Webb County Texas to Hold Democratic Primary Election
A general Democratic primary is called for Webb County Texas on the fourth Saturday in July 1920 the 24th. Polling places are listed for Precincts 1 through 12 with designated voting sites and presiding and associate judges. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm and the election will follow Terrell Election Law provisions. Justo S. Penn chairs the Democratic Executive Committee.
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Webb
Texas
Iturbide Street
Francisco Garza Sanchez
Ryan
Manuel Barrera
Westbrook
J. L. Dannelley
Matamoros Street
Dario Sanchez
A. H. Dodier
Emeterio Mendoza
L. H. Bruni
A. R. Garcia
Lincoln Street
R. L. Muller
Chas. Frees
D. M. Valdez
House of Chas
Ambrose Johnson
Dolores
John D. Davis
Claude F. Claflin
Palafox
J. B. Johnson
E. M. Robins
Agustin Vidales’ Ranch
Val Linke
Julius Kruger
Joe Moore
F. C. Masterson
Justo S. Penn
Dem
Webb County
Precinct Primary Conventions Called for Webb County Democrats
To the Democrats of Webb County you are notified that precinct primary conventions will be held at each voting place after polls close on July 24 1920 to elect delegates to the County Convention and one member of the Democratic Executive Committee for the next two years The presiding judges of the primary election will serve as temporary chairmen.
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Webb County
Democratic Executive Committee
Go to Church Nine in ten Chicago students attend church
From the University of Chicago questionnaire of 2065 students, nine of ten students report church attendance. One in three women and two in five men said they worked to fund schooling, with one student noting he supported himself by teaching Chinese to English.
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Associated Press
Chicago
University of Chicago
Todays Birthdays Highlight Clergy, Scholars and Athletes
Rev Charles L Mead a new Methodist bishop born in Vienna New Jersey today marks a bicentennial date. Most Rev Clarendon J Worrell archbishop of Nova Scotia born in Smiths Falls Ontario sixty seven years ago today. Dr Josiah H Penniman acting Provost of the University of Pennsylvania born Concord Massachusetts. Rt Rev Thomas F Davies episcopal bishop of Western Massachusetts born Philadelphia forty eight years ago today. Michael J Gibbons middleweight pugilist born St Paul Minnesota thirty two years ago today.
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Charles L. Mead
Methodist Episcopal Church
Vienna
N. J
Clarendon J. Worrell
Nova Scotia
Smith’s Falls
Ont
Josiah H. Penniman
University of Pennsylvania
Concord
Mass
Thomas F. Davies
Episcopal
Western Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Michael J. Gibbons
St. Paul
Harding To Be Told The News In Marion
Senator Warren G Harding is set to receive formal notification of his Republican presidential nomination in Marion Ohio. Henry Cabot Lodge will deliver the notice at Garfield Park with Will Hays presiding. Thousands of visitors are expected for the ceremonies and ensuing campaign kickoff.
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Marion
Marion Civic Association
Columbus
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Garfield Park
Chicago
Harding
Columba Tiomorrow
Ajoleman Dupont
Delawye
Ohio
Lawrenceny¢ Sherman Yor Ilinois
Joseph B. K
Indianma
David W. Mulvane
Kansas
Willis C. Cook
South Dakota
Bursum
New Mexico
R. K. Synicka
Will Hy. Hays
Republican Glee Club of
T. Hi. McFee
Trinity Cat Church
Lodge
Massachusetts
Senator Harding
America
Joseph M. Denning
St. Mary's Church of
English professor Dr Penniman’s 52nd birthday noted
The notice marks Dr. Penniman born in Concord Massachusetts fifty two years ago and a Pennsylvania graduate class of 1890. It lists his career at the university from English instructor in 1892 to professor of English literature in 1903 and his deanship from 1897 to 1909.
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Josiah H. Penniman
University of Pennsylvania
Concord
Mass
Pennsylvania
Penniman
Shakespeare
Miss Ernestine Tanner Visits and Local News in City
Miss Ernestine Tanner of Alice visits Miss Ora Lee Camp in the city. Numerous friends report greetings and visits, with notes on trips to New York, Chautauqua, and local socials. The Centro Social Fronterizo plans a bop, and a splash party honors Rosita’s birthday. New books arrived for the Woman’s Club Library.
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Ernestine Tanner
Alice
Ora Lee
Lee Joseph
Chautauqua
New York
M. Little
Laredo
New York City
San Antonio Express
Centro Social Fronterizo” Club
Nuevo Laredo
C. C. Burr
Jesse Applewhite
Rosita
Mary Besse MacDonald
Kathleen Heaner
Martha Anderson
Ora Lee Camp
Senator Lynch Davidson Praises Salary Bill Support
Houston July 20 Senator Lynch Davidson of Houston running for Lieutenant Governor expresses strong optimism about his campaign and notes Senate Bill 97 granting $26 monthly pay raises for deputy county officials has been approved by Assistant Attorney General C L Stone. He says the measure aligns with his platform and cites his Groesbeck May 16 speech advocating adequate pay for all public officials from governor to county level.
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The
Times
Houston
Lynch Davidson
Senate
C. L. Stone
Davidson
Attorney General’s Department
Texas
Groesbeck
You Guard Against Burglars But What About Rats
Rats steal grain chickens eggs and more destroying property and posing health risks. RAT-SNAP claims to kill rats and prevent odor. Comes in three cake sizes 25c 50c and 1.00. Sold and guaranteed by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
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A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Not Born to Poverty Near East Relief Appeal
A plea urges Americans to help children of the Near East after war losses. It urges clothing drives this month and a second option of five dollars monthly to Near East Relief at 1 Madison Avenue, New York, to feed and shelter a child. The appeal stresses that many orphans come from once prosperous families and no household is too humble to contribute.
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Near East
Madison Avenue
New York
Anniversaries and Historic Dates Highlight July 20
Today’s anniversaries note key events from 1629 capture of Quebec to 1886 Gladstone’s resignation. Highlights include 1759 siege of Fort Niagara, 1870 Confederate Congress session, 1871 British Columbia joining Confederation, and obituaries for Caroline Southey and George Shepley.
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Quebec
David Kirke
John Prideaux
Fort Niagara
Caroline Ann Southey
Confederate States Congress
Richmond
Bavaria
Baden
Wurtemberg
Hesse-Darmstadt
Prussia
France
British Columbia
George Forster Shepley
Louisiana
Portland
Saco
William E. Gladstone
Novel bull fight in Gary Minnesota the stray bull
Mrs Hans Strommen faced an enraged bull while cutting kindling with an axe. The animal drove her husband against a barn and she swung, striking the bull on the head. The blow ended the attack as the bull lost interest.
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Associated Press
Gary
Minn
Hans Strommen
Spain
National Shoe and Feather Expo Opens in Boston
A national expo featuring shoes and feathers opens in Boston today and runs through the rest of the week, highlighting exhibitors and new product lines for consumers and trade visitors.
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Boston
Mysterious rifle fire forces Kansas City man to flee
Kansas City, July 20. W. C. Mabry, a truck gardener, reported rifle shots aimed at his home at three minute intervals overnight. After a dispute with nearby African Americans, he tore down his shack, moved his family and livestock to a friend's home several miles away.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
W. C. Mayberry
Kansas
Mabry
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times presents a daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Wednesday are described as cloudy throughout with no precipitation noted in the accessible text.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Performer mauled by python in Swiss hall dies
A woman artist died after a giant python crushed her in a Swiss music hall while the audience applauded, believing the tragedy was part of her act. Police investigated as witnesses recalled the crowd's surprised applause and confusion during the performance.
Weather notes at Fort McIntosh for 24 cars today
Observations at Fort McIntosh report the 24 cars ending at 7 m. Max temperature reached 103 degrees. Minimum 77. A light southwesterly wind. Clear skies.
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Fort Mclntosh
Shamrock Leads In 80 Mile Yacht Race
Associated Press reports Shamrock led Resolute after 10 miles of the triangular course at Sandy Hook on July 20. Wind conditions threaten finish within six hours as Resolute trailed by about 600 yards, with Shamrock briefly ahead at 1 10 Eastern before Resolute regained a small lead.
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Associated Press
Sandy Hook
Resolute
Sandy Hogh
Lipton
Shamrock
Many Borrowers in Federal Land Bank System
Houston reports 126000 actual borrowers from the Federal Land Bank with $550000000 on deposits. Judge W H Joyce notes all land banks paying dividends and more than 40000 farm loan associations are connected with the bank system.
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Ty Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Federal Land Bank
W. H. Joyce
Land Bank
Washington
Optimism Abroad Highlighted by El Paso Chamber Inquest
United States consular agents report optimistic views on Mexico’s political and social prospects in responses to a Chamber of Commerce questionnaire. Replies came from border and interior posts with Sonora noted for excellent economic conditions. Agriculture prospered, mining work continued, and the new regime kept political order.
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Associated Press
el Pso
Texas
Mexico
United States
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Sonora
Regima
Texas Guard Camp Opens At Camp Mabry For Summer Training
Autin Texas July 20 More than a thousand Texas National Guard cavalrymen of the First Division under Brigadier General John A Halen will encamp August 6 at Camp Mabry two miles west of Austin for two weeks of summer training. Brigadier Generals Jake Wolters and R W H McDill will command the First and Second Brigades respectively. The enlargement of the Camp Mabry rifle range with a $30 000 reconstruction is expected to be complete by encampment, allowing practice at all distances. An aero squadron being organized will join the training events.
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Associated Press
Autin
Texas
Texas National Guard
John A. Halen
Camp Malry
Austin
Adjutant General's Department
National Guard
Jake Wolters
R. W H. McDill
Camp Mabry
Texas Guard
Chamberlains Colic Remedy Praised for Summer Ills
A reader testimonial from W. G. Campbell of Butler Tennessee asserts Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy cures most summer complaints in children when given with castor oil and proper diet. The note claims nearly all cases recover and contrasts with past higher death rates.
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Chamberlain
W. G. Cambell
Butler, Tenn
Wage award for nearly two million railway workers
The United States railway labor board granted about 2,000,000 railway workers a wage increase totaling roughly 600 million dollars, about 21 percent of current rates, retroactive to May 1. The decision preserves existing rules and working conditions and awaits a referendum vote by union members, with no comment from leaders before the meeting.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States Railway Labor Board
Jeading Brotherhoods
United States Railway Administration
John Gnawau
Chicago Yardmen's Union
E. T. White
Western Managers’ Association
Republican Convention Date Set for Texas in Dallas
Dallas July 20 Republican plans for Texas announced by George E. Rockland. State convention scheduled for August 10 in Dallas, as Rockland stated in the Republican executive committee.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
George E. Rockland
Chandil Released From White Sox to Quit Baseball
No more baseball for Chic Chandil star first baseman of last season's champion White Sox. Recently sold to St. Anthony of the Snake River Yellowstone League for 16000, he has been released and will not play this season. Gandil is able to be suffering from appendicitis and travels to Los Angeles where an operation is expected.
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Associated Press
Pocatello
Idaho
Chic” Chandil
Chicago White Sox
St. Anthony
Snake River
Gandil
Los Angeles
Plague Threat Warns Inland Cities From Coast Flea Carriers
Kanene City Missouri July 20 Dr HK H Bulloch city health director warns plague could travel inland via fleas on rats in box cars from seaport towns. He cautions inland towns like Ken ea City are not immune and an infected rat could trigger a widespread epidemic.
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Kanene City
HK. H. Bulloch
Kenea City
Bullock
Dr. Bullock
Webb County Republican Club Seeks Organized Aid
Notice invites Webb County residents to join the Webb County Republican Club to aid in organizing for the November elections. It urges unity, states organization is essential for success, and offers membership cards from club officers. August C Richter chair Publicity Committee. July 19, 6t.
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Webb County
Republican Party
United States
Republican Club
Richter
Bryan and Sunday May Be the Ticket
Early delegates to the Prohibition party convention discuss Bryan as potential leader next fall and consider Billy Sunday as his running mate. Calderwood, vice chairman, notes Bryan’s recent statement that a man should accept honor if offered, signaling possible acceptance.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Prohibition Party
Bryan
Billy Sunday
Asa6
Santamount
W. G.calderwood
England may sever talks with Bolsheviks over Poland advance
London July 20 England warned that trade negotiations with Soviet Russia will be broken off if Bolsheviks advance into Poland continues.
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Associated Press
London
England Today
Russia
Poland
Cattle Anthrax Quarantine Hits Texas Counties
Fort Worth reports that Edwards Kennedy Uvalde and Valverde counties are quarantined over cattle anthrax. State veterinarians have hurried to manage the outbreak and protect awaiting livestock and markets.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Edwards, Kennedy
Uvalde
Valverde
State Troop Removal Discussed in Galveston Conference
Plans for removing state troops from Galveston will be discussed at a meeting there tomorrow attended by Governor Hobby and the attorney general who depart tonight for Galveston.
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Austin
Texas
Galveston
Hobby
Prize offered for scouting rats in Corpus Christi
In Corpus Christi on July 20 a prize of field glasses is offered to the Boy Scout who reports the most dead rats to D. A. Huddleston at Scout headquarters. Since a rat plague outbreak in gulf ports, about 1,000 rats have been killed, with Dr. A. W. Davidson donating the glasses as the prize for the top exterminator.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Texas
D. A. Huddleston
Scout
Gulf Ports
A. W. Davidson
USE NEGROES ALSO Cotton picking to include whites in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi reports indicate Negro labor will join white workers in the cotton picking force this year alongside Mexican labor. The Rural Landowners Association cites a San Patricio County farmer who enlisted 200 Negro pickers. Advertisements drew white men seeking to pick cotton and secure rental plots for next year.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Texas
Southwest
Rural Landowners’ Association
San Patricio County
Hall's Catarrh Medicine oath confirms claim and sale
Frank J. Cheney and Co submit an oath in Toledo Ohio asserting a hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The document notes the firm will the reward and includes endorsements and directions for purchase.
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State of Ohio
City of
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. Gleason
Mateee
Eney & CO
M Hall
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