Germans Seek Indemnity While Allies Face War Fatigue
A Daily editorial denounces a German bid for indemnities from the Allies, arguing it shows audacious, almost insane, claims for damages from aerial attacks and occupation. It contends the occupation is necessary to restore order, mocks German excuses, and warns against paying double for past harms. It also questions government control of telephone services and labor disputes as a broader misgovernment theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Lusitania
Edith Cavell
Paris
London
Fahey
Rhine
Belgium
France
Spartacans
The Telephone Strike Challenges Public Service
The telephone operators in New England strike, shutting down service at a critical time. The piece argues government control failed to prevent strikes and that subscribers face higher costs without service improvements since takeover. It recalls past company investments benefiting customers with no extra charges, contrasting with current rate hikes and limited upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Telephone Company
Texas
Serand
Arm of the Law Patrols Plunkville in Sharp Warning
A quip from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes a policewoman in Plunkville. The line hints at stricter law enforcement and a warning to misbehaving youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Anniversaries mark leaders and battles across centuries
A list of notable anniversaries includes James Blair death 1743, Lord Melbourne premiership 1885, O Connell's 1840 Dublin society, Richard Harding Davis birth 1864, German tobacco tax defeat 1894, Titanic survivors reach New York 1912, Paris French advance 1915, Trebizond captured 1916, Soissons Rheims French gain 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blair
William and Mary College
Scotland
Lord Melbourne
O'Connell
Dublin
National Association For Justice
Repeal
Richard Harding Davis
Philadelphia
Mt. Kisco
N. Y
Reichstag
The Infallible Timepiece
A country lighthouse keeper boasts a 30 year perfect watch and bets on sunrise. They watch the pale dawn as the host consults a calendar and the sailor taps his watch, declaring the sun will rise within a minute and a half or be late.
Water Works Man Credits Tanlac For Relief
Alfred Jolly of 3291 Quitman Street Denver an employee of the water works department reports long stomach trouble gas belching dizziness and rheumatism eased after taking Tanlac. He says his appetite improved nerves steadied sleep returned and he has gained weight. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tantac
Alfred Jolly
Quitman Street
Denver
Colo
Water Works Department
Tanlac
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Aches
Describes Sloan's Liniment as easing darting pains in the sciatic area and lumbago. Claims rapid relief for neuritis nerve inflammation wry neck joint wrench ligament sprain muscle strain and bruises with economy and cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Death notice and local notices from Laredo era items
Obituary reports Mr. T. W. Osterheld of New York City died April 3. His widow is identified as Miss Hattie Headen of Laredo. The edition lists local ads, services, theater notes, sales, and public notices including San Jacinto Day bank closures and Easter preparations in Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Osterheld
New York City
Hattie Headen
Laredo
Air Service seeks 15000 recruits for aircraft industry
A Times letter from Lieut. Ben H. Hamby urges immediate enlistment in the Army Air Service to fill a 15,000 man quota. It promises training in Air Service Schools and postwar job prospects with aircraft manufacturers as aviation grows, noting selection will close soon and demand is rising.
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The
Times
Ben H. Hamby
Department Air Service
Air Service
Army
Aeronautical
Aircraft Manufacturing Association
Auction of Federal Office Equipment in Laredo Texas
The government offers full office equipment in good order for sale to the highest bidder in Room 206 Federal Building Laredo Texas at 10 o'clock on April 21 1919. Items include desks stenographers desks chairs filing cabinets tables baskets Underwood typewriters bookcase and assorted office appliances. Inspection available all day Saturday April 19 1919. The government may reject bids or award to the bidder deemed best for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Laredo
Texas
Dentist Dr G C Hiatt Resumes Practice
Dr G C Hiatt dentist resumes practice at his residence 1506 Chihuahua street Heights. Office phone 692. 4-16-6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Hiatt
Chihuahua Street
Heights
Memorial Reflection on a Mother’s Love Across a Lifelong Gap
A friend shares the enduring absence of his mother from birth, describing how her early departure shaped his life. The piece contemplates the lifelong influence of motherly love, suggesting she walks beside him in spirit and guides his choices amid memories of longing and gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia J. Penn
Death of Mrs Virginia J Penn in Texas years ago
Long obituary notes Mrs Virginia Josephine Miller Penn 69, native of Richmond Virginia, moved to LaGrange in 1865, later Houston and San Antonio, settled in Laredo 1881. Wife of The Laredo Times founder James Saunders Penn, mother of six with five living and eight grandchildren. Funeral at 617 Flores Avenue tomorrow at 10 o clock.
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Virginia
Texas
Laredo
Virginia Josephine Miller Penn
Penn
Amar Penn
Virginia Josephine Miller
James Riland Miller
Richmond
LaGrange
Fayette County
Houston
James Saunders Penn
Austin
San Antonio
Justo S. Penn
Grant
Lee
Appomatox Courthouse
Yesteryears
H. Leslie Hendriks
London
England
F. A. Donald
Center Point
Justo
S. Penn
Albert M. Penn
United States Navy
Mourning honors mother with white carnation tribute
The piece notes a woman who lived a full life and mentions that on Mother's Day another man will wear a white carnation in memory of her, acknowledging the bond of a mother who knew him first.
Knights Templar Easter Service Reminder
Malta Commandery No 32 orders a Special Conclave at the Asylum at 9 45 a m in full uniform without swords to attend Easter Service at First Presbyterian Church at 10 30 a m All traveling Sir Knights invited by order of the Eminent Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Malta
Asylum
First Presbyterian Church
Whooping Cough Remedy Praised for Ease of Expectoration
The passage recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to loosen a whooping cough and ease expectoration, calling it excellent for relief.
Proposed Mexican laws spark interest in Laredo business community
The Times reported Mexico may create a ten mile dry border zone inland and revive the zona libre removing customs duties. Local merchants fear competition with Mexican and American goods if the zone is re established, recalling prewar cross border trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Laredo
Rio Grande
France
England
Advertising Notice for Buy Sell and Help Wanted
Mr Business Man promotes using the Southwest San Antonio Ex press as the advertising medium. Readers are urged to place notices by ringing 1401 or visiting the office on Jarvis Plaza for buying selling exchanges and business notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Express
Jarvis Plaza
Loan Committee Meeting Postponed to Tomorrow
The Victory Loan committees meeting at the Chamber of Commerce is postponed by Chairman August C. Richter to tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. All chairmen and committees should be present to outline the campaign plan for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Loan Committees
Chamber of Commerce
August C. Richter
Todays Birthdays Rise From Noted Figures
Charles M Schwab born in Williamsburg Pennsylvania 57 years ago today. Mrs Sidney Drew widow of actor and star in films born in Sedalia Missouri 29 years ago today. Clarence S Darrow Chicago attorney born in Kinsman Ohio 62 years ago today. Bishop James Atkins of the Methodist Episcopal Church South born in Knoxville Tennessee 69 years ago today. Edward B Almon U S representative born in Moulton Alabama 59 years ago today.
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Charles M. Schwab
Williamsburg
Sidney Drew
Sedalia
Clarences. Darrow
Chicago
Kinsman
Ohio
James Atkins
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Knoxville
Tenn
Edward B. Almon
Congress
Alabama
Moulton
Ala
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ARM OF the Law
Plunkville
Carpathia
New York
Vosges
Trebizond
Black Sea
Soissons
Rheims
City Drug Co
William 8. Fielding
Liberal Party
Canada
Wilrid Laurier
Fielding
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Laurier
Dominion
Ham
Noyen
la Basse
Givenchy
Troop 1
C. O. D. Grocery Co. Inc
Goodyear
Citizens Auto Company
F. Sanchez Garza
Lincoln Street
San Jacinto
Battle of
Royal Cigar Stand
Juarez
John Philips
Fort McIntosh
Post Hospital
J. Nieto
J. L
Chandler
Citizens Auto, Company
Moran Music Co
Bellmont
Main Ave
DODGE
Citizens Auto. Company
Customshouse
Wal W. Gregg
Wal W. Gregg, Notary Public
Farragut Street
Mexico
Lieut
Hamby
Flores Avenue
W. H. Mims
Recorder
Money Makers
Business Man
Chamberlain
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