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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1919
Page
18
The Laredo Times announces daily publication seven evenings a week except Sunday with mail postpaid delivery to U S Mexico or Canada. Weekly edition published Sundays by mail postpaid with annual and shorter-term rates. Subscriptions payable in advance.
The paper states that The Associated Press alone holds rights to use or republication of all AP dispatched and locally credited news, with explicit exception for locally published Jewish content.
The Galveston News questions Carranza’s effectiveness in Mexico citing weak control of Chihuahua Morelos Zapata and Tampico abuses. It accuses Carranza officers of theft extortion and murder and notes Villa’s raids are aided by local loyalties and poor garrison allegiance. The piece urges shifting focus from the Monroe Doctrine to addressing Villa and disorder.
The article notes ongoing foreign and national complaints about abuses in Mexico, with some predicting intervention. It argues broad intervention is unlikely but suggests possible U S aid to reform factions to curb past abuses and secure guarantees for the future. The piece praises a shift in Washington’s stance as the truth becomes clearer.
Prince Lichnowsky warns that German acceptance of peace terms would lead to Bolshevism in Germany. The piece contrasts his view with anti Bolshevik sentiment, citing Russian edicts on women and accusing Germans of moral decline if they yield to Bolshevik influence. It questions whether Germany can avoid Bolshevik fate if debts go unpaid and labels Bolsheviks as degenerate rulers compared with Russians.
The notice advertises daily access to The Times with a subscription offer priced at 69 per month. It emphasizes ongoing opportunities by encouraging daily readership and repeated engagement with the publication.
Today marks birthdays of six notable figures born May 19: Bishop Edwin Dabose Mouston of the Methodist Episcopal Church born in Spartanburg South Carolina 60 years ago. Arthur E F Bestor president of the Chautauqua Institution born in Dixon Illinois 40 years ago. Major Waldorf Astor MP parliamentary secretary born in New York City 40 years ago. Louie W Hill president of the Great Northern Railway born in St Paul 47 years ago. John W Garrett United States minister to the Netherlands born in Baltimore 47 years ago.
Persons seeking work need do nothing more than come to the office of the Walker Labor Agency. The agency claims fair dealings under United States Employment Service oversight with James O. Walker noted as manager. The office sits in front of the L and G N station at 707 Santa Isabel Avenue.
The Voz de Laredo shoe shop relocates from Iturbide street to 614 San Agustin avenue with the date 5 2 15t noted.
Lieutenant Commander H. B. Grow piloted a naval hydro F-5 on a 24 hour flight from Norfolk to Hamp ton Roads Newport News Baltimore and back. Three ensigns accompanied him. they shared the flight, ate three in air meals, and endured severe cold. Engine ran until fuel ended with only about two gallons left from an 850 gallon start.
A fragment quotes a puzzled speaker denying gardening joy and lamenting tangy earthworms, while noting no chance to go fishing. The exchange hints at casual dittoed tension and mismatched outdoor ambitions.
General Cabell forwards to Congressman Garner a plan for better border troop housing. He highlights 47 isolated stations lacking proper shelters, urges brick or good frame barracks, and supports shingle roofs over paper. He also backs a highway with barbed wire from Brownsville to Yuma to ease patrolling.
C W Mathewson well known oil man received a telegram Sunday morning announcing the death of his daughter Miss Pearl Mathewson age 15 at Thermop? on Saturday after sudden illness cerebral hemorrhage struck her at 4 p m and she died about five hours later friends extend sympathy in his bereavement.
Knights of Columbus will host a Wednesday dance at their building while the Jewish Welfare Board stops its midweek dances. The board will keep Sunday evening events and invites Laredo residents to attend. The notice is dated May 19, 1931.
A law partnership has been formed by Ira O'Meara of Laredo and Judge H Ward of San Antonio. The firm will be known as Ward and O'Meara with offices in the Alexander building in this city. Dated 5 19 81.
The Times reports four Laredo banks with rising total resources from March to May 1919. Laredo National Bank grows from 2 731 574.20 to 3 565 724.01. Milmo National Bank climbs to 7 717 105.69. First State Bank & Trust Co increases to 626 046.11. Merchants State Bank & Trust Co declines to 379 434.45, reflecting overall local prosperity and optimism for oil-driven gains.
The onion shipments out of Laredo this season are near the 1000 carload mark. Thirty two carloads left Saturday night and seven more Sunday night, totaling 39 for the two nights and 970 carloads for the season to date.
The governor calls for citizen action on a home ownership amendment as Texas voters prepare to cast ballots next Saturday. A Chamber telegram notes a special directors meeting to discuss the governor's suggestion and the cotton growers' resolution on securing the gin for the Laredo district.
Eva Booth, directress of a major Salvation Army campaign across the United States, rose from humble beginnings to commander. A daughter of founder General William Booth she started selling War Cries as a schoolgirl in London and rose to leadership in Canada before directing U.S. operations.
A 25-year-old alleged San Antonio resident, linked to forged checks of 25 to 75 dollars, was captured by Silver City sheriff. Federal agents note he used 24 aliases and posed as officers or soldiers. He is sought in St Louis Memphis Atlanta New Orleans Oklahoma City Fort Worth San Antonio Shreveport and other cities. Checks drawn on First District Bank of Washington purported to be Aero Reserve Corp. Samples held in San Antonio BI office. He used aliases Captain Andrew L Taylor and Corporal Charles B Burlingame.
The Laredo area reports imports from Mexico including manganese and ixile. Also listed are auto dealer ads, legal notices, marriages, business services, and weather notes. Local officials and district court activity are mentioned as Judge Mullally returns from Floresville and Judge Thomas to preside briefly.
Government priced tents offered at 22 dollars each in first class serviceable condition. 16 by 16 by 11 feet with ropes poles hood and stakes. F O B San Antonio. Army Supply Co. 819 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, Texas. May 19, 2t.
In a pitching duel at Caliche Park the Thirty-seventh Infantry edged Laredo 2 to 1 as Oswaldo Martinez hit a decisive homer in the ninth inning. Guerra and Pierce pitched for Laredo while Esser started for the 31st. The crowd saw a close contest with a single Laredo run before the late homer.
Dolores Flores a 22 year old nurse for Mrs. Grover Hammett of Mexico City died aboard a Pullman near Laredo after falling seriously ill en route from San Antonio. Coroner ruled pneumonia as the cause. body taken to Canvery undertaking. funeral held locally with interment in city cemetery.
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