A Girl in Bohemia Plays To Tense Interest At Royal
From Tuesday's Daily report the drama A Girl in Bohemia starring Peggy Hyland held audiences from start to finish with vivid Bohemian life and sharp scenes. Also shown was The Girl Who Stayed at Home by D W Griffith at the Strand with strong themes leaving a lasting impression. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Theodore Wright in Danville Illinois on December 6, former Mrs Lottie Gunther Meldrum. International foot bridge traffic brought only some goods by carts. Hirseo Campos and Adriano Arenal es were bound over in $500 each after liquor law violations. Romulo Garcia and Juana Aguero obtained a county marriage license. Fort Mcintosh was not attacked. Laredo men were practicing with hand grenades for potential needs.
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the Royal
Bohemia
Peggy Hyland
D. W. Griffith
Strand
Theodore Wright
Danville
Ill
Wright
Lottie Gunther Meldrum
Mexico
Hlrseo Campos
Adriano Arenales
Benavides
District Court
Romulo Garcia
Juana Aguero
Fort Mcintosh
Laredo
Laredo Enjoys Ample Fuel Amid Widespread Cold
While much of the country endures a harsh cold wave and coal shortages, Laredo reports abundant natural gas coal and wood to meet heating needs. Gas is plentiful, coal is secured from Cannel Coal Co. mines twenty three miles away, and chaparral supplies wood locally.
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Laredo
Cannel Coal Co
Death of Mrs Placida Duclos de Herrera in Laredo
Mrs Placida Duclos de Herrera died at 4 o clock in the morning after a lingering illness at 1311 Grant street. A respected Laredo resident and widow of Capt Herrera of the Mexican army, she leaves an infant son and four sisters and a brother Jose Puclos of Nuevo Laredo. Funeral will be from the family residence and San Agustin church to Catholic cemetery.
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Placida Duclos de Herrera
Grant Street
Laredo
Capt. Herrera
Charles
December 9 historical births and world events
On December 9 events and birthdays are noted: 1775 Battle of Great Bridge in Virginia. 1775 Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coughlan born in Kentucky. 1908 death in New Rochelle. Also Pope Leo XIII thanking Canada for papal power protest. 1840 bomb attack injuring eighty in French Chamber. 1902 Britain and Germany issue Venezuela ultimatum. 1914 Russia war expenses. 1415 British raid near Arras. 1916 heavy artillery duels on Italian and Western fronts. 1917 Cossack counterrevolution in Southern Russia.
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Great Bridge
Norfolk
Virginia
Joseph B. Coghlan
Manila Bay
Frankfort
New Rochelle
N. Y
Leo
Canada
Chamber of Deputie
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
Russia
Sir John French
Arras
Ieat
The Sand Man Poem and Local Social Notes
A lyric about the Sand Man lulls a child to sleep with gentle imagery. The rest of the column lists social notes: visitors returning from Corpus Christi and the Philippines, travels to San Antonio, Seattle and Mission, Christmas gatherings, church events, and a Monday Bridge Club gathering with prizes and a decorative setting.
Missionary Society Elects Officers at Methodist Meeting
The Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a Tuesday afternoon meeting led by Mrs. Burnett. Officers for the coming year were elected with Mrs. J. A. Burnett as president and Mrs. A. G. Thompson as vice president. Numerous members attended, including Mesdames Thompson Barr Guinn and Miller and the chairs for young people and children’s work.
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Women’s Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Burnett
J. E. Thompson
J. A. Burnett
A. G. Thompson
W. Ll. Barr
O. H. Guinn
N. A. Miller
J. C. Bueng
J. W. Ward
F. i. Shanks
Mesdames
R. Shanks
F. B. Shanks
Green Martin
Emerson
Cone
C. W. Nye
Bradbury
Barr
Crawford
Lampman and Miller
Personal Reads from Dolores and Nearby Arrivals
M G Delling of Dolores is in the city. Geo Bispham arrived yesterday from Monterey and left this morning for San Antonio. G M Lautts deputy collector of the Internal Revenue Service has arrived in Laredo from Brownsville to take station here and assist M B Ryan with the work in this territory.
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City
Geo. Bispham
Monterey
San Antonio
G. M. Lautts
Internal Revenue Service
Laredo
Brownsville
M. 8. Ryan
Today’s Events Across Countries and States
Sweden marks Gustavus Adolphus 225th birthday. Massachusetts cities vote in municipal elections today. Alberta Winter Fair opens in Calgary and runs through week end. Pershing to inspect Camp Gordon in Columbus Georgia today. Edwin P Morrow inaugurated Kentucky governor with Republican gala. Ontario by election to replace Col Sam Sharpe. British labor congress to discuss mine nationalization in London. Non-Partisan League meeting in St Paul. North Carolina Livestock Association exhibition opens in Goldsboro through week. Coalition conference in St Louis aims to unite National Labor Party and NPL and other radical groups.
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Sweden
Gustavus Adolphus
Massachusetts
Alberta
Calgary
General Pershing
Camp Gordon
Columbus
Edwin P. Morrow
Kentucky
Dominion Parliament Is To Be Held In North Ontario
Sam Sharpe
Great Britain
London
St. Paul
North Carolina Livestock Association
Goldsboro
St. Louis
National Labor Party
Non- Partisan
League
Tablets for Indigestion and Constipation Benefit
These tablets are intended especially for indigestion and constipation. They tone up the stomach and enable it to perform its functions naturally. They act gently on the liver and bowels, thereby restoring the stomach and bowels to a healthy condition. When you feel dull, stupid and constipated give them a trial. You are certain to be pleased with the effect.
Anniversaries Told For Notable Historical Figures
Today marks milestone anniversaries for several figures: Prince Peter Kropotkin born 77 years ago. Rev. Dr. G Campbell Morgan born 66 years ago in England. Meredith Nicholson born 63 years ago in Crawfordsville Indiana. Rev. Charles L Slattery born 62 years ago in Pittsburgh. Thomas W Hardwick born 47 years ago in Georgia. George H Brimhall born 67 years ago in Salt Lake City.
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Prince Peter Kropotkin
G. Campbell Morgan
Teachers’ Training College
New York
England
Meredith Nicholson
Crawfordsville
Ind
Charles L. Slattery
Grace Episcopal Church
Pittsburgh
Thomas W. Hardwick
United States
Georgia
Thomasville
George H. Brimhall
Brigham Young University
Salt Lake City
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans via The Times notes tonight will be fair with a severe cold wave and a hard freeze in sugar and trucking regions. Wednesday is expected to be fair. Observations at Fort McIntosh show a max of 83 and a min of 59 with a north wind and cloudy conditions.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Sports Gossip on Baseball Boxing and Wrestling Gossipy Circuit
The piece surveys the restructured Central league lineup in Michigan and Indiana, ticket counts for major college football games, NL team decline excluding Reds, White Sox pitching shakeup with Dicky Kerr, Thomp son refereeing college games, a heated battle over President Ban Johnson, heavyweight claims by Ole Marsh, Brown and Mooney boxing buzz, Boston boxing money for Wilde, potential Stecher vs Zbyszko bout, Dundee facing Leonard, Meehan aiming for Dempsey, and Curley predicting a Meehan Dempsey heavyweight finale.
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Grand Rapids
Lansing
Musketon
Jackson
Michigan
Ft. Wayne
Richmond
Ind
Reds
Chicago
Gleason
White Sox
Dicky Kerr
Avoirdupois
Mike Thompson
Georgetown
American League
Iy Messrs
Harry Kid Brown
Johnny Mooney
Boston
Jimmy Wilde
Joe Stecher
Wladek Zbyszko
The ELOPERS Knicker-Did They Ask Your Advice or Consent
Paterfamilias protests that the elopement bypassed parental consent as he likens the situation to a Senate decision. The piece satirizes authority and marital autonomy with sharp dialogue.
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Senate
Contempt Hearing Postponed in United Mine Workers Case
The contempt of court hearing against 84 UMW leaders was postponed to next Tuesday morning by Judge Anderson on government motion. The delay followed a meeting to act on the president's plan to end the miners strike. December 17 is set for the grand jury date on Lever and anti trust law violations.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
United States District
Anderson
C. B. Ames
United States
Slack
Federal
Italian Destroyer Arrives at Spalato Amid D Annunzio Ties
Despatches from Spalato report the Italian destroyer Irrequieto arriving with Admiral Millo's squadron. A superior officer aboard is said to have close relations with D Annunzio, sparking local excitement. Paris reports Clemenceau will meet Lloyd George in London to discuss urgent issues. Rome notes Nitti seeks England for a quick Adriatic solution.
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Associated Press
Belgrade
Spalato
Irrequieto
Millo
D'Annunzio
D’annunazio
Paris
Clemenceau
London
Lloyd George
Rome
Nitti
England
Seisleia
Hope rises for coal strike settlement as Wilson urges miners
Chicago reports that rationing tightens, and a 24 hour strike settlement appears likely after the United Mine Workers executive board and scale committee meet in Indianapolis to consider President Wilson’s proposal. Washington dispatch notes the president urges miners to accept the proposal for a government honored settlement.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
Wilson
Washington
John L. Lewis
World’s W C T U to Convene in London in April
The World’s Woman’s Christian Temperance Union plans its first grand convention in London since the war era. Delegates from the United States Canada Australia and many nations will attend, signaling renewed momentum for the global temperance movement.
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London
United Kingdom
United States
World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union
National
British Women's Temperance Association
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Canada
British Empire
India
Burma
Ceylon
Matabeleland
Gibbraltar
Straits Settlements
Japan
China
Siam
Egypt
World Organization
Brooklyn
Madrid Works to Form New Cabinet After Resignation
Eduardo Dato agreed to form a cabinet in Madrid to replace the ministry that has just resigned, signaling a swift reshuffle in the government.
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Madrid
Eduardo Dato
Sign Language Mixups in Albania Baffle Newcomers
A Red Cross report notes that in Albania gestures invert typical meanings. A nod might denote yes and a head shake no. Locals use yesh for no and noah for yes, creating confusion for visitors and new arrivals.
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Tirana
Albania
Red Cross
A Car For The Bennet In London Opinion
A cinema star expresses regret over not buying a matching motor car after shopping. Her secretary asks what was missed and she reveals the plan to acquire a new vehicle to match her heat.
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Tary
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Offers $100 Cure Guarantee
The advertisement claims catarrh can be cured in all stages by Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally. It asserts the remedy works through the blood to the mucous surfaces and builds constitution. Proponents offer $100 to any case it cannot cure and urge sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Fuel Saving Enforced As Garfield Orders Deep Reductions
In response to the coal strike, Fuel Administrator Garfield imposed drastic fuel economy rules for 1918. Bituminous coal plants face three days of operation weekly based on current hours, with exceptions for essential products and anthracite users. Measures also cut street lighting, office and industrial heating, and streetcar power.
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Associated Press
Washington
Indianapolis
Garfield
Radical agitation linked to Soviet influence in U.S.
A New York report notes radical agitation in the United States stems not from economic conditions but from a organized, artificially stimulated movement under Russian soviet government influence. The joint legislative committee will present its exhaustive findings to the New York Legislature.
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Associated Preas
New York
Joint Legislative Committee
World Prohibition Efforts Grow Ahead of London Convention
The National British Women's Temperance Association prepares for a world temperance convention in April led by Agnes Slack. Delegates will attend a total abstinence sermon on April 18 in London and other venues, with temperance sermons planned worldwide. The Lord Mayor of London will host a Guildhall reception for delegates.
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United
Canada
Great Britain
National
British Women's Temperance Association
England
Wales
Agnes
Slack
Atlantic
London
Guildhail
Follies Beauty Stars in Eastward Ho at Royal Theatre
Mary Hay, famed for beauty and talent, appears with William Russell in Fox’s Eastward Ho. The pair deliver daring stunts and stage flair in a release that critics call a sensation. Hay’s performance is highlighted as especially worthwhile.
Poincare Welcomed in Strassburg as Relations Shift
President Poincare received an enthusiastic greeting in Strassburg amid shifting European alliances. Norway and Denmark declared severance of relations with Russia, while loyal troops quelled riots and restored order in Berlin.
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Poincare
Strassburg
Norway
Denmark
Russia
Berlin
Seizure Notice for Ford Vehicle at Laredo Customs
Ford automobile seized at Laredo Texas December 1 1919 for violation of Section 3082 R 8. Claim must be filed within twenty days of first publication. If unclaimed the auto will be sold at public auction January 14 1920 at the Customhouse 10 A M. Deputy Collector A R i Kahn.
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Port of Laredo
Texas
Laredo
A. R. i Kahn
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