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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1918

Page

7

Celebration of Communion at Christ Church in San Antonio

A community notice describes a Communion celebration at Christ Church on St Barnabas Way at 7 30 am with special intercession for the nursing fraternity. It mentions local businesses and notices on hobbies, sales, and social events, including Red Cross activities and a Hobby Club rally in Webb County.

St. Barnabas Way Christ Church Kidward Green Florist Crockett 407 Ave. C 4Th St San Antonio Texas Woman's Hobby Club Webb County Hobby Club Hidago St Kress Gregg Will W. Gregg Times Office Matamoros Street Crescent Garage

Social Calendar Highlights Red Cross and Church Activities

Monday features Red Cross Surgical Room hours in fore and afternoon with Mrs. Pennell and Mrs. Witting plus Hospital Supply Room duties by Mrs. Cogley and Mrs. Buenz. Junior Red Cross opens at 9 with Mrs. Weber. Sunbeam Band meets at 6 at Baptist Church. Tuesday lists multiple Red Cross led activities, church ladies meetings, Alpha Club at Red Cross facility, and knitting at Mrs. Sanchez home plus Womans Missionary Society business at 4.

Red Cross Mesdames R. McComb A. E. MacCulloch W. T. May T. A. Austin R. B. Lee R. EB. Effing T. Biskamp C. M. Fish Goodman W. &. Alberthal Moss R. ©. MacDonald J. Vidales F. Matthes F. Matthes, ©. L. Matthes L. J. Christen Hugh Cluck J. J. Jurgens F. M. Ramsay Tom Sweetmar Goodwin C. Biggio Asher Smith Penney Purwin W. Threadgill Maria Zara Mowry Farias Rodriguez Guajardo Frances Alexander Pennell Norwood Witting Thekla Biskamp L Gill M. Pennell Hospital Woodman Young Nelson Ladies Aid of the Christian Church Red Cross Hospital Alpha Club Dario Sanchez William Simpson Womans’ Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

Private Hal Brennan Visits Family Before Returning

Private Hal Brennan returned from Camp Travis to spend Sunday with his family, departing on the last night train.

Hal Brennan San Antonio Camp Travis

Labor Federation Opens Thirty-Eighth Convention in St Paul

The American Federation of Labor began its thirty eighth annual convention in St Paul Minnesota with major topics including labor's role in establishing permanent peace after the war and its participation in war production. Delegates are expected to pledge loyalty to the nation and full cooperation with the government.

St. Paul Minn American Federation of Labor America

Baseball Gossip Highlights Early Season in the Majors

The column surveys star players across leagues noting George Sisler’s rise with the St. Louis Browns and Miller’s fielding with Cleveland. It mentions Ty Cobb’s absence among leaders, Frank Shellerbach’s White Sox debut, Joe Wood’s clutch hitting for Cleveland, Daubert’s revival, Dodgers’ first-sacker flush with power, and Mobile led by Pat Flaherty. It contrasts ten active minor leagues with prior seasons and notes the Cubs’ unexpected strength and Joe Bush’s victories for the Red Sox-White Sox series. The piece hints at White Sox infield gaps under Rowland and the broader fatigue of the current minor-league slate.

Denver Lincoln George Sisler St. Louis Browns Miller Cleveland Ty Cobb Detroit Wonder Frank Shellerbach Spit-Baer White Sox Milwaukee Providence Joe Wood Cleveland Indians Jake Daubert Dodgers Boston Braves Johnny Bates Tommy McMillan Mobile Pat Flaherty Rowland Cubs Mitchell Crew Alexander Joe Bush Barrow Outfit Joe

Force of a Habit Dentist Gaffe Turns to Hair in Harpers

A dentist fills a young woman's teeth and passes her a mirror after each tooth. She never looks at the teeth claiming she checks her hair each time. The humor lands when she realizes she had been watching her hair, not the dental work.

Danforth Harper's

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans notes tonight and Tuesday as fair. Fort McIntosh observations for the 24 hours ending 7 a.m. report a maximum temperature of 99 degrees, a minimum of 77 degrees, with wind from the south and clear skies.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Watch THE TIMES everyday for appertunition six per month

A brief notice offering access to THE TIMES with a stated subscription rate of six per month. The wording suggests a recurring daily or routine readership option. No further details on terms or delivery provided in the fragment.

the Times

Plan to pool resources of America and allies in one war machine

A plan to pool American and allied resources into a single vast economic and military effort will be submitted. Reports from Paris note heavy German attacks between Montdidier and Noyon, with gains in Covilly wood and Ressons-sur-Metz while French and American forces press in Brussares on the Marne. The Times in London reports three Americans captured by Germans who then returned to allied lines, while Pershing's communique says US forces repulsed a German assault near Bouresches with heavy losses.

America Krupp Associated Press Washington Paris Montdidier Noyon War Office Covilly Wood Ressons-sur- Metz Brussares Marne London The Times Pershing Bouresches

No Submarine Base Found By Surveys

A survey of the Atlantic coast from the Mexican line to Halifax found no German submarine base on these shores. The report notes no secrets or bases discovered. Also, Secretary Lansing spoke at Union College condemning Prussianism and endorsing enduring peace. The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered railroads in Texas and Arkansas to adjust grain weight rules away from the 30,000 pound minimum to a more even standard.

US Associated Press Washington Atlantic Halifax Interstate Commerce Commission Texas Arkansas

Need 5,000 Young Doctors for Army Medical Staff

Chicago June 10 Surgical General Gorgas told the medical board of the National Council of Defense that the army will require 6,000 young physicians by July 1 with a steady rise in numbers afterward.

Chicago Gorgas Medical Board The National Council of Defense Army

Marine Casualty List in France Deaths Rise

Washington June 10 reports seventy eight Marines killed and 296 wounded since the corps landed in France, according to headquarters.

Washington France

May Enlist in Navy

Washington reports that men who registered the past week may enlist in the navy or Marine Corps, as ruled today by General Crowder.

Navy Washington Marine Corps General Crowder

Shortage of teachers sparks regional Texas meeting

A conference in Dallas gathered state school superintendents from Texas Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana and New Mexico to seek plans addressing the ongoing teacher shortage. The June 10 gathering aimed to coordinate strategies across five states.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana New Mexico

Full Republican ticket chosen for Texas convention

The Republican state executive committee decided today to field a full state ticket. Houston was chosen as the site for the state convention in August.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Republican State Executive Committee Stouston

Iowa Grand Army Veterans Encampment Opens in Des Moines

Feeble with the weight of years yet full of old war spirit the Iowa Department Grand Army of the Republic gathers in Des Moines for its forty fourth annual encampment. Sons of Veterans Women's Relief Corps and Ladies of the G A R join sessions as veterans of two wars and trainees for service in the present world conflict participate in a big parade opening the encampment tomorrow. Business is to be transacted Wednesday with officers elected and next year's encampment city chosen. On Thursday old soldiers are entertained at Camp Dodge near the city.

Des Moines Iowa Department Grand Army of the Republic Sons of Veterans Women's Relief Corps Ladies of the

Missionary Support Step Taken by Christian Church

Last night at the young people's service a final session decided to support a missionary in the foreign field. Miss Ruth French was appointed to take special charge of this society’s work, a commendable action for the group.

Marguerite Nelson Cook The Christian Church Ruth French

British Army Advances South of Somme Near Louzencourt

British forces in France reported an improvement in the line south of the Somme with an advance near Louzencourt last night. The movement suggests a tightening of positions along the front as artillery and infantry engagements continue in the region.

France Somme Louzencourt

American Casualty List Washington June 10

The army casualty list shows 74 names with 13 killed in action 5 died of wounds 1 died in an aircraft accident 1 died of disease 1 died of other causes 46 wounded severely and one wounded degree undetermined. Privates Clyde McKinney of Morgan and Crafford Cagle of Lorton Texas were wounded severely, the only Texans listed.

Washington Army Clyde McKinney Morgan Crafford Cagle Lorton Texas

British and German delegates at The Hague meet

Reuters reports the British and German delegates at The Hague conference on prisoner exchange bowed but did not shake hands, outlining a formal opening to talks without signs of cordiality.

London Hague Reuters

Smallpox At Krupp Factory In London June Despatch

A Hague despatch cites a neutral report that black smallpox is raging among Krupp workers at Essen. The outbreak is blamed on under feeding and insanitary conditions.

Krupp London Hague

Stefansson Recovers From Typhoid Fever

Dawson June 10 Arctic explorer Wilhjalmur Stefansson has fully recovered from typhoid fever contracted on Her Schel Island in April.

Associated Press Dawson A. T Wilhjalmur Stefansson Herschel Island

Conscientious Objectors Sentenced at Leavenworth Case

Forty five conscientious objectors faced life imprisonment or refusal to wear uniforms in a historic army court martial. General McNeil later reduced sentences to 25 years each upon review. Most defendants hail from Oklahoma and are Mennonites.

San Antonio Texas Leavenworth United States Army Eric Gen J. P. McNeil Oklahoma

Pastor Receives Six Months Leave for Army Y.M.C.A. Work

The Christian Church of Laredo grants Pastor Rev. Owen Hornburg six months’ leave starting July 1 to engage in Army Y.M.C.A. overseas relief work. He awaits official orders but expects to be sent to a location overseas soon.

Army Y. M. C. A The Christian Church of

Court upholds censorship ruling on embarassing newspaper articles

Washington June 10 federal court decrees prohibiting papers from publishing material embarrassing the administration of justice were sustained. The Supreme Court upheld a judgment against the Toledo News-Bee for contempt, enforcing obedience to court decrees.

Associated Press Washington Administration of Justice Supreme Court Toledo Ohio News-Bee

Democrats Meet at Waco to Choose State Convention

Waco Texas June 10 the state executive committee selected Waco for the Democratic state convention to be held September 4 Secretary Kirk of Houston resigned and Bob Barker of Fort Worth was named his successor James Ferguson was present at the meeting.

US Associated Press Waco Texas Kirk Houston Bob Barker Fort Worth James Ferguson

Rain damaged crops across Dallas region after storms

Three days of rain ending last night caused heavy damage to standing crops in the Dallas area, with wheat and oats hardest hit. Strong winds accompanied the rain and farmers fear they cannot save the entire crop.

Associated Press Dallas

Secretary Lansing Delivers Address at Union College Commencement

Secretary of State Lansing spoke as honorary chancellor at Union College in Schenectady on June 10, delivering the commencement address. Degrees were conferred afterward by President Richmond to the graduates.

Schenectady N. Y Jne Lansing Chhancellor Union College Richmond

Medics Throng Chicago For AMA War Conclave

About 26 000 physicians surgeons and families descend on Chicago for the 69th annual American Medical Association convention and allied medical educator gatherings. Topics include army medical department work disease control trenches and field hospitals with Surgeon General Gorgas and allied army surgeons as speakers. A British medical mission led by Sir Arbuthnot Lane Sir James Mackenzie and Col Herbert A Bruce attends.

Chicago American Medical Association Army Gorgas United States Army British Medical Society Arbuthnot Lane James Mackenzie Herbert A. Bruce France

Weinsberg to be tried on disloyalty charge in Missouri

St Louis June 10 Dr Charles Weinsberg former president of the Missouri German American Alliance faces trial this week in U S district court on a disloyalty indictment rooted in a published interview. The alliance recently disbanded.

St. Louis Charles Weinsberg Missouri The German- American Alliance United States District Court Weinsberg

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