Root Compromise Shapes Republican Debate on League of Nations
The Republican convention debates a Borah Johnson wave for a strong stand against the treaty. Elihu Root offers a calculated compromise to appease both sides, upholding the senate vote while hinting at ratification. The piece warns of profiteering and economic strain as the nation wary of open diplomacy and looming food shortages.
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Republic Convention
Borah-Johnson
Borah
League of Nations
Elihu Root
Root
Cerberus
Senate
Mr. Root
Mr. Wilson
League of Ntions
Wilson
League
Mr. Johnson
Bull Moose Party
Doctor Root
Food profiteers accused in Chicago as convention opens
Amid the Republican gathering in Chicago, charges claim a billion dollars worth of nation’s food is held by profiteers in cold storage. The surge of supply control allegedly aims to raise prices and influence markets by creating artificial shortages of sugar, eggs, butter, and other commodities nationwide.
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Nis
Chicago
Today’s events span conventions and anniversaries nationwide
The fourth day of the Republican national convention unfolds in Chicago while Huechtel University, now the University of Akron, marks its founding anniversary. Syracuse University celebrates its semi centennial, and the Washington Bankers Association meets in Seattle to discuss finance. The New England Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs opens its first general convention in Springfield, Massachusetts. The League of Nations commissions plans for an international court of justice at The Hague with delegates from the United States, Britain, France, Japan, Brazil, the Netherlands, Spain, and Yugoslavia expected.
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Chicago
Huechtel 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
Thelingne
United States
Great Britain
France
Japan
Brazil
Holland
Spain
Jugo-Slavia
Don Andres Fierros Dies in Philadelphia
Telegram received here today announced the death yesterday in Philadelphia of Don Andres Fierros a well known and old time resident of Laredo and member of one of Laredo's prominent families He was in Philadelphia for medical treatment at the time of death Remains will be brought to Laredo for interment probably Monday Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Philadelphia
Don Andres Fierros
Laredo
Don Andres
Meeting of Stockholders Home Ice Company Laredo Texas
The annual meeting of the Stock holders of The Home Ice Company will be held at the company's office, Laredo, Texas, 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.
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The
Home Ice Company
Laredo
Texas
L. J. Christen
British Ship Coming to Relieve Galveston Traffic
British ships diverted to Galveston port will remove congestion as the Wheat Export Corporation, Inc. routes fifteen vessels through June, supplementing nine already routed. I C C orders require immediate unloading of about 2.7 million bushels of grain, with storage limits and possible rail reshipment to other Gulf ports due to limited local capacity. three emergency committees work to untangle the congestion.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Porter J. Bailey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wheat Export Corporation, Inc
Batle
Texas Lines
Gulf Ports
Great Britain
Police in Korea Ordered to End Torture Practices
Seoul dispatch reports complaints that Korean police sometimes use torture on detainees. Governor general and Director Akaike urge provincial governors to stop brutality, stressing evidence over coerced confessions and warning against tarnishing the police system.
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Associated Press
Seoul
Korea
Akaike
Police Bureau
Shanghai to Convert "The Wheel" Gambling House to Charity Hospital
The long running Shanghai gambling den known as The Wheel, once costing over 500000, will be confiscated and turned into a charity hospital by Chinese authorities. The owners threaten to fight the plan. The Wheel, once among the Far East's largest gambling houses, stood on North Hienan Road and featured three roulette wheels and several games before its closure amid missionary pressure.
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Sy Associated Press
Shanghai
Far East
Hienan Road
Bathing Girl Revue Draws Large Galveston Crowd
A crowd of fifteen to twenty thousand watched Galveston’s first Bathing Girl Revue on the boardwalk. Dozens of girls paraded in elaborate bathing suits. Hotel men report this year’s weekend attendance surpasses all April and May tourism records.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Thousands of Mexicans Smuggling into United States Report
The San Antonio Express outlines a surge of Mexican laborers crossing near the Rio Grande amid border strain. An estimated 60,000 have left U S cities since January, with trains carrying workers to Wisconsin Michigan New York and Pennsylvania. Families migrate for higher wages exceeding prior earnings and endure long seasonal northward movement. Evidence notes many enter by river current and evade restrictions guided by returning locals.
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United States
Laredo
Rio Grande
San Antonio
Europe
Asia
Mexico
Missouri, Kansas
Texas
Wisconsin
North
Michigan
New York
Pittsburg
W. M. Hanson
Government Sale Announcement of Property
Government sale notice listing D. L. 168 scheduled for June 18 1920 at 10 00 am in the Federal Court Room. Items include 1 gasoline torch and 1 plush coat to be sold for cash to the highest bidder. J A Herring U S Marshal Southern District of Texas and Allen Walker deputy authorize the sale.
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D. L
Federal Court Room
J. A. Herring
U. S
Southern Dist. of
Texas
Allen Walker
City to move corral and notify cemetery burials
City council action from May 18 1920 authorizes sale of two lots at 3000 dollars each and orders relocation of the corral to the Old Cemetery Block 220 W. D. The mayor L Villegas issues a 60 day removal notice to relatives with graves in the cemetery dated June 11 1920.
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Whiereas
Land Board
W. D
Royal Arch Masons Convene Laredo Chapter 185 Friday
Called convocation of Laredo Chapter No. 185 Friday evening at 8 o'clock for Royal Arch work. All visiting Companions cordial invited. JOHN COLMAN, Sect. 6-10-21.
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Royal Arch Masons
Laredo
Royal Arch
Webb County and Chamber Discuss Good Roads Bonds
A Webb County meeting led by County Judge Winslow with the Webb County Commissioners and the Laredo Chamber of Commerce considered cooperation with the State Highway Commission. A plan to pay a commission for selling $300,000 in good roads bonds was approved, with taxpayers signing an indemnifying bond to shield the county from damages. A petition drive to collect signatures among Local taxpayers was organized. The Royal Theater promotes The Red Viper, a new film, for today and tonight.
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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
Royal Theater
Rialto Theater Installs Typhoon Fan for Cooling Comfort
The Rialto Theater under Manager Daniels places a large Typhoon fan in the auditorium to cool the venue and purify the air as patrons prepare to view the feature play Atonement starring Grace Davidson and Conway Tearle, a hit across venues and expected to draw many Laredoans.
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Grace Davidson
Conway Tearle
Rialto
Daniels
The
Elks Flag Day Exercises on Jarvis Plaza
Laredo Lodge No. 1018 Elks hold Flag Day events Sunday June 13 at Jarvis Plaza starting 7:30 PM with music by the 37th Infantry Band and an oration by John L. Dannelley. Citizens and visitors urged to attend. Monday at Fort McIntosh at 6:20 PM officers and men of the Laredo District observe Flag Day with public participation.
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Laredo Lodge No
Benevolent and Protective
Q Order of Elks
Jarvis Plaza
37Th Infantry Band
John L. Dannelley
Laredo
Fort MclIntosh
Death of Ramon R. Iglesias Pharmacist at Horner drugstore
Ramon R. Iglesias died last night after a brief illness at 8 25. He served for years as a pharmacist at the Horner drugstore in this city. The funeral was held today at 9 o'clock from the Jackson undertaking parlors with interment in the city cemetery.
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Ramon R. Iglesias
Horner
Jackson Undertaking
Connecticut Trapshooting Meet Opens in Hartford
Prominent marksmen from Connecticut and neighboring states gathered in Hartford today for the Connecticut State trap shooting tournament. The program continues tomorrow with a full slate of events as the state championship unfolds.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Best Remedy for Stomach Trouble
Mrs Mamie Bertel of Moberly Missouri praises Chamberlain's Tablets as the best remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. She says they relieve indigestion tone the liver and make her feel fine after taking them for two to three years.
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Chamberlain
Mamie Bertel
Moberly
Local Postmaster Back At Work After Hospital Stay
Local news notes postmaster Reyes Ortiz is back on the job at the post office after a Mercy Hospital operation and full recovery. County clerk issues marriage licenses to Martin Garga with Virginia Ortiz and Pablo Pefia with Hermelinda Cisneros. Flag Day observances planned at Jarvis Plaza by the Elks and at Fort McIntosh by soldiers, open to the public. Port of Laredo imports include beer, lead, plow parts, ixtle, plus silver and other goods via the pontoon bridge. Brownsville residents Vicente and Mrs. Crixell mourn the death of their son Adolfo, 10, with funeral held the next day.
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Reyes Ortiz
Mercy Hospital
Martin Garga
Virginia Ortiz
Pablo Pefia
Hermelinda Cisneros
Jarvis Plaza
Elks Lodge
Fort McIntosh
Port of
Laredo
Ixtle
Vicente L. Crixell
Brownsville
Laredo Folks Urged to Check Corpus Christi Summer Rates
C. M. Fish of the Texas Mexican Ry reports ample Corpus Christi accommodations this summer. A list shows four hotels with rooms from 1 to 2 dollars daily, meals 35 cents to 1.50, and 23 apartment or rooming houses offering single rooms 3 to 7 dollars weekly or 12 to 18 dollars monthly. two room apartments 20 to 30 dollars monthly. Cottages are available from four gentlemen listed. Visitors should consult the list at the Texas Mexican station before leaving for the coast.
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C. M. Fish
Texas-Mexican
Ry. Co
Corpus Christi
Water Street
Chaparral
Mesquite
South Bluff
Laredo
Corpus
Dallas to open industries cooperative bureau
The Dallas Chamber of Commerce plans an industries cooperative bureau to improve city jobs. It will act as a clearing house for employment records and offer vocational guidance including physical exams. Unfit workers will get suitable placements or medical care, and financial aid connections will steer employees away from loan sharks. C J Cramp ton, vocational training director, announces equal focus on welfare of employees and employers.
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Dallas
Texas
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Industries Cooperative Bureau
C. J. Crampton
Woman Mayor Rules Jackson City Hall in All-Female Victory
Grace Miller becomes mayor of Jackson Wyoming as the town of under 300 adopts a fully female city government. Four women win council seats defeating four men. Miller wins 56 to 28 over Fred Lovejoy. The Courier editor notes novelty may have aided the result. The isolated resort town, long famed for outlaws, now embraces feminist leadership.
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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
Ameri can dentist in Moscow forced into stage shifts
Robert Wale, a returned British hostage, relays that Dr. Lambie, a prominent American dentist in Moscow, was arrested for scene shifting in a theater. He felled a tree before a lightning strike in a play, was imprisoned again, and the U S government is pressing Soviet authorities to release Americans held as prisoners, Lambie among them.
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Associated Press
London
Lambie
Moscow
Robert Wale
Wale
Dr. Lambie
United States
International Labor Conference to Convene Genoa Session
London June 11. The International Labor Conference will hold its second session in Genoa next week to consider merchant seamen demands. Topics include the eight hour day and 48 hour week for marine labor, unemployment controls, seamen employment rules, unemployment insurance, bans on boarding children under 14, and possibly an international seamen status for port clearance. Delegates from all ILO and League nations will attend, with four delegates per country.
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London
International Labor Conference
Genoa
Labor Commission
Washington
International Labor Organization
League of Nations
Germany
Austria
Finland
Envied Fellow Dreads Weary Rhodes Dialect Duel
Weary Rhodes challenges a rival who brags about mastering names on all Pullman cars. The exchange hints at pride and a subtle feud over recognition in the travel scene.
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Weary Rhodes
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Meeting of Stockholders
Bathing Girl Revue
L. Villegas
John Colman
ELKS
Lodge of Elks
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Money Makers
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