Bliss on disarmament and world alliances in 18th century tone
General Bliss argues that a united move to reduce armaments would gain swift support if all nations shared the burden. He warns against disarmament talks while the U S navy and army keep expanding and questions the motives behind a broader league of nations as suspicious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Tasker Bliss
United States
General Bliss
Germany
League of Nations
Association of Nations
World Alliance
Ware
Nero
Berlin
Apadtatora
Convention Entertainment Tarnishes Professional Standards
A Milwaukee shoe dealers convention featured Las Vegas style cabaret mimicry labeled the Palm Beach Show. Delegates were served by waitresses in bathing suits as officers protested the wild entertainment, calling for more decorum and respect for convention norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Palm Beach
Walit- 3
Big November Trade Through Port of Laredo Report
The San Antonio customs district report shows November exports and imports totaled far above October, with about four fifths passing through Laredo. Cotton valued at 750000 dollars was exported to Mexico, a record month. automobiles, machinery, and shoes also boosted figures, totaling millions in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Laredo
Brownsville
Eagle Pass
Mexico
Debutante Miss Marjorie Gelm Shines in Navy Circles
Miss Marjorie Gelm daughter of Capt and Mrs G E Gelm is among the season debutantes in naval circles to Washington reflecting social prominence and ceremonial tradition in naval society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Gelm
G. E. Gelm
Navy
Washington
Notice to Owners Motor Vehicles 1921 8 Issue
Tax Collector H LIGARDE of Webb County notifies owners that he is ready to issue 1921 8 for motor vehicles. Notice dated January 8th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.ligarde
Webb County
Revenue agency explains 1920 income tax exemptions and filing rules
The Bureau of Internal Revenue outlines who must file for 1920 income tax returns, clarifying exemptions for single and married filers, how dependents affect exemptions, and how to treat joint versus separate returns. It notes many penalties arose from taxpayers misreading exemptions, and provides examples showing the correct application of exemptions and surtax calculations for married couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Elaborate Washington's Birthday Celebration Planned in Laredo
For over twenty years Laredo observed Washington's Birthday with a three to five day event attracting international attention. The feast begins February 21 and ends February 23 with a parade, war reenactments, fireworks, rides, exhibitions, and a Chateau Thierry display. Nuevo Laredo also plans activities including Mexican musical groups and a Red Men coordinated program to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Washington
Pocahontas
Chateau Thierry
Nuevo Laredo
Red Men
Mexican Delegations to Attend Neff Inauguration Escort Planned
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce will escort Mexican border state governors and Obregon officials to Governor-elect Pat M. Neff s Texas inauguration. The Gateway Special train will carry General Alvaro Obregon s personal rep and a party including Govs Garcia Gutierrez Tamaulipas and Chihuahua officials, with multiple attendants and representatives from Nuevo Laredo and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Neff
Austin
Porfirio Gonzalez
State of
Nuevo Leon
Lic
Antonio C. Elizondo
Miguel Flores Villar
Bonifacio Salinas
Agustin M. Salazar
Juan Montalvo
Juan M. Garcia
Luis Gutierrez
Coahuila
Jose Morantes
Tamaulipas
Gilberto Cicero
Roberto Benevendo
Felipe Zepeda
Nuevo Laredo
C. Lopez de Lara
of Chihuahua
Federico Soder
Lie
Miguel Callado
District Attorney Walls to Deliver Bilingual Addresses
Governor elect Pat Neff invited District Attorney John A. Walls to present English and Spanish addresses to the Obregon representatives and border state governors during Neff’s inauguration week in Austin. DA Walls accepted, with DA Vails to deliver the second speech in English. Walls, noted as a skilled, eloquent speaker, will speak to the visiting Mexican delegation in Spanish and English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Walls
49Th Judicial District
Pat M. Neff
Texas
Obregon
Tamaulipas
Nuevo Leon
Coahuila
Chihuahua
Austin
Neff
Vails
Hoase of
Walls
Former Army Officers Return To Laredo With Insurance Sales Plan
Bruce Cleveland and Joe Wood, formerly stationed locally, arrived in Laredo and stay at the St. Anthony Hotel. They represent the Bull Dog Auto Insurance Association of Chicago, with Cleveland as state agent and Wood as district agent for Austin. The firm plans a live agency in Laredo to meet auto insurance demand, noting low premiums and benefits. Also: public auction set for January 21, 1921 at 10 A.M. at the Customhouse for a seized horse and buggy under Section 3082.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Cleveland
Joe Wood
Sam
Laredo
St. Anthony
Cleveland
Mr. Wood
Bull Dog Auto Insurance Association of
Chicago
Wood
Austin
Bull Dog Association
Texas
A. R. Kahn
Notice in Probate Webb County Texas 1921
Public notice to creditors and heirs that Salas Cardenas has filed for probate of Juana V de Cardenas deceased in Webb County Court Texas. Hearing set for January 17 1921 at Laredo Court House. interested parties may appear and contest. Writ requires publication weekly for ten days prior to return day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Webb County
Webb
of Texas
State of
Texas
Juaana
Laredo
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Laredo High Meets 17th Infantry In Key Friday Game
A highly anticipated Friday afternoon basketball clash unfolds on the Laredo High School court at 3 o'clock with Laredo High taking on the 17th Infantry. Both squads, in peak condition, have trained hard under Coach Wharton and share strong confidence in victory. Admission costs 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo High School
17Th Infantry
Laredo
Laredo imports and Washington's Birthday events announced
The Times reports yesterday's port of Laredo imports including beer ore ixile and minor trucks. It notes upcoming Washington's Birthday Anniversary celebrations on February 21 to 23 with a promise of an elaborate program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Laredo
Ixile
Miller
Times
Washington
Hamilton Hotel
Bragg
Birthday commemorations for notable figures from the era
Prince Arthur of Connaught, new Governor General of the Union of South Africa, is celebrated on his 38th birthday. Lord Saltfour of Burleigh, famed statesman and scholar, marks 72 years. William Henry Crorker, San Francisco banker and political leader, turns 60, noting Sacramento birth.
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Prince Arthur of Connaught
Union of South Africa
Lord Saltfour of
Burleigh
Wiliam Henry Crorker
San Francisco
Sacramento
Calif
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Thedford
Chichester
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Supreme Court of the United States
Cornish
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Brooklyn
Paris
Gladstone
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Red Cross Society
Turkey
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Wilson
Council of the League of Nations
Matamoros Street
Houston Street
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Farragut Street
McGee
M. C. McGee
San Marcos
Hidalgo and
Flores
Juarez Plumbing
Fidel Cantu
Hocdo
Blackstone
American Legion Athletic Club
Duke of
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Victor Emmanuel
Genoa
William G. Lee
Great Railroad Brotherhoods
Order of
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Kansas
Union Pacific
The
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