Webb County road bonds sold to St Louis firm Whitaker & Co
Webb County promoter bonds totaling 300000 for good roads were sold at par plus accrued interest to Whitaker & Co of St. Louis after a brief bidding battle. The state added 100000, and once funds are available Route construction will begin, linking a county system converging on Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
ST. Louis
State Highway Commission
Whitaker & Co
Geo. R. Page
Commissioners Court
Rollins
Laredo
Funeral of Child Anita Salinas Held at Catholic Cemetery
The funeral for Anita Salinas daughter of Mr and Mrs Antonio Salinas took place Monday afternoon at 5 after services at San Agustin church. Floral tributes filled the scene with many friends attending. Pallbearers included Jose Salinas Eduardo de Lachica Lazaro de la Garza Ernesto de Lachica Alberto Gutierrez and Adolfo Gonzalez Jr with a list of honorary pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Antonio Salinas
D. C. de Lachica
San Agustin Church
Jose Salinas
Eduardo de Lachica
Lazaro de la Ga
Gratitude Letter Praises Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy
Mrs William Bell of Logansport writes in thanks for Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy which relieved a severe diarrhoea attack three years ago. She calls it the only medicine that gave relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bell
Logansport, Ltd
Chamberlain
The Bishop's Emeralds Opens at Strand Theatre
The Strand Theatre presents the first Virginia Pearson Photoplays feature The Bishop's Emeralds on Saturday. Virginia V. Pearson stars as Lady Hester Cardew wife of the Bishop of Ripley in a drama of upper class English society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand Theatre
Bishop’s Emeralds
Virginia Pearson Photoplays, Inc
Virginia V
Pearon
Hester Cardew
Ripley
Read This If You Have Indigestion And Sleeplessness
Miss Agnes Turner of Chicago Illinois reports severe distress from overwork irregular meals and carelessness about health Her headaches digestion problems constipation and sleeplessness improved after using Chamberlains Tablets She claims to be entirely well and able to eat and sleep in comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Turner
Chicago
Chamberlain
Social Calendar Items for Wednesday and Thursday
Mrs. L J Christen hosts the Wednesday Auction Bridge Club at 3 30 PM. Parish Guild meets Mrs Adams 1209 Victoria St at 4 PM Thursday. Mrs C C Biggio entertains the Married Ladies Social Club at 3 30 PM. Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church meets Mrs Hodges at 3 30 PM. The four W M A circles of the Baptist church meet in the afternoon. The Thursday Bridge Club is hosted by Mrs L Terheerarte in the afternoon. The Tuesday Music and Literary Club hosts an informal dinner at the Hotel Hamilton at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Christen
Adams
Victoria Street
C. C. Biggio
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Hodges
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
Hotel Hamilton
Leon Daiches
Circle C
Rapist Church
Social notes and club events fill city life
Mrs Flora Dilgarde Anderson visits at the Christen home in Indianapolis. Numerous arrivals and visits unfold with extended trips to San Antonio and Philadelphia. Local clubs plan pie sales dinner meetings and bridge parties while a surprise party honors Mr and Mrs Millar. The St Peters choir hosts Estelle Bistetter’s engagement and wedding to Walter Reiss with a reception and gifts, as a speakers call for League of Women Voters enrollment concludes the column.
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Flora Dilgarde Anderson
San Antonio
L. J. Christen
Estella Bistetter
St. Peter’s Choir
Helene Kenney
St. Peter’s Church
Edmund Foster
Lucille Murphy
Gatewood
A. C. Hamilton
Ethel Mackin
Anita Sharkey
A. J. Norton
St. Peter's Choir
Miss Bistetter
Leo A. Bistetter
Tampico
Estelle Bistetter
Walter J. Reiss
Cafe Royal
Nuevo Laredo
Leo A. Elstetter
Royle K. Mims
J. F. Gunther
C. C. Biggio
Hugh Cluck
Prinz Buttron
Dr. C. F. Kenney
Clergyman's brief trip tied to 75-Million Campaign
Rev. A. F. Beddoe returned this morning and will leave again tomorrow for Cotulla and Ashton on the 75 Million Campaign, returning in time for Sunday's services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Beddoe
Cotulla
Asherton
Tri-State Forestry Congress Plans Reforestation Drive
Ohio Illinois and Indiana delegate leaders meet in Indianapolis to launch a publicity campaign for forest reforestation and to draft a bill for introduction in Washington to insure United States forest preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Llinois
Indiana
Forestry Congress
Indianapolis
Washington
United States
Today’s Anniversaries Highlights 1831 1917
The record lists key historical anniversaries from 1831 to 1917. It notes the Lexington and Ohio Railroad first laid tracks in Lexington Kentucky, Sam Houston’s Texas presidency, Thomas Wildey’s funeral in Baltimore, Macdonald’s widow becoming a peeress, Cleveland’s Atlanta Exposition visit, John Sherman’s death, a Wilson war tax measure, King George’s enlistment appeal, and World War I campaigns and events through 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington and Ohio
Lexington
Sam Houston
Republic of Texas
Odd Fellows
Baltimore
Thomas Wildey
Order In
America
John A. Macdonald
Cleveland
Atlanta Exposition
John Sherman
Ohio
Washington
Washington, D. C
Lancaster
Wilson
President Samuel Black to Lead Washington and Jefferson College
Samuel Charles Black, formerly pastor at Collingwood Avenue Church in Toledo, is installed today as president of Washington and Jefferson College. Born in Iowa fifty years ago, he earned a D D at McCormick Theological Seminary and financed his studies as a telegraph operator. He also worked in Des Moines banking before entering the ministry, serving in Kewanee Illinois and other locales before his Toledo call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Charles Black
Washington and Jefferson College
Iowa
Black
McCormick Theological Seminary
Des Moines
Presbyterian Church
Kewanee, I
Ilinois
Colorado
Collingwood Avenue
Toledo, ‘O
Zemo touted as skin remedy for itching and rashes
An ad claims Zemo stops itching and soothes skin irritation for eczema pimples and blackheads. It promises overnight blemish reduction, instant itching relief, and a safe antiseptic liquid priced 35c or $1.00 for extra large. Sold by E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Weather forecast for New Orleans period
The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans reports tonight and Thursday cloudy with local showers as possible. The briefing is provided to The Times via the Telephone Co each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary Today
Observations from Fort McIntosh for the 24 hours ending 7 a m report a maximum temperature of 82 degrees a minimum of 79 degrees with a southern wind and clear skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McIntosh
Today’s Birthdays on October 22
Augusta Victoria former German Empress born at Schloss Dalzig sixty one years ago. Rev Dr Robert Bruce Taylor recently installed as principal of Queen’s University Kingston Ont born at Cardross Scotland fifty years ago. Raymond Hitchcock popular musical comedy star born at Auburn NY forty nine years ago. Rev George C Hunting Episcopal bishop of Nevada born Milwaukee Wis forty eight years ago. Charley Weinert heavyweight pugilist born Budapest Hungary twenty four years ago.
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Augusta Victoria
Schloss Dalzig
Robert Bruce Taylor
Queen’s University
Kingston
Ont
Cardross
Scotland
Raymond Hitchcock
Auburn
N. Y
George C. Hunting
Nevada
Milwaukee
Wis
Charley Weinert
Budapest
Hungary
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Mrs Sidenberder
Mrs A E Sidenberder of Rockfield Indiana reports bronchial trouble each spring. She says Chamberlains Cough Remedy gives relief after a few days and all signs of bronchial trouble disappear.
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A. E. Sidenberder
Rockfield
Ind
Chamberlain
Sycamore Statue From Cairo Museum Dates Back Six Thousand Years
The article notes sycamore wood as durable and describes a sycamore statue in the Gizeh Museum in Cairo carved over six thousand years ago. The wood remains sound and natural in appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gizeh Museum
Cairo
Belgian Royalty Wired to Mr Wilson Visit Cancelled
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium, guests in Cincinnati, sent a message to President Wilson hoping for his early recovery and regret that he could not receive them in Washington. Washington physicians reported a strong night as Wilson remained ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
King Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Belgium
Wilson
Washington
Wilson Appeals to Delegates for Industrial Peace
President Wilson dictated a letter from his sick bed urging action by the national industrial conference to preserve unity during reconstruction. He warned that lack of cooperation between workers and management could lead to a national disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
National Industrial Conference
Lane
Wilson
Cotton Markets and Prices Across Regions
Liverpool market steady with openings and futures listed, good middling at 24.03 English pence. US spots firm with Galveston prices showing middling around 39.00, sales totals and arrivals noted.
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Liverpool
Galveston
Allied advances and medals highlighted in brief dispatch
British forces crossed the Scheldt five miles north of Tournai while French and Belgian troops pushed toward Ghent. President Wilson awarded Distinguished Service Medals to principal Allied commanders for wartime leadership.
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Scheldt
Tournai
Ghent
Wilson
Coal Miners Strike Looms as Talks Resume with Wilson
Washington October 22 Ministers and operators reopened talks with Secretary of Labor Wilson over the November 1 coal mining strike. Union leaders and officials agreed to meet again after yesterday’s failure to reach an agreement, leaving little hope for government mediation to avert the walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Odclalqys
Wens
Tenet
Eeeweas Cleupus
Trinity River Flood Threat Prompts Warnings
The Trinity River near Dallas is rising rapidly as heavy rains soak North Texas. At 7 o clock the river stood at 25.7 feet and was climbing, with forecasters warning of further increases and potential flooding later today.
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Associated Presa
Dallas
Texas
Trinity
Temporary injunction shields German opera in Lexington theater
New York October 22 Supreme Court Justice Bijur granted a temporary injunction preventing police and city authorities from interfering with the production of a German opera at the Lexington theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
Bijur
Lexington Theater
Former Emperor William trial awaits peace treaty
London October 22. Preparations for the trial of former Emperor William advance as Andrew Bonar Law says the surrender request to the Netherlands cannot be made until all powers sign the peace treaty. Paris October 22. Ratification of the German peace treaty is expected by October 30 with a league of nations council meeting to follow within ten days.
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Gy Associated Press
London
William
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Netherlands
Paris
Council of the
League of Nations
Russians Captured Krasnaia Gorka Opposite Kronstadt
Hensingfors reports Krasnaia Gorka on the Gulf of Finland near Kronstadt fallen after heavy fighting by the Northwestern Russian army. The battle for Petrograd continues with ongoing clashes and strategic pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hensingfors
Krasnaia Gorka
Gulf of Finland
Kronstadt
Petrograd
Earthquake Shakes Rome in Morning Tremor
Rome reports a quake at 7 05 this morning lasting a few seconds. The tremor woke residents still in bed with no damage yet reported.
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Rome
Grasshopper harvests as a Missouri poultry feed fad
Missouri farmers use machines to catch grasshoppers and sell them for two dollars a bushel for chicken feed. The note adds satirical commentary about various groups and profiteers, reflecting agrarian concerns of the era.
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Missouri
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Senate Panel Adopts Four Reservations to Treaty
Four revised reservations to the peace treaty were adopted by the senate foreign relations committee in Washington on October 22. The panel approved notes on Article 10 the Monroe Doctrine withdrawal from the league and domestic questions with administration leaders voting against them. A preamble stating the treaty would not take effect until three allied powers accepted the reservations was also adopted despite opposition from administration senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
League
Senate
Administration
No Longshoremen Return To Work At Chelsea Piers
New York reports no longshoremen returned to work at Chelsea piers despite whistles at seven this morning. Hundreds gathered near the transatlantic piers, but yesterday’s promises to resume work were not fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Chelsea Piers
Multiple Happenings From Cities Across Nation
Princeton University marks its 17th founding anniversary with campus exercises. Cardinal Mercier arrives in Chicago for a two day visit. The Prince of Wales visits Ontario cities Woodstock Chatham and London. The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions opens its 110th annual meeting in Grand Rapids with educators attending Washington and Jefferson College prepares for Samuel Black presidency. Denver considers city operation reforms via a Plumb plan if voters approve a referendum. Georgia and Louisiana state fairs open with farming focus. Interstate Commerce Commission begins hearings on meat packers alleged refrigerating car advantages in Chicago.
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Princeton University
Cardinal Mercier
Chicago
Prince of Wales
Ontario
Woodstock
Chatham
London
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Grand Rapids
Washington
Samuel Charles Black
Washington and Jefferson College
Deiereik
Denver
Denver Trades and Labor
National Wholesale Grocers’ Association
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Virginia Pearson
Violet S. Oberfeldt
R. A. Millar
G. C. Hiatt
F. M. Marney
Carrizo Springs
City
A. M. Yeary
S. Groff
Philadelphia
Norman Groff
John PD. Seymour
J. C. Seymour
Fort Worth
L. Rosenbaum
Seymour
Junior Auxiliary
C. W. Cook
Martha Anderson
Jamie
Nellie
Ward
Nettie Bunn
Nellie Netzer
Evelyn
Hunter
Curtis Randolph
John Robert
Joe
Teresa Fasnacht
George
Bobby
Horace
Elinor
Jack Kehl
Edward Mitchell
Maurice Shahady
Fthel Lane
Marjorie Fish
Sidney Williams
Ralph
Mary Cook
Edna Tarver
Mesdames
Albert Martin
R. L. Muller
C. C. Shiner
E. H. Buenz
Johnston
Cluck
Bobbitt
T. A. Leyendecker
John Martin
Asher Smith
Vidales
Annie
Frances Alexander
Ruth Murphy
Margaret Coleman
Marguerite Nelson
Christen
Hassell
Lafon
Fish
Groff
A. S. Williams
Austin
The
Heights
Northwest
Christian Church
Ladies Aid
Millar
Neff
Ralston
Keithley
FE. F. Hamilton
Phelps
C. F. Smith
Rodgers, Ritter and Campbell
Lily May Beaman
Sergt. Fraser
Worsham
Follett
Equal Suffrage Association
State League
League of Women Voters
Hal W. Greer
the Times
Weather Forecast
Local Weather Report
MR. Wilson
Times
T. A. Austin & Co
Geo. H. McFadden and Company
Houston
KF. O. B
Trinity River
Bonar Law
Commons
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