Oil refinery site cleared for Texas Gulf project near Rio Grande
Daily notes a busy week at schools with exams and Friday end of term. Imports from Mexico pass Laredo: calamine beer coffee ix tlo copper carloads totaling. Site prep begins for Texas Gulf Refining refinery southeast of the Texas Mexican shops near the Rio Grande. Onions shipping totals reach 1 040 cars with season near end. Ascension Day service at Christ Church at 9 30 am. War Cats baseball team from San Antonio to play Laredo at Caliche Park. Madge Kennedy in Daughter of Mine at Royal Theater. romance triumphs over creed and religion. Commencement program details state play and addresses will finish under two hours. Helen Hollis arrested on forgery charge. bound over to district court with $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Laredo
Ixtlo
Texas Gulf Refining & Pipe Line Company
Rio Grande Banks
Christ Church
Goldwyn
Cupid
Times
Notable Birth Anniversaries Across Prominent Figures
On May 28, figures mark birthday anniversaries including Bishop Collins Denny of the Methodist Episcopal Church South born in Winchester, Viscount Maidstone who wed Margaretta Drexel of Philadelphia, Carroll Lewis Maxcy dean at Williams College born in Norristown, Robert C. Hilliard the stage actor born in New York, and Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas author of the Federal prohibition amendment born in Morris County Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Denny
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Winchester
Viscount Maidstone
Margaretta Drexel
Philadelphia
Carroll Lewis Maxcy
Williams College
Norristown
Roobert C. Hilliard
New York City
Senator Morris Sheppard
Texas
Morrisounty
Little Man Poem Sentiment in Eagle Pass News Guide
A heartfelt verse titled Little ManLauded as a baby boy in a family ode from Eagle Pass News Guide praising growth and cherished moments. The poem celebrates a mother's joy and a father's blessing with affectionate imagery of a newborn boy and family love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pass
Social Calendar Notes of Mrs Violet Oberfeldt
Wednesday events include Mrs J S Penn hosting Auction Bridge at 4 pm and the Parish Guild meeting with Mrs S B Woods at 4 pm. A Social Evening at the K of C Hall Fort McIntosh is also listed. Thursday features Mrs C C Shiner hosting Tuesday Bridge Club at 4 pm at Mrs H M Austin's home. The four circles of the W N U meet at 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Penn
Auction Bridge Club
S. B. Woods
K. of C. Hall
Fort McIntosh
C. C. Shiner
Pridge Club
H. M. Austin
No Death Seen in Spiritual Verse and Local Notices
A literary verse passage on life beyond death accompanies a long list of local notices. The column reports visitors and arrivals: Mrs. John Chamberlain and family. Mrs. McCauley of San Antonio. Mrs. E. J. Dwan visiting San Marcos and Laredo. Armstrong and Yaeger families en route to San Antonio. Florence Armstrong attending commencement. Albert Martin’s return from Galveston and Houston. Lyon and Yaeger relatives returning from France. more arrivals from France and local engagements. Community announcements include church circles, engagements, the A. C. Richter wedding plans for Helen Mary to Horace Edward Watson on June 11, and a public reception to meet Miss Annie Webb Blanton. Junior Auxiliary mailed 30 pounds of books to Alaska reading rooms from Christ Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Armstrong
Mr. Yaeger
Roy Yaeger
Hebbronville
Laredo
San Antonio
Messrs
Roy
Louis Yaeger
France
A. C. Richter
Helen Mary
Horace Edward Watson
Christ Episcopal Church
Christ Church
Alaska
St. Matthews
Fairbanks
Red Dragon
Cordova
St. Stephens Mission
Yukon
Mary Besse
Helen MacDonald
Mary Ernestine Sieleki
Anne McKinney
Lola Stuckey
Martha
Mary Anderson
John
Bridge Club Delights Guests With Flowers And Favors
The Monday Bridge Club and guests enjoyed a pleasant afternoon hosted by Mrs J B Penn with Shasta daisies and ferns adorning the decor. Prizes went to Mrs Lafon for the club game and to Mrs Joseph for guest honors. a two course luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monday Bridge Club
J. 8. Penn
Lafon
Joseph
Mesdames
Joe Martin
Tom A. Leyendecker
L. A. Lafon
Joe Moser
Jefferies
J. B. Morton
E. J. Foster
F. A. Wilson
John Martin
Mesdames Shelby
Hamlin
Cogley
A. Wormser
Kenedy
Sam Withoff
C. Withoff
Christen
Morrow
McKinney
A. J. Landrum
Katherine
Katherine Landrum
Dorothy
Doris Wilson
Iona Parker
Nettie Landrum
Helen Dixon
Catherine May
Sell
Elizabeth Nye
Adelaide Woodul
Tommy
Bessie Mann
Clara May
Elinor Judkins
Bobby Woodul
Violet Beaman
Merle
Virginia Netzer
Nellie Netzer
Ruth Rodgers
Women gain wage talks in Ottawa government service
Nearly a thousand charwomen in the Dominion government office at Ottawa have formed a union to seek higher wages. Miss Della Cox of Millville New Jersey is the first woman elected as delegate to an annual Glass Bottle Blowers Association convention. Miss Hilda Florence Simpson of Liverpool becomes the first woman admitted to the Society of Incorporated Accountants and Auditors in Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Ottawa
Della Cox
Millville
N. J
Glass Bottle Blower'’s Association
United States
Canada
Hilda Florence Simpson
Liverpool
Great Britain
Society of Incorporated Accountants and Auditors
Personal arrivals and visitors in the city
Ernest L. Anderson arrived yesterday from San Antonio. O. Pratt and Wm. Kirkendahl of Encinal are visitors in the city. Capt. David McGown arrived yesterday from San Antonio and is stopping at the Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest L. Anderson
San Antonio
O. Pratt
Wm. Kirkendahl
Encinal
Capt
David McGown
Hamilton
New York Moves to Banish Illiteracy Statewide
Governor Smith backs a bill to wipe out illiteracy in New York, citing about six hundred thousand residents who cannot read write or speak English and some three hundred fifty thousand who cannot read any language. The plan uses a zone system to educate over 16 year olds while children stay in school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Smith
Andrew S. Draper
Staute
Laredo Lodge 547 A F and A M called meeting tonight
Masonic notice for Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M calling a meeting at 8 pm with work in the BA degree. Visiting brethren invited. J A Burnett, W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
A. F
A. M
J. A. Burnett
W. M
Driving power for industry
The United States labor department notes a massive emigration trend as natives of liberated European countries seek homes abroad. Unemployment and war losses push workers to return home, promising a labor shortage here. Relief lies in advanced machinery, with 672 examples of labor saving cited by the federal labor commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Labor
Europe
United States
Federal Commissioner of Labor
Chicago Daily Newa
Feast of Weeks Traditions and Reform Confirmation Observances
The Feast of Weeks falls on June 4 and traces its origins from harvesting seasons to a historical festival. Reform Judaism expanded it with a youth confirmation ceremony symbolizing graduation from religious school and commitment to the covenant, featuring readings of the Ten Commandments and loyalty to one God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Reform
American Aviators Decorated for Transatlantic Flight
The NC-4 crew who achieved the first transatlantic flight were awarded the grand cross of the order of the Tower and Sword. The decoration was presented in London by the Portuguese foreign minister, per a Lisbon wireless press message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
NC-4
Order of the Tower and Sword
Lisbon
Dallas Election Totals Shift on Woman Suffrage Vote
Late returns from Dallas show suffrage failing by more than 6,000 after leading by 8,000. Final counts: suffrage 9,715 in favor and 95,355 against. Prohibition voting favored opponents 96,426 to 84,920. governor salary increase 76,794 to 103,624. home building 95,222 to 82,844.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Naval Board to Persist Building Battleships and Cruisers
Washington May 28. The Naval General Board and overseas commanders decide to continue constructing battleships and battle cruisers rather than adopt a composite ship combining features of both types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Associated Press
Washington
Naval General Board
British Aviators Decorated at Buckingham Palace
Harry G. Hawker and Lieutenant Commander Mackenzie Grieve were received by King George at Buckingham Palace today and awarded the Air Force Cross. They are the first actual recipients of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Harry G. Hawker
Mackenzie Grieve
King George
Buckingham Palace
Hawker
Grieve
Air Force Cross
Wilson's Third Term Bid Tied to League Fate
Chicago May 28 President Wilson’s potential third term hinges on the League of Nations. Homer A. Cummings chairman of the Democratic National Committee presides over a two day session here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Wilson
League of Nations
Homer 8. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Navy unsure on NC-4 final leg from Lisbon
Washington reports the navy department has no guidance yet on whether seaplane NC-4 left Lisbon as the last leg of the journey from Rockaway to Plymouth. No confirmation of departure details or arrival status is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Lisbon
Rockaway
Plymouth
Solar Eclipse Observers Track Vast Path Across Oceans
Washington May 28 observers discuss the total solar eclipse expected tomorrow. The path spans Chile to Brazil Africa and ends in the Indian Ocean. Observers deploy from the United States and Europe with expeditions to Brazil and Africa including Amherst astronomer David Todd planning seaplane observations from 10 000 to 15 000 feet to secure clearer photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. CC
North America
South America
Chile
Brazil
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
East Africa
Indian Ocean
mid-Atlantic
United States
England
Europe
David Todd
Amherst College
Montevideo
Democrats Map Plans for 1920 Campaign in Chicago
The Democratic National committee opens a two day session in Chicago to map out organization and strategy for the 1920 campaign. Delegates and officers discuss policy direction and mobilization efforts as the party targets key states and voters.
Representative Mason Proposes Ireland Minister Salary Bill
Representative Mason of Illinois introduces a bill to spend 14000 dollars annually from state department funds for a minister and consulate in the Republic of Ireland. The measure aims to establish a formal diplomatic office and support staff in Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mason
Ilinois
State Department
Republic of Ireland
Centenary of Noted Bishop Huntington in Central New York
The Central New York Episcopal Diocesan Convention in Utica marks the centennial birth anniversary of Bishop Frederic Dan Huntington born May 28 1819 in Hadley Massachusetts. Huntington led the diocese from 1869 to 1904 and earlier served Harvard chaplain and rector of Emmanuel Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Episcopal Diocesan Convention
Central New York
Frederic Dan Huntington
Bishop Huntington
Huntington
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
Hadley
Mass
Amherst College
Harvard Divinity School
Harvard University
Massachusetts
Unitarian Church
Episcopal Church
Emmanuel Parish
Boston
Central
New York
Smith
Eagtburn
Clark
Potter
Coxe
Morris
Littlejohn
Doane
Neely
Maine
St. Andrew’s Divinity School
Syracuse
The Feminine Of It In A Country Town
An amiable old lady volunteers details to a visitor about the key figures at a church foundation ceremony. She names the duke and duchess the mayor and mayoress and identifies a Vicar and others in the crowd.
Centennial birth of Rt. Rev. Frederic Dan Huntington noted
A centennial mark honors Frederic Dan Huntington, first bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Central New York. Separately a special meeting of Central of Georgia Rail road stockholders is held today to vote on a bond issue ranging from 50 million to 75 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic Dan Huntington
Episcopal Diocese
Central New York
Central of Georgia Railroad
Cause of Headache and Stomach Connection
The article notes headaches often stem from a disordered stomach or constipation. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a simple fix, claiming many have achieved permanent relief by using them. The product is described as easy to take and mild in effect.
Paderewski Warns of German Attack on Poland
Polish premier Ignace Jan Paderewski arrived in Paris from Warsaw and warned of a possible German attack on Poland saying Berlin was preparing strikes in several locations. He dismissed reports of pogroms as German propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preas
Paris
Poland
Ignace Jan Paderewski
Warsaw
Russian Wire Denies Petrograd Evacuation Plan
London reports a Russian wireless denial of explosions in Petrograd being linked to an evacuation. The dispatch says there is no city abandonment plan and that reinforcements at the Gatchina front south of Petrograd are pushing back the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Petrograd
Deapateh
Gatchina
Settlement Efforts Over Italian Question at Peace Conference
Paris May 28. The four councilors at the peace conference press to settle the Italian question. Andre B. Tardieu with Italian representatives drafted a formula broadly aligning with Col Houm’s compromise proposal discussed last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Council of Four of the
Peace Conference
Andre B. Tardieu
Houm
Peace conference delays over Austria southern boundary talks
Paris reports the peace conference proceedings delay as officials consider the southern boundaries of Austria. The Italian delegation’s stance holds up decisions being reached by the council of four and the council of ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Austria
Council of Four
Council
Women Gain Access in Business and Civic Roles
The Niles chamber votes to admit women as active members while the British Naval Architects group does the same. Reports note a rising female workforce in the US with 10 to 12 million wage earners by 1926. Juror eligibility expands in six states as labor conventions address women workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
Niles
New York City
British Institution of Naval Architects
United States
Helen Hyds
Pasadena
Illinois Homeopathic Association
Louisa of
Savoy
Margaret
Austria
Do You Enjoy Life Chamberlains Tablets Advertisement
A health note says a man in good physical condition enjoys life while the ill tempered suffer from dyspepsia. It advises Chamberlains Tablets to tone the stomach improve digestion and regulate bowels and invites readers to try it.
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Llelen Hollis
Brennan
District Court
Nono
Toray
Baby
Patty
Violet
Oberfeldt Society
God
Charles Gordon Amés
John Chamberlain
J. W. Slaughter
E. J. Dwan
San Marcos
Sidney Jackman
Florence Armstrong
Lois
Dorothy Derby
Albert Martin
Galveston
Houston
Mr. Martin
Lester Beckham
City
Sidney Katz
Chas. Moser
R. L. Muller
A. B. Muller
J. R. Moore
Mary Josephine
Nashville
Tennessee
Evelyn Moore
Ward-Belmont
James
Philip
Virginia
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
Albert Beddoe
Henry
Benson
WB. Heaner
Woman's Club
Annie Webb Blanton
Robert
Joe Fasnacht
Evans
Jack Younkin
Charline
Miles Nye
Elinor Kehl
Anna May Mussett
Marjorie Fish
Mary
Ralph Cook
King George IN
Ireland
Paderewski
Versailles
Russia
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