Local clubs and notices feature at Rectory meeting and club gatherings
The Junior Auxiliary of Christ church met yesterday afternoon at the Rectory with Mrs. C. W. Cook for a church service, missionary lesson, and social play. The Woman's Club met with Dr. Helene Kenney, planning alternating meetings, next with Mrs. Jesse Applewhite on June 18. A swimming party at Bella Vista honored Tassie Spann of Dallas with a buffet later. Miriam Chapter No. 86, O. B. S., installed officers and recognized retiring matron Amar Penn. Mrs. Charles Moser announced the marriage of her daughter Irene to Frank C. Daugherty at the temple in San Antonio today, ceremony by Rabbi Marks.
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Christchurch
C. W. Cook
Anna May Mussett
Minerva G’sell
Marjory Fish
Anita
Ethel Lane
Catherine G'Sell
Anna McKinney
Barbara Biggio
Jack
Kathleen Aldridge
Ralph
Mary Cook
Helen Dickson
Helene Kenney
Lucile Murphy
Bella Vista
Tassie Spann
Dallas
McAlpin
Hwagle Pass
Myrtle Mackin
Kathryn
Helen MacGregor
Julia Leyendecker
Julia Schultz
Mesdames
Foster
Burbank
Lobdell
Murphy
Garrison
John and
Harris Murphy
Miriam Chapter No
Masonic Hall
Amar Penn
Charles Moser
Irene
Frank C. Daugherty
San Antonio
Rabbi Marks
Ladies Aid
The
Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Stone
8. B. Hopkins
Butler
Mesdames Jackson
Archie McCulloch
Wharton
Robert McCulloch
Pratt
Earnest
Poole
Cotulla
Clark
Ramsay
Windrow
Hopkins
Mesdames Wager
Little
Society Calendar Highlights Weekend Events
The Parish Guild meeting at Christ Church and a 6 30 PM Russell-Thaison wedding at Presbyterian Church headline the weekend social calendar. Other items include a nine o’clock Bridge Club session with Mrs. G. W. Derby and sewing and Bible study gatherings across local churches.
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Tournament Bridge Club
G. W. Derby
Christ Church
Laredo News Snips On Registration And Local Biz
Webb county registered about 2 000 young men aged 21 to 31 in Webb county with Laredo reporting 1 620 eligible males. Local notes include Baptist church meeting city telephones rates for autos and a murder case continuation in district court plus Border Foundry and Machine Co welding services and Nuevo Laredo border observations.
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Hamilton
Alejandro Sarli
Border Foundry and Machine Co
John Farris McGaughey
Victoria Hastings
Hubigan’s Piper's
Pinaud
R. & Gallet
Webb County
San Rafael
Wilson & Stafford
People’s Pharmacy
Will W. Gregg
Laredo
Times
Italian Minister Arrives in Laredo for Mexico Link
Signor Alberto Martin Franklin, new Italian minister to Mexico, arrived in Laredo this morning. Accompanied by Mexican protocol, he was met by Consul Garcia, Joe Barberio, and R Zaffirini in San Antonio. He will stay until Saltillo to Mexico City train service is restored and will be hosted at the Bender Hotel with an Italian colony reception at Barberio’s home.
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San Antonio
Alberto Martin- Franklin
Italy
Mexico
Laredo
Garcia
Joe Barberio
R. Zaffirini
Saltillo
Mexico City
Bender Hotel
The Water Lily and Local Social Notes From Laredo
A reflective poem on a white flower opens the page, followed by society notices from Laredo. Miss Hortense Lipshitz visits Hearne and other residents travel to civic events, graduations, and summer programs in Corpus Christi. Scouts near Target Range, patrons planning travels to Albuquerque, and university visitors from A. and M. College and Texas University are listed amid a schedule of gatherings and entertainments.
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M. F. Butts
Personal visitors named in Monterey city column
W H Conway of Monterey visits the city while E A Leighton of San Antonio is on a business trip. Sam Meyer of Rochester New York arrives for a short visit and stays with the Alexander family. A list of individuals from various cities and countries follows, including J E Harris M N Houston S J Lewis J A Hovel and others.
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W. H. Conway
Monterey
E. A. Leighton
San Antonio
Sam Meyer
Rochester
N. Y
Alexander
Bender
J. E. Harris
M. N. Houston
S. J. Lewis
J. A. Hovel
Harry Brooks
Houston
J. L Mayfield
Clark Lease
Corpus Christi
J. T. Mullany
New York
L. Reuter
J. W. McGee
W. QO. Jerkins
Puebla
Mex
Ben. Williams
Francis Oakey
Dallas
V F. Julian
E. W. Price
Tampico
F. F. Howard
Alberto Martin-Franklin
Gutierrez Bridat
Italy
Washington becomes bone dry under new prohibition law
Olympia June 6. Washington, long dry since 1916, becomes bone dry under a stringent law signed by Governor Lister. The act prohibits manufacture, sale, reception, possession or handling of any intoxicating liquors other than alcohol. It defines jointist as a place keeper and bootlegger as a seller without a business location. convictions incur penitentiary terms.
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Olympia
Wash
State of Washington
Lister
Convention of Policewomen in Pittsburgh Draws National Audience
Pittsburgh hosts a gathering of the International Association of Policewomen as part of the National Conference of Charities and Corrections. Officers from across the United States and Canada converge to discuss duties and service improvements, with law and order a prominent focus.
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Pittsburgh
United States
Canada
International Association of Policewomen
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised by Richmond Reader
Has a good opinion of Chamberlain's Tablets. "Chamberlain's Tablets are a wonder, I never sold anything that beat them," writes F. B. Tressey of Richmond Kentucky. For indigestion or constipation, give them a trial.
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Chamberlain
F. B. Tressey
Richmond
Voice of Texas and the Hoe in Cotulla reflection
A Cotulla Record column riffs on mail order buyers and door to door sellers with a sharp local voice. It quips about Russians leather bound books priced at 27.89 and critiques consumer habits, noting credit seekers and stationery buyers.
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City Concerns
Cotulla Record
Rev Wharton Leaves for Army Y M C A Service
The First Presbyterian Church grants Rev L H Wharton a leave of absence for three months or longer to serve in the war effort. He departs Monday for San Antonio to direct Y M C A religious work for five thousand air force personnel at the aviation camp south of the city.
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First Presbyterian Church
L. H. Wharton
Wharton
Army
San Antonio
William Kitt Taken For San Antonio Burial
The remains of William Kitt who died suddenly at the I G N station at noon Monday were taken to San Antonio last night for interment. He was accompanied by his wife and Mr and Mrs Robert Moynahan. The funeral will likely be held in San Antonio today with many friends expected to attend.
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A. C. Hamilton
San Antonio
Kate Hamilton
William Kitt
Robert Moynahan
Bitt
Reverend Sykes Reveals Wife's Recovery Tale
Prominent Nashville pastor Rev A H Sykes credits Tanlac with restoring his wife Mrs Sykes from a long battle with stomach and kidney troubles and nervous breakdowns. After two thirds of a bottle she improved within days and regained appetite, sleep, strength, and vitality, with the minister endorsing the medicine publicly. Tanlac is sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co.
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A. H. Sykes
Watkins Park Presbyterian Church
Nashville
Tenn
Laredo
Windrow Drug Co
Adv
British air raid damages Ostend shipyards and harbor
Photographic reconnaissance from Ostend shows most shipyards and workshops damaged after the Belgian port was attacked by British air forces. Damage extended to harbor works and several vessels were sunk. Four German airplanes were destroyed on return. Total casualties from yesterday's raid: twelve killed and thirty six injured.
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Associated Press
London
Ostend
England
German air squadron bombs Sheerness in England
Berlin reports a German air squadron dropped more than 5000 kilograms of bombs on military establishments at Sheerness England. Good hits were observed in the official statement.
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Berlin
Sheerness
England
German Sub Sinking Reported After Hour and Half Fight
Associated Press reports a German submarine may have been sunk by an armed American steamer after a 90 minute running battle. The fighting ships exchanged 60 shots the sub reportedly rose out of the water and disappeared. In Springfield Missouri plans to abduct a St Louis munition maker amid a German conspiracy to halt supply shipments were confessed by C J Piersol in the Keet abduction case.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Springfield
St. Louis
C. J. Piersol
Lloyd Keet
Holland Keet
Crowder Extends Time for Registration in Ashlington
Ashlington June 6 Provost Marshal General Crowder says the law allows those who failed to register yesterday to pass today. He warns Sama Bear one will be pursued to complete the registry, with complete returns not expected before this evening.
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Associated Press
Ashlington
Crowder
Pasenm
British Night Attack On Arras Front Gains Ground
The war office reports a British night attack north of the Scarpe on the Arras front last night. Ground was gained in two sectors.
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London
Arras
Scarpe
War Office
Albania Declares Independence After High Landholders Council
Washington reports that Albania has declared independence following a council of its chief landholders. It seeks protection from Italy until its independence can be maintained, with an official U.S. State Department announcement expected soon from Rome.
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Washington
Albania
Rome
American State Department
Selection of those to bear arms follows registration
Washington reports the next step in the government's war plan after millions register for the draft. The actual selection will begin as soon as the complete registration returns are tabulated.
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Washington
America
Germany
Revolution Wrecked Plans for Allied Campaign
The Times military correspondent reports the Russian revolution has wrecked the Entente plan for the 1917 campaign, signaling a major strategic disruption and prompting Allied reconsiderations of operations and alliances across Europe.
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London
the Times
New Jersey Registration Figures at Noon
New Jersey reported 302,866 registrations by noon, the sole state to report, while the census bureau estimate stood at 309,563. The figures reflect early tallies as of June 6 with ongoing statewide census updates.
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Washington
New Jersey
Census Bureau
British attack penetrates Roeux trench lines at railway station
Fighting at Roeux railway station continues as British assault yesterday only penetrated German positions a short distance and remains confined to small trench sections. Berlin reports confirm ongoing combat with limited gains and persistent clashes in the area.
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Berlin
Roeux
Saloons to Use Sun Time
Austin June 6 The supreme court ruled that saloons must observe sun time rather than standard time. The decision affects opening hours and daily schedules for bars and taverns statewide.
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Associated Press
Austin
Supreme Court
Missouri Tornadoes Kill Thirteen Across Regions
Tornadoes last night across Missouri and Kansas left at least 13 dead and many injured. Centralia suffered five or more deaths and 30 injuries, Elmont near Topeka was leveled with multiple fatalities, and deaths occurred in Lawrence Clinton and near Richmond Missouri. Two women and a baby died near Richmond.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Centralia
Elmont
Topeka
Lawrence
Clinton
Richmond
Only Woman Flag Bearer Leads Illinois G A R Parade
Bloomington June 6 Conspicuous at the 51st annual Illinois G A R encampment opening today is the only woman flag bearer in the United States Mrs Bessie Barth Richardson of Rock Island. Her grandfather previously served 20 years as flag bearer for John Buford Post 243 of Rock Island and upon his death she was unanimously chosen. Since then she has led the post in parades carrying the flag at the head of the column.
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Bloomington
Ill
Illinois G. A. R
United States
Bessie Barth Richardson
Rock Island
John Buford
Richardson
Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunities
Classified notice states daily watch service available from The Times offering opportunities for readers seeking news and updates. The advertisement promotes a subscription at 60 cents per month with emphasis on convenient daily access.
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the Times
Annual stockholders meeting of Texas Mexican Railway Company
Notice states the Texas Mexican Railway Company will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the company office in Laredo Texas on June 27 1917 at 9 00 AM to elect Directors and handle business brought before the meeting. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after the stockholders adjournment.
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The
Texas Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
Extra Session Talk Sparks August Legislature Move
Austin on June 6 saw considerable talk about an extra session of the Texas legislature in August to settle the university regent controversy.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Promises Ease for Croup
Relieves croup and whooping cough in children, easing gasping nights. Preparedness urged with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey to loosen mucus, soothe irritated membranes, and halt inflammation. Pleasant to take and available from druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
Call on Texas for purchase of bonds
Dallas, Texas, June 6 3. W Hopes deputy governor of the Federal Reserve Bank at Dallas urged Texans to keep subscribing to the Liberty Loan campaign. Secretary McAdoo said there must be no cessation of effort after quotas are reached, urging over subscription and national solidarity despite low district response. Germany watches Texas and the world watches us as to why Texas waits.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
W. Hopes
Federal Reserve Bank
Eleventh District
McAdoo
Germany
War council to discuss social problems at charity conference
In Pittsburgh on June 6 the annual National Conference of Charities and Corrections opens with a week of sessions. The meeting will become a war council addressing wartime social issues, including care for soldiers' families, food economy, living standards, and the farm's role in sociological work. Noted participants include former President Taft, Ernest C Hoover, Sir Herbert Ames, Dr Stewart Paton, and Dr S E A Winlow.
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Pitsburgh
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Promince
William H. Taft
Ernest C. Hoover
Sir Herbert Ames
Stewart Paton
Princeton University
8. E. A. Winlow
Yale University
Norwegian Lutherans to Unite in Minneapolis Convention
St Paul June 6 Plans for consolidating the Norwegian Lutheran synod the Hauges synod and the United Norwegian Lutheran church were to be considered at a convention in the Auditorium with thousands of delegates and visitors. The reorganization would unite branches of a parent church that had disintegrated in Norway 60 years ago and would affect most Norwegian Lutheran congregations in the United States and Canada. A tentative agreement on consolidation was reached a year ago.
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St. Paul, Minn
Norwegian Lutheran Synod
Hauges Synod
United Norwegian Lutheran Church
Norway
United States
Canada
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism Advertised Relief
The ad touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pains neuralgia toothache lumbago and sprains with quick penetration and no rubbing. It claims cleaner, more effective relief than mossy plasters and urges keeping a bottle at home for nerve pains bruises strains and external aches. Available at the druggist for 25 50 and 100 cents.
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Sloan
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