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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1919
Page
7
Jose Prado charged with a statutory crime involving the death penalty had his case called in district court this morning. Defense counsel requested time to prepare a motion for continuance and the court granted a continuance until 11 oclock this forenoon.
Hon. Marshall Hicks, a prominent Texas attorney, was taken ill in San Antonio on Friday and rushed to P. and S. Hospital. His condition improved and he left the hospital Sunday. He plans to attend and speak in Laredo next Friday evening at the ex-soldiers celebration.
The state of Texas Webb County sheriff and clerk publish a notice that M. T. Cogley administrator presents his final account for HL A Milme estate. The County Court will hear it starting November 17 1919 at the Laredo Courthouse. Readers must appear to contest or show execution.
On October 27, 1919 Thomas Church Brownell became Connecticut’s third Episcopal bishop. Theodore Roosevelt, born 1858 in New York City, later died January 6, 1919 at Oyster Bay. Other notes cover treaties, politics, university fires, royal deaths, wartime bombardments, naval actions, and neutrality protests spanning 1858 to 1917.
Flavio Vargas filed in Webb County Court an application for letters of guardianship of Enriqueta Garza, a minor. Hearing set for the third Monday of November the 17th at the Webb County Courthouse in Laredo, Texas. Interested parties may contest. Return required under penalty of law. Dated October 27, 11%. Attest J A Rodriguez.
Society editor lists upcoming events for Monday through Tuesday. The Methodist Women meet at 4 pm, bridge clubs convene with Mrs. Jos Moser and Mrs. G W Derby, Christ Church Junior Auxiliary gathers at 4 pm, Sunbeam Band meets at the Baptist church, and a community singing event is planned at the Soldiers Club in the evening.
Ninety year old Gen Christopher Columbus Andrews, a veteran of the Union army, is honored as a surviving Civil War general. Born in New Hampshire and educated at Harvard, he pursued a wide career from Minnesota to Sweden and Norway, Brazil, and later as Minnesota forestry commissioner in St Paul.
District Court in Texas cases mentions Mrs Goodman and family traveling to San Antonio and others visiting relatives in San Antonio and Austin. Upcoming bankruptcy sale details describe El Centenario mine in Mexico, two promissory notes, and a share of Latin American Club stock. Also includes bridge club events and theater outings in Laredo social roundups.
A vintage promotion touts Dr King s New Discovery as a trusted remedy for colds coughs and grippe with fifty years of popularity. It claims to soothe sore throats loosen phlegm and ease chest congestion and warns it is safe for all ages. Available in 60c and 1 20 bottles at drugstores.
New York marked the 61st birth anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt with memorial services in the city and many visitors traveling to Oyster Bay to honor the former president. The day concluded Roosevelt Week, which raised funds for a memorial.
William O. Jenkins American consular agent at Puebla Mexico was held by Mexican bandits for about a week demanding a ransom of 150000 to 150400 dollars. The State Department in Washington and the embassy in Mexico City advised release while whether payment was made remains unclear.
Advertisement claims irregular bowels threaten liver and stomach health and urges use of Dr. King's New Life Pills to stimulate action and cleanse the system. Priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Washington officials debated responses to a threatened coal miners strike as union leaders warned the order could not be withdrawn by November. Texas officials forecast minimal impact due to fuel oil use. Brooklyn docks saw a violent clash as 2,000 striking longshoremen battled hundreds heading to work with injuries reported and arrests made.
Washington reports that a bill, moved by the senate judiciary committee, would subject persons exhibiting the red flag or advocating government overthrow to federal prosecution.
Mrs. William Bell of Logansport Indiana writes that Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved a severe diarrhoea attack she suffered three years ago. Gen Christopher Columbus Andrews a Union army veteran will celebrate his 90th birthday today at his St Paul home.
International Land and Leasing Co seeks oil leases in Webb County and neighboring areas. They offer cash on title approval. Local manager C. M. Henry invites interested parties to visit at 1012 Farragut Street, City. Dated 10 6 30.
Stop itching eczema quickly with Zemo from druggists 35c small bottle or 1.00 large. It starts healing on application and removes eczema tetter pimples and rashes. Not greasy and does not stain. The E W Rose Co Cleveland QO.
A statewide campaign under the State Superintendent opens in Dakota Mitchell on October 27 to raise six aims for rural schools. Notables from Boston Chicago and Washington join local speakers to promote nine month terms better pay and facilities and practical rural studies across 64 counties.
Washington October 27 reports the president's progress as satisfactory per today's medical bulletin from physicians.
Unconfirmed reports from Victony Finland indicate a naval clash occurred off Kronstadt yesterday with no details available at press time.
The Times carries a daily weather forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Tuesday expect scattered showers with a drop in temperature on Tuesday.
Army salvage house lists 12 000 reclaimed army shoes with new soles and heels priced 1.75 to 2.50 per pair. It also offers 500 army quilts at 2.00 to 2.50 each and 500 service hats from 26 to 76 cents. Sale at 1701 Hidalgo Street.
Officers of the Union army born in Hillsboro North Carolina ninety years ago. Italian statesman Giovanni Giolitti born in Piedmont seventy seven years ago. Walter Scott former Saskatchewan premier born in Middlesex County Ontario fifty two years ago. Edwin F Gay Harvard dean born in Detroit fifty two years ago. Viola Allen famed American stage actress born in Huntsville Alabama fifty years ago.
Chicago woman Agnes Turner states that overwork and irregular meals caused headaches indigestion and sleeplessness. After two months of Chamberlain's Tablets her stomach was cleansed her system invigorated and she can eat and sleep in comfort claiming she is entirely well.
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am show a maximum temperature of 80 degrees and a minimum of 73 degrees. Winds come from the southeast and the sky is clear.
Police report in Youngstown Ohio notes a suspected strike sympathizer arson attempt last night at the Hazelton suburb sub-station. No injuries reported and investigation underway.
Paris reports a planned strike by the subway workers union on November 1, aligned with the general transportation and electricians unions. The Echo de Paris notes the coordinated walkout aims to disrupt metro service and show solidarity with broader labor actions.
An ad claims local ear applications fail for catarrhal deafness and a constitutional treatment exists. It explains that inflamed Eustachian tubes cause muffled hearing and potential permanent deafness if untreated, offering Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a blood-acting cure with a $100 reward for unsolved cases. Circulars free from CHENRY & CO. Toledo.
A playful exchange from a Dartmouth scene shows a dancer asking if the partner likes the dance after a few spins around the gym. The reply is tentative as the other person contemplates the moment.
Labor leaders from many nations gather in Washington for the International Federation of Trade Unions opening its first conference since Amsterdam. Delegates from Germany and Austria are among those expected to attend. no major action is anticipated until tomorrow.
The Senate defeated Senator Johnson's amendment to the peace treaty raising the US voting power in the League of Nations to equal Britain and dominions. The roll showed 38 in favor and 40 against.
The Times report shows opening inquiries and higher prices across futures and spot markets. Liverpool, New Orleans, and Galveston outlets list steady to higher middling rates, with sales and arrivals in the thousands and futures near months stronger.
Centenary celebrations mark the birth of Henry RB Plant founder of the Plant system and Robert Klotz a Kansas history figure and first signer of the Topeka constitution. Also noting New York Citys first subway opening fifteen years ago and the wedding anniversary of exiled Greek royalty King Constantine and Queen Sophie in Switzerland.
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