Smuggling Case Hears Evidence In Laredo
Three men charged with violating the ten mile zone law for smuggling intoxicants from the Mexican side of the Rio Grande into Laredo were examined by Justice of the Peace Benavides and bound over to the district court grand jury now in session. Local items report weather, civic meetings, community notices, and social events including dances and dinners.
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Rio Grande
Laredo
Justice of the Peace Benavides
District Court Grand Jury
Juarez
J. Nieto
Rio
Martin Plaza
For Sale Of Block 42 Corner Lot West Market Plaza
Property sale notice for the northwest corner of Block 42 W D Laredo. Contains 3% lots with 110 feet front on Market Plaza and 183 feet depth on Hidalgo street. Further details from executor B Chacon estate E B de Garcia deceased 129 Grant street.
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Block 42
Market Plaza
Hidalgo Street
B. Chacon
E. B. de Garcia
Grant Street
Remedy for Rheumatism Promises Restful Sleep
Rheumatism causes great pain and suffering as the most common illness. The remedy Chamberlain's Liniment offers relief and makes rest and sleep possible for sufferers.
Bridge Party and Birthday Surprises at Local Homes
Col Halell responded to the bridge party hosted by Mrs H W Keller honoring Mrs Seymour Denike with elegant roses and larkspur. Prizes went to Mrs L Joseph and Mrs J Wilson, while the honoree received lingerie. A second birthday surprise for Melissa Mary Hiatt followed with games and cake. A regular Public Library dance was hosted by Mrs G C Woodman and Mrs W N Young with strong attendance.
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H. W. Keller
Seymour Denike
la France
L. Joseph
J. 4. Wilson
Mesdames Wilson
Johnston
Cole
Smith Hamilton
Jones
Gilbreath
A. Wermser
Booth
Joseph
Cluck
Moser
Bebbitt
A. B. Muller
R. L. Muller
Fish
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Mary Josephine Moore
Mary Ernestine
Dorothy Emilie Sielski
Gladys Greens
G. C. Woodman
W. N. Young
International Peace Conference Opens In Berne
Delegates from many countries gather in Berne for the opening of a conference of the International Committee of Women for Permanent Peace. The event centers on global efforts to promote lasting peace and humanitarian advocacy.
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International Committee of Women For Permanent Peace
Church In Reconstruction
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Cleveland
Denis J. Dougherty
Philadelphia
Washington
Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Grand Old Man of Medicine Dr Jacobi Reaches Ninety
Dr Abraham Jacobi, mayoral figure in Bay’s News, marks his 90th birthday. Born in Germany, he fled in 1848 after treason charges connected to the revolutions. He settled in New York, pursued medicine, and became a leading American physician. He wed Dr Mary Putnam in 1873, a pioneer woman physician.
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Abraham Jacobi
America
Germany
New York
Jacobi
Mary Putnam
New York Academy of Medicine
Ecole Medicine
Paris Medical College
Tobay’s Aniversaries and Historic Dates in Brief
A compact timeline of notable events: Laval, Quebec’s first Roman Catholic bishop, dies in Quebec. various 18th to 20th century incidents including Philadelphia riots of 1856, a Panama railroad wreck in 1856, Epping Forest opening in 1882 by Queen Victoria, Hoke Smith’s 1894 UNC address, Admiral Sampson’s 1902 death, Paris 1915 offensive check, 1916 British rejection of German peace note, and 1917 US troop urgency in France.
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France
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N. Y
Paris
America
England
United States
Observances Planned for Julia Ward Howe Centennial
Thousands of women’s clubs nationwide prepare May observances marking the centennial birth anniversary of Julia Ward Howe. Groups organize programs, speeches, and civic activities to honor Howe’s legacy in history and women’s rights.
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United States
Julia Ward Howe
Constipation relief praised by Meadowsville woman
Mrs Pearl Patrick recounts relief from severe constipation after using Thedford’s Black Draught. She notes sour stomach, weak digestion, and griping with other pills, then finds the laxative easy to take and effective. The product is described as gentle, reliable, and long valued for stomach liver and bowel troubles.
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Meadowsville
Pearl Patrick
Two Billion Mark Passed By Tonight
Associated Press reports that subscriptions to the Victory Liberty Loan push Texas drive surpass $1.9 billion. Texans are urged to suspend business and subscribe. Wednesday May 7 is named as a state day of service with city mayors asked to issue proclamations.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Texas
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Italian Delegates Return as Adriatic Talks Resume in Paris
AP reports no formal agreement yet on Italy rejoining the peace conference. A London rumor says Fiume may be a neutral port for two years before surrender to Italy. German papers claim Berlin warns of possible exit if terms delay continues as Italian delegates head back to Paris.
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Paris
Associated Press
London
Fiume
Versailles
Berlin
Chinese Delegation Dissatisfaction With Shan Tung Settlement
Paris May 6 The Chinese delegation at the peace conference expresses strong dissatisfaction with the Shan tung settlement. They are unlikely to reject signing the peace treaty but seem poised to append reservations.
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Paris
Shantung
Specialists rush reports on Austrian treaty terms amid German peace talks
Paris on May 1 reports specialists in Austro Hungarian studies have been ordered to accelerate their dispatches so that the treaty with Austria can be examined while Germany debates the terms of peace to be presented on Wednesday.
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Paris
Austria
Great Church Council Opens in Cleveland
In Cleveland on May 6 a vast assembly of churchmen from thirty American Protestant denominations and European Protestant groups began a three day Federal Council session. The theme is From World War to World Brotherhood focusing on postwar church responsibilities and cooperation.
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Great Church Council
Pichon Elected Chairman of League Provisional Org
Paris reports Stephen Pichon French foreign minister was elected chairman of the provisional organization of the league of nations on the motion of Col House, per the official statement.
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Paris
Stephen Pichon
France
League of Nations
Col House
Railroad Time Table Texas-Mexican and connections
Train No 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 9 am Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 36 pm Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 10 46 am arrives 7 18 pm Night Train leaves at 9 pm arrives at am
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Corpur ‘Hristi
Vcorpss ‘Hristi
Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Train Schedule Update
Train No 1 runs from Laredo daily except Sunday departing 8 30 am and arriving Minera at 10 20 am. Train No 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 11 am and reaches Laredo at 2 18 pm.
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Rio Grande & Eagie Pass
Laredo
Minera
Minere
Nebraska to draft constitution with women's suffrage provision
A provision extending full suffrage to women is expected in Nebraska's new constitution. The document will be drafted at a Lincoln convention in December and submitted to voters next year for ratification or rejection.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Special Meeting of Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Stockholders
Notice calls a special meeting of stockholders of the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway Company at 3 PM on May 26, 1919, in Laredo Texas to authorize conveyance of two land tracts in Webb County to the Canal Coal Company Porciones 2 and 3. C C Biggio, vice president, signs the notice.
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Rio Grande and
Eagle Pass
Laredo
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Cannel Coal Company
Webb County
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C. C. Biggio
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass Railway Company
Be Delivered Today aris May 6 Announcement
It was officially announced last night that the prel iminary plan would be delivered today. The report notes timing details and formal wording for the anticipated action.
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Aris
Roumania Signs Peace Pact As War Winds Down
The report notes Roumania signed a peace treaty with the four Central Powers. It also cites a British night raid near Ba Paume and mentions Balfour denying a new peace offer from Berlin in Parliament.
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Roumania
Bapaume
Balfour
Berlin
Protestant World Clergy to Address Federal Council Meeting
A three day program features Rev Nehemiah Boyton of Brooklyn Rev James T M Vance Nashville Rev Charles Judson Smith New York Rev Hubert C Herring Boston Rev Charles W Gilkey Chicago Hon Wayre B Wheeler of the Men’s Saloon League Dr EF Dean Howard Northwestern University and council officers. Foreign church reps from France Great Britain Belgium Italy and Switzerland will attend. England’s delegation is led by Rev F B Meyer London. French delegation includes Chaplains Couve and Leo. Belgian Protestantism is represented by Rev Henri Anet and Italy by Rev Ernesto Giampioccoli. Swiss rep Rev Adolf Keller. They will be presented to discuss The Protestantism of Europe and Our Relation to It.
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Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
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F. B. Meyer
London
Robert E. Speer
New York
Church of Christ
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Cause of Headache and Relief with Chamberlain Tablets
This piece explains that headaches often stem from a disordered stomach or constipation and can be avoided by addressing the stomach. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets, noting many have found permanent relief. The tablets are easy to take and mild in effect.
Wounded Man Killed After Standoff in Plano
An Associated Press report from Plano Texas recalls Tom Embrey a Black man who after a four hour standoff from his home barricade opened fire wounding five people one likely fatally before officers shot him. City Marshal James Vance was hit in the stomach and County Commissioner Eugene Baldwin in the face.
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Associated Press
Plano
Texas
Tom Embrey
James Vance
Eugene Baldwin
Orders for Recruiting Detachment in San Francisco
War department issued orders to recruit a replacement detachment in San Francisco and send 600 men forward as rapidly as available. The initiative aims to bolster forces with a new unit organized in the city.
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Associate Press
Washington
War Department
San Francisco
Government railroads loss in first quarter reported
Washington May 11 government figures show Class 1 railroads suffered a heavy loss in operation during the first three months of the year. The reported figure is not yet confirmed.
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Washington
Peace treaty minaries to Allies and German plenipotentiaries
The minaries of the peace treaty will be communicated to allied delegates today and to German plenipotentiaries Wednesday afternoon.
Isolation of Germany at Paris Peace Conference
Paris May 1 The council of foreign ministers considers complete economic isolation of Germany as a measure if Germany refuses to sign the peace treaty.
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Paris
Germany
Council of Foreign Ministers
Chinese delegation seeks Wilson aid to join peace treaty talks
Paris May diplomatic note requests U S President Wilson intervene with the peace conference. China urges attendance at the German peace treaty presentation, arguing its inclusion despite not being among the thirteen privileged states.
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Paris
Wilson
China
Munich Clash Claims Hundreds as Berlin Reports Death Toll
Berlin reports 150 killed or executed in Munich fighting and 6 000 arrested amid the clash. The figures come from the Siekal Angeiger describing the early May violence in Munich.
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Berlin
Munich
Siekal Angeiger
British Troops Break Up Forbidden Athlone Meeting
British troops dispersed a forbidden gathering in Athlone Ireland last night using bayo nets injuring several protesters. The incident followed unrest reported in the town during May.
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London
Athlone
Ireland
Ten-year reign and bishops anniversary in today’s events
Greetings to Sir George V marks the tenth year of his reign. The Rt. Rev. Nathaniel Seymour Thomas observes ten years since his consecration as Episcopal bishop of Wyoming. Baltimore holds a mayoral election after a spirited campaign. Ottawa hosts the twenty third annual convention of the National Fire Protection Association of the United States and Canada.
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George V
Nathaniel Seymour Thomas
Wyoming
Baltimore
Ottawa
National Fire Protection Association
United States
Canada
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims $100 Reward
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as curative for catarrh for thirty five years. It promises a $100 reward for incurable cases and asserts the remedy works through the blood to heal mucous surfaces. Testimonials are offered and the product is sold by druggists.
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Hall
Hal
A. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
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