Roof Garden Planned for Soldiers Club in Laredo
Monday's Daily reports a campaign to raise 1500 dollars for constructing a roof garden at the War Camp Community Service Soldiers Club in Laredo. An executive committee meeting outlined a 40 by 90 foot dancing surface with adamant flooring, pilasters, lighting, benches, and a rail. The project aims to improve leisure for soldiers quartered locally, with R C Bryant supplying materials at cost and supervising. A fundraising drive led by B G Salinas J K Moore and J J Jurgens starts immediately to complete by week’s end.
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War Camp
Soldiers Club
Laredo
B. G Salinas
J. KK. Moore
J. J. Jurgens
R. C. Bryant
H. C. Hall
J R. Moore
B. G. Salinas
Aug. C. Richter
I. Alexander
J. W. Kenney
Social calendar and society notes with dances and meetings
The society page lists events for Monday and Tuesday including Red Cross surgical dressing rooms led by Mrs. Witting and Mrs. Cogley, Junior Red Cross, a Woman's Club meeting at the library, Sunbeam Band at the Baptist Church, and Tuesday gatherings led by Miss Zara Mowry and others. Also includes notes on members traveling, visits, a Soldiers Club dance, and an Eastern Star chapter meeting.
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Red Cross
Norman Witting
Hospital
M. T. Cogley
J. O. Buenz
G. R. Weber
Woman’s Club
Sunbeam Band
Red Grass
Zara Mowry
Soldiers to bolster Laredo as draft and labor shift loom
Report says Laredo will soon host more soldiers than ever, with 9000 men stationed during the 1916 Mexican conflict as a benchmark. Mexican laborers are being sought for agricultural, industrial, and railroad work to replace drafted men. Also notes Sergeant Fred Miller at Camp Hancock Ga and a district court docket delay over dry zone violations plus Webb County Democratic executive committee meeting to line up July primary ballot. HERBINE ad closes this notice segment.
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Laredo
Fred Miller
Democratic
Webb County
J. R. Moore
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The note promotes daily access to THE TIMES with a monthly rate of 88e. It emphasizes ongoing opportunities and invites readers to subscribe for regular updates.
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the Times
Oportunities
Austrians Offensive Pushed Back On Italian Front
Associated Press reports the Austrian assault on a ten mile front in northern Italy met a combined Italian French and British resistance. Fighting rages in the mountains from Lake Garda to the Piave with the Austrians failing to break through and being pushed back where not checked.
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Italy
Qarda
Piave
Wreck On Katy Line Near Carrollton Hurts Several
By Associated Press. Dallas, Texas, June 17. Several people were hurt in a Katy railroad wreck near Carrollton. Two train coaches were overturned and burning. The train was en route from Wichita Falls.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Katy
Carrollton
Wichita Falls
Wartime focus in University of Arkansas summer school
Fayetteville June 17 University of Arkansas summer school opens with wartime needs in mind. Training teachers for high school posts vacated by war service ranks high among goals. Courses include food conservation wireless and other studies to prepare students for war work.
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Fayetteville
Ark
University of Arkansas
Visitation of St. Ursula Guild With Ada McIntyre
The Grand Chapter representative Miss Ada McIntyre of Falfurrias will attend the annual visitation. At Ursuline Convent a large meeting of St. Ursula Guild heard Mrs. M. P. Cullinan speak on children’s work. About a dozen sweaters were completed for Mrs. MacGregor. Ursuline Academy and St. Peter’s School Jufitor Red Cross members plan a June 28 bazaar to fund thrift stamps. Children pledge to sell War Savings Stamps hoping to advance Red Cross drives. A letter from Somewhere in France moved the children to knit for soldiers, describing famine and poverty and frontline recovery.
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St. Ursula Guild
Ursuline Convent
M. P. Cullinan
Laredo
France
This Date in History June 17 1775 to 1917
A compendium of historic events noting battles, inaugurations, monuments, and political milestones from June 17 across years including Bunker Hill battles, Washington becoming commander, the Rosebud Creek clash, Lincoln's nomination, and Verdun actions, followed by an advertisement touting Herbine for relief of bilious sickness and constipation.
Trans-Mississippi Golf Championship Opens at Hillcrest
The annual tournament of the Trans-Mississippi Golf Association opened today at Hillcrest Country Club Kansas City Missouri with a large field of prominent golfers from states including Colorado Minnesota and Oklahoma and will run through the week.
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Kansas City
Trans-Mississippi Golf Association
Hillcrest Country Club
Colorado
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Italian Front Holds Despite Austrian Advance Plan
Rome reports the situation on the Italian front as reassuring. The Austrian force, estimated at 60 divisions, advanced in fog created by gas but failed to break through as Italian artillery halted their plan to reach Treviso. The Austrians moved in open formation yesterday, aiming to gain 15 kilometers on the first day.
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Rome
Treviso
Meeting Call Promotes Equal Suffrage Club
A message to Laredo women invites them to Friday at 5 PM at Hotel Hamilton to form an Equal Suffrage Club. The note argues for full suffrage, statewide prohibition, and unity to back candidates or measures advancing family interests, signed by Mrs. Hal W. Greer.
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Laredo
Iy Union
Hamilton
Hal W. Greer
Honoring Orville Wright at Dayton meeting
In Dayton Ohio on June 17 the Society of Automotive Engineers opened a two day summer convention to discuss latent improvements in automotive war apparatus. A leading feature is the Greville Wright testimonial dinner as nearly 1000 members and guests gather in Wrights birthplace to honor the pioneer who first developed powered flight with a heavier than air machine.
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Dayton
Society of Automotive Engineers
Baker Orders Penalty Acknowledged For Refusing Service
Washington June 17 Associated Press reports Secretary Baker approved sentences of 18 months to 20 years for objectors at Camps Upson and Gordon. Most objectors oppose fighting due to relatives in Germany. Baker recommended returning such men to the country of their preference after the war. Also announced was the revocation of the order sending General Leonard Wood to the Western Department and his reassignment to Camp Funston.
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Associated Press
Washington
Upson
Gordon
Baker
Germany
Leonard Wood
Western Department
Camp Funston
Organizing Texas Colored Food Workers Association
Rev. J. Howard pastor of the African Methodist Church of Houston chairs the Colored Branch of Food Work in Texas. Administrator Peden began steps to form a state body with an executive board, officers, and a state advisory group. Houston hosts the headquarters with W. L. Davis as secretary and county deputies across the state.
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3. J. Howard
African Methodist Church of
Railroad Time Table Texas-Mexican Train Movements
Train No. 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 1 20 p m. Train No. 7 arrives from Corpus Christi at 2 10 p m.
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Corpus Christi
International & Northern train times to St Louis listed
Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 10 45 a m and arrives at 5 10 p m. Night Train leaves at 9 p m and arrives at 8 a m.
Real Estate Men Open National Convention in St Louis
Leading real estate figures from across the country gather in St Louis at the eleventh annual National Association of Real Estate Boards convention. Governor Gardner, Mayor Kiel, and William A Giraldin welcome the delegates as William M Garland outlines the association’s active year and its role in the wartime win the war program.
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National Association of Real Estate Boards
Gardner
Missouri
Kiel
St. Louis
William A. Giraldin
The
Fourth Liberty Loan Seen At Six Billion Target
Washington June 17 The Fourth Liberty Loan this fall likely will total six billion dollars Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo indicates the plan envisions funding national war effort with a large public sale.
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Washington
McAdoo
To Arrest Irish Agitators in Washington Plan
Washington June 17 The capture of Jeremiah O Leary likely will be followed by arrests of other agitators for treason and espionage.
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Washington
Jeremiah O'Leary
Weather Forecast From New Orleans Office
The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans predicts tonight and Tuesday will be fair.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Submarine Attacks Persist Along US East Coast
German submarines keep striking unprotected ships off the Virginia capes. The Samoa and Norwegian sailing vessels were sunk, despite efforts to avoid convoy lines.
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Washington
Samoa
Virginia Capes
Local Wort McIntosh Weather Report and Stated Cold Cure Ad
Observations for the 24 hours to 7 am show max 80 degs, min 70 degs with cloudy skies and a 0.25 inch precipitation at Wort McIntosh Toledo. An oath by Joe Frank J. Cheney pledges payment for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure, with distribution by Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio.
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State of Onlo
Toledo
Ismmens County
Joe Frank J. Cheney
F. J
A (Beal
A. W._ GLEASON
Holl
Cheney & CO
Dmruggters
Hall
Senate panel backs call all equipped draft age men
Washington June 17 The Senate military subcommittee voted unanimously for a house provision authorizing the president to call all men at draft age who can be equipped. The measure aims to mobilize capacity and speed up conscription in wartime.
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Washington
House
Senate
Six Texas National Guard Cavalry Regiments to Federal Service
Washington June 17 six National Guard cavalry regiments now in Texas will be inducted into federal service for duty on the Mexican border. General Carter chief of the militia bureau announced today.
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Washington
National Guard
Texas
Federal
Cartier
Militia Bureau
Teething Babies Benefit From McGe's Baby Elixir
Teething babies suffer in hot weather with painful gums and stomach upset. McGe's Baby Elixir helps correct sour stomach calm the bowels and aid digestion. Price 25c and 60c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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McGe
Indiana State Democratic Convention Opens in Indianapolis
Indianapolis June 17 1671 delegates prepare for the Indiana State Democratic convention to name a state ticket. Vice President Thomas R Marshall will serve as temporary chairman and deliver the keynote for the party’s national race. Former Governor Samuel M Ralston to be permanent chairman and outline state issues.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Thomas R. Marshall
Congress
Samuel M. Ralston
Centenary tribute to composer Gounod in Paris
Paris observes the centennial birthday of Charles Francois Gounod despite wartime stress. The public recalls Faust, noting its initial German criticism as treason against Goethe, yet credits the opera with lasting popularity across Europe, including Berlin's Royal Opera.
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Paris
Charles Francois Gounod
Gounod
Faust
Germana Oe
Goethe
Germany
Royal Opera
Berlin
Troops Cross Piave Recede Under Fiery River Fighting
Troops which crossed the Piave river have been driven back. There is intense fighting around the river.
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Piave River
Americans Repel German Raid in France
In the Xivray Toul sector an attempted German raid aimed to seize a village and take many prisoners. German plans were laid a week ahead and rehearsed with 600 troops, but American artillery and defenses thwarted the attack and caused heavy disruption to the raid.
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France
Xivray-Toul
French Improve Positions Near Hautebraye
French forces advance north and northwest of Hautebraye as actions between the Oise and the Aisne yield 100 German prisoners. The gain highlights continued pressure on German lines in northern France.
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Paris
Hautebraye
Oise
Aisne
Americans Repulse Attacks in France War News
General Pershing reported repulsed enemy assaults in the Woevre and Chateau Thierry sectors today. The communique details a successful defense and ongoing Allied operations in the ongoing front.
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Washington
Woevre
Chateau Thierry
Pershing
British Raid North of Arras Yields Prisoners
British forces conducted a raid east of Arras near London reporting a successful operation that resulted in the capture of a few prisoners.
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London
Arras
Army Casualty List Published in Washington June 17
The casualty list shows 39 names with categories: killed in action six, died of wounds two, air accident one, disease four, wounded severely twenty four, wounded degree undetermined one, missing in action one, wounded severely Captain A. Tucker, and Privates Jodie Ferguson of Texas Timpson and Tucker of Laredo Texas among others.
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Washington
J. Tucker
Laredo
Texas
Jodie M. Ferguson
Timpson
Kaiser Boasts Again on Victory and Peace
Amsterdam June 17 The Kaiser answered congratulators on the thirtieth anniversary of his accession saying Prussian militarism will bring victory to Germany He claimed to lead the most capable people on earth and defended his past work as a prince of peace now forced into war remarks were from Chancellor von Hertling
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Kaiser
Amsterdam
Germany
von Hertling
Relief from Eczema with Zemo Cure Promoted
An advertisement from the E. W. Rose Co of Cleveland promotes Zemo as a skin remedy for eczema pimples blackheads blotches and ringworm. The liquid treatment is described as clean penetrating non greasy and stain free costing 35 cents for a small bottle and a dollar for a larger bottle.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
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