Marriage Licenses and Local Events Highlight Laredo Update
The county clerk issued a marriage license to Isaac Garcia and Antonia Benavides. Imports from Mexico arrived at Laredo port including henequen Euano candelilla calamine and manganese. The Royal screened play When Men Desire with Theda Bara drew applause. Laredo High Class of 1919 commencement at Royal Opera House next Friday features Annie Webb Blanton address with a small admission fee. Roberto Cuevas, paroled burglar, returned to training school after renewed offenses.
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Isaac Garcia
Antonia Benavides
Mexico
Laredo
Euano
Candelilla
the Royal
Theda Bara
U.S. A
Grand Country
Laredo High School
Royal Opera House
Annie Webb Blanton
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Roberto Cuevas
Refining Company Plans Groundbreaking for New Plant
The Texas Gulf Refining and Pipe Line Company will clear ground tomorrow for a plant southeast of the Texas Mexican shops. Foundations will be started within the week and construction will proceed as rapidly as possible to complete a timely and solid facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Gulf Refining and Pipe Line Company
Nine Carloads Of Onions Shipped Over Weekend
Since the last report, nine freight cars left Laredo over two nights. Five cars rolled out Saturday evening and four Sunday evening. Indications show the shipping season is ending as several outside growers depart or prepare to leave Laredo.
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Laredo
Centro Social Fronterizo plans fine clubhouse in Nuevo Laredo
The Centro Social Fronterizo, a Nuevo Laredo casino group, will expand its membership and build a modern clubhouse on Market Plaza southwest corner. President Dr Salinas Puga states the center has purchased the site and aims for a $20,000 gold construction, with work to start next month as stock nearly sold.
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Centro Social Fronterizo
Nuevo Laredo
Salinas Puga
Two Laredos
Market Plaza
Women’s groups convene in multiple cities today
Montreal hosts the International Order of Daughters of the Empire annual session while Charleston, West Virginia, holds a state convention backing the League of Nations covenant. Asheville welcomes General Federation of Women’s Clubs council. Three Rivers votes on ending total prohibition today. Ohio legislature reconvenes after recess to push state wide prohibition enforcement ahead of tomorrow’s deadline.
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Montreal
International Order of Daughters of the Empire
West Virginia
Charleston
United States
Asheville
N. C
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Three Rivers
Quebec
Ohio
Laredo Voters Reject Prohibition Amendment in Special Election
In a four ward special state election, Laredo cast 219 votes with prohibition the only measure to fail. Prohibition 117 against, 86 for, while home ownership led with 165 for, 57 against. suffrage 165 for, 64 against. governor’s salary 148 for, 67 against. Precinct 8 Rodriguez Ranch reported all amendments opposed.
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Laredo
Prohibition
Saly
Texas
Rodriguez Ranch
Cubans Triumph Over Laredo In Three Games
The Cuban Stars swept a weekend series at Caliche Park defeating Laredo the first 6 to 2 the second 7 to 5 and the third 6 to 0. Crowds watched as the locals struggled while praising the Cuban players on a tough U S tour.
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Laredo
Caliche Park
Cubens
Laredos
U. S
Funeral for Maria Volpe de Benavides Laredo
The funeral for Mrs. Maria Volpe de Benavides, wife of Servando Benavides, who died in San Antonio, was held Saturday at 6 pm from Grant Street residence to San Agustin Church with burial in Catholic cemetery. It was largely attended. many floral tributes arrived. Pallbearers included E Garcia, B A Puig, Carlos Garcia Cantu, Prisciliano Caballero, Ignacio Benavides, Miguel Ferrara Volpe, Edelmiro Longoria, Isidoro Nava, and active pallbearers Jose de la Garza, Luis Volpe, Serapio Vela Jr., Dionicio Ochoa, Luis Martinez, Pedro Reyna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Volpe de Benavides
Servando Benades
San Antonio
Laredo
Grant Street
San Agustin Church
House of Sorrow
E. Garcia
B. A. Puig
Carlos Garcia Cantu
Prisciliano Caballero
Ignacio Benavides
Miguel Ferrara Volpe
Edelmiro Longoria
Isidoro R. Nava
Jose de la Garza
Luis Volpe
Serapio Vela, Jr
Dionicio E. Ochoa
Luis Martinez
Pedro Reyna
Partnership Formed Ward and O'Meara In Laredo
A law partnership is formed by Ira O'Meara of Laredo and Judge R H Ward of San Antonio. The firm will be known as Ward and O'Meara with offices in the Alexander building in this city. Dated 5-19-6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira O'Meara
Laredo
R. H. Ward
San Antonio
Ward & O’meara
Alexander Building
Violet Oberfaidt Society Editor Seeks News
Society editor Violet Oberfaidt announces phone contact for news tips and social items.
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Mre
Violet
Oberfaidt Society
Social Calendar for Monday and Tuesday Events
The Nulles Club is entertained by Mrs J B Penn at 4 pm Monday. The Women's Missionary Society meets at the church at 4 pm. Miss Marcelie Beene entertains for Miss Rodgers at 8 pm. The Women's Club hosts its weekly dance at Market Hall in the evening. On Tuesday Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church meets at the Rectory at 4 pm. Miriam Chapter 86 OEK S meets at Masonic Hall at 8 pm. Community Singing at the Soldiers Club in the evening.
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Nulles Club
Christ Church
Miriam
O. EK. S
Masonic Hall
Soldiers Club
Miriam Chapter
O. E
Gentle social notes and travels in local circles
Residents depart for commencements and visits around Stillwater Kerrville and San Antonio. A baptism at San Agustin Church, a Miriam Chapter gathering, a Tuesday Music Society meeting, and a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Leo Purwin highlight community life with guests and local families.
Social Bridge Party and Neighborhood Gatherings
A week of social events features a bridge party hosted by Mrs. H. G. DaCamara honoring Auction Bridge Club members and guests. Prizes went to Mrs. Brewster and Mrs. Block as participants enjoyed white and gold decor, a two course luncheon, and games. Also highlighted are a Chacon outing for children with ice cream and cake, a Sophomores lawn party for Laredo High School seniors, and a large Sophomore Senior exchange with roughly 25 attendees including Margaret French and Francisca Gutierrez.
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Leo Purwin
H. W. Greer
J. B. Morton
Joe Moser
Miss Maud McKnight
Mesdames Fish
Joseph
A. Wormser
H. G. DaCamara
Auction Bridge Club
Brewster
Block
Mesdames Cogley
Buenz
Christen
Penn
Mims
Alexander
Ruth Laro
Rodgers
Mesdames
W. Werner
Swisher
Jefferies
John Martin
Hamlin
May Johnston
Sammy
Warren Woods
Mrs. Woods
Laredo High School
C. M. Fish
Madame Maria
Margaret French
Francisca Gutierrez
Clyde Brennan
Victor Sauvignet
Joe O'Hara
St. Elmo Trout
Tarver
Kline
McKnight
Personal Notices From Local Society
Lieut B B Irby of Beaumont arrived in the city to visit his aunt Mrs Hal W Greer. Judge Hal Grasr and his sister in law Mrs J H Allen left for Beaumont. C C Biggio vice president Rio Grande Eagle Pass By left for Houston on business. R K Mims bank president left via Corpus Christi for Galveston to attend a bankers meeting. Dr A B Younkin left for San Antonio and Kerrville on a short business trip. Rev Father William P Murphy visited and traveled to San Antonio. United States Consul Randolph Robertson resumes charge of the Nuevo Laredo consulate after a Washington trip.
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B. B. Irby
Beaumont
City
Hal W. Greer
R. K. Mims
First State Bank and Trust Co
Corpus Christi
Galveston
State Bankers Association
A. B. Younkin
San Antonio
Kerrville
William P. Murphy
Ashland
Illinois
L. A. Reiser
Reiser
Laredo
Father Murphy
South
United States
Randolph Robertson
Washington, D.C
Nuevo Laredo
Eaton
All-Russian Party To Be Recognized
The peace conference council of four conditionally recognizes the anti Bolshevik Kolchak Denikine government. Kolchak returned from Ekaterinburg where he spoke to manufacturers peasants and industrial groups pledging help for industry and transport. Estonian forces broke Bolshevik lines at Pskov capturing about 1000 prisoners and military matériel.
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Associated Press
Paris
Council of Four of the
Peace Conference
Admiral Kolchak
General Denikine
Reuters
Omsk
Ekaterinburg
Ural
London
Pskov
Vsthonian
United States to Retain 700000 Tons of German Shipping
President informs officials that a four member council reached agreement to keep 700,000 tons of German shipping seized in American ports when the United States entered the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Council of Four
United States
America
Paris peace talks eyes resumption on Italian settlement
May 26 reports from Paris indicate peace conference circles expect resumed negotiations after a week long suspension. It is understood efforts aim to base the settlement on the treaty of London.
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Paris
Treaty of London
Austrian Chancellor Renner Appeals for Faster Peace Talks
Vienna dispatch says Dr. Karl Renner the Austrian chancellor urged Premier Clemenceau and the peace conference to speed up negotiations with Austria. He warned that ongoing delays could spark internal disorders in Austria and threaten stability.
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Clemenceau
Basel
Karl Renner
Austria
Vienna
Kalut Volcano Erupts Wiping Villages in Java
Central News despatches report Kalut volcano in Java erupting rapidly destroying twenty villages in Brengat district and eleven near Olitar. Death toll estimated at 15000. Kalut is among fourteen active volcanoes on Java.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Kalut
Java
Brengat
Olitar
Webb County Board of Equalization Meets May 26 1919
Webb County Texas commissioners court will meet as Board of Equalization in the County Assessor's Office at the courthouse in Laredo on May 26 1919 to review the 1919 assessment lists for inspection correction or equalization and approval. J A Rodriguez county clerk and ex officio clerk notes the action dated May 5 1919.
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County Commissioners Court
Webb County
Texas
Court House
Laredo
The Emergent Man and the Flower Debate
A Schwab quotation frames leadership as meeting emergencies. A man recalls his wife criticizing neglect of flowers, while he argues that flowers no longer attract him as before. The exchange pivots on desire, change, and expectations in marriage.
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Charles M. Schwab
Britons Hawker Grieve Picked Up After Atlantic Flight Attempt
By Associated Press London May 26 Hawker and Lieut Commander Grieve British airmen who began a crossing attempt last Sunday were rescued at sea and landed in Scotland in perfect health.
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Associated Press
London
Harry G. Hawker
Grieve
Atlantic
Scotland
United States NC4 Seaplane Delayed From Ponta Delgada
A wireless dispatch to London reports the NC4 seaplane will not depart Ponta Delgada for Lisbon today. No reason for the hold delay was provided.
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London
United States
NC4
Ponta Delgada
Lisbon
Prohibition and Suffrage Amendments Carry in Texas
Complete returns from more than half the state show the constitution amendments to prohibit liquor traffic and extend women’s suffrage adopted. Governor salary increase fails. Credit extension for homebuilding appears carried. Prohibition count 56,669 to 47,142. Suffrage 55,153 to 61,838.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Governor Hobby Calls Special Session Over Prohibition
Houston May 26 The legislature is called to meet between June 15 and 21. Governor Hobby will submit for a special session a plan to enact stringent code prohibition laws and related appropriations, and to amend the board of control bill.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Hobby
Board of Control
Sir Walter Raleigh Joke at Philadelphia Station
A Philadelphia anecdote recounts a University of Pennsylvania professor meeting a man at Broad Street Station. The exchange ends with the traveler revealing he is Christopher Columbus jokingly, while claiming Raleigh is in the smoking car playing chequers with Queen Elizabeth.
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Sir Walter Raleigh
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Broad Street
Walter
Oxford University
England
U. of P
Christopher Columbus
Queen Elizabeth
A Lucky Guy and His Clever Wife Tale
A humorous old verse about Adam a lucky man whose wife is free from suspicion as he keeps his pockets safe and his calm life intact by avoiding conspicuous gifts or jewelry. The piece implies trust and domestic harmony through a playful rhyme.
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Adam
For Sale Property on Market Plaza Laredo Parcel
For sale the northwest corner of Block 42 W D Laredo containing 3 percent lots or 110 feet front on Market Plaza by 188 feet depth on Hidalgo street. For details contact B Chacon executor estate EB B de Garcia deceased 1219 Grant street 6 3 1m.
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Block 42
W. D
Laredo
Market Plaza
Hidalgo Street
B. Chacon
EB. B. de Garcia
Grant Street
Information Wanted on Henderson and Mrs Henderson
A notice seeks any information on the whereabouts of Henderson and his wife Bertha formerly Bertha Connor of Baltimore Maryland. The inquiry is from Bertha’s father William P. Connor of 4701 Kernwood Ave Govanstown Baltimore Maryland dated June 24 1941.
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Henderson
Stanley
Bertha
Bertha Connor
Baltimore
William P. Connor
Kernwood Ave
Govanstown
Senate Defeats Vote on Woman Suffrage Amendment
Washington May 26 Opponents used parliamentary tactics to delay the vote on the woman suffrage constitutional amendment resolution. After two hours they postponed all action until tomorrow, blocking expedited consideration in the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Progressives Absent as Republicans Approve Committee Selections
In Washington on May 26 Republicans at a conference approved committee selections including Senators Penrose and Warren as chairmen of the finance and appropriations committees. Several progressives were absent.
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Washington
Committee On Committees
Penrose and
Warren
Finance
Appropriations
War Risk Insurance Bureau to proceed with payments
Payments of past due and current allotments to families of soldiers and sailors and dependents of Civil War veterans will be made without waiting for the urgent deficiency bill signing. Authority came via cable from the president to Secretary Glass after advice that the bill had passed and is now routing through Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Wilson
Glass
Parla
Representative Madden Calls for U S Aloof From Alliances
Representative Madden of Illinois announced after returning from Europe that the United States should stay out of entangling alliances. He addressed the house today stressing noninvolvement in foreign entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Representative Madden
Illinois
Europe
House
United States
Buckeye State Goes Dry Amid Ohio Prohibition Push
Columbus reports Ohio moves to enforce a statewide prohibition after midnight ending liquor sales in 60 000 plus outlets. Lawmakers convene to enact drastic enforcement while breweries plan to convert facilities rather than evade the ban.
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Columbus
John Bar Lee Corn
Buckeye
Ohio
Ohio Breweries
Cincinnati
Toledo
Cleveland
Whch
Italian Break Through on Piave Front and Leasowe Castle Sunk
Italian troops pierced the Austro German lines on the lower Piave front as heavy naval losses were reported. The English transport Leasowe Castle was sunk in the Mediterranean by a submarine with more than 100 lives lost.
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Lower Piava
Leasowe Castle
Mediterranean
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Organization of
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E. G. Clingenpee
Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College
Harry Shelby
Clara Willie
St. Louis
Mary C. Shelby
R. L. Bobbitt
J. S. Westbrook
el Paso
A. Westbrook
J. H. Slaughter
Capt
J. R. Lobdell
New York
Overseas
J. N. Worsham
Medina Lake
Mr. M. Joseph
Mr. and
Mrs. Shahady
Mr. F. H. Ligarde
Mr. M. H. Beckham
Mrs. H. Hoyt
R. B. Echols
Guy Boyatt
Mrs. McMillan
Bryan
Nell McMillan
Music and Literary Society
A. P. Nye
Mary Herlinda
J. J. Garcia
Father Villar
Luis F. Martinez
Emilia Garza
Mally
Hodges
Greer
Roster
R. L. Muller
Epstein
Jones
Sidney Katz
Hatley
Hawker
All-Russian Party
Ally
Kolchak
Board OF Equalization
J. A. Rodriguez
The
Co. Com. Court of Webb Co
Bellans
Laura Erlantz
Michigan
Vermont
Putney
GOV. Hobby
Madden
Buckeye State
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