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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1920

Page

11

White Flag Carried To Save Armenians At Hadjin

Miss Badith Coll of West New Brighton New York describes in a letter from Talas Turkey how she and associate Mary Super and others carried a white flag between Turkish forces and Armenian defenders at Hadjin to aid Armenian orphans. They endured a siege, provided medical aid, and faced shelling and captivity before escaping to Talas.

Associated Press New York Badith Coll West New Brighton Hadjin Miss Cold Talas Turkey Muatapha Keopval Alice Clark Evanston Mary Super Narberth Miss Super Eby Seige

Turning to the Sea

Galveston Texas September 24 American youths are turning to the sea in growing numbers says Capt C J Christensen head of the Shipping Boards Sea Service Bureau They are not derelicts but the nation's best citizens seeking merchant marine careers In August 432 men from able seaman to captain were placed on Shipping Board vessels with many inquiries about advancement prospects.

Associated Press Galveston Texas C. J. Christensen Shipping Boards’ Sea Service Bureau Shipping Board Christensen

Today’s events prompt varied commemorations and travels

Memorial exercises mark the 186th anniversary of the Schwenkfelders landing in Pennsylvania. Delegates from the Congress of Chambers of Commerce of the Empire leave Toronto for a Dominion tour. The International Financial Conference opens in Brussels. Traveling men’s groups head to Marion, Ohio, to see Senator Harding.

Pennsylvania Congress of Chambers of Commerce of the Empire Toronto Dominion International Financial Conference Council of The League of Nations Brussels Marion Ohio Harding

Money Makers in Times Want Ads

Classified notice highlights money making opportunities in the Times Want Ads. Readers are urged to explore listed offers for potential income with emphasis on profitability and practical steps for participation.

Daily History Lesson Dates and Notable Deaths

A historical digest lists notable births and deaths linked to dates from 1765 to 1918. John Marshall and Rosa N Carey are among figures noted, with events including an 1839 death, a Papal States revolution attempt, and the 1901 sentence of Leon Czogosz for McKinley’s assassination.

John Marshall Supreme Court of the United States Germantown Philadelphia Robert Y. Hayne United States South Carolina Asheville N. C St. Paul's Parish 8. C Rosa N. Carey Papal States Eliza Cook Burgos Spain Buffalo Leon Czroigosz McKinley Chauncey M. Depew Peekskill N. Y

Birthdays for notable figures on this September day

On this date September 4x, notable births include Eugene N Foss former Massachusetts governor born in West Berkshire Vermont now 62. Dr John P Brooks president Clarkson College of Technology born in Kittery Maine now 59. James W Good congressman from Iowa born Cedar Rapids now 54. William H Santermanna longtime United States Marine Band director born in Germany now 57.

Eugene N. Foss Massachusetts West Berkshire John P. Brooks Clarkson College of Technology Kittery Maine James W. Good Congress Iowa Cedar Rapids William H. Santermanna United States Marine Band Germany

Ninetieth Division Reunion Honors World War Veterans

Oklahoma City hosts the second annual reunion of the Ninetieth Division Veterans Association. World War II veterans from Texas and Oklahoma gather as events commence tomorrow and run through Sunday and Monday.

Oklahoma City Okla World War Veterans of Texas Oklahoma Ninetieth Division Veterans’ Association

American in Guatemala Promotes US Commercial Interests

Dr Edwin B Heath of Kansas City reports the Guatemalan presidential election bringing Carlos Herrera to power by a large majority. He cites better US relations, the need for reliable mail service, stronger consular support, and adjust shipping to South America. Heath, a Royal Geographical Society fellow, notes Bolivian rail projects and US financing amid Bolivian disorder.

Associated Press Kansas City Guatemala United States Edwin &. Heath Kansas Bolivia Honduras Nicaragua Carlos Herrera Don Manuel Cabrera Heath Cabrera Diaz Central and South America Amazon Paraguay Royal Geographical Society of London Rio Madre de Dios Brazil Peru Dr. Heath

Rockefeller Gift to Aid Clergy of Northern Baptists

President Cheyenne John D Rockefeller gave 2 000 000 dollars to aid needy clergy of the Northern Baptist denomination. One of the most ancient liquors Benedictine is described as obtainable as far back as A D 665.

Cheyenne Wyo John D. Rockefeller Northern Baptist

Friday Meeting and Saturday Dance at Soldiers Club Roof Garden

Community notices show Friday at 4 pm regular Blue Birds meeting with Mrs Alfred Poggenpohl and a Saturday evening dance at the Soldiers Club Roof Garden. Also included are religious society circle meetings, visits, and a note of a forthcoming band concert on Sunday at 4 pm on the main parade ground with guardmount to follow.

Blue Birds Alfred Poggenpohl Soldiers Club Roof Garden Circle B T. C. Mane Annie Pace Mesdames Craig Smith

Money Makers

A brief note highlights the Money Makers event with a focus on financial topics and potential profit strategies. Details remain sparse but imply market-oriented insights and small-business implications for readers seeking quick money insights.

Karl Lake departs for Tampico after brief visit

Karl Lake leaves for Tampico where he holds a position with an oil company after a brief stay with his parents in town. W D P D Young, general freight agent of Missouri Pacific, based in San Antonio, is visiting Laredo.

Karl Lake Tampico W. Dpd. Young Missouri Pacific By. Co San Antonio Laredo

Teaching Hygiene Through Punch and Judy in France

In France 7000 children learned basic hygiene via a Punch and Judy show created by the Rockefeller Foundation. Henri de Arensigny directed puppets and dialogue, with the drama performed in 30 departments. A boy and girl discuss microbes and cleanliness, a soldier enforces domestic hygiene, and a drunken man serves as a cautionary example.

Associated Press New York France Rockefeller P Foundation

Yankee Cruiser Wreck Finally Loosed to Navy Now Blown Apart

By Associated Press New Bedford Mass Sept 4 The wrecked cruiser Yankee once moored at Hen and Chickens reef in Buzzards Bay has been finally blown apart and left scattered as wreckers’ salvage efforts end. The vessel formerly El Sad served in the Spanish American War and later naval service before sinking after prior refloat attempts. Compressed air salvage pioneered by John Arbuckle’s crews failed to raise her, and after storms her wreckage remained broken.

Associated Press New Baedford Mass Yankee Buzzards Bay Navy Naval Washington L. Capps John Arbuckle New York Peary Roosevelt

Odd and Interesting Bits From Around the World

A collage of odd facts notes Chicago’s small American population share and earth’s doubling time of about 260 years. It mentions fragrant plant blooms, Japanese etiquette about flowers, Manila’s University of Santo Tomas aging, Paris cutters' fame, a prolonged billiard match, outdoor parasitic benefits, a Indiana school prize for tan skin, Alpine glacier ice shipped to Lyons, and its blasted mined hard quality as stone substitute.

Chicago University of Santo Tomas Manila Harvard University Paris Indiana Alps Lyons Europe

Result of game may decide its course

Chicago reports shift of interest to Cleveland as the grand jury pauses. Investigators, magnates, and fans watch the White Sox in a pivotal game that could alter the league lead and influence the ongoing inquiry into alleged throwing by dishonest players. Bar Johnson, American League president, is said to have heard gamblers seek to press a false narrative that Chicago cannot win the pennant. He is expected to be recalled next week to testify about alleged blackmail.

Associated Press Chicago Cleveland White Sox Intian Bar Johnson Johnson Gamhlers

Babe Rath Hits Fifthy Home Run of Season in Opening Inning

Babe Rath belted his fiftieth home run of the season in the first inning of the game against Washington, as reported by the Associated Press from New York on September 24.

Associated Press New York Babe Rath Washington

Gasoline Cut Prices by Two Oil Firms in Houston

In Houston on September 24 two large oil companies announced fuel price reductions. Charge accounts will pay 3k per gallon and cash buyers 0c per gallon, signaling a notable shift in regional gasoline pricing.

Associated Press Houston

Seven Hour Day Approved for Civil Servants

Vienna reports the cabinet council has approved a seven hour day for civil servants marking a shift in public sector working hours. The decision sets a uniform workday across government departments.

Associated Press Vienna Corncit

Christian unity progress at World Conference on Faith and Orders

Geneva reports that the World Conference on Faith and Orders held in August made strong strides toward visible Christian unity. Delegates from about forty countries, led by prominent church figures, discussed differences openly and pursued understanding. Noted that Rome did not attend while language barriers and interpreters challenged some sessions.

Associated Press Geneva World Conference On Faith and Robert H. Gardiner Gardiner Maine American Episcopal Church Mien Mr. Gardiner Jesus Christ God Church of Rome

American Legion Holds Regular Meeting At Soldiers Club

The American Legion met last evening at the Soldiers Club with a fair crowd. Commander Bobbitt presided and reported on the state convention. The group discussed the past year’s work and urged strong attendance at the October 7 meeting when officers for the coming year will be elected.

Service Club Company B American Legion Soldiers Club Bobbitt Legion

Edge challenged on participation in Senate inquiry

In Washington on September 14, Josefa J Heffernan secretary of the pad three company claimed Senator Edge Republican of New Jersey was involved in a scheme against them and had attended a conference of men blocking Stars and Stripes advertising The committee ordered Richard S Jones of the State and Stripes office subpoenaed to identify the informer responsible for the charge.

Edge Stars and Stripes Soldier Publication Heffernan Associated Press Washington Senator Edge Republican New Jersey Senate Campaign Investigation Committee Soudier State Josefa J. Heffernan Pad Three Seator Edge Richard S. Jones State and Stripes Jones

Strike Notice Suspended For One Week In London

London Sept 6 miners executive body after conference with Premier Lloyd George recommends that strike notices due to take effect Saturday be suspended for a week to allow miners to meet owners. The move follows Premier Lloyd George’s suggestion.

Associated Press London Lloyd George

Texas legislature debates stricter hobby port laws

Austin Texas September 24 The house committee on state affairs renewed consideration of the governors bill proposing stricter laws for industrial troubles in Texas ports. The committee will study the bill section by section and several members plan to offer amendments.

Associated Press Austin Texas House Committee On State Affairs

Urge New Progresses in Washington Industry Office

Washington September 24 A new office of Development Work is created by Secretary Meredith in the Bureau of Chemistry to translate Department discoveries into practical data for manufacturers. David J Price will lead engineers to provide raw material cost and production uses. Carl J Alshere says the service will turn bureau findings into usable guidance for industry.

Associated Press Washington Department of Agriculture Meredith Bureau of Chemistry David J. Price Department Carl J. Alshere Bureau

Probing mystery of Denton death unfolds in no violence clues

Los Angeles Sept 24 The preliminary postmortem on Jacob Charles Denton found buried in a sealed cellar room shows no marks of violence Detectives weigh how he died The shooting theory lingered after a loaded revolver was found in his room Some say Denton was last seen June 2 others August 19

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Jacob Charles Denton Denton

Issue of receivers certificates for KCMO Orient railroad

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized receivers of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad to issue one million dollars in receivers certificates at a per cent rate to finance coal and necessary equipment for the line. The action was announced today in Washington.

Associated Preag Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Kameas City, Mexico

Leygua Accepted Premiership and Foreign Post in France

Paris reports Georges Leygua, minister of marine in the Clemenceau cabinet, has accepted the first premiership of President Mil ter and will also serve as foreign minister, signaling the end of the prior administration as announced today.

Associated Press Paris Georges Leygua Clemenceau Milter

New Department Formed for Arizona New Mexico Text

Washington announces a new supervising department for cropland and sanitation covering Arizona and New Mexico and a third state Text was included in the Internal Reference release. The move signals centralized oversight and potential policy shifts affecting regional projects and funding.

Associated Press Washington Proaitith Eggetts Arizona New Mexico Text

Substitution of Metal for Wood Boosts Newsprint Output

Everett Morgan of the Pneumatic Scales Corp told the American Institute of Chemical Engineers in New York on September that replacing wood with metal in shipping cases would greatly raise annual newsprint production.

Associated Press New York Everett Morgan The Pneumatic Scales Corporation American Institute of Chemical Engineers

St Bernard Monastery Hosts 700 Visitors in One Day

Seven hundred visitors arrived at the Saint Bernard Monastery, many in costly cars, asking for refreshment. Monks give hospitality without payment, accepting voluntary offerings. The Treasurer opened the collection box and found 15 francs in the box.

Associated Prega Grand Saint Bernard Switzerland Saint Bernard Monastery France

Weather forecast from New Orleans for duty and days

The United States weather bureau forecast for New Orleans area is reprinted in The Times. Readers are told to expect upcoming conditions tonight and Saturday with temperature and precipitation details. A separate reader testimonial praises Chamberlain's tablets for indigestion and relief of backache and dizziness, noting personal benefits.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Times the Telephone Co Yolta Bankson Chillicothe

Fort McIntosh Weather 4-Hour Observations Report

Observations for Fort McIntosh cover the four hours ending at 7 am. A high temperature of 104 degrees was recorded with a minimum not stated. Winds from the southeast. Sky clear.

Fort McIntosh

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