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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1918

Page

23

New Hampshire Senate Race Shapes Up For 1914 Campaign

Concord NH June 28 observers foresee a full old fashioned campaign as Hollis seat opens. Democratic hopes rest on Eugene Reed or John Jameson while Republicans mount a four way bid with Henry Keyes George Moses Rosecrans Pillsbury and Rolland Spaulding. Keyes rides war governor profile but limited by duties, Moses brings vast national exposure, Spaulding pursues prohibitionist strength, Pillsbury hosts orchardist base. outcome hinges on primary clashes and party unity.

Concord N. H New Hampshire H. F. Hollis United States Senate Hollis Democratic Party Eugene N. Reed Manchester Philippine Islands John B. Jameson New Hampshire Public Safety Committee Mr. Hollis Henry W. Keyes George H. Moses Rosecrans W. Pillsbury Rolland H. Spaulding Keyes Haverhill Connecticut River Washington Moses Republican Press Bureau National Taft United States Greece Republicans Rochester Spaulding Londonderry Congress Mny

Social Calendar Highlights From Friday Events

The Red Cross Hospital Supply Room managed by Mrs. G. C. Woodman and Mrs. W. N. Young opens in the forenoon and again in the afternoon, with the Surgical Room under Mrs. Thekla Biskamp. Camp Fire Girls meet at 4 with Mrs. A. Poggenpohl, and Boy Scouts convene at their hall in the evening. Saturday activities include the knitting circle at the hospital and a Red Cross dance at Ells Hall. The Missionary Society meets in circles at various homes, with knitting and get-together sessions.

Red Cross Hospital G. C. Woodman W. N. Young Red Cross Surgical Room Thekla Biskamp Blue Bird Chapter Camp Fire Girls A. Poggenpohl Boy Scouts Troop No. 2 J. Gill Red Cross Knitting Circle W. W. MacGregor 87Th Infantry Club the Heights Red Cross T. A. Bunn United States Red Cross Ells Hall Hebrew Ladies Aid Society Mesdames A. Austin J. Tucker Purwin Helene Kenney Villar

Letters and personal notices from the Rio Grande region

A collection of poetry excerpts and community notes including a wartime letter poem by Eric P. Dawson and updates on piano students, church events, visits, travel, and a Longfellow Social at the Methodist Church with readings, recitations, and refreshments.

J. N. Campbell Rio Grande Baptist Association Big Wells Mr. Campbell Paul Norburn Burr

Personal notices from San Antonio trip to Dolores visit

Judge Geo R Page left for San Antonio on a short business trip. D D Davis of Dolores arrived in the city for a brief business visit. J B Hazelrigg and J F Johnson, prominent San Antonio cattlemen, are in the city on business. Dr E H Sauvignet, Webb County Draft Board secretary physician, returned home from Houston after attending a conference of exemption boards in the Southern District.

Geo. R. Page San Antonio D. D. Davis Dolores J. B. Hazelrigg J. F. Johnson San Anetonio E. H. Sauvignet Webb County Draft Board Houston

Woman Praises Doan’s Kidney Pills In Laredo Testimony

Mrs G Hochheimer of 1112 Loring Ave Laredo says Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved her kidney troubles and boosted her general well being after purchasing at City Drug Co The 60 cent remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y is advertised as the same trusted kidney aid.

Laredo The City Drug Co Dean

Train Timetable For Corpus Christi Run

Texas-Mexican reports Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 1 20 p m and Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 2 19 p m reflecting a daytime schedule update for the line.

Corpus Christi

Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 10 45 a m and arrives

The International and Great Northern offers a fast train to St Louis departing 10 45 a m and arriving 5 10 p m. A night train departs 9 p m and arrives at 8 a m.

Trains Run Between Laredo and Minera Daily Except Sunday

Train No.1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 1:00 a.m. and arrives Minera at 10:20 a.m. Train No.2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and arrives Laredo at 3:16 p.m.

Laredo Minera

Plans for bringing labor across to Brownsville Texas

Complete instructions for admitting farm laborers from Mexico have been issued by the immigration station and the U S Employment Service. The program aims to import 1500 cotton choppers for Texas fields, with temporary six month stays and wage withholding arranged through a postal savings system. Employers must pre arrange employment, report changes, and provide housing and sanitation details to port officials.

Brownsville Tex Mexico United States Employment Service Texas United States Postal Savings Bank

Food administration says it lacks power to regulate dining prices

The Food Administration states it cannot regulate prices in hotels, restaurants, or public dining rooms under the Food Control Act. It notes no plan to abolish à la carte meals in favor of table d hote service, and emphasizes saving through careful menu supervision to curb waste.

The Food Administration

Bolshevik Overthrow Rumors Sweep Moscow News

Reports from Copenhagen and Berlin claim the Bolshevik government in Moscow has fallen with Grand Duke Nicholas proclaimed emperor. Lenine and Trotsky reportedly fled. Kerensky named as a future ruler in Russia. Additional dispatch confirms czar’s murder. In Boston a Navy Day water carnival features a women’s rowing race and a swimming event in the Charles River Basin.

Boston Mass Uncle Sam's Navy Charles River Wherries Associated Preas Londn Copenhagen Exchange Moscow Korniloff Nicholas Lenine Trotsky Murman Coast Berlin Tages Zeitung Kerensky Rusela

Michigan Bar Meeting Opens Twenty-Eighth Annual Session

Kalamazoo Mich June 28 A thousand eminent lawyers attend the Michigan State Bar Association twenty eighth annual meeting. Wartime conditions shape topics for papers addresses and discussions over the two day session. Speakers include George W Bates Detroit Edson R Sunderland University of Michigan and Samuel Rosenbaum University of Pennsylvania.

Kalamazoo Mich Michigan State Bar Association George W. Bates Detroit Edson R. Sunderland University of Michigan Samuel Rosenbaum University of Pennsylvania

Dan O Leary Plans 100 Mile Birthday Walk

Chicago celebrate veteran pedestrian Dan O Leary announces a 100 mile walk for his birthday at age 77. A famed figure since the 1870s, he rivals top young pedestrians and once won a London six day race in 1878 among international rivals.

Chicago Dan O'Leary Edward Payson Weston O'Leary Inngland Agricultural Hall London England America

National War Savings Day Proclaimed in Washington

Washington June 28 The President proclaims National War Savings Day urging every American to pledge to do his or her bit by saving to finance the war. Citizens should avoid waste observe food rules and invest in war bonds and stamps to support Uncle Sam's effort.

Washington, D. C United States Sam Secretary of the Treasury Uncle Sam

Sour Stomach Guidance and Chamterlate Remedy

A brief note explains sour stomach as mild indigestion from rapid or overeating or unsuitable foods. It advises eating slowly and lightly, especially avoiding meat at supper, to prevent symptoms. If symptoms appear, take Chamberlate's Tablets to aid digestion.

Rush Polish Nationality Pact Moves Forward in London

In London on June 28 Germany and the Bolsheviks reportedly reached a secret convention to accelerate Polish national aspirations. The accord signals a coordinated approach to shaping Poland's future political status amid postwar realignments.

London Germany

American sailors land after eight days adrift in Gulf

Twenty four sailors from the steamer Dwinsk were picked up after eight days adrift in the Gulf of St Lawrence. The vessel was sunk by a submarine and the men were landed near Halifax by a fishing boat today.

Halifax N. S Gulf of St. Lawrence

Army Casualty List Lead Daily Update

Army casualty list released in Washington on June 28 contains 66 names. The report enumerates service members reported as casualties, reflecting ongoing wartime losses.

Army Washington

Eight Billion Bond Issue Authorized by House

The House unanimously authorized an eight billion dollar bond issue. Edward Hurley, shipping board chair, says President Wilson knows costs well and personally tracked the hundred million emergency appropriation. A Texas draft board resolution urges members to stay out of politics.

Associated Press Washington The House Today Wilson Costa Chicago Edward Hurley Shipping Board Mr. Wilson Avastin Texas J. C. Townes

Woman Suffrage Vote Postponed in Senate.

Washington June 28 Indefinite postponement of the vote in the senate on the woman suffrage resolution, blocked yesterday, was virtually decided on today by senate suffrage leaders.

Washington Senate

New Mission to Russia Forming in Washington

June 28 news item notes a new mission to Russia is being formed to assist economically and industrially with a designated person nel joining the team to aid efforts in sector growth and cooperation.

Russia Washington

Bankers Warn Fake War Charities Defrauded City

New York bankers estimate that fake war charities defrauded the public of two to three million dollars in New York City last year, according to the district attorney.

New York New York City

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

Tonight and Saturday partly cloudy forecast. Fort McIntosh readings show a 24 hour period ending 7 am with a maximum of 103 degrees and a minimum of 80. Wind generally from the southeast. Clear conditions accompany the forecast.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Loyalty Week in Boston Aims to Stir Patriotism

Boston declares loyalty week starting today to foster patriotism and public contact with U S war aims. July 4 ends with Declaration reading from Old State House balcony, then Americanization meeting at Faneuil Hall and sunset parade on Boston Common. A mammoth 76,000 voice chorus directed by Dr A T Davison will sing patriotic songs.

Boston Maia United States Old State House Faneuil Hall Boston Common A. T. Davison Camp Devens

Died of wounds Albert Jester of Galveston

Killed in action 24 died of wounds 4 died of disease 3 wounded severely 22 wounded degree undetermined 2 prisoner 1. Died of wounds Albert Jester of Galveston.

Albert Jester Galveston

Von Kuehlmann Resigns as German Foreign Secretary

Paris reports Dr. von Kuehlmann has resigned as German foreign secretary. A Hayas Agency Zurich despatch states the emperor is believed to accept the resignation and indicates a leadership change at the foreign ministry.

von Kuehlmann Paris Hayas Zurich

French Advance Near Amiens and Marne Offensive

French troops pushed their lines southeast of Amiens in Senecat wood and engaged forces between the Marne and the Ourey. In the actions 122 German soldiers were reported captured.

Paris Amiens Senecat Wood Marne Ourey

Paris Bombing Kills Eleven and Wounds Fourteen

Eleven people died and fourteen were injured when German aircraft bombed Paris last night, according to the Havas Agency. The attack underscored the renewed danger to civilians in the capital as authorities investigated the extent of the damage.

Paris Havas Agency

Mutinies in Hungary Reported by Paris Agency

Paris dispatch June 28 reports mutinies in Hungarian garrisons at Gyor and Peng. About 2000 soldiers were involved and executed according to the Havas Agency.

Hungary Paris Gyor Peng Havas

Texans Cited for Heroism in Washington

Americans cited for heroism include Wesley Frent of San Antonio and Clifford Cagle of Horton, Texas, in Washington on June 28.

Washington Wesley Frent San Antonio Clifford Cagle Horton Texas

Washington Casualty List Shows 60 Marines Wounded

The Marine Corps casualty list reports 60 names with 17 killed in action 7 died of wounds and 26 severely wounded. Claud W. Batley of Luad hock Texas was severely wounded. A British steamer Atlantic was sunk by a submarine near Gulf Port with no casualties.

Washington Marine Corps Claud W. Batley Luadhock Texas Gulf

Atlantic steamer sails from Galveston with Leyland line crew

The Atlantic departed Galveston Texas on June 28 carrying 65 officers and men. The vessel previously sailed from Galveston on May 28 and belonged to the Leyland line.

Galveston Texas Atlantic Leyland Line

Canadian Ace Is Highest Record Flier Transferred

London June 28 Major William Bishop credited with 72 German planes brought down. He has been transferred from Canadian forces to the British aerial office, his record the largest among Entente fliers.

London Will'am Bishop

Typhoid Rumor Hits German Army Units in France

June 28 report from Amsterdam notes rumors of a typhoid epidemic among German soldiers in northern France. Several units are reportedly affected, with an entire portion of their personnel sounding the alarm.

Amsterdam France

Remedy for deadly disease urged in homes

A health advisory urges keeping Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home to treat cholera morbus. Mrs. Charles Enyeart of Huntington Indiana recalls its use in summer 1911 giving immediate relief to two ill children, illustrating its effectiveness.

Chamberlain Charles Enyeart Huntington Ind

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