07 Sep 1919
Page 4
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1919
Page
4
The piece condemns Mexico under Carranza for firing on American aviators on the border, urging investigation and punishment, while debating federal response. It argues whether intervention is necessary, notes Carranza's apologetic stance, and warns of foreign and domestic consequences of Mexican property seizures and oil nationalization.
A Mexican report claims a reform to the oil clause would limit retroactive effects, appeasing foreign operators. President Carranza, however, asserts oil lands remain national property, risking a clash with congress and potentially triggering widespread confiscation of oil properties. Carranza has long opposed the Joe Doctrine and warned against executive power over legislative actions.
A Los Angeles Evening Herald feature describes a 20 by 30 inch scrapbook titled For Humanitys Sake created by attorney Dario H Nelson. It weighs over 30 pounds and sits in a window at Seventh and Spring streets. The 294 page American scrapbook covers World War events under 34 headings including Wilson Pershing Loans Red Cross and German Atrocities. Nelson plans an index and intends to keep the volume and later add material after peace treaty ratification.
Right Hon. Sir George Foster Canadian Minister of Trade and Commerce born in New Brunswick 72 years ago. Dr. Charles Frederick Wishart new president of Wooster University born in Mansfield Ohio 49 years ago. Rear Admiral Alfred Reynolds USN retired born in Virginia 66. Edward J. Kenetchy first baseman Brooklyn NL born in La Crosse Wisconsin 34.
The county clerk reports new marriages Feliciano Aguilar with Eugenio Lopez spouse, Julio Aguilar with Maria Tellez, Jose Garza with Ildefonso de la Cruz. Eva Garcia becomes assistant county clerk. Mrs J H Slaughter now runs Hamilton Hotel Cafe. dining room opened with praised meals. Probate court in session, Clover will contest disposed. A smoker event by Laredo Volunteer Fire Department tonight at Firemen's Hall for firefighters and veterans.
City Council meets to regulate gas pricing in Laredo after notice of proposed rate increases. An ordinance to control jitneys moves to second reading, aiming to curb a public nuisance. A petition on slaughterhouse locations is sent to committee for action.
Mayor Ole Hanson of Seattle outlines a selective immigration scheme backed by questionnaires and a $50 fee to fund investigations. Citizens would be directed to areas of labor need, easing farm labor shortages and reducing eastern congestion. The idea aims to curb I. W. W. and hoodlumism by a scientific distribution of newcomers. Louisvile Courier Journal echoes the concept.
Washington expects Ahmed Mirza the Shah of Persia to visit the United States soon and perhaps stay at the executive mansion. His prior trips to Europe caused noted social missteps, but he is viewed as more sophisticated now and has bought $100,000 in Liberty Loans. He may confer several orders including the Order of the Lion and Sun.
The Rhode Island Suffrage Party seeks to organize a body of 500 women voters into a vigilance committee for good government. Members would be free to join any party but pledged to industrial justice higher citizenship and Americanization. The article also highlights Johnna Maestrick a woman matador who trained in Portugal and impressed crowds in Oporto.
General Garza and Consul Garcia stated Mexican soldiers fired on an American airplane that was within Mexican territory a kilometer away while flying low. Consul Garcia, Garza, and local witnesses described the scene and criticized U S incursions into Mexican airspace. The report also notes that the Mexican officer who commanded the firing was reprimanded and orders given to prevent future shots at aircraft. The incident is contrasted by another witness claiming the plane remained on American soil, challenging the Mexican officials’ account. Separately, probate court refused to admit the 1891 will to probate in the Clover estate after determining it had likely been revoked by an earlier 1911 will, with appeal anticipated.
Unanimously adopted resolutions praise thrift and saving in peace and war. They urge teaching thrift in public schools and support continued sales of War Savings Stamps Thrift Stamps and Registered Treasury Savings Certificates as safe government investments and patriotic civic duties.
A brief notice promotes subscribing to THE TIMES with a monthly rate of 60 cents. It highlights daily opportunities and urges readers to sign up for regular updates.
Webb County teachers at the Central School in the county seat are mid session in a five day institute under County School Superintendent B Richardson. The program features papers and discussions by local and outside speakers on climate, geography, fractions, taxation, health, U S history, and teaching methods. The institute concludes Friday afternoon after which schools resume Monday for the new term with teachers returning to their stations.
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