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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1919

Page

15

Local Dentists and Music Director Listed in City Directory

Directory snippet lists dentists in Richter Building Market Plaza and Walls Building over People's Pharmacy with office and phone details. Also lists John Connery funeral director at Jarvis Plaza, Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald as pianist soprano and Royal Concert Orchestra director, and Prof Julian M De Villar piano teacher with address on San Dario Avenue.

John Connery Jarvis Plaza Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald Royal Concert Orchestra Julian M. DE Villar San Dario Avenue

Coal Prices Under Fire as Morrow Denies Bloc Claim

Washington D C Special A Senate subcommittee hearing heard J D A Morrow vice president of the National Coal Association deny that a nationwide producers cartel sets prices He noted five thousand coal producers with about seven thousand mines and described competition among fields as preventing price fixing The figure 2 294 members in the association approximate 45 percent of producers account for about sixty percent of output. He compared U S price levels with Britain and France noting mine prices there run higher. He also described rising costs from reduced mine days and argued coal profits have fallen since last year.

Washington, D. C J. D. A. Morrow National Coal Association Senate Morrow United States Geological Survey United States United States Fuel Administration Fuel Administration Huddleston Alabama Hines Railroad Administration France

Salvation Army Girls Hotel Expands to 26 in Dallas

Lieutenant Colonel George Wood reports the Salvation Army girls hotel in Dallas now houses 26 girls. The facility at 1718 Corsicana Street provides clean rooms and wholesome meals well below local board costs for the poorest.

Dallas Salvation Army George Wood Wood Corsicana Street

Salvation Army aids thousands in southwest region in 1945

Salvation Army from the Dallas office reports aid to 30,669 people in the year. Of these, 22,104 received meals and groceries, 1945 lodging, 360 found work, and 1,148 received medical aid. Relief cost totaled $17,268.48.

Southwest Salvation Army George Wood Dallas

Evening dances and society notes in Laredo schedule

Thursday events include Circle B W M Wh ogt Baptist Church meeting at 6 with Mrs Coffey and a Story Telling. Friday features a dance at Elks Hall at 9 and a Jamaica program at the YWCA. Many residents and visitors are listed with travels and calls, plus a social dance at K of C Hall with numerous chaperones.

Circle B. W. M Og Baptist Church Elks Hall Jamaica Y. W The International Institute K. of C. Hall Mesdames Mullally Hamlin Mussett Ryan G'Sell J. F. Wright Taylor Convery Cullinan Roddy Mrs. Devine Fort McIntosh

Today’s Birthdays August 28 National figures born

Dr Elmer E Brown chancellor NYU born Chau tauqua County New York 58 years ago Rt Rev Henry Althoff Catholic bishop Belleville Illinois born Avis ton Alabama 46 years ago James Couzens mayor Detroit born Chatham Ontario 47 years ago Charley Whitman former governor New York born Norwich Connecticut 51 years ago Bellamy Storer former ambassador to Austria Hungary born Cincinnati 72 years ago

Elmer E. Brown New York University Chautauqua County N. Y Henry Althoff Belleville Aviston James Couzens Detroit Chatham Ont Charley $. Whitman New York Norwich Conn Bellamy Storer

Watch THE TIMES Everyday for Opportunities

Classified blurb invites readers to subscribe to The Times with a monthly rate of 60 cents. It highlights regular opportunities in news, ads, and features as a general marketing pitch.

the Times

Railroad Men Must Return By Saturday

Agents for four Pacific coast railroad brotherhoods warn they will back federal efforts to run federally controlled lines if workers do not resume by Saturday. Los Angeles reports orders from chief officers directing a return to work and subsequent follow up decisions on obedience. No men reported to date by 7.30.

Associated Presse Cleveland Ohio Pacific Coast Brotherhoods Los Angeles Montgomery Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Mexican Senate Considers Oil Nationalization Law Revisions

The petroleum committee in Mexico's senate presented a report on laws governing the oil article of the constitution that nationalizes oil lands. It also filed a draft law to remove retroactive effects from the proposed oil legislation, a concession sought by foreign oil interests.

Associated Press Mexico City Petroleum Committee of the Mexican Senate Senate

Montenegro Revolt Raises Balkan Tensions Across Region

AP report from London Aug 28 describes Montenegro in revolt with widespread fighting and rail cut between Virpazar and Antivari. Serbians reinforce but struggle to quell the uprising as Montenegro’s national spirit hardens and future alignment within a Jugoslav state looms. A second item notes Lenine dispatching a delegation to Kishinev to negotiate peace with Romania.

London Montenegro Balkan Virpazar Antivari Rumania Copenhagen Lenine Kishinev Budapest

Ratification of Peace Treaty Believed Likely in Paris

Paris reports that ratification of the peace treaty by the chamber of deputies is probable within a short time despite objections to military guarantees. Ratification will not end the debate as motions of regret and objections will be submitted to reopen discussion.

Paris Chamber of Deputies France

Hungarian Premier Friedrich Forms New Cabinet

Paris reports Stephen Friedrich former Hungarian premier under Archduke Joseph has organized a new government in Hungary.

Paris Stephen Friedrich Archduke Joseph Hungary

King George Urges Economy and Hard Work After War

In a Guildhall address King George of Great Britain calls on all citizens to practice economy and strenuous labor to maximize production of essential goods. He notes postwar living costs rose before the conflict and warns of ongoing coal mine production woes and potential strike actions in Britain.

King George Great Britain Guildhall City of London George Edward Vil Britain Los Angeles Times

Decollete Blouse Sparks Gossip at Reception

A shocked guest whispers to an Alderman about a young woman with a revealing blouse, short skirt, and sheer stockings. The Alderman jokes that she may follow the old maxim that young girls should be seen and not heard.

Aviators Safe After Engine Trouble In Ontario Derby

Lieu tenant Slater and Sergeant Strick land at Sethridge Field near Mt. Clemens after engine trouble during the Buffalo to Toronto leg of the international aerial Derby. Commandant announced they are safe.

Associated Press Mt. Clemens Mich Slater Strickland Lake Ontario Buffalo Toronto Sethridge Field

Carnegie Will Is Offered in Probate

New York Aug 28 The Carnegie will places an estate estimate of 26 to 30 million dollars. Real estate is left to his wife with provisions for her and his daughter during widowhood. Annuities include 10000 to former President Taft and Premier Lloyd George, 5000 to Mrs Cleveland and 5000 to Mrs Theodore Roosevelt.

Associated Press New York Carnegie Taft Lloyd George Grover Cleveland Theodore Roosevelt

Mayor Ole Hanson Announces Resignation Intention

Seattle officials report Mayor Ole Hanson stated on August 28 that he intends to resign from office.

Ole Hanson Associated Press Seattle

Patrol Reinforcements Arrive for Eagle Pass Border Duty

Thirteen officers and 62 men of the Ninetieth Aerial Squadron arrived today from Kelly Field for border patrol duty at Eagle Pass Texas.

Associated Press Eagle Pass Texas Ninetieth Aerial Squadron Kelly Weld

Fort McIntosh Area Weather Summary Report

The Fort McIntosh observations for the 24 hours ending 7 a m show a maximum temperature of 97 degrees and a minimum of 61 degrees. Winds trend southeast with partly cloudy skies, while tonight and Friday are expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

President Wilson Plans Speech Tour for Peace Treaty

President Wilson will leave Washington next week for a speaking tour promoting the peace treaty. He will start with an address in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, with Mrs. Wilson, Admiral Cary Grayson, Secretary Tumulty and staff in tow. The stops include Indianapolis Denver Coeur d Alene Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Portland Spokane and possibly Seattle. Senator Johnson of California opposes the treaty.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Columbus Ohio Tumulty

Death of General Louis Botha at Pretoria

General Louis Botha premier and minister of agriculture of the Union of South Africa died today in Pretoria of influenza. Born in 1863 at Greytown Natal he led Transvaal Boers in the Boer war and commanded Union forces in southwest Africa defeating the Germans. He signed the treaty with General Smuts for the Union of South Africa.

Ay Associated Press Pretoria Union of South Africa Louis Botha Greytown Natal Volksraad Transvaal Union Southwest Africa General Smuts

Striking Railroad Shopmen Draw Unity Across Nation

The Atlanta Constitution argues that railroad shopmen defy laws and leaders, risking nationwide chaos if tripartite control is enacted. It warns continued strikes threaten public welfare and urges workers to heed official guidance and presidential appeals.

United States Atlanta Constitution

Chamberlain's Tablets Help Mrs. Bowers Digestion

Mrs. Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pennsylvania says her digestion improved after using Chamberlain's Tablets. She reports long prior issues with only light foods and that relief came after trying the advertised remedy.

Chamberlain Blanche Bowers Indiana

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J. T. Halsell Richter J. L. Crawford Laredo National Bank H. Stow Garlick Richter Building Drs. C. F. and H. E. Kenney Matamoros Hicks, Phelps, Dickson and Bobbitt Attorneys-at-Law Hicks Building San Antonio Walls Laredo John L. George Bertani Bldg Alexander Bldg EE. A. Atlee Alexander Building Nat's Bank D. McNeil Turner Bertani A. E. McCulloch J. K. Thompson N. W. Corne, Market Plaza W. J. Wilson A. G. Thompson City Drug Co Cor Hidalgo St Flores Ave Undertakers Rae Annie Thaison Houston St Laredo Times J.D. A. Morrow Committee Joan Kirby L.A John Kirby Houston Salvation Army Home Service Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana Kirby J. B. A. Robertson Oklahoma City Hobby Citizens of Salvation Army Post Woods el Pago Girls Violet 8 Obertelat Society Carless Dallett Fuguet Mrs. Thompson Nell Sharbaret Mr. J. R. Moore Selsh Henry Ward Alfred Poggenpohl J O. Buenz Hi. C. Hall R. L. Bobbitt Cotulla Albert M. Penn Pennsylvania J. A. Burnett Harold Corpus Christi John Beyette Aransas Pass J. A. McDonald Wisconsin E. Rex Tarver Austin Thomas Dickinson Monterey T. A. Coleman Col R. M. Campbell Mary Chase Kentucky Nicholas Hoods OLD Law Mrs Roosevelt Lumbus, Ohio South Africa
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