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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1920
Page
14
Friday’s piece argues census figures for Laredo around 23,000 understate permanent residents. It notes refugees, Nuevo Laredo crossers, and seasonal workers affect estimates, says growth is steady, and emphasizes a wholesome, law-abiding city aiming for future prominence in the Southwest.
A city should protect its good name as a family does. San Antonio faces a bad reputation due to unchecked vice, with little citizen effort visible to stamp it out. The piece argues that if residents unite in a majority, they can enforce moral standards and curb illicit activity.
The Laredo Bridge Company submits plans for a new steel and concrete Rio Grande bridge to replace the existing La Redos crossing. San Antonio engineer Simpson prepared the specifications and the Mexicali government forwarded them to Mexico City for approval, with work hoped to begin soon upon clearance.
Billie Burke stars in Sadie Love at the Strand Theater next Sunday a screen version of Avery Hopwood's stage farce. The plot follows a newly married American woman obsessed with an old flame as her twin soul leading to comic complications. James L. Crane Jed Prouty Helen Montrose and Hiedda Hopper co star with director John S. Robertson.
Dr and Mrs FE H Sauvignet with son Victor and daughter Gladys returned home in Laredo after six weeks away. They toured the North and East visiting the Great Lakes region and New York City for the international yacht races, praising the American win and saying every moment was filled with enjoyment.
Thomas J Spellacy poised to succeed Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D Roosevelt as a Democratic leader in Connecticut politics Born in Hartford he pursued Holy Cross College and Georgetown law before entering Connecticut senate in 1907 He later served as US district attorney and legal adviser to Roosevelt, joining Palmer's Justice Department last November as assistant attorney general, and involved in war claim settlements against the US Navy.
July 30 report states two thousand state troops called to quell Chicago race riots amid national unrest while the Belgian Chamber of Deputies ratified the Peace Treaty.
Today marks anniversaries for Viscount Haldane formerly Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain born 14 years ago. Henry Ford Detroit manufacturer born Greenfield Michigan 57 years ago. Anthony Caminetti California immigration official born Jackson California 66 years ago. John Sharp Williams Mississippi senator born Memphis Tennessee 66 years ago.
King Albert of Belgium with guide Joseph Ravenel climbed Dry Peak near Verdun and spoke briefly about war records. The king asked a reporter what General Sherman reportedly said about war in three words, a remark echoed in the briefing.
A Southern California report notes Mexico’s government quickly quashes uprisings. Governor Cantu’s rebellion is dismissed as a joke by Nuevo Laredo authorities, with federal forces expected to quell it shortly. General Calles’ army experience cited as key to suppressing malcontents. The Villa surrender praised as a model for resolving revolts.
Allen Walker named receiver by district court of Bexar County in W F Courtney v Battaglia et al for all properties and claims. Creditors must present claims and debtors surrender property to the receiver Allen Walker as of 7 29 61.
Army announces limited openings for Infantry Cavalry Field Artillery and Quartermaster units bound for the American Expeditionary Forces in Germany. Cooks and clerks also needed. Enlistees go to Fort Slocum New York for rapid overseas preparation. High school graduates may later qualify for West Point after one year of service. Applications encouraged at nearby Army Recruiting Stations.
The Nationals, a rising Laredo baseball club, challenge any team in town after winning their first two games. They meet the 37th Infantry at Fort McIntosh Sunday at 8 80 o'clock. Lineup includes Eduardo Gasto, Juan Rodriguez, Baldo Puig Jr, Leonides Villareal, V. L. Puig Jr, A. Benavides, Rafael Gonzales, Manuel Gonzales, Jose Ma. Montemayor. Captain B A Puig Jr invites teams to phone at No 169.
A description of a man praised for nerve energy, strong vitality, and quick, precise work. The piece highlights healthy nerves, rich blood, a clear eye, active brain, and steady hand as keys to rapid accomplishment and success.
Federal and state highway officials reviewed the Webb Zapata highway work from the Chacon creek to the Zapata line in Webb County. County Engineer Rollins led the site visit with visitors Windrow and Johnson promising 25 percent funding, then toured Nuevo Laredo with local officials at a dinner.
Ten years after starring as an outfielder for the Laredo team in the old Southwest Texas League, the former player has been nominated for the state senate from Lockhart district. He secured the nomination last Saturday, an act seen as tantamount to election. The item also notes local notices about the Villegas bath house, city directory, realty ads, and routine classifieds in Laredo.
Webb County farms swing into cotton picking as bolls open on several plots and activity spreads in days. Thousands of Mexican laborers will work the fields as the Laredo gin plans to produce at least 5 000 bales and operate day and night until all Webb county cotton is ginned.
The county clerk issued four marriage licenses since the last report in The Times. Alfonso Ponce with Manuela Sepulveda, Jose Lozano with Celia Martinez, Longino Ramirez with Isabel Castro, and Julian Arizola with Paula Martinez are listed as couples.
James Mason and crew sought border scenes for The Strange Boarder in El Paso. Mason, playing a fugitive, lost his return pass but was allowed to cross back into the United States after the Mexican guards recognized the film needs.
Two years after a severe attack of summer complaint Mia Henry Jewett of Clark Mills New York used Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy and reports quick relief. The ad urges families to keep this remedy at hand for colic and diarrhoea.
The fragment lists diverse historical notes: Emily Bronte’s death in 1848 at Haworth, Queen Caroline’s illness in 1821 at Drury Lane, the 1860 visit of the Prince of Wales to Halifax, 1870 Austria suspending the Rome concordat over papal infallibility, James Carey’s assassination in Port Elizabeth in 1883, the Kassala garrison surrender in 1885, McKinley’s 1898 peace terms with Spain, and 1916 Ontario forest fires destroying 184 hives.
The Laredo Chapter No 186 calls a convocation Friday evening July 20 at 8 p.m. for installation of officers. All members are urged to attend. John Colman, Secretary. July 29, 1921.
Youths wishing to attend the Great Lakes summer naval school must file applications by July 25. The program runs from late July through September 1, per the naval recruiting office in Galveston Texas.
The current craze for painted fur furniture in England is driven mainly by Lady Kinloch. She chose this medium to give unknown artists a path to public exposure and recognition.
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