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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1919
Page
4
Wednesday's Daily reports renewed German defiance after the sinking of their warships by claiming the destruction of captured French flags. It notes treaties demanded return of flags from 1870 and argues German infidelity to pledged word and aggression justify allied sentiment, while urging stronger border patrols and cooperation with Mexican authorities to deter raids.
The piece argues that airplane patrols near the border improve defense, noting prior reliance on informants and the need to prevent incursions from the Mexican side. It emphasizes that aerial surveillance can deter raids and reduce risk to authorities and civilians.
A wager between two officers showed rigid rest periods beat non stop toil. One let men work hardest at all times, the other used three rotating squads digging five minutes then resting ten. The second squad won, illustrating shorter spells of labor with longer rests increase overall output.
Admiral Tlugh Rodman, assigned to command the new Pacific fleet, is praised as a brilliant versatile officer with extensive sea duty. A Kentucky native, he entered the naval academy in 1879, served on Yantic, worked in coast surveys, and later joined Admiral Dewey in the Philippines. He served with the British Grand Fleet in 1917 and commanded U S battleships in the war zone. He was knighted by King George with the Order of the Bath last September.
Green said I made the same mistake as Brown and wondered why he returned to town. The two men debated identity and roles as they discussed rural life and misperceptions.
In several locales here tennis courts have been set up on private grounds and rented vacant lots. The latest is on the vacant plots next to the west fire station at Matamoros and San Agustin, leased by youths who have laid out a full court. Early mornings and late evenings attract many young men and women to enjoy outdoor exercise.
We have just received a carload of bedroom and dining sets in the latest designs. Prices are reasonable and claim to be cheaper than anywhere in the United States because we are selling at cost. Visit the showroom and buy now. Valdez and Sons Furniture Co.
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce accepts the resignation of President W J Sames with thanks. W L Guyler becomes president and WF A Matthes first vice president, both emphasized as part of a push to energize young business leadership. The board backs larger A M College agricultural funding and seeks legislative support. Members endorse joining the Texas Chamber of Commerce and report the good roads bond issue passed with one opposing vote.
Lareo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M has elected Fritz Werner worthy master R B Lee senior warden L A Morrow junior warden F A Lattig treasurer Fred Polkinhorn secretary and G E Tenn inison tiler for the coming year The installation will be at the regular meeting on July 14.
The Times reports ongoing improvements at Fort McIntosh including two large warehouses erected and residence alterations. Ground broken for a swimming pool and a fence around the reservation is being placed. Colonel Roche notes many contracts already let and many more to come for work at the fort and adjacent areas.
Offer lists high grade carbon papers at 2 to 2.50 per box of 100 sheets and typewriter ribbons for all machines at 75 cents. Contact J. W. Falvella by phone 43.
A sick immigrant brought from Nuevo Laredo is in a hospital and bathed in public charity efforts. Associated Charities in Juarez Avenue requests donations of a complete clothing outfit from shoes to hat to aid his self support after burning his prior clothes.
Three aeroplanes from Kelly Field have been at Fort McIntosh in recent days, taking flights and drawing attention as they flew over the city. No special significance is attached to the visits at this time.
Leocadio Diaz a Mexican migrant reportedly lay down on a Webb track to nap and was struck by a northbound engine. He was rushed to Mercy Hospital in Laredo with chest injuries and internal injuries described as precarious.
K. C. Hamilton of 1813 Farragut Street Laredo and a college freshman has won the medal as the best drilled man in Company H of the Cadet Corps at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas in College Station Texas on June 25.
Yesterday at the Laredo port carloads of ixile hides and copper entered the city while five carloads of copper arrived. Ursuline Academy plans graduation tonight at the Ursuline Convent with five girls completing commercial studies. Rain eased after a late afternoon shower, followed by a calm night. County commissioners continue equalization hearings as property owners seek relief from assessments. Royal Theater offered Pauline Frederick in The Woman on the Index to packed houses. A deed filed records Gregorio Zepeda selling Lot 4, Block 224 ERD for $63.33. Roman Rodriguez and Maria Benavides obtained a marriage license. Hulatio Solis bound over to grand jury on $500 bail for liquor violation in ten-mile zone.
R L Woodul received the citation for bravery in action for his son Sergeant Charles Woodul of the Milmo Rifles. Charles died in action in France last October alongside Sergeants George Bidden and Jack Correau, who also earned the Croix de Guerre with palm for bravery. The war department sent the medal, the Croix de Guerre with palm, confirming the honor.
La Salle county commissioners appoint Albert Knaggs son of the late George H. Knaggs to fill the unexpired term as district and county clerk. This is welcome news to Mr Knaggs' many friends in Laredo.
Rain fell mainly around Laredo with two inches or more in the local area since last Saturday. The showers extended about twelve to fifteen miles along key lines, with scant rain toward Islitas and the mines to the northwest and minimal amounts eastward on the Texas Mexican boundary.
President August C. Richter names a committee to organize the July 4 barbecue hosted by the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department. Members include Harry DaCamara J W Falvella Walter Stein Thomas Goodwin Alphonse Wormser and Robert Kilsby. Planning for a location at the Richter farm or Firemen's Hall proceeds with a meeting scheduled soon.
Make a regular habit of eating slowly and thoroughly masticate food to reduce belching. If trouble persists take one of Chamberlain's Tablets immediately after supper.
A compact roll of notable dates and deaths from 1844 through 1917. Jervis Cutler, Langdon Cleves, Gov Reed of Florida, Carnot, Prince Emanuel of Aostra, Helene of Orleans, Sir Samuel Tilley, Victor Chapman, and actions near Verdun are listed with brief context and locations.
In a senate speech Senator Johnson calls the League of Nations a trust while blaming Roosevelt for categorizing trusts as good or bad. He contrasts Belgium and Serbia’s wartime actions with referendums, defends the Monroe doctrine as a regional understanding, and questions broader aims of a global peace that could threaten democracy.
Several hundred delegates attend the nineteenth annual British Labor Party conference in Southport Town Hall. The opening day features formalities and a welcome from the mayor as committees are formed and plans set for debates on national and international issues including conscription, land nationalization, housing, and labor administration with sessions continuing through the week.
The Buenos Aires to Andea line claims a 211 mile straight segment with near perfect grade. Elsewhere Russia is among Europe’s most illiterate nations, over sixty percent unable to read or write, despite large universities. Denmark and Sweden use peat fibre to manufacture textiles and related goods including matting and footwear soles.
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