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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1919

Page

3

LAW TO MAKE UNITED STATES DRY DURING DEMOBILIZATION PERIOD

The act details a wartime prohibition plan to stop liquor sales after June 30 1919 and after May 1 1919 for beer wines and intoxicants. It empowers the President to proclaim dates and establish zones around war facilities and to punish violators with fines or imprisonment. It also limits imports except for wine in certain conditions and preserves certain sacramental medicinal uses.

United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue Secretary of the Treasury

Social Calendar and Cinderella Etiquette Tale

Social calendar items include Circle A and Circle B meetings at 4 PM with Mrs Beddoe and Mrs Clingenpeel, a 7:30 PM Groft Mowry wedding at the Mowry residence, and a 6 AM Bella Vista splash party for Miss Mary Paul Goldman. The Latin American Club hosts a Fourth of July grand ball, with many guests and hosts noted.

the Baptist Church Mary Paul Goldman Austin Blue Birds A. Poggenpohl Irene Leyendecker Pollie

Wrong Number Prank Delivers Cemetery Office Call Mixup

Reverend Charles W. Whitman of Seymour called the Indianapolis centenary office for reports. A new operator answered and mistook him for another caller, leading to a humorous exchange that ended with the clerk at Crown Hill Cemetery answering the phone.

Charles W. Whitman First Methodist Episcopal Church Seymour Indiana Conference Indianapolis Methodist Centenary Office

Personalities Visit: Hicks and Fire Officials Tour City

Hon. Marshal Hicks of San Antonio arrived yesterday and departed for Corpus Christi after a city visit. S. W. Inglish, State Fire Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal of Austin, spent the day inspecting local fire equipment with City Fire Marshal Christen Bug. He then left for San Antonio.

Marshal Hicks San Antonio Corpus Christi S. W. Inglish Austin Bug Christen Water Company

Band Concerts Thursday Friday Nights at Fort McIntosh

The Thirty seventh Infantry Band under Lieut Carl Everiof performs on Martin Plaza Thursday at 7 45 PM with a program including The Flying Squadron March Overture Merry Wives of Windsor Velvet of the Roses Warsaw Poly? No 6 Ragtime and more Friday at Fort McIntosh the program begins 7 45 PM featuring Thunder and Blazes Le Macon Silvery Brook Pure as Snow Woodland Carry On and other pieces directed by the same bandleader.

Martin Plaza Thirty-seventh Infantry Carl Everiof Flying Squad Cutiss Peesesseeeess Scoulor Nicolai Tobani No Volun- Paneta Vip Aberto Barnard Beethoven Tietjens Ogtr Eis Fort McIntosh Mareh

Atlantic bridge from air spanned under seventeen hours

In 1917 to 1918 the U S failed to supply planes or develop new types. The House Republican majority cut aviation navy funding to one third, halting experimentation. Senate Republicans oppose entering the league, per Secretary Daniels cited by Newark Evening News.

Atlantic United States House Navy Daniels Senate League Newark Evening News

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times carries the U S Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans area. Tonight and Friday are partly cloudy to cloudy with showers expected. The advisory notes the daily briefing is provided through the Telephone Co. by arrangement.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co

Local Fort Mcintosh Weather Report 24 Hours Summary

Observations at Fort Mcintosh for the 24 hours ending 7 am today show no report available. No data on temperature precipitation wind or other meteorological details.

Fort Mcintosh

Government Sale of Seized Goods at Laredo Texas

At 10 00 A M July 3 1919 in the Customs Rooms Laredo Texas a public auction will sell for cash the seized items including long range 22 Cal cartridges drugs merchandise silk ribbon and other goods with listed values. J A Herring U S Marshal and Allen Walker deputy oversee the sale date and personnel.

Customs Rooms Laredo Texas J. A. Herring U. S. Marshal Allen Walker

Lodge Meetings and Officers Invite All Visitors

Rio Grande Lodge No. 373 meets Thursdays at 8 p m with Fred L. Mackay as Noble Grand and J H Barlow as Secretary Laredo Encampment No. 29 meets on the second and fourth Fridays at 8 p m led by Jos Netzer Chief Patriarch and G W Pew Scribe G W Glasscock Rebekah Lodge No 488 convenes on the first and third Fridays at 8 p m under Miss Hortense Tannenbaum Noble Grand and Jos Netzer Secretary Visiting Brothers and Sisters are urged to attend. Lodge room at the corner of Farragut street and Convent avenue.

Cinderella Rio Grande Lodge No. 373 Fred. L. Mackay Noble Grand J. H. Barlow Laredo Jos Netzer G. W. Pew G. W. Glasscock Rebekah Lodge No Hortense Tannenbaum Noble Jos. Netzer Farragut Street Convent Avenue

Telephone Workers Strike Cripples St Louis Services

Telephone operators and electrical workers from Southwestern Bell and Kinloch walked out today at noon following a strike vote. Kinloch service is suspended and Bell service is seriously crippled as the stoppage disrupts calls and repairs in the St Louis area.

Associated Press St. Louis Southwestern Bell and Kinloch Telephone Companies Kinloch Company Bell

Postmaster General Burleson Won’t Rehire Strikers

Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson will not direct title graph companies to re employ workers who struck. He cites violation of rules set by the wire control board and the war labor board. The statement underscores ongoing labor dispute measures in the industry.

Washington Burleson Title Graph Wire Control Board War Labor Board

Objections to Billboards Prompt City Regulation

The Syracuse Post Standard notes the Supreme Court has upheld city police power to ban billboards in residential districts even on private land. It cites fire hazards, refuge for criminals, refuse dumps, and damage to adjacent property as key public safety justifications for regulation and possible condemnation.

United States Supreme Court Syracuse Post- Standard

Baseball Gossip and the 1918 Red Sox Reflection

A column surveys baseball snippets with references to the 1918 Red Sox, rookie prospects like Kalliop, Tony Broeckel at third for the Braves, and remarks on teams near pennant races. Mentions Sisler as a premier first baseman, Maranville’s prodigious fielding, and skepticism about Yankees’ dominance and Giants’ talent.

Red Sox Detroit Kalliop Cicotte White Sox Marie” Stallings Braves Tony Broeckel Philadelphia Pennantville Washington Senators Giants Gleason George Sisler The Bravens New York Rabbit Maranville

Maj Paul W. Evans Set To Preach First Sermon

Public is invited to hear Maj Paul W. Evans preach his first sermon at the regular evening service next Sunday after his recent recommendation for license to preach by the First Methodist Church. Pastor Walter L Barr announces the event.

Maj Paul W. Evans First Methodist Church Walter L, Barr

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities, 60¢ per month

The Times advertises daily access to opportunities with a subscription rate of 60 cents per month, inviting readers to subscribe for regular updates and notices.

the Times

Peace Conference Hears No Berlin Plan On Treaty

Paris reports no official word from Berlin by nightfall on German treaty plans. The peace conference awaits, with secretary Paul Dutasta at Versailles seeking details. Dr von Haimhausen said German delegates might arrive Saturday but gave no authoritative statement.

Paris Berlin Germany Paul du Tasta Versailles von Haimhausen

German Envoys Selected for Peace Terms

Berlin announces foreign minister Herman Mueller and colonial minister Dr Bell will sign the peace terms as German envoys. They will depart Berlin on Friday.

Berlin Herman Mueller Bell

Peace treaty signing planned for Saturday at eight

Paris reports efforts to arrange the signing of the peace treaty at 8 o clock Saturday. The council of three is reportedly satisfied with semi official assurances that Germany will be present for the ceremony.

Scout Commission J. T. Hassell Germany Paris Council of Three

French Chamber Proposes Destruction Of Rhine Monument

Paris notes a resolution introduced by deputies calling for the destruction of the German national monument on the Rhine. The action aims to punish German pride and retaliate for Scapa Flow fleet destruction and the burning of French battle flags of 1870.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Rhine Scapa Flow

Allies to Punish Those Responsible for Ships Losses

Paris reports allies claim the right to punish persons responsible for destroying German ships and to collect reparation after investigations conclude. The sinking is described as a violation of the armistice and peace terms. German note states the government bears responsibility for unofficial anti Polish authority in Posen and East and West Prussia.

Paris Germany Aris Poland Posen East West Prussia

Berlin Unrest Escalates as Troops Clash With Mobs

London dispatch reports rising disorders in Berlin with serious engagements between government troops and mobs. Many streets are barricaded as clashes continue, according to Exchange Telegraph Amsterdam correspondent.

London Berlin Exchange Telegraph Amsterdam

Suffrage Leader Predicts Success in Senate Debate

Austin June 26 Proposed ratification of the federal woman suffrage constitutional amendment was the center of interest in the senate today. Senator Westbrook, the suffrage leader, predicted a prolonged debate and said he had 16 votes pledged for the resolution, one more than needed, with the lieutenant governor ready to vote for it in case of a tie.

Associated Press Austin Senate House Westbrook

Judiciary panel votes to split prohibition into three parts

Washington June 26 The house judiciary committee voted to separate wartime prohibition from the others and to keep enforcement distinct from constitutional prohibition and industrial alcohol manufacture.

Associated Press Washington House Judiciary Committee

Todays Events Highlight Leaders Birthdays and Political Moves

Birthdays mark Sir Robert L. Borden at 65 and William Lawrence’s centennial birth anniversary. Georgia to act on Federal woman suffrage, Montreal hosts IACD meeting, Michigan's Dr Hutchins delivers commencement address, New York declares clean up week, Northwest grain industry convention in Minneapolis, North Dakota prepares for NLUs first direct referendum, Pope Benedict to address postwar world in Rome.

Robert L. Borden Dominion William Lawrence Ohio United States Treasury Abner Doubleday Gettysburg Georgia Canada International Association of Clothing Designers Montreal Harry B. Hutchins University of Michigan New York City Northwest

Crown Prince Hohenzollern Escapes to Germany Stirring Peace Talks

News of Hohenzollern escape from Holk land into Germany stirs peace conference circles. Officials note resistance from monarchists but deem the escape significant amid German reverses. The Dutch interned him on Wieringen. under international law the Netherlands may be liable if he remains a soldier. In Siberia, American forces report heavy losses with 5 dead and 5 captured in fighting with anti Kolchak forces.

Hohenzollern Holkland Germany Wieringen Netherlands

Death of Mrs Josefa G de Uribe

Mrs Josefa G de Uribe an old time resident and mother of Mrs Nereo G Navarro died at her home yesterday afternoon at 5 o clock The funeral was held from her home this afternoon at 8 o clock The family have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.

Josefa G. de Uribe Nereo G. Navarro

Lame Back Relief Advises Liniment Use Twice Daily

An old notice recommends applying Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily and massaging the back muscles to ease a lame back. It advises thorough rubbing at the seat of pain and reiterates the product as the remedy.

Chamberlain

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