Onions Roll Out of Laredo and Local Court Schedule
Thirty one carloads of onions left Laredo by the I G N railroad, totaling 911 carloads for the season. County clerk reports several marriage licenses issued, including Cresecencio Mendez with Juliana Cantu and Jose Flavio Chavez with Julia Ortiz. The district court term adjourns Saturday. grand jury to be empaneled Monday. Oil interest remains active. expectations of a rush if wells come in Miranda field. Imports from Mexico halted today for Cinco de Mayo observances. United States and Mexico flags roan from mastheads in celebration.
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Laredo
Cresecencio Mendez
Juliana Cantu
Jose Flavio Chavez
Julia Ortiz
Miranda
Mexico
United States
Pioneer Resident Laredo Section Died Last Night
Macario Gutierrez a Guererro Mexico native aged about 65 who came to Webb county and Laredo as a youth died at his home 512 Lincoln street at 11 55 pm after about ten days illness. A longtime rancher and stock raiser he was friendly and well liked survived by his wife. Funeral from the home to San Agustin church this afternoon at 6 with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
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Macario Gutierrez
Guerrero
Mexico
Webb County
Laredo
Lincoln Street
San Agustin Church
Modern Brick Building Planned at Flores and Victoria Corner
Santiago Pappas awards the contract to Pedro Vasquez for a new brick building 65 by 111 feet on the southwest corner facing Flores Avenue and Victoria Street opposite the courthouse. The lower floor will house offices and the upper floor will be two room apartments with kitchenette and bath. The site sits just south of the Mexican Products Co. addition under construction.
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Santiago Pappas
Pedro Vasquez
Flores Avenue
Victoria Street
Mexican Products Co
Sounds of Prosperity Boost Laredo’s Bright Future
Prosperity predicted for Laredo as new and handsome business buildings are planned. Oil development is expected to bring wealth, attract industry, and create jobs. Advocates urge collective effort to boost the city and accelerate growth despite high property prices.
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Laredo
Notice of dissolution of Fortin and Swisher firm
Notice to the public that the Fortin and Swisher firm station and agents for Philadelphia Batteries was dissolved by mutual consent on April 15. H. C. Fortin retires and Ross Swisher continues the business. I am not responsible for debts contracted by Mr. Fortin since dissolution date. Ross Swisher.
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Fortin & Swisher
Philadelphia
H. C. Fortin
Ross Swisher
Fortin
A Daily History Lesson Marks Key Dates
Notable dates include Napoleon I death at St Helena in 1821 and Empress Eugenie born 1826. Other items reference Fort Brown relief by Taylor in 1846, Diaz becoming Mexico’s president in 1877, a 1892 Wyoming Republican convention, Newport New London’s 250th anniversary in 1896, and Empress Maria Anna’s death in 1884.
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Napoleon I
St. Helena
Corsica
Hugenie
Napoleon III
Granada
Spain
Madrid
Fort Brown
Gen. Taylor
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Mississippi Valley Labor Convention
Vicksburg
Maria Anna
Ferdinand of Austria
Wyoming
New London
Conn
Birthday Folio Honors Notables With Anniversary Ages
Cardinal Gasparri born in Italy 69 years ago today. General Sir Henry Wilson, chief of staff of the British army, marks 66 years since birth. James Duncan, first vice-president of the AFL, born in Scotland 64 years ago. William P. G. Harding, governor of the Federal Reserve Board, born in Alabama 57 years ago. Charles A. Bender, manager of the New Haven Eastern league club, born in Brainard Minnesota 38 years ago.
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Cardinal Gasparri
Holy See
Italy
Sir Henry Wilson
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
Scotland
William P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Greene County
Ala
Charles A
Notice of sale by International & Great Northern Railroad
The International and Great Northern Railroad as receiver James A. Baker will sell a load of 510 bales of alfalfa hay by public auction for cash between 4 and 5 pm in Laredo Webb County Texas on May 13 1921. The car ATSF 62619 from El Paso loaded December 27 1920 and consigned to Heid Brothers was refused and is advertised to satisfy freight and demurrage charges. Delivery may occur on payment of charges before the sale date. E B Wright agent for receiver. 4 28 td.
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International & Great Northern Railroad
James A. Baker
Laredo
Webb
State of Texas
el Paso
Texas
Heid Brothers
Hidalgo
E. B. Wright
Society Social Calendar Quiet Circles Meet and Dance
Thursday the four circles of the W M A will meet in the afternoon Circle A with Mrs J M Burr at 1614 Victoria Street Circle B at the pastor's home Circle D with Mrs Sallee Friday Mr and Mrs Arthur Claude Hamilton entertain with a dancing party at 8 16 o clock in honor of Miss Rosalie Biggio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Burr
Victoria Street
Sallee
Arthur Claude Hamilton
Rosalie Biggio
Comfort in Words and News From Baltimore Sun and Local Gatherings
A Baltimore Sun feature echoes yearning for comfort in poetry by Folger McKinsey. Local notices report visits to Corpus Christi and San Antonio, a Brownsville banker’s convention trip, and family gatherings. The Odd Fellows Rebekahs mark their 102nd anniversary with a church program and reception. Details include a Chinese program at First Baptist, wedding correction for Miss Ella Chittenden and Mr. G. W. Dennett, Christchurch Parish Guild activities, missionary box efforts, and a Christchurch institute meeting with talks by Miss Fuller and Miss Sturges. Ice cream and cake were served as members and guests attended.
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Parish Guild
Christchurch
F. S. Lusk
B. F. Wright
Missionary Box
Holland's
Guild
International Institute
M. A. Rives
Eda
Mesdames Adams
Anderson
Cook
Kehl
Lines
Mason
Mims
McKinney
Mussett
Poster
Shahady
Today’s National and World Events Highlight Key Anniversaries and Launches
On Ascension Day ceremonies mark the 100th anniversary of Napoleon’s death and Mexico’s independence declaration anniversary. Sun Yat Sen is to be inaugurated as President of the Chinese Republic. London University grants degrees to the Prince of Wales. The AFL executive council meets in Cincinnati. Delegates from across the U S attend Atlanta for the Ku Klux Klan anniversary. The destroyer Dobbin, named for James Dobbin, is launched. Chicago imposes a 10 p m curfew restricting under 16s on the streets.
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Napoleon
Mexico
Sun Yat Sen
London University
Prince of Wales
American Federation of Labor
Cincinnati
United States
Atlanta
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Dobbin
James
North Carolina
Navy
Pierce
Chicago
Floral Decor Graces Club Afternoon Games
In a Mims room setting with daisies ferns and golden canvas the games yielded prizes. Mrs L J Christen won the club prize a pair of embroidered pillow cases. guest prize went to Mrs W Derby receiving etched iced tea glasses. A two course luncheon followed with many club members and guests noted.
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Mims
Jose Martin
T. A. Leyendecker
A. B. Muller
Christen
Joseph
J. S. Penn
H. C. Hall
L. Daiches
EB. H. Buenz
Mesdames
J. J. Haynes
Asher Smith
D. McNeill Turner
Paulus, Hiatt
M. Wormser
Charles Richter
Slacker Lists to Be Published in Congressional Record
The War Department slacker lists will appear in the Congressional Record after Representative Johnson of South Dakota requested their publication in the House. No objection was raised as the measure moved forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Congressional Record
House Today
Representative Johnson
South Dakota
Forest Fire Permits to Be Rigidly Enforced This Season
Associated Press reports Minnesota forest officials under District Supervisor Henry G. Webber plan a record permit season for burning on cleared land. Township fire wardens will issue permits as required by the 1919 law, with stricter enforcement after 50 arrests last year for permit violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Duluth
Webber
Department
State Department
Nineteen and Phyllis at Rialto in Laredo
Charles Ray stars in Nineteen and Phyllis at the Rialto Theater for a two day engagement starting tomorrow. Ray plays a dapper nineteen year old city youth torn between Phyllis Laurin and being a Southern gentleman as a rival in a dress suit stirs a style campaign. Supporting cast includes Clara Horton Lincoln Stedman George Nichols Cora Drew Frank Norcross and DeWitt C. Jennings.
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Charles Ray
Phyllis
Rialto Theater
Mr. Ray
Phyllis Laurin
Clara Horton
Lincoln Stedman
George Nichols
Cora Drew
Frank Norcross
DeWitt Cc. Jennings
Lumbago Relief Cited From Chamberlain Liniment
Mrs F J Dann of Brockport New York reports lumbago left her bedridden after using Chamberlain's Liniment. The remedy was applied to her back and quickly drove away pain, enabling recovery from a sudden muscular rheumatism.
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Chamberlain
F. J. Dann
Brockport
N. Y
Rainy day deemed unlucky for wedding in Indian tradition
A rainy wedding day is viewed as inauspicious in Indian culture, while historical notes mention Napoleon Bonaparte’s early goal of pursuing a naval career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Bonaparte
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times presents today’s forecast from the U S Weather Bureau at New Orleans. Tonight and Friday are partly cloudy with a warmer trend expected Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh Weather Summary Nine Hours End 7 A.M.
Observations at Fort McIntosh show a maximum temperature of 80 degrees and a minimum of 64 degrees. Wind direction is southeast. Conditions are clear.
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Fort McIntosh
Whooping Cough Cure Promoted by Cough Remedy
The piece extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe pleasant treatment for whooping cough, especially to children under five, arguing it shortens the illness and reduces danger when paregoric codeine or other opiates are not used, with a history of its success in epidemics.
Marine Strike Inevitable Sparks Washington Controversy
Washington May 5 Representatives of marine workers failed to meet Secretary Davis to resume talks on the shipping wage quarrel that has triggered strikes aboard some American merchant ships. Davis said the conference would not be held and he doubted if meetings would restart. Officials indicate federal mediation may be exhausted as some labor reps left Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Davis
Department of Labor
Public works urged as cure for unemployment in council session
Cincinnati May 5 Frank Morrison AFL secretary urged public works as a remedy for unemployment noting at least four million out of work and no sign of improvement He said many could be put to work on national state and local public projects President Samuel Gompers arrived with his bride declined to comment on the council program Building trades officials said the council would reaffirm opposition to wage reductions citing long employment during strikes and lockouts in some cities
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
United States
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Samuel Gompers
Executive Council
The
Building Trades Department
McKinney Man Dead After Long Political Career
J Leland Franklin a prominent Texas political figure died at his McKinney home. He served as Collin County auditor for eight years and was well known in state political circles for four decades.
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Associated Press
McKinney, Tex
J. Leland Franklin
Texas
Collin County
Rock Springs aviator burned to death in crash
Wal ter Bunting a mail service aviator died when his airplane overturned during takeoff for Cheyenne. The crash occurred in Rock Springs Wyoming as he attempted a mail flight. Local catarrh remedies are touted with Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy by F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio. Rewards offered for any cure failure.
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Associated Press
Rock Springs
Wyo
Walter Bunting
Cheyenne
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cens Y & Nt
Y Druggiste
Allied ultimatum to Germany details occupation and reparations plan
The text outlines the allied ultimatum after noting Germany failed to meet Versailles treaty obligations in disarmament, reparations, war crimes trials, and related terms. It calls for occupation of the Ruhr, immediate reparations action by May 6, and a May 12 implementation if Germany does not comply, with ongoing measures tied to continued noncompliance.
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Germany
Associated Press
London
Spa
Paris
Ruhr
Rhine
Reparations Commission
Versailles
Formal invitation to appoint reps to allied councils
The supreme allied council cabled Washington last night asking the United States to appoint representatives to the supreme allied council the council of ambassadors and the allied reparations commission in London on May 5.
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London
Supreme Allied Council
Council of Ambassadors
Allied Reparations Commission
American State Department
Washington
Berlin Cabinet Delays Resignation To Form New Ministry
Berlin May 5 The Fehrenbach cabinet, which tendered its resignation to President Ebert, continues in office at the president's request while informal talks proceed among coalition leaders. Debate centers on whether a new government can win a working majority with Socialists' neutrality.
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Berlin
Fehrenbach
Ebert
Reichstag
Northwestern aims Big Ten title for Methodist team pace
Chicago May 5 Dr Dana M Evans director of athletics at Northwestern University says a Big Ten football championship will be won by the Methodists within three years. He spoke at a smoker with all athletes and urged student support as essential. Coach Putnam called for expanding the squad from thirty to forty two for the team’s benefit.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Dana M. Evans
Northwestern University
Methodists
Putnam
Snub Pollard Hints New Story From Look At Things
The Pathe comedian Harry Pollard says the moral lies in perspective as he previews a new story. A young colored boy, son of an extra, was caught stealing a dime from his father’s trouser pocket in the dressing room. The enraged parent denounced the act and warned against slang.
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Harry
Pollard
Pathe
Cattlemen May Ship To Mexico Duty Free
El Paso May 6 American cattle raisers may move herds into Mexico for grazing without fees or duty and may return them to the American side duty free. The change follows a Mexican government ruling reported by the Juarez consulate. Grazing lands south of Juarez are in fine condition and the order will benefit American cattlemen.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Mexico
Juarez
Dow
Sterling County cattleman indicted for murder in Moon shooting
The Sterling County grand jury indicted Leslie C. Riordan, a Sterling County cattleman, for murder in the fatal shooting of T. E. Moon, a Gaines County stockman, in the Sterling City courthouse yard after Riordan sued Moon for damages over a cattle contract breach. Bail not set early today.
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Associated Press
San Angelo
Texas
Sterling County Grand Jury
Leslie C. Riordan
Sterling County
T. E. Moon
Gaines County
Sterling City
Riordan
Moon
Ulster Leader Craig and De Valera Meet in Dublin
The Belfast Telegraph reports Sir James Craig and Eamonn de Valera held an interview in Dublin on Irish affairs. Craig announced a special meeting of the Ulster party in Belfast tomorrow to discuss the situation.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Belfast Telegraph
James Craig
Eamonn de Valera
Dublin
James
Ulster Party
Explosion Injures Fifteen In Rosita Coal Mine
In Eagle Pass Texas reports say an explosion at a Rosita Coahuila coal mine seriously injured fifteen men. Among the injured is an American mining engineer. The date of the accident and the engineer’s name were not disclosed. All victims were rescued.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
Rosita
Coahuila
Tribute to Napoleon at Arc de Triomphe ceremony
Paris May 5. Marshals Foch and Petain and War Minister Barthou led leaders in paying tribute to Napoleon at the tomb of the unknown soldier near the Arc de Triomphe. The ceremony marked the second day of the centenary of the death of the Little Corporal.
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Paris
Foch
Petain
Barthou
Napoleon
France
Arc de Triomphe
Senator Knox censures President in peace resolution debate
May 5 report notes Senator Knox censured the President during a debate on a peace resolution. Also, the U S Secretary of Labor ruled that Communist party membership alone does not justify deportation of aliens.
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Knox
U. S
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J. A. Rodriguez
Corpus Christi
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M. A. Hirsch
Esther Hirsch
Bankers’ Convention
Brownsville
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
First Baptist Church
Bryan
Shanghai
China
Ella Chittenden
G. W. Dennett
Dennett
Humble Oil Refining Company
R. K
Laredo Movies
Rialto
Weather Forecast
Local Weather Report
Allied Ultimatum
Morrison
BOR
America
Catte
Cent
Ireland
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