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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1921

Page

11

Rental law debate to shape at American Bar Assn

Friday's Daily reports at Cincinnati convention Aug 30 to Sept 2 the American Bar Association will consider landlord tenant legislation. The Noteworthy Changes in Statute Laws panel cites New York style rent caps and District of Columbia rent control as models and notes the lack of broader reconstruction laws in recent statutes.

Associated Press Cincinnati American Bar Association New York Act of Congress District of Columbia Rent Commission of The Rent Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Supreme Court of the United States

Supreme Court Judges to Attend American Bar Association meeting

Cincinnati August 26. Judges from nearly every state will join the annual American Bar Association gathering in Cincinnati from August 30 to September 2. Cincinnati Bar Association official Ben Nelson said six of Ohio's seven Supreme Court justices will attend, with additional reservations by Vermont, Mississippi, Iowa, and Illinois justices.

Associated Press Cincinnati Supreme Court American Bar Association Ben Nelson Cincinnati Bar Association Ohio Miles, Powers, Slack and Taylor Supreme Court of Vermont W. D. Anderson Supreme Court of Mississippi Truman Stevens Iowa Supreme Court of Illinois

Your Troubles as Warning of Nervous Breakdown

Nine failures out of ten stem from personal physical conditions. Early signs include brain fog, ringing in the ears, insomnia, nervous indigestion, and irritability. Nerves unravel and progress to a complete breakdown of the nervous system.

American Legion Activities Highlight Postwar Efforts

Activities of the American Legion span veteran relief through farming programs for disabled World War I veterans in California’s Imperial Valley, to lobbying for memorial highways and prisoner releases. The League coordinated aids via women’s clubs, education in citizenship, and national commissions while continuing recruitment and public memorial observances.

Imperial Valley of California Federal Board of Vocational Education R. T. Bisher California Department of the American Legion Hepe West Capitol Post American Legion Topeka Kan Woman's Club State Federation of Women's Organizations National Americanism Commission of the Legion Congress Newberry Mike

poetry and social news mix in early society page

The item blends a verse excerpt on the toil of poetry with society notes from Taylor and Corpus Christi. It lists visitors and residents such as Mrs. O H Mann Meredith Genevieve Camp Julia McVicar and others, plus a Wednesday Bridge Club gathering at Mrs H C Hall with prizes and refreshments and a St Peter's Church benefit dance announcement.

H. C. Hall I. Ss. Penn Asher Smith Witting L. Joseph Maria Mowry Mesdames Daiches Lafon J. C. Martin T. A. Leyendecker J. S. Penn UL. Joseph Mesdames Wit

Benefit Dance at Elks Hall Draws Local Guests

Last night at Elks Hall a benefit dance entertained guests with about seventy five attendees. Chaperones listed include Mesdames J. P. Leyendecker, M. B. Ryan, Lott Taylor and A. R. Vidaurri.

Elks Hall Mesdames J. P. Leyendecker Ryan Lott Taylor A. R. Vidaurri

Probate Notice in Webb County Texas 1921

Public proclamation to publish notice in a Webb County newspaper for the probate of the will of Mrs. M. J. Follett deceased. R. A. Millar filed August 25 1921 in County Court Webb County. Hearing set September 19 1921 at the Court House in Laredo.

State OF Texas Webb County M. J. Follett R. A. Millar Laredo Texas A. D J. A. Rodriguez Webb Co

A Real Helper in Town Described by Jestful Quote

A reader recalls Blinks as a willing helper who volunteers for tasks, quipping he is the kind of fellow who always grabs the stool when there is a plano to be moved. The remark highlights Blinks’ practical readiness and helpful nature in community work.

Remarkable Cure Shared For Bowel Troubles

Mrs Mahala Burns of Savanna Missouri recalls using Chamberlains Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy nine years ago to cure flux and again a later attack. She reports quick, positive relief and has recommended it to many others, insisting it remains effective for bowel troubles.

Mahala Burns Savanna

Atlanta doctor to skip Houston talk amid Klan rumor

Dr. C A A Ridley of Atlanta arrived in Houston to visit friends but will return tonight and will not speak here. He denies knowledge of any speaking engagements in Beaumont Paris or Houston last week in support of the Ku Klux Klan.

Associated Press Houston Texas C. A. A. Ridley Atlanta Ku Klux Klan Beaumont Paris

No trace found after Katy Limited robbery near Denison

Denison Texas August 26 officers and postal inspectors hunted the hills for two masked men who robbed the northbound Katy Limited Wednesday night. A man arrested yesterday was released today after proving a satisfactory alibi.

Associated Press Denison Texas Katy

Bank failures menaced by swindling trust leaders

Chicago August 26 Assistant US District Attorney Clanning said the bank collapses in the Middle West would have occurred if Charles W. French and John Worthington had completed their operations. He described $21,000,000 in bogus securities seized from ventures tied to the alleged mail robbery syndicate and their associates.

Associated Press Chicago Middle West Charles W. French John Worthington United States Clanning

Dail Eireann Rejects Terms In Letter to Lloyd George

De Valera states Dail Eireann unanimous rejection of British peace proposals. He says Ireland has not sought war and will defend itself if attacked. He urges peace on the principle of consent of the governed and says Dail Eireann is ready to appoint representatives with plenary powers to negotiate if the principle is accepted.

Associated Press London de Valera Lloyd George Deil Wirann Dail Eireann

Miners Marchers Halted Near Madison West Virginia

Associated Press reports the advance guard of miners marching toward Mingo county was turned back by District 17 UMWA President Kennedy and secretary Fred Mooney after passing Madison. About 10 000 travelers from Racine to Madison were noted with 2000 ex service men among them.

Madison W. Va West Virginia Mingo County President Kennedy District 17 The United Mine Workers Fred Mooney Kennedy Racine Marmet Morgan Columbus Ohio Sheridan

War Dept Waits for More Info Before Coal Field Troop Use

Acting War Secretary Wainwright said the department would await further information before recommending federal troops in West Virginia coal fields. War Department rep Brigadier General Banacholtz delivered reports on the situation today.

Secretary of War Department Washington Wainwright West Virginia Banacholtz War Department

Villa Demands Pay for His Men After Surrender

From Mexico City on August 26 Francisco Villa sent an urgent request to government officials asking that 40 of his followers be paid under the government agreement when the men surrendered. It is understood they received no payments in the past six months.

Mexico City Francisco Villa

Cleveland Leads New York in Tight AL Standings

Cleveland leads New York by one game in the tense American League race. Ohio teams surged into first place after a 15 to 1 rout of New York, with seventeen runs in the decisive victory.

New York Cleveland Ohio

Erzberger Assassinated in Black Forest Near Offenburg

Berlin reports Mathias Erzberger former vice premier and finance minister was assassinated near Offenburg Baden while traveling with his family. Two youths shot Erzberger in the head as they separated Diez who was wounded during the attack in the Black Forest.

Associated Press Berlin Mathias Erzberger Erzberger Offenburg Baden Erzsberger Reichstag Diez Black Forest

De Valera Reelected President in Ireland A Elected Dail Members

Dublin August 26 Eiramonn de Valera was reelected president of the Irish republic with Arthur Griffiths as vice president Members of the Dail Eireann were chosen again for membership in the body

Dublin Eiramonn de Valera Irish Republic Arthur Griffiths Dail Eireann

British peace proposals rejected by Dail Eireann

In Dublin on August 26 the British government's peace proposals were laid before the Dail Eireann and rejected unanimously. De Valera states in his reply to Lloyd George that the assembly is willing to negotiate on the principle of government by the consent of the governed.

London Dail Hireann de Valera Lloyd George

De Valera Outlines Ireland's Unchanged Settlement Position

Dublin August 26 De Valera told the Dail Eireann his reply to Lloyd George sums up Southern Ireland's stance on the Irish settlement and that it is and must remain unchanged.

Dublin de Valera Dail Eireann Lloyd George Southern Ireland

Neff declines reappointment of market and warehouses chief

Governor Neff informed D. B. Lyday that he will not be reappointed as commissioner of the department of markets and warehouses when the term ends September 1. No reason given and no successor announced. Neff has urged merging the department with agriculture, but this does not indicate a veto of the department's appropriation.

Austin Texas Neff D. BE. Syday Department of Markets and Warehouses Lyday Department of Agriculture

Immediate disposition of higher seized liquor ordered

Washington August 26 Commissioner Haynes ordered the immediate disposition of liquors seized under the national prohibition act for which storage charges are accruing. The action follows a federal seizure and directs disposal to conclude storage liabilities promptly.

Associated Press Washington Haynes

Falling Dew Teases Taxes in Songlands Duel

Mr. Lewis tells his wife he dislikes a song about Falling Dew because it reminds him of taxes. Mrs. Lewis asks why not, and he repeats the concern about tax levies as they discuss the tune.

Mr. Lewis Mrs. Lewis

Dallas Initiation Tied to Ku Klux Klan Rally

In Dallas on August 25 about 1200 residents pledged allegiance to the Ku Klux Klan and took oaths during an initiation in a park north of the city. A reporter witnessed the event noting nearly 5000 robed Klansmen participated in the ceremonies.

Dallas Texas Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Here

High batting average for convictions in Hawaii

The U S District Attorney for the district of Hawaii reports a ninety six percent conviction rate in Volstead prohibition enforcement cases, according to a letter from the attorney general. Despite whispers of violations, the office maintains its high success rate.

Associated Press Honolulu T. H United States District Attorney's Office District of Hawaii Attorney-General’s Department

Not So Green in 1921 Antique Trade Quip

Mr I G Norant jokes with a dealer about the age of an antique in 1921, quipping that two thousand years is impossible and that it is only the current year. The light exchange underscores a humorous take on antiquities and time.

Porter Charged With Assault in Night Incident

Walter Hunter a 48 year old Pullman porter was arrested at Union Station after Mrs. J Farley of the Adolphus Hotel Dallas Texas accused him of awakening her in her berth between Columbus and Indianapolis and silencing her screams with his hand. Her cries drew help from two Dallas wives traveling nearby.

Associated Press St. Louis Walter Hunter Union Railway Station J. ©. Farley Adolphus Hotel Dallas Texas Farley Columbus Ohio Indianapolis Indiana H. Hickerson J. P. Williams

United States Reaffirms Rights in Germany Treaty

Washington reports that the United States retains full title to all rights, privileges, indemnities, reparations, or advantages under the unratified Versailles treaty via the separate treaty with Germany signed yesterday. The pact acknowledges U S claims while disavowing responsibility for League covenant provisions, the Shantung settlement, or European political realignments.

Associated Press Washington United States

Washington Moves to Seek Quick Treaty Ratification

The state department says the treaty constitutes a full settlement, enabling broad commercial intercourse and opening the path to resuming diplomatic relations. Indications show the administration will press for ratification promptly after Congress reconvenes in October, with further commercial and supplemental treaties to be negotiated through standard diplomatic channels.

Washington State Department

Bodies found in ZR-2 wreck identified

Hull Aug 26. Albert Loftin an American mechanic and Flight Lieutenant Rye of the British crew were recovered from the ZR-2 wreck. Loftin's body was tied to a burned parachute. the corpse showed fire marks. Wreckage reveals intense heat effects.

Associated Press Hull Ene Albert Loftin Rye Loftin

August 26 Birth Anniversaries of Noted Americans

On August 26, notable figures celebrate birthdays including William W. Thomas born in Portland Maine 82 years ago, Most Rev James J Keane archbishop of Dubuque born Joliet Illinois 64 years ago, Lee De Forest inventor born Council Bluffs Iowa 48 years ago, Joseph T Robinson senator born Lonoke Arkansas 49 years ago, and Major Robert T Moton Tuskegee Institute born Virginia 64 years ago.

William W. Thomas Sweden Portland James J. Keane Dubuque Joliet Ill Lee de Forest Council Bluffs Iowa Joseph T. Robinson United States Arkansas Lonoke Ark Robert T. Moton Tuskegee Institute Virginia

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