Local News Notes and Ads from Laredo Area
Death reported in Corpus Christi of W. S. K. Mussett, funeral held there. Funeral of County Judge Geo. Rh. Page at 4:30 pm with many local organizations attending. Local ads: secondhand furniture, Kennedy's delicatessen, plumbing, auras of notices, and theater feature at Strand Theater with Mary Pickford in The Hoodlum. Also notices on clothing, real estate, and services.
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Corpus Christi
W. S. K. Mussett
Laredo
Lincoln Street
Strand Theater
Mary Pickford
Strand
Mary
First State Bank Shareholders Meet in Laredo
Notice that the annual meeting of the shareholders of The First State Bank & Trust Company of Laredo will be held in the banking rooms on Tuesday January 13th 1920 at 3 p m for election of directors and other business. L A Lafon Secretary.
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First State Bank & Trust Company of Laredo
L. A. Lafon
Government Sale of Red Automobile Condemned by U S Court
On January 16 1920 I will sell for cash to the highest bid at the Court Rooms of the Federal Building one red automobile. The vehicle was condemned and ordered sold by the U S District Court on December 24 1918. J A Herring U S Marshal Deputy Allen Walker co signer.```
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D. L
Federal Building
U.S. District Court
J. A. Herring
U. S
D. T. P. Allen Walker
Virginian Says He’s Just Like A New Man
James T. Powell of Berkley Virginia credits Tanlac with restoring his health after three years of poor appetite exhaustion and nervousness. He says eight months of dieting left him weak and unable to eat breakfast but Tanlac has revived his sleep appetite energy and strength. He has gained weight and feels ready for a foot race. All druggists sell Tanlac.
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James T. Powell
Nelms Place
Berkely
Tanlac
Income Tax Facts You Should Know Continued
Twenty thousand people paid fines for failing to file income tax returns when their income was not taxable. Exemptions of 1000 for single, 2000 for married or head of family, plus 200 per dependent under 18 or unable to self support. Head of family defined by support of dependents and moral/legal obligation. A single person may still claim 260 per dependent if under 18 or incapable, with rules on subdivision of exemptions and gifts.
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Treasury
Local club notices and church group meetings
Tuesday activities include the Tuesday Bridge Club hosted by Mrs A Hamilton at 3 30 pm and the Auction Bridge Club hosted by Mrs M T Cogley at 3 30 pm. Junior Auxiliary meets at the Rectory with Mrs C W Cook at 4 pm. Sunbeam Band gathers at the Baptist church at 4 pm. Miriam Chapter No 46 O KE 8 meets at Masonic Hall in the evening. Parish Guild meets with Mrs F Lines at 3 pm.
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A. ©. Hamilton
C. W. Cook
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Miriam Chapter
O. KE
Masonic Hall
Auction Bridge Club
M. T. Cogley
F. Lines
Baptism and social events fill Sunday in local church and clubs
The afternoon featured the baptism of Raymond Westbrook Weber at the Presbyterian Church by Rev. L. H. Wharton. Miss Helen Ray Ballance celebrated her fifth birthday with a party hosted by Mrs. Charles Ballance, including games and a cake with pink rosebud tapers. Mrs. Robert McComb hosted a Nullos Club bridge gathering with prizes, a three course luncheon, and poinsettia decor. A Jewish Orthodox wedding united Miss Fannie Burger and Mr. Isadore Freedman at 1410 Convent Avenue with a lighted canopy ceremony and a reception attended by family and friends.
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Raymond Westbrook Weber
G. R. Weber
The
Presbyterian Church
L. H. Wharton
Charles Ballance
Helen Ray Ballance
Mary Etta Weaver
Cora Nell Weaver
Reba Mims
Lilian Meredith
Pred Meredith
Feral Perkins
Avis Love
Regina Love
John T. Parker
Horace Rodriguez
Ada Lou Ballance
Nullos Club
Robert McComb
Bridge
A. C. Hamilton
Max Shafer
Convent Avenue
Fannie Burger
Philadelphia
Isadore Freedman
Social notes from local residents and visitors in city
Captain and Mrs Condren returned home to Fort McIntosh yesterday morning. Miss Henrietta Cohen of New York arrived to stay with Mrs Flora Dilgarde Anderson. Miss Lou Vena Siros came back to Austin after holidays at home. Miss May Netzer returned to resume school. Mr and Mrs Matthews moved from Farragut Street to apartments with Mrs Robert McComb on Matamoros Street. Eugene Howard, grandson of Mr and Mrs Eugene Christen, visits from Toledo. Miss Anita Parker returned to San Antonio to resume college studies. The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held Bible Study led by Mrs J K Thompson with several members present. The four circles of the W M A opened a week of prayer led by Mrs Miller. Circle A featured Mrs Henry and Miss Philips on the Canton China Baptist School talk. Mrs Beddoe sang a solo. Tomorrow’s meeting will be with Mrs J M Sallee on the Heights at 3 o'clock, with other meetings at the church all week.
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Mexico
Laredo
Ixile
B. Juarez
Geo. Rh. Page
J. L. Fierros
Farragut Street
Theodore Roosevelt
Stee
Henrietta Cohen
New York
Flora Dilgarde Anderson
Anita Parker
San Antonio
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
J. K. Thompson
Mesdames Barr
Burnett
Martin, Buenz
O'Meara
Wilson
Rex Shanks
FS. Shanks
Miller
Circle A
Henry
Philips
Baptist School For Girls
Canton
China
Beddoe
J. M. Sallee
Today s anniversaries include notable historical events
January 6 entries recount dates from 1827 to 1919 with deaths and events. Notable items include Charlotte Stein, Goethe associate, dying in Weimar. a British retreat from Cabul. a bloodless duel between Clingman and Yancey. Arista resigning the Mexican presidency. Appalachiacola arsenal seizure. Terre Haute Normal School founding. Hawaii Royalist uprising. Ladysmith Wagon Hill battle. Theodore Roosevelt’s death at Oyster Bay.
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Charlotte Stein
Goethe
Weimar
Cabul
Brydone
Clingman
North Carolina
Yancey
Alabama
Beltsville
Mariano Arista
Mexico
U. S. Arsenal
Appalachiacola
Fla
Indiana State Normal School
Terre Haute
Hawaii
Wagon Hill
Ladysmith
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Oyster Bay
New York City
O'Banion Returns to Laredo After Brother's Death
Pearson O'Banion was recalled to San Antonio last week for his brother's death and returned to Laredo yesterday. Mrs. O'Banion will remain in San Antonio for a few days longer.
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San Antonio
Laredo
O’banion
Be IN THE DAY'S NEWS Dr William Shaw retires as CES general secretary
Dr William Shaw, long time leader of the United Society of Christian Endeavor, retires after nearly forty years of service. A Ballardville native and Massachusettts product, he joined the movement in 1883, served as treasurer, became general secretary in 1906, and later held roles with the World Christian Endeavor Union and the Christian Endeavor World. He is noted as a strong administrator and a longtime prohibitionist who once ran for governor of Massachusetts.
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William Shaw
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Society
Christian Endeavor
Ballardville
Mass
Society of Christian Endeavor
Francis J. Clark
World's
Christian Endeavor , Union
Christian Endeavor World
Dr. Shaw
Prohibition Party
Massachusetts
We Buy Rags. Best prices paid at The Times office
Rags must be soft and clean and brought to The Times office for washing. The notice promises best prices and specifies the date 11-13-48.
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Times Office
Chamberlain’s Tablets Promise Fast Stomach Relief
Advert says Chamberlain's Tablets have cured others and restored appetite, claiming users can eat any food again after taking the tablets. It urges readers to try the remedy to end stomach troubles and regain normal eating.
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Chamberlain
Impending Railroad Crisis Seen In Britain
London Jan 6 Apprehension grows among government officials and labor leaders over an impending railroad crisis in England Delegates from local unions meet tomorrow and it seems nearly certain the government offer to settle the wage dispute for lower grade workers will be rejected Meetings were held at several railroad centers yesterday and the men consistently rejected the proposal
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London
Fabor
England
United Kingdom
French Cabinet Sets January 17 Presidential Election
Paris reports the cabinet fixed January 17 as the date for the election of the president of the French republic. The move sets the timetable for national leadership and outlines the formal start of the campaign period.
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Paris
Seine Flood Forces Thousands Homeless and Jobless
Paris reports a Seine flood left seven thousand people homeless and twenty one thousand unemployed as waters rose to a crest yesterday. The disaster disrupted housing and employment, with residents enduring the impact across the city.
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Paris
Seine
Bolshevik Army Evacuates Minsk Under Pressure
A Moscow wireless Soviet communique admits the Bolshevik army evacuated Minsk under enemy pressure. The dispatch confirms a retreat as Allied and Russian forces respond to advancing opposition.
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London
Moscow
Dminsk
Dving
Paris Hints at Peace Protocol Signatures
Paris reports strong indications that Germany will sign the peace protocol and ratifications of the Versailles treaty will be exchanged this Saturday January 10. The League of Nations council is expected to convene about a week later.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Germany
Council
League of Nations
German Warships to be Blown Up at Scapa Flow
London reports that German warships sunk by their officers at Scapa Flow will be destroyed soon. A special Allied commission completed its investigation and ordered the disposal of the vessels in this manner.
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London
Scapa Flow
S M English Dead Special to The Times
Dallas Jan 6 S M English general manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company died at his Dallas home at midnight last night His death was very sudden No further details are given
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the Times
Dallas
S. M. English
Western Union Telegraph Company
Beers and Ales Legalized Bill Heads New York Assembly
Albany January 6 - A bill to legalize the manufacture and sale of beers and ales is expected to be introduced as the legislature opens. Supporters hope to rush it to passage before nationwide prohibition takes effect January 16. The bill mirrors the 3 Per Cent Beer Bill from last session. Backers say beer with 2.75 percent alcohol is not intoxicating. Governor Smith’s stance is uncertain but he has opposed prohibition in the past.
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Albany
N. Y
New York
Smith
Best Cough Medicine Endorsement from a Kentucky Druggist
A Cubrun Kentucky druggist, J B Jones, notes many customers praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy and says he and his family have used it for years with consistent satisfaction, recommending it as a dependable medicine.
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Chamberlain
J. B. Jones
Cubrun
Radicals Organize in New York State Under Bolshevik Wing
Associated Press reports more than 20000 alien enemies in the New York state communist party openly organized to overthrow the government by force under Bolshevik leadership in Russia. Senator Clayton Rusk, head of the legislative inquiry, labeled claims that radical activity is collapsing as absurd. In Chicago, Rafael Mallen, statistician for the Federal Trade Commission, was detained in connection with nationwide arrests of radicals while early deportation hearings began for others. Mallen had recently returned from Mexico and had been confined at Camp Grant as a conscientious objector.
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Rusk
New York Legislative Committee
Associated Press
New York
Communist Party
New York State
Russia
Clayton Rusk
Chicago
Rafael Mallen
Federal Trade Commission
Mallen
Mexico
Camp Grant
Two Americans Murdered Near Palo Blanco Port Lobos
Washington dispatch reports Hauri Bowles and J Keeney, employed by the International Petroleum Company, were killed by Mexicans within one mile of Palo Blanco near Port Lobos. Private advices received from Tampico say the incident occurred today.
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Washington, Juan
lHauri Bowles
J. Keeney
International Petroleum Company
Palo Blanco
Port Lobos
Conference to curb gas waste called for January 15
Secretary Lane invites governors, utility officials, geologists and operators to Washington for a January 15 conference on curbing waste of natural gas. He notes domestic consumers waste more than 80 percent of the gas they receive.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lane
Nation observes Theodore Roosevelt death anniversary and inaugurates meetings
Memorial meetings mark the first anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s death across the United States. Educators gather in Terre Haute for Indiana State Normal School’s semi centennial opening. The US Potters Association holds its forty first annual convention in New York City, continuing tomorrow. Illinois holds a constitutional revision convention in Springfield, its first in fifty years.
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Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Terre Haute
Idiana State Normal School
United States Potters’ Association
New York City
Illinois
Springfield
Real Fight of Wets Still Coming Later
The real fight over Prohibition continues as wets challenge the Eighteenth Amendment. Levy Mayer, counsel for the wets, says the broader constitutional attack is underway while the Supreme Court sustains Volstead enforcement. DOJ moves to prosecute beer sellers since October 25.
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Associated Ed
Chicago
Jan. Oe
Supreme Court
Wet Levy Mayer
Villista Forces Reported To Gain Rebel Support
An unconfirmed report from Eagle Pass Texas dated January 6 says General Alberto Guajardo, once with the Huertista army, may have crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico eight miles north of Eagle Pass with about 500 men two machine guns and 20000 rounds of ammunition to join Villista forces.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
Alberto Guajardo
Huertista
Rio Grande
Mexico
Here
Villista
Memorial services held for Theodore Roosevelt nationwide
Roosevelt Memorial ceremonies took place in New York and other cities across the country marking the first anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's death with commemorations and remarks by local officials and attendees.
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Associated Press
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
A Cautious Child Delays Pudding Promise
In a Humbleton item, the child Ethel misbehaves by tying a cat to a chair and spilling ink on her father’s papers. Sent from the root without lunch, she is later offered pudding if she behaves, but asks which pudding before pledging reform.
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Ethel
Hdinburg Scotsman
Wise Specialist Inhale For Air And A Five Dollar Fee
Madam argues with a specialist who after an examination prescribes twice daily inhalations at five dollars each. She boasts that Doctor Blank misunderstood her case and claimed only fresh air was needed. Cincinnati Enquirer reports the exchange.
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times reports a daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Wednesday are likely to bring rain with colder conditions on Wednesday.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh Weather Report for 24 Hours
Observations for Fort McIntosh over the past 24 hours end at 7 am show a maximum temperature of 56 degrees and a minimum of 46 degrees. The wind is generally from the northeast and the sky is cloudy.
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Fort McIntosh
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