Tone of the Great Coastwise Strike Debate
The article warns of costly coastwise and dockside strikes causing widespread economic losses estimated at tens of millions yearly. It argues strikes raise living costs, threaten merchants, and drag in railroads and inland trade while urging an end to industrial weaponization and criticizing radical labor elements and anarchists in the United States and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tories Chamber of Com
Gavelveston
Cooka
Fighting Ninth Infantry Native Texas Unit in WWI History
The 9th United States Infantry based at Camp Travis Texas has been allotted Texas as its native state by the War Department and aims to recruit from the Lone Star State. In World War I it fought in Chateau Thierry, Soissons, St Mihiel, Blanc Mont and the Argonne, suffering 4,? more than 5,? casualties, earning the Croix de Guerre.
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Associated Press
Camp Travis
Tex
9Th United States Infantry
Texas
War Department
Lone Star
9Th Infantry
Chateau Thierry
Paris
Sth
Soissons
St. Mihiel
Blanc Mont
Champagne
France
Argonne
Social idealists and labor delegates clash at Montreal convention
A Montreal Federation of Labor clash shows Barment workers urging government action against “inhuman incarceration” of social idealists. Debate centers on whether differing ideals drive violence and crime amid protests, suspicions, and political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Labor
Montreal
Barment Workers
Oil Wells Progress Varies by Company in Zapata County
Drilling advances uneven as some firms push toward oil strata while others stall awaiting missing equipment. Miranda Co in Zapata near 1500 feet drills steadily, Hughes Petroleum near Torrellas and Cactus Oil near Webb advance quickly, Bor-Tex waits for its underwater carrier to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miranda Co
Zapata County
Hughes Petroleum Co
Torrecillas
Cactus Oil Co
Webb
Bor-Tex Oil Co
Fall of Babylon at Royal Theater in Laredo
Griffith presents The Fall of Babylon at the Royal Theater today and tomorrow. The production features a massive cast with 125,000 extras for mob scenes and 4,000 revelers at Belshazzar’s feast, promising a colorful thrilling spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wark Griffith
Babylon
Royal Theater
Griffith
Belshazzar
Hygiene Push in Spain Demands Health Ministry
Madrid reports rising mortality due to poor hygiene and disease. Newspapers unite calling for a health ministry to oversee factories and homes, fund cheap housing, old age pensions, health insurance, and epidemics prevention. Dr Juarros cites sharp increases in smallpox diphtheria and tuberculosis with high infant deaths. Public baths are scarce and housing for the poor is dilapidated. The Institute of Civil Engineers backs hygienic measures to lower deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Madrid
Ministry of Health
Juarros
Institute of Civil Engineers
Bender Barber Shop Opens With Full Staff
The Bender Barber Shop announces grand opening with a full team of barbers ready to serve customers. Patronage is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bender Barber Shop
City orders removal of graves at Old Cemetery notice
City Council on May 18 1920 authorized disposal of lots and set minimum bids for land. Corral relocated to Old Cemetery Block 220 W D. Notice directs parties with relation to buried persons to remove bodies within sixty days from June 11 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Board
W. D
Mrs Caroline Hall Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Carolina Mendiola Hall widow of the late Judge Edward F. Hall died yesterday at 6 40 PM at her home 212 Convent Avenue after a three month bed confinement. Born in Laredo in 1850 she lived in El Paso most of her life and was a devout Christian respected by many. Surrounded by her daughters Mrs Howard Mains Miss Clara Hall and Mrs C L Fowser she received final rites at San Agustin Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Mendiola Hall
Edward F. Hall
Convent Avenue
Carolina Mendiola
Laredo
Howard Mains
Clara Hall
C. L. Fowser
el Paso
J. H. Haynes
San Antonio
San Agustin Catholi Church
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Laredo Resident Testimony
Laredo resident T Lestarrette of 1818 Sta Maria Ave says kidney irregularity and back pain improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports relief from the start and normal kidney function after two boxes. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Ki. T. Lestarrette
Sta. Maria Ave
Dean
Doan
How We Cleared Our Summer Home With RAT-SNAP
A seaside home plagued by rats was freed in a week using RAT-SNAP cake. The advert notes RAT-SNAP comes in 25c 50c and $1.00 sizes, avoiding mixing and mess. Sold and guaranteed by A. Deutz & Brother, City Drug Co., and Sanitary Grocery.
Consul Saracho Goes to Mexico City on Official Duty
Consul Arturo Saracho travels to Mexico City for official business and will be absent a week or more. In his absence Vice Consul Lisandro Pesia will oversee consulate operations. Saracho departed for Mexico City on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consul Saracho
Mexico City
Arturo Saracho
Saracho
Lisandro Pesia
Real Mad Over Lost Setter Hen
Mrs Hannan tells how her setter hen died after entering the hen house. She bought RAT SNAP from local stores and reports six dead rats in a week. The ad promotes three sizes 25c 60c and 1.00 with guarantees by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
Cardui Relief Story From Marksville Woman
Mrs Alice Johnson of Marksville Louisiana describes a year long back and side pain and sleepless nights. After taking Cardui she reports near complete relief and regained strength. The testimonial promotes Cardui as a remedy for female complaints with many women praising the product.
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Marksville
Alice Johnson
Cardus
Cardui
Money Makers 55 Ad Note
Classified listing notes three money making opportunities with brief, bold terms. No names, dates, or locations provided. Intended as brief ad copy for a local marketplace with compact phrases and emphasis on potential earnings.
Colonel Borquez 18 Named as Collector of Customs
Colonel Jorge Borquez, once military commander of Nuevo Laredo and now in Mexico City on official business, will not return to Nuevo Laredo. He proceeds to Piedras Negras to become collector of customs there. No successor for the Nuevo Laredo garrison has been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Jorge Borquez
Nuevo Laredo
Carranza
Mexico City
de la Huerta
Borquez
Piedras Negras
Flag Day Exercises Draw Large Crowd at Fort McIntosh
A Fort McIntosh Flag Day program began at 6:30 pm featuring the Thirty-seventh Infantry Band Carl E Everlof director. Col Frank C Winn and Robert Lee Bobbitt spoke, a basket picnic followed, then community singing and a grand finale dance at the Service Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McIntosh
Laredo
Fort McIntook
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Carl E. Everlof
Frank C. Winn
Robert Lee Bobbitt
American Legion
Zapata County Aims High With Record Cotton Crop
Zapata County plans a record cotton harvest this season after last year’s profitable crop. A modern cotton gin is to be installed at San Ignacio to process seed cotton locally, avoiding long trips to Laredo and Hebbronville for ginning, as the area seeks broader recognition beyond its shallow oil field.
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Zapata County
San Ignacio
Laredo
Hebbronville
Nazimova Stars In The Brat At Rialto Theatre
The supreme Nazimova appears tomorrow and Thursday in The Brat at the Rialto Theatre. This is Nazimova’s screen version of Maude Fulton’s stage play, adapted with Charles Bryant and script by June Mathis. Metro Pictures distributes the new Nazimova production presented by Richard A. Rowland and Maxwell Karker.
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Nazimova
Rialto Theatre
Nazimovyva
Maude Fulton
Charles Bryant
June Mathis
Metro Pictures Corporation
Richard A. Rowland
Maxwell Karker
Economy Salvage House Auction at Hidalgo Street
Army surplus sale lists 20000 pairs Army shoes 1000 Army wool shirts 300 Army cotton mattresses 20000 Army leggings and many other items 1000 pairs ladies shoes new offered below cost of manufacture at 1701 Hidalgo St. sale date noted as 8-3-tf.
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Hidalgo St
Teachers to Attend July Summer Institutes
A large group of Laredo and Webb county teachers will depart soon for summer institutes in July and part of August. Some travel to Corpus Christi, San Marcos, Austin and other locations, mixing study with recreation.
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Laredo and
Webb County
Corpus
San Marcos
Austin
Best Remedy for Stomach Trouble in Mrs Bertel Letter
Mrs Mamie Bertel of Moberly Missouri praises Cham berlain s Tablets as the best remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. She has used them for two or three years and finds they relieve indigestion tone the liver and make her feel well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mamie Bertel
Moberly
Webb County counts up to boost bonds and roads
The county board of equalization sits at the county courthouse reviewing tax assessments to raise Webb County valuations to enable bond issues and road improvements. Marriage licenses issued include Rafael A Vidaurri with Maria del Refugio Zufiga and Romaldo Gomez with Juana Gonzales. Don Andres Fierros funeral set for 5 PM from 311 Matamoros to City Cemetery. Local importations from Mexico include baskets and ore via Laredo port. The Royal shows The Fall of Babylon. Rialto features The Studio Girl with Constance Talmadge.
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Rafael A. Vidaurri
Maria del Refugio Zufiga
Romaldo Gomez
Juana Gonzales
County Board of Equalization
Webb County
Don Andres Fierros
Philadelphia
Matamoros Street
City
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Laredo
Royal
Rialto
the Royal
Griffith
Babylon
Constance Talmadge
Studio
Wellesley College fights fake student stories from Boston agency
Wellesley College officials report a news peddler based in Boston has sent fake stories about students and faculty to papers nationwide. The scheme uses names from the college directory to craft flattering, untrue notices of honors and commissions. The college denounces the fabrications and informs papers and affected individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wessley
Mass
Wellesley College
Boston
College Publicity Department
United States
Canada
Wellesley
Anna Abbott
Main Street
Pershing
Agora Society
General Pershing
Smith College
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities.
An ad promotes daily access to The Times with subscription opportunities. It advertises a price of 60 cents per month for ongoing daily coverage and related opportunities.
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the Times
Own Home Campaign Drives New York Cooperative Housing Growth
In New York on June 15 an own your own apartment movement shows strength with tenants buying a Fifth Avenue apartment house for 2.5 million and a Park Avenue co op project costing 4 million. Woodrow Court on Broadway sold for 600 thousand to 53 families, marking a major 100 percent cooperative deal. Tenants pay small cash sums, form stock companies, and receive 99 year leases, while real estate firms expand dedicated co op sales departments. Co op buying spreads to offices and lofts as tenants seek secure homes amid tight space.
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Associated Press
New York
Fifth Avenue
Park Avenue
Woodrow Court
Upper Broadway
169Th
170Th Streets
Trophy Hunters and the Shamrock IV Cup Quest
Mrs. Burton, associate skipper of Shamrock IV, discusses the America’s Cup quest with husband Captain W. M. Burton. She calls some trophies mere cups and emphasizes racing joy, calm leadership, and belief in Shamrock IV’s invincibility in pursuit of the trophy since 1855.
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New York
Burton
Thomas Lipton
Shamrock IV
W. M. Burton
Atlantic
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Ayoee
Garment Workers’ Union
Armerica
Sheee
Rand
Prise
Social Idealists
Spain
Caroline Hall
Colonel Winn
R. L. Bobbitt
Zapata
Great Nazimova
Seat News
Mexico
Juarez
Capt
Alcock
Lieut. Browne
Newfoundland
Ireland
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