Americanism over German ties in wartime turn
The piece argues that German American communities drift toward Americanism, with Turnverein societies selling assets to support Red Cross and adopting English, while German language culture declines. It notes the value of American unity, warns against German propaganda, and discusses the telegraph strike context and government control to ensure news flow during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An Friends of
Germany
A Turnverein
Red Cross Fund
Turnverein
Membershp
Y. MC. A
Turner Society
Turnvereins
John
Napoleon
Schubert
Franz
A Serious Menace From Telegraphers Strike Threat
The president of the telegraphers union threatens a strike that could cripple news and business across the nation. Telegraphic news from Western Union Postal and other services would be cut off except for AP leased wires and a few agencies. War time needs push telegraph use and mail delays could extend for hours or days as postal service and rail traffic are disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Telegraphers’ Union
Western Union
Associated Press
Telgraph
Santo Tomas Coal Mines Devastated by Mine Fire Explosion
A fire and explosion at the Santo Tomas coal mines north of Laredo destroyed the tipple and damaged the upper shaft. Sixty workers underground escaped via the air shaft with heroic efforts above ground saving lives. Losses include the tipple and frame with extensive shaft damage, while the main shaft was saved. Also notes a Red Cross Executive Committee meeting at Elks Hall Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Tomas
Laredo
Notable Birthday Today June Hon John Hazen Of New Brunswick
The Hon John Douglas Hazen, Chief Justice of New Brunswick and longtime political leader, was born in New Brunswick on this date. He chaired an international arbitration board resolving U S Canada fishery disputes, studied at the University of New Brunswick, and held roles in the Dominion House, provincial legislature, and Borden ministry. He remained devoted to his alma mater and held key administrative positions. The article also lists notable historical anniversaries and a light wartime aside.
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John Douglas Hazen
New Brunswick
International Arbitration Board
United States
Canada
Hazen
Dominion
University of
St. John
Dominion House of Commons
Bia
Borden
Ottawa
Naval Affairs
Notice of Final Settlement Estates of J F Reddington
State of Texas to Webb County sheriff publish this notice for twenty days before the return date. P J MacMahon administrator filed final account in Webb County Court. The term begins August third, 1918 at the Laredo courthouse. Interested parties may appear and contest the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Webb County
Webb
J. F. Reddington
P. J. MacMahon
Texas
Laredo
A. D
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Port of Laredo
Mary C. Devine
Firm Foundation for Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsed
Laredo residents voice public support for Doan’s Kidney Pills with Mrs. T. Guersaser of 2016 Farragut St praising relief from inactive kidneys back aches nervousness and dizziness after using the product purchased at City Drug Co. Price 60 cents at all dealers. Doan’s Kidney Pills are recommended by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Dean
T. Guersaser
Farragut St
Ladero
Doan
City Drug Co
Daily Interchange of Cars Aims to Ease Cross Border Traffic
Laredo Chamber of Commerce directors and port officials have held six weeks of meetings with Mexic o authorities to ease congestion between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. Talks focus on freight and foot traffic under U S inspection and fumigation rules to prevent cotton pink bollworm. Officials anticipate a formal stand ing this afternoon to restore near normal exchange and establish a daily north south car interchange benefiting Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
W. J. Sames
Chamber
F. 8. Solis
Constitutionalists Railways
O. D
Federal Horticultural Board
H. C. Hall
Tex. Mex
Constitutionalists
International Bridge
U. S
Water service promised for Larédo in three days
A Laredo Water Company notice from Manager F A Matthes explains plans to bridge the water shortage with a temporary large electric pump and seeks public cooperation by sporadically checking hydrant pressure. The message thanks residents for patience amid irregular service and promises near full pressure within three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larédo
Critics Praise Millie Picco In Rigoletto Night
Reviews praise Signor Millo Pieco as the Rigolette hero of the performance. The Boston Daily Advertiser lauds the singer for vocal and dramatic mastery while the New Orleans paper notes his handling of the second act’s suffering, calling the opera WRIGGLELETTO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Picco
Boston Daily Advertiser
Signor
Millo Pieco
Wriggleletto
New Orleans
Many Youths Register in City and County Today
In Laredo and Webb County a large number of men who turned 21 since June 5 1917 registered with the exemption board. Chairman Juan V Benavides oversaw the effort at his home and assistants issued certificates and cards. Aliens registered alongside locals, and officials warned that those who fail to register face arrest and compulsory military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
County Exemption Board
Juan V. Benavides
Webb County Exemption Board
Benavides
Mexico
Laredo Man in France Praises Navy and Beauty of France
A letter from First Lieutenant Albert B. Zooman of the Ninth Field Battalion Signal Corps writes from France praising the American navy, noting a safer sea passage and a beautiful countryside despite the war. He asks friends to keep mailing letters, reporting he is alive and well with his unit somewhere in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B Zooman
Ninth Field Bat
Signal Corps
Laredo
France
Zooman
A. B. Zooman
9Th Field Bat. A. O
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