Today’s Birthdays May 9 Sir James Barrie John L McLaurin Edward Weston Mohler
On May 9, notable figures celebrate birthdays. Sir James M Barrie, born Kirrimuir, N B 59 years ago, is recognized as a Scottish novelist and playwright. John L McLaurin, ex Senator from South Carolina, born Marlboro County 59 years ago. Edward Weston, New York engineer and inventor, born England 69 years ago. John R Mohler, head of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry, born Philadelphia 44 years ago.
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James M. Barrie
Kirrimuir
N. B
John L. McLaurin
United States
South Carolina
Marlboro County
S. C
Edward Weston
New York
England
John R. Mohler
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Philadelphia
Voz de Laredo Shoe Shop Moves Address
The Voz de Laredo Shoe Shop relocated from Iturbide street to 614 San Agustin avenue with a dated notice 5 2 15.
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Voz de Laredo
Iturbide Street
San Agustin Avenue
Laredos War Sacrifices Names List of Soldiers
The notice memorializes Laredo volunteers and service members including Lieut. E J Cousineau Lieut Luke W Loftus Lieut Percy R Winch Sergt George Bigden Sergt Charles Woodul Sergt Gustin K Smith Sergt Adam Bold Sig Erec P A Diaz Corporal Jack Correu Corporal Miles Little Corporal Leonardo Diaz Private Edmundo Lopez Private Benjamin Hastings Private Moises Carrero Private Francisco Garcia Private Lorenzo Rendon Private Jose Ybarra Private Maurice Akabass Private Jose Zamora Private Louis F Folsom Private Harold Smith Private William Lake U S M Private Wm L Ford U S M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Cousineau
Luke W. Loftus
Percy R. Winch
George Bigden
Charles Woodul
Gustin K. Smith
Adam Bold
Sig
Erec
P. A. Diaz
Jack Correu
Miles Little
Leonardo Diaz
Edmundo Lopez
Benjamin Hastings
Moises Carrero
Francisco Garcia
Lorenzo Rendon
Jose Ybarra
Maurice Akabass
Jose Zamora
Louis F. Folsom
Harold Smith
William Lake
U.S.M
Wm, L. Ford
U.S. M
Princess Zita of Parma Empress Years of Exile
The article recalls Zita of Parma born in Lucca 27 years ago who rose from a convent school to become Empress of Austria then exile in Switzerland. It notes she was the 13th child of the late Duke of Parma and highlights her dramatic European role and fate.
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Lucca
Zita
Parma
Austria
Zangbert
Vienna
Switzerland
Europe
Duke of
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Local Conductor
Laredo resident R. E. Sadler, railroad conductor, testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his back pain and weak kidneys after purchasing at Homner's Drug Store. He notes continued positive results over three years and endorses Doan's as highly as ever. Price 60c at dealers. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Laredo
R. E. Sadler
Matamoros St
Dean
Doan
Homner’s
Mr. Sadler
Social notes and church events at Latin American Club
Mrs. Hal W. Greer hosts an auction bridge at 3:30 p.m. at the Latin American Club in honor of her sister Mrs. J H Allen of Memphis. The Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church meets at 4 p.m. A poem titled The Rose Beyond the Wall appears, followed by general mentions of local visitors, trips, and upcoming events in San Antonio.
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Blue Birds
A. Poggenpohl
Boy Scouts
League Room
Methodist Church
Headquarters Hall
School Plaza
A. E. Younkin
Married Ladies Social Club
Walter Guhl
Chicago
Hal W. Greer
Auction Bridge
J. H. Allen
Memphis
Tenn
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Reeves Couple Move to Robstown and Local Social Notes
Mr and Mrs J T Reeves have moved to Robstown to make their home. A splash party for seventh grade girls took place at Villegas pool with chaperones Mrs G W Derby and Mrs M S Ryan. Maria activity continued with a visit to the Ryan home for lunch. Also reported are meetings of the Christian Church Ladies Aid Society and the W M U circles A and B with sewing, prayers and social hours, hosted by Mrs Alfred Poggenpohl Mrs Trout and Mrs Coffee respectively.
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Mrs. J. T. Reeves
Robstown
Villegas’ Pool
G. W. Derby
M. S. Ryan
Ryan
the Heights
Dorothy Derby
Josephine Brewster
Kathleen Heaner
Dora Becker
Helen Lindsay
Gene Morgan
Lois Derby
Evelyn Ryan
Dorothy Wiggins
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Alfred Poggenpohl
Phelps
Luke
Mesdames Little
Hodges
Smith
Hamilton
Joe Netzer Jr
Ward
A. O. Donnelly
Millar
Hiatt
Poggenpohl
Consul Randolph Robertson Leaves for Washington on Official Business
United States Consul Randolph Robertson departed last night for Washington to handle official duties. In his absence the Nuevo Laredo consular office will be led by Vice Consul E. W. Eaton.
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United States
Randolph Robertson
Washington
Nuevo Laredo
E. W. Eaton
Cause of headaches linked to stomach issues cured by tablets
The article explains headaches often stem from a disordered stomach or constipation. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a simple, mild remedy and notes many readers have found permanent relief using them.
Feeling 15 Strong Between Soldiers
At the American Legion national caucus in St Louis May, Major Hamilton Fish of New York urged Congress to equalize the National Guard and the regular army. Attendees alleged National Guard officers in France faced discrimination in favor of regulars.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
National Guard
Regular Army
National Caucus of
The
American Legion
Hamilton Fish
New York
Congress
France
Golden Spike Celebration Nears In Ogden Utah
Ogden Utah May 9 visitors flock for the Golden Spike celebration marking the fiftieth anniversary of the joining of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific lines to create the first transcontinental railroad. Governors, railroad officials, and pioneers will attend a parade pageant and historical addresses detailing rail transport’s rise.
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Ogden
Utah
Union Pacific and Pacific
Bamberger
Union
Southern Pacific
Tron
Central Pacific
California
United States Senate
Pacific
Isa Whitney
New York
United States
Benton
Congress
Enterprise
Great Central Plains
Lincoln
Oakes Ames
Massachusetts
Union Pacific
8&3
German Peace Terms Discussed as Cabinet Debates Options
Berlin officials report probable peace terms publicized after a lengthy cabinet session. Some fear Count von Brockendorff-Rantzau may refuse to sign and resign, yet prevailing view holds Germany must accept. A quoted German delegate to Versailles suggests peace with Russia and Bolshevik troops as Germany’s immediate solution.
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Count von Brockdorff- Rantzau
Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Count von Brockendorff-Rantzau
Russia
Herr Geisberg
Versailles
Neue Zeitung
Conspiracy Discovered in Britain to Incite Mutiny
London on May 9 reports a conspiracy to induce British sailors to mutiny and soldiers to demobilize by marching from barracks. The plan aimed to disrupt naval and military discipline and weaken Britain during tensions abroad.
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London
Victory Liberty Loan call on you face to face
A persuasive civic appeal urges readers to answer the Victory Liberty Loan drive by meeting the committee and signing an application form, stressing that no one called on them cannot be used as an excuse. It personifies the committee, a devoted mother, a veteran, and the reader’s conscience to prompt action.
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Victory Liberty Loan
Storm Kills Twenty in Lower Rio Grande Valley
Twenty persons including J. L. Vick and his two sons are reported killed in a storm that struck the lower Rio Grande valley Wednesday night. Most victims were Mexicans as hundreds of small structures were demolished and damage spread to army camps across the region.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Texas
J. L. Vick
Rio Grande Valley
One Year Ago in the War Lloyd George Sees Vote
British House of Commons sustains Lloyd George by a vote. Ostend harbor seal attempt with naval force is partly successful. Official report shows Allied submarine losses in April totaling 381 631 tons.
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Lloyd George
House of Commons
Ostend
Celebrated Rail Junction Marked Half-Century
Promontory Point near Ogden hosts semi centennial exercises commemorating the May 10 1869 joining of the Union and Central Pacific rails. Utah and California pioneers who witnessed the event fifty years ago plan to attend.
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Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Promotory Point
Ogden
Thomas Durant
Leland Stanford
California
Union
Utah
Do You Enjoy Life A Health Tip From Chamberlain’s Tablets
A health note states that a man in good physical condition is likely to enjoy life while the ill disposed suffer from poor meals. It recommends a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the stomach improve digestion and regulate the bowels.
Discharged Soldiers Granted Vote Without Poll Tax
Governor Hobby signed a bill giving discharged soldiers and sailors the right to vote without poll tax. The Texas legislature adjourned after a four and a half day special session, passing two bills and two general resolutions. The first bill exempts discharge soldiers and sailors from poll taxes and enables their voting. The second bill delays the board of control act effectiveness from June 1919 to January 1 1920.
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Gy Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Hobby Today
Board of Control
Premises Searched and Documents Seized Reported
The Daily Mail reports that premises of several individuals were searched and documents seized. No further details provided.
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Daily Mail
Wipe Out Austrian Navy Under Treaty Terms
Paris reports the treaty terms mandate complete disarmament of Austria’s navy. All ships of any size must be surrendered with future disposition among allies to be decided later.
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Paris
Austria
China Refuses to Sign Peace Treaty Over Kiao Chau Issue
Paris May report that the Chinese delegation at the peace conference will not sign the peace treaty due to objections to the Kiao-Chau Shantung settlement. The telegraphic instructions were received by the delegation.
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Paris
Kiao-Chau-Shantung
Resignation Expected From Commerce Board
Washington May 9 The resignation of the department of commerce industrial board is expected today in official circles following the railroad administration's rejection of the board’s steel price schedule.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Commerce
Industrial Board
Railroad Administration
St. Louis District Surpasses Victory Loan Quota
The treasury department official recognition confirmed St. Louis subscriptions reached 195 104 dollars, marking the district as the first to exceed its Victory Loan quota. <END>
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury Department
St. Louis
Navy Seaplanes Delay Transatlantic Flight Leg
The departure of naval seaplanes No 1 and 2 from Halifax to Trepassey Bay on the second leg of their transatlantic flight was postponed until tomorrow after engines would not start due to renewed propeller issues. Associated Press reports the Navy Department was advised at noon today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Naval
Halifax
Trepassey Bay
Navy Department
Rhode Island Arbor Day Observances and War Loan Drive
Today hosts Arbor Day events in Rhode Island and a final drive in the Victory Liberty Loan campaign. In Atlantic City the New Jersey Manufacturers' Association meets to discuss postwar industrial problems, while in St Louis the College of Bishops begins its annual meeting to decide matters for the Southern Methodist Church's future work.
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Rhode Island
New Jersey Manufacturers’ Association
Atlantic City
Southern Methodist Church
College of Bishops
St. Louis
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
The forecast from the U S weather bureau in New Orleans notes tonight partly cloudy and warmer, Saturday cloudy and warmer. Fort McIntosh reports 24 hour observations ending 7 am with a maximum of 80 degrees and a minimum of 59 degrees, wind generally northeast and clear conditions.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
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Guy Trout
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Students’ Council
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A. FE. F
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Dallas
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Inez Hill
Uvalde and
Hondo
George Moyer
Moyer
C. H. Bell
Palestine
Ladies Aid Society
Circle A
Trout
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Henry
Annie Pace
Windrow
Reynolds
J. Maxcy Pace
Salinas Ave
of Texas
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Tan
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Callahan Street
Lincoln St
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Bessemer
L. A. Ortiz
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J. O. Salinas
Santa Ursula Avenue
Girl Cigar Makers
Care Times Office
Lincoln Street
Oakland
Scotch Woolen Mills
Remington Typewriter
Matamoros
Juarez Avenue
Victoria Street
Ictory
Luau Ree
Natonal Guard Officers
Gude
Ernor
China
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