Differing Views on German Policy At San Remo
The allied premiers at San Remo debate how to enforce the peace terms with Germany. Britain favors cutting off raw materials and food. France prefers occupying districts to compel compliance. A compromise combining material cuts and selective occupation is discussed, along with the risks and political constraints of each approach.
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San Remo
Italy
Ang
Great Britain
Germany
France
England
Cond
Kieiland
Switzerland
Russia
Scandinavian
United States
Need of a Budget and the Case for Planning Expenditures
The piece argues the U S should have a formal budget like other nations. It cites a government clerk who uncovered waste in aviation bills, eliminating savings of 1 000 000, and notes how deficits can arise from reckless spending. The author criticizes posting and budgeting practices and implies political friction over efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Elimin
Cabrera’s Career and Guatemalan Turmoil
Manuel Estrada Cabrera, Guatemalan president for 22 years, fled to Cuba after a revolution in 191? He opposed Central American unionism, severed ties with Germany in 1917, faced uprisings and assassinations attempts, and left a capital rebuilt with hospitals, schools, and railroads.
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Associated Press
Manuel Estrada Cabrera
Guatemala
Cuba
Unionist
Cabrera
Germany
Honduras
National Palace
William Heimke
Carlos Herra
Guatemala City
la Palma
Matamoros
San Jose
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Quetza‘tenango
Justo Rufino Barrios
Department of Retalhulon
Quetzaltenango
Court of Appeals
National Assembly
Ihie Place
Barrios
Onion shipments expand with eastern market access
Embargo lift opens territory for onion traders linking L N connections to north auterau routes and Missouri Pacific at St. Louis, providing indirect access to the gateway city. Bermuda onions from Laredo supported by sufficient refrigerator cars. prices hold at 3 to 3.10 dollars for yellows and 3.50 for crystal wax. Laredo trains deliver 43 car loads, total shipments reach 272 carloads.
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Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Laredo
Ll. & G. N. Railroad
Today’s events span wars to science and religion
On this date 22 years after Spain war declaration, Texas marks San Jacinto victory anniversary. The Methodist Episcopal Church boards open spring meetings in Kansas City, the Central Oil Jobbers Association convenes in St. Louis, and the Interchurch World Movement launches a 1920 budget crusade. Cotton manufacturers discuss industry issues in Boston while a National Aeronautical Exposition opens in San Francisco with a westward aero club federation meeting. Mars nears Earth prompting global wireless listening for signals.
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United States
Spain
Texas
San Jacinto
Board of Bishops
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kansas City
Central Oil Jobbers' Association
St. Louis
Interchurch World Movement
America
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Boston
San Francisco
Rocky Mountains
Globe
Mars
Earth
San Jacinto Day Observed and Local Notices
San Jacinto Day was marked by school and bank closures with limited celebration. The city discussed civic duties, the mayor urged council to fulfill pre election promises, and community events included a dance to benefit Laredo Public Library at Elks Hall on April 21.
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San Jacinto
Publo Library
Elks Hall
Windrow’s and City Drug Company
District Court
Elks Club
Laredo Public Library
Windrow’'s
City Drug Company
Laredo
May Queen Carnival Cancelled In Laredo For This Year
For the first time in many years Laredo's May Queen Fete and Carnival will not be held this year. Instead a tag day will be conducted to raise funds to boost teachers' salaries.
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Laredo
Webb County Democratic Precinct Conventions May 1 1920
Notice to Webb County voters lists precinct chairmen and convention sites for the Democratic County Presidential Convention to be held May 1 1920 at 5 pm. Precincts 1 through 12 are named with chairmen and venues such as Heights School House Central School Building Elks Club Urbahn School Building and others including Martin Ranch Pescadito School House Santa Rosa Farm School House and Torrecillas School House. Justo S Penn chairs the Democratic Executive Committee dated 4 21 91.
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Webb County
Texas
H. 8. Cluck
Heights School House
G. P. Farias
Central School
R. L. Muller
Elks Club
T. C. Mann
Urbahn
Steve Simon
North °Olaredo School House
R. M. Johnson
Dolores School House
Blocker Johnson
Palafox School House
Val Link
Encinal Dist
Jose Salinas
Martin Ranch
R. E. Welhausen
Torrecillas School House
Ike Hirsch
Pescadito School House
Joe Moore
Santa Rosa Farm School House
Justo S. Penn
Democratic
Exec. Com
National Bureau of Trained Women Meets in Richmond
Members of the national committee of the Bureau of Trained Women gather in Richmond for their annual meeting. The Virginia Bureau of Vocations for Women will entertain as the session begins tomorrow and runs for several days. The organization includes twelve centers in major cities and aims to promote enlightened occupation choices and adequate preparation for women.
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Richmond
National Committee of the
Bureau of Trained Women
Virginia Bureau of Vocations For Women
New York
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Denver
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Colorado College Hikes Tuition to 120 a Year
Colorado Springs April 20. Tuition at Colorado College rises to 120 a year from 80 starting next fall. Professors will receive a salary increase as part of the changes.
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Associated Press
Colorado Springs
Colo
Colorado Colege
Mayor Villegas Addresses Council Urges City Improvements
The Laredo City Council met at 8 pm with Mayor L. Villegas and eight aldermen present. He urged funding for a sewerage system, street paving, expanded police protection, and park care, and proposed appointments to mayor pro tem and standing committees plus five police vacancies.
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L. Villegas
Moore
DaCamara
Henry
Arias
Martin
Salinas
Brennan
Richter
Villegas
Laredo
San Agustin Avenue
Protem
W. M. Brennan
J. R. Moore
Richter and
J. B. DaCamara
Joe Henry
B. G. Salinas
August C. Richter
Albert Martin
H. M. Austin
C. Farias
Aug. C. Richter
J. Chavarria
Ricardo Leija
Avelino Peta
Mandoval
Jose P. Garcia
Henry Duly Prin
Federal court nears end in Webb County session
The United States Court for the Southern District of Texas in Webb County plans to finish work tonight or tomorrow and adjourn. There has been less business than usual this term. An acquittal and several guilty pleas were entered yesterday and a four-bill grand jury return was presented, with sentencing expected today or tomorrow.
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United States Court For the
Southern District of Texas
Webb County
Old Timer Talk Sparked Knights of Pythias Night
Aztec Lodge No. 111 members heard Bro George J Root former Laredo resident and Texas supervisor for the orders insurance department. He recalled arriving in 1881, working on the Tex Mex railway, and highlighted Pythianism aims and the policy payouts aiding widows and orphans.
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Aztec Lodge No. 111
Knights of Pythias
Laredo
George J. Root
Texas
Insurance Department of the Order
Bro. Root
Tex.-Mex
Insurance Department
Order
Insurance
Public manicuring invitation at City Barber Shop
Public notice invites general readers to schedule manicuring engagements at the City Barber Shop by calling 1103, date noted as 4-16-1f.
Four Rotary Luncheon Guests Honor Local Club
At the Laredo Rotary Club luncheon at Hamilton Hotel Cafe the guests of honor were Federal Judge J. C. Hutcheson Jr. U S District Attorney D. E. Simmons of Houston and Special Deputy Collector Ed Cotulla formerly of Laredo now of San Antonio. They spoke to an interested audience as the weekly meetings gain importance and energy for good in the community.
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Laredo
April Showers Wash Away Winter Germs Pills and Tea
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea purports to cleanse stomach bowels and blood as a spring remedy. Sold as tea or tablets for 35 cents by Herrera's Pharmacy.
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Hollister
Herrera
Attracting Offering by Uranga Mexican Review Company
The Uranga Mexican Review Company of forty artistes opens five performances at the Royal Opera House Sunday evening under local management by Benjamin Cardenas. The group, famed across Mexico, brings its own scenery and costumes. Director Lauro D. Uranga is renowned for musical shows. Seats are on sale at the Royal and Cardenas News Stand.
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Uranga Mexican Review Company
Royal Opera House
Benjamin Cardenas
Mexico
Lauro D. Uranga
the Royal
Cardenas
Drilling Advances Across Counties Amid Fast-Paced Wells
Reports from oil fields in this and Zapira counties indicate drilling is progressing well with all companies rushing work. Bor-Tex and Cactus wells show extra fast progress while Imperial Oil & Gas Co resumes, Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co prepares to resume, and Miranda Oil Co drills as quickly as possible.
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Zapira
Bor-Tex
Cactus
Imperial Oil & Gas Co
Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co
Miranda Oil Co
Cavalry Leaves Tomorrow After March From Fort Brown
Two squadrons of the Sixteenth Cavalry under Col Sayre arrived yesterday with wagon train and full gear on the Fort Brown to Fort Sam Houston march. They are encamped at old Camp Missouri and will depart tomorrow.
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Sixteenth Cavalry Regiment
Sayre
Fort Brown
Fort Sam Houston
Old Camp Missouri
Tag Day May 1 Debuts for Teacher Fund Drive
May 1 will be observed as Tag Day statewide to tag people for donations to cover expenses of delegates chosen from teachers attending a state convention. The funds aim to support a raise in teachers salaries.
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Treasury
Peter
Paul
Navy
Uwmen
I¢Éera
Money Makers
Pan
Council
M. Guerra
Cortez Street
M. Brennan
J. A. Walls
A. W. Wilcox
A. R. Garcia
R. V. Martin
J. M. Martin
J. A. Ortiz
A. M. Bruni
Federal Court
Rotary Club
Hutcheson
A. S
Simmons
Cotulla
Cavalry
A. P. Trevino E Hijos Tatlors
San Agustin Ave
Citizens Auto Company
Farragut St
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