Equal Suffrage and the 1920 Political Clash Explored
The piece argues for federal ratification of a woman suffrage amendment and links it to party strategy in Congress. It notes President Wilson’s push for vote rights, Republican tactics on taxes and railroads, and the broader fight over the League of Nations and the peace treaty, urging Texas voters to back equal suffrage.
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Wromitg
Congressmas Mazen
Mizets
Bumaen
Damascus
House
Wilson
le Moy
National Congress
Texas
Congress
Republian
Manitoba
Lodge Statement Frames Republican Senate Plan
A Massachusetts senator proclaims the new Senate will push policy despite public clamor. The piece argues Republicans seek to block Wilson aims like the league of nations and asserts rising public power should curb obstruction.
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Senator Lodge
Senate
Massachusetts
Wilson
League of Nations
United States
Wana Pacts Ates Aeocon TM After In Mary Is Received
A reader is advised to obtain a bottle of Cham berlain's Liniment and follow the printed directions included with the bottle after the Mary is received.
Today's Anniversaries May 21 Historical Notes
Today marks several historical events on May 21 across years. From Johnstown burning in 1780 to Versailles entering Paris in 1871, and Madero signing a peace pact in 1911, with legislative ratification in 1912 and battlefield actions in 1915 1916 and political moves in 1917.
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Johnstown
N. Y
Republican
Kansas
Versailles
Paris
Duke and Duchess of Connaught
Victoria
Francisco I. Madero, Jr
el Paso
Massachusetts
Lorette
Arras
Verdun
Dead Man's Hill
Hill
Lloyd George
Ireland
Tobay's Birthdays Mark Notable Figures Across Nation
Augustus O. Stanley former Kentucky governor and new U S senator born in Shelbyville Ky 52 years ago today Ellen Wilson McAdoo eldest grandchild of President Wilson born in Washington four years ago today Gustav Lindenthal engineer of the Hell Gate bridge born in Brunn Austria 69 years ago Dr Edmund J James president of the University of Illinois born in Jacksonville Ill 64 years ago today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus O. Stanley
Kentucky
United States Senate
Shelbyville
Ellen Wilson McAdoo
Wilson
Washington
Gustav Lindenthal
Hell Gate Bridge
Brunn
Austria
Edmund J. James
University of Illinois
Jacksonville
Ill
Ward and O'Meara Form Law Partnership in Laredo and San Antonio
Ira O'Meara of Laredo and Judge R H Ward of San Antonio establish a law partnership named Ward and O'Meara with offices in the Alexander building, announced in The Times. Dated May 19, 1961. Watch The Times daily for opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira O'Meara
Laredo
R. H. Ward
San Antonio
Ward & O’meara
Alexander
Marroquin Warehouse Destroyed By Fire In Texas
A large wholesale produce warehouse owned by Marroquin burned down last night near the Texas-Mexico tracks. Firefighters fought the blaze amid weak water pressure and a faulty plug, saving nearby buildings with aid from soldiers. estimated losses include 314,000 in goods and 8,000 in the building, partially covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marroquin
Dances Move as Knights of Columbus Take Over Sunday Events
Readers learn that Wednesday dances at the Jewish Welfare Board hall in Laredo will end as the Knights of Columbus begin a dance at their building on weeknights. The Jewish Welfare Board will keep Sunday evening affairs, inviting all locals to attend.
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K. C
Laredo
Port McIntosh
Jewish Welfare Board
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Pythiss Banquet at Castle Hall
The Aztec Lodge No. 111 Knights of Pythiss hosted a banquet after a recent membership pursuit. A candidate for knighthood attended, with Bros. Johnny Thompson and Tennisson sharing notes from a recent grand lodge. The group praised informal suppers to boost lodge sociability.
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Castle Hall
Aztec Lodge
Knights of Pythiss
Bros
Johnny” Thompson
Tennisson
Gread Lodge
Docket delayed as court schedules shift and local notices roll in
The district criminal docket is postponed one day due to court business. A 7 day docket run remains in effect. Local items note car sales at Citizens Auto Company and several ads including Miss Bessie Moore’s beauty parlor move and oncoming onion shipments from Laredo. The Cuban Stars travel to Nuevo Laredo with plans for a Ca lige Park game and Char lie Pierce liaises with Laredo officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Auto Company
Lareio Planing Mill Company
Bessie Moore
Convent Avenue
Cuban Stars
Mexico
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Nuevo Laredo
Charlie Pierce
Laredo
Caliche Park
Figarola
Notice of limited liability for wife debts in Laredo
Notice is hereby given that after this date I will not be responsible for any debts made by my wife Annie Mansur. A M Mansur. Laredo Texas May 8 1919. Death of Miss Canuta Arocha in San Antonio at age about 70 after five months illness. Dr E H Sauvignet confirms through a telegram death of his wife aunt Miss Canuta Arocha. Deceased was well known in Laredo and had visited as a guest of the Sauvignet family.
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Annie Mansur
Canuta Arocha
E. H. Sauvignet
San Antonio
Miss Canuta Arocha
West Travis Street
Sauvignet
Card of Thanks for Fire Help From Community
A note of gratitude from H R Bradiey and Family thanks all who aided during last night’s fire to save their home. Special thanks to the soldiers and High School boys for their assistance.
Rio Grande Oil & Gas to Begin Drilling Near Laredo
Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co plans drilling on the Santo Tomas tract twenty five miles northwest of Laredo with an eighty two foot steel derrick. Tulsa capitalists L M Lane and J M Gruver head operations to reach oil sands at one thousand feet and Caddo sand at two thousand feet, drilling to four thousand feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co
L. M. Lane
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Santo Tomas
Laredo
J. M. Gruver
Munn Geological Co
Gruver
Pittsburg
O!n
Munn
Santo Tomes
Rio Gramée OF & Gut Co
Tulea
Gkishoma
Texas voters face three constitutional amendments this Saturday
A special Texas election will be held next Saturday, May 24, with three amendments on the ballot. The foremost is woman suffrage, expected to pass after a vigorous Texas campaign by women who urged male voters to grant the ballot. Prohibition and home ownership proposals also go to the polls, each set to influence the state on broad issues.
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Texas
Thirty-seventh Infantry Band Plans Thursday Friday Concerts
The Thirty-seventh Infantry Band under Director Carl Everlof will perform at Martin Plaza Thursday night at 8 30 with marches and waltzes including El Capitan and Peppy Chating. A Fort McLntosh concert Friday at 8 20 features Hands Across the Sea Italian Nights and An Esquimo Wedding selections among others.
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Martin Plaza
Parade Ground
McIntosh
Thirty-seventh Infantry Band
Carl Everlof
el Capitan
Sousa
Suppe
Mlle
Modiste
Herbert Waltz
Peppy Chating
Dixie
Lake
Frenchy
Fort McLntosh
Webb County Audits Treasurers Report May 1919
Webb County Commissioners certify the quarterly report of Treasurer A M Bruni for Feb 1 to Apr 30 1919 is correct and approved. They inspect cash on hand and record fund balances for Jury Road and Bridge General Court House and Jail noting receipts disbursements and year end balances.
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A. M. Bruni
Webb County
Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Sail County
Tex
A. D
Oith
Am't
Webb County Treasurer report May 15 1919
Webb County Texas financial statement shows balances due the Treas and funds recapitulated as of April 30 1919. It records Contingent Fund State Highway Maintenance Fund and sinking funds with totals and a sworn certification by County Judge Geo R Page and Commissioners J S Johnson W L Puig and J M Martin.
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Court House and Jail
Bal
Due Treas
Treas
Amn
A. M. Bruni
Webb County
Texas
A. D
Geo. R. Page
Johnson
W. L. Puig
J. M. Martin
J. S. Johnson
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Max Te Sbie
Tobay
Here
Earnest-Lattig Co
FP. M. Romsey
BUICK
Chandler
DODGE
Studebaker
al J. Nolen
Royal Cigar Stand
Juarez
Paul ©Eek
Robert H. Kusby
Scotch Woolen Mills
Ias
France
Paul
ITNEY
J. Nieto
Adam
Guatemazin Street
Heights
J. L. Fierros
Farragut Street
Moraga Music Co
Lincoln Street
Bellmont
Roocsa and Apartamente
Maio Ave
Pat Olson
Santa Ursula Avenue
Royal Gar
Fidel Cantu
Wi W Gregg
Farraguttreet
Times
A. M. Mansur
H.R. Bradiey and Family
RIO Grande Oil & Gas
Enroute and Company
Case Keler-Bela Waltz
Tobani
Trinkauss
Whiting
Road and Bridge Fund
General Fund
Am’t
Orme Os Nee
Total
Gtationery Fund
Urer
Cc. H. & J. Sink
Refugio Drug Store
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