Probing New York Building Trust to Aid Housing Boom
A joint legislative inquiry led by Samuel Untermyer targets banks and savings institutions to show they can fund mortgages for a housing boom in New York. The probe follows graft revelations in labor, materials rings, and hopes to curb high interest loans and boost open competition. Indictments exceed 120 against builders, material dealers, and labor leaders as the inquiry expands.
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Associated Press
New York
New York State
Building Trust
Samuel Untermyer
Untermyer
Cut Stone Contractors’ Association
Masons’ Supply Bureau
John T. Hettrick
Master Plumbers’ Association
John A. Philbrick
Builders’ Supply Bureau
Joseph Penny
Bureau
Wright D. Goss
Association of
Dealers In Masons
Goss
Robert P. Brindell
Building Trades Council
Brindell
George S. Backer
Backer
Stop Itching Skin Zemo Relief Promised by E W Rose Co
Zemo antiseptic liquid offers prompt relief for itching and skin troubles such as pimples eczema ringworm. Sold by druggists in 35c or $1 bottles with directed use. Promises to cleanse soften and improve skin condition. Cleveland Ohio based E W Rose Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Webb County lands Spain grant notices to 37th Texas Legislature
Webb County Texas residents aim to secure a special law from the 37th Legislature in Austin, January 1921, to confirm crown grants of porciones 81 37 38 39 47 48 53 57 to named grantees including Baptista Villareal Francisco Cordova Moreno Jose Treviso Dionicio Treviso Jose Antonio Diaz Laureano Salinas Bartolo Chapa Toledo Sanchez Antonio Nasarilo, with patents issued by the state detailing metes and bounds per General Land Office archives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Texas
Austin
Crown of
Spain
Webb
Dionicio Trevisio
Laredo
Leonardo Sanchez Maria de la Garza
Manuel Garza
General Land Office of Texas
W. P. May
J A. May
M A. Histetter
A. M. Bruni
V. Edwards
M. A. Hirsch
N. Johnson
Dario Sandh
Ligarde
B. A. Puig
Addie Grid
A. H Camp
J M. Burr
T. C Mann
Money Makers Advertisement
Classified notice shows a Times Want Ad focused on earnings opportunities with symbols and dollar signs. Lacks readable names or concrete details but indicates financial or sales opportunities amid promotional phrasing.
Social events and delayed church notices in Laredo
Thursday gatherings include Mrs Agnes Huberich hosting the Married Ladies Social Club at 8 pm and Mrs Norwood Witting hosting the Thursday Bridge Club at 3 30 pm. Various members attend moving to universities, military academies, or return home after holidays, with announcements of church auxiliary meetings and numerous social entries.
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Agnes Huberich
Norwood Witting
Poland Opens First Munitions Plant Near Warsaw
The Associated Press reports Poland has started operations at its first munitions factory near Warsaw named The Projectile. About 2,500 workers are employed, including both men and women, at the new plant established recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Warsaw
Poland
Lord Mayor of Cork Arrives as Stowaway in U S Port
Daniel O Callaghan lord mayor of Cork arrived at Newport News as a stowaway aboard the West Cannon with Peter MacSwiney brother of the late Terence MacSwiney. He says the editor of the New York Nation invited him to testify before the Committee of One Hundred in Washington on the Irish question. Immigration officials say his admissibility is being determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Newport News
Daniel O'Callaghan
Cork
West Cannon
Peter MacSwiney
Terence MacSwiney
New York Nation
Committee of One Hundred
Washington
Frederick Howe
Parker
Department of Labor
Whiskey raids bring results in Fort Worth district
Federal prohibition officers report the capture of a 100 gallon still in a ravine near Strawn and the confiscation of twenty barrels of mash. Thirty five holiday raids led to 65 cases involving prohibition amendment violations to be presented to the federal grand jury at Abilene on January 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort. Worth
Texas
Prohibition
Strawn
Federal Grand Jury
Abilene
New Tariff Bill Under Preparation by Fordney
Chairman Fordney of the House Ways and Means Committee announced plans to introduce a new Republican tariff bill soon after an extra session of Congress called by President-elect Harding in March. Hearings will continue with brief interruptions to allow all interests to present views before the committee. In Washington on January 5, another Senate Foreign Relations Committee discussion on world naval disarmament adjourned without a result, subject to the chairman's call in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Harding
Fordney
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committees
Rotary Club Meeting in Laredo Hosts Three Guests
President F A Matthes presided at the weekly Laredo Rotary Club luncheon at Hamilton Cafe with guests Captain W M Ryan Henry Dingfelder of New York City and J N Houston of Austin. Dr J T Hassell resigned as member. Two delegates were chosen to attend the State Convention in Paris Texas on March 28. Members will soon speak on their classifications. Robert L Bobbitt spoke on Blackstone and humanity, received applause, Mr Houston spoke briefly, and Mrs Travis Bruce Bunn sang a solo with a choir rendering new 1921 songs.
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F. A. Matthes
Laredo
Houston
Travis Bruce Bunn
Times Ad Offers Morning News Access
Advertisement promotes daily Times access priced at 60 cents per month with emphasis on ongoing opportunities to read the newspaper each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Texas rail commission hears Wichita Falls and Southern line expansion
Austin Texas January 5 the interstate commerce commission asked the Texas railroad commission to grant a certificate of convenience and necessity for extending the Wichita Falls and Southern Railway from New Castle to Breckenridge. It marks the first time the interstate commission has sought action from the Texas panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commerce Commission
Texas Railroad Commission
Wichita Falls and Southern Railway
New Castle
Breckenridge
Texas Commission
Industrial Slump Leaves Millions Idle in 1907 Comparison
Washington January 5 two million three hundred twenty five thousand workers are out of employment in the country. A survey by Clint Houston for Labor the official organ of the Plumb Plan League shows the greatest industrial slump since the money panic of 1907. Building trades lead unemployment with about 500,000 idle.
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Associated Press
Washington
Clint Houston
Plumb Plan League
Houston
Call for Bank Statements Issued by Comptroller of the Currency
Washington January call for statements asks all national banks to report their condition as of close of business Wednesday December 29. The request comes from the Comptroller of the Currency seeking updated financial data for market supervision and public disclosure.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jan
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Bank Statements Requested By Texas Insurance Head
Austin Texas January 5 Commissioner of Insurance and Banking J T McMillin issued a call to all state banks for statements of their condition at the close of business Wednesday December 29 and to file the reports promptly with the department.
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Austin
Texas
Commissioner of Insurance and Banking
J. T
McMillin
Legislature sits with Independent majority in Monterrey
A telegram from Monterrey reports the first session of the October elected legislature convened today. Of the fifteen deputies nine are Independent supporting Governor Juan M. Garcia, whose incumbency was disputed by the opponent, signaling the legislature will recognize Garcia as the legal incumbent.
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Monterrey
Independent Party
Juan M. Garcia
Garcia
To Cure a Sore Throat With Fidelity Medicine
An OTC remedy recommends gargling equal parts water and Fidelity Sore Throat Medicine to relieve throat soreness quickly. Claims Fidelity Quality and purity, with sales through druggists and City Drug Co in Laredo.
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Laredo
City Drug Co
Sir Alfred Mond Heads to Palestine to Study Development
Sir Alfred Mond, noted British financier, departs England today to examine conditions in Palestine regarding Zionist plans for the region’s development and future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Mond
England
Palestine
Cardinal Gibbons Improves After Cable Update
Baltimore report says Cardinal Gibbons is improved after a restful night. Secretary Colby, returning from South America, sent a cable noting the cardinal's renewal and congratulating on Secretary Colby's mission results.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Jus
Cardinal Gibbons
Colby
South America
Albert Smith
Kram
Purchase of Coal Now Investigated by War Department
A January inquiry in Wintipeton examines war department coal purchases amid shortages. The committee heard Col James Barney, officer of the Quartermaster Corp, who reportedly negotiated the nuclear purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wintipeton
War
Department
Withesa
James Barney
Quartermeter Corp
Nuul Purchares
Life Despaired Of by Governor W. I Hobby Mother
Dora Petius hobby mother of Governor W. I Hobby lies critical at her Dallas home with doctors uncertain about her survival. Her children, including the governor, remain at her bedside as hospital staff monitor her condition through the night.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Pexas
Jan
Mia
Dora Petius
Hobby
W. i Hobby
Educators to Meet at Atlantic City Department Session
National Education Association headquarters in Washington reports nearly 16000 leading educators will attend the Department of Superintendence meeting in Atlantic City at month’s end. The event will focus on rural education crises and future policy with sessions led by Dr. Calvin N. Kendall and notable speakers including Sir Auckland Geddes Dr. P P Claxton Dr Nicolas Murray Butler Dr John H Finley Dr Henry Van Dyke and Congressman H M Towner.
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Washington
National Education Association
United States
Department of
Atlantic City
Calvin N. Kendall
New Jersey
Sir Auckland Geddes
P. P. Claxton
Nicolas Murray Butler
Columbia University
John H. Finley
State of
New York
Henry van Dyke
Princeton University
H. M. Towner
Iowa
House of Representatives
Department of Education
Weather forecast and Fort Mcintosh observations
The United States weather bureau forecast for New Orleans notes tonight partly cloudy. Observations at Fort Mcintosh cover the 24 hours ending 7 am with a maximum temperature of 81 degrees and a minimum of 51. Winds are generally southeast and skies clear.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Cooter
Fort Mcintosh
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Bethelhem Steel Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
National Erectors’ Association
Walter Drew
Steel Corporation
Eugene G. Grace
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Grace
Philadelphia
Marble Industry Employers’ Association
National Association of Marble Employers
Porcion
Patos
Baptista Villareal
Francisco Cor
Dova Moreno
Jose Trevisio
Douglas Patton
Nacogdoches
M. L. Patton
Evelyn Moore
James
Annie
Frances Alexander
Ike Alexander
Sam Meyer and Son
Caroline Meyer
City
Rochester
Philip Moore
Staunton
Virginia
Staunton Military Academy
Tom Devine
la Porte
B. H. Burr
Mexico
Eva Scratchley
Ladies Auxiliary
Presbyterian Church
Sunbeam Band
Fletcher Smith
H. L. Guinn
Truett
Lamar Smith
Margaret Bennett
Tommy
Bessie Mann
Charlie Knight
Violet Beaman
George
Mabel Beyette
Margaret Guinn
Mary
Eugene Thomas
Junior Auxiliary
C. W. Cook
Kathleen Aldridge
Elizabeth
Charline
Miles Nye
Anne McKinney
Joe Fasnacht
Jamie Ward
Leonard Ernst
Anita
Ethel Lane
Horace
Eleanor
Bobby
Jack Kehl
Jack
Alta Gracia Poster
Helen MacDonald
Evelyn Randolph
Ruby Colman
Nettie Bunn
Ralph Cook
Endeavor Society
W. S. Weibley
Christian Church
Amanda Beyette
Paul Hill
Clarinda Edgland
Margaret French
White
J. A. Macdonald
Woman's Club
San Antonio
Bruges
Henry Eistetter
Steinfeldt
Mr. Blitz
Mrs. Woods
Leo Brewer
Patrick Swearingen
Bristetter
Cuernavaca
Gary Mayor
Stowawarum
Ireland
America
Commission
Nation
Hassell
Supreme Court of United States
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