Communists Form United Party in Secret Convention
Saturday’s Daily reports that two radical wings joined to form the United Communist Party in a secret convention. They plan to foment revolution, claim ballot rights, and oppose governance by democrats or republicans. The piece condemns communism and defends existing government through lawful means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Communist Party
Communist Labor Group
Bayonnets
Lenine
Trotzky Et al
Amestican
Opinion Clarifies Who May Vote in Texas Elections
Attorney General M Cureton issues a crucial ruling on voting rights in Texas primary and general elections. The opinion covers eligibility for those needing assistance, language use in ballots, and access for non English speakers, with guidance for precinct judges on handling ballots and language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Walls
Forty-minth Judicial District
M. Cureton
Texas
Cureton
Benelish
Soldiers Club of Laredo Deserving of Support
The Soldiers Club in Laredo, run by local soldiers after War Camp Community Service funding ended January 1921, relies on monthly soldier contributions to keep operations. The community may be asked for business support to sustain activities through February 1, 1921, with an executive committee including Bybee, Alexander, Richter, Ut Minis, Moore, Bobbitt, Salinas, and Mally directing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers Club
Laredo
War Camp Community Service
Club
Herm
Chamber of Commerce
Bybee Total
Alexander
A. C. Richter
KR. Ut
Loveless Marriage Price of a Man Who Hated Family
A feuding Corbin and Pomeroy clan drives a dramatic plot at the Naval Theatre. Bruce Corbin seeks control by forcing marriage to Ruth Pomeroy, aiming to keep his power and prevent maternity, with a legal scheme backing his bid. Ruth, the last Pomeroy, risks fate as the unloving husband reacts to a child’s birth, leading to a tense climax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Corbin
Corbin
Ruth Pomeroy
Sherine MacDonald
Pomeroy
Ruth Pomney
Bids for the Laredo Sewerage System
City invites sealed bids for constructing a sewerage system in Laredo with plans on file in the City Secretary's office. Bidder must submit a $5,000 certified check. Bids to be opened at the City Council meeting on July 6, 1920 at 8 p.m. The city reserves right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Laredo
S P.m
Centenary Events Sweep The Nation On June Jubilee
Centenaries mark births of Benjamin Stark ES senator from Oregon founder of Porthind Colley College in Waterville Maine and Leonard Case founder of Case School of Applied Science. Sir Robert L Borden Canadian premier turns sixty six. Eastern College Students confer at Silver Bay New York through the week as delegates gather for the Democratic national Convention in San Francisco. Rear Admiral Harry S Knapp retires from U S Navy after long European command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Stark
Oregon
Porthind
San Francisco
Leonard Case
Case School of Applied Science
Harry S. Knapp
United States
Session adjourned as district court ends after sixteen weeks
After a session of sixteen continuous weeks divided into two eight week terms the district court in this city adjourned for vacation until September. Court meets next final Monday in Carrizo Springs. Stockholders meet June 30 1920 in Laredo for Texas Mexican Rat Way Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fortyninth Judicial District
Carrizo Springs
Furnace Overturn Triggers Narrow Home Fire Escape
Joseph Gallahan of 912 Convent Avenue faced a near total loss when a furnace timer overturned under the roof causing holes in the ceiling and rear, with $200 in damage and insurance coverage. Firefighters arrived as flames spread, preventing further destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinners
Joseph Gallahan
Convent Avenue
Summer Visitors From Laredo Head to Seaside and Resorts
Laredo residents plan summer travels to Corpus Christi Galveston and interior state resorts. Many seek sea breezes and bay views while Fourth of July events and past attractions like the Landing of Columbus no longer draw big crowds at Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Corpus Hristi
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Columbus
Laredna
Washington
Corpus
Gulf Coast
Army Surplus Offer at Hidalgo Street
A local sale advertises 20,000 Army shoes 1,000 Army wool shirts 300 Army cotton mattresses 26,000 Army leggings and more plus 1,000 pairs ladies shoes new priced below cost of manufacture at 1701 Hidalgo St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo St
Sunday Church Service and Local News in Laredo
The Sunday evening Presbyterian service will be held on the church lawn at 8 o clock. Visiting oil men are in town watching Webb and Zapata counties drilling. Local marriages issued include John Mustache and Maud Tyler, Casimiro Cantu and Andrea Tijerina, Valentin Granadas and Clemencia Reyna, Jesus Gonzales and Fortunata Castillo. Imports from Mexico passed through Laredo yesterday and include cigars beer ore ixile goods via cross port. The Glorious Fourth on July 4 is next week with many closing shops. Royal Theater features The Thunderbolt with Katherine MacDonald Sunday and Monday. Christ Church offertory tomorrow evening sung by Mr Sheasby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Laredo
Webb
Zapata
John Mustache
Maud Tyler
Casimiro Cantu
Andrea Tijerina
Valentin, Granadas
Clemencia Reyna
Jesus Gonzales
Fortunata Castillo
Mexico
Ixile
Katherine MacDonald
Royal Theater
Christ Church
Sheasby
Religious societies meet at churches Sunday
Sunday events include the Presbyterian Christian Endeavor at 6 45 pm, Junior B Y P A at 4 pm, Senior B Y P U at church 5 pm, Epworth League at 6 30 pm, Christian Church meeting at 6 46 pm, Bible Study at 4 pm, and the Y W A Institute moonlight picnic at 6 30 pm near Chacon Bridge for class recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
League Room
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Y. W. ©. A. Institute
Chacon Bridge
Institute
Death of Pioneer Resident in Laredo San Antonio at 71
Mrs Sarah Kern Rumpt Rice relict of John Rice died at her San Antonio home on Thursday evening. A native of San Antonio she moved to Laredo 38 years ago with her husband and children. Survived by an adopted daughter Mrs Sarah More off Laredo a sister Mrs Anna Nelson two nieces Mrs Annie Naylor and Mrs less and a nephew Frank Miller.
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Laredo
San Antonio
Sarah Kern
Sarah More
Taredo
Anna Nelson
Annie Naylor
Tless
Frank Miller
Society News Highlights May Times Readers Share Updates
The Times invites society items from weddings parties visits and departures signed notes. Notable arrivals include Tarm Mays mission secretary Dr Curry and Rev Barr returning from Georgetown. Visitors in town include Jillian Davidson and Frances Bothwell. Local travels take readers to San Antonio Tampico and West Point as friends sign off from Camp Idlewild and other events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Hitchcock Seen As Nebraska Choice For Democratic Nomination
Gilert M. Hitchcock, backed by Nebraska’s delegation, is a U S senator from Omaha and a lawyer by trade. Born in Omaha, educated there and in Baden Baden, Germany, he began national service in 1900 and moved to the Senate in 1911. During World War I he chaired Foreign Relations and held senior roles in Military Affairs Banking and the Democratic Steering Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilert M. Hitchcock
Nebraska
United States Senate
Mr. Hitchcock
Omaha
Washington
Chffee
Baden Baden
Germany
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Banking and Currency Committee
Hitchcock
Today’s birthdays mark notable figures from history
On this date, June 26, notable births are noted: Sir Robert J. Borden born in Grand Pre Nova Scotia, Frieda Hempel born in Germany, Brig Gen Frank Baldwin born in Manchester Michigan, and Aaron S. Whreider born in Lebanon County Pennsylvania. Each was said to be a specific number of years past their birth anniversary.
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Robert J. Borden
Dominion of Canada
Grand Pre
N.S
Frieda Hempel
Germany
Frank
Baldwin
U.S. A
Manchester
Mich
Aaron S. Whreider
Congress
Pensylvania District
Lebanon County
Bela Kun's Money Declared Illegal Government Funds
The government says the illegal money issued by Bela Kun's Communist government totaled 3,719,000,000 Crowns. Associated Press reports from Budapest dated June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Budapest
Bela Kun
Ranch Day Near Laurel Draws Melville Visitor
Mr. J. D. Melville of Fort Worth is spending a few days with his sister, Mrs. E. R. Kelly, at their ranch near Laurel.
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Laurel
Mr. J. D. Melville of
Fort Worth
Mra, BE. R. Kelly
County Commission Raises County Valuation to 13.5 Million
The county commissioners court finished their equalization session at noon and adjourned. They raised the county's assessed valuation to about 13.5 million dollars. Before adjourning, they visited the county jail and found 35 prisoners, including five held for liquor law violations, two of whom were convicted. Nine of the inmates were federal detainees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners Court
Equalization Board
No Liquor Unloaded by Punta Arenas Port Workers
A Punta Arenas despatch reports maritime workers will not unload any liquors containing alcohol. The move, not fully explained, has damaged liquor merchants who say the resolution was issued without warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Punta Arenas
Straits of Magellan
Chile Campaign Intensifies Ahead of Presidential Vote
Santiago reports June 26 as the Liberal Alliance backs Arturo Alessandri a famed speaker and reform advocate while the Liberal Union fields Luis Barros Borgono historian and former Foreign Minister. The contest pits popular reformist aims against conservative leadership with a likely close result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Santiago
Chile
Liberal Alliance
Liberals and
Democrats
Arturo Alessandri
Hewyer
Liberal Union
Luis Barros Borgono
Atlessandri
Senor Barros Borgone
Harvard and Tech Plan No More Examinations
Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology faculty agree to dispel or allay undergraduate anxiety by ending traditional final exams. A committee investigates alternative testing methods while musical relief sessions are offered in Appleton Chapel to calm stressed students before examinations.
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Ity Associated Press
Wainbridge
Mass
Harvard University
Siassachusetts
Istitute of Technology
Fertigie
Tech
Hamil
Viarverd
A. T. Davidson
Appleton Chapel
Maine Centennial Celebration Opens in Portland
Portland readies for the Maine Centennial week with galas parades pageants and wild sports. Visitors will crowd the city as Warships from the United States and several foreign navies arrive for the seven day event in what officials call a historic celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Vetsys
United States
Whales Teeth Gifts for Prince of Wales in Fiji visit
During a voyage from Honolulu to New Zealand and Australia aboard the Renown the Prince of Wales was presented with numerous whales teeth by Fiji locals. The teeth are highly valued as the islands gold reserve, and the meeting also included many handsome native mats as gifts.
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Sydney
Australia
Prince of Wales
Fiji Islands
Honolulu
New Zealand
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Bryan
State Department
George the Third
Dee
J. A. Walls
Soldiers’ Club OF
Soldier Boys
Naval Theatre
Lorre
Antonio Quintamihiva
FL Perguson
Bender Barber Shop
Agustin Cuno
Yan
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party
MMER
Economy Salvage House
Loca
Violet S. Oberfeldt
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
the Baptist Church
Ternoon
Sarah Kern Rumpf Rice
J.T. Curry
Nashville
Tarm
W. L. Garr
Curry
West Texas
W. L. Barr
Georgetown
Southwestern University
Raymond Gutierrez
Denver
Colo
Herlinda M. Gutierrez
Lionuel Serrano
S.C. Gravis
Austin
Trampico
J. N. Galbraith
Tankerleo
Jillian. Davidson
Nashville, Tenun
Misa M. Slam Trers
Frances Bothwell
Camp Tiewild
Viki
Arado
Dorothy’ Derby
Smile Tale
Camp Idlewild
Derby
Heverononia
Aid Mis
Jagrin Strong
Bata Town
Gilbreath
Micips
Katherine ‘Roberts
Pavnoe Brock
Pearsall
Juanina Wells
John Maher
West Point
New York
High Yates of
Millett
Maine
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