Arbor Day Observances and Gala Events Across Cities Today
Fifty fifth anniversary of the surrender at Appomattox observed in several states Arbor Day events noted in Ohio Maryland and others Rotary Clubs of Western Canada meet at Calgary Honolulu Republicans hold territorial convention to choose delegates Barnard College alumnae host a dinner in New York Miss Virginia C Gilder sleeve dean of Barnard University of Nevada vs College of the Pacific intercollegiate debate tonight Grace Church New York to witness the wedding of Miss Lillian Sutherland Grant to Mr Lindsay MacKenzie Goodeve grandson of President Grant Association of Railway Executives meeting in Chicago to discuss equipment financing rates wages and railroad affairs.
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Appomattox
Ohio
Maryland
Rotary Clubs
Western Canada
Calgary
Republicans of
Hawaii
Honolulu
Barnard College
New York City
Virginia C. Gildersleeve
Grace Church
Lillian Sutherland Grant
Ulysses St. Grant
President Grant
Lindsay MacKenzie Goodeve
Association of Railway Executives At
Chicago
Nautical Fair for Gotham Opens in New York
The first nautical exposition in years will be held in New York next week under the National Marine League. It aims to revive interest in the American merchant marine and maritime legislation, urging investment in shipping and the use of American vessels. Displays will include ship models, marine engines, and equipment with addresses by cabinet officers and other notable figures. Parades and pageants will accompany the event to inspire American youth toward the merchant marine.
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New York
National Marine League
League
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Merchant Marine Service
Ancient Chinese fish-hatching viewed as a progress gift
The text notes that fish-hatching is a venerable craft in China, describing the country as highly stationary while presenting this agricultural art as part of progress. It emphasizes the long standing tradition and perceived inertia in the nation.
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China
Society Notes Honor Mrs Kenedy With Cards And Dance
Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt Society Editor announces a Friday afternoon card party at 5 30 to honor Mrs George Kenedy hosted by Mrs J B Penn Mrs J A Wilson and Miss Mowry Also a dance at the Woman s Club at 8 20 Friday Saturday Mrs A R Vidaurri hosts a bridge party at 3 30 with friends in the afternoon
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Violet S. Oberfeldt
Penn
J. A. Wilson
Miss Mowry
George Kenedy
Woman's Club
A. R. Vidaurri
Old Home Fire Verses and Local Notices
Poem by Frank L. Stanton appears with social notes from Laredo Texas area. Items include travel to Porto Rico, visits in the city, business trips to Corpus Christi and San Antonio, a marriage at St Mark's in San Antonio, and society club meetings Circle A and Circle B discussing prophetic topics.
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W. N. Gowdy
Elk City
Oklahoma
Laredo
Corpus Christi
Lilian V. Boniger
A. V. Woodman
St. Mark’s Pro-Cathedral
San Antonio
W. T. Capers
Los Angeles
California
Bridge party honors Thursday Club members and guests
A social bridge gathering hosted by Mrs. J. A. Wilson honored Thursday Bridge Club members and several guests. Roses decorated the rooms as Mrs. Norwood Witting won the club prize of a mahogany tray and Mrs. L. A. Lafon received the guest prize, six water glasses, after a delightful afternoon of games and a salad course.
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J. A. Wilson
Norwood Witting
L. A. Lafon
Mesdames Witting
J. M. Martin
O'Meara
M., Wormser
A. Wormser
Joe Moser
Josephine Sauvignet
Helen MacGregor
Annie
Frances Alexander
J. S. Penn
Lafon
Notice to Shippers Regarding Livestock Freight
Notice to shippers. Due to labor troubles, contact our agent at Laredo before loading. Livestock and perishable freight accepted only where routes are open when shipments are offered. Co. C. Biggio, vice president Rio Grande & Eagle Pass By. 4-9-tf.
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Laredo
C. Biggio
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass By, Co
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Decatur Family
Mrs Benjamin F Blake ney of Decatur Illinois reports Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best medicine for colds and coughs in her family. She recalls giving it to her children for croup when small and using it herself.
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Chamberlain
Benjamin F. Blakeney
Decatur, Ill
Notice in Probate Estate of Alice Relief Woolfley
Webb County Texas sheriff must publish probate notice for minor Alice Relief Woolfley. Temporary guardian Alice Isanbaugh will seek permanent guardianship at Webb County Court on May 17 1920 in Laredo Court House. Interested parties may appear and contest the application by the return date.
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State OF Texas
Webb County
Webb
State of
Texas
Alice Relief Woolfley
Alice Isanbaugh
Laredo
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure for Deafness
An 1890s advertisement asserts catarrhal deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation and cannot be cured by local applications. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy and offers one hundred dollars for any incurable case, with free circulars and distribution by Cheney & Co.
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Hall
Circulara
All Drugerats
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Webb County DA Candidate Declares Democratic Primary Bid
John L. Dannelley announces candidacy for District Attorney of the Forty-ninth Judicial District of Texas, to the Webb County voters, pending the Democratic Primary.
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Webb County
Forty-ninth Judicial District of Texas
John L. Dannelley
British Attitude Called Bitter Pill In Ruhr Crises
Paris newspapers condemn Britain's stance on the French advance in the Ruhr region. Echo de Paris calls Lloyd George a demagogue while Journal blames all allies. London Times criticizes the government attitude toward France's occupation and questions the cost of allied support.
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Associated Press
Paris
Great Britain
Ruhr
France
Belgium
Echo de Paris
Lloyd George
Times
London
The
London Times
Slaves of Pride at Strand Theater Features Alice Joyce
Vitagraph's new feature Slaves of Pride stars Alice Joyce as Patricia Leeds. In a tale of coercion, pride, and rebellion, Patricia endures a marriage to Brewster Howard, schemes by the secretary, a secret country trip, and a climactic, surprise ending.
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Vitagraph
Strand Theater
Alice Joyce
Patricia Leeds
Brewster Howard
Patricia
Andl Howard
Howard
British nerves rise over Ruhr move sparks talks
Paris April 9 official circles say Britain will push for diplomatic conversations on the Ruhr issue and its broader implications after a French move.
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Paris
Ruhr
America's Attitude on Ruhr Occupation Clarified
Washington officials say America's stance on the French occupation of the Ruhr district will remain that of an observer rather than an active participant. The shift reflects a cautious approach as European tensions unfold and diplomacy continues.
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Washington
America
Ruhr
Railroad Time Table Texas-Mexican Lines
Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9 55 a m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m International Great Northern Through fast train to St Louis leaves at 8 30 a m arrives at 4 p m Night Train departs at 9 p m arrives at 8 a m
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Corpus Christi
Commission sails for Japan to foster mutual understanding
A large American mission from Seattle will sail for Japan to promote better mutual understanding. Led by Frank A. Vanderlip the group includes Henry W. Taft George Eastman Lyman J. Gage Seymour Cromwell Dr. Jacob Gould Schurman Darwin P. Kingsley and Julian Street. They will spend three weeks in Japan as guests of the Japanese Welcome Association, a group of financiers and business leaders.
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Seattle
Wash
Japan
Japanese Welcome Association
Far East
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank of New York
Henry W. Taft
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau issued by The Times
A daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans predicts tonight generally fair and cooler, with Saturday bringing increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Train No 1 and No 2 Timetable Between Laredo and Minera
Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m and reaches Minera at 10 20 a m Train No 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m and arrives Laredo at 3 15 p m
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Laredo
Minera
How Diphtheria Is Contracted
Explains that a cold makes a child more susceptible to diphtheria and advises isolating a sick child during outbreaks. Recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure for the cold and to reduce the risk of diphtheria or other germ diseases.
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Chamberlain
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary
Fort McIntosh observed a maximum temperature of 89 degrees and a minimum of 60 degrees in the last 24 hours. Winds were from the southeast and skies were clear.
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Fort McIntosh
Passport Holders Must Show Tax Compliance Receipt
Beginning April 15, all persons holding passports must present a receipt or proof of compliance with U S income tax laws of 1917 1918 before crossing the border. Applies to local and one trip passport holders. Contact the office for proper receipts or permits. Deputy Collector M S Ryan.
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M. S. Ryan
Switchmen Return to Work as Rail Strike Widens
Associated Press reports nine day strike by switchmen winds down with men returning in small groups. Eleven engine crews work today vs three Tuesday. rail centers Chicago to coast partially or fully tied up. Senate orders ICC investigation into unauthorized strike with McCormick urging public facts to mobilize opinion.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Brotherhood
Chicago Junction Railway
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
McCormick
Federal Labor Board
Violence at Chicago Yardmen Meetings Stirs Strike
Chicago officials report a switchman shot and several struck during meetings of the Chicago Yardmen's Association on Tuesday night. A proposer of returning to work was shot and helped away by friends. Sabotage and violence were urged by a speaker amid tensions with established unions.
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Chicago
Chicago Yardmen's Association
Democratic Club to Celebrate Jefferson Birthday Banquet
New York leaders invited to the National Democratic Club annual banquet at the Hotel Astor tomorrow night. The event marks the 177th anniversary of Thomas Jeffersons birth with leaders of national prominence in attendance.
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New York
National Democratic Club
Hotel Astor
Thomas Jefferson
American Paper and Pulp Association to Meet in New York
The American Paper and Pulp Association will hold its forty third annual meeting in New York with headquarters at the Waldorf Astoria. Sessions of affiliated organizations open the meeting with the main gathering on the final day. The annual banquet Thursday will feature speakers of national renown. President George W. Sisson calls for full study of the industry amid the current economic and industrial climate.
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New York
American Paper and Pulp Asociation
America
Waldorf-Astoria
George W. Sisson
Army officer Cornelius C. Smith retired after 30 years
Lieut. Col. Cornelius C. Smith a Medal of Honor recipient was placed on the retired list after more than three decades of service. He had been stationed at Fort Leavenworth until his retirement in Washington D C on April 9.
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Washington, D. C
United States Army
Cornelius C. Smith
Smith
Fort Leavenworth
Navy Plan for War Was Comprehensive
Admiral Fletcher told a senate committee that two years before the United States joined the Allies the Navy General Board prepared a comprehensive war plan against a central power. He answered Admiral Sims who charged the Navy had poorly considered fighting Germany after entry.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Navy General Board
Fletcher
Senate
Sims
Navy Department
Germany
Boll Worm Quarantine Decision Pending in Texas Counties
The horticultural board will decide late today whether to quarantine certain Texas counties over the pink boll worm. The decision will be sent to Secretary Meredith for approval and announced after his review.
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Associated Press
Washington
Horticultural Board
Texas
Meredith
Robber Finds Less Than $100 In Mail Car Heist
Kansas City April 9 less than 100 dollars was secured by the robber who rifled the mail car of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe passenger train at Henrietta announced today.
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Kansas City
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Henrietta
Peace Resolution Debate Recommits War Legislation Repeal
Washington April 9 the house resumed debate on the Republican peace resolution Representative Flood announced a motion to recommit under the rule adopted Thursday He would propose the straight out repeal of all war legislation
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Washington
House
Fiood
Man with Duckitis Rejected by Marines
Frank F. Adams of Wichita tried to enlist in the U S Marine Corps in Kansas City on April 9 but was rejected because a thin membranous filament between his toes made him web-toed. He now jokes about seeking a traffic cop job in Venice and jokes about the Patagonian Navy.
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Kansas City
Frank F. Adams
Wichita
United States Marine Corps
Adams
Uncle Sam
Venice
Marines Ban Umbrellas in Uniforms Aboard Streets
In Brooklyn on a rainy day a Marine recruit was spotted with a contraband umbrella. Two senior Marines confiscated the umbrella, breaking it up as they lectured him on military proprieties. The incident reflects an unwritten Marine Corps taboo against carrying umbrellas in uniform.
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New York
United States
Sands Street
Brooklyn
Marine Corps
Auto storage offered by J M Mendiola livery business
In connection with his livery business J M Mendiola installs a department to store automobiles and offers responsibility for any instruments or articles missing from a vehicle while in his care. Charges are stated as reasonable and the notice is dated April 9 1966 with the address 1308 Iturbide Street.
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J. M. Mendiola
Iturbide St
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George Bernard Shaw
England
University of Nevada
College of the Pacific
Gotham
the Times
Frank L. Stanton
Atlanta Constitution
Gus Becker
Porto Rico
Louis Becker
Mrs. Baker
Dallas
City
S. T. Foster
Main Avenue
Mrs. Alfred Matthews
Mexico
Mr. Bismark Pope
Mr. Roberts
Houston
Henry Salmon
Spofford, Texas
C. H. Stowers
37Th Infantry
14Th Cavalry
Fort. Brown
Woodman-Boniger
Circle A
Circle B
A. J. Landrum
Messiah
Mesdames Judkins
Netzer
Clingenpeel
Mann
Windrow
Black
Craig
Salmon
Swinden
Miss Pace
Mrs. Beddoe
Antonio Salinas
F. H. Ligarde
BELL
Bellas
Money Makers
Weather Forecast
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Democratic Club
National Paper Trade Meeting
NAVY
Nial
Admiral Sims
Boll
U. S
Taboo
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