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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1922
Page
4
A Chicago youth, 25, linked to a $4.5 million shortage via stock dealings with about six thousand investors, blames a lucky bet for his losses. The piece condemns market gambling, cites bank and trust company roles, and argues a jury’s handling and a judge’s discharge of a grand jury harmed public perception and justice without proving misconduct.
In Oklahoma a push to remove officials and a demand for resignation of Judge Christopher of Okmulgee County followed a dispute over a grand jury. Christopher had summoned a grand jury to probe a defunct state bank and alleged criminal conspiracy but dismissed it before indictments. Citizens denounced the move, a county prosecutor warned against further summons, and a mass meeting led to the judge resigning.
General Douglas MacArthur to wed Louise Cromwell Brooks in Palm Beach. MacArthur has led at West Point since 1914 and held key posts in the Philippines Russo Japanese War and World War I era campaigns. He is the son of Lieut Gen Arthur MacArthur noted for his service in the Philippines.
Sandy and Douggard visit London and miss the staircase in a grand hotel. Sandy discovers an open elevator shaft and falls to the bottom while Donald warns him to be cautious of that notorious first step.
Workmen uncover a 1800s Spanish doubloon and six silver coins at 1015 Iturbide street in Laredo, with no gold chest found. Nearby Killam Condren No. 2 well reaches 1,450 feet, producing about 100 barrels daily, as Webb county drilling picks up with multiple operators planning No. 3 wells and more sites in Miranda field.
A nostalgic ad touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for back pain dizziness and irregular urination caused by kidney weakness. It cites Mrs Ed Sanchez of 705 Rosario St Laredo who reports relief after using the product priced at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY publishes the claim.
Border Gas Co warns the public that unless the weather is cold or rainy, gas pressure may be low tomorrow between 1 and 2 PM during a connection with the new line. If weather requires full pressure, the connection will be delayed to a later day.
The Cannel Coal Company calls its annual stockholders meeting for March 2 1922 at 4 PM in the General Office Laredo Texas to elect directors and handle other business. The regular directors meeting will follow at the same place and date immediately after the stockholders meeting.
Red Top, Black Amber and Milo Maize seed just arrived at SAMES MOORE & CO in Sames Missouri. Demand is heavy and stock will run out soon. Purchase now to secure feed and planting needs. February 14 notice.
Four blooded horses stolen from the Randado ranch on February 4 were recovered in Mexico by D. O. Gallagher and Deputy Sheriff Alberto V. Gonzalez. Authorities in Guerrero Vallecillo and Sabinas aided the search, leading to the arrest of Jose Montalvo and Isauro Barrera in Sabinas Hidalgo, N L, who face theft charges. Gallagher lauds Mexican officials for swift recovery within six days.
Melard F. Craig of Middle Grove New York says Chamberlains Tablets are the pleasants medicine for indigestion and constipation. They work like a charm and do not gripe or leave any unpleasant effect.
Ad for Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to cleanse the blood and reduce nasal catarrh by acting through the blood on mucous surfaces. It notes druggists carry the product and offers free circulars from J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. A separate item mentions Miss Hazel Jean Kirk of Fulton Missouri owning a Ruggieri violin bought by her great grandfather from a tramp musician over a century ago.
A judiciary inquiry notes a traveling man claims druggists often ask buyers if the cough medicine is for a child or adult and usually recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds croup and whooping cough, citing its claimed safety and curative reputation.
The Richelieu Café announces continuous hours from this day, located at 1217 Hidalgo Street. Patrons and the public are advised of round the clock service starting immediately.
Lucia Praxedis Leyendecker 60, a Laredo native and member of a pioneer family, died at 204 Flores Avenue last evening after a brief illness. Her death follows closely the February 9 passing of her sister Maria Isabel Leyendecker, a loss that amplified the grief. The funeral from 204 Flores to St. Peter's Catholic Church is set for 4:30 p.m. Interment will be in the family Catholic cemetery plot beside Maria Isabel.
The United States weather bureau forecast calls for unsettled conditions with local rains tonight and a cloudy Wednesday in the New Orleans area. Fort McIntosh observations show a maximum of 58 degrees and a minimum of 48, with wind from the northeast and clear skies fading into overcast later.
Notice of a scheduled B P O E lodge meeting in Laredo, to be held Tuesday at 8 PM with A B Muller as secretary dated 2 18 31.
Laredo prepares for a major celebration with a nine day carnival on the Texas-Mexican block starting next Saturday and a four day Cowboys international contest at Legion Park. The issue lists electrical and plumbing services, shoe repair, bakery products, sewer pipe fittings, room rentals, florals, and a chicken supper at the Methodist church parlors, with various prices and contact details.
Mexican authorities request extradition of Jack Burnham arrested in Laredo on Saturday to face murder charges in Tampico July 1 1921. Burnham a Canadian deserter and employee of the Mexican Gulf Oil Company is held on the murder and wounding of Ralph Moroney Alice and Gus Gerard New Orleans. Mexican Consul General Ruiz corroborates the request. Burnham remains in jail pending negotiations.
Boston February 14 marks the centennial birth of Henry Fowle Durant founder of Wellesley College. The institution began as a seminary and grew under six presidents to become a leading women’s college with 134 faculty and over 1500 students on Wellesley Hills.
Tickets are available for the Gaona bull fight on Wednesday February 22 at limited seats. Purchase at Laredo Barber Shop 516 Flores Ave National Motor Co corner Houston St and Flores Ave Laredo Candy Co corner Hidalgo St and Flores Ave or call for details.
Laredo Mayor L Villegas calls immediate participation in a city wide cleanup including backyards alleys streets and avenues ahead of a grand celebration with Knights of Columbus volunteers assisting the effort dated February 13, 1921.
The American Legion headquarters relocates to 1114 Lincoln Street across from Central Hardware Co. Office hours 8 to 10 a.m. The Boy Scouts move to rooms 206 207 in the Laredo National Bank Building with hours from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. Telephone 1368. Adjutant L Mackay announces the changes for both organizations.
Single persons with net income $1900 or more or gross $5000 or more and married couples with net income $2000 or more or gross $5000 or more must file by March 16 1922. Filing is with the local collector of internal revenue using Forms 1040A and 1040 with full laws and regulations. Tax rates include 4 percent on taxable income up to 4000, 4 percent on the excess, and surtaxes from 1 to 65 percent on net incomes over 5000 for 1921.
The 1921 revenue act allows depreciation for exhaustion wear and obsolescence in business property but not for personal property or land. Compute by probable life, allocate yearly deduction, and subtract repairs from full depreciation if claimed. list each class with cost, value date, life, annual and total depreciation.
Pierre V Blanchard associated with William Epstein to run the Strand Theater now serving as manager. Local residents in Laredo welcome his appointment and note his friendship with patrons of the Strand.
Jack Kearns, manager of Jack Dempsey, says he does not think another Dempsey Carpentier bout would draw big crowds but will listen if enough money is offered.
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