Marriage Licenses and City Council Actions Report
The county clerk issued licenses to Eduardo Dovalina and Miss Kater Ramirez and to Major William Dale White and Miss Bess Alice Roberts. The city council approved major business including removing beggars and regulating jitney damage to Jarvis Plaza and the San Bernardo speedway. A telegram announced the death of Louis F. Haller in Victoria. his funeral is in Victoria. Sergeant Major F W Edmington of the 111th Ammunition Train arrived at Newport News from overseas and plans to return home to Laredo in about two weeks. Imports from Mexico included one carload of ixile. Mr and Mrs Sidney Katz of San Antonio welcomed their first child, an eight-pound boy. Mrs Katz was formerly Estelle Moser of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eduardo Dovalina
Kater Ramirez
William Dale White
Bess Alice Roberts
Jarvis Plaza
San Bernardo
Mexico
Ixile
Sidney Katz
San Antonio
Katz
Estelle Moser
Dean's Kidney Pills Ad Endorsed by Laredo Officer
Police officer G. Vasquez of 608 Houston St. testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieve backache and kidney trouble. The Buffalo based Foster-Milburn Co. markets the remedy at 66 cents in all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Dean
G. Vasquez
Houston St
Doan
Mr. Vasquez
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
A Naturalist's Notebook Reflects on World’s Wonders
The Christian Science Monitor notes that the world’s beauty invites deeper study. It argues every creature offers a life’s study, citing Shakespearean intellects and naturalists like Audubon to show nature surrounds us and deserves devoted attention.
Violet & Oberfeldt Society Editor Contact
Society editor listing notes Mrs Violet Oberfeldt and the editor at phone 48.
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Mra
Violet & Oberfeldt Society
Social Calendar Notes for Parish and Aid Society
Wednesday The Parish Guild of Christ Church meets with Mrs F S Lusk in the afternoon. Thursday The Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church meets at 3 30 o clock at the home of Mrs H M Austin in the afternoon.
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Christ Church
F. S. Lusk
Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
H. M Austin
Sorrow and Suffering Turned Into Strength in Faith
An assortment of society notes and notices from St Louis include arrivals and departures, weddings, club events, and church activities. Mrs J N Goddard visits, Mr Harry H Haney returns from discharge in Chicago, Dr W W MacGregor visits the Mines, Anita Sharkey visits in San Antonio, and Mrs R R Marler returns from Laredo. Invitations announce Miss Bess Alice Roberts and Major William Dale White wedding at Fort McIntosh. A Musical Revue is planned at Royal Opera House by local clubs, and Junior Auxiliary and Missionary Societies report programs and charity work. A campaign in St Louis HQ urges clothing for European refugees in March.
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F. Wilson Smith
Bess Alice Roberts
William Dale White
United States Army
Fort McIntosh
Campaign collects winter garments for European refugees
A humanitarian drive asks readers to donate durable winter wear during the week of March 24 to 31. Items include heavy coats, serge skirts, woolen suits, blankets, shoes, ticking, sheeting, and scrap leather for repairs, with emphasis on practical, wearable clothing for destitute refugees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Hotel Arrivals List Visitors from Across the Country
Travelers E. Cueva and family from Monterey S Kappel of San Antonio B arrestin of Cincinnati EB de Garay from Los Angeles and Diodoro Cueva of Monterey are listed among hotel arrivals in a city column.
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E. Cueva and Family
Monterey
S. Kappel
San Antonio
Barrestin
Cincinnati
Ohio
EB. de Garay
Los Angeles
Cal
Diodoro Cueva
Today's events mark birthdays and meetings across regions
Birthday wishes go to William J. Bryan who turns 60. The centennial birth of Frederick Smyth, former New Hampshire governor, is noted. Events include the Wilmington Conference of the M E Church in Chestertown with Bishop Thirkield, and the New England Coal Dealers' Association convention in Worcester. Discussions cover League of Nations, rail transport, forest preservation, and more in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Bangor and Boston.
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William J. Bryan
M. J. Curley
St. Augustine
Frederick Smyth
New Hampshire
Wilmington
M. FE
Chestertown
Thirkield
Worcester
New England Coal Dealers’ Association
Redfield
Minneapolis
League of Nations
Maine State Council
Daughters of the American Revolution
Bangor
Boston
Henry Cabot
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard
National Wholesale Lumber Dealers’ Association
Philadelphia
First photograph of President Wilson's grandson Sayre
President Wilson visits Philadelphia en route to New York to sail to France aboard the George Washington. The image shows Woodrow Wilson Sayre with his nurse Miss Ruth Swisher and a nurse named Kitthke Woodrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Sayre
Francis Sayre
Candlestick Warning From Senior to Junior Officer
A British regiment senior offers blunt dining room advice to a rookie, promising a hard test at a decanter. He warns that if four candlesticks are seen instead of two, the junior should leave, only to be corrected when the junior notes there is only one candlestick.
Princess and King Wartime Confers with In terchurch Commission
Reverend Dr. Edwin Heyl Delk recounts a wartime conference with colleagues from the Interchurch Federation's Wartime Commission. He relates how leadership and faith framed decisions during crisis, highlighting enduring bonds among participants and the influence of religious guidance in wartime policy discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Heyl Delk
Interchurch Federation
Mickie Says Please Pull Down The For Sale Ad
The radio host requests removal of a personal for sale advertisement after a flood of calls. He pleads with listeners to stop the inquiries by pulling down the ad and securing his home.
Notable Birthdays Across Historical Figures Today
Today marks birthdays of William J. Bryan born in Salem Michigan 59 years ago. The Duke of Westminster born 40 years ago today. Sir Lomer Gouin born in Grondines Quebec 58 years ago. Gen George P. Harrison born near Savannah Georgia 78 years ago. Moorfield Storey born in Roxbury Massachusetts 74 years ago. Rear Admiral George W. McElroy born in Illinois 61 years ago.
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William J. Bryan
President Wilson
Salem
Duke of Westminster
United Kingdom
Lomer Gouin
Quebec
Grondines
George P. Harrison
United Confederate Veterans
Savannah
Moorfield Storey
Boston
The
American Bar Association
Roxbury
Mass
George W. McElroy
Illinois
Treasury says Mexico to wait on royalties until Congress acts
The Mexican government will not force immediate collection of royalties on products from January and February under the Carranza decree. The Treasury Department says the issue will be submitted to Congress and no royalties will be collected until action is taken by that body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Treasury Department
Department
Congress
War twist in love note from France deportation tale
Chicago News reports a dramatic note from France as Marie Gillis learns Harry, long believed faithful, has been deported for gallantry. The overheard confession reveals Harry's alleged infidelity ending their relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Gillis
Harry
France
Chicago News
Senate resolutions praise Wilson and seek league inclusion
Mexico City reports that resolutions introduced in the Mexican senate express admiration for President Wilson and urge his proposals be realized, calling for Mexico to be given an opportunity to join the league of nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Senate
Wilson
Mexico
League of Nations
Army official commits suicide by inhaling gas in New York
New York March 19 Capt Reginald K E Taylon chief of personnel of the gas staff chemical division of the United States army died by suicide today after inhaling gas. He was reported to have been connected with the army gas service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Reginald KE. Taylon
Gas Staff Chemical Division
United States Army
Wide spread criticism of the United States grows
March 19 report notes a sharp surge in hostile press coverage about the United States amid a campaign of distortions aimed at sowing discord among Americans and Russians and the allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladivostok
Viadivostock
United States
Spartacan Propaganda Suspects Nabbed by Allied Forces
Five persons are accused of trying to spread Spartacan propaganda to civilians in areas occupied by American troops and have been arrested by American military authorities in Coblenz over the past days.
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Coblenz
Amended Peace Terms End Indefinite German Army Control
Paris reports the peace treaty terms revised to end indefinite U S occupation of Germany. The new provisions tie Allied control of German forces to the delivery deadline for war materials by Germany.
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Paris
Germany
Benson
United States
Internal Labor Affairs Split in League Row
Paris on March 19 a commission agreement on international labor legislation endorses each nation handling its own labor issues without invoking League of Nations power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
League of Nations
Commission On International Labor Legislation
Bavarian Diet Abolishes Nobility and Inheritance Rights
At a Tuesday sitting in Basel the Bavarian government passed a bill to abolish Bavarian nobility and to prohibit inheritances, marking a move to erode aristocratic privilege.
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Basel
Bavaria
Women and suffrage loom in upcoming elections
In Hawaii the next legislature is seen to focus on woman suffrage. Michigan elections show about one third of state office candidates are women.
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Michigan
Cotton seed statistics for August to February period
Census Bureau reports show cotton seed crushed 3,363,343 tons versus 8,201,511 last year. Linters produced 777,116 500 pound bales, down from 827,517. Cake and meal output 1,673,938 tons, up from 1,541,004 last year.
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Associated Press
Wasington
Census Bureau
New Orleans Weather Forecast Update
The United States weather bureau forecast for New Orleans predicts tonight will be partly cloudy and warmer, with Thursday turning cloudy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Weather observations at Fort McIntosh likely cools today
Fort McIntosh records show the 24 hour period ending 7 am had a maximum temperature of 89 degrees and a minimum of 53 degrees. Winds remained from the west with a partly cloudy sky.
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Fort Mcintosh
Missing Switch Sparks Domestic Quarrel
Dialogue captures a household spat as a husband upstairs calls to his wife to hurry while she fusses with her hair. The banter escalates with humorous mishearing and a playful exchange about finding the switch. The snippet reflects everyday domestic humor from the Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
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Husband
Henry
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Empress Eugenie Nears End in Private Advices
London reports from Farnborough indicate the health of Empress Eugenie is failing as she nears her ninety fourth birthday. The former French sovereign, once powerful and radiant, speaks of being content to die and describes herself as a fading shadow between past and present.
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London
Farnborough
H Eugenie
Eugenie
Hants
Asquith Seen as Preferred First President of League
In London on March 19 political circles indicate a strong inclination to invite Herbert Asquith former British premier to serve as the inaugural president of the league. The move aims to establish leadership and prestige for the nascent organization.
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London
Herbert Asquith
League of Nations
Wireless telephony links Ireland and Canada announced
The Marconi Company announced the establishment of wireless telephony between Ireland and Canada marking a new international communication link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
London
Ireland
Canada
The
Marconi Company
Spinach Market Report March 18
Total twenty seven. Virginia nine Texas eighteen. Destinations seven St Louis five New York three Chicago one each Philadelphia Cleveland Cincinnati. Diversions two Pittsburg one New York one Boston. Markets Kansas City 1.35 to 1.50 St Louis 1.00 to 1.10 New York 0.25 Philadelphia 1.00 Minneapolis 0.25.
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Virginia
Texas
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Boston
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Three Thieves Arrested and Goods Recovered
Three Mexican suspects Francisco Rodriguez known as El Chato Gerardo Guerrero known as La Cubana and Jose Gonzales were arrested by Special Officer Abel Cantu and Policeman Margarito Herrera for thefts over 60 dollars. Police recovered stolen silk and dry goods at 614 Scott Street, owned by Jesus Aguirre. The trio were bound over to the grand jury in 500 dollars each after an examining trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Francisco Rodriguez
el Chato
Gerardo Guerrero
Cantu
Former Villista Arrested Today On Border Entry Plot
Federii co Servantes the former chief of staff to General Felipe Angeles when with Villa in 1914 was seized near Socorro Texas about 35 miles southeast of El Paso with men attempting to cross into Mexico to join Angeles and Villa. One Mexican was wounded and another escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
EL Paso
Texas
Daughters of the Confederacy to Convene in Louisville
Louisville reports elaborate preparations for the national convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Advices to local committees indicate the gathering will be among the largest in the history of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Tenney To Be Installed as Gooding College Head
Gooding Idaho March 19 Governor W Pavis ex Governor Frank R G Gooding and educators from Pacific Northwest will attend the inauguration of Dr Charles Wesley Tenney as president of Gooding College on Friday. Dr Edward H Todd president of the College of Puget Sound will deliver the principal address.
American Lumber Congress Set To Convene In Chicago
The American Lumber Congress will meet in Chicago next month in what is described as the largest and most representative convention for the industry. Topics include advertising methods lumber merchandising retail service wood construction standards and industry policy relations Speakers include Walker D Hines William Cowell Henry Graves and N Hurley from federal agencies and commissions.
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Chicago
American Lumber Congress
Walker D. Hines
William Cowell
Federal Trade Commission
Henry 8. Graves
United States Forest Service
N. Hurley
United States Shipping Board
Ruth Law Teaches Flying in Japan and Other Shrinking News
Ruth Law visits Japan to instruct Mikado subjects in aviation. A Japanese bride’s veil is set aside for use as a shroud after death. Minnesota debates an eight hour day for industrial women. Five states still lack work hour laws. About 1.5 million women held men’s jobs after WWI. AT&T reports a majority of stockholders are women.
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Ruth Law
Japan
Minnesota
Alabama
Florida
West Virginia
Iowa
New Mexico
United States Employment Service
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
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Shakespeare
Milton
Emerson
Wadsworth
Thoreau
Audubon
Jeffries
Mediterranean
Browning
Christian Science Monitor
Republican
Chamberlain
Eliza M. H. Abbott
J. N. Goddard
City
Harry H. Haney
W. W. MacGregor
Anita Sharkey
Mrs
Morgan
Dale
Dr. H. C. Hall
Austin
George Williams
Marfa
R. R. Marler
L. C. Everett
Sapulpa
Oklo
Royal Opera House
Tuesday Music and Literary Club
A. C. Hamilton
Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald
Zara Mowry
Junior Auxiliary
Mary Besse MacDonald
Helen Mac Honald
Hunter
Evelyn Randolph
Victor
Ernestine Sielski
Anne McKinney
Julia Belle
Thekla Deutz
Mary
Martha Anderson
Elizabeth
Miles Nye
Leonard Ernest
Woody
Nettie Bunn
Barbara
Junior Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Jesus
Adelaide
Raymond MacDonald
Gordon Barr
Maggie
George Evans
Madonna Sorrell
Evelyn Kerr
Dorothy Borchers
Red Cross
Foster
Sound Advice
Mickie
Siberia
Pecs Oil
Jane Willis
Resolution
Cotton Seed Statistics
Weather Forecast
Local Weather Report
Meyer Bros. Drug Co
Empress Eugenie
Chamber of Commerce
Laredo, Texas
Abel Cantu
Breedens Rheumatic
Reed's Drug Store
People’s Pharmacy
J. M
Villista
Felipe Angeles
AID Villa
Daughters OF the Confederacy
Rheims
Russia
U. S
Manley
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