Court considers routine business and road matters
The commissioners court sits in regular session with County Judge Winslow presiding to handle routine business and several road matters. The county clerk issued marriage licenses to Ygnacia Ydroga with Rafaela Oveida and Agapito Herrera with Ascencion Moreno. The Strand Theater opens a two day showing of The Shepherd of the Hills, while Anne of Green Gables draws full houses at the Royal Theater. A newborn son arrives for Mr. and Mrs. Ed L. Ayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Winslow
Ygnacia Ydroga
Rafaela Oveida
Agapito Herrera
Ascencion Moreno
Arold Bell Wright
Strand Theater
Mexico
Laredo
Ixile
Royal Theater
Anne of Green Gables
Mary Miles Minter
Ed L. Ayers
Red Cross Authorized Over 100000 For South Texas Storm Work
A. W. Jones Jr announces the American Red Cross has authorized more than 100000 for new buildings and repairs in the South Texas storm rehabilitation. About 65000 will fund Corpus Christi projects and 35000 will back Rockport Port Aransas Pass and smaller towns. Most funds target rebuilding homes with some to business repairs, with more aid planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiy Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Texas
American Red Cross
South Texas
A. W. Jones Jr
Rockport
Port Aransas Pass
Mr. Jones
Hart Named Harvard Exchange Professor to Sorbonne
Albert Bushnell Hart, long a Harvard government professor, has been appointed Harvard exchange professor at the Sorbonne in France. A Pennsylvanian educated at Harvard and in Germany, he began teaching American history at Harvard in 1883 as an instructor. He rose to full professor, authored and edited many works, and contributed to press. a friend of Theodore Roosevelt and a Progressive party activist, he has been active in municipal reform and human advancement causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard
Sorbonne University
France
Harvard University
Germany
Hart
Theodore Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Today’s Birthdays February 11 Figures in Science and Politics
Thomas A Edison born Milan Ohio 73 years ago today world’s foremost inventor in electricity. James H Glennon Rear Admiral USN born French Gulch California 63 years ago today. G Mott Williams Episcopal bishop Marquette Michigan born Hamilton New York 63 years ago today. John F Fitzgerald former Boston mayor and congressman born Boston 57 years ago today. Clive Day Yale University professor of economic history born Hartford Connecticut 49 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Hmdison
Milan
Ohio
James H. Glennon
U. SS. N
French Gulf
Calif
G. Mott Williams
Marquette
Mich
Hamilton
N. Y
John F. Fitzgerald
Boston
Representaive
Congress
Clive Day
Yale University
Hartford
First Aid to Thirsty
In El Paso Texas Sergeant Aime Athenour of the army recruiting station agrees to recruit two tall men who boast of past Philippine service and a liking for beer. They offer to join if shipped to Nicaragua San Domingo Cuba or China. The men identify themselves as William McHenry of Dallas Texas and George H Cobb of Butte Montana.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Aime Athenour
Philippines
Nicaragua
San Domingo
Cuba
Chiny
Athenour
William McHenry
Dallas
George H. Cobb
Butte, Mont
Safe, Dependable Zemo Treatment for Skin Irritations
One proven treatment relieves itching and cleanses the skin. Ask any druggist for a 35c or 1 bottle of Zemo and apply as directed. It helps disappear irritations pimples boils eczema blotches ringworm and similar skin troubles. Zemo penetrates relaxes and soothes the skin making it soft smooth and healthy. The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Canada cattle markets rise in 1918 amid drought toll
Calgary reports cattle receipts up from 129,045 to 208,962 while hogs fall from 139,675 to 81,281. Sheep and horses rise. Winnipeg cattle receipts climb to 345,395 with hogs and horses down. Edmonton cattle reach 72,501 up from 45,456. Toronto markets see general livestock gains except horses plunge to about 3,700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Calgary
Alto
Canada
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Toronto
Setting Out Trees in Galveston Beautification Plan
Under the joint auspices of the Woman's Health Protective Association and the Galveston Merry Wives, plans for beautifying the city by planting oleanders and palms from the causeway to the Broadway esplanade were adopted. A campaign to secure a sufficient number of settings was decided on. Cedars will replace palms along the boulevard due to salt spray. The Boy Scouts will be invited to assist the two organizations in the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Woman's Ealth Protective Association
Social Calendar Notes With Mrs Woodman and Guests
Parish Guild is entertained by Mrs G C Woodman at 3 PM Wednesday. Mrs W T Hill and Miss Inez Hill host bridge at 3 PM honoring Mrs George Moyer of San Antonio. Thursday Circle A W M U meets with Mrs J G Trout at 3 PM, Circle C W M U meets with Mrs J G Burr at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Woodman
W. T. Hill
Misa Inez Hill
Bridge
George Moyer
San Antonio
Circle A
J. G. Trout
Circle C
J. G. Burr
W. M. Bell
Three Old Laws and Local Community Notices
Poem lines by Lucy Larcom lead into local social and club reports. The column notes Mr. W. J. Pollard leaving Laredo for San Antonio and Sherman, visits by Mrs. J. M. Slaughter and Mrs. J. Chamberlain, and several families in San Antonio. Church groups plan sales and meetings, and a story hour recounts the voyage of Ellis Island immigrants with Mr. Cook sharing cross ocean experiences. The Tuesday club discusses War of 1812 topics and Americanization with officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Cook
Martha Anderson
England
Ellis Island
Mr. Cook
Boston
John Robert
Joe
Teresa Fasnacht
Jack
Ethel
Alta Gracia Poster
Anita
Ethel Lane
Dorthy
Walter Seaman
Jack Aldridge
Elizabeth
Charline
Miles Nye
Nellie
Jamie Ward
Hazen Sorrell
Frederick Werner
Helen McDonald
Jennie Mary Ward
Nellie Netzer
Martha
Mary Anderson
Mary Cook
Anne McKinney
Brownwood man moves in to crowded five room home
A Brownwood man bought a house in town and moved in only to find three other families already living there. With four families occupying the five rooms, he cannot evict them and speaks of making do with the shared space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Brownwood
Texas
Hole in the sack led to burglary arrest and conviction
A Houston man was arrested and sentenced to two years for burglary after a bag of pecans he stole leaked nuts through a hole in the sack. The tale follows how the missing loot betrayed the thief at every step and led to the crime’s discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Huston
Texas
Sherlock Holmes
Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Ry Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice warns stock holders of the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway annual meeting at the company offices in Laredo Texas on Thursday March 4 1920 at 3 p m to elect a board of directors and address other business. The board of directors meeting follows at the same place and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Ry
Laredo
Texas
Eye specialist Dr H Stow Garlick resumes practice
Dr H Stow Garlick, specialist in diseases of the eye ear nose and throat, has returned from vacation and resumed his practice. His offices are at No 202 Laredo National Bank Building, 211 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Stow Garlick
Laredo National Bank
Bridge Party Honors Wednesday Auction Club Members
Mrs J Goodman entertained a bridge party for Wednesday Auction Bridge Club members and guests. Mrs A Wormser won the club prize, Miss Annie Alexander took guest prize. Luncheon followed with violets and ferns decorating the rooms and a list of attendees including Miss Annie Alexander and Mrs Moyer of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Barlow
Buengz
Brewster
Christen
Es Daiches
Hill
T. A. Leyendecker
J. C. Martin
Mims
Muller
Penn
Sauvignet
Wormser
Young
Annie and
Frances Alexander
Mesdames
George Moyer
San Antonio
J. W. Murray
J. Lyons
Youkum
Executed Rebel Captured in Mexican Rising
Alberto L. Paniagua, rebel chief of the Arenistan in Puebla, was captured and executed at Paso, Texas, amid reports he shot Colonel Mendez before his death. Earlier 1918 campaigns under General Francisco Murguia led to the capture of many Arronistas, confined on farms near Chihuahua and Casas Grandes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paso
Texas
Alberto L. Paniagua
Publa
Paniangua
Mendez
Francisco Murguia
Chihuahua
Casas Grandes
Notable 19th Century Figures and Events Listed
Chronological digest of prominent dates and figures: Daniel Boone born in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Mount Iloryoke Seminary for women education. Caroline Lee Hentz died in Mariana Florida, born Lancaster Massachusetts. Norman C. Coleman first US Secretary of Agriculture. Lord Randolph Churchill introduced liquor bill in Britain. Gen Montgomery Corse Confederate commander died in Alexandria Virginia. Madagascar possession declared by French Government. 1919 Wilson hosts Prince of Wales in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Boone
Bucks County
Missouri
Mount Iloryoke Seminary
America
Caroline Lee Hentz
Mariana
Fla
Lancaster
Mass
Norman C. Coleman
United States
Lord Randolph Churchill
Montgomery JD. Corse
Alexandria
Mada
City of Sherman Steamer Launched at Pensacola
The 9,500-ton steamer City of Sherman was named after Sherman Texas, one of the first Texas towns to go over the top in the Liberty loan drive. It slid into the water while 5 percent complete with boilers steaming, and was launched sideways as a notable shipbuilding feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Ity of
Sherman
Pensacola
City of
Today’s events mark diverse milestones and gatherings
The day features Theodore O’Hara’s birth bicentennial noted, Alexander M. Dockery’s 75th birthday, Hunter College’s semi centennial celebration, Minnesota Pythians’ golden jubilee, Idaho governor’s special session on woman suffrage, Oklahoma Republicans convention, Mexico US trade conference in Mexico City, and the Assay Commission’s inclusion of women with Mrs Kellogg Fairbanks and Mrs B B Munford named among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore O'Hara
Alexander M. Dockery
Missouri
Hunter College
Women's College
the College of the
City of New York
Pythians of
Minnesota
Lodge of the Order
Minneapolis
Davis
Idaho
Oklahoma
Chicago
Mexico
United States
Mexico City
American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico
Philadelphia
Kellogg Fairbanks
B. B. Munford
Richmond
Trade Conference Opens In Mexico City
Two hundred delegates gather for the United States Mexico trade conference under the American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico. The group includes 125 Americans and 75 Mexican firms executives, with delegates arriving from Texas and the South. Topics include financing Mexican exports credits banking facilities trademarks in Mexico sales methods shipping and real estate titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
United States-Mexico
American Chamber of Commerce
Mexico
Texas
Wilson Accepts Fletcher Resignation as Mexico Ambassador
Washington February 11 President Wilson accepted the resignation of Henry P Fletcher as ambassador to Mexico leaving the post vacant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Washington
Wilson
Henry P. Fletcher
Mexico
Bankers urged aid for Europe at Dallas address
Henry Moehlenpaim of the Federal Reserve Board urged financial aid for Europe and tighter domestic bank loan restrictions to curb speculation in a Dallas address to the state bankers association. He said America's role should focus on higher production and individual economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Europe
Henry Moehlenpaim
Federal Reserve Board
State Bankers’ Association
America
Texas Banker Dead in Fort Worth Pneumonia Claim
Elias Van Zandt aged 38, vice president of the Fort Worth Bank, died of pneumonia in Fort Worth Texas today. He was the son of General K. M. Van Zandt, commander in chief of the Confederate Veterans, and brother of R. L. Van Zandt, governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Felias van Zandt
Fort Worth Bank
K. M. van Zandt
The
Confederate Veterans
R. L. van Zandt
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Johnson chosen as ambassador to Rome to succeed Page
Washington February 11 Robert Underwood Johnson New York author and editor and founder of the League to Enforce Peace has been selected by President Wilson as ambassador to Rome to succeed Thomas Nelson Page who has resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Robert Underwood Johnson
New York
The
League To Enforce Peace
Wilson
Rome
Thomas Nelson Page
Wage clash looms as Hines to answer rail workers’ demands
Washington reports Director General Hines will issue an answer to the two million railroad workers on his own responsibility and then report to the president. President Wilson will approve or disapprove. White House and railroad officials fear an imminent strike with grave consequences. Detroit officers foresee little chance the railroad administration can avert the February 17 walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Associated Press
Washington
Hines
White House
Railroad Administration
Detroit
Mich
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Oklahoma G O P Delegation Chosen At State Convention
Oklahoma City feb 11 four delegates at large to the Republican National convention in Chicago and a national committeeman were chosen by the Oklahoma Republican State convention meeting today Jake Hammon of Ardmore and John Aubry of Oklahoma City were named as candidates for committeeman Interest centered on whether the Oklahoma delegation would be instructed regarding presidential candidates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Chicago
Jake Hammon
Ardmore
John Aubry
Oklahoma
Jack Hall Dies in McKinney at Age of District Manager
Jack Hall, district manager of the Texas Power and Light Company, died in McKinney Texas today from pneumonia after a career that included several years as a clerk in the Texas Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mckinney
Texas
Jack Hall
Texas Power and Light Company
Texas Senate
Lincoln Banquet Planned in Grand Rapids for Lincoln’s Birthday
Grand Rapids Mich Feb 11 The Lincoln Club has completed arrangements for its eighty eighth annual banquet to be held tomorrow night celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Distinguished speakers include Governor Frank O Lowden of Illinois Governor J A A Burnquist of Minnesota and Mrs Margaret Hill Me Carter of Topeka.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Lincoln Club
Abraham d Lincoln
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
J. A. A. Burnyquist
Minnhesota
Margaret Hill
Carter
Topeka
Rail Employees to Fight HeGuk Cooperative Plan
Chicago February 11 plan to cut living costs through cooperative buying production and distribution outlined by four railway brotherhoods and railroad shop crafts linked to the AFL. The All-American Farmer Labor Cooperative Commission has begun organizing. It aims to connect farmers with urban consumers for direct buying and later connect city producers with farm consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
All-American Farmer Labor Co-operative Commission
Galveston Reports Record 1919 Duck Season
GOOD HUNTING SEASON GALVESTON TEXAS FEB 11 Despite high costs five tents per shot the Texas duck season closed Jan 31 and was the most successful from a sportsman view Drenching rains through 1919 created ponds and lakes bringing abundant ducks teals canvasbacks mallards geese and jacksnipe many hunters from Canada and both coasts attended the season along the bay shore and water covered fields between Gal veston and Beaumont
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Bay Shore
Beaumont
Canada
Pacific
Atlantic
Summer and Winter Enlist in Marines at Wilkes Barre
Joe J. Summer and Francis Patrick Winter enlisted in the U S Marine Corps in Wilkes Barre Pa on February 11. Summer, five feet four, aims to be an athletic instructor. Winter, six feet two, plans to become a sea going Marine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes Barre
Joe J. Summer
Francis Patrick Winter
United States Marine Corps
Winter
Knight Templar Conclave Planned with Officer Installation
Knights of Malta Commandery No 32 K T call members to a Thursday evening conclave on February 12 at 7 80 oclock for regular business followed by a public installation of officers for the coming Templar year at 8 20 in full uniform. All members of Laredo Chapter No 185 and Laredo Lodge No 647 are invited. 2 11 21 Eminent Commander.
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Malta Commandery
K. T
Templar
Laredo
Laredo Lodge
Volunteers Fired And Sank Transport Karantin
A Soviet wireless says the transport Karantin carrying 1400 officers officials and families was fired upon by volunteers as Bolsheviks approached Mariupol. The ship sank with all on board. The League of Nations council opened with Arthur Balfour chairing, per Bourgeois’s suggestion.
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Associated Press
London
Karantin
Mariupol
Council of the
League of Nations
Arthur J. Balfour
Great Britain
Leon Bourgeois
Lewis Hancock Dies In Austin Prominent Capitalist
Austin February 11 Lewis Hancock prominent capitalist and theater man and member of one of Austin's leading families died of heart failure here today at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Lewis Hancock
Oil land leasing bill advances after Senate adopts conference report
Washington February 11 the oil land leasing bill was enacted today with the adoption of the conference report by the senate. The measure now goes to the president for approval and enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Inspectors Rush Texas Rural Schools Visits
Weather delays inspections in Texas as of February 11 with only about 750 of 4500 rural schools visited. The State Department of Education has deployed inspectors and supervisors to complete mandatory inspections, applying full staff to the effort in the face of bad weather.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
State Department of Education
Survey of Trachoma In Texas Schools
Dr. J. K. Goodwin of the U S Public Health Service travels to Jefferson county to survey trachoma among school children. He will visit several other counties, with Bell county showing a decrease in the disease since 1918, according to the State Health Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
J. K. Goodwin
United States Public Health Service
Jefferson County
Goodwin
Bell County
Local Rain Tonight Then Colder Thursday Forecast
The United States weather bureau at New Orleans provides The Times with a forecast of rain tonight and Thursday, followed by somewhat cooler temperatures on Thursday. The brief advisory notes local rain expected tonight and into Thursday with a drop in temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary
Observations from Fort McIntosh report the 24 hours ending 7 a m. with a maximum temperature of 68 degrees and a minimum of 56 degrees. The wind was generally from the northwest and the sky noted as cloudy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McIntosh
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted for Local Cure
Catarrh is described as a local disease influenced by constitutional conditions. The remedy Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally to act through the blood on mucous surfaces. It claims to be composed of tonics and blood purifiers and cites physician endorsement, with testimonials available. Also advertised are Hall's Fly Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. Hall
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German Republic
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Zemo
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Hope
Lucy Larcom
W. J. Pollard
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J. M. Slaughter
John Chamberlain
Mr. A. Hooper
Gunter
Ed Moser
Ac Ee
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Borchers Bakery
Junior Auxiliary
Alden Muller
J. D. Merriman
J. Goodman
Annie Pace
R. L. Bobbitt
Camp
C. C. Burr
Bridge Party
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Himes
Ene
Page
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