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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1920

Page

11

Tanlac credited by Virginia Minn man for health recovery

Gust A. Johnson, a Duluth and Iron Range railroad worker from Virginia Minn, credits Tanlac with ending severe stomach gas, rheumatism pain, and nervous sleeplessness after three bottles. He says he can eat freely and feels renewed energy and fitness each morning. Tanlac is sold in Laredo by Windrow Bros.

Tanlac Gust A. Johnson Virginia Minn Johnson Duluth and Iron Range Railroad Mr. Johnson Taniac Laredo Windrow Bros

Coal Controversy in West Virginia Mines

Williamson West Virginia July 30 union leaders and mine operators clash over unification of bituminous miners in the state and adoption of the Kanawha scale. Keeney cites 55 000 organized and 25 000 unorganized miners with southern counties a focus for completing the drive before snow. Company guards deputy sheriffs and private armies cited as provocations while Olmstead argues unionizing extends through McDowell Raleigh Mercer counties and will control production. both sides claim peace but tensions rise as field divisions endure.

West Virginia Mingo McDowell Logan Raleigh Mercer Wayne Pike County Harry Olmstead Coal Operators’ Association of Williamson United Mine Workers Mr. Olmstead Wyoming United States Cleveland

Mingo District Coal Output and Safety Claim

The state notes no mine guards in Mingo county and says Baldwin-Felts detectives are company employees, not mine guards. The district mined around 6,000,000 tons of coal worth about $16,000,000 last year with only six fatalities, per state mine inspector J. W. St. Clair.

Baldwin-Felts Mingo J. W. St. Clair

Industrial cripples and national wealth rise in rehab plan

A. P. reports Ralph Fisher declares industrial rehabilitation of wartime cripples could add 2.6 billion dollars yearly to U.S. wealth. He cites training 50,000 annually, $50,000 life output per rehabilitated man, and state taxation to fund programs. New York and federal acts poised to standardize and finance rehabilitation nationwide.

Army Surplus Sale at 1701 Hidalgo Street

Economy Salvage House offers 20,000 army shoes 1,000 army wool shirts 300 army cotton mattresses 20,000 army leggings and many other articles plus 1,000 pairs of ladies shoes new at less than manufacturing cost. Located at 1701 Hidalgo St. on August 3.

Hidalgo St

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities

A brief notice promising daily opportunities from THE TIMES with a monthly charge. The ad emphasizes constant access to opportunities and recurring value for subscribers.

TIMES

Moonlight party and dances mark Oberteict Social Calendar

Friday features Misses Virginia and Esther Penn hosting a moonlight party at the Mana das honoring Miss Mary Paul Goldmann and guest Miss Cecil Netherly of Austin, followed by a dance at Elks Hall at 9. Saturday includes a Physical Culture Class at Mrs. J. A. MacDonald’s home in the morning.

Cecil Netherly Austin City Virginia Esther Penn The Manadas Mary Paul Goldmann Elks Hall J. A. MacDonald

How They Live Describes Postwar German Upper Class Decline

An elderly Prussian upper 30,000 member, once comfortable in a Berlin mansion, now trims living to bare essentials. He details scarce food, no wine, frugal meals, smaller milk rations, threadbare clothes, and cutbacks on letters, baths, and entertaining as lean times test health and dignity.

Associated Press Berlin Germany Allgemeine Zeitung Prussia

Cars for Wheat Brings Hope to Kansas Farmers

Topeka July 30 heavy car supply for wheat shipments eases marketing pains for Kansas farmers though shortages persist. State officials report 22 million bushels of last year’s wheat stored on farms and 8 million more in elevators. The current crop may total 110.6 to 185 million bushels. Bankers say crops loans tied up total about 65 million and may reach 100 million as wheat moves. Federal Reserve moves to extend crop loans provide some relief while railroads urge holding grain on farms.

Associated Press Topeka Kans Kansas Interstate Commerce Commission State Board of Agriculture J. R. Anspaugh Kansas State Bankers’ Association Anspaugh Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve

Fifty years since noted benjamin nathan murder case

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Benjamin Nathan murder in New York City. Other items note the Sixth National Congress of Catholics of England in Liverpool, the General Conference of Christian Workers at Northfield, a San Sebastian League of Nations session on Brussels talks, Dayton parades and Cox nomination celebrations.

Benjamin Nathan New York City England Liverpool General Conference of Christian Workers Fast Northfield Mays Council of the League of Nations San Sebastian Dayton James M. Cox Democratic Party

Miss Swann Discusses China Experience at UT Summer Session

Miss Nancy Lee Swann, seven years in China as a Southern Baptist missionary, spoke at UT summer school noting China’s creative period and need for mental, social, physical, political development and Christian love. She earned UT bachelor's in 1912 and a recent master's, plans to return to China to represent the University Y W C A for five years.

Associated Press Austin Texas Nancy Lee Swann China University of Texas Miss Swann Southern Baptist Board University

Slater Mill in Pawtucket to Become Textile Museum

America’s first cotton mill Samuel Slater’s Pawtucket plant, built in 1793, has been acquired by the local Chamber of Commerce for conversion into a textile machinery museum.

America Samuel Slater Pawtucket R. L Enetucket Chamber of Commerce

Cantu Mobilizes to Defend Lower California Against Federal Forces

Esteban Cantu governor of the northern district of Lower California prepares for defense as eight high ranking Carranza officers offer their services. The Mexican provisional government pledges protection for lives and property of Americans on both sides while small U.S. troops stand ready. Mexican federal forces mobilize in press reports to quell the rebellion.

Associated Press Mexicali Lower California Esteban Cantu Carranza Cantu United States

Frenzied Finance Now Investigated in Boston

Boston July 30 Charles Ponzi who claims to have amassed millions in months paid the public large profits on investments in international exchange appeared nearly solvent today. His clerks paid off nearly as much on notes matured for 50 per cent profit in 45 days as they returned frightened investors in principal without interest on notes surrendered short of maturity. The amount paid out since the run began Monday is estimated at 1 500 000. Ponzi announced ten days ago that his liabilities were about 3 000 000. He agreed with authorities to accept no more funds until an investigation of his accounts is completed.

Associated Press Boston Mass Charles Ponzi International Exchange Ponzi

Reds plan to cross border and siege Warsaw 80

Warsaw reports uncertainty over Bolshevik intentions to march on Warsaw after crossing the border fixed by the supreme council. Intercepted wireless hints Bolsheviks seek to delay at Baranovitcht armistice and may set August 4 as earliest cease date while Poles vow to defend Lemberg to the last amid expectations the city could become a decisive prize of the conflict.

Associated Press Warsaw Supreme Council Baranovitcht Lemberg

Ireland Disorder Bill to Be Introduced Next Week

London July 30. Andrew Bonar Law says a bill to deal with disorders in Ireland will be introduced next week in the House of Commons and passed through all stages. The statement signals swift parliamentary action on the Irish issue.

London Ireland House of Camons Andrew Bonar Law

Big Whiskey Raid Across New York Area

Federal agents seized whiskey valued at $115,000 in the Bronx after extensive liquor raids in Newark and Jersey City yesterday. Nearly 100 agents conducted the operation, reflecting a broad federal crackdown in the New York area.

Associated Press New York Newark Jersey City Bronx

Sentry today shot captain of militia in Texas

Herbert Robertson a World War I veteran and captain of the National Guard company in Galveston was shot and killed at the local camp when his car failed to halt. Private C Pyer of Center Texas fired the fatal shot during the incident.

Associated Press Galveston Texas Herbert Robertson National Guard C. Pyer Center

Third Fatality in Coal Strike Sparks Angry Clashes

In Carbon Hill Alabama a miner Emil Hicks was killed in a pistol fight marking the third fatality in the coal strike. Union recognition remains the central issue in the walkout. Meanwhile Springfield Alabama reports eight thousand striking miners received two weeks back pay, with some penalties up to fourteen dollars.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Emil Hicks Nominion Carbon Hil Springfield

Mystery man may hide in New York after Detroit murder

Police follow clue that Eugene Leroy, sought in Mexico for the murder of his wife whose body was shipped to New York in a trunk from Detroit, may be in New York City. Authorities are pursuing leads as they track his movements and possible associations in the area.

Associated Press New York Eugene Leroy Mexico Detroit

Car collision in Denison leaves two dead and survivors burned

In Denison Texas today a Prisco car driven by Hamilton of Dallas collided with a gasoline truck. The car occupants including about 20 passengers suffered burns as the gasoline tank exploded. The car driver died from burns and the truck driver was killed instantly.

Denison Texas Hamilton Dallas Prisco

Nacogdoches Population Rises by 177 in Texas Census

Census data from Washington reports Nacogdoches Texas a population of 3546, up 177 residents from the previous count reflecting a 6.2 percent increase. The July 30 release notes the Texas city as part of a broader national update.

Associated Press Washington Nacogdoches Texas

A Vienna Enoch Arden Tale Returns As War Ends

In Vienna from July 30 variations of the Enoch Arden story surface with returned prisoners. A telegram from Irkutsk said a missing husband was alive, but the woman died upon hearing the news. A second telegram reached the wrong man, who later married his nurse and returned home to discover his wife still alive.

Associated Press Vienna Enoch Arden Irkutsk

Detroit Housing Bonds Offered to Relieve Shortage

Detroit issued housing bonds totaling $690,000 to back new homes. The Housing Financing Corporation offers the bonds in small denominations, with proceeds to be used immediately to build more residences.

Detroit Mich The Housing Financing Corporation

Indian 144 Years Old Attends Laguna Independence Day

Domingo Jacinto, chief of a Digger Indian tribe, said to be born in 1440, witnessed the Independence Day program at Laguna Mountains California. Accompanied by his daughter, granddaughter, and great grandson, he remains active and calls the government reservation home, older than the pines that define the resort.

Associated Press Laguna Mountains Calif Domingo Jacinto Imperial San Diego

Co operative sales rise across Canada in 1919

Toronto reports the Co operative Union of Canada released 1919 figures showing fifteen affiliated societies from Cape Breton to Vancouver Island with a total turnover of 2,132,725.71 dollars. This marks a rise of 644,185.11 dollars over 1918 as the movement expands nationally.

Toronto Ont Co. Operative Union of Canada Dominion Cape Breton Atlantic Ocean Vancouver Island Pacific

Laredo Teachers Enjoy Summer Vacations Ahead of School

Teachers in Laredo and Webb County take time off for vacations this summer. Many attend summer normals or schools while others retire to resorts for recreation. Laredo Independent School District plans to resume sessions on Monday September 13, giving teachers several weeks to continue their holidays.

Laredo Webb County Laredo Independent School District

Ready to wear prices peak then ease after ten day exhibit

Prices of ready to wear garments have reached a peak and began to decline, according to the Ready to Wear Association which opened a ten days exhibition in Chicago on July 20.

Cotton Presses Boost Texas Cotton Trade in Pelveston

Six shipside high density cotton presses built for the Galveston Wharf Company near Pelveston, Texas, will operate by September 15. Monorail and overhead conveyers serve all piers, enabling through ocean bills of lading bankable at shipment and promising large annual savings for Texas cotton shippers.

Pelveston Texas Galveston Wharf Company

Oilfields may run dry in 18 years says geologists

Some geologists estimate that the United States, which uses twice as much oil as the rest of the world and only contains about one seventh of the supply, will have exhausted her oilfields in 18 years.

United States

Fort Mcintosh 24 Hour Weather Report and Forecast

The forecast from the U S Weather Bureau New Orleans via The Times predicts tonight and Saturday partly cloudy with probable showers. Observations show a 24 hour period ending 7 am with a maximum of 101 and minimum of 75 degrees and a southeast wind.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co Fort Mcintosh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ralph F. Fisher Federal Board For Vocational Education New York York District Fisher Act of Congress Congress Katherine Bolonius Ritchie J. A. Wilson San Antonio Edwin B. Adams U. S Nuevo Laredo West Texas Antonio Salinas Amelia de Lachica Monterey Kirby Walker Washington, D. C H. J. Hamilton G. W. Spencer Paso Rosario Kirkpatrick Spencer George R. Tabor, Jr F. W. Mally May Foster Webb Schaefer Houston Texas Chamber of Commerce Kinder Bishop Roy Yaeger Mr. Yaeger George Hill Jack and W. A. Kerr Bettie Atlee M. A. Harper the Heights Fort MctIntosh Chier Violet Oberteict Society Money Makers Carrancista el Paso Lower California Callea Ponz Profit
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