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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1919
Page
6
The Laredo Times notes it is exclusively entitled to republication of all Associated Press dispatches and other credited or local news published in the paper from Monday's Daily.
The author argues about Lincoln’s Gettysburg question and whether unions threaten democracy. They claim four million union members exert control over a hundred million plus workers, questioning if professionals and artisans must join unions or perish, while defending unions as necessary against oligarchic rule.
The piece argues the looming coal strike threatens winter shortages and rail logistics. It urges government action and public backing to protect daily life, stressing workers’ demands for a five day week and 30 hours, while condemning strike leaders for breaking contracts. It warns of potential army aid to maintain order.
State commands Sheriff to publish citation for A. C. Markley in Webb County prior to December 1 1919. Suit filed October 8 1919 seeks $5488 plus interest, attorney fees, and attachment on one third interest in three Webb County tracts including Survey No. 2215 and Garza parcels. Plaintiff den ies defendant residency in Texas and requests attachment, judgment, foreclosure, and sale with surplus to defendant.
Morning importations from Mexico include beer ixtle baskets and bones. Local notices cover marriage licenses issued by the county clerk, plumbing services, garage site work, and a proposed boxing scene if arrangements with Mexican officials progress. Also named are real estate and advertising notes from The Times with various local business details.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends who assisted at our wife and daughter's death and funeral and for the beautiful floral tributes. Their kindness will never be forgotten.
The question asks whether organized labor holds more power than the U S government or if the people are stronger than the combined unions. It frames a debate about influence between labor movements and state authority.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a pleasant natural laxative effect without griping. The vegetable formula with olive oil activates liver and bowels to normal action. Available in 10c and 25c boxes for relief from bad taste breath dullness bilious feeling and constipation.
The quadrilla led by Jesus Tenes and Pedro Espejo performed at the Nuevo Laredo bull arena before a large audience of Americans and Mexicans from Laredo and visitors. Colonel Beaumont B. Buck and staff from Fort McIntosh attended as guests of General Reynaldo Garza and Mexican Consul Garcia. Matador Pedro Espejo narrowly escaped a fatal fall during the bullfight.
The witness C M de la Garza, Clerk of the District Court of Webb County, certifies the document as executed. Dated October 4 1919 at the office in Laredo Texas with the court seal and signature.
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Lerdo de Tejada led a Mexican concert at the Royal Opera House to rousing acclaim. Performers showcased Mexican rhapsody, Lerdo’s piano in Mexico Bello, and the Jarabe Tapatio amid an encores marathon. The troupe sails for Europe next, with strong audience anticipation.
Indianapolis promoter Guy Turpin arrives in Laredo with Kid Poncho to arrange boxing matches across the river. He aims to stage 20 round bouts in Nuevo Laredo and contact Mexican authorities, hoping to bring major fights and San Antonio fans south. Turpin cites Jerry Dalton, Willie Moody, and Kid Poncho as potential stars, with Camp Travis trainer Lieut Coffen assisting.
An advertisement notes that a beautiful woman has good digestion and advises light meat consumption for digestion relief. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy and lists a price of 25 cents.
Mrs. A E Sidenberder of Rockfield Indiana reports an spring bronchial attack relieved after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a few days. She notes all signs of trouble disappear following use.
The newly elected board of directors chose regular officers and committee chairs for the coming year at a smoker held in Ellis Hall. Officers include W. L. Guyler as president F A Matthes as vice president B G Salinas as vice president and Mexican American Branch president M W Brennan as treasurer Fred W Molly as secretary Bettie Adkins as assistant secretary. Committee chairs named include August C Richter Agriculture Civic Improvement F A Matthes Entertainment I Alexander Finance R K Mims Highways and Industries Sam Mackin Irrigation Aug C Richter Labor and House F A Lattig Legislation B G Salinas Membership and Publicity Robert L Bobbitt Sanitation F A Matthes Traffic and Commerce M W Brennan. Remaining committee chair assignments on Exhibits Imports Exports and Trade Relations will be decided at the next board meeting in a few days.
Laredo Post of the American Legion elected new officers at Ells Hall on Saturday night. Robert Lee Bobbitt was named post commander with Charles Galbraith as vice commander Alden B Muller as adjutant George Lang as assistant adjutant Lee Hanchett as post historian and Aaron Moser as finance officer. A committee led by Robert E Essing was formed to plan Armistice Day observances on November 11 and will meet tonight at 8 at the Soldiers' Club to discuss celebration plans.
Remains of Mrs. Fred Austin arrived in Laredo from Brownsville and were taken to the Byrne home for a 5 30 p m service conducted by Rev A F Beddoe of the Baptist church The pallbearers included N A Miller J Konapp L R Perkins Bud DeSpain Kk L Wood and Frank Earnest Burial was in the city cemetery with numerous floral tributes as signs of esteem.
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