Tense clash shields and wounds ignite Mexican politics
A Mexico City meeting between followers of Obregon Gonzalez and Bonillas led to a street clash wounding General Leonard Wood. The piece argues for calm civic debate, unity among voters, and warns that political thugs undermine democracy as Mexico faces Carranza era choices.
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Washington, D. C
James W. Gerard
James M. Cox
Leonard Wood
Gerard Cox
Wood
Ignacio Bonillas
Obregon
Gonzalez
Mexico
Bonillas
Madero
United States
Diaz
Gonzalez and
Carranza
Col Beaumont Buck Leaves Laredo for San Antonio
Colonel Beaumont B Buck left Laredo after eight months in command of the Laredo District to attend Masonic degree work in San Antonio before reporting to Fort Crook Nebraska. He will reach Fort Crook April 15, and Mrs Buck will join him once he is stationed there with their children remaining in Laredo until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont B. Buck
Laredo
Fort McIntosh
San Antonio
Fort Crook
Nebraska
Buck
Twentieth Infantry
Wood on Suffrage Advice for Women Citizens
General Wood counsels suffrage supporters to act as citizens not form a rival women’s party. He urges women to join a major party and help enact reforms from within, warning that reforms fail when supporters lack sustained strength or willingness to sustain changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
April Busy Month for Politicians
Washington April 1 conventions and primaries set to determine delegates to national conventions and candidates for state and other offices. Key events span Mississippi, Michigan, Rhode Island, New York, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Georgia, North Carolina, Hawaii, Alabama, Philippines, Illinois, Tennessee, Washington, Nebraska, Montana, Nevada, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Massachusetts, Idaho and Arkansas, shaping preconvention strength for presidential nominations.
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Washington
D. C
Chicago
Mississippi
Howard
Jackson
Michigan
Rhode Island
Providence
New York
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Atlanta
North Carolina
Raleigh
Honolulu
Alabama
Philippines
Manila
Illinois
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Bellingham
Nebraska
Georgia
Kansas
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
Reno
Lansing
New Jersey
Ohio
Massachusetts
Idaho
Coeur d’Alene
Arkansas
Little Rock
Laredo ISD to Hold Trustee Election April 8 1920
Proclamation by School Board President I M S Ryan orders an election on April 8 1920 to elect three trustees to the Independent School District of Laredo Texas. Polling places are Central Grammar School for Precincts 1 and 2 and Urbahn School Building for Precincts 8 and 4 with named officers, polls open 8 am to 6 pm under Texas General Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. S. Ryan
Independent School District
Laredo
Texas
Central Grammar School
M. A. Hirsch
Emeterio Mendoza
C. Zagarnaga
Urbahn
P. P. Leyendecker
J. T. Agan
L Martinez
State of
M. S. Ryan
Are You Happy The Key To Happiness Is Health
An old advertisement urges happiness through well being. It touts Cham berlain s Tablets to ease constipation and indigestion, claiming prompt, effective relief and easy pleasant use.
RAT-SNAP Rat Bait Teaches Quick Clean Kill
Rats pass up all food for one RAT-SNAP meal. First meal will be their last as the bait dries the carcass in minutes. Comes in cake form broken into pieces and placed where rats travel. Cats or dogs won’t touch it. Sold and guaranteed by A. Deutz & Brother, City Drug Co, and Sanitary Grocery in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Strand Theatre To Show Moral Photoplay Romance of Happy Valley
Strand Theatre presents David W. Griffiths superb picture Romance of Happy Valley next week. A simple folk story told with powerful moral impact. Stars include Lillian Gish Robert Darron George Fawcett and Kate Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Griffith
Happy Valley
Strand Theatre
Les
Lillian Gish
Robert Darron
George Fawcett
Kate Bruce
Today’s Birthdays On This Date In History
April 1 marks birthdays of Rt Hon James Lowther speaker of the House of Commons born 65 years ago. General Sir James Willcocks noted British soldier and admin born 68 years ago. Daniel C. Roper former US Internal Revenue Commissioner born 63 years ago in Marlboro County D C. Dr John H Latane Johns Hopkins dean born Staunton Va 51 years ago. Hugo Bezdek former major league manager now Penn State coach born Prague 36 years ago.
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James William Lowther
House of Commons
James Willcocks
Sollier
Daniel C. Roper
United States
Penn State College
Prague
Plans Accepted for New Ramos Block on Lincoln and Convent
The site has been cleared and Page & Bro. of Austin have had their plans accepted. Construction on the two story brick and white storefront for J. M. Ramos at Lincoln street and Convent Avenue will start next week with the contract to be awarded Saturday. The building will be 60 by 109 feet with a plate glass front, five first floor shops with basement access, and a second floor of fifteen office rooms.
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Page & Bro. of
Austin
J. M. Ramos
Lincoln Street
Convent Avenue
Ramos
Avenue
Jaredo
Notice of receiver appointed in Vara property case
I D M Valdez has been named receiver by the Webb County Texas district court in case Merchants State Bank and Trust Co v Vara et al number 5224. The receiver has taken charge of all property owned by Manuel Vara or in which he may hold an interest as of April 1 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Vara
I. D. M. Valdez
District Court
Webb County
Texas
Merchants State Bank & Trust Co
RAT SNAP Claims Rid Rats For Annandale Farmer
John Simpkins of Annandale New Jersey reports rats costing him hundreds yearly. He tried dogs ferrets and poison with little success. After using RAT SNAP five cake package half used, he found no live rats and many dead ones. It dries them up leaving no odor. Available in 25c 50c and $1.00 sizes from A Deutz Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simpkins
Annandale
N. J
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Rialto Theater to Open in Early May in Laredo
Rialto Theater, operated by Weddington and Daniels, plans a May opening in the Thaison building after occupancy. Equipment is arriving and many good pictures have been contracted for the grand opening as preparations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rialto Theater
Laredo
Weddington & Daniels
Thaison Building
School Trustees to Be Elected in Laredo District
On Saturday a regular election will be held in this city for the election of members of the board of school trustees of the Laredo Independent School District. All the present candidates whose terms expire this year are candidates for re election at the election Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Independent School District
George Walsh Here Tomorrow At Royal Theatre
William Fox presents star George Walsh in A Manhattan Knight at the Royal Theatre tomorrow. The photoplay, based on Gelett Burgess Find the Woman, portrays New York life with a strong supporting cast including Virginia Hammond and Pauline Garon. George Beranger debuts as director. Charles Gilson handles camera work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walsh
William Fox
Royal Theatre
Manhattan
Gelett Burgess
New York
Big City
Virginia Hammond
Louis R. Wolheim
Pauline Garon
Cedric Ellis
Robert Bently
Dorothy Laungly
George Beranger
D. W. Griffith
Fox
Charles Gilson
Laredo honors Lt Col Hugh McG Taylor with French medal
War department message confirms Lieut Col Hugh McG Taylor formerly at Fort McIntosh Laredo received the French Academy medal. Friends in Laredo will be glad to learn of the honor conferred. Cross buns promoted for Easter by Sanitary Bakery and Borchers. Local notices include sales, services, and events with dates and contact phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McG Taylor
Laredo
Fort McIntosh
War Department
Taylor
Sanitary Bakery
Presbterian Church
A. E. McCulloch
Juarez Plumbing
Borchers
Thaison and
The
Bon Ton
Fort MclIntosh
Vthirty-Seventh Infantry Regiment
Camp Stanley
How is Your Complexion
A woman should grow more beauti ful as she grows older and she will with due regard to baths, diet and exer cise, and by keeping her liver and bowels in good working order. If you are haggard and yellow, your flesh flabby, it may be due to indigestion or to a sluggish liver. Chamberlain's Tablets correct these disorders.
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Col. Beaumont B. Buck
Alamo City
Cardus
William Eversole
Hazel Patch
Cardui
Hidalgo St
Joe P. Leyendecker
Webb County Lumber Company
Pee Gee
F.M. Espinoza R
Laredo,Texas
Peaslee-Gaulbert Co., Inc
Louisville, KY
BLISS
Azive
Liniment
A. O. Bliss Medical Co
J. G. Fowler
Levolucion
Kennedy
Sanitary
Lincoln
Borders
Rawak
de Marinis
Times
Bellmont
Main Ave
Christ Church
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
Farragut Street
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