Court Convenes Monday for Second Term Eight Weeks
The district court term will adjourn Saturday. Monday at 9 a.m. Judge C. C. Thomas will convene the second term, replacing Judge J. K. Mullally who goes to Floresville to sit in his place. Grand jury candidates named include Richter, Nelson, Buenz, Borchers, Cruz, MacDonald, Barberio, Wormser, Henry, Deutz, Summerville, Denike, Brennan, Westbrook, Biggio and Sanchez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Thomas
Mulcaty
Floreaville
District Court
J. K. Mullally
Floresville
Wilson County
Thomas
August C. Richter
Leonard Nelson
John O. Buenz
Henry Borchers
Eduardo Cruz
J. Alex MacDonald
Joe Barberio
Julius Wormser
Joseph Henry
Adolph Deutz
John V. Summerville
Ed. Denike
M. W. Brennan
J. 8. Westbrook
C. C. Biggio
Dario Sanchez
Band Concert Tonight by 37th Infantry Band Opens Summer Series
The Thirty seventh Infantry Band presents the first in a weekly Thursday night concert series on Jarvis and Martin Plazas starting at 8 30 pm for one hour. Director Carl Everlof announces the program including Sousa The Rifle Regiment Waldteufel Militaire and other selections with Sergea nt Emil E Schmit as piccolo soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirtyseventh Infantry
Jarvis and Martin Plazas
Carl Everlof
Thirty-seventh Infantry Band
Sousa Herold
Militaire
Waldteufel
The
Silver King
Hartman
Emil E. Schmit
Ballet Egyptien
Luigini
Madelon
Roberts
Matthews Joins Laredo Business Firm As Partner
J L Matthews formerly cashier of the Border National Bank of Eagle Pass has moved to Laredo with his family to form McVicar and Matthews exporters and importers at 1210 Iturbide street. The partnership aims to expand the border trade significantly and elevate local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Matthews
Border National Bank of
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Notice of Probate of Will in Webb County Texas
Public notice from Webb County Texas to publish in a newspaper of general circulation for ten days the application by executor Justo S. Penn for probate of Virginia Josephine Penn deceased. Hearing set at Webb County Court in Laredo on the third Monday in May A D 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Webb County
Webb
State of
Texas
Virginia
Josephine Penn
Justo S. Penn
Laredo
Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Meetings
The schedule lists a W M U general meeting at the Baptist Church with Circle A and D roles. The Blue Birds meet at Mrs Alfred Poggenpohl’s home at 4 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop No 1 meet in the Methodist Church League room in the evening, and No 2 gathers at headquarters hall at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M.U
Baptist Church
Circle A
Circle D
Blue Birds
Alfred Poggenpohl
Dfternoon
Boy Scouts of Troop No. 1
Methodist Church
Boy Scouts of Troop No. 2
Headquarters Hall
Woman's Club members attend district convention in San Antonio
Mrs. R. L. Poster, as County Chairman of the Woman's Committee, joined the 5th District Convention as a delegate from the Woman's Club. She visited the Anna Howard Shaw reception and attended the Battle of Flowers luncheon, calling it a beautiful function with inspiring speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Poster
San Antonio
Woman's Club
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
Anna Howard Shaw
J. K. Beretta
Battle of Flowers
Fairy Sight and Notices From San Antonio to Houston
Poem about fairies and perception from London Punch. Local notes report Mrs. E H Sauvignet visiting San Antonio, Mr Cullee Mann’s Pearsall trip, Mike Hernandez returning from overseas duty, Major and Mrs A B Muller and Col and Mrs John T Halsell homecomings, Mrs H F McCawley en route to San Antonio for a funeral, Mrs Louie Giddens visiting, and Mr and Mrs R L Higgins with family in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. McCawley
San Antonio
City
W. C. Giddens
Louie Giddens
Houston
Personal notes on arrival of Heriberto Rodriguez in Laredo
Heriberto P. Rodriguez, son of Mr and Mrs Nicolas Rodriguez, arrived in the city yesterday afternoon and is shaking hands with his many friends. A L Ulrich, a well known publisher of San Antonio, is among the visitors in Laredo today on business. Mr Ulrich recently received his discharge as a captain in the United States army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heriberto P. Rodriguez
Nicolas Rodriguez
A. L. Ulrich
San Antonio
Laredo
Ulrich
Notable births on May 1 historical figures
United States ambassador to Spain Joseph Willard born in Washington 54 years ago today. Kansas Wesleyan University president John Harmon born Olney 61 years ago today. Glassiex dancer Paul Allen born Toronto 40 years ago today. Songwriter Charles Harris born Poughkeepsie 54 years ago today. Boston financier William Gaston born Roxbury 60 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph EE. Willard
United States
Spain
Washington, D. C
John Harmon
Kansas Wesleyan University
Olney
Paul Allen
Toronto
Ont
Charles K. Harris
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
William A. Gaston
Boston
Massachusetts
Roxbury
Mass
Cause of Headache and Relief with Chamberlain Tablets
The article states headaches often arise from a disordered stomach or constipation and can be avoided by treating the cause. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a simple remedy with mild, gentle effects and claims many have found permanent relief after taking them.
Hungarian Soviet Now Asks For Peace
The Hungarian communist government proposed to Romania territorial concessions and demanded immediate ceasefire. A wireless Budapest message reports the move as the conflict escalates and peace prospects are sought amid high regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Budapest
Bomb parcels tied to senators spark nationwide alert
In New York on May 1 bombs addressed to Senator Reed Smoot and to an unnamed Utah figure were sent back for extra postage. A bomb for Senator Overman was stopped by the postmaster, as his daughters, just married the previous night, opened many wedding gifts in similar packages. Federal and city agencies race to trace the conspirators amid fears of a May Day terrorist wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Overman
Overman
Associated Press
New York
Reed Smoot
Utah
Gimbels
Rainbow men arrive with Koningin der Nederlanden crew
The transport Koningen der Nederlanden arrived from France at Newport News Virginia with 2,263 officers and men including Rainbow division personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Koningen der Nederlanden
France
Rainbow Division
Japan Stands Firm on Shantung at Paris Conference
The diplomatic advisory council voted to maintain Japan’s stance on the Shantung peninsula and reject concessions at Paris, according to Tokyo papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Diplomatic Advisory Council
Japan
Shantung Peninsula
Paris
Paris Strikes Paralyze France Amid Labor Demonstration
Paris and much of France faced a 24 hour labor strike demanding better working conditions and policy changes. Officials reported no disorders as of today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Allied delegates to meet German peace deputies in Versailles
In Versailles on May 1 the first official meeting between allied representatives and the German peace delegates will occur this afternoon. A committee from the allies and the United States will receive the German credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Unite States
Navy chief says international police force needed after peace
Secretary Daniels believes a large naval international police force will be required under the league of nations plan immediately after peace is declared. He plans to discuss with Italian, French, and British admiralties the force details and vessel types.
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London
League of Nations
Daniels
Italy
France
England
Germany Japanese transfer of rights in Asia agreed
Paris reports that on May 1 the council of three reached an agreement transferring all German rights at Kisao-Chau and in Shantung province to Japan without reserve. Japan will return Shantung to China with full sovereignty while keeping only the economic privilege and the right to establish a settlement at Tsing-tao.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Kisao-Chau
Shantung Province
Japan
Council of Three
China
Germany
Tsing-tao
Hampton Institute Golden Jubilee Marks 50 Years of Negro Education
Educators, philanthropists and public leaders gathered in Hampton Virginia to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Hampton Institute and dedicate the Robert C Ogden Memorial Auditorium. Delegates paid tribute to Gen Samuel Armstrong Gen O O Howard and Dr Hollis J Frissell with memorial services and forthcoming graduation ceremonies led by Dr William H Taft and other notable speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
America
Samuel ©. Armstrong
O. O. Howard
Hollis J. Frissell
Hampton Institute
Robert C. Ogden
New York
Speaers
James H. Kirkland
Vanderbilt University
Wilton Merley Smith
Central Presbyterian Church
New York City
Isaac Fisher
Fisk University
Francis Greenwood Peabody
Cambridge
Mass
Institute
Samuel C. Armstrong
Hollis B. Frissell
William H. Taft
Board of Trustees
M. Ashby Jones
Atlanta
Robert K. Moton
Turtagee Institute
Army casualty total grows to 75,820 in new tally
The War Department announced that rechecking army records last week added 476 names to the major casualty list, bringing the total to 75,820 killed in action died of wounds and disease and died of other causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Fronting the Treaty Presentations Delay by Allies
The excerpt hints at a sudden move to the front today that may provide a reason to defer presenting the treaty by the allied powers. It suggests strategic timing affecting diplomatic actions.
Bavarian Delegates Questioned for Adequacy of Powers
Paris on May 1 discusses whether the German delegates possess sufficient authority and whether they can fully speak for Bavaria as their powers and qualifications are examined amid ongoing talks.
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Paris
Bavaria
Government troops tighten ring around Munich front
Berlin dispatches report a ring of government troops closing on Munich. They state Schongau and Umfing have fallen from Soviet control without losses. The villages lie about 46 miles northwest of Munich.
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Copenhagen
Munich
Berlin
Schongau
Umfing
Peace Preliminaries Expected to Reach Germany Monday
From Paria on May 1 the view in peace conference circles is that the peace preliminaries will be communicated to the German delegation Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Bombardment injures three women in Paris siege
Reports say three women were injured during a long range bombardment of Paris. German forces have occupied Sebastopol, the famed Russian fortress, as Allied leaders convene in Versailles for a high level conference.
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Paris
Sebastopol
Ver
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Cure
An old style advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The copy touts a thirty five year history and claims the remedy heals mucous surfaces and purges toxins from the blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
EY & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Riot in Cleveland Over Red Flag May Day Parade
A riot erupted in downtown Cleveland when a red flag borne by a marcher in a socialist May Day parade was knocked down by a returning soldier who seized the flag. Police, soldiers, and civilians clashed with marchers in the ensuing fight.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Triangular Debate to Feature Eighteenth Amendment
Boston May 1 The eleventh annual triangular debating league will stage a three city match on the Eighteenth Amendment and its repeal Yale Princeton and Harvard will contend with affirmative and negative teams in New Haven Princeton and Cambridge.
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Boston
Mass
United States
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
New Haven
Cambridge
Intercity Trap Match Sets Three Contests Between NYAC and CAA
In New York on May 11 a trap shooting series between the New York Athletic Club and the Chicago Athletic Association was arranged to decide supremacy. The first match will be at Travers Island tomorrow, with a second in Chicago in August and a possible deciding third in Atlantic City in September. Each team has ten men and five high scores to count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Athletic Club
Chicago Athletic Association
Travers Island Grounds
Chicago
Atlantic City
Notable Today in History and Public Events
Today marks several anniversarys and openings across regions. Bishop John P. Farrelly completes a decade as Cleveland bishop while the Duke of Connaught enters his seventieth year and auxiliary bishop McGavick notes twentieth consecration anniversary. Quebec enacts liquor reform and US tax measures go into effect. Mexico’s Carranza calls Congress to address petroleum finance and labor. The Brazos naval launch occurs at Charlestown Navy Yard. Hampton Institute fifty year celebration proceeds with two days of events. Theodore Roosevelt memorabilia opens in New York City. Kansas City hosts the Kansas Congress of Mothers and P T A convention through Saturday.
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John P. Farrelly
Cleveland
Duke of Connaught
England
Canada
Alexander J. McGavick
Chicago
Quebec
Carranza
Mexican Congress
United States
U. S
Brazos
Brazos River
Texas
Charlestown Mass. Navy Yard
Hampton Institute
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations report
The Times presents a United States Weather Bureau forecast for the night and Friday from New Orleans. Partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions expected in eastern Texas. Fort McIntosh records show a high of 82 and a low of 58 with an east wind and clear conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
East
Texas
Fort Mcintosh
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Dally
37Th Infantry Band
the Rifle Regiment
A. D
J. A. Ronriguez
Wabb Co
Mrs. Violet
Oberfeldt Society
Yoakum
J. W. B. Hall
Christ Church
Kehl
Lusk
Lang
Arkles
Adams
Anderson
Woodman
Arthur
Bridge Party
L. Daiches
L. J. Christen
Frederick Gilbreath
Mesdames Barlow
Buenz
Cogley
Christen
J. W. Brewster
H. G. DaCamara
R. L. Muller
J. B. Morton
Joe C. Martin
R. K. Mims
Young and Hall
Mesdames Fish
Lafon
Black, Buck
Gilbreath
Walker
Schwartz
Purwin
Wilson and Wilcox
K. of C. Hall
Knights of Columbus
Padden
Roach
Kelly Field
Camp Travis
K. of
K. of C
Victoria Street
Fort MclIntosh
R. R
Punch
E. H. Sauvignet
Cullee Mann
Pearsall
Mike Hernandez
Major
Mrs
A. B. Muller
John T. Halsell
R. L. Higgins
Eugene Giddens
Bryam
E. J. Cousineau
Luke W. Loftus
Percy R. Winch
George Bigden
Charlies Woodul
Gustin K. Smith
Adam Bold
Sig
Elec
P. A. Oiaz
Jack Correu
Mittis Little
Leonardo Diaz
Edmundo Lopez
Benjamin Hastings
Moises Garrejo
Francisco Garcia
Lorenzo Rendon
Jose Ybarra
Maurice Akabasa
Jose Zamora
Louis F. Folsom
Harold Smith
William Lake
U. 8
Wm. L. Ford
J. Maxey Pace
Salinas Ave
of Texas
H. Lane
Millett
Care Times
Flores
Hidalgo
G. Lecca
Maxwell
Zaragoza Street
Times Office
Washington Street
Saltillo
Mexico
P. O. Box
del Pueblo
Iman
Coln
Nieves Ortiz
Callahan Street
Lincoln St
Girthedaye
Gimbel
RUMAN
Ians and
Petrograd
Helsingfors
Olonetz
Rome
Orlando
Page
Naval Police
Sailles
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