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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1919
Page
9
A plane that disappeared from Eagle Pass during a Sunday storm reportedly landed safely at the Perron ranch about ninety miles away. The two aviators and aircraft were uninjured and flew back to Eagle Pass yesterday evening, likely before dark.
An old health notice recommends Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for children with diarrhoea and to follow with castor oil. The guidance stresses keeping the remedy on hand and administering at the first sign of looseness.
Nuevo Laredo observed Mexico’s independence day with the first bullfight in the new arena. Four bulls died as favored matadores performed well for a crowded crowd. Eligio Hernandez nicknamed El Serio escaped serious harm after being tossed by a bull’s horns before escaping unharmed.
Mordecai M Noah selects Grand Island as New Jerusalem site in 1825. In 1867 the Massachusetts State Temperance party forms at Worcester. 1882 the Khedive dissolves the Egyptian army. 1894 Senator John P Jones of Nevada joins the Populists and faces Republican resignation demand. 1897 border fighting between Britain, Afghan tribes. 1909 Irish Land bill passes in Commons. 1914 Serbian forces withdraw from Serlin. 1815 Serbians stop Austrian crossing at Save and Drina. 1916 British French seize four miles of German positions near Somme. 1917 Five German planes down on French front.
Tonight and Thursday partly cloudy to cloudy with probable local showers. Forecast issued by the United States Weather Bureau and transmitted to The Times via the Telephone Co. Each day.
Fort McIntosh observed a high of 88 degrees and a low of 57 degrees over the past 24 hours. Winds were from the southeast with cloudy skies.
Judge S. T. Phelps arrived back in the city this morning after attending district court in Pearsall. W. E. Schmidt of the Graham Paper Company is in town. Leopoldo Villegas came home last night from a San Diego business trip. Shelby left Nuevo Laredo for San Antonio on business.
The Laredo Times reports from Fort McIntosh last Friday night where Jerry Dalton, Indianapolis light weight and pupil of Guy Turpin, defeated Bobby Mason in ten rounds. Mason was floored for nine in the final seconds but recovered to reach the final bell.
Word reached this city of the death of Jacobo S. Guerra at Montemorelos Nuevo Leon Mexico on the 15th. Funeral will be held in Monterey today. He and his wife and son Jacobo Jr had lived here recently and he once worked as a teller at Laredo National Bank. The bereaved include his wife and son in this city and his parents, a brother and three sisters in Rio Grande City. The Times extends sympathy.
Atilano Rocha an experienced lineman for the Laredo Electric and Railway Co was burned on the right hand and arm after slipping onto live wires while working on a pole at Main Avenue and Matamoros street near the Haynes home about 9 45 this morning. He was rescued by coworkers and taken to Mercy Hospital where his condition is described as as likely as could be expected.
Parish Guild opening meeting at Christ Church Rectory at 5 PM. Knights of Columbus host weekly dance at its hall. Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Robt McCulloch at 4 PM. Christian Church Ladies Aid meets with Mrs BE Hamilton at 4 PM. Baptist W M A circles hold afternoon meetings.
Mrs Arrowsmith received a message from Mrs Fritz Werner in Corpus Christi about her wellbeing. Mrs R M Guinn visited Corpus Christi last week. Mrs L I Stoner and Mrs A D Clarke of Tampico stay in San Antonio several weeks. L V Jambers in San Antonio. Mrs Yost of Las Cruces arrives to visit Mrs Putman. J D Merriman returns from San Antonio. Louis and Cecil Mathes go to Bryan for A M College. Tiny McKnight visits city en route to Detroit for Episcopal convention. Eva Beyette leaves for Rockport. Adolph Hatley heads to Bryan for A M College. Arthur Foster improves and leaves Mercy Hospital. Mrs Henry Wood substitutes at Heights school. Sunbeam Band plans next meeting. Knights of Columbus chaperones named. Junior Auxiliary Christ Church holds preparatory meeting with larger girls present.
In attendance for a meeting directed by Mrs. CC W Cook plans were made for work by the small members. The first meeting will be next Tuesday afternoon at the rectory with Miss Anna May Mussett Martha Anderson Mary Cook Marjorie Lou Fish and Mrs Cook present.
Train No. 1 to Corpus Christi leaves at 12 50 p m. Train No. 2 from Corpus Christi arrives at 3 35 p m. The International and Great Northern offers a through fast train to St Louis leaving at 8 30 a m and arriving at 2 50 p m. The night train departs at 9 p m and arrives at 8 a m.
A historical advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It highlights safety pleasant taste no opium and endorsements from mothers and Wm Scruby of Chillicothe Missouri citing child and family use and satisfaction.
Rio Grande and Eagle Pass routes show Train No 1 leaving Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arriving Minera 10 20 a m Train No 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m arriving Laredo 3 15 p m
Paris September 17 The supreme council has definitely adopted the Bulgarian treaty and will deliver it to Bulgarian plenipotentiaries Friday morning.
Geneva reports Gabriele d'Annunzio remains in control at Fiume after seizing possession recently. The article notes his continued dominance in the crisis surrounding the city and its governance.
The Times wire shows steady demand and prices for cotton with receipts of 29 000 American 23 200. Prices by region remain near steady with mid and late month figures around 19 00 to 19 68, closing steady across New York New Orleans and Houston markets.
A sweep of today’s observances spans Boston’s 290th birthday the Winnipeg strike leaders’ imprisonment spurs a pie day protest in Canada President Wilson’s San Francisco visit and return Cardinal Mercier welcome New York City St Louis bar group launches a radicalism counterdrive Chicago hosts an Anti-Saloon League conference for prohibition efforts.
There is more Catarrh in this section than all other diseases combined and long thought incurable. Local remedies fail. constitutional treatment is needed. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney & Co promises to cure by acting through the blood on mucous surfaces. One hundred dollar reward offered if it fails. circulars and testimonials available. Sold by Druggists Hall's Family Pills or constipation.
In Corpus Christi on Sept 17 three of Judge Mullally's sisters are alive. Margaret died and was buried. Anita is reported alive in Odem, carried by the storm. Barney and the judge race to Odem today for updates. Mrs. Biggio was found safe.
Corpus Christi reports 62 known dead in morgues this morning with 50 at Portland, 30 at White Point and 14 at Rockport. The total death list now surpasses 160 as arriving bodies show advanced decomposition.
Corpus Christi and surrounding areas face a tropical storm and tidal wave with vast wreckage and uncertain deaths. Officials report 47 dead in Corpus Christi, 56 recovered at Portland, plus dozens more washed ashore around Nueces Bay. Volunteers flood in as relief supplies arrive.
In Corpus Christi 3000 storm victims receive relief after emergency train from San Antonio arrives led by Major General Dickman. Lieut. Col. Porter assumes district control, supplying rations tents and medical supplies while mobile crews clear streets and pursue victims amid renewed rain and citywide losses.
John Fitzpatrick, head of the steel and iron workers organizing committee, said the strike would begin September 22 unless a telegram arrives from Elbert H. Gary of U S Steel. Pittsburgh dispatch reports the plan to go into effect as scheduled.
September 17 report notes Czecho-Slovaks appeal for Allied help to accelerate outcomes while Germans burn towns in the Moselle region and United States forces establish a new line on the St Mihiel front.
Union policemen and firemen in Macon Georgia refused the civil service commission order to dissolve their unions or resign. The stubborn stance showed ongoing labor friction as authorities push for compliance.
Organized labor in Portland plans a co operative store to fight living costs. Authorized stock will not exceed 40000 dollars with a five share limit per member. Key mechanical trades back the venture. lease secured in a gold location. goods sold for cash. public allowed to trade.
Washington confirms a grand reception for General Pershing in the House hall with joint sessions of Congress. A gold sword of honor will be presented in the name of the American people, and Congress may grant him life rank as general. President Wilson is absent. Vice President Marshall and Speaker Gillett will receive him.
Governor Hobby received appeals for provisions and outside aid from Rockport and Port Aransas. A relief train was ordered from Austin within ten hours. Salvation Army officer George Wood offered Southwest division help from Dallas and requested ten trucks and clothing for Corpus Christi flood victims.
Notice to truck owners performing public hauling in Laredo that their licenses expired August 31. They must call at City Hall to procure a new license for year ending August 31, 1920. D. C. De Lachica, City Tax Collector. 9-9-16t.
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