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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1920
Page
2
The piece argues Germans should study Switzerland to build a real republic with honest administration and thrift. It contrasts Swiss solvency and nonpartisan governance with Germany’s socialist and aristocratic strains, warning high German taxes and confiscation threaten productive capital and urging Swiss-like republican experts.
The piece argues the United States has the largest share of capital in productive use but recent income tax changes heavily tax income from such investments while making others tax exempt, prompting a shift away from productive investments to avoid taxation.
April 9 marks birthdays of Gen. Erick Ludendorff born in Posen 65 years ago today Park Trammell U S senator from Florida born in Park County Fla 44 years ago today David H Kincheloe congressman from Kentucky born in McLean County Ky 100 years ago today James K Vaughn pitcher for the Chicago National League team born in Weatherford Texas 32 Jack Hendricks manager of the Indianapolis American Association club born in Joliet Illinois 64
Edward KE Morgan, an American, was killed near Galina Cruz as Mexican bandits attacked, prompting Allied evacuation orders for Odessa.
The report covers beer and other goods imported from Mexico yesterday, and painting work at the county courthouse. Marriage licenses issued include Isidro Ortega with Guadalupe Vasquez and Eugenio Martinez with Juana Ramos. Francisco Torres’s bond was paid after failing to appear for trial on liquor law charges. Laredo dairymen plan to curb theft of milk bottles. The Way Back played at Hulks Hall as a benefit show. Victor Medellin faced a liquor laws hearing and was bound over to the grand jury in $500, which he could not post.
A digest of historical anniversaries from April 9 detailing the Duke of Monmouth birth and execution dates, Paul Jones naval action in 1776, the 1829 Vistula flood disaster, Leopold II birth, the Confederate surrender at Appomattox, the 1870 dissolution of the American Anti Slavery Society, Mario Menocal’s 1917 Cuban presidency, and Wilson’s 1918 National Labor Board creation.
Miss Virginia C Gildersleeve dean of Barnard College receives a city dinner in New York marking ten years as head of the women’s college at Columbia University. A PhD and longtime Barnard leader she is praised as a brilliant educator and product of Columbia. She is the daughter of Judge Henry A Gildersleeve, a former New York Supreme Court justice.
A man of nerve energy stands out in his successes drawing admiration. With strong nerves and rich blood he accomplishes great tasks. He has a clear eye an active brain and a steady hand he thinks quickly and works fast. His tremendous energy ensures success.
A sweeping ruling takes effect April 15 16 requiring proof of income tax returns before passport issuance or exit permits. Internal Revenue and immigration officials will enforce across all ports including Mexican border points to curb tax evasion. Delinquent taxpayers face denial of travel. compliant filers will receive passports or permits as usual.
Due to labor troubles the Texas Mexican Railway cannot accept livestock or perishable freight destined for Buffalo Chicago Denver Kansas City St Louis New York City and other points when routed through those cities. Telephone for latest information before loading interstate shipments. C M Fish Traffic Manager. April showers wash away winter germs and Hollister’s Mountain Tea advertised as a spring remedy. Herrera's Pharmacy.
A Mexican town in Oaxaca's Tequizistlan is shaken by a self-styled Messiah, Gabrieli, who converts locals to his belief and is crucified on Good Friday. He allegedly sends coded telegraphs, prompting Tehuantepec authorities to travel seventy kilometers to the scene. The dead body is removed, robed in white, and buried in the village church.
Six carloads of Bermuda onions have rolled out of the Laredo section, started Wednesday and continuing. Four cars left Wednesday, two more last night, totaling six by morning. Growers fear crate and car shortages could delay the large shipments, but expect no interference.
The text argues that in many cities afternoon newspapers dominate readership, with 75 percent reading in the evening when ads and news are both absorbed. It notes higher ad rates for afternoon papers and claims businessmen prefer afternoon ads for results, urging immediate advertising in THE TIMES.
The Cabaret Extravaganza under the Elks Club auspices will be held at the Elks Hall on April 16. Laredo's representative citizens will participate in an event touted as the best of its kind, with committees coordinating decorations refreshments and reservations.
All ex students and alumnae are asked to meet at the Chamber of Commerce quarters in the Hamilton Hotel building this evening at 8 o clock. The meeting is important for all graduates and former students of the institution.
A reported sensational escape details General Salvador Alvarado leaving Monterey after a Washington arrival. He learned of an arrest warrant with General Obregon and fled by car to the Texas border, swam the Rio Grande at Nuevo Laredo, and headed to Washington via San Antonio. General Carlos Orozco arrived at Nuevo Laredo seeking Alvarado but found he was already on American soil.
William Cary Renfro of Oklahoma at large, noted as a booster of Laredo and keen on Texas oil development, died yesterday afternoon at the Nueces hotel. He planned to return home this afternoon and pass through San Diego on business. Corpus Christi Times.
A major conference for banking and farming in Texas is planned at Texas A and M College on April 20 and 21. A strong program aims to educate attendees and foster banker farmer cooperation, with representatives urged from Laredo banks and local growers to visit the college and shape safe collaboration. The Chamber of Commerce may organize a local prep meeting, and time is tight with twelve days remaining until the event.
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