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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1919
Page
20
Tuesday’s Daily recounts two Mexican confidence men using Las Casas documents to plant a pot of junk as bait, lure a landowner, split a promised treasure, and vanish after paying a thousand dollars, leaving a pile of lead pipes and worthless debris for the duped victim to uncover.
A historical overview noting centuries of religious persecutions across faiths. It highlights Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Armenian sufferings, calling attention to recurring violence in the name of belief and the lasting impact of sectarian hatred.
A 1910s era column argues that Mohammedanism breeds intolerance and violence across regions including Egypt India and the Sulu archipelago. It claims Turks Arabs Moros and others illustrate a global threat to religious liberty and peace urging a united stand by civilized nations.
A Waco Texas cement contractor touts his wife improved health after taking Tanlac. He claims she recovered from nervousness indigestion and gas with better sleep and appetite and has gained twenty pounds, urging others to try the remedy sold by druggists nationwide.
Notable events and people linked to April 15 include John Lothrop Motley born in Dorchester Mass and era milestones such as the Loyal Legion’s Philadelphia founding and the Missionary Society’s NY anniversary. It notes a $50 million China loan signed at Peking and WWI era tax and military actions in 1915 1916 and 1917.
General Horace Porter born in Huntingdon Pennsylvania 82 years ago today. Rt Rev Patrick J Donahue Catholic bishop of Wheeling born in England 70 years ago today. Abbott Fuller Graves artist and YMCA worker born in Weymouth Massachusetts 0 years ago today. R Livingston Beeckman governor of Rhode Island born in New York City 13 years ago today. Wallace Reid actor born in St Louis 29 years ago today. James J Jeffries former heavyweight champion born in Carroll Ohio 44 years ago today.
The War Trade Board local office in the federal building, run by C C Williams and assistants, closed today after a year or more of operation. Offices in Laredo Mobile Galveston Eagle Pass El Paso and Nogales are discontinued. After April 15 the Collector of Customs handles export and import license inquiries and applications, sent directly to Washington.
Mr. Business Man advertises using the Southwest San Antonio Express to place buying selling and exchange notices. Contact at Jarvis Plaza office, A Padon agent, 4-14-6t.
Jewish Welfare Board and Community Branch of Laredo invite soldiers stationed at Fort Ringgold and outposts to a Passover observance at the J W B Hall. Religious services precede a festive meal as officers and soldiers enjoy hospitality and planned entertainment for returning visits.
A large attendance discussed ward and city drives with speakers arranged by Mr. Richter and Mrs. Bobbitt. Assignments covered fourth ward leaders Mrs. Alfred Poggenpohl and aides. Nuevo Laredo links. and Monterrey Chamber notes. The group aims to finish the drive in the first week.
Classified notice promoting daily watches with a 60 cent monthly rate for THE TIMES readership.
G R Weber, longtime manager of the Laredo telephone exchange since 1905 with a prior stint in Greenville, Texas, is promoted to district manager of the Corpus Christi district with headquarters there. He leaves Laredo on Friday, to be followed by successor L P Heil from San Antonio. Mrs Weber and their son will join him later in Corpus Christi.
Webb county sees hundreds of prospect leases filed as oil firms line up drilling in Webb Zapata and Jim Hogg counties. Deep tests planned in Zapata while operations near Laredo could boost local value and position the city as a shipping hub for producers.
Community singing at the Soldiers' Club tonight led by Howard Wade Kimsey and his wife, noted song leaders in the Southern Department. They will perform the latest hits and invite all to join in the evening of music and pleasure.
Holy Week marks Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday with solemn services by Roman Catholics and Episcopalians worldwide. Palm Sunday was observed last week and Easter Sunday on April 20 will feature special sermons and grand musical programs, with spring attire noting a dress parade at many resorts.
Zeferino Rodriguez, an 18 year old barber, shot himself at his residence near Hidalgo street and Santa Ursula Avenue this afternoon before 2 o clock. He and a brother were resting when a 38 caliber bullet entered his right temple and exited the left upper head. Medicaid responders arrived but he died within minutes. no motive is given.
In a Boston Transcript exchange Binks notes dwindling interest with age while Jinks replies with concern about his mortgage burden. The brief dialogue captures aging and financial pressure themes in a concise literary snippet.
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