Socialist Doctrines Advance Threats to Office
A reprint from Thursday’s Daily discusses a Yiddish socialist tract used to challenge New York Assembly members elected on the socialist ticket. It condemns the movement as revolutionary and anti state, cites the dictatorship of the proletariat in Russia, and argues the bourgeoisie drive American success. It also links Irish Sinn Fein agitation to weakening the League of Nations and warns against aiding German aims.
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New York Assembly
Morris Hillquit
Assembly
Socialist Movement
America
Europe
Russia
Webster
Lincoln
United States
League of Nations
Germany
Great Britain
England
Philip
Ireland
United Kingdom
Sinn Fein
Sir Roger Casement
League
Sinn
Red herring in fox hunting and Sinn Fein move
A historical note on red herrings used to mislead fox hounds by farmers. The piece compares this tactic to German actions cited by Ulster Unionists, alleging Germany is drawing attention away from Sinn Fein moves. The report frames the accusation as part of wartime political rhetoric and distraction.
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England
Sly Reynard
Ulster
Sinn Fein
Countess of Warwick Fits Labour Mayoral Candidacy Image
The Countess of Warwick, a Hawlish society figure renowned for beauty and versatility, is named as a prospective Labour candidate for Parliament. A committed Socialist, she funds vocational schools and social centers, inherited wealth supporting her causes, and has long been a prominent chatelaine of Warwick Castle seen as a beacon of elegance and philanthropy despite public doubt about her charity.
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Countess of Warwick
Labor Party
Hawlish
Earl of Warwick
Lord Brooks
Warwick Castle
England
Warwick
Dyspeptic relief with Chamberlain's Tablets promised
The notice touts Chamberlains Tablets as a cure for stomach troubles claiming many have been restored to health and can eat any food they crave. The copy urges readers to try the remedy to end indigestion and discomfort.
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Chamberlain
3 Percent Money Makers Ad from Times Want Ads
Classified note announces three percent money makers for sale at thirty eight dollars in TimesWant ads. Includes brief pricing and product count with no additional details.
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Money Makers
Today’s notable birthdays feature world’s wealth heir and royal kin
John D. Rockefeller Jr born in Cleveland 46 years ago today heir to vast private fortune. Duke of the Abruzzi cousin of Italy’s king celebrated as traveler explorer and naval commander born 47 years ago today. Arthur Woods former NY police commissioner now aide to Secretary of War Baker born in Boston 59 years ago today. Barney Oldfield famed auto racing pilot born in Wauseon Ohio 42 years ago today. Koji Yamada noted Japanese billiard pro born in Tokyo 32 years ago today.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Cleveland
Duke of the
Abruzzi
Kking
Italy
Arthur Woods
New York
Baker
Boston
Barney Oldfield
Wauseon
Ohio
Koji Yamada
Tokio
Today’s Carnation Day Observances and State Happenings
Observances mark Carnation Day in memory of McKinley as Kansas begins its sixtieth year of statehood with speakers at Niles. Kansas Republicans plan a Topeka rally led by Frank Reavis as Kentucky women meet in Louisville to discuss federal cost of living cooperation. Florida parties prepare primaries and conventions in Jacksonville and Palatka while British Columbia’s legislature convenes on pressing issues. The National Civic Federation opens in New York with a focus on Wilson’s industrial arbitration proposal.
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Harding
Ohio
Cannon
Ilinois
Niles
Kansas
Topeka
Frank Reavis
Nebraska
Kentucky
Louisville
Florida
Jacksonville
Palatka
Chicago
British Columbia
Wilson
National Civic Federation
New York City
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Offers Reward
One hundred dollars reward offered for incurable catarrh case. Claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh by acting through the blood on mucous surfaces. Advises immediate use and promises general health improvement. Testimonial scene and sales by A J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. sold by all druggists.
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Hall
A. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Tbe
From Here and There and Across the Ages
A collage of curiosities and facts: Burmese sovereigns and white elephants as symbols, Congo river breadth, Indian birthday signs with hanging paper pieces, English nobles paying for crest display, America's oldest bell in East Haddam dated 803, ancient Rome perfumers districts, British tea blending on Mincing Lane, coal heat linked to carbon content, hydrogen in gas coals, and ancient practice of boiling drinking water noted by Herodotus and Pliny.
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Congo
India
England
America
East Haddam
Conn
Rome
Mincing Lane
Herodotus
Cyrus
Pliny the Elder
Nero
Mississippi Valley Claims 55 Percent Of U S Foreign Trade
The Mississippi Valley Association releases a survey asserting the Valley earns 55 percent of the United States foreign commerce, amounting to about 8.25 billion dollars, with the nation holding 15 billion dollars of world trade. The report details Valley dominance in wheat 76 percent coal 60 percent oil 69 percent iron 94 percent corn 85 percent and cotton 70 percent.
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Mississippi Valley
United States
Mississippi Valley Association
United State
America
Laredo Shriners Return From San Antonio Trip
Eleven Laredo Shriners returned home from San Antonio where Imperial Potentate W. 8. Kendricks visited Alcafar Temple and helped initiate two novices Don Mims and W. S. Cantrell. The Laredo party included W. L. Guyter Rev. A. F. Beddoe Stanley Copeland Fritz Werner Henry Borchers A. B. Walker Jos. C. Netzer T. J. Murray Dan F. Pue L. M. Purwin and J. J. Carley.
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Laredo
San Antonio
Imperial Potentate
W. 8. Kendricks
Alcafar Temple
Con Mims
W.S. Cantrell
Laredo Club nominates ticket of city officers
The Laredo Club selected a full slate for the April municipal election after ballot contests at Moose Hall. Dr Horace C Hall was named mayor and Misa Amar Penn city secretary. M Brenpan retained as city marshal. William Hellary tops tax collector. F K E Whitaker as city assessor. Jos P Leyendecker as city treasurer. T Phelps as city attorney. Aldermen are J R Moore and R L Woudal Ward 1. Joseph Netser and Darto Sanchez Ward 2. L Alexander and Alvert Startin Ward 3. Royle K Mims and August Clictcher Ward 4.
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Laredo Club
Moose Hall
Ciup Cale
Horace C. Hall
Hor
Misa Amar Penn
M. Brenpan
William
T. Phelps
J. R. Moore
R. L. Woudal
Joseph ©. Netser
Darto Sanchez
L. Alexander
Alvert Startin
Royle K. Mims
August CU
Itichter
Nomination for City Secretary in Laredo Withdrawn
I thank you and friends who nominated me for City Secretary of Laredo at last night’s meeting. I appreciate the honor, but personal affairs prevent me from considering the position.
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City of Laredo
Tor L
Brennan declines Laredo Club nomination after honor shown
In a brief card M Brennan thanks the Laredo Club for their nomination but declines, noting active membership and a regular ticket on the Independent Club slate. He expresses appreciation and signs the note with respectful closure.
Leyendecker Declines Nomination for City Treasurer
Jos P Leyendecker announces he declined the nomination for city treasurer and told the Redo Club committee he seeks no political office. He thanks members for the honor but reiterates he is not an aspirant for any political post.
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Laredo Club
Jos. P. Leyendecker
Laredo War Camp Service to Close January 31 1920
The Laredo War Camp Community Service will cease operations January 31, 1920. All bills against the organization or the Soldiers' Club must be settled before February 5, 1920, as the treasurer closes books and reports to New York headquarters. G Salinas, Treasurer.
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WAR Camp Community Service
Laredo War Camp
Battery Station Seeks New Space After February First
Presto-Lite Battery Station at 1117 Farragut Street announces its present location is for rent or lease after February 1, as it moves to larger quarters.
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Presto-Lite Battery Station
Farragut St
U. S. Consul Robertson Returns to Nuevo Laredo
United States Consul Randolph Robertson, who went to Washington and New York on business, returned to his post in Nuevo Laredo yesterday afternoon. He departed for Guerrero via Zapata this afternoon to pursue matters concerning two American aviators detained there.
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U. S
Robertson
United States
Randolph Robertson
Washington
New York
Nuevo Laredo
Guerrero
Mexico
Zapata
Death of Mrs Patrocinia Villareal de Chavez at 109 Farragut
Mrs Patrocinia Villareal de Chavez aged 30 wife of Ismael Chavez died at her home 109 Farragut street yesterday morning at 4 30 o clock and the funeral was held at 5 o clock yesterday afternoon The Times expresses sympathy to the family in their bereavement.
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Patrocinia Villareal de Chavez
Ismael Chavez
Farragut Street
This City
Oil Rig Readies on La Perla Ranch Near Laredo
Field Director H Estelle reports drilling crew en route to La Perla ranch about 60 000 acres twenty five miles down the Rio Grande from Laredo for oil prospecting. A large new drilling outfit from Chanute Kansas arrived in Laredo December 29 and will be moved to La Perla to begin work by February 14 or sooner.
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J. T. Hare
San Antonio
Indiana
Texas
la Perla Ranch
Rio Grande
Laredo
A. M. Bruni
H. ©. Estelle
Mr. Hare
Estelle
Chanute
Kansas
Hare
Burkburnett
la Perla
San Ignacio Horse Races Slated for February 22
Zapata county and Laredo gentlemen planning a Washington Birthday race program at San Ignacio. The event will feature blooded horses from the area with a complete events program to be announced in The Times once entries are set. Expected to include fast sprinters among the entries.
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Zapata County
Laredo
San Ignacio
Washington
Aviators Held Prisoner By Carranza Troops in Guerrero
Advices from Fort McIntosh report that Lieutenants Davis and Grimes, two American aviators from McAllen, lost their way and landed on Mexican soil. They are said to be prisoners of Carranza soldiers at Guerrero opposite Zapata, about sixty miles down the Rio Grande from Laredo. No new details have arrived and the issue has been sent to the Southern Department.
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New York
Chicago
Guerrero
Fort Mcintosh
Davis
Grimes
McAllen
Carrana
Zapata
Rio Grande
Laredo
Poll Tax Receipts Near 1,200 Issued in City
City Tax Collector de Lachica reports about 1,105 poll tax receipts issued to Ladredo residents after counts showed 83 regular poll taxes with property tax receipts and 1,022 special poll taxes. Nearly a hundred more receipts have since been added. Two days remain to pay poll taxes.
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de Lachica
Orly
Laredo
Notable dates from early American and world history
The entry lists events and births: 1621 Mrs Rose Standish death. 1717 Sir Jeffrey Amherst birth. 1829 Timothy Pickering death. 1848 Sicilian constitution granting. 1891 Liliuokalani crowned. 1895 Whiskey Trust receivers appointed. 1900 Gen Buller’s British army withdrawal. 1910 New York ratifies federal prohibition amendment.
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Rose Standish
Miles Standish
Plymouth
Jeffrey Amherst
America
Timothy Pickering
Salem
Mass
King of the Two Sicilies
Liliuokalani
Hawaii
Whiskey Trust
Federal
Chicago
Gen Buller
Tugela River
New York
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