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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1921

Page

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Disaster at San Francisco New Year injures revelers in collapse

A temporary walk section over a theater excavation collapsed in San Francisco just after midnight injuring about 50 revelers. Twenty were taken to emergency hospitals and no deaths were reported. separate New York police brief notes a shooting near a First Avenue social club left Henry Schepp with three gunshot wounds in a feud case.

New York Associated Press San Francisco Cal Murch Henry Schepp First Avenue

Family Wiped Out When Auto Struck

Associated Press report from Cleveland details a fatal accident where a family was struck by an auto, with Harold Kagy killed and William McGannon, chief justice of the municipal court, facing a renewed trial for slaying Kagy. A previous jury deadlocked after 48 hours and 53 ballots, with no date set for the new trial, likely in the upcoming term.

Associated Press Cleveland Wiliam McGannon Municipal Court Harold Kagy

Harding Observes New Year With Work At Desk

President elect Harding spent the day at his desk handling accumulated work from ongoing conferences on administration policies. He planned a New Year’s dinner at home with his wife and a small group of personal friends in Marion Ohio.

Associated Press Marion Ohio Harding

Alfonso's Gifts During Paris Toyshop Visit

King Alfonso, returning to Spain from England, visited Paris toyshops and bought a bugle bass drum cymbals a trombone and a clarinet for his children. He joked that the instruments were “Just to drive the nurse mad.”

Associated Press Paris Spain England Alfonso

Canada ends 1920 with record harvest and strong prosperity

Ottawa reports a banner 1920 with Canada’s largest harvest to date and widespread prosperity. Agricultural leaders note boosts from forests, mines, and fisheries contributing to national wealth as the new year approaches.

Associated Press Ottawa Ont Dominion of Canada Canada

Stanley Everett’s Alibi Thrown At Ring Fans

Pekin featherweight Stanley Everett claims a gallery admirer yelled for violence and caused his quick knockout by Harry Bamer in Springfield Jr. The Kansas City challenger landed a punch as Everett looked toward the gallery, ending the bout in the first round.

Associated Press Chicago Stanley Everett Pekin Everett Harry Bamer Kansas City Springfield Stanley Bamer

Resumed Flight Navy Seaplane NC-5 Heads Toward Panama Bay

San Diego may 1 two day delay after damage at start Thursday NC-5 departs North Island to join thirteen seaplanes bound for Panama Bay Lieutenant Harry Baugh again commands NC-5 in this resumed flight

Associated Press San Diego Calif Navy NC-5 North Island Air Station Panama’ Bay Harry Baugh

Fort Worth Phone Rates Blocked by City Ordinance

Fort Worth phone rates did not advance today as a hastily passed city ordinance blocked the rise. The company requested a formal hearing to determine if the rate increase is justified.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas

Train strike kills Deal family near Charlotte

Near Charlotte North Carolina early today a car carrying Mr. and Mrs. P A Deal E M Deal Jr Lena Belle Deal age 13 was struck by a train. Beona Deal age 11 was injured. The group was returning from a funeral for Mrs J H Deal, daughter in law of the Deals, who had died in a prior accident.

Associated Press Charlotte N. C P. A. Deal E. M. Deal Lena Belle Deal Beona Deal Here J. H. Deal

Philippine Trade Gains for September Philippine Islands

American shipping led Philippine September trade with imports and exports valued at 9.537 million dollars, while British ships carried 9.045 million. Compared with last year both powers show changes, and total foreign trade reached 21.7 million, up about four million from September 1919.

Associated Press Manila P. I Philippine Islands Philippine

Lowden Greeting From Illinois Governor on New Year

Governor Frank O. Lowden of Illinois sends a New Year greeting via The Associated Press urging Americans to recapture wartime unity and the spirit of service. He cites the fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man as guiding ideals to overcome current troubles.

Associated Press Springfield Frank O. Lowden Illinois

Cardinal Gibbons Improves After Relapse

Cardinal Gibbons rallied from a relapse yesterday and after a good night’s rest is much better this morning reports from Union Mills Maryland indicate. A Shriver family member confirmed the improvement and said the doctor was pleased with the Cardinal’s condition at the home of friends where he is ill.

Associated Press Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons Union Mills Maryland Friends Shriver

Praying Colonels Clash With TCU in Fort Worth

Fort Worth crowds are gathering for the first annual gridiron clash at Panther Park between Center College of Danville Kentucky and Texas Christian University. About 10 000 advance tickets indicate strong demand from Texas and Oklahoma fans. Many college athletes are journeying from Christmas holidays to see the famed praying colonels.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas Center College of Danville Kentucky Texas Christian University Panther Park Oklahoma

Convict Escapes Folsom After Replacing With Dummy

Sacramento authorities hunt for Jake Foster and John St. Claire after an escape from Folsom Prison. A dummy was left in the cell last night while the pair slipped away, prompting a manhunt through the area.

Sacramento Calif Folsom Penitentiary Jake Foster John St. Claire

Hobby’s Mother III Report Triggers Texas Governor Move

Governor Hobby left Austin for Dallas after learning his mother’s illness had worsened. The textbook commission recessed, awaiting the governor’s call, with no adoptions recorded.

Associated Press Austin Texas Hobby Dallas Textbook Commission

Purdue Boiler Makers Seek New Forwards and Center

Purdue University coach Ward Lambert faces building a new lineup for the Boiler Makers basketball team. Veteran guards Capt White and Coffing are the only experienced players among seventy five candidates. The schedule includes six Western Conference games and matchups with Notre Dame and several Indian colleges. Northwestern Ohio State Indiana Michigan Iowa Illinois are the Big Ten opponents listed.

Associated Press Lafayette Ind Ward Lambert Purdue Boiler Makers White Coffing Lambert Notre Dame Northwestern Ohio State Indiana Michiigan Iowa Ilinois

Laredo National Bank May 4 1990 Statement Summary

The Laredo National Bank of Laredo Texas reports at close of business May 4 1990 a condensed balance sheet with assets including Loans and Discounts United States Bonds and Cash and Exchange totaling 83 829 416 67. Liabilities show Capital Stock Surplus Fund Undivided Profits and Deposits with total liabilities and capital matching the assets. Officers listed include J K Beretta president B M Alexander vice president Sam W Brown cashier and assistants L Vidaurri Fasnacht.

United States Federal Reserve Bank

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Richter C. Richter Stein Bloch Kuppenheimer Laredo Optical Company Fiores Avenue Philippine Trade Lowdens Gibbons Praying Colonels Center College OF Kentucky Texas Christian Col III Boilermaker THE Laredo National Bank Laredo, Texas J. K. Beretta B. M. Alexander Sam W. Brown Liabilitica M. W. Brennan L. Vidaurri I Fasnacht A. Deutz & Brother L. Daiches Perfection Oil Heaters Jos. Netzer Hardware Company Queen Candy CO Laredo
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