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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1920

Page

6

Laredo Tim Penn Publishing Company Notice

Osity Published every evening except Sunday by mail postpaid to any point in the United States Mexico or Canada or delivered by carrier to Laredo New Laredo Mexico. Subscriptions due in advance. rates include one month one year and weekly options with prices listed. Communications to PENN PUBLISHING CO. Telephone 43 Laredo Texas.

Osity United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Penn Publishing CO Telephone Texas

Associated Press Credit Note Seals Newspaper Usage

The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of news dispatches and local news published in this paper, ensuring proper credit and distribution of AP sourced material.

Associated Press

Syndicate Ties Bank Robberies to Politicians and Officials

A Monday Daily A New Syndicate report claims a vast national syndicate profits from systematic robbery and has paid over two million dollars to politicians lawyers police and bank officials. The piece urges vigorous prosecutions, condemns corrupted politics, and notes varied robbery methods from daylight heists to safe blowers and auto bandits.

Arma

Bryan’s Leadership Questioned as He Mounts Peace Campaign

The Spellbinder Bryan resumes activity to shape Democratic views on the peace treaty and League of Nations. Critics say his past stances on Lusitania and submarine warfare mark him as inconsistent, while supporters see Wilson’s program as needing public accountability. The piece argues the party should move beyond Bryan’s influence and adhere to Wilson’s call for direct public inquiry and no compromise.

William Jennings Bryanne League of Nations Lusitania Bryan Germany Wilson Elief Democratic Party White Lhe Piryan Austria League Mr. Wilson William Jennings Bryan

Census enumeration urged for Laredo and Webb County

The article stresses the importance of a complete census for Laredo, Webb County, and its industries. It notes that census data is official government information and remains secret for property valuation, urging employers to list missing workers and instructing citizens to inform others, with enumeration closing Thursday evening January 15.

Laredo Webb County Census Bureau Mally Chamber of Commerce

Today’s Birthdays January 12 Highlight Notables

Joseph Joffre, 68, French marshal and WWI commander born in southern France. Howard G. Kelley, 62, Grand Trunk Railway president born in Philadelphia. Wilbur F. Crafts, 70, temperance reformer born in Fryeburg Maine. Thomas Moran, 82, renowned landscape painter born in England. Georges Carpentier, European boxing champion born in Lens France, 26 today ahead of Dempsey clash.

Joseph Jacques Joffre Meaice France Howard G. Kelley Grand Trunk Railway System Philadelphia Wilbur F. Crafts Fryeburg Maine Thomas Moran England Georges Carpentier Jack Dempsey Lens

Camberlain's Tablets Promote Digestion and Appetite

The tablets move the bowels and improve the appetite while strengthening digestion. They contain no pepsin or other digestive ferment but aid the stomach to perform its functions naturally.

1870 Today’s Annotations and Notable Deaths

Anniversaries note hb Patch as the first Massachusetts born woman who died in Salem on Oct. 8, 1798. John Hancock, a signer and governor, born in Quincy. Vienne evacuated by the French. Quebec theater fire kills fifty. Star and Garter Hotel in Richmond destroyed by fire. William M. Stewart elected U S senator from Nevada. U S Senate debate over Mexico officials murder tied to President's policy. Blizzard paralyses traffic in Central and Western States.

Mirabeth Patch Old Colony Massachusetts Salem Mass John Hancock Masachusetts Quincy Vienne Quebec United States Senate Mexico

Stop Itching Eczema with Zemo Remedy

Stop itching eczema fast with Zemo approved by druggists for 35c. Extra large bottle 1.00. Healing starts immediately and clears eczema tetter pimples rash blackheads and other skin troubles. Zemo is non greasy and non staining a dependable antiseptic liquid from The E W Rove Co Cleveland Ohio.

E, W. Rove Co Cleveland, O

Divorce Petition By Publication in Webb County Texas

Public notice commands Sheriff to publish weekly for four weeks in Webb County or nearest district newspaper to summon Julius C. McLaurin for a divorce suit No. 5152 filed January 3, 1920 by Marion W. McLaurin. Case cites marriage in Monterrey June 5, 1907, separation 1916, three children, alleged cruelty, and requests absolute divorce, custody, and costs. Court in Laredo to hear March 9, 1920 term. clerk C M De La Garza signs.

State OF Texas Webb County Julius C. McLaurin 49Th Judicial District District Court Laredo A. D A.D Marion W. McLaurin Monterrey Mexico Plaintiff Defendant Ellsworth Richard Donald L South America United States

Stenographer Wilcox to Report to San Antonio for Senate Inquiry

Seb. 8S. Wilcox court reporter of the Forty-ninth Judicial District, famed for his accuracy, leaves tonight for San Antonio in response to a summons from the Senate Sub committee investigating the Mexican situation. He will assist two other stenographers and expects to be away at least two weeks while duties are covered by volunteers.

Wilcox Forty-ninth Judicial District Court Texas American Federation of Labor San Antonio Senate

Congress Panels Mexico Labor Import Suspension Hearings

A Corpus Christi telegram reports Rep Claude Hudspeth and Senator Sheppard have a joint resolution to suspend for one year the restrictions on importing Mexican labor. The hearing is set for January 26 in Washington. Citizens are urged to send delegations to press for passage, to support cheap labor vital to Texas agriculture and land development. The notice calls for local coordination with Roy Miller of the Rural Land Owners Association to arrange delegations.

The Times Corpus Christi Texas Roy Miller Rural Land Owners’ Association Claude Hudspeth Congress Sheppard Mexico Washington Hudspeth

Chamberlain’s Tablets Restore Appetite Claims

Advert says Chamberlain’s Tablets have cured others and restored their health enabling them to eat any kind of food they crave. It urges readers to try the remedy to end stomach troubles and regain normal eating.

Disagreeable Sabbath in Laredo With Misting Rain

A cool damp spell from several days ago persists in Laredo as misting rain falls through Saturday night and Sunday. The gloomy weather keeps people indoors with no signs of sunshine, while mud and dampness linger and no break in clouds is expected today.

Laredo

Ice supply rules for growers issued by Home Ice Company

Be it resolved by Home Ice Company that from this date ice will be supplied to Growers only on orders through the IL & G. N. R. R. Co or through any responsible bank, or when cash accompanies the order. The step aims to maintain reduced rates and cut expenses. ROBERT McCOMB, Chairman. Attest L. J. CHRISTEN, Secretary. 1-8-6t.

Home Ice Company Robert McComb L. J. Christen

Government Sale of Red Automobile Condemned by Court

On January 16 1920 in the Federal Building court rooms, I will sell for cash to the highest bidder one red automobile condemned and ordered sold by the U S District Court December 24 1919. J A HERRING A S Allen Walker deputy. 1 1 16t.

D. L Federal U. S. District Court J. A. Herring A. S D. T Allen Walker

Mexican Officials Here En Route to Washington

Leon Salinas sub secretary of commerce and industry and Gustavo Ll. Denegri commercial agent from Mexico City arrived in Nuevo Laredo and crossed to Laredo after arranging through U S Consul Randolph Robertson. They depart for Washington with a mission to the United States expected to extend to New York and other cities for several weeks.

Mexico City Nuevo Laredo United States Randolph Robertson Laredo Washington Leon Salinas Department of Commerce and Industry Angel Bera Gustavo Ll. Denegri Carranza Mexico New York

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Quick Digestion Boost

A pharmacy ad endorses Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a natural remedy to unclog bowels and relieve headaches. It urges taking it tonight and promotes Herrera's Pharmacy as the source.

Hollister Herrera’s

Consul Relieved at Nuevo Laredo by Vice Consul Dickinson

United States Consul Randolph Robertson was relieved at Nuevo Laredo by United States Vice Consul Thomas Dickinson who arrived from Monterrey. The noon announcement stated Dickinson had relieved Robertson with no further details released.

United States Randolph Robertson Nuevo Laredo Dickinson Thomas Dickinson Monterey Chihuahua City Laredo

Erecting Large Steel Hangar At Border Aviation Camp

A modern steel hangar to house airplanes at the border aviation camp will be built on the Heights. Materials are arriving and erection will start as soon as all be on the ground, which is expected soon.

Strand Presents Bryant Washburn in Poor Boob

The Strand Theater offered a feature play on Sunday with Bryant Washburn starring in Poor Boob. An old-time favorite of screendom, Washburn’s presence assures patrons of an entertaining performance regardless of the nature of the plot.

Strand Theater Bryant Washburn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tim's Penn Publishing Company Publishers and Proprietors C. M. DE LA Garza Dist. Court of Webb Co Chichester S Seb S. Wilcox Congressman Hudspeth Senator Sheppard Citizens Auto Company Bloomsdale-Savoy ROY Campbell Company Fordson Calahan & Tonkin P. O. Box Purina Whalker-Morrow Company Gillette Waterman’s Fountain Pens Johnson’s Fine Chocolates Sonora News Company Webb County Lumber CO Bik. G. Clingenpres Convent Ave Bliss Alonzo O. Bliss Medical Co Washington, D. C Gustavo L. Denegri MR Robertson
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