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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1921
Page
7
The Centenary of Alexander Mackenzie, former Liberal leader and first Canadian Prime Minister, is observed amid renewed interest after Liberal tariff victories. The article chronicles Mackenzie’s rise from Scottish immigrant mason to political leader, detailing his roles, reforms, and key actions including promoting reciprocity and creating national institutions.
December 19 marks birthdays for Ambrose Swasey the telescope builder born in Feeter New Hampshire 75 years ago today Minnie Maddern Fiske a leading American stage actress born in New Orleans 56 years ago today Rear Admiral David Potter Paymaster General of the U S Navy born in Bridgeton New Jersey 47 years ago today Sir Charles Fitzpatrick Lieutenant Governor of Quebec born in Quebec 68 years ago today Reginald C Vanderbilt millionaire and sportsman born in New York City 41 years ago today.
Rt Rev Charles H Brent marks twenty years as bishop of Western New York. Canadian born, his early Buffalo parish, then Boston, then missionary bishop to the Philippines in 1901. He earned wide regard for aiding island life under U.S. rule and preached in St Pauls London after war declaration. He later led Protestant chaplains with American forces at the front.
A persuasive note warns that many contract severe colds and recover without care, but repeated attacks weaken lungs and invite serious diseases. It urges not to take chances and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a inexpensive preventive treatment.
The text notes that German peasants believe a bright Christmas morning fire foretells prosperity for the year, while a smouldering fire signals adversity.
The society page notes the Fourth and Fifth Posadas at the Latin American Club, plus Mrs J C Martin hosting the Tuesday Bridge Club at 3 30 pm. It lists numerous holiday arrivals and departures, local visits, and a full kindergarten Christmas entertainment at the Royal theater with a packed audience.
Tomorrow evening the Miriam Chapter No 86 O B S meets at the Masonic Hall at o clock. The Methodist ladies Christmas Sale described with holly, poinsettias, booths, and a Mexican dishes booth drew many visitors. A Sunday school room turned into festive booths featured candies, sandwiches, hot chocolate and music. The event closed with prayers and remarks on its success.
Delegations from around the world will travel to Sydney on September 20 to view the total solar eclipse. The Lick Observatory, Allegheny Observatory, and Royal Geographic Society supplied notices. Australian officials consider optimal observation sites with Harvard’s observatory discussed for relocation from Peru to Queensland.
Buenos Aires officials plan light narrow gauge railways to connect Patagonia, a vast sparsely populated area, with the current railroad system. Work would begin soon on 622 miles of lines. Currently Patagonia is reached only by irregular steamers, hindering ranchers and product transport. The region yields wool meat grain and other crops and is said to hold potential petroleum production.
One hundred fifty pupils at Rose Heights public school struck after trustees discharged the principal. Attendance normally runs about 350. The incident occurred in Fort Worth Texas on December 19.
In Austin Texas Warren Moore prosecutor dared the Ku Klux Klan to reveal information on Peeter Clayton murder. Twenty defendants including R B Dickard face exam in trial. Moore calls Travis county near revolution while noting he represents neutral citizens. Earl Shelton’s father John Shelton admits the fatal bullet was aimed at him.
Bryan Texas December 19 no post season game announced by Coach Hudson. Season ended when Bryan champions defeated Oak Cliff.
Paris December 19 The French government creates the order of physical education. Georges Carpentier will become an officer on January 1 and Francois Descamp a knight.
An announcement from two British firms plans to establish near Bilharna Orissa a large iron and steel complex in India. The project aims to produce 600,000 to 700,000 tons of pig iron and 450,000 tons of finished steel annually using local iron ore coal and limestone sources.
Unofficial reports from London and Paris say France will accept the U S proposal for limiting capital ships to 175000 tons each, signaling a major step toward a naval reduction agreement. The Paris government had faced a stubborn dispute over a ship range twice that of the American plan, but Briand reportedly urged acceptance. Secretary Hughes received word of the development via cable from London.
London reports dire forecast from the British Journal of Astrology predicting 1926 will bring plagues famine shipwrecks riots and revolutions as Mars and Mercury conjoin six years of Armageddon follow with a final clash between Mohammedanism Bolshevism and the Anglo-Saxon world leading to universal peace in 1932 with few survivors and great weariness.
Chicago December 19 raids swept the city with over 750 arrests in two nights, including 150 dry saloon keepers. Raids touched all areas and even Harry Mager former U S internal revenue collector was booked. Liquor prices have tripled as a result of the raids.
The government won a case compelling members of the American Hardwood Manufacturers' Association to terminate a co operative selling methods agreement. The suit claimed the agreement eliminated competition among members and kept prices high. The ruling was announced in Washington on December 19.
London reports potential civil war in Ireland as Ulster opposes the planned boundary revisions under the Irish peace treaty. The Westminster Gazette correspondent notes rising tensions and serious threat to stability in the region.
Dr. J. T. Smith, 48, prominent Dallas physician, found shot to death at his home. Police seek a woman. Smith's wife, 28, is charged with murder after she says he beat her with a shoe and she fired in self defense. She led officers to a pistol and fled to a neighbor's home.
Mrs. Georgia Smith, 28, who fatally shot her husband Dr. J. T. Smith in Dallas early this morning, was released on $1,000 bond pending grand jury action.
London reports Premier Briand informed American ambassador George Harvey that France will accept Secretary Hughes's Washington ratio for naval limits. Briand authorized notification to the U.S. government. Submarine questions not discussed. Washington arms conference sub committee postponed to tomorrow at 11 as 24 hour delay expected pending cablegram details.
Mrs. Mattie Kirby, a prominent state temperance worker, was convicted in Adrian Michigan circuits court of manslaughter tied to the disappearance of her nameless grandchild. Jury verdict reached Saturday evening but sealed until court opened today.
In El Paso Texas December 19 three churches are completed or nearly finished. A Baptist Christian church costs 100000 with 50000 in repairs. An Episcopal church opens costing 30000. A Christian church to cost 30000 is to start soon and a 330000 Met church is planned. A Methodist church is to be built within the next year at about 100000. Christmas belief spreads across Europe.
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