Root Compromise Seen as Cure for Treaty Debates
A Republican stance on the Versailles treaty splits voters, with Borah Johnson factions urging hard lines and Roots compromise aiming to appease both sides. The piece argues the public fears a party platform opposing the league of nations while warning of trade and grocery market disruptions from profiteering and cornering, urging voters to seek restraint on big business and protect consumer interests.
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Borah-Johnson
Borah
League of Nations
Elihu Root
Root
Httle
Mr. Toot
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Root
Wilson
League
Johnson
Bull Moose Party
Camou Mage
Nis
Protests Over Food Hoarding During Chicago Convention
Report notes charges that Chicago cold storage warehouses hold a billion dollars worth of food kept by profiteers. Allegations claim speculators aim to raise prices and curb markets by artificial shortages of sugar eggs and butter while major dry goods stores are moved into cold storage. The piece links these actions to the Republican convention and platform declarations.
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Chicago
Centennial events mark diverse academic and civic anniversaries
On day four of the Republican national convention in Chicago the Ubr University of Akron celebrates Hibert century. William Gilmore Simms death anniversary is observed. Washington Bankers' Association meets in Seattle to discuss finance. Syracuse University marks semi centennial. New England Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs opens its first general convention in Springfield Massachusetts. The League of Nations Commission convenes at The Hague with delegates from the United States Great Britain France Japan Brazil Holland Spain and Yugoslavia expected.
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Chicago
Huchtel University
University of Akron
William Gilmore Simms
Poe
Cooper
Washington Bankers’ Association
Seattle
Syracuse University
New England Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Springfield
Mass
League of Nations Commission On
International Court of Justice
Peace Palace
Lingue
United States
Great Britain
France
Japan
Brazil
Holland
Spain
Jugo-Slavia
Death of Don Andres Fierros Spreads To Laredo
Telegram received here reports Don Andres Fierros has died in Philadelphia where he was undergoing medical treatment. A long time Laredo resident and member of a prominent family, his remains will be brought home for interment likely arriving Monday. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Philadelphia
Don Andres Fierros
Laredo
Don Andres
Meeting of Stockholders The Home Ice Company
The annual meeting of the stock holders will be at the company's office in Laredo Texas on July 10 1920 at 6 p m to elect directors and handle business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after adjournment. L J Christen secretary.
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The
Home Ice Company
Laredo
Texas
L. J. Christen
British Ships To Break Galveston Traffic Jam
Galveston port traffic will be eased by diverting fifteen British steamships, joining nine already routed, with six more due in June. The Interstate Commerce Commission orders immediate unloading of 2.7 million bushels of grain, while limited storage forces keep grain in cars. Some wheat may be shipped by rail to other Gulf ports. about 3,000,000 bushels are bound for Britain. Three emergency committees have been formed to untangle the congestion.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Porter J. Bailey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wheat Export Corporation, Inc
Baile
Texas Lines
L C. C
Gulf
Great Britain
Torture Koreans.
Reports from Seoul say Koreans face police torture, prompting Governor General of Korea and police Director Akaike to order provincial governors to end abuses. The official rejects torture, urging evidence over confessions and warning that even rare cases harm the police system.
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Associated Press
Seoul
Korea
Akaike
Police Bureau
Old Gambling House Becomes Charity Hospital in Shanghai
Shanghai authorities will convert the historic gambling hall known as The Wheel, once costing over 500000, into a charity hospital. The building stands dark as owners vow to challenge the seizure. The Wheel remained a major Far East casino until its closure years ago on North Honan road.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Far East
North Honan Road
Bathing Girl Revue thrills Galveston crowds
In Galveston Texas on June 11 a crowd estimated at 15 000 to 20 000 witnessed the citys first Bathing Girl Revue. A parade along the boardwalk featured several score of girls and fashionable bathing suits. Hotel men report this weeks weekend attendance exceeds all prior April and May records.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Thousands of Mexican laborers flood into United States
The San Antonio Ex press reports a surge of unskilled Mexican workers migrating north by rail and river routes. Officials cite ocean- and European-labor shortages, wage gains up to five dollars daily, and family migrations. The movement was already evident last year and grows this season with river crossings and smuggling noted.
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United States
Laredo
Rio Grande
San Antonio
Europe
Asia
Mexico
Missouri, Kansas
Texas
Wisconsin
Michigan
New York
Pittsburg
W. M. Hanson
Government Sale of Personal Property in Texas
The notice announces a government sale on June 18, 1920 at 10:00 a.m. in the Federal Court Room. Items listed for cash to the highest bidder include one Gasoline Torch and one Plush Coat. J. A. Herring U S Marshal Southern District of Texas. Allen Walker Deputy conducts the sale.
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D. L
Federal Court Room
J. A. Herring
U. S
Southern Dist. of
Texas
Allen Walker
City order to move cemetery burials within sixty days
City notice dated June 11 1920 by Mayor L Villegas requires all parties with relations buried in the Old Cemetery Block No 220 W D to remove bodies within sixty days. The May 18 1920 council motion authorized selling two lots in block 116 W D for at least 5000 each and relocating the corral to the Old Cemetery area.
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Whiereas
Land Board
W. D
Royal Arch Masons Convocation at Laredo Chapter 185
Royal Arch Masons summon a convocation of Laredo Chapter No. 185 Friday evening, June 11, at 7 o'clock for Royal Arch work. All visiting Companions are cordially invited. John Colman, Secretary.
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Royal Arch Masons
Laredo
Royal Arch
Webb county votes to back good roads bonds plan
A Webb county and Laredo Chamber of Commerce meeting last night backed paying a commission to sell 300000 dollars in good roads bonds. A taxpayers indemnifying bond was proposed to shield the commissioners court from damages, with a signing committee appointed to secure required signatures and present them Monday. The Red Viper plays at Royal Theater today and tonight, drawing capacity crowds.
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Webb County Commissioners
Laredo Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Commission
Webb County
Commissioners Court
Winslow
Commissioners’ Court
August C. Richter
Sam Mackin
F. A. Matthes
Laredo
Royal Today
Valdez
Natione
Royal Theater Today
Postmaster Reyes Ortiz Returns to Work After Surgery
Assistant Postmaster Reyes Ortiz, recently operated on at Mercy Hospital, is back on the job at the local post office. County clerk records show marriages for Martin Garza and Virginia Ortiz, Pablo Pefa and Hermelinda Cisneros. Flag Day observances planned by the Elks on Jarvis Plaza and at Fort McIntosh by soldiers. Imports through Laredo port included beer, lead, plow parts, ixtle and other shipments. Vicente L. Crixell of Brownsville mourns the death of their son Adolfo, aged 10, in Brownsville with funeral held yesterday.
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Reyes Ortiz
Mercy Hospital
Martin Garza
Virginia Ortiz
Pablo Pefa
Hermelinda Cisneros
Jarvis Plaza
Elks Lodge
Fort McIntosh
Laredo
Ixtle
Vicente L. Crixell
Brownsville
Adolfo
Rialto Theater Installs Typhoon Fan for Cooling Comfort
The Rialto Theater under Manager Daniels begins installing a large typhoon fan to cool the venue and purify the air. The feature today is the Grace Davidson and Conway Tearle film Atonement, a hit expected to attract many Laredo patrons.
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Grace Davidson
Conway Tearle
Rialto
Daniels
The
Elks Flag Day Exercises on Jarvis Plaza
Laredo Lodge No 1018 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks holds Flag Day on Sunday June 13 at 7 30 PM on Jarvis Plaza with music by the 37th Infantry Band an oration by John L Danneley and local speakers. A second Flag Day event follows Monday at 6 30 PM at Fort McIntosh inviting the public.
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Laredo
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Jarvis Plaza
37Th Infantry Band
John L. Danneley
Fort McIntosh
Death of Ramon R Iglesias
Ramon R Iglesias longtime Horner drugstore pharmacist died last night after a brief illness at 8 25. The funeral was held this morning at 9 from Jackson undertaking parlors with burial in the city cemetery.
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Ramon R. Iglesias
Horner
Jackson Undertaking
Connecticut Trapshoot Tournament Opens In Hartford
Hartford officials welcomed many prominent marksmen from this and neighboring states for the Connecticut State trap shooting tournament in Hartford. The program of events continued today and will increase tomorrow with competitions across multiple events and teams.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Tomork Tow
Best Remedy for Stomach Trouble
Mrs Mamie Bertel of Moberly Missouri praises Chamberlains Tablets as the best remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation she has used. She has taken them off and on for two or three years and they always relieve indigestion tone up the liver and make her feel fine.
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Chamberlain
Mamie Bertel
Moberly
Laredo Folks Urged to Plan Corpus Christi Summer Stay
Traffic manager C M Fish reports ample Corpus Christi accommodations for Laredo visitors. Hotels offer rooms 1 to 3 dollars daily, meals 35 cents to 1.50. 23 rooming houses charge 3 to 7 dollars a week or 12 to 18 dollars a month. Apartments list 20 to 230 dollars monthly. Locations include Water Street and Chaparral areas near the beach. Prospective visitors should consult the Texas Mexican station list before leaving.
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C. M. Fish
Texas-Mexican
Ry. Co
Corpus Christi
Water Street
Chaparral
Mesquite
South Bluff
Laredo
Corpus
Dallas plans co operative bureau to aid workers
Co operative bureau proposed by the Dallas Chamber of Commerce to improve city employment conditions. It would act as a clearing house for employment and require complete records, include vocational guidance with physical exams, and help place unfit workers or provide medical care. It would also connect employees with reliable financial agents to avoid loan sharks. J. Crampton, vocational training director, said the bureau will serve both workers and employers.
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Dallas
Texas
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Industries Cooperative Bureau
First All Women City Government Sworn In Jackson
Grace Miller becomes mayor of Jackson with a council of four women defeating male candidates. Voter turnout modest as 56 to 28 margins crown the shift, marking the first known city administration in history entirely led by women in a population center of under 300. The Courier notes novelty aids victory amid isolation from rail and winter highways.
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Associated Press
Cheyenne
Dye
Grace Miller
Jackson
Jackson’s Hole
West
United States
Yellowstone National Park
Hole
The
Courier
Miller
Fred Lovejoy
American Dentist in Moscow Theater Scene Shift Fiasco
London reports Dr. Lambie an American dentist well known in Moscow was ordered to perform a theater scene shift by Bolshevists. He felled a tree before a lightning strike, angering authorities and was jailed again. United States seeks Moscow release for detained Americans including Lambie. address not released.
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Associated Press
London
Lambie
Moscow
Robert Wale
Wale
United States
Dr. Lambie
International Labor Conference to Meet in Genoa Next Week
London reports the International Labor Conference plans its second session in Genoa to address merchant seamen demands. Topics include eight hour day and forty eight hour week for seamen, unemployment control, seamen Washington Convention applications, unemployment insurance, child labor ban under fourteen, and possible international seaman port arrival formalities. Delegates from all ILO and League members will attend, with four delegates per country: two government appointees and two chosen by employers and workers.
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London
International Labor Conference
Genoa
Labor Commission
Washington
International Labor Organization
League of Nations
Germany
Austria
Finland
Weary Rhodes-Dat Guy Claims Pullman Names Dare Him
Weary Rhodes complains about being upstaged by a rival who says he can pronounce the names on all the Pullman cars. The exchange hints at pride and rivalry between the two men as they trade barbs about travel names and status.
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Weary Rhodes
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Meeting of Stockholders
L. Villegas
John Colman
ELKS
Lodge of Elks
Fish of
Tex.-Mex
Co-Operative Bureau
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