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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1920
Page
4
Wednesday's Daily argues labor shortages drive wage hikes and rising food prices. It urges relaxing immigration rules to import farm and unskilled labor for steadier crops, cheaper food, and lower freight costs, noting two million-plus skilled and unskilled gaps worldwide.
The article attacks Carranza's regime alleging deliberate abstraction and destruction of state records to hide financial gains. It portrays him as autocratic, deceitful, and vindictive, citing denial of Pershing expedition permission and involvement after the Angeles murder. It claims the records destruction would plunge the treasury into chaos and expose his alleged self serving acts.
London May 19 The Royal Military Tournament at Olympia will feature a strong royal patronage and a wide array of forces. New elements of military and aerial life from Admiralty War Office and Air Ministry will be shown with over seas troops and many units from Royal Navy Royal Marines Regular Army Special Reserves Territorial Army Cadet Force RAF Oxford and Cambridge Officer Training Corps and college cadets.
An unpublished manuscript on the history of Austin and the Colorado valley by Frank Brown has been obtained by UT Austin history faculty. Spanning explorations to 1875, it relies on old settlers, state records, and Texas newspapers, with notable illustrations and recollections of encounters with Native Americans and their life, government, religion, and contact with whites.
The piece contrasts German thefts in France and Belgium with Carranza’s retreat from Mexico City, noting destruction of national archives especially treasury and executive records. It laments that archives are national property and cannot be replaced if destroyed while money and munitions, though also national property, can be replaced or recaptured. It hints at charges against the absconding treasury secretary.
The funeral for Juan V. Benavides justice of the peace and La redo native who died yesterday at 10 10 am was largely attended. Services were at San Agustin church then at the city cemetery beside his wife. County and city officials attended with pallbearers listed among active and honorary members. The masts over the city hall and county courthouse remained at half mast through the morning.
All stockholders of Laredo in the Ranger and Burkburnett Oil Co are invited to attend a meeting at Brennan Leonard offices on Wednesday evening May 14 1920 at 8 o clock to hear Mr Brennan report on the recent general meeting held in Houston 5 17 31
A packed Royal Theatre bids farewell to Pax Film Corporation’s The Daredevil starring Tom Mix. The photoplay delivers continuous thrills from a collapsing set to a rooftop jump into an outlaw lair, with Mix’s stunt work and supporting cast earning praise for pace and excitement.
A dated advertisement promises a $100 reward for proof that artificial coloring is used in the establishment. It asserts only pure butter is used in cakes and pastries and promotes home baked ham veal loaf roasts sausages cheese mayonnaise salad potato chips fresh butter and eggs. The ad invites customers to call for service at Reed's Drugstore via phone S41.
The Times reports an interesting geological map of Texas issued by Standard Map & Engineering Co of Fort Worth. It covers the entire state with drilling locations and company names, showing Texas densely dotted with derricks and indicating widespread drilling activity across most regions.
All American Legion members interested in organizing a baseball team are urged to meet at the Elks Hall on Wednesday evening May 19 1920 at 8 p m. Athletic Officer E J Wormser notes meeting details and responsibilities.
The Laredo Independent School District ends its session on Friday May 21 with commencement exercises for the Class of 1920 at the Royal Opera House starting 8 16 at night. Thirteen graduates including John Mather Ernest Heaner Valentin Puig Joseph Strain F Ovid Shanks Julia McVicar Laura Taylor Amelia Ochoa Cynthia Press Virginia Viva Penn Olive Chamberlain Jesusa Gonzales receive diplomas. The program features an overture senior play dress rehearsal and multiple acts with a cast of students and teachers, a graduation day song, dances, recitations, an address by Asher R Smith, diploma and scholarship presentations, and a benediction. An exit march marks the close.
City Marshal M. Brennan has returned from Dallas where he sought treatment from a noted specialist. His sight is reported much improved and he resumes duties at his home in the city.
To the Public. We now have employed first class plumbers and sheet metal workers, all experienced men, and would like the public to visit our shop and show room, 1318 Hidalgo street, where they will meet with a courteous reception. All work is guaranteed if you need a plumber at night, phone 606.
The Laredo Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon at Hamilton Hotel Cafe starting 12:15 pm with members and several guests including W. S. Cantrell Judge Hal l Greer ex Senator Killum Rev White Robert BE Essing and Mr Hall father of Dr H C Hall. Speakers included Cantrell Rev White Essing Greer and Killum. Discussion covered Webb county highway plans and no committee was appointed to attend tonight’s taxpayers and county commissioners court meeting to push a high quality highway system statewide.
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 647 A FP and A M tonight at 8 o'clock. Work in F C degree. All visiting brethren invited to attend. FRITZ WERNER W M.
The city council met in regular session with Mayor Villegas and seven Aldermen present. Minutes approved. Fire committee recommended granting a fire plug at Laredo Street and McClelland Avenue. Finance committee backs repeal of rate ordinance after new switchboard. to improve public service. Police salary raise referred to police committee. Light at McPherson and Rosario streets referred to electric lights and railways. Street gravel work referred to Holding Institute access. An ordinance enlarging five marshal office passed second and third reading. Desk Sergeant application referred to police committee. Two mule teams requested. referred to mayor and streets and bridges. Proposal to sell two lots north of Engine House for graveyard block improvement approved with minimum $3,000 per lot. Board of Equalization for 1920 appointed. secretary as secretary. daily compensation set at $5. Judge Winslow’s land recovery work referred to mayor and city attorney. adjourned.
Local notices list Shasta caises and sweet peas for sale with contact, various area ads on drills oil, English classes at 717 Lincoln, Crumpler Sales Co farm tools, Laredo High School graduation at Royal Opera House, International Realty Co services, freight and passenger train updates from Nuevo Laredo, plumbing and Bellmont rooms ads, recent marriage licenses, utilities and funeral observances for Juan V Benavides, and a review of The Daredevil at Royal Theater with Tom Mix drawing crowds.
The Times carries daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau at New Orleans. Tonight and Thursday are expected to be generally fair.
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 A M show a maximum temperature of 81 degrees and a minimum of 68 degrees. Winds came from the southeast and the sky was clear.
The Laredo Pontoon Bridge built by the Laredo Bridge Co. has opened for pedestrian crossers between Nuevo Laredo and Laredo. The deck is sixteen feet wide with a four foot west sidewalk, designed to handle two automobiles in the main lane. Truck and vehicle traffic awaits completion of approaches, expected within ten days, before full use.
The probate court yesterday disposed of matters including the withdrawal of Cipriano Esquivel’s guardianship application for Filo mena Esquivel minor, and the approval of J A Ortiz for guardianship of the Rodriguez minors after inventory and bond.
The Associated Press notes self whipping, a medieval practice, persists in the Philippines. During Waster holidays hundreds of foreigners gathered near Manila but only six performed penance, lashing backs with bamboo rods at seven stations, then washing wounds in mud and with healing waters.
A Texas notice urges petitioning for kindergarten establishment under a 1918 law. It claims about 200000 children miss two years of kindergarten due to lack of awareness and calls readers to circulate petitions between June 1 and August 1, with forms from the National Kindergarten Association in New York.
President Wilson will open the third Pan American Aeronautic Congress at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City via radio from the White House. The ten day event attracts 32 countries, 60 aero clubs, and 5,000 civic groups, with topics from dirigibles to aerial policing and city planning among the featured discussions. The congress is hosted by multiple aviation and civic organizations including the Aero Club of America and the Pan-American Aeronautical Federation.
Philadelphia May 19 with all high officers and leading ministers in America plus foreign missionaries in attendance the annual general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States will open tomorrow The retiring moderator will preach and the election of his successor tops the initial agenda Proceedings continue a week or ten days and promise unusual interest The assembly will face church problems old and new arising from social changes and the war.
Suggests buying Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving home for trips. It cannot be obtained while hunting, fishing, prospecting, or while traveling by car or steamship. It should be kept with you for safety and preparedness.
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