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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1919
Page
13
President Wilson visited the tomb of Lafayette in Paris and laid a bronze wreath identical to the one placed on his first arrival. The wreath bore the card reading to the great Lafayette from a fellow servant of liberty, marking a ceremonial tribute during his Paris trip.
Jefferson County Illinois marks its centennial today as the international conference on prohibition ends with a large public meeting in Washington DC. Delegates arrive in Portland for the sixteenth annual Pacific Coast Advertising Men's Association convention while Atlantic City prepares for what may be a landmark American Federation of Labor session.
Cardinal O Connell of Boston celebrates the 35th anniversary of his ordination. A monument to Tim Murnane, famed American sports writer, will be unveiled in Calvary Cemetery, Boston. President Wilson designates this week as Boy Scout Week. William J. Bryan to speak on world wide prohibition at Liberty Hut Washington. Anti Saloon League urges ministers to highlight alleged liquor efforts to thwart prohibition.
National weekly papers rush to print tributes for Hawker and Grieve as events unfold. Frances Hackett writes a celebrated poem on The New Republic praising Hawker’s imagined fate, a piece that may prompt regret if Hawker survives.
A humorous exchange between Mrs Caller and Proud Mother praises Mary’s two years at college. The daughter is described as a carnivorous reader who impoverishes music, yet remains friendly and prompt. Judge remarks on her unpretentious, welcoming nature and quick arrivals, not keeping callers waiting.
Reports from Paris indicate the council of four seeks changes to German terms with officials preparing final reports. Berlin notes Germany will not sign as presented, while Italy voices Adriatic concerns and Orlando demands a June settlement. Kolchak’s forces are Bolshevik aligned, threatening campaign prospects.
In Paris the socialist chamber of deputies adopted a resolution urging allies to modify the peace treaty toward a just durable peace. The American peace delegation remains firm in not publishing or communicating the German treaty text to the U S Senate until signing.
In Wiesbaden in June opposition to the Rhenish republic heats up as provincial judges defy the new government by refusing to recognize the regime led by Dr. Dorton.
In the House of Commons on June 7, Secretary of War Winston Churchill stated that British efforts in north Russia are aimed at ending by summer's end. The goal is to have the posting become self-supporting and to depart after fulfilling duties honorably.
Archangel dispatch reports revised arrangements require all American forces to be withdrawn from the north Russian front and ready to sail by June 30, with air and naval support adjustments under way.
All of the original Archangel expedition will have sailed for home within two weeks, General March announced today. Companies E G I and March the machine gun company of the 339th Infantry are en route to Brest, having left Archangel Tuesday.
General March announced that the army of occupation has obtained 50,000 recruits. The statement indicates recruitment for a three year term.
Union chiefs warn that commercial telegraphers on the Pacific coast will strike June 11 if Western Union, Postal, and Federal telegraph companies do not meet their demands. The union declares the fight will be to a finish.
The New York World portrays Col Robert Bacon as a relentless and selfless American who spent himself in service. Former U S ambassador to Paris he organized hospital and ambulance efforts in France and joined overseas forces when the United States entered the war. An uncompromising patriot he stood for what he believed was right and would have served as senator with distinction if elected.
An old colored man, Uncle Eb, lights dead grass and a bystander mocks him. Eb retorts that the meadow will grow green, implying resilience. The exchange preserves a folksy vernacular and a cautionary tone about burning brush.
A dialogue features a young man denying smoking and calling cigarette users vile, while his sweetheart's father jokes about borrowing a cigarette, proposing he could smoke them himself. The exchange ends with humorous intent rather than real conflict.
More than 6,000 men of the 90th division arrived today on the transports Huron and Wilhelmina. The entire 349th Infantry was aboard the two vessels.
Statement lists officers including M. W. Brennan Asst Cashier A L Vidaurri Asst Cashier and J R Fasnacht Ass't Cashier at Laredo National Bank in Texas.
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