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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1919

Page

12

Religion and the League of Nations Debate in U S Senate

The essay argues that religious affiliation should not drive political policy as Senator Sherman warns the league could threaten church state separation. It notes Catholics and other faiths in the United States, condemns using religion as political weapon, and praises democratic tolerance and freedom of belief while questioning church funding and the Loreto shrine strike amid postwar adjustments.

League of Nations Senator Sherman Illinois Uniteed States Union New York Sherman Senate Vatican United States South Papal Great Britain

Laredo Officer Returns From Overseas Service

Lieutenant Edmund J. Moser, a volunteer soldier from Laredo who served as regimental sergeant major and helped organize the headquarters company of the First Texas Infantry, arrived home after discharge. He served in Camp Bowie and with the 111th Ammunition Train in France, in good health and spirits.

Edmund J. Moser Laredo First Texas Infantry Army Moser Camp Bowie Texas 111Th Ammunition Train France

Refinery Site Grading Advances Southeast of Heights

Work on leveling and grading the Texas Gulf Refining and Pipe Line Co site southeast of the Texas Mexican shops progresses smoothly. The unlevel area is being shaped for construction and installation, with full operation expected before major Zapata County oil field developments. Materials are ready to ship once readiness is achieved.

Texas Gulf Refining & Pipe Line Co Zapata County

Strike of Priests Shocks Loreto Shrine and Clergy

A report describes a priestly strike at Loreto, famed Holy House site, where priests halt masses baptisms and funerals due to pay demands amid soaring living costs. The action, while not termed a strike, halts church functions and mirrors a workers stoppage.

Loreto Italy Laredo

New Orleans Weather Forecast From U S Weather Bureau

The Times presents today’s forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Sunday are cloudy with scattered showers expected.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Report

Observation for the 24 hours ending 7 a m reports no data available at Fort McIntosh. No report issued for temperature precipitation or wind. The entry notes NO BREPORT and provides no measurable conditions for the period.

Fort McIntosh

Men Confess Burglary in Islitas Store Theft

Deputy Sheriff Charles Phillips returned from Goliad with two prisoners Porfirio Miranda and Jose Ortiz charged with burglarizing the R. M. Johnson general merchandise store at Islitas. They confessed and wore stolen hats coats pants shirts and shoes. A third man Jose Angel Reyes, arrested ten days ago, remains jailed. The trio faces an examining hearing and probable grand jury bound over.

Charles Phillips Goliad Porfirio Miranda Jose Ortiz R. M. Johnson Islitas Goliad County Webb County Jose Angel Reyes Miranda Ortiz

Texas Mexican Schedule Change For Connection

Effective Sunday June 29 at 12:01 a m the Texas Mexican railway adopts a new schedule. The eastbound train departs at 12:60 noon instead of 9 am with arrivals at Corpus Christi 7:35 pm, improving connections with Gulf Coast Lines to Houston New Orleans and eastern points. Train No 2 still leaves Corpus Christi 8:20 am and arrives here 3:35 pm.

Robstown Corpus Christi Gulf Coast Lines Houston New Orleans Mexico Laredo

Sessue Hayakawa Shines in Royal Feature His Debt

The Royal Theater opened with the photoplay His Debt starring Sessue Hayakawa in the lead supported by Jane Novak. Review lauds the strong performance and magnificent production noting Haworth pictures travel draw for the Japanese star draws large patronage.

Royal Theater Sessue Hayakawa Jane Novak Haworth Pictures Hayakawa

Good Showers Yesterday Across Country Reported

Laredo and surrounding country saw a brief but heavy rain yesterday afternoon. Rain was scattered with pockets of intensive downpour near Laredo while areas east toward Hebbronville received rain, and from Hebbronville eastward to the coast there was rainfall.

Laredo Hebbrowville Hebbronville

Cotton crop in Webb county set for record yield

Webb county farms totaling about 3 000 acres face ideal conditions if rains stay moderate. Too much rain could flood fields and hinder work as bolls form. A modern four stand cotton gin is planned to open within the month to handle 1 500 plus bales from the Laredo section.

Webb County Laredo

Lame Back Relief Advised for Back Pain Sufferers

Advertises Chamberlain's Liniment as a remedy for a lame back. Recommends applying twice daily and massaging the back muscles thoroughly at each use to soothe the seat of pain.

Chamberlain

Local notes on court case music and port news

Leopoldo Pefia tied to a theft case. not the same Leopoldo de la Pesa employed by W H Mims & Co. The Thirty seventh Infantry Band concert at the post drew large crowds. Residents travel to Corpus Christi for seaside baths as mermaids are watched. District court to adjourn after two eight week terms. port imports from Mexico include ixile and skins. W H Nelle leaves the Laredo Chamber. Charles Pierce becomes chamber stenographer. Baseball set at Caliche Park with Laredos facing All-American team at 4:30 PM.

Leopoldo Pefia Benavides Leopoldo de la Pesa W. H. Mims & Co Thirty-seventh Infantry Band Lieut. Everlof Laredeites Corpus Christi District Court Mexico Ixile W. H. Nelle W. H. Mally Laredo

Today’s Birthdays June 21 List Noted Figures

Thompson Buchanan born in New York City 42 years ago today is a Kentucky novelist and playwright. Maj. Gen. Charles J. Bailey born in Tamaqua Pennsylvania 60 years ago today commanded the 81st Division of the National Army. Dr. Charles C. Weaver president of Emory and Henry College born in Ashe County North Carolina 44 years ago today. Dudley Doolittle former representative in Congress from the Fourth Kansas district born Cottonwood Falls Kansas 98 years ago today. Jack Munroe former heavyweight pugilist born Chester Pennsylvania 42 years ago today for Canadian troops in France.

Thompson Buchanan Kentucky New York City Charles J. Bailey National Army Tamaqua Charles CC. Weaver Emory and Henry College Ashe County N. C Dudley Doolittle Congress Kansas Cottonwood Falls Kas Jack Munroe France Chester

Today’s Anniversaries June 21 story card

Anniversaries list key events and figures from 1646 Leibnitz birth to 1917 Italian Tyrol offensive. Notable items include George Washington leaving Philadelphia in 1775, 1900 Republican convention nominating McKinley Roosevelt, 1910 anti-typhoid vaccine discovery, and 1915 General de Wet’s treason conviction with penalties.

Leibnitz Berlin Academy of Science Leipsic Hanover George Washington Philadelphia Vermont Pennsylvania Jefferson County McKinley Roosevelt Paris Academy of Medicine General de Wet South Africa Volhynia Tyrol

William B Wilson Secretary of Labor Profile

William B Wilson, longtime labor official and politician, has served as Secretary of Labor in the Wilson administration since 1913. A former congressman and Labor Committee chair, he rose from Scottish immigrant roots to mining work in Pennsylvania, bringing extensive union and government experience to the post.

William B. Wilson America Labor Wilson Congress Labor Committee of House United Mine Workers Scotland Pennsylvania

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities

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the Times

Social calendar highlights from The Sun

Miss Ethel Mackin hosts a luncheon at the Hotel Hamilton at 1 PM honoring Miss Zara Mowry bride next week. Churches schedule four gatherings including Sunbeam Band 4 PM at Baptist Church and Epworth League 6 30 PM at Methodist. A dance at Fort McIntosh officers club tops Sunday evening with additional events at Heights Civic Club and Women's Club Monday evening.

Ethel Mackin Hotel Hamilton Zara Mowry Sunbeam Band The Baptist Church Officers’ Club Fort McIntosh Bates PA Ue Deee Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Epworth League of the Methodist Church League Room Methodist Church

Community notices and club reports brighten Laredo life

Short stays with the Mackins and Woodsons mark social visits as families plan trips to a grandfathers ranch near the Nueces river. Hebrew Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Goodman with civic clubs and welfare circles scheduled at Mrs Cullinan’s home. Blue Birds hold a weekly gathering at Mrs Poggenpohl’s. Diaz memorial planned at Strand Theater by the Mexican colony. A bridge party honors Miss Zara Mowry with prizes for Mrs Penn and Miss Murphy, followed by a luncheon. B Y P U teams host an entertainment for Co M at Dolores mines, with a lively journey from Laredo in Army trucks, social games, organ songs, and a friendly straw ride home with many local young ladies participating.

E. J. Foster Ed. Mackin Zara Mowry J. S. Penn Lucille Murphy Mesdames Barlow Garrison Sam Mackin Roche J.S. Penn C. M. Fish Jamison Washington, D. C Cogley J. A. Wilson J. B. Morton Frances Annie Alexander Hilda Thelma Kleinsmith Victoria Lucille Ruth Murphy Helen Kathryn MacGregor Maria Mowry First Baptist Church Dolores Mines Tarleton Army Y. M. C. A Laredo Motor Transport Corps Misses Gussie Pullin Emme Pierce Annie Pace Minnie Burr Beulah Putnam Ola Hudson Emma Salazar Amanda Beyette Olive Piece Belva Bergman Eva Beyette Ora Lee Beyette Hloisa Salazar Lula King Rowena Loftus Delle Nolan Mary Withers Sexton

Recital Highlights Miss Gebhardt Macdonald Pupils

Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald presented her pupils at the Latin American with a daisy festooned setting. The program included Polonaise, Mill Song, Absent, Kashmiri Song, Ballade, The Moon Drops Low, Nocturne, Song of the Soul, Toccato, Lass With The Delicate Air, Prelude, Overture, Salut Pesth, and more, praised for breath control, tonal placement, and expressive technique. Mrs Macdonald and pupils sang encore selections, ending with dancing and punch.

Society of the Laredo Times Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald Jewell A. Burnett Mill Bouguet Rosalie Vormeer Metcalf Grant William Henry Colbern Kammond Ostrow O. Rubenstein Thomas Reed Rete Woodforde-Finden Ofelia Garcia Fiano Gebhardt Genevieve Camp Cadman Ll. H. Wharton Chopin Victor Sauvignet Song of the Soul Laredo Dorothy Derby Pesth Kowalski

Society News and Travel Happenings in The Times

Cards note Mrs. Sadler visiting Corpus Christi at the Nueces Hotel. Miss Brewster returned from San Antonio after visiting Mrs. W. H. Garrison at Kelly Field. Captain Garlick, 10th Cavalry, reassigned to American expeditionary forces. Charles Florian Jr and Mrs. Mabel Palmer Gilbert wed in Los Angeles. August Wormser to return from Bryan A&M College. Mrs. Shaw travels to meet her son returning from France with a discharge. Mrs. Hancock of Texas Gulf Refining travels to Fort Worth on business. Mrs. Garrison and baby from San Antonio are in the city.

Josephine Brewster San Antonio W. H. Garrison Kelly Field Laredo Edgar R. Garlick 10Th Cavalry Fort Huachuca Garlick H. Stow Garlick Charles H. Florian Charles Henry Florian Jr Mabel Palmer Gilbert Los Angeles California Shaw France

Metropolitan Cafe Special Sunday Menus 1919

Special Sunday luncheon 12 to 2 30 p m price 75 cents features celery cream of asparagus fried filet of trout tat tar sauce julienne potatoes stuffed young turkey raisin dressing baby lima beans mashed potatoes Waldorf salad fruit pudding coffee tea milk Sunday dinner 6 to 8 30 price 90 cents includes mixed olives lobster cocktail consommé printanier filet of sole belmont chateaubriant potatoes spring chicken a la maryland shrimp salad strawberry ice cream coffee tea milk date Sunday June 22 1919

Centenary of Jacques Mffenbach Birth Celebrated

The day marks the centenary of Jacques Mffenbach the celebrated composer of comic operas. The General Congregational Association of Illinois also reaches seventy five years in operation today.

Jacques Mffenbach General Congregational Association of Ilinois

Also Mentioned on This Page

Overseas Services E. J. Moser Leveling Refinery Part City Weather Forecast Heree Johnson Store ROYAL SHES Ocal al Mira Violet Oberteidt Society Women's Missionary Society Heights M. P. Cullinan Charles H. Woodson Eee Ae Francis Arell Lewis T Nueces River Hebrew Ladies Aid Society Heights Civic Club Child's Welfare Circle Blue Birds Alfred Pogrenpohl Mary Condren Dorothy Borchers Sugenia Copeland Elinor Morrow iKivelyn Kerr Kewpie Macdonald Porfirio Diaz Strand Theater G. Burr C. C. Burr Aw, Favre Eeeee Virginia Penn Irene Leyendecker Cses Arne Ee Rachmaninoff Keler Bela Salut Sidney Lanier Robert E. Sadler Nueces Hotel August Wormser Bryan Agricultural & Mechanical College Mr. Hancock Texas Gulf Refining. and Pipe Line Co Fort Worth Mrs Metropolitan Cafe
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