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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1919

Page

19

District court sets criminal docket for trial dates

District Attorney John A. Walls sets trial start next Monday with cases listed from March 24 to April 3. Notable charges include assault to murder, theft of automobiles, cattle theft, robbery, rape, swindling over $50, and violations of zone and ten mile zone laws.

John A. Walls Bernardino Gutierrez Pedro Miranda Jose Elizondo Teodoro Alvarado Roy Goggins Et al Jose Simon Serapio Gonzalez Catarina Vasquez Tiburcio Gonzalez Santana Gutierrez Ramon Villareal Guillermo Longoria Julio Rodriguez Felix G. Sanchez Alejos Garcia Tomas Cuevas Andrez Ortiz Cayetano Sandoval Rodolfo Wise Isidro Trevisio Et al G. B. Peterman

Public Auction Notice at Port of Laredo

I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on Saturday March 22 1919 at 11 o clock at the Customhouse one dun horse for violation of the United States Revenue Laws Mary C Devine Deputy Collector of Customs.

Port of Laredo Texas United States Revenue Mary C. Devine

Zemo touted for eczema and skin troubles

The ad urges avoiding greasy salves for eczema and promotes Zemo sold by the E. W. Rose Co in Cleveland Ohio. It claims the antiseptic liquid removes eczema quickly stops itching heals sores burns wounds and chafing and penetrates cleanses and soothes. It is presented as clean dependable and inexpensive.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

Interest in Zapata Field Development

Reports indicate a major oil company active in Zapata county is drilling a deep well, planning to reach 3000 feet or more to strike a strong oil target. Local independents with shallow wells expect a boost if a heavy producing well emerges, as the Zapata oil is deemed superior to other Texas fields and would draw nationwide attention.

Zapata County Zapata Texas

Webb County Tax Collector Praised for Kept Records

W B Fife Jr special examiner at Austin commends H Ligarde Webb County Tax Collector for careful and painstaking record keeping from 1911 through 1918. Letter notes state and taxpayers should be proud of the collector's methods.

W. B. Fife Jr Comptroller’s Department Austin Laredo Webb County H. Ligarde Ligarde Fife

For a Bad Cold Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endures

A brief old time product endorsement notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds. It claims reliability and long standing usefulness as a dependable choice.

RE VOCETY Mre Violet and Oberfeldt Society Editor

Society page note lists Mre Violet and Oberfeldt as editors with contact lines 70 and 43. No further event details or dates provided.

Violet & Oberfeldt Society

Social Calendar and Red Cross Clothing Campaign

Monday social events include a dance at the Woman's Club and a 4 pm missionary study at the Methodist church. Community singing follows at 8 16 pm at the Soldiers Club. The Red Cross urges all chapters to mobilize for the March Clothing Campaign with a 1000 ton regional goal and a push to send clothes, shoes, and blankets.

Woman's Club Methodist Missionary Society Christ Church Soldiers Club

Red Cross Appeal Aims Knit Garments for Belgium and France

In Laredo news a Clothing Campaign raises weekly totals to aid destitute Belgian and French children. Chairman R A Millar will form committees. knitters are urged to contribute clothing rather than money, echoing a call to support the war’s young victims and honor the Christlike spirit of sacrifice.

R. A. Millar Laredo Red Cross Belgium France Kingdom of Heaven

Molina couple travel to Aguilares for critically ill sister

Mr and Mrs Secundino Molina traveled to Aguilares to be with Mrs Roberta R de Mendíola sister of Mrs Molina who has been taken seriously ill at her bedside awaiting medical updates.

J. J. Howell San Antonio Secundino Molina Aguilares Roberta R. de Mendiola Molina

Today’s Birthdays of Notable Figures Across Nations

Lady Patricia Ramsay princess Patricia of Connaught turns today 38. Swiss Minister to the U S Dr Hans Sulzer born in Winterthur reaches 45. Rabbi Stephens Wise founder of the Free Synagogue in New York City born in Budapest 49. Rt Rev Edward P Allen Catholic bishop of Mobile born in Lowell 66. Thomas M Beil congressman from Georgia born in Cleveland 68.

Lady Patricia Ramsay Princess Patricia of Connaught Hans Sulzer United States Winterthur Rabbi Stephens 8. Wise Free Synagogue New York City Budapest Edward P. Allen Mobile Lowell Mass Thomas M. Beil Congress Georgia Cleveland

Herbine Cures Constipation and Restores Regularity

Advertisement noting Herbine cures constipation and reestablishes regular bowel movements. Price 60c. Sold by all druggists.

Olive Tablets by Dr Edwards Aids Liver and Bowels

A long-time Ohio physician promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe laxative and liver cleanser. Marketed as a substitute for calomel, the vegetable formula supposedly improves complexion and digestion, with 10 and 25 cent boxes available nationwide at druggists.

F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

Hotel Arrivals Gather Notables From Across Regions

Travelers listed include Thomas St start Sebastian Vara from San Antonio A B Duex martto Caldwell Tex A D Zambrano San Antonio John Hareus W J Waugh R W Rader 47th Infantry L R Peel and wife Okla Tex Virgil Wilkins H Martin Laredo Santiago Roel Jose Trevido Monterey W R Neusom Dallas.

Thos ST Start Sebastian Vara San Antonio A. B. Duexmartto Caldwell Tex A. D. Zambrano John Hareus W. J. Waugh R. W. Rader 47Th Infantry L. R. Peel Okla Virgil Wilkins H. Martin Laredo Santiago Roel Jose Trevido Monterey W. R. Neusom Dallas

Drive for Laredo Charities Subscriptions Continues

The vice president of the Laredo Associated Charities reported at yesterday’s meeting that the subscription drive remains open. The second ward has not been fully canvassed, with many individuals still unseen, but new subscriptions and sizable gifts have boosted the totals. Firms like Laredo Steam Laundry and Reed Drug Co. have expanded support, and Dr. H. M. Austin provided ongoing voluntary service.

Associated Charities Laredo Associated Charities H. M. Austin Laredo Steam Laundry A. Deutz & Bro Border Foundry Jambers Contracting Co Hicks, Phelps, Dickson and Bobbitt Reed Drug Co Royal Cigar Store Butler Brothers Comet Barber Shop

Trajan's Column Mention Sparks Cambridge to Rome Talk

A brief chatter notes a reference to Trajan's Column from a Boston Transcript piece. The quote hints at daily reading habits tied to historic monuments seen in Rome.

Trajan Rome Boston Transcript

New Orleans Forecast From U S Weather Bureau

The Times reports tonight and Tuesday will be fair according to the United States Weather Bureau at New Orleans. The forecast is relayed daily by the Telephone Co. for local readers.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co

Is It a Habit If Not Why Not Tire Care Ad

A vintage ad urges watching tires like oil and gas. When a casing is damaged, replace with a spare and send the tire to THE TIRE SHOP at 611 Juarez Avenue for puncture repair or rebuilding. All work guaranteed. Phone 1414. 3-17-6t.

Juarez Avenue

Fort McIntosh Weather Report for 24 Hours

Observations show a maximum temperature of 88 degrees and a minimum of 56 degrees. The wind was from the north and skies were clear during the period ending at 7 a m today.

Fort McIntosh

Arctic explorer fails to find Kennan Land on charts

Storker Storkerson reports his ice voyage failed to locate Kennan Land though charts mark it. He says his crew passed over the area where the charts chart it and it wasn’t there. The matter deserves investigation if the Texas legislature can find time.

Storker Storkerson Kennan Land Storkerson Texas Galveston

Money Makers ad note

Classified listing titled Money Makers promises profits from quick schemes. No credible details or verifiable information provided. Potential risk of misleading or fraudulent opportunity noted. exercise caution before engagement.

Herbine Indigestion Relief Promises Quick Pain Ease

Take HERBINE for indigestion. It relieves the pain in a few minutes and forces the fermented matter which causes the misery into the bowels where it is expelled. Price 60c. Sold by all druggists.

Germany Would Refuse Treaty If It Exceeds Fourteen Points

Associated Press from Copenhagen reports March 17 that Germany’s national assembly would reject a peace treaty bearing conditions beyond President Wilson's fourteen points. Matthias Erberger, head of the armistice commission, spoke in Berlin supporting a real League of Nations at a Berlin meeting.

Berlin League of Nations Matthias Frzberger National Assembly Associated Press Copenhagen Wilson German National Assembly Matthias Ereberger German Armistice Commission

Hobby signs $4 million rural schools aid bill

Austin Texas March 17 Governor Hobby signed the appropriation of four million dollars to support and aid rural schools for the next two fiscal years.

Associated Press Austin Texas Hobby Today

Mining Convention Opens in Vancouver With Large Attendance

The International Mining Convention opens in Vancouver British Columbia under the Chamber of Mines. A three day program features addresses by noted mining engineers from Canada and the United States and a comprehensive display of ores and mining machinery.

Vancouver B. C. Mardille Chamber of Mines of British Columbia Canada United States

Today’s Events Across North America and Major Anniversaries

The day features St Patrick’s Day and Arbor Day observances in Oklahoma, Evacuation Day remembrance in New York for the Windso r Hotel fire victims, and the Tennessee legislature resuming after a three week recess. International and educational gatherings open in Canada and Massachusetts with tours, conventions, and fund drives.

St. Patrick's Day Oklahoma Boston Windsor Hotel New York City Tennessee Legislature Civil Service Federation of Canada Ottawa

Women of the Nation and Suffrage Milestones

Dr. Elizabeth Hurden returns to Baltimore after three years with the British Medical Corps in Malta and Salonika. The National American Woman Suffrage Association invites US women to join its St. Louis convention as a tribute to fifty years of suffrage campaigning. Margaret Corbin, first woman pensioned by the U.S. Government for heroism at Fort Washington, gained recognition for her service after taking her husband’s place at the gun in 1776.

Elizabeth Hurden Johns Hopkins Medical School Baltimore Malta Salonika British Medical Corps National American Woman Suffrage Association Women Voters United States St. Louis Wyoming The National Association Margaret Corbin Fort Washington Margaret Congress

True Bliss and the Barber Shop Jest

Mrs McBride rejoices over her firstborn while her husband adds a wry line about the empty joy of being next in a crowded barber shop on a Saturday night. The exchange humorously contrasts parental joy with social misfortune in a vintage crowd scene.

Mrs. McBride

Times subscription pitch for daily watch

The Times advertises daily watch opportunities with a 60 cent per month subscription plan.

Watch the Times the Times

Inter Allied Food Commission Reaches Vienna Accord

Vienna advices say the commission ended talks in Vienna with Germany and Austria to receive five grain convoys daily via Trieste. A $30,000,000 credit funds the agreement and Herbert Hoover will administer the deal.

Berlin Interallied Food Commission Vienna Germany Austria Triesté Herbert Hoover

German Food Provisioning Erides Unease

Berlin reports indicate the average German is not enthusiastic about the anticipated food allotments under the Allied provisioning agreement. The outlook shapes civilian morale as rationing expectations grow uncertain amid the wartime economy.

Berlin

German War Minister Noske Withdraws Execution Order

Copenhagen reports that Gustav Noske the German minister of war has withdrawn an order to execute people found in arms against the government as per a Berlin despatch.

Copenhagen Gustav Noske Berlin

Quiet in Tientsin After Last Week's Soldier Incident

Washington reports calm in Tientsin with no fresh trouble after clashes between American soldiers and Japanese last week. Minister Reinsch said he will dispatch a full report by mail to the State Department.

Washington Tientsin Reinsch State Department

Kansas Begins Telephone Inquiry Against Postmaster General

The Supreme Court granted Kansas permission to challenge Burleson December 13 rate order. Kansas will institute original proceedings questioning the validity of the new telephone rates and the court ordered a return in the October term.

Associated Press Washington Burleson Supreme Court State of Kansas

Two Officers Die in Richmond Plane Crash

Lieut. Robert J. Worspach of Durand Wisconsin and Ray Davison of Omaha Nebraska both of Ellington Field were killed Sunday night when their plane crashed near Richmond as they neared the end of a flight from Kelly Field San Antonio.

Houston Robert J. Worspach Durand Wisconsin Ray Davison Omaha Nebraska Ellington Field Richmond Kelly Field San Antonio

Unprecedented Kansas Flood Endangers Wichita Area

Unprecedented rains flood the Kaw, Big Arkansas, and Little Arkansas rivers in Kansas. Property damage is immense and lives are at risk, with the worst danger near Wichita where packing houses and residences face threats.

Kansas City Arkansas Kansas Wichita

Texans Reach New York from Marseilles

Casual Com pany No. 1906 from Texas arrived in New York City today after a voyage from Marseilles. The company name and origin are noted with no additional details about purpose or date.

New York Texas Marseilles

Kaiserslautern Bombed Barracks and Railway Station

British airmen bombed the Kaiserslautern barracks and railway station in Bavaria. Berlin reported 23 Allied air raids on German Rhine towns during February.

Kaiserslautern Bavaria Berlin Entente

Texas Cattle Raisers convenes in Dallas for forty third annual session

Many visitors have arrived in Dallas for the forty third annual convention of the Cattle Raisers' Association of Texas. Sessions begin tomorrow and continue through Friday with large attendance and important topics promised for one of the most notable gatherings in the association's history.

Dallas Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas

Farmers Week Opens in Amherst Massachusetts

Amherst Mass March 17 Progressive farmers of Massachusetts enrolled today for the tenth annual Farmers Week. Crop production and home economics are the chief topics to be discussed and demonstrated with focus on postwar problems.

Vancouver B. C Pacific Coast Massachusetts Agricultural College Akron Commerce Redfield Middle West League of Nations Zionist Federation of Canada Palestine The Religious Education Association Detroit Amherst Mass Massachusetts

Evacuation Day and St Patrick Celebrations in Boston

On March 17 Boston marked two anniversaries. Evacuation Day events centered in South Boston with Washington's breastworks cited as historical and a military parade drew crowds. Separate St Patrick’s Day festivities saw many Irish societies taking part across the city.

Boston Maass St. Patrick Washington

Department Orders Immediate Factary Cable Report

A department instructed an official to report the crucial factary cable immediately. The directive emphasizes swift communication of the key information to authorities.

Department

Lettish Troops Seize Kandau and Zabela on March 17

Copenhagen reports Lettish forces have captured Kandau and Zabela. The advance threatens to cut off Bolsheviki retreat to Mittau and Riga as Bolsheviki retreat panic-stricken. Libau dispatches add word of Bolshevik defeat between Kovno and Vilna.

Copenhagen Lettish Kandau Zabela Mittau Riga Bolshcheviki Libau Kovno Vilna

Bolshevik Attack on Archangel Falters Amid Heavy Losses

Allied forces repelled a Bolshevik assault near Archangel aimed at severing the Dvina Vaga line. The battle left 67 Bolsheviks dead and one allied soldier wounded.

Archangel Dvina Vaga

Passports Denied to Three Socialists for Russia Visit

Paris reports the government refused passports to three socialist delegates chosen to travel to Russia to study the Bolshevik government, following a Berne socialist congress decision.

Paris Russia Berne

Danube Navigation Resumed in Europe

Paris dispatches report that navigation on the Danube river has resumed after a closure. Prague despatches confirm ships and traffic are back on the water.

Danube Paris Danube River Prague

Spanish committee endorses Wilson plans for league report

Madrid March 17 The cabinet will hear a report from the committee studying Spanish participation in the league of nations endorsing President Wilson s proposals while reserving the decision on armament reductions and army fixes by the league.

Spain Madrid League of Nations Wilson League

China Accepts US Plan to Resolve Monocacy Incident

The Chinese government agrees to a settlement following the January Monocacy incident. Chinese forces fired on the American gunboat, killing one sailor and wounding two. China to pay $25,000 to the sailor’s survivors and $500 to each wounded sailor.

Peking China

Also Mentioned on This Page

Zemo Zapata Field Collector Comptroller's Department Honore Ligarde R. L. Bobbitt Mrs. Geo. Davis Moyer of City Mrs W. T. Hill Ira O'Meara A. C. Hamilton Kate Hamilton J. F. Lynch Nurse Charles Bretherton Eagle Pass Rollman G. Blake Louie Jay Taney Carlos Yeager Little Roter Marguerite J. M. White Carrizo Springs W. T. Neblitt Misses Bird Blanchette, Odem and Matthews F. Lusk W. W. MacGregor Miriam Masonic Hall Woman’s Club Room Sun Beam Band of the Baptist Church Mickie Personnals Ohio Weather Forecast Teutons Noske OF Burleson Texas Cattle Raisers Bellans
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