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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1921
Page
3
In Chicago the late Mrs. George M. Pullman home contents were auctioned but Bosco the beloved terrier was not offered for sale. The dog will be cared for by the former housekeeper.
Sir John Baddesley born in Hackney 79 years ago today. John T. Adams born in Dubuque Iowa 59 years ago today. Frank B Kellogg born in Potsdam New York 65 years ago today. Bainbridge Colby born in St Louis 52 years ago today. B Carroll Reece born in Butler Tennessee 32 years ago today.
If not rescinded, Missouri will enforce a rule today demanding all persons traveling on state railroads carry vaccination certificates. The measure aims to bolster public health by ensuring travelers are immunized, though it may face legal challenges and public scrutiny.
A compact chronology recalling events and births from 1800s U S Congress embargo acts to notable figures like Samuel Eliot Mary Ann Evans George Eliot and Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden. It lists dates of births deaths elections and landmark acts reflecting historical milestones.
William Gebhardt a Corpus Christi commission man and John B. Hardwicke a young Corpus Christi businessman visit Laredo on business and pleasure. Donald C. Bernard of San Antonio attends to business here. Henry F. Bistetter from Tampico spends holidays with his mother. Mr and Mrs W P McCann visit from Los Angeles. McCann onion buyer returns yearly for onion season. Reuben Cotulla, former Laredo boy, visits from San Antonio and greets old friends.
Those in a run down condition suffer more from catarrh than when healthy, suggesting a constitutional influence. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is marketed as a tonic and blood purifier that acts through the blood to reduce inflammation on mucous surfaces and restore normal conditions. Druggists offer it. circulars free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Henry Ford's plan to cut coal freight rates 20 percent on his Detroit to Toledo and Ironton railroad was disallowed today by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The ruling blocks the proposed reduction and maintains existing rate structures pending further action.
Henry Watterson famed journalist and columnist died at 6 15 this morning in a Jacksonville Florida hotel. The veteran writer had long been a leading figure in American journalism and public life.
Dublin December 22 Richard Mulcahy chief of staff of the Irish Republican Army stirred the crowd in Dail Eireann by saying nobody wanted the treaty yet he saw no alternative. The remark caused a sensation as the debate over the Anglo Irish treaty continued.
Final action on the bill appropriating twenty million dollars for relief of Russia's starving people was taken by the Senate today. The measure provides funds for grain purchases through a conference report adopted in Washington.
In Waco Texas on December 22 resolutions were filed in the city commission demanding the removal of four police officers for their handling of the mob lynching a white man last week.
Mrs. Elias Michael and Mrs. Edwin H. Steedman become the first St Louis women chosen for a national bank directorate. In San Francisco, Eliza Lachess becomes the first woman to serve as county grand jury secretary, marking a historic new role for women in local government.
A Posada event titled The HEighth will be held at the Latin American Club this Friday at 8 o clock in the evening for attendees seeking a festive gathering.
Maurice Morris in New York Herald cites holiday cheer with carols and feasts. Local society lists arrivals from San Antonio and Houston for the holidays, visits with relatives, and plans for Christmas week. A December 19 wedding of Mentona Villareal and Frederick R. Harris in Dallas is detailed with ceremony, roses, music, and reception.
Guests from San Antonio, Austin and Tampico drop in for holidays. Capt T A Austin Jr and Howell Burnett travel from distant cities to spend time with family. Fred Buenz joins his parents from the University at Austin. Wesley Loftus comes with kin for a hunting trip replacing a See lime mystery.
Texas-Mexican Train No 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 12 10 p m Train No 3 arrives from Corpus Christi at 8 36 p m International and Great Northern Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 12 01 p m arrives at 6 15 p m Night Train Leaves at 10 p m arrives at 1 30 a m Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Train No 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m Arrives at Minera at 10 20 a m Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 p m Arrives at Laredo at 3 16 p m
Officials announce an inquiry into food prices as price checks on retailers intensify. The probe aims to assess affordability, potential price-fixing, and market dynamics affecting consumers across major cities. Local agencies coordinate data collection and public outreach.
Attorney General Daugherty ordered a nationwide investigation into retail prices for food fuel shoes and clothing. Director Burns was instructed to deploy agents across the country to collect current retail prices and report wholesale prices for corn wheat and meat for comparison.
United States dispatches report that France and Italy formally accept American naval armament limits for capital ships. France and Britain hold back on auxiliary tonnage. Paris awaits Paris instructions. The full naval committee met to discuss auxiliary craft. An invitation to the Supreme Allied Council meeting in January was extended to Ambassador George Harvey in London.
Washington reports that Japan will formally oppose any discussion of the validity of the twenty one demands of the 1916 treaty if the issue is raised by Wun Loan.
London December 22 The allied supreme council will invite interested powers to appoint a commission to draft a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for Central Europe and Russia for the forthcoming meeting, officials said today.
Washington officials report letters pro and con on relaxing prohibition to permit a tax on light wines and beer as a new revenue source. The letters pour into the treasury department as authorities consider the idea.
In Austin on December 22, Justice of the Peace M M Johnson's court heard four counts of murder and two counts of assault to murder. Police Sgt Ed Klitschke filed charges against Chief of Police Detectives Ef L Young Patrolman J L McNeil Federal Prohibition Enforcement Agent Bassett H Miles and W K Mayberry custodian in connection with the fatal shooting of Peeter Clayton.
Texas Ranger suspects Blunt and Childress face murder counts after a fusillade left Clayton dead. Nitschke said 20 total defendants were named. two charges against Moody Nivens and Charles Baggett were dismissed for insufficient evidence. Examining trials set for Jan 6. grand jury convenes Feb 6.
Austin Texas December 22 County Attorney Hornsby said the men charged with murder in the Clayton killing today admitted to him in substance that they fired the shots Thursday night one of which killed Peeler Clayton. He noted if officers acted in the line of duty the charges against them would be dismissed and the charges against 18 citizens who waived examining trial would be quashed.
The daily window display presents the top ten contestants with counts: Heather Penn 10,755. Courtney Slaughter 7,728. Blanche Evetts 5,339. Virginia Moon 3,637. Conchita Arellano 671. Olympia Candy Co. Also shown are smaller figures for other entrants, rounding out the ranking.
The Times advertises daily watch opportunities with a low monthly price. The notice emphasizes affordable ongoing access and urges readers to subscribe for continuous updates and timely notices.
Four and twenty women and three children are among hundreds who woke today in the municipal lodging house after city parks, area ways, cellars, and wagons were abandoned as refuges. The biting cold sent the mercury near nine degrees below zero, chilling even the strong.
The pleasure yacht Audrey Marinina from Biloxi Mississippi with six Gulfport residents aboard drifted eight days after engine failure in the Gulf of Mexico. It was towed into Brazos Santiago Pass near Point Isabel at 1 30 this morning in good condition. Coast Guard crew at Brazos Island towed the damaged vessel to port. The yacht bound Tampico to Aransas Pass lost its lifeboats during a northerly wind. Signals were seen last night 27 miles south of the Rio Grande mouth. The party had reportedly been without food for a period.
Mineral Wells Texas Dec 22. Efforts continue to recover Henry Manzy believed to be at 800 feet in a 15 inch oil well he fell into while working yesterday near the town. Rescue crews worked through the day to reach him as temperatures dropped and the extraction proceeded slowly.
Thermopolis Wyoming Dec 22 Alberta Woods a 16 year old Grass Creek resident shot herself with a 22 caliber revolver after her father reproved her for dipping her spoon in jam at the table. The tragedy is reported from local word.
The piece cautions against risking severe colds and emphasizes treating them promptly to protect lungs and vitality. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive measure and cure, noting it can be bought for a trifling price.
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