Laredo Chamber Chooses Strong New Board of Directors
Tuesday’s Daily reports J. R. Moore elected president of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce with S. E B. Leonard as vice president B. G. Salinas as treasurer and Joseph W. Kenney as secretary A new board includes J. R. Moore S. E Leonard B. G. Salinas R. K. Mims G. R. Weber James H. Winch and I. Alexander The group aims to adopt an improved financing scheme to strengthen the organization and expand activities and to seek broad community financial support for efficient management.
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Laredo Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Moore
S. E B. Leonard
B. G. Salinas
Joseph W. Kenney
Sam Mackin
James Winch
Sam W. Brown
8. E. Leonard
R. K. Mims
G. R. Weber
James H. Winch
I. Alexander
Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
Surprise letter from Washington honors local cadet
Mr and Mrs John A Gray of Laredo Texas learn of Lloyd Ernest Gray from a Washington business leader who praised the junior naval reserve cadet from Camp John Paul Jones Corpus Christi on his way to New London Conn The letter dated May 29 1917 notes the boy made a fine impression and should write home often The Grays are proud of both sons serving as naval cadets and value their sons’ courteous conduct and adaptability in new surroundings
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John A. Gray
Washington, D. C
John Paul
Corpus Christi
New London
Notice to Property Owners in Laredo 1917 assessment rolls
Property owners are informed that the 1917 assessment rolls for the City of Laredo will be closed on June 9. If not yet done, please visit the office to render your property. The board of equalization will meet on June 11.
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City of Laredo
Board of Equalization
Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunities
Advertisement notes a daily watch service from The Times offering opportunities with a subscription price of 60 cents per month.
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the Times
Russell-Thaison Wedding at Presbyterian Church
Tuesday wedding at six o'clock in the evening at the Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. L H Wharton. The reception for the couple will follow at the bride’s home. Other church groups hold four o'clock meetings and an eight o'clock installation of Miriam Chapter officers at the Masonic Hall.
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Clark-Yates
Peter’s Church
Father McLoy
Women's Missionary Society of the
Methodist Church
Christ Church
Charles Cook
Ladies Aid
The
Presbyterian Church
Stone
B. Hopkins
Miriam Chapter No
Masonic Hall
Tournament Bridge Club
G. W. Derby
Kehl
Russell-Thaison
L. H. Wharton
Universal Law and Local Social Highlights
Various notices from San Antonio 1917 include Mrs Mains and Mrs Jason traveling to Syracuse to join husbands, Misses Villa real heading to Denton College, Craven returning to Falfurrias, Traylor family planning to Denver, Cook family set for New York and Chile voyage, Christine Hill visiting, Armstrong Poole in the city, Miss Gilmore returning from Flatonia and Epworth League event, Beene family arriving in Laredo, Mrs Bradbury visiting Islitas, Alma Johnson ill, Boy Scouts outing planned, and Elizabeth Merriman wedding to Stanley Houser on June 4 1917 in San Antonio. Also a dance at Elks Hall for Ollie Yates and David Clark and a shower for Elizabeth Offer after her wedding to Ashton Rives of Laredo.
Wedding and showers mark Mrs Oelkers home event
Saturday afternoon events at Mrs W G Oelkers home featured a pink and white sweet pea shower for a bride to be. Guests including Mrs O B Engelbert and Mrs A E Goering helped host as a cake and ice course followed the gift openings. A later party at Mrs W T Hill home celebrated Miss Ollie Yates with games, prizes, and a wedding cake centerpiece. The day closed with a church wedding for David Clark and Ollie Yates at St Peter's Church.
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W. G. Oelkers
Elmira Street
Walter Halm
F. G. Heim
William Zimmer
William Morris
Delkers
Emil Goering
0. BE. Engelbert
Jeoffre Marks
W. Halm
William Taylor
G. Smith
BE. Dreis
H. Denton
Alf Rohde
George Karges
H. Moede
V. Salling
Hazel Nix
Beck
C. Gehlert
Misses Emmie Offer
Pauline Stippich
Edna Melcher
Olga Melcher
Edna Karges
Tillie Melcher
Ella Melcher
Evelyn Melcher
Hildegard Offer
San Antonio Express
W. T. Hill
Inez Hill
Ollie Yates
Miriam Werner
Killarney
Julia Leyendecker
Courtney Slaughter
Elizabeth Bunn
Vida Bunn
Anita Sharkey
Ruth Scratchley
Ruth Simpson
Irene Moser
Ray Fleishhmann
Maxime Taylor
Larline Davis
Evelyn Moore
Hazel Patrick
Julia
Lamar Leyendecker
Cuca
Evelyn Rodriguez
Pauline Miller
Olivia Schultz
Mesdames Yates
Applewhite
W. N. Young
Personalities visiting La Redo from multiple cities
R W Davis of Dolores and Charles H Kearney sign painter from Corpus Christi are in La Redo on brief visits. Joseph D Riviera of Corpus Christi and Filiberto Gonzales from Santo Tomas are also here on short business. F J OHara arrived from Corpus Christi to helm Kress store management. A long list of names follows under BENDER with multiple attendees from San Antonio Dallas Houston New York City and other places.
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R. W. Davis
Dolores
Charles H. Kearney
Corpus Christi
Joseph D. Riviera
Laredo
Filiberto Gonzales
Santo Tomas
F. J. O'Hara
Mr. O'Hara
Kress
TRYING OUT SOLDIER LIFE BY LAREDO BOY SCOUTS
The Boy Scouts of Laredo led by Scoutmaster Miller left for a ten day field outing at the Wormser ranch to simulate military life. They will bivouac near enemy lines and endure hardships to prepare for possible front service once American troops engage a foreign foe. Two army trucks carried them and provisions for the trek as they “go out to soldier right.”
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Boy Scouts of
Laredo
Wormser Ranch
Miller
Wells Fargo Offers Installment Plan for Liberty Bonds
The Wells Fargo & Company announces to employees an installment plan to subscribe to the Liberty Loan. Bonds can be paid through the company in semi monthly installments over a year.
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Wells Fargo & Company
Liberty Loan
Tour of 300000 Miles Begins From Laredo
Adolph Deutz and M. M. Holland start a six month, 300000 mile journey by stages across the United States. A Dallas dated note reports progress toward Hot Springs with rain and rough roads ahead.
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The
Times
Adolph Deutz
M. M. Holland
Laredo
United States
Dallas
Texas
Wedding Bells for Miss Irene Bunn and Mr. Clark
A family wedding was held with the ceremony followed by a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Y. Bunn. The event featured courtship and cake details, floral decorations, and music by Miss Courtney Crutchfield. About one hundred guests attended before the couple departed for a two week state tour.
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W. Y. Bunn
Courtney Crutchfield
Pollie Yates
Irene Leyendecker
Phyllis Bunn
Christine Hill
Elizabeth Bunn
Mildred Leyendecker
Courtney Slaughter
Clark
Signs Point to Big Movement Soon in Western Front
The Associated Press reports signs of a major Allied offensive on the western front as British artillery grows louder and trench raids increase. While war theaters show a lull, political events surge rapidly with the Austrian parliament opening causing consternation in German press and pan German outlets predicting turmoil in the dual monarchy.
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Associated Press
France
German Wireless Head Here
Police announce information that the head of the German wireless system arrived in the United States. He made plans for wireless outfits and other details to relay information to Berlin and then left probably for Mexico.
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New York
United States
Berlin
Mexico
German base Ostend bombarded by British ships
London reports the German naval base at Ostend on the Belgian coast was bombarded by British warships. The admiralty states the British forces emerged unscathed.
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London
Ostend
Admiralty
French Retake Positions Northwest of Froidmont Farm
Paris reports that positions attacked by Germans northwest of Froidmont farm on the Aisne front were retaken by French forces yesterday. The war office notes strong artillery fighting in Champagne.
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Paris
Froidmont Farm
Aisne
War Office
Champagne
German Destroyer Sunk in Battle Off Tyrwhitt Squadron
London reports a German destroyer has been sunk and another damaged after a running fight with Commander Tyrwhitt’s squadron. The admiralty announces the engagement involving six German destroyers and allied forces in the sea area.
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London
Tyrwhitt
Admiralty
Approves Lithuanian Council Formation
Berlin June 5 The chief commander has approved forming a confidential council of Lithuania composed of the most prominent Lithuanians.
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Berlin
Lithuania
Italians suffer 180000 losses on Isonzo front
Vienna reports official notice that Italian forces lost 180000 men in the Isonzo front attack. The bulletin also notes increased activity near Jamiano as the war news continues to unfold.
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Vienna
Isonzo Front
Jamiano
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism Relief
Quick pain relief after applying Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pains neuralgia toothache lumbago sprains and bruises. Penetrates without rubbing cleaner and more effective than plasters, with bottles at druggists 265c 50c and 1.00.
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Sloan
Railroads Seek 15 Percent Rate Increase
Washington June 5 Clifford Thorne for the National Shippers Conference told the Interstate Commerce Commission that the railroads are asking a 15 percent increase in shipping rates.
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Associated Press
Washington
Clifford Thorne
National Shippers Conference
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dr King's New Discovery Cold Remedy Ad
A cautions readers to treat colds early with Dr. King's New Discovery after bathing or exercise. The soothing balsam relieves inflammation and cough and helps repair tissues. Available at druggists for 50c and 1.00.
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Dr. King
Fulcier Killed After Resisting Conscription Near Midway
Fort Worth reports L. H. Fulcier, a Farmers and Laborers Protective Association member, hid in woods with arms to oppose conscription and was shot by sheriffs and posse near Midway. The article urges universal wartime enlistment with a call for men aged 21 to 30 to register by tonight at 9.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
L. H. Fulcier
Farmers and Laborers Protective Association
Midway
Governor asks 25 National Guards to Negaunee
Lansing Mich June 5 Governor Sleeper requested 25 National Guardsmen to rush to the mining town of Negaunee as Industrial Workers of the World threaten to resist registration by force.
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Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Sleeper
Negaunee
Registration largely peaceful nationwide report
Washington June 5 registration proceeded generally without disturbances. Few arrests were made.
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Washington
Mongolia Fights German Submarine Near June 1 Clash
London June 5 The American steamer Mongolia fired four shots June 1 at a German submarine after it discharged a torpedo at the liner. Neither vessel was damaged and the incident occurred at sea with no injuries reported.
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Mongolia
London
Attempted Wreck of Train on Alabama Great Southern
Birmingham authorities report an attempted train wreck on the Alabama Great Southern line from Chattanooga to Birmingham. Passengers said a large log was placed on the track near Chattanooga, delaying the train and prompting an investigation. General Leonard Wood was aboard the service.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Grea Southern Railroad
Leonard Wood
Chattanooga
Admiral's Daughter Marries Griffin at Emmanuel Church
The wedding of Miss Anne Waters McLean, daughter of Rear Admiral Thomas C. McLean U S N, and Nathaniel W. Griffin Princeton associate professor, was held at noon today in Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church Baltimore with many prominent guests in attendance.
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Baltimore
Anne Waters McLean
Thomas C. McLean
Nathaniel W. Griffin
Princeton University
Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church
Wed Navy Lieutenant in New York Ceremony
Among early June weddings in the metro section was Miss Con stance Fairchild daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel W Fairchild and Lieutenant Byron A Long USN commander of the destroyer Nicholson. The ceremony occurred at St Thomas Church.
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New York
Metropolis
Constance Fairchild
Samuel W. Fairchild
Byron A. Long
U.S. N
United States
Nicholson
St. Thomas's Church
Boy Marine Becomes Nation’s Youngest Sergeant
New York boy Robert Bonner age five earns the title of little sergeant among United States Marines. He wears sergeant chevrons and a sharp shooter medal, stays in full regulation uniform, and chats with Marines as his family, especially father Fred Bonner of 5 Bonner Place, takes pride in his acceptance by the corps.
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New York
Napoleon
Robert Bonner
United States Marines
Bob
France
Fred Bonner
Bonner Place
Largest class at Ohio State set new commencement record
Columbus Ohio June 5 At today's commencement at Ohio State University nearly one thousand graduates received diplomas the largest number in the history of the institution The College of Agriculture ranked with 220 men and 68 women graduates.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
College of Agriculture
Joliet Prisoners Riot Quelled by National Guard
A Joliet state penitentiary riot broke out when visitors were barred. Five buildings burned as police and guards struggled to control the unrest until two National Guard companies arrived and restored order at bayonet point.
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Associated Press
Joliet, II
State Penitentiary
Illinois Infantry
McKinley Memorial Dedication Postponed to September
Niles Ohio June 5 The dedication of the William McKinley Memorial scheduled for today is postponed until September. The $300000 structure at his birthplace is near completion. It is hoped that President Wilson and former presidents Taft and Roosevelt will attend the dedicatory program.
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Niles, O
William McKinley
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Niles
Hotel Greeters in Session in Boston Mass
The annual convention of the Hotel Greeters Association opened in Boston with hotel clerks from across the country in attendance. Local hosts provided elaborate entertainment as the group gathers for meetings this week, with New Orleans and Portland competing to host the next convention.
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Boston
Mass
Veterans Gather in Bloomington for Illinois G A R Encampment
Trains and interurban cars bring in the advance guard for the Illinois department Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Bloomington. Four allied groups join the veterans as about 25,000 visitors are expected, with downtown streets festooned in national colors.
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Bloomington
Illinois Department of the Grand Army of the Republic
Uncle Sam Sails Into Your Wallet Buy a Liberty Bond
A persuasive 1940s style appeal urges readers to loan funds to the government to feed and equip soldiers and defend Poland Belgium and France. The narrator emphasizes security for families and the danger of German invasion, urging immediate bank deposits to support liberty bonds.
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Poland
Belgium
France
Sam
Cholera Morbus Warns of Dreadful Illness in Homes
Mrs Charles Enyeart of Huntington Indiana testifies that during the summer of 1911 two of her children suffered from cholera morbus. She used Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy and they received immediate relief. The letter urges keeping a bottle at home to be prepared for this painful disease as medicine is often unavailable quickly.
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Chamberlain
Charles Enyeart
Huntington
Ind
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Howard Mains
Arthur Jason
Syracuse
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Falfurrias
Dan Hickey
Ed. Traylor
Denver
Mr. Traylor
O. J. Cook
Baby
Devine
Chile
E. H. Buenz
Armstrong Poole
Cotulla
Bessie Gilmore
Flatonia
Gonzales
J. P. Bradbury
Islitas
J. C. Wilson
Alma Johnson
Jefferson Davis Merriman
Elizabeth Mary
Stanley Fillmore Houser
San Antonio
Elks Hall
David Clark
Lesageee
Elizabeth Offer
Ashton Rives of
Clark Yates
St. Peter’s Church
Esme Yates
Henry Burr
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