Germans overstated submarine fleet and failed campaign
Persius argues that German submarines never exceeded 46 boats, while 80 were staged for fear value. He credits Allied convoys and depth charges for sinking success, notes the fleet failed to block Allied landings, and describes how German deception influenced British and American defenses and the Kiel mutiny as a turning point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Persius
Pneland
France
Juarez Plumbing
Tos Street
Menti
Joe Eos Matra
Wand
Kiel
Hohenzollerns
Germay
Cecuny Bertin
Local News Notes Births, Licenses and Local Business Notes
Local notes report a December 18 birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Raymond A Corcoran, with former name Hazel Patrick. It lists O C Ulmer and local pricing on baskets and hampers, marriage licenses issued for Wallace Collins with Maria Zamora, Rosendo Garcia Carranco with Guadalupe Santos Alanis, Ernesto Baltazar with Adela Guerra. US customs and local business chatter discuss Christmas buying calm after the storm and the plan for Washington’s Birthday celebration in Austin Travis County. It mentions plumbing services, a memorial fund drive for Travis County WWI veterans, and local businesses like Fidel Cantu’s auto painting and The Crescent Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond A. Corcoran
Wallace Collins
Maria Zamora
Rosendo Garcia Carranco
Guadalupe Santos Alanis
Ernesto Baltazar
Adela Guerra
Laredo
Juarez Plumbing
Matamoros Street
Washington
Bellmont
Main Ave
Harold Smith Killed in Last Battle Before Armistice
A Laredo born Private Harold Smith from Camp Travis with the first National Army contingent died in action in the final battle before armistice. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. EF N. Smith of 1761 Callahan Street, received a War Department telegram of his death. He previously served four years in France and was a brother of Chester N. Smith of this city.
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EF. N. Smith
Callahan Street
War Department
Harold Smith
National Army
Laredo
Camp Travis
Smith
Co. A. M. G. Bat
39Th Infantry
Chester N. Smith
France
Adan Abrego
League of Nations debate in 1919 peace conference
The article discusses Republican objections to forming a League of Nations at the postwar peace conference. It argues the league’s purpose is to set future boundaries and prevent further German aggression, while noting Wilson’s support and opposition within the party.
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League Nations
Alestine
Éred
Mohammedan
Palestine
Holy
Wilson
Europe
General Trevílo estate case settled after years of litigation
The final settlement of General Geronimo Trevino's estate was reached in a San Antonio court. Daughter Maria Treviso de Reese receives $22,517.38 in US funds and $10,816.67 in Mexican currency, plus $39,534.76 held in trust by the alien property custodian. Widow Guadalupe Zambrano de Trevisio, as administratrix, gains $1,200 and $39,534.76 in Mexican bank notes. The US trust preserves assets to a German-married heir. Texas assets total about $100,000, Mexico assets run into millions, with Mexico-administered remainder to be divided equally among heirs.
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Geronimo Trevino
Porfirio Diaz
Gongora
Mexico
San Antonio
Maria Trevislo de Reese
United States
W. Kelso
Guadalupe Zambrano de Trevisio
Wilson
Texas
Annual Meeting Notice of The First State Bank Laredo
The annual meeting of the shareholders of The First State Bank and Trust Company of Laredo will be held in the banking rooms of the institution on Tuesday January 14 1919 for the election of directors and other business as may be legally brought before it. L A Lafon Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank & Trust Company of Laredo
L. A. Lafon
Estate of Refugio Gutierrez Final Settlement Notice
Webb County court to publish three consecutive weeks a notice that guardian Clarence Jefferies has filed a final account for Refugio Gutierrez, a person of unsound mind deceased. Hearing set for February 17, 1919, at the county court. interested parties must appear to contest. Writ returned with execution details to be shown. Dated December 26, 1918, Laredo Texas.
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State OF
Texas
Webb County
Refugio Gutierrez
Clarence Jefferies
Laredo
Funeral of Mrs Condren Held Here This Morning
The funeral of Mrs. A. J. Condren, who died in Yuma, Arizona, was held this morning in San Antonio. Her remains, viewed by friends at the Condren home on the Heights, were laid to rest at the Catholic cemetery after a long procession. Pallbearers included Royle K. Mims and E. B. Brewster among others.
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the Royal
J. Mary MacLane
Mary McLane
Mary
Gregg
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
Warragul Street
Crescent
A. J. Condren
Yuma
Arizona
Repatedo
J. B
Harry G. DaCamara
San Antonio
H. G. DaCamara
Busy Bee Club
Emilie Halsell
Dorothy Morton
Helen Lindsey
William Bigzio
Corinne Hamilton
Carolyn Brennan
Rosalie Wormser
Jenevieve Camp
Kathleen Heaner
Helen Lindsay
William Biggio
George Derby
Joe Leyendecker
Edward Leyendecker
Randolph Slaughter
Ovid Shanks
Edward Trout
Fred
The Most Talked About Man In The World Biography
Sixty two years old today, a chronology from 1856 birth in Staunton Virginia through Princeton and Virginia law training to Bryn Mawr and Wesleyan, Princeton professor roles, presidency, governorship of New Jersey, U S president, wartime act, European peace visit, followed by a cold and a product endorsement for Chamberlain Cough Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Princeton University
University of Virginia
Atlanta
Bryn Mawr
Wesleyan University
Princeton
New Jersey
United States
Germany
Europe
Christmas Social Calendar and Local Notices
Social calendar lists dances and society meetings at Soldiers Club and churches. Includes phrases about community Christmas efforts, club parties, and notices of local residents returning from trips or visiting, with many names and upcoming events.
Nervous wreck cured by Cardui in Texas town
Mrs G H Schill of Texas City reports three years of severe headaches and nervous distress ended after taking Cardui. She took three bottles, says the cure is permanent and that nothing else helped until Cardui. Cardus is promoted as a medicine for female troubles with 40 years of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas City
Tex
G. H. Schill
Cardus
State Senate to Decide 23rd District Contest
The Texas Senate will meet on January 14, 1979 to settle the contest between Archer Parr and D W Glasscock for the Twenty third district seat. Glasscock has challenged Parr’s election and asks the upper chamber to determine the rightful representative.
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Senate
Archer Parr
1D. W. Gasscock
Glasscock
Parr
State Senate
Promised Invite Collides With Delays and Dabbling
The speaker argues that inviting VS and joining the celebration risks wasteful wrangling and delays. If acceleration is not pursued and a credible program cannot be carried out, it would be better to cancel the occasion altogether.
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Ham
Mohammedansa
Saul
Avid
Christ
Edward Green
Ave C
Sth
Austin
Travis County
Crescent Garage
Lareco
Indiana
Notary Public
Times
Farragut Street
THE
League OF Nations
General Trevilo
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Mrs. Condren
Royle K. Mims
E. B. Brewster
C. M. Fish
J. J. Howell
Chester
Biggio
M. M. Leyendecker
Albert M. Penn
Eric Geddes
British Admiralty
Fuel Oil Department Navy
Phildelphia Public Ledger
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Navy Yard
A. M. Penn
Palmer
Bureau of Navigation
Penn
Bureau
Admiralty
Woodrow Wilson
Mra, Violet 8
Oberfeldt Society
Soldiers Club
37Th Infantry Club
Christian Endeavor Society
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
John Greenleaf Whittier
George A. Camphuis
el Paso
City
Mr. &. J. Wiggins
Eva Scratchley
San Marcos
Lourena Siros
May Netzer
H. G. Farnest
Millett
L. H. Wharton
Presbyterian Church
Hugh Farnest
W. T. Nesbett Jr
Camp Gordon
Little Hosesses
Maude MccKnight
J. B. Morton
C. Biggio
J. T. Halsell
Christ Church Sunday School
Cook
Santa Claus
Misslizabeth Boon
Ellis Hall
Villar
FE. B
Royal Opera House
Leonor Garcia
Corinne Hamiton
Dalila
Carlota Chacon
Josefina Guajardo
Lilia Benavides
Aurora Gutierrez
Guadalupe Ramon
YY. W.C. A
Vera L. Sturges
Southwestern
Young Women's Christian Association
International Insttute
Dallas
New York
Bessie Wolfin
Epworth League and Methodist
Nea Een
A. Deutz & Brother
Episcopal Church
Der
Oe Edo Equal Suffrage Ass
Christian Church
GOC Women's Club
Swastika Camp Fire Girls
Eastern Star
Hebrew Ladies’ Aid
the Heights Civic Club
Bluebirds
A. Poggenpoh
Community Xmas Com
Ing
Poth Parr
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