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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1919
Page
12
A satirical editorial argues against Bolshevik influence and the Plumb plan linking mine and railroad unions. It opposes nationalizing industries and warns that minority rule by unions could repeat Russia's tragedy, urging faith in a government of, by, and for the people.
The piece argues people neglect essential needs like water until supplies fail. A Rio Grande rise temporarily disables the water works, exposing water as a prime necessity and prompting renewed awareness of its shortage and the ease of its provision.
Dr. J. F. de la Garza of Laredo describes relief work in Corpus Christi. He says treatment was equal for all, mentions many wounded and scarce clothing, especially women’s garments, and praises local Mexican residents for prompt aid.
Notice states the partnership between W. A. Thomas and Isaac Howe of Laredo Webb County Texas dissolves by mutual consent on September 18 1919. W A Thomas and W H Baker will continue the business in Laredo under the new firm name Thomas and Baker with Baker authorized to settle affairs.
Water levels fall from 33 feet to 9 feet as the Rio Grande returns to normal after a 24 hour surge. Lowlands along the river were flooded with losses to feedstuff and farm equipment, but no further major damage reported. Brownsville expected a similar rise but not as high due to irrigation diversions.
Relief committees return from Corpus Christi mission report widespread storm devastation in Corpus Christi. Laredo Chamber of Commerce praises Texas-Mexican Railway Company and Mrs DeWolf for organizing rapid relief and urges more clothing for children.
The board of directors of the Associated Charities will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 at the Presbyterian Church. L H Wharton is the General Manager.
Rt. Rev. Paul J. Nussbaum head of Corpus Christi diocese was reported among flood victims but a telegram confirms he is safe in Baltimore. San Antonio friends worried since the storm touched city by the sea. bishop expected at a Catholic bishops convention next week.
A meeting is set for 8 o clock tonight at Elks Hall to organize a permanent American Legion post. Dr J T Halsell Alden B Muller and Robert Lee Bobbitt lead the effort inviting all who served in the U S armed forces from 1917 to 1918 to enroll and join the new post. More than two hundred eligible veterans in Laredo are urged to attend.
After 24 hours of flooding disabled the Laredo Water Co. resumed supply this morning. Water is available for households and baths but must be boiled for drinking until officials declare it safe. The company will announce when boiling is no longer required.
Lieutenant Aherns and a corporal of Company B Thirty seventh Infantry were adrift on a raft on the swollen Rio Grande crest from Thursday afternoon through yesterday. They landed six miles northwest of Laredo and went to the Dolores outpost after being picked up by a truck. Private Taylor, also of Company B, was marooned in a tree 1,000 feet from shore and rescued yesterday when comrades hauled a rope to bring him to the American side at Dolores camp.
Allied air forces bombed Mannheim Karlsruhe and other German cities. The American steamer Ticonderoga was sunk by a submarine in mid ocean with no warning.
Judge J M Slaughter returns from San Antonio and many residents travel or visit relatives in Corpus Christi Mineral Wells and Ruston Louisiana. Community groups meet to entertain returning soldiers plan dances and a supper at the Latin American Club Rooms then postpone to October due to Corpus Christi conditions. The Married Ladies Social Club donates to the Corpus Christi relief fund and elects a new member while scheduling an October 3 meeting.
The Rio Grande falls back toward normal after a high water rise as imports from Mexico pass through Laredo yesterday afternoon. Laredo Water Co. resumes service with one pump while other firms supply water to rail lines and the ice company.
Today honors Gen Byron Root Pierce born in East Bloomfield New York 90 years ago Ex Princess Cecilia born in Mecklenburg 33 years ago Dr Charles A Prosser born in New Albany Indiana 48 years ago Dr L Clark Seelye born in Bethel Connecticut 82 years ago Pierre Maupome born in Vera Cruz Mexico 39 years ago all noted as part of today’s birthday listings.
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