Reformers spurn cigarettes amid postwar debates and treason fears
The piece argues against drastic tobacco bans, noting soldiers find solace in cigarettes and urging restraint. It links anti cigarette zeal to prohibition era politics, denounces anarchists, and calls for deportation or imprisonment of treasonous leaders. It warns of overreach, stresses unity under one flag, and critiques postwar vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Nebraska
Atlanta Constitution
Under Two Flags and The Red Flag of Anarchy
An unnamed voice argues the nation is split by Old Glory and a red flag of anarchism. It laments returning soldiers losing discipline and warns they may drift into old associations and unrest, urging continued order and rejection of anarchist influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Baden-Powell Plans International Boy Scout Link
Lieut. Gen. Sir Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scout movement, has traveled to America to advance a plan to unify Scouts into an international body. Knighted in 1969, he is hailed as a major British military figure with service across India, Afghanistan, and South Africa.
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Robert Baden. Powell
America
England
Sir Robert
Great Britain
Hussars
India
Afghanistan
South Africa
Malta
Mafeking
Notable 18th-19th Century Events Listed
A chronology lists key moments including 1796 birth of George Upfold first Protestant Episcopal bishop of Indiana and his death in 1872, 1848 Polish insurgents surrender, 1875 shipwreck losses aboard Schiller near Scilly Islands, 1889 Theodore Roosevelt joining the Civil Service Commission, 1892 Puget Sound discovery anniversary, 1802 Mont Soufriere eruption, 1915 Lusitania sinking with heavy casualties including Americans, 1916 Verdun offensive, and 1917 British forces repelling German assault near Lens.
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George Upfold
Indiana
England
Indianapolis
Mierowlawski
Prussiana
Scilly Isles
Theodore Roosevelt
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Puget Sound
Port Townsend
Wash
Mont Fa Soufriere
St. Vincent’s
Ireland
Verdun
Lens
Whirlwind Canvass Aims to Secure Victory Loan Subscriptions
Victory Loan workers in Laredo and Webb County push a whirlwind canvass to exceed the $500,000 goal. Volunteers from Laredo and local businesses flock to the Chamber of Commerce meeting pledging aggressive subscription drives and a tailed effort to sign up every potential buyer today.
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Webb County
Trojans
Victory Loan
Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
Victory Loan Committees
Historic cannon presented to Alamo by Judge Spohn
Judge A J Spohn of Zapata County donated an old cannon that had rested in his courtyard for decades to the Alamo. San Antonio figures say the rusted relic embodies Texas history from the Mier expedition era, linking the cannon to General Somervell, Col Fisher, and the 1842 campaign against Mexico.
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San Antonio
Alamo
Mr. Laso
Joseph Lawrence
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Santa Anna
Texas
Lawrence
Daughters of the Texas Republic
Laredo
Daughters of the Republic
Mier
San Antonoy
Woll
San Anonio
Somervell
Houston
Mexico
Guerrero
Gonzales
Onion shipments fall in Laredo amid rain and holiday crowd
Fifteen carloads of onions were shipped from Laredo last night, far below the typical fifty due to rain and Cinco de Mayo celebrations drawing Mexican laborers to the city. Harvesting resumes today and shipments are expected to be heavy tonight. total so far stands at 653 carloads.
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Mexico
Laredo
Here
Civil cases in court disposed of yesterday
In district court Judge C. C. Thomas presiding the Union Bank & Trust Co. vs Dominguez Brothers on note yielded a judgment for the plaintiff of 1690.58 and costs. J P Bass vs C Garcia Fuentes et al on note resulted in a 992.75 judgment for the plaintiff plus costs. Several civil cases were continued or dismissed.
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C. C. Thomas
Union Bank & Trust Co
Dominguez Brothers
Suill
J. P. Bass
C. Garcia Fuentes
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J. M. Ramos
Laredo Public Schools
School Plaza
Mildred Leyendecker
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Esther Penn
Italy
Alice Penn
France
Elena Garcia
Belgium
387Th Infantry
Macdonald
Sue Smith
Wilmer Threadgill
Miss Siros
Lang
Mussett
Urbahn
Melitona Villareal
Heights
Vera Sharkey
Central School
Zara Mowry
Attendants of Liberty
Fred. Rogers
United States
Elmer Rogers
Justo S. Penn, Jr
Roy K. Mims, Jr
Ralph Mathes
Bessie Moore
Convent Avenue
al J. Nolen
P. O
Reich
Royal Cigar Stand
Juarez
J. Nieto
Adam
Guatemazin Street
J. L. Fierros
Farragut Street
Francisco Medrano
Maria Guevara
Cesario Salas
Rebeca Garcia
Manuel Medina
Eudelia Morales
Moran Music
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
Chamberlain's Liniment
Columbia
Clipper Pulp
S. Flores Cash Store
Hidalgo St
ICE Factory
M. Sauvignet
Prop
Gna
Buenz Lumber
Iturbide St
Hall
J. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Old Byeall Druggists
Tic
Cor. Convent Ave
Farragut St
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