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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1921
Page
11
A historical note marks December 9 as the day Bulgaria was admitted to the League of Nations. In related coverage, five slayers were electrocuted at Sing Sing prison as part of capital punishment executions reported at the time.
Guardian Margarito Wise has filed the final account for Armandina Morales minor. The Webb County Court will hear the account starting the third Monday in January 1922 at the Laredo Court House. Sheriff Antonio Salinas must publish the notice weekly for ten days prior to the return day.
The State of Texas Webb County notices indebted heirs and creditors of Anais Masquere deceased to settle debts or present claims. Admin W A Galbraith, appointed by A Winslow judge, fixes mail address in Laredo Webb County and sets the filing period.
Notice to taxpayers announces City Hall office hours for 1921 tax collection from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. D. C. de Lachica serves as City Tax Collector with the date 11-16-1m.
Harmless dye for gray hair boosts vigor and growth, eliminates dandruff, and kills the microbe causing dandruff. Prepared by Mrs H Myers, 917 Victoria street, Laredo, Texas. Price 1.50 a bottle, postpaid, sold at all druggists. P O Box 81.
A description praising a man of nerve energy, noting strong nerves and rich blood powering achievements. It highlights clear sight, an active brain, and steady hands enabling rapid writing and swift work, with a claim of tremendous energy ensuring success.
Friday activities include a Camp Fire meeting at Mrs. A Poggenpohl's home at four. The issue lists social events, visits, club meetings, and bridge and sewing gatherings across local churches and groups with attendees named, including Mrs. Blackman, Miss Tarver, and Mrs. Greeman, plus ongoing notes on piano student David Garcia and upcoming bazaars and refreshments.
A long list of local Red Cross members and guests is named as nominees for an eleven member board to serve next year. The nominating committee urges more names, designates polling places, and announces elections from December 12 to December 17.
The Illinois mail car on Illinois Central passenger train No 9 was robbed between Chicago and Centralia last night, the fourth such robbery in about three months.
The Hingis Central mail car robbed between Chicago and Centralia last night carried only second class matter and no mail clerk was aboard, rail road officials report.
Chicago December 9 report that Judge Landis issued a temporary restraining injunction to bar the United States Railroad Labor Board from issuing a decision against the Pennsylvania Railroad in the shop controversy.
Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports an encouraging tone in negotiations. Delegates expect an unofficial conference early next week to announce agreement on the 55-3 naval ratio and the Quadruple arrangement as a substitute for the Anglo Japanese alliance.
Louisville Courier Journal quotes a tongue in cheek rule about new car ownership noting the first move is to hide the toolkit from neighborhood engineers to prevent access by experts. The remark plays on caution and humor about car security.
An Associated Press dispatch from Astrakhan notes hospitality to foreigners, especially Americans, amid civil war. Reds and Whites alike show welcome, with no police detaining the reporter and steamer staff offering meals. A gift of American chocolate leads to an invitation to visit nearby Sardi site.
List of the ten leading contestants posted daily in our window. Names include Courtney Slaughter, Blanche Byetti, Allie Henningz, Conchita Arellano, Marguerie Yeager, and others with scores ranging from 1652 to 8780. Olympia Candy Co. appears as a sponsor note.
Mrs Laura M Hoyt of Rock Port New York says she has frequently used Chamberlains Tablets for three years and found them splendid for headaches and bilious attacks. She is pleased to speak a word in praise of them.
The forecast from the U S weather bureau warns tonight will be fair with frost and Saturday fair with a novel Weather Report. Observations at Fort McIntosh report a 69 degree high, 47 degree low, south east wind and clear skies. A health advisory promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy to treat colds and protect the lungs.
A collection of notes on women across the world highlighting roles and milestones. England reports high female employment and a large share of elderly brides. Hong Kong infant trade described as slavery. an American woman astronomer advances distance judging. German domestic workers face shorter hours. Berta Davis Pullen becomes Valdosta city clerk. a Ruby England burial record notes a long-lived woman. Hilda Johnstone secures a London University chair. Lady Glenconner linked to Lord Grey of Falloden and to Mrs. Asquith through marriage. war loss noted and spiritualism interest cited.
Associated Press reports Petrograd rents jumped 2,000 times the October 1 level under Bolshevik policy. Before last summer no rents existed, then nominal 2 000 rubies monthly became common for a large apartment, about two cents in American money, while wages rose dramatically, some 600 to 1 090 times.
About one hundred sixty four women in the British civil service receive salaries of 2500 dollars or more annually, reflecting notable pay levels among female officials in the department.
Waco Texas December 9 A formal announcement stated Professor Samuel Grove Dow head of Baylor University sociology department has resigned effective at end of academic year President Brooks accepted the resignation The move follows charges that parts of a book by Dow conflict with Biblical teachings and Baptist belief
Washington dispatch notes New Bedford Massachusetts has the highest illiteracy rate among cities over 100000 while Spokane Washington records the lowest at eight tenths. The census table covers literacy for ages ten and up across all classes and races with breakdowns for native white foreign born white and negroes in Southern cities including Atlanta Dallas Fort Worth Houston Nashville New Orleans.
Amarillo Texas December 9 reports the Ku Klux Klan plans a parade through the main business streets at eight o clock following a letter in a local newspaper signed Amarillo Klan No 14.
Omaha police have arrested a man named Mike Stine in connection with the 1920 Wall Street explosion. An unsigned letter to authorities led to the arrest last night in Omaha Nebraska.
Riga reports Emma Goldman has left Moscow and is seeking U S return permission. The figure is to be learned today as authorities consider the request and Icelandic permission questions.
Rev Dr G Campbell Morgan famed pulpit orator born in England 68 years ago today. Meredith Nicholson author born Crawfordsville Indiana 55 years ago today. Bertrand H Snell congressman born Colton New York Sr years ago today. Joseph J Kelley once major league player and manager born Cambridge Massachusetts 50 years ago today.
Tom Slaughter, condemned for four guard killings, escaped Tucker state prison at 2 AM with six fellow inmates. He seized control by feigning illness, armed guards, and enabled mass flight after escorting guards and family to safety. A police hunt spans Benton Hot Springs and beyond as posses search for escapees.
Pine Bluff Arkansas December 9 reports from Chief of Police Sullivan Hot Springs state that an automobile containing Tom Slaughter and companions passed through Benton at 420 this morning and was tracked by local officers in messages.
London December 9 Sir Arthur Pearson renowned English publicist dies after slipping in his bath at home striking his head on a faucet and drowning before aid arrived authorities report the incident occurred at his residence in London and he did not survive the accident.
By 3 pm most interned men in Ireland had been freed. A train carrying the released Sinn Feiners from the Ballykinlor camp arrived to a hospitable reception in County Down.
A Christmas carload of Singer Sewing Machines arrives with styles in Golden Oak, Genuine Black Walnut, Satin Walnut, and Birdseye Maple. Includes electric models, portable options, round and long shuttle machines, and toy Singers for girls. Old machines taken in exchange. Hem stitching guaranteed. W. B. Heaner, Manager.
Svascated Press New York, Dec. 9. Schedules proposing wage cuts of 10 to 30 percent for train service, show and maintenance employees on lines north of the river and east of the Mississippi were formulated today in a conference of managers and supervising board officials. The reductions would take effect this month and must be submitted to the labor board. Officials said the roads would begin separate conferences with their employees early next week.
Unemployment today pushes honesty quotes lower in the city food market. A chain with a “wear your own check” system marks current quotations at 90 percent of par. Managers compare it to wartime highs of 95 and trim staff and vaults, allowing patrons to ring up purchases and tally their own checks, while spotters monitor and verify.
Four Texas normal schools were admitted to the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association at its Dallas closing session. The additions are West Texas at Canyon East Texas at Commerce North Texas at Denton and Southwestern at San Marcos. The teams will appear in all TI AA schedules.
Advices to the safe department from American Consul Burdett at Ensenada Mexico report all crew members of the American fishing boat Mabel are being held by Mexican authorities after the vessel was seized by a patrol several days earlier.
The first death from the stock yards strike occurred this morning in Chicago. Laborer George Pyle died from wounds received Wednesday night after being shot by a motorcycle officer following an exchange of bricks.
At Laredo the Rialto screens Society Snobs with Conway Tearle in a role that fits his persona. Tearle’s poised portrayal of a waiter amid snobbery and ambition delivers a tense, gripping heart element and strong romantic impact.
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