Laredo Reflects on News Tangles After Storm Disrupts Wires
The town laments the loss of outside news as Sunday’s storm cuts wires and rail links. Residents feel kinship with Corpus Christi and others, urge swift, accurate reports, and plan a delayed but warm homecoming for soldiers with a supper, reception, and dance.
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Laredo
Times
United States
San Antonio
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Gulf
Bowie Trench
Germany
Real hurricane impact seen in Corpus Christi slowly unfolding
The piece notes early glimpses of hurricane effects on Corpus Christi with warnings that full consequences may take days to emerge, compares to the 1900 Galveston disaster, and mentions local orders and notices. It references schools at 604 Main Avenue, local businesses, and relief appeals amid ongoing concerns for residents with loved ones in Corpus.
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Corpus
Galveston
Main Avenue
D. P. Hewitt
Dixie Motor Oil
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Brooks
Lowry
Limeade
Windrow
Laredo Fails to Welcome Returning Soldiers
The piece notes disappointment at Laredo’s lack of festive welcomes for returning soldiers. It contrasts other towns’ celebrations with the town’s repeated arrivals of small groups, some discharging at mobilization camps, others still awaiting return, preventing large receptions.
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Laredo
Manning Named to Lead New York Episcopal Diocese
Rev. Dr. Wm. T. Manning, rector of Trinity Church, is nominated to succeed Bishop Greer at a special diocesan convention. Manning, a Southern priest active in relief during war and anti deportation efforts, has served in California, the University of the South, Pennsylvania, Nashville, and since 1908 in New York City.
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Wm. T. Manning
Episcopal Diocese of
New York
David H. Greer
Trinity Church
Metropolis
Manning
Redlands
Cal
University of the South
Pennsylvania
Nashville
New York City
Trinity Parish
Morgan Dix
Trinity
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
Relief Efforts Expand From Laredo to Corpus Christi
Telegrams from Corpus Christi mayor Gordon Boone describe 3000 homeless in need of food and relief. Laredo committees organize funds bread production for daily trains, while 37th Infantry casualties and missing men are reported as crews push relief to the stricken city.
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Laredo
37Th Infantry
Egeland
Ed. Brooks
B. B. Buck
Corpus Christi
Tex
Col
Fort MclIntosh
Texas
Gordon Boone
Mayor Boone
Times
Chamber of Commerce
Colonel Buck
Corpus
F. A. Matthes
Guyler
Birthdays today honor notable figures across fields
Sir Alfred Booth Cunard chairman born 47 years ago today. Bishop Thomas F. Gailer Methodist Episcopal Church South born 63 years ago today in Jackson Mississippi. Sydney Anderson U S representative First Minnesota born in Goodhue County seven years ago today. Vivian B. Small Lake Erie College president born Gardiner Maine 44 years ago today. Johnny Griffiths light weight boxer born Wadsworth Ohio 26 years ago today.
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Alfred Booth
Cunard Steamship Company
Thomas F. Gailer
Methodist Episcopal Church
Southbert
Jackson
Miss
Sydney Anderson
Congress
Minnesota
Goodhue County
Minn
Vivian B. Small
Lake Erie College
Gardiner
Maine
Johnny Griffiths
Wadsworth
Ohio
Remedy for Bilious Attacks Promises Quick Relief
Two years ago I suffered from frequent stomach trouble and biliousness. After trying Chamberlain's Tablets, I improved rapidly. Miss Emma Verbryke, Lima, Ohio.
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Chamberlain
Emma Verbryke
Lima
Ohio
Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunities
Classified note promoting daily watch of The Times for opportunities, pricing at zero cents per month.
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the Times
Miss Anita Mullally Survives Storm Near Corpus Christi
Mrs J F Mullally received a telegram from Charles Vicker of Odem reporting Miss Anita Mullally washed ashore at White Point nine miles northwest of Corpus Christi across Nueces bay alive and cared for at his home. Her aunt, sister of Judge Mullally, is missing and Anita has been moved to Linton. Judge Mullally left on a relief train and may not know the latest.
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Corpus Christi
Ed. Brooks
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Gregory
Corpus
Portland
Brooks
White Point
Nueces Bay
Bay Front
Laredo
San Antonio
J. F. Mullally
Charles Vicker
Odem
Anita Mullally
Judge Mullally
Rio Grande Rises to 35.2 Feet at Eagle Pass
The Rio Grande climbs to 35.2 feet at Eagle Pass this forenoon and the Weather Bureau warns Laredo to expect a 35 foot rise within 24 hours. Farmers with riverfront pumping plants and nearby residents are urged to take precautions as the rapid rise becomes evident.
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Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
U. S. Weather Bureau
Laredo
Storm Sweeps Texas-Mexican Road Corridor Damage Report
Telecommunication lines and tracks were damaged along the Texas-Mexican road from Laredo to the coast. In San Diego Benavides and nearby areas many houses unroofed fences down and trees uprooted. Flooding roofs and water in storefronts with extensive property damage anticipated in Alice San Diego and Benavides.
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San Diego
Benavides
Alice
Lost Life in Hurricane While Doing Rescue Work
A telegram to E. A. Atlee from Corpus Christi reports the drowning death on Sunday of Jacob Born age about 21 in Unat city. Born served in the aviation corps in the recent war and was believed to have perished while rescuing others from floodwaters. He was a son of KE Born and sibling of Tom Perry Wilhelmina and Chiltipin Born of Corpus Christi.
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E. A. Atlee
Corpus Christi
Jacob Born
KE. A. Born
Unat
Young Born
Aviation Corps
Tom
Perry
Wilhelmina
Chiltipin
Two Sisters Sent to Corpus to Assist in Relief Work
Mother Claire of Mercy Hospital dispatched two of her best nurses to Corpus Christi to aid in relief efforts. Dr. de la Garza, a local physician, also joined the relief train to assist the seaside city in its time of need.
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Corpus
Mother Claire
Mercy Hospital
Corpus Christi
Lr. de la Garza
For a Weak Stomach Relief by Chamberlain’s Tablets
The great relief afforded by Chamberlain's Tablets in many cases proves their value for a weak stomach and impaired digestion. In numerous instances this relief has become permanent and sufferers have been restored to health.
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Chamberlain
Pythians donate relief funds from Aztec Lodge
At the Aztec Lodge No. 111 Knights of Pythias meeting last evening members voted to give 25 dollars from lodge funds to the Corpus Christi storm relief through the Laredo general relief committee. Individual contributions were also noted.
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Aztec Lodge No. 111
Knights of Pythias
Corpus Christi
General Relief Committee of
Laredo
Local Professionals Listed With Addresses and Phones
Directory snippet lists O McNeil Turner attorney at Bertani Building rooms 37 and 38 phone 1415. Dr A E McCullough dentist Wilcox Block phone 299. Dr A G Thompson office over City Drug Co Hidalgo St and Flores Ave phones 645 office 672 res. Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald pianist soprano director Royal Concert Orchestra phone 1062.
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O. McNeil Turner
Bertani
Threadgill & Threadgill
City Drug Colpr
Hidalgo St
Flores Ave
City Drug Co
Cor. Hidalgo St
Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald
Royal Concert Orchestra
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