Local Professionals and Services Directory Listing
Dentists Dr J K Thompson Dr W I Wilson and Dr A G Thompson operate offices in local buildings with phone numbers 645 746 and 645 672, respectively. Funeral director John Connery serves Jarvis Plaza with phone 65. Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald is a pianist soprano and Royal Concert Orchestra director with phone 1062. Prof Julian M De Villar teaches piano and leads orchestra for events at 402 San Dario Avenue.
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John Connery
Complete Auto Equipment
Jarvis Plaza
Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald
Royal Concert Orchestra
Julian M. DE Villar
San Dario Avenue
No coal price fix found by witness in senate inquiry
J D A Morrow vice president of the National Coal Association told a senate subcommittee there is no nationwide price fixing among bituminous coal operators and prices at the mines are lower now than a year ago. He noted about five thousand producers operate seven thousand mines with two thousand more mines ready to open, and that competition prevents restrictive combinations.
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Washington, D. C
J. D. A. Morrow
National Coal Association
Senate
Morrow
United States Geological Survey
United States
United States Fuel Administration
Huddleston
Alabama
Hines
Railroad Administration
Great Britain
France
Salvation Army seeks $1 million Texas drive led by John Kirby
Houston millionaire John Kirby will chair the Salvation Army home service drive in Texas and nearby states starting September 29. The campaign aims for $1,000,000 in the southwest, with Governor J. B. A. Robertson and Governor R. G. Pleasant involved, to fund homes, hotels, and services.
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John Kirby
S.A
Texas
Houston
Salvation Army Home Service
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
Kirby
J. B. A. Robertson
Oklahoma City
R. G. Pleasant
Hobby
United States
Dallas
Salvation Army
Southwest
Woods
Salvation Army Girls Hotel in Dallas Aids 25 Inmates
Lieutenant Colonel George Wood reports the Dallas Salvation Army girls hotel housed 25 girls for the year ending March 31, 1919. The facility provides clean rooms and wholesome meals at a cost far below Dallas’s cheapest boarding options. The home is located at 1718 Corsicana Street.
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Dallas
Salvation Army
George Wood
Wood
Corsicana Street
Salvation Army aids 30,669 in year with meals lodging aid
The Salvation Army reported 30,669 people relieved in the past year in the southwest. Of these, 22,104 received meals and groceries, 1945 secured lodging, 360 found employment, and 1,148 got medical aid. Total relief cost was $17,263.48.
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Southwest
Salvation Army
George Wood
Dallas
Community Club Activities Schedule
Thursday events include Circle B W M A of the Baptist Church meeting with Mrs. Coffey at 4 PM and a Story Telling Hour at Mrs. M P Cullinan’s home at 5 PM. Friday features a dance at Elks Hall at 9 PM and a Jamaica at the YWCA of the International Institute in the evening.
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Circle B. W. M. A
the Baptist Church
K. of C. Hall
Mesdames Mullally
Hamlin
Mussett
Ryan
G’sell
J. P. Wright
Taylor
Convery
Cullinan
Roddy
Mrs. Devine
Fort McIntosh
Blithe Mask Poem and Social Notes In One Page
A poetic excerpt titled The Blithe Mask appears with social notes from Houston and Laredo including visits by Mrs Thompson Miss Nell Sharbaret and Jeanette Taylor. Local figures J R Moore Mrs R L Gillette and others are listed with travel plans visits and upcoming departures.
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Mrs. Thompson
Nell Sharbaret
Houston
Birthdays on August 28 Highlight Notable Figures
Dr. Elmer E. Brown chancellor of New York University born Chau tauqua County N Y 58 years ago today. Rt Rev Henry Althoff Catholic bishop Belleville born Avis ton Ill 46 years ago today. James Couzens mayor of Detroit born Chatham Ont 47 years ago today. Charles S Whitman former New York governor born Norwich Conn 51 years ago today. Bellamy Storer former U S ambassador to Austria Hungary born Cincinnati 72 years ago.
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Elmer E. Brown
New York University
Chautauqua County
N. Y
Henry Althoff
Belleville
Aviston
Ill
James Couzens
Detroit
Chatham
Ont
Charles S. Whitman
New York
Norwich
Conn
Bellamy Storer
United States
Austria-Hungary
Cincinnati
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
A promotional note advertises daily opportunity coverage in THE TIMES with a subscription rate of 60 cents per month.
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the Times
Railroad Men Must Return by Saturday
The four railroad brotherhoods on the Pacific coast face orders to resume work by Saturday or lose support from the federal government in operating federal controlled lines. Chiefs’ orders direct striking trainmen to return and then follow individual decisions on obedience. No men reported up to 7.30.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Pacific Coast
Brotherhoods
Los Angeles
Montgomery
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Mexican Senate Considers Oil Laws Aimed at Retroactivity
Mexico City report by the petroleum committee outlines legislation to regulate the oil article of the constitution and a draft law to eliminate retroactive effects of the proposed oil measures. The move relates to concessions long contested by foreign oil interests.
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Mexico City
Petroleum Committee
Mexican Senate
Senate
King's Plain Talk on War Aftermath and National Economy
The Los Angeles Times reports King George of Britain urged citizens to economize and toil harder to boost production after the war. He pressed for thrift and industry to meet high living costs amid ongoing coal strikes and production woes in Britain.
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King George
Great Britain
Guildhall
City of London
George
Edward VII
Britain
Los Angeles Times
Decollete Blouse and Short Skirt Stun Reception
A shocked guest at a reception points out a young woman’s revealing attire. An Alderman quips that she may be one who follows the old saying that young girls should be seen and not heard.
Montenegro Revolt Sparks Balkan Turmoil Across Serbia
London reports fighting erupts in Montenegro as the country moves toward revolution. Montenegrins cut the Virpazar Antivari railway while Serbia reinforces forces without halting the revolt. The clash highlights Montenegro’s split over Nicholas supporters and Jugo Slav unification. A Copenhagen dispatch notes Lenine sending a delegation to Kishinev to seek peace with Romania.
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Associated Press
London
Montenegro
Balkan
Virpazar
Antivari
Nicholas
France Considers Ratifying Peace Treaty Amid Debate
Paris on August 28 reports ratification of the peace treaty by the chamber of deputies is likely soon though some groups oppose the level of military protection. Ratification will not end the debate as motions of regret detailing objections will be offered to reopen discussions.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
France
Hungarian premier Friedrich forms new cabinet
Paris reports that Stephen Friedrich, premier under the Archduke Joseph regime, has organized a new Hungarian cabinet amid ongoing political shifts.
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Paris
Stephen Friedrich
Archduke Joseph
Hungary
Aviators Safe After Engine Trouble In Ontario Flight
Mt. Clemens Mich Aug 28 Lieu tenant Slater and Sergeant Strick landed at Selfridge Field after being lost in Lake Ontario during an international aerial Derby flight from Buffalo to Toronto. Engine trouble forced them to divert and land.
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Associated Press
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Slater
Strickland
Lake Ontario
Buffalo
Toronto
Selfridge Field
Carnegie Will Is Offered in Probate
New York August 28 The Carnegie will estimates his estate at 25 000 to 30 000 000 He leaves his real estate to his wife and provides for his wife and daughter during life Annuities are named including 10000 to former President Taft and Premier Lloyd George 5000 to Mrs Grover Cleveland and Mrs Theodore Roosevelt
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Associated Press
New York
Carnegie
Taft
Lloyd George
Grover Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
Ole Hanson Announces Resignation Plan
Seattle mayor Ole Hanson declared his intention to resign today, signaling an upcoming exit from office. The announcement was made amid ongoing city affairs and political questions about his tenure.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Ole Hanson
Patrol Wing Arrives for Border Duty at Eagle Pass
Thirteen officers and 62 men of the Ninetieth Aerial Squadron arrived today from Kelly Field for border patrol duty in Eagle Pass Texas.
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Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Texas
Ninetieth Aerial Squadron
Kelly Field
Weather outlook and Fort McIntosh observation note
The forecast from the U S Weather Bureau New Orleans via The Times predicts tonight and Friday partly cloudy to cloudy. Fort McIntosh observations report a maximum temperature of 77 degrees, minimum 61 degrees, and winds from the southeast with partly cloudy conditions.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
President Wilson to Tour Peace Treaty Speeches
President Wilson plans a speaking tour on the peace treaty starting in Columbus Ohio on a Wednesday with Mrs Wilson Admiral Grayson and Tumulty among those traveling. Stops announced include Indianapolis Denver Coeur d Alene Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Portland Spokane and possibly Seattle.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Columbus
Ohio
Tumulty
Death of South African Premier Louis Botha
General Louis Botha premier and agriculture minister of the Union of South Africa died suddenly of influenza in Pretoria. Born 1868 in Greytown Natal he led Transvaal Boers in the Boer War and commanded union forces in southwest Africa. He signed the treaty with General Smuts for the Union.
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Pretoria
Union of South Africa
Louis Botha
Greytown
Natal
Volksraad
Transvaal
Union
Southwest Africa
Smuts
Striking railroad shopmen threaten national order says Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution warns that refusal of railroad workers to obey laws and leaders could spark nationwide chaos if railways come under tripartite control. It asserts such defiance harms public welfare, challenges government authority, and urges labor to heed its leaders and the President.
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United States
Atlanta Constitution
Improve Your Digestion With Cham berlain's Tablets
Mrs Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pa reports digestive relief after using Cham berlain's Tablets. She says prior to use she could only eat the lightest foods and had tried many remedies without benefit. After starting the tablets her digestion improved.
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Chamberlain
Blanche Bowers
Indiana
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Richter
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Richter Building
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Laredo National Bank
H. Stow Garlick
Hicks, Phelps, Dickson and Bobbitt
Attorneys-at-Law
Hicks
San Antonio Valls Building
Laredo
John L. George
Bertani Bldg
Alexander Bldg
E. A. Atlee
New Alexander Building
Nat's Bank
D. McNeil Turner
Bertani
A. E. McCulloch
J. K. Thompson
N. W
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W. I. Wilson
People’s Pharmacy
A. G. Thompson
City Drug Co
Cor. Hidalgo St
Flores Ave
Undertakers
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Houston St
Citizens of
Dallas Salvation Army Post
Home Service
San Antonio
el Paso
Girls
S&s. A
Violet
Oberfeldt Society
Carless
Dallett Fuguet
Mr. J. R. Moore
City
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Alfred Poggenpohl
J. O. Buenz
H. C. Hall
R. L. Bobbitt
Cotulla
Albert M. Penn
Pennsylvania
J. A. Burnett
Harold
Corpus Christi
John Beyette
Aransas Pass
J. A. McDonald
Wisconsin
BE. Rex Tarver
Austin
Thomas Dickinson
Monterey
T. A. Coleman
Col
R. M. Campbell
Mary Chase
Kentucky
HOODS
Railroads
OLD Law
Rumania
Copenhagen
Lenine
Kishinev
Budapest
Aviators Safe
Roosevelt
Lumbbus, Ohio
Infoenza
South Africa
Gy Associated Press
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