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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1920

Page

3

Local Social Calendar Highlights Card Parties and Meetings

Social calendar items list Thursday events hosted by Mrs. L Daiches Mrs. F M Mally and Mrs C A Burbank at 1802 Farragut St and church women circles meeting in the afternoon. The Blue Triangle Exhibit runs 5 to 7 pm at the International Institute and Blue Birds gather at 4 pm at Mrs A Poggzenpohl’s home.

L. Daiches F. M. Mally C. A. Burbank W. M. U. of the Baptist Church Ince Circle C R. R. Wilkes International Institute Burbank Farragut St Blue Birds A. Poggzenpohl

Life Eternal and Guests in Laredo News

Poetic reflection on eternal life opens as families move and visitors arrive. Selected Coffey family relocates from Laredo to Goliad for the future. Local social notices record visits, engagements, a council event, guild meetings, and a charity luncheon. Many residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Kenedy and daughter, attend gatherings and plan entertainments.

Christ Church McKinney Johnston Cook Vidales Laredo C. W. Cook Amar Penn Mesdames Arkles Arthur Anderson Kehl Lark Lines MacGregor Mussett Masn Offer Poster Reeves Woodman Wright W. Werner Abini B J. A. McDonald Bostars

Pink roses and bridge party at Mrs Martin’s home

Mrs J C Martin hosted a bridge party with pink and green decor and a two course luncheon. Prizes went to Mrs L Daiches and Miss Maria Mowry. attendees included club members and guests from Corpus Christi, Colbern, Fish, and John Martin. Miss Besse Wolflin resigns from the International Institute of Laredo to visit City of Mexico.

J. C. Martin L. Daiches Maria Mowry Mesdames Cogley Barlow Brewster Buenz Daiches J. B. DaCamara Foster Lafon Penn Mims R. J. Muller Mesdames Albert Martin John Martin Colbern Fish J. J. Hewitt Harry Carter Corpus Christi Vidaurri Miss Wolfin Besse Wolflin International Institute of Laredo City of Mexico Los Angeles California Miss Wolflin Laredo

January 16 historical anniversaries list

Today’s entry highlights notable anniversaries across history. Noah Noble born in Clarke County Indiana in 1794, Marshall Lefferts born in Brooklyn in 1821, Robert G Harper born 1765 near Fredericksburg, Santa Anna captured in 1845, Landry born 1846 in Quebec, a Paris group forming aerial navigation society in 1864, and a 1896 Siam accord between Britain and France.

Noah Noble Indiana Clarke County Indianapolis Congress West Florida Marshall Lefferts United States Brooklyn N. J Robert G. Harper Baltimore Fredericksburg Santa Anna Mexico

Cardus touted by Mrs Kilman in Rouse City

Mary Kilman recounts a six year recovery after afterbirth illness aided by Cardus. She credits the tonic with curing chronic pain and weakness, says she began to improve after taking half a bottle and finished three bottles, now declares herself well. She urges others to try Cardus for headache backache and fatigue.

Cardus

One Year Ago Today in the War Karlsruhe Assembly and Italian Cabinet Resign

One year ago today in the war a separate National Assembly met at Karlsruhe in Germany. The Italian cabinet resigned owing to America's opposition to Sonnino's annexationist program.

Miret Separate National Assembly Germany Karlsruhe America Sonnino

Railroad Time Table for Texas-Mexican Lines

Train No 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 9 55 a m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m International and Great Northern Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 8 20 a m and arrives at 2 60 p m Night Train Leaves at 9 p m and arrives at 8 a m

Corpus Christi

Train Schedule Between Rio Grande and Eagle Pass

Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m and reaches Minera at 10 20 a m Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m and arrives Laredo at 3 16 p m

Rio Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Minera

Treasury reports December 1 money in circulation falls by 64 million

The Treasury Department announced that money in circulation on December 1 declined about 64 million from December 1, 1918. Per capita circulation was 55.95 dollars, with a population estimate of 108.6 million. Total general money stock and Treasury assets rose versus the previous year, while Federal Reserve holdings showed a slight decrease from 1918.

Treasury Department Treasury United States Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve

Maryland Governor Ritchie to be officially installed today

Governor Ritchie and other Maryland state officials elected last November will be formally installed in office today. The ceremony marks a transition in state leadership as new administration begins.

Ritchie Maryland Social Service Council of Canada Montreal

Today s Birthdays January 15

Crown Princess of Sweden born 38 years ago today. Sir Louis A Hette former Lieutenant Governor of Quebec born at L Assomption Que 84 years ago today. Lieut Gen Robert L Bullard U S A now in command of the Eastern Department born in Alabama 549 years ago today. Grover Loudermilk pitcher for the Chicago American League baseball team born at Sanburn Ind 35. Raymond Chapman shortstop for the Cleveland American League baseball team born at Owensboro Ky 29 years ago today.

Crown Princess of Sweden Margaret of Raymond Chapman Cleveland Owensboro

Secretary Lansing and wife mark 30th wedding anniversary

The Secretary of State and Mrs Lansing celebrate their thirtieth wedding anniversary today, sharing a milestone of long marriage.

Secretary of State Robert Lansing

Revival of War Not Improbable

A general war revival in Europe seems possible if Poland cannot halt the Russian Bolsheviks, General Bliss told the House Ways and Means Committee. Secretary Baker proposed supplying surplus US military aid to Poland to aid repulsion of the Bolshevik advance. Berlin disorders raise fears of wider spread to Germany and Vienna via communists. Berlin remained quiet with factories operating. Berlin state funeral demonstrations were barred.

Associated Press Washington Europe Poland Bliss American Peace Commission House Ways and Means Committee United States State London Berlin Germany Vienna

Bolsheviki Capture Rostov on the Don

London reports the Bolsheviki have captured Rostov on the Don with 10,000 prisoners, 32 guns, and nine tanks, according to a Moscow wireless message. The brief dispatch notes the strategic city fell amid Soviet advance and confirms wartime casualty and equipment losses.

London Rostov Don Moscow

Death of Captain Morast Linked to Poisoning

Captain Morast, commander of the submarine that sank the French battleship Danton and other ships, died in a Hamburg hospital yesterday after taking poison, according to the Lokal Anzeiger.

Berlin Morast Hamburg Lokal Anzeiger

Big price for hogs sets records in Noblesville sale

In Noblesville Indiana on January 15 Chief's Best a spotted Poland China hog sold for 25000 dollars and a sow brought 8000 dollars indicating a robust livestock market and strong demand for premium hogs.

Associated Press Noblesville Ind

Negro man Waters found dead after alleged attack

In Florala Alabama January 15 the body of Jack Waters a Black man who reportedly confessed to attacking a white woman was found hanging from a telephone pole this morning and was riddled with bullets.

Associated Press Florala Ala Jack Waters

Mystery Play The Mystery of the Yellow Room Shines at Royal Theater

The Royal Theater presented The Mystery of the Yellow Room with a strong cast, praised as one of the best examples of its kind in recent days. Adapted from Emil Chautard, the thriller kept the audience hooked from start to finish, with the reporter hero portrayed by a seasoned artist.

Yellow Room the Royal Royal Theater Emil Chautard

Money Makers Ad Seeks Buyers for Types Want Ads

A classified notice promotes money making opportunities with a focus on selling types Want Ads and a reported earnings figure of 2389. The ad hints at brokered deals and opportunities, inviting interested parties to inquire for details.

Earthquake Toll Rising in Puebla and Vera Cruz Regions

Reports from Puebla eastern districts describe heavy earthquake deaths while Vera Cruz area around Couztlan reports total fatalities exceeding six thousand. A mountain collapse caused a lake to inundate Barranca Grande, damming a river. In Texas, three Mexican America settlers wives testified before the senatorial committee on Carranza era hardships. Luis Cabrera to appear as witness, committee will not travel to Mexico.

Cosautlan Associated Press Mexico City Puebla State of Vera Cruz Couztlan Barranca Grande San Antonio Texas Mexico Carranza Mary Wright Willis Baily Wright Luis Cabrera

Blizzard Grips Northern Michigan Halting Trains

A severe blizzard isolates northern Michigan towns with zero temperatures and impassable snowdrifts. Coal shortages strain communities as railroad traffic remains largely suspended since Tuesday, disrupting travel and supply lines.

Associated Press Traverse City Mich Gan Northern Michigan

New York Prepares for Last Night of Barleycorn Habits

Broadway brims for a final New Year’s Eve as New York debates the midnight deadline on alcohol sales. Hotels like Waldorf Astoria McAlpin and Claridge report strong reservations for private dinners and big crowds. Officials show little sign of stopping diners from carrying in wet goods to meals amid a festive, somber mood.

New York Broadway Waldorf-Astoria McAlpin Claridge John Barleyroom Internal Revenue Department

Woman Charged With Theft Over Fifty Dollars

Josefina Gonzales was charged with theft of property over $50 from Mrs Morales. An examining trial before Justice Benavides resulted in binding Gonzales over to the grand jury in $500, which she could not furnish, and she was remanded to jail. The Bristol Hotel room of the defendant was searched Monday revealing the stolen goods secreted there.

Josefina Gonzales

Deadlock in Senate caucus for Virginian successor

Washington January 15 Democratic senators caucused to choose a leader to replace the late Senator Martin of Virginia. The contest narrows to Hitchock of Nebraska and Underwood of Alabama with one vote potentially decisive. After a tie and a failed resolution to invite Carter Glass to vote the caucus adjourned subject to the candidates’ call.

Associated Press Washington Martin

Police Plan Concerted Action Against Auto Thieves

Sherriffs and police officers from Texas assembled in Austin on January 15 to plan concerted action to suppress auto thieves. The meeting, called by the Texas Automobile Association, proposed assigning state nomgers to break up thief gangs, with participation by the attorney general and the adjutant general.

Associated Press Austin Texas Texas Automobile Association

Today’s events from domestic and international notes

A string of events unfolds across continents with campaigns to rebuild Laval University, a San Francisco conference of Japanese associations in Utah Nevada Arizona and northern California to address the agrarian industrial entente, and leaders to be named in the US senate. International conferences in Helsingfors and Montreal address Bolshevik menace and social service issues. plus elections in Ireland war era and Caillaux trial in Paris headline this day’s news.

Laval University Montreal Utah Nevada Arizona California San Francisco Drury Ontario Social Service Council of Canada Finland Esthenia Livonia Poland Lithuania Ukraine Helsingfors United Action Hitchcock Nebraska Underwood Alabama United States Senate National Association of Builders’ Exchanges Indianapolis New Jersey Newark Sinn Fein Paris M. Caillaux

New Orleans Weather Forecast from U S Weather Bureau

The Times reports a forecast from the U S Weather Bureau at New Orleans. Tonight and Friday will be cloudy with local rains.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh Weather: 24 Hour Report

Fort McIntosh observations for the 24 hours ending at 7 am show a maximum temperature of 80 degrees and a minimum of 48 degrees. Wind generally from the north with cloudy skies prevailing.

Fort McIntosh

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Violet S. Oberfeldt J. H. Gallman Cotulla City N. C. Windrow W. Fish George M. Kenedy Miss Hope Bender Nate Gumport Eva KE. Levi Marcus R. Wormser Euphrasian Literary Society of Holding Institute Institute Wednesday Auction Bridge Club THE BON Ton Auguste C. P. R. Landry Dominion Senate Quebec Society For the Promotion of Great Britain France Siam Anceze Take Hilly Mr. Hill Rouse City Texa Mary Kil Bes Weekly Financial Review the Times First National Bank St. Louis Laredo Times General Bliss Bolsheviks Bolsheviki Hitchcock and Underwood Weather Forecast
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