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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1919
Page
4
Friday’s report notes miners continued to work under government settlement terms after accepting a commission review of wages and conditions. Operators resist outside oversight, risking a renewed stalemate as public needs press for coal.
The Mexican Feminist Council adopts protests against what it calls protected philanthropic intervention in Mexican affairs. It argues Mexico should judge its own needs while acknowledging that much aid has been welcomed by Mexicans lacking food and basic necessities. The piece notes long standing church and philanthropic work in Mexico and claims motives of donors are not to blame.
James W. Gerard announces his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. A native of central New York, he rose from Columbia College graduate to lawyer and political organizer. He chaired the Democratic county committee in New York City, served four years as a state supreme court justice starting in 1908, and aided the 1912 campaign as an adviser and donor.
Entries recall Thomas Gray born in London in 1716 and died 1771 in Cambridge, Washington’s 1776 Trenton victory, 1871 Chile’s Admiral Montt presidency, 1914 Austro Russian clash at Deckla Galicia, 1915 dissensions harming a peace party, 1916 Braila battle for the Matehin bridge, and 1917 Britain’s sea command shift to Vice Admiral Wemyss.
Laredo enjoyed a near perfect Christmas with clear skies and mild cool air. Residents and soldiers feasted at Fort McIntosh and aviation camps while movies at Royal Theater and Strand drew capacity crowds.
A notice states temporary relocation to the store on Hidalgo street one door east of the People's Tharmacy. Signed by W. R. Muter. Dated December 18, 1912.
The famous shepherd drama Los Pastores will be staged tonight in the yard of Benito Juarez College on Flores Avenue near the railroad. A trained troupe in period costumes will present the Christmas tableau at 8:30 with free admission, drawing local residents and visitors.
Railroad timetables show Texas-Mexican trains to Corpus Christi and Rio Grande lines with departures and arrivals. International and Great Northern services include a St. Louis fast train schedule and a night train. Rio Grande and Eagle Pass routes run Laredo Minera daily except Sunday with morning and late morning departures. Also a health ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for digestive symptoms.
J W Fightmaster of Fightmaster Baking Co Oklahoma City says Tanlac eased his five year stomach trouble and indigestion. He reports improved appetite less gas better sleep and regained energy. His wife also improved from a weak rundown condition after taking Tanlac. All druggists sell Tanlac.
New owner announces purchase of the Mateo Lopez barber shop on Market plaza southside in the Laredo National Bank Building. Plans are for a strictly first class and modern shop with a welcome to friends and customers. Phone 1171.
District court resumed after a holiday break and Prado's trial was continued to the next term on the defense's second motion for a witness absence delay. Jose Prado faces a statutory crime charge pending further proceedings.
Mr and Mrs Shahady and their Mexican servant girl recover from bean related ptomaine poisoning after Sunday supper. Mitchell and Maurice Shahady aged 9 and 1 died from the illness. The parents viewed the boys at home before their funeral, in a heart wrenching scene.
1920 Motor Vehicle License should be obtained before January 1st 1920. The operation of a car after that date without it seal attached is a violation of the law. H LIGARDE Tax Collector Webb Co Texas 12 15 16t.
The well known city businessman Adam Joseph died at his Grant street home Tuesday night after a lingering illness. The funeral was held Wednesday at 3 30 pm from the residence to the city cemetery under Olive Camp Woodmen of the World with interment in the Woodmen burial ground. Woodmen of the World and Knights of Pythias presided with many floral tributes and friends in attendance. Pallbearers were members of Olive Camp W O W.
The morning train on the I N G N line arrived late causing several hours of mail delay with postal service resuming normal order by noon. The item notes multiple local notices, marriages licenses, and business ads reflecting daily life in the area.
Two young brothers Mitchell and Maurice Shahady, victims of poisoning, were laid to rest in a joint service at Christ Episcopal Church and City Cemetery. Rev. C W Cook led rites as colorful floral tributes arrived from friends. twelve pallbearers helped carry the coffins.
Volpe Brothers of Laredo Texas announce a move on January 1 to 1119 Grant Street at Convent Avenue two blocks north of the International Foot Bridge. They thank patrons for past favors and promise prompt and careful attention to future orders. Laredo Dec 19 1919.
Morgen QG Bulkeley born East Haddam Conn 81 years ago today. Rt Rev Henry Bond Restarick Episcopal missionary bishop of Honolulu born England 64 years ago today. Carl E Mapes congressman Fifth Michigan district born Eaton County Mich 45 years ago today. Stanley W Merrell appointed Ohio supreme court judge born Cincinnati 42 years ago today. William P D Stephens California governor born Eaton Ohio 60 years ago today.
Nine failures out of ten stem from personal physical conditions with early signs such as poor memory insomnia and irritability. The text links gradual neurological strain to eventual nervous breakdown and emphasizes underlying medical causes.
Webb County Texas issues a twenty day publication notice in local newspaper for all interested in the estate of Refugio Gutierrez to respond to Clarence Jef feries as administrator. The County Court of Webb County will hear final settlement and discharge on the third Monday of February 1920, with appearances required at the first day of the next term. Dated December 26, 1919, at Laredo.
J. K. Thompson and G. C. Hiatt dentists provide office locations and phone numbers at Market Plaza and Brannan Building. Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald is a pianist soprano and Royal Concert Orchestra director with a listed phone. Flora Dilgarde Anderson is organist choirmaster of Christ Church Episcopal offering singing instruction and piano pupils at Studio 216 Alexander Building.
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