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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1919

Page

17

Illness of Mrs Maria Vasquez de Pella Notice

Tuesday's Daily notes Mrs Maria Vasquez de Pella of 07 Houston Street has been quite ill at home but is hoped to recover soon. The export list from the port includes hides bones calamine ixile dry blood and miscellaneous goods. The Thirty seventh Infantry Band will not perform Thursday night and Fort Mc Intosh concerts move to Wednesdays for the season. The Clover probate case before Special Judge John L Dannelley remains under consideration with arguments to resume. A shooting near San Isabel involving Captain McNabb prompted reports to the Southern Department and Washington, affecting the Mexican situation.

Maria Vasquez de Pella Houston Street Infntry Fort McIntosh John L. Dannelley Captain McNabb Rio Grande San Isabel Southern Department Washington

Doan’s Kidney Pills Promote Back and Kidney Relief

A Laredo reader Mrs. A Leichhardt reports kidney pain and backache after a cold. After using four boxes of Doan’s Kidney Pills from City Drug Store her back and kidneys were cured and regulated. Priced 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Dean Laredo A. Leichhardt Rosario St City Drug Store Doan Ton

Fire Destroys Small House Near Viaduct

An early morning blaze completely destroyed a two room frame house near the viaduct. Owner Veodoro Sanchez and his family escaped unharmed but the fire left no insurance and no cause is known.

Veodoro Sanchez

Birthdays of notable figures on September 2

Sumner I. Kimball founder of the United States Life-saving Service born in Lebanon Maine 85 years ago. Hiram W. Johnson U S senator from California 53 years ago today. Hiram P. Maxim inventor born in Brooklyn New York 50 years ago. Hoke Smith U S senator from Georgia 54 years ago today. Rev Newell Dwight Hillis clergyman and author born Magnolia Iowa 61 years ago.

Sumner I. Kimball United States Life-saving Service Lebanon Maine Hiram W. Johnson United States California Sacramento Calif Hiram P. Maxim Brooklyn N. Y Hoke Smith Georgia Newton Newell Dwight Hillis Magnolia Iowa

American Chemical Society to Discuss New Food Conversions

Recently discovered methods to convert familiar substances once deemed valueless as food into palatable mixtures will be discussed at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society, opening today in Philadelphia.

American Chemical Society Philadelphia

White Wings Dove Season Opens for Nimrods

The opening of the white wing dove season brings hunters to the chaparral with a 15 bird daily bag limit. Non residents pay $15 for the season, licenses available at sporting goods stores, and shipping affidavits required for interstate game. The article notes shell costs, legal restrictions, and urges safe, courteous hunting and respect for farmers’ property.

Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt Takes Society Editor Role

Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt is introduced as the new society editor in the announcement column. Details include her appointment and contact line for the society page.

Violet S. Oberfeldt

Anniversaries Highlight 1819 to 1917 Events

Recap of notable anniversaries including William Woodbridge first Michigan delegate to Congress in 1819, 1869 Francis St Boole death, 1884 Kansas Prohibition Party organization, 1888 Baltimore fire, 1902 Edward Eggleston death, 1914 Allied Seine Marne Meuse lines, 1915 Pope peace message, 1916 German Zeppelin raid failed, and 1917 English east coast air raid.

William Woodbridge Territory of Michigan Francis ST. Boole Tammany New York Utica Nova Scotia Prohibition Party of Kansas Lawrence Baltimore Edward Eggleston Seine Marne Meuse Verdun Cardinal Gibbong Wilson London

Brig. Gen James H. Wilson Honored on 82nd Birthday

Brig. Gen James H. Wilson U S A retired marks his eighty second birthday today. A native of Minoly and West Point graduate, he earned renown as an engineer. He led railroad work after 1870, then China fielded rail projects, and served as brigadier general in the Spanish American War. He commanded in China during the Boxer uprising and later led American troops in Pekin.

James H. Wilson Minoly West Point Old New York & New England Railroad China Spain Cuba

Demand of Germany Change Provision Causes Consequences

Paris September 2. The supreme council of the peace conference decided to send a forceful note to Germany about the Austrian representation in the German Reichsrat as provided by the new German constitution. It orders the article suppressed within a fortnight or the allies will undertake further occupation of the left bank of the Rhine.

Associated Press Paris Supreme Council of the Peace Conference Germany Austria Rhine

Bolsheviki Surrounded on Lithuanian Front

The Lithuanian legation reports Bolsheviki surrounded on the Lithuanian front. They offer peace terms as Lithuanian forces continue their advance.

Copenhagen

Treaty Delivered Today in Paris for Austrian Delegation

Paris September 2 The treaty of peace is expected to be handed to the Austrian delegation later today as negotiations proceed in Paris.

Paris

Mexico City President Carranza cites U S border tensions and Monroe Doctrine stance

President Carranza told congress that the Mexican embassy in Washington cautioned the United States over injustices to Mexicans there. He noted border air and troop incursions and condemned the punitive expedition as a violation of Mexican rights. He rejected the Monroe Doctrine as elitist guardianship over American nations.

American Hemisphere Associated Press Mexico City Carranza Congress Washington United States Mexico

Ranger Captain Hanson Granted Leave to Probe U.S.-Mexico Ties

Austin Sept 2 Senior Ranger Captain William Hanson received indefinite leave from Governor Hobby to serve as special investigator for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He will depart for Washington tomorrow night and has years of prior experience in Mexico’s interior.

Austin Texas William Hanson Hobby Senate Foreign Relations ‘Committee United States Mexico Hlanson Washington

Band Concert at Fort McIntosh by 87th Infantry Band

The 87th Infantry Band led by Lieut. Everlof presents a program tomorrow evening at 8 o clock at Fort McIntosh. Sousa overtures William Raymond La Estudiantina Waldteufel Don Quixote Safranek Woodland Luders On The Sidewalks of Berlin. The concert features marches waltzes and a variety of band selections.

Fort McIntosh 87Th Infantry Band Lieut. Everlof Beccadet Sousa Raymond Thomas Waltz Waldteufel Safranek Woodland Luders Berlin Keithley

Austrians Receive Peace Treaty at St German

Paris dated Sept 2 reports that Austrian representatives accepted the peace treaty at St German this afternoon signaling progress in postwar negotiations.

Paris St. Germain

Pershing Awards Distinguished Service Cross to Texas Private

The War Department announced that General Pershing awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Gravier Garcia of Davis Texas for his actions in the war.

Washington War Department General Pershing Gravier Garcia Davis Texas

International fence proposed to curb border rustling

Phoenix Arizona September 2 A plan by the Arizona livestock sanitary board calls for a long border fence described as horse high bull strong and practically man proof to end reciprocal rustling of cattle across the Mexican border in the border district.

Phoenix Ariz Arizona Livestock Sanitary Board

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Constitutional Cure

There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases combined and local remedies failed for years. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio is claimed to cure via blood circulation on mucous surfaces. A one hundred dollar reward is offered for any case Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. Sold by druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio F. J Cheney &O

The World Admires A Man of Nerve

A man of nerve energy stands out for successes admired by all. He has strong nerves and rich blood, enabling him to accomplish great tasks. With clear eye active brain and steady hand he thinks quickly and works fast, ensuring continual success.

Sensapersa Promises Nerve Energy and Quick Relief

Sensapersa will help give you nerve energy and relief from nervous indigestion braining insomnia and despondency from non success. It should double your nerve health in ten days. Two sizes 50c and 1.00 at your Druggist or from Mty Drug Co.

Mty Drug

Railroad Timetable Texas-Mexican Trains Schedule

Train No. 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 12 50 p m. Train No. 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 8 36 p m.

Corpus Christi

Personal News: Alexander Returns from Mexico Trip

Mr. and Mrs. L. Milton and son arrive in Laredo from Oklahoma City by automobile to settle in the area. Mr. Milton begins work as a watchmaker and engraver with L. Datches. Robert F. Alexander returns from a business trip to the City of Mexico.

Eva David Lucille Garner Hebbrowville City F.S. Smith Robert F. Alexander Mexico L. Milton and Son Laredo Oklahoma City Mr. Milton L. Datches

International & Great Northern Train Schedules Intro

The fast train to St Louis departs at 8 30 a m and arrives at 2 60 p m The night train leaves at 9 p m and arrives at 8 a m.

Rio Grande and Eagle Pase Train Schedule

Train No. 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m and reaches Minera at 10 20 a m Train No. 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m and arrives Laredo at 3 15 p m

Rio Grande & Eagle Pase Laredo Minera

Special election in Kenosha on street railways and utilities

A special election will be held today in Kenosha Wisconsin to decide on a proposal for the purchase and operation by the city of the street railways and other public utilities.

Kenosha Wis

Newspaper campaign targets Bonar Law as Lloyd George scapegoat

London reports a renewed political push before parliament reconvenes. The press campaign blames Andrew Bonar Law for government errors while Lloyd George, at the Paris peace talks, is framed as the de facto premier. The strategy seeks to undermine the conservative coalition and hint at a post election labor cabinet with Lloyd George as leader.

London Asquith Andrew Bonar Law House of Commons Lloyd George Bonar Law Paris

St Stephen Day events across continents

St Stephen Day is observed with activities in Hungary and across the world. In San Francisco Pacific fleet officers and men are to be lavishly entertained for five days. The American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology opens in Boston ahead of the American Bar Association meeting. Canadian and U S insurance leaders gather at Niagara Falls for a Health and Accident Underwriters conference. San Francisco hosts the national encampment of United Spanish War Veterans. The Prince of Wales ends his Dominion visit in Ottawa before a two day Cobalt region excursion.

St. Stephen's Hungary Pacific Fleet San Francisco American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology Boston American Bar Association Canada United States Niagara Falls Ont United Spanish War Veterans Prince of Wales Dominion Cobalt

For a Weak Stomach Cham berlain's Tablets Provide Relief

The article extols Cham berlain's Tablets as highly effective for weak stomachs and impaired digestion. It notes relief in many cases, with some sufferers permanently restored to health.

Chamberlain

Opening of Fifty-Eighth Annual American Chemical Society Meet

Hundreds of chemists from the United States and Canada gather in Philadelphia for the fifty-eighth annual American Chemical Society meeting at the Bellevue-Stratford. The program includes council and general sessions, talks by Chemical Warfare Service officers, and a symposium on patent law reforms and applications of wartime chemistry to peacetime industry.

Philadelphia United States Canada American Chemical S Society Bellevue-Stratford America Chemical Warfare Service Dye Pharmaceutical

Recommend Return of the Railroads to Private Ownership

The Interstate Commerce Sub Committee proposes permanent railroad regulation with government control ended on enactment day. Railroads would return to private ownership and be organized into at least twenty regional systems, prohibiting strikes and lockouts.

Ty Associated Press Washington Sept The Senate Interstate Commerce Sub-Committee

Increase in cotton crop forecast reaches 11.23 million bales

The Associated Press reports a rise of 114000 bales in the 1924 cotton crop outlook, forecasting a total production of 1123000 bales for the year.

Washington

National Leaders to Speak at American Bar Association Meeting

Boston hosts the annual American Bar Association meeting with sessions beginning tomorrow through Friday. Prominent speakers include Robert Lansing Secre tary of State, Ben Root of New York Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer and Dr David Jayne Hill. Viscount Inlay of Great Britain and Canadian Bar Association delegates attend. A Copley Plaza reception and dinner are planned with a Plymouth excursion Saturday.

Boston Mass American Bar Association Association Robert Lansing Kuhu Root New York A. Mitchell Palmer David Jayne Hill Germany Great Britain Viscount Inlay Canadian Bar Associatin Copley Plaza Hotel Plymouth Massachusetts Bar Association Bar Association of City of

Wartime Boost Spurs Growth in Chemistry Society

The Division of Industrial Chemists and Chemical Engineers reports wartime conditions stimulated membership from 7,170 before World War I to 13,600, a gain of nearly 100 percent.

Industrial Chemists and Chemical Engineers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Teodoro Sanchez White Wings Nimrods Wilbur P. Allen Florence John Houghton Wilbur George Allen Ranch Jim Hogg County Elisa Gutierrez San Antonio R. K. Mims Rachel Blucher C. C. Jefferies Keynon Mobely Couity Iona Flannigan North Laredo Wilbur F. Allen Josefina Ranch William Merriman Stanley Hauser Anna May Mussett Wright Ranch Alfred Maria Cantu Lady of the Lake College Manuel Garza Carlos Cantu St. Louis College Earl Lake France A. E Netzer, Lang, Hanchett Everlot Miss Nelson Soldiers Club Anita Sharkey W. M Circle A A. F. Beddoe Mildred Leyendecker Marian Dorothy Jackson Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church Miriam Masonic Hall K. of C Fort Mclntosh Uarranza Reichsrath Burkburnett U.S Northwest Extension Kress Houston, Texas Droecourt-Queant Western Front Ypres Peronne National Conference of Commissioners On Uniform State Law Standing Committees General Council Zemo E. W. Rose Co Cleveland
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