Holding Post Mortems and the Navy Scandal Debates
A Saturday column critiques naval post mortems in Senate hearings over Navy leadership during World War I. It argues the dispute harms public trust, accuses officials on both sides of mendacious rhetoric, and warns against petty power struggles overshadowing national interests. The piece also contrasts this with warnings about gambling and early financial ruin among ambitious youths chasing wealth.
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Senate Investigating Committee
Navy Department
HITTING HIGH PLACES AND A YOUTH'S FALL
Friends recall a fine young man turned to dissipation after an armed mail car robbery in Chicago. The piece discusses moral decline, the lure of wealth, and the dangers of displaying wealth to appear above one's station, portraying the broader issue of moral and mental illness.
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Chicago
Wedded in Cotton Gowns Protest in Greenwich
Greenwich Conn May 15 a double wedding at Mr and Mrs Hugh F Fox Riverside featured brides and attendants in cotton gowns to protest high clothing costs. Miss Virginia Fox wed Edward V Hunt and Miss Janet Fox wed Andrew Wing both grooms from Mechanicsburg Ohio. Hunt received decorations from France Italy and Belgium for Red Cross service. Wing editor of a New York publication served with American forces in France.
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Greenwich
Conn
Hugh F. Fox
Riverside
Virginia Fox
Edward V. Hunt
Janet Fox
Andrew Wing
Mechanicsburg
Hunt
France
Italy
Governor Emilio Portes Gil Pays Visit to Tamaulipas Officials
The new Tamaulipas governor Emilio Portes Gil, with Commercial Agent Arturo de Saracho, called on federal, county, and city officials. He expressed a commitment to friendly relations with the United States and to promoting cross border goodwill. He plans to visit Victoria soon to assume office after a stay in Sonora.
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Emilio Portes Gil
Arturo de Saracho
Gil
Victoria
Tamaulipas
Sonora
Monterey Evacuated as Obregonistas Take Command
Telegraph service and rail links restored between Nuevo Laredo Monterey Saltillo and Mexico City enabling first dispatches from Laredo in eight days. General Gonzalez installed and assured protection as Obregonista forces control Monterrey and corridor to the capital. Train service resumes with passengers and mail moving south to Monterey Saltillo and Mexico City and north to Nuevo Laredo.
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Nuevo Laredo
Monterey
Saltillo
Mexico City
Laredo
Jorge Borquez
Obregonista
Porfirio Gonzalez
Borquez
Obregonistas
Genero Gonzales
Jose de Los Santos
Nuevo Leon
Rafael Cardenas
Tamaulipas
Alfredo Ricaut
Carlos Osuna
Barrios
Cardona
Carrancista
Carranza
Matamoros
Gonzalez
Nuevvo Laredo
Obregon
National Lines of Mexico
Thirty-seventh Infantry Band Presents Port McIntosh Concert
The Thirty-seventh Infantry Band under Carl KB Everlot will perform a concert at Port McIntosh Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in Laredo. The program includes The Conqueror march, Stradella overture, Estudiantina Waltzes, The Sunny South medley, Hansel and Gretel selection, and other pieces.
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Carl KB
Everlot
Port Mcintosh
Laredo
Teike
Stradella
Ice cream sale ends after eight at Consumers Ice Co
Effective today no ice cream will be sold at the Consumers Ice and Fuel Co factory in Laredo Texas after 8 p m. The notice is dated May 15 1920 and imposes the new sale restriction at the plant location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Ice & Fuel Co
Laredo
Texas
Card of Thanks for Don Ygnacio Benavides funeral
The family and immediate relatives of the late Don Ygnacio Benavides express sincere thanks to all who honored him with floral offerings and to Mayor JL Ve gas, the banking institutions of Laredo, and everyone who attended or contributed to the funeral. They note their aim that all friends and acquaintances receive notice and ask forgiveness if anyone was overlooked.
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Don Ygnacio Benavides
JL. Viegas
Laredo
English Classes Offered This Summer at Lincoln Street
Beginning May 16 a summer program will teach English at 717 Lincoln Street with seating for twenty boys or young men. Classes run 8 30 a m until 12 noon. For details contact at the above address or call 401.
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Lincoln Street
Taxpayers Meet Webb County Commissioners on Roads
A large group of Webb county taxpayers gathered in the district court room to discuss county needs and the proposed good roads project. County Judge A Winslow opened the session and a committee chaired by W J James was formed to consider the issue and report back next week at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce quarters.
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Webb County
County Commissioners Court
Commissioners Court
A. Winslow
Fiis
W. J. James
A. M. Bruni
M. Little
J. L. Dannelley
I. Alexander
L. Villegas
A. C. Richter
Laredo Chamber of Commerce
Bids Sought For U S Mail Route In Laredo Texas
Bids will be received at this office in Laredo Texas until June 15 1920 for handling the U S Mail for the Texas Mexican By Co at Laredo between the Post Office and the International and Great Northern Street passenger depot for one year starting July 1 1920. Vice President and General Manager 6 6 30t.
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Laredo
Texas
U. S
Texas Mexican By. Co
International & Great Northern
Special Church Notice Sunday Morning Summer School
A Sunday Morning Summer School in the New Testament begins this Sunday at the Presbyterian Church. Over the next three or four months the New Testament will be studied as a whole with each Sunday’s session covering a different book. Bring your Bible. Sessions start at 10 30 conducted by the Pastor.
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Presbyterian Church
Royal Arch Masons Convocation in Laredo Chapter No 185
Royal Arch Masons announce a convocation of Laredo Chapter No 185 Monday at 7 45 PM for regular business and work in the Most Excellent Master’s degree. All members urged to attend and visiting Companions invited. John Colman secretary. 15 21
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Royal Arch Masons
Laredo
John Colman
Bernard Durning Stars In The Gift Supreme At Royal Theater
Bernard Durning, famed for When Bearcat Went Dry, returns to the Royal Theater tomorrow and Monday in The Gift Supreme. He appears at his best with a strong supporting cast.
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the Royal
Bernard Durning
Royal Theater
Durning
Kennedy Delicatessen and Battery Ad Offers Reward for No Artificial Coloring
A vintage notice promises a $100 reward to anyone proving artificial coloring is used in the establishment. It promotes pure butter in cakes and pastries and lists ham, veal loaf, roasts, sausages, cheese, mayonnaise salad, potato chips, fresh butter and eggs. It invites customers to call phone 841, Kennedy Delicatessen and Battery at Reed's Drugstore.
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Kennedy Delicatessen and
Reed's
Evacuation of Monterey Returns to Old Times and Trade Resumes
Carrancistas have evacuated Monterey and Obregonistas occupy the city as train and telegraph service resume. Nuevo Laredo traffic will shift with heavy import and export through the local customhouse starting Monday. A marriage license was issued for Rafael Olivares and Anita Harbeck. Rain fell expectations fade with forecast calling for a cloudy day and possible thunder showers. The pontoon bridge opening is delayed until the 600 foot structure is complete. A Fort McIntosh band concert is planned for tomorrow at 4 PM to honor the Thirty seventh Infantry Band.
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Monterey
Carrancistas
Obregonistas
Rio Grande
Vortirio Diaz
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Rafael Olivares
Anita Harbeck
Immigration, Customs and Health
Thirty Seventh Infantry
Fort Mclintosh
For Sale Cheap Cars by Crrumpler Sales Co
For sale cheap early model cars including a Cadillac with seven passenger S cylinder, a Chandler six cylinder seven passenger, a Chandler Speedster four passenger, a Studebaker four cylinder five passenger, and a Ford five passenger. Crumpmler Sales Co. Phone 1120.
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Cadillac
Chandler
Studetiker
Ford
Crrumpler Sales CO
The Mother and the Law at the Royal Strong
A capacity crowd in Laredo watched Griffiths The Mother and the Law at the Royal last night and again today. The production blends satire and social critique with humor, delivering a powerful preachment without sermonizing and showcasing Griffiths signature human comedy.
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Mother and the
Law
THE
Royal Strong
Griffith
Laredo
David Wark Griffith
Edng
the Royal
Mother and the Law
Seizure Notice of Ford Automobile at Laredo Texas
The Deputy Collector of Customs office at Port of Laredo Texas gives notice that a Ford automobile was seized near San Diego on May 5 1920 for violation of Section 3082 R 8 Claimants must file claims within twenty days from first publication at the office. If no claim is filed the automobile will be sold at public auction at the Customhouse at 10 oclock a m on June 14 1920. A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.
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Port of Laredo
Texas
San Diego
A. R. Kahn
Nineteen Carloads Sent Out Of Here Last Evening
Nineteen carloads of onions were shipped out of Laredo last night over the I G N railroad, bringing the season total to 1 165 carloads. The Bureau of Markets will stay another week despite plans to close their office this evening per Mr Williams in charge.
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Laredo
Bureau of Markets
Williams
Body Taken to St. Louis for Burial
The body of Mrs. Graham mother of Mrs. B F Wright and Miss Joe Graham who died at the Wright home here at noon Thursday was taken to St. Louis that evening for burial accompanied by Miss Graham. Mrs. Graham was visiting as a guest of her daughter when she died. The family share the sincere sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
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St. Louis
Graham
B. F. Wright
Joe Graham
Wright
Miss Graham
Mrs. Wright
Social Calendar Highlights Weekend Activities
Saturday events include Auction Bridge at 4 30 PM honoring Mrs Wormser and Mrs Watson, and a high school gathering for graduates at 8 PM. Sunday schedules cover Christian Endeavor at 6 45 PM, Junior and Senior B Y P U meetings, Epworth League at 6 30 PM, and church society gatherings at 6 45 PM. Monday brings Woman's Missionary Society at 4 PM and a Woman's Club meeting at 4 PM.
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Charles Richter
Auction Bridge
Marcus Wormser
Horace Watson
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
P. U. of the Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Woman’s Club
Society News and Upcoming Local Visitors Note
May interest item listing society notices for weddings parties and visitors. Reads like a society page with names trips moves church events and a recent informal dance at Ells Hall with Villar's orchestra providing music.
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Ells Hall
Villar
Social calendar notes And auction bridge honors for graduates
About twenty five couples enjoyed the occasion as the Woman's Club prepares for a Monday meeting at 4 pm to close the present administration with officer reports. A. C. Hamilton hosts an auction bridge evening honoring Judge and Mrs. Hal W. Greer, while M. B. Mowry invites the graduating class to a dancing party for Miss Virginia Penn. Junior and Sophomore class events follow with banquets and a movie party for top tag sellers from the Urbahn Building guests included.
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Woman’s Club
A. C. Hamilton
Auction Bridge
Hal W. Greer
M. B. Mowry
Virginia Penn
Money in Bales. Russian rubles flood Black Sea towns
A May 15 report from the destroyer Smith-Thompson crew describes Russian currency as a vast flow of rubles in bales. In Yalta the shortage of hunger contrasts with vast notes, refugees and diamonds. Bolshevik control has spared the imperial palace as thousands flee toward Constantinople, France and England. Typhus, overcrowding, and scarce supplies plague southern Russia as hundreds of thousands flee from Kursk Kiev Poltava and Kharkov to safety.
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Associated Press
United States
Black Sea
Yalta
Smith-Thompson
Constantinople
France
England
Sebastopol
Crimea
Novorossisk
Kuban
Kursk
Poltava
Kiev
Kharkov
Russia
Supreme Court to Reassemble After Recess
The Supreme Court will reconvene Monday after a two week recess. The final decision before the summer adjournment is expected on cases challenging the Prohibition Amendment and the Enforcement Act, with public interest high in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Tribunal
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First Baptist Church
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R. A. Millar
George Condren
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Urbahn
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