Carter Harrison Dark Horse Candidate for San Francisco Convention
Carter H Harrison, a former Chicago mayor with five terms, is noted as a possible dark horse candidate in the San Francisco convention. Born in Chicago sixty years ago and Yale educated, he is a lawyer by training who has focused on real estate management. His public service record is limited to the mayoralty, but he has long been active in state and national politics, known for stability and independence.
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Carter H. Harrison
San Francisco
Chicago
Harrison
Yale
Today’s Anniversaries June 29 1831 to 1917
A compact list of notable dates includes the 1831 founding of the British and Foreign Temperance Society in London, poet Celia Laighton Thaxter born in 1838 and died 1894, Zenas Crane birthplace and death, Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s 1861 death in Florence, China’s 1908 audience with foreign ministers, Cardinal Vaughan laying Westminster Cathedral’s foundation in 1895, the 166 US Senate militiaman draft resolution, and the 1917 ICC rate dispute rejection.
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British and Foreign Temperance Society
London
Celia Laighton Thaxter
Portsmouth
N. H
Isle of Shoals
Zenas Crane
Connecticut River
Dalton
Mass
Canton
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Florence
Italy
China
Pekin
Cardinal Vaughan
Westminster Cathedral
States
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ready for Henley Regatta in London June 25
The Henley Royal Regatta begins tomorrow and runs three more days with familiar trophies back in play after last year’s emergency event. Open events include the Grand Challenge Cup for eight oared crews and the Diamond and Silver Goblets for sculls and pairs. American entries include Harvard hopefuls and William Chanler in the Diamond Sculls, while Paul Withington’s absence saddens British rowing circles.
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London
United Kingdom
Harvard University Boat Club
United States
Ciuseppe Sinigaglia
Como
Italy
Harvard
Union Boat Club
Boston
Harvard University
Paul Withington
Union Goat Club
William Chanler
Henley
Philadelphia
Mrs Albert Offer Hosts Afternoon Compliment to Miss Elsie Werner
Mrs Albert Offer will entertain at a 4 o'clock afternoon complimenting her sister, Miss Elsie Werner, a bride of the month. The Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church will meet at the church at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
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Albert Offer
Elsie Werner
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Social News Briefs From Laredo and Nearby This Week
Local notes list visitors and travelers throughout the region. Dr J T Curry of San Antonio visited Rev W L Barr, while Bettie Adkins, Minnie Barr, Stella Kline, Vera Sturges, Gladys Merriman and others headed to relatives in Texas and beyond. Citizens and guests travel to Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Saltillo and Mexico, with multiple relatives and friends mentioned.
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J. T. Curry
San Antonio
W. L. Barr
Missionary Society Bible Study and Local Wedding
A Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society held a Bible Study led by Mrs. W. L. Barr. Details of a Wiener bake outing organized by the International Institute on Indian Crossing beach are given, with chaperones and youth participants listed. A wedding at San Agustin church unites Ernes tina Ramon’s daughter to Isauro Martinez, with bridal party, attire, reception, and travel plans noted. Lisbon and Portugal social life amid wartime unrest is summarized by Associated Press.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
W. L. Barr
Mesdames Arr, Bueng, Bradbury, Mims, Emerson, Shanks
International Institute
Indian Crossing
Castro Bros
B. Juarez
Edward Bodet
Sturges
Hamilton
Institute
Vera Sturges
The
San Agustin Church
Ernestina Ramon
Doroteo Ramon
Isauro Martinez
Jose Maria Ramon
Espiridion Martinez
Eloisa Mores
Rafael Gongalez Jr
Luisa Marulanda
Alejandro Marulanda
Alice Worsham
Ciro Martinez
Eveling Walls
John B. Walls
Herminia Ramona
Doroteo Ramon Jr
Julieta Gonzalez
Olga Gonzalez
Maria Guardiola
Nspiridion Martinez
Maria Caballero de Guardiola
Beatriz
Eloisa Flores
Leopoldo Gonzalez
Dolores Ochoa
San Antonio
Martinez
Laredo
Associated Press
Lisbon
Portugal
Cintra
Casenes
Hatoril
Riviera
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times carries the Weather Bureau forecast: tonight and Wednesday generally fair.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Report
Observations for Fort McIntosh show a 24 hour period ending at 7 a m with a maximum temperature of 95 degrees and a minimum of 73 degrees. Winds are from the southeast and skies are clear.
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Fort McIntosh
First Children's Court Opens in Bilbao Spain
Odd items note color blindness more common among educated people and beef selling for a penny a pound near Queen Elizabeth's era England. The United States holds most of the world diamonds while New York hosts more Jews than anywhere else in America. A Turkish sultan fears death by exposure and a Korean bridegroom stays with his in laws one year. Moonshiners use wireless to warn of revenuе agents in Appalachia as asbestos fibers are spun into long threads.
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Spain
Bilbao
England
United States
New York City
All America
Turkey
Teo
Korea
Internal Revenue
Iliteit
West Virginia
Kentucky
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
Classified note stating a subscription offer from THE TIMES at 606 per month, inviting readers to enjoy daily access to opportunities.
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the Times
Notice of Execution Sale in Webb County Texas
Webb County District Court issues execution sale for property in Laredo after June 21 1920 judgment. Sheriff Antonio Salinas announces sale August 3 1920 between 10 am and 4 pm at courthouse. Property description and parcel lines are provided for auction to satisfy the judgment in Tirza Trevisio v Dario Ramon et al.
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Webb
Webb County
Texas
Tirza Trevisio
Dario Ramon
District Court
City of
Laredo
Block No
Grant Street
San Agustin Avenue
Varas
Tirza Trevisia
Gald
Antonio Salinas
Ligarde
Testified falsely against Jenkins in Puebla case
Several Indians examined regarding their prior testimony in the William O. Jenkins case testified they were suspended, attacked, and threatened with death by shooting until they would corroborate statements against Jenkins, the Puebla despatch to El Universal reports. Jenkins, former American consular agent at Puebla, was kidnapped and later charged with complicity in his own capture.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
William O. Jenkins
Puebla
Jenkins
el Universal
Fear of Flying Sparks Coded Racial Quote in Texas
In Sweetwater Texas on Emancipation Day Isaac Walker, leader of a local Negro colony, refused a white man’s airplane ride, insisting he dislikes rides and that blacks fear planes as much as skeletons. The remark follows his assertion of leadership in the colony and reflects the era’s racial tensions.
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Associated Press
Sweetwater
Texas
Isaac Walker
Walker
Administration tightened grip on Democratic convention shifts
Associated Press report from San Francisco on June 29 describes administration forces solidifying control at the Democratic convention. Senator Glass chairs the resolutions committee while Bryan is excluded from the nine member platform subcommittee. Bainbridge Colby heads as secretary of state representing Wilson, with Senator Robinson of Arkansas and other administration allies leading key committees. The anti administration effort collapses as credentials committee defeats three contests and denies Senator Reed of Missouri a seat.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Glass
Bryan
Bainbridge Colby
Wilson
Robinson
Arkansas
Reed
Missouri
Bryan plan on industrial disputes probed in commission
In San Francisco on June 26 a commission to study industrial disputes is outlined as a nonbinding guide to public opinion. The body would include one pro employer, one pro worker, and one impartial member with each side allowed an additional member in case of disputes. Bryan linked the plan to thirty three treaties and the League of Nations cornerstone.
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San Francisco
Bryan
League of Nations
Incoming Immigrants Shift From New York City to Inland Centers
Immigrant officials at Ellis Island report marked deflection of newcomers from New York City to inland hubs over the past year. Rowe, official money changer, notes that funds exchanged for aliens bound for NYC are only a fraction of those exchanged for those heading to Pittsburgh Detroit Akron and coal and trucking regions. He says migrants now favor manufacturing centers and transport routes over settling in New York.
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Hy Associated Press
New York
New York City
Ellis Island
Rowe
Rowa
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Akron
Democrats Prepare Platform Debates in Open Hearing
In San Francisco on June 29, a 54 member sub committee began final work on the Democratic platform. The rules committee cleared the path for nominating speeches and a public hearing will debate resolutions and party disputes as speakers address lesser controversies in the late session.
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San Francisco
Rules
Baseball Gossip and Player Standouts Across Leagues
Babe Ruth remains noted for long home runs across multiple parks while Zachary of Washington leads American League batting among pitchers. Grimes tops National League pitchers, and McQuillan of the Braves endures bumps after a strong start. St Louis Cardinals fare better on the road as the Hickey crowd shines. Jake Daubert anchors the Reds with strong batting and all around play.
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Zachary
Washington
Grimes
McQuillan
Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
Hickey
Jake Daubert
Reds
New Tax Drive Aims to Seize Delinquent Texas Taxes
Houston June 29 An intensive statewide tax drive for delinquent sales and luxury taxes soft drink admission manufacturers jewelry works of art toilet articles and proprietary medicines will launch soon says A S Walker internal revenue collector Reports of laxity in return and collection have reached the bureau From many sources The campaign will be as effective as possible to catch willful violators and avoid embarrassing honest merchants Prosecution will follow willful evasion.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
A.S. Walker
Internal Revenue
Deat Eye
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Democratic convention opens with credential and permanent organization reports
San Francisco reports the opening of the Democratic convention session at 8 o'clock Texas time. Chairman Robinson criticizes the Republican Chicago platform and anti-profiteering claims, arguing Republicans did not enact anti-profiteering laws and that proposed food control amendments were sidelined after the president's recommendations.
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San Francisco
Texas
Committee On Permanent Organization
Robinson
Rules and Order of Business Committee
Resolution Committee
Republican Party
Chicago
Congress
Constance Talmadge at Rialto in The Shuttle
Constance Talmadge selects come dienne will headline the Rialto Theatre today in a film adaptation of The Shuttle from Frances Hodgson Burnett novel. Rollin Sturgeon directs a tale of love crossing the Atlantic and weaving international romance.
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Constance Talmadge
Rialto
Rialto Theatre
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Rollin Sturgeon
Atlantic
Four Story Lodging House Collapse Kills Two In Buffalo
Two men are dead and 16 injured after a four story brick lodging house collapsed in Buffalo. The building housed about 80 men who slept there last night. Rescue operations are underway as authorities assess the scene and coordinate aid.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
Soldier Bound Over to Grand Jury in Burglary Case
Frederick Kucier a discharged soldier was arrested on attempted burglary and appeared before Justice Atlee for an examining hearing. He was bound over to the grand jury in 200 dollars bond but failed to post bail. He is said to reside in a hotel apartment at the Hotel de Salinas.
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Grand Jury
Frederick Kucier
Justice of the Peace Atlee
Hotel de Salinas
Damage suits filed against strikers in Fort Worth
Five suits alleging business damage were filed against the local cooks and waiters union by cafe owners where a strike was declared. Judges issued more injunctions prohibiting strikers from picketing.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Divorce Suit Alleges Husband Neglects Bathing
Mrs Katherine Leffert of Logansport Indiana sues for divorce from George C Leffert alleging mental anguish and embarrassment due to his neglect of personal appearance including going as long as eight months without a bath.
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Logansport
Ind
Katherine, Leffert
George C. Leffert
Must Be Supreme as Britain’s Navy Commander Calls
Wellington June 29 Premier Massey spoke at a Savage Club event for the Prince of Wales saying the British Navy must be supreme at all costs. He said he once believed the League of Nations would curb war but now calls it a disappointment as Japan and America build larger fleets. He warned war could be calamitous if Britain faces stronger rivals at sea.
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Wellington
New Zealand
William Ff. Massey
Savage Club
Prince of Wales
Paris
League of Nations
Japan
America
Britain
Home Guards to be Mustered Out in El Paso
El Paso reports the defensas sociales or home guards led by General Ignacio Enrıquez will be mustered out so they may harvest crops. Enrıquez plans resigning to run for Chihuahua governor. In his absence 1,800 troops under General Esteban Guajardo will take the field against Villa, who seeks fresh horses and ammunition smuggled from the United States.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Defensas Sociales
Home Guards
Ignacio Enriquez
Pancho Villa
Enriquez
Chihuahua
Villa
Esteban Guajardo
Chihuahua City
Pancho
Zapata
Palomas Mountains
United States
Rotary Ladies Night At Hamilton Hotel Cafe
Rotarians are invited to a ladies night at the Hamilton Hotel Cafe Thursday at 8 30 p m with a two course luncheon for members and guests at 10 p m An exceptional high class program is provided under Mrs Flora Dilgarde Anderson All visiting Rotarians expected Hotel Hamilton Cafe Thursday night 8 30
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Hamilton Hotel
Flora Dilgarde Anderson
Hotel Hailton Cafe
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