Villa campaign urged to crush rebel leader in Mexico
The Mexican government press calls for a relentless campaign to capture or kill Villa, arguing his elimination would restore peace and deter uprisings. It denounces Villa as a brutal outlaw, compares him to Jesse James, and warns American readers of his alleged crimes and the danger of allowing his raids to continue.
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Mexico
Villa Tnner
Pres
Villa
Chihuahua
Tree
Jesse James
Iltite
Wild Women Burn British Flag Protest Flop
In Washington a group of women burned a British flag to protest Ireland’s treatment. The act drew little support or interest and failed to advance the Irish cause. The piece argues against anti foreign flag actions and notes Americans show little reverence for any flag, including their own.
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Thair
Jagat
Englad
Owen Wistes
Tampico
Vera Crug
Mexico
Washington
Ireland
London
Dublin
Cig
Atlee Leaves Legislature for Webb County Justice Post
A. Atlee, after returning from Austin where he attended the Texas legislature special session, took the oath as justice of the peace of Webb county precinct 1. He resigned from the legislature last Saturday and will not be replaced. a November election will fill the vacancy.
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A. Atlee
Austin
Texas
Place
Webb County
Commissioners Court
Atlee
Juan V. Benavides
Mr. Atlee
Elizabeth Murray Shepherd Tours Mexico Before California
Mrs Elizabeth Murray Shepherd noted literary woman and editor traveled from Laredo to Mexico City for research on a Mexican women history project for Woman s History of the World. She attended many receptions in Mexico City and was treated politely by the late President Carranza. She left for California after returning from the capital.
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Elizabeth Murray Shepherd
Arough Laredo
Mexico City
Carranza
Rain Deluge Dampens Laredo Area Amid Ongoing Wet Spell
Heavy afternoon rain along with thunder and lightning drenched Laredo and nearby countryside for about fifteen minutes. Rain fell more in the northwest countryside than to the east, and the ongoing wet spell benefits the cotton crop planted in the county.
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Laredo
Noted Vet Recommends RAT SNAP to Farmers
Dr J H Butler endorses RAT SNAP with a quarterly application at his hospitals stating it eliminates rats every time. He urges immediate action at first sight of a rat and notes three sizes priced 25c 60c and $1.00, guaranteed by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
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J. H. Butler
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Dean's Kidney Pills Aid Laredo Man Back Pain
Chas Wharton of 1206 Davis Ave says his back pained constantly and his kidneys failed to function. After two boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills, his kidneys normalized and his back strengthened. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Chas
Wharton
Davis Ave
Dean
Old-Time Printer Heads to Torreon for Mining Post
W H Williams, a veteran Corpus Christi printer who once worked the case at the Weekly Caller in the 1880s, visited Laredo and is en route to Torreon Mexico for a key position with an American mining firm. His brother Ed Williams is also in Torreon.
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W. H. Williams
Corpus Christi
Best Remedy for Stomach Trouble Cham Berlain's Tablets
Mrs Mamie Hertel of Moberly Missouri writes that Chamberlains Tablets are the best remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. She has used them for two or three years and says they relieve indigestion tone up the liver and make her feel fine.
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Chamberlain
Mamie Hertel
Moberly
Texas Mexican Railway Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the stockholders of The Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the company's office in Laredo Texas on June 1920 at 9:00 a.m. for electing directors and other business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after adjournment. A B Muller Secretary.
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The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
A. B. Muller
Thedford’s Black-Draught Helped Man After Severe Lifting Injury
In Rossville Georgia Mrs Kate Lee Able describes her husband, an engineer, injuring his abdomen lifting heavy machinery and losing weight rapidly. After three doctors failed to aid his bowels a ten cent bottle of castor oil did nothing. A dose of Thedford’s Black-Draught brought relief and he began to mend, which the couple credits to the remedy. NC-131
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Rossville
Kate Lee Able
Thedford
Zapata road contracts awarded for grading and drainage
The Webb County commissioners awarded two contracts for the Zapata road project from Chacon bridge to the Zapata county line. W. T. Montgomery of San Antonio won the grading and surfacing bid at 72734.08, while Kroeger & Basye, also of San Antonio, won the concrete and drainage bid at 70287.36. The total is 143121.44 with work to start within 30 days and be completed by May 31, 1921.
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Rollins
Times
Zapata County
W. T. Montgomery
San Antonio
Kroeger & Baysne
Zapata Highway
Webb County
State Highway Commission
Commissioners Court
Laredo
Messrs. W. T. Montgomery
Kroger & Basye
Funeral for Miss Anna Pierce Held At Family Home
The funeral for Miss Anna Pierce daughter of Mrs. C C Pierce was held today at 110 Matamoros Street and at the Episcopal church with a large attendance. Interment followed in the Red Men plot beside her father in the city cemetery. Pallbearers included active Prinz Buttron Legette Tarver Eduardo de Lachica G Dickin son Chester Burbank and Henry Crumpler with honorary pallbearers C M Fish G W Derby M W Brennan Leopoldo Villegas Benjamin Binks and T A Leyendecker.
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Anna Pierce
C. C. Pierce
Matamoros Street
Episcopal Church
Mother Harth
Prinz Buttron
Legette Tarver
Eduardo de Lachica
G. Dickinson
Chester Burbank
Henry Crumpler
C. M. Fish
G. W. Derby
M. W. Brennan
Leopoldo Villegas
Benjamin Binks
T. A. Leyendecker
Birthdays of notable Americans mark today in history
Charles B. HendersonSenator from Nevada born in San Jose California 47 years ago Edgar Saltus author journalist born New York City 62 years ago John M Holcombe insurance executive born Hartford Connecticut 72 years ago Dr Samuel Simpson Marquis clergyman sociologist born Sharon Ohio 54 years ago
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Charles B. Henderson
United States
Nevada
San Jose
Calif
Edgar Saltus
New York City
John M. Holcombe
Hartford
Conn
Samuel Simpson Marquis
Sharon
Ohio
Laredo Lodge 1018 BPOE Meets This Evening
Regular meeting of Laredo Lodge No 1018 BPOE is scheduled for this evening at 8 30. Members are urged to attend promptly and conduct lodge business with standard ritual procedures.
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Laredo Lodge No
A. B. Muller
Rat Snap Advertised After Cellar Rat Problem
Mrs Tepper of Plainfield New Jersey says rats were so bad in their cellar the servant girl refused to go there. She bought RAT-SNAP and it cleaned out the rats and mice. The cake deterred other animals and comes in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00. Sold by A Deutz Grother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery with guarantee.
Webb County Commissioners Hear Finances and Roads Bid
The county court remains in session reviewing finances and handling business. A marriage license was issued to Fred E Burkett and Irene H Black. The district court handles a civil suit ongoing since yesterday. Mexico imports, six carloads of ixtle and one of deer, plus 29 cattle, arrived at Laredo. Webb County road work will start within 30 days with the Laredo to Zapata line contract awarded, and the Laredo to coal mines project to follow.
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Commissioners Court
Fred Elias Burkett
Irene Henrietta Black
Mexico
Laredo
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times carries the United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans. Tonight and Wednesday are expected to be generally fair with light winds and mild temperatures for the area.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Update
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am report a high of 89 degrees and a low of 62. Wind direction from the south east. Sky described as partly cloudy.
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Fort McIntosh
You're Sick You're Tired You're Nervous Slogan
Bold health pitch promises vitality and renewed nerve strength with claims of boosting blood cells and energy. The fragment hints at a sensational advert urging readers to seek a product or treatment to push through fatigue and nerve strain.
Sensapersa Promises Nerve Health Boost For Ten Days
An advertisement urges readers to take Sensapersa to curb irritability insomnia and chronic fatigue. It claims nerve health will double and energy return within ten days. Available in two sizes 50c and $1.00 from your druggist or supplier.
Mundelein’s silver jubilee marks Chicago archbishop’s day
Most Rev George W Mundelein archbishop of Chicago since 1916 is honored in a grand gathering of Roman Catholic prelates in Chicago. Born in New York in 1872 he studied at Manhattan College and in Rome before his ordination in 1895. He served as Brooklyn auxiliary bishop and later chancellor before becoming archbishop. He joined the Ancient Academy of Arcadi in 1907, an American first.
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George W. Mundelein
Chicago
Bisop
Brooklyn
New York
Manhattan Colege
Rome
the Propaganda
McDonnell
Ancient Academy of Arcadi
America
June 8 1820 to 1894 anniversaries from British and American history
On June 8 events include the Lords secret committee examining Queen Caroline charges in 1820, Sarah Siddons dies in London in 1831, Wisconsin statehood message in 1848, Francis Joseph crowned in 1867, free mail delivery Act in 1872, George Sand dies in 1876, and Chicago appoints first woman street cleaning inspector in 1894.
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House of Lords
Caroline
Sarah K. Siddons
London
Dewey
Wisconsin
Francis Joseph
Hungary
Buda Pesth
Act of Congress
George Sand
Madame Dudevant
France
Paris
Mexican Press Reels After Carranza’s Fall in Mexico City
The Mexican capital papers show a marked shift as pro-Carranza outlets vanish or alter stance. Obregonist titles disappear or change editors while Carranza loyalists like El Democrata switch leadership. Excelsior and El Universal keep publishing but lose cable news. the provisional government seeks to cut foreign newsprint import duties.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Servicio International
United States
Foreign Office
Carranga
Manuel Carpio
México
Mexico
Central American Union
el Monitor Republicano
Obregon
Benjamin Hill
Mexico Nuevo
Gonzalez
Francisco Murgula
el Heraldo de Mexico
V. Alesio Robles
Balthazar Pernandez Cue
Liberal Revolutionary Forces
Senor Robles
el Democcrata
Carranza E
Enrique Beltran
General Obregon
Excelsior
el Universal
Japan Seizes Vladivostok in Siberian Coup
The Japanese bolt into Vladivostok and key Maritime Province towns, establishing a buffer state against Bolshevik Russia. In Nikolsk heavy fighting leaves about 200 Russians killed and 200 wounded, while Japanese losses run to 42 killed and 81 wounded. The Russian army corps at Nikolsk, led by Andreyeff, fought delaying actions but was overwhelmed as Japanese forces under Major General Odagiri advance rapidly. Japanese control extends to Razdolnoye, Spasskoe, and Habarovsk with civilian administration restored but military rule retained. The Partisans retreat, arrests occur, and the political mood remains tense.
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Associated Press
Nikolsk
Siberia
Japan
Russia
Vladivostok
Maritime
Nikoisk
Selenga River
Verkhne-Udinek
Lake Baikal
Moscow Soviet
Razdolnoye
Spasskoe
Habarovsk
Ussuri
Andreyeff
Odagiri
Red Cross
Claim
Kalmikoff
Siberian
Countess Ziehy Escapes from Communists Moves to Paris and New Orleans
Countess Elizabeth Ziehy niece of the Belgian king fled Budapest amid communist control. She endured peril and hardship on a journey via Paris and southern Italy and sailed on August 8 from Szeterenyi to work as a cook, eventually reaching New Orleans.
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Kleeing
Austria
Elizabeth Ziehy
Belgium
Budapest
Paris
Italy
Szeterenyi
New Orleans
Japanese Hold Territories as Russians Withdraw West of Ussuri Line
The Japanese still control the seized districts while reporting that Russian forces have agreed to terms calling for a withdrawal west of the line along the Ussuri railway from Vladivostok to Haboro vak.
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Ussuri
Vladivostok
Habor- Ovak
Shallow Baltic and Adriatic Seas Share Very Low Depth
The Baltic and Adriatic seas rank among the shallowest global oceans with average depths around 22 to 23 tathoma. This contrasts with deeper basins elsewhere, highlighting regional variations in seafloor relief and marine habitats.
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Baltic
Adriatic
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