Ratification push for League of Nations clause at bar association meet
At the American Bar Association convention in St. Louis August 25 to 27 a majority report will urge ratification of the peace treaty including the League covenant without amendments. The report cites the world’s desire for peace and warns amendments would invite more changes by others. A minority report opposes concurrence.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Topeka
Kan
Henry St. George Tucker
Lexington
League of Nations
United States
League
Congress
Committee On International Law
Organization Committee
Permanent Court of International Justice
League Ouf Nations
Sir Auckland Geddes
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Albert J. Heyeridge
Indiana
Ben B. Lindsey
Denver
Hampton L. Carson
Philadelphia
Roumanian Troops Occupy Buda Pest One Year Ago Today
In August one year past Roumanian forces occupied Buda pest amid Allied protest while Secretary of War Baker proposed a field army sized at 610,990 in peace strength.
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Baker
Mid Week Special Orange and Raspberry Ice Cream
Local ads announce a midweek special on orange and raspberry ice cream from Consumers Ice Co with phone contact 145 and ready tonight at cold drink stands. A mixed City notices roundup lists arrests, theater offerings, summer hats sale, port activity in Laredo, and assorted residents’ travel and visits in the area.
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Ce Co
Consumers’ Ice Co
Luz Espinoza
Justice of the Peace
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Postpones Meeting. Senatorial Hopeful Watson Noted
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church cancels this week’s gathering due to members’ absence. Thomas E. Watson, candidate to succeed Hoke Smith in the U.S. Senate, is a well known Georgia figure and prolific writer and speaker famed for attacking capitalism and socialism. Also covered are a Moonlight Picnic by the West Baptist Junior Fidelis class honoring Crystal Summers of Fort McIntosh set to move to Miami, Arizona, and a follow up boys’ splash party at Richter’s farm with a list of participants and a farewell lunch.
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Thos. E. Watson
Hoke Smith
United States
Senate
People’s Party
Ives
Napoleon
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
France
Watson
Fidelis
The
West Baptist Church
Almadas Creek
Crystal Summers
Fort McIntosh
Miami
Arizona
Social calendar circles meet in afternoon sessions
Circle B W M U holds an all day meeting with Mrs T C Mann. Circle A W M UY of the Baptist Church meets with Mrs A A Miller at 4 PM. Circle D W M U meets with Mrs H L Gunn at 6 PM. The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church meets with Mrs G C Hiatt in the afternoon.
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T. C. Mann
W. M. UY
the Baptist Church
A. A. Miller
H. L. Gunn
Ladies Aid Society
the Christan Church
G. C. Hiatt
Masonic Lodge Meeting In Laredo Tonight At O O'clock
Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M invites visiting brethren to attend a meeting this evening at o o'clock. Work will be in the M M degree. R B Lee, W M, signs the notice.
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Laredo
A. F
A. M
Webb County Commissioners Seek $40,000 State Aid for Zapata Highway
The Webb County commissioners court met in special session to enter an agreement with the State Highway Department to secure an extra 40 000 in state funds for the Zapata highway project now under construction. They will reconvene in regular quarterly session next Monday.
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Special Session Co
Commissioners’ Court
Webb County
State Highway Department
Sir Harry Lauder 50th birthday today and related events
Today marks Sir Harry Lauder's 50th birthday and recalls the 50th anniversary of the Weissenburg battle in the Franco Prussian War. Warren G. Harding plans an address at his Marion home for Wayne county supporters and British journalists sail to Ottawa for the Imperial Presse Conference. Leading Southern educators convene in Nashville for the annual association meeting.
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Harry Lauder
Lie French
Weissenburg
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Wayne County
Ohio
Great Britain
Germany
British Empire
Ottawa
Imperial Presse
South
Nashville
Southern Association of High Schools, Normal Schools and Colleges
Luncheons Honor Austin Guests and Birthday Party At Home
A series of social events hosted yesterday included a luncheon for Mrs Mary Paul Goldmann and Miss Cecil Netherly of Austin with guests listed and decorative pink and white motifs. Other gatherings featured Bunco prizes for Miss Dorothy Derby, a seven year old’s birthday party with ice cream and cake, a surprise party for Miss Estela C Martinez with games and music, and plans for a luncheon for Miss Julia McVicar and Mary Paul Goldman plus a Latin American Club dance Saturday night.
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Richter
Lois
Dorothy Derby
Emilie Haussell
Milldred Leyendecker
Mary
Paul Goldmann
Marjorie Fish
Kathleen Kleaner
Julia McVicar
Evelyn Ittvyan
Horace and
Beverly
Jack Hassell
James Richter
Fred Rodgers
Ed Rex Tarver
Edward Wright
Mesdames
A. C
C. M. Fish
Mary Paul Goldmann
Cecil Netherly
Austin
Guadalajara
Lois Dorby
Virginia
Esther
Alice Penn
Irene Baker
Emilie Hassell
Evelyn Moore
Marjorie Pish
Phyllis Bunn
R. K. Milne
Morence Allen
Marian
Dorothy Jackson
Mildred Leyendecker
Mary Cook
Rosita Barlol
Roberta
Rebecca Biggio
Carolyn Brennan
Anita Parker
Eeee
M. A. Petty
Ruth
Jessie Maloney
Lacille Bryant
Violet Beaman
James West
San Antonio
Cornell Weaver
Mary Etta Weaver
Adelaide Macdonald
Flora Bliss Bunn
Elizabeth Petty
Elmer Petty
Janice Evatts
Robert Petty
Ruth Phelps
Gertrude Bryant
Estela C. Martinez
Mercedes Yzaguirre
Angela Casso
Cuca Herrera
Maria Virginia Gonzalez
Miss Martinez
Aurora Perez
Margarita Canseco
Angela Farias
Ollie Hickey
Miyira Dé Lachiea
Angelina Farias
Antonia Valls
Alicia Zufilga
Lila Sanchez
Alice Pena
Consuelo Merriweather
Corisne Hamilton
Lamar Benavides
Conchita Martinez
Mercedes Cantu
Alma Erhardt
Ana Maria Garcia
Amellia Gonzalez
Royal Band of Mercy group aids Burlingame animals
In Burlingame California a youth humane group called the Royal Band of Mercy meets weekly in a pasture. Led by president Ralph Parker Bishop fourteen, the youngsters patrol for deserted animals and protect birds. They vow to end cruelty locally.
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Associated Press
Burlingame
Calif
Resignation of Pittsburgh Club Secretary Lee Constans
Lee Constans, longtime secretary of the Pittsburgh club on the National league circuit, has resigned after more than a decade to pursue other business ventures. The item notes golf history tracing to Scotland circa 1457 amid scholarly debate.
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Lee Constans
Pittsburgh
Cantu Rebellion Deemed Not Very Important
Mexico City Aug 4 The government ordered mobilization of 3000 troops against Governor Cantu of Lower California with more forces possible. Secretary of War Carlos said the revolt is not of great importance. Believed to have joined Cantu are Lucio Blanco Candido Aguilar and Gustavo Espinosa Mireles per El Universal.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Cantu
California
Carlos
Lucio Blanco
Candido Aguilar
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Gustavo Espinosa Mireles
Coahuila
el Universal
Wheat market rebounds after initial crush in Chicago pits
The Associated Press reports a sensational wheat price drop at the open with December futures at 2.16 to 2.21 and March at 2.21. News of country holders converting wheat to cash spurred selling, then a rapid rebound as traders returned to the pit. By close, prices were nervous, near the prior finish, with December 2.20 and March 2.32.
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Associated Press
Chicago
British Russia peace note sparks Warsaw pullback rumors
By Associated Press from London Aug 4. England grows irritated by what is thought Soviet hesitation on halting the armistice and starting peace talks in Poland. A quick yes or no is asked regarding their intentions. Dispatches say the British mission remains in Warsaw though may depart. Reports also claim Polish French and British experts foresee Warsaw evacuation in two or three days as Poles retreat along the Bug river without burning bridges.
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Associated Press
London
Russia
Poland
Warsaw
Paris
Bug
Freight Increase Planned by Railroads for August 26
Representatives of railroads announced today a plan to start higher freight and passenger rates on August 26. The move, outlined at a Washington briefing, seeks to adjust pricing amid ongoing service and economic factors.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroads Today
Passport fees raised for non American passport holders in Cluna
In Shanghai on Aug 4 the American consulate announced new charges for passport handling. Fees for issuing American passports and approving passports held by non Americans rise to 10 dollars, up from the previous 2 dollars, per Department of State orders.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Department of State
End of Kansas Coal Strike Signals Return to Work
President Lewis of the United Mine Workers telegrammed 33 locals in Kansas to resume mining. About 3,400 miners had been striking in eight Kansas mines, but the ordered action ends the stoppage.
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US Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Kansas
Prince Carol of Romania Tours Asia En Route to United States
Crown Prince Carol of Romania with ten aides passed through Shanghai on a lengthy world tour. He plans weeks in Japan and a later U.S. return, following his separation from Zizi Lambrino. He spent three days in China including a stop at Nanking.
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Hy Associated Press
Shanghai
Carol
Crown Prince
Romania
Japan
United States
Zizi Lambrino
Bucharest
China
Nanking
Allen Leads renomination bid in Topeka returns
Governor Allen and opponent George Snow were leading by six to one for renomination as of noon at Republican headquarters in Topeka Kansas. Returns showed Allen ahead strongly in the early tally.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Allen
George Snow
Republican
Reforming Convicts Highlight Salvation Army Report
A 50 year inmate and a 38 year inmate who spent long terms in prison are now Salvation Army members noted in a comprehensive prison work report. The study, drawn from corps and headquarters west of the Mississippi, will join eastern statistics for the American Prison Association congress in Columbus. An Oct 11 note from trudiar Frank Waits of Honolulu says prohibition reduced prison work except at the territorial prison.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Aug
Salvation Army
Mississippi
Congress of the American Prison Association
Columbus
Ohio
Truadier
Frank Waits
Honolulu
Territorial Prison
Italy’s 20 Million Aviation Plan For Civil Use
Italy will spend 20 million this year on a civil aviation program. It aims to create an aerial transport system for passengers and freight, establish a regular air mail service, and set international routes linking Italy with France Switzerland Austria Japan Sla via Greece and Italian colonies. Dirigibles run tours Rome Milan Venice Milan. Napole Palermo route eyed. Four local routes operate and five more are under experiment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Italy
Ihe
France
Switzerland
Austria
Japan-Slavia
Greece
Rome
Milan
Wanda Hawley Debuts as a Star in Miss Hobbs
Wanda Hawley’s debut as a star in the play Miss Hobbs at the Royal Theater yesterday drew praise. The natural beauty rose from motion pictures to stardom quickly and audiences see a bright future for her in film.
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William S. Hart
Strand Theater
Wanda Hawley
Miss Hobbs
Royal Theater
Miss Hawley
Southern educators gather in Nashville for annual convention
Nashville Tennessee Aug 4 Many leading educators of the South attended the Southern Association of High Schools Normal Schools and Colleges annual convention at the Peabody Normal School. Sessions will run several days focusing on diverse educational issues with Dr P P Claxton United States Commissioner of Education among scheduled speakers.
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Nashville
Tenn
South
Southern Association of High Schools, Normal Schools and Colleges
Peabody Normal School
P. P. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
Harding Second Front Porch Talk Declares Peace Priorities
In Marion Ohio Senator Harding argues for prioritizing domestic peace over global order. He warns against surrendering nationality to internationality while addressing Wayne County Republicans and urging focus on industrial and social harmony at home.
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Harding
Associated Press
Marion
Ohio
U. S
America
Wayne County
Ferris Leading Senatorial Race In Oklahoma Primary
Early returns show Representative Ferris holding a lead over Senator Gore by about 23 000 votes for the Democratic nomination. Scattered returns place Representative Harrold ahead for the Republican nomination as unofficial totals trickle in.
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Ity Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Daily Oklahoman
Ferris
Gore
Harrold
Vienna Faces 1.2 Million Crown City Deficit
The Vienna deficit for this year is projected at 1,200,000 crowns as tax sources are exhausted. The government plans to cut the civil list and reduce staff across departments, with teachers facing cuts amid a large primary school enrollment. The 1915 budget was 257,500 crowns, rising to 2,500,000 crowns this year aided by a 3,000,000 mark German loan, a shift that costs 250,000,000 crowns at current exchange.
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Vienna
Germany
Hotel Men At Milwaukee Convention Opens Tomorrow
Prohibition effects on the hotel business and related issues will be exhaustively discussed in Milwaukee with conventions starting tomorrow. The Northwestern Hotel Men's Association Wisconsin State Hotel Association and Illinois State Hotel Association will hold annual meetings. Local bonfires have prepared elaborate entertainment for visiting hotel men who began arriving in the city.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Northwestern Hotel Men's Association
Wisconsin State Hotel Association
Ilinois State Hotel Association
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
Tonight and Thursday partly cloudy to cloudy. Max 103 degrees and min 78 degrees at Fort McIntosh. Winds from the southeast with clear conditions.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
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