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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1919
Page
13
Associated Press dispatch from Washington notes Bradford Knapp warns a large cotton crop in 1918 could boost Southern prosperity only if paired with a balanced diversified agriculture. The report frames the issue as a critical situation for cotton farmers and Southern business interests.
New York on March 29 reports the American Boy Scouts have adopted the British Scouts plan to mark the signing of peace with a world wide chain of bonfires.
The Isaac M Wise centenary events culminate with graveside exercises in Cincinnati marking his birth on April 3 1819 The memorial address will be delivered by Dr William S Fried man of Temple Emanuel Denver Wise founded liberal Judaism in America and led reform congregations He edited the American Israelite and served as trustee of the University of Cincinnati as well as founder of the American Hebrew Union College and the Union of American Hebrew Congregations.
A judge criticizes a new clerk’s lack of knowledge in silks and dress goods and orders placement in the book department to remedy the issue. The remark underscores staffing decisions in a department store setting.
The AP reports Ruhr strikes spread with about thirty thousand workers on strike. At Thursday meeting the demands included forming a revolutionary workers guard and establishing political relations with the Russian Soviets. Noske faces socialist attack over suppressing strikes and alleged abuses of power. Haase calls for immediate relations with Russia and cooperation with Ukraine for materials and food.
Prance and the council of four discuss restoring 1814 Paris treaty boundaries. She calls for Saar basin in the Rhine province and for Germans not to fortify the left bank of the Rhine or hold Alsace Lorraine, while demanding the Rhine become France's natural frontier.
Paris reports the league of nations peace conference likely to hold its last session on April 4. Foundations of the league are expected to be officially announced then.
From Paris on March 29 reports indicate the Odessa front remains critical as the Bolshevik vanguard closes in, following a March 25 Soviet message claiming advancing forces near the city.
Cardinal Mercier of Belgium intends to visit the United States within a few months, announced from New York on March 29.
Washington March 29 General March announced fourteen divisions whose names will appear in army orders to preserve the gallant services in France. The Thirty sixth Texas and Oklahoma National Guard is among those honored.
In Waco Texas on March 29 Associated Press reports unrest as eight candidates compete to replace deceased Bryant Allen for city commissioner. Voters must scratch Allen and write in a choice amid a secret black campaign and white opposition ahead of next Tuesday’s election.
A general Indian uprising is reported in the northeast Argentinian provinces. The fort at Yunca was sacked with the garrison of two officers and 16 men killed, and attackers escaped with horses, ammunition and supplies as national troops move into the province to counter raids on settlements.
The 133d Field Artillery Texas and Oklahoma National Guard arrived at noon to a rousing Dallas welcome. After a reception arranged by local residents the unit will depart Sunday morning for Camp Howze to be mustered out of service.
In Washington on March 29, prelates gather for the consecration of Rt. Rev. William Turner as Buffalo’s new bishop. Cardinal Gibbons will officiate at Mount St. Sepulchre with Archbishops Heyes and OConnell and Bishop Curley assisting. The sermon is to be given by Rt. Rev Thomas J. Shahan.
Delegations from many parts of the United States led by Grand Exalted Ruler Bruce Campbell gather in New Orleans for the dedication and opening of New Orleans Lodge No. 30 BPOE. The $800000 clubhouse is touted as the finest owned by the order and dedicatory events run for several days. A class of 200 initiates is set for the French Opera House tomorrow night. An Elks war fund relief commission meeting will also be held during the gathering.
Tonight and Sunday showers are expected. Fort McIntosh records show a 24 hour period ending 7 am with a maximum temperature of 77 degrees and a minimum around 46. Winds come from the northwest and skies remain cloudy.
Several cashier staff entries appear with amounts and positions listed. Names include M. W. Brennan, A. L. Vidaurri, and J. R. Fasnacht with roles such as Assistant Cashier. Amount figures shown include 200000 and 1 028.40 among others.
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