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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1921
Page
12
A columnist argues the 1 to 3 Democratic minority will still shape legislation in the new House, despite Republican dominance. They warn of patronage struggles, insurgent pressure, and the dangers of an overbearing majority, urging decisive action against El Paso area outlaws and bootleggers.
Fragmentary OCR describes El Paso area bootleggers threatening the district judge and witnesses, recalling a history of lawlessness and bold criminal bands, amid ongoing vigilance and pursuit.
At the morning service tomorrow Richards Communion Service will be given with P V Blanchard singing Granier Hoganna as offertory. In the evening Easter Day service will be repeated with the offertory anthem Welcome Happy Morning under the direction of Mrs F D D Anderson organist director.
The district court jury failed to agree on a verdict in Clifford R. Riddle's assault with intent to rob case. Riddle struck Anselmo Jimenez with a revolver and fired, narrowly missing him, then fled and was recaptured. The jury deliberated about ten hours and was discharged with no verdict, though all favored conviction.
Capra the popular local pitcher will start the first game tomorrow afternoon for the American Legion against Fort McIntosh, top team in the league, as he aims to push his soldiers to victory. The second game features the Aviators versus the Laredos with the civilian squad hoping to upset the birdmen and trim their percentage standing.
General Pablo Gonzalez, former Carranza army chief of staff, living in Laredo, received a threatening letter from Mexico City warning of a plotted conspiracy to kill him. He will receive protection as he runs hotel, banking, and commission interests. Mexican detectives in town prompted district attorney Walls to warn them to leave the country.
A local ad urges readers to protect property with a tornado policy from S. A. Westbrook Ins. Agency, includes phone number 145. Published in the edition as a notice.
Matilde Molina and two associates, experts in burglary, faced district court in a case charging them with breaking into Miguel Ramirez home in late January. Capt. Ryan’s rangers recovered 72 bottles of illegal liquor from a car tied to the suspects. The trio is also accused of robbing Steve Simon and John D. Davis stores, with loot recovered. the jury returned a five year penitentiary verdict for Molina and a companion, and another trial was set for the afternoon.
The third liquor law violation case heard this morning in district court resulted in Leon Gallegos receiving a one year term in the state penitentiary.
The Bermuda onions crop out of the Laredo district continues heavy with no sign of easing. Shipments total eighty eight carloads to date, plus twenty six more last night. Prices are lower than early season peaks, but shippers are content as new onions outpace old, with demand rising.
Mayor Felipe Zepeda of Nuevo Laredo steps down to join Tamaulipas state government under Governor Cesar Lopez de Lara. The new mayor, Echavarria, is a local businessman born and raised in Nuevo Laredo, and vows to advance sewerage, paved streets, and modern improvements as he assumes charge this morning.
Notice states that L. B. Smith, a mechanic, is no longer in the employ of International Garage with a closing line of $2-3t.
An order from Mexico City directed all Mexican consuls in Texas to assemble in San Antonio on April 9 for a conference. Consul General Eduardo Ruiz and Consul General Arturo de Saracho led the effort. About fifteen consuls are expected to attend to uniform conduct and strengthen ties with the government they represent.
Hemstitching offered in a compact local notice listing Mrs Tooke at 1304 Victoria Street. The ad shows contact code 329-6t and specifies a small quantity of material to hemstitch.
Dr J A LePrince senior engineer of the U S Public Health Service arrived from Tampico where he aided Mexican authorities against yellow fever. A luncheon at the Hamilton Hotel brought federal state county and city physicians, Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club officers to discuss sanitary matters. He planned to depart tonight for Austin to confer with the state health department before reporting to Washington.
A regular election in the Laredo Independent School District is held today to elect four trustees for two years. Incumbents M S Ryan Joe Moser Leon Daiches and P J MacMahon face no opposition. Polling at Central School for Wards 1 2 and Urbahn School for Wards 3 4. Light turnout by noon. Webb County districts also vote for county school board trustees today.
Notice to automobile owners declares Crescent Garage at 1420 Lincoln St is ready to install new cores in any type truck, tractor, or automobile radiators with the date 3-29-61.
iTecat News reports a trenchdigger operating northward from Matamoros Street along San Agustin Avenue toward the Texas Mexican track to lay sewerage laterals. The Rialto Theater announces Katherine McDonald will star in Curtain on April 6 and 7, a First National attraction about an actress's life. The Mexican railway strike appears over as freight moves across the border. Ten carloads of beer in bond to Juarez and two carloads of ixtle arrived yesterday from Mexico. Mrs. T. F. Feeley received word from her brother Arthur Wicks of his daughter’s death on a train between Houston and Jackson, Mississippi. Jose Sanchez and Tomaso Villareal were issued a marriage license. Tag day in Laredo raises funds for Irish relief as many young ladies tag citizens for donations.
The regimental band performs Sunday at 9 a m at the Post bandstand with a program including Boston Commandery Onward Christian Soldiers La ride Schubert Larboard Watch Il Trovatore Verdi Magnolia Serenade and more. Officers promoted recently dined with Col Cochran Major Lloyd Captain Goodwyn and others. Capit Early Dodge hosted card games Friday and Mrs D Lee Hooper entertained Post ladies tonight at cards with refreshments. Tomorrow the Post baseball team faces the American Legion in the season’s second game as Legion strengthens its lineup and Erie keeps its early winning streak alive. Tonight Col and Mrs Cochran are honored at a formal Officers Club dance at 9.
Miss Kathleen Heaner entertains Busy Bees in the afternoon. The Saturday Night Cotillion meets at the Woman's Club at 7 30. A Soldiers Club dance runs in the evening. Miss Kathleen Aldridge hosts a Humpty Dumpty party from 4 to 630 Sunday. Christian Endeavor Society meets 645 at Presbyterian Church. Junior and Senior B Y P U services at Baptist Church 4 and 7 p m. Epworth League gathers 630 p m at Methodist Church. Christian Church society meets 646 p m. Woman's Missionary Society convenes at 4 p m at Methodist Church.
The Times invites society items from weddings visits and departures. The Nulles Club Holding Institute dance and charity fund raising, the Woman’s Club program on Women in Industry led by Mrs. Young, plus Rebekah Lodge and Presbyterian Brotherhood meetings, Revellers dance at Elks Hall, and Little Women Camp Fire Girls events are summarized with details on attendees and venues.
Gwendolyn Weller of the New York reviews Civilian Clothes at the Rialto Theater in Laredo, praising Thomas Meighan in a difficult role and his portrayal of Captain McGinnis alongside Martha Mansfield. The photoplay, drawn from Thompson Buchanan's stage play, is noted for its engaging plot and strong supporting cast.
Robert Thornby directs the Pathé special Half a Chance produced by Jesse D. Hampton opening tomorrow at Strand Theatre. The film showcases Thornby’s directorial skill alongside stars Manly Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich. Isham’s well known story anchors the drama.
Born to Mr and Mrs Pedro Reyna a daughter Thursday night March 81.
The student body and faculty at the University of Texas marched through the capitol grounds on Congress avenue to thank Governor Neff for signing the university expansion bill. The appropriation of 1 350 000 dollars will buy land adjoining the campus as the university band led the parade and banners waved. The governor received roses from the girls dormitories.
Tonight fair and warmer with mild conditions. Sunday partly cloudy and warm, with a continued rise in temperatures expected across the region. The Times presents this daily bulletin via the Telephone Co. transmission.
Fort McIntosh observed 24 hours ending 7 am with a maximum of 76 degrees and a minimum of 58. Wind direction varied from south to east. Sky clear throughout the period.
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