Labor federation meddling risks politics in postwar Spain
From Thursday's Daily an AFL federation convention resolution asks President Wilson to remove Postmaster General Burleson, sparking debate on political use of unions. The piece argues unions should not dictate votes, notes rising labor demands and broader civic reform, and urges Spanish War Veterans to form a local camp in Laredo to preserve memories of earlier conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Burleson
Republic
Spanish War Veterans Organize Camps Boosting Old War Bonds
Spanish War veterans of the older generation back the formation of camps to keep friendships from service and to secure protection for veterans, widows, and orphans. They recall serving in Cuba, the Philippines, and battles like Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood, with many near or at retirement age yet still vigorous.
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Laredo
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
China
New World Grand Army
Tampa
Willie
Chateau Thierry
Belleau Wood
Tobay's Anniversaries June 19 Highlights Through 1917
A concise list of historical anniversaries dated June 19 from 1798 to 1917. Notable items include Bonaparte leading a French expedition to Egypt, naval and military events, royal and imperial deaths, and World War I milestones such as trench gains at Arras and Russian moves toward strategic passes. Includes Maximilian’s execution in 1807 and Baltic Canal opening in 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonaparte
Malta
Egypt
Bowman H. McCalla
U. S. Navy
Camden
N. J
Santa Sharbara
Cal
Richard Dart
Prince Edwards Island
Emperor Maximilian of
Baltic Canal
Albert
Saxony
Dresden
Arras
Sereth River
Carpathian Mountain Passes
Bakhmatief
Washington
Laredo Boy Scouts Launch Thrift Club for War Savings
An enthusiastic gathering at Firemen’s Hall saw all scouts sign pledges to aid the government by buying war saving stamps and aiding sales. The Laredo Scout Thrift Club was formed with John Maher as president and Shirley Da Camara as secretary. Capt. Robert L. Bobbitt spoke on the war saving effort, as local women provided refreshments after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Laredo
Craig
Federal District
War Saving Societies
E.S. Cummings
Territorial Savings
Robert L. Bobbitt
Webb County
R. L. Poster
J. T. Hassell
Jessie Applewhite
High Grade Carbon Papers and Ribbons for Machines
7 wr 4- high grade carbon papers priced two to two fifty per box of one hundred sheets. Typewriter ribbons for all makes offered at 75 cents. Sold by J. W. Falvella, phone 43.
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J. W. Falvella
Will Organize T. P. A Here Laredo Post V to Be Installed
Advices say Abe Mulkey and an assistant of the Travelers' Protective Association of America will arrive in Laredo to install Post V with a large membership. A nucleus of about twenty travel salesmen formed the local post, and a committee has worked to align with the national organization. After installation a grand banquet will be held, with more details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. I. Whitaker
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Abe Mulkey
Laredo
Withoff Promoted to Superintendent of Transportation at Torreon
Otto Th. Withoff, recently discharged as a U.S. Army lieutenant, has been promoted to superintendent of transportation for the great mining organization Cia. Minerales y Metales, with headquarters at Torreon. The move follows his return to duties in Monte Rey and is hailed as well deserved by friends and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto H. Withoff
CIA. Minerales Y Metales
Torreon
Otto TH. Withoff
United States Army
Monterey
CIA
Minerales Y Metales
Great Mining Organization
Edmund J. Moser
First Texas Infantry
111Th
Laredo
Ed Moser
Vocational Directors Visit Laredo Mines School
Federal vocational director Mr Hutchings and state director Miss Harris, with L J Christen city schools chief, visited Mines School yesterday. The school already offers vocational training and the officials plan to support further improvements in the program.
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Mr. Hutchings
Miss Harris
Minera
Hutchings
L. J. Christen
Mines
Mines School
Great Era of Prosperity Prevailing in Laredo
A visitor from North Texas notes Laredo shows genuine prosperity with rising capital and activity. He cites bond issues for sewer and roads totaling 425,000, street widening on Farragut, a planned oil refinery, and continued development leading to modern business houses, street paving, and population growth by 1920.
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Laredo
Texas
County Good Roads
Farragut Street
Webb County
Zapata County
Wormser apologizes for sarcastic remarks in court
The City of Laredo versus Alphonse Wormser on automobile regulation charges was set for trial. Wormser testified his corporation court trial was a kangaroo court and apologized after Judge Mullally reminded him such comments are not allowed in a legally constituted court.
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Mullally
Corporation Court
Mr. Wormser
New 1919 Telephone Directory Distribution Underway
The 1919 summer edition of the directory from South Western Telegraph & Telegraph Co. via H. H. Peace is issued and printed in The Times office. It is ten pages larger than prior editions, signaling growing patronage, with distribution starting today and to be completed in a day or two to patrons.
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Southwestern Telegraph & Telegraph Co
H. H. Peace
Times Office
Laredo
Peace
The Fort River Log Christenings Tale From Boston Post
A Boston Post item recounts a Fort River Log tale about a shipyard worker anxious over christening his baby. He fears the minister might hurt the infant with the bottle, keeping him awake for a week as he frets over the ceremony.
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Fort River
Boston Post
Juneteenth Holiday Life and Local Notices From Laredo
A fragmentary 1931 local page notes Juneteenth celebrations among Black residents, a Sunday church event, and various small ads and notices. It includes brief items about a theater service, tire sales, notary, rental rooms, base ball results, a plumber, and a local notable Ed Moser returning home.
County Delinquent Tax List Published Today
The Times publishes the county delinquent tax list with many small sums owed by unknown owners across Laredo city, county towns, and acreage parcels. The piece notes most delinquents owe little and asks readers to check whether neighbors like Bill Jones appear on the list.
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Bill Jones
Times
Laredo
Public Auction of Confiscated Goods at Laredo Customs
U S Marshal will sell at 10:00 A M on July 8 1919 at the Customs Rooms Laredo Texas the confiscated items to the highest cash bidder. Items include cartridges drugs merchandise silk ribbon and medical supplies with values listed. Allen Walker Dents 6-16-141 Deputy Marshal J A erat ae U S Marshal 8. D. T.
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Customs Rooms
Laredo
Texas
J. A. Erat
Allen Walker
Dents
Phrenology Lecture Sparks Odd Exchange
A man attending a phrenology lecture allowed a reading. The phrenologist pried about his head and asked if he was married. The reply was humorous and the lecturer warned that many bumps lack significance, ending with an ongoing examination anecdote.
A Blunder About Lawyers Sparks Quick Steel Trap
Mrs G bluntly criticizes lawyers in front of Judge H s wife saying a lawyer must tell many lies. She realizes the misstep and backtracks, calling it to be a good lawyer. The remark’s awkward cover up reflects a social miscue in a legal salon.
Laredo’s War Sacrifices in Peace to Their Ashes
A memorial note lists military personnel from Laredo who sacrificed in wartime including Lieutenants E J Cousineau Luke Loftus Percy Winch and Sergeants George Bigden Charles Woodul Gustin Smith Adam Bold along with numerous privates and corporals. The piece honors their service and pays tribute to the fallen.
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E. J. Cousineau
Luke W. Loftus
Percy R. Winch
George Bigden
Charles Woodul
Gustin K. Smith
Adam Bold
Sig
Elec
P. A. Diaz
Jack Correu
Miles Little
Leonardo Diaz
Edmundo Lopez
Benjamin Hastings
Moises Carrero
Francisco Garcia
Lorenzo Rendon
Jose Y
Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notice
Grande Lodge No 378 meets Thursdays at 8 p m with L Mackay Noble Grand and J Barlow Secretary Larede Encampment No 29 meets second and fourth Fridays at 8 p m with Jos Netzer Chief Patriarch Q W Pew Scribe Rebekah Lodge No 435 meets first and third Fridays at 8 p m with Hortense Tannenbaum Noble Grand Jos Netzer Secretary All visiting Brothers and Sisters invited Lodge room at Farragut street and Convent avenue
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Grande Lodge No
Red. L. Mackay
J. Barlow
Larede
Jos
Netzer
Q. W
Pew
Scribe
G. W. Glasscock
Rebekah Lodge No
P.m
Hortense Tannenbaum
Noble Grand
Farragut Street
Convent Avenue
The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed
People are often disappointed to find that their family physician is away when they need him. Indigestion stomach pain and diarrhoea require prompt treatment and can be fatal before a physician arrives. Keep Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand to avoid pain and risk. buy it now may save life.
Railroad Tin Table Texas Mexican Schedule
Train No 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 9 a m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m International Great Northern Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 8 30 a m and arrives at 2 50 p m Night Train Leaves at 9 p m and arrives at 8 a m
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Corpus Christi
Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Train Schedule
Train No 1 runs from Laredo to Minera daily except Sunday leaving at 130 a m and arriving 10 20 a m Train No 2 runs from Minera to Laredo daily except Sunday leaving 11 a m and arriving 3 15 p m
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Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Minera
First Kiss Dialogue Sparks Curious Exchange
A playful exchange centers on a young couple discussing their first kiss. The girl asks if she is the first, and the boy asserts he is, prompting her to wonder how he knows if her kiss is new or practiced. The back and forth reads as light, intimate banter about experience and perception.
Chronic Constipation Advice and Remedies
The article explains constipation results from low moisture in stool and suggests drinking plenty of water eating raw fruits and exercising outdoors. It recommends mild laxatives over harsh cathartics and endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as easy and pleasant to take with agreeable effect.
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Chamberlain
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Scout Thrift Club
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Supt. Transportation
Withoff
Nichester S
Ofchester Ss
Ecco
Tihs City
North
Oreo
Cl News
Methodist Church
Hidalgo St
Globe
Norwalk
Dinrer Avenue
Thirty-seventh Infantry Band
Jarvis Plaza
Fort McIntosh
Nereo G. Navarro
Webb County Lumber Co
R. R. Wilkes
al J. Nolen
P. O
Mexico
Ixile
Reich
Royal Cigar Stand
Juarez No
J. L. Fierros
Bellmont
Main Ave
Leopoldo Pesia
Benavides
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
England
France
PF. M. Jones
Palmer, Oxla
Fife
Mrs. Jones
the Times
ODD Fellows
Hall
I. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
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