Lord Morris Celebrates Sixty on Birthday in Newfoundland
Lord Morris, a long time Newfoundland statesman and former premier, marks his sixtieth birthday. Born in Newfoundland, he studied law in 1885, entered the legislature, joined the cabinet, and served as Attorney General. He secured a knighthood for his role in the French shore settlement and led Newfoundland as premier until World War I, later attending the Imperial War Conference in London.
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Lord Morris
Newfoundland
London
Notice in Probate of Minor Estate Zamora
Public probate notice directs Webb County Sheriff to publish for ten days in a Webb County newspaper. Manuel Davila seeks permanent guardianship of Cleotilde H. Zamora minor, granted temporary letters May 7 1919. Hearing set for May 19 1919 at Webb County Court in Laredo.
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State OF Texas
Webb County
Webb
State of
Texas
Cleotilde H. Zamora
Manuel Davila
Laredo
A. D
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Zemo Promises Fast Relief for Itching Skin
A drugstore remedy for eczema itching and skin irritation called Zemo is advertised as safe and effective. It claims rapid relief, softening and clearing the skin with a non staining, non greasy liquid costing 35 cents or one dollar for extra large. The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio markets it.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Odd and Interesting Proposals From The Clothworkers
British officials receive annual gifts of broadcloth from the Clothworkers' Company. A novel idea proposes using war guns to fire hollow shells with letters and parcels between cities. England’s ancient wax effigies of ancestors are noted, including the Duke of Norfolk’s three wives.
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Paris
New York
Philadelphia
England
Duke of Norfolk
Italy
Father and child exchange after chastisement in awkward exchange
A fond father says he punished the boy to show love while the boy sobs that he is glad he is not big enough to return the love with equal force. The scene highlights miscommunication and affection in a domestic moment.
Sprain Advice Includes Chamabi Liniment Instructions
A fragment urges prompt use of Chamabi's Liniment after ankle sprain and to follow printed directions that accompany the bottle. The note highlights immediate care steps accompanying the remedy.
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Chambami
Unknown American sailor found dazed outside Curzon hotel London
An American sailor was found dazed at two in the morning outside the Curzon hotel in London wearing only his underclothes. He cannot recall his name or memory of his past. American Naval Hospital officials seek identification with help from Eastleigh aviation mechanic I. F. Seeley, who reportedly identified him, while the man denies the name.
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London
Curzon Hotel
Eastleigh
England
I. F. Seeley
Leaves and blossoms echo in a garden memory
In a nostalgic verse, the speaker notes pale leaves and few blossoms, pondering a garden seen before. Local notices report Mr. Edwin Atlee in Austin for the legislature, Mr. Ned Woodul en route to Mexico, Mrs. Steiber back from San Antonio, and several others visiting or returning home. Announcements announce a bridge tea and a Wo man’s Club meeting to plan events for returning soldiers, urged to include soldiers' families. Mrs. T. A. Austin chairs the Peace Pageant preparations.
War profiteers debated by Senator Vardaman
Senator Vardaman denounces war profiteers and cites a clothing trade anecdote. A less rapacious partner suggests cutting prices on $95 all wool overcoats, while the other partner protests, noting cotton costs are high. The exchange underscores anger at profiteering during wartime.
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Vardaman
Odd and Interesting Historical Quips
A compilation of curious facts and tall tales touching on beards red hair Swinburne thunderstorm trade taxes for bachelors and other oddities. It notes records and legends from zoology to travel and royal insignia with a light, catalog-like tone.
Afternoon proceedings slated for tomorrow at 5 45
A briefing noted for this afternoon will be held tomorrow afternoon at 5 45 o clock.
Parish Guild and B R D A Club Elected Officers
At a business meeting yesterday the B R D A Club elected Miss Maria T Juarez president Mrs E C Benavides secretary and Mrs E F Pena treasurer for the next term The Parish Guild of Christ Church held a session at the Rectory with a secretary report The group noted Lent and White Sale proceeds totaling just over 100 dollars A four member committee Woodman MacGregor Lines and Arthur was named to set annual selling prices Members present included Arthur Anderson Kehl Lusk Lang MacGregor Woodman Vidales and Cook
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B. R. D. A. Club
Maria T. Juarez
E. C. Benavides
E. F. Pena
Christ Church
W. W. MacGregor
Mesdames Woodman
MacGregor
Lines
Arthur
Mesdames
Anderson
Kehl
Lusk
Lang
Woodman
Vidales
Cook
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
Daily opportunity notice promoting a subscription to THE TIMES at 60 cents per month.
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the Times
Property for Sale in Laredo on Market Plaza corner
For sale the northwest corner of Block 42 W D Laredo offering 3% lots or 110 feet front on Market Plaza by 183 feet depth on Hidalgo Street. Contact executor B Chacon for E B de Garcia estate at 1219 Grant Street for details. Dated 6 3 1m.
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Block 42
W. D
Laredo
Market Plaza
Hidalgo Street
B. Chacon
E. B. de Garcia
Grant Street
Monument Proposed in Washington for American Women
A movement has begun to erect a monument in Washington commemorating the loyalty sacrifices and services of American women in the war. The project aims to honor their contributions and inspire future generations.
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Washington
Mexico Denies Plan for Latin American League
Mexico’s foreign relations department rebuts a story that Mexico urged its Buenos Aires minister to frame a Latin American league independent from the Paris peace conference league. The statement says there is no foundation for the report.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Buenos Aires
Argentina
League of Nations
Paris
Department of Foreign Relations
Bringing Dead Heroes Home from War.
London May 8 The body of Edith Cavell the English nurse executed in 1913 is to be brought home from Belgium next week with ceremonies at Westminster Abbey before final internment at Norwich. The piece notes past returns of fallen heroes including Major Andre Palmer Gill and Charrington, the Prince Imperial of France, and Napoleon III, interred or reinterred in Westminster Abbey St Paul's crypt Farnborough mausoleum and Chislehurst.
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Edith Cavell
Brussels
Brgland
Belgium
Westminster Abbey
Norwich
France
Flanders
British Isles
Britain
United States
Andre
New York
England
Westmister Abbey
St. Paul's
Professor Palmer
Gill
Charrington
Hongland
Prince Imperial
Napoleon III
Chislehurst
Farnborough
Eugenie
Hoped That Was Monopo ly Question
A dialogue unfolds with Charlie explaining a reply as a playful miscue about the word monopoly. The speaker seeks a clear answer while leaning into Charlie for support, signaling a light literary exchange.
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times reports tonight and Friday will be partly cloudy with a rise in temperature. The forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans notes warmer conditions on Friday.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Report
Observations for the 24 hours ending at 7 am show a maximum of 80 degrees and a minimum of 59. East wind variable with cloudy skies and 1 inch of precipitation recorded.
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Fort McIntosh
German envoy emphasizes confession of war wrongs at peace talks
Versailles reports show Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau urging acknowledgment of Germany's responsibility and reparations for Belgium and non combatant deaths. The exchange signals tension as Clemenceau Lloyd George and Wilson react to sharp remarks during translation.
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Brockdorff-Rantzau
Associated Press
Versailles
Count von Brockendorff-Rantzau
Germany
Reichstag
Belgium
May
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Wilson
Austrian Premier condemns German UNRULY spokesman at Versailles
William B. Hughes the Austrian Premier described Count von Brockendorff Rantzau as insulting the conference after the Versailles talks. He said Clemenceau spoke standing while the German spokesman did not rise, calling it an insult and a humiliation for the Germans.
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London
Versailles
William B. Hughes
Austria
Reuters
Count von Brockendorff-Rantzau
Clemenceau
Peace terms shaping for Austria Hungary and Bulgaria
In Paris the four leaders and President Wilson draft plans for peace terms to Austrian Hungarian and Bulgarian delegates. Austria faces a large indemnity possibly around five billion crowns. Frontiers between German Austria Italy and Adriatic settlement expected to be addressed in the Austrian treaty.
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Paris
United States
Armenia
Wilson
Congress
Council of Four
Germany
Austria
Italy
Wilson to Cable Message Read Immediately by Congress
President Wilson will cable his message to Congress and it will be read immediately after the assembly convenes, an official White House announcement said today in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
White House
Centennial Birth of John P Squire Noted Meat Pack Pioneer
Centennial anniversary marks birth of John P. Squire a pioneer in New England meat packing. The Southern Textile Association opens its Greenville DC convention today and continues tomorrow. Atlantic City hosts the New Jersey Federation of Women's Clubs for three days starting today. A St Louis meeting issues a call to organize the American Legion for World War veterans.
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John P. Squire
New England
Southern Textile Association
Greenville
D. C
New Jersey Federation of Women's Clubs
Atlantic City
St. Louis
American Legion
Soldiers report Anglo-Indian force eighty miles south of Mosul
An Anglo-Indian unit is dispatched eighty miles south of Mosul as four U S gunners are killed and seven injured in an explosion during firing practice at Fort Worth.
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Mosul
United States
Fort Worth
Americans Begin Ambitious Flight on Transatlantic Leg
Three Curtis hydroairplanes NC-3 NC-1 and NC-4 left Rockaway Beach at 14 00 for the first leg to Halifax covering 40 miles. Commander John H Tower leads the expedition with Lieut. Commander Bellinger and Lieut. Commander A C Read aboard the NC-3 NC-1 and NC-4 respectively.
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Associated Press
New York
Winter wheat production forecast released by agriculture department
Washington May 8 production figures from the department of agriculture estimate winter wheat output at 899,915,000 bushels based on conditions as of May 1.
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Washington
Department of Agriwture
London Feels House Shortage Like New York
London endures a severe housing shortage driving residents to odd shelters. A society woman converted a dilapidated villa into living space and people resort to old motor buses along the Thames for rents of 20 dollars a month. Hut, tent, caravan and houseboat living may surge this summer if weather stays favorable.
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London
New York
Thames River
Tommy Atkins
Poet and wife clash over a word in London opinion
A London Opinion quip recalls a poet urging his wife Maria to rise and light a lamp to hear a new word while Maria retorts she has thought of a bad word. The playful exchange highlights creative tension between artist and spouse.
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Maria
London
Divorce Cited as Overlooked Luxury by Henpecks
The Buffalo Express reports Mr. Henpeck jokes that divorce is a big luxury overlooked by tailors as he selects his exit with Mrs Henpeck commenting on sunshine in their view of the matter.
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E. T. Merriman
Corpus Christi
City
J. D. Merriman
Sailors Avoid Pointing at Other Ships Customary Greeting
Sailors regard pointing at another vessel as unlucky and instead nod or indicate presence by other signals. The custom emphasizes silent recognition over direct pointing at sea.
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