Kaiser's humane war talk under fire from critics
The pet correspondent for Kaiser Wilhelm reports the Kaiser champions humane treatment for wounded enemies, while critics doubt his Christian duty. The piece contrasts German conduct, fear of capture, and alleged hypocrisy with accounts of Belgian abuse, cannibalism comparisons, and the callousness of those in power. It also highlights Salvation Army relief work alongside Red Cross and YMCAs in wartime, praising humble donors and front‑line aid.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Kaiser
Karl Rosner
Worthy Appeal Highlights Salvation Army War Work
The Salvation Army is described as a widespread war effort with no slackers among physically fit members. It notes 50,000 volunteers joined Britain's first contingent to France and credits the organization with early war work, including huts, preceding the YMCA. It frames the Army as vital and enduring in support of soldiers.
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Salvation Army
France
Red Cross
Salvation
Knights of Columbus
Hebrew Associations
United States
Great Britain
Americans Rally in Royal Theater War Pictures
A patriotic demonstration at the Royal Theater featured Hearst- Pathe Weekly film showing soldiers on the Picardy front. Images of British and French troops in trenches followed by American soldiers marching sparked loud applause and a strong victory-tailed mood. A second film series will be shown in a few days.
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Royal Theater
Hearst-Pathe Weekly
Picardy
Wireless information prints startling news
A German propaganda paper Informaciones Inalambricas, edited by Fritz Turban and printed in Mexico City, claims 12 600 Allied losses on the lower Piave and Austrian advances on Monte Grappa and Montello. Observers note the piece as propaganda and say the editor remains active despite reaction.
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Informaciones Inalambricas
Avenida 16 de Septiembre No
Mexico City
Fritz Turban
el Bajo Piave
Los Austriacos
Lower
Piave
Monte Grappa
Montello
Your Vote and How to Use It by Minnie Cunningham
Mrs Minnie Fisher Cunningham president of the State Federation of Women's Clubs speaks at Market Hall on the new ballot and women’s role in lawmaking. She notes men and women share the duty of governance, avoids candor on candidates, but references Miss Blanton for state superintendent. Laredo residents valued the address and the speaker’s practical, nonhostile approach.
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Market Hall
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Miss Blanton
Laredo
Cunningham
German alien females scarce in Laredo registration
No German alien females registered in Laredo under the 1918 president proclamation extension. Chief Brennan said only one such woman resided in Laredo until recently, but she and her husband left after the husband registered as an alien enemy.
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Laredo
United States
Brennan
Philippine Islands on Screen Sunday at Christian Church
A picture sermon will show the Philippine Islands at 8 PM tomorrow at the Christian Church. The stereopticon will project life size, color pictures of wild mountain tribes, head hunters, Moses and others in native and lightly civilized conditions as described by missionaries.
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Philippine Islands
Christian Charch
Moses
Little Locals and Military, Marrage Licenses in Laredo
The Laredos Jr and La Campana play at Caliche Park at 9 am. Private Ernesto Vidales of the 869th Aero Squadron at Kelly Field is promoted to corporal and serves as an instructor at the Enlisted Mechanics Training School. County clerks report marriage licenses issued for Acosta and Concepcion, Rodriguez and Alejandra Rodriguez, and Minnie Fisher Cunningham who spoke at Market Hall. Dr. Marion Sims is noted as her relation from Waverly. Soldiers enjoy weekly dances at the Soldiers' Club and Y M C A Fort McIntosh entertainments. Sunday flag service at Baptist church will unveil a 5 by 8 wool bunting with 60 stars.
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Laredos Jr
la Campana
Caliche Park
Ernesto Vidales
869Th Aero Squadron
Kelly Field
South San Antonio
Vidales
Ramon Arreola Acosta
Concepcion Concha
Felix Rodriguez
Alejandra Rodriguez
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
Laredo
Market Hall
Marion Sims
Dr. Sims
Waverly
Fort MclIntosh
Soldier Boys
Former Berwick Mayor Billy Shannon Joins YMCA Evangelist Tour
Billy Shannon former mayor of Berwick Pennsylvania and longtime state figure resigned after the war entry and joined the Army Y M C A as a field evangelist. He spent days in Laredo visiting troops at the target range and addressing soldiers then headed to San Antonio. Shannon continues a Southern Department tour visiting army posts in the jurisdiction.
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Billy Shannon
Herwick
United States
Army Y. M. C. A
Lorelo
San Antonio
Shannon
Southern Department
Milmo National Bank Building Rising in White Stone
Work on the Milmo National Bank building progresses with two sections completed and bank quarters moved to the north section while rebuilding the corner in carved white stone. Upon completion it will be the only such bank in the state with modern architecture and top fixtures.
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Milmo National Bank
Judge Lovett 68. longtime railroad leader and official in FRA division
Robert S Lovett known as Judge Lovett is 68 today and heads the Federal railroad administration division of betterments and additions. He has long been a top railroad figure, formerly chairman of the Union Pacific executive committee and acting president of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific under the Harriman system. Born in Texas, he built a career as a lawyer for Texas railroads and rose to general counsel of major systems. Notice adds: Laredo buyers of Trust Fund certificates should contact A F Vidaurri at Laredo National Bank.
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Robert S Lovett
Lovett
Division of Betterments and Additions
Federal Railroad Administration
America
Union Pacific Railway System
New York City
Southern Pacific
Harriman
West
Southwest
Tovett
Texas
Social notes and wartime meetings fill Laredo week
Community groups list Saturday and Monday gatherings from Red Cross knitting to church leagues, plus a long War era update. Entries name Mrs I Gill, Mrs W W MacGregor, Mrs C With off, several church and club groups, and a call for social notices to The Times. The piece also covers a Suffrage Department event hosted by the Woman's Club with Mrs Minnie Fisher Cunningham addressing Equal Suffrage and war effort links.
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I. Gill
Red Cross
W W. MacGregor
C. Withoff
27Th Infantry Club
Times Opportunity Listing Says 660 Aar Month
A brief Times notice announces an opportunity with a monthly rate of 660 aar. The listing mentions the publication as a daily source of opportunities and invites interested readers to inquire.
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the Times
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