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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1919

Page

19

Life Is the Same on Both Sides of River Says Pastor

Rev. W. L. Barr told First Methodist Church that those who have known God in life share a common ground with the saved, standing before Christ’s perfect standard. He cited Romans and Revelations to argue the Master’s standard unites all humanity, elevating believers while condemning the ungodly at judgment.

God Rev. Barr W. L. Barr First Methodist Church Christ Son

Violet and Obertfeidt Society Editor Notes

Violet and Obertfeidt Society Editor shares brief society notes and contact lines for the column. The item lists editorial phone numbers 7 and 48 for reader submissions and notices.

Violet & Obertfeidt Society

Social calendar and society notes from Laredo

Social items list meetings at Methodist church Heights Civic Club and Child's Welfare Circle at 5 PM and a Women’s Club dance at 8 PM. Other notes cover visits, parties, a splash party at Bella Vista, Zara Mowry pre-wedding events, a joint birthday party for Sidney and Edwin Foster, a St Peters Choir anniversary party, Port Mclntosh officers club dance, and a Florian Gilbert wedding with out of town guests.

Women’s Missionary Society Methodist Church Heights Civic Club Child's Welfare Circle M. P. Cullinan Women’s Club B. J. Foster Sidney Lindsay Edwin Foster Thomas Leyendecker, Jr Josephine Leyendecker Port Mclntosh Thirty-seventh Infantry Roche Jepsum Tunnison George Moyer San Antonio Barrow Misses Hellman St. Louis Thelma Hilda Kleinsmith

Consul Sholes Reported Located in Sweden

The Times received peat cards showing Gothenburg Sweden dated May 27 from Walter H. Sholes former U S consul at Nuevo Laredo who was succeeded by Randolph Robinsons Sholes a well known U S consular figure is now in Sweden where it is believed he holds the office of U S consul though the message on the postcards does not confirm the position.

Zara Mowry Ethel Mackin Hotel Hamilton Justo Penn He, Mackin C. M. Fish J. B. Morton Roche A. G. Macdonald Ian Mackin J. A. Wilson M. €. Barlow J. Foster Sweden the Times Goteburg Walter H. Sholes United States Nuevo Laredo Randolph Robertsons Sholes United States Consular Service U. S

For Sale Seven Structures in Central Laredo

For sale an eighteen room furnished house and three smaller frame houses all yielding strong rent. Centrally located in Laredo. Interested parties write ox 3, Laredo, Texas. 6-23-10t.

Ox 3 Laredo Texas

Notable Birthdays on Today's Girthbays

Today marks anniversaries for several notable figures: the Prince of Wales born at White Lodge Richmond 25 years ago. Irving Cobb born in Paducah Kentucky 48 years ago. Adolph C. Eberhardt born in Sweden 49 years ago. William Trustow Newman born in Knoxville Tennessee 76 years ago.

Prince of Wales America White Lodge Richmond Irving$. Cobb Paducah Adolph C. Eberhardt Minnesota Sweden William Trustow Newman United States Northern District of Georgia Knoxville Tenn

Sir Lomer Gouin Dominant Figure in Quebec Elections

Sir Lomer Gouin has led Quebec since 1905 as premier and attorney general and long served in the provincial bar. Elected to Parliament from Montreal in 1897, he held key administrative posts and is regarded as a highly capable, constructive leader likely to be returned to power.

Sir Lomer Gouin Quebec Providence Montreal Sir Lomer Dominion Canada

To Prevent Belching Through Proper Eating Habits

Regular meals should be eaten slowly with thorough chewing to prevent belching. If belching occurs, take one Chamberlain's Tablet immediately after supper for relief.

Chamberlain

Notice of Texas-Mexican Railway stockholders meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the office of the Company in Laredo Texas on June 25 1919 at 9 09 A M for electing Directors and such business as may be brought before the meeting The Board of Directors will hold a meeting immediately after adjournment L V Boniger Secretary 5-24-301 BR

The Texas-Mexican Railway Company Laredo Texas L. V. Boniger

Train No 1 Leaves for Corpus Christi at 9 A M

Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at nine in the morning. Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 P M.

Corpus Christi

Through fast train to Saint Louis schedule noted

International and Great Northern announces a fast train to Saint Louis leaving at 8 30 a m and arriving at 2 50 p m. A night train departs at 9 p m with arrival time not given.

Train No 1 and No 2 Schedule Laredo Minera Route

Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Train No 1 runs daily except Sunday from Laredo at 8 30 a m arriving Minera at 10 20 a m Train No 2 runs daily except Sunday from Minera at 11 00 a m arriving Laredo at 3 15 p m

Rio Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Minera

FIGHT OVER LEAGUE REACHES TRUCE FOR RATIFICATION

The senate fight over the league of nations largely halted as the Knox resolution was not called up today. Analysts foresee no action this week, likely awaiting treaty ratification in July. Secretary Polk nominated as acting secretary of state, a new post created by the last congress.

Associated Press Washington Senate League of Nations Polk Frank J. Polk

Noted Texan Dead Dies in California at 74

Cesar Maurice Lombardi president of A. H. Belo and Company publisher of the Dallas Galveston News died at Berkeley California today of pneumonia aged 74 He is survived by his widow two sons and a daughter.

Dallas Texas Cesar Maurice Lombardi A. H. Belo and Company Dallas-Galveston News Berkeley California

Prince of Wales to Receive Masonic Honors

London June 23 His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales marks his twenty fifth birthday with a family gathering at Buckingham Palace He is to be formally received into the Masonic fraternity tomorrow at a grand lodge event attended by representatives from the United States Canada Australia and others The king but not a Mason recalls his father and grandfather both linked to Freemasonry with the latter serving as grand master for many years

London Prince of Wales America Buckingham Palace St. George’s Chapel Windsor Finglish Grand Lodge United States Canada Australia King Edward

The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed

A household remedy advertisement urges keeping Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for stomach pains colic and diarrhoea. It claims prompt treatment reduces risk and pain and that no physician can prescribe a better medicine. It stresses buying now to possibly save a life.

Chamberlain

Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure For All Stages

Readers are told Halle Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh in all stages through constitutional treatment. It is said to act through the blood on mucous surfaces and strengthen the constitution. A $100 reward is offered for any case Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure.

Halle Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Dru

German Acceptance of Unconditional Peace Terms Reported

Paris dispatch notes the Weimar government formally signaling willingness to sign unconditional peace terms. Signings expected midweek with Italy authorized to sign for Rome. German acceptance framed as a peace of violence.

Associated Press Paris Weimar Italy

Germany signs under duress note amid treaty dispute

The German note to the council of four rejected alterations to the treaty saying terms are impracticable and signed under duress. Berlin protested clauses on reparations and forfeiture of colonies, insisting it cannot be held responsible for future events. It vowed to sign with reservations on crimes and Germany’s war guilt. The council then set a time.

Paris Council of Four Germany

Tornado Hits Fergus Falls Area Killing Dozens

Evansville Minn June 23 Forty seven are known dead and 160 injured as a Sunday tornado sweeps Fergus Falls area destroying property valued at six million dollars. Relief work is under way and bodies may be buried beneath the Grand Hotel ruins.

Associated Press Evansville Minn Fergus Walls Grand Hotel

Return of Local Men From Foreign Service Wording

Worsham Gallardo Marney Christen have returned to Laredo from foreign service after serving with American forces. Henry Worsham son of Mr and Mrs Thos Worsham Leopoldo Gallardo nephew of Tiburcio Munoz Houston Marney brother in law of A M Yeary Joseph Christen son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Christen of Mexico City and nephew of L J Christen will remain several days as guest before returning to Mexico City. All wore foreign service stripes and insignia.

Laredo Henry Worsham Thos, Worsham Leopoldo FR. Gallardo Tiburcio Munoz the Times Houston Marney A. M. Yeary Joseph &. Christen Joseph Christen Mexico City L. J. Christen

Weather forecast for New Orleans forecast period

The United States Weather Bureau at New Orleans issues tonight and Tuesday outlooks partly cloudy to cloudy with probable showers. The Times by the Telephone Co. notes daily forecasts and rain chances through the period.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co

Local Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Observations

Weather observations for Fort McIntosh over the past 24 hours ending at 7 a m show no report available. No measurable data reported.

Fort McIntosh

Death of Melida Gonzalez de Rivadulla at Mercy Hospital

Yesterday morning at 1 o clock Melida Gonzalez de Rivadulla died after a ten days illness at Mercy Hospital. She was a native of Laredo, daughter of J M and the late Mrs Gonzalez, wife of Frank Rivadulla. The funeral was held yesterday at 5 pm and interment followed in the Catholic cemetery.

Melida Gonzalez de Rivadulla Mercy Hospital

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities

An ad-style notice promoting daily access to THE TIMES with a subscription offer of 0c per month. The message emphasizes frequent opportunities and urges readers to subscribe for ongoing updates.

the Times

Woman Suffrage Resolution Introduced in Texas Session

A resolution proposing ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment was introduced in the Texas special session of the thirty sixth legislature. It was referred to the house committee on constitutional amendments with early action anticipated in both houses.

Associated Press Austin Texas House Committee On

Senator W. B. Bell Fatally Shot in Crowell Incident

Funeral services were held for state senator W B Bell who was fatally wounded Saturday night in Crowell Foard County in a shooting by farmer James Gafford and wife over a disputed marriage between their children. The incident stemmed from family feuds between the two households.

US Associated Press Mort Worth Texas Hell Crowell Foard County James Gafford Fils Gafford Bell

Germany Must Accept or Reject Treaty as Whole

A discussion concluded that Germany should accept the treaty in its entirety or refuse it. The debate centered on the implications of partial acceptance and the need for a unified stance toward the terms and consequences.

Germany

Germany to Sign Peace Treaty in Weimar Announcement

Weimar announced on June 23 that Germany will sign the peace treaty today. The official statement confirmed Germany's commitment to the agreement, marking a crucial step in postwar diplomacy.

Germany Weimar

Germany Refused Extra Time for Peace Treaty

Paris on June 23 reports Germany asked for two more days to sign the peace treaty. The council of four rejected the request, citing cabinet changes and unsettled conditions as blocking progress. Germany’s reply arrived at the peace conference this afternoon but its contents were not disclosed.

Paris Germany Council of Four

German Warships Sunk by German Sailors Near Kiel

June 28 report states German warships not surrendered to the Allies anchored at Kiel Wilhelmshaven and other points have been sunk by German sailors manning them. Twelve vessels in German waters are cited besides destroyers.

Weimar Kiel Willhelmshaven

German fleet at Scapa Flow feared to have sunk crew

London reports six Germans killed and ten wounded as boats of the German fleet at Scapa Flow were fired on after the fleet's scuttling. The Daily Mail suggests others may have drowned or reached the Orkney Islands. Admiral von Reuter, who surrendered the fleet, allegedly ordered sinking to keep ships from falling into enemy hands. He believed the armistice had ended.

London Scapa Flow Daily Mail Orkney Islands von Reuter

Bolshevik Cruiser Slay Sunk by British Torpedo

The Bolshevik armored cruiser Slay was torpedoed by British warships on Wednesday near Helsingfors and sank immediately. The attack left no immediate survivors details.

Helsingfors Slay

Centennial anniversary of Henry Peters Gray birth celebrated

Today features birthday greetings to the Prince of Wales as he turns 25. The University of Michigan marks its seventy-fifth annual commencement with a victory themed ceremony.

Henry Peters Gray Prince of Wales University of Michigan

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