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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1919
Page
19
The Times reports the Texas-Mexican Ry Co plans to shift its eastbound departure from Laredo to about 12:50 p m on Sunday June 15. The change will improve connections to Corpus Christi and Houston trains and avoid delays caused by the I N G schedule shift.
A heavy wind preceded a fierce storm early morning as thunder and bright lightning accompanied a brief rainfall in Laredo totaling .33 inch. Surrounding areas saw only light rain with the storm’s reach limited to ten miles northward.
The I G N changes take effect yesterday with the northbound afternoon train arriving at 2 50 PM in Laredo instead of 7 15 PM and mail reaching the post office by 4 30 PM. The morning train now departs at 8 30 AM instead of 10 45 AM, while the morning arrival and the night departure remain at 8 00 AM and 9 00 PM respectively.
Tonight at the Royal Theater the Laredo Chamber of Commerce presents views from the University of Texas to show the benefits of good roads and the drawbacks of poor roads. Secretary Mally will brief the lecture and highlight the June election in Webb County for a county wide good roads system. The slide show and talk will last under ten minutes.
Rt. Rev William Jord Nichols Episcopal bishop of San Francisco born in Lloyd New York 70 years ago today. Charles J Bonaparte former Attorney General and Secretary of the Navy born in Baltimore 68 years ago today. John Shafroth late United States senator from Colorado born Fayette Missouri 65 years ago today. Admiral Sir Doveton Sturdee Falkland Islands hero born 60 years ago today. Dr Charles C Thach president Alabama Polytechnic Institute born Athens Alabama 59 years ago today.
A compact exhortation urging daily Bible study to understand Christianity, renew the mind, and resist false teachings. It stresses Sunday School as the core approach to evangelize and teach, invites all ages to study, and warns against relying on other writings over God's Word.
A community notes a stream of visits and departures from Little Rock to Corpus Christi Monterey El Paso and San Antonio. Weddings and social events include a Stansell Howard bridesmaid, Cruz and Lagrange wedding, and a Fort McIntosh dance with the 37th Infantry band. Families plan summer trips and hosting duties mark a lively civic calendar.
A home remedy suggests applying Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily and thoroughly massaging the back muscles at the pain site to relieve a lame back.
An advertisement promotes daily access to THE TIMES with a subscription at 60 cents per month, highlighting ongoing opportunities available to readers.
A school recital showcased pupils with notable talent under Mrs Reed in a large class. Performers included Anne McKinney, Elizabeth Arnold, Mollie Schwartemann, Kathleen Heaner, Margaret Copeland, Grace Shipson, and more. Pieces spanned The Life Guards, Gypsy Dance, The First Violet, Sonatina, Fanfare, Dance of the Flowers, Narcissus, and others, reflecting a varied program in a formal school setting.
Calendar items recount notable dates from 1844 to 1917 including Gabriel Moore’s death in Texas, 1846 Newfoundland fire, 1854 French agricultural exhibition in Paris, Dickens’s death in Gad's Hill, 1873 Mayne interment in Washington, 1902 West Point centennial celebration, and World War I era notes on Lusitania, Russian drives, and Pershing’s arrival in France.
The ad promotes Zemo for eczema and various skin troubles. A bottle costs 35 cents or 1.00 for large size. It claims quick itch relief and healing, noting the product penetrates and soothes. The E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland markets it as clean, dependable, and inexpensive antiseptic liquid.
Sixty years old today Admiral Sir Doveton Sturdee, famed for Britain's victory over the German squadron off the Falkland Islands early in the war. He joined the navy in 1871 and served in the 1882 Egyptian campaign earning the Egyptian medal with Alexandria clasp. In 1893 he became assistant to the Director of Naval Ordnance, and in 1899 he was promoted to Captain. He commanded the British force landing in Samoa in 1899 and rose to Vice Admiral in 1912, leading a British cruising squadron at the war's start.
The retrial of Harry J. Spanell charged with killing Col. M. Butler at Alpine two years ago began in Brownwood district court today. The earlier verdict convicting Spanell was reversed on appeal.
Delegates head to Philadelphia for the twelfth annual convention. Sessions begin tomorrow and run through Friday with focus on the building shortage and rising maintenance costs as the main topics.
Detroit prepares for the twenty fourth annual convention of the National Association of Credit Men starting tomorrow for a four day session. The event gathers two thousand delegates from major American mercantile and industrial firms to discuss timely trade problems and sustain the United States as a leading commercial nation.
An Imperial Council gathering of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine opens in Indianapolis with a four day program of parades drills and entertainments. The event includes a memorial for fallen members and the election of officers while routine council business is light.
Associated Press reports the peace conference heads consider easing terms for Germany to join the league of nations. If Germany stabilizes and honors the treaty, admission is possible. Wilson defers to British and French views as Lloyd George and Clemenceau clash. Orlando stays aloof. Meanwhile Turkish peace mission heads to Versailles. Estonian and Lithuanian forces advance on Bolsheviks along the Dvina near Riga, capturing Krestburg and Jacobstad.
Paris reports that allied and associated governments will not deliver the reply to German counter proposals until Friday, June 18. Germany will have five days to accept or reject the treaty after the reply. The council of four spent the morning reviewing reports from commissions handling the plenipotentiaries matter.
Berlin June 9 The constitutional convention has finished discussing a bill to create a state court to try those accused of starting lengthening and losing the war. The measure will be presented to the national assembly soon.
General Friedrich von Bernhardt argues in Berlin that Kaiser Wilhelm bears sole guilt for the war only for delaying its start while opponents were unarmed and unready. The military writer discusses strategic timing and accountability in a provocative, preventive warfare oriented piece dated June 9.
Ss J Konenkamp president of the Commercial Telegraphers Union says final steps are taken for a nation wide strike of 70 000 telegraph and telephone operators next Wednesday after a conference with other union officials in Chicago on June 9
R L Woodul of this city received a telegram from the adjutant general informing that the French government had conferred the Croix de Guerre on his late son Sergeant Charles E Woodl of Company B 141st Infantry who made the supreme sacrifice in the Champagne battle on October 8 1918 This makes the third Laredo boy from the old Milmo Rifles to be honored joining Sergeant George Bigden and Corporal Jack Correll.
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture forecasts 348000000 bushels of spring wheat and 893000000 bushels of winter wheat for the year. Winter wheat condition is 94.9 while spring wheat stands at 1.2. The winter crop is described as unprecedented in volume.
Washington June reports General Cabell commander of the Southern department informed the War Department that additional forces on the Mexican border are unnecessary at this time. He emphasized current dispositions are sufficient to meet security needs.
President Wilson, in a cablegram to Senator Hitchcock, urged the foreign relations committee to pursue a thorough investigation into how copies of the peace treaty reached private interests in New York. He emphasized it would be undesirable to officially communicate the document as negotiations continue.
The senate foreign relations committee, led by Chairman Lodge, was convened to plan an inquiry into how copies of the German peace treaty ended up in private hands in New York. A resolution invited Acting Secretary Polk to testify and cross-examine witnesses.
Frazier Hunt of the Chicago Tribune delivers the complete text of the peace treaty to U S newspapers. The first section was published today as part of a syndication in copyrighted sections.
Washington June 9 a copy of the German peace treaty brought by a Chicago Tribune correspondent was presented to the senate today by Senator Borah Republican of Idaho and ordered printed as a public document by the body.
Frank P. Walsh and Edward F. Dunne declared in a supplementary report to President Wilson that guerrilla warfare, a prelude to a major conflict, is now ongoing in Ireland, detailing conditions and urging consideration by the administration.
The Hawaii Territorial Fair begins in Honolulu today and runs through the week attracting visitors and visitors are expected to attend. The Supreme Court of the United States will take final adjournment for the summer. In New Orleans, crowds gather for the opening of the national convention of the Travelers' Protective Association.
The Times carries tonight and Tuesday forecast from the U S weather bureau at New Orleans. Expect cloudy skies with scattered showers.
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 a m at Fort McIntosh note a broken thermometer. Wind generally from the northeast. Sky described as clear.
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