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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1919

Page

10

Report Claims Carranza Backed IWW Plot Against U S

A Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee alleges President Carranza aided a Lodge Twenty Three plan by sending three men with Carranza letters to promote a Texas action. The piece argues this proves Mexican government treachery and calls for strong sedition laws and enforcement to curb radicalism and protect national security.

Carranza United States Texas Senate Foreign Relations Committee Industral Workers of the World Mexico City Lodge Twenty-three Atlantic New Mexico California Arizona Mexico Lodge Manuel Aguirre Berlanga Venustiano Carranza Washington San Diego IWW Wilhelmstrasse Kanaer Senator Fall Fall

Palmer cites lack of statutes to convict anarchists

Attorney General Palmer testifies before the Senate that no statute exists to convict those who attempted forcible overthrow or preached anarchy. He states treason, rebellion or seditious conspiracy are required, and that preaching anarchy and sedition or advising defiance of law are not crimes under general U S statutes.

United States Centralia Washington Congress Senate Department of Justice Palmer

Archbishop Moeller Celebrates Centenary Birthday Today

Most Rev Henry Moeller archbishop of Cincinnati an elder statesman of American Catholicism marks his birthday. educated in Cincinnati he studied in Rome at North American College and was ordained in 1876 later serving as pastor at Bellefontaine Ohio and teaching at Mt St Marys Seminary. He rose to bishop of Columbus in 1900 and became coadjutor to Archbishop Elder in Cincinnati in 1903 before succeeding him.

Henry Moeller Cincinnati Unite States Rome Fis Bellefontaine

Birthdays on December eleventh honor notable figures

On December 11 several prominent figures celebrate birthdays including Queen Elizabeth of the Belgians born in Bavaria 44 years ago, Henry Moeller head of Cincinnati archdiocese born in Cincinnati 70 years ago, Fiorello La Guardia former congressman and New York City official born in New York 37 years ago, I Marvin Underwood US Railroad Administration counsel born in Douglas County Georgia 42 years ago, Ellen Key Swedish writer born in Smaland 70 and Simeon Fess Seventh Ohio district congressman born in Allen County Ohio 58.

Queen Elizabeth America Bavaria Henry Moeller Archdiocese of Cincinnati Fiorello la Guardia Board of Aldermen New York City New York I. Marvin Underwood United States Railroad Administration Douglas County Ellen Key Smaland Simeon DP. Fess Congress Ohio Allen County

Should Be Quarantined For Colds Say Physicians

Physicians urge complete isolation for those with a bad cold to stop spread within families and among associates. They claim colds are highly contagious and that early treatment helps. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended as effective in curing a cold.

Chamberlain

Important American Legion Meeting At Laredo Tonight

Adjutant A B Muller of Laredo Post 59 calls all members and ex soldiers to an eight o clock meeting at the Soldier s Club to set policy for the coming year and discuss issues from the Minneapolis National Convention including stance toward disloyal groups and action on the Armistice Day murders in Washington with orders to notify all members.

A. B. Muller Laredo American Legion Soldier's Club The Minneapolis Minnesota State of Washington Centralia Washington Legion

Sealed Hearts at Selznick Offers Gentle Lead for Eugene

Sealed Hearts stars Eugene O Brien in a sympathetic role as a man who loves unhappily and avoids the perfect lover image. The film marks a softer arc than his recent work and aims for broad audience appeal beyond women. Also note Wolves of the Night at the Strand and Royal Theatre presenting William Farnum next week.

Eugene O’brien Selznick the Strand Great Northwest William Fox Royal Theatre William Farnum

Importations at port include ixile rope zinc copper

The report lists yesterday's imports by rail to this port: four carloads of ixile, one of rope, four of zinc, and eight of copper. Local ads urge shopping at Laredo Music and Jewelry Co and note various services from plumbers to dressmakers. Two soldiers from Fort McIntosh were jailed after alcohol possession charges.

Mexico The Laredo Sinta T. R. Lacroixe Pino Laredo Barber Supply Co Flores Avenue Placido Canales Gudelia Hlrzondo Laredo Music and Jewelry Co

Hall’s Catarrh Medicine Offered for Cure

A publicity notice claims Hall’s Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh through internal action on the blood and mucous surfaces. The advertisement promises a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and urges readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio, with druggist availability.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio

Tenants Vacate as Tear-Down Nears on Salinas and Hidalgo

The last occupants leave the Salinas Avenue Hidalgo Street site as tearing down begins for a $50,000 new building. L. V. Jambers holds the contract to clear the block and erect the business structure near the Windrow Drug store and telephone office.

Thaison Messrs Earnest Lattig and Russell Salinas Avenue Hidalgo Street G. C. Horner Elks J. S. Westbrook J. S. Gunther Laredo Woolen Mills Co W. R. Muter Windrow Drugstore The Telephone Exchange L. V. Jambers Laredo

Oil drilling to begin in Laredo and vicinity in January

Reports indicate oil operations will start from Laredo in several directions early in January. drilling now in Zapata county and Webb county regions may expand east and north of the city. By spring the area could reveal paying oil, potentially making Laredo a major Texas oil hub with large investment.

Laredo Zapata County Reiser Webb County Texas

Remains of State Ranger Alsobrook Shipped Away

The body of State Ranger Will Alsobrook, who died from an accidental pistol wound in Crestonia, Jim Hoge county, is sent to Clarksville Texas. Captain Will Ryan accompanied the procession. Alsobrook, about 35, was popular and many Hebbrowville residents hoped he would win Jim Hogg county sheriff.

Will Alsobrook Mercy Hospital Crestonia Jim Hoge County Clarksville Texas Will Ryan Ranger Company Alsobrook Hebbrowville Jim Hogg County

Laredo Reports Light Cold Spell Despite Near Freezing

The Times notes a 31 degree low in Laredo, one degree below freezing, with no ice or crop damage. The recent blizzard avoided real cold, and Farmers continue transplanting Bermuda onions as warmer weather is forecast tonight and tomorrow.

Fort McIntosh Laredo Bermuda

Send Packages Out Early to Avoid Disappointment

With less than two weeks remaining in which the post office and express company can handle Christmas shipments, the notice urges early sending. Rail strike conditions slow connections and schedule times, making parcels post slower than first class. express shipments align with parcels post timings.

Post Office and Express Company

Stockholders Meeting Notice for Laredo Investors

A meeting of stockholders in Texas Gulf Refinery and Pipe Line Company, recently absorbed by Texas Independent Pipe Lines Company, will be held at the Bender Hotel on Friday December 12 at 2 PM. Stakeholders are urged to attend and inform others who may not receive this notice promptly. Joe L. Steele, local representative, December 9, 1931.

Laredo Texas Gulf Refinery & Pipe Line Company Texas Independent Pipe Lines Company Bender Hotel Joe L. Steele

Money Makers in Times Want Ads

Classified brief notes highlight opportunities for earnings through want ads in the Times, signaling cash flow options and listings for buyers and sellers.

Local Doctors and Dentists Listed With Offices and Hours

Directory snippet lists Dr H M Austin physician surgeon with morning and evening hours at Richter Building. Dr W H Shirey eye ear nose throat practice at City Drug Store and Richter Building. Dr W J Wilson dentist at Valis and City Drug Co locations with office and residence phones. Dr G C Hiatt at 616 Salinas Ave Brannan Building with office phone 571.

J. T. Halsell Richter H. M. Austin Richter Building H. Stow Garlick W. W. Shirey Over City Drug Store J. T. Ward Bertani City Drug Co Cor. Hidalgo St Flores Ave G. C. Hiatt Salinas Ave Brannan Building

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