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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1919
Page
24
The piece argues border robberies by Mexican bandits provoke national alarm, noting cross border dynamics and the need for the Mexican government to stop raids. It cites regional cooperation past and advocates stronger policing and policy corrections amid tense U.S.–Mexico relations.
A Mexican newspaper based in Laredo runs a piece criticizing American coverage and attacking Senator Fall while defending Carranza, asserting bias and inflaming Mexican public opinion against the United States. The article notes Fall's alleged knowledge and urges skepticism of official claims.
District Attorney John A. Walls has set the criminal docket for the present term. Trials begin December 17 with cases including viola tion of automobile and liquor laws thefts and burglaries. Later dates cover offenses such as rape sodomy and abandonment of family.
The downtown Laredo Steam Laundry has moved from 1212 Farragut Street to 507 Sati nas Avenue opposite Jarvis Plaza. Notice dated 12 4 31. A board meeting of Associated Charities is set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Presbyterian Church to allow members to attend the Elks Memorial Services.
Beginning December 8 I will render personal services to my friends at the Laredo Barber Shop A Ancira Prop 516 Flores Ave the most up to date and sanitary shop in the city Francisco Ramirez Velasquez 12-6-3t.
Demurrers in the case of Martinia no Garza versus Francisco G. Martinez were argued in district court yesterday afternoon. The suit for damages arising from false imprisonment was continued until the next term.
Colonel Buck said dense fog over Laredo yesterday morning prevented any flight to chase raiders who robbed a Zapata area store and tied Humberto Vela. Weather kept the bandits from being captured as they fled toward the riverbank. Serapio Vela headed to the scene for details on suspects and loot.
Notice warns of widespread train reductions after December 7 1915 due to coal shortages. Southwest region from St Louis to New Orleans andFrisco lines Memphis to Birmingham will see many trains discontinued and schedules altered. Travelers urged to check with agents, avoid unnecessary travel, and verify if their tickets or sleeping car reservations remain valid.
Lineman Clark of the Laredo Electric and Railway Company was badly burned on one hand at noon today. His foot slipped while on a live pole and he grabbed the wire to prevent a fall, suffering burns before the current was cut and he was rescued.
With cotton nearly finished, Laredo area farmers pivot to Bermuda onions for 1920. At least 3 500 acres will be planted this month as seedbeds transplant to fields to endure winter. If favorable weather and pest control hold, growers expect about 2 000 carloads, with high Texas onion quotations and better returns than this year, the best on record.
Mrs. Flora Dilgarde Anderson directs a two service program at Christ Church tomorrow with Holy Communion at 11 A M and an 7 30 P M organ recital before the evening service The program includes hymns anthems and improvisations by ThRemons Thorne and Whiting with titles such as Awake Jeru salem and The Holy City among others.
The Laredo Lodge No. 1018 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks holds its annual memorial services Sunday in the lodge hall, starting at 3 o clock in the afternoon. The public is invited to attend. a program was published in Sunday's Times.
After about thirty hours of deliberation the jury in the civil case of J. K. Neal et al vs. W H Popejoy on a land sale commission suit were discharged by Judge Mullally for inability to agree. The panel had deliberated from Thursday afternoon until Friday night without a verdict.
The county clerk reports two new marriage licenses issued this period: Benicio Valdez and Mrs. Canuta Niero, Donato R. Medina and Miss Maria A. Villareal. Messrs Ringland and Routledge announce last airplane rides from Laredo Heights field, while a baby boy arrives at the Leyendecker home. Imports from Mexico include ixile, zinc, and hides. Weather predicts cloudy and colder tonight with a chance of fair Sunday.
The new production The Girl Who Stayed at Home opens at the Strand Theatre for a two day run starting Tuesday. It is written by H. W. V. Taylor and stars Griffith players led by Robert Harron, showing a range of versatility for the actor in a role he has not previously attempted.
Marksville Louisiana Mrs Alice Johnson describes severe back and side pain lasting a year. After taking Cardui she regained ability to work, slept better, and her pain diminished as she continued the treatment. The testimonial urges other women with similar pains to try Cardui. NC-138
Mrs. Joe C. Martin and Mrs. John Martin host a bridge party at the home of Mrs. John Martin at 3 o clock, honoring Miss Marguerite Nelson, followed by a Society Saturday dance at the Soldiers Club in the evening.
The Times invites readers to submit social items such as weddings visits and parties for the society page. Notes mention Mr. T. A. Levendecker leaving for San Antonio on a business trip and several families traveling via Dallas and Brownsville. Other items reference house guests and upcoming home arrivals, with readers urged to sign communications.
On December 6, anniversaries include Henry W. Blair born Campton New Hampshire 85 years ago and Atlee Pomerene born Holmes County Ohio 56 years ago. Edward H. Sothern born New Orleans 60 years ago and Rear Admiral William H. Bullard born Media Pennsylvania 43 years ago also observed. Charles S. Thomas born Darian Georgia 70 years ago and Henry J. Cody born Embro Ontario 51 years ago complete the list.
New owner Mateo Lopez takes over the barber shop on the south side of Market Plaza in the Laredo National Bank building. He vows a strictly first class and modern operation and invites friends and customers to visit. Phone listed as 1171.
Mrs Geoffrey J. Giles plans a Sunday night departure for a short stay in San Antonio. The Methodist Women’s Missionary Society meets Monday at 4 pm for officer elections. A hunting party led by Mr and Mrs J R DaCamara camps near Webb and returns Sunday afternoon. Guests include Mr and Mrs J R Moore and other local couples. The Woman’s Club hosted a pleasant weekly dance with music and two hosts. Miss Marguerite Nelson was honored at a party by Mrs Hugh Cluck and Miss Ethel Mackin with white chrysanthemums and pink satin slippers, plus a two course function. Additional guests: Mesdames Barlow Buenz Cogley Copeland Bobbit Martin, Albert Martin, Vida les, Shiner Austin Williams Muller Cluck Mackin and Mrs Sam Mackin.
S. H. Lewis of Austin, secretary treasurer of Burk Fifty-Six Oil Co., will spend next Monday in Laredo on business. Lewis is connected with a firm in which several Laredo residents hold interests.
A preliminary Census report shows American mills received 463335 tons of cotton seed in the past two months, down from 944055 tons a year earlier. Crushed seed totaled 254600 tons, with 232460 tons on hand Sept 30, 1919, and oil imports reached 6258727 pounds. Exports include 14726638 pounds of oil and 8877 bales of linter.
Notice warns hunters that hunting in the Jarral Barracito Burritos Tortuga and La Mota pastures harms cattle owners interests and states no hunting permit requests will be granted.
The International & Great Northern schedule lists Train No 1 for Corpus Christi at 9 55 a m Train No 2 from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m The Through fast train to St Louis leaves 8 30 a m and arrives 2 50 p m The Night Train departs 9 p m and arrives 8 a m.
Train No. 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m and reaches Minera at 10 20 a m Train No. 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m and arrives Laredo at 3 15 p m
Many physicians urge isolation for anyone with a bad cold to prevent spread within families and social circles. They assert colds are highly contagious and note that early treatment speeds recovery, praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective aid.
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