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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1921
Page
4
A Wednesday Daily piece warns of widespread industrial strife across the nation. Labor groups threaten walkouts over wages and conditions, raising fears of higher living costs while public relief burdens grow amid shortages in housing and coal.
In Cook County Jail Chicago a sweeping cleaning is demanded after the Tommy O Connor escape exposes deep flaws. A trusted informer says he supplied the pistol for the convicted gunman and claims drugs weapons and liquor are easily smuggled in by prisoners' friends. The jail, meant to hold suspects awaiting trial or transfer, also serves as a site of punishment for those condemned or awaiting state penitentary, under police and county supervision.
In Salt Lake City tonight John Kilonis of Boston faces Dern of Salt Lake City in a middleweight wrestling clash that has drawn considerable interest. Both men claim the middleweight title and the bout could settle the championship claim.
A local tale ties Mrs. J. H. Slaughter, new manager Bear, and a 19th century shipping clerk tale from 1866. Bear recalls earning first salary from William Slaughter Junior at Port Hudson Louisiana. Mrs. Slaughter and Mr. Bear discover a shared family link across generations, as a photo of the Bender Hotel dining room arrives with a long-lost acquaintance.
A collection of quirky Laredo anecdotes and street chatter covers car drivers, glasses, court-house talk, a misused lampoon about eternity, a bachelor’s quips, a wife’s budgeting in a squib about soup stock, a street boy’s excuse, advice on pride, and a stenographer’s pocket pride. It notes the city’s busy rumor mill and seasonal seals.
The Love Charm stars Wanda Hawley and Harvey O Higgins shows at the Royal Theater today replacing the old vamp with a new vamp on screen. The Foolish Age with Doris May at the Rialto Theatre today marks her rise as a star in her first Hollywood production and confirms sponsor faith in her abilities.
Anne Boleyn stars in Deception at the Strand with Henry Porten as the king portrayed by Emil Jennings. The film is described as massive and artistically beautiful. Also noted is Mary L Trescott of Wilkes-Barre named Pennsylvania’s first female bankruptcy referee.
Several organizations plan to spread Christmas cheer to the poor with Salvation Army collections on street corners and benevolent acts. General Humberto Barros and Antigua, ex-Carranza officials, will be deported to Cuba tonight after agreeing to leave the United States, with Barros having once led Tempico district under Carranza.
The forecast from the U S Weather Bureau at New Orleans shows tonight fair and colder, and Thursday fair. Local observations from Fort McIntosh for the 34 hours ending 7 am report max 84 and min 40 with a north clear wind.
Judge Lattimore of the Court of Criminal Appeals arrives in Laredo with Dr Golaz head of the state pure food and drug department and two Texas University law faculty members Dan F Bobbitt and G C Butte. They will join Robert Lee Bobbitt Asher R Smith and Harry James for a deer hunt in Zapata county lasting several days.
A cryptic OCR fragment notes 44 percent and 4 Money Makers in a Times Want ADB item. The readable bits show no clear event, date, or names to identify a full item or outcome.
Five major oil operators from diverse regions converge on Laredo attracted by the Miranda City gasser. Drill works are set to expand in the area. A marriage license issued for Jesus Garcia and Ramona Velasquez. Webb county commissioners meet on routine road and public business. Port of Laredo imports consist of small quantities via the international footbridge. Pleasant cool weather graces Laredo as days become most delightful.
Complete jist posted daily in our window lists ten leading contestants including Courtney Slaughter Blanche Hvetts Alice Penn Virginia Moon Conchita Arellano Olympia Candy Co and others among the top contenders. The blurred OCR shows numeric codes and stray words but confirms a window display ranking with names and affiliations.
In Washington on December 15 a national conference, called by Senator Ladd, will meet to survey U S agricultural needs and propose legislation to restore farming to normal conditions. Participants include members of Congress financiers economists sociologists and representatives of farm and commercial organizations.
Rumor says North Texas interests seek to acquire the big gas well near Mirando City and pipe gas to Laredo for long term industrial contracts at low rates. O. W. Killam of Sehott Oil Co denies or confirms nothing while Asher Carson travels from Oklahoma to Mirando City with news of the Webb Zapata district’s potential.
An important meeting of the executive board is set for Thursday at 8 oclock at Scout Headquarters. Boy Scouts of America President C Fuchter notes the date December 18, 1921.
The Circulo Central Fronterizo of Nuevo Laredo held its annual election on Monday evening. Results: Lic. Jesus M. Tercero elected president. vocales Emetrio Flores, Reynaldo Garza, D. Schavarria, and Miguel S. Saldafia. secretary and treasurer Fernando Callejo.
Mrs Laura M Hoyt of Rockport New York commends Chamberlain's Tablets for relief from headaches and bilious attacks. She has used them for three years and is glad to speak well of the remedy whenever asked.
Prince Albert Radziwill of the Polish legation in Washington traveled from Mexico City toward Washington this morning. He was greeted by Vice Consul Adams and assisted on his passage to the American side. Radziwill is a son-in-law of the late Pat Milmo.
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