Mexican hold on American sailors sparks anti American mood
The piece criticizes Mexican authorities in Mazatlan for detaining two American sailors under vague common law provisions after an alleged assault. It argues the United States should force a quicker resolution, compares British responses, and urges a firmer stance to avoid further hostility. The author depicts Mexican leadership as unfriendly and warns of consequences if the United States remains passive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilario Medina
Foreign Office
Mazatlan
Theinmselves
Mr. Medina
Washington
Jenkins
England
Wwe
The Terror of the Reds in Hungary
An opinion piece condemns Bela Kun era purges in Budapest and contrasts them with post regime killings of alleged communists and socialists. It defends harsh measures as necessary against those labeled vermin and murderous Bolsheviks who harmed the bourgeoisie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bela Kun
Budapest
Pak & Ee
Hungary’s Reds condemned as dangerous under new government
Opinion argues the Bela Kun led communists are dangerous while the present Hungarian government acts with decisive trials and executions to curb them. Leaders and rank and file alike are seen as threats, but the middle class may guide Hungary toward stable democracy despite aristocratic and proletarian tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neds
Hungary
Construction advances on three Laredo buildings
Construction work is moving fast on three sites in Laredo. At Convent Avenue and Houston Street the Laredo Auto Sales Co. building nears first floor completion with timbers in place for flooring and rear wall framing about to start. At Flores Avenue and Houston Street the National Motor Co. building approaches brickwork completion on the second story with plans for the one story section to begin soon. The site for the Mrs Tham Russell Earnest and Lattig project is being cleared and foundation work for the new theater and business block will start early in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Auto Sales Co
Convent Avenue
Houston Street
National Motor Co
Flores Avenue
Laredo Auto Bales Co
Thamon
Messrs
Russell
Earnest and Lattig
Deer Season Nears End Narrows Hunter's Supplies
Four days remain in the deer season as locals call for nimrods to secure venison before it ends. In Laredo area deer killings are down due to heavy rains and dense brush, which foster weeds, snakes, and frightened deer seeking tall timber to escape aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Notice on COD orders at Laredo Nursery
On and after January 1st 1920 all orders for Plants Bouquets Wreaths and Designs will be C O D We thank our patrons for the business given us in the past Respectfully Mrs Geo Reuthinger Times Want Ads Laredo Nursery 4 Money Makers Sain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Reuthinger
Laredo Nursery
Broken Blossoms screen epic to thrill Laredo audiences
The Royal Theater will screen Broken Blossoms next Wednesday and Thursday, D W Griffith's acclaimed drama praised as the greatest human interest film. Lillian Gish stars as The Gil with Richard Barthelmess as The Chink in a tale from Thomas Burke, supported by Donald Crisp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Royal Theater
D. W. Griffith
Griffith
Mr. Griffith
Thomas Burke
Lillian Gish
Gil
Richard Barthelmess
Miss Gish
Mr. Barthelmess
Donald Crisp
1920 Motor Vehicle License Deadline Notice
Webb County Texas Tax Collector HW LIGARDE warns motorists to obtain the 1920 vehicle license before January 1 1920 and states operating without the 1920 seal is a law violation. Public notice dated December 15 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HW. Ligarde
Webb Co
Texas
Christmas Musical Program at Christ Episcopal Church
The morning and evening services feature a Christ Church program led by Mrs Flora Dillarde Anderson with organist roles. Contents include processional versicles Te Deum Jubilate hymns and an offertory anthem O Little Town of Bethlehem, a festal choral service, and solos Angels from the Realms of Glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Christ Church Tomorrow
Flora Dillarde Anderson
Bethlehem
Dissolution of Partnership in Lawyer Firm
Notice of dissolution of the partnership between Max Kanner and S. Shar doing business as Laoner & Shar in Dilley and Laredo Texas. Dissolution took effect December 1 1919. All claims must be presented to S Shar at 1015 Iturbide St. Laredo Texas at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Kanner
Siar
Laoner & Shar
Dilley
Laredo
Texas
S. Shar
Iturbide St
Splendid Cough Medicine Endorsed by Ferguson Station Family
Mrs Clay Fry of Ferguson Station Missouri praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as splendid. She says she gives it to children at the first sign of croup and uses it for herself to relieve coughs and lung colds after only a few doses. She wishes she had known of its merits years ago.
Washington's Birthday Celebration Planned in Laredo
Joseph Netzer head of the Yaqui Red Men calls a mass meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to start organizing a two day February celebration for Washington's Birthday in Laredo. The aim is to elect a chairman and launch preparations for a grand 1920 program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Netzer
Times
Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Netzer
Card of Thanks for Mitchell and Maurice Shahady
Mr. and Mrs. Shahady express sincere thanks to the many friends who assisted after the deaths of their sons Mitchell and Maurice, attended the funeral, sent flowers, and offered help during illness. Their kindness will never be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Maurice
J. Shahady
Poll Tax Deadline Looms For Laredo Webb County Citizens
Only a little over a month remains for residents of Laredo and Webb County to obtain poll tax receipts to vote in 1920 elections. Receipts must be secured by January 31, or loss of voting rights next year is certain. The rush is expected as new year begins to place qualified citizens on par with other Americans in exercising franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Webb County
Auto License Deadline Warns Laredo Drivers
County Tax Collector H Ligarde reminds automobile owners to obtain the 1920 license by December 31 or face a 25 percent penalty. Cars without the new license after December 21 may be seized or fined. few owners have paid so far and the office will stay open late to aid compliance. Chauffeurs must also secure a 1920 license by December 31 or face penalties for driving without it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ligarde
The
Times
Laredo
Webb County
Ligarde
Webb
Aly
President Wilson Responds to King George on War Aims
President Wilson answers King George's greeting by pledging united action in a campaign for right and justice, reinforcing Allied resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
King George
Watch THE TIMES Daily for Opportunities Ad
An advertisement promotes a subscription to THE TIMES at 60 cents per month, inviting readers to watch the paper for opportunities and updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Christmas events and church notices fill weekly roundup
The Christ Church Sunday School Christmas party is planned for Monday at seven at the Woman's Club. Rev. and Mrs. Cook receive a Christmas gift from Christ Church parish. Local import cargoes arrive through Laredo and the footbridge. Several marriage licenses issued. Court cases set for December 30. Blizzard predicted but cooled. temperatures drop to thirty four. Post office reports heavy parcel and postcard activity. Pastor Beddoe to speak at First Baptist Church tomorrow at 10 45 on What to Do with Your Life. Strangers invited to attend service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Woman's Club
Chas. W. Cook
Christ Church Parish
Port of Laredo
Boyd Roark
May Carson
Placedo Canales
Eudelia Hirzonda
Eugenio Rodriguez
Virginia Caesar
Tomas Garcia
Herminia de Los Santos
Juan Perla
Dolores Sosa
Alejos Garcia
Felix Perez
A. F. Beddoe
First Baptist Church
Houston Street
Main Avenue
Notice of Forfeiture Hearing United States vs. Diamond Ring
The United States seeks forfeiture of a diamond ring and three jewelry pieces seized at the Port of Laredo Texas. Interested parties must appear in the U S District Court for the Southern District of Texas at Laredo on December 29 1919 to file a claim and allege why the property should not be condemned and the proceeds distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DPD. L
United States
Laredo
Texas
U. S. District Court For
Southern District of Texas
United States Court Room
J. A. Herring
U. S
Allen Walker
D. L
A. D
U. S. Marshal
United States Seizes Multiple Pistols and Cartridges in Texas
The notice lists seizures including Colt Army Special pistols in calibers 32 20 and 38 and various Police pistols, plus thousands of 22 caliber cartridges. It places the action in Laredo Texas with dates in December 1919 and mentions U S Marshal S D T overseeing condemnation and allegations.
Society Notes from The Times Reach Readers
Local social items include a May inviting readers to share weddings parties visits and diners. Notable entries: the Leyendeckers visit San Antonio with Madame Petrova. Bruni family en route to Bruniville. Christmas weddings for Tona D Evetts and Edward Beckelhymer and Fred Hugo Swedberg wedding. Blue Birds club gathering hosted by Mrs Poggenpohl with attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bruni
Laredo
Bruniville
San Antonio
Busy Bee Club Hosts Christmas Supper With Derby Sisters
Jennie Gallahan Claire Derby and Lillie Withoff Entertainment. The Busy Bee Club enjoyed a Friday supper hosted by Lois and Dorothy Derby. A basket of golden oranges and rosy apples added to the festive mood as guests anticipated future debutantes among the younger members. Attending were Anna Mussett Minerva G Sell Evelyn Ryan Mildred Leyendecker Emilie Hassell Marjorie Fish Hattie Bryant Rosalie Biggio Josephine Brewster and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Club
Misses Lois
Dorothy Derby
Anna May Mussett
Minerva G’sell
Evelyn Ryan
Mildred Leyendecker
Emilie Hassell
Marjorie Fish
Hattie May Bryant
Rosalie Biggio
Josephine Brewster
Centennials and Meetings Across North America Today
Anniversary births for Earl Cairns and John Phillips frame a day of regional assemblies. The American Historical Association convenes in Cleveland as the Commercial Travelers of Canada meet in Toronto. Virginia Republicans plan statewide convention timing in Roanoke. Sacramento voters face a 20 percent city payroll wage measure. Florida weighs 1922 exposition at a Florida Purchase Centennial meeting. Dudley Sergent receives Boston tribute for half century in physical training. Vicente Blasco Ibanez headlines Spanish teachers at George Washington University. Maeterlinck's The Blue Bird premiere in French at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York with the author as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Cairns
England
John Phillips
Phillips Exeter Academy
American Historical Association
Cleveland
Commercial Travelers’ Association of Canada
Toronto
Virginia Republican State Committee
Roanoke
Sacramento
Florida
Dudley A. Sergent
Harvard University
Boston
Vicente Blasco Ibanez
American Association of Teachers of Spanish
George Washington University
Washington, D. C
Maeterlinck
Metropolitan Opera House
New York City
Tomigit
Wilson and Tay Bridge disaster mark historic anniversaries
President Woodrow Wilson is sixty three today and the fortieth anniversary of the Tay Bridge railroad disaster in Scotland is noted as one of history’s great catastrophes. The pope calls for a worldwide Catholic collection to aid war devastated children. Music teachers and musicians gather in Philadelphia for the Music Teachers National Association convention, sessions running through next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Scotland
United States
Philadelphia
Music Teachers’ National Association
Albert Wolff Heads New York World Premiere of Blue Bird
Albert Wolff, conductor of the operatic Blue Bird, arrives in New York to lead the world premiere at the Metropolitan Opera House. He comes from Paris's Opera Comique where he conducted 1911 to 1914, served in the French army during the war, and gained his music education at the National Conservatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wolff
Maeterlinck
New York
Mxtropolitan Opera House
Mr. Wolff
America
Opera Comique
Paris
National Conservatory
Buenos Ayres
South America
Birthdays for December 27 Notable Figures
Gen Peyton March chief of staff of the U S Army born in Boston Massachusetts 55 years ago today. Dr John M Thomas president of Middlebury College born in Covington New Jersey 50 years ago today. Jonnart noted French colonial administrator born 62 years ago today. Rear Admiral Luther G Billings U S N retired born in New York 77 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peyton
United States Army
Boston
John M. Thomas
Middlebury College
Covington
N. J
Jonnart
Luther G. Billings
New York
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LAW
REDS
the Royal
Dr. Griffith
Roland Smart
West
Edwin B. Adams
Jocat
Monition
Violet
Soldiers Club
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
League Room
Methodist Church
B. Y. P. U. of Baptist Church
J. G. Burr
Minnie Burr
T. A. Leyendecker
Madame Petrova
Tom Leyendecker
Austin
Bruni
Charles Ernst
Poteet
Sam Daiches
City
Corsicana
Mrs. le Daiches
Carl Bergman
Tyler
George Moyer
W. T. Hill
J. F. Lynch
el Paso
Maria Rosa
Matias de Llano
San Agustin Church
Jose M. Zertuche
Zara B. Vda
de Zertuche
A. F. Geddoe
Tona D. Evetts
Cotulla
Edward A. Beckelhymer
Swedberg-McWilliams
C. A. Swedberg
Cortez Street
Fred Hugo
Thomas McWilliams
Blue Birds
Alfred Poggenpohl
Nellie Ward
Josephine Daiches
Roberta
Rebecca Biggio
Rosita Barlow
Jennie May Gallahan, Claire Derby and
Lillie Withoff
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