Robbers Loot El Clarefio Ranch Store Raid
Two Mexican bandits raided the El Clarefio ranch store eleven miles below Zapata on the Rio Grande. Storekeeper Humberto Vela, bound and threatened, identified Santos Rendon as one robber. another Mexican accomplice fled. Loot included hats, a Winchester, a Colt pistol, cartridges, clothing, fabric, shoes, boots, and shirts valued in the hundreds of dollars. Rangers pursued, the robbers fled across the Rio Grande. Mexican troops reportedly captured two suspects near Mier for identification.
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el Clareno Ranch
Zapata
Rio Grande
Humberto Vela
Santos Rendon
Willi Ryan
State Ranger Company
Franklin
Keene, Spruill and
Alsebrook
Blackwell
Austin
el Clarefio Ranch
Laredo
Vela
Rendon
Cuellar
Zapata County
el Clarento Ranch
Mier
Public Auction Notice of Seized Goods at Laredo
The Deputy Collector of Customs at Port of Laredo announces a public auction on December 22, 1919 at 10:00 AM at the customs house. Items include three boxes face powder, two lots silver dress, one diamond ring, one lot opals, eight bicycles, ten wheel Trace seized for violation of section 382 Revised Statutes. A. J. Kahn, Deputy Collector of Customs.
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Port of Laredo
Texas
Customshouse
A. J. Kahn
Social Calendar Highlights For Monday Events
Monday Afternoon bridge hosted by Mrs EB Sauvignet at 3 30. Women's Missionary Society to meet at Methodist church at 4. Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church at Rectory 4. Sunbeam Band meets at Baptist church 4. Evening Community Singing at Soldiers Club.
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Bridge Club
EB. H. Sauvignet
Women’s Missionary Society
Christ Church
Sunbeam
The
Baptist Church
Soldiers Club
Social notes and visits in Laredo society pages
Mrs. John M. Martin and daughter Margaret travel to Dallas to visit Mrs. Frank Keiser. Mrs. M. Little spends a week in San Antonio. Mrs. M. Pinder marks 36 years teaching in Laredo public schools with flowers and remembrances. Various locals attend lodges, funerals, and social events, including a Boys Club party, a Colonel Winn bridge gathering, a Nancy McDaniel theater party, and a Marguerite Nelson bridge luncheon with elegant decorations and gifts.
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John M. Martin
Margaret
Dallas
Texas
Frank Keiser
J. C. Martin
Marguerite Nelson
W. T. Hill
Beautiful Mexican wedding unites Miss Otilla Cardenas and Mr Julius Kunkel
Miss Otilla Cardenas wed Julius S. Kunkel of Tampico Mexico in a white and gold ceremony at the Cardenas home with Mendelssohn music and an altar of white drapery. The bridal party included sisters of the bride, a Banquet followed at the Hamilton Hotel and a train to Los Angeles and San Francisco for the couple.
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Otilla Cardenas
Bernardino Cardenas
Julius 8. Kunkel
Tampico
Mexico
Cardenas
Priedieux
Mendelssohn
Zulema C. de Anaya
Maria C. de Magnon
Mloisa Cardenas
F. Benito Gonzalez
San Agustin Church
Eloisa Cardenas
la France
Z. Anaya
FE. Saenz
Zenaida Salinas
Hamilton Hotel
E. W. Sauvignet
Villar
Luisa Ferrara
California
New York
Austin visitor arrives for brief city business
Lewis of Austin arrived in the city this morning on business and will remain a day or two. Capt. P. J. Blackmon vice-president of the New England Fuel Co. is in the city en route to Tampico Mexico headquarters.
December birthdays and notable events through 1917
Entries list anniversaries and historical happenings from 1829 to 1917 including Henry Timrod born in 1829, Jefferson Davis in Congress in 1845, King Oscar II’s death in 1907, and major WWI era events such as Jerusalem’s surrender in 1917 and a 1915 note to Central Powers.
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Henry Timrod
Charleston
D. C
Columbia
Jefferson Davis
Congress
Mississippi
K Ead
Monongahela Valley
Johann Most
New York
Oscar II of
Sweden
Stockholm
Parkland Islands
Washington
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cold Relief
Advertising copy touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a safe remedy for grippe and colds with relief for chest congestion and throat irritation. It claims suitability for children, no after-effects, and lists prices of 60 cents and 1.20 dollars per bottle at druggists.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promoted For Regular Bowels
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Kings New Life Pills to relieve biliousness indigestion dizziness sour stomach and bad breath. It claims regular bowel movements prevent discomfort and embarrassment and notes a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Cardinal Oconnell Turns 60 Amid Sacred College
William Cardinal OConnell marks his 60th birthday as one of the American members of the Sacred College of Cardinals alongside Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore. Born in Lowell Massachusetts, he studied at St Charles College and Boston College, ordained in 1884 after further study in Rome, served in Boston area parishes, led the American College in Rome, and later held roles as bishop of Portland and archbishop of Boston before becoming a cardinal in 1911.
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William Cardinal O'Connell
Sacred College of Cardinals
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Cardinal O'Connell
Lowell
Mass
St. Charles College
Maryland
Boston College
Rome
American College
United States
Boston
American College At
Portland
Japan
Williams
Notice to Hunters Restricts Hunting in Pastures
Notice to hunters states that hunting in Jarral Barroccito Burritos Tortuga and La Mota pastures would harm cattle owners interests and that no hunting permit requests should be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarral
Barroccito
Burritos
Tortuga
la Mota
Musterole Promises Quick Sore Throat Relief
An old fashioned mustard plaster substitute Musterole offers fast relief for sore throat and chest congestion. The white oil of mustard ointment is applied by finger spread to ease pain in ailments from bronchitis to rheumatism with 0 60 cent jars and hospital size pricing.
Agreed to Modify Treaty Protocol
Paris reports Allied acceptance of changes to the protocol enabling the peace treaty to take effect Germany had objected to. The indemnity clause for the Scapa Flow fleet now references the Hague tribunal. Other objectionable features are removed and German plenipotentiaries are expected to sign soon.
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Associated Press
Paris
Dec
Germany
Scapa Flow
Hague
Baltic
D Annunzio Plans U S Trip After Piume Talks
D Annunzio told an Associated Press correspondent he will fly to the United States after the Piume situation is settled and denied planning an expedition against Spalato or Lubach, giving his word of honor that the claim is false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D'Annunzio
America
Miume
Spalato
Lubach
United States
Associated Press
Today’s Observances and Events Across Nations
Feast of the Immaculate Conception observed. Fifth anniversary of a major British naval victory noted. Cardinal O Connell of Boston marks his 60th birthday. North American College Rome celebrates 60 years since opening in 1859. French deputies from Alsace Lorraine to open parliament. Espionage Act trial of 37 L W W defendants set in Kansas City federal court. Viscount Grey to address Harvard. Savannah hosts General Wershing. Mississippi to Atlantic waterways committee convenes in Washington ahead of National Rivers and Harbors Congress.
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Cardinal O'Connell
Boston
Rome
Alsace-Lorraine
Kansas City
Viscount Grey
United States
Harvard University
Savannah
General Wershing
Weather forecast for New Orleans through Tuesday
The United States Weather Bureau at New Orleans provides nightly forecasts via The Times predicting rain and colder conditions tonight and Tuesday.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh Weather Summary
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am report a maximum temperature of 69 degrees and a minimum of 59 degrees. Winds were from the north with cloudy skies.
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Fort McIntosh
President Wilson Warns Against Mexico Relations Break
President Wilson would be gravely concerned if Congress passes the Pall resolution calling for severing diplomatic relations with Mexico. He argues such action would reverse constitutional practice and cause grave confusion in foreign affairs. Senate committee postponed action as the Mexican situation remained unsettled.
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Associated Press
Washington
Deco
Wilson
Congress
Senator Fall
Mexico
Lodge
Fall
Brandegee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Carranza
Han sen says he acted on own initiative in Jenkins bail
J Salter Hansen of Mexico City testified that he provided the bail for Jenkins release and that he acted on his own initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
J. Salter Hansen
Jenkins
Settlement Hope in White House Controversy
Washington December 8 a White House statement expressed hope for a Tuesday afternoon settlement of the conflict between miners operators and the government. The plan calls for miners acceptance of a definite settlement proposed by the president in a memorandum delivered to Acting President Lewis of the miners by Mr Palmer Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
White House
Lewis
Palmer
Tumulty
Grand Jury Delayed Action in Indianapolis Coal Case
A federal grand jury summoned to investigate alleged Lever Act and anti-trust violations by operators, miners and coal dealers in the coal strike will not be empanelled today but will convene tomorrow at 10 o clock in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Federal
Chamberlains Tablets Promote Digestion and Comfort
Chamberlains tablets are designed for indigestion and constipation. They tone the stomach and stimulate natural function, gently affect the liver and bowels, and restore balance. When you feel dull and constipated, try them for a pleasing effect.
Marine Corps Captain Chamberlain’s dismissal approved
The naval court sentence of dismissal for Captain Edmund George Chamberlain, Marine Corps aviator, grows from his sensational claims of defeating large German air fleets on the Western front. Secretary Daniels approved the sentence today in Washington. Chamberlain, a San Antonio native, now faces a referral to the President.
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Associated Press
Washington
Martin
Edmund George Chamberlain
Marine Corps
Daniels
Chamberlain
San Antonio
Cotton Ginned To Date Figures Released
Washington reports pre December ginning totals reach 8,833,712 running bales with 99,656 round bales 24,210 American Egyptian bales and 6,589 Sea Island bales included in the census bureau update.
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Washington
Sea Island
Interesting Customs and Notable Women Mentioned
The article notes historical Scottish wedding foot waking, cites Josie Smart as Missouri's first female pastor in the South Methodist churches, and reports on Chicago domestic workers forming a union seeking shorter hours and higher pay. It discusses Greenland social norms and a Danish royal figure, the Duchess of Aosta, famed hunter with expeditions to Africa and Abyssinia.
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Scotland
South Methodist Church
Missouri
Josie Smart
Kansas City
Greenland
Aosta
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
Duke of
Orleans
Paris
Hwngland
Abyssinia
Africa
A Canny Scot Prospective Bridegroom Jest
A witty Edinburgh Scotsman item quotes a proposed groom in a furniture shop lamenting the high costs of marriage and joking that she might sue for breach of promise rather than wed him. The tone is humorous and observational of domestic finances.
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Edinburgh Scotsman
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