Canada sees temperate crops thriving on Vancouver Island
Dr. Tolmie federal minister of Agriculture told horticulturists on Vancouver Island that Canada is not a snowbound land. Tea and olives are grown successfully here and a good fig crop is expected. Filberts almonds bloom, bamboo yields enough for baskets. He hopes Canada will source roses from Pacific Coast towns within its borders rather than importing stock trees.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
Tolmie
Vancouver Island
Great Britain
Ireland
Kiwanis Club Holds First Regular Meeting in Laredo
The Kiwanis Club organized and installed in Laredo last Thursday night by District Governor Dick O. Terrell will hold its first regular luncheon at Hamilton Hotel Cafe from 12:15 to 1:15 Thursday afternoon. The club began with 53 charter members and has since drawn many prominent business and professional men to apply for membership.
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Kiwanis Club
Laredo
Dick O. Terrell
Hamilton Hotel
Laredo Rotary to Install New Officers at Ladies Night
The Laredo Rotary Club will install the newly elected board of directors and officers at the Ladies Night luncheon at the Hamilton Hotel Cafe on Thursday at 8 PM. A luncheon with many ladies present will precede the brief talks by members and guests as the new officers assume their posts.
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Laredo
Assignments of Oil Leases Filed in Webb County
Webb County records show about forty assignments of oil and gas leases filed with the county clerk over four days, all land in Webb County. About twenty gas and oil land leases were also filed this past week, signaling activity in Laredo's lease market.
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Webb County
Laredo
General Armando Diaz To Visit Washington
General Armando Diaz, head of the Italian armies during late World War I, is coming to the United States to visit President Harding. A Neapolitan aged about sixty, Diaz rose from a little known officer to command on the Isonzo front and gained fame for the Libyan War and the Carso offensive. His reputed traits are intense energy and strong organizational ability.
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Armando Diaz
United States
Harding
Cadorna
Isonzo
Carso Hills
Diaz
Heavy rain hail and wind cause crop damage in North Texas
Associated Press reports heavy rain hail and wind storm in Dallas and surrounding counties Thursday night. Navarro county gardens damaged by hail banks six inches deep in spots. Corsicana fields stripped of crops. Cotton and corn damaged in northeast Ellis county near Waxahachie.
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Dallas
Texas
North Texas
Navarro County
Corsicana
Ellis County
History Highlights May 3 Throughout 18th Century Events
A Daily Lesson in History notes Hans Egede leading the first Greenland mission in 1721. It records Manasseh Cutler’s 1787 Northwest Territory ordinance championing anti slavery principles, born 1742 and died 1823. Also mentions 1802 New Orleans Marine Hospital, 1822 Catholic Society for the Propagation of the Faith founding, 1859 France at war with Austria, 1872 Horace Greeley presidential nomination, 1891 American Bible Society 75th anniversary, and 1900 Lord Roberts’ advance on Pretoria.
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Hans Egede
Denmark
Greenland
Manasseh Cutler
Northwest Territory
Killinglyy Ct
Marine Hospital
New Orleans
Congress
Society For the Propagation of the Faith
France
Italy
Horace Greeley
National Liberal Convention
Cincinnati
Ten Thousand Chicago Families Strike Over Rent One Year Ago
One year ago today ten thousand Chicago families began a strike refusing to pay higher rents or to move, marking a large urban housing protest. The action reflected widespread discontent with rent hikes and displacement pressures seen in the city.
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Chicago
Social Calendar Notes From Tuesday Events
Tuesday events include Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church meeting at the Rectory with Mrs. C. W. Cook at 4 PM and Sunbeam Band at the Baptist Church at 4 PM. Miriam Chapter No. 86 O E S meets at Masonic Hall at 8 PM with all members urged to attend. Wednesday sees Parish Guild of Christ Church gathering at Mrs. F. B S. Lusk’s home at 2 30 PM.
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Christ Church
C. W. Cook
Sunbeam Band
the Baptist Church
Miriam Chapter No. 86
Masonic Hall
Lusk
April Marvel Stirs the Earth and Local Notes in Laredo
A blend of verse excerpt and busy May plans in Laredo items. Miss Laura Taylor heads to San Antonio, Mrs. May return from Texas cities, and several notices announce dances, theatre, and church programs. Boy Scouts prepare for Court of Honor May 18 and field day May 21 at Fort McIntosh. The YWCA reports ongoing support through the International Institute and War Work Council.
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Laredo
Boy Scouts of
Elks Hall
Fort McIntosh
Scout
Mackay
Scout Headquarters
The
Young Women’s Christian Association
International Institute
War Work Council
National Board
Young Women's Christian Association
New York
Centenary of Napoleon Observed Across France
Paris leads the nationwide tribute to Napoleon I as France marks the hundredth anniversary. Catholic churches and military groups organize observances with Notre Dame services and a Sorbonne ceremony. A grand Arc de Triomphe display and Inválides exercises follow, with remarks by President Millerand and Marshal Foch.
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Paris
France
Napoleon I
The
Republic
Notre Dame
Sorbonne
Arc de Triomphe
the Invalides
President Millerand
Marshal Foch
Texas birth record April figures show births and deaths
Austin report from the health department records 7 349 births in April with 3 134 deaths. The month produced 34 twin births and 4 triplet births, one triplet set noted as white.
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Austin
Texas
Health Department
Today’s National and Local Elections and Meetings
Today marks municipal primary elections in Indianapolis and other Indiana cities. Col George Harvey sails to London as US Ambassador to Great Britain. The British government fixes date for Irish parliamentary elections. Delegates from the US and Canada gather in Hamilton Ontario for the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers convention. The American Farm Bureau Federation convenes in Chicago to discuss nationwide dairy and cheese marketing cooperatives.
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Brazil
George Harvey
United States
Great Britain
London
Indianapolis
Indiana
Canada
Hamilton
Ont
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and ‘Tin Workers of North America
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Notable American Birthday Anniversaries Listed
William M Upham former governor of Wisconsin born in Westmin ster Massachusetts eighty years ago Edgar W Howe Kansas editor and author born in Treaty Indiana sixty seven years ago Julia Arthur renowned American stage actress born in Hamilton Ontario fifty two years ago Charles C Harrison former provost of the University of Pennsylvania born in Philadelphia seventy seven years ago Lincoln Hulley president of John B Stetson University born in Camden New Jersey fifty six years ago Eppa Rixey pitcher for the Cincinnati National League team born in Culpeper Virginia thirty years ago today.
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William M. Upham
Wisconsin
Westminster
Mass
Edgar W. Howe
Kansas
Treaty, Ind
Julia Arthur
Hamilton
Ont
Charles C. Harrison
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Lincoln Hulley
John B. Stetson University
Camden
N. J
Eppa Rixey
Cincinnati
Culpeper
Chamberlain's Tablets Mild and Gentle in Effect
The laxative effect of Chamberlain's Tablets is so mild and gentle that you can hardly realize that it has been produced by a medicine.
YWCA Appeal Seeks Funds to Save Laredo Institute
The YWCA in Laredo, after 18 months of activities including English classes, hygiene instruction, and youth clubs, faces closure on June 1 without urgent support. An emergency fund of 500 dollars is sought to cover five months, with hopes for a permanent local association and expanded programs for girls.
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Laredo
Young Women's Christian Association
Girl Reserve Movement
International Institute
National
Girls of
Germany Dumping Goods Into Austria Amid Balkan Trade Effort
Vienna reports Germany is dumping goods into Austria in large quantities to hold Balkan trade despite allied export tax. German firms are said to control Austrian plants or use Austrian agencies to mask shipments. Prices fall as crown value declines and textiles drop.
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Vienna
Germany
Austria
Another Irish Battle Near Galbally Reported
Associated Press reports in Limerick that a five hour battle near Galbally killed six civilians and wounded fourteen, with two crown forces soldiers injured one seriously.
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Limerick
Ireland
Galbally
Crown
Catholic Parents urged to expand Scouting for boys in May
Catholic parents at San Agustin church are asked to lead a campaign to reorganize and advance Scouting under Catholic leadership this May. The message, from Father Fidelis Muinelo, calls on parents to enroll their boys and cooperate in teaching duty to God country neighbor and self, as part of education and character building.
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San Agustin Church
Father Fidelis Muinelo
C, P
Trial of 129 Austrian officers for conspiracy begins
Vienna May 3. The trial of 129 officers of the old Austrian army opened Monday. They are members of the Death Legion formed to offer service to anti Bolshevists. The charge says monarchical tendencies were betrayed in its organization.
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Vienna
Death Legion
Trejos Released After Being Detained as Murguia Agents
Mexico City reports Martin and Jesus Trejo, American citizens, were released after last week’s Nuevo Laredo arrest as Francisco Murguia’s agents. They carried passports to Tampico. Jose Murguia and three others were jailed, Murguia reportedly fled toward the Texas border. Mexico says revolutionary activity is largely over, with only a small uprising in Zacatecas remaining.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Martin and
Jesus Trejo
Nuevo Laredo
Francisco Murguia
Mexican War Office
Trejos
Tampico
Murguia
el Hondo
Coahuila
Texas
Jose Murguia
Mexico
Zacatecas
Harding Says Government Deficits are a Dangerous Tendency
President Harding condemned the growing practice of departments seeking deficiency appropriations to cover deficits. In letters to cabinet members he cited about 216 million dollars pending and warned that deficits will exceed that amount. He urged bureau chiefs to prevent similar future reports and insisted on spending within congress approved provisions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Congress
Warren
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Bread strike causes Fort Worth famine
Fort Worth Texas May 3 union bakers walked out after employers demanded a ten percent price reduction. The bakery workers refused the lower price and a bread famine looms as shops run short and customers face shortages.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Four die in May Day riot at Gualeguaychu Argentina
Four persons were killed and 24 wounded in a May Day riot at Gualeguaychu a city in northeastern Argentina on May 3. The report from Buenos Aires notes the chaos erupted during the holiday and authorities were cordoning off the area as investigations begin.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Gualeguaychu
Argentina
Public Pound Hog Auction Warns Owners
A hog in the Laredo Texas city pound, seized for stray animal violation, will be sold at public auction in front of City Hall on Thursday at 10 o’clock unless the owner calls before then to pay all accrued costs. City Marshal M Brennan notes the notice dated May 2 1921.
Allied supreme council debates German reparations finance
London reports perplexity over how to finance German reparations. Sir Laming Worthington Evans and Louis Loucheur worked on a bonds scheme while council members differed on German guarantees. Four options were reviewed including port blockades and seizure of customs receipts. The council approved occupation measures for the Ruhr and naval demos but will seek US consultation before any action.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Supreme Council
Laming Worthington Evans
Louis Loucheur
Ruhr
Allied Supreme Council
French Plan to Occupy Ruhr With White Troops
French military headquarters at Mayence announced plans for the occupation of the Ruhr valley by white troops only. The move reflects the French general staff policy for the force composition in the contested area.
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Mayence
Ruhr
Premier Briand Pleased With Hughes Note on German Proposals
London May 3 Premier Briand heard Secretary Hughes note urging Germany to present clear adequate and definite proposals to the allied governments. He said he was greatly pleased with the note.
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London
Briand
Hughes
Germany
American pressure on Germany over reparations outlined
Washington on May 3 states the United States has clearly demanded Germany present adequate reparations proposals directly to the allied governments. The move signals a firm U S position on the reparations issue as Washington continues diplomatic pressure.
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Washington
Germany
United States
German leaders face possible resignations over US reparations stance
Berlin on May 3 reports a belief in political circles that the United States refusal to deliver German counter proposals on reparations to the Entente may force the resignation of Chancellor Fehrenbach and Foreign Minister Simons.
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Berlin
United States
Fehrenbach
Simons
Plague Spreads in Manchuria and Siberia
The plague is spreading in north Manchuria and parts of Siberia. Harbin death toll since the outbreak reached 1,000 with 793 in March. The Harbin Japanese children’s school has been closed and efforts to stamp out the plague are underway. Precautions aim to prevent spread to Dairen and Vladivostok.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Manchuria
Siberia
Harbin
Dairen
Vladivostok
Decree Suspends Consular Invoice Duty on Select Goods
The Obregon decree suspends the three percent consular invoice duty on certain merchandise, boosting American exports and Mexican purchases. The measure, now in effect, is expected to stimulate trade between the two nations and benefit both American exporters and Mexican buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obregon
Mexico
Japanese Ship Tokuyo Maru Burns Far Off Cape Mears
AP reports Tokuyo Maru burned at sea near Cape Mears Oregon with nine feared dead and 66 aboard. Buford wireless says 22 sailors a woman and four children treated for exposure in hospital. Lulord transport later reports eight crewmen died after rescue by air transport.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
Cape Mears
Oregon
United States
Buford
San Francisco
Cal
Lulord
Suzuki
Tokuyo
Toyo Wisen Kaisha
Shi dehara pledges harmony between Japan and U S
Japanese ambassador Baron Shidehara told Cleveland chamber of commerce that U S Japan differences require adjustment but do not justify pessimism. He urged friendly discussion to settle problems and stated Japan will not send emigrants while supporting migration restrictions.
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Sy Associated Press
Cleveland, O
Pacific Ocean
Japan
United States
President nominates William M. Stewart census director
Washington May 3 The president named William M. Stewart of Michigan currently assistant director of the census to become census director.
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Associated Press
Washington
President
William M. Stewart
Michigan
Riots on Vessels Tarnish Baltimore Strike
The Baltimore area faced a worsening marine strike as riots broke out aboard several vessels. The Associated Press reports disturbances escalating tensions and threatening ship operations. Local authorities monitor the scene as crews clash over working conditions and pay.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Openings in Choir at Christ Church Episco pal chair
Applications are invited for admission to the Christ Church Episcopal choir chair starting October 1. Auditions via choirmaster Mrs Flora Dilgarde Anderson or telephone 458. Open to men and women until May 31, limited slots. training in summer months.
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Christ Church Episcopal Chair
Flora Dilgarde Anderson
No. 458
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Moore
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