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Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1920

Page

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Strikes Threaten Rail Freight and City Transit

Freight traffic on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line is at a standstill as 1,000 switchmen and yard workers strike. Embargoes are in effect and a walkout by 16,600 Chicago terminal switchmen looms, while in New York harbor harbor workers strike curbs traffic but ferries largely run. Toledo shuts streetcars for the fourth time in four years after fare talks fail.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Chicago Yardman's Union Chicago Junction John Grunan Milwaukee Railroad New York New York Harbor Erie West Shore Toledo Carmen

Armenia Mandate Debate Report Sent To Senate

The American commission report on conditions in Armenia is transmitted to the Senate. It does not recommend America taking a mandate over Turkey and Armenia but presents extensive arguments for and against such action.

Associated Press Washington Wleen Senate American Commission Armenia America Turkey

Military activity across Ireland and uprisings reported

Reports from Belfast and Londonderry describe heavy military presence. Roads around Londonderry patrolled, messages from a Scotch boat searched, and Sinn Fein prisoners in Londonderry jail involved in violent scenes. Dublin suburb unrest linked to Easter uprising rumors.

Associated Press Belfast Londonderry Sinn Fein Dublin

Hundreds homeless as Tennessee River rises in Chattanooga

The Tennessee River rose 11 feet in 24 hours to 37 feet, impeding railroad traffic on several lines into Chattanooga. Over a hundred families have been forced to evacuate their homes, though no serious damage is reported locally or downstream.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn Tennessee

Bombings Sighted On Chicago Labour Row

Police hunt bombers who damaged two homes in Chicago on Friday night. One target was Hugh Lynch, president of the street cleaners' union, another was Michael Keiiman, organizer of the stockyards meat cutters. The bombing ties to Maurice Enright's murder, a labor war flashpoint, with Lynch linked as Enright’s protégé amid a union shake-up.

Associated Press Chicago Hugh Lynch Street Cleaners’ Union Michael Keiiman Stockyards Maurice Enright Lynch Enright Mike Carozzo

Bank Officials Named as Assistants

M. W. Brennan Asst Cashier A. L. Vidaurri Asst Cashier J. R. Fasnacht Ass't Cashier are listed in the column of bank staff appointments.

M. W. Brennan A. L. Vidaurri J. R. Fasnacht Aess T. Cashier

Exchange Activity Signals Strong London Market

New York reports an active exchange market with demand bills at 3.97 and cables at 3.98, the highest since last December. French and Italian quotations showed nominal improvement.

Associated Press New York Dealers In Exchange London

Dallas County Republicans To Field Full Ticket In November

Dallas Texas April 3. Clarence Linz county chairman says Republicans will place a full ticket in the November election. A campaign committee of leading business and professional men will be formed to promote the ticket.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Dallas County Republicans Clarence Linz

Mexican ex-president denies knowledge of Agua Prieta plan

Francisco de la Barra, former provisional president of Mexico, denies all knowledge of Friday's Agua Prieta proclamation announcing a new government. The Associated Press report from Paris on April 3 notes his denial amid the political dispute over Mexican governance.

DE LA Barra Associated Presa Paris Francisco de la Barra Mexico Agua Prieta

Hoover makes request for party position

New York April 3 Herbert Hoover in a statement asks not to be embarrassed by suggestions that his name be placed ahead of others for any party position. He argues that primary team work in party organizations would preclude such a possibility and secures support for a united ticket.

Associated Press New York Herbert Hoover

Tilden Captures National Indoor Tennis Title

New York April 3 William T Tilden II of Philadelphia won the national indoor singles championship defeating the young title holder Vincent Richards.

Associated Press New York William_ T. Tilden II Phidelphia Today Vincent Richards

Prison Finances Show February Expenditures at 119642

Austin Texas April report shows prison commission spending 119642 with receipts 27000 leaving 61397 credit. Principal income stems from penitentiary farming, which is at a low level as spring begins reducing funds.

Austin Texas Prison Commission

Dallas Crowd Reacts to Fatal Auto Accident

Dallas on April 3 reports a large crowd gathered to view the aftermath of an automobile crash. A bystander question sparked a volatile remark about a Black person being taken to the pesthouse, after which the crowd dispersed.

Associated Press Dallas Texas

Rubber shipments from Americas to move through Galveston

Galveston Texas April 3 Large crude rubber shipments from South and Central America will move through this port between now and July 1. Two cargoes have been purchased by a San Antonio rubber manufacturer. A regular line of steamers in the rubber trade is expected to be established before fall.

Associated Press Galveston Texas South Central America San Antonio

Vanderbilt in Texas Set for October 22 Game

Dallas Texas April 2 Vanderbilt university has accepted the challenge of the University of Texas for a football game here October 22 the closing day of the Texas State Fair. This will be Vanderbilt s first appearance on a Texas gridiron in several years.

Dallas Texas Vanderbilt University University of Texas Vanderbilt

Galveston Beach association lists private rooms for tourists

In Galveston Texas on April 3 work began to list private home rooms under the Galveston Beach association. The drive aims to assure visiting tourists of accommodations during the summer influx with the YWCA actively supporting. Prospective visitors can reserve rooms in city homes just as at hotels and an information service has been installed to aid prospects.

Associated Press Galveston Texas Galveston Beach Association Young Women's Christian Association Beach Association

Windstorm Sends Shirts and Hats on a High Flying Run

In Ranger Texas April 3 a fierce windstorm shattered a transom and crumpled plate glass as silk shirts flew up the street. Clerks chased the runaway goods while three tiers of hats whirled through the door. The crowd helped subdue the escaped apparel.

Associated Press Ranger Texas

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