Todays Anniversaries May fifteenth entries and births
May 15 notes highlight James Gadsden born Charleston 1788 who helped a treaty shaping Arizona and New Mexico now, Joachim Murat 1815 war against Austria, L Frank Baum 1856 author of Oz born Chittenango New York. Also events include Dresden 1851 German states reestablished, 1894 Boston fire homeless two thousand, 1906 Crapsey found guilty, 1915 Russians attack, 1916 Belgians repel, 1917 Petain to lead French armies.
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James Gadsden
United States
Arizona
New Mexico
Charleston
S. C
Joachim Murat
Naples
Austria
Dresden
L. Frank Baum
Chittenango
N. Y
Los Angeles
Cal
Boston
Crapsey
Rochester
Yser
General Petain
Gen. Nivelle
Notice in Probate Webb County Guardianship Hearing
Public notice in Webb County Texas warns all interested parties of Maria Villar real de Hickey filing for guardianship of Thomas Hickey and Olive Mary Hickey minors. The Webb County Court will hear on May 19 1919 at the Laredo courthouse. Speakers may appear to contest the guardianship petition.
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State of
Texas
Thomas Hickey
Olive Mary Hickey
Maria Villarreal de Hickey
Webb County
Laredo
J. A. Rodriguez
Milestones Along the Road to Prohibition Recap
A historical roundup of temperance milestones from 1777 to 1851 including the Continental Congress recommendation against distilling the first national temperance bodies and Neal Dow's Maine prohibition law. The list notes the Sober Society 1805 in New Jersey and the 1833 first National Temperance Society events.
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Sober Society
Allenton
N. J
National Temperance Society
Philadelphia
National
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Oregon
Francis Murphy
Maine
American Society For the Promotion of Temperance
Boston
Independent Order of Rechabites
Georgia
Continental Congress
Neal Dow
Railroad Time Table Texas-Mexican and Western Lines
Train No 1 to Corpus Christi leaves at 9:00 a.m. Train No 2 from Corpus Christi arrives at 3:36 p.m. Through fast train to St Louis departs 10:45 a.m. arrives 7:16 p.m. Night train departs 9:00 p.m. to San Rio Grande Eagle Pass. Train 1 to Minera leaves Laredo 8:30 a.m. daily except Sunday arrives 10:20 a.m. Train 2 to Laredo leaves Minera daily except Sunday 11:00 a.m. arrives 8:15 p.m.
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Corpus Christi
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Minera
Social Calendar Highlights Local Society Week
The social column lists Thursday events by the Married Ladies Social Club hosted by Mrs. C. C. Biggio and the Ladies Aid Society at Mrs. Pratt’s on the Heights. W. M. A. circles meet at 4 PM. Friday features the Blue Birds at Mrs. Poggenpohl and Boy Scout activities at the Methodist Church and Headquarters Hall. Various residents attendances, travels, and hosting duties are noted along with upcoming club meetings and social gatherings at the Latin-American Club and Christ Church parish events.
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C. C. Biggio
Ladies Aid Society of Presbyterian Church
Blue Birds
Call to public on alfalfa meal mill at cotton gin meeting
About a month ago a call was issued to farmers and merchants to attend a meeting on cotton acreage and a proposed alfalfa meal mill with the cotton gin in the Laredo district. The lack of interest led to a tentative plan to drop the matter unless interested parties attend and cooperate. A final call is issued for Friday May 16 at 2:00 pm to decide if the project proceeds and to avoid committee disbandment. Fred W. Mally, Emergency Demonstration Agent.
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Chamber of Commerce
Laredo
Fred. W. Mally
Various National Meetings Highlight Day Across States
Texas Cotton Ginners hold annual convention in Dallas to discuss problems. Virginia Bar Association address by Frederic R. Coudert in Richmond. Groceries manufacturers meet in Syracuse against packing interests. Alabama Bankers Conference in Montgomery with speakers Senator Underwood and Gov Harding. Francis Burton Harrison wedding in Washington. Edith Cavell body to England for memorial service at Westminster Abbey. American Federation of Arts to discuss memorial forms at its tenth annual convention in New York.
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Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association
Dallas
Frederic R. Coudert
Virginia Late Bar Association
Richmond
Syracuse
Oscar W. Underwood
W.P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
England
Belgium
Westminster Abbey
American Federation of Arts
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City
Today's Birthdays May Fifteenth
Admirals and leaders born on this date include Cecil Burney a famed British naval veteran born 61 years ago in London Rear Admiral George A Bicknell USN retired born 73 years ago in Batsto New Jersey Dr Edwin A Alderman president of the University of Virginia born 58 years ago in Wilmington North Carolina Dick Latta Lansden Tennessee Supreme Court chief justice born 50 years ago in White County Henry L Doherty New York capitalist and gas and electric industries leader born 49 years ago in Columbus Ohio.
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Sir Cecil Burney
George A. Bicknell
Batsto
N. J
Edwin A. Alderman
University of Virginia
Wilmington
N. C
Dick Latta Lansden
Supreme Court of Tennessee
White County
Tenn
Henry L. Doherty
New York
Columbus
Webb County Board of Equalization Meeting Notice
Webb County commissioners court will meet as Board of Equalization in the County Assessor's Office in the Court House at Laredo on Monday May 26 1919. Purpose is to receive 1919 assessment lists for inspection correction and equalization and approval. County Clerk and ex officio Clerk notes order dated May 5 1919. 5-15-10t.
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County Commissioners Court
Webb County
Texas
Court House
Laredo
Reverend Dr F Gaylord Roberts Joins Laredo Church Pastorship
The Rev Dr F Gaylord Roberts arrives from a large Albuquerque church to serve at Laredo Christian Church. Services next Sunday include Bible School at 9 30, Communion and preaching at 10 30 with the sermon The Great Conflict. An Endeavor meeting at 7 pm precedes an 8 pm sermon. The pastor invites all to worship and join church groups. Rooms at 1813 Farragut St. Phone 200.
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F. Gaylord Roberts
Laredo
E. FP. Hamilton
Farragut St
Methodists Mobilize 115 Million World Drive
Walter L. Barr urges Methodists to donate 115 million dollars for world reconstruction and evangelization in an eight day campaign. Local church quota is five thousand dollars and Judge Pp W Evans leads the effort with many volunteers to visit each member. A global morning church service and prayer hour is planned next Sunday to kick off the drive.
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Pp. W. Evans
Walter L. Barr
Southern Presbyterians Open Annual General Assembly in New Orleans
In New Orleans May 15 the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly opens with most delegates arrived. The meeting faces postwar reconstruction issues and a potential union with Northern Presbyterians. The retiring moderator Rev. Dr. James I. Vance preaches tomorrow morning. a new moderator will be elected in the afternoon.
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New Orleans
Presbyterian General Assembly of the South
James I. Vance
Nashville
Sprained Ankle Reaches for Chamberlain's Liniment
After injury, obtain Chamberlain's Liniment at once and follow the printed directions that accompany the bottle for proper use.
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Chamberlain
Influx of Asiatics Worries Mexico
Reports from Mexico City dated May 15 indicate growing concern over Chinese and Japanese immigration to Pacific coast states. Officials note 5,000 arrivals in March and warn the year could see about 109,000 immigrants if restrictions are not imposed.
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Associated Press
Mxico City
Pacific
Mexico
Earl of Athlone chosen as Governor General of Canada
London reports Canada is likely to appoint the Earl of Athlone as Governor General to succeed the Duke of Devonshire. The prince, youngest of Queen Mary's brothers, is known for his democratic manner and strong military record. His term may begin late in the fall after the current duke’s four year tenure ends.
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London
Canada
Earl of Athlone
Duke of Devonshire
Ottawa
Duke of Connaught
Alexander Augustus Frederick George
Teck
Queen Mary
Ophir
Wales
United States
Rocky Mountains
Newport
Lenox
Sandhurst
Matabeleland
South Africa
Great Britain
Duke of Teck
England
Mortlake
Workingmen's Club
Italians Retake Monte Asolone Control in Val San Lorenzo
Italian forces partially recover Monte Asolone and seize control of the Val San Lorenzo. In Paris, M. Duval, Director of Bonnet Rouge, is convicted of treason and sentenced to death.
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Monte Asolone
Val San Lorenzo
M. Duval
Bonnet Rouge
Paris
German Peace Mission Notes On Economics Blockade Impact
Berlin May 15 Count Rantzan head of the German peace mission handed Clemenceau three notes. One discusses the economic effects of the peace terms and Germany feeding forty million people. The note warns the treaty’s trade restrictions will cause many millions in Germany to perish under the blockade. Paris May 15 The council of four declined to consider a note on international labor legislation from Count Rantzan. Clemenceau says allied governments expect their decisions will give satisfaction.
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Germany
Associated Press
Berlin
Rantzan
Clemenceau
Paris
Council of Four
Count Rantzan
M. Clemenceau
Four-Party Council Reviews Austrian Peace Terms
Paris on May 15 reports the council and military advisers discussed Austrian peace treaty terms. The terms are understood to mirror the German treaty and include a prohibition on conscription.
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Paris
Council of Four
Fosdick to hold permanent League of Nations post
Raymond B. Fosdick, New York lawyer and former chairman of the war training camp activities commission, is expected to become a permanent American official in the League of Nations when organized. The exact appointment remains undecided in Washington.
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Washington
Raymond B. Fosdick
New York
Commission
League of Nations
Russian POW Band Executed After Graeffeling Clash
Isolated group of Russian prisoners of war armed in Bavarian uniforms and led by Spartacan chiefs were overwhelmed by Wuertemberg troops near Graeffeling. They were court martialed and 72 condemned to death and shot.
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Berne
Wuertemburg
Graeffeling
Peace terms for Austria to be presented Wednesday
Paris reports that Austrian peace terms are to be presented to Austrian delegates next Wednesday. The terms include dismantling the Skoda works and other armament plants. Brest notes thirty thousand troops of the 33d and 89th divisions sail today on transports Leviathan, Agamemnon, American and Emperor. Fort Worth report follows about the 117th.
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Paris
Skoda
Brest
Countess Alice of Albany Princess and Scholar
The Countess of Athlone, sister to the Duke of Coburg and Gotha, is described as charming and pretty with a graceful figure. Born to Queen Victoria’s line, she spent much of her youth in Germany and was once linked to a German royal marriage. An adept horsewoman, she enjoys riding and a life of outdoor pastimes.
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Princess Alice of Albany
Victoria
Duke of
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Germany
Alice
Countess of
Do You Enjoy Life Chamberlain’s Tablets Ad
A health ad suggests that a person in good condition enjoys life while the bilious and dyspeptic suffer. It claims Chamberlain’s Tablets can tone the stomach improve digestion and regulate bowels with a few doses.
Attorney General Rules Beer Under Legal Alcohol Level
The attorney general advised that beer brewed with two and three quarters percent alcohol is illegal though enforcement awaits a federal district court ruling in New York. Revenue officials will await the court decision before acting.
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Associated Press
Washington
Attorney General
Revenue Commis Sionerscaper
Federal District Court
New York
Wilson says message to Congress will be brief
Associated Press reports Paris May 15 that President Wilson told cable companies the forthcoming special session message to Congress will be only a few hundred words, enabling it to be delivered quickly on the day of session.
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Associated Prese
Paris
Wilson
Congress
Call for Bank Statements Ends May 12
The currency department issued a call for the statement of the condition of all National banks at the close of business Monday May 12. The notice was released from Washington and instructed banks to report financial positions as of that date.
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Washington
State banks asked to file statements by May 12
The Texas state commission of insurance and banking issues a call for statements from all state banks. The notice is dated May 16 in Austin and sets a filing deadline of Monday May 12 for the banks to respond.
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Austin
Texas
State Commission of Insurance and Banking
Dirigible C6 Reports Fog Loss Near Newfoundland
The US dirigible C6, apparently lost in fog over Newfoundland, sent a wireless message to the cruiser Chicago requesting information to reshape its course for port.
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Associated Press
St. Johns
Newfoundland
United States
Chicago
Dr. T. T. Jackson Elected Texas Medical Leader
Waen Texas May 15 Dr T T Jackson of San Antonio was elected president of the Texas state medical association. Houston was chosen as the next meeting site signaling a forthcoming gathering and leadership change.
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Associated Press
Waen
Texas
T. T. Jackson
San Antonio
Texas State Fedical Association
Houston
Stolen Government Fish Sent to Lake Worth Stocking
Fifty thousand fish sent by the government for stocking Lake Worth were stolen from the railroad yard in Port Worth. The theft occurred last night and involved fish intended for public waterways.
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Py Associated Press
Port Worth
Lake Worth
Rainbow Division Sanitary Train Arrives and Schedules Discharges
Members of the fifth supply train arrive Tuesday and will be discharged tomorrow as the Rainbow division unit marches through town. The sanitary train detachment joins the broader unit in a routine turnover conveying readiness and service.
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Rainbow Division
Texans Coming Home
Washington ren 14. Practically the entire South Texas and Oklahoma division was ien in the units announced by the war department today as assigned to early convoy home.
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Washington
Ren
South Texas and Oklahoma
War Department
Mobile Diocese Marking 90th Anniversary Today
The Roman Catholic diocese of Mobile observes its 90th year. The centennial birthday of Union Civil War commander Gen. Thomas L. Crittenden is noted. The National Live Stock Exchange opens its three day annual convention in Pittsburgh today.
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Mobile
Thomas L. Crittenden
National Live Stock Exchange
Pittsburh
Weather Forecast From New Orleans Bureau
The Times presents a daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau New Orleans. Tonight and Friday partly cloudy. Fort McIntosh observations report a 24 hour period ending 7 am with a max of 71 and min of 58 degrees. Winds from the north northwest. sky clear overall.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort Mcintosh
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H. J. Hamilton
Waco
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Leonard Haynes
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H. G. DaCamara
Frederick Gilbreath
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