The Christmas Truce and the Irish Conflict
A Tuesday Daily editorial argues for a Christmas truce between Britain and Sinn Fein amid Ireland's unrest. It laments continued killings by Sinn Fein, reprisals by police, and Cork fires, urging ecclesiastical and national pressure to halt hostilities. The piece criticizes violence, questions peace prospects, and calls for a temporary ceasefire during the holiday season to allow dialogue.
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England
Sinn Fein
Prince of Peace
Trelane
Cork
Great Britain
Ireland
Holy Father
Real Estate Tax Causes Hold on Development
The excess profits tax discourages building by forcing sellers to surrender a large share of gains. A long-held property example shows a couple of lots, bought cheaply, valued at 2000 dollars and worth 6000 with a 2900 tax bite. The law stalls improvements, while calls emerge for a simple one percent sales tax as fairer and easier to administer.
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Willbero
Inspects Zapata Highway and Work Already Done
Webb County commissioners court led by County Judge A Winslow and County Highway Engineer J G Holling inspected Highway No 12 from the Chacon bridge to the Zapata county line. Only one third of four months of work completed. two thirds remain with hope for faster completion after delays.
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Webb
A. Winslow
J. G. Holling
Chacon Bridge
Zapata
Commissioners Court
Reciprocating Kindness of Mexican Officials in Laredo
Captain Francisco A Rivera and P Araujo, representatives of President Obregon and the Mexican railways, joined the Laredo delegation for the Gateway Special tour. They were hosted at a Sunday luncheon by Mr. and Mrs. M W Brennan, with Miss Laura Taylor assisting. A Latin American Club ball honored the guests last night, hosted by the Laredo Chamber of Commerce and attended by locals and Fort Mesot officers, with a Mexican orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco A. Rivera
President Obregon
P. ©. Araujo
Mexican Railways
Laredo
Mexico City
M. W. Brennan
Brennan
Laura Taylor
Rivera
Mr. Araujo
Amending Tax Laws to Boost Revenue and Ease Business
The piece argues for repealing the current revenue laws and enacting a tax system that yields sufficient revenue without penalizing business. It criticizes the excess profits tax, especially its tax on real estate sales, as deterring transactions, reducing improvement incentives, and hindering economic progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Carolina G. de Elizondo
The family expresses sincere thanks to all friends for assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Carolina G. de Elizondo, and to those who weed flowers at the funeral.
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Carolina G. de Elizondo
Condolence Resolution for Sir Knight W. H. Mims
Malta Commandery No. 32 K T Laredo Texas records a condolence resolution for Sir Knight W H Mims Past Commander who died December 6 1920 after serving as a valiant knight. It notes his virtue devotion to truth and liberty and directs copies to the family and The Laredo Times for publication.
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Asylum of
Grand Commandery Nabove
Emmanuel
W. H. Mims
Prater
Maita
Temple
Laredo
Martin Commandery No
Commandery
Today in History and Politics Across Regions
One hundred twenty one years after his death George Washington is remembered as are the twenty fifth birthday of the Duke of York son of George II heir presumptive to the throne. Louisiana votes on delegates to a new State Constitution while women run in Massachusetts municipal elections. The Missouri State Poultry Show opens in Chillicothe and runs through the week. The United Farmers of Ontario meet in Toronto amid politics. The Maryland League for State Defence seeds a constitutional challenge to the federal woman suffrage amendment in Baltimore today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
United States
Duke of York
George
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Chillicothe
United Farmers of Ontario
Toronto
Maryland League For State Defence
Baltimore
Prince Paulos
Constantine
Greece
Athens
David Spencer Hill
University of New Mexico
Nashville
Tenn
Pierre Edouard Blodin
Canada
Quebec
Charles T. Aikens
Susquehanna University
Mifflin County
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Laredo Barber’s Back Pain
J. Stein of Laredo states he suffered severe backache and frequent nighttime urination before using Doan's Kidney Pills. After two boxes his pains disappeared and kidney symptoms ceased. He endorses the remedy and notes it is sold for 60 cents at dealers, Foster-Milburn Co. manufactures in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
J. ©. Stein
Barber
Lincoln St
Dean
Doan
Mr. Stein
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Notice of Sale in Webb County Texas Court
Webb County Texas district court issues execution sale of multiple parcels of land in Laredo. Lands include Block 350 lots 3 4 7 8 in the Western Division and 250 acres part of Porcion 31 Abstract 3116 Eugenio V Sanchez tract. Sheriff Antonio Salinas to conduct public auction January 4 between 1 PM and 4 PM at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Webb County
Texas
Manuela Sanchez de Sanchez
Felix G. Sanchez
Webb
State of
Viviana Sanchez de Sanchez
Jose Ma. Sanchez
Refugio Gutierrez
Feliz G. Sanchez
Julian Sanchez
Anastacio G. Sanchez
Rafaelou Sanchez de Lozano
Jesusita Sanchez
Jose Sanchez
Guadalupe Sanchez de Garcia
Teresa Sanchez de Canta
Ots
City of
Laredo
Porcion
Jose Trevisio
Eugenio V. Sanchez
Jose Maria Sanchez
Refaela Sanchez de Lozano
Teresa Sanchez de Cantu
Antonio Salinas
Ry F. H. Ligarde
Constipation relief with Chamberlains Tablets after supper
A brief health advertisement recommends taking two Chamberlains Tablets after supper to gently move the bowels and improve liver disorders. It promises no unpleasant effects and removes dull, stupid feelings often linked to constipation.
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
An advertisement offers daily access to opportunities in THE TIMES with a subscription rate of 60 cents per month.
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the Times
Rice Institute Blue and Gray Open Basketball Season
Associated Press reports Rice Institute under coach Cawthorn begins basketball, with 23 candidates including Lovett Kennedy Brown Coleman McKean Rose Timmons and Alexander. Early schedule lists a January 15 opener against Baylor University and several major southwestern games planned.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Rice Institute
Cawthorn
Blue
Doc” Lovett
Cage Racplice
Kennedy
Brown
Coleman
McKean
Rose
Timmons
Alexander
Rice
Baylor University
The War Taxes the Nerve Energy of the Country
The article urges wartime discipline and peak mental and physical energy to win the war. It warns that fatigue, forgetfulness, insomnia, and poor digestion signal the nervous system is breaking down and calls for action to restore vigor.
Promising Tonic Aids Nerves and Blood Health
A vintage advertisement touts SENSAPERSA as a blood tonic and nerve sedative to rebuild worn curves and tissues and boost nerve health in ten days. It claims renewed strength to handle daily stress and resists strain, offering two sizes 50c and 00 through Druggist or Lily Drug Co.
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Uily Drug Co
Laredo Delegation Impresses In Mexico Tour
Laredo Chamber of Commerce officers and delegation managers received praise from American consuls and Mexican Chambers of Commerce for their conduct during a Mexico tour. A Tampico letter by Robt. Sweeney commends the delegation’s class and seriousness in studying conditions for peaceful prosperity. Also, dining room at Traveler Hotel reopened by W. L. Irwin.
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Laredo
Long Staple Cotton Ginned at Laredo Gin Co Plant
The Laredo Ginn Co on the Heights continues ginning long staple cotton grown locally for experimental purposes. About 25 bales have been produced with 15 more to go, and the plant will be expanded for the 1921 season as growers plan to grow this profitable cotton variety. Also, a public auction will be held December 16, 1920 at 10 a.m. at the Federal Building to sell condemned government property including several diamond and sapphire rings and related items.
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Laredo Ginn Co
Laredo
D. L
Federal Building
Convict Captured With American Passport Near Tampico
Immigration inspectors detained a man at the international footbridge after he crossed from Mexico using an American passport issued by the Tampico consul to Harry Murry. He confessed to being Jim Ashley, Convict No. 8411, a parole violator from Anamosa Iowa, who swam the Rio Grande last year and has since been in Mexico. He is held in the county jail awaiting Iowa officials.
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Tampico
Harry Murry
Moynahan
Didiey
Mexico
Jim Ashley
Anamosa
Iowa
Rio Grande
Laredo
México
Ashley
Towa
Rollins Resigns as Webb County Highway Engineer
J G Rollins who came from North Texas about a year ago to direct Webb county good roads work tendered his resignation to the commissioners court effective by January 10 He leaves for Eastland county to accept a more lucrative post and the State Highway Commission may name a successor Meanwhile Laredo Lodge announces meetings and a hunting notice follows in the same notice block.
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J. G. Rollins
North Texas
Webb County
Commissioners’ Court
Rollins
Eastland County
State Highway Commission
Rolling
Federal officials order drastic action against revolutionaries in Mexico
Reports from Guerrero Mexico say Bernardino Sanchez was summarily executed by federal soldiers after being captured with Pablo Gonzalez and Ireneo Villareal near the Rio Grande. The incident signals President Obregon may adopt Diaz era measures to deter revolts and eliminate leaders swiftly.
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Guerrero
Mexico
Rio Grande
Nuevo Laredo
Bernardino Sanchez
Pablo Gonzalez
el Chico
Ireneo Villareal
Correction on Latin American Club event for Captain Rivera
The Times report of last night’s entertainment and dance at the Latin American Club, meant to honor Captain Rivera, was not a Chamber of Commerce function. Some Laredo Trade Excur sion members and other citizens organized the expression of appreciation for Rivera’s help as a representative of President Obregon during the Laredo Gateway Special with Pat Neff’s escort.
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Captain Rivera
Chamber of Commerce
Laredo
Obregon
Tom Mix Western The Texan At Royal Theatre
Tom Mix returns with The Texan missing Pat Christman who insists he is essential. Christman, longtime Western rider, notes he remains with Mix after leaving Selig. Royal Theatre opens show today. Laredo Lodge No 1018 BPOE holds 8 PM meeting. A B Muller.
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Tom Mix
Pat
Christman
Tom
Chrisman
Texan
William Fox
Royal Theatre
Mix
Old Selig Company
Hoss
Mister Mix
Laredo
B. P. O. Ellis
A. B. Muller
Milk Bottles Scarce Milk Delivered By Demand
A short note urges residents to return empty milk bottles for regular deliveries. Bottles cost money and scarcity of new bottles is noted. The piece lists two marriage licenses issued by the county clerk, a light frost warning, and reports the Mexican-Italian Opera Co performing Madame Butterfly in Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Mexico
Ixile
International Foot Bridge
Jack Frost
Duke of York Celebrates Twenty Fifth Birthday
Today Windsor bells ring and a 21 gun salute marks the twenty fifth birthday of Prince Albert Edward Duke of York second son of the Majesties. He is a popular naval enthusiast admired for outdoor sports and devoted to his naval career. He was created Duke of York in June with titles matching his father.
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St. George's Chapel
Windsor Great Ark
Duke of York
Prince Albert
Marl
Inverness
Killarney
Edward
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League of Nations
New “Association” of Nations
John Colman
P. C
R. McCulloch
Westbrook
P. C. Committee
Sloan
State OF Texas
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Traveler
W. L. Irwin
J. A. Herring
Southern District of Texas
Allan Walker
Tampico American Consul
Grolier Society
Fanning
St. Anthony Hotel
Jocat Knews
Michael de Nostradamus
Provence
Charles Howard
Mt. Vernon
Westmoreland County
Puvis de Chavannes
Lyons
France
Paris
Sao
Claude Matthews
Indiana
Bethel
Indianapolis
Louis Napoleon
Standard
New York City
Eugene V. Debs
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