Partisan clash over league of nations in U S politics
A Saturday editorial condemns Senator Sherman for accusing President Wilson of subverting the republic and breaking faith with allies. It argues Republicans threaten peace efforts, aids German propaganda, and warns against loosening immigration and bridge controls amid disease and smuggling concerns.
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League of Nations
Sherman
China
Poland
Italy
Wilson
Congress
Senate
House
United States
Brockdorff-Rantzau
Bernstorff
Samson
League
Niggli urges border immigration and labor reforms
THINGS WE NEED Mr F F Niggli retiring Eagles Pass Chamber of Commerce president urged border stationing of a central man and a El Paso immigration chief. He called for amending laws to admit illiterates from Mexico to buy goods and to supply labor for farms railroads and more, a view opposed by labor unions. He questioned selective head tax remission and noted domestic servant shortages tied to literacy tests for this class.
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F. F. Niggli
Eagle Pass
Niggli
Mexico
United States
Bermuda onions roll from Laredo to markets nationwide
Five carloads of Bermuda onions shipped from Laredo last night lift total to 1 022 carloads for the season. Market price remains strong and Laredo growers report a highly profitable season. The note calls for a baseball game at Caliche Park featuring Cuban Stars versus the Laredos with caution to root for the home team.
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Bermuda
Laredo
Caliche Park
Laredos
Mike
Sprained Ankle Advice Urges Immediate Liniment Use
For a sprained ankle act quickly after injury and obtain a bottle of Chamberlain's Liniment. Follow the plain printed directions that accompany the product.
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Chamberlain’'s
Ward and O'Meara Form Law Partnership in Laredo
A law partnership formed by Ira O'Meara of Laredo and Judge R H Ward of San Antonio, to be named Ward and O Meara, with offices in the Alexander building in this city. Notice dated May 19, 6t.
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Ira O'Meara
Laredo
R. H. Ward
San Antonio
Ward & O'’Meara
Alexander
War era debate in Cuellar ten mile zone trial ends in prison
In district court Pomposo Cuellar was convicted of violating the ten mile zone law. Defense testimony invoking European conflict terms failed as prosecutors and jurors held that the law remains valid despite wartime changes. The jury sentenced Cuellar to two years in the state penitentiary with a governor’s pardon request noted.
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Pomposo Cuellar
United States
U. S
Cueller
State Penitentiary
Texas-Mexican Railway Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice that the Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the company office in Laredo Texas on June 25 1919 at 9:00 A M for electing Directors and other business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after adjournment. L W Poniger Secretary. 5-24-30t.
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The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
L. W. Poniger
Three More Convictions In District Court Today
In the morning session in this city district court Gregoria Esparza was found guilty of theft over fifty dollars and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary with a suspended sentence. Guadalupe Martinez was convicted of violating the ten mile zone law and received two years in the penitentiary. Francisco Maz and Cruz Sandoval were found guilty of unlawfully importing liquor into Webb County and each received one year in the state penitentiary. On a separate note barber shops in Laredo will begin charging twenty cents for a share starting June.
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Gregoria Esparza
Guadalupe Martinez
Francisco Maz
Cruz Sandoval
Webb County
Laredo
Larbers Committee
For Sale at Market Plaza Laredo Estate Corner Lot
For sale on the northwest corner of Flock 42 W.D Laredo eight lots 110 feet front on Market Plaza by 183 feet deep on Hidalgo street. Further details from Bo Chacon executor of FE BR de Garcia deceased 1219 Grant Street. Purchase inquiries may be directed to the executor.
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Flock
W.D
Laredo
Market Plaza
Hidalgo Street
Bo Chacon
de Garcia
Grant Street
Nervous Wreck Finds Relief From Headaches
Mrs. G. H. Schill of Texas City reports three years of severe head pain and nervous distress ended after taking Cardus and claims permanent cure. She credits Cardui for her improvement, urging others with female troubles to try the medicine.
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Texas City
Tex
G. H. Schill
Cardus
Times advert reads subscription offer
An everyday sale message from The Times advertising a monthly subscription at 0 cents for trial access.
Quiet Election Pace in Laredo With Likely Provisional Outcomes
In Laredo the four city precincts report a light noon vote with turnout expected to rise after midday. Projections favor a favorable result for the woman’s suffrage amendment, while the prohibition amendment is unlikely to pass in Webb County. The other two proposed amendments appear headed for strong majorities.
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Laredo
Webb County
Mrs Maria Volpe de Benavides Dies in San Antonio
Mrs Maria Volpe de Benavides wife of Servando Benavides of this city died in San Antonio after an eight day illness. She was 61 born in Matamoros Tamaulipas Mexico and married in Guerrero. Survived by husband five children two sisters and three brothers. Funeral at San Austin church and Catholic cemetery this evening.
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Maria Volpe de Benavides
Servando Benavides
San Antonio
San Austin
Benavides
Maria, Volpe
Matamoros
Tamaulipas
Mexico
Guerrero
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Manuel Benavides
M. A. Longoria
Carlos Benavides
Maria Benavides
Shelby Theriot
Isidoro Nava
Arturo Volpe
Martin Volpe
Ludovico Volpe
Cubans Run Up Big Win Over Laredo in Nuevo Laredo
The Cuban Stars routed Laredo 22 to 2 in Nuevo Laredo on Friday as Guerra started for Laredo and was chased after giving up ten runs. LeBlanc pitched well for the Cubans with solid support, while Laredo pitchers walked batters leading to more runs. Caliche Park hosts three games with Slim Wilson for Laredo tonight at 6, Simpson for Laredo tomorrow at 10:30, and a “black horse” slated for Sunday afternoon.
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Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Guerra
Charly Pierce
LeBlanc
Caliche Park
Slim” Wilson
Simpson
Information Wanted Henderson E Stanley and Bertha Connor
Father William P Connor of Baltimore seeks any information on the whereabouts of Henderson E Stanley and his wife Bertha formerly Bertha Connor of Baltimore. Send details to 4701 Kernwood Ave, Goranstown Baltimore Md 524 4.
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Bertha
Bertha Connor
Baltimore
William P. Connor
Kernwood Re
Goranstown
Laredo Weather Faces Severe Wind Storms Overnight
A thunderstorm struck Laredo yesterday evening around 7 PM with sultry heat. Early this morning before 4 AM a fierce wind gusting at times caused alarm but no serious damage. Light rain accompanied the storm as it moved from the south to the north with a northeast shift.
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Laredo
Money Makers Classifieds Ad Feature
Local classifieds highlight the Money Makers section with dollar value pitches and brief listings. Readers are invited to exchange tips and opportunities for earnings in a compact ad format.
Bond Issue Approved for Laredo Sanitary Sewer Bonds
City of Laredo receives approval from Texas Attorney General for 125000 bond issue from a March special election. Mayor McComb says printing starts immediately, bonds will bear five percent interest, run forty years with optional redemption in twenty, and will be sold to highest bidder once signed and registered.
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A. Winslow
Texas
Austin
McComb
Times
Mexican Products Co Succession Notice
Matias de Llano of the Mexican Products Co. purchased on May 20 1919 the entire interest of Plutarco Villarreal and assumed all liabilities. Villarreal severed his connection on that date. The business continues under the same management and direction of founder Mr de Llano.
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Matias de Llano
Mexican Products Co
Plutarco Villarreal
de Liano
Tobay's anniversaries May 24 1920
May 24 1920 marks notable anniversaries including William Chauvenet born Milford Pa who shaped U S Naval Academy education later died St Paul Minn 1870. Other events include ISTC A fire in Quebec 500 houses destroyed 1879 Art Institute of Chicago organized 1894 Governor Flower veto on foreign flag displays 1895 Hugh McCulloch dies near Washington 1808 Rochambeau statue dedication 1902 hostilities Austria Italy 1915 Pershing meets Wilson 1917.
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U. S. Naval Academy
Milford
St. Paul
Minn
ISTC
Quebec
Art Institute of Chicago
Governor Flower
New York
Hugh McCulloch
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
C. Orn
Kennebunk
Rochambeau
Washington, D
Austria
Italy
Lugano Valley
Today’s Birthdays From Historic Figures List
Sir Arthur Wing Pinero born in London 64 years ago. Richard Spencer Childs born in Manchester Conn 37 years ago. Marquis of Milfordhaven born in Austria 65 years ago. Dr Maurice F Fegan born in Philadelphia 67 years ago. George Grey Barnard born in Bellefonte Pa 56 years ago.
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Arthur Wing Pinero
London
Richard Spencer Childs
Manchester
Conn
Marquis of
Bellefonte
Mailroad Timetable for Texas-Mexican and Illinois routes
Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9:00 A M. Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3:36 P M. International and Great Northern offers a through fast train to St Louis leaving at 10:46 A M and arriving at 10:00 P M. Night Train departs at 9:00 P M and arrives at an unspecified time.
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Corpus Kristi
Social Calendar and Community Notices Highlights
Saturday events include Mrs H G DaCamara hosting Auction Bridge at 4 pm and Sunbeam Band at Baptist Church also at 4 pm. Sophomores entertain Senior Class at Ma C M Fish home, plus various church society meetings throughout weekend and upcoming week with notices from The Times.
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H. G. DaCamara
Auction Bridge Club
Sunbeam
Baptist Church
Seior
Ma. C
M. Fish
Train schedules for Rilo Grande and Eagle Pass line
Train No 1 runs from Laredo to Minera daily except Sunday departing 8 30 a m and arriving 10 20 a m Train No 2 runs from Minera to Laredo daily except Sunday departing 11 00 a m arriving 5 18 p m
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Laredo
Minera
Today’s Civic and International Events Across Cities
Fenador celebrates a holiday honoring Colombia separation anniversary. Victoria Queen of England centennial birth noted as a great sovereign. Henry Diston, Pennsylvanian reformer, centennial birth hailed for exportable laws. Connecticut hosts League to Enforce Peace convention in New Haven to back League covenant. National Prohibition oppose group plans Madison Square Garden mass meeting. Texas holds special election on three constitutional amendments including Prohibition and equal suffrage and Hobby land aid plan.
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Colombia
Victoria
England
Henry Disston
League To Eingoree
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New Haven
League of Nations
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Texas
Hobby
National Independence Day Observed and Labor Conference Openings
Today May 25 observances mark Argentina’s national independence as Cardinal Begin of Quebec celebrates five years in the Sacred College. A national conference of the Big Brothers movement opens in Cincinnati for a three day session. In Pittsburgh a pivotal meeting aims to finalize the organization of the iron and steel workers in the United States under the AFL.
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Sacred College
Big Brothers
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Iron and Steel Workers of
United States
American Federation of Labor
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