Aug 7 in History: Velasquez dies and notable events
August 7 entries recall Velasquez death in Madrid 1660 New England Courant debut in Boston with James Franklin editor 1721 Eliza Bonaparte dies 1820 Ulysses S Grant named brigadier general 1861 Paris siege 1870 Florence Maybrick case 1889 Daniels Pacific fleet review 1919 Cox accepts Democratic nomination 1920
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Velasquez
Madrid
Seville
New England Courant
Boston
James Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Eliza Bonaparte
Slater
Napoléon
Trieste
Corsica
Grant
Paris
Mac- Mahon
Woerth
Florence Maybrick
England
Daniels
San Diego
James M. Cox
Ohio
Violet and Oberfeldt Society Editor Update
Society notes compiled by Violet and Oberfeldt outline social news with editor contact brief.
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Oberfeldt Society
Bridge party and club meeting honor Mrs Ferguson Doney
Monday events include a bridge party hosted by Meadames J. Penn Lott Taylor and J A Wilson at Elke Hall to honor Mrs Walter Ferguson Doney. A Woman's Club meeting is set for 6 pm with all members urged to attend. Tuesday the Tournament Club meets at 9:45 am.
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Meadames J
Penn
Lott Taylor
J. A. Wilson
Stioner
Elke Hall
Walter Ferguson Doney
Woman's Club
Quiet Tide of Letters and Visitors Reaches Laredo
In a string of social notes from Laredo and nearby towns, Miss Rosalie Biggio returns with Mrs. Darby and family after an automobile trip. Miss Anna Mae Mussett visits Alice Adams in Alice. Hal Halley recovers from surgery in Dallas. Mrs. Windenthal, Mrs. White, and others visit relatives in Carrizo Springs, Pearsall, and Corpus Christi. Dr and Mrs Hall host an elegant Al Franco dinner with a Chinese motif on the porch और surrounding festivity.
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Rosalie Biggio
Margaret Heye
San Antonio
G. W. Darby
Lois
Billy Derby
Automobile
Hall
Howe
Birthday Tribute to Actress Billie Burke a Ziegfeld Star
The birthday of Billie Burke, wife of Florenz Ziegfeld and star of Follies fame, is noted. Born in Washington DC in 1886, she was christened bhelbertha and nicknamed Billie by her father William E. Burke. Her mother Blanche also worked in the profession and Burke trained in France before appearing in London music halls and pantomime before debuting on the legitimate stage in New York in 1 .
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Billie Burke
Miss Burke
Florenz Ziegfeld
Washington, D. C
Bhelbertha
Billie
Wiliam E. Burke
Billy
Blanche Burke
France
London
Glasgow
America
John Drew
New York
Birthday birthdays of notable figures marked today
Hon William C Kennedy Ottawa born minister of railways and canals in Dominion cabinet is 64. Stanley J Weyman Shrobrhire England novelist is 67. Rear Admiral Spencer Wood U S Navy commanded First Naval District in World War I is 61. Fajah C Hutchinson Windsor New Jersey congresswoman is 67. Miss Ellen Fitz Pendleton president of Wellesley College is 58.
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William C. Kennedy
Dominion Cabinet
Ottawa
Ont
Stanley J. Weyman
Shrobrhire
England
Spencer
Wood
First Naval District
Brooklyn
N. Y
Fajah C. Hutchinson
Congress
New Jersey
Windsor
N. J
Mise Ellen Fitz Pendleton
Wellesley College
Wenaterly
Probate Notice in Webb County Texas
To all interested in the estate of Laura B DaCamara deceased J B DaCamara has filed for probate of the will and letters testamentary in Webb County Court Texas The hearing is set for September 18 1922 at the Webb County Court House Laredo Texas All interested parties may appear and contest the application under law.
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State of
Texas
Laura B. DaCamara
J.B. DaCamara
Webb County
Laura
B. DéCamara
Laredo
Personalities In Courtyard Visitors And Political Tour
Matias de Liano of the Mexican Products Co returned from a business trip in the Mexican Republic. Wilbur P Allen arrived from his ranch and left for Austin. Judge Ewing Boyd of Houston visits with his niece Mrs Walter A Craig. A H Kerr of Dallas visits city. he sought the State Treasurer nomination and now tours for Garrett in the runoff election.
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Matias de Liano
Mexican Products Co
Mexican Republic
Wilbur P. Allen
Austin
Ewing Boyd
Houston
Walter A. Craig
A. H. Kerr
Dallas
Kerr
Mr. Garrett
Rialto Theater to Show 90th Division Battle Film
The Rialto Theater presents a photoplay on the 90th Division in action during World War I battles at St Mihiel Meuse and Argonne. Many Laredo boys served in the unit and some sacrificed their lives. The film, released by the U S War Department, is described as accurate and correct.
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90Th
Rialto Theater
St. Mihiel
Meuse
Argonne
Laredo
United States War Department
Hotel Arrivals at St Anthony and Nearby Hotels
A list of guests arriving at the St Anthony Hotel and various other Texas and regional hotels includes names such as Roper Baker Turpin Ranch University? and many travelers from Dallas, San Antonio, Mirando City, Beaumont, Wichita, and New York. The roster features Mrs Kate Devoegelee, Lt W W Moore and party, J B Zachary, P W Huber, A C Reddell, W T Thomas, Bob Allen, A N Gaither, Mra BE L Andrews, Miss Ruth Herber, Julian Hamdan, and others.
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KH. Roper
San Antonio
A. L. Turpin
Robi. Curtiss
Dallas
G. H. Russell
M. E. Cole
P. L. Nitthville
Houston
Kate Devoegelee
Sherman
W. W. Moore
Camp Travis
J. B. Zachary
P. W. Huber
Miranda City
A. C. Reddell
Beaumont
W. T. Thomas
Bob Allen
Mirando City
A. N. Gaither
Mra
BE. L. Andrews
L. Young
Tucson
Ariz
Julian Hamdan
New York
W. T. Johnson
W. Herber
Ruth Herber
Waco
Albert Remby
Tampico
G. M. Abney
Robstown
John MacLendan
Corpus Christi
A. S. Bower
G. H. Echols
Geo. H. Brown
Kansas City
A. H. Ueckert
H. Freedman
Fr. Worth
Leo ©. Detray
Encinal
Jno
E. Keller
Fred Gantner
D. Browne
M. G. Holland
Notable Names Listed in Local Directory
A partial roster of individuals including R. L. Jewitt, EF H Lamms of St. Louis, G. W. Monroe of San Antonio, Mrs. F. C. Lenson, J. Buding of Encinal, and others from Mata moros, Tampico, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Georgetown, Austin and beyond.
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R. L. Jewitt
EF. H. Lamms
St. Louis
G. W. Monroe
San Antonio
F. C. Lenson
W. L. Stephens
E. D. Howard
Tampico
J. B. Lammerstein
Matamoros
Mex
A. C. Ertimalio
R. W. Morton
Corpus Christi
J. Buding
Encinal
World Church Conference Opens in Copenhagen
Church workers from twenty nine countries including the United States Japan and China gather in Copenhagen for the World Alliance for International Friendship Through the Church annual meeting. Archbishop of Canterbury serves as president and Dr Nehemiah Boynton a leading Congregationalist minister of the United States presides.
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Copenhagen
United States
Japan
China
World Alliance For International Friendship Through
Orgaization
French torpedo boat loses control near Khalki beach
A French torpedo boat during practice launched a torpedo that sped toward Khalki island's bathing beach in the Marmora. Residents fled to hills while a Russian man swam to the drifting weapon and cut its line, allowing local boatmen to tow it away safely.
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Constantinople
Khalki
Marmora
Brownsville hostess holds bridge party with luncheon
Grider of Brownsville visiting Mrs. McDowell of Fort Mentosh attended a bridge gathering. After three rounds the first prize went to Mrs. Willoughby and the consolation to Mrs. Halsell. Zinnias and jackbean blossoms decorated the rooms and a two course luncheon followed. Guests included Meecham, Gi-MacDowell, and others.
Laughs and local quirks from Laredo streets and crowds
A column of humorous observations from Laredo readers notes weather, fashion jokes, and everyday incidents. It mentions neighbors hurling bulbs at cats, flapper jokes, a taxidermist dream, buttons on hose, and traffic quirks in Webb County, reflecting local life and wit.
Vagrant Musings and Wry Observations on Life
A short column of assorted reflections on behavior and manners. The writer laments gossip over small talk at social spots and notes changes in restraint and temperament in men. The piece pivots on humor and practical wisdom about coping with life’s rough spots.
Sugar in water makes a glass sweet this day
A simple household tip notes adding a small amount of sugar to water changes the taste, a universal trick echoed in many late 19th and early 20th century domestic guides.
High Cost of Navies Brings Gifted Destroyer and Dilemma
Riga reports France offered Latvia the destroyer Hassard over 200 feet long capable of 30 knots after Washington conference limits. Latvia asked about operating costs and may refuse the gift due to expense and maintenance burdens.
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Associated Press
Riga
France
Latvia
Hassard
Fires 1 200 Rounds a Minute
London reports British authorities testing a petrol engine powered gun that fires 1 200 rounds a minute at distances up to 2 000 yards. The centrifugal mechanism uses a whirled metal basin of bullets with controlled openings to prevent stray discharge.
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London
Typhoon Racks Up 10000 Casualties At Swatow Port
Associated Press reports Swatow suffered about 10000 deaths as a typhoon and tidal wave wrecked the port district. Many buildings including factories were destroyed. 75 percent of structures gone. Some looting occurred but police halted it and a British steamer was wrecked with passengers saved.
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Associated Press
Hong Kong
Swatow
Here
Shanghai
Standard Oil Company
Harding Urges End to Strike and Seniority Ruling
President Harding called for strikers to return to work and asked railroads to assign them. He urged both sides to submit seniority disputes to the railroad labor board and said decisions must be honored. He framed labor board settlement as the government’s practical course to end the dispute.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Railroad Labor Board
B. M. Jewell
Railroad Shopm-N'S Union
T. DeWitt Cutler
Association of Railway Executives
Labor Board
Railroad strike leaders meet over Harding proposals
Washington August 7 a trio of striking shop craft chiefs led by General Strike Leader Jewell joined afternoon discussions on President Harding's new proposals. Indications arose that the plan did not make a favorable first impression with the leaders.
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Washington
Jewell
William Johnston
Machinists
J. P. Noonan
Electrical Workers
Harding
Smoot blocks Harrigan tariff probe resolution
In Washington on July 7 the senate halted efforts to revive the Harrigan resolution tied to a probe of government officials alleged to have pressured Cubs into early crop disclosures for a tariff concession. Senator Smoot of Utah led the blockage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ate
Harrigan
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Viscount Northcliffe Condition Worsens Rapidly
London Aug 7 bulletin from Viscount Northcliffe's doctors reports a rapid rise in weakness and says the condition is very grave.
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Associated Press
London
Viscount Northcliffe
Certification of James S. Ferguson as Senate runoff candidate
Dallas Aug 7 by unanimous vote the state Democratic executive committee certified the name of James S Ferguson of Temple to the county chairmen as a runoff candidate for the United States senate in the August 26 primary Judge Barry Miller supported the motion while Judge Gaines of San Antonio protested seeking to keep Ferguson off the ballot
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Democratic Executive Committee
James S. Ferguson
Temple
United States Senate
Ferguson
Barry Miller
Senator Culberson
Gaines
San Antonio
Pardon My French at Royal Stages Vivian Martin Comedy
Vivian Martin stars as a young actress who becomes a maid in a wealthy household while another company member plays the butler. The duo’s adventures mix intrigue and fortune hunting within a humorous and dramatic love story.
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Royal
Messmore Kendall
Vivian Martin
Miss Martin
Polly
Cen Walohr
Indicted Morse in War Fraud Case Ties New York Firm
Washington August 7 an indictment charges Ernest C Morse former director of plants in New York with war profiteering tied to the sale of the Old Hickory Powder Company plant near Nash Penmi The case involves Davis president of the Mavis Camescl Company and Weyland W Phillips associate both charged in the probe led by Attorney General Dausterty. The government claims over a million dollars were defrauded in war contract dealings.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sega
Panda Ghodmet
Ernest CC. Morse
Forbee Dirlar
Fates of the War
Des Ioramien
BM. Davis
Mavis Caemscl Company
New York
Aidlevander W. Phillips
Davis
Whan
Liv. Tne
Hiehore Powder Company
Nash
Mme
Penmn
Dausterty
Maree
Perssen Spios Supply Corporatigk
Neff Urges Texas Reclamation Plan At Flood Conference
Governor Neff told a flood control conference that Texas can reclaim millions of acres through a comprehensive program and 500000 horsepower of development. He argued current use is only six percent and touted potential increases in land value and annual tax base.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Neff
Neinevrs
Republicans Meet in Fort Worth for State Convention Prep
Republicans gathered in Fort Worth Texas August 7 led by R B Creager of Brownsville to prepare for the state convention set for tomorrow and outline party strategy and nominations.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
R. B. Creager
Brownsville
Republican State Exective Committee
Southern Tennis Tourney Opens On Asheville Clay Courts
The thirty fourth annual lawn tennis tournament for the Championship of the South begins Monday on four new clay courts at Hillmore Forest Country Club near Asheville. Competitors hail from New Orleans Atlanta Jacksonville Savannah Charleston Spartanburg and other cities. Winners in the Phubles championship will be eligible to list in the national championship.
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Asheville
N.C
Hillmore Forest Country Cluir
Vanderbilt Estate
New Orleans
Atlanta
Jacksonvile
Savannah
Charleston
Spartanburg
Namerous
Will. Be
eligiblyJto
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Pearsall
W. B. Walker
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Wilbur Allen
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F. H. Lusk
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ST. Anthony Hotel
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World Church Conference
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Bome Laredo Gossip
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Missouri
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