Excited Over Election in German Plebezone
German workmen in the plebiscite zone are deeply excited about the outcome. They fear Polish annexation would ruin Upper Silesia by depriving labor benefits and German social legislation while intensifying Polish underpayment and emigration. The Germans insist democracy and continued German industry must prevail to honor the Peace Treaty.
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Associated Press
Oppeln
Upper Silesia
Germany
Poland
Upper Silesian
England
United States
Notable Lifts in Women’s Roles and Achievements
Retired Boston public school teachers Helen Crombie and Emma M. Savil end over fifty years of service. Government data shows the living wage rising from 9.50 in 1815 to 16.12 in 1919. St Louis University granted bachelor of commercial science degrees to three women, a first in the institution. A dancer Rigelboche’s Paris auction dress concealed bank notes valued at 1066 francs. Mrs Arthur Hamilton, first woman to swim the Solent, prepares for an English Channel swim in August, linked to the Gordon lineage and notable family.
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Helen Crombie
Emma M. Savil
Boston
United States
St. Louis University
Arthur Hamilton
Solent
Hamilton
Duchess of Gordon
Gordon Highlanders
Church society and party notices in town
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meets at the church Tuesday at 4 PM. The Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church meets at the church Tuesday at 4 PM. Mrs Louis Joseph hosts a farewell party at 8 PM for her sister Miss Rosalie Wormeser.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Sunbeam Band
Voices of Wind and Dusk In Memory and Song
A collection of poetic lines speaks of wind dusk and starlight as universal voices of love and heaven. The piece notes a wavering, dreamlike lyric tone and images of long green meadows and stars entwined with memories. General Mention mentions various travelers and social news including Mrs H V Puig and several family departures for visits and conferences.
Camp pool draws women for life saving tests
The Guadalupe River flow and a joining camp grounds attract campers this summer with swimming and fishing appeal. Miss Flemming reported good fishing after returning from camp. Lifesaving tests conducted by Edith Jimison showed several young women pass to receive the World's Life Saving Association emblem. winners include Littie Kingsbury, Clarinda Jackson, Edith Wilkins, Anna Wilkins, and Lucille Huth.
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Guadalupe
Flemming
Association
Misa Edith Jimison
World's Life Saving Association
Untler
Littie Kingsbury
Clarinda Jackson
Edith Wilkins
Anna Wilkins
Lucille Huth
San Antonio Express
Global events mark start of summer and long list of openings
Today many places observe public holiday as Halifax celebrates 171st city anniversary. University of Idaho president Dr Ernest H Lindley to speak at Oregon commencement. Minnesota holds congressional primaries. Duluth votes on daylight saving and six cent car fare in a special election. Wilson's antitrust panel meets in Washington. Atlantic City founded International Chamber opens in Paris. Sugar rationing begins in hotels and restaurants nationwide. Oxford hosts Keble College jubilee. Yale Class Day ceremonies proceed. Portland hosts Mystic Shriners conference. Sarah Tabor to stand trial again in Paw Paw Michigan for alleged manslaughter of daughter Maude Tabor Virgo.
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Halifax
Ernest H. Lindley
University of Idaho
University of Oregon
Minnesota
Congress
Duluth
Wilson
Washington
International Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic City
Paris
United
Portland
Ore
Mystic Shriners
Sarah Tabor
Maude Tabor Virgo
Paw Paw
Mich
Doctors Lowry and Crawford at 820 Flores Ave
Dr Lowry offers surgery and internal medicine with hours 11 to 12 a m and 4 to 6 p m. Dr Crawford specializes in diseases of children with hours 12 to 1 p m and 3 to 4 p m. Contact Phone 266 for appointments.
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Lowry
Crawford
Flores Ave
H. Stow Garlick
Thaison
Directory of Local Lawyers and Dentists Named
Ward and O mare a lawyers offices at Alexander Building. Atlee attorney at law in New Alexander Building near Laredo Nat s Bank. McCulloch dentists Wilcox Block phone 299. Thompson dentist Richter Building Market Plaza. Dr Wilbon dentist Vails Building and Brannan Building offices with multiple telephones.
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Alexander Building
Laredo
Nat's Bank
Richter Building
N. W
Corner Market Plaza
Texas-Mexican Rail Schedule Highlights
Rail schedule lists Train No 1 to Corpus Christi at 9 55 a m and No 2 from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m for Texas Railroad. International Great Northern runs a through fast train to St Louis at 9 30 a m arriving 4 p m. Night Train leaves at 9 p m arriving 8 a m. Rio Grande Eagle Pass shows Laredo Minera service daily except Sunday with No 1 at 8 30 a m to 10 20 a m and No 2 at 11 a m to 3 16 p m.
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Corpus Christi
Laredo
Minera
Civil War Prevails in Londonderry Ireland
A London dispatch reports civil war conditions in Londonderry with authorities powerless as gunfire casualties mount. Businesses halt and rioting continues. Chicago police search for R D Jones and three accused agitators after a deadly riot during a parade.
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North Ireland
London
Londonderry
Ireland
Businesca
Not Flattering to Our Government, Hughes Warns
Cambridge June 21 Charles E Hughes spoke at Harvard Law School stating that self government in the United States shows a poor spectacle. He said legislation is not a sign of progress and that many measures in the Massachusetts legislature lack perspective and substance. He praised only rare constructive measures amid wasted efforts.
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Associated Press
Cambridge
Masa
Charles Ek. Hughes
Harvard Law School Today
Free Commonwealth
Yankee Victory in Wimbledon First Round Match
Wimbledon June 21 William M Johnson United States singles tennis champion defeated J M Flavelle in the opening round of the British lawn tennis championship tournament.
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Associated Press
Wimbledon
Eng
William M. Johnson
United States
J. M. Flavelle
Texas Wheat High in Fort Worth Market
New Texas wheat prices jump from 2.25 to 2.60 a fu kel in Fort Worth today. Farmers sell to dealers, marking the highest level in several years.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Hagen leads British Open entries in bold betting list
Walter Hagen and rivals Vardon Mitchell Jay and Duncan figure among the favorites at 3 to 1 odds for the British Open championship. Separately Boston plans a new Arena to replace the burned winter sports venue, modeling after the Philadelphia ice palace opened last winter.
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Walter Hagen
America
Vardon
Mitchell
Jay
Duncan
Boston
Philadelphia
Dominion Medics at Vancouver Convene Canadian Medical Association
Vancouver B C June 21 Hundreds of physicians surgeons and public health officials from across Canada and guests from the United States gathered in Vancouver for the annual Canadian Medical Association convention and related meetings. Sessions will include Canadian Public Health Association and other affiliated bodies with concurrent events of stockholder business for The Texas Mexican Railway Company in Laredo Texas on June 28 1920.
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Vancouver
B.C
Canada
United States
Candian Medical Association
Canadian Public Health Assocation
Canadian Health Officers’ Association
Canadian Association For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
The
Dominion Committee For Mental Hygiene
British Columbia Hospital Association
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
A. B. Muller
Commercial Travelers to Meet in Columbus Convention
Knights of the grip gather for the United Commercial Travelers of America national convention with grand and subordinate councils from nearly every state expected to send delegates. Business sessions run through much of the week as 15 000 members are anticipated to join a parade highlighting the event. elaborate plans are in place to entertain visiting drummers and their families.
Insurgent Workers Call a Convention for Railroad Union
A call issued by leaders of alleged insurgent workers urges a June 29 Chicago convention to unify railroad labor under one US union. The Department of Justice confirmed receipt of the information and cited the Butte Daily Bulletin as an apparent I W W publication.
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Washington
Chicago
Union of
Department of Justice
Butte, Mont
Daily Bulletin
Department of Justices
Shekel Day in England Promotes Zionist Support
In London on Shekel Day Zionists visit friends and acquaintances to raise funds for the movement. Each one shekel contributes a vote for a delegate to the next Zionist congress, with the shilling representing the currency in England.
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London
Shekollam
England
Weather showery? No. Warm tonight and Tuesday in interior
The forecast from the U.S. Weather Bureau New Orleans through The Times notes tonight partly cloudy and warmer. Fort McIntosh observations show a maximum of 96 degrees and a minimum of 69 with southeast winds and clear conditions.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort Mcintosh
Navy to base service squadron in Canal Zone
A special service squadron of cruisers and gun boats will be based in the Canal Zone and kept ready for duty in Mexico, Central America, and adjacent waters. The squadron is to be organized around October 1, as announced by the Navy Department.
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Ty Associated Press
Washington
Canal Zone
Borta
Navy Department
Southern railways post a net income in April
U S Associated Press reports a partial Interstate Commerce Commission summary showing eastern and western divisions ran deficits in April, while the southern territory posted a net income of 2,388,913 after expenses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Six Die In Fire At Vancouver Apartment Block
A midnight blaze in Vancouver Vancouver B C last night destroyed a fashionable apartment house killing six residents and injuring several others. Firefighters battled the flames for hours as neighbors watched in alarm. Names and exact injuries were not disclosed.
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Associated Press
Vancouver
B. C
Sporting Notes Show Notre Dame Star For Olympic 800m
Eddie Meehan of Notre Dame emerges as a leading 800 meter hopeful for the Olympic games. California college athletes excel in East baseball tennis and track while Billey Wright fights rheumatism and returns home.
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Eddie Meehan
Notre Dame
Billey Wright
California
Charles Whelan
Harvard
New State Aid Increases Teacher Salaries In Laredo
Miss Annie Webb Blanton announced a $3.20 per capita rise in the state school fund apportionment to boost teachers pay. City superintendent Christen told The Times the raise lifts Laredo Independent School District salaries from $10 to $29 per month.
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Laredo Independent School District
Annie Webb Blanton
Christen
The
Times Today
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San Antonio
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Arizona
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Ella A. Chittenden
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Hidalgo St
G. C. Hiatt
Salinas Ave
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Jarvis Plaza
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Flora Dilgarde Anderson
Christ Church Episcopal
Julian M. DE Villar
San Dario Avenue
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Rio Grande
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William Hale Thompson
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Charles Hughes
Texas Wheat High
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Meeting of Stockholders
Union OF Rail
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Shekel
Weather Forecast
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