Alleged profiteers arrested in New York by DOJ agents
Frederick Gimbel head of Gimbel Brothers department store and two others were arrested in New York on profiteering charges. Authorities say they profited 90 to 275 percent on clothing sales. Separately, Justice Rodenberck sustained Michael S Stern Clothing Co in a suit against Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America for a permanent injunction and $100,000 damages.
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New York
Department OF Justice
Big Department Store
Stern & Co
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Associated Press
Frederick Gimbel
Gimbel Brothers Department Store
Gimbel
J. J. Dowell
D. Slaughter
Rochggter
N. Y
A. J. Rodenberck
Michael 5. Stern
Lejeune Named Marine Corps Commandant after War Service
Washington June 19 Major General John A Lejeune is named major general commandant of the Marine Corps to succeed Major General George Barnett. Lejeune led the famed Second Division in breaking the German line in the Meuse Argonne offensive and receives promotion as a reward for distinguished wartime service. He will assume command next week.
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Associated Press
Washington
John A. Lejeune
Marine Corps
George Barnett
Daniels
Lejeune
Meuse-Argonne
Department
AFL selects Denver for 1921 convention in competition with Birmingham
Montreal reports that Denver Colorado was chosen by the American Federation of Labor as the site for the 1921 convention. Birmingham Alabama was the sole rival in the decision announced today.
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Associated Press
Montreal
Denver
Colorado
American Federation of Labor Today
Birminghama
Alabama
Bainbridge Colby Declines Democratic Chair Bid
Washington June 19 Bainbridge Colby said he is not a receptive candidate for the permanent chairmanship of the Democratic convention. He added that many party members have stronger claims and deserve any honor in its gift.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bainbridge Colby
Jubilee of Keble College Opens Oxford Observances
London reports Keble College celebrates a jubilee with four days of events. Founded 1868 1870 by Salisbury its chancellor, the college houses Keble and Liddon libraries and Holman Hunt painting The Light of the World in Liddon Memorial Chapel. An endowment fund will be established to preserve the original foundation.
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London
Oxford University
Keble College
St. Mark’s
Marquis of Salisbury
Oxford
United States
Weather forecast for New Orleans area
The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans predicts unsettled weather tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions as supplied to The Times by the Telephone Co.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
the Telephone Co
Local Weather Report for Fort McIntosh Observations
Observations taken at Fort McIntosh for the 24 hours ending at 7 a m show no report available. No data on temperature precipitation or wind is provided in the record.
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Fort McIntosh
Chamber Commerce Urges $100 Million Water Transport Grant
At the Union Chamber of Commerce convention in St. Louis on June 19, George O. Wilson of Dallas urged a congressional appropriation of 100 million dollars yearly for five years to develop water transportation routes, aligning chamber activity with national welfare.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
United States Union Chamber of Commerce
Committee On Expansion and Development
George O. Wilson
Dallas Union Chamber of Commerce
Universal Trophy Race Opens in Ideal Weather at Uniontown
Ideal weather greeted racers at Uniontown speedway for the 225 mile Universal trophy auto race. The event carries a $5,000 cap prize plus other awards totaling $9,000. Entrants include Ralph de Palma Joe Boyer and Gaston Chevrolet.
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Associated Press
Uniontown
Ralph de Palma
Joe Boyer
Gaston Chevrolet
Memorial for aviators to honor aerial warfare pioneers
An organization formed in England under the Prince of Wales aims to raise about £400,000 for a commemorative monument honoring the Royal Naval Air Service Royal Flying Corps Australian Flying Corps and the Royal Air Force. It plans residential education for airmen children and support for disabled officers and dependents with the Air Attache of the British Embassy in Washington ready to provide information.
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Associated Press
Washington
England
Prince of Wales
Royal Naval Air Service
Royal Flying Corps
Australian Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
America
L. Chariton
Negro Mutineers Seek Clemency in Federal Case
In Kansas City on June 19 a petition for a writ of habeas corpus was filed for 89 Negro prisoners at Leavenworth serving life terms after a court martial tied to the 1917 Houston riots. The federal district attorney's office urged dismissal, arguing no legal basis for release even if petition facts are true. The judge took the matter under advisement.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Hobby Signs Bills Expanding City Auto Safety Zones
Governor Hobby signed three bills. Cities with populations over 10,000 may establish automobile safety zones along streetcar rails. Banks must cover investigation costs. County school superintendents salaries rise from 1600 to 2800 dollars annually.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Hobby Today
Banking Department
United States champion Johnson wins London tennis final
William M. Johnson of San Francisco defeats William T. Wilden of Philadelphia in the London lawn tennis championship final. Johnson and Tilden capture the doubles title by beating R. Norris Williams of Philadelphia and C. B. Garland of Pittsburgh in straight sets.
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Associated Press
London
England
William M. Johnson
San Francisco
United States
William T. Wilden
Philadelphia
Johnson
Tilden
R. Norris Williams
Garland
Pittsburgh
Shriner Parade Opens in Portland Rose Festival Week
Portland Ore June 19 The Imperial Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine holds its annual session with four parades and an electrical pageant. City decorates with scarlet orange and green as Shriner visitors arrive by special trains. About a quarter of a million dollars funds are set for entertainment and events including the electrical pageant Tuesday and the Rose Festival parade Thursday.
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Portland
Ore
Imperial Order of Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine
Alder
Statement of Laredo National Bank May 4 1990
The balance sheet for Laredo National Bank Laredo Texas shows condensed figures at close of business May 4 1990 with assets including loans and discounts 2061680.91 United States bonds 287050.00 other bonds and securities 2401.47 stock in Federal Reserve Bank 12000.00 redemption fund 60000.00 cash and exchange 1450437.80 interest earned not collected 6837.40 and total assets 329410.67. Liabilities include circulation 189800.00 other liabilities 6387.68 and total liabilities and capital 329410.67. Signatures of M W Brennan A S Cashier A L Vidaurri Asst Cashier J R Fasnacht Asst Cashier.
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United States
Federal Reserve Bank
U.reeae
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Georgette
Artmo
Sfing
C. Richter
NEW Spring Clothing
Alexander Clothier and Furnisher
Laredo Optical Co
Flores Ave
City Hall
A. B. Gale
Italy
U. 8
Sterns
Lejeune Marine
Weather Forecast
Chamber Commerce
Water Transporta
Corpus
Hobby
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Laredo, Texa
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J. K. Beretta
B. M. Alexander
Sam W. Brown
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M. W. Brennan
Asat
A. L. Vidaurri
J. R. Fasnacht
T. Cashier
Breezesky
Westinghouse
A. Deutz & Brother
China
Joseph Netzer
L. Daiches Jeweler
Optician
Margarita Fisher
Tom Mix
Harold Lloyd
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