Reforming presidential election and tax policy argues for change
A signed opinion criticizes the electoral college, urging popular vote for president and December inauguration to cut delays and costs. It argues Congress could open December sessions to begin the incoming administration, while discussing tax ideas that shift burden between merchants and consumers. The piece notes current profits, political cycles, and the need for businesslike government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jen Real
Oravice
Fougeid
Laredo
New Laredo
Mexico
Ren
Congress
Wilson
United States
Napoleon Memorial Invitation For American Napoleonic Centennial
Professor William Mulligan Sloane of Princeton and former Columbia historian outlined American participation in the France centennial honoring Napoleon’s death on May 5. The French committee led by Marshal Foch seeks Napoleonic relic loans and public support, highlighting Napoleon’s role in unifying France, shaping civil life, and advancing education, law, and infrastructure.
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Hy Associated Press
New York
France
Willim Mulligan Sloane
Princeton
N. J
Marshall Foch
Malwatson
University of France
State of
Council of State
Ife
Napoleona
Atlantic
Otto Kahn Calls Tax System Flawed for Business Ease
New York banker Otto Kahn criticizes excess profits tax saying it harms business and its theoretical gains do not compensate for real-world interference. He notes heavy taxation in recent years strains on business, rising debt, and evasive efforts that undermine market values. December 22 report references Chamber of Deputies and Premier remarks.
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Mary
Otto Kahn
New York
Kahn
Chamber of Deputies
Norway bans Russian Bolshevist literature import
Christiania December 22. The Norwegian government prohibits the importation of all Russian literature regardless of language to halt Bolshevist propaganda. An exception remains only for strictly scientific non political works.
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Ty Associated Press
Christiania
Russia
Norwegian Socialistic
Moscow
Norway
Move to create domestic relations court in Cuyahoga County
Associated Press reports in Cleveland that after Florence E. Allen won the common pleas seat by a record margin of over 11,900 votes a plan to establish a domestic relations court as a department of the county’s common pleas court was begun. Allen will keep her assistant county prosecutor post until her term starts January 1.
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Cleveland
Common Pleas Court
Cuyahoga County
Florence E. Allen
Common Pleas
Alle
Springfield Astronomer Becomes Governor-elect Inventor
James Harness of Springfield Virginia, a noted astronomer and inventor, is governor-elect. His underground observatory at his residence features a turret telescope, praised as unique and valuable by scientists nationwide. He operates the telescope from an underground chamber using lever controls. He pursues science, engineering, and politics and has never held office before.
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James Harness
Springfield
Obervatory
Hartness
City Council Approves Ordinances After Regular Meeting
The city council met in regular session at 7 30 pm with Mayor L Villegene and Aldermen present. They approved minutes, referred meat market petitions, referred gas rate questions to mayor and finance committee, passed a compromise litigation board ordinance, and read a tent show ordinance for third time before tabling the measure amid concerns over amusement access.
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L. Villegene
Moore
DaCamara
Leyendecker
Martin
Salinas
Brennan
Richter
Henry
Alejo Gonzalez
Laredo Street
Alderman Moore
J. M. Robbins
Santa Maria Avenue
Border Gas Company
M. P. Cullinan
Mayor and Finance Committee
City of
Laredo
Yeas— Moore
Nayno
Yeas—Moore
Leyenlegker
Matin
Meakin
Bridge construction rushes ahead over Rio Grande
Preliminary work for a reinforced concrete and steel bridge spanning the Rio Grande between the two Laredos is progressing. Builders reinforce old pillars, set concrete mixers on both banks, and clear the Mexican end as river levels stay favorable for the project’s start in the new year.
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Rio Grande
Laredos
Fidelity Quality Castor Oil Promotion and City Council Action
Mothers Read This promotion touts Fidelity Quality Aromatic Castor Oil as tasteless and pure with druggist and City Drug Co in Laredo selling it. Alderman DaCamara urges authority for the city engineer to hire a practical examiner of sewer pipe to ensure contract compliance as work continues. Council suspends meeting to tomorrow December 22 at 7 30 p m.
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Laredo
City Drug Co
DaCamara
Brennan
Outgoing Train Seizes New Suitcases Packed With Booze
Agents Shanks and Poteet found two innocent looking suitcases on the L and G N train headed north. Each contained a dozen quarts of liquor and towels. No owner claimed the cases. Smuggling efforts through Laredo are noted as ongoing and likely to grow without intervention.
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Shanks
Poteet
Laredo
Christmas goods and services listed in local ads
Local notes list fruit presents from The Royal Fruit Store and holiday items from Sonora News Company, plus Christmas mixes, walking canes, and candy from LA REDO CANDY CO. Turkeys on local market at 35 cents per pound. Also plumbing, stationery, notary, weather update, and automobile painting services cited with contact details and dates in December 1941.
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Royal Fruit Store
O. F. Cullen
Anna Brackett
Johnson
Windrows
Santiago Pappas
Laredo Candy CO
Laredo
Will W. Gregg
Farragut
Great Crowds A Shops While Others Delay Work
Christmas rush grips Laredo as two days remain before the holiday. Shoppers flood stores while clerks work overtime to finish purchases. Santa will arrive between midnight Friday and daybreak Saturday, bringing gifts for children. Shoppers are urged to buy now and avoid last minute delays.
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Santa Claus
Laredo
Chrisas
Government Sale D L 41 CC Buick Roadster Auction
On December 29 1920 at 10 am a public auction will sell for cash a Buick roadster in front of the federal building in Laredo Texas to the highest bidder.
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D. L
Federal Building
Laredo
Texas
Public warned on holiday firing of guns and fireworks
The public is warned that firing firearms and other fireworks will not be tolerated during the holidays. Violators will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. City official M. Brennan signs the notice dated December 11, 181.
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M. Brennan
Mexican Delinquent Boy Sent to Training School
Arturo Siller the small Mexican boy with two escapes from county jail was found guilty of delinquency and sentenced to five years at the state training school for bad boys. The case closed the district court term as the last criminal matter on the docket.
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Arturo Siller
Siller
The Poor Limp at Strand Theater with Owen Moore
Owen Moore brings a new polite comedy drama to the Strand Theater tomorrow. The play titled The Poor Limp features a hero who is wrong when right, inspiring sympathy that fans translate into laughter.
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Owen Moore
Strand Theater
Hunters Prohibited From Slater Pasture Without Permission
Notice to hunters that hunting is forbidden in Slater pasture without prior authorization. Violators may face penalties or legal action as prescribed by local regulations.
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Slater
Schools Close Tomorrow for Christmas Holidays in Laredo
Public schools in Laredo and Webb County end sessions tomorrow afternoon for Christmas. School resumes Monday morning January 8, 1921. Many teachers plan to travel to their old homes across the state for the holidays, returning about January 2 for January 3 classes. Some pupils will also be away from Laredo for the break.
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Laredo
Webb County
Edith Hallor as welfare worker in new photodrama
Edith Hallor stars as a young welfare worker in the Select Picture Just Outside the Door, shown at the Rialto Theatre for two days starting today. Supporting cast includes J Barney Sherry Betty Blythe Eddie Southerland Arnold Gregg Ida Lewis 3B Apling, all lauded for notable screen work.
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Edith Haller
Rialto Theatre
Miss Haller
J. Barney Sherry
Selznick Pictures
Betty Blythe
Eddie Southerland
Arnold Gregg
Ida Lewis
3B Apling
Weather forecast and Port McIntosh observations note
The United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans provides The Times with tonight's forecast of fair skies and colder air with freezing temperatures. Thursday also fair. At Port McIntosh, 24 years of observations end at 7 am show a max of 76 degrees and a min of 44, wind generally from the north, and clear conditions.
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McGee
M. C. McGee
San Marcos
Texas
Mexico
Laredo
Eastman Kodaks
Juarez Plumbing
Edison
Fidel Cantu
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
He ‘Telephone Co
Port McIntosh
Albert Fall A Mighty New Mexico Senator From 1912
Albert B Fall of New Mexico, a Kentucky native and lawyer, built a legal and business empire after moving west. A long time senator since 1912, he is noted as a leading capitalist in the Southwest and a sharp critic of Wilson’s Mexican policy.
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Albert B. Fall
Harding
New Mexico
Kentucky
Senate
Wilson
Mexico
Hopeful of Throne Restored, Charles Claims Support
Former Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary, exiled in Prangins Switzerland, writes from exile to supporters in Budapest urging restoration of the throne. He praises Vatican backing and French aristocracy, warns against conspiracies, and pledges return to Magyar subjects with possible concessions from King Ferdinand of Romania.
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Associated Press
Budapest
Charles
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Pragins
Switzerland
Louis Windischgraetz
Counte Julius Andrassy
Joseph Szterenyi
Vatican
Croatia
Slovakia
Ferdinand
Rumania
Constipation remedy promises gentle bowels action
A historic ad copy advises taking two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to induce a gentle bowel movement and relieve dull, tired sensations from constipation without unpleasant effects.
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Chamberlain
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