Imports and seizures at Laredo port report
The Laredo port saw imports from Mexico including tobacco corn zinc and ixile. Customs seized Mexican silver dollars at the footbridge and detained a suspect. Marriage licenses issued include George Burd and Lottie Feely Enrique Rangel and Antonia Barrera. A Japanese restaurateur was detained along with jewelry. Baptism for infant daughter at 310 San Eduardo Avenue. Two more Japanese nationals were captured smuggling in. A norther brought colder air foretelling possible rain tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 8. Burd
Lottie V. Feely
Enrique Rangel
Antonia Barrera
Jitzhuza Suzgura
Nuevo Laredo
International Footbridge
Auction Notice at Laredo Custom House Item
Deputy Collector of Customs announces a public auction at the Port of Laredo on February 15 1926 at 10 o clock for cash. The buyer will receive one horse and harness seized for violation of Section 3082 R.S. A.R. Kahn signs as Deputy Collector.
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Port of Laredo
Texas
A. R. Kahn
New Black Rod Pulteney Prepares For Parliament Ceremony
Lieutenant General Sir William Pulteney becomes Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, succeeding Admiral Sir Henry Stephenson. In his 60s, he begins a career spanning the Egyptian campaign, the South African War, and World War I where he led the Third British Army Corps in France. He earned a KCB and a Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor for his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Pulteney
Henry F. Stephenson
Pulteney
France
Legion of Honor
Today’s events outline early session actions across nations
Last day for filing inventories by liquor holders under prohibition plans. New Mexico legislature meets in special session to consider the Federal woman suffrage amendment. Britain’s Home Rule bill set to be first on the agenda as parliamentary sessions begin. US delegates converge in Boston for the 32nd Christian and Missionary Alliance convention. House Post Office Committee fixes today as start of hearings on possible second class mail rate increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
United States
Boston
The
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Post Office Committee
House of Representatives
Regular Elks Meeting for Laredo Lodge No 1018
The Laredo Lodge No 1018 BPOE announces a regular meeting this evening at 8:30 led by Secretary A B Muluer. Members are urged to attend and participate in lodge affairs.
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Laredo Lodge No
A. B. Muluer
Today’s Birthdays Highlight Notable U S Figures
John F. Kramer once led the national prohibition effort born in Richland County Ohio Hugh Campbell Wallace served as ambassador to France born Lexington Missouri Sir Robert Falconer presides at University of Toronto born Charlottetown Prince Edward Island Charles C Kearns congressman born Tonica Illinois William G Billy Evans famed American League umpire born Chicago Illinois
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John F. Kramer
United States
Richland County
Hugh Campbell Wallace
France
Lexington
Sir Robert Falconer
University of Toronto
Charlottetown
P. E
Charles C. Kearns
Ohio
Tonica
Ill
William G
Billy) Evans
Chicago
Women’s suffrage and professional progress across nations
The notice surveys global and domestic progress for women, noting 1200 qualified women physicians in England, fifty years of voting rights for Western Australian women, rising roles for women dentists and wage earners, widows remarrying, a New England women’s convention, and legislative moves on suffrage in Quebec, with remarks on face veils and a contrast between Europe’s republics and suffrage status.
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England
Western Australia
United States
Petrograd
Great Britain
New England
Boston
New York City
Charleston
S. C
Dublin College of Science
United Kingdom
Quebec
France
Switzerland
Europe
Parish Guild entertainments and bridge teas
Mrs. Violet S. Oberfeldt Society Editor reports the Parish Guild will be entertained by Mrs. G. C. Woodman at 3 o clock in the afternoon. Mrs. W. T. Hill and Miss Inez Hill will host a bridge party at 8 o clock in the evening honoring Mrs. George Moyer of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet S. Oberfeldt
M. S. Ryan
Christ Church
G. C. Woodman
W. T. Hill
Inez Hill
Bridge
George Moyer
San Antonio
Fine Today Amid Weary Days In Local Notes
Boston Transcript mentions general notices with several social visits. Listed are Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Davis of Dolores in the city briefly. Fred R. Alexander of Dallas visiting family. Mrs. J. H. Mettenhermey of Dallas visiting sister Mrs. H. C. Hall. Dr. H. C. Hall returning from Durand Oklahoma. Jimmie Steele from San Antonio staying with Mildred Levenn. Mrs. D. D. Davis and daughter among yesterday’s visitors. Additional items note Mr. W. B. Heaner on a western Texas business trip. Allan Stowers and J. P. Leyendecker returning from San Antonio trips. Leyendecker wife to join later. A. C. Richter visiting relatives in Yoakum and San Antonio. Miss Vesta Sturges leaving for Dallas. Mrs. Frank Savay moving to San Antonio. Misses Alexander hosting cousins J. Lyons from Yoakum. Lyons en route to Oklahoma. A. C. Hamilton returning from San Antonio. Woman's Missionary Society met at the Methodist Church. Mrs. J. A. Burnett presiding and reading a paper on Duties of Members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Mrs. J. Lyons
Yoakum
Texas
Mrs. Lyons
Oklahoma
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
J. A. Burnett
Burnett
Mesdames Burnett
Rex Shanks
Barr
Martin
W. H. Mims
Guinn
Emerson
A. G. Thompson
Bradbury
Crawford
Trouble Narrowly Averted Near Border Clash
A clash between Mexican customs guards and Americans was narrowly avoided when a Mexican bystander was seriously wounded by U.S. military police firing at an escaping prisoner. Civil and military authorities on both sides cooperated to calm the situation as business leaders prepared for possible trouble.
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Associated Press
Nogales
Ariz
United States
Mexican Labor Admitted Again Says Telegram
A telegram to Secretary Mully of the Chamber of Commerce from Washington reports that Secretary of Labor Wilson will continue the order admitting Mexican labor. The notice says Congressman John Nance Garner is actively protecting constituents and that farmers can rely on Mexican labor as before.
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Mully
Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Laredo
Texas
Wilson
Mexico
John N. Garner
John Nance Garner
For the Children Cough Medicine Trusted by Mothers
Parents advised to choose a child cough remedy carefully. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for pleasant taste, safety, and effectiveness in easing coughs and colds, with many mothers preferring it.
Women join U S assay commission for first time
Philadelphia February 10 The Treasury assigns two American women to this year’s assay commission to test coin weight and fineness for 1919. Mrs Kellogg Fairbanks of Chicago and Mrs B B Munford of Richmond join a panel formerly made up of congressmen professors scientists and bankers. The group begins work tomorrow at the Philadelphia Mint weighing coins with standard Troy weight and a London duplicate key system ensures dual control of the weighing scales.
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Philadelphia
Uncle Sam
Kellogg Fairbanks
Chicago
B. B. Munford
Richmond
United States Treasury
United States
Congress
London
Washington Faces Possible General Railroad Strike
Washington officials regard the Feb 17 strike orders from the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees as the most serious railroad threat. Secretary Tumulty plans to brief President Wilson, warning the stoppage could expand to a nationwide railroad walkout if wage demands are denied by Director General Hines. Hines reportedly spoke with Tumulty for three hours outlining the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
White House
Railroad Administration
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Tumulty
Wilson
Hines
Hines Expected to Report Back on Rail Wage Demands
Washington on February 10 reports Director General Hines likely to meet with two million railroad workers' representatives and tell them their wage increase demands cannot be granted. He plans no further action beyond addressing wage inequalities.
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Washington
Hines
Strike to affect Fort Worth maintenance and shop workers
Fort Worth Texas February 10 two hundred maintenance men and one thousand shopmen will be affected by the strike order issued yesterday by the heads of those unions for February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Hunter College Jubilee Begins Tomorrow in New York
Hunter College, the women’s college of the City University of New York, starts a golden jubilee celebration tomorrow. The event runs several days with an historical pageant and social features alongside formal historical exercises. Over fifty years the college has graduated about 40,000 women, many expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hunter College
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted for Internal Cure
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications because the disease originates inside. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. It is formulated from tonics and blood purifiers and was prescribed by leading physicians. Send for testimonials and order from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Toc
Periodic Bilious Attacks Advice for Relief
Persons subject to periodic bilious attacks will observe that their appetite fails them just before an attack. If they eat only a light meal and no meat, then take two of Chamberlain's Tablets, the attack may be avoided.
The Trial of the Pyx Test For Federal Coinage
The Federal Assaying Commission will weigh and test 160 coins per minute at the Philadelphia Mint. Coins will be dissolved in acid and subjected to all chemical tests as the commission inspects the standard pound box and conducts the Pyx examination, which may span two days due to the large annual mint output.
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Commission
Federal Assaying Commission
Philadelphia
Europe
Uncle Sam
Rear Admiral Sims Criticizes Daniels Policy In Navy
Rear Admiral Sims told a congressional committee that Secretary Daniels method of awarding naval decorations injected a defeatist policy into the navy department. He stressed there was nothing personal in his criticism and denied belittling America's war effort in talks with Representative Byrnes and other congressmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Navy Department
Navy
Sims
Byrnes
Econgress
America
Sakhalin Under Bolshevik Control Reported
A Tokio special despatch says Siberian Bolsheviki captured Alexandrovsk the Sakhalin capital and fear grows they may move into Japan. Japan negotiates evacuation of residents as the city falls. A separate telegram notes former Crown Prince Frederick William offers to surrender to Allies for extradition.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
Alexandrovsk
Sakhalin Island
Japan
Tokio
Ram
Amsterdam
Frederick William
Germany
Handeltsblad
State Opening of Parliament Follows 1914 Tradition
London observed the state opening with King George Queen Mary and the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace to Westminster in the state carriage. The monarch read the throne speech in the House of Lords urging patience in enacting reforms to address abnormal economic conditions nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
Buckingham Palace
Westminster
House of Lords
Sheriff Dowe Dead In Eagle Pass Bed
Eagle Pass Texas Feb 10 Robert W Dowe former sheriff and once port collector was found dead in his bed today in a quiet span of years.
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Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Texas
Robert W. Dowe
Trading in Sugar Futures Resumes Feb 16
Trading in sugar futures, suspended during the war, may resume on the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange February 16, the Associated Press reports from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange
Counting the Cost of a Cold and a Remedy
A newspaper notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a wise winter and spring investment. It notes that a cold typically lasts about ten days, and suggests that taking the remedy plus self care can shorten recovery, implying benefits to workers who push through illness.
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Ixile
San Eduardo Avenue
Santiago Sanchez
Francisco Cardenas
Maria Cardenas
Boston Transcript
Davis of
Dolores
Fred R. Alexander
Dallas
City
J. H. Mettenhermey of
H. C. Hall
Durand, Oklahoma
Jimmie Steele
Mildred Levenn
Decker
D. D. Davis
W. B. Heaner
Allan Stowers
J. P. Leyendecker
San Anonio
Mrs. Leyendecker
A. C. Richter
Vesta Sturges
Frank Savay
Albert Savay
Savay
A. C. Hamilton
Rk. A. Brown
Fort Sam Houston
Railrgad
John Garner
Labor Wilson
Money Makers
Secretary Daniels
Sakhalin
Bolsheviki
Prison Island
Sheriff Dowe
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