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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1919

Page

2

Insults at Peace Conference Highlight German Stance

Friday's Daily portrays Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau as insolent for remaining seated while Clemenceau spoke. It contends his claim that the blockade killed hundreds of thousands of noncombatants is a deliberate falsehood and criticizes German conduct and wartime food imports.

Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau Clemenceau Germany Holland Denmark Sweden Norway Jutland Rumania Russia Belgium France Poland Romania

Coxey's New Army Proposal Sparks Debate

The piece discusses Jacob Coxey's plan to form a new labor-based march on Washington. It envisions ten percent of every labor organization uniting to pressure Congress if it delays Coxey's proposed legislation. The article criticizes limited participation and argues legislation should serve all citizens, not just a segment of workers.

Coxey United States Washington National Congress Waldorf-Astoria New York Congress Jacob Coxey National Capital American Federation of le

Tanlac Helps Oklahoma Farmer’s Son Regain Health

A Dawson Oklahoma farmer says his son John recovered from six months of indigestion kidney pain and weakness after starting Tanlac. He reports improved weight appetite energy and no further side or back pains as the medicine continues in his second bottle. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists everywhere.

John Tanlac A. McGrew Dawson Oklo Mr. McGrew Taniac

Notice of Debt Disassociation for Annie Mansur

Notice is hereby given that after this date I will not be responsible for any debts made by my wife Annie Mansur also listed as A M Mansur. Laredo Texas May 8 1919. 59 30t.

Annie Mansur

Battle with smugglers leaves four dead near Laredo

Immigation officers and health service inspector Charles Hopkins killed in a semi moonlight clash on the Rio Grande banks near Warwick and Charles E Richter southeast of Laredo. Four Mexicans killed, including the alleged ringleader Pedro Vargas. two others wounded. Ira Hill and Jose Valdez in Mercy Hospital in critical condition. James Dunnoway wounded. Rumsey Chamberlain and Fetty unharmed.

Charles Hopkins Pedro Vargas Ira Hill State Health Service Jose Valdez Mercy Hospital James Dunnoway Immigration Service Rio Grande Warwick Charles E. Richter Laredo Immigration, Customs and Public Health Robert Rumsey John Chamberlain Mal Petty Rumsey Hopkins Dunnoway Chamberlain Hill Bob Rumsey Fetty Canvery Undertaking Establishment State Health Department Valdez

Jewish Welfare Board to Host Dance on May 18

With the Knights of Columbus opening, no dance at the Jewish Welfare Board Hall this Sunday night. A dance will be held Sunday night May 18 inviting residents of Laredo for a pleasant evening.

Jewish Welfare Board Activitie K. of C Jewish Welfare Board Laredo

Railroad Time Table Highlights for Texas-Mexican and Great Northern

The schedule lists Texas-Mexican Train No 1 departing Corpus Christi at 9:00 a.m. and Train No 2 arriving from Corpus Christi at 3:36 p.m. The International and Great Northern offers a through fast train to St Louis leaving at 10:46 a.m. and arriving at 7:16 p.m. A Night Train runs from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Train No 1 and No 2 Schedules for Rico Grande and Eagle Pass

Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m and reaches Minera at 10 20 a m Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m and arrives Laredo at 38 15.

Rico Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Minera

Laredo to Welcome First Border Oil Refinery

Texas Gulf Refining and Pipe Line Co plans a $250000 refinery in Laredo near the Texas Mexico border. Construction starts within two weeks after site selection by engineer visitors, with 100 to 400 jobs and a completion target in August. Joseph H. Parker to direct erection. plant will resemble Abilene Wichita Falls and Shreveport facilities.

Laredo Texas Gulf Refining and Pipe Line Co Charlies A. Lindsey Lindsey Zapata Webb Jim Hogg North Texas Mexico Joseph H. Parker Parker India Sumatra South America Abilene Wichita Falls Shreveport

Laredo Trade Moves and Local Notices Across Town

Import shipments from Mexico through Laredo port include manganese cala mine chili pequin and hides. Local ads note Mrs. Bessie Moore moves her Beauty Parlor to 815 Convent Ave and various services. Jury indictments include Pablo Montez for murder of W. C. Giddens.

Mexico Laredo Bessie Moore Convent Avenue Pablo Montez W. C. Giddens

Today’s Anniversaries

A list of notable dates: 1775 Jacob Brown born in Bucks County later US Army commander. 1810 John Brougham born in Dublin. 1853 first ocean steamer arrival at Quee. 1865 Edwin J. DeHaven died in Philadelphia. 1878 Lancashire cotton disturbances. 1894 Venezuela earthquake killing about 11 000. 1915 Italian army 600 000 on Austrian front. 1916 Verdun gains after French repels German assaults. 1917 Pershing summoned to Washington to command the American Expeditionary Force.

Jacob Brown Bucks County Washington, D. C John Brougham Dublin New York City Quee Edwin J. DeHaven Sir John Franklin Philadelphia Lancashire Venezuela Verdun John J. Pershing Washington France

Webb County Victory Bond Drive nears goal

The Webb County Campaign nears its goal with 367000 of 479900 raised and only 112000 left to secure by Saturday. A mass meeting at Market Hall yielded 30000 yesterday while Laredo women donated large sums to the Ladies 500 and Over Club with amounts up to 2600 and 3000.

al J. Nolen P. O. Box Laredo Texas Webb County C. Richter Robert L. Bobbitt Dallas Federal Reserve Market Hall Charles Moser Helen Richter Myre Sawai Terre B. G. Salinas J. R. Moore Alfred Matthews Arthur Derby Ws Boing Nses Aks Charles Deutz August C. Richter Katherine Tarver H. D. Shelby the Times

Attest: J. D. Merriman Official of Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Railway

The document records the attestation by J. D. Merriman as secretary for the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway Company, confirming authentication of signatures and corporate acts.

J. D. Merriman Rio Grande & Eagle Pass

Will Hold Peace Pageant On School Plaza Today

The Peace Pageant replaces the May-Day fete with events on School Plaza this evening. The baby buggy parade starts at 5 45 and the Goddess of Liberty is crowned at 6 15 with Miss Mildred Leyendecker. attendants include Miss Esther Penn, Miss Alice Penn, and Miss Elena Garcia. The program includes singing, dancing, and Maypole dances as crowds gather.

School Plaza Siros Goddess of Liberty Mildred Leyendecker Liberty Italy Esther Penn France Alice Penn Belgium Elena Garcia

Notice to Teachers Registers with State Education Office

By direction of the State Superintendent all teachers must obtain registration cards at the County Superintendent of Public Instruction. Cards are to be filled and mailed to the Department of Education in Austin.

County Superintendent of Public Instruction Department of Education Austin

Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a non calomel laxative option for constipation. The sugar coated olive colored tablets supposedly stimulate normal bowel and liver function without forcing unnatural action. Available from druggists, one or two tablets at bedtime are suggested for relief.

Ed Bdeerds Edwards

Watch THE TIMES Everyday for Opportunities

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Twelve Carloads of Onions Shipped from Laredo

Weather disrupted onion shipments from Laredo with only twelve carloads sent out last night. Once fields dry and packing resumes, shipments are expected to rise, totaling 701 carloads to date after a correction from the previous report.

Laredo S Times

Prospect Leases Filed Containing Large Webb County Acreage

The county clerk records two prospect oil and gas lease filings. Mrs Lamar B Benavides transfers land surveys totaling 4 569 87 acres in Webb County to Morris Sass of Ardmore Oklahoma for 1350 dollars. Fred S Boltz and wife transfer fourteen sections totaling 9074 acres in Webb County to A M Bruni for 2268 50 dollars.

Lamar B. Benavides Morris Sass Ardmore Okla Webb County Fred. S. Boltz Manfield Mass A. M. Bruni

For Sale Lot Details in Laredo Block 42

For Sale. The northwest corner of Block 42, W. D., Laredo. Contains 3% lots, or 110 feet front west on Market Plaza, by 183 feet for depth on Hidalgo street. For further particulars apply to B. Chacon, executor estate E. B. de Garcia, deceased, 1219 Grant street. 6-3-1m.

Block 42 W. D Laredo Market Plaza Hidalgo Street B. Chacon E. B. de Garcia Grant Street

Notice of Dissolution of Rio Grande Auto Machine Co

The firm of the Rio Grande Auto Machine Co comprising Andrew Ritter and M M Holland is dissolved by mutual consent. Andrew Ritter will continue the business and assume all debts and collect all debts due the firm. Laredo Texas May 7 1919.

The Rio Grande Auto Machine Co Andrew Ritter M. M. Holland A. Ritter Andrew Ritter, M. M. Holland Laredo Texas

Your Troubles May Be a Warning of a Nervous Breakdown

Nine failures out of ten are due to personal physical conditions. Causes are usually not far to seek beginning with braining weakened memory insomnia nervous indigestion and increased irritability. Nerves become unstrung finally there is a complete breakdown of the nervous system.

Sensapersa Nerve Tonic Promises Health Boost in Days

An advertisement touts Sensapersa as a blood tonic and nerve sedative to double nerve health in ten days. Claims energy for every nerve and tissue with warnings against failure. Sold in two sizes, 60 cents or one dollar at local druggists and City Drug Co.

Interest to Women Across Nations and Movements

Fact compilation notes women’s roles and advances worldwide, including Indian factory workers, Winnipeg telephone girls’ wage gain, Ro manian hair reputation, UK unemployment bonuses to women, U S federal employes women members, Honolulu beautification group, Detroit civil service exam for a female purchasing agent, Julia Ward Howe centennial, National Democratic Committee banquet speakers, and Texas women organizing for the May 24 state constitution suffrage vote.

India Winnipeg Washington D. C National Federation of Federal Employes Honolulu Detroit Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association Boston Julia Ward Howe National Democratic Committee Chicago Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. M. Mansur J. Dunnoway Corpus Christi Gulf Refining & Pipe Line CO Focal News Uery Reich Royal Cigar Stand Juarez J. Nieto Moran Music Co Lincoln Street Farias San Antonio Bellmont Main Ave Fidel Cantu United States Immigration, Customs and Health Will W. Gregg Times Office Farragut Street EAGLE Pass Railway Cannel Coal Company Porciones Co. C. Biggio Eagle Pass Railway Company Bellens Inmsees Bellans Dr. Edwards Here Mrs. Lamar Benavides Fred. Boltz Massachusetts City Drug Co
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