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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1919

Page

17

Notable Birthdays Mark Royal Figures’ Milestones

On the June 3 anniversary, King George V of Great Britain, born at Marlborough House in London, is celebrated 14 years after birth. Raymond Fosdick, named among permanent American officials in the League of Nations, born in Buffalo, N Y, marks 36 years since birth. Dr James Brown Stott, U S Peace Conference adviser, born in Bruce County Ontario 3 years ago, Rt Rev Charles M Beckwith Episcopal bishop of Alabama, born in Prince George County Virginia, reaches 68 years.

King George V of Great Britain Marlborough House London Raymond Fosdick League of Nations Buffalo N. Y James Brown Stott United States Bruce County Ontario Charles M. Beckwith Alabama Prince George County

Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhea Remedy Best Home Aid

Citizens worry when a family physician is away and illnesses strike. Pain in the stomach and bowels colic and diarrhoea demand quick treatment. A bottle of Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhea Remedy in the home prevents much pain and may save a life.

Eternal Father we seek to rise to a new era

Fosdick era prayer joins a note of sacrifice with youth moving from morning to remake a shattered world. The community bulletin lists numerous moves and visits among families and churches, including Ramsays returning from Yucatan and New York, DeWolfs heading to Baltimore for health, and multiple members traveling to San Antonio, Houston, and Austin. The Christian Endeavor Society hosts a War Tax Social tonight inviting the public, with several society events and bridge gatherings announced.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church Hamilton

Nation wide conspiracy shocks nation with multiple bombs

A sweeping nationwide conspiracy is alleged as bombs explode in New York, Washington, Cleveland and other cities. Attorney General Palmer’s home was partially wrecked and a pamphlet warned of a protracted struggle until proletarian victory. Victims include public officials and judges across several states.

Associated Press Washington United States Palmer New York Cleveland Pittsburg Philadelphia Paterson Newtonville Mass Swanson Virginia Albert Hayden Boston Harry Davis William Thompson Libray Charles Nott, Jr Leland Powers

Snow in Panhandle Shocks Dalhart and Hoover

Four inches of snow covered Dalhart on Sunday with two inches reported in Hoover as the Panhandle region in Texas experiences an unusual late season snowfall.

Associated Press Amarillo Texas Dalhart Hoover

Glad to Testify Cardui Restored Woman’s Health

Mrs S W Gladwell of Watoga West Virginia testifies that starting at about 15 she suffered headaches backaches and weakness. After using Cardui she improved after the first bottle and finally felt strong and healthy now with three children and no doctor for female trouble. She urges others to try Cardui recommended by physicians and in use over 40 years.

Watoga W. Va S. W. Gladwell Cardus

Birthday of King George Quietly Celebrated at Buckingham Palace

King George marks his fifty fourth birthday in London at Buckingham Palace amid family congratulations and messages from President Wilson and foreign monarchs. Warship salutes at naval centers honor the day for the first time since wartime began. Union Jack flown over government and public buildings in observance.

London George Buckingham Palace Wilson French Italy Dominions Westminster Abbey House of Commons Royal Courts of Justice Mansion House Royal Exchange

The War Taxes the Nerve Energy of the Country

The piece urges that winning the war requires full mental and physical energy. It warns that fatigue, memory lapses, insomnia, digestive trouble, and irritability signal the nervous system breaking down and the need to take action to restore stamina.

Today’s anniversaries listed for June 3

A concise historical date list includes events from 1709 transit of Venus observations to 1917 Allied gains near Arras. Notable births include Jefferson Davis in 1808 and Garrett Hobart in 1844. Phrases reference Calais harbor opening and Marco Rivera’s Madrid leadership with other 19th century episodes.

Jefferson Davis Confederate States of America Christian County New Orleans Garrett A. Hobart United States Long Branch N. J Paterson England Montreal Club Calais France Carnot Primo-Rivera Madrid Assas

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times received a daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Wednesday are described as warm and fair.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary

Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am show the thermometer out of service. Wind generally from the south. Sky clear with no cloud cover reported.

Fort MclIntosh

Sure Sign

Dialogue snippet shows Billie claiming her father was wicked as a boy, with Bobbie asking why and Billie answering he knows exactly what question to ask when she has been doing.

Billie Bobbie

Jews Observe Pentecost in New York Celebrate Shavuot

In New York on June percent, Jewish families prepare for Shavuot the Feast of Weeks beginning at sundown. The festival marks fifty days after Passover and lasts seven days in reform synagogues and eight in orthodox. Originally agricultural it celebrated the first harvest and later commemorates the law given at Sinai. In reform temples confirmation rite replaces Barmitzvah, linking youth with faith and moral life. Home and synagogue are decorated with plants and flowers.

New York Sinai

Annual Meeting Notice of Texas Mexican Railway Company

Notice is given that the annual meeting of stockholders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the company's office in Laredo Texas on June 25 1919 at 9 00 A M for electing directors and other business. The board of directors will meet immediately after adjournment. L V Boniger secretary.

The Texas-Mexican Railway Company Laredo Texas L. V. Boniger

Bomb blast targets Attorney General Palmer in Washington

Police identify a man blown to pieces in a failed assassination attempt on Attorney General Palmer. An Italian-looking Philadelphia anarchist is suspected as the bomber, with fragments indicating hair color. The blast damaged nearby residences. a separate New York incident killed a night watchman at Judge Nott's home.

Washington Palmer Philadelphia New York Judge Nott

Bomb incident mars Mansfield during Palmer home passage

Washington June 34 Representative Mansfield of Texas was near the Palmer home when the bomb exploded and flying fragments of the anarchist device struck him, dyeing his light summer suit with deep crimson spots.

Washington Mansfield Texas Palmer

German Attack Repulsed With Heavy Losses

Twelve hundred German troops crossed the Polish frontier from East Prussia and assaulted Polish advance guards. Polish reinforcements rushed in and, in a sharp action, the Germans were repulsed with heavy losses. In Coblenz, a general strike over the Wiesbaden launch of the Ithenish republic lasted four hours before workers returned to their jobs following American warnings.

Associated Press East Prussia Warsaw Coblenz Wiesbaden

Capture of Petrograd Reported by Allied Forces

Unofficial reports claim Bathonian and Finnish forces have captured Petrograd, with the detail emerging from wartime dispatches dated June 3. The report emphasizes the strategic development in the northern front and cites allied sources.

Petrograd Copenhagen Bathonian

Laredo Boys Arrive aboard Troy in New York

The 141st Infantry of the 26th division led the transport Troy into New York on June 3. Also aboard were elements from the 36th division military police company and the 305th and fifth supply trains, bringing additional units to the city.

Laredo Boys New York 141St Infantry 26Th Division Troy 6Th Division

Allies Press German Drive Between Oureq and the Marne

Allied forces reported checks on a German push between the Oureq and the Marne while British air forces bombed railway hubs at St Quentin Douai and Luxemburg to disrupt supply lines.

Oureq Marne St. Quentin Douai Luxemburg

Sympathetic Strike Called in Vancouver for Winnipeg Solidarity

Vancouver labor groups vote to strike in sympathy with Winnipeg workers, calling for a general citywide walkout at 11 o'clock today. The move demonstrates cross city solidarity amid labor unrest and scheduled actions by Winnipeg strikers.

Associated Press Vancouver B. C Winnipeg

Labor press seeks wartime liquor tweak for light wines and beer

Washington June 3 representatives of organized labor urged modification of the wartime prohibition law at the first house committee hearings on liquor measures. They argued workers should be allowed light wines and beer.

Associated Press Washington House

Canada Observes King George Day Across Dominion

Canada joined other dominions in paying tribute to King George on his birthday. Ottawa closed public offices and banks but business continued. Across major cities, military reviews and patriotic society meetings marked the observance.

Ottawa Ont Canada George

Today’s events span birthdays and referendums across nations

King George V turns 56 as Jefferson Davis’ birth anniversary is marked in the South. Oregon voters face a nine measure referendum. Neb Wesleyan University to install Dr L B Schreckengast as chancellor. Manitoba plan aims for 10 000 Grain Growers. Edgar Morris to stand trial in Albemarle Va for murder. Michigan League of Nations convention in Grand Rapids. King George dinner in New York hosted by Imperial Order Daughters of the British Empire. American Short Line Railroad Assoc meets in Washington to back transport protection. Second Pan American Commercial Conference opens in Washington with talks on trade regulations and Latin investments.

George V Jefferson Davis South Thomas Ball Oregon LB. Schreckengast Nebraska Wesleyan University Winnipeg Manitoba Grain Growers’ Association Edgar Morris Bruford Sullivan Standardaville Albemarle County Michigan Grand Rapids League George V of England Hotel Commodore New York City Imperial Order Daughters of British Empire United States of America American Short Line Railroad Association United States Washington Congress Washington, D.C

Mystery Quote Sparks Household Tension

A terse exchange highlights a domestic dispute mood as one person recalls asking why the other called her mother during an attempted kiss. The remark reveals unease about a woman’s presence in the house and the awkward moment follows.

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim of Cure for Catarrh

Readers are told a cure exists for catarrh through constitutional treatment with Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Proprietors offer $100 for any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials, noting the product works through the blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Ohio

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