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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1919

Page

3

Poindexter Bolshivist Charge Rebutted by War Fund Disclosure

The Springfield Republican notes Poindexter’s frenzied attack claiming Wilson favored Bolshevism. It cites General March revealing that Czecho-Slovak operations in Russia, funded largely from Wilson’s $100 million war fund, aimed to reestablish an eastern front. The piece argues Poindexter cannot be dismayed by lack of proof, since the claim may prove itself.

Poindexter Russia March Wilson United States Springfield

How She Knew

Harvey Levey and Fred Seitz recount a street anecdote from New York about a young girl asking for a smoked ham. The girl insists she is on time because her father received thirty days for stealing the ham the day she delivers it.

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

Notable Visitors and Local Oil News In Llano and Redo

Judge M. D. Slater of Llano stays in the city while R. B. Echols returns from San Antonio. Joe Brozon of San Antonio visits Redo as Judge James O. Luby, now in San Antonio, attends the funeral of Emanuel Feuille. I. N. Canada of Inter Ocean Oil Co. reports progress, noting drilling in the Burkburnett field and expectation of a large upcoming oil well.

R. B. Echols San Antonio Joe Brozon James O. Luby San Diego Laredo Feneral Emanuel Feuille I. N. Canada Inter Ocean Oil Co Urkburnett

Social Calendar Highlights Activities This Week

Thursday social calendar notes Mrs. C S McKinney hosting a 4 pm bridge to honor Mrs. W T Winter of El Paso Texas. Friday the Blue Birds meet 4 pm with Mrs. A Poggenpohl. Troop 1 Boy Scouts meet 8 pm at the Methodist Church. Troop 2 meet 8 pm at the hall. Elks Hall dance planned.

C. S. McKinney Bridge W. T. Winter el Paso Texas Blue Birds A. Poggenpohl Elks Hall

Social Roundup of Local Visitors and Weddings

Local society notes list visitors from San Antonio and other Texas towns, including Mr. and Mrs. Epstein and the S. F. Silver family. The Watson Richter wedding hosts guests from Chicago, Odem, Yorktown, Seguin, and Camp Dodge. Rt. Rev. Capers will confer confirmations on June 15. R L Sutton announces daughter Vesta Irene to Coburn Hall. A Guild meeting, Diocesan matters, and several social events plus a surprise party at Mrs Henry Ward's mark a bustling week.

Watson-Richter J. H. Chapek Chicago Wm. Heuermann Odem Texas Ed. Hevermann 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 William T. Capers Diocese of West Texas Mrs. R. L. Sutton Vesta Irene Coburn Hall Lucia Treviso Fidel Eduardo Hale St. Augustin Cathedral Benito Gonzales Concepcion G. de Balli Francisco Trevio B. Chacon Jr Octavio Sanchez Clarita Ferrigno Francescone Concha Chacon Dalila Trevisio Georgette Leonor Garcia Dalila Carlota Chacon F. E. Hale Christi Episcopal Church Helen Mary A. C. Richter Horace Edward Watson Charles

Weekly Financial Review Exports and Imports in April

Exports from the United States in April totaled 715 million dollars, up from 605 million in March and 501 million in April of the previous year. For ten months ending April, exports reached 5,705 million, versus 4,884 million a year earlier. Imports in April were 273 million, up 5 million from March but down 6 million from April 1918, while ten months ended April imports totaled 2,427 million compared with 2,862 million for the same period of 1917-1918.

United States Wis

Zemo Skin Treatment Promises Relief for Irritations

Safe dependable remedy offers itching relief and skin cleansing for pimples, eczema, blotches and ringworm. Ask your druggist for Zemo 35c or $1 bottle and apply as directed. The E W Rose Co Cleveland O describes a penetrating liquid that softens skin eruptions and promotes healthy skin.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

Assignee's Notice in Webb County Texas 1919

Valen tin Hernandez owner of Economy Grocery in Webb County Texas executed a deed of assignment on May 19 1919 transferring all property to the assignee for creditors. Creditors agreeing must file claims within four months after publication and within six months from the notice date at the assignee's address in Laredo Texas. Witness dated May 28 1919.

State OF Texas Webb Economy Grocery Valentin Hernandez Laredo Texas A. D

Pleasant Afternoon for College Friends and Guests

A 1919 Cass gathering saw about twenty pupils return from college in San Antonio, with Miss Pauline Rodgers guest of honor at a bridge party hosted by Mrs. E. H. Buenz. Prizes included tea napkins and an embroidered wash rag, and a lingerie gift for the honoree.

Cass E. H. Buenz Pauline Rodgers Little Rock Arkansas Morton Gilbreath

Salvation Army Ensign Burdick Receives Croix de Guerre

Ensign Ma Burdick of the Salvation Army from New York awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French Government for baking pies and conducting religious services under fire with American troops overseas.

F. O. Burdick Salvation Army New York

The Collegiate Bolshevists Commentaries

A Galveston News critique argues against bolshevist chairs in colleges comparing them to a proposed chair of Americanism. It ridicules bolshevists as barbaric and misleads students, calling Lenine a wolf and Trotzky an ass while condemning the appeal to simple minds. The piece laments the influence of sensationalism over established American ideals.

Houston Post America Lenine Trotzky Galveston News

Allies Likely to Refuse German Peace Demands June Action

Paris dispatches report the Allied reply to German counter proposals will deny major alterations and grant five days to decide, with final action expected around June 18. The Four Council may show concessions but no material relief for Germany, while German forces retreat east of the Rhine and civilians prepare for an Allied advance amid Bolshevik fears in Central Europe.

Associated Press Paris Council of Four Germany Coblenz Rhine Europe Russia Austria Upper Silesia

Senate on Record Against League Covenant War Debate

Washington June 12 Senator Knox resolution to record the senate against including the league of nations covenant in the peace treaty is reported in amended form by the senate foreign relations committee which struck out the policy of US cooperation to remove threats to European peace. Washington June 12 Secretary Glass tells federal reserve officials the thrift stamp drive will run six months urging more savings stamps and certificates to raise funds.

American Red Cross The Red Cross International Institute America Laredo Farragut Associated Press Washington Knox Senate Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Glass Federal Reserve

Return of Telegraph and Telephone Systems 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 James Tawney Dies in Missouri

Winona Minnesota June 12 Former congressman James Tawney died today at Excelsior Springs Missouri The long time public figure who served in Congress passed away in Missouri at an advanced age with brief note of his career and death in the dispatch

Associated Press Winona, Minn James Tawney Excelsior Springs Missouri

Today’s events mark Kingsley birth centenary and more

On this date the birth centenary of English author Charles Kingsley is observed, the New Richmond tornado anniversary recalls the 250 lives lost, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society celebrates its 90th year, Buffalo hosts the pulp and paper conference, and Brig Gen Arthur McArthur succeeds Gen Samuel Tilman at West Point.

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

Juarez Prepares for Villa Attack

Juarez Mexico June 12 reports say General Angeles advance forces move toward Juarez from the Rio Grande bottom with over 1 000 men nearby. Residents flee to safer quarters as federal troops gird for action. The advance guard is reported 16 miles east and Juarez garrison braces for an early assault.

Juarez, Mex General Angeles Juarez Rio Grande Bottom Mex Angeles

Wellman Cross Atlantic Try Ends in Mid Ocean Rescue

The 1910 Wellman airship America attempted a trans Atlantic crossing from Atlantic City to Europe. After three days and about 1000 miles the ship suffered motor trouble and tropical gale damage, forcing abandonment and leaving Wellman and five crew in a lifeboat. A Bermuda steamer rescued them as Wellman praised the vessel in The Aerial Age.

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

Twenty fourth Infantry Coming to El Paso

The Twenty fourth United States Infantry colored unit from Columbus New Mexico is aboard a special train headed to El Paso Texas on June 12. The arrival signals a movement of troops to the border area and reflects military mobilization in that region.

Twenty-fourth Infantry el Paso Texas Twenty-fourth United States Infantry Columbus N. M United States Belleau Wood West Bank of the Oise

Weather forecast for New Orleans period

The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans via The Times notes tonight and Friday will be partly cloudy.

United States Weather Bureau Orleans the Telephone Co

Fire chief testifies on Mexican depredations in libel suit

Clarence A. Monahan of Brownsville Texas testifies in the Ford Chicago Tribune libel case recalling nearly continuous depredations by Mexican bandits from 1913 to 1915 during his tenure as Cameron County chief deputy sheriff.

Mt. Clemens Mich Clarence A. Monahan Brownsville Texas Ford-Chicago Tribune Cameron County

Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Report

Local observations for Fort McIntosh cover the 24 hours ending at 7 am. No report available.

Fort McIntosh

Has the Advantage The Army Mule

A humorous line from Life magazine notes the Army mule claims it will not return a coat after muster out. The quip reflects veterans humor about military service and post discharge affairs.

Times Offers Daily Watch Subscription Deal

An advertisement notes a daily watch opportunity from THE TIMES priced at 60 cents per month. It invites readers to subscribe for ongoing access to the newspaper’s daily watch content.

the Times

Classroom Mishap Sparks Frantic Smile Break

A teacher admonishes Freddy for laughing aloud in class and Freddy explains he smiled and suddenly the smile broke. The incident highlights the humor and disruption in a routine school day.

Konenkamp claims victory for union end of telegraph strike

Chicago and Dallas dispatches report the first day of the Commercial Telegraphers Union strike yielding mixed results. Telegraph officials say the strike is practically ended while union leaders claim 18 000 to 20 000 operators quit and 1500 New York brokers' operators may join. In Dallas six men are in custody after a clash between strike sympathizers and non unionists, during which guard A L Pisher was shot and killed.

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

Governor Hobby Calls Special Texas Legislative Session

Governor Hobby issued a proclamation ordering a special session of the legislature to convene in Austin on June 23 after calling the session in the city on June 12.

Associated Press Austin Texas Hobby Today

Military and shipping dispatches from Paris and New York

Reports from Paris indicate Crown Prince Charles of Romania wounded himself in the leg but is not seriously hurt. In Brest, June 12, the battleship Arkansas with Admiral Benson aboard sailed yesterday. The transport Giraf Waldersee, damaged and beached off Long Island after a collision with Redondo, and the steamship Yankee which sank after a collision with the Argentina, are noted with crews rescued.

Paris Pringea Charles of Romania Admiral Benson Brest Arkansas New York Giraf Waldersee Long Island Yankee Argentins Argentina

Enforcing Driver Examinations in New York City

The Christian Science Monitor discusses a proposed law requiring examinations for all motor vehicle operators in New York City to assess fitness to drive. With about 200000 drivers, a road test is impractical, so experts draft questions and witness corroboration to screen for unfit motorists and reduce recklessness.

New York City New York America Christian Science Monitor

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. D. Slater Llano Wm. Epstein S. F. Silver Chas, Hockheimer Alfred T. Arrowsmith Louisville Francis R. Westrup Ussery Camp Travis James Richter Virginia Harry Sames University Mrs. S. E. Leonard G. J. Giles Arthur Werner Sam Johnson Guild Amanda Allen Bickford MacGregor Mussett Mason Poster Vidales Wright Muller Slaughter Miss Maude McKnight Zara Mowry Henry Ward Miss Mowry Rosa Maria Tejada Nettie Bunn Marjorie Fish Weekly Financial Review St. Louis Union Bank St. Louis, Mo Zemo Jesusita Manuel Garza Cantu Miguel Cavazos Olga Jose Guillermo Ferrara Carlos Servando Benavides Arturo Raul Remigio Gonzalez Hale-Trevisio W. Cook Mr. Chapek Mrs. Watson California Collegiate Bolshevists Beamars London Lodge Charles Kingsley VILLA Ole Weather Forecast Freddy Konenkamp UNION
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