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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1919
Page
7
Webb county nears the Victory Bond quota with five days left to subscribe. Efforts by August C. Richter the county chairman of the men's committees and Mrs. Robert Lee Bobbitt the women's chair have been tireless. If large buyers step in the quota could be surpassed by Saturday night.
Mexico marks El Cinco de Mayo with nationwide remembrances of the 1862 Puebla battle. Leaders Juarez Zaragoza and Porfirio Diaz figure in speeches as the nation observes with parades, concerts, Jamaica beverages, and evening band performances in Nuevo Laredo and beyond.
A deed filed with the county clerk shows Two Republics Oil Co taking over Gregory Branden Oil & Gas Co assets in Comanche County Oklahoma. The deal includes 70 acres plus equipment and five producing wells. The transfer also acquires 24 acres near Walters with surrounding producing wells and plans to drill soon producing 560 to 800 barrels daily.
The Forty-ninth Judicial District in Webb County began an eight week term in Laredo with Judge C. C. Thomas presiding and Judge J. F. Mullally in Floresville. The grand jury, led by foreman Dario Sanchez, was empaneled and tasked with examining matters brought by District Attorney Valis.
Rev. L. H. Wharton began a ten day campaign ride to raise 1 300 000 for Presbyterian colleges in Texas. Laredo church surpassed its 4 000 quota over 3 500 pledged locally. Dr. Brooks I. Dickey of San Antonio will preach at both services next Sunday.
After injury, obtain a bottle of Cham berlain's Liniment and follow the printed directions with the bottle. Use promptly to ease pain and swelling and apply as directed for best results.
The Times of the Compania de Minerales y Metales, S. A. advertises its Laredo offices in the Laredo National Bank building. Based in Monterey Nuevo Leon, the company provides wholesale mining and smelting supplies with a modern forging department and efficient cross border shipments. They offer banking services and drafts through New York, Europe, and South America.
An enthusiastic Zapata county meeting in San Ignacio formed a cotton gin company with about 10000 dollars in capital. Plant installation is planned soon with three thousand acres of cotton expected to yield a bale per acre. Other crops including corn beans sorghum cane and forage are also promising.
The Voz de Laredo Shoe Shop relocates from Iturbide street to 614 San Agustin avenue. 5 2 15t.
The body of Edward L. Dufourcq, a Texuitlan mining operator from Puebla Mexico, killed by Mexican bandits near Texaitlan three weeks ago, arrived in Nuevo Laredo Saturday morning. It was moved to the U S side Saturday afternoon and left for New York Saturday night with his brother R G Dufourcq. The case had prompted Washington to demand investigation and government confirmation before shipment to his New York home for burial.
Property on Market Plaza frontage of 110 feet and Hidalgo street depth of 183 feet offers 3% lots. Executors B Chacon and E B de Garcia, deceased, invite inquiries at 1219 Grant Street for further details.
A note promoting THE TIMES subscription offer at 50 cents per month.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church meets at 4 PM at the church. A dance occurs at the Woman's Club in the evening. Heights Civic Club holds a 4 PM meeting at Mrs. M. P. Cullinan's home. Mrs. H. W. Keller hosts bridge for young matrons at 4 PM. Hebrew Ladies Aid Society gathers at 2 30 PM at Mrs. F. Wormser's residence.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church shifts its meeting to tomorrow at four at Mrs Sorrells home. Baptisms are noted at Christ Church and San Agustin cathedral with sponsors named. Clubs such as the B R D A and the Latin American Club host events, while many residents travel or visit relatives in San Antonio and Mobile.
Fire at the Naval Air Station Rockaway Beach damaged seaplanes No 1 and No 4 ahead of a transatlantic flight. No 1 lost its right wing, No 4 suffered minor damage. The blaze started from an electric spark igniting gasoline on No 1.
Today observes Rt Rev Maurice F Burke entering his seventy fifth year in St Joseph. Raleigh holds a city election for mayor and officials. Greenville opens the Southern Textile Exposition. Dawson begins the Yukon territorial legislative council session. The Red Triangle Fund launches in Canada to raise 1 100 000 for the Y M C A and Y W C A. National Guard Association begins its 20th annual convention in Chicago with McAdoo Gerard and others to speak in New York City for League of Nations. Ruth Garrison goes to trial in Seattle for allegedly poisoning Mrs Grace Storrs. A National Conference on Lynching is called in New York City for concerted action against lynching and lawlessness.
Mrs Peace explains she and her husband avoid disputes in front of their children and send them away when a quarrel seems likely. Miss Sharp ponders why the children are commonly in the street during these moments.
Ex Empress Eugenie of Granada celebrates 46. General Sir Henry Wilson, Imperial General Staff head, is 55. Cardinal Gasparri, Papal secretary of state, 67. William P. G. Harding, Fed governor, 55. Darwin P. Kingsley, life insurer head, 62. Joseph P. Tumulty, Wilson aide, 40.
The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans notes tonight and Tuesday will be cloudy with a probability of local showers. The Times relays the daily forecast provided by the weather bureau via telephone.
Rheumatism causes widespread suffering as the commonest illness. A remedy offering relief and the chance for rest and sleep is Chamberlain's Liniment. The text promotes its effectiveness for rheumatic pain and sleepless nights.
Observations for Fort McIntosh over the 24 hours ending 7 am show a high of 72 degrees and a low of 59. Wind from the south. Rainfall measured at half an inch.
A healthy man can enjoy life while the bilious and dyspeptic suffer. This discomfort is usually unnecessary. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets can tone the stomach improve digestion and regulate the bowels. Try it.
An archival Boston Transcript item notes a cabaret job advertisement seeking a recruit with no bad habits and willingness to learn. The short notice highlights a position in a cabaret act and emphasizes basic conduct expectations.
Belgium to sign the peace treaty despite dissatisfaction over financial and territorial terms. Hungary faces a delayed delegation as disorders unfold. The League of Nations governance is set with standing committees and a Washington meeting planned for October. Paris reports place Italy under question as a major power may shift if it stays away.
Italian premier Vittorio Orlando and foreign minister Baron Sonnino will return to Paris by train from Rome tonight, an official announcement said.
Paris May 5 a secret plenary session of the peace conference has been convened to present the peace treaty to the smaller powers at the French foreign office tomorrow.
The Hungarian government sent an indignant remonstrance to Austria protesting the seizure of the Hungarian legation in Vienna. It demanded proceedings against those involved and warned Hungary would retaliate against the German Austrian legation in Budapest if satisfaction was not given.
Szolnok has been recaptured from the Rumanians by Hungarian soviet forces. The town is now fully controlled by Hungarian troops, according to a wireless from Budapest dated Sunday.
Archangel report says Allied forces yesterday repelled the first Bolshevik gunboat attack on the Dvina river. The action marks a setback for Bolshevik naval efforts in the region near Archangel.
A Copenhagen dispatch to the Mail reports the Finnish Red Guards have taken control of Petrograd. They allegedly arrested Danish Red Cross members in the city and plan a march against the Finnish White Guards. Paris reports on Saturday noted the development.
The Texas legislature met in a special session with a bare quorum in both houses. The governor's first message requests permission for discharged soldiers and sailors to vote without poll tax payment, signaling a brief session ahead.
Chicago May 11 The Associated Press reports following Julius H. Barnes of the grain corporation stating plans for smoother movement of wheat from Canada, corn fell by a bushel on the board of trade today.
The article notes advances for women including permanent mint interns in Colombia, a minimum wage now law in twelve states and the District of Columbia, and the Chicago Women’s Association joining the Chamber of Commerce. It highlights Daisy York as the first woman deputy criminal court clerk in Knoxville and Florence Allen as the first woman office holder in Cleveland. It cites nearly 16,060,000 women over twenty one in voting states and mentions prospective congressional candidate Magie Hathaway and Illinois born lawyer Margaret Winfield Stewart admitted to practice before the U S Supreme Court.
Finnish troops seized Petrograd but their exact affiliation remains undetermined. The occupation follows reports of shifting fronts and disputed command, leaving regional authorities assessing legitimacy and possible diplomatic repercussions.
New York May 5 One thousand men form the first contingent of sixty thousand volunteers set to relieve doughboys with the American army in Germany. They will sail for Europe tomorrow according to army embarkation authorities in Hoboken.
The War Department announced that the Texas fields Carruthers Love Rich Baron Call and Taliaferro will be abandoned as soon as equipment can be moved to storage elsewhere.
The article states headaches often stem from a disordered stomach or constipation and suggests Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy. It claims several people have achieved permanent relief, noting the tablets are easy to take and mild in effect.
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