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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1919
Page
7
The Texas-Mexican Ry Co plans shifting the eastbound departure from Laredo to about 12 50 noon on Sunday June 15. Connections will link with Mexico trains to Corpus Christi and Houston, simplifying transfers and avoiding layovers caused by the I N G N schedule change.
A heavy wind preceded the storm and heavy rain fell briefly in Laredo totaling .33 inch. Thunder roared and lightning flashed, but the disturbance exhausted itself upon reaching the city. Surrounding areas reported lighter rain with limited coverage northward.
The L and G N railway enacted a new time card. The afternoon northbound train now arrives at 2 50 p.m. instead of 7 15 p.m. and mail delivery is by 4 30 p.m. The morning train now departs at 8 30 a.m. instead of 10 45 a.m. The morning arrival and night departure times remain unchanged.
Tonight in Laredo Webb County residents will see UT supplied views on road conditions and the advantages of good roads. Secretary Mally will brief the lecture and highlight a June 14 food roads system election. The slide show and talk will take under ten minutes.
Rt Rev William Ford Nichols Episcopal bishop of San Francisco born in Lloyd New York 70 years ago Charlies J Bonaparte former Attorney General and Secretary of the Navy born in Baltimore 68 years ago today John F Shaferth late United States senator from Colorado born Fayette Missouri 65 years ago today Admiral Sir Doveton Sturdee hero of the Battle of the Falkland Islands born 60 years ago today Dr Charles Thach president of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute born in Athens Alabama 69 years ago today
A preacher urges daily Bible study to understand Christianity, renew the mind, and resist cults. He extols Sunday School as vital for all ages and calls for focus on the Word of Life over secular writings, promising strength and growth in God’s Kingdom.
A reader prescribes Chamberlain's Liniment applied twice daily to the back and thorough massage of the muscles at the pain seat to relieve a lame back.
An advertisement promotes subscribing to The Times, offering access to daily opportunities for readers. The message emphasizes a 60 cent monthly rate and urges readers to subscribe for ongoing updates and chances.
Society notes show the Women’s Missionary Society meeting at the Methodist Church at 4 PM. Mrs J B Penn hosts a 4 PM bridge in honor of cousin Miss Zara Mowry, a bride of the month. A dance at the Women’s Club is planned in the evening.
A stream of visitors from Little Rock to El Paso and Corpus Christi travels, with weddings and society events noted. Miss Esther Sharkey attends a summer normal in Corpus Christi while Miss Anita Sharkey begins a dancing class. A quiet wedding seals Manuel Cruz and Josephine Lagrange at San Agustin, followed by a bridal trip. Local announcements, entertaining dances by the Fort McIntosh unit, and a studio moment close the list.
Saturday morning recital by pupils of MPs featured varied pieces and praised teacher Mrs Reed for shaping distinct styles and strong interpretive ability. Students including Anne McKinney, Evelyn Kerr, Elizabeth Nye, Mollie Schwartzmann, Kathleen Heaner, and Margaret Copeland performed works by Chopin, Leybach, Alberti, and Sousa among others, highlighting careful training and expressive execution.
June 9 entries include the death of Alabama governor and senator Gabriel Moore in 1844 at Caddo Texas born in North Carolina. 1846 St John’s Newfoundland fire. 1854 French agricultural exhibition in Paris. 1870 Dickens death. 1883 Payne remnant interment in Washington. 1902 West Point centennial celebration. 1915 Lusitania note to Berlin. 1916 German reinforcements failure. 1917 Pershing and staff greeted by King George.
A Cleveland based ad promotes Zemo as an antiseptic liquid for eczema and skin troubles. It claims relief from itching and healing of sores burns wounds and chafing with a penetrating cleansing effect. Available from druggists for 35 cents or one dollar for large size.
Sixty years old today is Admiral Sir Doveton Sturdee born in 1854. He joined the navy in 1871 and served in the Egyptian campaign of 1882 earning the Egyptian medal with the Alexandria clasp. In 1899 he became a captain and commanded the British force that landed in Samoa. He rose to vice admiral in 1912 and commanded a British cruising squadron at the war's start.
The retrial of Harry J. Spanell, charged with the murder of Col. M. C. Butler at Alpine two years ago, began in the district court here. The previous trial verdict convicting Spanell was reversed.
Philadelphia and delegates gather for the twelfth annual convention of the National Association of Building Owners and Managers. Sessions run from tomorrow through Friday as leaders discuss the building shortage and rising maintenance costs.
Detroit prepares for the twenty fourth annual National Association of Credit Men convention beginning June 10 for a four day session. About two thousand delegates from major mercantile and industrial establishments will discuss timely trade problems and steps to keep America as the leading commercial nation.
Indianapolis June 9. A grand Shrine procession fills Washington and Meridian streets as the Imperial Council of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine begins a four day session. Parade drills and war memorials feature the week amid extensive entertainments and city hospitality for visiting patrols and members.
Peace conference leaders weigh conditions for Germany joining the League. If Germany shows stable government signs and honors the treaty she may be admitted. Disagreement between Lloyd George and Clemenceau delays the reply, with Wilson deferring to Britain and France while Orlando stays aloof. Turkish peace mission to Versailles expected Wednesday. Estonian and Lithuanian forces push Bolsheviks along the Dvina near Riga, taking Krestaburg and Jacobstad. The reply to German counter proposals now set for Friday June 13, giving Germany five days to decide. The Council of Four reviews commission reports on the German plenipotentiaries' terms.
In Berlin during June a state court bill was completed by the constitutional convention 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 a military essay that Kaiser Wilhelm bears sole responsibility for the war due to delaying it until opponents were better equipped. He contends the emperor failed to act quickly enough to seize the initiative.
After a meeting with union officials Ss J Konenkamp president of the Commercial Telegraphers Union said final steps have been taken for a nationwide strike of 70000 telegraph and telephone operators next Wednesday.
R L Woodul received a telegram from the adjutant general announcing that the French government awarded the Croix de Guerre to his late son Sergeant Charles B Woodul of Company B 141st Infantry who died in action in the Champagne battle on October 8 1918. He becomes the third Laredo youth from the Milmo Rifles to be honored along with Sergeant George Bigden and Corporal Jack Corren.
Washington June 9 The department of agriculture forecasts 438000000 bushes of spring wheat and 93000000 bushes of winter wheat this year with winter wheat condition at 94.9 and spring wheat 91.2 The winter crop is described as unprecedented in volume.
General Cabell, commander of the Southern department, told the war department that extra forces on the Mexican border were not needed. He stated the current deployments were adequate to handle any anticipated threats and urged continued vigilance without increased manpower.
President Wilson, in a cablegram to Senator Hitchcock, asks the foreign relations committee to pursue a full investigation into how copies of the peace treaty reached private interests in New York. He says the text should not be officially released while negotiations continue.
The senate foreign relations committee, led by Chairman Lodge, convened to map out an inquiry into how copies of the peace treaty with Germany ended up in private hands in New York. A resolution was adopted inviting Acting Secretary Polk to testify and cross-examine witnesses.
New York correspondent Frazier Hunt of the Chicago Tribune brought the full peace treaty to the United States. The document, long discussed in the U.S. Senate, is being distributed to newspapers in copyrighted sections. The first section appeared today.
The copy of the German peace treaty brought to the United States by a Chicago Tribune correspondent was presented to the Senate today by Senator Borah of Idaho and ordered printed as a public document.
Frank P. Walsh and Edward F. Dunne in a supplementary report to President Wilson describe guerrilla warfare in Ireland as the prelude to a major conflict, outlining conditions and implications for policy.
The Hawaii Territorial Pair opens in Honolulu today and runs through the week as visitors gather for the event. The Supreme Court of the United States will take final adjournment for the summer. In New Orleans, the national convention of the Travelers' Protective Association opens today with many visitors expected.
The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans predicts tonight and Tuesday will be cloudy with scattered showers, as relayed to The Times by the Telephone Co.
Observations for Fort McIntosh over the past 24 hours ending 7 am show a broken thermometer. Wind generally from the northeast. Sky clear with no cloud cover.
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