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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1919
Page
14
The piece outlines a legal clash over a pool hall prohibition law. Proponents defend the measure as a police power while pool hall interests challenge it as unconstitutional. A federal court dissolved a restraining order and refused an injunction, with appeals planned as communities enforce closures.
The article debates sending Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman back to Russia, arguing it would expose them to assassination by radicals. It questions radical factions and notes Goldman and Berkman share sympathies with Lenin and Trotsky, suggesting danger if retained in the United States.
Four Webb County land leases filed for record total about 1 000. The deals involve William N Gowdy transferring 640 acre tracts to Sam W Brown at 250 dollars per tract. The 3 440 acres cover sections 1695 1802 196 1004 2122 and 1493 across multiple tracts.
Today marks anniversaries for Princess Maria Christina of Spain born in Madrid. William K. Vanderbilt founder of a famed capitalist dynasty born on Staten Island. William P. Dillingham longtime Vermont senator born in Waterbury. Richard Yates former Illinois governor born in Jacksonville. and Alfred Schrubb once renowned distance runner born in England.
Dr W H Bickers, a lawyer and veteran Chautauqua lecturer, appears in Laredo representing the Anti Saloon League of Texas He is slated to speak Sunday afternoon at 2 at the Presbyterian church and Sunday evening at 7 at the Methodist church
A nostalgic note recounts Tanlac as a life changing remedy praised by a user who claims it restored strength and appetite after typhoid pneumonia. The piece also lists December 12 anniversaries from 1791 to 1919 including governors, university actions, and wartime events.
A fragmented OCR item lists prices for items such as gold pieces from $4 upward and gold-watch charms rings or pins from $12.50. Additional figures include $1.50 to $150 $75 and $18 to $75 $50 to $50 Waterman or Schaeffer prices $32.50 upward leather items $2 to $35 ebony or silver bristles $7.50 to $45 and further modest ranges including $2.50 to $15 upward.
The article notes Chanukah the Feast of Dedication begins Tuesday December 16 and lasts eight days. It recalls Judas Maccabeus restoring the Temple after defeating Antiochus Epiphanes and explains the miracle of the oil lasting eight days. Candles are lit daily, one for each day, as part of a joyous home festival celebrated by Jews.
Juan Lopez announces purchase of the Mateo Lopes barber shop located on the south side of Market Plaza in the Laredo National Bank building. He plans a strictly first class, modern shop and invites friends and customers to visit. phone contact 1171.
Dorothy Gish, famed for Little Disturber, appears at the Strand Theatre next Sunday in Boots. The piece pairs her by contrast with William Farnum in Wolves of the Night at the Royal Theatre, highlighting air raid era resilience and vivid drama.
Federal court upholds Texas Legislature measure restricting pool halls. The ruling signals possible shutdown of many Laredo pool halls and disposal of pool and billiard tables across the region if the Supreme Court later affirms the law. The decision is awaited with anxiety by local owners and patrons.
A jumble of community items from Laredo recounts jewelry and clothing sales at Laredo Music and Jewelry Co and Christian ladies' sale. It notes Christmas mail routes, plumbing work, car and auto services, and a weather forecast predicting rain and colder conditions amid busy holiday preparations. Local figures and businesses are named including Kennedy's delicatessen, Fidel Cantu, Will W. Grege, and the Horner family.
Troop Number 2 of the Boy Scouts of La redo will not meet tonight. They will meet Saturday night December 13 at the regular time and place. Scoutmaster Robert L. Bobbitt signs the notice.
Lieut Commander Richard Robertson of the U S N arrives from San Pedro California and will stay about two months at Fort McIntosh. He is recovering from illness and is joined by his mother Mrs Bettie Robertson of Corpus Christi who will remain until his departure.
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