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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1916

Page

7

Notable Visitors and Local Socials Endorsements in Kingsville

Kingsville greets a string of visitors and locals attending events and meetings. Don Payne of Payne Planing Mill Co and Mrs. McCampbell with Mr and Mrs McCampbell of Hebbronville are guests at the Bender. Frank P. Simms arrives on a regular visit, while Corpus Christi electricians consider starting a local business. I Goodman and J Henry Haynes depart for San Antonio for the Texas Retail Merchants Association meeting. Judge Geo R Page travels to San Antonio and then to St Louis for National Democratic convention duties. L M Clifford and wife arrive by auto to visit old friends as he tours for Helf Spark Plugs Co. A long list of accompanying locals and visitors from St. Louis to Monterey and Mexico City appears in today’s social roundup.

Don Payne The Payne Planing Mill Co Kingsville R. A. McCampbell J. S. McCampbell Hebbronville Frank P. Simms Grip John Gollihar Holman Cook Corpus Christi J. Henry Haynes San Antonio Texas Retail Merchants’ Association Geo. R. Page Texas Ielegates St. Louis L. M. Clifford Helfi Spark Plugs Co Mrs. Clifford Laredo Ross J. W. Rhodes Dallas Rafael Trejo J. M. Gonzales Monterey Mariano Gonzales Tampico Antonio Sanchez and Son Juan Gutierrez

Mass Techs Fiftieth Year and Cambridge Dedication

Boston marks fifty years of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with the move of main departments to Cambridge, the Walker Memorial cornerstone, and public ceremonies. The event sequence includes a barge procession, archives transfer, and a massed masque and pageant.

Boston Mass Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Charles River Institute Amon Tech Australia South Africa Walker Memorial Charles River Basin Archives of Technology Rigse Venice Maclaurin State McCall Lowell Harvard Henry Cabot Lodge New York City New York School of Applied Design Indianapolis Ind Alice Sanger Washington

Social Calendar item highlights Bella Vista events

Monday Mrs A C Hamilton hosts a swimming party at Bella Vista at 7 30 p m in honor of her brother James Greer. Tuesday Christ Church Boys Club meets at the rectory at 6 30 a m for a hike and target practice then a swim at Bella Vista. Mrs M T Cogley hosts Nulles Club at 9 30 a m. Christ Church Junior Auxiliary meets at 4 30 p m. Ninth Infantry Club hosts Ladies Night in the evening.

A. C. Hamilton Bella Vista James Greer Christ Church Boys’ Club M. T. Cogley Christ Church Junior Auxiliary Ninth Infantry Club

Marital union at Christ Church in Loveland

High noon ceremony joined Maude Nina Bigden and George Peverly Watson in an Episcopal rite at Christ Church. Only family attended. The couple left for Colorado after the service and will reside in Loveland after July 1. Meanwhile, numerous social notices list guests and visits among Hebbrowville, Asherton, Fort McIntosh, Santo Tomas, and Philadelphia, with travel plans to Kingsville and El Dorado.

Social Evening at Fort McIntosh Hosts Noted Officials

Colonel Kennon of Fort McIntosh entertained Saturday at Fella Vista with a swimming party supper and dancing. Ninth Infantry orchestra provided music. Guests included General and Mrs Mann Colonel and Mrs Brown Captain and Mrs Read Captain and Mrs Davids Lieutenant and Mrs Moore Mrs Richardson of Asherton Misses Alice and Olive Gray Winifred Dukes Major Heavey Captain Heidt Jack Lobdel Lieutenant Whipple and the host Miss Ernestina Sanchez. Ernestina hosted the J U G Club Saturday afternoon with a social hour and ice course. guests included Misses May Netzer Anita Sharkey Vesta Sutton Sara Vidaurri and others.

Kennon Fort McIntosh Fella Vista Ninth Infantry Mann Brown Read Davids Moore Richardson Asherton Alice Olive Gray Winifred Dukes Heavey Heidt Jack Lobdel Whipple Ernestina Sanchez J. U. G. Club May Netzer Anita Sharkey Vesta Sutton Sara Vidaurri

Busy Bees Hostess Delights Members in Saturday Gathering

The Busy Bees met Miss Mil dred Leyendecker on Saturday afternoon and held a sewing contest won by Evelyn Ryan who received a crepe de chine handkerchief. A candy-pull followed with salad and ice, as listed attendees included Anna May Muscett Mary Resse McDonald Marjorie Lou Fish Lois Derby Dorothy Derby Evelyn Ryan Emilie Hassell Hattie May Bryant and hostess Nullos Club. Miss Amar Penn hosted an informal party for Nullos Club at Mrs J 8 Penn’s home.

Mildred Leyendecker Evelyn Ryan Anna May Muscett Mary Resse McDonald Marjorie Lou Fish Lois and Dorothy Derby Emilie Hassell Hattie May Bryant Nullos Club Amar Penn J. 8. Penn

Moroccan clocks stop for diplomat visit

A Moroccan sultan tells an European diplomat that his clocks were all stopped to avoid reminding him of the pull of time during the diplomat's brief audience. The diplomat had offered a reliable clock as a gift, but the sultan smiles that his timekeepers were accurate only until the visitor arrived.

Morocco

Recollections and tributes in obituary notices

The passage notes how Australian obituaries in Lady Poore’s recollections often include tributes to the departed. It cites a fond example praising Mrs. B who recently died at eighty five after a period of declining health and a rapid final decline.

Poore

Tournament Bridge Club Hosts Salad Luncheon

Rooms were attractively decorated with Shasta daisies and ferns as Mrs. L. J. Christen topped the games receiving a bath towel, while Mrs. Huebrich won a Roman ivory stamp box. A two course luncheon followed with Mesdames Cogley Christen Hamilton Penn Keer Woodman Huberich and the hostesses in attendance.

L. J. Christen Huebrich Mesdames Cogley A. C. Hamilton J. 8 Penn Keer Woodman Huberich

Snare and Delusion of the Legal System Critique

A critical essay denounces the administration of justice as a trap of procedure and precedent. It argues lawyers serve clients not truth, favors fees over justice, and calls for reform such as county employed lawyers and limits on contingency pay to restore public justice and curb mob law. The piece condemns ambulances chasers, railroad lawyers, and rampant legalism.

Hughes Opens Campaign with Conference in New York

Charles E. Hughes, the Republican presidential nominee, held his first campaign conference with party leaders in New York. Friends say he is eager to engage actively after six years out of politics and will seek guidance from close New York allies.

Associated Press New York Charles E. Hughes

Revival Hughes Alliance aims to back Hughes in New York

The revival of the Hughes Alliance, a cross party voter group, was announced in New York on June 12 as Hughes launches his political campaign push. The organization, active last in 1908 during his governor bid, will work with the regular Republican organization and may lead Hughes to meet Roosevelt during the visit.

Hughes New York Hughes Alliance Roosevelt

Will Support Hughes in Progressive bid from St Louis

St Louis June 12 Henry Allen Kansas Progressive leader said he will support Hughes and predicted Roosevelt will back Hughes. He argued Roosevelt should accept Hughes statement and that a majority of Central and Northern Progressives will follow. Allen noted Gov Johnson travels to Oyster Bay to press Roosevelt and hinted Victor Murdock could become the Progressive standard bearer if Roosevelt declines.

Hughes St. Louis Henry Allen Kansas Roosevelt Central Allen Gov. Johnson Oyster Bay Victor Murdock

Bride Graduates and Women’s News Across Cities

Wellesley College seniors announce engagements as 18 brides to be showcase a rising wave of educated women marrying. Other items note Mildred Loring winning a Johns Hopkins fellowship, Constance Madison joining a secret service bureau, Agnes Murray training Catholic nurses, and suffrage protesters in St Louis mobilizing for a parade and a renewed push for a constitutional vote.

Wellesley Mass Wellesley College Hazel Watts Scappose Wash Frances Moore New Bloomfield Elizabeth Fuller Newton Kimily Porter Philadelphia Charlotte Wahle Brooklyn Helen Kennedy Buffalo M N Laura Jennings Greensburg Helen Bump Binghampton N. Y Eleanor Edmonds Newton Center Lulu Cooper Cincinnati Ohio Olive Very Westwood Elizabeth Mason Watertown Julia Merrill West Somerville Mildred W. Loring Sarah Berliner Johns Hopkins University Maryland University of Washington Minneapolis Minn Constance Madison The Humane Society Madison Vice Milwaukee Wis Agnes Murray Boston Dispensary Bryn Mawr Northwest Marquette University Miss Murray Marquette Medical School St. Louis Jefferson Hotel Coliseum

Flag Day Observance Planned by Laredo Elks

The natal day of the flag, created by Petsy Rosa, will be observed by Laredo Lodge of Elks at their hall on Wednesday evening. A program of exercises is being arranged and will be announced in the Times.

Natal Petsy Rosa Laredo

German attack swung to the east near Verdun

The German Verdun assault has shifted east of the Meuse. French lines near Fort Souville Tavannes and south of Fort Vaux endure heavy bombardment. Souville’s fall could force a retreat to inner defenses. Russian advances in Galicia and Volhynia appear unchecked.

Dy Associated Press London Meuse Forts Souville Tavannes Fort Vaux Fort Souville Galicia Volhynia

Russians Advance Toward Cremnonts in Bukowina

June 12 report from Petrograd says Russian troops yesterday moved toward the outskirts of Cremnonts, the capital of Bukowina, in an official update.

Russians Repulsed Near Buczacz in Galicia

The war office announced that Russian forces were repulsed north of Buczacz in Galicia with 1,200 taken prisoner. The report follows ongoing fighting in the region as the front lines shift.

Berlin War Office Bucsacz Galicia

Woman Excused From Jury Duty Over Misread Name

An error in jury rolls caused a woman identified as J. C. Duncan to report for jury duty in the Corley McParment murder trial. She was questioned about being J. D. Duncan of Okatah and responded she was ready to serve, then was excused.

Associated Press Muskogee Oklo J. C. Duncan Corley McParment J. D. Duncan Okatah

Washington Takes Notice Of Affairs In Mexico

Officials express anxiety over the Mexican situation as reports spread of anti American feeling in Northern Mexico. Carranza authorities are described as indifferent to the developments.

Associated Press Washington Mexico Carranza

Medics Gather in Detroit for AMA Convention

Fifteen thousand doctors from across the nation assembled in Detroit for the annual American Medical Association convention. The Initial session featured remarks by retiring president Dr. Albert Vanderveer and the installation of new president United States Surgeon General Rupert Blue with his inaugural address.

Detroit Mich American Medical Association Albert Vanderveer Albany N. Y United States Rupert Blue

Peril in Gardening on a Sunlit Kansas City Porch

A worldly couple sits on a broad doorstep under bright sun as a Kansas City Star report notes their sadness. They confess uncertainty over a garden mishap with Samuel planting the liver pills and Horace allegedly taking the sweet peas, leaving them feeling absent minded and disturbed by doubt.

Kansas City Star

Fourth Man Is Killed Near Webb Ranch

Eugenio Carbajal an elderly Mexican ranch resident near Webb was killed this afternoon by a posse in that area. He long served Albert Urbahn and received a small ranch from him. Authorities received a 2 p m telephoned report. The killing is believed accidental.

Albert Urbahn Eugenio Carbajal Webb Carbajal Urbahn

Sloan's Liniment for Every Vacation Woe

A lively ad urged travelers to pack Sloan's Liniment for muscle soreness toothache stiff neck and bites. It claimed quick relief after exercise and during accidents, with a vacationing shopper praising its all purpose use and urging readers to always have a bottle.

Sloan

Democratic National Convention Eyes Glynn as Keynote Speaker

In St Louis on June 12 the Democratic National Committee chose former New York Governor Glynn as temporary chairman to deliver the keynote at the convention. McCombs was cheered as the chair. A sub committee was formed to hear Texas contenders Thomas Love and William Poindexter for national committeeman with Taggart Mack and Sapp to report post convention. Bryan plans open hearings on resolutions. not expected to attend the convention. Possible vice presidential names include Sullivan Baker Marshall Morehead Major and Owen. Secretary Baker to St Louis with a near complete platform draft overnight.

Associated Press St. Louis Democratic National Committee Today Glynn New York McCombs Thomas Love Wm. Poindexter Texas Thomas Taggart Norman B. Mack William Sapp Kansas Bryan Committee Roger Sullivan Chicago Baker Thomas Marshall Morehead Nebraska Major Missouri Owen Oklahoma

Democrats pick Houston for August convention site

The Democratic state executive committee selected Houston as the August convention city and voted to place on the July 20 second primary ballot the Gibson bill amending the Robertson insurance law and the question of submission.

Houston Dallas Texas Democratic State Executive Committee Today Gibson Bil Robertson Insurance

Not Out of Toils Conspiracy Case Moves to New Trial

Chicago June 12 Mrs Dolly Ledgerwood Matters Charles T Mellon and Harry Edwards formerly acquitted on a conspiracy to foist a spurious heir on the probate court were arraigned for trial today on a second charge producing a false heir in the probate matter.

Chicago, I Dolly Ledgerwood Charles T. Mellon Harry Edwards

FTC begins hearings to probe gasoline price rise

Washington June 12 The Federal Trade Commission opened a series of hearings to determine why gasoline prices are increasing. The inquiry follows a Senate resolution and will allow all interests to present their side of the case.

Washington, D. C Federal Trade Commission Senate

Left handed golfers invited to Edge Hill one day tourney

In Philadelphia two days from now the Northvilles Country Club at Edge Hill hosts a novel one day invitation golf event for all left handed players from clubs affiliated with the Golf Association of Philadelphia. The tournament opens tomorrow and promises an unusual format and field.

Philadelphia Northvills Country Club Edge Hill Golf Association of Philadelphia

Pennsylvania to be commissioned at Norfolk Navy Yard

The new superdreadnought Pennsylvania will be commissioned at the Norfolk Navy Yard with Capt. Henry B. Wilson in command. After provisioning and coaling for about ten days the ship will sail to Philadelphia, arriving June 25 for public inspection during the National Association of Ad Clubs convention.

Norfolk Pennsylvania Navy Yard Henry B. Wilson Philadelphia National Association of Ad Clubs

Admiralty Claims Germans Saved by Flight in North Sea Clash

The British Admiralty argues the Germans escaped heavy loss in a North Sea engagement by fleeing to a remote area, leaving the English fleet with little to engage. The Denisou Herald notes the silence on English forces amid the retreat.

North Sea Denisou

Peculiar Seizure by Absent minded Professor

A humorous item from the New York Globe recounts a professor strolling the street with one foot in a gutter and the other on the pavement. A pupil greets him and the professor jokes that he was fine until suddenly he realized he had been limping for the last half hour.

New York Globe

Laredo Lodge No. 1018 Calls Full Attendance Meeting

The secretary G R Weber urges a full attendance for the regular meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 1018 B P O RB tonight at the usual venue.

Bill Laredo P.O G. R. Weber Sec’y

If you have the itch don’t scratch it evaluation

An advertisement urges sufferers not to scratch the itch and promises relief from BAL LARD S SNOW LINIMENT. It claims instant itch relief and permanent cure after a few applications, with bottles priced at 25, 60e and 1.00 and available at druggists.

Ballard

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