Garrison Resigns as Secretary of War Over Continental Army Plan
The resignation of Lindley M. Garrison as Secretary of War highlights a clash with President Wilson over national defense. Garrison advocates a continental army under federal control, opposed by state militias and mixed opinions in Congress about preparedness, military size, and funding. The piece weighs political risk, party dynamics, and the impact on upcoming campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindley M. Garrison
Garrison
Continental Army
Americas
Wilson
Garrson
Congress
United States
House
Bryan
Mr. Wilson
Yen. Leonard Wood
Nelson A. Miles
Senate
Emperor William view of Poland shrines and German grandeur
A historical column argues William II values Germany’s future status over Polish shrines, calling ancient Polish churches mere tattered cloth. It links wartime destruction to this ego and contrasts with Moslem tolerance at Constantinople, noting the preservation of St Sophia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Germany
Poland
Rheims
Constantinople
St. Sophia
Republicans of Texas call state meeting in Fort Worth
The Republicans of Texas are described as unfriendly to Laredo and have scheduled a state executive committee meeting for the twenty second in Fort Worth. The note adds a sharp dig, suggesting they would mistake a food celebration for a political rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Laredo
Fort Worth
Closing of Queen Contest Takes Place Monday Night
Fire queen election for the Laredo Voluteen Fire Department ends Monday at 10 pm. Anita Mullably leads with Slaughter second. votes issued by merchants stop today, final tally published Monday afternoon, and voting closes with last votes cast at 10 pm. Committee members sale votes at one cent each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Lillian Irwin
Anita Mundally
Courtney Slaughter
Anita Mullaby
Fstelle Kistetter
Mice Vera Srathay Ifess
Esther Hirsch
Lucretia Lozano
Misa
Fiora’ Bonit
Courtney Crutchfield
Josephine Staben
Mary Louise Cone
Edna Brown
Mary Sames
Elizabeth Mussett
Dora Gullette
Misette Thateen
Myrtle Mackin
J. W. Falvella
Joe Moser
Sol Freed
A. Wormser
Carlos Richter
Elaborate Program of Celebration Honors Washington in Laredo
From plans in motion a city celebration in Laredo will mark George Washington's natal anniversary with an extensive program. Committees are finalizing a grand parade with military and civilian floats, a city hall attack reenactment, jewelry of displays, daytime features, and nocturnal events the carnival jamai cas and Mexican fairs. The February 22 Coronation Ball by the Fire Department at Elks Hall will crown the fire queen. Fort McIntosh and Ninth Infantry Camp officers and ladies are invited as guests in gratitude for past fire department support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Laredo
Pocahontas
Welcome to Laredo banners greet visitors on Flores Avenue
Red and white pennants, ten feet long, hang above Flores Avenue from Martin Plaza to the carnival grounds. Panels spell Welcome to Laredo as part of the decoration scheme. The greeting reflects the city’s spirit as visitors approach, with an expected influx in about eight days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Plaza
Flores Avenue
Laredo
Laredo Officials Praised By State Fire Marshal
Mayor Robert McComb receives a letter from State Fire Marshal S. W. English commending Laredo for its efficiency in fire prevention and readiness. The letter lauds the mayor and marshal for enforcing ordinances and backing fire protection efforts to reduce possible fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McComb
S. W. English
Staet
Laredo
Carnival Opens Tonight At Birth Day Celebration Grounds
The carnival to run for five days preceding and ending with February 24 begins this evening on a vacant lot between Convent and Ilores Avenues, just south of the Texas-Mexican station. Tents and attractions are set, marking the start of festive entertainment for the Washington Birthday Anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Convent and
Ilores Avenues
Seed and Feed Sale Ad From Moore & Co
Advertisement announces availability of seed corn Milo maize cane seed Sudan grass and related feeds from Moore and Company. Includes contact or location hints and pricing shorthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudan
Pte
SAMES
Moore &'O
Notre Dame Lady Offers Free Bone Treatment Cure Claim
A letter from Mrs. St Sugimers of Notre Dame Dawe claims a free bone treatment cures rheumatism neuralgia and related pains. She asserts the remedy detoxifies uric acid from blood and promises proof if contacted, noting climate changes needed for cure and urging readers to write for details.
Busy Local Committees Prep For Festival Week
Laredo locals note committees will mobilize next week for festival tasks with few active workers and many figureheads. Fire department hose reel team practices nightly ahead of races, while a story about Nancy Hanks delivering mail in a wagon is in progress. The Strand screens The Battle Cry of Peace and Royal Opera House hosts a 35 performer vaudeville show over two days. Corpus boosters arrive by special train with the Corpus Marine Band, promising a hot town welcome. Lincoln's birthday closes banks, and Holy Communion and baseball plans at Christ Church. J H Baumann sails Dodge cars to Monterey, with Mrs Schmitt and Miss Garnsey singing at evening services.
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Laredo
Nancy Hanks
Royal Opera House
Corpus
Corpus Marine Band
Mexico
Ixile
Lincoln
Christ Church
Alertas
Florencio Rendon
J. H. Baumann
Laredo Auto Sales Company
Dodge
Monterey
Baumann
A. W. Schmitt
Faith Garnsey
Laredo Prepares Gala Display for Washington Birthday
Manning B. Pletz and assistants decorate Laredo streets with tri color pennants spanning across strings along Flores Avenue and other thoroughfares. About 10,000 feet of pennants will be hung. Decorating of business blocks will start mid next week as the Washington Birthday Anniversary Celebration approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning B. Pletz
Laredo
Flores Avenue
Mr. Pletz
Heavy Exportations Through Laredo to Mexico Log
A varied batch of exports passed through Laredo to Mexico from February 1 to 8, with items including corn, coal, coke, carbide, cotton cloth, dynamite, flour, iron pipe, lard, printing paper, tobacco, and rails. Data from customs clerk A R Kahn records totals such as 38,000 bushels of corn and 156,000 pounds of cotton cloth among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Mexico
A. R. Kahn
Custom House
Music at Presbyterian Church Service Tomorrow
The Presbyterian church presents a program with Annie Thafson as organist. Morning pieces include Guilmant’s Pastorale and Lorenz’s Spring Blooming in My Heart with a Wagner Album hymn postlude. Evening selections feature Mascagni’s Termezz o Prelude with solo by Mrs. Wharton and a Hallelujah hymn.
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Presbyterian Church
the Presbyterian Church Tomorrow
Iiss
Annie Thafson
Guilmant
Lorenz
Hiatt
Notice to participate in Attack feature sales call
The notice states that all participants in the Attack on the 22nd who need Indian suits may obtain them by calling the undersigned. L. Villegas, Chairman, requests one hundred Indians for the feature. Dated 2 12 71.
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L. Villegas
Social calendar highlights entertainments and meetings
Saturday social calendar lists Mrs J Alex McDonald luncheon at two honoring Miss Oberfeldt. B R D A Club hosts reception and supper for fifth anniversary. Sextette club boxes with Light Brigade at Royal theatre. Mrs R K Mima bridge at three. Entre Nous meets Miss Hazel Patrick at Mrs Ernest Sharkey’s home at 4 15. Christian Endeavour at church 6 30. Epworth League and B Y P U meet at 6 30 at churches. Monday Mrs H W Johnston entertains at bridge at 3 30.
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J. Alex McDonald
Oberfeldt
Sextette
Light Brigade
Royal Theatre
R. K. Mima
Bridge
Entre Nous
Hazel Patrick
Social News Items Gathered From The Times Society Columns
The Times invites readers to submit weddings parties visits and social items for the society page. Notices include arrivals departures and forthcoming events with signed communications only. The column lists upcoming dinners meetings and box parties with names of local residents and hosts.
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the Times
Laredo Choral Club Presents Refined Cantata at Royal Opera House
Last evening the Laredo Choral Club staged a refined cantata at the Royal Opera House under Mrs. T. A. Austin. A large audience praised the amateur troupe as many pieces drew from popular musical comedies, marking one of the city’s finest performances. The literary and vocal segments featured Mrs. H. C. Halli and others, with host Mr. Lawrence Nelson among many generous attendees.
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Laredo
Bailey
Ryan
Lieuts. Stephens
Woodruff
Personal arrivals and notable visitors in the city
A stream of visitors and residents arrive or depart. Juan M. Martin came in by auto, James O Keefe of Chicago is stopping at the Bender, and Dr. C C Pierce from San Francisco heads to Brownsville for a few days before returning midweek. Dozens of names and origins appear as travelers pass through the city and stay at hotels or move on to Texas and New Mexico destinations.
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Juan M. Martin
James O'Keefe
G. M. H. Wagner & Sons
Chicago
C. C. Pierce
United States Health Service
San Francisco
Texas
Laredo
Brownsville
Teofilo Conde
San Antonio
R. Colquitt
Houston
Ralph Snyder
Jose Ruiz Lavin
F. Roeckringer
Gomez Palacio
Mexico City
H. Attleter
S. Baden
J. W. Bernard
J. W. Bemshire
el Paso
JL. R. Rodriguez
A. BE. de Los Monteros
W R. Doleyas
St. Joseph
A. V. Kennedy
W. G. Swichair
Nao Suars
Matias Elizondo and Family
Monterey
J. H. Barton
Dallas
Death of Sister Mary Agatha of Ursuline Convent
Sister Mary Agatha a Poland native and 47 year Ursuline sister in Laredo died after a ten day pneumonia illness at age 68. She came to America as Tanek and joined the convent in Laredo where she served faithfully. A solemn requiem will be held tomorrow at 1060 hours with her burial to follow.
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Mary Agatha
Poland
Ursuline Convent
Laredo
Tanek
America
Ursuline Sisterhood
Mother Earth
Laredo Talent Shines In Local Cantata and Musical Review
A Laredo stage show featuring Ladies and Men's Choral Clubs wowed audiences with strong singing, dancing, and lively acts. Mrs. J R Moore Mrs M P Cullinan and Mrs R Smith received encores while Charola Garnsey and Lieutenant Moore starred in solos. The event closed with sixty voices performing The Stars and Stripes Forever, signaling notable local growth and community benefit.
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Laredo
T. A. Austin
Ladies Choral Club
J. R. Moore
M. P. Cullinan
R. Smith
Charola
Garnsey
Lieutenant Moore
J. W. Kenney
Frank Callinan
Suit bought here rusting fast alarms Cincinnati shop
A shopper complains at a Cincinnati clothing store that a suit bought less than two weeks ago looks rusty. The dealer defends the sale, recalling a guarantee that it would wear like iron.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
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Cologne
Rhine
Hohenzollerna
Aniceto Pizara
Matamoros
Carranza
Ford
Europe
Anita Mullally
Miss Slaughter
Notre Dame Lady's
Violet S. Oberfeldt
Maith Garnsey
Miss Castano
South Laredo
Beulah Sharkey
Zapata
Frank Dentz
Sirmyer
Lieut
Dwan
San Ignacio
Frederick Herr
Mr. I. T. Brown
Mrs. C. W. Cook
Albert Martin
Marguerite Nelson
Cleo Pereira
Jack Lobdell
Frank Deutz
Lawrence Nelson
Robert Muller
The
Baptist Church
Windrow
Lois Stoner
Tina
Emma Salazar
Elizabeth Woods
Rena Bertrand
Irene Moser
Maxime Taylor
Lurline Davis
Ruth Scratchley
Miriam Werner
Margaret Oberfeldt
Emilie Hassell
Mary Besse
Helen MacDonald
Misses Coorthy Smith
Mary Cleo Pereira
Etta Thaison
Ethyl Mackin
Jessie Hale
Amar Penn
Maud Mussett
Katherine Tarver
Lizzie Mussett
Clara Nelson
Jessie Hillert
Gray
Hollinsworth
California
Gallagher
Smith
Meador
Louise Muller
Mesdames Brown
Clement
Davids
Anderson
Loeb
Kinney
Weaver
Crane
Merrick
Read
Rucker
Sirmnyer
Morris
Dorothy Smith
Miss Tarver
Royal Theater
Misses Tarver
Vesta Sutton
Melitona Villareal
Hermelinda Ochoa
Concha Rodriguez
Enegnia Lafon
Anita Sharkey
Elizabeth Bunn
May Netzer
Raul de la Garza
Henry Martinez
Robi Gallahan
Robert Brown
Mrs. Rucker
Miss Smith
Gilbreath and Coulter
Agatha
God
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