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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1919

Page

9

Social activities this week in Fort McIntosh area

Wednesday events feature Mrs Ira O Meara hosting at 9 30 am for her sister Mrs Horace Wood of Asherton. Mrs W N Young hosts the Wednesday Auction Bridge Club at 4 pm and Social Night at the K of C Hall. Thursday invites bridge in honor of bride Miss Zara Mowry at 9 45 am and the Lakes Aid Society of the Presbyterian church meets Mrs N C Windrow at 4 pm.

Ira O'Meara Horace Wood Asherton W. N. Young Bridge Club K. of C. Hall Fort McIntosh C. M. Fish Maude McKnight Zara Mowry The Lakes Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church N.C. Windrow

Reception for General Buck at Port McIntosh

A reception at Col and Mrs Roche's quarters in Port McIntosh honored General Buck with guests including Col and Mrs Roche Lt Col and Mrs Jepsum and Gen Buck. Hostesses Mesdames Kempfer Keithley Barlow assisted. entertainment featured Sith Infantry String Orchestra and dancing afterward.

Sith Infantry

The Picture and Local Social Notes in Laredo

A literary excerpt opens with Marion Hicks Dexter’s verse about love and nature. The rest chronicles social notes from Laredo including visits from San Antonio and Chicago, nursing discharge, travel plans to Palestine, party hosts, bridge party honors, and a civic club gathering with attendees and gifts.

Government Sale at Customs Rooms Laredo 1919

Public auction at 10:00 A M on July 3 1919 in Laredo Texas of seized items by U S Marshal J A Herring and Deputy Allen Walker. Lots include firearms ammunition drugs merchandise and chemicals with values noted. Sale will proceed in listed lots for cash and perimeters set by authorities.

Customs Rooms Laredo Texas J. A. Herring U.S Allen Walker

Senator Newberry, Ford contest seat in Michigan race

Senator Truman H. Newberry of Michigan, target of Henry Ford in a political contest for the seat. Newberry previously served as secretary of the navy under Roosevelt, commanded the USS Yosemite in the Spanish American War, and once governed Michigan.

Truman H. Newberry Michigan Henry Ford Newberry Navy Roosevelt U. S. S Yosemite

Petunia tavern owner roasts Chautauqua critique

Riley Rezzi mocks a recent Chautauqua speech by the Hon. in Whillersville paper. He cites the speaker’s hotel critique and a landlord’s dour reaction to the lodging as a mirror of shared mood and misfortune.

Riley Chautauqua Whillersville Petunia Tavern Kansas City Star

Kipling Praises Typewriter In Playful Letter

The author Kipling writes to a machine maker praising the device as a dandy. He claims the typewriter lets him start a line and, after a stroll around Rottingdean, return to find a completed poem awaiting his approval.

Kipling Rottingdean

William H Seward Jr Celebrates 80th Birthday in Auburn

William Henry Seward Jr born in Auburn New York son of Secretary of State William H Seward. He joined the 138th New York Volunteers as lieutenant colonel in 1862 later led the 9th New York Heavy Artillery and fought in Virginia. In 1864 he became brigadier general in the Shenandoah Department and after the grand review in Washington returned to Auburn to resume banking.

William Henry Seward Seward Auburn N. Y William H. Seward Lincoln 138Th New York Volunteers 9Th New York Heavy Artillery Virginia Department of the Shenandoah Washington

McCumber Declares League Consistent in Senate

Senator McCumber of North Dakota told the Senate that opponents’ misrepresentation failed to show flaws in the league covenant. He argued the pact offers the only path to prevent future wars and is fully consistent with the American constitution and free from entangling or curtailing United States interests.

Associated Press Washington League of Te Tions McCumber North Dakota Foreign Relations Committee Senate Today League

Labor federation calls Wilson to dismiss Burleson today

Atlantic City reports the American Federation of Labor unanimously adopted a resolution urging President Wilson to immediately remove Postmaster General Burleson from office during their gathering on June 18. The move reflects growing pressure from labor leaders on federal post service leadership.

Atlantic City Wilson Burleson American Federation of Labor

Mexico's Tumultuous Rulers Through Revolutions and Brief Terms

A condensed timeline of Mexico's leaders from Diaz's resignation in 1911 through early 1915, listing Porfirio Diaz successors, interim presidents, and key brief tenures. Names include Madera, Lascurain, Huerta, Carranza, Gutierrez, and Gárden, with dates reflecting chaotic post Diaz era.

Diaz Porfirio Diaz Leon Francisco de la Barra Francisco J. Madera Pedro Lascurain Victorians Huerta Francisco Carvajal Venustiano Carranza Eulalio Gutierrez Roque Gonzalez Garan

Unanimous German Opposition to Signing Treaty

Weimar reports near unanimity in the German cabinet against signing the amended peace terms. Officials say no firm commitment exists, while the army prepares for a movement toward the Rhine as American forces stand ready for combat.

Associated Press Germany Wellar Faraibar Marshal Fock Gerain Elie Allie Rhine Weimar Jane Net

Polish Problem Discussion at Tor Mentalnisters Meeting

The council of Tor Mentalnisters debated the Polish Ukrainian problem and plans for control during the interim period between German evacuation and Polish occupation.

Patip Council of Tor Mentalnisters Todauy

Wilson in Belgium makes European tour amid unrest

In Adinkerke Belgium President and Mrs Wilson arrived this morning and were met by Wing Albert and Queen Elizabeth. They planned a motor trip despite Belgian frost. In London on June 18 unrest grew among Canadian soldiers over postponed homeward sailings, culminating in last night’s attack on the Epsom police station as one of their number was confined. Several policemen were injured.

Adinkerke Belgium Wilson Wing Albert Qieemh Eligabeth London Epsom

Mexico and Its Capital City Described in Early Profile

The text outlines Mexico as a federal republic with a US modeled constitution, noting Chihuahua’s size, a 1200 mile border with 600 miles imaginary, and Pulque as a national drink. It mentions a tropical rainy season often near 2 to 4 pm and praises Mexico City as a leading world capital similar to Paris in grandeur.

Mexico United States Chihuahua New York Rio Grande Mexico City Republic Paris France

Postal Telegraph Notice to Strikers Says Return Granted

The Postal Telegraph company announced nationwide that strikers may return with continuity of service until June 20, 1920, with no plan to end the telegraphers' strike affecting the company.

Postal Telegraph Associated Press Chicago Postal Telegraph Company Today

Allies repel German attack near Rheims in June

Allied forces halted a German assault at Rheims on June 18 as Austrian forces maintained a major advance across the Piave. A troopship in transit, the Dvinsk, chartered by the United States, was torpedoed by a German submarine, highlighting intensified naval warfare.

Rheims Dvinsk United States

Rights of Man and the Mexican Constitution

The passage describes the Mexican Bill of Rights as the first section of the Federal Constitution, noting it outlines powers and privileges for a self respecting people. It praises its form and theory but critiques its execution as incomplete both architecturally and in other ways.

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times furnishes daily forecast from the U S weather bureau at New Orleans. Tonight and Thursday are expected to be partly cloudy.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Observation

Fort McIntosh reports 24 hour observations ending at 7 am today. Details note general conditions and measurements gathered for the period.

Fort McIntosh

Americans Warned Leave Mexico Now

AP dispatch from El Paso June 18 reports shifting Mexican events as Villa forces threaten reprisals. Americans urged to depart as U S troops crossed the border Sunday and drove Villa forces from Juarez. Government and military communications indicate uncertainty with few replies received.

Associated Press Pt Paso Pexas Mexico Villa Tarces Alvould Igi Juarez Jeffetts United States Terrecy Villa

Alfonso Ill. King Stays in Bed at Hin Fount

The Associated Press reports King Alfonso is indisposed and remains under care at his residence Hin Fount. Doctors say his condition requires rest and close monitoring.

Presa Jane Alfonso Hin Fount

Northgliff Operated On to Correct Vision

Northgliff, longtime owner and former head of the British mission to the United States, underwent an operation today. The operation was reportedly satisfactory and the patient is in recovery.

Loma Vista Laredo Ladies of the Heights Civic Club Child Welfare Circle Heights Ie Associated Presa Lowlon Wisteunt North Ff peWwaplanel United States

French cruiser Arc de Triomphe disabled in Atlantic

A wireless report from Adiual Benson states the French cruiser Arc de Triomphe was disabled in the Atlantic while the passenger liner Imperator carried Brazilian president elect Pessoa and a party en route to the United States. Details are scarce, but the party members were among the passengers.

Associated Presa Washington Jdanne Dd Arc Ul Fle Imperator Haa Fyken Pessoa Uited Adiuusal Benson Lily Arkvnidas Mily Jissengers

Sailors Mutiny at Brest Ended in Deaths

Fragmentary OCR recounts a mutiny by French sailors at Brest on June II. A red flag and a wrapped tapiter marked the naval jail where prisoners were freed, with no casualties reported though one man died today from injuries.

Brest Siailanipt

Centennial of Lane Longfellow and Northeastern events

Today marks the centennial of Lane Longfellow’s birth with tributes as a hymn writer and poet. John J. Cantwell, bishop of Los Angeles, celebrates his ordination anniversary. Northwestern University hosts commemorations with Governor Lowden delivering an address.

Lane Longfellow Hegymanl Hu. Ev John J. Cantwell Los Angeles

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