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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1919

Page

24

OUR PRESENT DUTY TO THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS AND AMERICANISM

The piece urges loyalty to allied aims and insists on joining the league of nations to safeguard the future. It argues against entangling alliances and condemns neutral or pro-German sentiments. It cites Judge Hutcheson and attacks domestic corruption, urging strong government and civic responsibility in the United States and Mexico alike.

League Hutcheson Germany League of Nations Jess

Mexican conditions shown by Nuevo Laredo officer murder

The deliberate killing of a Car army officer in Nuevo Laredo by hystam ranza activists highlights eight years of violence and weak punishment in Mexico. The assassins claim retaliation for a Monterey killing during election disorders, arguing they acted due to perceived justice failure.

Mexico Nuevo Laredo Monterey

Russell Will Sustained By Court Civil Appeals

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals sustained the will of the late Mrs. Mary A. Russell of Corpus Christi, in a dispute over about 1 million dollars of property in Nueces county. Relatives who contested the will alleged mental incompetence and undue influence by beneficiaries. Mrs. Russell, wife of Judge John C. Russell, died in 1915 and left bequests to Leona Ke, Ward relatives, Enid Ward, Mrs. Wilkinson, and the First State Bank in trust for James Ward. contesting relatives named KH. O. Cook Sr., J. W. Mussett, T. H. Mussett, Mrs. Anna M. G'sell, J. B. G'sell, Mrs. Ida M. House, and O. B. House.

San Antonio Laredo Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Mary A. Russell Corpus Christi Nueces County Russell John C. Russell Nueces County District Court J. B. G'Sell Mra Ida M. House 0. B

Funeral Held Here for Carranza Army Officer Manuel Alanis Jr

The body of Manuel R. Alanis Jr., 26, son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Alanis, an officer in the Carranza Army stationed at Monterey, was brought to Laredo after being stabbed to death in Nuevo Laredo by brothers Juan and Lorenzo Diaz of Monterey. His funeral was held at 9:30 this morning with interment in the city cemetery. he had recently visited his home for about ten days before returning to take a train to Monterey.

Manuel R. Alanis, Jr Manuel Alanis Carranza Army Nuevo Laredo Juan Lorenzo Diaz Monterey Laredo Tuaz Alenis Nuevo Leon Presbyterian Church Mexico Corpus Christi Itaine Hagetan New Orleans B. J

Doctors New Schedule of Fees for Laredo 1919

A new schedule of medical fees to take effect July 1 1919 lists day visits 3.00, night visits 7.50, office visits 2.00, telephone consult 2.00, death certificate 3.00, disability certificate 1.00, confinement cases 40.00, out of town visits 2.00 per mile, with other entries showing unclear or damaged text. The document reflects a standardized fee structure adopted by the Doctors of Laredo.

Doctors of Neetek Ames CREO

Passport Modifications Rumored After Department Change

The Times reports instructions to dispense with all special employees in the passport department by June 40, sparking city-wide interest. Possible changes to crossing permissions and Mexican border exemptions may force applicants to obtain passports from Washington, with clarification expected soon.

Times Boundary Washington

Dissolution of Partnership in Laredo Texas 1919

Notice declares the firm P. W. Booth & Company formed by BP W Booth and B S McKinney in Laredo Webb County Texas is dissolved by mutual consent. Debts owed to the partnership are to be received by P. W. Booth and all demands presented to him for payment. Dated June 21 1919.

BP. W. Booth Meck Kinney Laredo Webb County Texas P. W. Booth & Company P. W. Booth McKinney

To Prevent Belching Chamberlains Tablets Suggested

To prevent belching, form a slow eating habit and thoroughly chew food. If trouble returns, take one of Cham berlain's Tablets immediately after supper.

Chamberlain

Davis in San Antonio to establish Lone Star agency

W H Davis of the San Antonio Lone Star Sales Co is in the city to establish an agency and issue stock for the Lone Star Motor Track and Tractor Association. He is stopping at the Hamilton Hotel room 10 on 6 27 31.

W. H. Davis San Antonio

Terribly Swollen by Castor Oil Misery in Georgia

Mrs. Kate Lee Able of Rossville Georgia recalls her husband an engineer who injured his abdomen lifting heavy machinery and rapidly lost weight. After failing with three doctors and repeated castor oil doses he took Thedford's Black Draught, fainted briefly but soon improved and recovered, crediting the remedy with saving his life. NC-131

Rossville Kate Lee Able Thedford

Banner cotton crop expected as Corpus Christi thrives

James M. Taylor of Nueces County reports a banner cotton crop with ample rain and strong yields in Corpus Christi. Tourism flourishes as city gains record visitors and hotel occupancy soars, with summer vacationers filling cottages and beach rentals.

Paytor Corpus Corpus Christi

Sale of Good Roads Bonds Open for Bids in Webb County

County Judge Page announced that sealed bids will be opened July 21 at 4 p m by the county commissioners court for the purchase of Webb county's $200000 good roads bonds bearing five percent annual interest. He has received numerous inquiries from interested bidders and is providing requested information.

County Judes Page Times County Commissioners’ Court Webb County

Notice of Receiver Sale in Webb County Texas

A Webb County Texas receiver sale directs auction of personal property on July 12, 1919, at the corner of Victoria Street and Santa Ursula Avenue in Laredo. Items include 289 chairs, fencing bundles, tent poles and screen, a Powers Motion Picture Machine No 7558, attachments, and 16 100 feet of lumber in platform with all rights and appurtenances.

Texas Webb District Court Webb County 40Th Judicial District of Texas L. M. Castro Victoria Street Santa Ursula Avenue Laredo Webl County Jane A. D. 1919

District Court Ends Two Term Session in Webb County

District court for the Forty ninth Judicial District in Webb County adjourned this afternoon after sixteen weeks, split into two eight week terms. Judge J F Mullally praised a record of nineteen convictions and one acquittal from twenty criminal cases. Jury commissioners Borchers Richter and Dodier completed juror selection for the October term.

Judeilal Webb County J. F. Mullally Texas Mullally Jonry Borchers Charles Richter H. Dodier

All Americans to Play Laredos at Caliche Ball Park Sunday

Two local baseball teams the All Americans and the Laredos meet at Caliche Ball Park Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Lineups list players such as O Banion Perk ins A Wormser Lyons Wise Richter E Wormser O Hara Rodgers Maher and substitutes for the All Americans and Puig Oswaldo Bocanegra Martinez Rafael Pierce Alvarado Gonzales Benavides for the Laredos.

All Americans Rodgers and Maher Lavedog—Puig Oswaldo Bocanegra Martinez Rafael Pierce Alvarado Gonzales Benavides

Local Church Notice and Crossborder Trade Report

An extensive church announcement notes the Presbyterian services. Also reported are imports from Mexico through Laredo with two carloads of zinc and one of minerals.

Are you that kind of American a postulate piece

J C Hutcheson Jr of Galveston Texas appeals to readers in a Galveston News letter urging national unity and commitments after World War I. He argues for firm guarantees to France and allied powers, stresses American belonging, and questions withdrawal without solid assurances.

J. C. Hutcheson JR Galveston Tex J. C. Hutcheson United States Southern District of Texas Galveston News

Sunday church events and youth society meetings listed

Saturday schedule includes a dance at the Soldiers Club. Sunday services and meetings follow at 6:30 to 6:45 PM across local churches. Monday entry remains incomplete.

The Soldiers Club

Social News Items and Local Outing Notes

The Times invites readers to submit society items such as weddings visits and parties. Numerous notices detail residents returning from outings to Corpus Christi and travels to San Antonio, with several individuals visiting relatives or attending events and clubs planning activities for soldiers.

the Times

Social calendar notes and a Latin American Club dance

Miss Courtney Slaughter will sing during the evening. The Rice Birds hold a swimming party at Bella Vista Monday at 4 pm under chaperones Mesdames Bueng Burnett Ward and Poggenpohl. A fruit social followed by va rious games was hosted by Mrs A Poggenpohl with many attendees named. Miss Irene Leyendecker hosted a Latin American Club dance for her guest Miss Pollie Yates with Royal Orchestra providing music and twenty dances listed. Numerous guests and hosts attended, including Miss Pollie Yates and a long list of social figures and families cited.

Bella Vista Mesdames J. G. Bueng J. A. Burnett Ward A. Poggenpohl Dorothy Borchers Jennie May Gallahan Eugenia Copeland Gladys Seuvignet Bess Bryant Mary Condren Katherine O'Sell Evelyn Randolph Evelyn Kerr Kewple Macdonald Nellie Netzer Irene Leyendecker Pollie Yates J. P. Leyendecker Yates Royal Orchestra Eva Scratchiey Anita Mullally Lamar Leyendecker Virginia Esther Penn Maxine Laura Taylor Evelyn Ryan Elsie Werner Antoinette Ligarde Ofelia Garcia Clifton Hill Berta Gongora Gertrude Lucille Lent Phyllis Bunn Ozema Gutierrez Catherine Crutchfield Mercier Lake Carrie Maria Henry Celina Ferrara Rosa Gonzales Inez Hill Sara Vidaurri Evelyn Eudelia Rodriguez Courtney Slaughter Selina Hilda Kleinsmith Lupe Mina Stella Rosenbaum Mary Paul Goldmann Cecilia Leyendecker Colbern Christen E. J. Foster M. Barlow Ernst Buenz Ernest Biskamp Manuel Gongies Servando de la Garza Guillermo Garcia James Richter Clyde Brennan Joe Paul O'Hara Victor Sauvignet Joe Benavides Nacho Benavides Ted G’sell Ted Crutchfield Sam Johnson Murt Cullinan Aurelio Vicente Ferrara Fred. Netzer Juan Valentin Puig Keeran Young Jose Gonzales Capt Zupani Otto Harris Adolph Juan Magnon

The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed

People are often disappointed to find the family physician away when they need care. Colic and diarrhoea require prompt treatment and can prove fatal before help arrives. A bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home may save life.

Chamberlain

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau in Times brief

The Times carries a daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Sunday expect partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with light winds and no significant precipitation noted.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Observation

Observation notes for Fort McIntosh covering the 24 hours ending at 7 a m today report no data or readings available, indicating no weather report to document.

Fort McIntosh

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities.

Classified note urging readers to subscribe to The Times, priced at 60 cents per month, framing ongoing opportunities through regular newspaper access.

the Times

Also Mentioned on This Page

Republic Els Républic M. A. Russell Manuel R. Alanis Ial J. . Taror Bearc James M. Taylor E. D. Brewster Caliche Ball Park Laredos Marcio Davalis Mexico City Conservatory of Music New York Royal Theater Orchestra the Royal Soles W. L Wilson Cosme Hinojosa Rodolfo Becerra Soto San Francisco Mexican Post Office Department Worsham Reyes Ortiz America Simon Europe Jeremiah O'Learys de Valeras Ireland France Violet S&s. Oberfeldt Society BY. P.O. An Es Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Epworth League of the Methodist Church Methodist Church Blue Birds Bliss Carman W. Wilson W. R. Muter Joe Vidales Fred. R. Alexander Mercy Hospital Mina Saulman Evansville, Ind F. M. Smith Callaghan Street Seymour Denike W. H. Garrison Baby Sam Mackin Kenneth Hamilton Bryan A. & M. College W. D. Butler George Moyer W. T Bonnie Anderson Hebbronville City H. D. Shelby R. E. Nelson Miss Mabel Mrs. Keeley E. Lobdell J. R. Lobdell Woman's Club Soldier Boys Weather Forecast Local Weather Report
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