Anniversaries Through History May 29
Key events span 1823 to 1917 including Boston's first mayor John Phillips dies, the Tall expedition from New London seeking Franklin, a Washington Lafayette monument dedication, Royal visit to Toronto, Polar Congress in Brussels, Curtiss airship prize, World War I battles on the San River, Italian actions in the Asiatic region, and a large prisoner haul in the Italian offensive.
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John Phillips
Boston
New London
San River
Asiatic
Chinese Descent Soldier Wins Croix de Guerre in France
Corporal Sing Kee of the 306th Infantry, 77th Division, is noted as possibly the only American of Chinese descent to earn the Croix de Guerre in France. He carried messages through gas and shell fire as a runner between advanced battalions at Mont Notre Dame, remaining in action when others were wounded and later gasping, yet reaching his destination to receive the medal.
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Sing Kee
Three Hundred and Sixth Infantry
France
Mont Notre Dame
Christian Science Monitor
Rules Regulating the Dough-Boy Mess Conduct
A humorous wartime note lists general orders for soldiers at mess: guard spuds and gravy, watch the plate for stray sausage, report thin bread, repeat calls for seconds, and only quit when nothing remains. It covers handling leftovers, onions, escapes, theft, salutes to meats, and urging restraint on prunes.
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New York
Remedy for Rheumatism: Chamberlain's Liniment
The article asserts rheumatism causes more pain than any other disease and notes a remedy named Chamberlain's Liniment provides relief and helps sufferers rest and sleep. It presents a promotional style urging use of the liniment for relief.
Linna Bresette Plans GOP Convention Program
Miss Linna Bresette of Topeka acts as secretary for the Association of Government Labor Officials of the United States and Canada and is preparing the program for the annual convention to be held next month in Madison Wisconsin.
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Association of Government Labor Officials
United States
Canada
Linna Bresette
Topeka
Madison
Wis
Birthdays for May 29 Spark Notables Across Nations
On May 29, several figures celebrate birthdays. Commander Alexander Ramsay of the Royal Navy, married to Princess Patricia, turns 33. Rear Admiral Herbert O. Dunn of the U S Navy, head of the First Naval District in Boston, is 62. Mare Klaw of Klaw and Hilanger is 61. M Leon Bourgeois of France is 68. Gilbert K. Chesterton in Kensington is 45. Fred T. Dubois, former Idaho senator, is 68.
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Alexander Ramsay
R. N
Princess Patricia of
Tuesday Fridge Club Hosts and W N U Circles Meet
Mrs C C Shiner will entertain the Tuesday Fridge Club at 4 PM at Mrs H M Austin's home. Four circles of the W N U meet at 4 PM Friday. The Tuesday Music and Literary Club will host a luncheon at the Hotel Hamilton at 12 45 PM honoring Miss Blanton. The Woman's Club will give a reception at the Latin American Club at 4 PM in honor of Miss Blanton.
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C. C. Shiner
H. M. Austin
Hamilton
Miss Blanton
Miss Blantoh
Standing Orders For Overboard Private On British Troopship
The wartime order details a routine if a private falls overboard. Report to the orderly corporal then sergeant, squad commander, and company commander. A board of inquiry may be convened to determine cause, motives, card entries, and whether a lifeboat should be deployed. Fatigue party to throw a lifebelt toward the last seen position. God save the king.
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S. C
God Save the King
Resolve to Start Now and Seize Opportunity
A motivational call urges action and self belief to achieve goals. Local notes report several residents traveling or visiting. Miss Zara Mowry recital at Market Hall. Annie Webb Blanton reception at the Latin American Club. library hours in Laredo changed to 9 30 to noon and 6 to 9 pm with warm weather noted.
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Zara Mowry
Market Hall
Laredo
Parish and club notes from a community gathering
The Parish Guild of Christ Church held a meeting at Mrs. S. E. Woods home, reporting 195 in treasury and approving a 150 contribution to the Guild Parish House fund. July–August holidays, next meeting with Mrs. Shahady, and a departure for Mrs. Woods to San Antonio were noted. A gold pin was given to Mrs. Woods. Also covered were the Auction Bridge Club gathering hosted by Mrs. J. S. Penn with prizes for Mrs. Wormser and Mrs. Jefferies, and a Tuesday Music and Literary Club meeting at Mrs. E. P. Nye with a luncheon planned at Hotel Hamilton and a Browning reading by Mrs. Kemper.
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Christ Church
S. E. Woods
Mesdarhes Anderson
Arthur
Arkles
Adams
Craven
Cook
Kehl
Lusk
Lines
MacGregor
Mussett
Mason
Poster
Shahady
Vidales
Reeves
Younkin
Woodman
Wood
Guild
Mrs. Woods
J. S. Penn
A. Wormser
Jefferies
Mesdames Brewster
Buenz
Cogley
Christen
H. G. da Camara
J. C. Martin
Wormser
Mesdames Sam Withoff
T. A. Leyendecker
Lafon
John Martin
Biggio
Fish
Pinder
Epstein
Huberich
Wilson
Annie
Frances Alexander
Maria
Zara Mowry
Maude McKnight
E. P. Nye
Browning
Wm. Kemper
Dallas
Property description for Block 42 Laredo estate sale notice
Northwest corner of Block 42 W D Laredo contains 314 lots 110 feet front on Market Plaza and 183 feet deep on Hidalgo street. For details contact B Chacon executor estate E B de Garcia deceased 12 Grant street. 6 3 1m.
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Block 42
W. D
Laredo
Market Plaza
Hidalgo Street
B. Chacon
E. B. de Garcia
Grant Street
Santo Tomas Cannel Coal of Webb County Texas
The Rio Grande region north of Laredo holds the likely largest cannel coal body in the US, mined at Santo Tomas and Darwin Dolores in two thick beds. It yields about 50 tons of oil per ton and contains high nitrogen, with significant mining costs from poor roof rock and clay overhangs. A USGS bulletin details the field.
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United States
Rio Grande
Laredo
Texas
Webb County
Uvalde County
Santo Tomas
Darwin
Cannel
Dolores
Mexico
George H. Ashley
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
U. S. Geological Survey
Washington, D. C
Onion Market Report Highlights Regional Shipments
Market notes show 39 total onion shipments from Texas and California Bermudas with 4812 New York City crates from Bermuda and 1438 crates exported to the West Indies. Prices ranged 3.50 to 5.25 per crate FOB, with California Bermudas steady and Texas yellow Bermudas varying by city amid light shipments.
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Ft. Worth
Tex
Muaily
Laredo
Texas
Arizona
California
Louisiana
New York City
Bermuda
New York
West Indies
Bermudas
Boston
Kansas City
Missouri
Do You Enjoy Life A Testimony For Chamberlains Tablets
A man in good physical condition is likely to enjoy life while bilious and dyspeptic people are miserable much of the time. This ill feeling is unnecessary. A few doses of Chamberlains Tablets to tone the stomach improve digestion and regulate the bowels is all that is needed. Try it.
Today’s Events mark religious and political gatherings nationwide
Ascension Day and the fifth anniversary of the Empress of Ireland sinking are noted. The Methodists of Canada begin their general conference in Montreal, Virginia hardware retailers form a state association in Richmond, and Illinois reviews the League of Nations covenant in a Springfield convention. Charles Wilkins Webber is celebrated on his 100th birth anniversary, and a total solar eclipse is forecast though not visible in North America.
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Methodists of
Canada
Montreal
Virginia
Richmond
Illinois
Springfield
Charles Wilkins Webber
Kentucky
Nicaragua
North America
NC-4 to Start from Lisbon Aiming for England
The NC-4 likely to depart Lisbon tomorrow with hopes to reach England on Friday, per wireless from an American battleship at Lisbon. Adverse Lisbon weather had postponed the M-4’s start for England, reports Plymouth officials.
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Associated Press
Brest
Lisbon
England
Plymouth
Eng
Amiens Bombed as German Forces Advance in May
May 28 reports say Amiens, France, was bombed by a German air raid while German troops seized Soissons with more than 25,000 prisoners. President Wilson officially created the War Industries Board to coordinate resources for the war.
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Amiens
Soissons
Wilson
War Industries Board
Mexico Troop Move Blocked by United States
President Carranza is informed that permission for 2000 Mexican troops to move from Agua Prieta to Juarez will be withheld for the present. The request aims at operations against Villa forces.
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Washington
Carranza
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Associated Press
Mexico
Agua Prieta
Juarez
Mexican troops allowed to pass through New Mexico
Governor Larrazola orders that armed Mexican soldiers moving from Sonora to Juarez may traverse New Mexico. Arizona officials have not acted to revoke the pass, per Assistant Secretary MeKlen in Governor Campbell's absence in New York. In Texas, Senator Dudley and Speaker Thompson protested Governor Hobby over yesterday's shift in blocking Mexican troop movement through Texas.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Larrazola
New Mexico
Sonora
Juarez
Arizona
Arizonaerritory
Secutary
MeKlen
Campbell
New York
el Paso
Texas
Dudley
Thompson
Texas House of Representaives
Hobby
Memorial Day Message from Wilson to Allerrea People
President Wilson issues a Memorial Day cable to the Allerrea people noting added significance of the observance and expressing desire to participate in the observance through the message.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Teake
Government bids sought for surplus meat to hospitals
Washington May 29 the first steps toward disposing of a large surplus of canned and cured meat were taken with invitations for bids to about 1 200 state and municipal hospitals charitable and medical institutions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Popular subscription funds 1920 Democratic drive
Funds to support the Democratic National campaign in 1920 will be raised by popular subscription. Contributions are expected from Liberty League members, with Wilbur Marsh named treasurer overseeing the drive.
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Chicago
Lion
Wilbur Marsh
Ambassador Robert Bacon in Critical Condition After Surgery
Former ambassador to France Robert Bacon remained in critical condition at the New York Eye and Ear Hospital after an operation for mastoiditis on Saturday. He underwent the procedure on May 24.
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Associated Press
New York
Robert Bacon
France
New York Eye and Ear Hospital
Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine origins
The order originates from oriental roots and arrived in America in the early 1870s with the first temple in New York City. Though not a Masonic body, it is allied with Freemasonry and requires Masons of high degree for membership. Founders included Gen. Daniel Sickles and actor William J. Florence. It now has about 150 temples and roughly 250,000 members across the United States.
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Ndianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis
United States
Timawsy
Florida
Texas
Pacific Canal
New England
Commonwealths
Mystic Shrine
Solomon
Nitnapolis
Union Station
Monumnt Place
Imperial Council
New Temple
New Orleans
Portland
Ore
Amer
New York City
Knights Templar
Daniel Sickles
William J. Florence
Canada
Hawaii
Philippines
Aline Insists on Lemonade at Birthday Party
Aline and her brother attend a playmate's party where ice cream cake and lemonade are served. The boy asks for water but Aline urges him to drink lemonade claiming it is like water.
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Aline
Germans Hand Over Counter Proposals at Versailles Peace Talks
German delegation at Versailles delivered counter proposals to the French and the allied council. It is expected the council of four will consider them today. The exchange occurred at noon as complete counter proposals were handed to the allies.
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Associated Press
Paris
Versailles
Council of Four
Secretary Baker urges 509000 temporary army bill
Secretary Baker testified before the house military committee urging Congress to authorize a temporary army of 509,000 men as part of ongoing national defense measures. Washington report notes the proposal aims to reinforce U S military capacity during the current period.
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Washington
Baker
House Military Committee
Congress
Fire near Coblenz injures eighty in Bavarian frontier area
An exchange dispatch reports a large explosion and fire near Coblenz injuring eighty people. The blast occurred at a munition dump on the Bavarian frontier as American troops occupied the Unitenz district.
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London
Unitenz
Coblenz
Paris May 25 Report on Allied Settlement Unveiled
In Paris on May 25 a high official stated that the settlement of the drift question is now certain and that Fiume becomes a utility. Certain Dalmatian islands are allocated to Italy.
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Paris
Ekeles Dt
Peace terms presentation delayed for Theustrien delegation
Reported postponement shifts the traditional Friday noon delivery to Monday as Theustrien delegates await the terms.
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Paris
Theustrien
Haseen
Peace terms for Austria postponed until Saturday
Paris reports that the plenary session on Austrian peace terms adjourned after noting the treaty is not yet completed. The session will reconvene Saturday when completion is expected.
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Paris
Strike Hits Buenos Aires Trams Amid Taxicab Sympathy
A strike on Buenos Aires tramway lines starts at midnight. Taxicab drivers and other passenger vehicle operators are expected to join in sympathy with the action.
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Buenos Aires
Associated Press
Thenos Aires
Causes of Death Report Highlights Absurd Fatalities
A collection of mock death notices from a monthly vital statistics bulletin mocks absurd causes. Entries include sudden death after feeling well, death due to a mother’s death in infancy, and a horse kick to the kidney. Other lines note death from blood poisoning after an automobile collision and deaths with unclear medical aid.
New Orleans Weather Forecast Tonight and Friday
The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans for The Times says tonight and Friday will be generally fair.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Local Weather Report From Fort McIntosh
Observations for 24 hours ending 7 a m show thermometer broken with no report available.
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Fort Mcintosh
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