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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1921

Page

2

Restoration of Charles not welcome in Hungary's freedom era

Friday's Daily argues that Charles cannot win a Hungarian throne in the era of national self rule and republics. It stresses Hungary's long love of liberty, distrust of Hapsburg restoration, and warns the danger of Teutonic meddling while urging cleanliness and civic action to curb vermin, disease, and neglect in Laredo streets.

Charles United States Europe Francis Joseph Hapsburg Hungary Germany Austria Horthy Bela Kun Maria Theresa

Why Clean Up Campaign Urges Sanitary Reform

Citizens face a push to end lingering filth and disease risk. The piece argues residents have a duty to support cleanup efforts and uphold public health, noting lax laws have allowed filth and disease to persist while cleaners strive to improve sanitation.

Returns From Mexico City Prompt Consul Appointments

Mexican Vice Consul Lisandro Peja returned to headquarters after joining the Massachusetts delegation in Mexico City. The Eastern delegation also returned via Matamoros and Brownsville. Petra learned that Peja’s appointment as consul at Laredo was approved, awaiting Obregon’s signature. Perla reports the national railroad strike ended and rail traffic on National Lines of Mexico will normalize soon.

Lisandro Peja Massachusetts Mexico City Matamoros Brownsville Petra Laredo Obregon Perla Mexico

Crescent Garage Radiator Core Replacement Notice

Notice to automobile owners. Crescent Garage at 1420 Lincoln St offers new radiator cores for trucks tractors and cars. Date 3 29 61.

Crescent Garage Lincoln St

Bridge Arches Rapidly Rising On International Bridge

Contractor W. W. DePuy and crew rush the International footbridge project linking the two Laredos. Steel and concrete arches are rising swiftly from the American to the Mexican side, aiming for year end completion to handle heavy traffic with strong, sturdy construction.

W. W. DePuy Laredos Bne

Seventy seven year old woman credits Tanlac with life revival

Mrs. Margaret Reister of Little Rock Arkansas declares Tanlac cured her severe stomach trouble. At seventy seven she gained fifteen pounds and regained strength after lasting nausea and right side pain, saying she can now eat freely and move about. Tanlac is sold locally at City Drug Store in Laredo and other druggists.

Margaret Reister Chester St Little Rock Ark Taniac Tanlac Laredo City Drug Store

Fort McIntosh Notes Highlight Arrivals and Promotions

Captain and Mrs Carey Goodwyn arrive at the Post and take Quarters T-145. Captain Goodwyn becomes Post Quartermaster, replacing Captain Zappan. Private Frank Goff promoted to sergeant. Company A loses to league leaders the Quartermasters eight to two. Lopez and Silverman pitched. Promotion Party to honor promoted officers tonight. formal dance tomorrow for Colonel and Mrs Cochran. Rifle Marksmanship course ends. final exam Monday as Major Rogers teaches. First battalion under Major Cheston to range for three weeks beginning April 11. eight percent qualification target for organization commanders.

Company A Quartermasters Lopez Silverman Q. M's Thornton E. Rogers Cheston

Railroad Time Table Briefing for Trains and Schedules

Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 12 10 PM Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 PM International and Great Northern Through fast train to St Louis leaves 12 01 AM and arrives 5 00 PM Night Train leaves at 10 PM and arrives at 7 30 AM

Corpus Christi

Train Schedule Between Rio Grande and Eagle Pass

Train No 1 runs from Laredo daily except Sunday at 830 am arrives Minera 1020 am Train No 2 runs from Minera daily except Sunday at 11 pm arrives Laredo 316 pm

Rio Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Minera

Stranger Armed as He Shoved Gun at Cop

Jose Morones a Kipoli pattern maker employed at the iron foundry is held in county jail pending mental condition examination to determine drug influence. Yesterday he shouted at Jarvis Plaza when a city policeman approached, drew a 28 caliber revolver and shoved it at the officer. A 38 caliber revolver and butcher knife were found on Morones. In his pockets were a money order for 800 dollars sent to Mexico and 144 dollars in cash. He was jailed for examination.

Jose Morones Kipoli Able Iron Foundry Feli Bere Morones Jarvis Plaza Mexico

Funeral for Private Ford with Military Honors

The funeral of Private William Lawrence Ford of the Fifth Marines, killed in action in France just before the armistice, was held yesterday from Jackson chapel to the city cemetery with military honors. Members of the Laredo American Legion post attended. Chaplain Isbell of the 17th Infantry conducted services at the chapel and grave, with a military escort and firing squad paying full tribute.

William Lawrence Ford Fifth Marines France Jackson Undertaking Laredo American Legion Isbell 17Th Infantry

Piano Tuner and Violin Repairer at D. J. Morans place

high grade violins and string instrument repair offered. contact F. F. Hancock at phone 148, located at D. J. Morans place. dated 3-31-61.

D. J. Moran F. F. Hancock

Truste Elections Tomorrow In Laredo And Webb County

School trustee polls open tomorrow across the independent school district of Laredo and Webb county rural districts. Incumbents in the city and country districts seek re election for two year terms as voters prepare to cast ballots in the usual morning hours.

Laredo Webb County

Civilian Clothes at Rialto Shows Film Strengths

At the Rialto on Sunday and Monday the film Civilian Clothes impresses more than the earlier play. Thomas Meighan shines as Captain Sam McGinnis delivering expert high comedy with charm and vigor. Martha Mansfield remains attractive as Florence Lanham, wife, despite her surplishness, with other roles well handled.

Rialto Thomas Meighan Sam McGinnis Mr. Meighan Martha Mansfield Florence Lanham

Pearl White to star in The Thief at the Royal Tomorrow

Miss Pearl White will appear in Henri Bernstein's The Thief at the Royal Tomorrow in Henri Bernstein's internationally famous production. The film star has abandoned serials for features and showcases superb gowns from Paris, drawing interest from women patrons.

Pearl White the Royal Tomorrow Henri Bernstein Miss White Paris

If Only at Strand features Bruvver Jim's Baby

Tomorrow at the Strand Theatre audiences will see Universal's photo drama If Only starring Harry Carey. A notable child actor appears as Bruvver Jim's Baby, Tommy Smith, son of William Smith, a Los Angeles newspaper man, under three years old.

Harry Carey Universal Photo Jim Strand Theatre Tommy Smith William Smith Los Angeles

Card of Thanks for Funeral Help for Private William Ford

A heartfelt thanks is extended to all who assisted at the funeral of Private William Lawrence Ford and to those who sent flowers and paid tribute to the fallen soldier. The gratitude is offered for every act of kindness shown.

William Lawrence Ford

Bermuda onions shipped from Laredo reach markets nationwide

The Laredo district moves a heavy Bermuda onion crop with two special trains nightly. By March 18 a total of 1,000 carloads were shipped, with an expected 1,000 more as thrips and pests reduced the harvest from an estimated 2,600. Demand for the Texas onions remains strong nationwide.

Laredo Bermuda Texas

Clifford Riddles First Case Tried This Morning

The case of Clifford R. Riddle, arrested for assault to rob Angelino Jimenez after a hold up on the Heights, opened in district court this morning. The jury began deliberations near 1 PM and may render a verdict this afternoon. Riddle faces multiple counts in the indictment.

Clifford R. Riddle Rob Angelino Jimenez Riddle

Mexican Generals Leave Laredo After Sojourning Visit

General Alfredo Ricaut and General Macario Gonzalez, once prominent under Carranza, visited Laredo yesterday and departed for San Antonio. General Humberto Barros, arrested in disguise at Cactus Tuesday, posted 500 bond with General Pablo Gonzalez as surety to cover potential deportation orders. Barros also traveled northbound last night.

Alfredo Ricaut Macario Gonzalez Carranza Mexico Laredo San Antonio Humberto Barros Cactus Pablo Gonzalez Washington Immigration Department General Barros

Train Schedule Update Improves Laredo Connections

The International and Great Northern line changes its Laredo to northbound departure to 12:01 noon from 11:15, effective yesterday. Noon mail deposits close at 11:00 am. The northbound afternoon train now arrives at 6:00 pm to better connect with National Lines trains to Monterey, Saltillo, and Mexico City from Nuevo Laredo at 7:15 pm.

Laredo National Lines of Mexico Nuevo Laredo International & Great Northern Larddo

Hemstitching sale and local notices in a Texas town

Local items advertise reduced hemstitching rates and quick service by Mrs Tooke at 1340 Victoria with 10 cents per yard pricing and 25 percent savings. Other notices announce births, marriage licenses, theater tickets for The Naked Truth, trench work on Matamoros Street, upcoming sewer lateral work, a Laredo High vs Avia tion game, and a Mexico railroad strike ending with freight service soon to resume.

Tooke Victoria St. Anthony Hotel G. M. Bloxham City Drug Store Horner's Windrow’s Herrera’s Pharmacy Sonora News Co Matamoros Street San Agustino Avenue Royal Theater City Drug Co Caliche Park Laredo High School Laredo High Corpus Christi High Aurelio Mireles Guadalupe Morales Leopoldo Vasquez Consuelo Villareal

Tellez Returns to Washington After Laredo Stopover

Manuel C. Tellez head of the Mexican embassy in Washington arrived in Laredo yesterday on a return trip from Mexico City where he was summoned by the secretary of foreign relations for a conference. He departed last night for Washington.

Washington Manuel C. Tellez Mexico City Secretary of Foreign Relations Laredo

Birthday list marks notable births on April 1

Rt Hon James William Lowther Speaker of the British House of Commons reaches birthday age, with Canadian visit planned. University of Colorado president Dr George Norlin born in Cordia Kas fifty years ago. Former IRS commissioner Daniel C Roper born in Marlboro County fifty four years ago. Hugo Bezdek, former Pittsburgh Pirates manager, born in Prague Bohemia eighty seven years ago.

James William Lowther House of Commons Canada George Norlin University of Colorado Oncordia Kas Daniel C. Roper United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue Marlboro County Hugo Bezdek Pittsburgh National League Baseball Club Prague Bohemia

Christian Revival Call Invites City Youth Tonight

Evangelist Rev. C. A. Chasteen preaches at the Christian revival tonight on The Sinful Woman. He urges strong attendance from city youth over Friday Saturday and Sunday evenings. His topics aim to engage both young and old audiences. Everyone is invited.

C. A. Chasteen

Safety First plan aims to teach children in schools

El Paso constable I N Davis pushes a long running safety program for public schools to teach children street danger, skating and train riding hazards, and to pause and look before crossing tracks or boarding sidewalks, with broad support from teachers and welfare workers.

Associated Press el Paso Texas I. N. Davis

Laredo City Ordinance Declares Business District Sanitary Rules

The city of Laredo proclaims a defined Business District for sanitary purposes and requires owners and occupants to use well closed garbage cans on the sidewalk, keep them covered, and dispose of waste by the city garbage collector. Violations incur up to 100 dollars fine. sweeping after 9 a.m. and placing obstructions on sidewalks are prohibited. The ordinance, approved March 5, 1921, repeals conflicting ordinances.

Laredo City of City of Laredo Houston Street San Bernardo Avenue Zaragoza Street Santa Maria Avenue A. D L. Villegas

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Pefia Fort Mcintosh Carey Goodwyn C Goodwyn Zappan Frank Goff W. 3B. Cochran Officers Club Ilinois Laredo Movies the Royal Strand Clifford Riddle National Lines Jjocat News Juarez Plumbing Fidel Cantu Will W. Gregg Thines Office Farragut Street Christian Revival A. R. Garcia Thedford’s
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