Women in the News highlights and society notes
Mrs. Thomas P. Gore becomes president of the National Library for the Blind which circulated 14 600 books and sent 600 Braille letters this year. Miss Helen Carson Job to wed Charles Burch Schiff in Garden City. Ruth Law plans a ten hour transcontinental Curtiss plane. Lolita Armour, heiress, to debut at Blackstone Hotel. health restored after hip disease treatment.
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Thomas P. Gore
United States
Gore
Oklahoma
National Library For the Blind
Helen Carson Job
St. John's
Newfoundland
Lassie
Lady Roberts’ Hospital
Ascot
Garden City
Charles Burch Schiff
New York
Charles Schiff
Southern Pacific Railway
France
England
America
Curtis Aeroplane Company
Buffalo
Curtiss
San Francisco
Ruth Law
Lolita Armour
Chicago
Blackstone Hotel
Miss Armour
J. Ogden Armour
Armour
Metropolis
Laurenz
Senator's Daughter to Wed in Washington Ceremony
Miss Julia Williams daughter of Senator and Mrs John Sharp Williams of Mississippi and Thomas Rives Boykin of Savannah Ga are to marry in a quiet Washington ceremony tomorrow evening at the bride’s parents residence. Reverend Andrew R Bird of the Second Presbyterian Church will perform the ceremony. Best man will be John K Boykin brother of the groom.
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Washington, D. C
Julia Williams
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Thomas Rives Boykin
Savannah
Washington
Andrew R. Bird
Second Presbyterian Church
Proselyting Topic Set for NCAA Convention Session
New York on December 27 many topics will be discussed at the eleventh annual NCAA convention at the Hotel Astor. A notable debate will focus on proselyting with the association opposing proselyting by its by laws. An issued announcement says the term's application is not clearly defined.
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New York
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Hotel Astor
Social Calendar Recitals and Dinners to Honor Guests
Captain and Mrs Humphrey host a seven o clock dinner. Army officers in Laredo District hold an eight thirty reception at Post Gym. Friday features a 3 30 recital at Mrs Brennan s residence by pupils of Mrs Reed Mrs Austin and Miss Austin. Mrs Huberich and Mrs Deutz entertain the Married Ladies Social Club and escorts at Mrs Huberich s home. Mrs Penn hosts a merienda for Mrs Vidaurri at three o clock.
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Humphrey
Regular Army
Laredo
Ruckman
Miss Ruckman
Post Gymnasium
M. W. Brennan
Lucinda Vidaurri
Unimaginable sight inspires Wordsworth note and local notices
A suite of brief items follows. Mr J D Merriman and Mr E Rex Tarver went to the mines yesterday and will not return until Saturday. Mrs John Loftus left yesterday for Dolores after a short city stay. Mr Witt of Marshall Texas left yesterday for Dolores to visit relatives. Lieut Frederick Gilbreath has been ordered to Fort Sam Houston. Mrs E O Staben left yesterday for San Antonio to visit her mother for a month. Miss Sofia Salinas left Sunday for Austin to spend holidays with her brother at Texas University. Mrs J H Williams returned yesterday from De Leon where she spent Christmas. Major and Mrs W T Davidson will return home Sunday from Belton where they are guests of Mrs Davidson's parents. Mr and Mrs L F Ochoa and baby returned from C P Diaz Mexico and El Paso after Christmas with relatives of Mrs Ochoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Merriman
E. Rex Tarver
Frederick Gilbreath
Lieut. Gilbreath
Fort Sam Houston
Sofia Salinas
Austin
Brother
the Texas University
Major
Mrs. W. T. Davidson
Belton
Texas
Mrs. Davidson
Dansant at Ellis Hall Hosted by MacGregor Family
A charming week’s hospitality featured a dansant at Ellis Hall with Mrs. W. W. MacGregor and the MacGregor sisters as hostesses. Attendees wore elegant frocks in chiffon, satin, and georgette with gold accents. The entrance hall and ballroom were richly decorated with rugs, vines, plants, poinsettias, and vines, as twenty numbers were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Hall
W. W. MacGregor
Misses MacGregor
G. C. Woodman
W. N. Young
Courtney Slaughter
Courtney Crutchfield
Zara Mowry
MacGregor
Miss MacGregor
Miss Courtney Slaughter
Miss Courtney Crutchfield
Miss Zara Mowry
Christmas Afternoon Party at Christ Church Hosts Busy Bee Club
About 150 guests attended a Christ Church event where Royal orchestra performances preceded a lavish reception. Tables glowed with a miniature Christmas tree, red tapers, and holly. Guests included many young attendees and organizers Misses Derby Crutchfield Wiggins. A Strand Theatre box party followed, then a quiet wedding of Frank Masters on Beulah Sharkey at St Peter's church with a buffet at the Ursuline convent. The newlyweds depart for San Antonio then settle in South Laredo after January 15.
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Royal Orchestra
Jack
Emilie Hassell
Busy Bee Club
Boys Club
Christ Church
Mary Besse MacDonald
Edgar Sirmeyer
Strand Theatre
Misses Lois
Dorothy Derby
Dorothy Morton
Evelyn Ryan
Minerva G’sell
Hattie May Bryant
Marjorie Fish
Rosalie Biggio
Mildred Leyendecker
Anna May Munsett
Mary Cook
Violet Oberfeldt
Edgar Sirmyer
Warren
Leonard Smith
Alfred Dent
George Campbell
Edward Tarver
Randolph
David Slaughter
Paul Netzer
Louis Poster
Frank Masterson
Beulah Sharkey
St. Peter’s Church
E. E. Sharkey
Ursuline Convent
San Antonio
South Laredo
Farr Returns From Oklahoma Ranch Visit Near Reiser
Personal notice lists several individuals including J. Share Fort Worth J. W. Williams L. E. Carroll W. W. Adams San Antonio R. 8. Lansing Syracuse N. Y. C. H. Edwards San Antonio C. C. Huddleston Hebbronville N. C. Knyde San Antonio Juan F. Trevisio El Paso E. F. Boyle R. H. Hamman J. E. O'Niel Cc. A. Harrell M. M. Ludkein San Antonio T. T. Owens and wife Mexico as associates or contacts following R. E. Farr's return to his Texas ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bender
J. Share
Fort Worth
J. W. Williams
L. E. Carroll
W. W. Adams
San Antonio
Lansing
Syracuse
N. Y
C. H. Edwards
C. C. Huddleston
Hebbronville
N. C. Knyde
Juan F. Trevisio
el Paso
E. F. Boyle
R. H. Hamman
J. E. O'Niel
Cc. A. Harrell
M. M. Ludkein
T. T. Owens and Wife
Mexico
President at 60th milestone in 1913
President Wilson marked his sixty third birthday with greetings from friends and foreign diplomats visiting the White House. He continued his routine of work and planned only a small dinner at the executive mansion, crediting regular habits and outdoor exercise for his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Washington
White House
Executive Mansion
Pinehurst Opens Fourteenth Midwinter Golf Tourney
Pinehurst N C December 28 The fourteenth annual midwinter tournament opened today at the Pinehurst Country Club marking the first prominent golf event of the Southern season. Play continues through New Year’s with participants from various regions expected to compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
Hawkeye State Birthday Celebrated at Capitol Dome
Des Moines, December 28. Old Glory flew over the state capitol marking Iowas diamond jubilee birthday anniversary. Iowa was admitted December 28, 1846, by Polk proclamation. Population rose from about 160,000 to over 2.2 million by 1910, with ongoing progress in agriculture and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State
Towa
Iowa
Union of States
Polk
Union
Stop That Cough With Dr King's New Discovery
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a remedy for a hacking cough and cold. It claims soothing pine balsams heal irritated membranes and antiseptic and laxative ingredients kill germs and break up the cold. It prices the product at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Son of British Consul Weds in London
Arthur Beresford Mortimer, son of C. W. Mortimer the British consul at Los Angeles, married Flora Maclvor from a prominent Tyrone Irish family in a London ceremony on December 28.
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London
Arthur Beresford Mortimer
C. W. Mortimer
Los Angeles
Flora Maclvor
County Tyrone
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Tonic Promises Quick Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for cold symptoms. It claims eased breathing fever chills and sore throat with pine balsam loosening phlegm the honey soothing the throat and antiseptics killing germs. Also markets for croup whooping cough and bronchial ailments at 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
East St. Louis Moves to Curb Saloons by New Year
East St. Louis officials led by Mayor Mollman vow to shrink the saloon trade. Clergy and business leaders back licensing reforms and potential license revocation if curbs fail. The mayor demands at least 150 saloons close by January 1 to end the city’s status as the bottle capital for a city of its size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Loui
Ill
Mollman
East St. Louis
United States
Indigestion Relief Ad for Herbine
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a cure for heartburn and indigestion. It claims immediate relief, boosted energy, and quick bowel movement with a price of 60 cents, sold by all druggists.
Last Warning on Auto License Fine by January 1
A municipal notice signed by Mayor Robt. McComb warns residents to renew or surrender their automobile license by January 1 to avoid penalties. The ordinance citation 12-20-101 is cited as the governing authority for enforcement.
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McComb
Chamberlain's Tablets For Stomach Ailments And Constipation
Chamberlains Tablets are intended for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation and have met with much success in treating these diseases. People who suffer years with stomach trouble and relief have been cured by these tablets. They are also valuable for biliousness and may permanently cure chronic constipation when directions are followed.
Edison Mazda Lamps Offered With Prices and Sizes
Laredo Electric and Telephone Supply Co announces a large stock of Edison Mazda lamps ranging from 10 to 500 watts with all prices and sizes. Also featuring the Daylight Nitro special for department stores. Royal Theatre Building. 12 27 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Conference Terminated In Railroad Labor Dispute
The Associated Press reports the railroad brotherhood conference has ended in New York. Railroads aimed to apply the recent switchmen’s award to the ongoing controversy, shaping the labor dispute’s next phase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Railroad Brotherhood
Plan for Unification in Baltimore Methodist Joint Commission
Baltimore Md Dec 28 with plans mapped out for its procedure the joint commission of unification of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South convened today to outline the steps toward merger uncertainty remains over dates and process as delegates prepare for formal action in coming months
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Joint Commission of Unification of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
The
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Traay
President Wilson Turns 60 Amid Quiet Celebrations
Washington reports President Wilson reached his sixtieth birthday with no public celebration planned. He received numerous congratulatory telegrams as the nation marked the occasion quietly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Woman Granted Bail In Texas Auto Death Case
Georgetown Texas December 28 Mrs Carrie McLaren was admitted to 1000 bail without examination trial in connection with the death of her husband killed November 27 when his car ran off an embankment and burned with his body. The others under arrest remain held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Texas
Carrie McLaren
Cham prey village threatened by avalanches and slides
Berne Switzerland December 26 avalanches and landslides threaten Cham prey tourist village. Several houses crushed and residents evacuated as authorities urge caution and assess damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berne
Switzerland
Champrey
Massachusetts Business Conference Highlights Industrial Future
At Springfield on December 28 a special conference of the Massachusetts State Board of Trade gathered many organizations to discuss transportation and other issues vital to New England’s industrial future. Governor Samuel McCall presided as speakers included Howard Elliot of the New Haven on Federal Regulation, Victor B. Clark of the Carnegie Institute on the Canadian Disputes Act, and John F. Tobin of the Boot and Shoe Workers Union on Labor.
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Springfield
Mass
New England
Massachusetts State Board of Trade
Samuel McCall
Howard Elliot
New Haven Railroad
Victor 8. Clark
Carnegie Institute
John F. Tobin
The
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Meeting of College Socialists in New York
A large, representative gathering of college Socialists convenes in New York for the eighth annual Intercollegiate Socialist Society convention. J G Phelps Stokes presides with speakers including Prof Scott Nearing Morris Hillquist Willard D Straight and Vida D Scudder scheduled to address sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Intercollegiate Socialist Society
J. G. Phelps Stokes
Scott Nearing
Toledo University
Morris Hillquist
International Socialist Bureau
Willard D. Straight
Vida D. Scudder
Wellesley College
Political Scientists Confer in Cincinnati Meeting
Cincinnati hosts the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association through the week. A wide range of public welfare topics will be discussed and many distinguished Americans will deliver addresses at multiple sessions.
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Cincinnati
American Political Science Association
Carranza to Likely Modify Protocol Reply to Lane
Washington December 28 Carranza plans a careful reply to Secretary Lane containing suggested modifications to the protocol to avoid ending the negotiations. The message will be delivered late today by Chairman Cabrera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabrera
Lane
Washington
Carranza
Rio Grande gunfire prompts guard response in Texas
Several hundred shots were fired across the Rio Grande early today by Kentucky guardsmen in reply to shots fired from the Mexican side. There were no known casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Rio Grande
Kentucky
Rumor on Carranza Death Circulates in Laredo
Rumors spread through Laredo claiming Venus tiano Carranza was killed in Querétaro. Variants say a pistol shot by a son of recent Carranza enemies or a bomb ended his life. No confirmation or official denial was found.
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Laredo
Venustiano Carranza
Queretaro
Carranza
Germany Open to Confidential Peace Talks via Wilson
Washington dispatch reports Germany ready to exchange broad tentative terms with the United States to secure a peace conference. Berlin will not demand publication of Entente terms and favors confidential handling to reach negotiations. Germany seeks US help to convene talks and is open to Wilson’s ideas.
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Associated Press
Washington
Anwilling
Wilson
United States
Germany
Entente Alliance
German Reply to Swiss Note in Berlin on December 28
Berlin reports that the German reply to the Swiss note mirrors the reply given to Wilson and was delivered to the Swiss minister. The emphasis remains on formal diplomatic language and the usual constraints of international communication.
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Berlin
Wilson
German Note Received from Germany on Wilson Peace Reply
Washington Dec 28 The official text of Germanys reply to Wilsons peace note has been received here.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
Peace efforts praised by unions and societies telegrams
The Hague dispatch notes a flood of cablegrams to President Wilson from trade unions social welfare groups religious societies and others urging success in his bid to secure peace efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Wilson
German reply to Wilson note deemed polite refusal
Paris reports the morning newspapers unanimously judge Germany's response to Wilson's note as a courteous but firm rebuff, turning away his proposed suggestions without full concession. The assessment highlights a cautious European stance ahead of further diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wilson
Austrian Hungarian Government Report Folds in Vienna Dispatch
Berlin December 28 report from Vienna states the Austro Hungarian government remained firm on policy amid ongoing tensions. The dispatch notes diplomatic moves and potential shifts in negotiations with neighboring states, underscoring a cautious stance by Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vienna
Treaty Signed Between Brazil and Uruguay
Rio de Janeiro December 28 The general arbitration treaty between Brazil and Uruguay was signed today by the Brazilian foreign minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
Rio de Janeiro
Bragil
Uruguay
New Secretary of State Appointed in Texas
Associated Press reports in Austin that Churchill Barnett Martin was named secretary of state, succeeding resigning John Q. McKay. the announcement came on December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Goyo
Feraucon Today
Churchill Barnett Martin
John Q. McKay
Plans for World Peace League Meeting
Chicago on December 28 reports plans for a league to enforce world peace. The League to Enforce Peace will discuss forming a strong worldwide body at its January 6 gathering in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
League of Nations
League
Conference to discuss highway engineering instruction
New York December 28 arrangements are set for a national conference on highway engineering teaching in civil engineering curricula. The meeting will be held tomorrow evening in the Automobile Club of America assembly hall, under joint auspices of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education, AAAS, National Automobile Chamber of Commerce, Automobile Club of America, and the National Highway Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Assembly Hall
Automobile Club of America
The
Sooilety For the Promotion
American Association For the Advancement of Science
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
National Highway Association
Florida teachers meet in Arcadia amid record arrivals
Delegates to the Florida Educational Association convention overwhelm Arcadia with arrivals as lodging fills. The formal opening occurs tonight with general sessions and sectional meetings planned through Friday. Many noted educators from Florida and other states are on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Fla
Florida Educational Association
Florida
Civil Service Exam for Mounted Watchman Expanded
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for mounted watchman, restricted to men, to be held January 17, 1917, in Eagle Pass and Laredo Texas, in addition to other previously listed sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Texas
Chamberlain's Tablets Promote Stomach Health Say Mrs Hooper
Mrs Benjamin Hooper of Auburn New York writes that Chamberlain's Tablets are the best remedy for stomach trouble and constipation. She states they regulate bowel action stimulate the liver and keep the body in a healthy condition after two years of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Benjamin Hooper
Auburn
N, Y
Swiss Note Reply Transmitted to Wilson
A reply to the Swiss note was sent by transmitting a copy of the note that had been sent to Wilson. The action confirms formal diplomatic communication between the parties and preserves the record of exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
Wilson
Claim German Game
Berlin reports eight Entente aircraft lost in yesterday’s western front actions. The offensive by Russo Romanian forces was halted as Teutons inflicted heavy losses to regain ground and Austro Germans captured 3,000 prisoners in yesterday’s fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
War Office
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