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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1919

Page

24

Villa as Mexican bandit not revolutionary leader says critic

The piece argues Villa remains a roving bandit not a legitimate Mexican revolutionary, noting Durango talks do not reflect the broader movement. It warns against recognizing belligerency and condemns Villa as driven by personal vendetta and greed. It contrasts real revolutionaries with Villa’s thefts and asserts many Mexicans would reject his leadership.

Pacho Villa Villa Mexico Felix Diaz Junta de Gobernacion Durango Melix Diaz Carrancista Carranza

Deport Her and Send Fermima Goldman Abroad

The article labels Fermima Goldman as a longtime symbol of riot and anti government activity. It notes her past opposition to the draft and ties to American anarchists Rosa Luxemburg is mentioned as a comparison. With her release from prison, it argues for deportation under existing double conviction rules to remove a perceived dangerous firebrand.

Rosa Luxemburg

Deserved Promotion for Western Union Official in Laredo

W U announces promotion of a longtime Western Union operator in Laredo to a testing post in the general offices of Palisa. He will depart for his new duty after October, as Mr Scotherne succeeds him as local manager. Friends in Laredo commend his four years of service and wish him success.

Welly Telegrina Tnt So Wonard Signal Corps Stites Army Hrigger Western Union General Palisa Miro Bhelf Jolcent Minkager Western Union Scotherne Linreda Dallas Viel Cncy Laredo Hit Tin Midel Holt Ollieiad Gow

Two Men Apprehended By Monaghan And Didieu

Two men identified as an ex convict and an escaped demented man from San Antonio were captured this forenoon in Laredo by immigration inspectors Mongehian and Dr Glen. They were detained at the immigration detention and later turned over to the department of justice. One man was the ex convict. the other is son of a minister who had been confined at the Lunatic asylum in San Antonio after an escape last Wednesday. They will likely be sent back to San Antonio tonight.

Czolgrosz McKinley Russia Emma Goldman Elty San Antonio John Nnderson Cloud Show San Antorno Laredo Dirvis Mongehian Dr. Glen Department of Justice Otter Tunatic

Laredo Farmers Shift From Cotton to Bermuda Onion Crops

Laredo farmers plan to sow onion seed in seedbeds and transplant in December after cotton harvest. Stalks will be plowed under to enrich soil for next crop as Hermuda onions attract growing acreage. Last season’s onion exports totaled about 1 100 carloads despite weather setbacks, with prices strong. Projections suggest the Jredo area onion crop could nearly double last season’s output.

Edo Laredo Bermuda Jaredo Soewson

Rio Grande Patrols Earned a Medal for Help

For ten days city officers kept watch along the riverfront to deter smugglers and alcohol traffic across the Rio Grande. Despite dangers and thirsting smugglers, no crossing was attempted as the river ran high.

Cardul praised as a cure for womanly troubles in Tennessee ad

Mrs J B Gadd of Hixson Tennessee testifies Cardul cured her left side pain and sleeplessness after years of suffering. The testimonial claims relief from headaches backaches nervousness and fatigue and urges others to try Cardul as a female tonic available from druggists.

Cardul

Local births and city notices mix with plays and imports

A baby boy was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Antonio R Rodriguez at home with mother and child doing well. The Royal featured Bessie Barriscale in Her Purchase Price a drama about an Arabian desert rebirth and rightful royal status. Strand showed This Hero Stuff a comedy drama starring William Russell. Mexico imports passed through Laredo including ixile sesame seed rope gine and oil. Thirty seventh Infantry Band reports no concerts in two weeks due to many discharges. Tomorrow at 8 pm in the Presbyterian Church Key co of Wharton missionary to Africa will speak and show native products. Marriage license issued yesterday to Roy Carl Guinn and Erin Lavella Wood.

Antonio R. Rodriguez the Royal Bessie Barriscale William Russell Mexico Laredo Ixile Thirty Seventh Infantry Thirty Seventh Infantry Band Key Wharton Africa Presbyterian Church Roy Carl Guinn Erin Lavella Wood

New Island Forms In Rio Grande After Major Floods

The Rio Grande rise creates a new island near the main island, shortening the western edge and narrowing the southern section. A channel cuts through the center, leaving a small shore on the Mexican side and leaving many willows on the main island unaffected. Flood heights reached 33 feet and 30 feet in rapid succession.

Rio Grande Texas New Island Rio Grandelos

Remains of Van Anderson Arrive From Mexico

Remains of Van Anderson, a young man well known in Laredo, arrived here from San Luis Potosi after passing away September 20 from pneumonia. He was the son of Anderson and was engaged in business in this section. Ernest and Sam Anderson arrived yesterday from Mexico. the remains were met in Potosi before being taken to Carrizo for the funeral.

Laredo San Luis Potosi Fern van Anderson O & Anderson Ernest Sam Potosi Mexico Tampico Ernest Anderson Carrizo

Army forces capture 5000 prisoners and 850 guns in Palestine

Fragmentary report notes an army advancing in Palestine taking 5000 prisoners and 850 firearms. The chaotic text mentions Hindenburg line, United States forces, towns and 18 000 prisoners, with unrelated lines about soap bubbles and warm air.

Palestine Cambreakian Hindenburg Line United States

Provisions Rush to Storm Struck Corpus Christi Area

Trainloads of government and relief goods moved through Laredo on detoured routes as drought and washouts hampered other lines. The Texas-Mexican Railway coordinated rapid delivery to storm victims along the Corpus Christi and Brownsville coast, aiding homeseekers and the homeless with prioritized shipments. The carrier earned praise for rushing life sustaining supplies and enabling relief trains to reach coastal communities.

Laredo Corpus Christi Brownsville Kansas City Mission Rio Grande Valley I & GN Texas-Mexican Ry Co Corpus Burede Corpims Cheisti

Long-ago notices mix wars dates and society calls

Fragmentary items include dates of battles and treaties, notes on topographical work by Abert, and social notices from The Times. It mentions Roosevelt at a New York convention, a Paris airplane scene, and various church and society events with family travel and relocations.

Emma Goldman Faces Deportation After Missouri Release

Emma Goldman, a famed anarchist long active in the United States, likely faces deportation after her release from the Missouri penitentiary where she served a two year sentence for conspiring to defeat the draft law. Born in East Prussia as a Russian Jewish immigrant, she rose to prominence with provocative speeches in Chicago and has endured multiple arrests throughout decades of activism.

Emma Goldman Missouri Konitribers East Prussia United States Havinnrhel Piats

Todays Birthdays Lethe SP Pem Br 27

A brief birthday note lists Lethe and Pem Br turning 27 today. No further details available.

SP Pem BR

Prominent Officials Mark Years Since Birth Anniversaries

Roag W. Long born in Warsaw Indiana 45 years ago today becomes United States Minister to China. Willian Presley Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick born in Sussex nine years ago today. Frederick J. Kinschan ex bishop of Delaware born Warren Ohio 61 years ago today. Martin H. Givnn ex governor of New York born Winderhook New York US years ago today. Thomas J. Hubey congressman from Missouri born Lebanon Missouri 57 years ago today.

Roag W. Long United States China Warsaw Ind Willian Presley New Trunswick Sussex Frederick J. Kinschan Ad Dapicopal Delaware Warren Ohio Martin H. Givnn New York Winderhook N .Y Thomas JL. Hubey Congress Missouri Lebanon

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities

A brief ad notes ongoing daily access to opportunities in THE TIMES newspaper with a price of 0c per month.

the Times

Critics Reply On Mexico Article and Immigrant Sentiment

A New York City letter to the Herald criticizes a piece about Caruso traveling to Mexico, alleging anti American bias and arguing that Mexicans possess musical education and talent. The writers Mone and Guzca condemn perceived American hypocrisy and threaten further illustration of their point in a forthcoming epistle dated Sept 20, 1919.

New York Herald the Herald Caruso Agors Mexico New York Adelina Patti Italy Ana Angela Peralta Mone & Guzca New York City

Lightful social meeting and Laredo High School clubs

Yesterday at the home of Mrs Alfred Poggenpohl a social gathering featured chocolate and cake with guests including Evelyn Kerr Doris Wilson Dorothy Wilson Mlingr Morrow Gladys Sauvignet Mitte May Neindorf Josephine Thitches Leonard Irnat Nellie Wood Newpte MacDonald Anne Messinney Mary Condren Helen Dixon Nellie Netzer Mollie Swartzman Bess Bryant Margaret Wid and others. The Laredo High School held its first meeting of the year establishing two literary clubs and one athletic club with committees to work with the faculty to plan organization to join the Inter Scholastic League of Texas.

Alfred Poggenpohl Evelyn Kerr Doris Dorothy Wilson Mlingr Morrow Gladys Sauvignet Mitte May Neindorf Josephine Leonard Thitches Leonard Irnat Nellie Wood Newpte — MacDonald Anne Messinney Mary Condren Helen Dixon Nellie Netzer Mollie Swartzman Bess Bryant Margaret Wid Laredo High School

Colbern Woman In Critical Condition After Birth

Mrs Colbern wife of Lieut Colbern and daughter of Dr and Mrs Hall welcomed a daughter last Sunday. She remained critically ill at the home of two parents in this city with no report of heat improvement this afternoon.

Diarrhoea Remedy for Children Suggested

For diarrhoea in children one year old or older use Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with a dose of castor oil. Keep it ready and give at the first sign of looseness of the bowels.

Chamberlain

From Here and There Factoids on Hair and Muscles

A brief compilation notes that human hair grows faster in summer than winter and that shaving whiskers is a sign of mourning among the Hindus. It also states the human body contains five hundred seventy seven muscles.

Impregnable Will Draws Scrutiny In Courtroom Skit

A fragment notes a sharp remark about a will crafted to favor a favored lawyer while directing the other half to Smith's children. The line suggests distrust of the setup as observers call the plan foxy and legally risky in the countryside setting.

Smith

Patent Remedy Advertised for Bilious Stomach Trouble

A testimonial from Miss Emma Verbryke of Lima Ohio attests that after suffering biliousness and stomach distress two years ago she tried Chamberlain's Tablets and improved rapidly.

Chamber- Inti Emma Verbryke Lima Ohio

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