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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1921

Page

12

International Amity and Mexican Peace Urges Self Reliance

The piece argues against American labor interference in the British coal strike and warns that meddling could provoke international tension. It stresses Mexican sovereignty, education, and peaceful governance, urging both nations to avoid external meddling and to focus on ballot resolves rather than force.

American Federation of Labor Third Internationale Lenine- Trotzky Great Britain Montreal Trades and Labor Council United Mine Workers of America Montreal Labor Council Canada Inter United States Lenine Montreal Council

Another Revolution Threatens Mexico Under Plan de Reconstruccion Nacional

The Plan de Reconstruccion Nacional circulates among Mexican colonies abroad. It condemns the current government as a menace and suggests a revolutionary path. Observers note Mexico has seen relative stability in a decade, and critics doubt any new upheaval would improve governance.

Mexico

Laredo Jurors Summoned for Term of Federal Court

The April term of the U S Court Southern District of Texas in Webb county opens Monday April 18 at the federal building with Judge J C Hutcheson Jr presiding. Grand jurors summoned include Charles Lang Jr and nine others. petit jurors listed for April 19 include J S Westbrook and fourteen others.

United States Court For the Southern District of Texas Webb County Federal J. C. Hutcheson, Jr Laredo Charles Lang, Jr Thomas A. Leyendecker Daniel M. Valdez Ambrose Johnson J. P. Dabbs J. A Ortiz G. C. Mann H. R. Borchers E. E. Ochoa M. B. Freed J. S. Westbrook A. J. Neff R. P. Woodard F. M. Ramsay S. E. Leonard A. BE. Garcia George Ellis G. W. Sprague M. A. Hirsch R. A. Houston P. P. Leyendecker C. C. Biggio F. A. Matthes C. H. Stowers

Heights Civic Club Thankful for Playground Benefit Support

The Heights Civic Club extends sincere appreciation to all who assisted in the playground benefit. Children of Laredo benefit from the effort as the caretaker's house is paid for and a small sum remains, though not all funds have come in yet.

the Heights Civic Club Children of Laredo

Auto Theft Arrest In Laredo Case

D A Lile arrived in Laredo yesterday morning and was arrested soon after, charged with stealing a Buick roadster belonging to Mr Butler of Austin. Deputies Ligarde Gilmore and Keen, with Henry, placed Lile in the county jail. He faces trial locally on a penitentiary offense.

D. A. Lile Laredo

Gonzalez Declines Immediate Lead In Mexican Reconstruction Plan

General Pablo Gonzalez says he has not been contacted by the plan’s delegation offering him chieftaincy and provisional presidency. He notes his respect for Mexican sovereignty, vows neutrality in the United States, and says acceptance would depend on future events while he remains in North American soil.

United States Pablo Gonzalez Gonzalez Times Mexico Hhis

Gutierrez Sentenced Two Years For Burglary At Butler's Shop

Julio Gutierrez was tried after escaping on the trial day and later captured in San Antonio. A jury awarded him two years in the penitentiary for burglary at Butler Bros. tailor shop, while the theft charge was dismissed. Lucio Wise faces trial for theft over $50 in district court on April 16.

Julio Gutierrez Buttler Bros San Antonio Gutierrez Lucio Wise

Rev G W Plack Dead After Illness in Greenwich Conn

Word comes of the death of Rev G W Plack at his Greenwich Connecticut home last Sunday morning after a period of declining health. He served as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this city for about six years until 1913 and was mourned by many friends here.

G. W. Plack Greenwich Conn Mr. Plack Plack First Presbyterian Church

Organize Mutual Aid Society in Laredo

The Home Mutual Assurance Association is organized in Laredo with officers J. K. Thompson as chairman, D. C. de Lachica secretary, N. G. Navarro assistant secretary, and J. J. Hudson and W. W. Shirey as medical examiners. The group aims to provide immediate insurance at actual cost payable on death or total disability, with instant payment when a member dies or is totally or permanently disabled.

The Home Mutual Assurance Association Laredo J. K. Thompson D. C. de Lachica N. G. Navarro J. J. Hudson W. W. Shirey

Health Circular Warns Texas Border Towns of Plague and Yellow Fever

The United States Public Health Service and the Texas State Board of Health urge a border town clean-up campaign to prevent yellow fever and bubonic plague entering Texas from Mexico. The April 7 1921 circular outlines deratization, mosquito control, and cooperative actions by individuals municipalities and state authorities to prepare a comprehensive eradication program.

United States Public Heath Service Texas State Board of Health Mexico State Health Department Laredo Austin Texas Tuxpan

Laredo News Briefs Highlight Storm Watch and Local Hopes

Express shipments arrive at Laredo port as rail service remains idle. A possible storm near the east and north of Laredo did not occur. Sunday movie programs draw crowds. Zapata county farmers plant and harvest with rains boosting soil moisture for crops. Corpus Christi reports praise for Laredo High School at the interscholastic meet, strengthening its local reputation.

Laredo Mexico National Railways of Zapata Corpus Christi

Laredo High Triumphs At Corpus Christi Interscholastic Meet

Laredo High School tops Kingsville to claim first place after prelims and finals in a Corpus Christi District interscholastic meet. Debaters Jake Bunn and Shirley DaCamara led the team, with Howard Leyendecker winning boys declamation and Rosalie Biggio taking girls declamation. Laredo captures half the literary events while Ten counties share the rest.

Corpus Christi Texas Laredo Kingsville Jake Bunn Shirley DaCamara Howard Leyendecker Rosalie Biggio Laredo High School Laredo High

Desiderio Treviso Wins Inter scholastic League Prize

Desiderio Treviso of the 8th grade wins the Laredo High School spelling contest with 360 words and a single un dotted L mistake. Papers sent to University of Texas for correction. Patrick Henry Club earns the Laredo club championship with Alma Pierce as adviser. Treviso receives a $10 prize from a local benefactor.

Desiderio Treviso Laredo Desiderio Trevisio

Times Ad Offers Daily Watch Subscriptions

The Times advertises a daily watch service opportunity with a subscription rate of 0c per month, inviting readers to monitor chances for opportunities daily.

the Times

Double Header Tomorrow At Caliche Park Draws Interest

The Laredo Baseball League hosts a two game slate at Caliche Park tomorrow afternoon starting at 2 pm. The Aviators face the 17th Infantry in the opener, followed by the Laredos meeting the American Legion. New Legion recruit Alden B Muller at first and Henry Crumpler in right field bolster the squad.

Laredo Baseball League Caliche Park Aviators 17Th Infantry Laredos American Legion Alden B. Muller Henry Crumpler

Onions Roll On with 21 More Carloads Shipped

Despite rain muddying fields shipments resumed and twenty one carloads of onions rolled out by a special train. The Laredo district has now shipped 280 carloads this season, not counting daily express consignments.

Laredo Here Express

Second Trial Set in Riddle Assault Case

District court sessions included two misdemeanor trials yesterday. Clifford R. Riddle faced a second assault to rob charge, while Guadalupe Lopez was convicted of embezzlement under fifty dollars and given thirty days in jail. José Rios, a delinquent child, was found guilty and placed with his grandparents during minority.

Clifford R. Riddle Anselmo Jimenez Guadalupe Lopez Lopez Jjil Jose Rios

Fifty sixth anniversary of the surrender at Appomattox observed

Readiness events mark a day of remembrance as fifty six years pass since the surrender ending the Civil War. President Harding accepts an invitation to the Gridiron Club dinner in Washington. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood sails from Seattle on a mission to the Philippines. Scottish Rite Masons gather in Richmond for temple dedication. Democratic leaders headline Jefferson Birthday dinner in New York. The Wenatchee steams from Seattle on its first Orient voyage for the Shipping Board.

Appomatox Washington Harding Leonard Wood Seattle Philippines Richmond National Democratic Club New York City Wenatchee U. S. Shipping Board

Society Calendar of Church and Club Meetings

Miss Frances Alexander hosts a bridge party at 8 30 pm for Mrs Meyer and Miss Carolyn Meyer of Rochester and Miss Vivian Ashheim of Brownsville. Cotillion class meets 7 30 pm at the Woman's Club. Soldiers Club dance in the evening. Sunday Christian Endeavor at 6 46 pm. Junior and Senior BYP A at church. Haworth League 6 30 pm. Christian Church meeting 6 46 pm Monday. Woman's Missionary Society at Methodist Church 4 pm.

Frances Alexander Samuel Meyer Carolyn Meyer Rochester New York Vivian Ashheim Brownsville Texas Woman's Club Soldiers Club Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church The Baptist Church Haworth League of the Methodist Church Methodist Church Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church Woman's Missionary Society

Social and personal notices from Laredo events and visits

The column lists residents and visitors including Mr Goodman on a trip to San Antonio Mr H G DaCamara leaving for Corpus Christi and other points and due home next week Mr J Q Manford of Luling visiting family in the city Miss Verna J Kelly and the Aladdin Friendship Club formed with officers and dance plans Miss J A Wilson hosting a Thursday Bridge Club party with Easter lilies and prizes The Te Simpatia event at the Nuevo Laredo customs garden honors Donaciano Echavarria prepares for tomorrow at 6 pm and invites locals

H. G. DaCamara Corpus Christi Aladdin Friendship Club Verna J. Kelly Victoria Miss Kelly R. R. Bell Della Nolan Reily Victoria St Laredo Nuevo Laredo Custom House Damian Alarcon Fernando Montenegro Sefior Donaciano Echavarria Custom House

Right to Love at the Rialto and Passion's Playground

The Rialto shows The Right to Love a tale of a woman reclaiming love after a loveless marriage. The Strand screens Passion's Playground starring Katherine MacDonald tomorrow and Monday. Royal Theatre offers The Face at Your Window with Ruth Kravo amid revolutionary street scenes and American Legion involvement.

Rialto Constantinople Katherine MacDonald Strand Theater Strand Laredo Royal Royal Theatre Ruth Kravo Gina Kelly Ruth Frank Maxwell American Legion France Karl Metcalfe

Admiral Bailey Dead at Union Station in El Paso

Rear Admiral Frank Harvey Bailey, retired, aged 69, died suddenly at El Paso Union Station while awaiting a train. He had been ill in El Paso for a week and was en route to Gowanda New York, his home.

Associated Press el Paso Texas Frank Harvey Bailey Union Station Gowanda New York

Deficit in reserves hits New York banks week

The week’s actual condition of the clearing house banks and trust companies shows a deficit in reserves totaling 4,331,320 dollars. This followed a decrease of 18,616,620 dollars from the prior week, indicating tight liquidity in the New York financial system.

New York

Balloon missing since March found by Gulf fish boat

The naval balloon that disappeared with five men after leaving Pensacola naval station on March 22 was recovered by a Gulf fishing boat late Friday and brought to Panama City. No crew members were located aboard.

Panama City Fla Pensacola Naval Station Gulf

Orders for Steel Fall to 6.28 Million Tons in March

New York April 9 The monthly tonnage report of United States Steel Corporation shows 6,284,765 tons of unfilled orders on hand for March. This marks a decrease from the end of February as production and demand shift.

Associated Press New York United States Steel Corporation

Union heads depart Harrison seek court remedy

Little Rock authoritative report states union leaders directing the Missouri and North Arkansas railroad strike have no resource except through the courts per Governor McRae's announcement. The situation centers on labor action and legal avenues amid ongoing regional disruption.

Little Rock Ark Harrison Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad McRae

Cuban Bank Closed After Suspension of Payments

Havana reports Banco Nacional de Cuba suspended payment under a new liquidation law. Officials cite inability to secure a loan from the United States as the probable cause for the closure.

Havana Banco Nacional de Cuba Congress United States

Bishop of London Attacks Preaching as Rotten Profession

In London on April 9 Dr. Intram, Bishop of London, argued that merchants should not pressure sons into preaching. He condemned current church support as niggardly and said it jeopardizes the ministry by undermining the clergy with inadequate pay and backing.

Associated Press London Intram England

Also Mentioned on This Page

International Amity Health Department Corpus Bermuda J. Q. Manford Luling, Texas City E. F. Salisbury Monterey Walter Knott Chicago Elks Hall J. A. Wilson Thursday Bridge Club A. R. Vidaurri Josephine Sauvignet Mesdames George Condren Harry James J. S. Penn Epstein Fish Barlow J. C. Martin Laracho Ethel Mackin Maria Mowry Sr. Echavarria Laredo Movies Admiral Bailey Rotten Profession
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