Lord Mayor O Callaghan in United States amid controversy
The piece notes Lord Mayor O Callaghan, successor to Terence MacSwiney, arrived in the United States as a stowaway without a passport and was held on admission until a decision on his status. It criticizes public demonstrations backing Irish rebels, urges consistency in deportation policy, and highlights a broader crackdown on narcotics smuggling and drug syndicates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Callaghan
Terence MacSwiney
United States
Committee of One Hundred
MacSwiney
Ireland
New York Nation
Washington
Norfolk
New York
American Association For
Great Britain
IL W. W
Profits From Vice and Drug Smuggling Ring
A critical piece on vice profits citing bootleggers peddlers and traffickers in fallen women as degraded operators. It notes rising drug smuggling with shipments captured occasionally and warns that the Harrison anti narcotic law and vigilant officials complicate trafficking. A large ring allegedly coordinates contraband flow into the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Galveston
San Antonio
Orient
Holding Institute to Add Two Dormitories and Gallery
Dr J M Skinner president of the Holding Institute Largdo announces $60,000 additions including a three story dormitory with additorium and 36 bedrooms on the second and third floors a two story dormitory with 15 rooms for boys and a concrete gallery around the administration building Carrence Jefferies is the contracted builder These improvements aim to accommodate growing enrollment from within the state and Mexico and will make the school one of the best equipped in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Largdo
Mexico
J. M. Skinner
Skinner
Jefferies
Holding Institute
Medical Missionary Dr L J Coppedge Visits City
Dr L J Coppedge longtime Southern Presbyterian medical missionary in the Congo Belge Africa is in the city for a few days as guest of Lawrence Wharton. Due to health he cannot return to Africa and will be reassigned to Mexico. He will speak tomorrow twice at the Presbyterian Church describing medical missions in the heart of the Dark Continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Coppedge
Southern Presbyterian Church
Congo Belge
Africa
Lawrence Wharton
Coppedge
Mr. Wharton
Mexico
Presbyterian Church
Two Knockouts Highlight Laredo Boxing Night
The American Legion Athletic Club of Laredo staged its first card at Lincoln Skating Rink proving the clean and exciting boxing night with two knockout finishes. Matches included Little Chick vs Baby Balon and Battling Liggett vs Kid Mairo, plus a dramatic 150-pound bout ending in a Roland victory on points after a fast six rounds. The main event Young Weiner stopped Haddad with a solid right hook, ending the match in under two minutes. Next card set for January 21 with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Athletic Club of
Laredo
Lincoln Skating Rink
Pierson
Linnell
Mr. Peterman
P. Hermann
Little Chick
Balon
Liggett
Kid” Mairo
Roland
Weiner
Haddad
Transfer of Grocery Business to Son in Laredo
Notice of business succession from Mrs N M de Prats who transfers the grocery business to her son H Prats and retires, thanking patrons and requesting continued patronage. She pledges to provide the same good service as her mother, whom she is succeeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Prats
Laredo
N. M. de Prats
Rialto and Royal Offer Sunday and Monday Movie Features
At Laredo the Rialto Theater showcases a Metro feature Sunday and Monday titled Someone in the House with an all star cast. It is Jim Burke's story of a crook famed for dress and manners. Also on, the ninth episode of Bride Thirteen at the Royal with Hobart Bosworth in His Own Law. Bosworth remains a crowd favorite and usually draws large audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rialto
Rialto Theater
Feaure
Metro
Jim Burke
Hobart Bosworth
the Royal
Royal Theater
Bosworth
Marguerite Clark Stars in Easy to Get at Strand
Marguerite Clark appears in Easy to Get at the Strand Theater for Sunday and Monday. The popular screen star draws big crowds, with her charm and performance promising a full house and engaging entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Clark
Strand Theater
Haid
Seventeen Men in Gang Battle Rangers at Zapata Ranch
Captain William Ryan Sergeant Keane and ranger company chased a gang of Mexican smugglers on the Jen ings ranch Zapata county Thursday night. Seventeen armed men on high mules faced rangers before fleeing toward the Rio Grande. Two pack horses were shot dead carrying 136 bottles of liquor. One horse bore the brand 23 suggesting theft. A letters packet found on a dead man may provide clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ryan
Keane
Ranger Company
Jenings Ranch
Zapata County
Laredo
Gas Company
Keene
Rio Grande
Nuevo Laredo to get modern federal building
The Mexican government plans a new modern federal building in Zara goza Plaza for Nuevo Laredo to house post office immigration and other federal departments except the customs service. Architect Alfonso Pallares arrived to prepare plans for a $100 000 structure expected to begin construction next spring with occupancy targeted for early 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Laredo
Texas
New York
Zaragoza Plaza
Alfonso Pallares
Pallares
Governors to attend Texas inauguration escorted to Austin
Mexican governors from Tamaulipas Coahuila Nuevo Leon and Chihuahua and their staff will converge on Laredo to attend Governor Neff of Texas inauguration. A mass meeting of Laredo citizens will select a delegation to escort the officials to Austin and back watch for announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obregon
Tamaulipas
Coahuila
Nuevo Leon
Chihuahua
Laredo
Neff
Texas
Austin
Notice to Owners Motor Vehicles 1921 licenses issued
Tax Collector H LIGARDE of Webb County announces readiness to issue 1921 motor vehicle licenses. Notice dated January 8 and January 4, with time tokens 10t and 6t. Public notice to owners regarding license issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ligarde
Webb County
Tragic death of J. O. MacDonough. funeral in Taylor Texas
The body of J. O. MacDonough, who died after going over the abutment of the international footbridge on the Mexican side, was shipped to Taylor, Texas, for burial this afternoon. Marriage licenses issued include Manuel Romero with Rafaela Rodriguez and several others. the Villegas building kindergarten will reopen January 10. Weather looked cloudy with rain likely. trench work on Matamoros street in Laredo progresses toward the I. and G. N. station as foot bridge construction continues. Dr. L. J. Coppedge and Rev. BE. HW. Ward are scheduled to speak at church services tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. MacDonough
Taylor
Texas
Healing Mission
Christ Church
Countyclerk
Manuel Romero
Rafaela Rodriguez
Rusalio Guerra
Eloisa Rodriguez
Antonio Rodriguez
Refugio Alguin
Bernardino Ramos
Leonor Galvan
Nicolas Aguilar
Marta Lopez
Juan Ignacio Rodriguez
Ramona l L. Barraz
Petronilo Cuellar
Laredo
Matamoros Street
Matamoros
DePuy
Rio Grande
Presbyterian Church
L. J. Coppedge
Congo
Africa
Wil
Death of Mrs Oscar Johnson in Cherokee Hospital Jacksonville
Mrs Oscar G Johnson died in Cherokee Hospital Jacksonville Texas after a brief illness. Funeral held in Alto Texas yesterday. She had spent a few months in Laredo where she endeared herself to many. Her husband Oscar Johnson served overseas with Capt Lobdell's company and is consoled by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Johnson
Ambrose Johnson
Oscar G. Johnson
Cherokee
Jacksonville
Texas
Alto
Laredo
Lobdell
Gompers Sends Greetings to Mexican President
President Samuel Gompers and AFL executives crossed into Mexico and sent a telegram from Nuevo Laredo to President Alvaro Obregon. The message wished Obregon success in governing Mexico and thanked him for the welcome from his delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
Obregon
Nuevo Laredo
Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor
Mexico City
Gompers
Alvaro Obregon
Mex
Republic of Mexico
Mexico
Republic
Notice to Auto Drivers Enforced Parking Ordinance Starts January 9 1921
The city announces a new automobile parking ordinance taking effect on Sunday January 9 1921. Traffic police will strictly enforce the rules. Leniency is offered to those not intentionally violating as residents adjust.
Weekend and Sunday Club Meetings Schedule
The Saturday Night Cotillion Club gathers at the Woman's Club at 7 30 pm while a Soldiers Club dance is scheduled for the evening. Sunday activities include the Christian Endeavor Society at 6 45 pm, Junior and Senior B Y P U at 4 pm and 7 pm respectively, and the Epworth League meeting at 6 30 pm in the Methodist Church League room. A Presbyterian church service and a Christian Church gathering are noted for the day with times listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Soldiers Club
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
The
Baptist Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
League Room
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Times Society Notes and Local Visitors
The Times lists social items and invites readers to send notices of weddings parties visits and departures. Several society figures visit stay or travel including Miss Tessie Sanchez Mrs W D Hodgson and Ruth Mangum Mrs A B Lafon Rosita Barlow and family, S E Woods on business in Mexico, J R Moore and Mary Jo Moore returns from San Antonio, Zulema Olsen visiting, P J Milan arriving for winter, and Lloyd Depp leaving for Tampico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Vistchildren
Local society notes and announcements in San Antonio
Cal plans to depart after a brief visit to relatives while Mr. M J MacMahon lies seriously ill with pneumonia at North Laredo home of Mr. J B Hazelrigg. Mrs. MacMahon at bedside. Elizabeth Lee Barrett Wooda weds Lee Anthony Distetter in San Antonio on January 3 1921. Mrs Norwood Witting hosts Friday Bridge Club with high scores by Mrs Purwin and guest Mrs Lafon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. MacMahon
Cotalla
J. B. Hazelrigg
North Laredo
Mr. Lee Anthony Distetter
San Antonio
Texas
Tampico
Mexico
Norwood Witting
Purwin
Lafon
Mesdames Morrow
Watson
Shelby
Copeland
Mesdames Jefferies
J. KR. Moore
Cantrell
Hall
Johnston
Charles Richter
Whittingdon
A. C. Richter
J. B. DaCaamara
Vidales
Shiner
Christen
Women Keep Jobs in Factories as Men Return
Chicago reports from Miss Mary Anderson of the U S Labor Department show many women retained war time jobs while some employers replaced others with men. She projects over 12 million women in gainful work by 1920 census, but current unemployment limits figures. She urges eight hour day protection and organization within years. Mary McDowell adds that industry prosperity will drive demand for women workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Mary Anderson
Women's Bureau
United States Department of Labor
Gtuers
Miss Anderson
Misa Mary McDowell
University of Chicaxo Settlement House
Women In Industry Committee
National League of Women Vetera
French Refugee Boy Dies After Stowaway Voyage
Edmond Jervais a 13 year old orphan from Verdum arrived in Galveston as a stowaway aboard the Edfort at Brest and fell ill with pneumonia soon after. His funeral was led by Rev Marius Chataignon as Boy Scouts of the city escorted the body, and Edfort officers served as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
A. KE. F
Edmond Jervais
Verdum
United States
Edmond
Edfort
Brest
Serman
Marius Chataignon
France
Women active in Ontario politics and suffrage details
In Ontario women participated actively in the recent municipal campaign. The upcoming International Woman Suffrage Alliance congress is set for Paris in 1922. Fort William teachers win a strike for higher pay. Deer Lodge business and professional women form an athletic club with 30 members.
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Ontario
International Woman Suffrage Alliance
Paris
Fort William
Ont
Deer Lodge
Mont
Also Mentioned on This Page
VICE
Clarence Jefferies
NEW Athletic Club
Laredo “Movies
Strand
Rangers
Customs Service
BE. HW. Ward
Pan-American Federation of Labor
P. m
Woman's Missionary Society
A. Huberich
Nulles Club
Dad
John H. Styles, Jr
Tessie P. Sanchez
Dolores
W. D. Hodgson
Cornwall, New York
Ruth Mangum
City
W. D. DeWolf
Jeff N. Miller
Houston
W. W. DeWolf
Consuelo
Rena Lafon
Monterey
A B. Lafon
A. Lafon
M. C. Barlow
Rosita
S. E. Woods
Mrs. S. W. DeWolf
Zulema Olsen
P. J. Milan
Ohio
Lloyd Depp
W. B. Taylor
Los Angeles
Cal
Messrs
A. M. Mansur
George Mansur
Coroland Barrett Wooda
Elizabeth Lee
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