Report on Carranza killing points to possible conspiracy
Commission report cites a premeditated conspiracy behind Carranza’s death and questions Herrero’s role while suggesting the true guilt may lie with higher figures in revolutionary circles. It calls for a formal investigation, notes political intrigues, possible motives involving money, and the need to hold accountable those responsible. Environmental pressure from Obregon and others is also examined.
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Is Obregon
Gonzalex
Carranza
Rodolfo Herrero
Y Ro
Catrbanza
Herrero
Manuel
General Obregon
Obregon
Mexico
America
Playing Politics and the Post's Bonus Bill Pressure
The piece argues the bonus bill is politically driven as parties seek credit without harming Soldiers’ interests. It notes Illinois Senator Sherman was urged by the American Legion to back the bill, with the LaGrange Post sending a wire seeking his stance amid election considerations.
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Sherman
American Legion
American Treasury
American Federation of Labor
United States
Congress
America
LaGrange
Illinois
Fifth annual Bach festival opens in Bethlehem under Lehigh
Music lovers travel to Bethlehem for the fifth annual Bach festival at Packer Memorial Church under Lehigh University. Dr J Fred Wolfe directs. Featured soloists include Mildred Faas Reed Milley Charles Trowbridge Tittmann Florence Hinkle Merle Alcock and Nicholas Douty. Instrumental music by members of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Moravian trombone choir will announce session openings from the tower.
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Bethlehem
Lehigh University
J. Fred Wolfe
Mildred Faas
Reed Milley
Charles Trowbridge Tittmann
Florence Hinkle
Merle Alcock
Nicholas Douty
Philadelphia Orchestra
Moravian Trombone Choir
Packer Memorial Church
Missouri Valley Meet Promises Record Track Event
Ames Iowa May 27 The Missouri Valley track and field meet at Ames promises to be one of the most successful in the conference history with leading universities from Kansas Nebraska Missouri and Iowa sending star runners jumpers and weight throwers. The event also decides the conference tennis championships.
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Ames
Iowa State College
Kansas
Nebarska
Missouri
Iowa
Burma Named Trinity President Succeeding Hornbeak
Rev John H Burma D D to assume Trinity University presidency on June 9 succeeding Dr Hornbeak who retires as president emeritus and economics professor. Burma, former Dallas pastor and longtime Texas church worker, contributed to the 1914 160000 endowment drive and later served as vice president of Dubuque College. The executive committee notes progress under Hornbeak and outlines plans to complete the one million dollar semi centennial fund.
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Associated Press
Waxahachie
Tex
John H. Burma
University of
Second Presbyterian Church of
Dallas
Fort Davis
Teas
Trinity University
el Paso
Burma
Dubuque College
Town
Hornbeak
Trinity
Crane
New Jersey Homeopaths Convene in Atlantic City
The New Jersey State Homeopathic Association opened its annual convention in Atlantic City today with a large, representative turnout. Sessions will run through the rest of the week.
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Atlantic City
N. J
New Jersey State Homeopathic Association
Weddington sets altitude record at Kelly Field 19400 feet
Lieut Harry Weddington of the aviation corps at Kelly Field with three enlisted men climbed to 19 400 feet in a D H 4 model B in one hour and 25 minutes setting a new world altitude record for four aboard. The feat surpassed L B Ehlen's 18 200 foot mark. The return trip followed in under 15 minutes. The barograph confirmed the height and precision. A prior flight reached 18 000 feet with three passengers. Weddington had learned of the civilian pilot's climb and aimed higher this time.
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Harry Weddington
Aviation Corps
Kelley Field
Laredo
Weddington & Daniels
Rialto Theater
San Antonio
Kelly Field No. 1
Weddington
L. B. Ehelen
Dayton-Wright Airplane Company
Wage Notice For Carpenters Union 1920 Texas
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America No 2020 issues a public notice stating starting July 15 1920 the minimum wage for carpenters will be five dollars per eight hour day with ninety three cents for overtime per hour Union members will not work with non union workers The notice is signed by Justo Alvarez and Francisco Zul President and Secretary in Laredo Texas dated May 25 1920
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
United States
Dustin Farnum in Border Play at Royal Theatre
Dustin Farnum stars in Durand of the Bad Lands directed by Richard Stanton for Fox. Winifred Kingston co stars as the leading lady in a vivid old West drama praised for tight storytelling and strong performances with no dull moments.
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Dustin Farnum
Royal Theatre
William Fox
Durand
Richard Stanton
Winifred Kingston
Hhis
Footbridge to open longer hours at Laredo port
A conference of U S and Mexican officials plus the Laredo Bridge Co agreed to extend hours for the international footbridge between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. Beginning June 1 the bridge will open at 7 am and stay open until 11 pm each day, with 7 pm to 11 pm traffic limited to residents of Laredo Texas or Nuevo Laredo Mexico. Further details will follow.
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J. B. Trout
U.S. Immigration Service
A. R. Kahn
Port of Laredo
Dr. Smith
United States Public Health Service
Monica Barrera
Mexican Immigration Service
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
B. M. Alexander
Laredo
Laredos
Eagle Pass
el Vaso
Brownsville
Texas
Rio Grande
United States
Mrs Graves Promotes RAT-SNAP for Poultry Clean Up
Mrs Mary Graves shares her poultry raising experience using RAT-SNAP to combat rat losses in her hen house. After discovering dead chicks from rats and trying RAT-SNAP, she reports rapid disappearance of rats and recommends the product priced at 25c 59c and 100 dollars sold by A Deutz Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
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B. F. Carpenter
Woodbridge
N. J
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Consumers Ice and Fuel Company Responds to Adulteration Rumor
In a city press report about a Justice Court case rumors circulated that Consumers Ice and Fuel Company faced a complaint for adulterated ice cream. The company states that state and federal inspections over the past two years have yielded satisfactory, complimentary findings on ice cream quality and sanitary handling from production to finish.
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Justice Court
Notice to Patrons Over Milk Quality Claims
A dairy operator declares not among seven Laredo dairymen whose milk was found watered down by state pure food inspectors. He states he does not use water as a stretcher and sells milk 100 percent pure.
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Laredo
State Pure Food
Oil prospects dimmed by drillers in Laredo district
Oil firms drilling in Webb and Zapata counties report steady progress but face cave-ins, drill accidents, and water shortages delaying operations. Wells reach several hundred feet with one below 1000 feet. Despite delays, operators expect a producing oil pool by early July as several drills show promising indications.
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Laredo
Webb
Zapata
Marriage license issued for Ramon Rodriguez and Aurora Rodriguez
The county clerk reports a marriage license issued since the last report for Ramon Rodriguez and Miss Aurora Rodriguez. Also noted are local business ads for Crumpler Sales Co and services from J. E. Cotter, plumber Juarez Plumbing, and Fidel Cantu auto services. The column mentions real estate agency offerings, port imports from Mexico including beer and lead, and band concerts in Nuévo Laredo with the pontoon bridge open late.
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Ramon Rodriguez
Miss Aurora Rodriguez
Lincoln Street
Fowler
Laredo
City Board of Equalization
Crumpler Sales Co
Mexico
Ixtle
Juarez
Bellmont
Main Ave
Mexico City
Carranza
Fidel Cantu
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
Farragut Street
Three Pairs Black Mules Arrive for City Use
Three pairs of large black draft mules arrive in San Antonio for city service. Each mule stands 16 to 18 hands high, purchased by Alderman J. B. DaCamara with Mayor Villegas approval, at $650 per team, to propel street sprinklers and city wagons. Heavy harness received. street commissioner to begin work immediately at the city stables behind the fire station.
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San Antonio
J. B. DaCamara
L. Villegas
Four More Carloads Of Onions Rolled Out From Laredo
Onion shipments from Laredo are nearly finished with estimates showing total carloads not exceeding 1300. Last night four carloads departed for markets nationwide, pushing season totals to 1275. Farmers have cleared onion land and switched to cotton, with irrigated plots expected to yield well while dry land grows more slowly.
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Laredo
Meeting of Laredo American Legion Post Tonight
An important meeting of the Laredo Post of the American Legion will be held at Wilks Hall this evening at 8 o'clock. Members are urged to attend as very important business is to be transacted.
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Knights Templar
Malta Commandery No
G. L. Hatley
American Legion
Laredo
The
Wilks Hall
Charles 8. Thomas Colorado Senator and Democratic Leader
Charles S. Thomas, senior U.S. senator from Colorado, Georgian by birth, grew up near Macon. He studied in Connecticut and earned a law degree at Michigan. A long-time Coloradan, he was governor from 1899 to 1901 and served on the Democratic national committee from 1884 to 1896. He entered the Senate in 1913 and won election in 1914.
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Charles
Thomas
United States
Colorado
Macon
Connecticut
University of Michigan
United States Senate
Winnipeg Council Fires All Striking City Workers
May 27 report states Winnipeg city council discharged all striking city employees. Also noted is the U S Naval airplane NC 4 arriving in Lisbon during its transatlantic flight.
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Winnipeg
U. S. Naval
Lisbon
Today’s events span royal, legal and religious observances
Centenary of Princess Mathilde Bonaparte’s birth marks a notable historical anniversary. The National Board of Fire Underwriters holds its 54th annual meeting in New York. The International Law Association begins its 29th conference in Portsmouth with the Earl of Reading presiding. Dignitaries including Monsignor Dimaria attend the L Assomption College jubilee in Sandwich Ontario.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
New York City
International Law Association
Portsmouth
England
Earl of Reading
Monsignor Dimaria
Canada
Sandwich
Ont
L’assomption College
Collegiate Stars to Contest at Franklin Field
Philadelphia May 27 Begining tomorrow and continuing over Saturday Franklin Field will host intercollegiate championships drawing track and field enthusiasts nationwide The meet held annually since 1876 stands high in standard and its results will influence the final selection of the American Olympic team for Antwerp this summer.
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Philadelphia
Franklin Field
United States
Antwerp
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