Protection for Americans abroad in Baku and beyond
A Daily editorial argues the United States must protect its citizens and interests overseas, citing a Senate resolution seeking a warship and marines for Baku. It recalls consular aid rescuing Americans at Lampazos and Nuevo Laredo, and urges practical protection while warning against entangling in nonessential rivalries. The piece also discusses German aviation tech, Zeppelin patents, and urges American production of airborne craft to stay competitive.
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Baku
Transcaucasian
Caspian Sea
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Mexico
United States
Tampico
Lampazos
Liredo
Easn
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
A Chance For America Zeppelin Plant Transfer Talk
The Versailles treaty forbids German aircraft production including Zeppelins and planes. German experts seek to move airship and airplane production to the United States without direct manufacturing by Germany. One noted engineer is en route to arrange transfer of a Zeppelin building facility to America and establish one or more plants here.
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Germany
Zeppelin
Eaen
America
United States
France
England
Erg
Florence Nightingale Centenary Observances Held Across Nation
London and towns mark the one hundredth anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth with public exercises. A royal procession, officials, and nurses attend a major meeting in London. Pilgrims visit her cemetery grave, where floral tributes overwhelm the site.
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London
United Kingdom
Florence Nightingale
Crimea
Georgia Confederate Veterans Hold Reunion Opening
The Georgia Division of the United Confederate Veterans opened its annual reunion with war flags and pictures of Gen Robert E Lee and other leaders on display. Several hundred veterans and friends attended as two days of events were planned.
Funeral of Ygnacio Benavides Held in Laredo
The funeral for Ygnacio Benavides ranchman banker and capitalist who died suddenly Monday night in San Ignacio Zapata county was held this morning at 9 30 from the family home 1519 Matamoros street to San Agustin church and thence to the Catholic cemetery. The service drew a large crowd and local banks closed briefly in respect. Pallbearers listed include K Mims Francisco Alegria A M Bruni T C Mann Melesio Martinez J M Garcia Eduardo Cruz Manuel Cruz and honorary pallbearers include Jesus Garcia Benavides Herculano Santos Dr J T Hassell S V Edwards Pablo B Juarez L A Lafon Justo S Penn Arturo Volpe M T Cogley L Villegas G P Farias Serafin Saenz.
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Ygnacio Benavides
San Ignacio
Zapata County
Mataumoros Street
San Agustin Church
Laredo
First State Bank & Trust Co
Hanks
Kh. K. Mims
Francisco Alegria
A. M. Bruni
T. C. Mann
Melesio Martinez
J. M. Garcia
Eduardo Cruz
Manuel Cruz
Jesus Garcia Benavides
Herculano Santos
J. T. Hassell
V. Edwards
Pablo B. Juarez
L. A. Lafon
Justo
Notice of Webb County Sheriff Sale 1920
The State of Texas Webb County sheriff sale of Lot Two, Block Ninety One Western Division Laredo. The property, seized April 27, 1920, is Francisco Pesia’s to satisfy a judgment of 423.65 plus costs in favor of Adelina M Perez and Ricardo Perez. Sale on the first Tuesday in June 1920 at the Webb County Court House door. Antonio Salinas, Sheriff. Deputy F H Ligarde.
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State OF Texas
Webb
District Court
Webb County
Adelina M. de Perez
Francisco Pejia
Court House
Laredo
Texas
Towit
A. D
Francisco Pesia
Adelina M. Perez
Ricardo Perez
Antonio Salinas
F. H. Ligarde
Laredo Lodge Meets Tonight for Fellow Craft Work
Masonic notice calls a called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M at 8 p m. Brethren invited to attend as work in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft degrees is planned. Fritz Werner, W M.
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Laredo
A. F
A. M
Fritz Werner
W. M
British Chamber Backs China in Shantung Dispute
The British Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai voiced support for China's claims in Shantung, aligning with American business groups in China. A. W. Burkill said the chamber favors China regaining control of the province, criticizing Japan for blocking non-Japanese access to the harbor area and rail facilities while preserving fair trading conditions for all nations.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
British Chamber of Commerce of
Far East
China
Shantung
Thos
Orient
A. W. Burkill
Japan
Tsingtao
Summer English Classes at 717 Lincoln Street
Beginning May 16, courses offered for twenty boys or young men. Classes run 8 30 a m to 12 noon. Sitings at 717 Lincoln Street. contact by phone 401 for particulars.
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Lincoln Street
Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea Promoted for Children
A local advertisement touts Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a cooling, safe remedy for young children to ease stomachs during summer heat. Herrera’s Pharmacy carries the product at 36c.
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Hollister
Herrera
Monterey Capitulated and Obregonistas Take Monterrey
News from the border reports Monterey capitulated to Obregonista forces with bells and whistles in Nuevo Laredo. Governor Gil of Tamaulipas arrived and met officials while Carrancistas fled Monterrey, Monclova, and Piedras Negras. Consul De Laraco works to preserve peace as Americans report no disturbances.
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Monterey
Nuevo Laredo
Nuevo Leon
Juan M. Garcia
Garcia
Nuevos Leon
Carranza
Jose Santos
Santos
Obregonistag
RE. Portes Gil
Tamaulipas
Sonora
Gil
Victoria
Laredo
Francisco Cardenas
God Knows
Arturo de Laraco
The
Revolutionary Party
Carrancistas
Randolph Robertson
Lampazos
Monterrey
Ricaut
Carlos Osuna
Barrios
Cardona
Cardenas
Espinosa Mireles
Rio Grande
Monclova
Piedras Negras
Eagle Pass
Onion Shipments From Laredo Drop to Seventeen Cars
Onion shipments from the Laredo section are shrinking with only seventeen carloads moved last night. Total shipments by this morning reach 1,075 carloads, with fewer than 300 carloads believed left. The Bureau of Markets reports strong demand for Texas onions.
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Laredo
Bureau of Markets
Texas
Clear Your Bowel Health With Rocky Mountain Tea
An old advertisement urges thorough cleansing after months indoors, endorsing Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy. Herrera's Pharmacy promotes starting tonight to aid cleansing and health.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Herrera’s
Local Marriage Licenses and Border News Report
The county clerk issued Webster L. Failing and Vera May Burks marriage license. The Home Ice Company stations at 1202 Market Street Heights and Hidalgo and Santa Clotilde avenues now open. Reports say Mexican border ports largely under Obregonista control, Carranza state unknown. Webb County court continues routine business. Alvaro Pefia to face embezzlement charge. Nuevo Laredo saloons remain closed under new party order. Nome Ice Company outlets open. Import from Mexico suspended until trains resume. Ascension Day service at Christ Church at 9 AM.
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Webster L. Failing
Vera May Burks
Home Ice Company
Market Street
Heights
Hidalgo SL
Santa Clotilde Ave
Commissioners Court
Alvaro Pefia
Carrancistas
Nuevo Laredo
Pefia
Webb County
Nome Ice Company
Hidalgo St
Mexico
Christ Church
Viscount Burnham to head English delegation to Imperial Press Conference
Viscount Burnham, proprietor of The Daily Telegraph, will lead England’s delegation to the Imperial Press Conference in Canada. A London native educated at Eton and Balliol, he entered politics in 1885 as Conservative MP for West St Pancras. He is noted for energy, memory, and public spirited journal policy.
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Viscount Burnham
England
Canada
Daily Telegraph
London
Lord Burnham
Eton
Balliol College
Oxford
House of Commons
West St. Pancras
Today’s Birthday Celebrities Across U S History
Birthdays listed for Henry Cabot Lodge aged 70 from Boston Massachusetts United States senator William Alden Smith 61 from Dowagiac Michigan former senator Dr W H S Demarest 57 from Hudson New York Rutgers College president Frank Crane 59 Urbana Illinois born preacher now journalist Jimmy Wilde 28 England world flyweight champion reflecting on notable figures and their birthplaces and ages today
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
United States Senate
Boston
William Alden Smith
United States
Michigan
Dowagiac
Mich
W. H. 8S
Demarest
Rutgers College
Hudson
N. Y
Frank Crane
Urbana
Jimmy Wilde
England
Trial Docket Sets May Dates For District Court
District Attorney John A Valls announced the criminal docket for May with trials running May 17 through May 26. Scheduled cases include liquor law violations theft under 50 murder robbery embezzlement rape and bringing stolen property into the state.
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District Court
Districtt
John A. Valls
Francisco Reyes
Concepcion Magayanes
Ygnacio Reyes
Refugio Tijerina
Julian Garza
Mariano Arenales
Victorio Medellin
Manuel Jimenez Et al
Gabriel Valle
Agustin Cano
Manuel Vara
H. A. Stuckey
Manuel Zamaniego
Jose Prado
Jose Herrera
William Ward
John Carpenter
Today’s anniversaries list notable births and events
Notable birthdays and milestones include 1804 William Pitt’s second term as British Premier, 1800s figures Florence Nightingale and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and 1870 Dominion Parliament act creating Manitoba. Also 1874 University of London admits women to degrees and 1892 Santa Fe Capitol fire.
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William Pitt
Florence Nightingale
Florence
Italy
London
Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Margate
England
William G. Falconbridge
Ontario
Drummondsville
Ont
Toronto
Austria
Province of
Manitoba
University of London
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Pontoon Bridge Expanded For Emergency Use Near Rio Grande
The Laredo Bridge Co extends the pontoon span 260 feet beyond the original 350 feet to reach a point opposite the immigration steps on the American side. A large crew under contractor L V Jambers works to minimize disruption from river rises and ensure speedy operation. Completion expected by next Sunday.
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Laredo Bridge Co
International
L. V. Jambers
Rio Grande
Manufacturers to Meet Marking Twenty Five Years
New York May 12 The National Association of Manufacturers will hold a three day convention in New York with headquarters at the Waldorf Astoria The program includes a report from the Industrial Conference advocacy of collective bargaining new dispute machinery a revised food marketing system and a minimum wage to improve living conditions Farmers issues receive emphasis Old Home Night Platform for American Industry and a jubilee banquet will mark the organization’s twenty fifth anniversary An Expert Managers Club luncheon will accompany the meetings
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New York
United States
National Association of Manufacturers
Waldorf-Astoria
Neew
Association
Expert Managers’ Club
Waldorf- Astoria
Koreans Petition Peace Conference for Liberation
Koreans petitioned the Peace Conference seeking liberation from Japanese rule while Pope Benedict took up arbitration of the dispute among Peru Chile and Bolivia.
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Peace Conference
Japan
Pope Benedict
Peru
Chile
Bolivia
Public manicure invitations by City Barber Shop
A general invitation directs people seeking manicuring services to visit the City Barber Shop or call 1103 for engagements dated 4 16 12. The notice targets the public and requests early contact for appointments.
Mayflower Tercentenary Plans Take Shape in Plymouth
Plymouth England May 12 Preparations for the tercentenary of the Pilgrim Fathers voyage in September are under way. The program opens September 3 with a civic reception and September 4 features a literary conference and an historical procession. A September 5 open air service at the Mayflower stone closes the events.
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Associate! Press
Plymouth
Ing
Mayflower Stone
Barbican
Guildhall
Hugh Parry
America
Roosevelt Road of Remembrance Proposed by Forestry Leader
Charles Lathrop Pack of the American Forestry Association urged a Roosevelt Road of Remembrance from ocean to ocean. He spoke at Flushing on a Theodore Roosevelt and Quentin Roosevelt memorial tree planting, praising a national forest protection message and a memorial highway as the finest tribute.
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Associated Press
New York
A _ Roosevelt
Ocean
Charles Lathrop Pack
American Forestry Association
Washington
Flushing
Pack
Theodore Roosevelt
Quentin Roosevelt
United States
Ancient Jewels from Inca and Aztec Treasures Tour U Penn
Philadelphia May 12 Gold ornaments idols crowns armor and other relics from Inca Aztec and other American civilizations are now on view in the University of Pennsylvania museum. The 300 specimen collection was completed after purchase from a noble Paris family long in possession of the objects. The items include rings necklaces breast plates girdles crowns and jeweled appendages with many pieces entirely able to clothe a modern wearer for a ballroom.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Paris
Spain
Pizarro
Cortez
Colombia
Women set to lead police duties in Japan
Olga Petrova rose from journalist to actress. London hosts 1,350 dress-makers serving women. San Francisco Business and Professional Women's Club plans a new clubhouse. Dr Elizabeth Bass becomes president of the Medical Women's National Association. Mrs T F Kelley is Tennessee’s first woman juvenile court judge in Memphis.
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London
Business
Professional Women’s Club of
San Francisco
Elizabeth Bass
New Orleans
Medical Women’s National Association
T. F. Kelley
Memphis
Tennessee
Economy Salvage House Ad on Hidalgo Street
Salvage outlet offers 20,000 Army shoes 1,000 wool shirts 300 cotton mattresses 20,000 leggings and many other articles at less than cost of manufacture located at 1701 Hidalgo St. The listing notes women’s shoes in new condition and public availability.
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Hidalgo St
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Orgia Confederate Veterans
Y. Benavides
Gov. Garcia
Portes Gil
Robertson
Vails
Laeedo Bridge Co
Royal, Oliver
Remington
Underwood
Corona
J. W. Falvella
Times Office
Roosevelt Road
Olga Petrova
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