German peace terms tempered yet firm in Versailles note
The article argues German delegates insist on paying no indemnity while the allies demand harsh penalties. It details territorial losses and military limits, notes the public mood in Germany of fear and denial, and calls for vigilant action against sedition and anarchist propaganda amid postwar upheaval.
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Versailles
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Duarepe
Schleswig-Holstein
Upper Silesia
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Europe
Morocco
Egypt
Liberia
Shantung
Belgium
Holland
Danzig
Baltic
Rhine
Wll
Lusitania
Rounding Up I W W Members Shocks Chicago Crowd
A national I W W convention in Chicago tests police, as many crooks are nabbed through routine investigations. The Bolshevik link to the Wobblies widens underground crime ties, while membership totals shock the public with 25 000 names on the roster and only 25 606 in good standing. The convention also saw a proposal to limit paid official service.
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William D. Haywood
Haywood
Chicago
Acd
Laewegien
Bolseviks
Wobblies
Tobay Anniversary Dates and Notable Events Through 1917
A compact list of historical notes including births of John Norquay and John Reynolds, deaths of John Stuart Mill, a 1864 South Carolina prohibition ruling, Mont Pelee eruption in 1902, Russian reoccupation of Manchuria in 1903, German capture of Lebanon coast in 1915, Allied advances in 1916, and a 1917 vote to expand the U.S. Navy.
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John Norquay
Manitoba
Fort Garry
Man
Winnipeg
John Reynolds
Ilinois
Congress
Belleville
Montgomery County
John Stuart Mill
Avignon
France
London
South Carolina Supreme Court
Mont Pelee
Martinique
St. Pierre
New Chane
Manchuria
Germany
Liban
Baltic
House of Representatives
Today’s Birthdays Listed for May Highlighted Figures
Edward William Nelson chief of the United States Biological Survey born in Manchester Florida four years ago today. James R Angell offered presidency of University of Michigan born in Burlington Vermont fifty years ago today. Clarence W Watson former U S senator from West Virginia born in Fairmont West Virginia fifty five years. Frank G Carpenter traveler and newspaper correspondent born in Mansfield Ohio sixty four years. Marie Wainwright prominent American stage actress born in Philadelphia sixty six years ago today. Francis Ouimet former American amateur golf champion born in Brookline Massachusetts twenty six years ago today.
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May Edrward William Nelson
United States Biological Survey
Manchester
N. Fl
James R. Angell
University of Michigan
Burlington
Clarence W. Watson
United States
West Virginia
Fairmont
W. Va
Frank G. Carpenter
Mansfield
Marie Wainwright
Philadelphia
Francis Ouimet
Brookline
Mass
Victory Bond Drive Nears Goal With Webb County Push
Webb County reaches about 385000 in Victory Liberty Bond subscriptions, within 146000 of the 479900 goal. A mass meeting is planned at Market Hall in Laredo for Webb County residents to rally support and finish the drive by Saturday evening.
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Victory
Bby Wat
Chamber of Commerce
Atest
Liberty Bond
Laredo
Webb County
Sam
Will
Reich
Royal Cigar Stand
Dance Cancelled at Jewish Welfare Board This Sunday
The Jewish Welfare Board announces no dance this Sunday due to the opening. A dance will be held Sunday night May 7 inviting residents of Laredo to join for a pleasant evening from 5 to 8.
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Jewish Welfare Board
Laredo
Express Company Adopts Eight Hour Day and Earlier Hours
Express employes win an eight hour day starting tomorrow. The Laredo office will open at 8 30 in the morning and close at 6 30 in the afternoon. A special raise is granted for all workers, improving conditions for the hard worked staff.
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City Express
Laredo
Var de Laredo Shoe Shop Relocates Downtown
The Var de Laredo Shoe Shop has moved from Iturbide street to 614 San Agustin avenue. The notice marks the relocation within the city and provides the new address for customers.
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Var de Laredo
Iturbide Street
San Agustin Avenue
Peace Pageant Rescheduled For Tomorrow In Laredo
The Peace Pageant by Laredo school children, postponed after rain, will now be held tomorrow afternoon on School Plaza starting with the baby buggy parade at 5 45 oclock.
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Laredo
School Plaza
Odd Fellows Lodge Meeting Schedule in Laredo
Rio Grande Lodge No. 373 meets Thursdays at 8 p m led by Fred L. Mackay Noble Grand and H Barlow Secretary. Laredo Encampment No. 29 meets second and fourth Fridays at 8 p m led by Jos Netzer Chief Patriarch and W Pew Scribe. Rebekah Lodge No. 438 meets first and third Fridays at 8 p m led by Hortense Tannenbaum Noble Grand and Jos Netzer Secretary. Visiting Brothers and Sisters invited. Lodge room corner Farragut street and Convent avenue.
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Rio Grande Lodge No. 373
Fred. L. Mackay
Noble Grand
H. Barlow
Laredo
G. W. Glasscock
Rebekah Lodge No. 438
Hortense Tannenbaum
Jos. Netzer
Farragut Street
Convent Avenue
Mexican consul designate Don Emilio Reyes travels to Del Rio
Don Emilio Reyes a former Nuevo Laredo public official arrived in Laredo with his family and will depart for Del Rio soon where he will serve as Mexican consul. Friends on both sides of the Rio Grande extend best wishes for his new duties.
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Don Emilio Reyes
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico City
Laredo
del Rio
Texas
Don Emilio
Rio Grande
de Rio
Railways Timetable Highlights for International & Great Northern
Train No 1 departs for Corper Christi at 9 00 am. Train No 2 arrives from Corone Christi at 3 36 pm. Through fast train to St Louis leaves at 10 46 pm and arrives at 1 et al. Night Train departs at p m and reaches 1 am.
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Corper Christi
Corone Christi
Train Service Between Rio Grandes and Eagle Pass
Train No 1 runs daily except Sunday from Laredo at 8 30 a.m. to Minera arriving 10 20 a.m. Train No 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 11 00 a.m. arriving at Laredo at 8 16 p.m.
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Rio Grandes
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Minera
Bellmont
Main Ave
Royal Cigar Stand
Fidel Cantu
Onion Harvest Delay Reduces Shipments. Orion Totals Rise
Harvesting delays slow onion shipments from Paso due to heavy rain and hail. Last week 679 cars were shipped, with lighter totals expected for the next day or two as field conditions improve slowly. The season’s grand total remains below earlier projections despite resumed activity.
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Orion
Aite
Gets-It Corn Pain Remedy Ad Headlines Comfort
An old newspaper ad touts Gets-It as a quick corn pain cure. It claims two drops remove corn pain and allow peeling the corn shortly after application. The copy emphasizes painless relief and easy removal.
About Rheumatism and Its Remedy
Rheumatism causes pain and unrest and is hard to cure. The remedy Chamberlain's Liniment is promoted to ease suffering by reducing fever and aiding rest and sleep for patients.
Laredo Hit by Severe Rain Thunder and Hail
A heavy hail thunder and rainstorm struck Laredo last evening starting around 6 30 pm with a core at 7 pm. Hail as large as marbles caused damage to fruit trees while rainfall totaled about 1.17 inches. The storm followed a sequence of strong winds and lightning across the area.
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Laredo
Band Concert Tonight and Tomorrow at Martin Plaza and Fort McIntosh
The Thirty seventh Infantry Band performs tonight at Martin Plaza from 8:30 to 9:30 with a program including The Matador Overture The Golden Sceptre Descriptive Hunting Scene and Madelon among others Tomorrow at Fort McIntosh the same band performs at 8:30 featuring A Frangesa French Comedy Grand Mogul Ballet Egyptian and Oh How I Hate to Leave.
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Martin Plaza
Fort McIntosh
the Times
Thirtyseventh Infantry
Curtt
Costa
Berlin
Veteran Texan newspaperman visiting Laredo
Eli Todd Merriman of the Corpus Christi Caller, a veteran Texas journalist and former Corpus Christi city commissioner, is in Laredo on a short business trip. He visits his brother Jeff D. Merriman and family on the Heights and plans to write an illustrated piece on the onion industry and other local matters for the Caller.
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Eli Todd Merriman
Texas
Corpus Christi Caller
Laredo
Jeff D. Merriman
Heights
Merriman
Daily Caller
Corpus Christi
The
Caller
Women Leaders Report: Federation Growth and Global Roles
The Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs with 660 clubs and about 70 000 members marks its silver jubilee. Utah adopts an eight hour work day for women with a single lunch break. In Japan a village named Settlement of Nymphs shows women as primary fishers while men handle housework.
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Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
Utah
Cape of
Shima
Japan
Grand jury resumes work as Victory Bond canvass continues
The district court grand jury, recessed for bond canvassing, resumed today at the urging of District Attorney Walls. Also noted: Miss Bessie Moore moved her Beauty Parlor to 815 Convent Avenue and various local notices including services, rentals, licenses, and goods advertised.
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Walls
Bessie Moore
Convent Avenue
Notice in Probate Webb County guardianship May 1919
The State of Texas to Webb County sheriff is commanded to publish this notice in a general circulation newspaper for ten days before May 19 1919. Maria Villar real de Hickey seeks letters of guardianship for minors Thomas Hickey Olive Mary Hickey with hearing at Webb County Court in Laredo on May 19 1919.
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State OF Texas
Webb County
Webb
Thomas Hickey
Olive Mary Hickey
Maria Villarreal de Hickey
Laredo
Texas
A. D
J. A. Rodriguez
Watch THE TIMES everyday for Opportunities.
Daily offer details advertise a subscription option at 60 cents per month.
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TIMES
the Times
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