Fort McIntosh Reports No Flu Cases. Military Restricts Entertainment
Monday's Daily notes no flu cases at Fort McIntosh and few in Laredo, with precautionary military measures banning soldiers from crowds at entertainment venues. County clerk issued marriage licenses for Jesus Martinez with Agapita Peralta, Alfredo Arredondo with Francisca Ramos, Jesus Alvarado with Sixta Ramirez. It corrects a Times blunder omitting Citizens Auto Co. on Houston Street, noting Rio Grande Buick Co. and other auto firms there. Mexico port importations include tobacco, corn, zinc, ixtle, bones. Mercy Hospital welcomed a baby boy. San Antonio and other delegations travel by special trains through Laredo on routes to Mexico City.
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Fort McIntosh
Laredo
Jesus Martinez
Agapita Peralta
Alfredo Arredondo
Francisca Ramos
Jesus Alvarado
Sixta Ramirez
Houston Street
W. A. Rives
Mercy Hospital
San Antonio
Mexico City
Chicago
New York
Webb County commissioners meet in quarterly session
The Webb County commissioners court convened this morning in regular quarterly session and adjourned to 4 pm to tackle routine business. They plan to resume work on road matters and readdress the appointment of a county judge to fill the late Judge Page’s unexpired term.
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Webb County
Notice to Bricklayers Union in Laredo Texas 1920
Notice to the public states beginning February 1920 and May 10 1920 bricklayers in the city will be paid six dollars per hour six dollars daily for eight hours of labor Local Union No 2 Texas Bricklayers Masons and Plasterers Union of America pres Asuncion Rodriguez president Laredo Texas February 9 1920
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Texas
Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers’ Union of America
Asuncion Rodriguez
All Assemblies Closed Today at Fort McIntosh
Fort McIntosh posts suspend all assemblies and prohibit soldiers from attending movies in Laredo or on post. No influenza cases at the post hospital, and orders from Colonel Bucky follow Southern Department directives. Citizens urged to prevent influenza gain by avoiding crowds.
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Fort Mciintosh
Laredo
Fort McIntosh
Bucky
Southern Department
Chronic Constipation and Gentle Laxatives Discussed
The piece notes some people suffer chronic constipation from overuse of mineral waters and strong cathartics that dehydrate and worsen their condition. It endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild laxative tonic that gently moves the bowels without creating additional dependence.
Captain Groff Leaves To Open Houston Recruiting Office
Captain Norman P. Groff of the Thirty-seventh Infantry, stationed here, has been detailed as recruiting officer with headquarters in Houston. He left yesterday for Houston to open his recruiting office and will be absent until the first of April to campaign for recruits across the country from Houston.
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Groff
Norman P. Groff
Thirty-seventh Infantry Regiment
Thirtyseventh Infantry
Houston
Bayou City
Delivar's Challenge Accepted by San Antonio Wrestler
A San Antonio local champion replies to a wrestler's challenge printed in the Laredo Times seeking a match. He invites details through J. P. Dobbs at Stowers Furniture Co. and asks to arrange the bout in any venue or location. February 7, 1920.
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Voigt
San Antonio
Laredo
Times
Texas
J. P. Dobbs
Stowers Furniture Co
The Shepherd of the Hills photo play at Strand
A promotional note for Harold Bell Wright's The Shepherd of the Hills presented as a photo play. It praises its upright themes, rural Ozark setting, and the father figure who embodies right action over preaching. See it at the Strand on February 11 and 12.
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Harold Bell Wright
Ozark Mountains
W C C S Officials Visit Laredo Today
W C Wright district executive secretary of the War Camp Community Service based in Covington Christi and R E Spears district representative from El Paso are among visitors in Laredo. The W C C S formerly ran the Soldiers Club here and provided entertainment to soldier boys, with hopes they will return in official capacities as two fine, hardworking men.
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W. C. Wright
War Camp Community Service
Covrpus Christi
R. E E. Spears
el Paso
Laredo
Soldiers Club
Soldier Boys
Wright
Spears
For the Children Cough Remedy Proves Effective
Mothers praise Chamberlins Cough Remedy for children for its pleasant taste and safety. Long experience shows it meets conditions of being harmless and most effective in curing coughs and colds.
Zemo antiseptic promised to cure eczema fast
A Cleveland company advertises Zemo as a versatile antiseptic liquid for eczema. It claims to remove eczema quickly, stop itching and heal skin troubles, sores, burns, wounds and chafing. Available from druggists in 35 cents or one dollar for large size.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Society Social Calendar Week Events
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meets at the church at 4 PM Monday. Mrs M S Ryan hosts the Auction Bridge Club at 3 30 PM Tuesday. The Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church gathers at the Rectory at 4 PM Wednesday.
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Woman's Missionary Sociey
The
Methodist Church
Ryan
Christ Church
Social Roundup and Visits Across Town
Local residents report cross town and out of state travel with returns from San Antonio and Cincinnati. weddings and parties fill weekend social calendar with dances at the Latin American Club and Bridge parties, box parties and Busy Bees Bunco gathering, hosting guests from New York and Stillwater while plans for future moves unfold.
Traveling representative Schmitt visits Laredo on trade tour
W. K. Schmitt a traveling representative for the Graham Vapor Co. passed through Laredo yesterday morning with the San Antonio trade excursionists bound for Monterey and Saltillo and will return to Laredo late in the week.
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W. K. Schmitt
The
Graham Vapor Co
Laredo
San Antonio
Monterey
Saltillo
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times records a forecast from the U.S. Weather Bureau noting tonight and Tuesday will be cloudy with probable local rains and cooler temperatures.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh Weather Test Report
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am show a maximum temperature of 77 degrees and a minimum of 56 degrees. Wind direction was generally southeast. Sky remained clear throughout the period.
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Fort McIntosh
Remedies For Bilious Attacks Suggest Diet Change
The passage states that people prone to periodic bilious attacks lose appetite before an attack and may eat only out of habit. It advises eating a light meal and meat, then taking two of Chamberlain's Tablets to potentially prevent the attack.
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Chamberlain
New York Transport Co Delegate Visits Laredo Homecoming
William H. Mims Jr., New York representative of Automatic Transportation Co., spent a week with his parents and brother Royle K. Mims in Laredo. After nine years away he returned in robust health, attending a farewell dinner in Nuevo Laredo featuring Mexican dishes.
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William H. Mims Jr
New York
the Automatic Transportation Co
W. H. Mims
Royle K. Mims
New York City
Mr. Minis
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Public Auction Notice at Laredo Customs House
Office of Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas announces a public auction for cash on February 17 1920 at 10 o clock at the Customs House. A horse and cart seized for violation of Section 3082 K V A RK Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.
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Port of Laredo
Texas
Customs House
K. V. A. RK. Kahn
Railroad timetable lists trains to Corpus Christi and St Louis
Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9 55 a m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 36 p m International and Great Northern Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 8 30 a m and arrives at 4 p m Night Train leaves at 9 p m and arrives at 8 a m
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Corpus Christi
Oxonian rescue tragedy off Newfoundland coast
The second officer and five crew members of the British steamship Oxonian perished while attempting to save the crew of the British steamer Bradbourne when she was abandoned off the Newfoundland coast, according to radio messages received.
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Associated Press
Halifax
N. S
Oxonian
Newfoundland
Conductor in Texas Pacific Wreck in Ranger Critical
Condition of Jo C. Pergueon, conductor, is critical after a Texas Pacific passenger train wreck near Ranger on Sunday. One passenger was killed and six others hurt when the train struck open freight car strings after misrouted by an open switch.
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US Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Jo C. Pergueon
Texas Pacific
Ranger
One Dead and Many Missing in Berkshire Apartment Fire
A five story Berkshire Apartment hotel fire in San Francisco leaves at least one dead, 30 injured, and many unaccounted for. Firemen fear more bodies on upper floors as a blast shattered the fourth floor wall and the roof later collapsed. The Berkshire housed 85 apartments with about 150 occupants, mostly women were hospitalized.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Calif
Berkshire
The
Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Train Schedule
Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 am arrives Minera at 10 20 am Train No 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 11 am and reaches Laredo at 3 16 pm
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Rio Grande & Eagle Pasa
Laredo
Minera
Engaged couple exchange vows over future shared woes
In a playful exchange, a fiancée declares she will share all his griefs after marriage, while he jokes he has none. She confirms she will bear his burdens once they wed, highlighting their lighthearted discussion about married life.
Four killed in lynching mob clash in Lexington courthouse
Four persons died and several were wounded when a mob attempted to lynch William Lockett during his murder trial in Lexington Kentucky. Police and state troops exchanged fire as authorities evacuated Lockett to safety. two women were among the injured as the mob pressed toward the courthouse. The jury had found Lockett guilty and he was sentenced to die in the electric chair on March With.
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Associated Press
Lexington
William Lockett
Geneva Hardman
Court House
Lockett
Railway Strike Called by Detroit Union Feb 17
A strike of 300,000 maintenance of way men was called for Tuesday February 17 by the general chairman of that railway organization in Detroit Michigan. The action comes as part of ongoing labor dispute mobilizing workers across lines.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
May and BACN-HANDED STROKE dispute over a compliment claim
In a heated exchange, May accuses BACN of fishing for a compliment during a visit, suggesting he said something that could be read as praise. He denies making such a remark and asks what she claims he said. May recalls the accusation that he asked if monkeys are intelligent.
TRY TO BREAK INTO MARINES' MODEL JAIL
Port au Prince Haith Officers of the United States Marine Corps in charge of the penitentiary issued special orders to prevent natives from infiltrating the model jail. A roll call found more prisoners than regularly committed, traced to a road gang. Investigations showed intruders lured by meals and a clean cell, so outside workers are now counted before admission to avoid ringers.
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Port Au Prince
Haith
United States Marine Corps
From Here and There Parchment Banjo Note Dusty Facts
A miscellaneous clipping lists varied notes: Wolfskin parchments for banjos, England coinage halt since 1917, British duties on butter yielding over 15 million dollars, US wood grinding for paper since mid century, Czecho Slovakia area and population, camel working age and lifespan, Newfoundland chilled fish plant capacity, English belief on rosemary and memory, Dr Owens air pollution measurement instrument for hourly town dust records.
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England
United States
Republic
Czecho
Slovakia
Newfoundland
J. 8. Owens
British Committee For the Investigation of
Trial Continued in Ida Ott Murder Case
Dallas Texas February 9 The trial of Mrs Ida Ott was continued today and the case set for February 23. She is charged with murdering her husband on December 23 in Dallas.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Ida Ott
First Woman Commissioner Appointed by Supreme Court in 1884
Mrs. Marilla M. Ricker, a noted New Hampshire suffrage leader, became the first woman to hold the offices of United States commissioner and examiner in chancery when appointed by the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia in 1884.
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United States
Marilla M. Ricker
New Hampshire
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Fast Cold Relief
A vintage ad touts Dr King's New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and colds for fifty years. It claims to soothe sore throats congested chests loosen phlegm and end griping attacks with safe results for all ages. Bottles priced 60 cents and 1 20 at druggists.
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Dr. King
Grain Growers in Politics Convention Opens in Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association holds its annual four day convention starting tomorrow with several thousand delegates. It marks the first West farmers convention to pursue political action. Principal speaker will be Hon. H E C Drury of Ontario, leader of the United Farmers in last fall’s provincial victory.
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Saskatoon
Sask
Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association
Organized Farmers of the West
H E. C. Drury
Ontario
United Farmers of Ontario
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Liver Aid
Advertising copy urges relief for sluggish bowels and irregulars claiming serious liver and stomach disorders. Promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills to keep the liver active and the system waste free at 25 cents per bottle.
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Dr. King
Armistice signing notes Allied air strength and Deslys contract
At the armistice the total German bombing and scout planes had fallen to 1700, while the Allies held three machines on the front for each German. Gaby Deslys, famed French actress, signs with Italy's largest film combination for about one million dollars to appear in four major productions in a year.
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Gaby Deslys
Italy
Bolsheviks Arm Koreans Attack Japanese in Korea
Official dispatches report 3,000 Koreans armed by Bolsheviks crossed from Manchuria into northern Korea and attacked 700 Japanese at night, killing 300 and routing the rest. The action is described as the start of active rebellion in Korea.
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Associated Press
Washington
Korea
Manchuria
French man sentenced to two years for killing American soldier
In Nancy France on February 9 a French man convicted last week of killing an American soldier received a two year prison term. The lenient sentence rests on the motive being jealousy and the circumstances that typically lead a French jury to acquit.
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Associated Press
Nancy
France
Treaty Situation Recalled as Senate Resubmits Pact
Washington February reports the German peace treaty again faces Senate action, echoing the November deadlock. Leaders begin untangling parliamentary issues that must be resolved before the pact can be considered, with the treaty not yet on the Senate’s desk.
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Associated Press
Washington
Peb
Senate
Call for Old Buddies as Fifth Marine Regiment Reforms
Washington DC The Fifth Regiment of Marines once famed for Beleau Wood is to be reorganized immediately. Only veterans of the Marine Corps or Army may join, with recruitment officers urged to locate ex Fifth Regiment members. The unit fought in major French and American offensives including Champagne and earned three French citations, including the prestigious fourragere.
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Washington, D. C
Fifth Regiment of Marines
Beleau Wood
Marine Corps Headquarters
Marine Corps
Army
Fifth Marines
Marne
Fifth Regiment
France
Champagne
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