War Against Turkey Sparks Call for Declaration
A whirling editorial urges the United States to declare war on Turkey for sacking an American hospital and seizing consulates in Persia. It links Turkish aggression to German aid, asserts Turks threaten Americans abroad, and advocates war against Bulgaria and Turkey alongside Germany. The piece also reflects on Mexican exiles and amnesty debates under Carranza.
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Turkey
Tabriz
Persia
Mesopotamia
Palestine
Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Wilhelm
A Mistaken Notion on Amnesty by Manuel Calero
Mexican lawyer Manuel Calero, once active in politics, now says he is retired and sheds light on public views of amnesty. He argues amnesty has been perverted in Mexico and that government policy unfairly blocks expatriates from returning without individual permits. Amnesty, he notes, should be defined clearly.
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Calero
Carranza
Manuel Calero
Mr. Calero
Mexico
Boy Is Sentenced to Three Years in State Training School
In district court Alfredo Saucedo was found guilty of violating the dry zone law and received a three year term in the state training school for boys. Antonio Davila was acquitted. The verdict marks a third similar conviction this week, with at least one woman among the offenders.
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Alfredo Saucedo
Antonio Davila
Davila
Olive Camp Service Flag Unfurled At Woodmen Hall
Olive Camp Woodmen of the World in this city unfurled its service flag from the hall at Farragut street and Convent Avenue. The banner bears thirteen stars representing members who have answered the country’s call and are serving either abroad or at home. J. R. Fasnacht, secretary of Olive Camp W O W, raised the flag in a ceremony yesterday afternoon.
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United States Army
Navy
Oliver Camp
Woodmen of the World
Farragut Street
Convent Avenue
Timeline of notable dates from the 18th to World War I
A compact chronology lists events and births from 1768 to 1917, noting Theobald Wolfe Tone, US Great Seal adoption, McCook heritage, Morgan’s senatorial birth, Victoria’s reign, Alaskan purchase ratifications, Japan’s parliament, Italian royalty visits, Boxer siege, and World War I milestones including Durazzo, Verdun, and Wilson’s 1917 volunteer call.
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Theobald Wolfe Tone
Dublin
The
United States
Daniel McCook
William IV
Queen Victoria
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Russia
Japan
Berlin
England
Peking
Noted Texas Woman to Speak in Laredo Tomorrow Evening
Mrs Minnie Fisher Cunningham, president of the Texas Equal Suffrage Association and state chairman of the Woman's Liberty Loan Committee, will speak Friday at 8 30 pm at Market Hall. She is credited with steering the equal suffrage bill through the Texas legislature and coordinating war work by Texas women. The event invites both men and women to attend.
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Laredo
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
Texas Equal Suffrage Association
Woman's Liberty Loan Committee
Cunningham
Texas
Wilson
State Meeting
Legislatures
Congress
Notable Birthday Today for Mrs Finley J Shepard
Mrs Finley J Shepard born Helen M Gould marks her fiftieth birthday. Daughter of Jay Gould she inherited a vast fortune and has donated millions to charity and public causes. Her wartime generosity funded hospitals and relief work, with gestures totaling at least tens of millions over recent years.
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Finley J. Shepard
Helen M. Gould
America
Jay Gould
New York
Suffrage Department Invites Laredo Women to Meeting
The suffrage committee of the Women's Club invites Laredo women to an at home meeting with Mrs Minnie Fisher Cunningham of the Latin American Club, from 4 to 6. On June 21, 1918 Mrs Cunningham will address Laredo's ladies and gentlemen on women's suffrage and voter registration for the primaries next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
Laredo
Women's Club
Women’s Club
Elks Building Association Elects Directors and Officers
Stockholders met in their hall and elected J. R. Moore Ed Denike Dr H C Hall Adolph Deutz and I J Christen to a board for the year The directors then elected Kch Fe Moore president Ed Denike vice president and L J Christen secretary treasurer for the ensuing year.
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The
Elks’ Building Association
J. R. Moore
Ed. Denike
H. C. Hall
Adolph Deutz
I. J. Christen
Kch Fe Moore
L. J. Christen
Heavy shipments of lead pass through Laredo
Twenty eight carloads of lead from Mexico arrived yesterday with twenty six loads from Bermejillo destined for the east. The day’s imports also included one carload of bones two carloads of skins and hides and thirteen carloads of copper. Export traffic to Mexico remains heavy.
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Mexico
Bermejillo
Sour Stomach Home Digestive Tip Card
This note explains sour stomach as a mild indigestion caused by fast eating or unsuitable foods. It recommends eating slowly and lightly, avoiding meat at supper, and suggests Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion if symptoms occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
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Olive Camp Service
Prince Albert
Bringe Albert
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N. C
R. J. Seene
Tobacco Co
Inge Alp
Jeri
Bu Reyrolds Toerced Company
Wington Salew
Durazzo
Albania
Verdun
Meuse
Ney
Elks Building Association
Here
Ail Drug x Jsta
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Laredo Auto Sales Co., Inc
Hudson Super-Six
Elgin Six Autos
Goodyear
Ajax
Goodrich
Michelin
Moser Auto CO
J. A. Applewhite Garage
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