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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1919

Page

17

Today’s Anniversaries June 10 1844 to 1917

A compact list of notable historical dates from June 10 across years: Carl Hagenbeck born in Hamburg 1844 died 1913. 1851 Vigilance Committee trials in San Francisco. 1873 Duff Green born 1791 died Dalton Georgia. 1591 Sir John Macdonald funeral Ottawa. 1894 Nebraska supreme court eight hour law unconstitutional. 1907 Franco-Japanese Paris convention. 1915 Italian advance near Trieste. 1916 French bombings Karlsruhe Treves. 1917 Italians shift to Trentino with gains at three points.

Carl Hagenbeck Hamburg Vigilance Committee San Francisco Duff Green Dalton Woodford County Sir John Macdonald Ottawa Canada Nebraska Supreme Court Paris Trieste Karlsruhe Treves Trentino

Senator Kenyon Celebrated as Iowa’s New Term Begins

William S. Kenyon has begun his second term as United States senator from Iowa. Of Scotch stock and Ohio birth, he rose from Town University law school graduate to Fort Dodge attorney and district judge before moving into corporate service. His courtroom success against the beef trust in 1912 propelled his national profile and led to his Senate election.

William S. Kenyon United States Iowa Senator Kenyon Ohio University of Town Law School Fort Dodge State Supreme Court Beef Trust United States Senate

Assignee's Notice in Webb County Texas 1919

Valen tin Hernandez owner of Economy Grocery sued to assign property for creditors. Undersigned accepted trust and filed to discharge claims. Creditors must file within four months after publication and six months from notice date at Laredo Texas. Witness dated May 28 1919.

Laredo Texas

Railroad Time Table Texas Mexican Service

Train No. 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9 a m. Train No. 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m.

Texas

International & Great Northern Train Schedules Noted

The fast train to St Louis departs at 8 50 a m and arrives at 2 50 p m. The night train departs at 9 p m and arrives at a.m. Incomplete destination details limit full clarity.

Train No 1 and No 2 Schedules Between Laredo and Minera

Rio Grande and Eagle Pass schedule shows Train No 1 leaving Laredo daily except Sunday at 6 30 a m and arriving Minera at 10 20 a m. Train No 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m and reaches Laredo at 3 15 p m.

Rio Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Minera

Faith and travel notes from local society page

A string of society items reports Mr and Mrs S W DeWolf returning from a Houston and Corpus Christi trip Dr G C Lebenger visiting relatives then returning to Houston Mrs H C Schwartz and children depart for Hempstead Mrs John Woods and daughter visiting Dallas en route to Monterrey for the summer guests of Mrs S W DeWolf Miss Josephine Brewster left for San Antonio to visit Mrs W H Garrison Mrs D H McMillan of Monterrey in the city to meet Dallas party and return with them Mrs P A Kerr and daughters Evelyn and Way leave for Pearsall Judge Ham Ward of San Antonio in the city Capt Davis McGown arrived from San Antonio Rev and Mrs W L Barr and children head to Corpus Christi for Epworth League Keevan Young returns from Virginia via San Antonio Miss Ruth Murphy to entertain at bridge today

John Woods Dallas City Monterrey S. W. DeWolf D. H. McMillan Woods

United Confederates Veterans Celebrates 30th Anniversary

A long list of events marks the day with commemorations and gatherings across the country. The United Confederates Veterans Association turns 30 after being organized in New Orleans on June 10, 1889, alongside commencements at William and Mary College and the University of Oklahoma featuring Dr. Frank L. McVey. A New York exhibition of war pictures opens with a nod from the Duke of Devonshire, and the National Association of Credit Men convenes in Detroit to tackle trade issues. The Red Morgen David of America launches a $100,000 emergency fund drive for Jewish Legionnaires in Palestine, while Julius Barnes invites national grain groups to discuss the wheat crop in New York. Community notices record church bulletin details, charity bridge games, and a Woman’s Club dance with performances by Pauline Rodgers.

United Confederates Veterans’ Association New Orleans William and Mary College United States University of Oklahoma Frank L. McVey University of Kentucky New York Duke of Devonshire National Association of Credit Men Detroit Red Morgen David of America Jewish Legionnaires Palestine Julius Barnes U. S New York City

Miss Rodgers entertain with song and piano praise

A social evening featured Miss Rodgers singing and playing piano for a stylish gathering hosted by Mesdames Morton, Heaner and Kenedy. A Monday bridge party honoring cousin Miss Zara Mowry drew a good crowd, with Mrs J E Jones winning high score and Mrs Lecenger second, followed by a luncheon and a list of guests including Zara Mowry and numerous friends.

Miss Rodgers Mesdames Morton Heaner Kenedy Roche Barlow Gallagher Mowry Annie Frances Alexander Helen Kathryn MacGregor Lucile Ruth Murphy Maude McKnight Josephine Sauvignet Inez Hill Maria Mowry Ethel Mackin

Real Music Exclaimed by Piper at Jamie Mac Laughlan’s

A piper praised Jamie Mac Laughlan’s music calling it the verra best he ever heard. He recalled fifteen pipers in a small back parlour playing different tunes, feeling as if he were floating.

Jamie MacLaughlan

Tobay birthdays June entries recall notable figures

June birthdays include Uister Reisch born in China years ago. Charlies A Culberson a former U.S. senator at Dadeville Alabama aged 1 7. Caroline Hazard ex president of Wellesley College born Peace Dale Rhode Island. Francis X Bushman famed actor linked to Norfolk Virginia aged 34. boxing figure Battling Levinsky born Philadelphia aged 28.

Pau Reisch China Charlies Culberson Dadeville Ala Caroline Hazard Wellesley College Peace Dale Francis X. Bushman Norfolk Battling Levinsky Philadelphia

Mud tax or good roads tax voters urged to support bonds

An illustrated lecture backed by the university contrasts mud and broken roads with well maintained main routes. It argues good roads attract business, reduce farmer losses, and lowers annual “Mud Tax” compared to long term road bonds. County voters are urged to approve June 14 bonds.

University of Strand G Royal County Commissioners Court

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Cure

A vintage advertisement proclaims a $100 reward and $109 in reader payments if Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure catarrh. It touts internal action through the bloodstream to mucous surfaces, claims constitutional strengthening, and invites testimonials from F. J. Chenney & Co of Toledo Ohio with druggist sales nationwide.

Hall F. J. Chenney & CO Toledo Ohio

Ice cream and cakes on the Bruni lawn

Mrs. John Bruni invites families to enjoy homemade ice cream and cakes on the lawn under trees at 1415 Hidalgo Street on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from 6 to 7. tf

John Bruni Hidalgo Street

Peace council delays Germany reply amid league debate

The peace council works slowly on a German counter proposal while debates over a league of nations covenant change persist. An ultimatum reportedly eyes Hungary’s invasion of Czecho Slovakia, with Knox introducing Senate resolution to sever covenant from the peace treaty before ratification.

Peace Council Council of Four Czecho-Slovakia Germany Russia League

Predict Early Signing in Germany Peace Talks

Paris reports predict Germany will sign the peace treaty before July 1 and have ratifications by parliaments before August 1. Labor crisis resurfaces with meetings by labor groups and extremists seeking to politicize the strike. The four power council sits in pessimism on peacemaking. Clemenceau stands firm against peace-term changes. Admiral von Holtzendorff, longtime head of the German naval staff, is dead after retirement last August.

Paris Germany Echo de Paris Council of Four Clemenceau Bertin Admiral von Holtzendorff

Illinois and Wisconsin Legislatures Ratify Federal Suffrage Amendment

Springfield Illinois on June 10 and Madison Wisconsin on June 19 reported that both states legislature ratified the federal suffrage amendment. The action aligns with nationwide move to empower women with voting rights. Illinois passed a resolution and Wisconsin followed with formal ratification.

Associated Press Springfield Madison Wis Wisconsin

Dominion Shooting Tourney Opens in Toronto at Gun Club

Toronto hosts the Dominion Trapshooters Association tournament at the Toronto gun club with many top amateur and professional shooters from across Canada expected to compete. The event, billed as the best yet by the association, runs through the coming days.

Toronto Ont

Senate seeks Morgan and others for treaty testimony

Telegrams ordered by Chairman Lodge instruct J. P. Morgan Henry P. Davidson Thomas W. Lamont Jacob Schiff Paul Warburg and Frank Vanderlip to appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee tomorrow. The inquiry concerns how copies of the peace treaty reached private interests in New York.

Washington J. P. Morgan Henry P. Davidson Thomas W. Lamont Jacob Schiff Paul Warburg Frank Vanderlip Senate Foreign Relations Committee New York Lodge

Rioting Claims Sixty Dead After Monterrey Election

An unconfirmed report from Nuevo Laredo claims heavy rioting in Monterrey after Sunday’s gubernatorial election won by Jian M. Garcia. Sixty people reportedly died and many were wounded. several assassination attempts against Garcia were allegedly attempted but could not be confirmed.

Nuevo Laredo Monterey Jian M. Garcia Garcia

Costa Rican War Threat Escalates Near Nicaragua Border

From Guan Border at San Juan del Sur June 10. Nicaraguan officials report confidential information from usually reliable sources that Costa Rica has authorized war declaration via its congress. Costa Rican troops are near the Nicaraguan border, with publication of the declaration suspected in Costa Rica.

Associated Press San Juan del Sur Congress Nicaragua Costa Rica

Villa forces seize Guadalupe near Fabens in Texas clash

Villa forces occupied Guadalupe opposite Fabens Texas 32 miles east of here last night according to information today.

el Paso Texas Villa Guadalupe Fabens Here

Opening of ASHVE semiannual meeting in Pittsburgh

A large attendance marked the opening today of the semiannual meeting of the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers in Pittsburgh. Sessions will continue over tomorrow and Thursday.

Pittsburgh American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers

German bombardment of Paris resumes long range raids

German long range artillery renewed bombardment of Paris with heavy shelling reported as resuming. In the Adriatic, two Austrian dreadnoughts were torpedoed by Italian forces. David and Putnam, American aviators, are credited with downing five German aircraft.

Paris Adriatic David ‘Ek Putnam Aviaor

Sympathy strike reported broken at Seaport Winnipeg

The sympathetic strike of iron workers started May 16 is considered broken. about a third returned to work and many sought their former positions. In Bahia Bragli port Brazil a serious strike suspends bread milk and communications, causing shortages.

Associated Press Winnipeg Buenos Aires Rio Janeiro Bahia Bragli

Credit Men Meet Opens National Convention in Detroit

The annual convention of the National Association of Credit Men opened today in Detroit with nearly 2,000 delegates in attendance.

Associated Press Detroit Mich National Association of Credit Men

Big Tractor Show At Denver

Denver hosts tens of thousands of visitors mainly farmers for the Mountain States tractor demonstration and farm machinery show on 2500 acres near suburbs. Over three days 150 tractors and the latest power farm devices will be displayed under National Tractor Manufacturers Association Denver Civic and Commercial Association and Denver Tractor Club auspices. Exhibition showcases 3 million dollars worth of tractors plows cultivators harrows and related equipment since the war began and aims to spark greater western cultivation.

Denver Colo West Mountain States National Tractor Manufacturers’ Association of America Denver Civic and Commercial Association Denver Tractor Club

Great West Tractor Show Opens in Denver

Today marks the opening of what is billed as the greatest tractor show in the West and possibly the nation in Denver. Also underway is the AFL annual convention in Atlantic City with Governor Hobby delivering an address. In Boston the trial begins for Herbert Wright on murder charges. Canadians gather in Vancouver for the Dominion convention of the Great War Veterans. The Allied medical community attends the four day Victory convention in Atlantic City.

West Denver Organized Labor America American Federation of Labor Atlantic City W. P. Hobby University of Texas Boston Herbert Wright James BR. Furope Empire France Flanders Gallipoli Vancouver B. C Dominion Great War Veterans’ Association American Medical Association

Trans Mississippi Golf Tourney Opens in St Louis

Leading golfers from clubs between the Mississippi and Salt Lake City gather in St Louis for the Trans Miss Golf Association tournament. The inaugural qualifying round begins this morning and will continue through the week, promising spirited competition for the titles.

St. Louis West Mississippi River Salt Lake City Trans-Mississippi Goof Association

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Berner Third Street Troy N.Y the Times Violet 8 Oberfeldt Society Thomas A. Leyendecker Soldiers Club EB. H. Buenz Bridge Pauline Rodgers John Greenleaf Whittier G. C. Lebenger Houston H. C. Schwartz M. A. Hirsch Hempstead Josephine Brewster San Antonio W. H. Garrison Kelly Field P. A. Kerr Daugters Evelyn and Way Pearsall Judge Ham Capt Davis McGown W. L. Barr Corpus Christi Keevan Young Virginia Zara Mowry The Women’s Missionary Society J. K. Thompson J. A. Burnett Mesdames Guinn A. G. Thompson Brient Burnett Harrel Miller Trinkle Entertainments W. N. Young Nulles Club L. J. Christen Kempfer Mesdames Woodman Hamilton Huberich Christen Mesdames Boniger Waggoner S. McKinney Epstein Marlin Woman's Club Little Rock, Ark E. H. Buenz Gal O' Mine Carissimo Real Music Tobay Emerson Laredo Electric and Railway CO Senate Knox Hungary Vasion Slovakia League of Nations Foreign Relations Committee Illinois Nicara Seaport Brazil
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