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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1921

Page

11

Forfeiture Notice in U S District Court Texas Ford Car Bottles

In the Southern District of Texas United States of America v One Ford Automobile et al No DL 218 describes seized property including a Ford car license 626723, 172 glass bottles and 172 gallons of intoxicating liquor held at Laredo. The court sets May 12 1921 at 10 am for claims to condemn and for distributions per the libel. Local claimants must appear to challenge or defend their interest before the U S Court in Laredo Texas.

United States of America Ford United States Customs Authorities Laredo Texas U.S. District Court For Southern District of Texas Southern District of United States Court Room United States Customs U.S. District Court

Patent for Ford Car and liquor libel cited in summons

A legal notice describes a Ford Automobile with Motor No 4563815 and One Hundred Twenty one (5ths) gallons of intoxicating liquor. The deputy marshal Allen Walker orders claimants to appear and make allegations on the designated court day to contest the libel.

Birthday Highlights From April Twenty Second

Alexander Kerensky born at Simbirsk led the revolution that toppled the monarchy. Ethelbert Stewart, labor statistics commissioner, born in Chicago 64 years ago. Miles Poindexter, U S senator from Washington, born in Memphis 53 years ago. Bishop William F Anderson of the Methodist Episcopal Church born in Morgantown 61 years ago. Elien Glasgow, popular novelist, born in Richmond 47 years ago.

Alexander Kerensky Russia Simbirsk Ethelbert Stewart U. S Chicago Miles Poindexter United States Washington Memphis Tenn William F. Anderson Methodist Episcopal Church Morgantown W. Va Elien Glasgow Richmond

Beginning of Passover Observed Across Jewish Community

New York marks the start of Pesach with strict observance through the week. Unleavened matzos replace bread, flour is carefully supervised from harvest to baking, and rabbis oversee dough preparation. Synagogues open for two days of Passover. social events pause until Pentecost. Families reunite, and charitable groups aid the needy during the holiday.

New York Israel Holy Land Jerusalem Temple Nissan Egypt

Society Calendar Highlights From Evening Events

Social calendar notes entertainments at 8 pm honoring the High School Baseball Team and a 8:30 pm gathering for the Saturday Night Gatillion Class at the Woman's Club. Ex-students of Texas University host a reception at Elks Hall for Dr. Robert B. Vinson and a Soldiers Club dance occurs in the evening amid community events and poetry gift notes.

H. G. DaCamara J. A. MacDonald Woman's Club the Texas University Elks Hall Robert B. Vinson

Mission meeting leads to Kerrville building pledge

Home Missions was the meeting topic led by Mrs. Shirey who presented an engaging program. Afterward business included a pledge toward funding the Woman's building at Kerrville, followed by a social luncheon. Attendees listed by name with the hostess noted. a correction states Prof. Villar's orchestra, not the Royal orchestra, performed at the Latin American Club concert.

C. H. Bell Jennings Mesdames R. W. Jennings Blanton Ince Head Trout Bell Thursday Bridge Club Frances Alexander Marie Mowry Joe Vidales Mesdames O’meara Wilson Lafon Vidaurri J. Moser Maria Mowry Josephine Sauvignet Esther Hirsch Mesdames Vidales Cogley B. M. Alexander Chas. Richter Samuel Meyer Barlow Vivian Ashheim Carolyn Meyer Shirey Kerrville Miss Lee Mesdames Winch Windrow Brown Austin Sorrell Lattig Threadwill Westbrook Frewler Shirley Sweetman Wharton Butler Ramsay Pratt Hanson Jewell Sutton McCulloch Royal Orchestra Prof. Villar

Auction Notice of Seized Buggy and Mule in Laredo

Office of Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas gives notice of public sale to the highest bidder for cash on April 30 1921 at 10 A M at the Customhouse. Item seized for violation of Section 3082 Revised Statutes. A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.

Port of Laredo Texas A. R. Kahn

Notice of Seized Automobiles at Port of Laredo

Port of Laredo Texas April 2 1921 notice that a Buick automobile seized near Canal Texas April 21 1921 for violation of Section 3082 R 8 claim must be filed within twenty days or vehicle will be sold at public auction at the Customhouse 10 A M May 98 1921 A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs Also Ford automobile seized for violation of Section 3082 R S auction at the Customhouse 10 A M May 28 1921 A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs

Port of Laredo Texas Cannel A. R. Kahn

Two Armed Bandits Rob Downtown Jewelry Firm

Two armed bandits entered a downtown jewelry firm on the fifteenth floor and forced the owner and a traveling man into a private office where they were bound and gagged. They escaped with cash and jewels valued at $200000, according to Associated Press reporting from Chicago on April 22.

Chicago

Major blaze destroys Breckenridge business district

Fire swept through Breckenridge Texas on April 22 scorching about twenty frame structures including four hotels. The estimated loss stood at 250000 dollars with all hotel guests believed to have escaped.

Associated Press Breckenridge Texas

Odd and Interesting Facts From History and Law

A collection of curious statements notes red haired people rarity of insanity immunity and long diamond cutting times. It mentions English law on marrying a mother in law and legends about aging England natives, fingerprinting at Scotland Yard, Friday’s unlucky status, tramway origins, Buckingham Palace footmen, and the Moscow bell that never rang after cracking.

England Scotland Yard Tramways Tram Buckingham Palace Moscow Kremlin

Your Troubles May Be A Warning Of A Nervous Breakdown

Nine failures out of ten are due to personal physical conditions. The causes begin with brain fag and weakened memory and progress through insomnia nervous indigestion and increased irritability to a complete breakdown of the nervous system.

Sensapersa Nerve Tonic Promises Health Boost

A vintage advertisement touts Sensapersa as a blood tonic and nerve sedative that claims to double nerve health in ten days. It promises energy for all nerves and tissues, warns readers to heed caution, and urges purchases in two sizes for $1.00 from a local druggist or city druggists.

Preventive care urged to avoid pneumonia dangers

Medical guidance favors prevention over cure and warns pneumonia often follows a cold or grip. Early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended at the first sign of a cold to reduce risk and delay in treatment.

Hythe Conference Sees Briand and Lloyd George Focus on Reparations

London April 22 Germany seeks US arbitration on reparations and Washington rejects judging merits. The Hythe talks between Premiers Briand and Lloyd George gain new urgency as the United States pushes for immediate resumption of negotiations.

Associated Press London Germany United States Berlin Washington Hythe Briand Lloyd George Paris

France Reports U S Refusal on Mediation Request

Paris officials expressed disappointment at the American reply to Germany's mediation request a categorical refusal while noting U S interest in reparations. The answer is seen as inviting Germany to resume talks with the Allies and likely to proceed only with allied accord. Secretary Hughes reportedly assured Ambassador Jusserand of this stance.

Paris Germany United States Hughes Jusseranud

Paris Senate Passes Tax Penalty on German Imports

Paris on April 22 the senate approved a bill to impose a penalty equal to 50 percent of the tax on German imports for failure to fulfill reparations obligations. The chamber of deputies approved the measure last week.

Paris Senate Chamber of Deputies

Berlin Press Skeptical of Reparations Mediation Move

Berlin reports today doubting any positive result from Germany appealing to President Harding for mediation on reparations as the American reply remains unknown.

Berlin Germany Harding

Federal officers probe radical HQs over May Day plans

Federal officers announced exhaustive investigations of radical headquarters in various cities after reports that I. W. W. chief Big Bill Haywood fled to Russia and may be concealed in the United States, tied to alleged plans for a May Day demonstration.

Associated Press Chicago Bill” Haywood Russia

First Fatality Of 1921 Holiday Season At Galveston Bay

Chance W. Timmins 21 a Houston Kodak Canoe Club officer died near Kemah after three hours exposure when a canoe styled as a sailboat capsized during San Jacinto Day festivities. Timmins was pulled ashore but died.

Associated Press Houston Texas Galveston Bay Chance W. Timmins Kemah Timmins San Jacinto Day Houston Kodak Canoe Club

Trade in Japan Negotiations Move Toward Open Markets

Vladivostok dispatch reports M Kojemkoff vice foreign minister of the Chita government arrives with formal instructions to negotiate opening trade with foreign powers. He is to visit Japan if possible and enter talks with representatives of foreign governments.

Tokio Vladivostok The Asahi M. Kojemkoff Chita Japan

Governor Neff Warns of Redundant State Officials

In San Antonio on April 22 Governor Neff criticized the state payroll for excess officials and duplicated machinery. He urged reforms, called for Law Enforcement program revival, and argued the governor’s limited authority hinders removing inefficient officers amid a broad crime wave. He urged less harmony in Capitol spending despite people opposing any action.

Associated Press San Antonio Texas Neff Rotary Kiwanis Clubs

Large liquor raid nets 30 barrels in vacant Wichita Falls house

Federal officers seized 30 barrels of Sunny Brook whiskey totaling about 1,800 gallons valued at 54 000 in a vacant Wichita Falls residence. The raid, one of Texas largest liquor seizures, followed tips about Canadian shipments from Vancouver. No arrests were made as the house was unoccupied.

Ey Associated Press Wichitaalls Texas Federal Sunny Brook Wichita Falls Vancouver British Columbia

Ireland Sinn Fein plots claim Bolshevik link evidence found

London April 22 Dennis Henry Ireland attorney general told the house of commons he had found evidence of a connection between the Bolshevik government of Russia and the Sinn Fein movement in Ireland. He said he hoped to place the evidence before the house soon.

Associated Press London Dennis Henry Ireland Sir William Davidson House of Commons Russia Sinn Fein

Dr. Vinson to Speak in Laredo at Elks Hall

Dr. R E Vinson president of the University of Texas will visit Laredo this week and deliver an address at Elks Hall on Saturday April 23 at 830 pm. Alumni are urged to attend and the public is invited. This marks the first UT president to visit Laredo and local citizens expect a warm welcome.

Vinson R. E. Vinson University of Texas Laredo Elks Hall Our State University

Health department to enforce restaurant sanitation bill

Austin April 22 The state health department will enforce the restaurant sanitation bill and other health measures. All waiters and food handlers in public eating places must be examined for infectious diseases with June 16 as the effective date. Examinations start June 17 for restaurants cafes hotels dairies bakeries meat markets and soda dispensers. Employers and employees without certificates face prosecution.

Ity Associated Press Austin Texas State Health Department Fenith Carrick Quinn Une Department Aiderty Health Department

King Elected President of Texas Bandmasters

James F. King of Eastland was elected president of the Texas bandmasters association at a Waxahachie meeting held during the holiday celebration. The finis band won first prize in the contest, while Waxahachie and Italy treons of Boy Scouts tied for first in the field day program.

Associated Press Waxahachie Tex James FE King of Eastland Texas Bandmasters’ Association Finis Italy Treons Boy Scouts

House Rejects Amendment to Immigration Bill

Washington reports the house rejected an amendment to the immigration restriction bill by an overwhelming vote. The measure would have allowed political refugees from foreign countries to enter the United States, despite the bill already passing the house.

Washington House United States

Attack Speculation Urged by National Farmers Union

Washington April 22 The National Farmers Union convened to draft legislation to force speculators out of cotton and grain markets. The convention backed making speculation a felony, approved a cooperative banking code, and urged expanding federal land banks to provide long term cheap credit for farmers to own homes.

Associated Presse Washington National Farmers Union Congress

Masonic Convocation Planned in Laredo Chapter

The Laredo Chapter No 185 R A M to convene this evening at 7 45 p m with work in the Royal Arch and Master Mason degrees Visitors are invited and members urged to attend Sam Mackin H P

Laredo Sam Mackin H. P

Cat Tribe Muzzles Distinguish From Dog Tribe Forms

A note on zoological morphology states that animals of the cat tribe have short round muzzles, contrasting with the long sharp muzzles seen in dog tribe members.

Also Mentioned on This Page

United States District Court For the Oo. F. Wolff U. 8 S. Marshal Son. Dist. of Allen Walsher Allen Walker Isabella of Spain Columbus Castile Scotland Constantinople Great Britain France Spain Portugal Isabella II Nicholas Longworth Anderson Cincinnati Switzerland Lord Beaconsfield Australia Green Oklahoma Joseph Caillaux Iceland Money Makers Soldiers Club George Taggart William Merriman Corpus Christi S. E. Woods the Heights Chihuahua Street L. A. Chittenden W. R. Muter Fletcher Smith Urbahn School Royal Opera House Sunbeam Band Galveston Leonor Jennings Lucy Craig Bessie Mann Margaret Schelper Lamar and Pruett Smith Janice Neal First Presbyterian Church Hay Capitol Laid Evi Dence Bol SINN King
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