War graft in housing contracts investigated by committee
Friday's Daily notes war era graft concerns in housing commission projects. It cites overcharges and possible restitution steps, with civil actions possible and hints of wider criminal probes. It recalls the embalmed beef scandal and raincoat profiteering as examples while warning of accountability for those who exploited wartime needs.
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Congress
Housing Commission
General Egat
Commissary Department
Milner arrives in Cairo to assess Egyptian protectorate
Viscount Milner heads the British Mission to study the new Egyptian protectorate. His career includes roles as Under-Secretary for Egypt, Governor of the Cape and Transvaal, High Commissioner for South Africa, and wartime Secretary of State for War. He advocates American union for peace.
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Viscount Milner
Cairo
Egypt
Cape of Good Hope
Transvaal
Orange River Colony
South Africa
Lord Milner
I Gained 22 Pounds Says Atlanta Man
B F House an Atlanta railroad engineer says Tanlac made him gain 22 pounds in less than a month after months of poor appetite pain and weight loss. He reports a restored appetite and no more stomach discomfort and urges others to try Tanlac sold by all druggists.
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B. F. House
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Howell Yards
Box 145
Atlanta
Today’s anniversaries and historic milestones
The note lists anniversaries including Thomas Willing born 1721 in Philadelphia and Henry Clay Prick born in West Overton Pennsylvania, with death dates. It also records historic events from 1900 1917 1915 1914 noting Danish protest German occupation, memorial services in St Pauls, British withdrawal from Gallipoli, Austro German advances toward the Sereth River and General Sarrail’s recall at Salonica.
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Thomas Willing
First Chartered Bank
America
Philadelphia
Henry Clay Prick
West Overton
New York City
Denmark
Schleswig-Holstein
South Africa
St. Paul's Cathedral
Pecs
UU Ue Amenhittun
Brooklyn
Ruestins
Caucasus
Gallipoli
Sereth River
Rourmoan
Sarrail
Salonica
Damp Weather Delays Building Work In 1919
The rainy season heavily disrupted construction in Laredo and region with carpenters and brick masons laid off many days. 1919 becomes record wettest and stormiest, with more heavy rains and Rio Grande rises than any prior year in Laredo and surrounding area.
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Laredo
Rio Grande
District Court Plea and Trial Dates Set After Bond Forfeiture
In district court yesterday G B Peterman forfeited a 2000 bond after failing to appear for trial on swindling over 50 dollars. Felipe Herrera’s aggravated assault case was dismissed for lack of evidence. Henry White’s assault with a prohibited weapon case was reset for December. Merced de la Cruz to be tried tomorrow with a special venire to select a jury.
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District Court
G. B. Peterman
Felipe Herrera
Henry White
Merced de la Cruz
1920 Motor Vehicle License Requirement Notice
The notice warns that a 1920 motor vehicle license must be obtained before January 1 1920 and that operating a car after that date without the 1920 seal is a violation. H LIGARDE, Tax Collector, Webb County, Texas. December 15 1915.
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H. Ligarde
Webb Co
Texas
Statewide teacher shortage prompts special Texas exams
Miss Annie Webb Blanton, state superintendent, announces a special examination for teachers’ certificates due to shortages. The tests will be held Friday and Saturday, January 2 and 3, and applicants must notify their county superintendent so the examining board can attend.
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State of
Texas
Annie Webb Blanton
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Splendid Cough Medicine Testimonial
Mrs. Clay Fry of Ferguson Station Missouri extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy describing quick relief for croupy children and lung coughs from a few doses, and rapid recovery with a few days of use. She urges families to know the medicine's merits.
Revered Roberts Returns From Interchurch Movement
Rev. Roberts returns from San Antonio where he attended the Interchurch World Movement of North America and reports a very successful meeting. He is greatly impressed with its purposes and aims. He will be in the pulpit Sunday at the usual hours.
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Rev. Roberts
San Antonio
Interchurch World Movement of
Ahuehuete Camp W. O. W Elects Officers for Year
Ahuehuete Camp No. 2364 Woodmen of the World elected officers for the coming year. Pro copio Linares is consul commander, Itosendo Lozano advisory lieutenant, Israel Cantu banker, Ciro Martinez clerk, Marin Ornelas escort, A. A. Hinojosa watchman, Santos Cantu watchman, Dr. M. T. Leal physician, Jose Ma. Lozano, Luis F. Martinez, and Francisco Ramirez Velasquez serve as board of managers.
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Ahuehuete
Procopio Linares
Itosendo Lozano
Israel Cantu
Ciro Martinez
Marin Ornelas
A. A. Hinojosa
Santos Cantu
M. T. Leal
Jose Ma. Lozano
Luis F. Martinez
Francisco Ramirez Velasquez
Empire Oil Co. poised for first Benavides gusher
An expert reports the Empire Oil Co. may strike a massive well at Benavides in Duval County with potential output of 1000 barrels daily. Cementing is complete, tanks en route, and a pipeline to the Texas-Mexican track is planned to be ready before February 1.
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Laredo
Benavides
Duval County
the Times
Empire Co
Texas
Empire Oil Co
Burkburnett
Funeral for Ruben Villareal Held in City
The funeral for Ruben Villareal who died after a long illness was held today from Matias de Llano’s home to San Agustin Catholic church at 10 o’clock. The cortege proceeded to the cemetery, with floral tributes from friends. Villareal’s only son arrived from Lamazoz Mexico to attend. Pallbearers included Miguel Ferrara Volpe, Dr. C M Garza, Dr. M Lozano Mejia, Carlos Garza Cantu, Luis Avila and Lic Rodolfo Hinojosa.
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Ruben Villareal
Matias de
Villareal
Lampazos
Mexico
Miguel Ferrara Volpe
C. M. Garza
M. Lozano Mejia
Carlos Garza Cantu
Luis Avila
Lic
Rodolfo Hinojosa
Local sale bargains despite rain and holiday plans
Despite inclement weather crowds attended a sale at Goodman's Guarantee Shoe Store with deals through December 24. Christmas entertainments are planned in Laredo, Santa visits and gifts for children, while rain persists across Central and South Texas reducing movie attendance. Importations from Mexico and recent marriage licenses are noted, and The Times promises oil news from Duval Zapata and Webb counties as updates arrive.
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Goodman's Guarantee Shoe Store
Laredo
Santa Claus
Santy
Texas
Rio Grande
Mexico
Ixile
Faustino Sanchez
Felis Reyes
Wade Tredaway
Maria Anna Urcullu
The
Times
Duval
Zapata
Webb
Victory Claimed By Government In Soft Coal Strike
Attorney General Palmer told a senate sub committee that the strike termination was a government victory and not a settlement. He said the men and union officers complied with the government’s demands and returned to work. John P. White and Rembrandt Peale expected to join a three member commission to study wages and prices in the bituminous coal industry, with prior War involvement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Palmer
Senate
John P. White
United Mine Workers
Rembrandt Peale
Pennsylvania
Commission of Three
Peale
White
Harry A. Garfield
Denikine Reports Important Victory in Volga Valley
Denikine reports a major victory between Tsaritzin and Kamishan in the Volga valley. He claims about 10 000 prisoners, five cannon and 25 machine guns captured. Reports from Helsingfors note an anti Bolshevik plot discovered in Petrograd with 900 arrests and 350 executions after a revolutionary tribunal. Rome mentions a definite Fiume settlement at the upcoming allied conference.
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Associated Press
Helsingfors
Petrograd
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
The United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans area notes tonight generally fair and colder, with Saturday generally fair. Fort McIntosh reports 24 hours ending 7 am with a minimum of 52 and maximum of 59, wind generally from the northeast, conditions clear.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Chamberlains Tablets for Indigestion and Constipation
These tablets target indigestion and constipation, toning the stomach liver and bowels to restore a healthy function. They work gently and aim to relieve dullness and sluggishness. try them and expect a pleasing effect.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Prize Offer
Readers learn of a cure for catarrh through constitutional treatment. Wall's Catarrh Medicine is advertised to act through the blood on mucous surfaces and build up the constitution. The ad offers 100 dollars to any case it fails to cure and invites sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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Wall
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Ail
Attempt on Viscount French in Phoenix Park
An assassination attempt occurred at 1 A M as Lord French the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland drove near Phoenix Park. A civilian was fatally wounded and a policeman was wounded. Viscount French escaped the attack.
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Viscount French
Ireland
Associated Press
Dublin
Lord French
Ashton Gate
Phoenix Park
Vice-Regal Lodge
Vicount
Price of Clothing to Be Investigated Conference Planned
Washington December 19 The conference will bring together producers of raw materials to consumer buyers to check rising clothing prices. Assistant Attorney General Figg announced the plan to set a standard quality of cloth and garments for sale at reasonable prices to curb extravagance in purchasing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Figg
Campanini Dies After Illness at Chicago Opera
Italian born maestro Tito Campanini director general of the Chicago grand opera company died of pneumonia this morning in Chicago. He led the company through several seasons and was a celebrated figure in American opera circles.
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Associated Press
Chicago
I Tcurante Carne Panini
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Embargo On Export Of Liquor By Southern Railroads
An embargo on the movement of intoxicating liquors by Southern railroads for export is set to take effect at 12:01 tomorrow morning, announced by the Southern export committee of the regional railroad administration in Atlanta. In Kansas City, a raid led by Ray Hubbard, assistant attorney general for Kansas, resulted in whiskey valued at $20,000 poured into the street.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Southern Export Committee
Regional Railroad Administration
Kansas City
Ray Hubbard
Kansas
Odd and Interesting World Facts from an Era
A sail would take fourteen days five hours to travel a mile. A sugar plantation world record spans 13,000 acres with 30 miles of railway and 1,500 workers. The Ceylon tallpot palm leaf reaches a hundred feet tall and spans enough to cover twenty men. Turkish law protects a debtor’s home and surrounding land from seizure.
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Turkey
Christmas trees arrive for sale at Joe Barberio & Co
Joe Barberio & Co have received a consignment of Christmas trees in all sizes from small to large and are selling them at reasonable prices. Telephone 292. roe] 12-16-9t.
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Joe Barberio & Co
Telephone
Notice to Hunters Ends Hunting in Local Pastures
Notice from J. D. Jennings dated 10 31 2m states existing conditions for hunting in Jarral Barrocito Burritos Tortuga and La Mota pastures are detrimental to cattle owners interests and requests no hunting permit requests.
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Jarral
Barrocito
Burritos
Tortuga
la Mota
Non-Partisan Group to Probe U.S. Mexico Friction
A citizens committee announces a mass meeting at Carnegie Hall to urge formation of a non partisan commission of Americans and Mexicans to investigate the causes of current friction between the nations. The event is promoted by educators churchmen civic leaders and writers. Ambassador Bonillas reportedly accepts a Mexican presidential nomination and seeks the party platform details.
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Uy Associated Press
New York
Carnegie Hall
Citizens’ Committee
Washington
Bonillas
Forty Three Crew Drowned As Manxman Founders
A radio from the British steamer British Isles reports the British steamship Manxman sank in mid sea killing forty three crew members. The survivors number over a dozen and were rescued by the British Isles which is due in New York on Monday. The captain first mate fourth engineer and wireless operators are named among the lost.
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Associated Press
Halifax
N. S
British Isles
New York
Captain Alcock Dead After Atlantic Flight Crash
Captain Sir John Alcock died in Rouen France from injuries after his plane crashed near Cottevard in Normandy yesterday. He was the first aviator to make a non stop flight across the Atlantic and succumbed this afternoon.
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Rouen
France
Sir John Alcock
Cottevard
Department of Seine Inferieure
Normandy
Today’s Featured Events Across U.S. And Europe
Centenary of Gen James C Veatch birth marked with remembrances as Pershing visits Camp Custer in Battle Creek Michigan General Pershing and staff plan inspection today Aerial Locomotion sixth International Exposition opens in Paris highlighting commercial aerial navigation A pivotal Wisconsin Fifth District special election to fill Vic Berger seat sees Berger Socialist against Henry Bodenstadt Republican backed by Democrats and Good Government League.
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James Clifford Veatch
Shiloh
Pershing
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
Paris
Fifth
Wisconsin
Congress
Victor Berger
Berger
Henry H. Bodenstadt
Democrats and Good Government League League
Automobile Stolen From Two Laredos Store
The sheriff's department was advised last night of the theft of a seven passenger automobile belonging to Antonio Salinas of the Two Laredos Store. It was stolen from in front of the establishment about 6 o clock. A search was started but the vehicle had not been located by morning.
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Sheriff's Department
Antonio Salinas
Two Laredos
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