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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1921
Page
9
One year ago today in Cork another attempt was made to burn City Hall. The report notes the incident as a dramatic act of arson and details no injuries or arrests. In Boston, Ponzi the so called financial wizard was sentenced to five years in prison for his fraud.
Virgil G Hinshaw, chairman of the Prohibition Party, urged vigilance committees to cooperate with enforcement officials across the country. He spoke at a national prohibition conference noting the need to uphold the 18th Amendment and criticizing the administration for not leading a public appeal. He warned brewers and distillers abroad spread pro liquor propaganda and said Americans must act.
Community calendar announces today’s events honoring St Andrew the Apostle, patron saint of Scotland and Russia, with church services, processions, and cultural activities across local parishes and venues.
Wednesday features Mrs L Daiches hosting the Auction Bridge Club at 3 PM. Parish Guild meets at the Rectory at 3 30 PM on Thursday. Presbyterian circles meet at 3 30 PM with Mrs Colman and Mrs Wharton. Kiwanis hosts a reception luncheon and dance at Elks Hall. Harvest program at Methodist Church at 4 PM followed by social.
Mrs Elia L Button of Kirkville New York reports Chamberlains Tablets have done her a world of good and says she has recommended them to many friends who praise them highly Indigestion and constipation are noted as conditions they help Pan American Round Table assembles a representative gathering of people and ideas
The radium emanation plant at Philadelphia General Hospital opens as the only municipal run facility in America. Cancer patients will be treated free with radium valued at 154000 dollars.
Experimental periscopes will be tried by police in an English city to extend their range of vision. The move aims to improve surveillance and monitoring capabilities in law enforcement operations.
Republican leaders of Texas meet in Dallas to plan next year’s political campaign in what is described as the most important Republican gathering in years. Leaders discuss strategy, candidates, and statewide race implications.
The president began today what is seen as the first in a series of conferences with congressional leaders. The talks pave the way for the executive's address to Congress on Tuesday outlining the legislative program for the coming session.
Secretary Dendy said the Marine main guard M. M. Hanson implicated in the alleged shooting of Otto Lambrecht will not be turned over to Wisconsin courts until a full Navy inquiry is completed. The statement came from the Navy Department in Washington on November 30.
Former Emperor Charles and Empress Zita reside quietly at Villa Victoria near the Palace Hotel in Funchal. They avoid hotel guests, mingle little with others, and are guarded by a plainclothes officer to keep beggars away. Officials treat them as honored guests and they may settle there permanently.
Wreckage from a southbound Burlington freight train 40 miles west of Casper is being searched for bodies of hoboes believed killed. Officials report 20 to 30 men rode the train and only four have been found injured.
Secretaries of state fairs from Georgia to Vancouver meet in Chicago from November 30 to December 1 for the International and American Association of Fairs and Expositions. The gathering marks the first unified meeting of the field under a single organization. J. W. Russworth of Nashville serves as president, with Don V. Moore of Sioux City as secretary treasurer.
Advice on maintaining health by keeping bowels regular. Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild gentle aid when constipation occurs.
Trade Commissioner Connell reports Mexico’s readjustment still distresses the economy, but the past month brought some encouragement. Obregon weighs two invitations to visit Texas next month from the American Legion in San Antonio and Gov Nerf of Nogales. Lopez Ramanodis and Daniel Valdez, leaders in a plot against Obregon, were reportedly executed in Cullacan. Naval limitation talks continue with Japan seeking a higher fleet ratio, and Shantung negotiations between Japan and China expected to start. The Far East conference adjourns for a free day of discussion. Dutch foreign minister Jonkheer van Karnebeck comments on Holland’s interest in a settlement, and plenary sessions attract prominent figures with American delegates drawing public interest.
Fort Worth, Nov 30. Jsn’!¢ Sankey a prominent Texas oil operator and former Fort Worth and Los Angeles figure was found dead in a hotel room. Authorities say he shot himself through the heart. Sankey, 42, led the Sankey Oil Company and held major stock in another firm dating from 1914 boom days in Ranger Eastland and Desdamona districts. No clear motive given.
Dr R B Teusler director of St Luke's International Hospital in Tokyo arrives in New York to promote converting St Luke's into a health center nucleus. Plan includes a 250 bed hospital a nursing training school for 150 Japanese nurses post graduate dept for interns and medical research public welfare and health services and a medical library. Estimated cost about 1 million dollars to establish the center.
Dallas Nov 30 notice by the federal receiver under Judge Rufus Foster states salaries of all officers officials and employees to be reduced effective January 1. Meetings with all road workers will be held to draft agreements as the railroad seeks lower transportation charges demanded by the public.
This推season urges prudent housewives to stock Chamberlains Cough Remedy for the approaching winter. Early administration upon first cold signs promises prompt, satisfactory relief. Safe for children as it contains no opium or harmful drug.
Special Orders No 8 for Boy Scouts of Laredo call all troops to gather at School Plaza Friday at 8 30 PM for roll call and inspection in full uniform. Absentees without parent written excuse will be tried for disobedience of the Scout Law “A Scout Is Obedient.” By order, L Mackay. 11 29 81.
In Versailles France Henri Landru known as Bluebeard faces trial verdict due today with potential delay if he chooses to address the jury. Landru remains reticent refusing to confirm speaking to his counsel while he notes proceedings.
In Toledo on November 30 Monsignor Samuel A. Stritch was consecrated as the second bishop of the Toledo diocese succeeding Bishop Schrembs who moves to Cleveland. Arch bishop Henry Moeler of Cincinnati led the ceremony at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral with Bishops Morris of Little Rock and Molley of Brooklyn assisting. the sermon was delivered by Bishop Schrembs of Cleveland.
The Most Rev Michael J Curley was enthroned archbishop of Baltimore succeeding Cardinal Gibbons at the historic cathedral. Dignitaries from city and state attended as bishops and priests led the procession before the oath and promise of obedience by the clergy.
London reports government officials expect the peace talks to break down almost immediately due to unresolved issues. The plan requires Sinn Fein to swear allegiance to the crown, a condition sparking firm objections and delaying any extended adjourment of negotiations.
A Mob in Ballinger Texas fatally wounded Robert Murtore a 15 year old Black person after he was taken from officers during an incident involving a 9 year old white girl. The mob formed, seized the suspect after an attempted escape and riddled his body with bullets at a post three miles from town.
Jews of Missouri Kansas Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas met in St Louis to perfect the organization of a 14 million relief campaign to aid destitute Jews in Europe.
Waco Texas November 30 O G Twyman was remanded without bail at the preliminary hearing on a murder charge tied to the September 25 death of Dell Thames at the Gatesville juvenile training school. Defendant faces trial likely later in the case.
Famine horrors in Russia worsen as winter nears, official Bolshevik advices indicate, reported from Riga.
Train No 1 Texas Mexican departs Corpus Christi at 12 10 p m and arrives Train No 2 from Corpus Christi at 3 36 p m International Great Northern fast train to St Louis departs 12 01 p m arrives 5 00 p m Night Train leaves 10 p m arrives 7 30 a m Rio Grande Eagle Pass Train No 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday 8 30 a m arrives Minera 10 20 a m Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday 11 00 a m arrives Laredo 8 16 p m
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