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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1920
Page
3
Social calendar note listing a Ladies Auxiliary Gathering at Mrs. Henry Borchers 3:30 PM and two Thursday and Friday Bridge club entertainments hosted by Mrs. H F Watson and Miss Maria Mowry. Includes a poem excerpt about longing for a fresh start and missed duties.
Buffalo delegates at the Zionist Organization of America convention hear Jacob de Haas praise President Wilson and the U S government for supporting Palestine as a Jewish homeland. He notes the San Remo decision and Sir Herbert Samuel's role as High Commissioner shaping Arab relations and Palestine development.
A chronology notes Gen Richard Montgomery born in Ireland and dying in 1775. Victor Leclerc Napoleon I sister-in-law dies in Tortugas 1802. Napoleon and Josephine crowned 1804 Notre Dame. 1824 Pennsylvania Historical Society formed in Philadelphia. 1851 Louis Napoleon’s constitutional abolition spurs disorders. 1885 Fourteen ships wrecked at Colon Panama. 1888 Zanzibar coast blockade proclaimed by Britain and Germany. 1892 Jay Gould dies in New York City born May 27 1836 in Delaware County New York.
Celebrated operatic soprano Carol White born Dorchester Mass 34 years ago. Operatic tenor Paul S Althouse born Reading Pa 31 years ago. Rear Admiral Marbury Johnston born Albany Ga 60 years ago. Rev Dr Alexander Mann born Geneva New York 60 years ago. Actress Irene Vanbrugh born Exeter England 48 years ago. Tax notice for city of Laredo 1920 collection opens at City Hall 9 am to noon and 2 pm to 5 pm.
The Christ Church Parish Guild met at Mrs. A. B. Younkin’s home to wrap seal and count Joy Box gifts. A business session followed with a letter from Box secretary Mrs. Remse and a plan to send all diocese gifts to Amherst Virginia. Members present included Mesdames Arkles Adams Anderson Greenstreet Kehl Johnson Lusk Lines Mason Mims McKinney MacGregor Meerscheidt Poster Asher Smith Holt Muller Wright Vidales Young Younkin Hanchett and Rev and Mrs Cook.
Mrs Annie Laura Gayle, Brazo ria County tax assessor, was the only woman at the Tax Assessors Association of Texas session in Houston. She said she came to listen and learn after just being elected to office.
Dr H H Mc Candless a returned missionary and veteran of 35 years in China says it will take at least two generations for China to shed suspicion of foreigners. He credits the automobile with fostering roads and modern improvements, gradually turning natives toward friendly contact with Americans and reducing hostility to missionaries. He notes similar suspicion shifting toward foreign commercial emissaries.
The Times announces a monthly subscription option at 60 cents per month for daily access.
Paris reports Le Temps editor Jean Herbette says Germany cannot start a major war for years, noting disarmament progress and strong British actions against its navy. He cites low military prestige, rising veteran officer groups, and widespread anti militarism in industrial regions, concluding European peace rests with the Allies.
The body of Captain Arthur H. Kelly of Richmond Virginia, a Kosciousko squadron member killed when his plane fell, was reburied in Lemberg. The casket was moved from a grave near a stream by Rovno and carried here draped in an American flag by Polish Uhlans. American Red Cross workers and American Legion members attended the funeral.
Ninety seven years after Monroe announced the Monroe Doctrine legislators in Minnesota plan to meet in St. Paul to outline a farmers legislative program. The Empire State Forest Products Association opens its Utica session on forest conservation with officials arriving in Washington for Congress. Carrie Chapman Catt headlines a London suffrage event under the International Woman Suffrage Alliance. The Farmers National Grain Dealers Association begins a Chicago convention on cooperative farm supply purchases.
Notice to hunters that hunting is prohibited in Jarral Burritos and Barro pastures without written permission. Issued by J. D. Jennings. Date 10 23 2m.
A U N Y action in Geneva shows Honorio Pueyrredon voting against a measure to form a commission on League of Nations covenant amendments. President Hyams ruled the issue procedural and the resolution was adopted despite the Argentine vote. In Ardmore Oklahoma reports link a Dallas driver’s statement to a shooting mystery involving Jake Hamon.
The Swiss government reached an agreement with Liechtenstein for Switzerland to operate Liechtenstein's postal telegraph and telephone services starting January 1 pending parliamentary ratification. Negotiations also continue for a consolidation of customs duties.
Mexican capital welcomes bullfights after four years of ban with El Toereo packed by 25 000 spectators and dignitaries paying six pesos for shade while 6 bulls are dispatched in a festive afternoon. Top matadors Rodolfo Gaona Ernest Pastor Luis Frey Fernandez Manolete and Juan Silveti headline shows with fees reported from 3000 to 12000 pesos.
Tonight is partly cloudy and warmer. Friday remains partly cloudy. At Fort McIntosh the 24 hour readings show a maximum of 75 degrees and a minimum of 35 degrees with wind from the southeast and clear conditions.
The senate investigation into anthracite coal prices will start in New York on Saturday. Senator Calder, committee chair, announced the move after governors of New England states requested the inquiry.
Haitians protested to Secretary Daniels against removing the naval board of inquiry from Haiti until additional witnesses could be heard in the Marine corps occupation investigation. Daniels said no official word the board left Haiti and ordered an informal hearing of new witnesses. If warranted, a new board will be convened.
Chicago December 2 Buck Weaver former Chicago White Sox infielder tied to the 1919 scandal plans to perform in Chicago vaudeville houses with a monologue aimed at proving his innocence after being implicated in the players confession before the Cook County grand jury.
Governor Neff, invited by the Austin committee, extends an invitation to President Obregon of Mexico and the governors of the four Mexican border states to attend his inauguration on January 46.
Washington reports Senator Hitchcock proposes immediate loans of 69 million dollars from government funds to aid farmers facing falling prices. The measure follows a conference with Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board and is to be introduced when Congress reconvenes next week.
Austin newscopy notes Howard H. Dalley of Dallas donated 159 prize money for the University of Texas debate team. With 100 from Woodie Gilbert, the pot totals 100 first prize 75 second prize 50 third prize and 26 fourth prize. Tryouts are underway with 45 men in the first preliminaries. The winning UT team will face rivals from multiple state universities.
The University of Texas reports 24 states and 4 foreign nations represented this session. Mexico sent 14 students while Serbia France and Canada each have one native son. New Mexico leads with 14 students followed by Louisiana 14 and Oklahoma 12 among others.
Hunters are warned no hunting or fishing allowed in the pastures and lakes. No permits will be issued. Wormser Bros.
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