Webb County Teachers Institute Opens As Fall Term Nears
Webb County Teachers Institute to convene at Central School for five days from Monday, with county rural schools starting Sept 8. Vacations nearing end as city, county, and private schools prepare to resume. Also notes on local cinema, probate court, aviation sighting near Laredo, recent marriages, imports from Mexico, and Strand Theater manager change.
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Webb County
Teachers’ Institute
Mexico
Laredo
Ixile
Roy E. Kintz
Mineral Wells
Strand Theater
Mr. McNeal
Dr. K H Sauvignet Announces X Ray Services
Notice states readiness to take X ray pictures for fractures and dislocations and to perform dental X ray work and treatment by Dr. K H Sauvignet dated 8 23 61.
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K. H. Sauvignet
Anniversary notes reflect a 16th century to 20th century lineage
The column lists notable dates and figures tied to anniversaries and historical events. It includes Jehudi Ashman’s death in 1528, Bill Nye born in 1850, Redfield Proctor’s senatorial appointment in 1891, and various 19th and 20th century events such as the Austro Japanese war entry in 1914 and Verdun battles in 1916.
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Jehudi Ashman
Liberia
Boston
Champlain
N. Y
Edgar Wilson Nye
Bill Nye
Shirley
Maine
Asheville
Daniel Woodson
Kansas
Prince of Wales Edward VI
Montreal
Redfield Proctor
United States
Vermont
Royal Commission
Today’s Birthdays and Union Meeting in Chicago
Birth anniversaries include James E. Martine born New York City 60 years ago, Yvonne de Treville born Galveston 28 years ago, Frank D P Scott born Alpena 41 years ago, Dr Joseph Silverman born Cincinnati 69 years ago, and George Brown born Sparta Greece 24 years ago. A Commercial Telegraphers Union convention in Chicago today aims to reorganize and elect a new president after J B Konenkamp’s resignation.
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James E. Martine
United States
New Jersey
New York City
Yvonne de Treville
Galveston
Texas
Frank Dpd. Scott
Congress
Michigan
Alpena
Mich
Joseph Silverman
New York
Cincinnati
George
Knockout
Brown
Sparta
Greece
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Chicago
J. 8. Konenkamp
Social Calendar Notes From Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt
Society editor Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt shares upcoming events and dates in the social calendar with notices of gatherings, teas, and community happenings.
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Violet S. Oberfeldt
The Future of Wings An Aviators Song and Local Notices
A poetic piece imagines daring airborne exploration toward stars and Mars while local social notices list numerous residents, visitors, travel plans, baptisms, and a forthcoming Jamaica event with proceeds for the Domestic Science Department equipment.
Fort McIntosh Holds Delightful Dance For Officers and Guests
The Thirty seventh Infantry stringed orchestra played a popular dance program as Fort McIntosh officers and ladies hosted a Saturday evening event. Attendees included Marguerite Nelson Inez Hellman Maxine Taylor Olivia Schultz Marcelle Beene Eva Levy Courtney Slaughter Ethel Friendlander Elsie Werner Nell Sharheart Birdie Ludecke Dorothy Wiggins Laura Taylor Mrs George Moyer of San Antonio Mr and Mrs Nye A B Muller Mrs Slaughter Mrs Hill Henry Burr Tom Nye Randall Nye Harrold Smith Edward Mullally Leon Hanchett Will James Aaron Moser Manuel Gonzalez Edward Brewster William Merriman Keeran Young August Wormser Captain Zupann Lieutenant George and others.
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Fort McIntosh
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Marguerite Nelson
Inez Hellman
Maxine Taylor
Olivia Schultz
Marcelle Beene
Eva Levy
Courtney Slaughter
Ethel Friendlander
Elsie Werner
Ruth Scratchley
Nell Sharheart
Houston
Birdie Ludecke
Dorothy Wiggins
Laura Taylor
George Moyer
Day of Fasting and Prayer to Be Observed in Laredo
Rev. W. L. Barr argues that only prayer and fasting can rout entrenched devils in politics commerce and society. He urges a worldwide church fast day, revival of preaching, and empowerment of pastors and lay members to spread the gospel.
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Laredo
W. L. Barr
First Methodist Church
W. L. Bar
Europe
America
Call to revival and prayer across Methodist churches
A rousing exhortation to readers to seek personal and congregational revival through fasting prayer and support for preachers. It urges eager participation from eight million Methodists to renew churches homes and souls and to avoid personal or collective spiritual failure during a pivotal hour.
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God
Henrys' Return Trip Leaves Wife and Children In Northeast
C. M. Henry returns from a weeks long visit with family in the northeast part of the state. Mrs. Henry and the children remain there to come home at a later date.
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H. G. DaCamara
Corpus Christi
C. M. Henry
Mrs. Henry
Cure for Dysentery in Ashland and Des Moines Testimony
A Des Moines man recounts that in Ashland a neighbor credited Chamberlain's Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his daughter's life during a violent dysentery. He also used the remedy for himself with gratifying results after the family physician had given up.
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Ashland
Kansas
Chamberlain
Wiliam Whitelaw
Des Moines
Iowa
Railroad Strikes of 1894 and Federal Intervention
The 1894 great railroad strike brought federal troops to Chicago under President Cleveland despite Governor Altgeld. Property losses neared a million and earnings losses over four million, with additional costs to workers and shippers. A Wright-led commission urged government control over quasi public corporations and hinted at possible government ownership.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Altgeld
Ilinois
Carrol D. Wright
Archduke Joseph resigns command amid cabinet change
Associated Press reports Archduke Joseph has resigned as head of the Hungarian government with a new cabinet formation underway. The Supreme Council will consider the Austria treaty, with a five day window for review. Germany declines inviting allied troops in Silesia, amid reports of renewed terror.
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Associated Press
Paris
Archduke Joseph
Supreme Council
Austria
Germany
Silesia
Malmedy District Annexation by Belgium Under Treaty
Paris reports the Malmedy district, a small Belgium Prussia border strip, was taken over by Belgium today under a German treaty. The agreement includes renunciation of German rights to Malmedy and to Eupen along the Prussian Belgian border.
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Paris
Malmedy
Belgium
Rhenish
Prussia
Liege
Germany
Eupen
Insurgents surround Vladivostok as refugees flood the town
Report from London dated August 25 says Vladivostok is encircled by insurgents and crowded with refugees. A Japanese squadron has reached Vladivostok, signaling foreign involvement in the crisis.
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London
Vladivostock
Vladivostok
Oldest Marine in Service Re-enlists for eighth term
Sergt. M. J. Ober re-enlists in the United States Marine Corps for the eighth time, marking over 31 years in active service. He has served in every world port, including periods in the Philippines and China, and is now stationed in Washington in the office of Secretary of the Navy.
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Sergt
M. J. Ober
United States Marine Corps
Philippines
China
Sergeant Ober
Washington
Secretary of Navy
Danels
India extremism warned by Sir Warrington Lovet
London reports a grave warning from Sir Warrington Verney Lovet a senior Indian government official about the dangers of extremism in India. Tokyo notes Japan resumes negotiations after imperial council backs excluding Manchuria and Mongolia from the China financing consortium with the United States Britain France and Japan.
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London
India
Warrington Verney Lovet
Japan
Tokio
Imperial Council
Manchuria
Mongolia
United States
Great Britain
France
China
Texas Republicans pick 17 Texans for Washington interviews
Fort Worth Aug 25 Chairman Littleton of the Texas Republican council announced 17 Texans who will travel to Washington in September to interview Republican congressmen on Texas questions. The list includes J Storm of Amarillo and R B Creager of Brownsville.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Littleton
Texas Republican Council Today
Washington
J. ©. Storm
Amarillo
R. B. Creager
Brownsville
What was it like at Donald's last night
A fragment quoted remark describes a night at Donald's with heavy drink wording. The line highlights the whisky's quality as notably bad and intense in its effect. The brief exchange conveys a sense of disappointment and strong reaction to the drink.
Believes Renteria Killed In Mexican Frontier Action
Major James P. Yancey said he believed bandit leader Jesus Renteria was shot and killed by an American airplane fifteen miles south of Candelaria. American cavalrymen returned to Texas after abandoning the chase of bandits who held aviators Peterson and Davis for ransom. Missing aviators Pants Connelly and Waterhouse were being sought along the border.
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Associated Press
Renteria
Marfa
Texas
James P. Yancey
Ruidosa
Jesus Renteria
Candelaria
Yancey
Coyame
Peterson
Davis
Rice
Bognet
Rio Grande
Terlingua
San Diego
Calif
Rockwell Field
Fort Rosecrans
Pants
Connelly
Waterhouse
Army
Mexican Border Patrol
Uty
Polk compares Britain's Egypt policy to highway robbery
Joseph Polk counsel for the Egyptian peace delegation told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the Versailles treaty would validate the theft of Egyptian independence, likening Britain's stance in Egypt to a highwayman.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
Egypt
Joseph Polk
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Independence Day and Centenaries Marked Across Cities
Uruguay observes Independence Day. Allan Pinkerton centenary is noted as the detective agency founder. James Watt centenary commemorations take place in London and Birmingham. Toronto marks a Royal visit and Canadian National Exhibition opening. U S druggists gather in New York for the American Pharmaceutical Association convention. Kentucky launches a statewide school attendance drive. DOJ evidence against packing houses to be presented to Chicago grand jury. Parliamentary chairmen fix opening discussion on peace treaty in the French Chamber.
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Uruguay
Allan Pinkerton
James Watt
London
Birmingham
Toronto
Prince of Wales
United States
Canada
New York City
American Pharmaceutical Association
Kentucky
Department of Justice
Federal Grand Jury
Chicago
French Chamber of Deputies
Wilson Hines discuss 26 percent wage rise with railroad shopmen
President Wilson cancelled engagements to confer with Director General Hines and shopmen representatives over a proposed 26 per cent wage increase. A decision was expected today and to be relayed at a White House meeting.
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Ay Associated Ploma
Washington
Wilson
Hines
White House
Airplane Race Starts Toronto to New York Return
The international airplane race from Toronto to New York and back began at 2:25 PM with 17 competitors taking off. The event marks the start of a prominent aviation contest attracting global attention.
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Toronto
Canada
New York
Covenant of 1919 Brings Missouri Behind Wilson and League
Missouri Republicans vote 40 to 1 to back the president and the league covenant. The meeting denounces opponents who delay Congress and endorses Irish sympathy, praising unity over compromise and aiming for early peace and world reconstruction. Louis Post Dispatch.
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League
Democratic State Committee
Feed
Reed
Missouri
Covenanters
Ireland
Wilson
Louis Post Dispatch
Worth More, Charles Bravely Vaccinated for a Dollar
A short Chicago Tribune tale recalls Charles who, after a vaccination, receives a quarter as a reward but asserts the moment was worth a dollar in his brave response.
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Charles
Chicago Tribune
Doings for the Cause Highlighted in Exchange
A suffragette worker asks a man what he is doing for the cause. He replies that he is supporting one of the movement’s most enthusiastic members.
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