Mississippi Legislature and Suffrage Battle Echoes From Past
In a Thursday Daily column the author recalls Jones de Vartanen and Vardaman era politics in Mississippi, noting the legislature’s rejection of the federal woman suffrage amendment amid a clash of old guard attitudes. The piece mocks roughneck politics and laments resistance to progress while affirming that women’s suffrage will prevail regardless of state lawmakers.
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Mississippi
Vardaman
United States
Campulon
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de Sun
Galileo
Lot
Confederacy
Washington
Jefferson
Lee
Jeff Davis
Misssieppi
Uncalled for remark sparks Mexican insult in Senate hearing
A witness at a San Antonio Senate subcommittee meeting used an unjust insult toward Mexicans. Dr. Hunter defended his view claiming trust in Carranza and many Mexicans, but critics say his acquaintance with Mexicans is flawed. the piece notes varied trustworthiness among Mexicans and others.
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Hunter
Laredo
Dr. Hunter
Sach
Mexico
Perlap
Villa
Stephen Austin
Texas
Santa Me
Republic
Amercans
Senate
San Antonio
Carranza
Jaredo Delegates Set for Washington Conference
Laredo delegates head to Washington after a San Antonio conference urged action on labor issues. The group seeks waivers on head taxes for migrant Mexican workers and aims to secure funding from local farmers and merchants to support the delegation. Roy Campbell and John H. Davis lead outreach as the Chamber of Commerce backs the effort.
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Texas
Mexico
Mally
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce and Farms
Laredo
San Antonio
Department of Labor
Commissioner of Immigration
Committee On Immigration
Congress
San Antoniotonio
Washington
Roy Campbell
John H. Davis
Trade Balance Surges As US Posts Big Export Edge
Weekly Financial Review notes total exports of 28.46 billion dollars for the six year period ending June 30, 1919 with imports at 14.47 billion, yielding a 13.99 billion surplus. Last year exports reached 7.07 billion while imports stood at 3.10 billion, a strong positive trade balance.
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Department of Commerce
United States
Today Birthday list marks notable births on January 27
January 27 marks births of Joshua W. Alexander the new Secretary of Commerce born in Cincinnati 68 years ago. William H. Finley president of Chicago Northwestern Railway born in Delaware City Del 58 years ago. Terence V Powderly former Knights of Labor head born Carbondale Pa 71 years ago. Chase S Osborn former Michigan governor born Huntington County Ind 60 years ago.
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Joshua W. Alexander
United States
Cincinnati
William H. Finley
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Delaware City
Del
Terence V. Powderly
The
Knights of Labor
Carbondale
Chase
S. Osborn
Michigan
Huntington County
Ind
One Year Ago Today In The War Peace Talks Proposed
Allies through Supreme Council proposed to all Russian factions to discuss peace. Reports of Bolshevik attacks on American positions on the Northern Russian front marked the day a year ago in the war.
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Ehhed
Supreme Council
Dresel Named U S Commissioner to Berlin
Ellis Loring Dresel, appointed by the State Department as United States commissioner at Berlin, is well qualified. A Harvard LL B graduate and former special counsel to the embassy on the staff of Ambassador Gerard, Dresel hails from Moston. He will report political developments from Berlin and assist American manufacturers seeking to renew ties with Germany.
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Ellis Loring Dresel
State Department
Washington
United States
Berlin
Gerard
Dresel
Moston
Harvard University
Harvard Law School
Germany
Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunities
An offer to keep a daily watch on The Times for opportunities priced at zero cents per month. The notice promotes subscribing to the newspaper to receive ongoing alerts and potential deals.
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the Times
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Cure and Reward
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Medicine cannot cure. It claims thirty five years of use, blood cleansing on mucous surfaces, and healing of diseased parts. It urges immediate purchase and to send testimonials to J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
J. Cheney
Toledo, Ohio
Black Draught Liver Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Meadowsville Kentucky resident Cynthia Higginbotham recalls poor digestion and weak appetite due to a sluggish liver. After trying Thedford’s Black-Draught she reports lasting improvement in digestion, appetite, and energy. The ad promotes 25 cent packages and one cent per dose as a household remedy for constipation and indigestion.
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Thedford
Levinsky to Clash With Howard In Amboy Boxing card
Perth Amboy, N J Jan 21 The Perth Amboy Sporting Club has arranged a promising card of bouts for its boxing show to be given tomorrow night The principal event will bring together Battling Levinsky the light heavyweight champion and Johnny Howard of Bayonne N J
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Perth Amboy
N. J
Perth Amboy Sporting Club
Togther Battling Levinsky
Johnny Howard
Bayonne
Diocesan Council Busy Winding Up Its Business
Christchurch crowd fills the Sixteenth Annual Council of the Diocese of West Texas and the Woman's Auxiliary for a missionary mass meeting in support of women's work. Speakers include Rev W Bertrand Stevens Miss Grace Lindley and Mr Fox organist.
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West Texas
Woman's Auxiliary
W. Bertrand Stevens
Grace Lindley
Fox
San Antonio
John W. Sykes
McKenzie
Board of Missions
Board of Religious Education
Kennedy
Sanitary
Diocesan Council of
Laredo
County Courthouse
Advy
Dressmaker MME. D ANTIN Arrives In Laredo
New York based dressmaker MME. D ANTIN arrives in Laredo offering expert sewing services to ladies. Located at 1415 Hidalgo St with telephone contact 191 1 17 6t for appointments.
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New York
Laredo
Hidalgo St
Scouts Night Meeting Change for Troop No 2
Boy Scouts Troop No 2 will meet tonight at 7 30 in Scout Hall replacing the regular Friday gathering to arrange for the hike Friday after noon.
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Boy Scouts
Scout Hall
Judge Mullally Denies Probate of W C Clover Will
After an eight day district court trial, Judge Mullally refused to probate the 1891 will of W. C. Clover. Francisco Clover, proponent, faced Paula M. Clover and Patricia Clover in the suit. The court held the will not proven to the court’s satisfaction and not shown to be superseded by a later will.
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Mullally
Francisco Clover
Paula M. Clover
Patricia Clover
Webb County Commissioners Court Delays Judge Succession
Webb county commissioners convened in an adjourned special session to fill the late County Judge Page’s vacancy. After sessions yesterday and this morning, no appointment was reached and the court adjourned at noon until 4 p m.
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Commissioners Court
Webb County
Page
Laredo News Roundup Includes Imports and Local Notices
Local itemized notes from Laredo report import shipments from Mexico through the port with zinc bones ixtle belts and overalls. assorted ads urge Daisy Maid Corn Kernels and Brown Beauty Beans. Meetings at the county courthouse cover Diocesan Council business and Laredo Club events amid weather notes.
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Mexico
Laredo
C. Freed
Iturbide Street
Benavides Land Case Reversed by Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals at San Antonio reversed and rendered in favor of Mrs. Lamar Benavides in the suit filed by Mrs. Agustina Benavides over title to several thousand acres of land near the Rio Grande above the coal mines. District court jury verdict favored the plaintiff, Judge C. C. Thomas presiding as special judge. Attorneys Hicks Phelps Dickson Bobbitt and Hon. John A. Walls for Lamar Benavides, Ira O'Meara for Agustina Benavides.
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Agustina Benavides
Rio Grande
Hicks, Phelps, Dickson & Bobbitt
John A. Walls
Lamar Benavides
Ira O'Meara
Presto-Lite Battery Station seeks new location after February move
The notice states the current business at 1117 Farragut Street will be for rent or lease after February 1st due to moving to larger quarters. The property at the same address is available immediately for relocation.
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Presto-Lite Battery
Farragut St
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