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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1919

Page

7

D A Walls Sets District Court Criminal Docket

District Attorney John A Walls has scheduled a trial docket in district court beginning next Monday with cases across March and April. Names include Bernardino Qutierrez Teodoro Alvarado Santana Gutierrez and many others facing charges of assault murder violation of zone laws theft of automobiles cattle horse and related offenses. The schedule spans March 24 through April 3 with multiple defendants and charges.

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

Notice of Public Auction of mule horse in Laredo

Deputy Customs official Mary C. Devine announces a public auction at the Customhouse in Port of Laredo Texas on Saturday March 22 1919 at 11 oclock for cash. The item is a dun horse seized for violation of United States Revenue Laws.

Port of Laredo Texas United States Revenue Mary C. Devine

Zemo Cure Promises Quick Eczema Relief

A druggist sells Zemo for 35c or 1.00 large size promising to remove eczema and stop itching when used as directed. The antiseptic liquid claims to heal skin troubles including sores burns wounds and chafing by penetrating and soothing. The E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland advertises it as clean dependable and inexpensive.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

Interest in Zapata Field Drilling Deep Wells

A major oil company in Zapata county plans a deep well potentially reaching 3000 feet or more to secure a strong oil find. If successful, it will draw interest from independent firms with shallow wells producing high quality oil, and could elevate Zapata to national attention for its superior oil quality.

Zapata County Zapata Texas

Collector H Ligarde Praised For Record Keeping

W P Fife Jr special examiner at Austin commends Webb county Tax Collector H Ligarde for thorough and careful state and local tax record keeping covering 1911 to 1918. The letter notes pride in the collector's methods and service to taxpayers.

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

For a Bad Cold Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

An enduring recommendation for colds suggests using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted, time tested option. It emphasizes reliability and dependability for relief.

Chamberlain

Violet S Oberfeldt Society Editor Tribute

Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt of WV TV RA News WV TV remembered by the community as society editor with long service. Friends and colleagues note her dedication to reporting, social events, and local organizations.

RA News WV . TV Mra Violet S. Oberfeldt Society

Social Calendar Features Evening Dance at Woman's Club

Monday events include a dance at the Woman's Club in the evening and a 4 PM missionary study at the Methodist Missionary Society. The Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church meets at 4 PM, and Community Singing occurs at the Soldiers Club at 8:15 PM.

Methodist Missionary Society Christ Church Soldiers Club

Local residents gather for visits and notices

Many townsfolk travel between San Antonio, Eagle Pass, and Fort McIntosh for weekends and duties. Announcements note church guilds, O E S, Girls Honor Guard and Baptist Sun Beam Band activities plus a Red Cross clothing drive urging 1000 tons for the Allied campaign and support for French Belgian orphans.

Red Cross Clothing Campaign Aims to Help Destitute Children

R A Millar named Laredo chairman to organize weekly collections for knitters and for Belgium and France relief. The appeal faces apathy, with critics asking why wool cannot be sent to be knitted elsewhere. The piece stresses duty, sacrifice and the Red Cross mission beyond wartime aid.

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

Molina couple travels to Aguilares for ill sister

Mr and Mrs Secundino Molina went to Aguilares to be beside Mrs Roberta R de Mendiola sister of Mrs Molina who was critically ill at the time.

Secundino Molina Aguilares Roberta R. de Mendiola Molina

Hotel Arrivals List From South Texas Cities

Travelers include Thos Jt ilart and Sebastian Vara of San Antonio A B Duckmartto of Caldwell Tex A D Zambrano and John Harcus W J Waugh R W Rader 7th Infantry L R Peel and wife of Okla Tex Virgil Wilkins H Martin of Laredo Santiago Roel Jose Trevido of Monterey and W R Neusom of Dallas plus other names listed

Thos Jt Ilart Sebastian Vara San Antonio A. B. Duckmartto Caldwell Tex A. D. Zambrano John Harcus W. J. Waugh R. W. Rader 7Th Infantry L. R. Peel Okla Virgil Wilkins H. Martin Laredo Santiago Roel Jose Trevido Monterey W. KR. Neusom Dallas

Laredo Associated Charities Receives Broad Support

The charity drive continues with many new subscriptions and renewed pledges. The vice president reported strong public response, with firms like Laredo Steam Laundry and Royal Cigar Store joining, and groups including the Married Ladies Social Club and Girls Honor Guard contributing funds. Dr. H. M. Austin aided with cash pledges as the drive proceeds.

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

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times reports a daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Tuesday are expected to be fair with clear skies and calm conditions.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh Weather Report for 24 Hours

Observations show a max of 88 degrees and a min of 56 degrees over the last 24 hours. The wind direction was north. Skies were clear throughout the period.

Fort McIntosh

Today’s Birthday Highlights From Historic Obituary Pages

Lady Patricia Ramsay former Princess Patricia of Connaught was born 33 years ago today. Swiss Minister to the United States Dr Hans Sulzer was born at Winterthur 43 years ago today. Rabbi Stephens S Wise founder of the Free Synagogue in New York City born in Budapest 49 years ago today. Rt Rev Edward P Allen Catholic bishop of Mobile born in Lowell Mass 66 years ago today. Thomas M Bell representative in Congress from the Ninth Georgia district born at Cleveland Ga 58 years ago today.

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

Herb ine cures constipation and reestablishes regular mov

Herb ine claims to relieve constipation and restore regular bowel movements. It is sold by all druggists for 50 cents.

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Liver and Bowels Boost

Dr F M Edwards for 17 years treated many women with liver and bowel complaints using a few vegetable ingredients in olive oil sold as Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. Marketed as a substitute for calomel they promise to improve complexion and digestion with nightly use at 10c or 25c per box.

F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

Read it every morning

A brief quotation from the Boston Transcript notes someone asking about Trajan's Column in Rome and another replying they read it daily, reflecting a cultural or literary remark. The fragment showcases a casual exchange rather than a full news item.

Trajan Rome Boston Transcript

Is It a Habit If Not Why Not Tire Care Prompt

An assistant urges regular tire attention to avoid troubles. When a tire casing gets damaged, remove it, fit a spare, and send the injured tire to THE TIRE SHOP at 611 Juarez Avenue for expert repair. All work guaranteed. Phone 1414. 3-17-6t.

Juarez Avenue

Explorer fails to find Kennan Land on Arctic trip

Storker Storkerson reports Kennan Land missing from his arctic voyage after his party drifted past the charted location on a cake of ice. He urges investigation, noting the Texas legislature could spare time for the inquiry.

Storker Storkerson Kennan Land Storkerson Texas Galveston

Herbine Indigestion Remedy Promises Fast Relief

Advertisement notes Herbine for indigestion and pain relief within minutes. It claims to force fermented matter into the bowels for expulsion. Price 60c. Sold by all druggists.

German Assembly rejects peace treaty conditions

Associated Press reports in Berlin that the German national assembly refused to assent to a peace treaty with terms beyond President Wilson’s fourteen points. Matthias Erzberger spoke in favor of a true league of nations at a Berlin meeting. Berlin dispatch. The Vienna session of the interallied food commission ended with Germany and Austria to receive five grain convoys daily via Trieste and an $80 million credit. Herbert Hoover to administer the agreement.

Berlin League of Nations Matthias Erzberger National Assembly Associated Press Copenhagen Wilson German National Assembly German Armistice Commission Berl Interallied Food Commission Vienna Germany Austria Trieste Herbert Hoover

Governor Hobby Signs Rural School Appropriation Bill

Austin Texas March 17 Governor Hobby signed a bill carrying an appropriation of 4 million dollars to support rural schools for the next two fiscal years.

Associated Press Austin Texas Hobby Today

International Mining Convention Opens in Vancouver

Vancouver March 17 A large representative attendance marked the opening of the International Mining Convention under the Chamber of Mines of British Columbia. A three day program features addresses by noted mining engineers from Canada and the United States alongside a wide ore and mining machinery exhibition.

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

Today’s Events Across Cities and Nations

St Patrick Day Arbor Day events mark today with celebrations in Oklahoma and Boston. The Wind Sor Hotel fire anniversary in New York recalls 45 fatalities. Legislative, religious, and professional gatherings open worldwide from Ottawa to Detroit and Akron.

Windsor Hotel New York City Tennessee Legislature Civil Service Federation of Canada Ottawa Vancouver B. C Pacific Coast Massachusetts Agricultural College Akron Commerce Redfield Middle West League of Nations Women's Societies Zionist Federation of Canada Palestine Religious Education Association Detroit

Women and Suffrage Honor and Military Pioneers

Dr Elizabeth Hurden of Johns Hopkins returns to Baltimore after three years serving as a surgeon 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 memorial to fifty years of suffrage work. Margaret Corbin, first woman pensioned by the US Government for heroism at Fort Washington in 1776, received a pension and an honorable mention. her injuries contributed to her 1860 death.

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

True Bliss in a Crowded Barber Shop

Mrs McBride proclaims the joy of a firstborn while her husband gently mocks the idea of universal happiness. The exchange unfolds in a crowded barber shop on a Saturday night highlighting differing views of parenthood and social moments.

Mrs. McBride

Times subscription pitch appears for daily watch

Ad notes a daily Times subscription offer priced at 60 cents per month.

the Times

German morale on expected food under Allied plan

Berlin reports indicate the average German shows little enthusiasm for the anticipated food allotment under the Allies provisioning agreement. The civilian population faces shortages as rationing expectations mix with wartime strain.

Berlin

German War Minister Withdraws Order Against Armed Rebellion

Copenhagen reports that Gustav Noske, German minister of war, has withdrawn an order for executing people armed against the government. The decision was relayed by a Berlin dispatch.

Copenhagen Gustav Noske Berlin

Quiet in Tientsin as US and Japanese tensions ease

Washington reports tense week in Tientsin with clashes between American troops and Japanese. Minister Reinsch told the State Department he will dispatch a detailed report by mail outlining the incident and current situation.

Washington Tientsin Reinsch State Department The State

Kansas Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Telephone Rates

The Supreme Court granted Kansas permission to file original proceedings against Postmaster General Burleson questioning the validity of his December 138 order establishing new telephone rates. The court ordered a return to be made at the October term.

Associated Press Washington Burleson Supreme Court State of Kansas

Aviators Killed Near Richmond After Plane Crash

Lieut. Robert E. Worspach of Durand Wisconsin and Ray Davison of Omaha Nebraska from 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 E. Worspach Durand Wisconsin Ray Davison Omaha Nebraska Ellington Field Richmond Kelly Field San Antonio

Unprecedented rains flood Kansas rivers threaten Wichita

Unprecedented rains have caused the Kaw, the Big and Little Arkansas and other Northern and Central Kansas rivers to overflow their banks. Immense property damage reported and lives threatened, with the worst danger near Wichita where packing houses and residence districts are at risk.

Kansas City Arkansas Kansas Wichita

Texans Reach New York in Transit from Marseilles

Casual Company No. 1905 from Texas arrived in New York City today after traveling from Marseilles.

New York Texas Marseilles

Forty third annual Cattle Raisers' Association meet begins

Texas cattle men arrive in Dallas for the forty third annual convention of the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas. Sessions start tomorrow and run through Friday with large attendance and important topics expected to mark a notable gathering.

Dallas Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas

Farmers Week Opens in Massachusetts With Postwar Focus

Amherst Mass March 17 A record breaking number of progressive farmers of Massachusetts enrolled today for the tenth annual Farmers Week. Crop production and home economics are the chief topics and postwar problems receive special attention in discussions and demonstrations.

Amherst Mass Massachusetts Massachusetts Agricultural College

Evacuation Day Parade and St Patrick’s Day Observed in Boston

In Boston on March 17 two anniversaries were celebrated. Evacuation Day featured a South Boston parade recalling Washington’s 1776 defenses. Irish societies joined extensive St Patrick’s Day observances with numerous gatherings and processions.

Boston Mass St. Patrick Washington

Department Demands Immediate Fact Report by Cable

A department has ordered the subject to report the essential facts by cable without delay, citing urgency and the need for rapid official briefing. The directive emphasizes prompt delivery of key details to authorities.

Department Cable

Lettish Troops Capture Kandau and Zabela Towns

Copenhagen reports Lettish troops have seized Kandau and Zabela as the advance presses on. The Bolsheviks retreat toward Mittau and Riga is threatened with encirclement while troops are said to be panicking. A Libau dispatch notes Bolsheviks defeated between Kovno and Vilna.

Copenhagen Kandau Zabela Mittau Riga Libau Kovno Vilna

Bolshevik Attack Frustrated Near Archangel

Allied forces repelled a Bolshevik assault aimed at severing Dvina and Vaga lines near Archangel. The clash left 67 Bolsheviks dead and one Allied wounded.

Archangel Dvina Vaga

Refuse Socialists Passports To Travel To Russia

aris March 17 The government refused to issue passports to three socialists chosen to go to Russia to study the Bolshevik government as decided at the socialist congress in Berne.

Aris Russia Berne

Danube Navigation Resumed After Pause

Paris reports on March 17 that navigation on the Danube has resumed following Prague despatches stating the river is open to traffic.

Danube Paris Danube River Prague

Spain Considers League of Nations Role Reported to Cabinet

Madrid March 17 The committee on Spanish participation in the League of Nations is ready to report to the cabinet tomorrow. It endorses President Wilson's proposals but reserves the decision on arming reductions and league fixed military forces.

Spain Madrid League of Nations Wilson League

China Agrees to Indemnity for Monocacy Incident

The Chinese government accepts the American settlement terms after the January Monocacy incident. A Chinese shelling of the U S gunboat left one sailor dead and two wounded. China pays $25,000 to the bereaved survivor and $500 to each wounded sailor.

China Peking

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Zemo Zapata Field Collector Comptroller's Department Honore Ligarde R. L. Bobbitt Mrs. Geo. Davis Moyer 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 Fort Mciintosh Carlos Yeager Marguerite J.M. White Carrizo Springs W. T. Neblitt Misses Bird Blanchette Odem and Matthews J. J. Howell S. F. Lusk Miriam Masonic Hall Woman's Club Room Sun Beam Band of the Baptist Church Weather Forecast Mickie Ohio Teutons St. Patrick's Day Oklahoma Noske OF Burleson Kaiserslautern Bavaria Entente Texas Cattle Raisers Bella
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