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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1919
Page
6
The Galveston News argues Carranza has failed to solidify control in Mexico. It cites Villa’s raids in Chihuahua, ongoing Zapata rebellion, and widespread abuses by Carranza troops including robbery of foreigners around Tampico.
An opinion predicts imminent government steps over Carrancista charges, with possible intervention discussed but not hastily. longstanding foreign and national complaints about Mexican abuses gain attention. The piece notes likely aid to factions or guarantees against future abuses, welcoming a perceived shift in Washington's view.
The article cites Prince Lichnowsky’s claim that German acceptance of peace terms would lead to Bolshevism in Germany. It discusses Upper Silesia, German patriotism, and fears of Bolshevik rule, contrasting Russian and European responses and the alleged dangers to women and society. The piece reflects sharp anti Bolshevik sentiment and a partisan view of postwar consequences.
Today marks birthdays of Edwin Dubose Monton in Spartanburg South Carolina sixty years ago Arthur E Bestor in Dixon Illinois forty years ago Waldorf Astor in New York City forty years ago Louis W Hill in Saint Paul forty seven years ago John W Garrett in Baltimore forty seven years ago United States minister to the Netherlands
The Walker Labor Agency invites job seekers to visit its office at 707 Santa Isabel Avenue next to L. and G. N. station. Manager James O. Walker asserts a decade of fair procedures and no complaints while under United States Employment Service oversight. Margarito Torres serves as assistant manager. Department of Labor Employment Agency.
The Voz de Laredo shoe shop has moved from Iturbide street to 614 San Agustin Avenue. The notice appears in the May 2 1915 edition.
Lieutenant Commander H B Grow piloted the naval hydro F 5 on a 24 hour flight starting from Norfolk circling Hampton roads Newport News to Baltimore and back. With three ensigns aboard they took turns at the wheel ate three meals in the air and endured freezing conditions. The fuel ran out upon landing leaving barely two gallons.
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A fragment shows a terse exchange where one speaker says gardening isn’t enjoyable and the other replies irritation comes from too many fishing worms and no chance to fish, highlighting a quirky mood in a casual chat.
General Cabell reports praise for Garner's border troop support and outlines border housing plans. He notes 47 stations with tents or improvised quarters and lists brick adobe and frame buildings including barracks and officer family quarters. He favors a barbed wire border road and offers to detail views to the War Department.
C W Mathewson, oil man, was notified Sunday by telegram of his daughter Pearl Mathewson’s death at age 15 in Thermopylae Wyoming. She fell ill Saturday afternoon at 4 o clock with a cerebral hemorrhage and died five hours later. Friends here extend sympathy to the family in their bereavement.
The Times reports stronger resources across four local banks between March and May 1919. Laredo National Bank Milmo National Bank First State Bank Merchants State Bank all show growth, indicating robust local finances amid rising oil prospects.
The onion shipments out of Laredo this season are near 1000 carloads. Saturday night 32 carloads and Sunday night 7 more rolled out, totaling 39 cars for the two nights and 970 carloads so far this season.
A telegram from Governor W. P. Hobby urges Texans to support the home ownership amendment to settle idle lands and develop agriculture. The governor asks the Chamber of Commerce to convene a special directors’ meeting to discuss the measure and to promote a full vote next Saturday.
Commander Eva Booth rises from entry worker to US Salvation Army commander. Daughter of founder William Booth, she began selling War Cries in London and later led the Canadian forces before taking charge in the United States.
The Jewish Welfare Board will discontinue Wednesday night dances held with Fort McIntosh soldiers and Laredo residents. Knights of Columbus will host dances at their building on Wednesday, while Sunday gatherings continue with invitations to all locals.
A law partnership has been formed by Ira O'Meara of Laredo and Judge R H Ward of San Antonio. The firm will be known as Ward & O Meara and will have offices in the Alexander building in this city. Date 6 19 6t.
A 25 year old purported San Antonio resident linked to a nationwide forged check ring was arrested by the Silver City sheriff. Federal agents say he used 24 aliases to cash 25 to 75 dollar checks drawn on the First District Bank of Washington. He pretended to be a military officer and face to face signed checks allegedly paid as salary. He is wanted in many cities including St. Louis Memphis Atlanta New Orleans Oklahoma City Fort Worth San Antonio Shreveport Mansfield Galveston Brownsville Laredo Mission and El Paso. authorities report samples held by the San Antonio FBI office.
A montage of short items from Laredo including imports from Mexico by rail, auto services and sales, moving beauty parlor, court activity, insurance agency change, used car ads, roofing and painting, onion shipping outlook, candy and tobacco stand results, plumbing, probate court, Jitney service, dressmaking, buying selling diverse goods, marriage licenses, Mexican crafts, piano dealer, hotel ads, light rain, auto painting, electric appliances, and printing services.
Government priced tents at about 85 dollars each. 16 by 16 by 11 foot with ropes poles hoods and stakes. F.O.B. San Antonio. Army Supply Co. 819 E Commerce St San Antonio Texas. May 19 2t.
In Caliche Park a tight game between the Thirty-seventh Infantry and Laredo ends 2 to 1 as Oswaldo Martinez hits a ninth inning homer for Laredo. Guerra and Pierce pitched for Laredo while Esser and a 87th pitcher handled the Thirty-seventh. The crowd saw a hairbreadth escape from a shutout.
A 22 year old Mexican nursemaid for Mrs. Grover Hammett of Mexico City died on a Pullman after becoming seriously ill between San Antonio and Laredo. The coroner ruled pneumonia. Funeral service held with interment at the local cemetery.
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