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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1921
Page
3
Thursday's Daily shows Customs Inspector Heinemanta laboring at a task many would envy mildy speaking testing whisky brought into Philadelphia from France.
A fragment discusses Ruth the Moabitess and Boaz measuring six measures of barley. It contrasts the veil in Ruth’s time with the newer style worn by women described as a simple square piece of cotton cloth.
Public notice commands Webb County officers to publish weekly for four weeks to summon Elmer V. Clare to appear January 16 1922 in Justice Court Precinct 1 Place 2 Laredo. Suit filed October 18 1921 by Justo S. Penn seeks $33.15 debt plus interest costs with writ of attachment and foreclosure.
A brief quotation depicts a child in conflict saying I am a war child and noting Swedish nationality while acknowledging that both parents are at war. The exchange emphasizes divided identity amid ongoing hostilities.
Trial begins in Fargo North Dakota today for Frank C Heaton former teller at the defunct Scandinavian American Bank charged with embezzling seventy eight thousand ten dollars from the institution.
Thursday social functions feature Circle 1 hosting Circle 2 at Mrs Henry Borchers home 3:30 PM and Friday Bridge Club at 8:30 PM. Posada at Latin American Club and Camp Fire Girls party at Red Men’s Hall 7:30 PM to 10 PM. Local residents arrive and depart for holidays with several trips and family visits noted. Community Center adds Choral Club reminder and reports transfer of Laredo club to new Community Center Choral Club with active member support.
Wage reduction conferences of officials and employees of the Texas and Pacific railroad began in Dallas on December 15. The railroad had posted a notice of a general 10 percent cut, to take effect January 1.
Former President Wilson replies to J Bently Mulford national vice president of the Rainbow division veterans extending New Year's greetings. He says he is proud to regard himself as a comrade to all the men of the expeditionary forces. Washington December 15.
Dr Howard Johnson told the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America that bedroom dramas sensational French plays and other naughty shows reflect a lower moral tone in metropolitan life. He spoke in Chicago on December 15.
In Amarillo Texas a man believed to be J A Moore of Pueblo Colorado collapsed and died in a local drug store at noon from an apparent apoplectic stroke. Papers in his pocket indicated he represented the Johnson Fisher Company of Pueblo.
The piece notes the centenary birth of Gen Rufus Barringer and the 125th anniversary of Gen Anthony Wayne’s death. It reports the 1920 federal income tax final instalment due and Ohio inviting bids for 20 million dollars in bonds to fund the soldier bonus. It mentions a White House dinner for the cabinet and Senator Ladd’s call for a Washington conference on credits and finance to assess agricultural needs.
A brief public warning urges careful care for colds noting many recover without treatment but each cold weakens lungs and lowers vitality. It advocates Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a low cost option to prevent serious illnesses.
New York reports a National Research Council committee aided by the Board of Engineering Foundation studies metal fatigue. Research at the University of Illinois under Professor H P Moore tests steel endurance under millions of stress cycles. Air Service interest and potential industry support aim to strengthen aircraft materials for safer military flight.
Life and accident insurance totaling 376000 is placed on Jimmy O Connell star first baseman of the San Francisco club in the Pacific coast baseball league. O Connell was recently sold to the New York Giants for 75000 the highest price ever paid for a minor leaguer. He will report to the Giants in 1923.
In Hilo on December 16, a skeleton believed to be the last priestess of Pele was found in a crypt near the volcano’s crater. The tomb lies by the western main wall of Kilanea, close to the temple ruins once linked to Hiake. The burial shows the woman seated with back to the wall, gaze toward a volcanic vent distant miles away.
Train No 1 to Corpus Christi departs at 12 10 p m Train No 2 from Corpus Christi arrives at 3 36 p m International and Great Northern runs a through fast train to St Louis depart 12 01 p m arrive 6 00 p m Night Train departs 9 09 p m arrives 7 30 a m
Train No. 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m stops Minera at 10 20 a m. Train No. 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m arrives Laredo at 8 16 p m.
Mrs Laura M Hoyt of Rockport praises Chamberlain’s Tablets for headache and bilious attacks. She says she has used them for three years and is glad to speak a word in their behalf.
In Austin on December 15 Judge Cooper Sansome of the 26th district court ordered the permanent suspension and removal of A. G. Pryor as prison commissioner. John T. Mathis acted for Pryor who did not object. Walker Sayles was named permanent successor amid prior AG proceedings at Governor Neff's direction.
Washington reports alternate proposals on the 5-5-3 naval ratio presented to Hughes Balfour and Kato. Delegation spokesmen say no formal agreement yet. The alternatives raise questions on tonnage calculation by British Japanese or American methods and could keep 5-5-3 while allowing a general tonnage rise.
Berlin Dec 15 The German government told the committee of guarantees it cannot pay the January 15 reparations and asks for a moratorium It warns that without relief it will need credit to obtain funds via a loan Installments due January 16 and February 15 total 600000000 gold marks each A semi official signal suggested a possible future respite if Allies trust Germanys sincerity
Paris December 15 The German government informed the allied reparations commission that it would be unable to meet fully the payments due January 16 and February 15, an official announcement stated this afternoon.
In Warsaw on December 15, gold and jewels valued at about fifty billion Polish marks arrived as the Soviet Union's first payment to Poland under the Riga treaty. The shipment included diamonds, rubies, other precious stones and gold bars, loaded into 100 cases and transported by a special train guarded by a military escort.
George Berenger Jr., driver for the San Antonio Express, was killed early today when his newspaper truck toppled from an embankment on the Austin Granger road near the city, pinning him beneath the vehicle.
The attorney general announced that governors of several states will be asked to call a conference of federal district attorneys and state prosecuting attorneys to discuss greater cooperation between federal and state legal agencies.
The Senate adopted a resolution ordering a holiday recess from December 22 to January 3. The measure now goes to the House, where favorable action is anticipated.
In Washington on December 15 the big three are understood to have completed consideration of the naval ratio question during the conference.
Washington December 15 definite estimate of the senate line up on ratification of the peace treaty will not be obtainable until the arms conference is concluded and work submitted, say party leaders. Prospects favor ratification, but many senators on both sides have withheld judgment.
In London on December 15 the house of commons resumed debate on the Anglo Irish agreement. Former Premier Asquith delivered a warm personal address praising the treaty and urging its acceptance by the house.
Dr Charles I Rice aged 41 died suddenly of heart trouble at his Gainesville home on December 1. He was a prominent figure in Texas medical circles and well known in the state's professional community.
Fort Worth Texas December 15 district president Malone local president Bowen and secretary Freem of the butcher workmen union directing the strike and 22 pickets were summoned to federal court to contest an anti picketing injunction sought by Swift and Company.
The complete tally posted in our window lists ten top contenders. Notable entries include Courtney Slaughter with 6633 votes, Blanche Evetts 3759, Allie Heinsz 863, and Conchita Arellano 506, with other names such as Nivwinin Bloemrhee, Rolie Warn, Zaida Rotge, and Olympia Candy Co appearing in the ranking.
Miss Jeanne lia Moore, a nurse, is jailed in Dallas on a murder charge over the weekend killing of a negro janitor at the Dallas post office. Bond was set at 2500 dollars by the federal court.
Mrs Middleton, Kansas City director of the World and National Woman's Christian Temperance Union, told school girls that a short skirt is hygienic and a natural choice for girls. She urged a happy medium in length and blamed lax parenting for changes since World War I.
In Panama on December 15 a British steamer rescued the 16 crew members of the American bark Wuarward after 48 hours adrift near Mlebouts. The men are now bound for San Francisco aboard the rescuing vessel.
The Chicago police blotter reports a new pattern in robberies. A taxi driver, Henry Kunz, was coerced with a blazing gasoline torch to surrender cab money. A moving van gang stole 7500 worth of valuables from three homes. A lone bandit with an army saber forced a pedestrian to surrender 30.
After a 20 hour session the chamber of deputies approved the new budget with expenditures of 25,140,000,000 francs and receipts of 24,827,000,000 francs. The vote totaled 621 for and 765 against.
Jackson Kentucky December 15 National Guardsmen planned the first tear gas use in Kentucky in pursuit of three mountaineers who attacked Breathitt county jail on Saturday killing one man and fatally wounding a woman. Gas in hand grenades would be thrown into a cave where the trio is believed hiding.
Pittsburg Kansas dispatch says three troops of National Guard cavalry arrived and with their arrival this morning the coal fields are quiet.
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