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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1919
Page
9
The Jewish Welfare Board hosts a dance at the J W B hall tonight with dancing starting at 8:30. Laredo residents are invited to attend for an enjoyable evening.
The Webb County commissioners in regular session authorize a special election for June 14 to issue bonds totaling 300000 for road building, with an additional 100000 from the State Highway Commission. The court also reviews routine reports accounts and bills.
Laredo shows strong interest as oil development expands in Zapata county with a large refinery project by Texas Gulf Refining & Pipe Line Co. and Rio Grande Petroleum Co. A deep well test begins soon, potentially placing Zapata on par with Burnetts in oil significance. Rio Grande Petroleum invites locals to buy shares at $1, with price increases anticipated.
The Class of 1919 commencement at Laredo High School will be held May 30 at the Royal Opera House. Annie Webb Blanton state superintendent will deliver the principal address to graduates and address education topics. She will be hosted by Laredo women at receptions and entertainments as the first state official elected by Texas women.
The Times reports Melvin I McHalffey formerly of the Ninth Infantry died May 7 when a street car struck the automobile he rode in near Walter Reed General Hospital. In the crash others were injured including Mrs McHalffey and Mr Kimball. Mrs Kimball is in critical condition. Mrs McHalffey and their infant daughter are at Walter Reed Hospital. Mrs Yost of Washington narrates the incident.
Society editor Mrs Violet Oberfeldt outlines upcoming events in the social calendar. Details remain to be announced.
A poem lauds the Rainbow Division for their World War I valor in France, promising to keep their memory alive in America’s future. The page then notes many local travel and life updates including visits and relocations of residents and clergy across San Antonio, Laredo, and nearby cities.
A vintage ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel remedy. It claims a pink, clear complexion and buoyant feeling with no calomel side effects, noting millions sold at 10 and 25 cents per box and urging one or two nightly.
Abraham Rodriguez was found guilty by a district court jury after testimony concluded. He received a two year suspended sentence and was set at liberty following the verdict before Judge C. C. Thomas.
The Voz de Laredo Shoe Shop relocates from Iturbide street to 614 San Agustin avenue with a marking of facility change dated February 15.
After receiving the injury, obtain a bottle of Chamberlain's Liniment and follow the simple printed directions that accompany the bottle for prompt relief.
Local clubs plan autumn fundraiser for soldiers returning from service abroad. Mrs. John T. Hassel elected secretary and Mrs. Alfert Martin treasurer as committees to be announced. Misses Lent host pink tea with a list of attendees. Tuesday Music and Literary Club reports new members and a $200 Victory Bond purchase amid a Federation report.
The Associated Press reports Senator Cummins of Iowa was chosen unanimously for president pro tempore at the Republican senators organization conference in Washington. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts was reelected party leader. Discussion on controversy over committee chairmanships of Senators Penrose and Warren was postponed.
The remains of Edith Cavell, executed by Germans, are being sent to England for burial in Norwich Cathedral. In Brussels a solemn ceremony featured mourning streets and military honors by British American and Belgian troops.
James Brozon of San Antonio is in the city on a short business visit. Rev. L. H. Wharton returned yesterday from a trip to the lower Rio Grande country and left last night for New Orleans.
Newport Rhode Island May 14 The contemplated removal of the old frigate Constellation from Newport to Washington has sparked a large protest led by the Newport Board of Trade and supported by Rhode Island patriotic societies. The Constellation once fought French and Barbary ships and played a key role in early U S naval history.
Germans admitted the destruction or capture of 128 aircraft and 14 captive balloons during April, reflecting intensified air losses in the campaign.
By Associated Press London May 14 Italian forces land at Zara and Sebenica on the Dalmatian coast. Troops move east and fortify ridges and passes, signaling a strategic buildup. Paris reports delegates at the peace conference no longer demand the secret London treaty's fulfillment and seek adjustment on eastern Adriatic territory. Fiume’s status remains under debate as plans for a free city akin to Danzig are rejected.
London observers say Frank P. Walsh Edward F. Dunne and Michael F. Ryan standing Irish society delegates will not be received by Lloyd George on their return to Paris nor given any official or semi official recognition.
Paris May 14 the council of four at the peace conference names a sub committee with one member from England France Italy Japan and the United States to handle objections and proposals from the German plenipotentiaries.
Berlin May 14 Count Rentzou head of the German peace mission will today hand to Entente representatives a note with counter proposals on cessions of territory, according to the Versailles correspondent of the National Zeitung.
Paris reports that the peace treaty with Austria is likely to be handed to delegates by week’s end. The allied representation at St Germain will be smaller than at Versailles, limited to powers that declared war on or broke relations with Austria-Hungary.
Paris May 14 renewed British efforts seek an agreement to pool former German merchant vessels and distribute them by tonnage lost during the war rather than US retention of ships interned in America. Poland also claims some ships surrendered by Germany. The claim was presented to the council of foreign ministers.
The Constellation cruised the Mediterranean and South Atlantic prior to the Civil War facing slavers and pirates. It served two years in the Civil War pursuing privateers and joined Farragut's West Gulf squadron. After the war it served as a receiving ship at Norfolk and Philadelphia, became a practice and gunnery ship at Washington, then served at Annapolis until 1888. Its early 19th century glory included 38 guns under Thomas Truxton, a Revolutionary War veteran.
New York May 14 Immediate reduction in wheat prices is predicted from producer to baker after a conference between Julius Barnes wheat director and grain industry representatives including handlers millers jobbers and bakers.
Rev J B Gambrell of Texas urged reform in army training camps during the Southern Baptist convention opening in Atlanta. He criticized the war department's stance on denominational religious work and was re-elected president without opposition.
A navy airship left Mouritinuk Point on May 14 bound for St Johns Newfoundland. If the coastal flight proves satisfactory, officials may try a trans Atlantic crossing.
Washington reports April cotton consumption at 470,753 bales of lint and 11,169 bales of linters as released by the Census Bureau.
Faraguay celebrates Independence Day. The centennial birth of Cyrus T. Milla founder of Mills College Oakland is marked. Senator Owen of Oklahoma to give the Missouri Bankers Association address in St Louis. Southern Baptist convention leaders gather in Atlanta. Ontario War Veterans hold first annual convention Windsor. Hague hosts commemoration of Jan van Barneveldt execution 200th anniversary. Kentucky Republicans convene in Lexington to adopt platform and slate for August primaries.
The Times receives a daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Thursday will be partly cloudy with mild conditions.
Fort McIntosh reports a 24 hour period ending 7 am with a maximum temperature of 70 degrees and a minimum of 58. Winds from the northwest. Skies clear throughout the period.
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