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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1919
Page
4
The piece recalls Armistice Day meaning for Americans, urging solemn reflection, unity, and recognition of sacrifice. It contrasts past heroes with current concerns, and cites Centralia's mob violence against IWW members, noting the hangings and the impact on suppressing further disorder.
Washington report states I. W. W. opened fire during a veteran parade killing two and wounding several. The group had been active across the Northwest burning fields and intimidating towns. Public anger surged as residents pursued suspects after the attack.
Notice from J. D. Jennings stating existing hunting in Jarral Barracito Burritos Tortuga and La Mota pastures harms cattle owners interests and asking that no hunting permit requests be made. Dated 10 31 2m.
Dr J Stanley Durkee will be inaugurated today as president of Howard University in Washington DC. A Nova Scotia native and Bates College and Boston University alumnus, he began in Free Baptist ministry in Maine and New England before joining the Congregational denomination and serving in Brockton Massachusetts. Howard University, founded by New Englanders, has had Congregational roots among its leaders.
On a small island in the Japan Sea near Nagasaki a remarkable coal mine lies beneath the sea. The island surface only supports shafts and hoisting gear while tunnelings extend in multiple directions under the ocean.
Today marks anniversaries for Thomas Burt the first laboring man in Parliament born 82 years ago William Collier famed American stage comedian born New York City 51 years ago Brig Gen Frederick S Strong U S A retiring age born Paw Paw Michigan 64 years ago Cecil Chesterton English author editor critic born Kensington 40 years ago Times want ads Money Makers included.
A compact list notes key anniversaries from 1785 to 1917. It marks deaths of Gen Robert Howe and Henry Eckford, the Grand Trunk railroad opening, a major Lynn fire loss, John A. McCaull’s death, Canalejas’ assassination, and WWI events including the Yser front, Belgian independence terms, Halicz breakthrough, Lloyd George’s Paris speech urging unity.
General Mendoza Nemesio Garcia Naranjo plead guilty to filibuster charges while Roberto Gayon was absent. Judge Hutcheson will pronounce sentences before term end. Abel Cantu Guillermo Gutierrez Jr win naturalization. Smuggling cases heard with fines or short jail terms.
Ferdinand Wormser, a prominent Laredo businessman, is named Webb County chairman for the 1919 Red Cross Christmas Seal campaign. He plans subcommittees to help with sale and promotion of the one cent life seals supporting relief work in tubercular camps.
The Associated Charities plan a Tag Day for the day before Thanksgiving. All religious and social organizations should appoint a two member committee to meet at the Chamber of Commerce rooms Friday at 3 PM to finalize arrangements.
Rev Fr Gaylord Roberts returns from Pearsall where he preached last Sunday and will lead the Christian church pulpit next Sunday. He is appointed captain of Bandera, Frio, Webb and Dimmit counties to raise funds for benevolent educational and missionary work for 1919 1920.
The Red Cross third roll call in Laredo closed with Webb county exceeding its quota by over 500 dollars. Total subscriptions were 3574.50 including annual, magazine, contributing and patron memberships. Prizes for booths were awarded to seven, eleven, three, five and ten with civic leaders recognized for their efforts.
After five days of court time Neblett won against his former partner O Mears in a partition suit. Jury verdict favors Neblett for 1625 dollars.
Classified style note touts Zemo as a safe antiseptic that clears eczema itch pimples and rashes with overnight improvements. It claims fast itching relief and a non greasy formula sold by E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio at 35 cents a small bottle and 1.00 for extra large. Thanksgiving at Fort McIntosh described with turkey prices and soldiers plans for a post feast amid peace after the war.
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