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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1919
Page
12
A stern article argues sympathy for China over opium was misplaced citing Western narcotics trade and Chinese smugglers. It denounces socialism and praises American soldiers while condemning red flag displays and mixed loyalties among service members.
The piece condemns socialist speakers among American soldiers as betraying democracy. It argues Americanism seeks equal opportunity and class erasure, while socialism promotes class privilege and labor supremacy, accusing them of masking sympathy while opposing true democracy.
The Voz de Laredo shoe shop has relocated from Turbide Street to 614 San Agustin Avenue, announced in the local notice.
Thomas Nelson Page, since 1913 the American ambassador to Italy, has faced a delicate role amid Italian discontent with Wilson. A Virginian by birth and educated at Washington and Lee, he wrote novels and poems before entering diplomacy and practiced law in Richmond for about twenty years.
Today commemorates birthdays of Charles Harrison former Penn provost born Philadelphia 75 years ago Julia Arthur famed stage actress born Hamilton Ontario 50 years ago Rear Admiral Ralph Earle born Worcester Massachusetts 45 years ago Edgar W Howe Kansas editor born Treaty Indiana 15 years ago Lincoln Hulley president of John B Stetson University born Camden New Jersey 54 years ago August Hermann chairman of the National Baseball Commission born 60 years ago.
Federal indictments accuse Robert Gayon General Santiago Mendoza Foster Averett Nemesio Garcia Naranjo and five others of conspiring to lead a Mexican expedition. Gayon Mendoza Averett Naranjo and others were arrested in Laredo San Antonio and New York with bonds set from 500 to 5000 dollars. Incriminating documents seized at arrests tie the group to the Blanquet Diaz revolutionary movement.
For sale the northwest corner of Block 42 W D Laredo containing 314 lots and 110 feet frontage on Market Plaza with 183 feet depth on Hidalgo street. Further particulars apply to BB Chacon executor estate E B de Garcia deceased 121 Grant street. May 3.
Advises treating a sprained ankle by obtaining Chamberlain's Liniment promptly after injury and following the bottle’s printed directions.
Gregoria Espinoza, a Mexican chambermaid at a local hotel, faced an examining trial for theft over 50 dollars. She was bound over to the district court grand jury in 500 dollars bail, unavailable, and remanded to jail. Eight $20 gold pieces were found hidden beneath a trunk at her home after a search warrant. The grand jury meets next Monday.
Tonight will witness the 600 carload mark passed as shipments of onions leave Laredo. The current average is about 35 carloads daily and the total by freight had reached 572 carloads by this morning. Up to yesterday 530 carloads had gone out, with last night’s 42 carloads bringing the total to 572. About fifty more carloads are expected tonight.
A record sale in this region occurred Friday when Wilbur P. Allen sold fifty one head of range cows from his La Josephine ranch in Jim Hogg County for one hundred dollars each. The buyer was Juan Vela Zamora, a leading cattle raiser from Zapata County.
Rheumatism causes much pain and suffering as the most common illness. A remedy offers relief and makes rest and sleep possible. It is called Chamberlain's Liniment.
Mexico marks El Cinco de Mayo with parades and festivities in Nuevo Laredo. A school Peace Pageant on School Plaza may be delayed by rain. Dr. John T. Hassell resumes practice May 12 in the Richter building. Summer travel tariffs limit cheap fares. Ed Sweeney widow dies in Detroit. District court meets Monday under Judge C C Thomas in Floresville. Mexico port imports include hides and beer.
Webb County and Laredo committees report Victory Bonds subscriptions have reached $239,800 this forenoon, just over half the $479,900 county quota. Despite limited time, organizers push to hit the target by next Saturday evening with several large subscriptions expected to push totals toward $400,000 by midweek.
Notice to the Public. Beginning Saturday May 3 and throughout the summer months our freight offices and warehouses will close at 1 p m on Saturdays. W. S. Cantrell, Agent. I. & G. N. Ry. G. W. Sprague, Agent, Texas-Mexican Ry, H. G. Apope, Agent, R.G. & BE. P. Ry. 4-26-61.
The Thir ty-seventh Infantry Band directed by Lieutenant Carl Everlof performed a one hour program starting 8 20 p m at Fort MclIntosh to a large turnout from Laredo and visitors. Future concerts will run Fridays at the post with Thursday shows alternating on Jarvis and Martin Plazas.
The article states headaches often stem from a disordered stomach or constipation and can be relieved by taking Chamberlain's Tablets. It claims the tablets are easy to take mild in effect and have helped many obtain relief.
A rabid dog roamed San Bernardo Avenue striking at least ten people and possibly other animals. Roberto Cruz, 12, was bitten several times on the legs while his father Adolfo Cruz took him to Monterey to Pasteur Institute for treatment. Officials debated whether the dog was killed or still alive.
A compact anniversary list noting events from Daniel Clarke Sanders birth in 1768 and his Vermont presidency, through Napoleon III’s 1859 war stance, the 1887 Nanaimo coal tragedy, 1899 Toronto archbishop install, 1901 Jacksonville fire, 1909 Wright brothers medal, 1912 Lake Champlain ceremonies, 1915 North Sea submarine losses and Sinn Fein executions, to 1917 Fresnoy village capture.
Brazil observes a national holiday for its discovery anniversary Italy marks the 450th birth of Machiavelli in Rome today The Victory Loan parade in New York under War Department auspices promises a major military demonstration The American Academy of Political and Social Science concludes its annual Philadelphia meetings with international figures addressing the sessions
Events mark the bicentennial of the eminent English portrait painter Sir Thomas Lawrence with observances and related ceremonies noted across Britain and the Commonwealth.
The Times invites society items from readers and notes general mentions. Dr H C Hall visits, Mrs Con Mims travels, Miss Doris Bigden arrives in the city, baptisms at Christ Church, and club meetings listed. Also reports on the Blue Bird Camp Fire Girls, Boy Scouts Troop 2, and a Villar's Orchestra dance at Elks Hall.
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