Diplomatic Immunity and Russian Envoy Case at Senate
Discussion outlines diplomatic immunity for Boris Bakhmeteff the Russian ambassador to the United States and details the status of the Kerensky era appointee. It notes extra territoriality within embassies and argues for treating Bakhmeteff with courtesy while recognizing the de facto government reality.
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Boris Bakhmeteff
Russia
Congress
Bakhmeteff
Martenns
Bakhmietere
Bakhmeteli
Kerensky
Waoxshinetou
Our
State Department
Oreaily
Cavernoend
Jis
Sisundl
Senate
Bibor
Amo O
Gregorie Semenef
Bakhmetef
Sover
Senate Labor Committee
M. Bakhrmeteff
M. Bakhmeteli
Potash independence forged by U S factories during war
The piece explains how Germany dominated global potash before World War I, supplying about 200,000 tons annually via a syndicate tied to the German government. With wartime disruption, the United States built plants across the country, investing around 20 million dollars, creating a domestic industry and reducing reliance on German sources.
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United States
Germany
Congress
Gossip and Work Ethic Rumors From the Force
Vague chatter from a Laredo informant notes whispers about workers and shirkers. The item hints at consequences but provides no concrete details or names.
Chamberlain's Tablets Ease Indigestion and Constipation
Mrs. George Stroup of Solvay New York reports severe indigestion and constipation prior to using Chamberlains Tablets. She says the tablets strengthened her digestion and cured her constipation.
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Chamberlain
Oran
George ‘Stroup
Solvay
N.Y
Sensibility and development of a newborn in early days
The text notes that on the first day a child should sense light touch temperature smell and taste, but the latter two are not clearly distinguished in the infant's mind for some time. It states Hearne begins operating on the third or fourth day after birth.
Sixty Nine Carloads of Onions Shipped From Laredo
A total of sixty nine carloads of onions were shipped from Laredo last night. Thirty seven went over the I and GN road and thirty two over the Tejas Mexican. Some loads head to Calveston for steamer transport to New York and Boston. Prices hold up due to demand for the Jouxas variety with crates valued around two dollars each. With all but about five hundred carloads harvested, Laredo onion growers expect profits to offset prior losses and end the season in clover.
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Laredo
Tejas
The World Admires A Man of Nerve
A man of nerve energy stands out for his successes and popular admiration. He has strong nerves and rich blood, a clear eye, an active brain, and a steady hand that let him think quickly and work fast, ensuring success.
Large operator acquires acreage in this district
W.G. Burton of Fort Worth purchased through Spinderer & Hailey a lease on 11 000 acres west of the Gates Kirkpatrick ranch in Webb county. The veteran oil operator plans further purchases in Webb, Zapata and Jim Hogg counties and intends to develop the Laredo district with Sandefer & Hailey coordinating additional acreage. Burton aims to attract other large operators and return to Laredo within two weeks.
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Magnolia Co
W.G. Burton
Fort Worth
Spinderer & Hailey
Gates-Kirkpatrick
Webb
Burton
Wichita Falls
Halcyon
North Texas
Laredo
Zapata
Jim Hogg
Webb County
Texas
W. T. Wagner
Wilburger County
Sandefer & Hailey
Oil hunter Henry Zachary Located in Laredo
Henry Zachary known for his oil pool location methods remains in Laredo at the Villegas building corner of Farragut Street and Flores Avenue for the next few days. He has strong references validating his efficiency and is available to those seeking his services.
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Henry Zachary
Laredo
Villegas
Farragut Street
Flores Avenue
Laredo Library Moves Toward New Board of Trustees
At a Woman's Club meeting last night the Laredo Library discussed securing financial support. A tentative plan formed to create a board of trustees with representatives from all civic groups, both men and women, to guide fundraising and future work. Committees will report back to their organizations to appoint members and map plans.
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Woman's Club
Laredo
Backache and kidney pain touted in Doan's Kidney Pills ad
Carmen Zamora of Laredo recounts relief from backache after using Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at City Drug Store. She praises the remedy and notes continued satisfaction with her kidneys. Zamora first spoke in 1905 and reaffirmed in 1919. Price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY manufacturers.
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Dean
Carmen Zamora
Iturbide St. Laredo
Doan
Zamora
Mr. Zamora
Foster-Milburn Co. Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Majestic vaudeville brings full show to Laredo Strand
The Majestic circuit returns to Laredo tomorrow after San Antonio off day due to the San Jacinto Fiesta. Seven big acts perform at the Strand Theater in matinee and evening shows presented by Laredo's women's civic clubs. This marks the first full Majestic bill seen in Laredo, promising large audiences.
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Laredo
Majestic Circuit
San Antonio
San Jacinto
Strand Theater
Thompson
Women's Civic Clubs of
Dust Storm Blasts Through Area After North Wind
Weather article notes a sharp north wind bringing a dust storm overnight. The atmosphere remained thick with airborne dust, then cooled to a pleasant morning. Households faced disarray as dust disrupted homes and chores, while temperatures eased and summer seemed distant.
Federal Court in Session Convenes in Webb County
The United States Court for the Southern District of Texas in Webb County convened this morning with Judge Hutcheson presiding. The grand jury was expanded and naturalization cases were heard before noon. The petit jury is to be empaneled this afternoon with cases to be called, and the term is expected to conclude by Thursday or Friday.
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United States Court For
Southern District of Texas
Webb County
Mutcheson
J.C. Hutcheson, Jr
United States District
D. '. Simons
U. S. District
Edwin Wernkin
United States
R. A. Harvin
U. S
Allen Walker
Easter Services Draw Large Crowds at Christ Church
Easter Day at Christ Church drew big congregations with 24 members of Mafia Commandery No. 32 in attendance under Eminent Commander Jos C Netzer and Captain General John Colman. Sir Knights participated notes and music directed by Mrs Milton. Many received Holy Communion. Evening children's service attracted wide turnout with stories of Judith and David and Golish. Children's Easter offering totaled about 100 dollars.
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Christ Church
Mafia Commandery No. 32
K. T
Jos. C. Netzer
John Colman
Mmusic
Milton
Judith
Davdl
Golish
Schools Close Friday for San Jacinto Day Holiday
Public schools in Laredo will observe Friday as a holiday in honor of San Jacinto Day. The observance marks the Texan victory under General Sam Houston that secured Texas independence from Mexico and is described as Texas' principal holiday with a strong heritage for Texans.
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San Jacinto
Sam Houston
Texas
Mexico
Laredo
Repaving the Old Lawn with Seed and Fertilizer
The article advises two main treatments for thinning or bare lawn areas: liberal reseeding with a good lawn grass mixture and a fertilizer application. It details soil raking, seed bed preparation, initial fertilizer blends, and later nitrogen-rich top dressings, with specific fertilizer guidance per 106 square feet and per square rod, plus watering to wash nutrients in.
Farmer Cured of Rheumatism With Liniment
A man on a Patten Mills farm, doubled over with rheumatism, was given Chamberlain's Liniment by C. P. Rayder. A few days later he walked in, paid a dollar for another bottle, and said it would be kept at home as it cured him.
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C. P. Rayder
Patten Mills
N. Y
Birthday honors for prominent figures from across the nation
The notice marks birthdays of notable figures including Dr. William A. Shanklin Wesleyan University president born in Carrailton Missouri 60 years ago today Rev Dr Charles R Hemphil president of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary of Kentucky born in Chester D C 60 years ago today John M Morin congressman from the Thirty first Pennsylvania district born in Philadelphia 54 years ago today Edward B Almon congressman from the Eighth Alabama district born in Lawrence County Alabama 62 years ago today George E Dufty Lewis Salt Lake City Pacfic Coast league manager born in San Francisco 34 years ago today and Johnny Kilbane featherweight champion born in Cleveland 32 years ago today.
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William A. Shanklin
Wesleyan University
Carrailton
Charles R. Hemphil
Presbyterian Theological Seminary of Kentucky
Chester
D. C
John M Morin
Congress
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Edward B. Almon
Alabama
Lawrence County
Ala
George E. (Dufty) Lewis
Salt Lake City
Pacfic Coast League
San Francisco
Johnny Kilbane
Cleveland
Notable 19th Century Events Listing by Year
A chronological catalog of events from 1816 to 1920 includes Indiana's admission by Congress, Tuxpan's capture by Commodore Perry, Athol asteroid discovery, Hinds liquor control measures, Bazaine’s stabbing in Madrid, the Pope’s stance on Catholic schooling in Manitoba, Secretary Daniels reviewing 25,000 troops at Coblenz, and a snowfall in Greelay, Colorado.
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Congress
Indiana
Tuxpan
Commodore Perry
Athol
J. C. Watson
University of Michigan
Hinds
Marshal Bazaine
Madrid
Refinishing hardwood floors with linseed oil and turpentine
Popular Science Monthly May issue describes a refinishing method for hardwood floors. Mix boiled linseed oil with spirits of turpentine at two teaspoons per saucerful, rub into the wood with a lint-free cloth, wipe excess, and repeat as needed to produce a dark, permanent finish.
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New York
Popular Science Monthly
Hali's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Tonic
Circular advertises Hali's Catarrh Medicine from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. It claims to cleanse the blood and build up the system to restore normal conditions and aid nature. Available from all druggists with free circulars.
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Wall
HALI
Nature
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Weather report from New Orleans forecast and Fort McIntosh observation
Tonight partly cloudy and colder. Wednesday generally fair. Fort McIntosh observations show a maximum of 101 degrees and a minimum of 74 with an east wind from the south noted. Clear conditions are reported.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort MclIntosh
Southenat
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