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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1919

Page

5

Anniversaries and notable events from June history

A compact June 10 historical list notes Carl Hagenbeck born in Hamburg in 1844 and dying in 1913, San Francisco vigilante execution in 1851, Duff Green death in Dalton Georgia in 1873, Sir John Macdonald funeral in Ottawa in 1891, Nebraska eight hour law strike down in 1894, 1907 Paris Franco-Japanese treaty, 1915 Italian advance near Trieste, 1916 bombing of Karlsruhe and Treves, and 1917 Italian Trentino offensives.

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 Turns 50 as Iowa’s U S Senator

William S. Kenyon, newly entering his second term as Iowa’s United States senator, reaches his 50th birthday. A Scots-Irish native of Ohio, he studied at the University of Iowa Law School, practiced in Fort Dodge, and built a career as attorney and district judge before shifting to corporation service and federal action against the beef trust that propelled his ascent to the Senate.

William S. Kenyon United States Iowa Senator Kenyon Ohio University of Iowa Lawa 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 store Webb County Texas executed a deed of assignment on May 19 1919 to benefit his creditors who consent to receive proportional shares and discharge him from their claims. The assignee has qualified. Creditors consenting must file claims within four months after publication and within six months from the date of notice at the assignee s address in Laredo Texas. Witnessed May 28 1919. 530-181.

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

Railroad timetable for Texas-Mexican service

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

Corpus Christi

International and Great Northern Schedule Update

The fast train to St Louis departs at 8 80 a m and reaches 2 50 p m The night train leaves at 9 p m and arrives at 8 a m.

Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Train Schedule

Train No 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arrives at Minera 10 20 a m Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m arrives at Laredo 3 15 p m

Rio Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Minera

Tuesday Bridge Club Hosts and Singing at Soldiers Club

Social calendar notes two events this week with Mrs. Thomas A Leyendecker hosting the Tuesday Bridge Club at 4 PM and community singing at the Soldiers Club in the evening.

Thomas A. Leyendecker Soldiers Club BE. H. Buenz Pauline Rodgers

Today’s events mark 30 years for Confederate Veterans

The United Confederate Veterans Association, formed in New Orleans on June 10, 1889, celebrates its 30th anniversary today. In related events, William and Mary College begins its 225th annual commencement, and the University of Oklahoma holds a commencement with Dr. Frank L. McVey of Kentucky delivering an address. An exhibition of war pictures opens in New York, a Detroit convention tackles credit industry trade issues, the Jewish Legionnaires fund drive launches nationwide, and U S Wheat Director Julius Barnes invites national grain groups to New York for crop discussions.

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 Sings and Hosts Fill Evening

A cheerful reception featured Miss Rodgers singing and piano. Hostesses Mesdames Morton Heaner and Kenedy arranged a bridged party for Miss Zara Mowry, the bride of the month, with Shasta daisies and ferns. High scores won Mrs JBE Jones a cut glass set and Mrs Lecenger a guest towel. A two course luncheon followed.

W. N. Young Nulles Club Bridge L. J. Christen Kempfer Mesdames Woodman Hamilton Huberich Christen Mesdames Boniger Waggoner C. S. McKinney Epstein Marlin Woman’s Club Pauline Rodgers Little Rock, Ark EB. H. Buenz Gal O Miss Rodgers Carissimo Mesdames Morton Heaner Kenedy Zara Mowry Mesdames Cogley Fish Foster Jones Gilbreath Lafon Daiches Schwartz Lecenger Joe Martin J. B. Morton J. A. Wilson Roche Barlow Gallagher Mowry Annie Frances Alexander Helen Kathryn MacGregor Lucille Ruth Murphy Maude McKnight Josephine Suanavignet Inez Hill Maria Mowry Ethel Mackin

Real Music at Jamie Mac Laughlan's Piping Gathering

The speaker praises Jamie Mac Laughlan's music as the finest he has heard. A piper recalls a gathering of fifteen pipers in a small back room, each playing a different tune, imagining himself floating as if in the air.

Jamie MacLaughlan

Birthdays on June 10 Highlight Notables and Ages

A list of notable births observed on June 10 includes Paul Reisch United States minister to China born in Milwaukee 50 years ago, Charles Culberson former Texas senator born in Dadeville Alabama 64 years ago to Caroline Hazard longtime Wellesley College president born in Peace Dale Rhode Island 63 years ago, Francis X. Bushman actor born in Norfolk Virginia 34 years ago, and Battling Leyinsky heavyweight boxer born in Philadelphia 28 years ago.

Paul 3. Reisch United States China Milwaukee Charles A. Culberson Texas Dadeville Ala Caroline Hazard Wellesley College Peace Dale R. L Francis X. Bushman Norfolk Battling Leyinsky Philadelphia

Mud Tax or Good Roads Tax

An UT supported illustrated lecture argues for good roads over mud. It compares costs from damaged vehicles and lost work to a mud tax, urging voters to support road bonds at the June 14 election. County officials promise quality roads and urge turnout.

University of Texas Strand Royal

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Offered With $100 Reward

Advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional cure for catarrh with a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. Claims the medicine works through the blood to the mucous surfaces and builds up the constitution. Asks readers to send testimonials to F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. sold by druggists for one dollar.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio

Ice Cream and Cakes Served on Lawn at Hidalgo Street

Mrs. John Bruni invites neighbors to No 1415 Hidalgo Street on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings for homemade ice cream and cakes under the trees. All families are welcome.

John Bruni Hidalgo Street

League of Nations changes and Hungarian invasion tension

The article reports on the stalled German peace reply to Czecho-Slovakia and council delays. It notes a Hungarian invasion threat and a proposed covenant change. Senator Knox introduces a resolution to separate the covenant from the peace treaty, signaling Senate opposition to ratification in its current form.

Knox Lodge Associated Press Peace Council Council of Four Czecho-Slovakia Germany Russia League

Predict Early Signing For German Peace Treaty

Echo de Paris reports Germany may sign the peace treaty before July 1 and have it ratified by parliaments before August 1. Labor unrest rises after holidays with strikes and extreme groups pushing political aims. The four power talks fade amid pessimism, with Clemenceau standing firm on peace terms. Admiral von Holtzendorff, former head of the German naval staff, is dead.

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

Illinois Ratifies Federal Suffrage Amendment

Springfield June 10 The Illinois legislature today passed a resolution ratifying the federal suffrage amendment marking a key step in extending voting rights.

Associated Press Springfield

Wisconsin Ratifies Federal Suffrage Amendment

Madison June 10 The Wisconsin legislature today ratified the federal suffrage amendment confirming support for nationwide women's voting rights, marking a historic step in state governance and civil rights progress.

Madison Wis Wisconsin

Dominion Shooting Tourney Opens at Toronto Gun Club

Toronto hosts the Dominion Trapshooters Association tournament as amateurs and professionals from across the country compete for the championship under optimal conditions. The event gathers a large field at the Toronto gun club grounds starting this week.

Toronto Ont

Senators summon six bankers to testify on treaty copies

Washington June 10 telegrams from Chairman Lodge request that J F Morgan Henry P Davidson Thomas W Lamont Jacob Schiff Paul Warburg and Frank Vanderlip appear before the senate foreign relations committee tomorrow. The invitation concerns how copies of the peace treaty reached private interests in New York and are part of the ongoing investigation.

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

Rioting in Monterrey After Gubernatorial Vote Kills Sixty

An unconfirmed report from Nuevo Laredo claims serious rioting in Monterrey after Sunday’s gubernatorial election won by Juan M. Garcia. Sixty people reportedly killed with many wounded. several assassination attempts against Garcia alleged, but no confirmation obtained.

Nuevo Laredo Monterey Juan M. Garcia Garcia

Costa Ricans Prepare for War Near Nicaragua Border

From San Juan del Sur dated June 10 report says Costa Rican minister of war obtained congressional authority to declare war on Nicaragua. Costa Rican forces near the Nicara Guan border. publication of the declaration is expected in Costa Rica.

Associated Press San Juan del Sur Congress Nicaragua Costa Rica

Villa forces occupy Guadalupe near Fabens

Associated Press report from El Paso dated June 10 states Villa forces occupied Guadalupe opposite Fabens Texas about 32 miles east of El Paso last night. The development follows ongoing clashes in the border area with Mexican-backed factions and raises regional tensions.

Associated Press el Paso Texas Villa Guadalupe Fabens Here

Heating and Ventilating Engineers Open Semiannual Meeting in Pittsburgh

A large attendance marked the opening here today of the semi annual meeting of the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers. The sessions will continue over tomorrow and Thursday.

Pittsburgh American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers

Money Makers Classified Ad Listing

Local want ads highlight opportunities to earn money with simple tasks. Limited details provided, but the listing emphasizes cash potential and quick results.

Germans Renew Long Range Bombardment of Paris

Two Austrian dreadnoughts torpedoed in the Adriatic by Italians. American aviator David E. Putnam downed five German planes, restoring air activity amid regional conflict.

Paris Adriatic David E. Putnam

Sympathy Strike Reported Broken in Bahia Seaport

Winnipeg reports the sympathetic iron worker strike begun May 15 is broken with about a third back to work and others seeking former jobs. Rio Janeiro dispatches note Bahia port in Brazil facing a general strike, bread and milk shortages for three days, and suspended telegraph services.

Associated Press Winnipeg Buenos Aires Rio Janeiro Bahia Brazil

Credit Men Meet Opens National Convention in Detroit

Detroit June 10. The annual convention of the National Association of Credit Men opened today with nearly 2,000 delegates present.

Associated Press Detroit Mich National Association of Credit Men

Big Tractor Show at Denver

Denver hosts a three day Mountain States tractor demonstration and farm machinery show with 150 tractors on 2500 acres of prairie land near the city. Jointly run by the National Tractor Manufacturers Association of America, the Denver Civic and Commercial Association and the Denver Tractor Club. The event showcases $3,000,000 worth of tractors plows cultivators barrels and other farm power devices and aims to highlight postwar agricultural progress.

Denver Cole West National Tractor Manufacturers’ Association of America Denver Civic and Commercial Association Denver Tractor Club

Today’s events span across labor, politics, and culture

Denver hosts what may be the nation’s largest tractor show. The AFL opens its annual convention in Atlantic City with Governor Hobby slated to speak. Herbert Wright faces trial in Boston for the murder of Lieut James Europe. Canadian veterans gather in Vancouver for the Dominion convention. The AMA begins a four day Victory convention in Atlantic City with many Allied medical leaders attending.

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

Trans-Mississippi Golf Tourney Opens in St Louis

Leading West golfers from clubs between the Mississippi River and Salt Lake City gather in St Louis for the Trans Mississippian Glot Association tournament. The qualifying rounds began this morning and will continue through the week with high entries promising spirited competition for the titles.

St. Louis West Mississippi River Salt Lake City

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