Meddling in politics ruffles labor ranks across union
The American Federation of Labor faces criticism for a convention resolution urging President Wilson to remove Postmaster General Burleson, seen as political meddling by a body that traditionally shuns political action. The piece argues labor’s push risks overpowering other interests and cautions against using unions to influence national policy. It also notes veterans of the Spanish War seek recognition and a local Camp of Spanish War Veterans in Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Burleson
Republic
Spanish War Veterans Plan Old Fight Stalwart Camps
Spanish War veterans organize camps to preserve friendships from service and aid widows and orphans. Older comrades of twenty years ago still active, many having served in Cuba, the Philippines, and battles such as Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Cuba
Philippines
Chateau ‘Whierry
Belleau Wood
Laredo Boy Scouts Launch Thrift Club for War Savings
A large gathering at Fireman's Hall saw every Scout pledge to support war saving stamps and aid sales in the community. Scout Master Craig led the meeting urged the thrift habit, with John Maher elected president and Shirley DaCamara secretary of the new Laredo Scout Thrift Club. Capt. Robert L. Bobbitt spoke for Webb County War Saving, and local women provided refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Laredo
Fireman's Hall
Craig
Federal District
War Saving Societies
E. 8. Cummings
Territorial Savings
John Maher
Shirley DaCamara
Robert L. Bobbitt
Webb County
R. L. Poster
J. T. Hassell
Jessie Applewhite
High Grade Carbon Papers and Ribbons For All Machines
Classified notice offering high grade carbon papers at two dollar to two dollars and fifty cents per box of 100 sheets and typewriter ribbons for all makes priced at seventy five cents. Named contact J. W. Faivelila with phone 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Faivelila
Today’s Anniversaries Through History
A compact list of historical anniversaries noting events from 1844 to 1917. Mentions Rear Admiral Bowman F.L. McCalla born in Camden New Jersey in 1849 and other milestones such as the opening of the Panama Canal celebrated by German warships in 1895, Julius King Albert of Saxony’s death in 1902, and Russian wartime advances in 1915 1916 and 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonaparte
Malta
Egypt
Bowman FL McCalla
U. S. Navy
Camden
N. J
Santa Barbara
Cal
Richard Durt
Prince Edward
Island
Maximilian of
Mexico
Que
Paltic Canal
Albert
Saxony
Dresden
Arras
Sereth River
Carpathian Mountain Passes
Usaikhimetief
Washington
Laredo to Organize Travelers' Protective Association Post
Advices report Abe Mutkey and an assistant will visit Laredo to install Post V3 of the Travelers' Protective Association of America. A nucleus of about twenty traveling salesmen previously formed a local post, with a committee lining up enrollment and liaison with the national body ahead of a banquet after installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Whitaker
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Abe Mutkey
Laredo
TPAS
Genetien
Nudeus
Fational
Withoff Promoted to Superintendent of Transportation at Torreon
Otto H Withoff, recently discharged as a U S Army lieutenant, has been promoted to superintendent of transportation for the mining company Minerales y Metales. Headquarters move to Torreon marks a more responsible post after his return from Monte Rey duties, and friends commend his advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto HH
CIA
Minerales Y Metales
Hig
Torreon
Otto H. Withoff
United States Army
Monterey
Cla Minerales Y Metales
Great Mining Organization
Hdmund J. Moser
First Texas Innfantry
Soth Division
Laredo
Hol Moser
Vocational Directors Visit Mines School in Laredo
Federal vocational director Mr Thitchings and state official Miss Harris, accompanied by LJ Christen, city superintendent, toured the Mines School in Laredo. The school already offers vocational training and the officials may aid further improvements in this field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hutchings
Miss Harris
Minera
Thitchings
Miss. Harris
LJ Christen
Prosperity Boom Foreseen in Laredo Texas by 1920 Outlook
A North Texas visitor praised Laredo’s booming prosperity due to major civic projects. He cited a $125,000 sewer bond, a $200,000 county roads issue, street widening on Farragut, an oil refinery and pipeline, planned modern business houses, paving, and a projected population doubling by year end 1920.
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Laredo
Farragut Street
Webb County
Zapata County
Jaredo
Texas
Juneteenth celebration and vacation joys in a colorful town
A lively note highlights Juneteenth festivities with a warm, sunny vacation mood for colored residents. It mentions church events, concerts at local venues, and a broad May to June roster of notices and business ads. The item includes names, places, and local services like tires and notaries, creating a vivid snapshot of community life.
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Haut
Chamberlain
Blunder Sparks Joke About Lawyers From Judge’s Wife
A remark by Mrs G about lawyers backfires when she learns she is talking to a judge’s wife. She quips that a lawyer must tell many lies, then realizes the misstep in the Conversation. The anecdote reflects caution in social chatter about professions.
Wormser Apology After Kangaroo Court Remark In Court
In the City of Laredo case against Alphonse Wormser for automobile regulation violations, Wormser testified in his own defense that he did not view the corporation court trial as a real trial but called it a kangaroo court. Judge Mullally admonished him and demanded an apology for such remarks in court.
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Mullally
Corporation Court
Mr. Wormser
New 1979 Summer Telephone Directory Distributed
The South western Telegraph and Telegraph Co issued the 1979 summer directory ten pages larger than any prior edition in Laredo. Manager HL H Peace ordered distribution to telephone patrons, with completion in a day or two as the new directory arrives at homes and businesses.
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Southwestern Telegraph & Telegraph Con
HL. H. Peace
Times Office
Telephone Company
Laredo
Peace
The Coming Christenings in The Mort River Log
The Boston Post recounts a man with strange christening ideas formed from his work experiences. He fears the minister will strike the baby with the bottle during christening after a week of sleepless nights. The tale centers on a shipyard worker and his newborn, highlighting anxiety about religious ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort River
Boston Post
County Delinquent Tax List Published Today
The Times presents the county delinquent tax list for local owners, with many small owed amounts including numerous unknown owners. Properties span Laredo city, county towns, and acreage, highlighting residents who have not yet paid their taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jones
Laredo
Government Sale At 10 A M July 3 1919 Laredo
Auction of contraband property to be sold at public auction at the Customs Rooms in Laredo Texas on July 3 1919 at 10:00 A M. Items include long range 22 cal cartridges silk and drugs with varied values and quantities, plus other merchandise and caned chemicals. J A Herring Marshal S D T and Allen Walker Deputy listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Customs Rooms
Laredo
Texas
Phrenology Lecture Sparks Lighthearted Exchange
A friend attending a phrenology lecture was examined by the lecturer who asked about marriage. The phrenologist noted many skull bumps in “vacious walk of life” heads and concluded they carry no phrenological meaning, as he commented on the gentleman under examination.
Laredos War Sacrifices Peace to Their Ashes
A list of fallen and wounded from Laredo detailing Lieuts Cousineau Loftus Winch and sergeants Bigden Woodul Smith Bold among many others including Pfc Diaz Correu Little Leonardo Diaz Lopez Hastings Carrero Garcia Rendon Ybarra Akabass Zamora Folsom Smith Lake Ford highlighting the US military losses and tribute to the dead with a long roster of names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cousineau
Luke W. Loftus
Percy R. Winch
George Bigden
Charles Woodul
Gustin K. Smith
Adam Bold
Sig
Elec
P. A. Diaz
Jack Correu
Miles Little
Leonardo Diaz
Edmundo Lopez
Benjamin Hastings
Moises Carrero
Francisco Garcia
Lorenzo Rendon
Grande Lodge No. 373 Thursday Meeting Notice
Grande Lodge No 373 meets every Thursday at 7 PM in the lodge room at Farragut street and Couvent avenue Fred L Mackay is Noble Grand and H Barlow is Secretary All visiting brothers and sisters are invited to attend.
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Grande Lodge No
S P. mi
Fred. L Mackay
Noble Grand
H. Barlow
G. W. Glasscock
Rebekah Lodge No
Misa Hortense
Trothers
Farragut Street
Couvent Avenue
Night Train Service Schedule Update
A brief notice states the night train leaves at 9 p.m. and arrives at unspecified morning time. No further details on destination or duration are provided in the readable text.
Train Schedule Rio Grande Eagle Pass Route
Train No 1 runs from Laredo to Minera daily except Sunday leaving at 10:00 AM and arriving at Minera by 2:20 PM. Train No 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 11:00 AM and arrives at Laredo at 2:13 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Minera
First Kiss Conversation Between Lovers
Tenny asks about being the first to kiss a girl and wonders how she knows if he kisses expertly. The girl affirms his claim and replies that his skill makes her happy. MH Tam questions how she can tell if he is adept, while they discuss the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenny
API
Tam
Nate
Chronic Constipation Remedy Advised In Old Note
The notice suggests constipation stems from insufficient moisture in waste. It urges drinking water, eating raw fruits, and using laxatives like Chamberlain's Tablets gently. Strong laxatives are warned to dehydrate and worsen the issue.
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Perhips
Chamberlain
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Nereo G. Navarro
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