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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1921
Page
4
Wednesday's Daily notes robbers remain bold despite arrests and rise in house and car thefts. It cites endangerment of women, expert thieves from Mexico City, and calls for citizen help to capture culprits, urging no mercy for those caught with stolen goods.
The naval court of inquiry cleared United States Marines of indiscriminate killings of Haitians. Testimony highlighted reports of cannibalism by Haitian followers of a Africa originated religion, while noting earlier criticisms of U S conduct during pacification in the Philippines were driven by anti American sentiment.
The account describes torture like water cure used by Americans, summary killings of Filipinos, and reprisals during occupation. It then portrays Haitian leaders as weak, Haitian rites including child and a woman killings, cannibalism accusations, and Marines acting to stamp out violence amid colonial rule.
Rev Olympia Brown pioneer reformer and equal suffrage advocate born in Prairie Ronde Michigan 86 years ago today Maj Gen Frank McIntyre chief of the Bureau of Insular Affairs born in Montgomery Alabama 46 years Isaac Bacharach congressman from New Jersey born in Philadelphia 61 years ago today William Bennett Mugro Harvard professor of municipal government born in Ontario 46 years ago today
Today's events mark Joseph D. Bedle remembered on his birthday as Rudolf Hueken of Jena University, a Nobel laureate in 2008, turns seventy five. The Council of Church Boards of Education opens in New York City and meets over tomorrow. A two day Arkansas cotton acreage reduction conference meets in Little Rock. The Michigan legislature convenes today without a Democratic representation. Maine Colorado and Washington also begin regular sessions. President-elect Harding to receive the thirty second degree as a Scottish rite Mason in Columbus Ohio. Mexican Congress holds a special session on petroleum labor and banking issues called by President Obregon.
A state wide conference of organized federal employees in Texas will gather in San Antonio to discuss legislation for better Civil Service conditions and efficiency. El Paso Laredo Eagle Pass Fort Worth Galveston Brownsville locals will send delegates led by William Maensler. Speakers include Dr George F Flaherty C M Mc Daniel Lt J Perkins Dick Henry and FE Cochran with talks on reclassification minimum wage life health and federation aims.
Officer of Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas announces a public auction on January 13 1921 at 10 00 A M at the Custom House for cash to dispose of one horse and buggy seized for violation of Section 8082 Revised Statutes A R Kalin Deputy Collector of Customs
Yesterday and last night the Strand Theater drew capacity audiences for First National’s Yes or No starring Norma Talmadge. The film returns tonight and tomorrow, promising full houses due to its star and top-billed cast. The Devil's Passkey at the Rialto features Una Trevelyn Maud George and Mae Busch in Paris set roles with praised performances.
The city council met in regular session at 7 30 pm with Mayor L Ville gas and Aldermen present and absent. Actions included approving minutes, granting a three month leave for City Engineer Frees, appointing H R Mason as acting city engineer, examining Border Gas Co books at company expense, first reading changes to sewerage contract, creating city sewer inspector, approving December sewer work, fixing 1821 salaries for officers and sextons, authorizing police uniforms, studying Electric and Railway Co rate hike, and approving all bills for payment.
The annual meeting of the share holders of The First State Bank & Trust Company of Laredo will be held in the banking rooms of the institution on Tuesday January 11th at 3 p m for the election of directors and other business as may legally be brought before it L A Lafon Secretary
Mrs T A Austin will open a class for children eight to twelve focusing on music appreciation. The program aims to fit the child’s sensory development and build alertness perception concentration imagination and analysis. Parents may contact Mrs Austin at phone 2-1-7 for details on enrollment terms and schedule.
Promoted remedy claims to treat severe headache by correcting liver and bowel disorders. Advises taking three tablets for relief, noting stomach upset and constipation as accompanying symptoms.
Oil men in the Laredo district and across Texas monitor the Cactus well near Callahan Spur as cementing at 1385 feet signals drilling into oil sand soon. Miranda Oil Co and Rincon Oil Corp report progress and upcoming arrivals to begin two new wells near Laredo and northeast of town.
Officers of Home Ice Company of Laredo Texas will hold a meeting on Saturday January 15 1921 at 5 p m in the offices of the institution for the election of a board of directors and other lawful business. The notice is signed by S N Johnson president and L J Christen secretary.
Boxers assigned to Friday boxing card for the grand opening of the American Legion Athletic Club at Lincoln Skating Rink train at Fort McIntosh under seasoned trainers. Membership is open to all, with event assessment cards issued to members at $1 and $1.50.
For Your Medicine Cabinet. Fidelity Quality Mentholated Ointment treats headache inflammation earache neuralgia sores sprains sunburn bruises and more. When Fidelity Quality you are sure it is pure. Sold and recommended by all druggists and City Drug Co in Laredo.
United States Consul Randolph Robertson received a telegram from Roy Miller of Corpus Christi in Washington. Miller said he is before the senate committee regarding the immigration bill on bringing in Mexican laborers and that he believes the issues will be adjusted satisfactorily.
A special meeting of Laredo Post No 59 American Legion will be held at the Soldiers Club tonight at 8 o'clock. A large attendance is requested as matters of importance will be discussed.
A mixed set of short items includes a December birth announcement for a Bazaldua daughter, school reopenings, Epiphany services at Christ Church, a family laundry ad, port imports from Mexico, public stenographer service, an assault to murder case bound over for grand jury, notary and residence details, a poetic remark on the sun, McGee tomato seed ad promising high yields, upcoming boxing bouts at Lincoln Skating Rink, urgent plumber contact, bridge construction progress for the new international foot bridge, a note on using electrical comforts, and a death and funeral notice for Aurelia G. de Rendon with funeral details.
A very dense fog spread over Laredo this morning bringing damp air and misty drizzle from dawn until around noon. The soggy conditions worsened colds among residents while benefiting vegetable fields and flower gardens.
County superintendent of schools Professor B Richardson departed for Austin to engage with the state department of education on official matters He expects to return to Laredo headquarters within the next two days.
Work on the sewerage system along Matamoros Street advances as a large trenching machine digs westward. A crew follows, laying an eighteen inch pipe and backfilling. The rough street surface will be repaired by the bail machine once the trench passes.
Mayor Villegas proclaims a January 29 1921 special election in Laredo to submit proposed Charter amendments. Precincts include 301 Iturbide street 912 Matamoros street 1114 Lincoln street and 1619 Victoria street with judges listed and ballots to be Yes or No. Elections law governs, as announced January 6 1921.
Sir Alfred Mond, departing for Palestine today to study conditions tied to Zionist plans for development, is a renowned finance authority and former British government administrator. Entering Parliament in 1906 he has been notable in debates, especially free trade, and serves as treasurer of the Free Trade Union. His business achievements helped Lloyd George appoint him First Commissioner of Work during the war.
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