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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1919

Page

9

Today’s Birthdays on November Twenty-Six

Queen Maud of Norway born in England fifty years ago today. Vesta Vitoria Leeds born English comedienne fifty years ago today. Albert B. Fair U S senator from New Mexico born Frankfort Kentucky fifty years ago today. Rear Admiral Frank E Beauty retired born Azatlan Wisconsin sixty six years ago today. Ora C Morningstar Rochester Indiana professional billiard player born fifty years ago today.

Queen Maud Norway George V Great Britain England Vesta Vitoria Leeds Albert B. Fair United States New Mexico Frankfort Frank E. Beauty VU. S. N Azatlan Wis Ora C. Morningstar Rochester Ind

Of Interest to Women Across Cultures and Times

A compilation of statements on women's roles and rights from different regions. It notes Uganda’s box of cartridges equating to a wife, Japanese women’s height, Belgian female school training, the U S Civil Service access for women, and global views on female independence and public roles. It cites organizations like the Women’s City Club of Washington and Smith College’s endowment plans, among other facts about women’s status in Ireland, England, Korea, Morocco, and Quebec.

Uganda Belgium Washig United States Civil Service Commission Yhe Irish College of Gardening Dublin Philadelphia Smith College Northampton Mass England Cleopatra Europe Alexandra Great Britain Maria Russia Emma Netherlands Margherita Italy Christina Spain Amelia Portugal Wole Quebec Morocco

African Golf to Blame tale in Baltimore hotel

Sloane Gordon shares a comic yarn about a hotel waiter in Baltimore who recalls a past as a businessman with a partner described in a racially charged tale. The anecdote ends with the partner’s dramatic departure after an eventful day.

Sloane Gordon Baltimore Nossir William Mr. Gordon

Norway Celebrates Queen Maud's 50th Anniversary

Today marks the 50th anniversary celebration in Norway for Queen Maud. Also observed is the 30th anniversary of the Lynn Massachusetts fire that devastated much of the business district. In Washington, the South Carolina Conference of the M E Church South holds its annual meeting at McCall. The North Carolina Teachers Assembly opens in Raleigh with focus on wage issues and reconstruction.

Norway Queen Maud Lynn Mass South Carolina M. E. Church South McCall D. C North Carolina Teachers’ Assembly Raleigh

Southern Baptists launch 75 Million Campaign abroad and at home

The Southern Baptist 75 Million Campaign aims to Americanize and Christianize immigrants and foreigners through schools, English teaching, and Bible study. Programs target Mexicans, Italian and Cuban children, and other foreign birth groups across Texas New Mexico Louisiana and beyond with funding of 575000 for five years. The effort blends evangelization with patriotism and social work organized by the Home and State Mission Boards.

Texas New Mexico Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma Missouri Alabama Illinois Florida Maryland Virginia Home Mission Board Tampa Fla Church Point el Paso Baptist Bible Institute New Orleans

New Orleans Judge Finds Wartime Prohibition Unconstitutional

District Judge Foster ruled wartime prohibition unconstitutional and granted an injunction to stop government interference with Henry Leiser Liquor Company's bonded liquor sales in New Orleans warehouses. He stated the wartime act invalid as the war ended when Congress adjourned without ratifying the peace treaty.

Associated Press New Orleans Foster Henry Leiser Liquor Company Congress

Union Thanksgiving Service Plans in Laredo Churches

Tomorrow at 10 o clock the Protestant churches of Laredo hold a union Thanksgiving service at the Presbyterian church. A special union choir trained by Mrs. Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald will sing the cantata Ruth by Gault. Program includes cantata Ruth Part I scripture reading and sermon by Pastor W. L. Barr and A. F. Bediloe Part II benediction by Pastor F. G. Roberts.

Presbyterian Church Laredo Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald Ruth Gault W. L. Barr A. F. Bediloe

Havana prepares for record Cuba American Jockey Club meet

Havana Cuba Nov 26 with horses on ground and more from the United States in transit the inauguration of the largest winter race meeting by the Cuba American Jockey Club is set for tomorrow. The event runs into spring and draws many visitors from the U S and Canada. Thirteen stakes include the Grand National Handicap and the Cuban Derby each with 10000 added.

Havana Cuba Cuba- American Jockey Club United States Canada

Jugoslavs to Sign Austrian Peace Treaty Tomorrow

Paris reports the Yugoslav plenipotentiaries will sign the Austrian peace treaty at 5 PM with joint signatures for racial minorities protection and reparations amid Italy sharing and postwar finances. Bulgarians to sign at 10:30 tomorrow. Rome notes Rear Admiral Inrico Millo resigns as Dalmatia governor after allegiance to the D Annunzio movement. London reports Adriatic talks show improved situation after talks among Italian French British and Yugoslav representatives.

Associated Press Paris Jugoslavia Italy

Polish Star Zbyszko to Meet Strangler Ed Lewis in Boston

Wiadek Zbyszko the Polish heavyweight and Strangler Ed Lewis lead in the world heavyweight wrestling championship chase. They meet in a finish match tomorrow night at Mechanics Building Boston with catch as catch can rules. Lewis may use his headlock while Zbyszko wields his Nelson hold. The outcome could settle the line of succession from Gotch via Stecher to Caddock and questions about the title after Caddock’s illness.

Boston Mass Navy Wiadek Zbyszko Ed” Lewis Mechanics’ Building Frank Gotch Joe Stecher Earl Caddock Caddock

Felipe Angeles Executed by Carranza Firing Squad

News from Chihuahua City and El Paso report the execution of General Felipe Angeles, revolutionary leader, after conviction for rebellion. He was shot by a Carranza firing squad in Coihuailla City following a last minute death sentence pronounced by four Carranza generals.

Associated Press Chirimahua City Mex Felipe Angeles 21St Regiment of Cavalry Angeles el Paso Texas Felips Angeles Carranza Coihuaalla City Chihuahua City Carraunza Teatro de Los Heroes Juarez Vex Mexico City Supreme Court Villa

Garfield to issue statement on coal wage dispute

Washington November 26 government final statement to operators and miners to be delivered by Fuel Administrator Garfield. Cabinet has reached a decision. reports say miners’ wages may rise 20 to 24 percent versus 31 percent proposed by Secretary Wilson and agreed by miners. Drastic steps to cut consumption under consideration. coke manufacture order prepared.

Washington Garfield Wilson

Immigration chief testifies on Ellis Island privileges

Byron H. Uhl acting commissioner of immigration at Ellis Island tells the house immigration committee that privileges were granted during the regime of forms. He warns that unchecked actions could have produced a government Bolsheviki on Ellis Island.

New York Byron H. Uhl Ellis Island House Immigration Committee Cvummissioner Howe

Modern salesmen and customer time concerns

The Washington Star quotes Mrs. Flimelt noting salespeople now view her purchases as monopolizing their time. She contrasts past attentiveness with current attitudes, suggesting a shift in how customers are treated by sales staff.

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities.

An ad promises daily access to opportunities in THE TIMES newspaper for a monthly fee of 600. The notice positions the paper as a source of recurring chances.

the Times

Junior golf championship opens at Del Monte California

Del Monte California hosts the first junior championship tournament of California starting tomorrow and running through the week. The event, sanctioned by the California Golf Association, attracts the Pacific coast’s most promising young players.

California del Monte Calif Pacific Coast California Golf Association

Brotherhood Denial of Strike Call Reported

The heads of three railroad brotherhoods deny rumors that the four big unions discussed a December 1 strike to press for higher wages. Five hundred general chairmen voted on Director General Hines's offer of time and a half for overtime in slow freight service.

Cicago Cleveland Hines

Americans Leave Paris December 5

Paris Nov 26 Under Secretary Polk and the American peace delegation plan to depart Paris on December 5 to sail December 6. Only a few experts will remain to finish the ratification work. Further American participation depends on Senate ratification prospects in December.

Associated Press Paris Polk Senate Sighit

Bell Telephone Rates Rejected by Public Services Commission

Harrisburg November 26 The public services commission denied Bell Telephone Company petition to extend wartime federal rates. The ruling ends the request to continue price supports used during the war.

Harrisburg Public Services Commission Bell Telephone Company

Cotton Markets Open With Steady Prices Across Regions

Cotton market report shows opening prices steady with moderate activity. New York and Galveston quotes reflect futures and spot steadiness. receipts totaling around 4 to 9 thousand with middling around 41.25 cents.

Galveston

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

Tonight and Thursday likely rain with colder air. Fort McIntosh reports 24 hour period ending 7 am with a high of 75 and a low of 54 degrees, wind from the south, and rainfall totaling .70 inches.

Fort McIntosh

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