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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1919

Page

15

Poindexter’s Bolshevist claim challenged by Wilson fund disclosure

From Thursday's Daily the dispute over Senator Poindexter's charge that President Wilson favored Bolshevism is tested by General Marek's disclosure that the Czecho-Slovak operations in Russia were largely financed from Wilson's $100 million war fund. Poindexter can still argue the claim proves itself despite the contradiction.

Poindexter Russia Marek Wilson United States Springfield Republican

How She Knew

Harvey Levey of the Universal Theater in New York spent a day with his friend Fred Seitz a Hast Hampton butcher shop. A small negro girl asked for a ham left to be smoked Seitz says she is early claiming her father got thirty days for stealing that ham the day she brought it in.

Harvey Levey Universal Theater New York Fred. Seitz Hast Hampton L. I Seitz St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Notable Visitors and Oil Firm Reports Reach Redo

Judge M. Slater of Llano and Judge James O. Luby of San Antonio are among visitors in Redo for Emanuel Feuille III’s funeral. R. B. Echols returned from San Antonio, Joe Brozon of San Antonio is in Redo, and the Inter Ocean Oil Co reports steady progress with drilling in the Urkburnett field and hints at a big oil well soon.

R. BK. Echols San Antonio Joe Brozon James O. Luby San Diego Laredo Emanuel Feuille, III Canada Inter Ocean Oi Co Urkburnett

April U S Exports Reach 715 Million Amid Yearly Rise

Weekly Financial Review shows US exports in April totaling 715 million dollars, up from March 605 million and April prior at 501 million. First ten months of the fiscal year end April total 5.705 billion, versus 4.584 billion the prior year, while imports hit 2.427 billion for ten months, up from 2.002 billion last year.

United States Isis

Zemo Treats Itching Skin Promises Quick Relief

Itchy skin troubles including eczema, pimples, and ringworm are claimed to be relieved by Zemo. The penetrating liquid is advertised as cleansing and soothing, with bottles priced at 35 cents or one dollar. EF W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.

EF. W. Rose Co Cleveland

Assignee’s Notice in Webb County Texas

Valen tin Hernandez owner of Economy Grocery store Webb County Texas executed a deed of assignment on May 19 1919 for creditors to accept proportional share and discharge him. Undersigned accepted trust and qualified. Creditors consenting must file claims within four months after publication and within six months from notice date at Laredo post office address provided.

State OF Texas Uneed Laredo Post Office

Local social events and scouting meetings listed in society notes

Mrs. C. McKinney hosts a 4 PM bridge party for Mrs. W. T. Winter of El Paso on Thursday. The Blue Birds meet at 4 PM with Mrs. A. Poggenpohl. Boy Scout Troop No. 1 gathers at 8 PM at the Methodist Church, and Troop No. 2 meets at the hall at 8 PM. Dance at Elks Hall in the evening.

Blue Birds A. Poggenpohl Boy Scouts Elks Hall E. H. Buenz Pauline Rodgers Little Rock Arkansas Morton Gilbreath Alexander Cluck Bobbitt Thomas Leyendecker Wilson Hill Wormser Shelby Young Denike Mally Lebenger Winter J. C. Martin Dwan Hillman Daiches A. Smith R. L. Muller Kenedy Weber

Local social notes list visits and weddings in Laredo

Residents from San Antonio and surrounding cities visit Laredo for family occasions. The piece highlights gatherings at bridges and receptions, a large church wedding at St. Augustine Cathedral, a Chris Episcopal ceremony, and multiple out of town guests, including Chapek and Heuermann families, with detailed floral and attire descriptions.

Watson-Richter J. H. Chapek Chicago Ill Wm. Heuermann Odem Texas Kd. Heuermann Camp Dodge Iowa William Heuermann R. J. Roeder Yorktown Helen Roeder Rudolph Roeder Walter Shropshire Yoakum J. B. Williams Seguin Walter Williams Jesse Williams Otto Hegermann San Antonio Harry Wharton Lucia Treviso Fidel Eduardo Hale St. Augustin Cathedral Benito Gonzales Concepcion G. de Balli Francisco Trevino B. Chacon Jr Octavio Sanchez Clarita Ferrigno Francescone Concha Chacon Dalila Trevisio F. E. Hale

Salvation Army Ensign Burdick Receives Croix de Guerre

Ensign Ma F. O. Burdick from New York, serving with American troops overseas, earned the Croix de Guerre for baking pies and conducting religious services during fire. The recognition comes from the French government.

F. O. Burdick Salvation Army New York

The Collegiate Bolshevists Essay Critique

Galveston News critiques Bolshevism on college campuses, arguing against chairs of Bolshevism and for defending Americanism. It lampoons student radicals as mesmerized by distant, inscrutable ideologies and mocks Lenin and Trotzky, calling Bolshevism barbaric and brainless for attracting simple minds.

Houston Post America Leniner Trotzky Galveston News

Senate Against League Covenant Draws Amendments

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reported Knox's resolution against including the League of Nations covenant in the peace treaty in amended form. It struck out the clause declaring U S policy to cooperate when European peace is threatened. Secretary Glass urged selling more thrift stamps and savings certificates to fund obligations.

Associated Press Washington Knox Senate Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Glass Federal Reserve

Telegraph and Telephone Systems Return to Private Control

Washington June 12 The House Interstate Commerce Committee reported favorably the bill to return the telegraph and telephone systems to private control.

Washington House Interstate Commerce Committee

Former Congressman Tawney Dies in Missouri

Former congressman James Tawney died today at Excelsior Springs Missouri. He represented Minnesota and passed away aged. The Associated Press notes his long public career and service in Congress.

Associated Press Winona, Minn James Tawney Excelsior Springs Missouri

Centenary of Kingsley and New Richmond Tornado Notes

Today marks the 125th birth anniversary of English author Charles Kingsley. A tornado at New Richmond Wisconsin twenty years ago claimed 250 lives. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society observes its 90th anniversary. Buffalo hosts the spring conven tion of the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry. Brig Gen Arthur M McArthur succeeds Brig Gen Samuel Tillman as superintendent at West Point.

New Richmond Wis Masssachusetts Horticultural Society America Buffalo Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry Arthur M McArthur Samuel Tillman United States Military Academy West Point

Wellman’s Early Transatlantic Flight Attempt

The 1910 attempt by Walter Wellman aboard the airship America began October 15 from Atlantic City to Europe. It lasted three days and about 1000 miles before motor trouble and a tropical gale ended the voyage. Left adrift in mid ocean, Wellman and five crew were rescued by a Bermuda steamer.

Atlantic Read Walter Wellman Atlantic City America Europe Tropics Wellman Midocean Bermuda Christian Science Monitor

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times received the daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Friday are expected to be partly cloudy with no precipitation advised.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co

Local Weather Report Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Observation

Observations for Fort McIntosh covering the 24 hours ending at 7 am show no report available. No specific measurements for temperature precipitation wind or other conditions are provided in the readable text.

Fort McIntosh

Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunities

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the Times

Allied reply to German terms may set five day limit

Paris reports indicate the allied response to German counter proposals will deny major changes to peace terms and give Germany five days to decide action with final action likely by June 18. Coblence dispatches say German forces retreat east of Rhine as civilians anticipate an allied advance. Bolshevik threat grows in Central Europe amid Austrian upheaval. communists declared to seize power in Austria with 40 percent of the army Bolshevik.

Preas Paris Council of Four Germany Coblens Rhine Europe Russia Austria Upper Silesia London Comunista

Juarez Prepares for Villa Attack

Juarez Mex June 12 At 1 p m the advance forces of General Angeles move toward Juarez via the Rio Grande bottom Residents flee to safer quarters Federal troops are intensely active with reports of more than 1000 men two to four miles from Juarez

Juarez, Mex General Angeles Juarez Rio Grande

Juarez Front Braces for Attack as Rebels Advance

Juarez Mexico June 12 with Angelés force reported 16 miles east the federal garrison here prepared for an attack early today. Garrison officers are wearing side arms for immediate duty.

Juarez Mex Angelés

Twenty fourth Infantry Coming to El Paso Train

The Twenty fourth United States colored regiment travels by a special train to El Paso after observing duties at Columbus New Mexico. The arrival marks a notable military movement reported from El Paso on June 12.

Twenty-fourth Infantry el Paso Texas Twenty-fourth United States Columbus N. M

Texas official testifies on bandit depredations in Cameron county

Clarence A. Monahan, chief of the Brownsville Texas fire department, testified in a Ford Chicago Tribune libel suit about nearly ceaseless depredations by Mexican bandits from 1913 to 1916 during his tenure as Cameron County chief deputy sheriff.

Peter Mt. Clemens Mich Clarence A. Monahan Fire Department Brownsville Texas Ford Chicago Tribune Cameron County

Has the Advantage The Army Mule

A brief quip notes that after muster out a soldier refuses to return his coat, reflecting a tongue in cheek stance on discipline and postwar service in daily life. The source preserves the humorous line about a mule and a coat amid wartime humor.

Schoolroom Moment Sparks Unintended Smile Break

A humorous exchange unfolds in a classroom as Teacher Freddie warns against loud laughter and a student admits the smile suddenly “busted” while resisting a giggle. The fragment hints at a lighthearted incident between a teacher and pupil.

Konenkamp claims victory for union in telegraph strike

Chicago reports say the Commercial Telegraphers Union strike showd progress with officials claiming the strike nearly ended and leaders stating 18 000 to 20 000 operators quit Konenkamp announced 1400 New York brokers operators would join the action in Dallas six men detained over a deadly clash at the Dallas Power and Light Company as guard A L Fisher was shot and killed

Associated Press Chicago Commercial Telegraphers Union Today Telegraph J. Konenkamp New York Dallas Texas Dallas Power and Light Company A. L. Fisher

Hobby calls special session of legislature

Governor Hobby issued a proclamation ordering a special session to convene in Austin on June 23. The notice from the Associated Press states the call was issued today in Austin, Texas, and sets the date for the chamber to assemble.

Austin Texas Hobby

Unclear OCR Fragment on Hun gariangs Alignment

Fragmentary text notes rapid alignment with Hun gariangs, but lacks context, names, dates, or verifiable details. Unable to identify event, location, or involved organizations from the snippet. Further readable material needed for a coherent headline and summary.

Royal Prince Charles of Romania Shot in Leg

The Crown Prince Charles of Romania suffered a self-inflicted bullet wound to the leg. The injury is described as not serious and the situation is not expected to be life threatening.

Paris Prince Charles of Romania

Admiral Benson Sailed From Brest Aboard Arkansas

The battleship Arkansas with Admiral Benson aboard, chief of American operations, sailed yesterday from Brest on a voyage tied to wartime duties.

Admiral Benson Brest Battleship Arkansas

Graf Waldersee Beached After Collision Off Long Island

The Graf Waldersee, once a German liner, was beached off Long Island after a collision with the steam ship Redondo last night near New York. The incident drew coast guard attention and an investigation into the wreck.

New York Graf Waldersee Redondo Long Island

Steamship Yankee Sinks After Collision With Argentina

The Yankee sank early today after colliding with the Italian steamship Argentina near New York. The crew were rescued and taken aboard the Argentina.

Yankee New York Argentina

Examining Motor Vehicle Drivers in New York City

The Christian Science Monitor discusses enforcing a proposed law for mandatory examinations of all New York City motor vehicle operators to judge fitness. With about 200000 drivers, a road test is impractical, so officials and automobile groups draft a cross examination of questions supported by witnesses to curb unfit driving.

New York City New York America Christian Science Monitor

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M. . Slater Llano Weekly Financial Review The St. Louis Union Bank St. Louis, Mo Zemo Wm. Epstein 8S. F. Silver City Chas. Hockheimer Alfred T. Arrowsmith Louisville Francis R. Westrup Ussery Camp Travis Cass Jesusita Manuel Garza Cantu Miguel Cavazos Olga Jose Guillermo Ferrara Carlos Servando Benavides Arturo Raul Remigio Gonzalez James Richter Virginia Harry James University Mrs.s. EB. Leonard G. J. Giles Arthur Warner Sam Johnson William T. Capers Diocese of West Texas Mrs. R. L. Sutton Vesta Irene Mr. Coburn Hall Guild Amanda Allen Bickford Mussett Mason Poster Vidales Wright Muller Slaughter Miss Maude McKnight Zara Mowry Henry Ward Miss Mowry Rosa A Nettie Bunn American Red Cross Red Cross International Institute Farragut Hale-Trevisio Watson Richter Christi Episcopal Church Helen Mary A. Richter Horace Edward Watson Charles W. Cook Mr. Chapek Collegiate Bolshevists Lodge Charles Kingsley Weather Forecast Local Weather Report Villa Uy Associated Press Freddy Konenkamp UNION Hy Associated Press Belleau Wood West Bank of the Oise
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