Saloonmen push bootlegging crackdown in Laredo
A 1918 resolution by 38 Laredo saloonkeepers seeks city ordinance adoption to curb liquor sales to irresponsibles and to officers and soldiers of the United States Army. The plan requires permits for limited sales to families, with penalties up to $100 fine or imprisonment. Mayor McComb says council will adopt the measure and enforce it strictly.
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Laredo
United States Army
Texas
Webb County
State of Texas
McComb
Times Today
United States
Nitrate of Soda Purchase Guidance From County Agent
County Agent F W Mally explains nitrate of soda purchase steps in Laredo. He details Bureau of Markets replies, February delivery limits, and mailed application blanks to growers with Feb 4 deadline. He warns of possible March shortages and urges prompt action to secure carloads and proper records.
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Laredo Times
Bureau of Markets
Washington
Laredo
Tex
D. C
F. W. Mally
Texas
Brand
Fred. W. Mally
Poll tax rush and local incidents reported in 1918 era news
Poll tax receipts are in high demand at city and county offices with two days left before 1918 disfranchisement. Reports mention cavalry rumor misfires, a pedestrian collision on Lincoln street, and police raids on suspected immodest activities in Laredo. County Judge Geo R Page returns from medical treatment and plans a San Antonio return for further examination.
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Baldomero Garcia
Telegraph Company
Messenger Boys
Lincoln Street
San Agustin Avenue
Geo. R. Page
San Antonio
Oil fields near Zapata gifted by Laredo area growth
Oil operations southeast of Laredo near Zapata extend across about 300000 acres with four companies drilling deep tests. High grade oil at 164 feet and oil with gas at 800 to 900 feet spark optimistic geologist forecasts of new strata around 1800 to 2300 feet. Leaseholding attracts outside capital and rapid development could transform Laredo’s economy.
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Laredo
Texas
United States
Zapata
Slacker draft evaders bound over after failed bond
Two men near Laredo attempting to flee to Mexico to dodge the selective draft were arraigned before U S Commissioner Foster. Israel James Ostrowsky and Morris Post, described as of Russian and Austrian descent, could not post $200 bonds and were remanded to jail pending grand jury action. Both had traveled from New York City in a car toward the Rio Grande to cross into Mexico.
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Morris Post
New York
Mexico
Laredo
United States
Foster
Federal Grand Jury
Israel James Ostrowsky
New York City
Rio Grande
Awful Appetite in a Russian Wolf Story
A man recounts a chilling chase in Russia where a sleigh is pursued by a dozen famished wolves. After each wolf is killed and apparently devoured, the pack closes in until the last wolf is near. A listener jokes that the final wolf must have had the others inside him, prompting a wry reply.
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Russia
Social Calendar Listings for Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday events include Red Cross Surgical Room led by Mrs H M Austin at 2 30 PM. Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church meets at the Rectory with Mrs W Cook at 4 PM. Ladies Aid of Christian church gathers with Mrs R A Millar at 4 PM. Wednesday shows Red Cross Surgical Room led by Mrs H G Earnest at 2 30 PM. Paris Guild of Christ Church meets at Red Cross Surgical Room to assist. Auction Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Robi L Muller at 3 30 PM. Nopales Camp Fire Girls meet with Mrs J A Burnett in the afternoon. Christian Endeavor Training for Service Class meets at the Christian church in the evening. Dinner Dance at the Hotel Hamilton in the evening.
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R. A. Millar
H. G. Earnest
Paris Guild of Christ Church
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Nopales
J. A. Burnett
Christian Endeavor
Christian Church
Hotel Hamilton
You Went Away Poem and Local Social News Snippet
A poem by Gracia Cornett opens the page with lines about departure and memory. Local society notes report Mr. and Mrs. B Ilfeld taking their son to San Antonio for officer training, Dr T J Turpin’s return from Corpus Christi, Mrs Hal W Greer’s family plans to Beaufort, a Thrift Stamp party organized by the Woman’s Club, and Red Cross surgical room activities. The Nulles Club enjoyed bridge, finished a round, and voted no prizes this season with meetings paused until after Foster.
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W. N. Young
Young
Foster
Mesdames Penn
Christen
Woodman
Greer
Miss Penn
Mesdames Dedd
MeComb
Russians split on peace and coalition suggested
The Bolsheviks divide over peacemaking with Germany terms. A proposed coalition of socialist factions aims to resume negotiations. Trotsky and Kameneff reportedly left Petrograd for Brest Litovsk, with denials from the Russian news agency about these travel plans. Germany accused of violating the truce by moving troops westward.
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London
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M. Kameneff
Brest
Litovsk
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Congress of Councils of Workmen's and Soldiers
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Brest-Litovsk
Kameneff
Stockholm
Paris
Great aerial activity on western and Italian fronts
London dispatch reports nearly twenty German aircraft shot down in 48 hours with one British plane missing. On the Italian front German forces target Red Cross hospitals, attacking three hospitals in Mestre behind the front lines.
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Times
London
Teutons
Red Cross
Mestre
Catholics In the Army Parade At St Patrick’s Cathedral
Special to The Times New York Jan 28 Catholic service members are honored as St Patrick’s Cathedral unfurls a 502 star flag. Cardinal Farley blesses the display while the Cathedral Club in khaki leads a parade with the Boys Division. Commander John Grady praises Catholics’ duty and pride as figures show Catholics make up about 35 percent of U S forces and Catholics 17 percent of the population.
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Times
New York
St. Patrick's Cathedral
United States
Cardinal Farley
Cathedral Club
John Grady
United States Navy
El Paso to Vote on Dry Question
El Paso voters face a historic election tomorrow as city and county residents decide the saloon issue. Prohibition advocates have pushed the special vote in a region long considered very wet, with outcomes watched for their potential influence across Texas.
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EL Paso
Texas
Supreme War Council Opens with Allied Powers
Versailles hosts the supreme war council with Great Britain France Italy and the United States represented. The meeting is deemed extraordinarily important as it discusses plans for upcoming operations and the anticipated campaign.
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Versailles
France
Italy
United States
Supreme War Council
German air raids strike London in first raid
London reports about fifteen German planes took part in the first of two air raids last night. Four or five reached London and one raider from the second attack penetrated the city. One raider was shot down in flames at 10,000 feet with all three crew members perishing. All British pilots returned safely.
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London
Forty seven killed in London disaster
London January 29 reports state forty seven persons were killed and 169 injured in a catastrophic incident. authorities investigate cause and assess casualties as emergency teams work at the scene.
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London
Perons
Senate panel votes to relinquish railroads within a year
Washington Jan 29 The senate commerce commission by 7 to 6 vote agreed to amend the administration railway bill to require the government to relinquish control of the railroads within one year after the war ends. Some committee members who opposed the change said they would seek rescission and, if unsuccessful, submit minority reports.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Commerce Commission
Administration Railway
Tag Your Coal Shovel Observance to Save Fuel
Washington Jan 24 Every household nationwide will tag its coal shovel with wartime economy hints tomorrow. The Federal Food Administration created the idea and aims to involve millions of school children and teachers in making it a national school holiday. Shovels at the White House capitols and governors homes will bear the tags urging fuel saving and furnace care, with guidance included.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Food Administration
National Capitol
White House
Explosion wrecks Marquette chemical plant in fire
An explosion at Pioneer Iron Company’s chemical department in Marquette Michigan followed by a fire caused extensive damage estimated over 100000 dollars. The blast appeared accidental and firefighters battled the blaze at the plant on January 29.
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Marquette, Mich
Pioneer Iron Company
Mannheim raid sparks panic and demonstrations
London dispatch reports British air raid over Mannheim caused panic among residents. Terror reigned Thursday night and Friday saw a demonstration as the German industrial city endured the raid and its aftermath.
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Times
London
Mannheim
Geneva
Daily Express
Montana Lumbermen Meet in Kalispell Assembly
Lumber manufacturers from across Montana gather in Kalispell for the annual State association meeting. Sessions run several days focusing on key industry problems, especially those caused by wartime conditions.
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Lumber Manufacturers of
Montana
North Dakota Dairymen Convention Opens in Fargo
Fargo hosts the annual convention of the North Dakota State Dairymen Association for two days. A large turnout and wartime issues promise a notable gathering with important discussions ahead.
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Fargo N .D
Fargo
North Dakota
Two Miners Killed in Oklahoma Mine Explosion
Two unidentified shot firers were killed by an explosion in the old Harley coal mine at the Lute area. The mine tunnel was badly wrecked, and authorities reported the incident from McAlester Oklahoma on January 29.
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Associated Press
McAlester
Okla
Fiirers
Harly
Lute ‘Treemine
Seven Die in Denatured Alcohol Eggnog Party
Associated Press report from McAlester Oklahoma dated January 29 describes seven people killed in Francis after an eggnog party used denatured alcohol by mistake. Emergency crews found multiple deaths and injuries at the gathering with authorities investigating the tragedy.
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Associated Press
McAlester
Oklo
Francis
Increase of unrest in Germany over weekend
In Copenhagen on January 29 an increase in unrest across Germany was reported. The boost came from the halt in Russo-German peace talks, the militaristic aims of Chancellor von Hertling, and widespread hardships, especially in industrial centers, according to information received.
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Times
Copenhagen
Germany
von Hertling
Sailors Shovel Snow in New York Streets
Seventy sailors from Dutch vessels in port for months awaiting export licenses joined a city snow removal drive on January 29. They earned 35 cents an hour and welcomed the work as relief from idle time aboard ship.
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Times
New York
Notice of dissolution of Whitaker and Brennan firm
By mutual agreement the partnership between F. B. Whitaker and H. L Brennan under the name Whitaker and Brennan has been dissolved and terminated. Any outstanding accounts against the firm should be mailed to the undersigned for adjustment.
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F. B. Whitaker
H. L Brennan
Whitaker & Brennan
Prefers Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsement
Earl C Ross publisher of the Hamilton County Republican News in Syracuse Kansas recounts a general discussion with a Chamberlain Medicine Co representative. He praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the only cough remedy he trusts after using many others in a family of six children.
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Chamberlain Medicine Co
Chamberlain
Earl C. Ross
Hamilton County Republican-Newa
Syracuse
Kan
Last Night's Air Raid Officially Announced
Authorities confirm last night's air raid as an official announcement.
Red Guard Seizes Helsinfors Capital of Finland
Copenhagen dispatch reports the Red Guard in full control of Helsinfors, Finland's capital. It remains unclear if Finnish government officials escaped.
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Helsinfors
Copenhagen
Red Guard
Finland
Stockholm
Italians Attack Front Between Astago Brenta
Berlin reports a violent Italian assault on the northern mountain front from Astago to Brenta. Austrians repelled the Teuton positions in Col Rosso and Frenta ravine, with Italians briefly holding Monte di Val Bella before a counter attack wrested the ground.
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Berlin
Astago
Brenta
Teuton
Col Rosso
Frenta Ravine
War Office
Monte di Val Bella
Themna
Italians Break Through Front. 1500 Prisoners Taken
Italian troops launched a heavy attack on the northern front and broke into enemy lines. Italian and allied artillery eliminated reinforcements, and more than 1500 prisoners were captured along with twelve enemy aircraft downed. In France, German artillery activity was reported near Arras, while a British raid northeast of Ypres was driven off and a patrol disappeared.
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Rome
War Office
London
Arras
Ypres
Four Americans Die of Pneumonia in Expedition Troops
Washington telegram reports four more members of the expeditionary forces have died from pneumonia, raising the grim toll among American troops.
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Washington
Jan
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