Germans Face Uncertain Peace as Ultimatum Looms
Berlin remarks cast an arrogant tone while Versailles dispatches warn the Allies may offer a harsh ultimatum that would force Germany to sign the treaty or face continuing danger. Germans fear surrender while seeking relief from blockades and food shortages amid a mounting political crisis at home. The piece questions bankers’ copies of the peace treaty, notes Senator Borah and Senator Lodge comments as sensational, and suggests an ongoing Senate investigation may extend past the 1920 elections.
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Berlin
Versailles
New York
Borah
Lodge
Council of Four
Senate
League of Nations
Putche
Beadle
Diplomatic Free Lance
Back Bay
Billy Patterson
Absurd Republican charges on peace treaty probes rise
The opposition accuses delegates led by Wilson of ulterior motives and claims copies of the treaty were given to bankers to profit from foreknowledge. A senate inquiry is set to begin, framed to mystify the public and deflect blame from those stalking the presidency.
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Wilson
Borah
Lodge Et al
Senate
Presiait
Cheap excursion rates to Corpus Christi announced
The Texas Mexico Railway Co offers summer round trips from Laredo to Corpus Christi with tickets sold each Saturday for a ten day return at 6.40 and daily sales for ninety days at 7.70. The seaside trip invites residents to enjoy warm gulf winds and surf this season.
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Corpus
Gulf
Texas- Mexican Ry. Co
Laredo
Corpus Christi
Onion Market Report Fort Worth June 6
Fort Worth market notes show Carlot shipments by week’s end totaling thirty three units from California Louisiana and Texas. Texas yellow Bermudas held steady around 3.50 to 4.25 in leading jobbing markets with light shipments and most Texas stock already shipped. California Bermudas clean up in Coachella and average 4 to 4.50 in key consuming centers. price ruled about 4.70 in Philadelphia.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Laredo
California
Louisiana
Philadelphia
Russell
Whitman College marks Penrose quarter century as president
On June 6 Whitman College commemorates Dr Stephen B L Penrose’s 25 years as president. Penrose, a Williams College and Yale graduate, began ministry then home missionary work before being chosen to lead the college in 1834, a tenure noted as among the Northwest’s longest.
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Stephen B. L. Penrose
Whitman College
Pacific Northwest
Penrose
Philadelphia
Williams College
Yale University
West
Tobay's Anniversaries June 6 1844 to 1917
A chronological roll of notable events and figures tied to June 6 across years. Highlights include the founding of the Young Men's Christian Association in London in 1844, deaths of Chauncey F. Cleveland in 1887 and Sir John A. Macdonald in 1891, Montana governor Gov Richards 1894 proclamation, a 1908 Clifton cloudburst toll, royal and political unions in 1905, 1915 Romanian intervention rally, 1916 German occupation of Fort Vaux, and 1917 leadership shift in the British War Mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
London
George Williams
Chauncey F. Cleveland
Connecticut
Republican Party
Hampton
Conn
Sir John A. Macdonald
Dominion of Canada
Ottawa
Glasgow
Gov. Richards
Montana
Great Falls
Clifton
S. C
Prince Frederick William
Germany
Cecilia
Mecklenburg- Schewerin
Berlin
Fort Vaux
Verdun
Lord Northcliffe
Mr. Balfour
United States
Local Classified Notice Promises Daily The Times Opportunities
Brief item advertises daily opportunities in The Times with subscription at 0.0 cents per month. The line hints at promotional wording and price, inviting readers to watch The Times for new chances.
England Maintains Last Hereditary Upper House In Parliament
England stands as the sole nation still maintaining an upper chamber of Parliament entirely made up of hereditary peers. The status underscores a unique constitutional feature that contrasts with other realms adopting elected or appointed systems.
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England
Money Makers in Times Want Ads
Classified notice highlights potential earnings opportunities labeled Money Makers. No further details available in readable text.
Nuevo Laredo Building Up Recuperative From Fire
Nuevo Laredo is in a building boom with extensive construction on federal municipal and private projects. A $75,000 post office of stone and brick replaces the fire damaged 1914 building, a $14,000 Centro Social Fronterizo clubhouse is under way, a $3,500 office and warehouse for John H. McLean Medicine Co is contracted, and the municipal market is expanding with outer structures and stalls. The Hotel El Jardin gains a second story addition and full remodeling, with many more contracts to be let.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuevo Laredo
Rio Grande
Centro Social Fronterizo
John H. McLean Medicine Co
St. Louis
United States
el Jardin
Resolutions of Respect for Laredo Fire Dept Members
The Laredo Volunteer Fire Dept remembers Lt. Percy Winch Sgt. Geo Bigden Sgt. Chas Woodul and Corp Jack Correau who died in World War I. They upheld duties and obligations, answered every fire call, and now are honored for their service as the department bows in memory of fallen brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Laredo Volunteer Fire Dept
Percy Winch
Geo. Bigden
Chas. Woodul
Jack Correu
Laredo Volunteer Fire Dept
The
Notice of Texas-Mexican Railway stockholders meeting
The Annual Meeting of the stock holders of the Texas-Mexican Railway Company will be held at the office in Laredo Texas on June 25 1919 at 9 00 A M for the purpose of electing Directors and transacting business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after adjournment. L V Boniger Secretary 5 24 30t
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The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
L. V. Boniger
Band Concert Delights Laredo Crowd Tonight Fort McIntosh
The Thirty seventh Infantry Band under Lieut. Carl Everlof played on Jarvis Plaza last night to a large appreciative audience. Weekly concerts will continue on plazas and at Fort McIntosh each Thursday and Friday evenings as war restrictions ease. Tonight’s performance is at Fort McIntosh.
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Jarvis Plaza
Thirty-Seventh Infantry Band
Thirtyseventh Infantry
Carl Everlof
Fort McIntosh
Laredo
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Fort Mclntosh
Pioneer Border Lady Antonia de Garcia Benavides Dies
Mrs Antonia Peta de Garcia Benavides wife of Jesus G Benavides and pioneer on the Rio Grande border died at her home 609 Marcella Avenue at 1130 this morning. She came to Laredo six or seven years ago with her family and lived on the Texas Mexican border all her life. She is survived by her husband and many relatives. The funeral from the family residence to the Catholic cemetery tomorrow morning at 10.
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A. P. de G. Benavides
Antonia Peta de Garcia Benavides
Jesus G. Benavides
Rio Grande
Marcella Avenue
Laredo
Good Roads Campaign Starts Here in Webb County
The Chamber of Commerce and county officials plan illustrated lectures on good roads with educational slides from the State Highway Department, University of Texas, and A and M College. Lectures will run until June 14 as Webb County votes on road bonds, with Strand and Royal Theatres hosting sessions.
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Chamber of Commerce
Commissioners Court
State Highway Department
The
Agricultural & Mechanical College
Webb County
University of Texas
A. & M. College
Page
Mally
Fpstein
Daniels
Valdez
Laredo
the Strand
the Royal
Building Boom in Laredo Extends to All Quarters
Postwar prosperity hits Laredo as several brick business buildings rise. M Aguilar builds a 6000 dollar modern cottage on the Heights. A Osorio erects a five room bungalow for 5000. T J Guernsey lets a contract to Webb County Lumber for two four room cottages near the I G N station at 1500 each. Dr B R Davis adds to his Iturbide street home. Ferdinand Wormser remodels his Matamoros residence and many others are being renovated.
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Laredo
M. Aguilar
Heights
A. Osorio
T. J Guernsey
Webb County Lumber Co
I & G. N. Station
B. R. Davis
Iturbide Street
Ferdinand Wormser
Matamoros Street
Will Seek Ordinance To Abate Real Nuisance In Laredo Fire Response
The Laredo fire department plans to petition the city council for an ordinance requiring automobiles to stop and move to the curb when a fire alarm sounds to clear the right of way for fire apparatus. Fire policemen will supervise crowds at fires, with eight named men plus Captain W M Ryans infantry company volunteering their services.
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Laredo Vire Department
Fire Department
McComb
Robert L. Bobbitt
J. R. Fasnacht
C. F. Kenney
L. A. Morrow
J. B. Morton
Joe Moser
Ira O'Meara
L. M. Purwin
W. M. Ryan
Ith Infantry
Lame Back Relieved By Chamberlain Liniment Use
Advice on treating a lame back recommends applying Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily and massaging the back muscles at the site of pain. The text also includes a stray garbled sentence about a salad fragment.
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Chamberlain
Local Play Benefit Promises Laredo Fire Aid
Arrangements are under way for a benefit play directed by Mrs. Polkinhorn to aid the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department with a later announcement. Big property deals in Laredo’s business district stall or fall due to high asking prices, while two potential deals could bring two large modern buildings. The Thirty seventh Infantry baseball team and the Laredo team meet at Caliche Park next Sunday at 4 pm in a evenly matched game. Imports from Mexico include ixtle beer manganese calamine and silver bullion. A baby girl, first child of Mr and Mrs H M More at 1604 Juarez Avenue, arrived yesterday. Marriage licenses issued: Charles Frederick Casey with Antonia Salazar, John Warlaunt with Sarah Amand, Isaac Garcia Flores with Antonia Benavides.
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Laredo
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Caliche Park
Mexico
Ixtle
H. M. More
Juarez Avenue
Charles Frederick Casey
Antonia Salazar
John Warlaunt
Sarah Almand
Isaac Garcia Flores
Antonia Benavides
Tomorrow's election for an additional school tax in Laredo
A special election will be held in the Laredo Independent School District tomorrow to levy an additional four cents per $100 valuation for schools. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Central Grammar School for precincts 1 and 2 and Urbahn School Building for precincts 3 and 4. Only qualified property taxpayers may vote. ballots read For the levy of the tax or Against the levy of the tax.
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Laredo
Laredo Independent School District
Central Grammar School
M. A. Hirsch
Emeterio Mendoza
C. Zaragoza
Urbahn School
P. P. Leyendecker
J. T. Agan
I. Martinez
Board of Trustees
Fisherman Gets Bite at Night Prank on Tackle Shop
A man who had a night of drinking spots a fishing rod with an artificial fish outside a tackle shop. He rouses owner Mr Jones, who dresses in haste. The man whispers to pull the line quickly, saying there is a bite and urges secrecy.
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Jones
Odd prices and monarchs receding through the ages
The piece notes mahogany and walnut prices doubling due to demand for aeroplane propellers, traces confectionery origins to apothecaries before the eighteenth century, and recalls Europe’s throne collapses from Napoleon’s 1814 downfall to the 1848 revolutions including the Pope.
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Europe
Warsaw
Spain
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IN the Bay’s News
Tobay
Bucharest
North Sea
Chateau-Thierry
Ff.dalley Corporations Ltd
Sbuffalc, N.Y
Royal
Strand
the Heights
Prospect
Tocal News
Tomorow
Odd
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