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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1920
Page
8
The piece discusses the shared traffic between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, stressing the need for a temporary replacement bridge due to rising cross border trade and railway impacts. It notes old structures, fire damage, and the plan to survey and select a safe, durable temporary solution while awaiting a new concrete bridge.
The Sonora forces announce they have abolished the death penalty for political offenders in all territory under their control. The report cites a shift away from long standing Latin American practice of executing political enemies upon capture, noting only Russia previously used public executions while Spanish American regions historically punished foes harshly.
Colorel Enrique Breceda brother of Alfredo Breceda governor of the in the fewerth district defected from the Carranza army in Mexico City and arrived at Laredo this morning en route to San Antonio then Sonora to join Mexican rebels fighting Carrancistas.
The Times reports a daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Toilehnt and Westnesday are expected to be fair and warmer with clear skies and rising temperatures.
Fort McIntosh observations report a maximum temperature of 82 degrees and a minimum of 66 degrees for the past 24 hours ending at 7 a m today. Winds from the northeast, weather clear.
The Philippines presses for immediate independence as a second mission sails to the United States to seek fuller understanding and closer ties. Led by Manuel L. Quezon and Sergio Osmena, the Nacionalista figures push for independence and stronger US-Philippines relations.
The article praises Osmena and Quezon as tireless public advocates for Philippine independence. It notes their consistent stance and readiness to support America’s good intentions toward the Filipino people when required.
A special session of the Chamber of Commerce steering committee with railroad officials arranged a daily package car shuttle between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. Hal L. Brennan chairs a subcommittee to finalize details for merchants and brokers, with a car on the I and G N team track and customs procedures outlined for northbound and southbound movements.
An aging Laredo resident Carmen Zamora recalls an interview from 1905 and a 1919 follow up praising Doan’s Kidney Pills. He describes long backache and kidney pains cured after a course of the remedy bought at City Drug Store. Zamora reports no symptoms since, endorsing the product. The ad notes the price 60 cents and cites Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo New York.
Fifty five carloads of onions rolled out of Laredo last night on regular and special trains over the I. and G. N. and Texas-Mexican routes. The I. and G. N. accounted for 35 carloads while the Texas-Mexican shipped over 20, totaling 65 carloads that night. The overall shipments to date amount to 757 carloads.
The Chamber of Commerce and railroad officials agreed on a cross-border passenger schedule between Laredo and Nueva Laredo to sustain daily trade. The Chamber will reimburse railways for operating losses for a three day trial, with fares set at twenty five cents and seventy five cents for baggage. The plan includes shuttle trains and connections with I G N and Nacional de Mexico lines.
Public notice invites all to book manicuring services at the City Barber Shop by calling 1103 for engagements on April 16.
The Uranga Mexican Review Company, a forty-artist Mexican musical comedy troupe, arrives tomorrow night and opens Thursday evening under Benjamin Cardenas. Promising performances differ from any prior in this city, with ticket sales already brisk at the Royal Opera House and Cardenas News Stand.
The city public schools begin this week at 8:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m. instead of the previous schedule, eliminating the noon hour. The change, implemented yesterday, will continue through the end of the current school session next month and shifts morning start times from 7:20 to 8:00.
An advertising blurb promotes Cham berlains tablets to relieve constipation and indigestion. It claims prompt relief, ease of use, and pleasant tasting medicine as a path to happiness and well being.
Hon Lynch Davidson state senator from the Houston district and Continental Lumber Co. of Houston president has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor of Texas. A well known Laredo figure, he built a fortune in Houston after early years with M J Jones Lumber Co. His WWI patriotism and business record are cited as credentials. Laredo friends plan to support his bid.
Colonel Frank A. Chapa, visitor from San Antonio, tours Laredo with The Times reporter. An ardent Bailey supporter, he says he came to feel the political pulse and to gauge Bailey’s support in Webb County.
Local notes report Butterick Patterns for sale by W. R. Muter at 1104 Hidalgo Street and 4-21-61. Construction begins on skiffs by Laredo Bridge Co to ferry passengers between Laredo and Mexican side with steps and temporary flooring to follow. Oil wells near Laredo progress toward 1500 feet with no oil yet. marriage licenses issued for Jesus H. Lara with Maria de Jesus Navarro and William Hart with Perfecta Perez. Imports through Nuevo Laredo include a carload of blood ixtle and beer. Mildred Harris Chaplin stars in The Inferior Sex at Royal Theater both today and tomorrow. A light rain fell this morning, failing to lay the dust, following yesterday’s thunder and lightning squall.
Tax-payers must pay City taxes for 1919 by April 30 to avoid penalties. Office hours are 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm.
F S Ulmer, known in the city for lumber work, learned on arrival in Nuevo Laredo of a Sunday fire that wiped out a large San Luis Potosi lumber yard. Loss estimated around 150000 dollars, partly insured. Ulmer, en route to the border, plans to return to San Luis Potosi tomorrow.
A vintage style health promo urges readers to fix fatigue and nerves with a vitality booster. It promises renewed nerve tissue and stronger blood. the copy relies on bold claims and energetic phrasing to entice a quick remedy.
An advertisement urges readers to try Sensapersa for ten days to relieve irritability nervous indigestion and restless sleep. It promises doubled nerve health and restored energy with two sizes 50c and 1.00, available at druggists or City Drug Co.
Robert Woodruff reports his premises were overrun by rats. After using RAT-SNAP on a friend's advice, seven dead rats were found in a bin the next morning, with two near the feed box and three in a stall. He notes many dead rats since, no odor, RAT-SNAP dries them up, sold by A. Deutz & Brother and City Drug Store and Sanitary Grocery in three sizes 25c 50c and $1.00.
Attention Elks. Laredo Lodge No. 1018 B. P. O. Elks holds a regular meeting this evening at 8:30. A. B. MULLER, secretary.
Kentucky moves to enforce moonshine controls under McLellan law effective July 1, classing cider drinkers as moon shiners. The state asserts concurrent jurisdiction with federal prohibition, expanding enforcement across 34 states and DC. Some states embrace partial or adjusted measures, while others delay or debate beer and medicinal-sale provisions.
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