Accomplished Fact on State Ratification of Suffrage
The thirty sixth state has ratified the federal suffrage amendment and seventeen million women will gain presidential voting rights in November. The Tennessee vote and possible reconsideration loom, with both parties seeking credit for ratification and women poised to exercise newfound influence in campaigns.
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United States
Tennessee House
Tennessee
Vermont
America
Laredo
Times
U. S
Lincoln Street
J. E. Fowler
San Ramon Sporting Club Elects Officers and New Members
The San Ramon Sporting Club held its annual meeting at the hunting lodge near San Ramon lake. Juston S. Penn was reelected president, Albert Martin as secretary-treasurer, and J. R. Love Asher R. Smith and Lawrence Nelson named to the house committee. New members elected include H. S. Scothorn J. L. Paulus P. W. Butron Daniel M. Valdez Leopoldo M. Valdez Harry W. Johnston and W. S. Cantrell. The lake lease was renewed, membership assessed for improvements, and plans announced for two upcoming barbecues for members and families.
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San Ramon
House
The Philippines and its Independence Propaganda
The Philippines has seen vigorous propaganda for independence aided by the Philippine Publicity Bureau. Filipino politicians and American writers argue that they merely wanted Spaniards expelled and could have achieved it without U S help given time. The Filipino is portrayed as shrewd, often turning any situation to advantage, yet the race has not advanced as much as others during American occupation.
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Philippines
Congressional Party
America
Washington
Taos
Archipelago
Hawaii
Philippine Publicity Bureau
United States
Returns From Texas County Clerks Convention
County Clerk J A Rodriguez returned home yesterday after attending the annual state convention of the County Clerks and Assessors of Texas in New Braunfels. He said talks by county government members covered many topics and delegates benefited from the expressions heard. The people of New Braunfels warmly hosted the delegates and showed notable hospitality.
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J. A. Rodriguez
New Braunfels
Texas
Rodriguez
Pontoon Bridge Reopened After Repairs at Rio Grande
The international pontoon bridge linking the two Laredos is back in service after Sinking damage from loose flooring. Pedestrian access resumed first, with motor traffic reopening yesterday. The structure is reinforced to withstand future Rio Grande rises and remains in good condition.
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Rio Grande
Laredos
Trained Nurses Sought for Laredo Public Health Post
Trained nurses who speak Spanish and aim for the Public Health Nurse position in Laredo are invited to take the University of Texas course offered by the American Red Cross to qualify. Contact M. W. Brennan, chairman of Webb County Chapter, A. R. C., for information.
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Laredo
University of Texas
American Red Cross
M. W. Brennan
Webb County
Notice to Ice Customers Price Increase Announcement
Notice to ice customers starting August 20 outlines new cash prices at the platform: 40 cents per hundred pounds for cuts under 300 pounds. 35 cents per 100 pounds for 3001 pounds to under one ton. 5.00 dollars per ton for one or more tons at one delivery. The notice cites rising manufacturing costs and thanks customers for past business.
Laredo News Briefs Highlight Elections and Local Notices
The Times reports rising interest in the governor race with expectations of higher August 28 primary turnout. Also noted are local ads for Samo set chocolates, sewing services, plumbing, auto painting, and a notary public. Import shipments through Laredo include baskets and beer in bond to Juarez, with theater shows continuing and weather cooling prompting movie crowds.
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Bailey
Neff
Fidel Cantu
Mexico
Laredo
Juarez
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times
Farragut Street
Cotton Supply Falls Short at Local Laredo Gin
The Laredo Cotton Gin Co on the Heights reports only 126 bales produced this season. The plant closed briefly due to seed cotton shortage, then resumed as new cotton arrived. Most Webb county crops are late, but rains should hasten maturity and boost ginning soon.
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Laredo Cotton Gin Co
Webb County
Screen Sacred Wedding Feast at Strand Theatre
Universal director Norman Dawn hired a Shinto priest authorized to perform Buddhist services for Tsuru Aoki’s Tokio Siren. The wedding scene in the photoplay was rehearsed for realism, and Japanese dignitaries in Los Angeles supported the arrangement. Prominent local Japanese approved the portrayal after viewing it at the studio.
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Screen
Norman Dawn
Tsuru Aoki
Universal
Strand Theatre
Dawn
Los Angeles
Sothern California
Studio
A Traveling Man's Experience from 1888 Cholera Morbus
W H Ireland a Louisville traveling salesman recalls severe 1888 cholera morbus. He paid a hotel porter fifty cents to obtain Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy, took a double dose per directions, slept, and rose at five to catch a train, claiming to be a well man.
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W. H. Ireland
Louisville
Bailey club organized with 243 initial members in Laredo
The Bailey for Governor Club formed yesterday in Laredo with 243 initial members from Webb County. Officers elected include T. Phelps as chairman and E. J. Foster as secretary, with R. K. Mims as treasurer. A finance committee and a speakers committee were named. organizers plan Bailey appearances or a proxy speech before the August 28 run-off.
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Laredo
Webb County
T. Phelps
E. J. Foster
R. K. Mims
L. R. Ortiz
8. N. Johnson
Bismark Pope
Joe Netzer
FE. J. Foster
A. Winslow
B. J. Leyendecker
John A. Pope
E. H. Sauvignet
S. T. Phelps
Mr. Bailey
Gladys Brockwell in Flames of the Flesh at the Royal
Gladys Brockwell, renowned as a silver screen star, appears tonight at the Royal Theater in Flames of the Flesh a Pox production praised for her dramatic range and elevated acting.
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Gladys Brockwell
Royal
Royal Theater
Japan plans massive U S baseball invasion and exhibitions
Associate Press reports Japan in 1910s era plans for an ambitious U S invasion with a five month prep, Waseda and Keio eyeing eastern teams, Tokyo seeking a 50 000 seat stadium, and wealthy Japanese promoters exploring exhibition tours and potential professional leagues while preserving amateur ideals and sportsmanship.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Japan
United States
Orient
Fred Merrifield
University of Chicago Nine
Waseda University
Merryfield
Waseda
Keio
Middle West
Iso Abe
Benninghoff
Tokio
Honolulu
Seattle
Los Angeles
Midwest
Island Kingdom
America
Oriental Kingdom
Abe
Sugar cane contracts for Hawaii public school boys
Honolulu in August reports a Hawaii school program where boys elect a sugar cane course, sign contracts with plantations to cultivate a tenth of an acre, and study production from planting to marketing with pupil profits. They cover land rent and receive fertilizer and planting advances, with 7 percent interest.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Fragmented Quote On Human Needs And Vital Resources
The line states that an average man can die from lack of air in five minutes, water in a week, and sleep in ten days, highlighting basic human needs and the severity of deprivation.
Citation by Publication for W H Campbell in Webb County Texas
The State of Texas commands the Webb County Sheriff to summon W H Campbell to appear at the next Webb County District Court in Laredo on October 11 1920 to answer a divorce petition filed July 27 1920 by Ruth Campbell alleging desertion in 1915 and seeking a divorce, costs, and relief. Publication must run weekly for four weeks in a local or nearest district newspaper.
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State OF Texas
Webb County
Campbell
District Court
Texas
Laredo
Ruth Campbell
Rock Island
Ilinois
C. M. de la Garza
A. D
City of
Divorce suit filed by J T Almand against Geraldine Rees Almand
In Webb County Texas J T Almand sues Geraldine Rees Almand for divorce claiming separation after July 1918 due to harsh conduct. The petition, filed February 25 1920, requests separation from the bonds of matrimony, costs, and relief as allowed by law or equity.
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Texas
Webb County
Geraldine Rees Almand
District Court
Laredo
J. T., Almand
New York
St Ae
Books for Everybody campaign aims to link libraries nationwide
New York Aug 19 The American Library Association launches a three year drive to raise 2 million dollars to fund library facilities for about 60 million Americans without access. The plan calls for county library networks with branch services, book wagons in rural areas, and increased materials for the blind and new Americans unable to read English.
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New York
American Library Association
Association
American Merchants Marine
American Libary Association
Paris
America
United States Bureau of Education
United States
Colleege
Birthday profiles mark notable figures born August 19
Bernard M. Baruch of War Industries Board fame born Camden South Carolina fifty years ago today Walter Clark North Carolina Supreme Court chief justice born Halifax County North Carolina seventy four years ago Henry Ives Cobb leader of American architecture born Brookline Massachusetts sixty one years ago Manuel L Quezon former Philippine Congress delegate born Tayabas Province Pee forty two years ago Elsie Ferguson popular New York stage actress born New York City thirty seven years ago
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Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Camden
S. C
Walter Clark
North Carolina Supreme Court
Halifax County
N. C
Henry Ives Cobb
America
Brookline
Mass
Manuel L. Quezon
Congress
Philippines
Tayabas
P.ee
Elsie Ferguson
New York City
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Olympia Candy Co
W. A. Thomas
Washington Street
Juarez Plumbing
Matamoros Street
Bailey Club
49Th Judicial District
Eveybody
Eres
Prince of Wales
Prince Hulward Taland
Wilson
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