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The Associated Press Rights Notice Reprinted
The passage states that members of the Associated Press hold exclusive rights to republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not credited in this newspaper and to the local news printed here.
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New Menace Prompts Monterrey Plague Extermination Drive
A report from Vera Crag warns of a bubonic plague outbreak, stressing strict border health checks and urging Laredo to imitate Monterrey's aggressive rat eradication. The piece argues rat control, not just medical screening, is essential to prevent spread and protect citizens.
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Vera Crag
Europe
London
Monterrey
Laredo
New Orleans
The Last Congress Obstruction and Partisan Battles
A critical view of the recently adjourned congress condemns obstruction by the Republican majority aided by insurgent Democrats. It argues delays to block administration aims, critiques war policy, and questions any party’s ability to govern, as 1919 campaign rhetoric heightens.
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Ames
Wilkover
Garrett
Treasury
Germany
Austria
Leaague
Turkey
Florida Democratic primary heats up in Jacksonville
Primary election set for tomorrow in Jacksonville Florida with a crowded field including Governor Sidney J Catts seeking renomination. Voters will choose candidates for all November offices such as one U S senator four Congress representatives and full state and county tickets amid intense gubernatorial fight.
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Florida
United States
Congress
Sidney J. Catts
Chiefs of Police Convene in Detroit for IA CP Convention
Detroit hosts the twenty seventh annual gathering of the International Association of Chiefs of Police with chiefs from major cities in the United States and Canada meeting to discuss crime control. The session runs through Friday and aims to make Detroit a safer city for residents and visitors.
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Detroit
Mich
United States
Canada
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Death of Miss Anna Pierce After Long Illness
Miss Anna Sarah Pierce died at 7 26 this morning at 1110 Matamoros Street after about two years of illness. Born February 5 1889 in Laredo she studied there and at St Marys Hall San Antonio. Survived by mother Mrs C C Pierce three sisters Mrs C B Gatewood Fort Leavenworth Mrs Joe Vidales Alma Pierce and one brother Charles C Pierce all of Laredo. Funeral tomorrow at 9 from the family home to Christ Episcopal Church with interment in the Red Men plot beside her father C Pierce
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Anna Sarah Pierce
Matamoros Street
Laredo
Texas
St. Mary's Hall
San Antonio
C. C. Pierce
C. B. Gatewood
Fort Leavenworth
Joe Vidales
Alma Pierce
Charles C. Pierce
Christ Episcopal Church
Red Men's
C. Pieree
Laredo Soldier Boy Visits Parents From War Service
Sergeant Milton Gilmore of Company L 30th Infantry now at Camp Pike Ark arrived in Laredo yesterday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs W H Gilmore and his former home He was among the first Laredoans to go overseas in the world war and among the last to return His service ends next month and he plans to resign and settle in Laredo again.
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Milton Gilmore
Co. L
30Th Infantry
Camp Pike
Ark
Laredo
W. H. Gilmore
Gilmore
Notice of Sheriff's Sale of Webb County Real Estate
State of Texas Webb County by virtue of Allas Election and Order of Sale in case Manuela C de Rodriguez et al v Valentin Flores et al No 4090 will sell Lot 6 Block 92 Western Division City of Laredo at public auction for cash on first Tuesday of July 1920 between 10 am and 4 pm at the Courthouse door. Sheriff Antonio Salinas, Deputy F H Ligarde.
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Laredo
Antonio Salinas
F. H. Ligarde
Cardus Gladwell Testimony Promotes Cardui Remedy
Glad to testifying Mrs S W Gladwell of Watoga West Virginia says she suffered severe headaches backache and bearing down pains from age 15. After using Cardus she improved quickly and became healthy with three children and no doctor for female troubles. The ad urges nervous or weak women to try Cardui, claimed to be used over 40 years and recommended by physicians.
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Watoga
W. Va
S. W. Gladwell
Cardus
Great Play At The Royal With Pauline Frederick
Capacity audiences greeted Pauline Frederick in The Loves of Letty at the Royal Theater. The two days engagement opened with Sunday matinee and night shows and continues today and tonight. Letty, a penniless working girl, is courted by an English peer, a wealthy barbarian, and a poor photographer. She accepts wealth then flees after a drunken scene. A telegram reveals the nobleman’s sister has become a social outcast, prompting a powerful turn in the plot.
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Letty
Royal Theater
the Royal
Dope Telegram Names Oldfield Tires Dealers in Laredo
A 1920 telegram from Indianapolis to The National Motor Co. in Laredo Texas lists gasoline and tire figures and names Gaston Chevrolet Monroe Thomas Ballot Milton Oldfield in terse dealer notes. The notice also mentions National Motor Co. of Laredo as sole agents for Oldfield tires in the district and includes an editorial card urging readers to cut out the message for Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for constipation and indigestion.
Miss Wilson Stars in Who's Your Servant at Rialto
Lois Wilson leads as a daughter of an admiral who saves her father and fiancé by visiting her own, in a plot out of the ordinary, shown today at Rialto Theatre after a two day run. Also an ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for constipation with a 25 cent price at Werrera's Pharmacy.
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Lois Wilson
Weather Forecast From New Orleans Bureau
The Times carries the U S Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans. Tonight and Tuesday call for generally fair weather conditions across the region.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary
Observations for Fort McIntosh show a maximum temperature of 91 degrees and a minimum of 62 degrees. Winds from the southeast with clear skies throughout the period.
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Fort McIntosh
Economy Salvage House Advertisement
Army surplus sale at 1701 Hidalgo St offering 20,000 army shoes 1,000 army wool shirts 300 army cotton mattresses 20,000 army leggings and many other articles plus 1,000 pairs ladies shoes new at prices under cost of manufacture with date 3 3 tf.
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Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure for Deafness
Claim states catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and mucous surfaces. Proposes constitutional treatment with Hall's Catarrh Medicine, offering one hundred dollars for any cured case not helped, available by mail order from CHENKY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
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Chenky & CO
Toledo
Eight Bids Opened for Zapata Highway Project
Webb county commissioners opened eight bids for the Zapata Highway from Laredo to the Zapata county line. Bidders included Clarence Jefferies of Laredo and W T Montgomery of San Antonio, with the court to review itemized totals and award the contract later in the afternoon.
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Zapata Highway
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W. T. Montgomery
San Antonio
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Houston
Thomas & Ware
Rogers
Sherman, Walton & Humphreys
Mexia
Cook & Arrington
Crockett
Kroeger & Basye
Burgess & Lakve
Mineola
Commissioners Court
Best Remedy for Stomach Trouble in Moberly Woman Praise
Mrs Mamie Bertel of Moberly Missouri writes she is pleased to say a good word for Chamberlains Tablets. She claims they are the best remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation she has ever 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
Real estate and notices fill Laredo commerce page
Local ads report realty listings and services from International Realty Co and Crumpler Sales Co, plus plumbing and stationery offerings. District court news notes a pending R H Kilby versus Paul C Sulak case, band concerts, licenses issued, and various ads on vehicles, farm equipment, and printing.
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Fort McIntosh
37Th Infantry
Laredo
27Th Infantry
United States Army
Carl B. Everlot
Samson
Crumpler Sales Co
International Realty Co
Flores Avenue
J. E
Cotter
Juan Gomez
Aleuteria Ramos
Juarez Plumbing
Odd and Interesting World Facts From The Era
A light satire of odd claims collected from global trivia. Notable notes include England’s 30 000 dependent blind persons, Wyoming’s twenty five year bank stability, New York City dominance in print, and a Tokyo wood carving so exact it rivaled the living model.
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Mexico
Wyoming
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Switzerland
London
Paris
City of
New York
Dope Tires Boost in Laredo Auto Scene
Automobile owners in Laredo Texas hear of Gaston Chevrolet in Monroe finishing first and Deusenberg in third on Oldfield tires. The National Motor Co. distributes Oldfield tires in this district and Barney Oldfield is mentioned in connection with the brand.
Thunderstorm Visited Laredo Last Evening
A heavy thunder lightning and rain storm swept Laredo around 9 o clock lasting about a half hour. The center was northwest of the town with distant thunder and vivid lightning. Rain fell mainly to the west and northwest aiding the cotton crop with expected favorable showers through the summer in northern and eastern parts of the county.
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Rai
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J. E. Fowler
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Shotly
Purifying Tea Ad Sparks Monthly Laxative Routine
An old ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a monthly laxative cleansing solution. It claims decay matter in the stomach and bowels releases poisons to the body unless removed. Herrera's Pharmacy is listed as the source.
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Hollister
Herrera’s
Officer Commits Death by Own Action After Losing Commission
Jose Maria Gomez a former major in the Mexican army in Nuevo Laredo Mexico killed himself at home in Nuevo Laredo yesterday morning by shooting himself. He had been relieved of his commission on Saturday and authorities believe the action by army officials contributed to his melancholy. He was about 35 and leaves a family.
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Jose Maria Gomez
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Gomez
Guardian of Kings Paoli dies famed royal protector
M Paoli the general secretary of the French Prefecture of Police, renowned as the guardian of kings, died of sleeping sickness. He guided and protected royal visitors to France, earned 45 decorations, and was a close confidant of Queen Victoria, who honored him with the Royal Victorian Order. Born 1825 in Corsica.
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Today’s Birthdays June Seventh Celebrated Notables
Hon George H Murry premier of Nova Scotia born at Grand Meadows NS 59 years ago. Sidney Burleson postmaster general of the United States born at San Marcos TX 57 years ago. Dr John F Goucher founder of Goucher College Baltimore born at Wynesboro PA 75 years ago. Andrew O Connor sculptor known for statues of public men born at Worcester MA 46 years ago.
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Andrew O'Connor
Worcester
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