Trainmen recruit Jake Cousineau promoted sergeant at Hidalgo
Mondeys Daily reports Sergeant A. B. Cousineau now with Company I Second Texas Infantry Laredo national guard at Hidalgo after leaving Laredo to join American railroad men headed for France. He went to Fort Sam Houston, missed the first contingent, then joined the Laredo unit and earned promotion.
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the Times
A. B
Jake) Cousineau
Second Texas Infantry
Laredo
Fort Sam Houston
France
Mr. Cosineau
Laredo Company
Hidalgo
Cavazos Pleads Guilty Manslaughter in Webb County Trial
In district court Cayetano Cavazos faced murder charges for Teodoro Perez’s slaying in Jim Hogg county. Transferred to Webb county, a fifty-man jury convicted Cavazos of manslaughter with a five year term and suspended sentence.
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Jim Hogg County
Cayetano Cavazos
Teodoro Perez
Jim Hogg
Webb County
E. H. Buenz
F. G. Gunther
Adolfoe Chapa
Charles Schmitt
Isaac Garza
A. M. Cox
G. D. Becker
William Barton
Rosendo Lozano
A. F. Joseph
Francisco Sanchez Garza
John L. Dannelley
Mullally
Cavazos
State Penitentiary
Smuggling Ring Nabbed After Fifth Rio Grande Crossing
Romana Campos of Nuevo Laredo, skilled in deceptive customs schemes, made four successful smuggling runs into the city. On the fifth trip her oversized frame aroused inspectors, revealing a large stash of Mexican drawnwork hidden about her waist. She is jailed and will be given a chance to explain.
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Romana Campos
Nuevo Laredo
Rio Grande
Campos
Laredo Lodge To Elect Officers At Regular Meeting
The regular meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 1018 B P O Elks tonight will include elections for Esteemed Lecturing Knight and Tiler. Full attendance urged for the session.
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Laredo
Laredo Woman Front with Kidney Relief Testimonial
Mrs. G Hochheimer of 1112 Loring Ave Laredo testifies that after disordered kidneys Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her trouble and improved her general health. Sold for 60 cents at City Drug Co and all dealers. Foster Milling Co props Buffalo NY.
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Laredo
G. Hochheimer
Loring Ave
Dean
City Drug Co
Safety First with Cough and Cold Advertisement
An old newspaper ad urges using Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and colds claiming it prevents grippe or pneumonia later. It touts quick relief by killing germs, soothing the throat, loosening phlegm and clearing air passages, noting mildly laxative ingredients and price at $1.00.
Social calendar notes for Tuesday events
The Nulles Club plays Mrs J B Penn after three in the afternoon. The Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church holds a business meeting at four at the church. The Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church meets weekly at the Rectory with Mrs C W Cook at four in the afternoon.
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Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Christ Church
C. W. Cook
Hall of First Names tribute and local society notices
A long community column mixes a poetic tribute to Charley Chaplin and Mary Pickford with society news. It covers departures for Louisiana and San Antonio, a cottage move on Iturbide Street, and numerous social events at homes in the city, plus announcements from clubs, dances, musicales, and a church group Epworth League event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Chaplin
Teddy
T. R
Billy
Ted
Mary
Henry
Fame
Hall of
Personal Notices From Webb And Across Texas
J. B. Hill of Webb is in the city. James Borroum of A Deutz & Brother returned yesterday from a three weeks business trip into Mexico. Ed. J. Moser arrived from San Antonio and will stay about two weeks while his brother Joe Moser is in San Antonio for medical treatment. Wilmer Threadgill represented Laredo at a Texas mass meeting in Austin on Saturday protesting Governor Ferguson vetoing university appropriations. About 400 citizens from various Texas cities attended. BENDER list of attendees includes J. J. Sexton San Antonio and many others from San Antonio New Orleans Oakland Monterey Victoria Dallas San Antonio and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hill
Webb
James Borroum
A. Deutz & Brother
Mexico
Ed. J. Moser
San Antonio
Joe Moser
Wilmer Threadgill
Laredo
Texas
Austin
Ferguson
Bender
J. J. Sexton
T. Dominguez Ochoa
Concepcion
Houston
W. J. Blair
L. G. Hall
L. F. Hart
Dallas
Visit to Camp Fasnacht Highlights Scout Outing
A Saturday gathering at Camp Fasnacht three miles north of the target range drew many visitors including Mr. Moore who photographed the scouts in performances. The camp boasts a large lake and willows with a boat for the boys. Patrol Leader John P. Maher Jr. drew a sketch presented to Mr. Fasnacht and his family, the camp named in their honor. Many guests shared ice cream and cake before departing. Ralph Smith returned home sick after the trip. no other illnesses reported. The scouts appeared sunburnt and eager, benefiting from the outing and hearty appetites.
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Boy Scouts
Moore
Miller
Fasnacht
John P. Maher Jr
Camp Fasnacht
S. E. Leonard
Hall
Geo. Derby
Kerr
W. B. Heaner
J. E. Applewhite
J. E. Applewhite and Children, Mr. Moore
Ralph Smith
Mr. Moore
Wanted A Good War Song
New York forecasts no shortage of war songs as publishers and dealers convene. They warn most songs will fail commercially while a few may hit big, comparing potential success to Civil War and Spanish War era tunes.
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New York
Music Publishers’ Association of the United States
National Sheet Music Dealers’ Association
Ten delegates echo Epworth League conference feast
Ten delegates to the Gonzales Ep worth League conference conducted the services and gave an echo of the three days’ feast enjoyed there. The party traveled by automobile. Messrs Thompson and Thames gave an account of the journey. Mr McClanahan shared impressions including meeting Bishop Lambuth Rev Nolmer and Dr Ivan Lee Holt. Miss Kathryn Gravis spoke on the literary committee and Miss Florence Shanks on the missionary committee.
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Gonzales
Epworth League
B. L. Press
German Reaction Shows Feebleness in Messines Loss
Associated Press notes German reaction after the Messines salient collapse is feeble. British raids resume along a front from north of Ypres to near Epehey, about 70 miles by air, with much longer trench lines elsewhere along the battle front.
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Associated Press
Messines
Ypres
Epehey
Activity in Macedonia Front Reported by Officials
Sofia Bulgaria June 11 Considerable activity on the Macedonian front is reported in the official statement today.
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Macedonia
Sofia
Bulgaria
Macedonian Front
British Advance South of Messines Reported
London June 11 The war department states the British have made an additional advance south of Messines as operations continue in the field.
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London
Messines
War Department
Dato to Form New Cabinet in Madrid
Madrid reports Eduardo Dato has accepted the task of forming a new cabinet. He will present his ministerial list to the king at noon, outlining the potential lineup for the government.
American Ship Sunk by German Submarine
London reports the American sailing vessel Magnus Manson was sunk by a German submarine after the crew evacuated the ship. The casualty details are not disclosed and the event marks another wartime loss at sea.
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London
Magnus Manson
Artillery Fighting Active North of Somme
Paris report says heavy artillery activity continued north of the Somme last night. The war office notes a German raid west of Cerny was repulsed.
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Paris
Somme
War Office
Cerny
Norwegian Steamer Sunk Confirmed by Relief Commission
London June 11 The Belgian relief commission confirms the sinking of the Norwegian steamship John Bakke carrying 2,000 tons of wheat for Belgium via Rotterdam. The loss underlines the ongoing wartime shipping dangers and relief efforts in Europe.
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London
Belgian Relief Commission
John Bakke
Belgium
Rotterdam
Italians Resume Offensive in Italy Operations
Rome dispatch reports the Italian army has resumed its offensive. The official brief says Italian forces captured Monte Ortigara east of Cima Undice and carried Angelo Pass, signaling a renewed advance in the theater.
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Rome
Monte Ortigara
Cima Undice
Angelo Pass
Redmond to Name Members of Irish Convention
London June 11 John Redmond the Irish Nationalist leader will be invited to nominate five members of the Irish convention Lloyd George announced today
Boy Scouts to Visit 10 Million Homes for Liberty Loan
Washington scouts plan a four day nationwide drive starting today to distribute 10 million subscription blanks for the Liberty Loan. About 300,000 scouts in service uniforms will canvass homes as assigned and collect subscriptions, sending daily results to national headquarters via scoutmasters.
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Washington, D. C
Boy Scouts of America
Liberty Loan
Reverend L. H. Wharton Leaves for San Antonio Post
Reverend L. H. Wharton pastor of the Presbyterian church departs tonight for San Antonio to take charge of Y M C A religious work among soldiers. He goes on indefinite leave with no expectation of return until the war ends.
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Courtney Crutchfield
San Antonio
Madame D'Acagna
L. H. Wharton
Mr. Wharton
The Times Ad Offers Daily Opportunities Subscription
Advertisment notes a daily opportunity program with a subscription price of 60 cents per month. It urges readers to watch The Times each day for new chances.
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the Times
War department adds cantonment sites in six states
Washington notes approval of Little Rock Louisville Battle Creek and San Antonio as army cantonment sites. Additional mobilization camps will be at Fort Worth Waco Houston Texas Fort Sill Oklahoma Deming New Mexico Linda Vista California. Approval of Petersburg Virginia as a cantonment site is revoked.
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San Antonio
Fort Worth
Waco
Houston
Texas
Associated Press
Washington
Little Rock
Ark
Louisville
Battle Creek
Mich
War Department
National Guard
Fort Sill
Okla
Deming
N. M
Linda Vista
Cal
Petersburg
House agricultural committee approves second administration food bill
The House agricultural committee agreed to the second administration food control bill in Washington on June 11. It grants the president broad powers and guarantees a minimum price to producers of non perishable agricultural products under presidential regulations.
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Washington
House Agricultural Committee
Supreme Court Decision Helps Government in Insurance Case
Washington reports a major federal loss avoided as the Supreme Court rules in favor of the government in a test suit by the Insurance Company of North America. The ruling prevents refunds of several millions already collected and affects income tax revenue from insurers.
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Washington
Treasury
Supreme Court
Insurance Company of North America
Lord Northcliffe Arrives in United States on Mission
An Atlantic Port report says Lord Northcliffe arrived in the United States aboard an American steamship on a mission to coordinate British commercial activities in America as a government representative.
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Atlantic
Lord Northcliffe
America
United States
American Officers Arrive In Paris With Pershing's Staff
The first contingent of American officers of General Pershing's staff arrived in Paris this morning confirming Allied cooperation. The group travels ahead of the main force and signals the expanding American contribution to the war effort.
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Paris
Gen. Pershing
Pershing Lunched With King at Buckingham Palace
Gen Pershing and Ambassador Page dined with King George and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace in London on June 11. The king invited the enlisted men in Pershing’s party to visit the palace afterward.
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Pershing
King
London
Gen. Pershing
Ambassador Page
King George
Queen Mary
Buckingham Palace
Release of Hutchinson man tied to Keet kidnapping
Richard Carter, arrested yesterday at the request of Springfield Missouri authorities for alleged connection with the Keet kidnapping case, was released.
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Associated Press
Hutchinson
Kan
Richard Carter
Springfield
Keet
Chinese Leader Signals Parliament Dissolution Plan
President Li Yun Hung announced readiness to dissolve parliament as General Chang Hsung demanded, drawing up a dissolution mandate. Acting premier Wu Ting Fang refuses to countersign, a signature required to enforce the decree.
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Associated Press
Peking
Li Yun Hung
Chang Hsung
Wu Ting Fang
Bishop Morris Celebrates Silver Jubilee in Little Rock
The Rt Rev John B Morris bishop of the Little Rock Catholic diocese marked his silver jubilee of priesthood. A Tennessee native and former Nashville vicar general he was transferred to Little Rock in 1906 and recently completed ten years as bishop of the diocese.
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Little Rock
Ark
John B. Morris
Tennessee
Nashville
Commencement at Tome Institute
Port Deposit Maryland June 11 a large class received diplomas at Tome Institute annual exercises. The address to the graduates was delivered by Franklin Roosevelt Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
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Port Deposit
Tome Institue
Franklin Roosevelt
Sunday With Boy Scouts Camp Service Report
All six denominations represented by forty Laredo scouts at camp. Scout Master Miller led a Sunday school service yesterday morning, offerings sent to respective churches yesterday afternoon. Rev. J N Campbell preached to the scouts in the afternoon, reporting a quiet service.
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Laredo
Miller
J. N. Campbell
German Jubilation Heard In Dallas Liberty Loan Call
An Associated Press dispatch from Dallas reports the Eleventh District Federal Reserve Bank urges urgent action on the Liberty Loan. The statement warns Germany’s gains, appeals to patriotism, and calls for mass subscriptions, twenty daily calls, and immediate delivery of all subscriptions to the Dallas Fed by Friday noon, June 15.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Eleventh District
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Germany
Berlin
America
South
Liberty Loan Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Southwest
Federal Reserve Bank
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Hit Ten Million Mark
New York June 11 Ten million dollars in Liberty Loan subscriptions announced by the Liberty National Bank for itself and its customers in a bold display of public support.
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New York
Liberty Loan
Liberty National Bank
Supreme Court Rules Government May Seek Injunctions
The Supreme Court holds that injunctive relief against labor unions under the Sherman anti trust law may be secured only by the government, clarifying the scope of federal enforcement power. The decision narrows private action under the act and emphasizes public authority in labor dispute regulation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Easy Remedy for Constipation
A promotional item states constipation causes serious ill health and urges readers to take Dr. King’s New Life Pills. The sugar coated remedy is described as efficient and mild, suitable for all ages, priced at 26 cents and sold by druggists.
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Rello, Bill
Society
Mra
Violet & Oberfeldt
Pickford
Ford
T. A
Mars
Venus
James W. Foley
Miss Mary Slaughter
Louisiana
Miss Slaughter
P. J. MacMahon
Iturbide Street
Mr. MacMahon
Louise
Katherine Linn
Bay City
Katherine
J. T. Halgell
Scout Halsell
W. A. Rives
Corpus Christi
A. G. Rives
Gertrude Byerly
City
Roy Campbell
T. C. Nye Sr
J. D. Guinn
Charles Moser
W. A. Kerr
Cotulla
Oliver C. Ulmer
Tassie Spann
L. J. Christen
Robert McComb
James Gallagher
C. B. Kenedy
Brownsville
Rio Grande City
Antoinette Ligarde
Jesus Ferrara
Monterey
Vicente Ferrara
Maria
Olga
Celina
Elvira Sanchez
Dario Sanchez
Ruth
Hanna Deutschman
Julio R. ‘Rodriguez
Married Ladies Dancing Club
The
Elk’s Club
Myrtle
Ethel Mackin
Frederick Gilbreath
Baker
Gerow, Garrison
Rinearson
Vera Lang
Entre Nous Club
Maud Mussett
Mazel Patrick
Vera Sharkey
Anita Sharkey
Estelle Listetter
Ruth French
Grace Lang
Josephine Brewster
C. M. Fish
Evelyn Ryan
Mildred Leyendecker
Emilie Hassell
Dorothy Morton
Anna May Mussett
Hattie May Bryan
Minerva O'Sell
Marjorie
Kaplan
Frank Daugherty
Vida Bunn
Evelyn Moore
Elinor Kaplan
Miss Olivette Landrum
Lurline Davis
Ruth Scratchley
Ruth Simpson
Frances Woodul
Inez Hill
Olivia Schultz
Elizabeth Bunn
Courtney Slaughter
Flora Bunn
Hortense Liebschutz
Hearne
Gwinn Smith
Fred Werner
Goodwin
Raquel
Felix Garza
Flores Avenue
Juan
Dorothy Wiggins
Villar
Epworth
BOY Scout
Scouts
Bishop Morris
Tome Institute
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