Sympathy strike sparks row over Western Union telegraphers
A dispute in Atlanta led to a sympathy strike by telegraph operators in ten states, urged by a loosely affiliated union against Western Union after Georgia telephone workers were discharged for union ties. The piece argues the strike would harm commerce, questions the union’s motives, and frames woman suffrage as a broader societal issue.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Western Union
Telegraphers’ Union
Washington
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
Cumberland Telephone Company
Meridian
Missisippi
Webb County cotton planters urged to boost acreage
F W Mally, Webb County Emergency Demonstration Agent, urges farmers to maximize cotton attention amid US conditions around 75.6 percent and Texas showing weakness. He calls for cooperated acreage surveys for a planned Laredo gin, and asks growers to fill a mail reply with acreages planted, replanted, stands, seed sources, and future planting intentions. He also notes hog production prospects and provides hog breeder lists from A M College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Mally
Webb County
Texas
United States
Laredo
Fred. W. Mally
Suffrage Amendment Hopeful as States Weigh Ratification
The article notes that after federal suffrage was adopted, states must ratify or reject it with a majority expected to approve. It questions any link to prohibition, recalls long labor by women activists across generations, and suggests current leaders command respectful attention in Texas and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Congress
Texas
City Wins Bunn v. City of Laredo in Appeals
In San Antonio the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals affirmed the district court ruling in T. A. Bunn versus the City of Laredo, a trespass to try title suit over valuable city property. The court held the city entitled to the deed, based on an 1888 ordinance requiring sale of unsold city property within corporate limits amid asserted pleading limitations.
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T. A. Bunn
City of
Court of Civil Appeals
San Antonio
Laredo
District Court
New Timetable Brings Early Morning Train to Laredo
A new G N railway timetable effective Sunday shifts morning train No. 8 to leave Laredo at 8:10 a m instead of 8:46 a m and moves train No. 7’s arrival to 8 30 p m from 7 15 p m The night departure remains 9 00 p m while the afternoon arrival shifts four hours forty five minutes earlier Mail delivery should reach by 4 00 p m daily improving post office efficiency
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G. N
Laredo
Noow
Muller Resumes Post as Texas Mexico Ry Secretary Treasurer
Alden J. Muller, who returned from overseas service, resumes his position as secretary treasurer of the Texas Mexican Ry Co effective June 1, 1919. He previously served as Major in France before returning home. The company had promised reinstatement for all employees who left to serve, and several have returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Leyendecker
Texas-Mexican Ry. Co
Alden J. Muller
L. V. Boniger
Muller
Milmoufies
France
Alden
Annual Stockholders Meeting of Texas Mexican Railway Company
Notice that the annual meeting of the stockholders will be held at the company office in Laredo Texas on June 25 1919 at 9 00 A M to elect directors and handle business brought before the meeting. The board will meet immediately after the stockholders session. L V Boniger secretary. 24 30t.
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The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
L. V. Boniger
Associated Charities to Hold Meeting at Presbyterian Church
Association Charities invites members to a meeting tomorrow afternoon at the Presbyterian church. President John Colman urges attendance for important business.
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Associated Charities
Presbyterian Church
John Colman
Cleveland Tractor Ad Promotes Versatile Plowing Power
The Times advertises the Cleveland Tractor catapult type sold in the area by Gifford & Whitaker at 608 Salinas Avenue. The copy touts its effectiveness in breaking and cultivating unbroken land, claiming the operator is less limiting than a man behind the plow.
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Times
Cleveland
Gifford & Whitaker
Salinas Avenue
She Confronts a Secret in a Sharp Exchange
Jil calls Jack-Can selfish and disagreeable as she tests trust and silence in a brisk dialogue. The snippet captures a tense exchange about secrecy and loyalty between two unnamed speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Jil
Laredo District School Tax Election Under Way
The citywide school tax election to raise from six to ten cents per hundred valuation is in progress in Laredo. Polls at Central School and Urbalin School report very light turnout by noon, with most voters favorable to the increase to maintain high school standards. The board of trustees authorized the special election to fund the district schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Board of School Trustees
Laredo Independent School District
Good Roads Lecture Tonight in Laredo at Strand
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce presents a UT supplied set of views on bad and good roads tonight at the Strand Theater. Secretary Mally will brief the lecture and highlight the June 14 Webb County good roads system election. The slide show and talk will last about ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mally
Chamber of Commerce
Strand Theater
Laredo
Dead man found in car near San Antonio with head wound
A body identified as W. B. Patton, a Jo' Orton resident, was found 18 miles south of San Antonio in a Buick. Patton, about 28, had spent a day in Laredo en route to San Antonio when he purchased the car. The cause of death remains undetermined whether self-inflicted or not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
W. B. Patton
Jo’ Orton
San Antonio
Matton
Ice Cream and Cakes on Hidalgo Street Lawn
Mrs. John Bruni serves homemade ice cream and cakes on the lawn under trees at 1415 Hidalgo Street on Thursday Saturday and Sunday evenings. Families and all are invited to watch The Times daily for this treat priced at 60 cents per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bruni
Hidalgo Street
Money Makers Ad Offers $3 to $49 in Listings
Classifieds show varied earning promises with amounts ranging from three dollars to forty nine dollars. The ad emphasizes potential quick income and bold cash figures to attract readers seeking fast money opportunities.
Local Notices and Weekend City News Highlights
The county clerk issued several marriage licenses including Julian Salinas and Miss Julia Morales Fidel Peperz and Miss Rosa Benavides and Lino Martinez and Miss Rita Mata. Imports through the port included one carload of ixile and another of zinc with miscellaneous goods via the international footbridge. Onion shipping for 1919 is winding down for Laredo with a few cars left toward Crystal City and Brownsville country. The Thirty seventh Infantry Band drew a large crowd for a Fort McIntosh concert with plans for a Martin Plaza performance next Thursday. The Thirty seventh Infantry and Laredo baseball teams meet at Caliche Park Saturday at 4 PM.
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Julian Salinas
Julia Morales
Fidel Peperz
Rosa Benavides
Lino Martinez
Rita Mata
Mexico
Ixile
Laredo
Crystal City
Brownsville
Fort McIntosh
Thirtyseventh Infantry
Martin Plaza
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Caliche Park
Social Calendar Highlights From The Sunbeam Band Events
A social calendar notes the Sunbeam Band gathering at the Baptist church at 4 PM and a dance at the Officers Club. Other activities include church meetings for Christian Endeavor at 6:45 PM, Epworth League at 6:30 PM, and Women’s Missionary Society bridge at 4 PM.
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Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Officers Club
Thes Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
League Room
Methodist Church
Women's Missionary Society
J. S. Penn
Bridge
Zara Mowry
Women's Club
Death of Dr. Alice Steffian Lowry at family home
Dr. Alice Steffian Lowry died at 820 Fiores Ave today at noon. Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday at 4 p m with interment in the Masonic plot.
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Alice Steffian Lowry
Fiores Ave
Masonic Plot
Valuable Land Changing Hands in City and County
Several large realty deals have been filed for record with the county clerk. Notable transactions include Luis R. Ortiz selling lots 1 and 2 in block 3 on Houston Street to W. J. Sames and J. R. Moore for 10500, Sam Mackin selling Section 54 to M. Little for 1440, L. K. Ortiz selling 30.74 acres of Porcion 38 to S. N. Johnson for 5000, Elena Ramirez de Garcia selling Lot 7 in Block 189 of W. D. for 1200, and Santos Ortiz selling Lot 1 in Block 191 of W. D. for 1325.
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Luis R. Ortiz
W. J. Sames
J. R. Moore
W. D. Consideration
Houston Street
Convent Avenue
Sam Mackin
M. Little
Webb County
L. K. Ortiz
N. Johnson
Change of Name for Laredo Church to Creath Memorial
The Baptist Church of Laredo will hereafter be known as the First Baptist Church of Laredo erected as a memorial to J. W. D. Creath. Editor Beldoe explains the name change aims to reflect the church as the first Baptist church in Laredo and to avoid mispronunciation or confusion by strangers. Welcome to the old organization under the new name Creath Memorial.
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Baptist Church of
Laredo
First Baptist Church of
J. W. D. Creath
Beldoe
The
Baptist Church
Creath Memorial” Church
Mexican Vice Consul Bartolo Zamora Dies in Laredo
Mexican vice consul Don Bartolo Zamora died this morning at his home from paralysis. He had arrived in Laredo from Bustamante about five years ago and served under Consul Melquiades Garcia. Funeral will be held in Nuevo Laredo tomorrow at 10 a.m.. he left a large family.
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Don Bartolo Zamora
Calle Guerrero
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Laredo
Bustamante
Melquiades Garcia
Twilight Outdoor Services At Lincoln And Juarez
The Presbyterian Church plans abbreviated twilight services this year on the lot beside the church at Lincoln and Juarez Avenue. Evening services begin at 6:15 and end before dark with lights not in use this season.
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Presbyterian Church
Lincoln and
Juarez Avenue
Society News and Travel At A Glance
General mentions list social happenings and departures across towns. Mr and Mrs K A Millar travel to Seattle. Hazel Irwin heads to San Antonio. Dora Becker visits relatives. The Moore family returns from Nashville. Robinsons plan Washington DC move. Gilbreath back from state trip. Garza Gongora and Ligarde return from Austin. Murray couple depart Owensboro. Withoffs arrive from Camp Meade to settle in Monterey. Lucia Trevino and Fidel Hale invitees’ wedding set for June 12 in San Agustin church. Ferrara returns from Dayton for vacation. Vicente Ferrara visits Monterey. Burbanks back from a few weeks away.
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Lucia Trevino
Fidel Eduardo Hale
San Agustin Church
What Home Means To Them Life Poem Snapshot
A stark verse list outlines home as different wartime roles for various relatives. It equates daily places like base hospital, salvage depot, disbursing office, and theater with a boy, a young lady, a grandmother, and other family members. The piece closes on the word Life.
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Life
Her Fault – A Humble Joke About a Suffering Husband
A man afflicted by inflammatory rheumatism vents his grievance at his devoted wife. He blames her for his illness, claiming humidity worsens his condition. The wife’s tears by his bedside contrast with his blaming outburst, while a friend questions the claim as the doctor’s warning about humidity is cited.
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Jones
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Mothers
China
Russia
Hlave
A. & M. College
College Station
Eevee Tees
Care Times
Alden B. Muller
Texas- Mexican Railway Co
Cleveland Tractor
Heenka
Violet & Oberfeldt Society
Mrs. Burbank
Glen Elder
Kansas
Mary Lawrence
St. Joseph's Sanitarium
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Dolorine
Hame
Mary Edward
Ursuline Convent
David
C. P
Falfur
Norman Polkinhorn
Miss Rodgers
Blue Birds
Alfred Poggenpohl
Elinor Morrow
Bess Frient
Nellie Ward
Jamie May Gallahan
Gladys Sauvignet
Evelyn Randolph
Jamie Ward
Genevieve Wilcox
Gene and Newell Windrow
Leonard Brest
Mary Condren
Methodist Sunday School
Laredo Seminary
Barr
Mesdames O. H. Guinn
Wilkes, Morgan
C. H. Brient
J. A. Burnett
F. B. Shanks
N. A. Millar
Herron
J. W. Thompson
A. G. Thompson
J. K. Thompson
Thomas Reed
S. Goodman
O'Meara
McKinney
Morton
Alexander
Fish
Duiches
Epstein
Marlin
Hellman
St. Louis
Schwartz
Hempstead
Lebenger
Houston
Josephine Sauvignet
Goodman
Joe Moser
Messrs
Sames and Moore
Houston and
Convent
B. Zamora
Twilight Service
the Times
Web of Life
God
Hell
Alice W. Gallaudet
Mrs. K.A. Millar
Seattle
Hazel Irwin
Lee Vollmner
Dora Becker
Evelyn
James
Philip Moore
Nashville
Tenn
R. C. Robinson
S. M. Putman
Washington, D. C
Frederick Gilbreath
Berta Garza Gongora
Antoinette Ligarde
Irene Garza
Austin
J. W. Murray
Owensboro, Ky
Otto H. Withoff
Camp Meade
Maryland
Monda
Monterey
Mr. Withoff
CIA
Minerales Y Morales
Federico Ferrara
Dayton
Ohio
Don Vicente Ferrara
Chester A. Burbank
Service of
Grandma
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