Persistence in Lower Valley Drives Out Undesirable Orientals
Friday's Daily recounts how Lower Valley settlers, mostly Northern Americans, oppose Japanese colonists seeking farm land. They credit local development to hardy citizens, irrigation, schools, and churches, while condemning Orientals as undesirables. The American Legion backs citizen action, urging no federal intervention unless abuse occurs. the Japanese reportedly left after being told they were undesirable residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Lower Valley
Garden of Eden
American Legion
Washington
Fight for Supremacy in House Representation Debate
The census committee favors the Siegel bill setting house membership at 483, up three for Texas, while Republican leaders plot to cut Southern representation by denying voting access to some voters. They aim to reduce Southern seats proportionally to black disenfranchisement, boosting GOP power in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Committee
The
National House
House
Texas
Congress
Senate
Time Has Not Yet Come for Negro Domination of the South
A historical editorial argues that granting universal Black suffrage will ignite white resistance in the South. It cites high Black populations in eleven Southern states and warns that many Blacks are uneducated and easily led, while accusing Northern leaders of exploiting the issue to reduce Southern representation. The piece condemns Black domination and stresses ongoing opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
North
J Justice
Inventor Seeks Agent for Electric Vulcanizer Patent
Dr T T Cater of Wilcox Ridge has patented an electric kerosene dual vulcanizer for rubber plates. The device uses a rheostat like a wick to control heat and promises faster vulcanizing. He seeks a capable agent to travel to Boston and Philadelphia to demonstrate the invention and plans to train a user. He has tested it many times and asserts it saves time for dentists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Cater
Wilcox Rlde
Boston
Philadelphia
Three Chamberlain's Tablets Cure Headache and Ailments
A historical note urges taking three Chamberlain's Tablets for severe headaches and digestive upset. It claims the tablets correct liver and bowel disorders and effectively cure the headache.
Daily History Lessons Highlight 1718 1790 Events
A concise list notes historic anniversaries and figures including Israel Putnam born in Salem Massachusetts and died in Brooklyn Connecticut May 19 1790. Thomas Clap Yale president born Scituate Massachusetts June 26 1703. Also mentions 1798 Swiss cantonal revolutions 1847 Mexican congress church sequester 1862 French Vera Cruz landing 1879 William II Emma royal marriage 1890 Brazil church state separation 1896 German stance on British Transvaal suzerainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Putnam
Salem
Mass
Brooklyn
Conn
Thomas Clap
Yale College
New Haven
Scituate
Switzerland
Cantons
Mexican Congress
United States
Vera Cruz
Mexico
William II of Holland
Emma of
Waldeck Pyrmont
Brazil
Transvaal
Birthday tributes to notable figures born today
Sir Gordon Hewart the Attorney General of Great Britain born in Bury England 51 years ago today. Dr Lotus Dean Coffman president of University of Minnesota born Salem Indiana 46 years ago today. Dr Charles A Richmond chancellor of Union College born New York City 69 years ago today. Maurice Ke McLoughlin former world lawn tennis champion born Carson City Nevada 31 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Hewart
Geneneral
Great Britain
Bury
England
Lotus Dean Coffman
University of Minnesota
Salem
Ind
Charles A. Richmond
Union College
New York City
Maurice KE. McLoughlin
Carson City
Nev
Notice of Sale of Large Webb County Land Grant
Webb County Texas sheriff offers at public auction the D B Chapin interest in the Jose Vasquez Borrego Grant. The land lies partly in Webb and Zapata counties, comprising sixty four leagues about 283 392 acres. Sale scheduled for February 1, 1921, at the Webb County Courthouse, cash. Antonio Salinas, Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Webb County
Texas
Juana Romo de Rossetti
D. B. Chapin
Zapata County
Laredo
Antonio Salinas
F. H. Ligarde
Guardianship Hearing for Webb County Minors Named
Edmundo Acosta D Edenrech seeks guardianship of Bernabe Gutierrez Riviana Gutierrez Virginia Gutierrez and Isidro Gutierrez minors with a Webb County Court hearing set for January 17 1921 at the Laredo courthouse. Interested parties may contest the application under penalty of law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Bernabe Gutierrez
Riviana Gutierrez
Virginia Gutierrez
Isidoro Gutierrez
Edmundo Acosta D’edenrech
Webb County
Laredo
Herdin
J. A. Rodrigaez
Webb Co
Smugglers slain as rangers battle near Laredo
A running night chase from Zapata county gas field ended near the Jennings ranch with six rangers clashing with a band of twelve to fifteen smugglers. Two smugglers were killed, plus two pack mules and two pack horses. A large quantity of Mexican liquor was seized. Rangers pursued toward the Rio Grande. Captain Ryan and Customs Inspector Rumsey rushed to the scene. Bodies of the two dead smugglers to be buried. seized booze to be turned over to authorities in Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Zapata County
Ryan
Kean
Rio Grande
Captain Ryan
Robert Rumsey
Jennings Ranch
Rangers
Body Embalmed and Held Here After Bridge Fall
A telegram from Mrs. J. O. McDonough of Taylor instructed undertaker Jackson to embalm the body of the fallen victim from the Mexican side of the international footbridge and hold it pending further instructions. It is likely the body will be sent to Taylor for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
J. O. McDonough
Taylor
International Footbridge
Charming entertainment at the Royal last night
The Royal Opera House hosted Circulo Artistico Recreativo under YWCA auspices for Laredo Orphanage children. A talented cast performed La Gran Via numbers, a Christmas dance, a farce, monologues, and a patriotic tableau. Miss Carmen Sanchez starred. an American hymn moment drew praise and some disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Opera House
Circulo Artistico Recreativo
Y. W. C. A. Institute
Laredo
Royal Orchestra
la Gran Via
Institute
J. J. Portugal
Mexico
America
Polichinela
Chin-Chun-Chan
Carmen Sanchez
Broadway
Home Ice Company Annual Shareholders Meeting in Laredo
The annual meeting of the Home Ice Company of Laredo Texas will be held at the offices of the institution on Saturday January 15 1921 at 6 p m for election of a board of directors and to transact such other lawful business as may come before the meeting A J Neff President L J Christen Secretary 1 5 91
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Ice Company
Laredo
Texas
Capacity crowd to witness initial boxing card at rink
An expected full house tonight at the Lincoln Skating Rink as almost 400 memberships were sold to members. Remaining memberships available only until 8pm this evening, after which no more will be sold. The boxing card starts at 8:30 and features final training by the bouts’ participants. This first monthly event aims to be the best in Laredo. Boxing fans urged to secure a membership before 8 to avoid missing out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Skating Rink
Laredo
Movies at Rialto and Strand feature Abramson and Hart works
In Laredo the Rialto shows When Men Betray directed by Ivan Abramson a vivid drama praised as more than a photoplay. The Strand presents William S Hart in The Toll Gate a frontier saga where he slays a betrayer and escapes to freedom. Royal Theatre screens The Broken Gate with Bessie Barriscale in a moral Emerson Hough adaptation highlighting Aurora Lane and strong emotional performance.
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Ivan Abramson
Rialto Theatre
William S. Hart
Mr. Hart
Paramount Artcraft
Strand Theatre
Black Deering
Sheriff
Hodkinson
Bessie Barriscale
Royal Theatre
Emerson Hough
Engineer Rollins Leaves Engineer Spence Arrives
J. G. Rollins, Webb county highway engineer, left for Dallas to join Nagel Rollins Engineering Co. Mrs. Rollins followed earlier. T. R. Spence of Austin, named by the State Highway Commission and approved by the commissioners, arrived to assume the county highway engineer duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Rollins
Webb County
Dallas
Nagel- Rollins Engineering Co
Rollins
T. R. Spence
Austin
State Highway Commission
Rolling
Commissioners Court
Worth Considering for Cold Remedies
The piece argues for using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first signs of a cold to reduce time and inconvenience. It cites successful, long standing use by many families and endorses faithful daily use as an excellent option.
Official financial condition of First State Bank and Trust Co
Official statement from Laredo Texas shows assets totaling 903 930 60 with loans 596 947 63 real estate 40 017 48 and other resources 147 680 72. Liabilities include capital stock 100 000 00 surplus 38 000 00 undivided profits 6 308 57 and deposits 149 604 63 time certificates 556 940 26. R K Mims president and L A Lafon cashier certify the figures on January 7 1921 before notary Will W Gregg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankera
ORR
State of
Texas
Webb
R. K. Mims
L. A. Lafon
A. D
Asew
Sse Meda
Recapitulation Resources and Financial Totals Listed
Summary of loan and discount figures, furniture and fixtures, cash and light exchange, and interest in guaranty fund. Capital stock and undivided profits shown. Note totals indicate overall capital and surplus figures with minor transcription irregularities.
Bank Statement for Webb County Texas January 7 1921
Financial report listing assets including Loans real estate and other real estate 677098.12 dollars and cash 8 972 26 with liabilities and reserves. Signatures of L Villegas president and D M Valdez cashier sworn January 7 1921 before C M de la Garza Webb County Texas with directors B G Salinas M Ferrara Volpe A M Gonzalez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Webb
L. Villegas
D. M. Valdez
A. D
Notice of Forfeiture Proceeding in Laredo Texas
United States departs a libel in the Southern District of Texas at Laredo seeking forfeiture of five hundred twelve dollars and ninety three cents in U S currency and coin deposited by A J de Tijerina to appear of M G Tijerina The court sets a January 10 1921 hearing for interested parties to file claims and defenses in the United States Court Room at Laredo Judge J A Herring U S Marshal Son District of Texas Allen Walker Deputy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
U. S
No. D. L
U.S
A. D
United States
A. J. de Tijerina
M. G. Tijerina
U. S. Commissioners’ Court
Navy
U. S. District Court
Southern District of Texas
Laredo
Texas
United States Court Room
Constipation and Regular Bowels Advised
A short health note explains constipation as stoppage of the bowel waste system. It emphasizes daily bowel movement for health and recommends Chamberlains Tablets when needed to keep bowels regular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
AF of L Officials Arrive In Laredo For Pan American Visit
President Samuel Gompers leads about twenty AFL executives through Laredo en route to Mexico City for the Pan American Labor Federation convention. The group toured the city before crossing the Rio Grande at six and heading to the capital for a three day session starting Monday. Morones awaited their arrival, delaying cross to the American side for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Laredo
Mexico City
Pan- American Labor Federation
Rio Grande
Mexico
Luis N. Morones
Mexican Confederation of Labor
Morones
Nuevo Laredo
Gompers
Weather forecast from New Orleans office
Weather bureau forecast for New Orleans area says tonight will be partly cloudy and colder with Saturday expected to be fair and colder. The report is transmitted daily to The Times by the Telephone Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Report
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am report a maximum temperature of 84 degrees and a minimum of 60 degrees. Wind generally from the southeast. Sky clear with no notable weather events recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McIntosh
Notice to Auto Drivers Enforced Park Ordinance
City ordinance regulating automobile parking takes effect next Sunday January 9 1921 and will be strictly enforced. Co operation requested to avoid arrests with leniency for first violators as they acclimate. City Marshal M Brennan urges compliance and enforcement.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ory Drug Co
Times Office
Zapata
the Royal
Crowded House
Orphans Benefit
A. J. Neff
L. J. Christen
Laredo “Movies
Rialto
the Strand
the Royal Today
Spence
First State Bank and Trust Company
Resources
Ieee Sake Eee
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Tex
R. A. Millar
John T
Hassell
Pablo B
Juarez
Guaranty Fund
Cic Sen
Merchants State Bank and Trust Company
Accour
Ane m
C. M. de la Garza
Webb Co. Tex
B. G. Salinas
M. Ferrara Volpe
A. M. Gonzalez
Total
United States District Court For the
J. A. Herring
U.S. Marshal Son. Dist. of
Allen Walker
Weather Forecast
M. Brennan
Money Makers
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