Guardianship Notice in Webb County Probate
Notice to the Webb County Sheriff to publish a probate notice in The Laredo Daily Times regarding Merchants State Bank & Trust Co. as temporary guardian for Santiago Gonzales and Edmundo Gonzales minors. The court sets a July 19 1920 date for contest, with publication to run ten days before return day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Webb County
Webb
Texas
Santiago Gonzales
Edmundo Gonzales
Merchants State Bank & Trust Co
Laredo
A. D
J. A. Rodriguez
Birthdays on May 20 Highlight Pioneers and Leaders
On May 20, note the birthdays of Rev. Antoinette L. B. Blackwell first US woman ordained, Thornwell Haynes first US minister to Finland, Marion Butler former NC senator, Hmile Berliner noted electricity inventor, and Frederick L. Beique Canadian senator. These figures span religious, diplomatic, political, and scientific fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antoinette L. B. Blackwell
United States
Henrietta
N. Y
Thornwell Haynes
Finland
Grindell Shoals
N. C
Marion Butler
North Carolina
Sampson County
Hmile Berliner
Pioneering Rev Antoinette Blackwell Celebrates 95th Birthday
Ninety five year old Rev Antoinette L B Blackwell, first woman ordained in the United States, marks her birthday. Born near Rochester, New York, she graduated Oberlin College at 22 and Oberlin Theological Seminary three years later, was ordained in 1853. She married Dr Samuel Blackwell in 1856 into a family active in women’s rights, including Elizabeth Blackwell, Lucy Stone Blackwell, and Alice Stone Blackwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antoinette L. B. Blackwell
United States
Blackwell
Rochester
N. Y
Oberlin College
Oberlin Theological Seminary
Samuel Blackwell
America
Elizabeth Blackwell
Lucy Stone Blackwell
Alice Stone Blackwell
Boys Save Lives In River Rescue Near Austin
Frank Patty Jr. aged 12 and Fred Sublett aged 14 rescued Mrs. Frank Patty and Miss Viola Burleson from drowning in the Blanco River near Austin Texas. The women stepped into a deep hole. Patty called for help and the boys waded in to bring them to shore before others arrived.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Frank Patty Jr
Fred Sublett
Frank Patty
Viola Burleson
Blanco River
Patty
Miss Burleson
Frank
Fred
Social Calendar Signals A Busy Thursday Ahead
Mrs Keller of Fort McIntosh hosts Auction Bridge at 9 30 am. Ladies Aid Society meets with Mrs Sorrell at 3 30 pm. W M A Baptist Church circles A with Mrs Philips and circle B with Mrs Windrow at 4 pm circle C and D meet with Mrs Sallee at 4 pm. Dance at the Woman's Club in the evening. Commencement at 8 15 pm at the Royal Opera House.
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Keller
Fort McIntosh
Auction Bridge
Ladies Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
S. J. Sorrell
Baptist Church
Philips
D. Z. Windrow
Circle C
Circle D
Local social notes mention visitors, hospital and events
Mrs Ballinger of Corpus Christi visits sister Mrs John Mussett in town. Joe Mudd arrives from California to stay with Dr and Mrs A E Younkin. Nellie Ward and Jamie plan a San Antonio trip. Mrs Younkin faces an operation at Mercy Hospital. Mrs Giles visits San Antonio then James Park. The Essings move to the Heights. Miss Mary Louise Cone visits her parents from San Antonio. Mrs G L Laro and Hitle visit from Pleasanton with Mrs J B DaCamara. Parish Guild meets. bridge party honors Mrs Hal Greer and Tuesday Club members. prizes awarded and luncheon served. Antoinette Ligarde to give piano recital at academy auditorium May 21, followed by program details. Juniors host a banquet at the Metropolitan for graduates with class and faculty toasts. Josephine Smith hosts algebra class gathering with Bunco and prizes on veranda.
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Hermann Buenz
Hal Greer
John Martin
D. McNeil Turner
Fish
Greer
Mesdames Greer
Bobbitt
Hamilton
Hiatt
Leyendecker
Joe Martin
Shiner
Penn
Turner
Higgins
Kate Hamilton
Marcus Vermeer
Alphonse Vermeer
Joseph
Yesner
Harry James
Lafon
Black
Amar Penn
Buenz
Betty Beene
Honore Ligarde
Academy
Antoinette Ligarde
Conservatory of Music
Miss Ligarde
Austin
Laredo
Texas
Grieg
Fannie Costley
Chopin
Poldini
A. Buzzti- Pocccia
Cecil Nethery
Alexander MacFadyen
Henry Dellafield
John Alden Carpenter
W. Caven Barron
Liszt
Jack King
Misa
Julia McVidar
Cynthia Press
Jesusa Gonzalez
Pee Dee
Wilmer Threadgill
Threadgill
Earnest Heaner
John Maher
Rosalie Biggio
Biggio
Travis Bruce Bunn
Christen
Josephine Smith
Kathleen Heaner
Joe Puig
Norman Sorrell
Tia Pames
Minerva G’sell
Anna May Mussett
Dora Becker
Evelyn Ryan
Paula Castillo
Helen Lindsay
Emilie Flassell
Ema Salazar
Lorene Pullin
Agnes French
Jack Halse
Edwin Wright
Lawrence DaCamara
Lawrence Maher
Joe Condren
Tom Shivey
Luis Cardenas
Mrs. O'Meara
Southern Plumbing Co Advertisement at 1318 Hidalgo Street
The notice announces first class plumbers and sheet metal workers available to the public at 1318 Hidalgo Street. Visitors are promised a courteous reception and guaranteed work. For night service, call 606. Published by Southern Plumbing Co on May 17.
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Hidalgo Street
Southern Plumbing CO
LEE CHRISTMAS RETIRES AFTER LATIN AMERICAN LIFE
New Orleans May 20 General Lee Christmas a 57 year old Memphis native long a prominent figure in Latin American revolutions retires. Known as Ol General in Central America he aided Americans during Guatemala's recent upheaval and has settled in New Orleans saying he is done with roving adventures in Latin America.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Lee Christmas
Henry
Central America
Guatemala
Christmas
Memphis
Latin America
RAT SNAP Proves Effective Rat Killer in Woodbridge
Mr BL F Carpenter of Woodbridge reports using RAT-SNAP to control a rat problem after losing 18 chicks in one night. He says seven large dead rats were found the next morning and within two weeks no rats remained. The product is sold in three sizes 2 for 50 cents and 1 dollar with a guarantee by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
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BL. F. Carpenter
Woodbridge
N. J
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Vienna public censures films amid theater protests
Vienna residents take matters into their own hands as crowds threaten to smash theaters and posters, demanding film suppression while official censorship remains political only.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Scarcity of houses leaves Melbourne girls chasing husbands
Sydney May 20 reports a housing shortage across Australian states. Melbourne girls lament that it is easier to get a husband than a house as buyers face scarce rental and sale options.
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Associated Press
Sydney
Melbourne
Vestibuled trains and early industry notes
A science and industry snapshot describes the vestibuled train as a novelty thirty five years ago, mentions medieval Spanish cotton cultivation and manufacture in the tenth century, notes ostrich skin tanning expanding in South Africa, and records America's first paper mill near Philadelphia in 1690.
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Spain
South Africa
America
Philadelphia
Texas coal miners press for rapid agreement
Texas coal miners and operators meet in Fort Worth seeking to finalize a working contract after a stalemate. A Kansas City price agreement for explosives formed the basis of talks, with both sides noting Swansas City terms were accepted and expecting a quick resolution.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Kansas City
Swansas City
Mexican Congress Holds Legal Quorum for Provisional President
May 20 Chihuahua reports the Mexican congress has a lawful quorum to appoint a provisional president. Supreme Court members who fled with Carranza return. A treasure crate yields twenty million pesos in gold captured by rebels, per a message from Juan Rico, secretary of the Mexican Labor party, in Mexico City today.
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Associated Press
Chihuahua
Mexican Congress
Supreme Court
Carranza
Crain
Juan Rico
Mexican Labor Party
Mexico City
Carranza and Aguilar Take Refuge Aboard Progreso
El Paso Times reports a Carranza official saying General Carranza and his son in law General Candido Aguilar sought refuge on the Mexican gunboat Progreso following events in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Elaso Times Today
Carranza
Candido Aguilar
Progreso
Exit fire engines in Boston as high pressure system unfolds
Boston moves to replace horse and steam engines with motor units and a high pressure water network. Three pumping stations will deliver 12 000 gallons per minute at 300 pounds, later 36 000 at 200 pounds, drawing water from harbor salt water domestic feeds. The plan, eight years in the making, costs 3 to 4 million dollars and may cut fire insurance up to 15 percent.
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Associated Press
Boston
Milner says empire unity strengthened by shared sacrifices
Lord Milner returning from a governmental mission to Egypt states that the desire for unity in the Empire is not weaker but infinitely stronger after the common efforts and sacrifices of the last terrific years.
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London
Lord Milner
Egypt
Texas Special Session Opens With Sworn-In Members
In Austin on May 20 the legislature convened with quorum in both houses, R. E. Thomason and Lieut. Gov. W. A. Johnson presiding, new members sworn in, and Gov. Hobby presenting two messages. The pink bollworm topic urged non ecotton zones and nearby buffers to avert federal quarantine, plus compensation claims. the second message raised emergency school legislation amid a Texas education crisis, though no funding amount was named. The educational committee sought over 6 million dollars, and seating 14 new members will be needed to achieve a house quorum.
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House
Hobby
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
R. E. Thomason
W. A. Johnson
Federal Horticultural Board
Demand Reciprocity in Hungary Russia Transfer Row
Washington reports Hungarian communists held by Austrian authorities must not be sent to Russia without reciprocal release of all Americans detained in Soviet Russia. The State Department informed the American commissioner in Vienna of this condition.
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Associated Press
Washington
Russia
Soviet Russia
State Department
Vienna
Trade figures show April exports fall sharply
Washington reports April exports decreased by 135 million dollars and imports dropped 20 million compared with March, per the department of commerce announcement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Commerce
Old Time Doctrine Good Enough for Me at Indiana Dems
Vice President Marshall delivered the keynote at Indiana state Democratic convention in Indianapolis on May 20. He defended equal justice for all, urged jail for profiteers, and higher production to curb living costs. He voiced hope for consent on the peace treaty and opposed any setup in enforcing national prohibition.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Marshall
Senate
Praise for Bolshevik Peace Efforts Cited by Graves
Manila reports Major General William S. Graves, former commander of American forces in Siberia, arguing Bolshevik rulers aim for peace and fairness, condemning earlier bloodshed and stressing efforts to stamp it out since taking power January 31.
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Associated Press
Manila
United States
William S. Graves
Siberia
Russia
Women’s suffrage bill pass reaches French Chamber
In France the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill granting full suffrage to women. In the United States President Wilson urged Congress to repeal war time prohibition as it applied to wines and beer.
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French Chamber of Deputies
Wilson
Congress
Senate orders probe into both parties campaign expenses
The senate adopted a Borah resolution instructing the privilege and election committee to investigate the presidential campaigns of both parties. It will cover contributions expenditures and use of influence with no record vote taken.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Privilege and Election Sul Committee
Bank Pressure Put On Importing Firms
New York banks pressed importers of luxuries to aid credit deflation per the Federal Reserve Board. Jewelry, pleasure cars, furs, art objects, and luxury clothing buyers were told they would only be credited for the amount essential to conduct business for the time being.
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Associated Press
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Dallas Census Grows to 158 976 in May Increase
Washington reports Dallas population at 158 976, up 702 from the prior count, a 16 percent rise. Texarkana numbers reach 19 737, up 27 percent as of May, reflecting growth across Texas cities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dallas
Texarkana
House panel approves 10 percent tax on stock dividends
Washington May 20 a 10 percent tax on stock dividends retroactive to March 15 was approved by the house ways and means committee as part of a taxation scheme to raise the soldier bonus.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Ranger Bank Closes Amid Deposit Run in Ranger Texas
The Bank of Ranger with a 25000 capital failed to open in Ranger Texas on May 20 due to declining deposits and loan losses. Officials issued a statement promising orderly liquidation and saying no one will lose anything.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Bank of Ranger
Capital
Finland Sees No Labor Problems Under Industrial Rise
London reports Finland's Foreign Minister Dr. R Holste says no labor difficulties exist as the country recovers economically. Factories run smoothly, export timber products pulp and paper textiles, but ships to export are scarce. Holste stresses friendly ties with Russia for cheap food amid industrial growth.
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Associated Press
London
Finland
R. Holste
Dr. Holste
Russia
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure
There is more catarrh in this region than other diseases and it was thought incurable. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional internal remedy that works through the blood on mucous surfaces. A hundred dollar reward is offered for any case it cannot cure, with circulars and testimonials available from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, sold by druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Z J. Cheney & O
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Antonio Salinas
F. H. Ligarde
Royal Opera House
Ballinger
Corpus Christi
John Mussett
Joe Mudd
California
Moore
A. E. Younkin
Nellie
Jamie Ward
San Antonio
Mrs. Younkin
Mercy Hospital
G. J. Giles
James Park
Robert Essing
the Heights
Mary Louise Cone
Mrs
W. A Cone
G. L. Laro
Hitle
Pleasanton
J. B. DaCamara
Christ Church
John W. Mussett
Mesdames Anderson
Arkles
Adams
Arthur
Cook
Lusk
Lines
Kehl
Mason
MacGregor
Matson
Mussett
Paster
Mrs. Greer
Austin Statesman
Metropolitan
Clisa
Jake Bunn
Fred Buenz
Hartiest Heaner
Katherine Tarver
Valentin
Sage
Science and Industry
Hamburg
Germany
AND
Indiana
Democrats
Bolsheviki
Ranger Bank
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