Uncle Joe Cannon Dismisses Socialist Threat in Interview
The Daily cites Uncle Joe Cannon asserting socialism remains a minority force in the United States. He argues only a small fraction of AFL members lean socialist, condemns “busybodies” seeking internal governance and foreign ties, and predicts a Bolshevik defeat as Americans vote after World War I. He praises Red Cross growth in Laredo and urges a one dollar Christmas membership drive to aid soldiers and allies.
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Uncle Joe” Cannon
Abraham Lincoln
Saturday Evening Post
Uncle Joe
United States
Paul
Thessalonians
The
Union
Russia
Germany
Europe
Cannon
Laredo
Red Cross
New York
Chicago
Gertrude B. Lane
Woman's Home Companion
Tanlac Restores Oklahoma Woman After Long Illness
Mrs. O. F. Sandidge of Adair Oklahoma credits Tanlac with curing a year long stomach trouble and other ailments. After losing hope she bought two bottles, then one more, gained 21 pounds and now handles all housework while feeling strong. Sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co.
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Tanlac
Laredo
Windrow Drug Co
Adv
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Adverts Internal Remedy
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications as the disease lies deeper. Internal remedies are needed to reach the seat of the illness. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. Described by leading physicians as a tonic and blood purifier. Promotes testimonials and free information from J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Allists 75c for family pills.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
A. C. Hamilton confined by illness in Laredo era
Local notices report A C Hamilton bedridden but hopeful for a quick recovery. Other items include orders for packing baskets and crates, import movements through Laredo from Mexico, and various shop and service notices.
Daily Games Of Football Interests The Soldiers
Fans of the Thirty seventh Infantry pack Fort McIntosh for daily intra regimental games. Co E beat Co G 6 to 2 in a double header and Co C defeated the machine gun company by a solid score. Civilians from Laredo are welcome to attend.
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Thirtyseventh Infantry
Fort McIntosh
Co. E
Co. G
Co. C
Laredo
Murguia Revolt Threatens Mexican Peace Says Reports
Reports from Chihuahua and Mexico City claim General Francisco Murguia defects over relief from command. He sought to capture Pancho Villa but failed, prompting Carranza to assign General Castro. Murguia resents the decision and may rally opposition as Castro prepares a large force.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Francisco Murgula
Carranza
Castro
Murguia
Francisco Villa
Pancho
Villa
Retail Clerks Union invites Laredo workers to Strand Theater meeting
Animated by fraternity, the Retail Clerks Union invites all city mercantile employees and those in commercial offices banks and exchanges to attend a Sunday December 8 meeting at 10 30 a m in the Strand Theater to join in enjoying AFL benefits and union participation.
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American Federation of Labor
Strand Theater
Retail Clerks Union No
War End Confirmed By Rio Grande Buick Manager
R R Wilkes, manager of the Rio Grande Buick Co., states it is undoubtedly a fact the war is over. Thirty days ago shipments from the Buick Factory for New Cars were impossible yet on Nov 12 we received word we could handle 1919 Buick models. A carload of these new Buicks is on display in our Buick Building sales room. The 1919 models feature changes and advantages over earlier versions. Call and see this new car.
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R. R. Wilkes
Rio Grande Buick Co
Buick
Manuel Cruz’s Sample Dress Sale At Smallest Store
In Laredo Manuel Cruz of Smallest Store offers a large trunkful of 1919 silk satin georgette and jersey dresses in various combinations. Due to space limits the line cannot be kept permanently, so a wholesale sale will run Saturday Monday and Tuesday on the second floor, with display and viewing available for customers to inspect and buy at exceptional prices.
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Manuel Cruz
Laredo
Indications Favorable for a Prosperous Year 1919
The article says if Mexico stabilizes soon, old-time border conditions along Texas and Mexico will be restored early in 1919. Business relations with Mexican merchants and citizens are expected to resume, with Laredo benefiting as a gateway city and merchants anticipating a year of great prosperity.
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Mexico
Germany
Laredo
Thanksgiving Services Noted for Pythians at K P Hall
Grand Chancellor Pat M Neff issues proclamation for Thanksgiving services at K P Hall on Sunday December 8 at 2 p m All Pythians and families are urged to attend Visiting members and friends are warmly invited
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Pat M. Neff
K. of P. Hall
Private William H. Lake Succumbs to Meningitis
Private William Henry Lake United States Marine stationed at Paris Island South Carolina died from spinal meningitis aged 17 son of Mr and Mrs George T Lake of North Laredo. His brother Karl serves in France and another brother Norwich and sister Merceil survive. Body to be brought to Laredo with military honors.
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George T. Lake
William Henry Lake
United States Marines
Paris Island Training School
South Carolina
Lake
San Antonio
Karl Lake
France
William
Houston
U. S. Marines
Paris Island
S. C
Laredo
Private Lake
Arl
Norwich
Miss Merceil Lake
North Laredo
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief
For stubborn coughs and colds the trusted remedy features prompt action and pleasant taste. A half century of cold and throat relief, marketed nationwide by druggists at 60 cents and 1.20 dollars.
Nature Calls for Relief With Dr King's New Life Pills
The advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild corrective laxative. It claims relief from nature’s urge and positions the product as an aid for daily duties, priced at 25 cents.
Mexican Laborers Head Home for Winter
Hundreds of Mexican laborers and their families pass through Laredo daily on their way to Mexico for Christmas and the winter. About 300 people, including men, women, and children, present passports to immigration authorities and are allowed to continue southward. They typically return to the United States in spring for railroad and industrial labor before going back to warmer climates.
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Laredo
Mexico
United States
Conservation list further reduced by War Trade Board
Earle C. Williams, local representative of the War Trade Board, received a Washington list announcing many articles removed from the conservation list. The list, added to those already removed, shows further reductions as exports prohibitions shrink toward a minimum. Call the War Trade Board office in the federal building to view the new list.
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War Trade Board
Earle CC. Williams
United States War Trade Board
Washington
Office of
The
Federal
Laredo War Sacrifices Names of Missing Soldiers
A wartime tribute lists Lieut E J Cousineau Lieut Luke W Loftus Sergt Percy R Winch Sergt George Bigden Sergt Charlies Woodul Sergt Gustin K Smith Sergt Adam Bold Corporal Jack Correll Corporal Miles Little Pte Edmundo Lopez Pte Benjamin Hastings Pte Moises Carrero Pte Francisco Garcia Pte Lorenzo Rendon Pte Jose Ybarra Pte Thomas White Pte Maurice Akabass Pte William Lake Pte Jose Zamora U S M as casualties or missing in action from Laredo.
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E. J. Cousineau
Luke W. Loftus
Percy R. Winch
George Bigden
Charlies Woodul
Gustin K. Smith
Adam Bold
Jack Correll
Miles Little
Edmundo Lopez
Benjamin Hastings
Moises Carrero
Francisco Garcia
Lorenzo Rendon
Jose Ybarra
Thomas White
Maurice Akabass
William Lake
U.S. M
Jose Zamora
Missing in Action Soldier From Laredo Identified
A casualty list released for publication yesterday names Alejardo Trejo of Laredo as missing in action. He traveled from this county to Camp Travis then to France. his fate remains undetermined as search efforts continue.
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Lst
Alejardro Trejo
Laredo
National Army
Camp Travis
France
Night School Proposed By Central School Building
A teacher, JOHN REYNOLDS, urges parents to ensure boys attend night school if unable to attend day school, stressing compliance with state compulsory education law. Night classes held in the Central School Building under the stated code 11-80-10.
Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild quick acting substitute for calomel to cleanse the liver and relieve constipation. They claim to protect teeth, reduce dullness and headaches, and improve energy, with boxes priced at 10c and 25c sold by all druggists.
Monument Fund Started With Secretary Woodman
Secretary Woodman reports to The Times the receipt of subscriptions for a monument in Laredo honoring dead soldiers. Donors include Mayor Robert McComb Richter Brothers 250.00, Dr Carlos Garza Cantu 100.06, Rev Walter L Barr 10.00, M A Harper 5.00, and others. A card of thanks from Mrs Carl Cook expresses gratitude for support during illness and funeral of her husband.
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the Times
Woodman
Laredo
Robert McComb Richter Brothers
Carlos Garza Cantu
Reco
Walter L. Barr
M.A. Harper
Ice
Carl Cook
Today’s anniversaries set long ago events
December 6 1851 the British Parliament voted 400000 for the funeral expenses of the Duke of Wellington. 1855 Anselm Mayer Rothschild died in Frankfort born June 12 1773. 1889 Jefferson Davis died in New Orleans born June 3 1808. 1890 Gladstone refused to treat with Parnell led Irish party. 1898 a statue of Gen James Shields unveiled in Washington. 1894 Socialists refused to cheer for the Emperor at Reichstag. 1914 French offensive north of Arras. 1915 Wilson sent note to Austria over Ancona sinking. 1916 Austro Germans captured Bucharest.
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Great Financial House of Rothschilds
Frankfort
Germany
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
New Orleans
Christian County
Gladstone
Parnell
Gen
James Shields
National Capitol
Washington
Today’s Birthdays December 6 list of notable figures
General August von Mackensen born in Saxony 69 years ago today. Rev. Thomas J. Walsh newly installed as Catholic bishop of Trenton New Jersey born in Butler County Pennsylvania 45 years ago today. Dr. Henry J. Cody Ontario minister of education born in Embro Ontario 50 years ago today. Howard Fliott returned to North ern Pacific Railway presidency born in New York City 58 years ago. Prof. Olin Templin University of Kansas born in Camden Indiana 57 years ago. William S. Hart famed motion picture actor born in Newburg New York 42 years ago today.
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August von Mackensen
Balkans
Saxony
Thomas J. Walsh
Trenton
N. J
Butler County
Henry J. Cody
Ontario
Embro
Ont
Howard Fliott
Northern Pacific Railway
New York City
Olin Templin
University of Kansas
War League of American Colleges
Camden
Ind
William S. Hart
Newburg
N. Y
Grand Jury Returns Nine Indictments in District Court
After a morning recess the district court grand jury resumed and handed in three more bills of indictment. Two defendants remain at large awaiting arrest, with names to be released later. The nine indictments reflect ongoing work directed by District Attorney John A. Valls as investigators pursue additional matters.
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John A. Valls
Railroad Timetable Entries Texas Mexican No 1 and No 2
Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9 am while Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 36 pm.
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Corpus Christi
Train schedules and notices from Morgan Yatter Co
International and Great Northern lines show daytime and night services to St Louis, Laredo, Minera, and Sam Rio Grande routes with departures and arrivals. Also notice offering Liberty Bond cash prices and stock services. Ed Sanchez no longer tied to Laredo Plumbing. company retains workers and offers plumbing tinning and gas fitting services.
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Ed. H. Sanchez
Laredo Plumbing Company
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