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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1920

Page

19

Tanlac praised as worth its weight in gold

Walter H. Wills hide of Cudahy Wisconsin credits Tanlac with curing years of stomach trouble. He suffered gas pains heart distress headaches and weight loss for five years. After two bottles he reports improved appetite strength and no discomfort. Tanlac sold in Laredo by Windrow Bros.

Walter Willshide Federal Rubber Co Cudahy Wis Howell Ave Milwaukee Laredo Windrow Bros

American Checker Tourney Resumes at Cadar Point

The biennial American checker championship tourney resumes at Cadar Point Ohio with many top players present. The previous event was in Chicago 1913, won by Hugh Henderson of Pittsburgh, who has since died.

Associated Press Cadar Point Chicago Hugh Henderson Pittsburgh

Inaccessible Leader: Arthur Griffith Hides From Ireland

The Associated Press reports Arthur Griffith, editor of Young Ireland and Sinn Fein leader, as highly isolated and unapproachable in Dublin. Visitors are vetted by Sinn Fein confidants, with Griffith’s unpretentious office and sparse surroundings reflecting a cautious, moderating influence amid Irish political tension.

Associated Press Dublin Arthur Griffith Young Ireland Sinn Feig Ireland Griffith Sinn Fein Washington Sinn

Primary Campaign in Ohio Sparks Lively Rallies Across State

Ohio voters head to the state primary to choose U S senators representatives governors and other officials asleaders dispute for the Republican and Democrat nominations intensifies. Five Republicans seek the senator nomination in the Harding era while two Democrats compete with James O Neil and W A Julian. For governor A V Donahoy tops the Democratic ticket as major contenders surface for the Republican slate.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Commonwealth United States Congress Warren G. Harding James M. Cox Frank B. Willis Delaware R. M. Wanamaker Akron Walter I. Brown Toledo J. P. Walser Macy V. Walcutt Fairfield County W. A. Julian Cincinnati James O'Neil Ralph D. Cole Findlay Harry L. Davis Cleveland Roscoe C. McCullough Canton A. V. Donahay New Philadelphia

Swedes Arrive From Russia Describe Bolshevist Hardship

Stockholm reports 148 Swedes including 30 women and children returned from Russia by steamship. They describe impossible living conditions in soviet Russia with food shortages and high prices, noting rationing as half a pound of bread and widespread hunger despite high wages. They accuse Bolshevist authorities of raids on foreign legations and deteriorating safety.

Associated Press Stockholm Russia Soviet Thorugh Putslow Oscar Lundberg Sweden

World Conference of Christians assembled in Geneva

An international committee plans a widely representative ecumenical conference. Delegates from United States Great Britain Italy Hungary and Nordic countries attend the Geneva meeting. The American delegation is led by Rev Dr Nehemiah Boyton of Brooklyn.

Associated Press New York Geneva Switzerland International United States Great Britain Italy Hungary City Nehemiah Boyton Brooklyn

Social calendar listing parties and meetings

Mrs S McKinney will host a movie party at the Royal tonight at 7 30 in honor of her daughter Anne. Boys plan a splash party at the Manadas this afternoon for girls. Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church meets at 4 PM at the church.

Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church

Last Invocation and Texas Trip Notices

Whitman quoted and local society notes record Mrs Justo S Penn and family departing by Texas and Mexican Ry to Hebbronville then Randado ranch for a few days visit to Mrs Carlos Palacios. Other residents journey by rail or road to Corpus Christi Mineral Wells Glenwood Springs and Cotulla for visits and stays with relatives and friends.

Justo S. Penn Virginia Esther James Cecil Netherly Hebbronville Randado Ranch Carlos Palacios

Marines land three officers and five men on Olympic teams

Special to The Times Washington Aug 7 The Marines supply three officers and five enlisted men to U S Olympic teams with Lieut Henn B Liversedge of California runner up in shot put and javelin in A B S champs Private Steven Muchie of Michigan earns a 156 lb boxing place and Private William J Welch of Iowa secures a 150 lb wrestling berth Major W Dusty Smith of Paris Avania coaches the United team

Washington Henn B. Liversedge California Pat MacDonald Steven Muchie Michigan William J. Welch Iowa W. Dusty Smith Paris Avania United

Timms Want Ads Money Makers on Page 33

Classified feature highlights profitable opportunities and services in Timms Want Ads. Includes listings for investments, sales, and work opportunities with emphasis on quick returns and local commerce.

German emigrant workers sail to Kolomna center

Berlin reports the first contingent of German emigrant workmen has sailed from Stettin to Reval on the way to the Kolomna industrial center near Moscow. Most are metal workers and building trade operatives. In coming weeks, batches of 1000 workers will follow as the government issues allot permits on a large scale.

Berlin Stettin Reval Kolomna Moscow Tageblatt

A Daily Lesson in History August 9 1841 to 1912

Highlights from history include the Erie steamer disaster near Buffalo in 1841 with nearly 200 deaths, Victoria and Prince Albert’s continental visit in 1845, Marryat’s death in 1848, Canada’s 1870 defense loan act, Roberts’ Kabul to Kandahar march in 1880, Spain accepting McKinley terms in 1898, Edward VII coronation in 1902, and Mulai Hafid Abdication in 1912.

Erie Buffalo Queen Victoria Prince Albert Prussia Frederick Marryat Langham Ene London General Roberts Kabul Kandahar Spain McKinley Edward VII Queen Alexandra Westminster Abbey Mulai Hafid Morocco

Passion Play Opens in Nancy Rivaling Oberammergau

The French Passion Play in Nancy opened after ten years of war disruptions. Directed by M Pettit with parishioners as the cast, it features 16 Bible scenes from birth to resurrection. Performances run daily from 9 am to noon and 1 30 pm to 6 pm with tableaux interludes. the crucifixion scene showcases a flowing winding sheet to enhance the effect. The production uses verse by various poets and music from multiple composers.

Associated Press Nancy France Oberammergau Passion Theater M. Pettit Hhe National Woman's Party Christ

Chinese waiters injured as three-story building collapses

Two Chinese waiters were seriously injured when a three story building at Main and Poydras streets collapsed today. Firemen and police could not confirm any bodies under debris as occupants fled. The Wharton Motor Company and Jim Wing cafe occupied the tower floors.

Associated Press Dallas Tejas Main Poydras Wharton Motor Company Jim Wing Cafe

New Low Records Hit Early Trading On Exchange

New low figures for the year appeared in several stocks during the first hours of trading on the Stock Exchange. Factors cited include worsening Polish situation and a drop in sterling exchange, sparking renewed liquidation and short selling across almost all market sectors.

Associated Press New, York Stock Exchange Sterling Exchange

Roosevelt to be notified of nomination at Hyde Park

Today delegates and officials prepare for a Democratic nomination notification for Franklin D Roosevelt at his Hyde Park home. Tennessee legislature votes on ratifying the federal suffrage amendment to empower women in time for the upcoming presidential election. International Typographical Union holds its Albany convention with delegates from across the U S and Canada. The first train load of 25 000 harvesters will depart Montreal for Western Provinces wheat duties. Texas Farmers Congress meets at State Agricultural College for its 22nd annual session. The Reformed Church summer missionary conference assembles at Ursinus College with broad U S representation.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Hyde Park N. Y Tennessee United States Canada International Typographical Union Albany Montreal Texas Farmers’ Congress State Agricultural College the Reformed Church Ursinus College Collegeville

Lusignoli appeals Rome aristocracy to house seekers

Commendatore Lusignoli, head of the Hell ide Commission, asks Rome’s aristocracy to rent spare palace rooms to weary seekers of housing. King Victor I grants ten new apartments in the Quirinal stables for humble families, with about $200,000 allocated to start.

Associated Press Rome Quirinal Palace Humbert

Money Makers Ad Promises Quick Returns in Times Want Ads

Local page ad touts rapid profits with bold claims and repeated dollar signs. No verifiable details or amounts provided. Potential promotion or speculative opportunity. readers urged to exercise caution.

Belgian coal output nears prewar levels in May 1920

Belgium shows rapid reconstruction as May 1920 coal output reaches 90.6 percent of May 1913 total at Belgian mines and 104.3 percent in the Mons fields. Telegraph services rebound with 282 of 283 central offices restored and 80 percent of prewar subscribers back. Antwerp Malines and Turnhout report more subscribers than before the war amid material shortages and wartime looting by Germans.

Associated Press Brussels Mons Belesium Rossen Antwerp Malines Turnhout Paeaater Berlin Belgium

Double Header Draws Small Crowd at New Caliche Park

Local fans watched a Sunday doubleheader at New Caliche Park. In the first game Nationals defeated the 37th Infantry 3 to 0. The second game saw American Legion beat Nationals 7 to 4 after the Laredos failed to appear for play.

New Caliche Park Nationals 37Th Infantry American Legion Laredos

Allies plan blockade and defensive line for Western Europe

Hythe England Aug 9 The allies reached a plan for the Russo Polish crisis reimposing the blockade but will not employ allied troops. Premier Lloyd George and Millerand discuss saving Western Europe with blockade and a defensive line for Poland. Warsaw fate uncertain as Bolshevik forces press west of the capital. Polish government reportedly leaving Warsaw with Kalisz named as new center 150 miles from Warsaw.

Soviet Russia Poland Associated Press Hythe Eug Eng Western Europe Lloyd George Millerand V’oland Warsaw Western Europe Pranasysz Mlawa Cleuhanow Ostrov Brent- Litovsk Sokolow Siedlce Condon Ang Kalisz

Bolsheviks establish soviets in eastern Galicia

London dispatch reports Bolshevik military authorities have set up soviets in eastern Galicia under their occupation, according to an authoritative despatch.

London Galicia

American Note on Russian Situation to Reach French Office

Paris reports the American note addressing the Russian situation is to be delivered to the French foreign office today. An authoritative quarter confirms the action, signaling ongoing diplomatic exchanges between Washington and Paris.

Paris

Fire in Illinois Penitentiary Destroys Factory Shops

Joliet Aug 9 Fire devastates the Illinois penitentiary main shop of the chair factory and the second shop with flames spreading to nearby buildings. authorities fight blaze as fire rages through the complex.

Associated Press Joliet, HL Mlinois Chair Facgory Ablaag

Archbishop Mannix Lands by Destroyer at Penzance

Archbishop Mannix arrived in Penzance by destroyer this afternoon and planned to proceed to London. The Baltic carrier, passing Fishguard in Wales, did not communicate with the shore on its approach.

Associated Press Penzance Eng Mannix London Fishguard Wales Baltic

Marlborough Manuscripts Auctioned After 1708 Expedition Plans

A London sale drew £950 for a bundle of the Duke of Marlborough's manuscripts and letters on 1708 expeditions to Canada and Nova Scotia. A second folio of Shakespeare brought £150 at the same auction, reflecting strong literary demand.

Associated Press London Duke of Marlborough Canada Nova Scotia

Noting Rival Opinions in Council Debate

An argumentative local councilor was described as crushing an opponent's case in London Tit-Bits. He addressed the members with a bold retort, insisting the issue was not a draw but a clear distinction, dismissing the notion of six of one and half a dozen of the other.

London Smith

Roosevelt and Cox Accept League of Nations Challenge

Franklin Roosevelt, accepting the Democratic vice presidential nomination, joins Governor Cox in accepting Republicans' challenge to make the league of nations a central issue of the national campaign. The Democratic party supports a real treaty of peace that includes the league.

Associated Press Hyde Park Franklin Roosevelt Cox League of Nations

Buck Beale Fatally Harmed in Jefferson Posse Incident

Jefferson Texas August 9 Buck Beale a young Black man was fatally hurt in a confrontation at his home ten miles from town after he confronted a white woman. Sheriff posse and 16 citizens were involved in the incident. The event occurred Saturday near the residence.

Associated Press Jefferson Texas Buck Beale

Tramway Workers Set To Return To Work

Denver reports the executive committee of the Tramway Workers union decides to inform tramway officials that strikers will resume work with no conditions or restrictions stated by the union president.

Associated Press Denver Tramway Workers’ Union

National Co operative Co focuses Nebraska farmers grain market

Lincoln Aug formation of the National Co operative company aims to unite 40 000 Nebraska Farmers Union members to market grain and remove middlemen. With 1 500 locals 800 grain elevators 50 general stores and more its plan includes a large terminal elevator a wholesale exchange and seats on regional grain exchanges along with profits shared by member companies. It also seeks markets for all farm products and provides technical support to participants.

Lincoln Neb United States Nebraska Farmers’ Union National Co-operative Company C. H. Gustafson State The Union Omaha Sioux City St. Joseph Denver Gustafson

Moonlight Studio Offers $10 Kodak Reward

A local studio advertises a reward of ten dollars for a Kasutman Kodak with details available by mail. The offer runs until August 31 and promises a chance to win the magnificent camera. The shop also sells films and Kodaks and offers Kodak finishing. Portraits of the better Class, day and night. Phone 742.

Kasutman Kodak

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