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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1919
Page
6
The text states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of its dispatches and other focal news published in the paper. It emphasizes AP credit and entitlement to use the dispatches.
Editorial attack states Eugene Debs was jailed for interfering with government authority, not defending man’s rights. It asserts the majority supports the government, condemns sedition, and accuses Debs of seeking martyrdom while trampling others’ rights.
The Nation is accused of aiding pro-Germans and undermining government via a revolutionary agenda. The piece claims the paper spawns sedition and treason, mocks the espionage act and compares its editor to Debs, urging consequences for its influence.
The article denounces a Turkish plan to destroy the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople as a affront to Christendom. It portrays the Turks as degenerate compared to their ancestors and warns of further danger if Western troops are insufficient. It calls for a swift protest and urgent protection of the sacred site.
A sermon at First Methodist Church argues prayer does not change God's fixed, perfect will but aligns human will with divine purpose. The pastor stresses Satan's interference, the need for willing hearts, and the power of united prayer to open a path for God to bless and guide others.
The phrase tied to macaroni refers to a Greek expression for the blessed dead and recalls ancient feasts held for departed souls where the pasta was eaten.
The Times offers a daily watch service at 60 cents per month, inviting readers to subscribe for ongoing access.
A Saturday parade in Laredo drew crowds with a camouflaged six ton tank from the German drives and a rally at the federal building. Major Ryerson of the Canadian army urged bond subscriptions, yielding about $19,000, as bands and the Kelly Field Glee Club entertained. The party, led by Captain Ryan, concluded with a Sunday departure for Corpus Christi to aid the campaign.
An advertisement urges readers to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to keep the cough loose and make expectoration easy. It claims the product is excellent for relief.
Two close games at Caliche Park Saturday and Sunday featured Kelly Field defeating the Thirty seventh Infantry by 2-1 in ten innings and 7-6 in the ninth. Aviators from Kelly Field performed daring airplane stunts over Laredo while bands played and crowds watched the duel.
The funeral for Miss Placida Hall was held Saturday at 5 p.m. from the residence to San Agustin church and then to the Catholic cemetery. Friends gathered to honor her memory with numerous floral tributes. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were named, with young ladies in white bearing Easter lilies. May she rest in peace.
The Tuesday Music and Literary Club expresses appreciation to Mrs. A C Hamilton Mrs Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald and Miss Zara Mowry for managing the excellent entertainment at the Royal Theater Tuesday evening. Gratitude is also given to all participants sponsors and businesses including City Drug Co for ticket sales and the public for patronage.
Onion shipments out of Laredo remain heavy with fifty-three carloads Friday night and nine more last night, totaling sixty-two carloads since the last report. Since April 8 the season has moved 428 carloads as demand and prices stay strong across markets for Texas onions.
W C Giddens known as Connie Giddens, 35, a Laredo resident since infancy, died at Mercy Hospital from gunshot wounds suffered at the S N Johnson farm in South Laredo yesterday evening. Pablo Cortez, about 17, fled into Mexico after firing, while Giddens, foreman of the pumping plant, had earlier quarrel with the youth. He was born February 1884 in Del Rio and survived by his mother, wife, five children and three sisters. funeral set for 4 PM tomorrow at Scribner residence on Guatemazin Street Heights.
Mexican Consul Mena Brito reports to the foreign ministry that many Mexicans who went to San Antonio for wartime work are now unemployed and without resources. He requests funds for food and repatriation, arguing their return would ease hardship. El Porvenir notes anti American misrepresentation claims.
The remains of George H. Winch, a prominent local businessman who died in Rochester, Minnesota, arrived in Laredo and were laid to rest at 1519 Farragut Street. Rev. L. H. Wharton led the Sunday service from the Presbyterian church as pallbearers and floral tributes marked the final resting place.
Clerk G R Weber resigns due to leaving the city and N A Millar is elected to fill the vacancy. Dues payable to Millar in the Customs Rooms, Second Floor, Federal Building. Dated 4 23 61. J B WESTBROOK, Consul Commander.
A collage of small ads and notices lists products and services: bathing suits, candies, honey, base ball results, plumbing, j value taxi, buying and selling goods, Mexican hats and baskets, Liberty Bond appeal, music and pianos, Bellmont apartments, auto painting, and rabies treatment. It notes the district court term adjournment and grand jury, a birth, and a theater showing at the Roy Theater featuring William Farnum in For Freedom. The items reference addresses and local businesses in Webb County.
Short London Tit Bits item notes a fatal self harm incident with a grim joke about a greyhound canal and a man who killed himself by miscalculating while attempting to catch a fly. The quip references a comical misstep and a fatal consequence.
A large audience attended the Methodist Church special Sunday evening service. The choir performed superbly and the pastor addressed current civilizational issues. A railroad man praised the program, noting he could have listened longer as the first in a series planned for hot weather.
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