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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1919
Page
7
A late night electrical windstorm hit Laredo with a .42 inch rainfall and fierce lightning. Widespread damage included downed trees and telegraph, telephone, and electric wires, while no lives were reported lost. Additional rain fell this forenoon with forecasts of more showers.
The headquarters of the Jewish Welfare Board in this city closed its branch today after nine months of aiding Hebrew soldiers along the Rio Grande from Laredo to the Brownsville district. H. Reiser led the first seven months and Benjamin Posner the last three, with strong community support and efforts to provide entertainment and home comforts for the troops. Laredo commends the board for its noble war service and regrets its departure.
The War Camp Community Service team from San Antonio defeated Laredo in four straight games over the weekend. Friday 5 4, Saturday 4 0, Sunday 11 2 and 4 1. The series drew fair crowds before the visitors returned to San Antonio.
A brief notice from Times Want Ads highlighting money making opportunities. The readable text emphasizes potential earnings and prompts readers to inquire for details.
The Women s Missionary Society meets at the Methodist church at 4 pm for Visiting Day to visit sick members and newcomers. A dance at the Women s Club follows at 8 pm. On Tuesday Mrs Lafon hosts a bridge party at 4 pm and Community Singing at the Soldiers Club in the evening.
A community column records visits and returns from relatives in San Antonio Beaumont and Houston. Names include Mrs J W Thompson Judge Hal W Greer G E Sielski and Miss Teodora Sanders among many others. Social events feature a Maria Club dinner party at Metropolitan Cafe, a fifth birthday party for Violet Beaman, and a refined bridge party with floral decor and hostess duties.
Pastor W L Barr urged citizens to back schools and churches to boost Laredo's future. He praised the city as a border gateway and envisioned oil booms and winter tourism bringing capital and prominence, urging unified support behind local institutions. The Jewish Welfare Board event ended with music, dancing, and refreshments as rain fell softly.
Personalities H. L ewis of Austin arrived in the city yesterday and is stopping at the Bender. C Biggio vice president of Rio Grande and Eagle Pass By returned yesterday from a business trip to Houston and other points in the state. R K Mims president of First State Bank and Trust Co returned yesterday from Galveston and New Orleans. In Galveston he attended the State Bankers convention and he visited relatives in New Orleans.
The article thanks women for their ready support and time, praising the girls who helped entertain soldiers despite weather. It expresses sincere appreciation for all who helped endear the Jewish Welfare Board to everyone.
Washington June 2 Associated Press President Koonenkamp of the Commercial Telegraphers Union said no nation-wide strike date has been set and the Atlanta walkout is local. Burleson stated Atlanta operators dismissed for union ties would be reinstated immediately and officials would be disciplined.
Juarez reports say Chihuahua City was attacked by Villa and Angeles with communications cut between Juarez and Chihuahua City. Telegraph links to Terrazas cut after the alert. Mexico City reports four newspaper leaders detained by the military for transport to verify disputed battle stories.
Brownsville Texas June 2 three men were killed and a fourth wounded when robbers raided a ranch 18 miles up the Rio Grande Sunday. The bandits escaped unidentified.
Washington June 2 The Supreme Court upheld railroad freight and passenger rate increases enacted last June, affirming the rates as valid and enforceable across carriers. The decision preserves higher charges for shipments and passenger travel, impacting rail commerce nationwide.
Washington reports the supreme court upheld increased telephone and telegraph rates effective last January. The decision reinforces higher charges across communications services.
The Agriculture Department’s first season report shows cotton crop condition at 75.6 percent of normal as of May 25. Texas leads with a 76 percent condition. area planted estimate was not announced.
New York observers mark the 100th birthday of Thomas Ball born June 3, 1819 in Charlestown Mass. The sculptor’s works include the Washington statue in Boston Public Garden and the Emancipation Group in Washington. Ball died in 1911 at Montclair New Jersey at age 92.
People are disappointed to find their family physician away when needed. Colic and diarrhoea can prove fatal before help arrives. The remedy Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy is presented as the best at hand to ease pain and prevent risk. If kept in the home, it may save life.
Through the Mexican consulate word received this afternoon that Candido Aguilar minister of foreign relations will arrive in Laredo tonight and depart tomorrow morning for the North. It is rumored he goes to Washington on a special mission from his government.
San Salvador June 2 report says Guatemala Honduras and Nicaragua recognize the bel ligerency of Costa Rica anti Tinoen revolutionists. It notes the rebels have been reinforced and the situation remains unsettled.
Charlottesville readers follow the Edgar Morris murder case set to begin in Albemarle County court tomorrow. Morris, a mountain clansman, stands indicted in the killing of Magistrate Blubard Sullivan at Standardsville amid intense public interest and a transfer of the case to Albemarle for trial.
A nationwide campaign launches today to raise 300000 dollars for the YWCA in the United States. Graduation week begins at the United States Naval Academy with the Board of Visitors reception. The Association of Government Labor Officials of the US and Canada holds its annual convention in Madison Wisconsin. An Iowa State convention to back the League of Nations covenant gathers in Des Moines. The National Association of Hosiery and Underwear Manufacturers opens its annual convention and exposition in Philadelphia.
Fort Worth onions report lists county agent Maily of Laredo Texas noting carlot shipments on Saturday from California at forty four, Louisiana one, Texas twenty seven, one by express totaling seventy three. Friday California one by boat and Sunday Texas thirteen previous reports not issued. No price summary today. Russell.
Terms presented to Austrians today give fifteen days to reply. A proclaimed independent Rhine republic borders Molland Belgium Lux emburg and runs to the Sarre hills. The Rhineland region holds coal iron and textile centers. Berlin leaders denounce the move as French propaganda. A Rhineland independence would create a buffer state and strip Germany of western possessions.
Paris and St Germain June 2. Allied peace terms for Austria were presented to the Austrian delegation at 2 37 today. Austria has fifteen days to reply. Austrian representatives and Transdanubian officers entered by the rear. The treaty mirrors the German one in form but with name changes. Austria would be a 7 million population state on a territory of about 5 million square miles. Military reparations financial and boundary clauses to follow.
On June 2 Paris Premier Clemen ceau spoke briefly in opening remarks then Chancellor Ren her pushed back against delays in presenting peace terms. Ren her asserted the Austrian republic is free of the Hapsburg dynasty and warned it would not declare war itself. The full treaty had yet to be presented.
New York reports six thousand soldiers landed today aboard the Graf Waldersee and Canada. Included are the 319th Infantry of the 1st Division and 1,000 men of the 36th Division. The detail lists the medical detachments, Third Battalion headquarters, and Company 1K. Land M.
The June week at the United States Naval Academy opens with an official reception to the Board of Visitors and naval affairs committees. Annapolis settles into a festive mood as drills, social events, and graduation exercises return after wartime disruptions. Visitors and trains arrive, signaling a full program ahead.
Notice is given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the company office in Laredo Texas on June 25 1919 at 9 00 A M to elect directors and transact business. The board of directors will meet immediately after adjournment. L V Boniger secretary.
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