Political clash over Massachusetts telephones and government control
The piece argues against federal takeover of the telephone system amid the Massachusetts strike. It cites Governor Calvin Coolidge and Postmaster General Burleson, contending government control is inappropriate, impractical, and unlikely to solve the crisis, while praising Burleson’s efforts to settle the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
New England
Calvin Coolidge
Burleson
Mr. Porleson
Mr. Coolidge
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Washington
Coolidge
Prub
In Memoriam Mrs. Virginia J Penn
An obituary honoring Virginia J Penn who lived in Laredo and impacted the city’s growth. The notice praises her kindness, family, and role as a devoted mother while noting her long association with Laredo’s development from a border town to a state city. The piece marks her passing and commends her life of virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Josephine Penn
Lambie
Willard W. Gregg
Virginia J Penn
Dalle
Laredo
Laredo urged to decorate for San Jacinto Day bond drive
The Wielch Ciinty Victory Loan Organizacion requests Veterans of the World War to ensure Laredo is decorated for the Victory Loan campaign starting Monday morning April. Alfred Murphy chairs a committee including Fred Norvey Carlos Richter Alphonse Wormser WH Austin Seymour Denike and Anson Moser. Businesses and residences are urged to display Uncle Sam flags and other decorations to show the town is ready to meet its quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wielch Ciinty
Anni
Riehter 4
Hae
Torado
Alfred Murphy
Fred, Norvey
Carlos Richter
Alahonse Wormser
WH Austin
Seymoore Denike
Anuron Moser
Laredo
Uncle Sam
Old Town
Funeral for Mrs. Virginia J. Penn Held in Laredo
The funeral for Mrs. Virginia J. Penn who died suddenly at her home on Flores Avenue was held at 10 o clock with services at the house and grave conducted by Rev C W Cook. The service drew a large crowd and floral tributes surrounded the casket at the home and graveside in the family cemetery. Interment followed beside her husband and daughter, with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia J. Penn
Flores Avenue
C. W. Cook
Episcopal Church
Familly
Laredo
L. J. Christen
C. M. Fish
John B. Morton
Royle K. Mima
J. R. Moore
Leopoldo Villegas
Randolph Robertson
John A. Walls
Wilbur P. Allen
August C. Richter
Hal W. Greer
W. W. MacGregor
G Brewster
A. M. Bruni
Dario Sanchez
J. A. Rodriguez
C. C. Biggio
Knights Templar Easter Service Conclave in Malta
Malta Commandery No 82 calls a Special Conclave at the Asylum for 9 45 a m Sunday in full uniform without swords to attend Easter service at First Presbyterian Church at 10 30 a m All visiting Sir Knights invited by order of the Eminent Commander
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Malta Commandery No
Asylum
First Presbyterian Church
General Mendoza and seven others jailed near Laredo
Gen Santiago Mendoza a former Mexican army officer living in Laredo for a year moved to the county jail after arrest by justice agents on suspicions of involvement with the Diaz Blanquet revolu- tionary movement. Seven armed Mexicans were caught nearby as they crossed toward the Mexican side to join the same forces. The group will be held as federal charges are considered when the court convenes next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago Mendoza
Laredo
Onne
Department of Justice
Mendoza
Niaz Phanquet
Mexico
Onions Shipped From Laredo Reach 123 Carloads
Rail shipments of onions from Laredo push total to 122 carloads with further consignments expected to increase. Over the last three nights 26 carloads moved, including special trainloads and regular freight, with strong demand and favorable prices across national markets.
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Laredo
Dentist Dr Go CG Mat Resumes Practice at Residence
Dentist Dr Go CG Mat resumes practice from his residence at 1506 Chihuahua Street Heights. Office phone 592. Notice dated April 16 1951.
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Go CG
Chihuahua Street
Heights
Whooping Cough Remedy Praised by Chamberlain Media
A testimonial endorses using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to loosen the cough and ease expectoration in whooping cough cases. The product is described as excellent and effective for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Classified Business Notice for San Antonio Express
Mr. Business Man advertisement seeks buyers sellers exchanges and help wanted through the Southwest San Antonio Express. Contact Ring 1401 or office on Jarvia Plaza H A Padon agent 4 14 61 Advert for business needs.
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San Antonio Express
Jarvia Plaza
Glad to Testify Cardui Helps Woman in Watoga West Virginia
Mrs S W Gladwell of Watoga recounts severe headaches backache and fatigue at age about 15. After starting Cardui she improved rapidly taking three bottles and later married with three children. She credits Cardui for her health and urges others to try it. Cardui recommended by physicians and in use over 40 years NC 126
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acter
Laredo
Mrs. Penn
Watoga
W. Va
S. W. Gladwell
Cardus
San Jacinto Day marks anniversary and Victory Bond drive
Monday doubles as the 83rd San Jacinto Battle anniversary and the start of the Victory Liberty Loan Drive seeking 4.5 billion dollars for the United States. Webb County chairman August C. Rich ter hopes to reach its goal by week’s end as Texans and Americans subscribe liberally to the Victory Bond issue and celebrate with enrollments.
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San Jacinto
Sam Houston
Santa Anna
Lone Star State
Texas
United States
Webb County
Metropolitan Cafe Sunday Luncheon and Dinner Specials
Metropolitan Cafe offers a Sunday luncheon from 12 to 2 30 and dinner from 6 to 8 30 featuring a variety of dishes. The meal lineup includes soups like consommé brunei re and crab meat cocktails along with entrees such as trout filet mignonette and chicken a la king served with potatoes and vegetables.
Great Change Effected in Standing Candidates
Miss Mildred Leyendecker leads the May Queen contest with 37 360 votes while Mabel Barr stands second with 86 175. The tally lists many other candidates including Elena Garcia 11 315 and Teresa Nieto 5 085, showing a wide shift in voter support.
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Mildred Leyendecker
Mabel Barr
Mics Babel Barr
Wilco Pont Uy Cde Ce Tee Aaa
Elena Garcia
Este Sees
Nether Penn
Guadalupe Villar
Tosefina Garcia
Sederteee
Teresa’ Nieto
Mlodha Vega
Angelina Farias
Aurora Gonzalez
Ah Delia Garcia Ve
Agnes Garcia
Elvira Cardenas
Anita Barreda
Natalia Barreda
Marjorie Fish
Trefugia Herrera
Belvina Moncada
Angelina Garza
Mary Torchin
E-S-Srerstees
Maria Benavides
Meter Gonzalez
Violeta Sanchez
Finma Vela
Morinda Barberio
Evelyn Boqpr
Cress
Maria Cristina Martin
Maria Luisa Ramirez
Taresa Saucemo
Josephine Daiches
Evelyn Ry
Adela Coaster
Nellie
Margaret French
Maria Julieta Cruz
Della Gonzalez
Maria Larisa Martinez
Beatyina Hale
Laura Taylor
Marzarita Ramirez
Luisa Pere
Creces Teres
Carrie Henry
NEBLETT Withdraws From Firm in Laredo Texas
Ww. T. NEBLETT of Laredo Texas withdraws from the firm of O'Meara and Neblett. Notice dated April 16, 1919, with address Calle 4 17 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Meara & Neblett
Ww. T. Neblett
Laredo
Texas
Easter Services and Local Marriages Highlight City Bulletin
Easter Sunday is marked by special music at city churches especially Catholic and Episcopal. The county clerk issued marriage licenses for Evaristo Cantu Peia with Celia Saucedo Guillermo Medellin with Anita Chava villa James Kaczorowski with Anita Flores Ascencion Flores with Luz Beltran Jose Garza with Adela Maldonado. Virginia J. Penn funeral flowers were transported in a truck after the service. Mexican Diaz Blanquet revolution ideas reach the area as General Mendoza and seven others are arrested by justice department agents, suggesting the conflict is curbed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evaristo Cantu Peia
Celia Saucedo
Guillermo Medellin
Anita Chavavilla
James Kaczorowski
Anita Flores
Ascencion Flores
Luz Beltran
Jose
Easter Services at Christ Church Invite All Faithful
Christ Church invites all parishioners to three services tomorrow to receive the Eucharist on the Day of Days. The children’s vesper at 7 30 p m encourages members to recall they are “children of the Heavenly King.”
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Christ Church
Christ
Child Seeks Hair Lock For Rocking Horse Tail
In a brief Edinburgh Scotsman item a mother reveals her daughter clings to a lock of her father’s hair. The child requests a hair sample to mend a rocking horse whose tail is missing, prompting a family moment of affection.
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John
Pap
Edinburgh Scotsman
Branting Presses Allies to Aid Russia’s Cities
Hjalmar Branting, longtime Swedish Socialist leader, urges the Allies to feed major Russian cities to curb Bolshevik spread. He joined Radical Socialist politics in the 1880s after mathematics and astronomy studies and led the Social Democratic party to prominence through his eloquence.
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Hjalmar Branting
Russia
Branting
Sweden
Swedish Social Democratic Party
Anniversaries and historical events listed for April 19
A dated list notes events from 1672 to 1917 including Sir John Yeamans becoming South Carolina governor, the Battle of Lexington, Byron’s death, 1839 treaty in London, 1861 Civil War bloodshed in Baltimore, 1894 SC Supreme Court ruling, 1915 Allied capture near Ypres, 1916 Wilson’s address on submarine warfare, and 1917 Nivelles’ army advance.
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John Yeamans
South Carolina
Lexington
Lord Byron
Missolonghi
Greece
London
Holland
Belgium
Baltimore
South Carolina Supreme Court
Hill 6
Ypres
Wilson
Congress
Fort McIntosh Weather Report Bright and Mild
The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans via The Times notes tonight will be fair and warmer with Sunday turning increasingly cloudy. Observations at Fort McIntosh show a maximum of 82 degrees and a minimum of 44 with a northwest wind and clear skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Easter Egg Hunt and Scout Meeting Planned
Saturday activities include an Easter Egg hunt at the Presbyterian Manse at 4 30 PM for Sunday School children and the Junior Scouts of Troop No 1 will hold their regular weekly meeting in the afternoon.
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Presbyterian Manse
Troop No. 1
BL Y.F
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Social notes and announcements from local citizens
Mr C Stanley Copeland expected home tomorrow from a three week business trip in Mexico City and the Republic. Mrs Don Mims left for San Antonio for a visit to her sister. Mrs F E Dew to leave for France April 19 to do Red Cross work. Miss Mildred Leyendecker to entertain with a box party for her brother J P Leyendecker Jr. Olivia Guajardo to visit San Antonio and attend Battle of Flowers. Rev A F P Beddoe to assist in a revival at Alice. Pastor A T Talbert to fill the pulpit here. Captain Rep Lobdell convalescent from pneumonia and plans to return Southwest. Easter sale planned by Ladies Aid Society of Presbyterian Church. No dance at Soldiers Club tonight but a dance Monday for soldiers and friends. Coming events include teas, dances, bridge and musical events through the week.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Woman's Club
C. M. Fish
Miss McKnight
A. S. Williams
C. Stanley Copeland
Mexico City
Republic
FE. Dew
France
G. J. Giles
Mrs. Dew
New York
Olivia Guajardo
San Antonio
A. W. Lowe
Alamo City
A. FP. Beddoe
Alice
A. T. Talbert
Rep Lobdell
Slaughter
B. Lobdell
Lobdell
Camp Fire Girls Host Reception and Meeting
Barlow plans a reception from 4 30 to 6 30 P M in honor of Mrs E A Roche of Fort Mcintosh. The Blue Bird Chapter held a weekly meeting at Mrs A Poggenpohl home with games and a social time. Members present include Bess Bryant Kewpie Macdonald Nellie Netver Evelyn Kerr Elinor Morrow Jetta May Neindorf Margaret Copeland Eugenia Copeland Anne McKinney Agnes Garcia Dorothy Wilson Doris Wilson Mollie Swartzman Mary Condren Nellie Ward Jamie Ward and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Girls
Blue Bird
Campfire Girls
A. Poggenpohl
Bess Bryant
Kewpie Macdonald
Nellie Netver
Evelyn Kerr
Elinor Morrow
Jetta May Neindorf
Margaret
Eugenia Copeland
Anne McKinney
Agnes Garcia
Dorothy
Doris Wilson
Mollie Swartzman
Mary Condren
Nellie Ward
Jamie Ward
Soa
Failboat Time Table From Laredo To Corpus Christi and Beyond
Train No 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 9 a m and arrives 3 36 p m from Corpus Christi. Through fast train for St Louis leaves 10 46 m and arrives at Train Night Trains. Leaves at pm and arrives at Sam Rio Grande and Eagle Pase. Train No 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arrives at Minera 10 20 a m. Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m arrives at Laredo 8 18 p m.
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Corpus Christi
Sam
Rio Grande & Eagle Pase
Laredo
Minera
Aredo
Easter Services Roundup At Local Churches
A multichurch notice lists St. Augustine Pro Cathedral St Peters Guadalupe and Divine Redeemer mass times and evening services. Christ Episcopal Foster Day Holy Communion 7 30 am, Livening service 7 30 pm. Creath Memorial Baptist and First Presbyterian welcome Knights Templars to service. First Methodist notes Easter schedule with 10 30 am sermon and Easter music. Christian Church and Jewish faith services scheduled with times and venues.
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St. Augustine Pro Cathedral
Christ Episcopal Church
Chas. W. Cook
Foster Day
Creath Memorial Baptist Church
Cor Houston St
Main Ave
Henry
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Earth
Knights Templar
Business Man
H. A. Padon
Victory
Liberty
Metropolitan Cafe
Him
Topay
Weather Forecast
Mra
Violet
Oberfeldt Society
Don Mims
Lee Volmer
Royal Theater
J. P. Leyendecker, Jr
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Co. C. D
Robert L. Muller
Royal Opera House
Musical and Literary Club
M. T. Cogley
S. M
Jewish Welfare Board
St. Peter's
John McLoy
Guadalupe Church
Church of Divine Redeemer
Lincoln Street
Juarez Avenue
Knights Templars
City
L. H. Wharton
First Methodist Church
Walter L. Barr
Epworth League
Toth
Davis Avenue
Victoria Street
Red Men’s Hall
Young Men's Hebrew Association
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