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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1920

Page

11

Daughters of Mary to attend Holy Communion and meeting at San Agustin

The Daughters of Mary will attend holy communion in body at 8 o'clock Mass on Sunday at San Agustin Church and meet at 4 o'clock in San Agustin Hall. Also noted are imports through Laredo, oil well talk, tax collection rushes, weather, burglary case, seasonal influenza, peyote gathering by Cheyenne Indians, and illness reports of Fidel Gonzalez and John Colman.

San Agustin Church San Agustin Hall Mexico Laredo la Perla Times Zuhiga Diocesan Council District Court Dallas Oklahoma Ojuelos

St Anthony Hotel in Laredo touted as modern European plan hostelry

The St Anthony Hotel at 9221 Salinas Avenue in Laredo, built by J Maxcy Pace, is described as a modern three story brick hostelry with Colonial facade. It features private baths in many rooms, hot and cold running water, circulating hot water, electric wiring for fans and phones, carpeted halls with soundless padding, extensive heating and ventilation, and a strong start with good patronage. The design emphasizes comfort and up to date conveniences aligned with American city hotels.

St. Anthony J. Maxcy Pace Salinas Avenue Laredo Pace St. Anthony Hotel

Public funeral honor for Marcia Van Ness in Washington

The only woman honored with a public funeral in Washington D C was Marcia Unns Van Ness a noted social leader and philanthropist whose death occurred in 1832.

Washington, D. C Marcia Unns van Ness

Social Calendar Promises Bridge Club and Garden Gatherings

Mrs. L A Morrow hosts Friday Bridge Club at 3 PM. The Blue Birds meet at Mrs. Alfred Poggenpohl’s home and hike to the Chavon. Mrs. Hal W Greer hosts at 3 PM honoring Mrs. G C Woodman. Miss Katherie MacGregor hosts Thursday Bridge Club at 3:30 PM.

L. A. Morrow Blue Birds Alfred Poggenpohl Chavon Hal W. Greer G. C. Woodman Katherie MacGregor

Social notices and visits span Oklahoma to Nuevo Laredo

The item lists visits and arrivals including Mr and Mrs Clingenpeel guests from Oklahoma, Mrs E J Wiggins and son Starr Wiggins returning from San Antonio, Mrs C C Pierce and Annie Pierce heading to San Antonio, and Captain and Mrs T K Collins visiting Dr and Mrs W W MacGregor. Rev A F Beddoe to return from Baptist Preachers Institute. Mrs A B J Tucker and daughter arrive from Lexington, Kentucky to visit her parents. Maria Garcia and Eduardo Guzman announce a marriage in Nuevo Laredo Catholic church. W M U circles hold a meeting with Circle A leading. Circle D served refreshments lists many attendees. Married Ladies Social Club hosts bridge at G C Woodman’s, prizes awarded. luncheon follows. guests include numerous club members and visitors from local households.

Maria Garcia Eduardo Guzman Nuevo Laredo Jennings Sallee Clingenpeel Oklahoma Beddoe Meredith Horner Ince Miller Bell Bergman Married Ladies G. C. Woodman Married Ladies Social Club Killarney Eclub G. W. Derby Beniger Johnston Mesdames Huberich Christen MceComb Cogley Albert Martin Derby Vidales Austin MacGregor Barlow Deutz Young Brewster Davis Hall McDonald Weber Fish Mesdames

Withdrawal of Alderman Nomination Cited by Candidate

A candidate thanks the committee and friends for nominating him for Alderman in the municipal election, but states he cannot accept and requests his name be withdrawn after not being consulted beforehand. He asks the committee to honor his request.

Romany at Royal Theater Promises Thrilling Gypsy Romance

A six reel feature Romany Where Love Runs Wild opens at the Royal Theater tomorrow. A teen gypsy queen loves a Scotch gentleman's son while quelling a revolt and fighting for a forbidden love. The Scottish setting and gypsy camp research by the American director aim for authentic life on screen. The Strand’s The Unpardonable Sin starts Tuesday, noted for its large budget and star lineup including Harry Garson Marshall Neilan Blanche Sweet and Wallace Beery.

Royal Theater Scotland Harry Garson Strand Theatre Marshall Neilan Blanche Sweet Wallace Beery

Camberlain’s Tablets Boost Digestion and Appetite

Don’t You Forget It. Camberlain's Tablets move the bowels, improve appetite, and strengthen digestion. They contain no pepsin or other digestive ferment, yet they fortify the stomach to perform its functions naturally.

Compulsory School Attendance Discussed at Mass Meeting

At a mass meeting of women organizations and merchants, Commissioner of Labor Jennings said enforcement of the compulsory school attendance law rests with local boards of school trustees. The meeting urged labor committees to help publicize the law and cooperate with trustees to raise awareness and ensure broader compliance.

Women's Organizations General Conference of Merchants Farm and Labor Labor Jennings Jennings Committees On Labor Conference Board of

Chamberlain's Tablets Bring Relief for Stomach Ailments

To the Dyspeptic. Would you not like to feel that your stomach troubles are over, that you can eat any kind of food that you crave? Consider then the fact that Chamberlain's Tablets have cured others. There are many who have been restored to health by taking these tablets can now eat any kind of food that they crave.

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

Forecast from the United States Weather Bureau at New Orleans reports tonight and Saturday as fair. Fort McIntosh observations for the past 24 hours end at 7 a.m. show a maximum temperature of 63 degrees and a minimum of 32 degrees with a northeast wind and clear skies.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Precautionary influenza guidance for Laredo residents

Residents of Laredo are urged to keep a copy of precautions for influenza as the disease has not yet struck strongly. The notes cover recognizing symptoms such as fatigue fever and aching joints, immediate physician contact, home care steps, and measures to prevent spread including hand washing, avoiding shared utensils, proper coughing etiquette, and ventilation.

Laredo

Hobby to Head Marne Statue Committee in Texas

Myron Herrick announced Governor Hobby of Texas will be honorary chairman of the Texas State Committee for America's Gift to France the MacMonnies statue honoring the Marne battle. The project requires 250000 to erect the monument with early March fund collection, a free will offering from all Americans. The statue will stand in Meaux chosen by Marsal Joffre and Marshal Foch.

New York Myron JT. Herrick France America MacMonnies Marne W. B. Hobby Texas Texas State Committee Hobby Herrick Meaux Marsal Joffre Marshal Foch

Today’s Birthdays January 30 in Dublin Hyde Park and Columbus

Notable birthdays include William J. Walsh Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland born in Dublin seventy years ago. Franklin D. Roosevelt assistant secretary of the Navy born in Hyde Park New York thirty eight years ago. Jacob M. Dickinson former secretary of war born in Columbus Mississippi sixty nine years ago. Charles Martin Loeffler American musician and composer born in Alsace fifty nine years ago.

William J. Walsh Dublin Ireland Franklin D. Roosevelt United States Navy Hyde Park N. Y Jacob M. Dickinson United States Columbus Miss Charles Martin Loeffler Alsace

Europe must rely on own resources says Glass

Washington January 30 Associated Press Europe must rely entirely on its own polity and resources to regain financial balance according to a letter from Secretary of the Treasury Glass. He told the United States Chamber of Commerce committee that the American government has done all it deems advisable for Europe and that a conference of financiers would only sow confusion and revive hopes for more loans.

Associated Press Washington Europe United States Cnd Glass

Senate committee seeks information on navy readiness

The senate naval committee plans to include Rear Admiral Sims’ charges about the Navy’s unpreparedness in the wartime inquiry. Chairman Page has asked Secretary Daniels to provide full details on the navy’s condition before the declaration of war and related information.

Associated Press Washington Sims United States Navy Senate Naval Committee Page Daniela

Injunction Granted Over San Antonio Insane Asylum

An injunction issued by the Fifty seventh District Court of San Antonio temporarily restrains the board of control from taking over management of the Southwestern Insane Asylum. Writ served on board members yesterday. other duties of the board remain unaffected.

Associated Press Austin Texas tFifty Seventh District Court of Sann Antonio Board of Control Southwestern Insane Asylum San Antonio

One Medicine That Breaks Cold Coughs Since 1900

An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a durable cold and cough remedy. It claims lasting reliability for the family, with a fifty year track record and pricing of 60 cents and 1.20 dollars at all druggists.

Dr. King

Personal Visits Reported From Local Figures

H H Jefferies visits the city from his ranch for a short stay. Will H Hearne a Puccinal bee keeper and ranchman is in the city. Cc M Fish traffic manager of the Texas Mexican Railway returned yesterday from a business trip to Houston and New Orleans.

H. H. Jefferies Will H. Hearne Cc. M. Fish Texas Mexican Railway Houston New Orleans

Noted Speakers to Be Heard at Genesee Dinner

New York Jan 30 The Society of the Genesee will hold its twenty first annual dinner at the Hotel Commodore tomorrow with James W. Gerard as toastmaster. Expected speakers include Rear Admiral Joseph Strauss Senator Medill McCormick Senator Miles Poindexter former Senator J Hamilton Lewis and Dr Rush Rhees president of the University of Rochester.

New York Society of the Genesee Commodore James W. Gerard Germany Ilinois Miles Poindexter Washington J. Hamilton Lewis Rush Rhees University of Rochester

Erratum: Hill Couple Bought Brient Home on Rosario St

The Times correction notes that Mr. and Mrs. Jack EK. Hill purchased the Chas. H. Brient home at 1116 Rosario Street, not the Dr. Hiatt house as previously stated. The error concerned the wrong residence identification on the Heights.

Jack EK. Hill Heights Dr. Hiatt Chas. H. Brient Rosario St

Stubborn Bowels Tamed With New Life Pills

A brief ad styled note touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a natural aid for bowel regulation. It claims they eliminate fermenting waste and restore normal function, presenting them as a pleasant, comfortable solution.

Dr. King

Officer Brought to Hospital at Fort McIntosh

Lieutenant Hemingway of the 37th Infantry, stationed at the Dolores outpost, was brought to Fort McIntosh yesterday afternoon. He arrived by train from Dolores and is in the post hospital with improving condition today.

Hemingway 37Th Infantry Dolores Fort McIntosh

Destructive Mexican Rebel Raids On Railways Reported

Washington dispatches reveal sixty four serious railway attacks in 1819 mostly in Northern Mexico and along the Mexico City Vera Cruz line and the Isthmus route. Losses reach 56000 dollars plus eight locomotives and 17 freight and passenger cars destroyed. Freight and baggage valued at about 250000 dollars were stolen.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Mexico Washington Mexico City Vera Cruz Isthmus

Execution and burial of famed New York bandit Hamby

Gordon Fawcett Hamby, executed by electrocution for the Brooklyn banker murders, was buried in a local Ossining cemetery after being unclaimed at Sing Sing. The case leaves Hamby’s parentage shrouded in mystery.

Associated Press Ossining N. Y Gordon Fawcett Hamby Sing Sing Brooklyn

Amateur Rowing Revival Plans Outlined In New York

Plans discussed by the Board of Stewards of the American Rowing Association in New York foresee a spring revival of amateur rowing in the United States. The proposed program includes all regatta events, led by the American Henley on the Schuylkill, with roles for Princeton, Cornell, Columbia, Harvard, Navy, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia clubs, and Boston oar societies. The tentative American Henley date is the last Saturday in May, with the Childs Cup likely near the event.

New York American Rowing Association Princeton University Cornell University Rowing Associations Columbia University Rowing Club Harvard Athletic Association Navy Athletic Association United States Naval Academy Athletic Afscation University of Pennsylvania Philadephia Barge Club Iintun Oar Club Boston University Barge Club Philadelpia Columbia Princeton Pennsylvania

Death of Richard Staben at Associated Charities Hospital

Richard Staben aged 46 died yesterday afternoon at Associated Charities Hospital 402 Vidaurri Avenue. He was brother of Oscar Staben. The funeral was held this morning from the Presbyterian church with Rev. L Wharton conducting the services.

Richard Staben Oscar Staben Associated Charities Hospital Vidaurri Avenue Presbyterian Church Rev. L. Wharton

Wichita Falls Campaign Boosts Chamber to Record Ties

Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce reports 2001 members and nearly $60,000 annual income pledged for three years, a new record for small cities. Revenue will fund civic development to improve Wichita Falls both residentially and commercially, aiming to attract residents as well as business.

the Times Wichita Falls Texas

Admiral Kolchak Evades Bolsheviks in Manchuria

A Tokyo dispatch reports Admiral Kolchak escaped Bolsheviks and is hiding in Manchuria, according to a Honolulu based newspaper today.

Associated Press Honolulu PF. L Admiral Kolchak Manchuria Tokyo

Men Serve as Maids in a Chicago Hotel

In Chicago the T W C A Hotel begins employing men as maids due to a nationwide shortage of female housemaids. Mrs J M Sharp, the hotel matron, says the substitution has proved satisfactory and believes it offers a logical solution to the servant problem.

Chicago Associated Press T. W, CC J. M. Sharp

RESENTED INSULT TO ITALY

Rome reports Italian soldiers clashed with Slav and German sailors aboard the steamer Africa at Singapore after an Italian insult. The incident is described as grave and significant in consequence.

Associated Press Rome Africa Singapore Italy

Tank Steamer Mielero Sinks Off Sea Route Near Cuba

The American tank steamer Mielero, sailing from Cuba toward Philadelphia, broke in two and sank at sea. A lifeboat containing the chief officer and seventeen men was rescued, while another lifeboat carrying the captain and twenty two men is missing.

Associated Press New York Mielero Cuba Philadelphia

H U Mudge Dead Former Santa Fe Manager

Denver January 30 H U Mudge former general manager of the Santa Fe Railway died here today.

Denver H. U. Mudge The Santa Fe Railway

Will Marry Greek Prince in Geneva Civil Ceremony

Paris reports Mrs William B Leeds widow of a tin plate magnate will wed Prince Christopher brother of former King Constantine of Greece in a Geneva civil ceremony on Saturday per Paris edition of the New York Herald.

Associated Press Paris William B. Leeds Christopher Constantine of Greece Geneva New York Herald

Mollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Offers Digestive Relief

An old advertisement touts Mollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to stimulate regular digestion and relieve discomfort. It encourages readers to take it at night and mentions Herrera's Pharmacy as a local outlet.

Mollister Herrera

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fidel Gonzalez John Colman Violet Oberfeldt Society Mrs. Clingenpeel E J. Wiggins Starr Wiggins C. C. Pierce Annie Pierce T. K. Collins W. W. MacGregor A. F. Beddoe Baptist Preachers Institute J. Tucker Lexington Kentucky Will W. Gregg General Meeting of the W. M. U. of the Baptist Church J. J. Hudson Committee On Laredo, Texas Alexander Weather Forecast UGA Merigan Eupore Senate Daniels the Navy
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