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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1919
Page
1
Federal, health and police agencies act nationwide after a wave of deaths and blindness from wood alcohol whiskey. Over 40 victims in Massachusetts and Connecticut. warnings issued to public. Four men arrested in Hartford for murder after allegedly shipping 12 barrels of alcohol to be adulterated and sold.
Secretary Daniels said a revised Knight board report on naval decorations will likely be accepted and sent to President Wilson. He disclosed letters from Admirals Wilson Mayo supporting Sims and others who declined medals, urging review of certain cases due to perceived inequalities.
Paris December 27 reports a number of Mexicans who recently arrived in Europe tried to purchase arms and ammunition. It is unclear if they link to five carloads of machine guns and accessories sent from Cassel to Amsterdam, said to be consigned to Mexico per Marshal Foch. The Mexicans are said to represent the Carranza government.
A Beeville Texas blaze caused about 100000 in damage destroying the opera house. Falling walls collapsed roofs of two one story buildings to the west and three more to the south. No injuries are reported.
By Seec ock Arkansas December 27 The execution of two negroes tied to the Blaine insurrection was postponed thirty days by a gubernatorial stay.
London reports an unofficial British French briefing that former German Crown Prince Frederick William will be among those urged for surrender for trial over looting and robbery with violence in France. No decision yet on the former Kaiser. Socialists form committee in Irkutsk as Kolchak government evacuates Omsk.
The Laredo National Bank of Laredo Texas reports at close of business November 17 1919 a condensed balance sheet showing total liabilities and capital details. Signatures include M W Brennan assistant cashier A L Vidaurri assistant cashier and J R Fasnacht assistant cashier.
Exeter N H December 27 Alumni and friends of Phillips Exeter academy recall today the hundredth birth anniversary of John Phillips founder of the institution. He descended from George Phillips who came with Winthrop in 1620 and after Harvard graduation taught briefly before moving to mercantile work. In 1778 he founded Phillips academy at Andover and in 1781 established Exeter academy endowing it with 134 000. He also supported Dartmouth College and the College of New Jersey.
Parkersburg West Virginia December 27 William Peyton a negro died here today at age 128 one of the oldest men in the United States.
Dallas December 27 Mrs Ida Ott aged 22 was indicted for the murder of her husband by the grand jury. She remains in jail pending a habeas corpus hearing set for Thursday.
New York December 27 Robert L Cannefax famed three cushion billiard champion will defend his title against Charley Otis of Brooklyn in a Friars Club match set for next week The three night event will feature blocks of 50 points per night Otis previously beat Cannefax in an exhibition in Brooklyn since the title victory Cannefax has challenged Otis wagering 760 to Otis 500 with the outcome to settle the dispute in New York.
The Giants meet the Red Sox in spring training exhibition games. Bob Zuppke signs a five year Illinois contract. Clyde Engle lauded as Montpelier Vermont athletic star coach. Centre College game attracts attention as Harvard seeks opponents. Roy Caldwell tabbed as Cleveland ace by Tris Speaker. Ted Kid Lewis to fight Matt Wells in England. Wells unknown against the Kid. Branch Rickey may hire a Cardinals manager after steering the club last season.
Dr. William Vermilye a former navy surgeon failed to appear for his Christmas Day wedding to Miss Ruth Keenley in Monson Massachusetts. He is a patient at a Brooklyn hospital under orders for no information and will see only intimate friends. His fiancee and her parents are en route.
Eleven men robbed the State Bank of Kinta in Oklahoma and escaped with about $10,000 in Liberty bonds. Police seek suspects as details emerge from the December 27 report.
Several thousand scientists from major institutions will assemble in St Louis Missouri for the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Papers will be read on physics mathematics astronomy chemistry mechanical science engineering geology geography zoology botany anthropology psychology social science education physiology and experimental medicine. Dr John M Coulter of Chicago will give the retiring president's address and Dr Simon Flexner of the Rockefeller Institute will preside over subsequent sessions.
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