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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1918

Page

22

War Talk on Turkey Brought Into Public View

In a Thursday column from the Daily, the writer argues for declaring war on Turkey due to its seizure of American property and the attack on U S facilities in Persia. The piece labels Turkey as treacherous, blaming German influence and calling for broader action against Bulgaria and Turkey while warning of American lives at risk.

Turkey Tabriz Persia Mesopotamia Palestine Germany Austria Bulgaria Wilhelm

Mexican lawyer Calero questions amnesty concept

Manuel Calero a renowned Mexican lawyer and veteran political figure says he has retired from politics and challenges popular Mexican views on amnesty. He argues amnesty has been perverted and notes government orders bar expatriates from returning without individual permits.

Calero Carranza Manuel Calero Mr. Calero Mexico

Boy Guilty In Zone Law Case Sent To Training School

In district court Alfredo Sancedo was convicted of violating the dry zone law after a two day trial. The jury found Antonio Davila not guilty. Sancedo received a three year term in the state training school for boys, marking the third conviction this week under the zone law with penitentiary terms for all culprits.

Antonio Davila Alfredo Sancedo Davila

Olive Camp Woodmen Unfurl Service Flag of Thirteen Stars

Olive Camp Woodmen of the World in this city unfurled a service flag with thirteen stars from its hall corner Farragut street and Convent Avenue. J. R. Fasnacht, secretary, raised the flag as members celebrate those who have joined fighting forces, over here or over there, in service to the country.

United States Army Navy Woodmen of the World Farragut Street Convent Avenue Woodmen's Hall J. R. Fasnacht Olive Camp

Tone and wartime events echo in public record

The entry notes Theobald Wolfe Tone born in Dublin and dying by suicide in prison on November 1, 1798. It catalogues World War I items including Serbian occupation of Durazzo in 1915, French Verdun defense against German attacks in 1916, and President Wilson’s 1917 call for 70,000 volunteers for the Regular Army.

Theobald Wolfe Tone Dublin the United Prench Verdun Meuse Wilson

Women Leadership in Equal Suffrage Drive Highlighted

Mrs Minnie Fisher Cunningham, Texas Equal Suffrage Association leader and state chairman of the Woman's Liberty Loan Committee, is celebrated for steering the Texas equal suffrage bill through the legislature. She will speak at Market Hall on Friday at 8:20 pm. June 20 marks the fiftieth birthday of Mrs Finley J. Shepard, famed philanthropist daughter of the late William Gould, noted for vast charitable giving and war era relief.

Laredo Minnie Fisher Cunningham Texas Equal Suffrage Association Woman's Liberty Loan Committee Cunningham Texas Wilson State Legislatures Congress Finley J. Shepard Helen M. Gould America Day Gould New York Spain Tarrytown

Invitations for suffrage lecture in Laredo tomorrow

The suffrage department of the Women's Club delivered invitations to Laredo women announcing an at home gathering. Mrs Minnie Fisher Cunningham, a Texas suffrage leader, will address the ladies and gentlemen on topics related to woman suffrage and the need for women to register and vote in the primaries next month.

Minnie Fisher Cunningham Laredo Suffrage Department The Women's Club Women's Clair

Heavy lead shipments pass through Laredo from Mexico

Twenty eight carloads of lead from Mexico arrived yesterday, most from Bermejillo, destined for the east. Other imports included one earload of bones two earloads of skins and hides and thirteen earloads of copper while Mexico received heavy exports.

Mexico Bermejillo

Elected Directors and Officers for This Year

Stockholders of the Elks Building Association met yesterday afternoon and elected the board of directors for the ensuing year: J. Re Moore Ed Dehike Dr H C Hall Adolph Dentz and J Christen. Directors then elected officers: Re Moore president Pd Denike vice president and L J Christen secretary treasurer.

The Elks’ Building Association J. Re Moore Ed. Dehike H. C. Hall Adolph Dentz J. Christen Re Moore Pd. Denike L J. Christen

Sour Stomach Advice and Relief Tablets Note

A short health note explains sour stomach as mild indigestion from fast or excess eating and urges slow eating, thorough chewing, light supper, and avoiding certain foods. It suggests Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion if symptoms occur.

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