Labor representatives in Laredo conference outlined
Mrs. B. B. Dickson inspector of the Woman's Division of the Bureau of Labor Statistics was among visitors in Laredo arriving yesterday. The Texas education program aims to organize city committees of women from all groups to study and promote enforcement of state laws on women and children. The five focus laws include nine hour daily limits, health and safety, child labor, compulsory schooling, and the mother’s pension. A meeting is set for tomorrow at 3:30 PM at the Woman's Club with J. C. Mills attending to discuss cooperation with the labor department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Dickson
Bureau of Labor Statistics
San Antonio
Laredo
Dickson
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Labor Department of
Woman's Club
J. C. Mills
Death of Mrs. Harry Bender in San Antonio
Mrs. Grace Kelly, known in Laredo, died in San Antonio last night at 9:30. Her sister Mrs. T. J. Guernsey and another sister Mrs. Mamie Butler of New York survive, along with brother Marie Kelly in the U S Army in the Philippines. Guernsey travels to attend the funeral tomorrow as condolences pour in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Guernsey
San Antonio
Harry Bender
Grace Kelly
Laredo
Guernsey
Mamie Butler
New York
Marie Kelly
United States Army
Philippines
Spring Family Health Cure Promoted by Tea
An advertisement urges mothers to have the whole family take multiple doses of Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea this spring to purify the blood and cleanse the stomach and bowels. It claims improved color and happiness and notes Herrera's Pharmacy as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Herrera’s
War Better for Worse at Strand Theatre
Cecil B. DeMille's latest Artcraft feature dissects modern problems focusing on the homebound man who stayed behind instead of going to France. Written by Edgar Llewyn and scenarioed by Jeanie Macpherson, the film is described as a powerful gripping picture drama to be shown next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil B. DeMille
Strand Theatre
Mr. DeMille
France
Edgar Llewyn
Jeanie Macpherson
Has Had Stomach Trouble for Seven Years
Theodore Sanford of Fenmore Michigan suffered seven years of stomach trouble causing pain from vegetables and fruit and sleepless nights. After using Chamberlain's Tablets he can now eat produce without pain or sleeplessness. If troubled with indigestion or constipation, try these tablets. they are certain to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Sanford
Fenmore
Mich
Chamberlain
Parish Guild Meeting With Mrs Mason at 3:30 PM
Wednesday the Parish Guild will meet with Mrs Harry Mason at 3 30 PM. On Thursday Circle A of the W M U of the Baptist Church will meet with Mrs Bergman at 3 30 PM. Circle B of the W M U with Mrs Bogan at Fort Mc Intosh at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mason
W. M. U. of the Baptist Church
Bergman
Bogan
Fort McIntosh
Circle A
The
William Bergman
Local social notes from city visitors and events
Mrs A F Beddoe returns to Dallas after visiting her son Rev A F Beddoe and family. Mrs A C Richter of Yoakum visits her sister Mrs Shropshire. Mrs J Shahady and son Edward return home to San Benito after months with relatives. Mr and Mrs Watson of Long Island wintered in South Laredo returning home. Miss Offer of Boerne visits sister Mrs W A Reeves. H C Yaeger returns to Hebbronville after visiting daughter Mrs E L Armstrong. Mrs E L Armstrong ill at Mercy Hospital visits with Mrs George Derby. Mr and Mrs M Joseph plan to return to Laredo. Mr & Mrs Armstrong of Hebbronville in city for a short stay. Ed Mann elected most popular boy at Baylor University contest. Circle A W M A meets with Mrs William Bergman. Sunbeam Band of Baptist Church led by Mrs Smith and Mrs Beddoe discuss Beautitude. Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church holds meeting with Mrs Cook making paper dolls and wall paper envelopes. Lesson on Japan with stories and slides. Mr Cook on Sports in Cold Countries and ice boat model. Attendees include Charline Nye et al. Tuesday Music and Literary Club meets with Mrs McKinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Charline
Elizabeth
Miles Nye
Katherine Aldridge
Janey Mary Ward
Freddy Werner
Helen Macé Gregor
Mary Ernestine Sielski
Joe
John Robert Fasnacht
Jamie
Nellie Ward
Hazen Sorrell
Woody Bunn
Walter Seaman
George
Bobby
Horace
Elinor Kehl
Mary and
Ralph Cook
Marjorie Fish
Evans Younkin
Ethel
Alta Gracia Poster
Art in America and Texans at Federated Club session
Mrs. Asher Smith was absent due to illness, and led the meeting on Art in America with responses on Artists of Texas. Mrs. Fred Maliy spoke on The Woman Sculptors of America, Mrs. McKinney discussed The Artists of America and spoke about the Indians of New Mexico and Arizona. Mrs. Watson sang two songs accompanied by Mrs. A. G. Macdonald and was elected delegate to the Federated Club Convention in Brownsville in April with Mrs. Bobbitt as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asher Smith
America
Texas
Fred Maliy
Woman Sculptors of
Watson
Federated Club
Brownsville
Bobbitt
Interchurch Movement Opens Conference in Spokane
Today a conference of the Interchurch World Movement opens in Spokane. Other events include the Southern Retail Lumber Dealers' Association annual convention in Memphis, a U S Bureau of Markets hearing in Charleston to standardize milled rice, the Central Electric Railroad Association’s annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky clubmen visiting Frankfort to push literacy funding, and the transfer of remaining German warships to the Allies including eight battleships eleven cruisers and twenty two destroyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interchurch World Movement
Spokane
Memphis
Southern Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
U. S. Bureau of Markets
Charleston
D. C
Louisville
Central Electric Railroad Association
Kentucky
Frankfort
Local dignitaries visit as business matters loom
Hon Marshall Hicks travels to the city for a brief business visit. Judge G A Welhausen from La Salle county arrives and stays with his daughter Mrs Al fred Matthews. S H Lewis departs this morning for Wichita Falls via the Texas Mexican route after a short stay to handle Burk Fifty Six Oil Co. business involving many Laredo residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Welhausen
la Salle County
Arived
Alfred Matthews
S. H. Lewis
Texas Mexican Ru
Wichita Falls
Burk-Fifty-Six Oil Co
Laredo
Chamberlain's Tablets Endorsed by Hotel Proprieter
George F. Daniels of Hardwick VI and proprietor of the Hardwick Inn praises Chamberlain's Tablets as the best laxative. He notes his sedentary habits necessitate occasional use and credits the product with superior relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
George F. Daniels
Hardwick
Daniels
Hardwick Inn
New England
Salaries Fall Short of Living Costs for Texas Women
The industrial welfare commission reports average weekly pay for women and minors in Texas mercantile, telephone, laundry, and factory work at 12 to 13 dollars, with living costs at 13 to 14 dollars. Based on 13,500 workers, the figures will guide minimum wage setting for women and children in these industries, noting few children work in these sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Industrial Welfare Commission
President Wilson Takes Another Auto Ride
President Wilson took another auto ride today in Washington. The Associated Press reports the outing occurred without incident as the President continued daily public appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Army Captain Wade Doster’s Death Linked to Alleged Wife
In El Paso on March 10 a U S Army Medical Corps captain was shot and killed in Columbus New Mexico. Police say the shooter was his wife to whom he was not married. The woman also claimed Doster planned marriage after ending his relationship with the Columbus woman. Doster said the Columbus woman was divorced from Harry Canfield of Coldwater Kansas. Beckley said Doster promised to marry her when he freed himself from the other woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Wade Doster
U. S. Army
Columbus
N. M
Lulu Beckley
Doster
Harry Canfield
Coldwater
Kansas
Beckley
Farmer Kills Neighbor in Timpson Amid Domestic Trouble
Timpson Texas March 10 farmer Jim Richardson surrendered after shooting and killing neighbor Henry Bochin alleging domestic trouble as the motive. Authorities are handling the case as a fatal incident with investigation underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Timpson
Texas
Jim Richardson
Henry Bochin
Sims Accuses Navy of War Delay Costs in Senate
Rear Admiral Sims told the Senate investigating committee that Navy Department delays in the first six months of U S participation cost about half a million lives, fifteen billion dollars, and 2,600,000 tons of shipping, hindering an early victory. He presented documentary evidence to back charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
Th Is
Sins Taid
Sunate
Bie
Williams Freed After Kidnap of El Paso Worker
Joseph Williams of El Paso, an American Smelting and Refining Company employee, was captured and held for ransom when bandits wrecked a Mexican Central train last Thursday. He was freed, Williams reported in a telegram to his employers from El Paso dated March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Joseph Williams
American Smelting and Refining Company
Williams
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times presents today forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Tuesday expect cloudy skies, warmer temperatures, and light winds with no significant precipitation indicated. coastal and inland areas should monitor updates for any changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh Weather Observations 24 Hours End 7 A.M.
Fort McIntosh reports a maximum temperature of 57 degrees and a minimum of 34 degrees for the last 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. today. conditions were cloudy with a northeast wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McIntosh
Notice in Probate for Webb County Estate of Refugio Gutierrez
A probate notice to Webb County sheriffs to publish for twenty days in a Webb County newspaper. Clarence Jef ferries as administrator seeks final settlement and discharge. Court term begins May 17 1920. interested parties must appear to contest. Writ dated February 19 1920 at Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Webb County
Refugio Gutierrez
Clarence Jefferies
Laredo
Government plane mail carrier killed in crash near New Paris
Elkhart Ind March 10 A government airplane mail carrier was burned to death when the plane fell near New Paris Indiana today The victim was Lieut Stoner of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Elkhart
Ind
New Paris
Lieut. Stoner
Ohio
Aviators Killed In Crash Near Miami
In Miami on March 10 pilot Maxwell Blanchard of Chicago and mechanics Sims of New York and Earle of Montclair New Jersey were killed when their aircraft plunged to the ground en route to Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Miami, Fla
Maxwell Blanchard
Chicago
Mechanics Sims
New York
Earle
Montclair
N. J
Miami
Burnsides Cousins Sentenced for Murder in Hold Up
Associated Press reports from Wichita Texas show Juin and Charlie Burnsides, cousins, convicted of killing Kenneth Goodwin during an attempted hold up. They were sentenced today to YY years in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Fulls
Texas
Juin
Charlie Burnsides
Cousins
Kennet Goalwin
Goodwin
The Soldier's Income Tax Exemption Rules
Active service in 1919 may exclude up to 3500 of compensation from income tax for Army Navy or Marine Corps personnel including ex service men. Retired pay is taxable and quarters value must be added for officers. Unmarried service members must file if net income exceeds 1000, married couples 2000, with exemptions of 1000 or 2000 plus 200 per dependent. Returns due March 15, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Collector of Internal Revenue
Automobile Owners Ad Promotes Lower Operating Costs
Automobiles owners urged to combat high operation costs with an ad from Universal Chemical Co offering discounts or solutions. The notice lists a price range $9-10t and appears as a classified promotional item in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Chemical CO
Pasture Lease Inquiry for Two Thousand Cattle
Requesting a written pasture lease for a multi year term to accommodate about two thousand cattle. Seeks full particulars on price location acreage and all terms. Interested parties should provide detailed offer including boundaries water rights and any seasonal limitations.
Debate Over Direct Action Policy For Coal Nationalization
London March 10 Tomorrow the British trade union movement will decide whether to pursue constitutional action or direct action through a general strike to pressure the government to nationalize coal mines. A special Trade Union Congress meeting in London will determine the policy after conventions by major federations. A deep division exists with several large groups reportedly opposing the strike option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Trade Union Congress
General Escobedo Freed From County Jail
The Times reported efforts to release General Escobedo, jailed for three years on lunacy charges. County Judge Winslow ordered his release this afternoon and he was promptly released, returning to liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Escobedo
Winslow
Feature Play at the Strand Auction of Souls Opens
The Strand opened yesterday with Auction of Souls starring Armenian girl Aurora Mardiganian. The feature play drew capacity audiences and is scheduled again today. It promises thrills and pathos and is strong in all respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora Mardiganian
Strand
Money Making Ad Listings in Times Want Ads
A compact ad item highlights money making opportunities priced at three dollars and one dollar. The listing emphasizes easy earnings and quick cash, typical of classified notice style in the newspaper's want ads section.
Allied delay over Constantinople due to hesitation
London reports that France and Italy delay allied plans to occupy Constantinople by not answering Great Britain's invitation to cooperate. A March update notes hesitation persists. The same issue cites a March 16 statement from fifty-two Egyptian legislators who adopted a resolution proclaiming independence of Egypt and the Sudan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Constantinople
France
Italy
Great Britain
Egyptian Legislative Assembly
Kgypt
Sudan
Ratification Battle Intensifies Over League Pact
Washington March 10 the peace treaty ratification in the senate enters its final and most bitterly contested phase with Article A reservations up for motion. The article would preserve external aggression and safeguard territorial integrity of all League members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
uClion
League of Nations
League
Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Passing Signal Law
Austin March 10 The law requiring drivers to sound an audible signal before passing another vehicle was upheld by the court of criminal appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
Whiskey Heist Strikes Mt Vernon Distillery in Baltimore
A party of men bound and gagged a government agent and two watchmen at the Mt. Vernon distillery in Baltimore. They seized over forty barrels of whiskey valued at $25,000, reported on March 10. The incident marks a bold theft targeting government assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Mt. Vernon Distilery
Wood routs gain for primary delegates in Manchester
Returns from New Hampshire primaries show the Republican delegation solidly pledged to General Wood with small towns contributing little to the totals. Democrats are generally favorable to Hoover as the party negotiates the national contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Manchester
N. H
Marcel
General Wood
Hoover
A Timely Suggestion for Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A timely suggestion promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and coughs. It is described as pleasant to take and provides relief, with a wide reputation for cures of coughs and colds.
American Bowling Tournament Opens in Peoria Tonight
The American Bowling Congress launches its largest event in twenty years in Peoria tonight, with nearly a thousand teams entering from across the United States and from Canada, Mexico, and Cuba. The tournament will run for three to four years as teams compete for the championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
American Bowling Congress
United States
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
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Woman's Division
Alamo City
Tven
Violet S. Oberfeldt
Ternoon
A. F. Beddoe
Dallas
Rev
A. C. Richter
In Yoakum
Shropshire. Ese
J. Shahady
Edward
San Benito
Mrs. Watson
Long Island
South Laredo
Galveston
Miss Offer
Boerne, Texas
W. A. Reeves
H. C. Yaeger
Hebbronville
E. L. Armstrong
Decker
Camp Benning
Georgia
E L. Armstrong
Mercy Hospital
George Derby
L. Armstrong
Hebbrowville
City
Ed Mann
Baylor University
Sunbeam Band
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Junior Auxiliary
Physicians and Surgeons
J. T. Halsell
Richter Building
Lowry
Crawford
Flores Ave
H. Stow Garlick
Laredo National Bank
W. W. Shirey
Marshall Hicks
Ella A. Chittenden
Berton Bldg
Hicks
Attorneys
Walls
Ward & O'Meara
Alexander Bldg
E. A. Atlee
Alexander Building
Laredo Nat'l Bank
Wilcox Block
Western Union
J. K. Thompson
Richter
N. W
Corner Market Plaza
W. J. Wilson
Valis Bidg
People’s Pharmacy
A. G. Thompson
City Drug Co
Cor. Hidalgo St
G. C. Hiatt
Salinas Ave
Brannan Building
Undertakers
H. L. Jackson
Jarvis Plaza
Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald
Mae
Sunnybrook
Flora Dilgarde Anderson
Christ Church Episcopal
Julian M. DE Villar
San Dario Avenue
Bust
Slayer
Sims
Evi
Dence
Man
Villa
Weather Forecast
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
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Bellans
J. H. Burgess
Sheridan, Wyoming
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