas dairy farm to supply milk for its seven Texas eating houses. Executives visit A&M College to study registered herds and dairying with a focus on Jerseys and Holsteins at Peach Tree farm near Texas.
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College Station
Tex
Harvey Eating House Company
Texas
A. & M. College
Steel Arrives for Road to Rio Grande City
SAN BENITO Tex May we Thirty cars of steel arrived Thu and will be used in completing San Benito interurban railway. Track laying toward Rio Hondo begins at once and plans are made to extend the line to Rio Grande City.
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San Benito
Tex
Rio Hondo
Rio Grande City
The Girl Fad And The Beauty Ad Debate
A manufacturer discusses using a girl’s portrait to boost advertising for Steve polish. Respondents say everyone is doing it and consider what beauty type best suits the brand in a candid industry snapshot.
Marvelous Night Skin Transformation Claims
Grace Benson touts a free prescription to restore hands arms and neck skin in a single night. The ad instructs mixing Kulux Compound with hazel and water, applying morning and night, promising soft flawless skin and praises from thousands of women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Benson
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Ellen Camp
Marguerite Woods
Daughters of the American Revolution
J. R. Sprague
McCullough Avenue
Bob
Faye L. Nickerson
the Royal
John A. Raby
West Washington Place
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Ashton
Jack White
Adolph Iltes
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H. B. Cox
F. W. Hines
Locke
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Alita Clark
Marion Cox
Verna Raby
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Irwin Smith
Hays White
Lamar Raby
Gerard Galpin
Thomas M. Darlington
I. E. Tyler
Kansas City
Boston
New York
Niagara
St. Mark's Church
Rufus Lewis
H. Partee
R. H. McCracken
J. J. Stevens
Marshall Freeborn
E. N. Ford
Ben P. Converse
Brackenridge Grammar School
Rgr
Petrigh Saur Lumber
Chestnut and
LAMAR
Beta Tau Zeta
Royal Theater
Dorothea Guenther
Marjorie Hicks
Clara McCormick
Catherine Lukin
Na Hooker
Muriel Kokernot
Marie Shafer
Kyle
Annie Bryan Parke
Moose
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