Louisiana Opposition to Woman Suffrage Sparks Debate
From Wednesday's Daily the piece criticizes Louisiana lawmakers for blocking the federal woman suffrage amendment and predicts universal suffrage will prevail. It argues the delay harms the state and notes broader political indifference, urging women to vote when registered and highlighting the political education gap among voters.
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Stite
Louisiana
Jasper
America
Mississippi
South
Texas
Chicago
A Senseful Argument By Seattle Radical Leader
James A. Mincan, Seattle labor figure, asserts USSR better than government reports and claims Wilson and Lloyd George supported Soviet recognition. The piece questions his access to Russian conditions, expertise of observers, and understanding of leaders minds, casting doubt on his stance.
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James A. Mincan
Seattle
American Federation of Labor
Russia
Wilson
Lloyd George
Duncan
Funeral Attended Largely for Don Andres Fierros
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 5 o clock from 411 Matamoros street for Don Andres Fierros who died in Philadelphia on June 10. He was laid to rest in the Knights and Ladies of Honor plot at the city cemetery amid many floral tributes. Pallbearers included A M Bruni, P Floyd, M Gutierrez, J E Keller, P Leal, M W Brennan, Luis R Ortiz, Luis Maruland a, Aective Crescendo Leal, Juan Barrera, John L George, Joe Merriweather, A A Myers, Eugenio Bertani, Francisco Chapa and Jesus Gomez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andres G. Fierros
Philadelphia
Matamoros Street
Knights and Ladies of Honor
A. M. Bruni
P. Floyd
M. Gutierrez
J. E. Keller
P. Leal
M. W. Brennan
Luis R. Ortiz
Luis Marulanda
Aective
Modern Ginning Plant To Be Installed In Zapata County
Zapata county announces a four stand modern cotton gin en route to San Ignacio to be ready for operation by August 1. It is the latest pattern and among the best on the market. This season’s cotton crop in Zapata county is the largest in history with expected high yields, and the new gin will reduce long hauls to Laredo and Hebbronville by bringing ginning closer to the seed.
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Zapata County
San Ignacio
Laredo
Hebbronville
Purifying Tea Promoted for Monthly Digestive Cleanse
A historic ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a monthly cleansing laxative to purge stomach and bowel decay. Herrera's Pharmacy is listed as the source for purchase.
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Hollister
Herrera
City Council Deliberates on Sewerage Plan and Street Updates
Last evening the city council in regular session discussed zoning and public health issues including a petition to reconsider the Chile stands nuisance and measures to level Juarez Avenue. They also pledged bids for a $130,009 sewerage system with $65,006 cash, adjourned after routine reports and ordinances.
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Villegas
Moore
DaCamara
Henry
Farias
Martin
Brennan
Richter
Salinas
R. Joseph
Y Council
Chile
A. C. Valenzuela
Juarez Avenue
Grant Street
Alderman Moore
Committee On
Alex Trimble
Sanders Street
New York Avenue
F. Rocha
da Camara
F. C. Youmans Construction Co
Houston
Laredo
Jones Construction Co
Youman
A. R. Garcia
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Carolina M Hall
We express heartfelt thanks to all who rendered assistance during the illness and death of our beloved mother the late Mrs. Carolina M Hall, and to those who sent flowers for the funeral.
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Carolina M. Hall
Masonic Meeting Called by Laredo Lodge No 547
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No 547 A F and A M tonight at 8 p m. Work in blue lodge degrees B A and F C. All visiting brethren invited to attend. Fritz Werner W M.
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Laredo
Ignacio Bonillas Arrives En Route To Washington
Former Mexican ambassador Ignacio Bonillas, a late presidential candidate, arrived in Laredo from Mexico City after being held with Carranza supporters. He traveled to Nuevo Laredo with US Consul Randolph Robertson, then to the Bender Hotel for the night and planned to proceed to Washington where he may join his wife and daughter in Italy. Bonillas, a witness in Carranza’s assassination investigation, said he was neither mistreated nor subjected to article 383. He left open the possibility of joining his wife and daughter in the United States or returning there.
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Ing. Ignacio Bonillas
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Laredo
Mexico City
Santiago
Bonillas
Nuevo Laredo
Randolph Robertson
Rio Grande
Bender Hotel
Funeral for Mrs Carolina Hall Draws Wide Local Attendance
The funeral of Mrs. Carolina M. Hall was held yesterday afternoon in Laredo with many old friends and out of town mourners present. Father Benito Gonzalez of San Agustin church conducted the service. At the grave, floral tributes covered the mound and also adorned her daughter Miss Placida Hall’s grave. Pallbearers included active Antonio Salinas, Agustin Salinas, Ismael Tamez, Bernardino Cardenas, Enrique Vela, Enrique Salinas. honorary Matias Guerra, Nazario Vela, Arturo Herrera, Leonides Garcia, D. de La chica, Will W. Gregg, Samuel Serrano, Ricardo Reyna, Isidoro Trevino.
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Carolina M. Hall
Laredo
Benito Gonzalez
San Agustin Church
Placida Hall
Antonio Salinas
Agustin Salinas
Ismael Tamez
Bernardino Cardenas
Enrique Vela
Enrique Salinas
Matias Guerra
Nazario Vela
Arturo A. Herrera
Leonides Garcia
C. de Lachica
Will W. Gregg
Samuel Serrano
Ricardo Reyna
Isidoro Trevino
Frances Oil plans test in Duval county field
Two California operators Harry J. Hart and R. D. Jackson form Frances Oil Company to drill a 360 acre test near Kingsville south of Kleberg No. 2. Capital from 100000 to 150000 dollars with stock blocks of at least 1000 dollars. Drill planning underway, using standard tools. Hart favors cable drilling over rotary.
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Corpus Christi Caller
Duval County
California
Southwest
Harry J. Hart
R. D. Jackson
Frances Oil Company
Kleberg Oil and Gas Company
Kingsville
Hart
Thanks to friends for support after death of Don Andres Fierros
The family expresses sincere gratitude to kind friends who offered sympathy on the passing of our beloved father Don Andres Fierros and to those who sent flowers for the funeral.
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Don Andres Fierros
Crowded Royal Thea ter Sees D. W. Griffith Drama Debut
Opening day crowds attend D W Griffiths The Fall of Babylon at the Royal Theater as the two day engagement continues with yesterday afternoon and last night showings and again today and tonight likely drawing larger audiences.
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Royal
D. W. Griffith
Babylon
Royal Theater
the Royal
County board session reviews tax valuations in courthouse
The county board of equalization meets at the county judge's office in the courthouse to consider passing on taxable valuations and raising them to the levels they should have been long ago. Local business notices include International Realty Co listing properties and oil and gas leases for sale, plus Crumpler Sales Co ads for tractors, plows, plumbing, and auto work. The Laredo scene features theater showings at the Royal and Rialto, English classes on Lincoln Street, and notes on shipments from Mexico and the upcoming Juneteenth observance with no local festivities planned.
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County Board of Equalization
T International Realty Co
Laredo
Salinas Avenue
J. E. Cotter
T. C. Grimes
Guatemazin St
Heights
Mexico
Ixtle
Crumpler Sales Co
International Realty Co
Flores Avenue
J. BE. Cotter
Nuevo Laredo
Juarez Plumbing
Fidel Cantu
San Agustin Ladies Thank Parish for Plaza Benefit
The ladies of San Agustin church express thanks for Jamaica patronage given last Sunday in Martin Plaza for the benefit of San Agustin Parochial Library. The event drew thousands and yielded gratifying financial results.
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San Agustin Church
Martin Plaza
San Agustin Parochial Library
Rotary Club Luncheon Attracts Strong Attendance
The weekly Rotary luncheon drew good attendance with Miss Courtney Slaughter returning from New York providing two vocal numbers, accompanied by Mrs. F. D. Anderson. L. J. Christen spoke on school matters, Dr. G. C. Hiatt presided, Alfred Murphy attended, and the club announced affiliation with the national Rotary. The next meeting will be July 1 labeled ladies day, replacing the June 30 session.
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Courtney Slaughter
New York
G. C. Hiatt
Alfred Murphy
Laredo
Bender Barber Shop Opens with Full Team of Barbers
The Bender Barber Shop announces a grand opening with a full staff ready to serve customers. The ad invites patronage to visit for grooming services.
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Bender
Russian War Brides to Be Sent to United States
Three hundred or more Russian war brides from Siberia, married to American soldiers, will be sent to the United States as transportation becomes available. In Manila, proposed support gaps and high living costs left many in hardship. Red Cross aid supplied shelter and food. Army authorities will distribute these brides among camps and posts in the U S, with enlist ed men having additional income allowed to stay in the Philippines. Some stowaways were deported. one posed as a man, tried to marry to avoid Siberian repatriation, and returned with Siberian money nearly worthless.
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Associated Press
Manila
Siberia
United States
Red Cross
Department of the Philippines
Philippines
Vladivostok
Bishop Schebach Celebrates Golden Jubilee in La Crosse
Prominent priests, prelates, and lay leaders gathered in La Crosse Wisconsin to mark the golden sacerdotal jubilee of Bishop James Schebach on his fiftieth anniversary of ordination. A papal blessing message from Pope Benedict accompanied the honor. Schebach, born in Luxembourg, came to the United States at seventeen and was ordained in 1870. He later served as vicar general and administrator before becoming bishop in 1892.
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James Schebach
Grand Duchy of Luxemburg
United States
St. Francis Seminary
Milwaukee
la Crosse
General Assembly Opens in Grand Rapids at Christian Reformed Church
Grand Rapids today began the annual session of the General Assembly of the Christian Reformed Church. Leaders from across the United States attend, with meetings of missionary, educational and affiliated organizations.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Grand Rapids
General Assembly of the Christian Reformed Church
United States
Dr Edgar F Smith Retires as University Provost
Dr Edgar F Smith retires from his decade as Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. A Penn graduate and York, Pennsylvania native, he studied in Europe, taught chemistry at Penn and other colleges, and returned to Penn in 1888. He became vice provost in 1901 and provost in 1911, earning renown in electro chemistry.
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Edgar F. Smith
University of Pensylvania
York
Pennsylvania College
Europe
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Ohio
University
Charles C. Harrison
Smith
Anniversaries Highlight Historic Dates Across Centuries
June 16 marks events from 1659 Francois de Laval arrives in Canada as Vicar Apostolic to 1916 France’s Third Republic secret session. Notable moments include 1775 Breed’s Hill fortifications, 1815 Quatre Bras battle, 1845 Texas annexation move, 1870 free schools in South Carolina, 1882 Swedish women’s degrees, and 1895 London World’s Woman’s Christian Conference.
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Francois de Laval
Canada
Breed’s Hill
Charlestown
Mass
Quatre Bras
Duke of Brunswick
Marshal Ney
Texas
United
South Carolina
Sweden
Woman's Christian Conference
London
Chamber of Deputies
Today’s Birthdays Listed for Royals and Notables
Gustav V king of Sweden is 62 today born in Stockholm at the royal palace. Hon Arthur Meighen minister of the interior in the Dominion Cabinet is 46, born in St Marys Ontario. Newman Erb president of Ann Arbor Railroad Company is 70, born in Breslau Germany. George W Coleman Baptist leader is 53, born in Boston. Rt Rev Cornelius Van de Ven Catholic bishop of Alexandria Louisiana is 65, born in Holland.
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Gustav V
Sweden
Royal Palace
Stockholm
Arthur Meighen
Dominion Cabinet
St. Mary's
Ont
Newman Erb
Ann Arbor Railroad Company
Breslau
Germany
George W. Coleman
Northern Baptist
Boston
Cornelius van de Ven
Alexandria
Holland
Don’t Like Burmah
An Associated Press report from Whita Falls Texas recounts a local driller and twenty others who signed with Burmah Oil to work in Burma. They describe the harsh conditions, low pay for coolies, and problems sending money home including a divorce for non support. They recall hand dug wells and dangerous manual work under blistering heat.
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Associated Press
Whita Falls
Texas
Burmah Oil Company
Burmah
Kipling
Suez
Brown, Williams Runner, Triumphs Despite No Track Experience
H. H. Brown of Williams became a national two mile running champion despite having no prior track experience before college. The unusual ascent highlights his rapid adaptation and athletic versatility, marking a notable achievement in collegiate distance running.
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H. H. Brown
Williams
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Washington
Saft’s
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Rialto
Constance Talmadge
Nazimova
Lincoln Street
J. E. Fowler
Notary Public
Times Office
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Rotary Club
Miss Slaughter
L. J. Christen
Christian Reformed Church
New No
Oliver
Wm. A. Parker Co. Distributors
Flores Ave
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Villa
Juarez
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