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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1920
Page
3
A slate of items from a San Antonio era issue features reminiscences about a cedar chest of memories from long-ago homes, literary snippets from John D. Wells, and a parade of local notices. It lists moves, arrivals, scout meetings, social visits, and wedding invitations with names, places, and dates, highlighting community life in 1920s Texas.
A compact record notes Peter Cooper born in New York City in 1791 and dying there in 1888. It records the Prince of Wales attending a Cannes church consecration in memory of the Duke of Albany. It also notes 1895 Dublin’s Lord Mayor petitioning Parliament to release Irish Dynamite prisoners and 1919 Connecticut rejecting the Federal Prohibition Amendment.
Milwaukee Feb 12 Johnny Sheppard English lightweight champion arrives to duel Willie Jackson a top New York lightweight in a ten round Dream City A C card. Boxing critics expect the Englishman must display real class to win his American debut tomorrow night.
Mrs George Moyer of San Antonio was honored at a Valentine themed party hosted by Mrs W T Hill and Miss Inez Hill. Guests enjoyed a two course luncheon, bridge prizes included a luncheon set and cut glass violet hat, with the honoree receiving tea towels and a vanity set as favors.
Local want ads highlight lucrative opportunities with quick returns and minimal startup needs. Listings emphasize cash grants, side gigs, and small business ventures enabling rapid profits for enterprising readers.
Assoc Press summary notes in 1919 no national bank failures harming depositors and a vast rise in banking power over thirty years. John Skelton Williams, comptroller of the currency, cautions that prosperity may hide artificial growth. Washington report cites health of the system amid rapid expansion.
Secretary Lansing urged Americans to seek inspiration in Abraham Lincoln by dedicating themselves to country and to the core principles of liberty and justice, emphasizing selflessness in public service.
John Barton Payne of Illinois is selected by President Wilson to replace Franklin Lane as secretary of the interior. Payne, currently chairman of the United States Shipping Board, will assume office March 1 when Lane retires upon his request.
A report received last night by the Zionist Organization of America confirms Baron Edmond de Rothschild’s death in Paris. He headed the French branch of the Rothschild banking house.
New York observed the fifth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth with school and public office closings and curtailed business. Tributes to the martyred president were voiced at many public meetings under civic patriotic and educational groups.
President Wilson will host a personal conference tomorrow with three representatives of the railroad brotherhoods on wage demands from over 2,000,000 railroad workers. Director General Hines linked the matter to the White House, with Tumulty consulting on a memorandum as the dispute moves toward a final decision.
In Constantinople on February 12, the American destroyer Talbot was reported in distress near Serpent's Island in the Black Sea. The watch was relieved as the Talbot stood by a British cruiser towing a tanker and two ships carrying refugees amid severe conditions.
James H. Hale longtime head of the Citizens Auto Co mechanical department in this city died this morning in Kirklin Indiana where he had gone last August for his health. He is survived by his wife and four sisters and one brother. The funeral will be held at 1962 Matamoros Street in Laredo with hour to be announced.
In Jefferson City, Missouri, voters prepare for a special election to replace Joshua W. Alexander, now Secretary of Commerce. Democratic nominee Captain J L Milligan, a World War I veteran, supports the League of Nations, while Republican John E Frost opposes it. The district, usually Democratic, faces a high profile national policy clash rather than local issues. Campaigns feature prominent speakers from both sides.
Knight Templar attention for a Malta Commandery No. 32 K T conclave Thursday evening February 12 at 7 30 for regular business. Public installation of officers for the ensuing Templar year follows at 8 30 in full uniform. Members of Laredo Chapter No. 185 and Laredo Lodge No. 647 invited. 2 11 21.
Bolsheviks renewed their assault in Northern Russia as Allied forces responded with countermeasures. The move signals a renewed push amid ongoing operations on the Arctic front, with strategic implications for supply lines and regional control.
Advert ings tout Hall's Catarrh Medicine as the only cure for catarrh, noting local applications cannot reach the disease. The remedy is said to work through the blood on mucous surfaces and is prescribed by leading physicians. Also advertised Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Chicago announces wireless telephone service for commercial purposes linking Chicago and New York after a thirty minute talk between Robert J. Gowen in New York and R. K. Matthews in Chicago. A wireless station will also be set up at Dudlas Texas.
Washington on February 12. Secretary Houston announced that the final floating indebtedness of the government would be redeemed on Monday, stating the treasury’s position is bright and officials do not view the current financial situation as grave.
By Associated Press Austin Texas Feb 12 the United States railroad administration will honor claims for reparation on commodities moving on short lines involved in the Shreveport rate case down to the basis provided by railroad commission tariffs where higher charges applied prior to December 28 last according to information received by the railroad commission today.
Governor Frank O Lowden of Illinois, a leading Republican presidential candidate, will be sized up by Michigan party leaders at the Lincoln Club banquet in Grand Rapids tonight. He will speak as a principal speaker and then head to Kalamazoo for a similar banquet tomorrow night hosted by the Lincoln Republican Club.
Today commemorates Abraham Lincoln's birth on the 111th anniversary with speeches by Representative Webster in Washington and state leaders at Lincoln Club dinners in Salt Lake City Grand Rapids and Portland. The National Association of Railroad Tie Producers opens in Chicago while the National American Woman Suffrage Association holds its final convention led by Carrie Chapman Catt in Chicago.
The Strand Theater drew large crowds for all performances yesterday with the same expectation for today. The Shepherd of the Hills from Harold Bell Wright’s novel is presented by a notable cast, with the ten reel film bringing the story to life for readers familiar with the book.
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