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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1920

Page

4

Charges Against Louis Post Stir Treason Debate

Wednesday's Daily questions charges against Louis Post assistant secretary of labor, portraying them as treasonous as he allegedly aids radicals. It insists officials must obey laws, resign or face trial, and warns radical sentiments threaten American principles and deportation policy.

Louis Post Agsistant Labor Post Pulefon Mr. Post Pole Russia Ora Oder America United States Enarchis Ic

Patriotism in Mexico Calls for Self Sacrifice

A historical note urges renewed patriotism in Mexico, warning against partisan bias and hero worship. It stresses love of country, devotion to liberty, and self sacrifice as the path to true liberty, contrasting past leadership that proclaimed itself champion of the people with fading glamor.

Mexico

Mexican Leaders and the Call for National Unity

The piece reflects on Mexican leaders from Achilles to modern figures, noting the public’s demand for demigod status and the need to distinguish the cause from individual leaders. It argues for unity, loyalty to Mexico, and education as path to true independence, while contrasting Latin American and Anglo-Saxon views of leadership. It also presents an issue brief on a survey of schools and teachers, highlighting a teacher shortage, rising costs, and overcrowded facilities amid wartime strains.

Pettinesa Hitalgo Mexico Don Porfirio Don Pancho Don Nustimne Lincoln Washington

Public School Problem Campaign Launched Nationwide

A national campaign to measure and publicize local school conditions and needs has been launched by a National Committee of Chambers of Commerce and school superintendents representing 64 American communities. The group cites a need of about 2.5 billion to renovate buildings and 200 million to raise teacher salaries to curb shortages. The effort, organized in Cleveland last February, aims to enlist chambers nationwide to inform citizens and taxpayers about the facts and to push a new local survey of conditions.

Associated Press New York Chambers of Commerce Choo Secretar United States National Committee Cleveland George D. Strayer Coolumbia University Commission On Emergency In Education Raymond B. Gibbs Kansas City Kan S. B. Price Bridgeport, Conn BE. L. McColgin Dayton, ‘O

Oklahoma fugitive stopped in Texas escape thwarted

Sheriff FP M Smith and Deputy M J Norvell from Love county Oklahoma arrived with papers to take Kirby Lyde into custody. Lyde was arrested in Webb county after attempting to flee to Mexico and escaping detention, later recaptured. Lytle, wanted for rape in Love county, is on bond awaiting appeal. The pair headed back to Oklahoma via San Antonio after detaining Lyde and their prisoner.

FP. M. Smith M. J. Norvell Marietta Love County Oklahoma Webb County Kirby Lyde Mexico Monahan Tampico M. Didieu State Angels Keene Watchman Sharp Lytle Smith Norvell San Antonio

Leaves En Route to Spain to Visit His Former Home

Francisco Llaguno a well known business man and property owner of Laredo leaves with his wife and three children for New York to sail for Spain and Bilbao to visit his aged parents returning to Laredo next September. His friends wish him a happy sojourn and safe voyage.

Francisco Llaguno Laredo Mr. Liagano New York Spain Bilbao

Hartford Bishop Marks Tenth Anniversary Today

Rt Rev John Joseph Nilan celebrates ten years since his consecration as Catholic bishop of Hartford Conn. Chancellor John C Murray of the Roman Catholic diocese of Hartford will be consecrated auxiliary bishop today. A Washington wedding unites Miss Helen Robinson Baxter and Mr Charles McDonald Brown this evening. An Australian merchant delegation sails to New York for a study tour of American retail methods.

John Joseph Nilan Hartford Conn Australia Botany Bay Captain Cook Arkansas John E. Baxter Charles McDonald Brown Joseph M. Brown Georgia England New York United States

De Kreko Bros Show Opens To Large Laredo Crowd

The De Kreko Bros Shows opened last night drawing a large, pleased crowd in Laredo. Attractions including The Minstrels, Mexican Village, Big Circus Side Show, Thelma, Mechanical City, Ferris wheel, and a slender-wire act by Prof Louis Selzer drew strong patronage. The event benefits the American Legion and is described as among the best visitors have seen.

de Kreko Bros Thelma Louis Selzer Laredo American Legion Kreko Bros

Great Lecturer in Town at Laredo Presbyterian Church

Walter L Barr promotes an Interchurch World Movement lecture at the Presbyterian Church in Laredo. He invites all residents to attend tonight to learn about the movement, which he says is often misstated, using a picture machine to illustrate the talk.

Interchurch World Movement Laredo Presbyterian Church Walter L. Barr

Onion Shipments Heavy From Laredo District

Onion shipments from the Laredo district are very heavy with demand nationwide and good prices. Tuesday night saw 72 carloads sent by special and regular trains, including 24 over the Texas-Mexican road and 48 over the I N G N. The total shipments to date reach 829 carloads, with about half the crop sent and further heavy shipments expected as strike conditions ease nationwide.

Laredo

New Postmaster General Arrives in Laredo

Cosme Hinojosa former Mexican postmaster general who resigned two months ago and was replaced by Andres Garcia arrived in Laredo yesterday for a few days. He now holds the post of postmaster general for the Sonora government and says he will assume charge soon as the Carranza government appears certain to fall.

Cosme Hinojosa Mexico Andres Garcia Laredo Hinojosa Sonora Carranza

New Woodrow 9 Oliver 510 Flores Ave Laredo

Property listing for 510 Flores Avenue in Laredo notes New Woodrow 9 Oliver as the parcel involved. Details specify location, but no further context or dates are provided.

Flores Ave. Laredo Gex

Obregon Gains Support in Mexican Frontier Towns

Reports from Laredo indicate Obregonist sentiment spreading in Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon. In Guerrero Obregonistas seized the town as Carranza garrison fled. Monterey and Saltillo show unrest with preparations for attacks. Nuevo Laredo garrison largely backs Obregon after a lineup test confirmed support.

Mexico Tamaulipas Nuevo Leon Laredo Guerrero Rio Grande Nuevo Laredo Carranza Fort McIntosh Zapata Zapata County Monterey Saltillo Obregon Reynaldo Garza Carrancista Garza Alvaro Obregon

Valdez and Sons Notice of Address Change

Our office is now located in the VALDEZ building room No. 2. Those with pending accounts should call and settle. Business hours are 9 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. H. F. Valdez and Sons. 4-28-61.

Valdez

Cgood Man Passes Away and Is Interred in Laredo

J H Walters longtime Hamilton Hotel manager for M Little died at Mercy Hospital Sunday evening. His remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery Monday forenoon. Walters previously mined in Mexico and came to Laredo years ago to reside. No relatives are known, and his quiet manner left little trace of family. He was a helpful host to hotel guests and cared for their needs.

J. H. Walters Hamilton Hotel M. Little Mercy Hospital Walters Mexico Laredo

Sheriff Sale for Adelina Perez vs Francisco Pesia in Webb County

Webb County Texas sheriff sale notice issued April 27 1920 by Sheriff Antonio Salinas. Pursuant to an execution in district court case No 5012 Adelina M de Perez et al vs Francisco Pesia the property Lot Two in Block Ninety One Western Division Laredo Webb County Texas will be sold cash on First Tuesday in June 1920 at the courthouse door. Judgment amount 423.65 plus costs. Deputy F H Ligarde signs notice.

State OF Texas Webb District Court Webb County Adelina M. de Perez Francisco Pesia Court House Laredo Towit Adelina M. Perez Ricardo Perez Antonio Salinas F. H. Ligarde

Local marriage licenses issued and river crossing trends

County clerk reports licenses issued to Satuanio Salazar and Mrs. Clara Vasquez and Salvador Arment and Miss Ignacia Navarro. Rio Grande traffic surges as Mexico unrest draws refugees. skiff service at the bridge handles about a dozen boats. Laredo Theater reports Mildred Waring Chaplin in The Inferior Sex to strong crowds. onion shipments near 1000-car mark as strike conditions ease.

Satuanio Salazar Clara Vasquez Salvador Arment Ignacia Navarro Hareno Nuevo Baredo International Mexico Rio Grande Debrerro Bros Laredo American Legion Laredo Bridge Co Mildred Waring Chaplin The Royal Theater

City Tax Notice For 1919 Taxes Due April 30

Taxpayers are urged to pay city taxes for 1919 by April 30 to avoid penalties. City Tax Collector D. C. de Lachica notes office hours 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 5 pm. Notice dated April 17, 1910.

D. C. de Lachica

Hughes Petroleum Delivers Fresh Water as Oil Drilling Near Torrecillas Advances

Henry Borchers reports Hughes Petroleum Co drilled two miles south of Torrecillas and found a good supply of fresh water at 85 feet with a small outfit. A larger standard rig will be moved in to drill to 3,500 feet if needed, under W. B. Smith with L. A. Reiser operating. Company has no stock for sale but expects oil production soon.

Hughes Petroleum Co Torrecillas Henry Borchers Laredo Borchers W. 8 Smith L. A. Reiser

Laredo Rotary Luncheon Hosts Guests at Hamilton Hotel

The Laredo Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon today at the Hamilton Hotel Cafe with many members present. Guests included Colonel F. L. Winn, Major Caples, R. B. Lovewell, Ed Syres, J. B. DaCamara, and Stanley Copeland. The club endorsed plans by Texas teachers for the State Teachers Convention and offered support for the movement’s success.

Laredo Chicago Chamber of Commerce Ed Syres San Antonio

Elks Install Officers For Coming Year At Laredo Lodge

At Laredo Lodge No 1019 Elks weekly meeting on Tuesday night newly elected officers were installed by L J Christen past exalted ruler to serve the ensuing year Exalted ruler E H Sauvignet leading knight Hugh S Cluck loyal knight W C Nye lecturing knight J F Thomas secretary Alden B Muller treasurer William V Merriman erequire Alphonse Wormseer inner guard FE Wormser tiler Rev Charles W Cook chaplain

Laredo Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks L. J. Christen E. H. Sauvignet Hughs. Cluck W. C. Nye J. F. Thomas Alden B. Muller

Masonic Notice for Laredo Lodge Meeting Tonight

Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 547 AF and AM at 8 p.m. tonight to perform work in the BA degree. All visiting brethren invited to attend. Fritz Werner, W M.

Laredo A. F A. M Fritz Werner W. M

Youngest UNC president Dr Harry Woodburn Chase inaugurated

The inauguration of Dr Harry Woodburn Chase as president of the University of North Carolina is set for today in Chapel Hill. A native of New England he is 37, the university’s youngest leader in its century and a quarter history. He earned A S from Dartmouth in 1904 and A M in 1908, later directing Clark University’s clinic for sub normal children. He joined UNC in 1910 as professor of the philosophy of education and rose to psychology chair and acting president.

Harry Woodburn Chase University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Chase New England Dartmouth Clark University

Today's birthdays April 238 list notable figures

Lieut Col Franklin D'Olier national American Legion president born New Jersey 43 years ago today. Stephens J Chadwick former governor of Washington now mentioned for US senator born Roseburg Oregon 57 years ago today. Rt Rev George H Kinsolving Episcopal bishop Austin Texas born Bedford County Virginia 71 years. Harold Bauer celebrated pianist born London 47 years ago today. Alfred De Oro renowned billiard player born Manzanillo Cuba 57 years ago today.

Franklin D’olier American Legion New Jersey Stephens J. Chadwick Washington United States Roseburg Ore George H. Kinsolving Austin Texas Bedford County Harold Bauer London Alfred de Oro Manzanillo Cuba

Today’s anniversaries April 28 honor notable figures

Chronology of birth and death anniversaries includes President James Monroe born 1768 in Westmoreland County Virginia and died in New York City 1831. Other entries note Earl of Shaftesbury 1801 birth, Lord Londonderry 1889 resignation, Queen Regent of Holland 1895 arrival in London, Gen. Fitzhugh Lee 1905 death, Oliva Logan 1908 death, and 1915 International Women’s Peace Congress at The Hague. Also 1917 US House members sent cable support to Premier Lloyd George on Irish settlement.

James Monroe Westmoreland County New York City Earl of Shaftesbury Eagland Lord Londonderry Ireland Holland Wilhelmina London Fitzhugh Lee U. S Havana Maine Washington,d. C Fairfax County Oliva Logan England Elmira N. Y International Women’s Peace Congress Hague U. S. House of Representatives Lloyd Cable America

Hartford Bishop Consecrated in Hartford Cathedral

In Hartford Connecticut on April 28 Rev John C Murray was consecrated auxiliary bishop of Hartford in St Josephs Cathedral. Bishop Nilan, who Murray will assist, was consecrated there ten years ago on this anniversary. Murray has long served as chancellor of the Hartford diocese which covers the state.

Hartford, Conn New England John C. Murray Hartford St. Joseph’s Cathedral Nilan Murray Connecticut

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nlow American City Bureau Dr. Strayer Schoo Ound Richardson Hollister Herrera’s Pharmacy New Wo Oliver Wm. A. Parker Co. Distributors Cgood Ixtle ELKS
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