Storm King Visits Laredo With Severe Hail and Rain
A Sunday night to Monday storm battered Laredo with 60 mph winds heavy hail and sheets of rain. Lightning lit the sky as roofs were hail damaged and trees bent. Rainfall reached 2.1 inches locally with heavier totals toward Hebbronville and hail causing crop damage along the Texas Mexican frontier to Pearsall. In Laredo only minor damage occurred including broken window glass and some fencing.
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Laredo
Hebbronville
San Antonio
Pearsall
Smallest Dry Goods Store Offers Big Value in Laredo
Manuel Cruz runs a tiny Laredo shop with a small assortment and modest capital yet promises low prices. The ad touts quality items in stock and emphasizes customers will pay less for the few but good dry goods offered.
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Manuel Cruz
Laredo
Stormy Bootleg Capture Nets Two Men and Tequila
During the height of a storm two men were arrested near Laredo after state rangers seized 200 bottles of tequila hidden in brush. The car and liquor were brought to Laredo as the storm raged. The men appeared before Justice of the Peace, were bound to the grand jury in $500 each, and remanded to county jail for failure to post bail.
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Laredo
Rio Grande
San Antonio
Justice of the Peace BH
A. Atlee
Grand Jury
Galveston Sandcrabs Start Texas League Race Strong
The Galveston Sandcrabs appear to have got away to a good start in the Texas league race. It is calculated that every year no less than 2600000000 changes hands in bands in England in wagers on horse races.
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Galveston
England
Bermuda onions shipments from Laredo reach 827 carloads this season
Onions moved in twenty nine carloads each night, totaling 827 carloads of Bermuda onions shipped from Laredo by freight so far this season. May Day Festival at School Plaza starts at 6 pm with coronation of Miss Ruth Cooper as Queen of the May. County Clerk issued licenses for Manuel Najera Maria Castro and Jose Martinez Tomaso Villareal. District court Forty-ninth District will adjourn Saturday. next term eight weeks begins Monday with grand jury empaneled. Rain slowed Miranda oil field visitors but roads were muddy yet passable. County Clerk J A Rodriguez left for Corpus Christi and will go to San Antonio returning Thursday.
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Bermuda
Laredo
School Plaza
Ruth Cooper
Manuel Najera
Maria Castro
Jose Martinez
Tomaso Villareal
Forty-ninth Judicial District
Miranda
New Laredo Orchestra Forms Under Renacimiento Name
A new musical organization in Laredo, the Orquesta Renacimiento, has been formed with Felix S. Ortiz as director and skilled musicians performing a modern repertoire spanning Mexican and American works. They recently serenaded city families. Ortiz resides at 1307 Salinas Avenue and Antonia A. Lona, the representative, at 511 Marsella Avenue.
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Orquesta Renacimiento
Laredo
Felix S. Ortiz
Mr. Ortiz
Salinas Avenue
Antonia A. Lona
Marsella Ave
Indian Legislature Nears Epoch in Indian Administration
London May 2 The Bombay Times correspondent reports the session of the New Indian Legislature closing may mark a decisive epoch in Indian administration. Unrest in the Punjab and taxation burdens eased by the Duke of Connaught’s visit, aiding unity and order. Gandhi’s non cooperation doctrine helps, but non cooperation grows into tyranny elsewhere, promising further measures.
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Associated Press
London
Bombay
Times
Punjab
Duke of Connaught
Lord Rawlinson
Council of State
Oil Fuels the Wheels of Industry in a World of Progress
A poetic defense of oil as the power behind global industry. The verse credits oil with driving ships, trains, and factories, linking progress to the fuel that moves modern civilization. It cites J. H. McBride in Big & Reel Magazine as the source of the reflection.
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Harth
J. H. McBride
Big & Reel Magazine
Community meetings and May Day fete schedule
On Monday the Woman's Missionary Society meets at 4 PM at the Methodist Church. May Day Fete is set for 6 PM at School Plaza. Tuesday features the Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church at the Rectory with Mrs. C W Cook at 4 PM, Sunbeam Band at the Baptist Church at 4 PM, and Miriam Chapter No. 86 OBE at the Masonic Hall at 8 PM with all members and visitors urged to attend.
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Woman’s Missionary Society
Methodist Church
School Plaza
Christ Church
C. W. Cook
Sunbeam Band
the Baptist Church
Miriam Chapter No. 86
O. BE. S
Masonic Hall
Let Me Enjoy. A Poem and Local Notices
A fragment from Thomas Hardy appears amid a local society page with general mentions of travels and visits. The piece notes Mrs J McNeill Turner hosting the Nulles Club and a St Peters Church benefit dance planned for May 9. Baptism details include Alice Irma Keller at Christ Church with sponsors listed. A small home wedding of G Wilbur Dennett and Ella A Chittenden is reported, with Rev C W Cook presiding and the couple to reside at 1802 Victoria Street.
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Alice Irma
H. R. Keller
Christ Church
C. W. Cook
W. W. MacGregor
Irma Keller
Clarence J. Keller
W. R. Muter
Bridge Luncheon Honors Miss Ashheim With Prizes And Guests
A Saturday afternoon bridge luncheon at the Hotel Hamilton honored Miss Ashheim. Prizes went to Mrs. Withoff first, Mrs. A. C. Derby second, Mrs. A. C. Hamilton third, and Mrs. C. C. Shiner fourth. Guests and assistants included Mesdames and Misses many local residents and friends, with elaborate decorations featuring Shasta daisies and white larkspur.
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Lloyd
Tierney
Hemmingway
Mesdames Linnell
Shropshire
Gray
Rice
Crocker
Guinn
J. B. DaCamara
Hooper
Finney
Stewart
Lehman
Charles Richter
Hotel Hamilton
Ashhelim
Withoff
A. C. Derby
A. C. Hamilton
C. C. Shiner
Ashheim
R. K. Mims
Marcus Wormser
Richter
Cross
Vivian Ashheim
Esther Hirsch
Courtney Slaughter
Aline Hamilton
Francis Alexander
Caroline Meyer
Josephine Sauvignet
Maria Mowry
Amar Penn
Alma Pierce
Kate Tarver
Helen MacGregor
Margaret MacGregor
Virginia Penn
Mesdames Goldmann
L. Joseph Asher Smith
M. Wormser
Leo Purwin
Ben Alexander
L. Daiches
Samuel Meyer
Wilson
Judio Penn
L. Christen
T. A. Leyendecker
J. C. Martin
Vidaurvri
Cantrell
H. Cluck
J. R. Moore
Turner
Ira O'Meara
C. Jefferies
G. Giles
J. T. Hassell
A. E. Derby
G. W. Derby
H. Buenz
G. N
G. C. Hiatt
A. Huberich
L. Lafon
Stanley Copeland
J. Convery
H. A. Hamlin
Morrow
F. H. Lusk
L Goodmann
Schultz
J. M. Cross
Watson
Leonora Cross
M. FE. Richter
Hostess
A Card of Thanks for Anselmo Jimenez’s Death
The family thanks the many friends who assisted during the death and funeral of Anselmo Jimenez. Appreciation is extended for flowers and acts of kindness shown in their hours of sorrow.
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Anselmo Jimenez
Trial Set for Four Alleged Culver Bandits Murder Case
Four men facing murder charges in the December Culver exchange bank robbery in Indiana prepare for trial next Monday. J B Burns and J J Fox of Chicago and Arthur Sibert and Joseph Byers of Knox stand accused after a gun battle with Culver residents that left Jacob R Laine dead and others wounded. The case was moved from Marshall county by venue change. The second note reports the comptroller of the currency calling for bank condition statements as of April 28.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Ind
Exchange Bank
Culver
J. B. Burns
J. J. Fox
Chicago
Arthur Sibert
Joseph Byers
Knox
Jacob R. Laine
Marshall County
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
New Plans of Income Tax Considered by Congress
Washington May 2 The congressional committee overseeing six revision today weighs Treasury proposals for further tax legislation Secretary Malton submits four options including a moderate corporate profits tax or flat corporate tax to replace excess profits tax a cap of 40 percent this year and 35 percent thereafter repeal of luxury taxes and soft drink taxes plus new broad taxes such as higher stamp or license taxes on autos to raise total revenue to four billion dollars after other changes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congressional Committee
Treasury
Malton
May Day calm affirmed by Daugherty statement
Columbus Ohio May 2 quiet May Day observation across the United States despite agitation through literature. Attorney General Harry M Daugherty issued a statement here saying the measures give assurance of the return to normal conditions in America.
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Associated Press
Columbus
United States
America
Harry M. Daugherty
Mississippi Valley Association Holds Third Annual Convention
New Orleans May 2. The Mississippi Valley Association prepares for its third annual convention starting Monday, with delegates from over a dozen states. Topics include inland waterway development transportation agriculture and foreign trade. Speakers include Secretary Hoover and Secretary Wallace.
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New Orleans
Mississippi Valley Association
Hoover
Wallace
Typical American Sunday in Columbus May 2 report
Attorney General Daugherty states the department of justice saw widespread quiet and calm across the nation on May Day. He says yesterday was a typical American Sunday with no major incidents reported.
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Columbus
Daugherty
Department of Justice
State Bank Call Issued for April 28 Statements
Austin Texas May 2 Commissioner Hall today issued a call to the state banks for statements of condition at the close of business April 28.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Hall
Money to Loan on Webb Zapata Dunn and Jim hog ranches
Money to loan on ranch properties in Webb Zapata Dunn and Jim Hog counties. Describe in detail security acres section location value and loan amount. Call or write Luther S Foss Hotel Hamilton Laredo Texas. April 28, 1916.
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Webb
Zapata
Dunn
Jim Hog Counties
Luther S. Foss
Hamilton
Laredo
Milton the poet’s affliction remembered by pupil
A teacher quiz on Milton’s blindness prompts a pupil to answer Milton’s great affliction was that he was a poet. The remark captures a humorous classroom exchange from a juvenile audience.
Election for Vacancy in Washington County
Governor Neff issues proclamation calling May 28 election in Washington County to fill vacancy from H. J. Neiast disqualification at the regular legislative session. Named officials: H. J. Neiast. Location: Austin Texas. Date: May 2.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Neff
Washington County
Washington
H. J. Neiast
Former Minister Faces Trial in Mount Vernon Theft Case
East St Louis Illinois May 2 Guy Kyle a former minister of Mount Vernon is set to stand trial in U S court Monday on charges connected with the January theft of 212000 from a mail wagon in front of Mount Vernon post office Lauren Williamson also indicted will be tried concurrently Nearly all of the money is reported recovered.
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East St. Louis
Guy Kyle
Mount Vernon
United States
Lauren Williamson
Germany to answer reparations by May 12 ultimatum
London reports that allied foreign ministers drafted an ultimatum demanding a categorical yes or no from Germany by May 12 to reparations terms. If refused, military and naval penalties are implied, with a British North Sea naval demonstration cited as a possible consequence.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Supreme Council
North Sea
Allied council backs Belgian plan for ultimatum to Germany
London May 2 The allied supreme council after the foreign ministers report agreed in principle to Jasper of Belgiums plan for an ultimatum to Germany and for military measures if Germany defaults.
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Supreme Council
Ruhr
London
Allied Supreme Council
Council of Foreign Ministers
Jasper
Belgium
Germany
Briand says French march only if Germany still resists
London May 2 premier Briand announced it would take twelve days to complete French military preparations. He added that if by then Germany has not yielded to the allies, France will march, hoping not to march alone.
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London
Briand
Germany
Britain to wield naval show if Germany stalls reparations
London reports Britain will stage a naval demonstration in the North Sea if Germany refuses allies terms on reparations. The reparations commission will notify Germany in six days, allowing another six for a reply. The council may issue an ultimatum via a chosen intermediary, possibly the United States, rather than Berlin.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
North Sea
Reparations Commission
Supreme Council
Berlin
Washington
United States
Mobilization Orders for 1919 Class Issued in Paris
Paris May 2 orders call the class of 1919 to mobilize for occupation duties. The directive outlines rapid deployment and assignment to responsibilities supporting postwar occupancy operations.
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Paris
Dallas Music Festival Opens With Texas Composers
The Texas Music Teachers Association opened in Dallas as part of a musical festival week. Henry Toey, University of Arkansas music director, began examining music teachers. The first program features works by Texas composers and the opening entertainment was scheduled for tonight.
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Associated Presa
Dallas
Texas
Texas Music Teachers’ Association
Henry Toey
University of Arkansas
Milkman Faces Adulteration Charge After Wet Cow Excuse
In a country town court a milkman stands charged with selling adulterated milk. Asked for defense he blames the rain stained milks as the cow got wet the night before. The magistrate records the testimony as proceedings continue.
Seamen Walk Off Ships Over Wage Cut Plan
Galveston Texas May 2 Seamen cooks stewards engineers and firemen walked off the Shipping Board vessels in port after notice of a 15 percent wage cut effective May 1. Preparations had been made to tie up six ships in anticipation of the action.
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Galveston
Texas
Shipping Board Board
Shipping Board
White House: mediation commission await voters approval
Washington May 2 officials said the federal commission to mediate the ship owners and Marine workers controversy awaits voter acceptance of government mediation.
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Washington
White House
Reversed Case of Tru man Newberry to Regulate Primaries
Washington May 2 The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of United States Senator Tru man Newberry in Michigan federal court for conspiracy to violate the federal corrupt practices act. Sixteen other convictions were also set aside as the court ruled Congress lacked authority to regulate primaries Ivand Rapids Mich May 2 Judge Sessions dismissed the second indictment against Newberry and his associates.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Truman Bl. Newberry
Michigan
Supreme Court
Congress
Ivand Rapids, Mich
Sessions
Senator Newberry
Newberry
Opera Singer Broadcast To Denver Audience
Frieda Hempel, Chicago grand opera principal, sang over the radio to an unseen Denver audience of about 6000 Friday as the opera company appeared in the city this week. Wireless operators within 500 miles were notified.
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Associated Press
Denver
Cole
Frieda Hempel
Chicago Grand Opera
Opera Company
Ruhr forces to exclude Negro soldiers in Ruhr district
Reported expectations indicate Negro troops will not be included in the ground forces deployed to the Ruhr valley. Officials and observers note logistical or policy considerations guiding the allocation and may reflect broader postwar attitudes influencing the composition of occupation units.
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Ruhr
Hughes and Jusserand Describe WWI Reparations Talk
London May 2 French Ambassador Jusserand cabled Washington outlining his conversation with Secretary Hughes. The message says the American government seeks no position likely to irritate Germany and that the State Department has no further communication to Germany. Hughes preferred a settlement without Ruhr occupation to avoid war implications.
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London
Jusserand
Washington
Hughes
State Department
Germany
Ruhr
New Liquor Act Takes Effect in British Columbia
Victoria May 2 The new liquor control law comes into operation tomorrow The government will establish and run stores as seen fit with a permit system for sales and only sealed packages will be sold A three member board will administer the law and oversee operations
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Victoria
B. C
British Columbia
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