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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1920
Page
5
A call from Herbert Hoover and the European Relief Council appeals for 33 million dollars by January first to feed 2.5 million Eastern European children through the 1921 harvest. It details the ARA operations, costs, and the need for private gifts to sustain kitchens and medical aid, urging Christmas gifts of life.
Forty mules were used to haul Francisco Villa s personal property from the Picachos Cavern near Camargo City to his plantation near Durango City, according to travelers from Chihuahua City arriving in San Antonio. The property, claimed to have been amassed during a decade of Villa s revolt, included thousands of dollars in gold silver and jewels.
All hunters are prohibited from unting in the Slater pasture without permission. Issued by L, F, PIPES dated 10 23 2m.
Athens December 15 Mme Aspasia Manos wife of the late King Alexander of Greece has inspired praise for four weeks of devoted care during his fatal illness from blood poisoning after a monkey bite. Government now recognizes her as the king’s legal wife and plans a pension. she is expected to become the heir to Alexander’s personal estate and his anticipated child will also inherit.
A five year old Vienna girl, once crippled by rickets, now walks as her leg straightens after treatment at the American Convalescent Home. Eight American relief groups unite as the European Relief Council to fund aid for European children facing a brutal winter. Agencies include the American Relief Administration, American Red Cross, Quakers, Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Federal Council of Churches, Knights of Columbus, and more.
The Tuesday Music and Literary Club meets at 4 pm at Elks Hall. The Junior Auxiliary convenes at the Rectory at 4 pm. The Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church meets at 4 pm at the church on Wednesday. The Frivolous Bridge Club meets with Miss Mercel Lake at 7:30 pm.
A nostalgic poem excerpt opens with a return home, followed by local social and travel notes. Residents arriving from Monterey and Tampico outline holiday plans while others report travels to San Antonio, Mexico City, and Staunton. Community events include a Married Ladies Social Club gathering and a Woman's Missionary Society meeting with officers elected and a program on Child Labor.
A Chilean panel proposes electing the president by a special assembly of parliament members and presidential electors, with a seven-justice tribunal to decide disputes. Debates begin soon. passage depends on the next Congress elected in March. Proposals favor direct popular election while others favor a revised assembly system.
Public stenographer located at the Hotel Hamilton offers English copying and dictation transcription. Hours are 9 to 12, 2 to 5, and 7 to 9 daily except Sundays, with Sunday appointments. Mrs. S. L. Bragg listed.
In Mexico City on December 14, officials reported that the provisional administration under President Adolfo de la Huerta reduced government expenses by 69,000,900 pesos in six months. The saving funds debt payments while reforms shrink the federal army to half and plan agricultural colonies for ex soldiers. The president argued initial costs would yield future national income as soldiers become producers.
Suelln Texas December 14 The U S Board of Control headed by Chairman B Cowell reduced requested appropriations for the next two fiscal years from about 40 million to roughly 20 million cutting estimates by about 16.1 million while aiming to stay within an estimated state income of 23 million. Budgets should be ready for legislative submission within a week.
The Times advertises a daily watch service with a 60 cent monthly subscription inviting readers to access opportunities.
Washington December 14 sharp criticism of the national coal industry accompanied by implied threats of drastic congressional action. The senate committee on production and reconstruction submitted a partial report asking power to continue its investigation and proposing government efforts to foster cooperation under regulation in building and construction. Three Republican members Calder Edge and Kenyon added statements urging special legislative attention to current coal production and distribution methods.
Austin Texas December 14 The committee appointed by Governor Hobby to draft the public utilities bill for the state legislature will hold its final session January 10 Chairman A B Curtis said most features of the tentative measure drafted by the sub committee and submitted to the main committee were agreed upon An amendment exempts the Pullman company from the commission s jurisdiction
In Eastland County Texas Bast land county the grand jury endorsed the presence of Texas Rangers. The jury stated after thorough investigation that Rangers are needed in this county and should receive the cooperation of citizens in all sections.
Jack Dempsey will defend his heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden. The bout features Bob Murphy as the challenger in a diamond studded venue. The winner will receive a diamond centerpiece awarded by promoter Tex Rickard.
The First State Bank of Penelope in Hill County was closed today by the state examiner who assumed charge of its affairs. Details indicate a government oversight action affecting local banking operations in Port Worth area.
The executive board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas opened its annual postconvention meeting in Dallas to allocate funds for the denomination's educational, missionary, and benevolent institutions. Departmental officials will discuss allocations and priorities.
A press dispatch reports steep reductions in food costs across outlets. Coffee prices at many cafes drop to new low as milk prices are cut next Thursday, with dairy producers announcing reductions of up to ten cents per cup.
Two men, believed masked bandits who robbed a railroad car near Jolly Texas Swalnesville last night, were reported arrested at Nocona today. The bandits obtained $700 and fled, with authorities tracing the suspect to the North Texas region.
From Allein Texas on December 4 the Associated Press reports taxable values in Texas increased from 54 billion to 8 200 295 205 in May. The annual report by Tax Commissioner James A King shows values passing the two billion mark in 1902 and rising to three billion by 1918 with totals of 3 012 819 287.
President-elect Harding's conferees include Der. Jr.Governor Sproul of Pennsylvania who telegrammed he cannot attend in Marion. W. W. Atterbury, vice president of the Pennsylvania railroad, also sent word he would be unable to keep his engagement today, citing executive matters.
Thirteen steamships cleared Houston for foreign countries in November, excluding coastwise shipping. Gasoline, oil and cotton were the main exports, loaded from European sources and discharged locally at the port.
The piece warns that many contract severe colds and recover without care, but each cold weakens the lungs and lowers vitality, paving the way for serious illness. It urges buying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, offered at a trifling cost, to cure bad colds and avoid danger.
Austin Texas December 14 There was a gain of 1 902 320 acres in Texas land taxed between 1918 and 1919 according to Tax Commissioner James A King in his annual report The 1918 total was 165 464 224 acres and 1919 showed 167 366 544 acres taxed
Dr. Alexander Graham Bell aged inventor of the telephone paid a farewell visit to Edinburg on December 14. Responding to a complimentary address by the Lord Provost he recalled early memories and said though he spent most of his life in the United States and has been an American citizen for 56 years he was glad to be home. He added he would like a last look around before he grows too old.
Citizens are urged to donate old clothing or toys for the needy. Call Ursuline Convent at 558 or contact Mrs. Purcell 954, Mrs. Wright 164, Mrs. Cullinan 388, Mrs. Brennan 3, or Mrs. Matthews 844. Packages may be left at Border Gas Co or Royle K. Mims residence 1619 Matamoros Street.
On December 14, Lloyd George stated Allied powers would not make peace with the Bolsheviks, signaling a firm stance in ongoing negotiations and reinforcing unity among alliance members in the face of Soviet leadership.
Fort Worth Texas December 4 police believe the missing Ottawa Canada merchant John Hamill died in an oil company yard at Galveston yesterday. Identification by local police underway as they search for the man who vanished in Fort Worth two days prior. The case involves Company A Coy ules on the tale halle and a mix of unclear details from the incident.
Fort Worth dispatch reports two men died in a hotel blaze at the Hilton head area. One victim identified as veteran Hobert Nichols, the other as a younger man. Fire officials estimate property damage near $200,000 and say investigators are examining the scene for a cause.
The formation of a new league was announced for the first week in September at Marshall. Cities listed as possible participants include Marshall Longview Valentine and Tyler Texas Alexandria and Monroe Louisiana Hope and Texarkana Arkansas.
Christmas vacation begins December 24 at the University of Texas in Ichin Texas with classes resuming January 3. Mast term tests start December 16 and run through December 22, providing a staggered exam period during the holiday break.
In Galveston Texas on December 14 the steamship Valdurno reportedly set a grain loading record by taking 236000 bushels of wheat in exactly nine hours after docking at the grain elevator. The Jersey Moor loaded 225000 bushels in five hours and twenty minutes. Both ships were bound for Italy.
The forecast from the U.S. Weather Bureau New Orleans via The Times notes tonight and Wednesday will be fair. Fort McIntosh observations for the four hours ending 7 a.m. report a maximum temperature of 67 degrees, a minimum of 30 degrees, and a northerly wind with clear skies.
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