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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1922
Page
8
From Thursdays Daily. Specifies individuals and married couples with income thresholds, final filing date March 15 1922, where to file, and how to file using Form 1040A and 1040. Outlines tax rates: 4 percent on taxable income up to 4000 after exemptions, 6 percent on the balance, plus surtax from 1 to 65 percent on net incomes over 5000 for 1921.
The 1921 revenue act liberalized deductions from gross income for business, mercantile, manufacturing, and professional practices. It covers ordinary expenses, labor, materials, utilities, travel, and equipment while disallowing permanent improvements as capital investments. Salaries must be reasonable for services rendered. bonuses are deductible if in good faith and within reasonable total compensation.
Rome prepares for the coronation of the new Pope at St Peter’s. The ceremony draws tens of thousands inside and outside the basilica, with a 500-strong papal procession, the Pope in the sedia gestatoria, and the triple crown ceremony followed by mass and blessing.
Mrs. Asher R. Smith will entertain the Married Ladies' Social Club at 3:30 PM Thursday. The W M A circles of the Baptist Church meet in the afternoon as usual. Friday the Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church will meet at the church at 4 PM.
Dr Oliver Hill of Tennessee visits his brothers in the city. Mr and Mrs J Netzer return from Dallas after a hardware convention and visit relatives in Dallas and Waco before returning to Laredo. Miss Alice Wooton heads home to Globe Arizona after months with her sister. The Revellers Club hosts a carnival dance February 27. A Rialto Theatre showing of Rigoletto benefits the Laredo veterans memorial fund with performers. Parish Guild reports from San Antonio Council meeting and Easter sale prep. A weekly Saturday market during Lent is planned with tamales and coffee served. Attendees included Mrs Arkles Adams Brennan Cook Craven Greenstreet Johnston Kehl Mussett MacGregor Poster Jack Shiner and Wrights. guest Mrs Seymour Denike.
Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins born Anthony Hope, marks 60th year. Oxford-educated lawyer turned writer, his early attempts lagged until The Prisoner of Zenda in 1894 made him famous. He later produced numerous novels and plays, achieving lasting literary renown.
Compiled notes list events and births: William King Maine governor born Scarboro 1768 died Bath 1852. Bonaparte peace of Lunéville 1801. James Parton biographer born Canterbury 1822 died Newburyport 1891. Charles B Storrs first Western Reserve College president 1821. US Signal Bureau established 1870. Royal Geographical Society Africa Livingstone expedition 1872. Pope Pius IX appearance at St Peter's 1875. Spitzbergen cession to Norway treaty signed Paris 1920.
Ulster frontier tightened as raids on Unionist leaders prompted mass policing along the border. Five thousand troops moved after yesterday’s raids with Major Miles among prisoners returning home. Con stables in Rosslea district were kidnapped and driven toward Ballybay. Further abductions reported in County Fermanagh.
Harold Lloyd stars in New or Never a top funny Pullman car comedy with plenty of laughs per reel. The Royal Theatre presents the film today and tomorrow for audiences in Laredo.
President Harding enjoys a new toy a wireless outfit installed today in the study on the second floor of the White House. The move signals interest in radio technology and modern communication at the executive level.
A watchful collie named Happy helped a deaf Chicago couple win a petition to adopt a two year old girl. The judge heard how Happy guarded the child and alerted the parents whenever the baby cried, securing the adoption.
The steamer Transportation with 22 survivors from the steamer Northern Pacific arrived at Newport News at 2 30 this morning after the fire off Cape May. The Northern Pacific captain aboard declined to discuss the fire origin while crew members say orders prevented statements and four engineers remained missing. The captain plans a confidential shipping board report to be released later.
Washington notes that the government has begun an investigation into the burning of the former transport Northern Pacific. Officials indicate the inquiry aims to determine the cause and any responsible parties.
A test flight completed in Brownsville, Texas, proves practicability of a commercial air service to Tampico. Pilot FE L Stoninger and two passengers completed the 300 mile trip from Tampico in three hours and forty minutes with one stop.
The foreign ministers of France Great Britain and Italy have tentatively fixed a Paris meeting today to discuss the Near Eastern question.
Wilmington Del Feb 9 The Columbia Graphophone Manufacturing Company faced a federal court filing today seeking receivership citing insolvency.
The Strand screens Without Benefit of Clergy from Rudyard Kipling showing the spirit of the printed word in photos. At the Rialto, Doris May stars in Eden and Return as Betty Baylock teased by three suitors before choosing Jack Grey.
President Harding signed the bill creating a refunding commission to handle the $11 billion debt owed to the United States by Allied powers. He will not appoint the commission members until after arms conference treaties are sent to the Senate.
Student teams from Whitman College and the University of Washington face off in an annual debate this evening. In Hanover New Hampshire Dartmouth opens its mid winter carnival drawing winter sports enthusiasts. A women’s delegation visits the Prime Minister of Quebec urging provincial suffrage legislation.
New York on February 9 reports growing unemployment among actors and stage workers as managers estimate about half of the nation’s 15,000 non vaudeville actors are without work. The scene shows many wandering along Broadway and main streets seeking employment.
Tony Domagalski told police he spent his life savings of 6000 dollars on a device from Stanley Nowakowski. The box turned out two one dollar bills and then failed. Domagalski disassembled the box and found two wooden rollers and a crank before reporting the incident to police.
A judiciary inquiry cites a well known traveler who observed druggists asking buyers if the cough medicine is for a child or an adult. He recalls many recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children because it is safe and effective for colds.
Chicago crime commission estimates about 10 000 professionals in the city amounting to one third of a percent of the population. Experts cite slow wheels of justice and few convictions as reasons. In 1921 less than one in four murder defendants in Cook County were convicted.
St. Louis February 9 A disagreement arose between Roger Hornsby star batter and Nationals officials over the 1922 contract Hornsby who earned 11000 last season asks 25000 for three years while club officials agree to pay 16000 to date
They appeal to our sympathies with tales of bilious and dyspeptic sufferers. Many have been restored to health by Chamberlain's Tablets which strengthen the stomach invigorate the liver and improve digestion. They also promote gentler bowel movements when digestive troubles arise.
In Richmond Virginia on February 9 Associated Press reports firemen found a severed head among the ruins of the Lexington Hotel raising the death toll to five.
Citizens invited to assist at City Hall for an Indian incident on February 22. Call the National Motor Co. office for details and participation.
A testimonial from Melard F. Craig of Middie Grove New York praises Chamberlain's Tablets as the nicest medicine for indigestion and constipation. The product is said to work quickly without griping or leaving unpleasant effects.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who offered assistance during the ness and death of their daughter Martha Elizabeth Petty and who attended the funeral and sent floral tributes.
Washington reports indicate Bolshevik agents in the United States sought famine relief funds for Soviet Russia. Justice Department monitors the activity as Secretary Hoover submits a report on Russian famine relief organizations and their tie to the Soviet government. Chicago committee denies local newspaper claims that some funds and supplies reached the Soviet government.
The Texas case asks whether a governor can revoke a parole if conditions are not violated. The state court of criminal appeals granted Redwine a writ of error to the U S Supreme Court and set bond at 7500 dollars pending review.
In Los Angeles on February 9 the Obenchain murder trial resumed with nine men and two women seated in the jury box as potential jurors for the Kennedy murder case.
Net railroad revenues for Texan lines from Dec 1 to Nov 30 1921 rose more than 1000 percent compared with the prior year, figures announced by the Texas railroad commission show. The increases reflect sharp growth in earnings during the eleven month period ending November 30 1921.
Washington February 9 Secretary Denby has issued orders to suspend ordnance work on vessels affected by the naval limitation treaty of the arms conference. The orders will lay off temporarily the employed workers in the affected plants and yards.
Charleston West Virginia February 9 The naval ordnance plant at South Charleston is ordered closed immediately by Secretary Denby with all employees laid off without pay until June 30 except those needed for maintenance and protection of the plant.
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