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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1921
Page
6
The argument suggests President Van Buren lacked authority to grant Texas land after its annexation while noting that land in the Indian territory could be granted by him. The piece frames a historical constitutional question about government land claims and sovereignty prior to Texas joining the Union.
The Revista Semanal edited by Daniel Chavez notesMexican refugees in Laredo Texas have faced no maltreatment from residents or authorities. They praise American hospitality and liberty, highlight strong Mexican integration in schools and business, and condemn broader race hatred as isolated and not representative of Americans. An anecdote contrasts xenophobia with immigrant humor.
The text states that The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to use for republication all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in the paper and the local news published herein. This disclaimer outlines rights and the paper’s relationship to AP content.
A discovered Van Buren era patent giving fourteen million acres to the Cherokee Nation challenges the Texas Oklahoma boundary case. The patent covers Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas and much of the Burkburnett oil field. Oklahoma argues the Cherokee Nation lacks official status to claim land, while descendants might support a petition to intervene. The Interior Department certified the patent, making possession potentially unlawful for current holders. The suit promises battles over sovereignty, title, and royalties amid lingering federal and tribal authorities.
By Associated Press Berlin April 11 the number of illegitimate children born here last year increased 50 per cent over the previous 12 months. Fathers of illegitimate children are taxed for child support a few marks weekly until the child reaches 16.
The United States Reclamation Service plans a Boulder Canyon dam to rise 500 600 feet in Nevada and Arizona. A 30 50 mile lake would back up Colorado and Virgin rivers, irrigating vast areas across six states. Earlier dams are cited while investors and Congress discuss funding and loan options.
A health note urges readers to maintain wellbeing by keeping well to stay happy and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets after supper for gentle bowel movement.
Eli Choy, the Chinese interpreter for the United States Immigration Service, arrived from Tucson to interpret warrant hearings for three Chinese men detained after being captured near Laredo while attempting to enter the country. Additional notices report three Hebrew travelers taken from a train at Alice and to be brought to Laredo for investigation.
The First battalion heads to the target range for three weeks as the annual firing season begins with 80 percent qualification. A social round follows with officers and wives noted. The Post beat the Airdrome 15 to 2 in a pitching showcase led by Blaney, with Clarry struggling and Rapp leaving after a spike injury. Silverman collected four hits, and the squad anticipates a big crowd for next Sunday’s clash with Laredo.
A total of 328 carloads of Bermuda onions have rolled out of Laredo for markets nationwide. Demand favors the Texas onions over the old stock. Saturday shipments amounted to 280 carloads by freight with more in broken lots via express. Saturday night moved 40, last night 3. Onion shipments this week are expected to be heavy.
A large crowd from Laredo, Nuevo Laredo, San Diego, Zapata and elsewhere gathered for a 300 yard race two miles southwest of Nuevo Laredo at 10:30 AM. San tanon, a sorrel owned by Eutiquio Flores, beat Wood row Wilson, a black horse owned by Servando Benavides, by a length. San tanon is a brother of Pancho Villa, the foe in the prior lace.
The article advocates preventative medicine stressing prevention over cure. It notes pneumonia often follows a cold or grip and urges taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of a cold to reduce danger and cost.
City Tax Collector D C de Lachica warns taxpayers to pay real and personal taxes by April 30 at City Hall. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. at City Hall.
Scoutmaster J. R. Fasnacht calls all Scouts and Junior Scouts to Scout Headquarters at 7 30 p m Friday for special drill and parade prep ahead of Field exercises on San Jacinto Day April 21.
Webb county commissioners hold monthly court at the county judge's office to consider and act on building Highway No. 2 from Laredo to the LaSalle county line, a 354.21 mile link. The road connects Laredo to San Antonio and forms a key segment of the Canada to Mexico Meridian Highway, entering Mexico at Laredo.
The closing service will be held at the Christian church tonight at 8 o'clock. The ordinance of baptism will be administered and a business meeting of the congregation will follow. All members are urged to attend this evening's service.
A testimonial from Mrs. George Stroup of Solvay New York claims Chamberlain's Tablets strengthened digestion and cured constipation after she suffered indigestion and weight loss.
A telegram to the Mexican Consulate in Laredo reports that Mexican consuls in San Antonio elected Eduardo Ruiz as president Arturo de Laracho as vice president Luis Montes de Oca as secretary-general Pablo Tamayo and Juan Marshall as secretaries. The two-day session continued through Sunday and aims to aid Mexicans in the United States.
The committee thanks those who assisted in selling tags for the Clean-up Campaign. The total sum realized was 264 dollars 21 cents and will be used to further the good cause. The Committee.
In Caliche Park doubleheader action the 17th Infantry routed the Aviators 15 to 2. Silverman homered in the fourth, with Hines driving in two. Blaney and Silverman teamed for the 17th, while Clarey and Shore wore down the Aviators. The Laredos then beat the American Legion 10 to 2 behind strong batting while Rodriguez and bootstop Gissing limited Legion scoring. The Laredos led throughout nine innings as Bolton Garcia and Wormser faltered for the Legion.
A warm Saturday gave way to a sharp cold front. The thermometer dropped from 88 to 52 degrees, a 36 degree swing. Sunday saw many wearing overcoats as the chill lingered, keeping people from working by sweat and suggesting a notable weather change.
The morning imports from Mexico to Laredo include one carload of beer and one carload of tequila bound in bond for Juarez, plus four carloads of ixtle. Webb county Texas court will convene next Monday with a grand jury empanelled by Judge Hutcheson, and on Tuesday April 19 the petit jury term will begin in district court. Marriage licenses issued since last report include Refugio Salazar with Jonia Ramirez, Marcelino Rocanegra with Eulalia Mendiola, Juan Marinat Montalvo with Francisca Gutierrez, and Roque Orosco with Paula Zamora.
Tomorrow night at 8 o clock a regular meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 1018 B P O Elks will be held with installation of officers and a smoker. Secretary A B Muller.
The American Federation of Labor is said to be considering the creation of a great cooperative bank with branches in principal U.S. cities. The proposal aims to finance worker ventures and support labor initiatives across the country.
An ordinance designates Laredo's business district for sanitary purposes and requires every owner or occupant to provide a closed garbage can on the sidewalk in front of their property and keep it covered except when receiving or discharging waste. It also prohibits sweeping sidewalks or streets before nine o'clock each morning and forbids placing boxes or trash on sidewalks or streets, with penalties for violations.
The Laredo City Council proclaims the area bounded by Houston Street, San Bernardo Avenue, Zaragoza Street, and Santa Maria Avenue as a Business District for sanitary purposes. It requires garbage cans, fines up to 100 dollars for violations, and bans sweeping after 9 am and placing waste other than canisters on sidewalks. The ordinance, approved March 15, 1921, repeals conflicting ordinances.
Train No 1 to Corpus Christi leaves at 12 10 p m. Train No 2 from Corpus Christi arrives at 3 36 p m. Through fast train to St Louis departs 12 01 a m and reaches 5 00 p m. Night Train departs 10 p m arrives 7 30 a m. Rio Grande Eagle Pass trains to Minera and back with daily except Sunday schedules 8 30 p m Laredo to Minera 10 20 a m and 11 00 a m Minera to Laredo 3 16 p m.
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