Municipal election set for two weeks hence in city
A two week away municipal election will choose a mayor and city officials. Each of four wards will elect two aldermen. The town notes Easter shopping in Laredo with new fashions and summer wear, and reports plans for a large cotton crop in Zapata county with a $10,000 gin project at San Ignacio to prepare for the season.
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Rio Grande
Mexico
Laredo
Zapata County
San Ignacio
Local Charity Hospital Reopens Under Laredo Aid
In Laredo Mr M Little and Mrs Johnson oversee a reconditioned Associated Charities Hospital at 402 Vidaurri Avenue. The neat sanitary facility serves the needy with city physician aid and charitable staff. Little plans a possible new two story brick wing and deed transfer to the charity.
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M. Little
Laredo
the Times
Charitres Hospital
Vidaurri Avenue
Johnson
Little
Associated Charities
Public Auction Notice at Port of Laredo
The Deputy Collector of Customs, Port of Laredo Texas, announces a public auction of unclaimed merchandise on March 30 1920 at 10 am in the Customhouse for cash. A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs announces the sale under Article 803 Customs Regulations.
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Port of Laredo
Texas
A. R. Kahn
Holy Week and Easter Observances Ahead
Next week marks Holy Week with strict observances by Roman Catholics and Episcopalians. Good Friday Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday will be observed with morning and evening services. Special music programs for Easter Sunday are planned at Catholic and Episcopal churches in the city.
Today’s anniversaries march through major events
March 23 1867 burning of the Winter Garden Theater in New York and Edwin Booths valuable property. 1870 senate rejected the St John St Thomas purchase treaty. 1878 Porto Rico slavery abolished by Spanish decree. 1892 Canadian Pacific strike ended with reinstatement. 1895 Hungarian religious freedom bill. 1901 Charlotte M Yonge noted writer died in England. 1917 hurricane at New Albany Indiana cost lives and damage. 1918 Rose Pastor Stokes arrested in Missouri under Espionage Act.
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Winter Garden
New York
Edwin Booth
United States Senate
Islands
St. John and
St. Thomas
Porto Rico
Canadian Pacific
House of Magnates
Charlotte M. Yonge
Winchester
England
New Albany
Ind
Rose Pastor Stokes
Missouri
Governor Allen of Kansas as a Presidential Hopeful
Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen, named by Republicans as a presidential candidate, is famed for Kansas industrial court legislation. A native of Pennsylvania, he studied at Baker University and Washburn College, earned an honorary A.M., and built a newspaper career before rising as a radical voice in fights against social injustice.
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Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Allen
Baker University
Washburn College
Wichita
Tuesday meetings blend music and charity groups
The Tuesday Music and Literary Club meets at 4 PM at Mrs A P Nye, the Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church gathers at the Rectory at 4 PM, the Sunbeam Band at 4 PM at the Baptist Church, and the Parish Guild convenes with Mrs M W Brennan at 2 50 PM.
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A. P. Nye
Christ Church
Sunbeam
The
Baptist Church
M. W. Brennan
If You Should Tire of Loving poem excerpt
The poem excerpt by Margaret Widdemer is cited from Jesuit’s Second Anthology of American Verse. Local notes report Mrs. H F Brusens leaving for San Antonio and several arrivals and visits by families from Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Monterrey, Saltillo, and Marfa. The piece includes updates on influenza recovery for Rev W L Barr and a women’s missionary Bible study with White Sale plans at Stowers Store.
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Women’s Missionary Society
Women's Missionary Society
Burnett
J. K. Thompson
Stowers Store
H. L. Guinn
Smith
Mesdames Burnett
Nye
Cone
F. 2
Shanks
Crawford
Barr
Emerson
O. H. Guinn
First Non English Red Cross Certificates Awarded in Laredo
The Local Board of Directors recognizes patient effort in overcoming delays to award the first Red Cross certificates in the United States earned by examination in a language other than English. Webb County Chapter President M W Brennan presented certificates to recipients, praising health education cooperation. Miss Mildred McKnight, course instructor, spoke briefly, and Dorothy Borchers performed a preludial piece while a reprint poem honored the Red Cross charity and healing ministry.
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United States
Red Cross
Laredo
M. W. Brennan
Webb County
Mildred McKnight
Dorothy Borchers
Holy Charity of the Red Cross
Patch Patch: Hole in Skull Repaired by Cartilage Patch
An unusual operation at City Hospital in St. Louis repaired a two inch skull hole in fireman Harry Hettich. Surgeons patched the fracture with rib cartilage after he was thrown from a fire truck. Doctors indicate the procedure should succeed.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
City Hospital
Harry Hettich
Hettich
Hughes Opinion Favors Women Suffrage Amendment
New York March 23 Suffragists have obtained an opinion from Charles Evans Hughes former justice of the supreme court that anti suffragists claims that the Anthony amendment will be ineffective in states with male only constitutions are erroneous It is also Mr Hughes opinion that the amendment would only confer the right to vote for senators and representatives is equally erroneous.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles Evans Hughes
Supreme Court
Mr. Hughes
President Wilson Visits French Battlefields A Year Ago
One year ago today on March 23, President Wilson toured French battlefields while Secretary Daniels arrived in France. The piece notes a great welcome for Ohio troops arriving from Europe at Hoboken.
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Wilson
Daniels
France
Ohio
Hoboken
Europe
Women in Politics Embrace Open Minded Voter Attitude
Ida M. Gibson of the national Democratic women’s bureau says women, across parties, are entering politics with different mindsets. They favor fairness, oppose harsh methods, and plan to vote with open minds, many without suffrage ties, surprising politicians with their leadership as voters in Illinois and Indiana.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ida M. Gibson
Womens’ Bureau
National Democratic Committee
Indiana
Illinois
Mexican consul general promotes San Francisco trade with Mexico
San Francisco March 23 Niceforo Zambrano new Mexican consul general in San Francisco seeks to build friendly trade between Mexico and the United States by monthly bulletins from major Mexican cities listing export products prices and shipment methods. He will showcase Mexican agricultural and manufactured goods with Lazaro Busch and work with the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce to boost business. He notes Mexican merchants prefer American suppliers to European firms and urges American firms to stay alert to European competition.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Guadalajara
Monterrey
San Luis Potosi
Tepic
California
Mexico City
Niceforo Zambrano
Zambrano
Lazaro Busch
Westphalia Crisis: Central Government Lacks Power
Berlin reports the central German government cannot restore normal conditions in Westphalia where fighting continues and miners stay idle. It denies Bolshevik involvement in the unrest sparked by workers forming a government. The miners say they seek a constitutional, independent state.
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Westphalia
Associated Press
Berlin
Radical dominance in western Germany sparks looming crisis
From Copenhagen dated March 23, reports say the western German industrial belt is solidly in radical hands and any government attempt to intervene could trigger disaster. A separate account notes a workers' government forming without bourgeois parties, signaling a major shift in political power.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Delaware Legislature Faces Question on Women in Primaries
Dover reports the stalled issue of women’s participation in the upcoming presidential primaries and general election hinges on an extraordinary session of the Delaware legislature. Only one slate remains to decide the matter.
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Dover
Delaware
Strikes End in Lepizig and Greslau Resume Services
Copenhagen reports the end of strikes in Lepizig and Greslau with postal and railway service resuming in both cities. Advices confirm normal operations returning after disruptions.
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Copenhagen
Lepizig
Greslau
Rangers Ready To Leave Over Oklahoma Boundary Dispute
Austin Texas March 23 Twelve Texas rangers from across the state await orders from the adjutant general who refused to discuss the matter. There is no confirmation of rumors they are here to assist if Texas defendants in the Oklahoma boundary dispute are cited for contempt. Five left later for the boundary.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Rangers
Oklahoma
Berlin Reopens Services City Wide After Outage
Berlin reports a return to normal with postal services functioning stores open and electricity available for small factories. City and circle railroads have resumed operation while the elevated line remains closed.
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Berlin
Spartacans Outflank Regulars at Wesel Fight Reported
Aix-la-Chapelle March 23. A new battle is reported between Spartacans and regular army troops at Wesel, 22 miles northwest of Essen. The regulars appear to have been outflanked by the Spartacans.
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Aix-la-Chapelle
Rhenish
Prussia
Wesel
Essen
Insurrection Anniversary and Political Primaries
Today marks the 85th anniversary of Louis Riel led insurrection in the Canadian Northwest. Connecticut Republicans convene to pick delegates for June Chicago national convention. South Dakota presidential primary tests GOP contenders. Canadian farmers discuss a Dominion wide convention in Toronto. J. Marshall and sons Charles and Felix go on trial in Tupelo for a January 15 quadruple murder.
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Canadian Northwest
Louis Riel
Connecticut
Chicago
South Dakota
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Toronto
Charles
Felix
Tupelo
Miss
D Annunzio Proclaims New Fiume Republic
Trieste reports a proclamation by Gabriele d Annunzio stating every move will aim at arms annexing Fiume to Italy, declaring the creation of a new Fiume republic with strong nationalist aims.
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Trieste
Gabriele d Annunzio
Fiume Republic
Fiume
Italy
Mr. R. C. King Tells a Wonderful Rat Story
A testimonial from Mr. R. C. King extols RAT SNAP as a rat control remedy. He reports his place was overrun with rats, losing chickens and eggs, but after using RAT SNAP, most died and no live rats remained. The product is sold in three sizes with prices 25c 58c and 1.89 by A. Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
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R. C. King
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
American loan of a billion dollars reported from Berlin
Despatches to the London Times state that Berlin reports an American loan totaling one billion dollars has been received.
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London
London Times
Berlin
War costs cited as needed gold figure for Russia
Warsaw reports from March 23 state soviet newspapers claim Russia requires thirty two billion rubles in gold to restore itself, framing the sum as essential for recovery and rebuilding efforts.
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Warsaw
Russia
No Delays of Law Hangs John Price in Public Texas
San Augustine Texas March 23 a man named John Price a negro was hanged in public today twelve hours after his conviction for murdering John Kennedy a farmer shot Thursday night. Price was captured yesterday indicted tried convicted and sentenced within hours a crowd witnessed the execution.
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Associated Press
San Augustine
Texas
John Price
John Kennedy
Price
Colby Sworn In as Secretary of State
Bainbridge Colby was sworn in as secretary of state in Washington, succeeding the resigned Robert Lansing. The ceremony marks Colby’s confirmation to the post amid ongoing diplomatic duties and government leadership.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bainbridge Colby
Robert Lansing
Hobby told special session not needed for worm districts
Austin March 23 Assistant Attorney General Stone states Governor Hobby will be advised a special session of the legislature is unnecessary to meet federal demand for pink boll worm district regulation. He says Texas laws are adequate except reimbursement features.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Stone
Hobby
Ford Eagle boat plant dismantled at River Rouge site
Detroit March 23. Ford Shipbuilding plant built in record time to produce Eagle boats is being dismantled. The 983 by 58 foot knockdown warehouse will be shipped to Hampton Roads for reassembly into three smaller buildings. Other Eagle plant structures were bought by Ford. The last Eagle boat was launched last November and the final sailor departed a month later.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Ford Shipbuilding Plant
Eagle Boats
Navy
River Rouge
Hampshire Roads
Eagle Boat
Hampton Roads
Eagle
Ford
Train Sets Fatal Crash in Atlanta Texas
Dr. R. P. Long was killed when a Texas Pacific train backed into the family group in Atlanta Texas. His wife was fatally injured and two sons and a daughter were seriously hurt in the incident reported March 23.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Texas
R. P. Long
Texas Pacific
Eskimos killed off reshape Nome ivory trade
Nome Alaska February 10 Many of Nome's pioneer Eskimos who spent winters cutting ivory into curios were taken by the influenza epidemic last year. As a result most curios now sent from here are made by Eskimos who live on the Siberian coast across the Bering Sea from Nome.
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Nome
Alaska
Siberian
Bering Sea
Queen Alexandra’s heirloom thimble in royal Danish gold
The article describes a royal Danish heirloom, a gold thimble owned by Queen Alexandra. It features blue enamel tracing and is studded with precious stones, valued as a treasured artifact in the royal family.
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Alexandra
Denmark
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
The United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans area notes tonight and Wednesday cloudy with probable rain and a cooler Wednesday. Fort McIntosh observations show a maximum of 68 degrees, a minimum of 60, wind from the north, and cloudy skies.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Fishing for liquor in Livingstone channel
An order banning liquor fishing in the Livingstone channel of the Detroit river revealed a submerged truck carrying whiskey thought to have attempted a crossing from Canada. Federal agents found a graveyard of missing cargoes in the channel after ice gave way. An all night vigil failed to sight the truck, and a thorough channel exploration will occur before navigation opens.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Isnance
Livingstone Channel
Detroit River
Elks Lodge 1018 Meeting Tonight at Eight
Laredo Lodge No 1018 calls a regular meeting this evening at eight o clock with A B Muller serving as secretary. members urged to attend.
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Laredo Lodge No
Princess Victoria Prize Wins Under Assumed Name
Princess Victoria, sister to King George V, is noted as an artistic bookbinder who once won a prize under an assumed name in a past competition.
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Victoria
King George V
Government ends price controls on coal April 1
Washington March 25 The President has withdrawn government control of the maximum price of bituminous coal effective April 1. He transmitted the majority report recommending wage schedule agreements between miners and operators. The move aims to stabilize fuel supply and allow coal prices to reflect an average 27 percent increase.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Morgenthau Nominated Ambassador to Mexico
Washington reports Henry Morgenthau of New York former ambassador to Turkey has been nominated for ambassador to Mexico to succeed Henry Fletcher who resigned over differences with the administration on Mexican policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Henry Morgenthau
New York
Turkey
Mexico
Henry Fletcher
McCullough Caps UT with Triple-Sport Letter Record
Austin Texas March 25 George McCullough of Waco has been elected captain of the 1921 basketball team at the University of Texas and has established a likely record as the twelfth Orange and White athlete to letter in three major sports baseball basketball and football He has never been ineligible for a team for scholastic reasons weighing 155 in football trim he is one of the smallest three letter men in the school history and was regarded as a likely member of the all state basketball squad this season with mention as guard on the All Southwestern team.
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Austin
Texas
George McCullough
Waco
University of Texas
McCullough
Kentucky Jockey Club Buys 28 Acres Near Latonia Track
The Kentucky Jockey Club purchased 28 acres of land adjacent to the Latonia race track along the Louisville and Nashville railroad easterly right of way. The $28,000 deed shows Rosa Hartweg sold the land to the club, which also exchanged property with the Kentucky Petroleum & Refining company for additional acreage to expand parking and build a new roadway into the track.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Kentucky Jockey Club
Latonia
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Kenton County
Jockey Club
Rosa Hartweg
Kentucky Petroleum & Refining Company
Non-Partisan League Convention Opens in St Paul
Mead ing spirits of the Non Partisan league in Minnesota are arriving in St Paul to attend the organization’s State convention tomorrow. The convention is expected to nominate and indorse candidates for State offices and complete plans for taking an active part in the coming campaign.
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St. Paul, Minn
Meading Spirits of the
Non Partisan League
Minnesota
St. Paul
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