Social Calendar District Woman’s groups meet this week
KAOCIETY Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt Society Editor The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church will meet with Mrs George Winch at 4 oclock in the afternoon The four circles of the W M A of the Baptist Church will hold their meetings in the afternoon at the regular hour as usual The Christian Church will meet with Mrs R A Millar at 330 oclock in the afternoon There will be a dance at the Woman s Club in the evening Friday Community Singing at the Service Club at Fort McIntosh in the evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
the Presbyterian Church
George Winch
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
R. A. Millar
Woman's Club
Service Club
Fort McIntosh
Local social notes and weddings extend into Monterrey visitants
Major Fred Baird arrives to join family here while Mrs Daird and son settle in. Mrs A E Derby returns from Monterrey after weeks away. Several guests and relatives travel between Austin Uvalde San Antonio and Monterey for weddings and social events. A Latin American Club silver shower honors Berta Vela. a large wedding at San Agustin Church unites Rafael Vidaurri and Marta de Zuiliga with a reception at Hamilton Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Fred Baird
City
Berta Vela
Virginia Gutierrez
Blanca Vela
Mies Berta Vela
Lilia Yzaentrre
Angelita Castillo
Virvit
Gutierrez
Vicenta Ramon
Hermelinda
Amelia Ochoa
San Agustin
Rafael Vidaurri
Marta’ del Refugio
Rafael de Zuiliga
Ee Eity
Benito Gonzalez
Menielasohn
Villar
Misses Maria Teleda
Lucia Zufiiga
Elvira Gerza
Raquel Garza Gongora
Ester Ideurri
Marina Ayila
Rosa Maria Tejeda
Raafe Zofiiga
Hamilton Hotel
Houston
Galveston
China silk industry criticized as primitive by American observer
D K B Douty, touring China, says silk production is far beneath needs of a growing world market. He notes Chinese officials ignore expert advice, leaving sericulture stunted while international demand rises. A Japan Silk Thread Association official backs cooperation among China, Japan, and America for better quality silk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokio
China
D. K B. Douty
Japan Silk Thread Association
America
Japan
Cat Census Aboard Mississippi Delights LA Harbor Field
A census of cats aboard the superdradnaught Mississippi at Los Angeles harbor finds the largest cat has the shortest name and the smallest cat the longest. Named felines include Flop and Pericia Desdementa along with Sefugus Sausalito Seattle Macella and Baltimore City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Los Angeles Harbor
Sausalito
Seattle
Macella
Baltimore City
Need More Cotton Warns Textile Expert In Manchester
Professor J A Todd, secretary of the Empire Cotton Growers Committee, warned of an upcoming world cotton scarcity and urged developing new supply sources and testing substitutes. He cited US labor issues, bollworm damage, and weather, noting demand will rise as continental and Oriental mills expand. He warned relief may take five to ten years and suggested exploring efficient cotton substitutes and other fibres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Manchester
Eng
J. A. Todd
Empire Cotton Growling Committee
The
Board of Trade
Textile Institution
United States
Bollweevil
America
Hidden cache of Bonneville era whiskey near Oregon hatchery
Portland reports an Indian tale of a buried ten-gallon cask of whiskey near Bonneville Oregon in the vicinity of a state fish hatchery. The legend ties to Captain Bonneville’s expedition in the late 1830s and claims the cask remains undiscovered by any tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Bonneville
State Fish Hatchery
Captain Bonneville
Oregon Country
Texas Mexican Railway Freight Office Hours Change
Notice that beginning Saturday June 19 1920 and continuing through the summer months the local freight office and warehouse will close at 1 p m D Craven Jr watch the Timps daily for Agent Opportunities 606 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Mexican Railway
D. Craven, Jr
Bunker Hill Day Celebrated in Boston Parade Honors Fight
Boston marks 145th anniversary of the battle with a patriotic parade through Charlestown. Military units, sailors from visiting warships, and local societies participate as business activity suspends in observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Greater Boston
Bunker Hill
Charlestown
Emancipated Turks in Constantinople Reveal Shifting Roles
In Constantinople and major Turkish cities women shed some veils and join public life. Many remain veiled, but streets show women with veils lifted and bent on fashion and mobility. The war expands women’s public roles through nursing, relief work, and charity. Foreign-educated women lead reform, politics, and nationalist activity. American Girls College students pursue sports like basketball, influencing younger women away from seclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Constantinople
Turkey
Mallory Steamship San Marcos Seacock Attack Revealed
Port Arthur Texas June 17 An attempt to sink or damage the Mallory steamship San Marcos was revealed as 75 tons of news print paper 100 bags of coffee and school books damaged by water entered through a seacock opened covertly while en route from Galveston to Port Arthur on the first trip after Mallory diverted ships following the Galveston strike. The seacock was closed as secretly as opened. Federal investigators have not fixed responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Galveston
Associated Press
Texas
Mallory
San Marcos
Waler
Mallory Line
Dallas
Houston
Government ownership of railroads endorsed by AFL
The American Federation of Labor convention approved government ownership with democratic operation of railroads after a bitter fight. Secretary Frank Morrison announced his support as rail workers and supporters demonstrated, aligning with the federation's reconstruction program and executive council report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Montreal
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
Morrison
Federation
Executive Council
Last Day for Bills at Present Session in Texas
In Austin on June 17 the last day for bills to pass during the special session of the Thirty-sixth Legislature was noted as adjournment looms. Conference committees handle emergency higher education funding, and a pink bollworm bill sets cotton destruction with planter compensation after a hearing. The Senate passed a county school superintendent salary increase. Also, resolutions praising the Mexican provisional government for stabilizing the nation and friendship with the United States were adopted, citing gratitude for statements by de la Huerta and Obregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
House
Senate
The
United States
de la Huerta
Obregon
Choice of Two Names for Party Nomination
The committee of 48 announces it will present two party names American Party and People's Party for selection when it meets in Chicago on July 10 to nominate a presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Committee of 48
American'y Party
People’s Party
American Champion Johnson Defeats Ritchie in London
Associated Press reports William M. Johnson of San Francisco won the American singles tennis title by defeating J. G. Ritchie in the fifth round of the London lawn tennis championship in straight sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
William M.,. Johnson
San Francisco
J. G. Ritchie
Raid on Porto Rico Ship Seizes 119 Quarts of Intoxicants
National Guardsmen raided the steamship Elsinore from Porto Rico in Galveston last night and confiscated 119 quarts of intoxicants. Two ship officers were turned over to federal authorities and a military guard remains on board. General Wolters stated orders to prevent liquor-law violations were issued due to risk of disturbance if a drunken individual acted up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
National
Elsinore
Porto Rico
Wolters
Foreign oil firms meet Mexican official over nationalized fields
Representatives of twenty foreign oil companies conferred with General Treviso regarding difficulties arising from the decree nationalizing petroleum territory. Treviso assured the government would act without prejudice and treat all alike. Today President de la Huerta ordered the Mexican railroad handed over to its London-based owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
General Trevisio
Excelsior
Ex parte approval of reduced refrigeration rates to connecticut illinois massachusetts
Washington June 17 The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the American Railway Express request to file a schedule of lower refrigeration charges for berries fruits melons and vegetables shipped in car lots from Southwestern points to Connecticut Illinois and Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
American Railway
Express
Connecticut
Ilinois
Massachusetts
Interstate Commerce Commission
Odd and Interesting National Snapshots From Around the World
A compilation of curious facts from different nations. Topics include Japan using bulbs as potatoes, Alaska's Iconglish hymn book, limited schooling in China, Mexican greeting customs, night light colors, a Pompeii signage gag, New York hotel soap spending, edible mushroom nutrition, war-blinded rowers on the Thames, paper construction in Korsan houses, Oxford portrait made of letters, Leicester mayoral pig election, diamond dust in armaments, a Tehuantepec botanical clock flower, and a tale of Chinese coin nailmarks stemming from a wax model impression before Queen Wentek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Alaska
China
Mexico
Pompeii
New York City
Thames River
England
Charles T
Oxford
Leicester
Tehuantepec
Wentek
Friendship Mission Sets Sail for United States
London reports Dr. A. E. Garvie principal of New College London and Congregational Union chairman departs England for an Anglo American friendship mission. He plans to address churches universities and colleges to reach the nation’s ear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
A. E. Garvie
The
New College
Congregational Union
England
United States
Regular air service links Holland and England
London June 17. Holland will be linked with England by a regular air service soon. Aircraft will depart Croydon three times weekly and land at an aerodrome near Amsterdam, about 20 minutes away by road. A regular automobile transfer between the aerodrome and Amsterdam will operate. The flight covers about 260 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Holland
England
Croydon
Amsterdam
Connaught Park Jockey Club Opens Spring Meeting
Racing at Connaught Park in Ottawa marks the first Spring meeting in years under favorable conditions. Many fast horses are stabled at the track as the Connaught Park Jockey Club anticipates a highly successful event despite the shift of interest from Eastern Canada to the Ottawa site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Connaught Park
Jockey Club
Colorado Endeavorers Open Annual Colorado Convention
In Colorado Springs on June 17 a large enthusiastic audience greeted the opening of the annual convention of the Christian Endeavor Societies of Colorado. The gathering will continue in session through the rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coorado Springs
Colo
Christian Endeavor Societies of Colorado
Gallantry Dead Letter in Paris Train Travel
Paris reports traveling conditions in tubes have led women workers including midinettes and fashionable shop maids to demand a carriage reserved for women on each train. They protest constant pushing and say French gallantry is a dead letter with metro travel at peak hours becoming a battle where the weak have no chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
France
Square coins to debut in Australia
Australia plans to mint square pennies and half pennies in nickel to circulate alongside existing copper coinage. No further copper coins are expected. Other British dominions have used square coins, including India with a square 2 anna piece since 1918 and Ceylon with a square 5 cent piece since 1910. Square coins save metal and pack more efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sydney
Australia
India
Ceylon
Straits Settlements
Melbourne
Rialto Brat with Nazimova Draws Packed Rialto Audiences
The feature play The Brat starring Nazimova opened at the Rialto Theater last night and again today with full capacity crowds. Nazimova, a world renowned actress, guarantees packed houses whenever she appears. Those unable to attend last night should not miss the show tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazimova
Rialto Theater
Rialto
Rountree Nominated for Brazos Grimes County Seat
Lee J. Rountree editor of the Bryan Nagle is nominated by a mass meeting of citizens from Brazos and Grimes counties as candidate for representative from those counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bryan
Texas
Lee J. Rountree
The
Bryan Nagle
Brazos
Grimes Counties
New Appointments at University of Texas at Austin
Austin June 17 Dr C W Goddard state health officer elected physician in chief for main division of University of Texas at Austin effective September 1 1920. T H Shelby Tyler named director of extension effective June 1 1921. Dr C B Gates Austin physician for men. Benjamin F Woodbridge Rice Institute professor of romance languages. Board adopts next year budget and creates Bachelor of Music degree. Medical fee for students rises from three to five dollars entitling access to university medical care. Board rescinds action returning Blind Institute building to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
C. W. Goddard
University of Texas At Austin
Board of Regents
T. H. Shelby
Tyler
Department of Extension
C. 8
Gates of Austin
Benjamin F. Woodbridge
Rice Institute
Texas University
Reports Big Crops Everywhere in Texas
Mr and Mrs M L Reynolds and their young daughter return to Laredo after weeks away in North and West Texas. Reynolds says he traveled through regions reporting record cotton and other crops this year with favorable signs for banner yields across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Reynolds
Little
Laredo
Texas
Mr. Reynolds
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kaociety
Violet S. Oberfeldt
A. E. Derby
Monterrey
Jesse Applewhite
Uvalde
Mrs. Bispham
C. M. Tilly
Katherine Tarver
Berkley
Lloyd H. Depp
San Antonio
A. 3. Williams
Aurelio
Vicente Ferrara
Maria
Antonia Ferrara
Lvira
Ofelia Sanchez
Dela de la Garza
Monterey
Jesus Ferrara
M. Fish
Married Ladies
Parish Guild of Christ Church
C. H. Kehl
H. W. Johnston
MacGregor
Guild
Sewanee and West Texas
Otles
Mesdames Arkles
Anderson
Arthur
Johnston
Lines
Cook
Mason
Rives
Poster
Sidney Sutherland
Young
Martha Anderson
Kehil
Birhday Party
Vidaurri-Zuiliga
Hal Brennan
Dorothy
Federa
Tion OF Labor
National Guard
Galves
Trevino
Odd
Colorado Endeavorers
Rountree
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!