Budget row marks clash over presidential powers
A critical 1916 style analysis argues that a budget law would strip presidential removal powers, favor Congress, and risk constitutional conflict. It cites Wilson’s veto, Republican majorities, and delays in enacting reform while warning of executive-branch overreach and political theater. It condemns price manipulation in sugar markets and implicates high-level profiteering in shortages.
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Congress
Wilson
Sugar Prices and Distribution Through Refineries
An editorial claim about sugar reaching 8c at the refinery and 20c to retailers is questioned. The piece notes modern refinery prices around 26c per pound and argues few pass through many intermediaries. The author casts doubt on the reported eighteen-handling scenario and the claimed profits.
Centennial events mark a day of milestones across regions
St. Vincent's Academy in Kentucky celebrates its centennial. Texas Senator Charles A. Culberson turns 65, matching his length of service. The Pacific Coast Conference of Masters Mates and Pilots begins its Portland convention. Women’s colleges in Pittsburgh host the golden jubilee of the Pennsylvania College for Women. The National League of Women Workers holds its Bryn Mawr gathering. An international creditor protection conference convenes in Paris with delegates from eight nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent's Academy
Kentucky
Charles A. Culberson
Texas
United States Senate
Pacific Coast Conference of Masters, Mates and Pilots
Portland
Ore
America
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
National League of Women Workers
New York
Bryn Mawr College
Great Britain
Belgium
Denmark
Spain
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
Paris
Russia
Apostolic Journey Under Baptist World Alliance
The Rev C A Brooks of the United States and Rev J H Rushbrooke have begun an apostolic journey to Baptist churches across Central Europe on behalf of the Baptist World Alliance. They will visit Germany the Baltic states Poland Czecho Slovakia Romania and possibly Russia to aid Presbyterians Unitarians and Baptists facing harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
C. A. Brooks
United States
J. H. Rushbrooke
Rats in Cellar Fear Prompt Servant Girl to Stay Out
Mrs Tepper of Plainfield New Jersey complains of a rat infestation in her cellar. She reports using RAT-SNAP to eliminate the rats and odors. The product comes in cake form and is not animal bait. It is sold and guaranteed by A Deutz and Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery in three sizes priced 25 cents 60 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Butler
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Tanlac credited for recovery by wartime mother of France death
Mrs. Alice Gresham Dodd, mother of Corporal James Gresham the first American soldier killed in France, praises Tanlac for restoring her health after a breakdown following her son’s death. She cites relief from indigestion rheumatic pains sleeplessness and nervous distress and says she will recommend Tanlac. Windrow Bros sell Tanlac in Laredo.
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Alice Gresham Dodd
France
Tanlac
Gresham
Gavin Park
Vacesville
Ind
Indiana
James Gresham
Dodd
United States
Laredo
Windrow Bros
Today’s Birthdays June 10 Figures of Note
Randall Parrish born in Henry County US 62 years ago today. Paul S Reinsch former US Minister now Counsellor to the Chinese Government born in Milwaukee 51 years ago today. William S Kenyon US senator from Iowa born at Elyria Ohio 56 years ago today. Francis X Bushman noted motion picture actor born Norfolk Va 35 years ago today. Battling Levinsky boxer born Philadelphia 29 years ago today linked to upcoming match with European champion Georges Carpentier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Parrish
Henry County
Paul
Reinsch
United States
Milwaukee
William
Kenyon
Ia@wa
Elyria
Ohio
Francis X. Bushman
Norfolk
Battling Levinsky
Georges Carpentier
Philadelphia
Best Remedy for Stomach Trouble from Mrs Bertel
Mrs Mamie Bertel of Moberly Missouri praises Chamberlain's Tablets as the best remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation She has used them for two or three years and says they relieve indigestion tone the liver and make her feel fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mamie Bertel
Moberly
Flag Day Celebration Planned at Fort McIntosh
A 1920 letter from Colonel Frank Winn invites Spanish American War Veterans and friends to a Flag Day program at Fort McIntosh June 14. Events include speaking, singing, vaudeville, and a community dance with baskets. guests to bring their own. The notice urges broad turnout and boost this celebration to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Frank ©. Winn
A. P. Watts
37Th Infantry
Fort McIntosh
Texas
Winn
How a Noted Vet Gets Rid of Rats Farmers Heed
Dr. H. H. Butler recommends RAT SNAP for rat control around hospitals using it every three months whether rats are visible. The ad urges immediate action before a brood forms and offers three sizes 25c 60c and $1.00 with sale details.
Griffiths Big New Feature The Fall of Babylon at Royal Theater
David Wark Griffith returns with The Fall of Babylon a mammoth production likely to set a new high standard for his films. The Royal Theater will present the show June 15 and 16 with a cast including Constance Talmadge George Fawcett Mildred Harris Tully Marshall Pauline Stark Leena Owen Alma Rubens Kate Bruce Alfred Paget and Eling Lincoln plus 1250000 supernumeraries.
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David Wark Griffith
Board of Historians
Babylon
Griffith
Royal Theater
Mr. Grifffith
Constance Talmadge
George Fawcett
Mildred Harris
Charles Chaplin
Tully Marshall
Pauline Stark
Leena Owen
Alma Rubens
Kate Bruce
Alfred Paget
Eling Lincoln
Man Arrested for Theft by Fraud Near Laredo
Juan Acebedo was arrested yesterday by Captain Will Ryan and Chief Deputy Fred Li garde and later released on $600 bond. He faces theft by fraud charges for promising Mexican laborers safe passage to San Antonio in exchange for per head fees. The victims, who entered the U.S. illegally, were refunded and deported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Acebedo
Will Ryan
State Rangers
Fred H. Ligarde
Rio Grande
Laredo
Agustin Cano
Acebedo
San Antonio
Lnberers
Mexico
Economy Salvage House Ad on Military Goods
Economy Salvage House advertises Army footwear shirts mattresses leggings and other items with 1000 pairs ladies shoes new at less than cost of manufacture. Address 1701 Hidalgo St b 3 tf.
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Hidalgo St
New Era for Webb County Cotton Under Irrigation
County Agent Mally reports on irrigation driven cotton trials after onion crops. Demonstration on Armengol farm yielded 135 bales from 175 acres in drought year. Lone Star variety shows superior staple length and value, guiding expansion of Lone Star planting in Webb County for irrigation.
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Mally
Armengol
Mrs Copeland Seriously Injured in Phoenix Automobile Crash
Stanley Copeland received telegrams stating Mrs. Copeland was seriously injured in a Phoenix Arizona automobile accident yesterday. He leaves for Phoenix tonight for details as information remains sparse.
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Copeland
Stanley Copeland
Phoenix
Ariz
Royal Arch Masons Convocation in Laredo Chapter No 185
Royal Arch Masons call a convocation of Laredo Chapter No 185 Friday evening June 11 at 8 o'clock for work in the Royal Arch All visiting Companions cordially invited John Colman Sect 6 10 21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arch Masons
Laredo
Royal Arch
Webb County holds 8 50 meeting on good roads and highway
County Judge A Winslow and the Webb county commissioners call an important meeting of Laredo and Webb county citizens at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce this evening at 8 50 to discuss good roads and plan for State Highway No 2 from Laredo north to the La Salle county line. The commission will seek cooperation with the State Highway Commission which offers additional funds if Webb county sells good roads bonds or enables bids and contracts for the second highway while the first has just been let and work starts in about 30 days. Citizens urged to attend and support the movement.
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A. Winslow
Commissioners’ Court
Webb County
Laredo
State Highway Commission
Lost setter provokes rat poison ad headline
Mrs Hannan recalls finding her setter dead and reacting with anger, then using RAT SNAP to kill six rats in a week. The ad urges poultry raisers to use RAT SNAP, listing prices three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 and naming Wy A Deutz & Brother City Jug Co and Sanitary Grocery as suppliers.
Get Rid of That Sour Breath
Sour breath signals digestive trouble and possible weakness from undigested food. Pepsinol is claimed to correct acidity, improve digestion, and restore vitality by aiding appetite and liver kidney function.
Webb county tests long staple cotton potential in irrigation study
A local study tests longer staple cotton varieties under irrigation to compare with medium staples. Prof. Matly notes success so far and suggests that Webb County growing longer staples could attract South buyers, making Laredo a hub for Texas long staple production. The year’s acreage will shape future plans and invite interested growers to consult Prof. Mally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matly
Webb County
South
Laredo
Texas
Mally
St Barnabas Day Communion at Christ Church Yacim
St Barnabas Day observance at Christ Church Yacim includes Holy Communion with no afternoon Litany service. Railroad overhaul in Mexico City aims to modernize the system with new locomotives rolling stock and Pullman sleepers planned on the National Lines and other lines. Marriage licenses issued Joseph Armenta and Francisca Diaz. Imports through Laredo include household goods beer cotton seed cake and ore. May Allison in Fair and Warmer at Rialto. Love's Harvest with Shirley Mason at Royal Theatre.
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Jose Armenta
Francisca Diaz
Mexico
Laredo
May Allison
Rialto
Shirley Mason
Royal Theater
Miss Mason
Green Gill Oysters: Virginia Green-Gill Found Identical to Mariennes
Brown University Professor Philip H. Mitchell outlines findings from joint Federal Bureau of Fisheries and Rhode Island Shellfish Commission research on green gill oysters. He shows Virginia green-gill oysters are the Mariennes type, produced by a diatom pigment in Narragansett Bay waters, making them extra fat and tasty. Copper causes bluish-green color. discolored oysters are not marketed and fade when moved away from copper sources.
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Associated Press
Providence
R. L
Virginia
Mariennes
France
Philip H. Mitchell
Brown University
Federal Bureau of Fisheries
Rhode Island State Shellfish Commission
Mitchell
New York
Washington
Meeting of Stockholders Home Ice Company Laredo Texas
The annual meeting of the stockholders will be held at the company's office in Laredo Texas on July 10 1920 at 5 p m for electing directors and other business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after adjournment. L J Christen secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Home Ice Company
Laredo
Texas
L. J. Christen
Knights of Pythias Plan Memorial Service Ride
The Knights of Pythias will meet at Castle Hall next Sunday at 10 o'clock and travel as a group to the First Methodist Church for their annual memorial service.
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Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
First Methodist Church
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