Getting at the truth about Jenkins case in Mexico
The new Mexican government probes the Jenkins kidnapping and perjury claims, with witnesses saying they were beaten and forced to testify. The piece condemns the Carranza era trials as unjust and calls for exoneration of American consul William Q. Jenkins while noting broader shifts in veterans returning from the Great War and their stance on military glory.
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William Q. Jenkins
Puebla
Mexico
Jenkins
Carranza
Americal
Felipe Angeles
Angeles
Mexico City
No Soldier Presidential Candidacy in Recent Elections
The San Antonio News notes that no war veteran appears as a presidential candidate in current state and municipal races. It recalls a historical pattern where veterans prevailed after wars, with former soldiers often filling major offices in Civil War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Mexican War eras, and contrasts it with today where such distinction has faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
United States
Siae
Spain
Shortage of Nurses Causes Hospital Curtailments
Buffalo officials warn that acute nurse shortages threaten hospital operations nationwide. Mrs. Annie L Hansen of the Buffalo District Nursing association notes failed recruitment drives and one Buffalo hospital closing a department. She praises hospital training and home nursing systems but says pupil numbers lag, risking fewer trained nurses in the future.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
Annie L. Hlansen
Buffalo District Nursing Association
Hansen
United States
Nitrogen Factory Syndicate Plans Major Durham Plant
A syndicate to build a nitrogen factory to produce ammonia synthetically has acquired a County Durham site. Capital is put at 5 million pounds. The Haber process will be used to combine nitrogen and hydrogen under high temperature and pressure to make ammonia, then nitric acid or nitrates for explosives or fertilizers.
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Haber
Rebuild Laredo Baseball Park Plan Unveiled
Interest grows among Laredo baseball fans as a limited stock company for rebuilding the old park forms under American Legion guidance. About $2,000 subscribed. July 1 meeting will detail the plan and read the post constitution and by laws. Members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
American Legion
Chicago Prepares Grand Lodge Elks Event in Chicago
Local committees declare the practical completion of all arrangements for the Elks annual grand lodge session to be held next week in Chicago. A week of daily sessions ends with Thursday parade. An entertainment fund of several hundred thousand dollars backs a nonstop social program. City decorations in purple and blue will greet attendees as the conclave opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Canada
Grand Lodge
Loop District
Cardinal Gibbons Celebrates Landmark Priesthood and Cardinalate Anniversaries
Baltimore June 30 Cardinal Gibbons marks six decades in priesthood since 1861 and begins his thirty fifth year as a cardinal. At eighty six next month he remains actively involved in diocese affairs while conserving strength. He skipped this year’s Rome pilgrimage but remains a leading informed voice in national and world affairs.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Sacred College
Rome
America
Chicago
Long Island
New passport rules take effect July 1 enforceable soon
The new passport regulations begin July 1 and will be strictly enforced by the consular and immigration departments. All passports and border permits for travel to Mexico will cost $10, while Mexican passports stamped by American consulates for entry to the U S will also be $10. Mexican laborers will pay $18 in total, $8 headtax plus $10 visa, and Washington passports remain valid for all foreign borders.
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Mexico
United States
Washington
Monterey
Laredo
Local Laredo Theatre Listings and Border Trade Notes
The notice lists cinema days at the Royal and Rialto in Laredo with two unusual features on Sunday and other current plays at all three theaters. It also promotes Kennedy’s Delicatessen Borders cakes and Borchers bread, Kennedy’s location in front of the Market, and Hutchings on commercial stationery. The piece reports passport regulation changes costing $10 and local border trade activity including beer, ixtle, and lead imports through the port, plus notes an American Legion team awaiting a Fourth of July game and a positive outlook for Pearsall.
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Laredo
Royal
Rialto
American Legion
Pearsall
Legion
Kennedy
Mexico
Borchers
Kennedy's
Bond
Juarez
Kennedy’s Delicatessen
Texas Mexican Railway re-elects directors and officers
At the annual meeting of stockholders held this morning in the company offices, a board of directors was re-elected, and the directors then reappointed officers for the coming year. M. T. Cogley remains president, S. W. De Wolf vice-president and general manager, M. M. Leyendecker superintendent, R. L. Woodul auditor, C. M. Fish traffic manager, A. B. Muller secretary-treasurer, Dodson & Smith general attorneys, Dr. J. T. Halsell surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Texas-Mexican Railway Co
M. T. Cogley
S. W. de Wolf
M. M. Leyendecker
R. L. Woodul
C. M. Fish
A. B. Muller
Dodson & Smith
J. T. Halsell
Grand Ball by Latin American Club on Independence Day
The Latin American Club will hold a grand ball to celebrate the United States Independence anniversary on the Fourth of July evening. Only members in good standing on the club books will be admitted for the occasion. Committee notice. June 22, 1910.
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The
United States
Today in History and Milestones Across American Public Life
Cardinal Gibbons marks 60 years in priesthood and 35 in the cardinalate while Ada Kepley’s graduation as the first American woman lawyer is recalled. Hoboken docks fire anniversary notes 145 deaths and vast losses. John Barrett retires as Pan American Union director general as Lt Gen Lejeune becomes USMC commandant. North Dakota holds a general primary for federal and state posts. Colby College centennial celebration features Shailer Mathews giving the Waterville oration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gibbons
Ifty
Ada H. Kepley
Effingham
Hoboken
N. J
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
John A. Lejeune
U.S. Marine Corps
George Barnett
North Dakota
U. S
Congress
Shailer Mathews
University of Chicago Divinity School
Waterville
Colby College
Installation Officers Masonic Lodge Held
Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M recently elected officers for the coming year and installed them. Named are R B Lee W M L A Morrow 8 W W T Neblett J W Fred Polk inhorn treasurer G E Tunnison secretary Eugene Dickey 8S D H W Johnston J D Edwin B Adams S C Freed stewards E M Mat son tiler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Lodge
A. F
A. M
Laredo
R. B. Lee
W. M
L. A. Morrow
W. T. Neblett
J. W
Fred Polkinhorn
G. E. Tunnison
Eugene Dickey
H. W. Johnston
J. D
Edwin B. Adams
S. C. Freed
E. M. Matson
Oil drilling watch in Zapata and Webb counties reshapes local plans
Interest grows as Mirando Oil Co in northeast Zapata near Webb county line and Cactus Oil Co at Callahan Spur near Webb 28 miles northeast of Laredo report favorable oil indications. Drillers hold back details to deter lease sharks and protect potential developments amid uncertain wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirando Oil Co
Zapata County
Webb County
Cactus Oil Co
Callahan Spur
Webb
Laredo
Strand Theater Presents Solid Concrete Comedy Thrills
Vitagraph star Larry Lemon and Lucille Carlisle lead a remarkable screen production at the Strand Theater tomorrow. Carlisle crosses a hundred-foot trestle on foot while Lemon crosses beside her driving two dumping cars filled with crushed rock. As the cars near, she must jump to safety, delivering a blend of comedy and suspense for the audience.
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Strand Theater
Larry Lemon
Vitagraph
Lucille Carlisle
Miss Carlisle
Larry
Seena Owen Stars in The House of Toys at Rialto
Seena Owen finally shines in the American super special The House of Toys based on Henry Russell Miller's novel. Miss Owen portrays a romantic impulsive girl who dreams of marriage and poverty together, while the Rialto begins its initial city showing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leena Owen
House of Toys
Rialto
Henry Russell Miller
Miss Owen
Money Makers 286 Seeks Times Want Ad ADB
Reading a compact classified item shows Money Makers 286 requesting a Times want ad. The short note signals a desire for advertising space with a simple submission reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I & Money Makers
Clarkson Brothers in Laredo on business visits
County Judge J. I. Clarkson of Duvaleounty and Lloyd R. Clarkson of Corpus Christi arrived in Laredo yesterday afternoon on business. Judge Clarkson returned to San Diego this morning while L. A. Clarkson remains in Laredo for the day soliciting business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkson Brothers
Laredo
J. I. Clarkson
Duvaleounty
Lloyd R. Clarkson
Corpus Christi
Clarkson
San Diego
L. A
Forming a Stock Company to Provide Athletic Park
Laredo moves to create a park association to build an athletic park on Caliche Park after old grandstands were removed. The venture plans a $3,500 capital stock, $10 per share, a fenced site, and a grandstand for 800, with grounds for baseball football and athletic meets. About $1,200 in stock has been sold. Edwin Wormser and Harry James are circulating shareholder subscriptions.
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Caliche Park
Laredo
Fort Mclintosh
Edwin Wormser
Harry James
Pearsall Team to Play American Legion Sunday
The Pearsall baseball team visits the American Legion at Aviation Field Heights Sunday at 4 PM for a key matchup. Both teams, eager to win, expect a large crowd on the Glorious Fourth as Laredo hosts the game and Pearsall seeks revenge on the local club.
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Pearsall
American Legion
Aviation Field
Heights
Laredo
Burglary Suspect C. W. Harvey Apprehended In Laredo
Deputy Sheriff Alonso Newton of Webb County arrived on the morning 8:30 train from San Antonio, identified C. W. Harvey as the man wanted in San Antonio for burglary and taking mortgaged property out of state, and at 9:30 left with Harvey for San Antonio. A carload of furniture Harvey purchased on installments from San Antonio dealers was stopped in Laredo yesterday en route to Mexico, and is to be returned to San Antonio within days.
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Alonso Newton
eBxar County
Laredo
San Antonio
C. W. Harvey
Harvey
Mexico
Fourth of July Closure Notice from Leonard Nelson
To my customers and friends the Fourth of July falls on Sunday we celebrate on the following day next Monday as we shall be closed all day on the 6th I take this means of notifying our customers and friends so that they may supply themselves beforehand respectfully Leonard Nelson 6 20 41.
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Leonard Nelson
Zemo Relieves Itching and Skin Irritation Quickly
A safe antiseptic liquid marketed as a universal remedy for eczema itch pimples and rashes. Zemo claims to stop itching instantly and improve skin texture, with minor blemishes fading overnight. Available in 35 cent and 1.00 dollar sizes from The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Thrilling Sky Eye at Royal Theater Dares Risky Stunts
A sensational screening titled Sky Eye at the Royal Theater last night featured Galveston and Texas oil field footage. Lieut Russell J. Hunt performs mid air jumps and a daring rescue aboard a moving train while a wedding in the clouds closes the tale. Ellington Field Lieut C C Nutt supports the cast of male and female performers in a hazardous production.
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Royal Theater
Galveston
Texas
Sky Eye
Russell J. Hunt
U. S
Lieut. Hunt
Lieut. C. C. Nutt
Ellington Field
Today’s Anniversaries June 30 Through History
A compact roll of notable dates: 1813 Silas Talbot dies in New York City. 1820 consecration of St Paul’s Episcopal in Boston. 1850 Jenny Lind’s farewell concert in London. 1861 Benito Juarez proclaimed dictator by Mexican Congress. 1865 Hunter sentences Lincoln assassination conspirators. 1870 Senate rejects San Domingo annexation treaty. 1895 Green Clay Smith dies in Washington. 1916 Russian Duma bans sale of drinks over 1.5 percent alcohol.
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Silas Talbot
New York City
Dighton
Mass
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Boston
Jenny Lind
London
Benito Juarez
Gen. Hunter
Abraham Linton
U. S S. Senate
San
Marine Corps appoints new commandant after long service
The oldest U.S. military branch names a new commandant on June 30 as a highly decorated Marine with a career spanning the Fighting Marines era. A graduate of Annapolis he led the Second Division at St Mihiel and in the Meuse Argonne offensive, earning a reputation for leadership and professional skill. He is promoted to the highest service post in recognition of his distinguished record.
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John A. Lejeune
Marine Corps
United States Military Establishment
Corp
Annapolis Naval Academy
United States
France
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
Olympic plans spur nations to recruit strong teams
American committee members push for top U S teams to Antwerp Belgium while other nations race to field worthy reps. Greek King Alexander leads the Hellenic Committee with a 300 000 drachma subsidy. Belgian cyclists train for the 170 kilometer race with Debunne clocking 1 hour 16 minutes 50 35 seconds for 42 kilometers. Swedish swimmers set near world records in breast stroke and long distance.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Antwerp
Belgium
Atlantic
Alexander
Greece
Holland
Albert Debunne
Brussels
Liegen
Ghent
Tor Henning
Aine Borg
Australian Olympic selection from Federated Council
The Australian Federated Olympic Council named amateur athletes to Antwerp for road to defend the 800 meter team swimming title. Selected were F Beaurepaire J Stedman W Kay K Kirkland and D Herald with Fanny Durack as individual swimmer and T Linton and W W Hunt for sprinting. Gerald Patterson to represent tennis. Beaurepaire sister of prior champion to compete at own expense. New Zealand reports list Hadfield Davidson Wilson Jaldron Atkinson Lindsay and Shand as potential Dominion representatives with Ollivier and Captain Brunton considered. Berlin ban contemplates Entente athletes. Ruhleben racing resumes and Monarchist wins Ruhleben Cup.
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Australian Federated Olympic Council
Australia
Antwerp
F. Beaurepaire
J. Stedman
W. Kay
K. Kirkland
D. Herald
Fanny Durack
T. Linton
W. W. Hunt
G. R. Parker
Gerald Patterson
Beaurepaire
Wellington
New Zealand
Dominion
Hadfield
Davidson
Wilson
Jaldron
Shand
Atkinson
Lindsay
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Nitrogen Factory
Hollister
Herrera’s
Tocat
Saft’s
Texas-Mexican Ry. Co
Miranda
Seena Owen
Chamberlain
Newton
the Royal
Domingo
Green Clay Smith
Montana Territory
Richmond
Duma
Athletics News
Sydney
New South Wales
James Paddon
Alfred Felton
Barry
England
Union Club
Berlin
Ruhleben
Germany
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