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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1920

Page

6

Laredo Penn Publishing Company Advertises Subscriptions

Laredo Texas publisher announces daily and weekly subscriptions with postpaid delivery to U S Mexico and Canada. Rates shown include one month sixty cents one year six dollars weekly Sunday mail option and advance payment required. Communications addressed to Penn Publishing Co telephone 43 Laredo Texas.

United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Penn Publishing CO Telephone Texas

Associated Press Notice on News Dispatch Rights

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and the local news published herein.

Associated Press

A NEW FEDERATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA

Opinion on Central American unity and the dream of a Republic of the South. The piece critiques revolutions driven by foreign money, notes deep divisions among nations, and the legacy of corruption, while warning that new dictators may rise after Cabrera’s overthrow.

William Walker Central America Latin America Walker Guatemala Estrinda Cabrera South New Spain Firat Poelieh Huropean Eem Ines Os Cabrera

Southern republics join proposed union amid slow federation efforts

Several southern states express support for a planned union but have yet to take substantial steps toward founding a new federation. The movement faces internal friction and requires a decisive push beyond early dissent to achieve political change.

The Irish Question Commentary and U.S. Neutrality

The piece argues that sympathy for Irish independence has grown into interference with Britain, urging neutrality for the United States. It warns against supporting Irish insurgents or condemning England while the Philippines remains under American sovereignty, and criticizes Irish agitation within U.S. politics as potentially harmful to national unity.

Great Britain Czecho- Slovakia Ireland England Philippines Liah France Germany Canada Prasihot Beilieh Egypt India Buncouibe Wilhelm Strasse

Dead men identified after Bruni clash with customs

Three men were killed in a battle with American customs inspectors six miles south of Bruni. One victim is American, two are Mexican. Names given: Leonides Maldonado, Alfonso Aguilar, Crescencio Olivares. Inquest held. Mexican Consul conducted a separate probe and will report to Mexico.

Bruni Leonides Maldonado Alfonso Aguilar Paras Tamaulipas Mexico Crescencio Olivares Benavides Texas Justice of the Peace

Just a Word to Homemakers from The Times

A plea urges women to save by reading The Times advertising pages. It argues grocery clothing and other purchases can be cut by watching current ads, noting that progressive city merchants list reduced prices daily, avoiding the need to shop around with questions.

the Times TIMES

Laredo Municipal Election Nears as Campaign Ends

Tomorrow marks the city election in Laredo with a heated race between Independent Club led by Leopoldo Villegas and Laredo Club led by Dr. H C Hall. A major meeting at the district courtroom features addresses by Judge A Winslow and others. Polling sites are listed for all four wards.

Laredo Independent Club A. Winslow Apolomo It Garcia John A. Pope Manuel Raymond Leopoldo Villegas H. C. Hall Laredo Club Brennan de Lachica Robert McComb A. V. Woodman Forst F. Garza Sanchez Iturbide Street Matamoros Street A. R. Garcia

Information Sought On Heir of Dead American in Laredo

United States Immigration Service in Laredo seeks living relatives for Madison Williamson who died in December 1919 after border permit at Laredo Texas. Officials request anyone with information to contact the agency.

Laredo United States Immigration Service Tampico Mexico Madison Williamson Texas Williamson

Receiver Appointed for Manuel Vara Properties in Webb County

I D M Valdez named receiver by Webb County District Court in case 5224 Merchants State Bank vs Vara et al. He has taken charge of all property owned by Manuel Vara or in which he holds an interest. Advertisement for Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea follows, promoting spring cleansing and noting Kerrera's Pharmacy as seller.

Manuel Vara I. D. M. Valdez District Court Webb County Texas Merchants State Bank & Trust Co Hollister Kerrera’s

Times Want Ads Money Makers and 88

Classified item listing notes money making opportunities and a figure labeled 88 in the Times want ads section with terse phrasing and no additional context. The fragment implies a small ad or notice about earning or investing but lacks complete details to identify the offer.

Mass Meeting and Labor Conference Tonight in Laredo

A mass meeting and labor conference is set for tonight at 8:00 p.m. at Market Hall to promote observance of state labor laws affecting women and children. Speakers include Mrs. Claude D. Van Watts of the State Labor Department, with the Chamber of Commerce urging all members to attend for education on health, pensions, compulsory education, and the 54 hour law.

Laredo Chamber of Commerce Denhings Jennings Claude D. van Watts Gureiwa Labor State Department Woman's Club Market Hall van Watts

Probate Request by Guardian to Lease Ward Real Estate

San Juana Pefia de Vela Zamora guardian petitions Webb County Court to authorize a mineral lease of wards Juan Manuel Vela alias Voeia Ernestina Vela and minors. The property spans 2680.58 acres in Zapata County with portions in Forcion No 20 Abstract 32 and Pardon No 21 totaling 4255.6 acres. Hearing set for April 13, 1920 at the County Court House in Laredo, Texas.

Juan Manuel Vela Lotesusaa Vela Court of Webb San Leiu de Vean Zutiora Voeia Ernestina Vela Kinina Tinors Webb County Texas Zapata County Jose Santos Gutierrez Zapata Ysabel Maria Sanchez Laredo San Juana Pefia de Vela Zamora

Local Classified Briefs From Laredo Newsroom

Various items note personal services and notices including plumbing 1208 Juarez, marriage licenses issued by the county clerk since last Saturday, bilingual translations and affordable prices. Also listed are electrical shoe repair Lincoln street, Kennedy delicatessen at Sanitary Grocery, furniture buyers 1520 Lincoln, and Bermuda onion shipments expected. plus car repairs, Bellmont apartments, electric lighting, and a Times notary public at 812 Farragut Street.

Juarez Plumbing Jesus Pefia Hilaria Paredes Silas Correa Dannie DeSpain Jose Herrera Tomasa Hebbron Kennedy Sanitary Lincoln Port of Laredo Mexico

La Conesa Beats Pancho Villa in Nuevo La Redo Race

A large crowd gathered on an improvised track one mile south of Nuevo La redo yesterday forenoon as La Conesa the mare from San Ignacio defeated Pancho Villa the horse from Duval county by eight to ten feet. The purse ran to several thousand dollars with many side bets and strong enthusiasm for the contest.

Nuevo Laredo

City Barber Shop Extends Hours on Saturdays to 10 PM

Starting April 1 the City Barber Shop will stay open until 10 p.m. on Saturdays and until 12 p.m. on other days. A. G. Linares, Prop. This notice appears in city records as an ownership and business hours update.

Linares

Cavalry Squadrons Reach Laredo in Overland March

Two squadrons of the Sixteenth Cavalry commanded by Colonel Van Vorhies arrived in Laredo shortly after 8 PM from Fort Brown. They encamped on the old Camp Missouri grounds and will resume their march to Fort Sam Houston tomorrow to relieve the Fourteenth Cavalry bound for Fort Brown.

Sixteenth Cavalry van Vorhies Laredo Fort Brown Fort Sam Houston Fourteenth Cavalry Old Camp Missouri Grounds

Economy Salvage House Offers Army Gear At Cut Prices

A listing at 1701 Hidalgo St. promotes Army footwear, shirts, mattresses, leggings, and other articles sold at less than cost of manufacture, including 20 000 Army shoes and 1 000 new ladies shoes.

Hidalgo St

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Decatur Family

A Decatur Illinois reader Mrs Benjamin F Blake ney writes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is by far the best medicine for colds and coughs we have ever used in our family. I gave it to my children for croup and have taken it myself.

Chamberlain Benjamin F. Blakeney Decatur, UL

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Penn Publishing Company Associated Villegas Hall James M. Williamson San Luis Potosi D. M. Valdez Ite hHienera Helene Kenney J. B. Fowler Care Times Lincoln Street Bellmont Main Ave Fidel Cantu Will W. Gregg Notary Public Times Office Farragut Street Citizens Auto Company Col. Houston and St. Varia Vv Butler Bros Farragut St la Conesa Royal Oliver Remington Underwood Corona L. C. Smith J. W. Falvella Old Camp Missouri Chichester Bey Deoggiet Asi Ol Lonare PILLA Best M. & G. Sweeney Company Convent A. Saft Grazly Laredo, Texas John D. Buenz Lumber Dealens F. M. Ramsay R. B. Hooker Cllege Fordson Tractor Calahan Tonkin P. D Cheney & CO Toleda National Motor Company Flores Ave Houston ST Cooog J.C. Hetzer CO
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