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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1920

Page

5

Struggle Over Hungary Throne Splits Public Opinion

Amid Hungary dispute, pro Hapsburgs claim Charles as king while Independents vow independence. Kovacs warns against plots to restore Austria then Windischgraetz says Charles is rightful ruler and could win support from France, with Horthy pledging no crown plots and to keep peace.

Associated Press Budapest Hungary Charles Otto Hapsburg Hapsburgs Horthy Saint-Stephen Stephen J. Kovacs Austria Kovacs Vienna Louis Windischgraetz National Assembly of France Europe Equilly

Idlers in Poland Refugees Targeted for Work Push

Warsaw forums report the Polish government cracking down on wandering idlers in eastern Poland six years after the war. Refugees, often with children, roam seeking work while the state and Red Cross urge return to original districts and insist on employment readiness for relief aid. Red Cross notes over 500000 orphans in Poland amid refugee life strain.

Associated Press Warsaw Poland Mny America American Red Cross Red Cross

Social Calendar List for Tuesday to Wednesday

The Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church meets at the Rectory at 4 PM. Mrs. R. L. Muller hosts the Tuesday Bridge Club at 3 PM. The Sunbeam Band at the Baptist Church gathers at 4 PM. Mrs. J. S. Denike hosts the Wednesday Auction Bridge Club at 3 30 PM. Christ Church Parish Guild meets at Mrs. A. B. Younkin's home at 3 30 PM to pack the Joy Box for Rev. Mr. Bush of Newport Oregon.

Christ Church R. L. Muller Sunbeam Band the Baptist Church J. S. Denike A. B. Younkin Mr. Bush Newport Ore

Confiscating Arms in Ireland Under New Government Rule

Ireland orders confiscation of arms and ammunition with permits abolished. Sinn Fein activity continues despite the ban. Government stores hold confiscated items including cherished war souvenirs and even a disabled revolver. Police prosecute noncompliance amid incidents of theft by Sinn Fein.

Associated Press Dublin Ireland Sinn

Noted social rounds and gatherings in city society

Mise Helen MacGregor visits the city while Enrique Zuazua stays on business with his brother in law Dario H Sanchez. Dr and Mrs H M Austin return from the Southern Medical Association convention in Louisville. Mrs Greer is honored at a Nulles Club afternoon. prizes include a chafing dish apron and silk hose. A bridge party hosted by Mrs J A Wilson features etched crystal prizes. The Woman's Club hosts a formal program with performances by local musicians and a report by Amar Penn on the San Antonio Federation meeting. Posadas volunteer lists are announced with five daily groups led by local families and couples.

Enrique Zuazua Mexico Dario H. Sanchez Greer L. J. Christen Nulles Club Hal Greer A. C. Hamilton Mesdames Greer Hamilton Turner, Witting Huberich Shelby O'Meara Chas. Deutz Clarence Miller Austin A. EB. Derby Copeland Amar Penn C. A. Burbank Genevieve Camp Dorothy Borchers M. K. Whittington Allen Stowers P. V. Blanchard State Federation San Antonio

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times presents a daily forecast: tonight fair and freezing, Wednesday fair. Fort McIntosh observations show a 24 hour period ending 7 a m with a maximum of 70 and a minimum of 33 degrees. Winds from the northeast and clear skies.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Army Surplus Sale of Uniforms and Gear

Central surplus sale lists 1000 pairs russet shoes 600 pairs black shoes renovated by U S Army Quartermaster at 3 25 and 3 00 per pair 500 gray blankets 5 50 each 150 dyed black overcoats 15 00 1000 wool shirts 2 50 to 3 00 each 1000 comforts 1 50 to 3 00 each 500 suits 9 00 each 1000 woolen underwear 1 00 each 9000 hats 0 25 to 0 60 each 1000 riding bridles 3 00 each and other items including saddles harness trunks kits at 1701 Hidalgo St.

U.S. A. Quartermaster Department Hidalgo St

List of Couples by Household Gathers Name Variants

Readers see a long roster of couples by surname across multiple households from Jaane to Dario Sanchez. The fragment lists Mr. and Mrs. pairs including Mejia Gonzalez de Fernandes Videurri Layendecker Martin Laton Ramos Vidaurri and others in groups Sixth Seventh Ninth with priests and wives noted.

Posadas Ricardo Gonzalez G. Rivero E. V. Yzaguirre F. R. Canseco Martin Volpe Vidaurvi C. M. de la Garza Justo J. M. Ramos Rafael Vidaurri Ramon Gozalez Constancia Vidaurri Maria Tojeda Felix Garan Gongora Arturo Saracho Daniel Valdex Robert Alexander Herlind

Scotland's five dry spots in Temperance Act poll

Scotland records five dry spots Kilsyth Sanquhar Kirkintilloch Auchterarder and Rutherglen after local veto polls under the Temperance Act Glasgow backed no change with 142 343 votes while 182 580 favored no change across Scotland and anti prohibition campaigns drew lively street posters and jeers from both sides.

Edinburgh Scotland Kilsyth Sanquhar Kirkintilloch Auchterarder Rutherglen Newport Langholm Robert Burns Aberdeen Glasgow William K Pussyfeet) Johnson Colonel Kyle Olvagon London “Evening News Puss Johnson London Daily Graphic America

Saving an Old Tree in White Mouse Grounds

One of the only two Japanese stacta trees in the United States is sick from rot at age forty five. J Rebaume, the White Mouse tree doctor, works to save its life.

United States White Mouse Grounds Forts J. Rebaume

That's Different Kitty at the Club

A light exchange hints at a misunderstanding over a husband’s remark about cats. The reply clarifies he is devoted to a Write kitty they have at the club, implying affectionate humor rather than a literal aversion to felines.

November's fatal month claims singers and composers

The text recalls November as a deadly month for musicians like Jenny Lind Mendelssohn and Rubinstein. It then notes that certain wasps lay eggs and surround them with caterpillars so the young are well fed when they emerge.

Jenny Lind Mendelssohn Rubinstein

Bolling Denies New Charges In Shipping Board Row

R W Bolling son in law of Wilson and treasurer of the shipping board denied before the Walsh committee that he took money to influence contracts. He urged an investigation of all his dealings with T K Sands and testified to personal records and a 40000 payment from a ship corporation for representation before the board.

Associated Press New York R. W. Bolling Wilson Shipping Board Walsh Congressional Committee Bollhie Sands Éirner Hig Sunda Bolling

Deputy Shot Doctor Fatally Wounded in Arkansas Home

Little Rock Arkansas 80 year old Dr Woodyard was shot and fatally wounded and died at 10 o clock this morning at his home. A deputy United States marshal attempted to arrest Woodyard on a warrant charging violation of the Harrison antinarcotic law.

Associated Press Little Rock Ark Woodyard A. Eee United States

State Insurance Debates Hit Rural Holland Courts

Reported by Associated Press, the Dutch law on state insurance faces cases in Holland. In this town 48 matters reached the court, many alleging discrimination against any insurance as a safeguard against fate.

Appladoorn Holland Holand

Charles Popal Pleads Guilty in Postal Fraud Case

In Boston Maia on November 80 promoter Charles Popal admitted using the mails to defraud in federal court. Judge Hale gave five years in Plymouth County jail, noting this was the first of 44 counts accusing him of promising 50 percent interest within 45 days from profits in trading international postal coupons.

Associated Press Boston Maia Charles Popal Federal District Court Hale Plymouth County

Survivors Found of Missing Barge Crew Near Cape Johnson

Two crew members of the missing barge Wy J Pir were found alive by an Indian searching party near Cape Johnson Washington. The telegram from Cla lam Bay to the Seattle Merchants Exchange reported the discovery and noted the barge’s loss with 23 aboard, including the captain’s wife and baby, with no trace of the craft.

Associated Press Seattle Wash A. Titra Cape Johnson Washington Clailan Bay Seattle Merchants Exchange Clilam Bay Meneage Ey Teace

Secretary Daniels Attaches Statement on Cable Policy

Secretary Daniels filed a statement in the District of Columbia supreme court denying foreign monopoly cables along U S shores. The supplement addresses Western Union Telegraph Company’s suit seeking to bar naval interference with laying short cables over Biscayne Bay near Miami Florida.

Associated Press Washington Daniels District of Columbia Supreme Court United States Western Union Telegraph Naval Secretary Biscayne Bay Miami Florida

National Association of Commissioners of Agriculture Meets in Chicago

Members from nearly all states gather in Chicago for the National Association of Commissioners of Agriculture annual meeting. Sessions start tomorrow and run through Thursday to discuss agricultural problems of extraordinary public interest and importance.

Chicago National Association of Commissioners of Agriculture

Loot Recovered Near Council Bluffs Leads to $22000

Postal Inspector Coble reported Keith Collina guided officers to a cache near Council Bluffs containing $22000 from a mail car loot recovered on November 30 in Omaha Nebraska.

Associated Press Omaha Neb Coble Omaha Today Keith Collina Council Bluffs

Opening of Federal Council of Churches Meeting in Boston

Boston officials announce the quadrennial Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America opening in Boston with 400 delegates from across the nation. The week long program features daily business sessions and five public evenings with national and international speakers including Taft, Bryan, Governor Coolidge, Brown University's Faunce, and several ministers.

Boston Mass Boston Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America America United States William H. Taft William Jennings Bryan Calvin Coolidge William H. Faunce Brown University J. McConnell Denver C. D. Williams Detroit Henry van Dyke Prenceton

Head tax levied on visitors in Belgrade

Belgrade reports a new rule imposing a head tax of 120 crowns per day on all visitors to the city. The measure was announced today by city authorities and applies to transient guests staying within Belgrade limits.

Hy Associated Press Belgrade

Hawaiian Trio to Perform at Rialto This Week

The Hisite Theater presents the Honolulu Hawaiian Trio at the Rialto for tomorrow and Thursday with shows at 3 7 20 and 8 36 p m. Local residents are expected to attend in large numbers.

Hisite Honolulu Rialto Laredo

Hebbronville Delegation Visits Laredo for Banda Ustado

Four prominent Hebbronville citizens Reuben Holbein W T Acklen W A Danneley and Santos Canales arrived in Laredo by anto to hear the Banda Ustado but the band failed to appear so they spent the day sightseeing before returning home.

Reuben Holbein W. T. Acklen W. A. Danneley Santos Canales Hebbronville Laredo la Banda

City Tax Office Open for 1920 Collections in Laredo

Notice to taxpayers announces City Hall office now open in Laredo for 1920 tax collection. Hours are 5 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm. Signed by City Tax Collecter Lachica, 118-s0t.

Laredo de Lachica

Dempsey Carpentier Bout May Move to England

Reports from New York indicate promoters may stage the heavyweight championship between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier in England if no suitable venue is found in the United States. Several conferences have occurred in recent days and an official announcement is expected soon.

Associated Prey New York Jack Dempsey Q@eorads Carpentier Maghind Cireles

Visiting Schools Opener for Arkansas Legislature

Governor elect Thomas Mckae and 80 Arkansas legislators arrived to visit the Missouri School of Agriculture. The party will also tour agricultural schools in Iowa and Indiana to gain firsthand knowledge of operations and facilities.

Associated Praga Colombia Nev Thomas Mckae Arkansas

Japanese Delegation Skips Proposal on Radial Equality

Geneva November 20 The Japanese delegation will not make a proposal for radial equality at this session of the League of Nations assembly Viscount Ishiiami opened the morning session.

Ansocrsted Press Geneva Switzerland Assembly of the League of Nations Viscount Ishiiami

Cork City Hall Fire Damages Landmark After Morning Blaze

A Cork city hall fire damaged the building and nearby sites, with officials reporting significant destruction this morning. The blaze affected the Thomas Ashe Lun Penn Club and Charlatio Quay, causing extensive damage and prompting emergency response.

Uy Associated Press Hellas Ireland Cork Thomas Ashe Liun Penn Club Charlatio Quay

Vicar Attacks National Frivolity in Hampstead Sermon

In Hampstead Garden suburb London on November 30 the vicar denounces a rising spirit of frivolity. He says no girl will jaze herself into heaven and warns that a giddy people cannot bear England's Empire. National frivolity could lead to national collapse.

Associated Press London Hampstead Garden B. J. Gourchier England

Former Chancellor Mueller Stirs Reichstag Debate on Frederick the Great

The comparison between Wilhelm II and Frederick the Great sparked a Rights demonstration and a Lefts counter demonstration in the Reichstag. Mueller asked whether Frederick the Great would have deserted and fled to Holland, asserting he would have died for his country at the front.

Associated Press Berlin Herman Mueller Wilhelm II Frederick the Great Reichstag Holland

Obelisk Unveiled Marking 1914 Kluck Advance Halt

In Louvres near Senlis France an obelisk about 12 feet high topped by a Pisheh soldier statue was unveiled to mark the exact spot where on September 7 1914 von Kluck's advancing armies were halted about 15 miles from Paris, on the road to Paris.

Associated Press Senlis France Louvres Here Paris von Kluck

Germans in Mexico Increase Settle in Chiapas Farms

Mexican immigration from Germany is rapid with about 100 families arriving at Vera Cruz in late October. Earlier waves settled in Chiapas, where they work in agriculture, as reported from Mexico City on November 29.

Ty Associated Press Mexico City Mexico Vera Crug Chiapas

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