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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1920
Page
8
Tuesday's Daily notes growing wage demands from Detroit and Spain as domestic workers push for higher pay and better diets amid soaring living costs. It contrasts Detroit maid wants with Spanish field laborers seeking $1.75 daily while Mexico arms trade and Japan's diplomacy sting global nerves.
A Mexican officer Colonel Cirlos was detained in San Francisco returning from the Orient over suspected arms import from Japan to Mexico. He and his wife were released after denying the conspiracy. A Japanese vessel, the Yokume, later visited Mexico with naval cadets and lavish hospitality amid reports it carried a large cache of arms and ammunition.
Early morning rainfalls at about 2 o'clock and later brought brief downpours. Totals were under a quarter inch, with a city-wide accumulation of 1.08 inches since Sunday night. The forecast suggests more rain as cool, damp conditions persist, keeping streets muddy and disagreeable.
Vice Consul J. A. B. Van Pan Lang, a notably tall diplomatic representative, was seen in Laredo en route to Mexico City. Residents remarked on his height as he attracted attention while passing through the streets yesterday and today before continuing to his post in Mexico City.
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M Wednesday at 7 30 p m Work in BE A and F C degrees All visiting brethren invited to attend Fritz Werner W M S M
Inquiries flood tax collectors about depreciation allowances on income tax returns. Depreciation depends on use, life, and local conditions with no fixed rate. Compute by estimating the property's usable life and dividing by years used, then claim that annual amount. Examples cover frame, brick, stone, and machinery lives, plus rules on repairs and exclusions. (To be continued.) Moving notice: Presto-Lite Battery Station at 1117 Farragut St is for rent after Feb 1.
Virgel Dewey Oller the man who surrendered to Sheriff Ligarde in this city on January 12 is at the post hospital Fort McIntosh in a serious state with a severe infection of the right kneecap. He was brought from the county jail after suffering from injuries believed to cause tetanus following a fall in West Texas. Oller had deserted from the United States navy at Hoboken in 1917. His father, a Peoria Illinois manufacturer, has been notified.
A historical bank statement for Webb County Texas lists assets and liabilities including total assets of 2,802,055.53 dollars and deposits subject to reserve, with detailed breakdowns of bonds, bank reserves, cash, and other items. Notaries attest to the figures dated January 12, 1920, with signatures of cashier J. Sam W. Brown and cashier G. P. Farias.
Chief Deputy Sheriff F H Ligarde leaves with four juvenile burglars each sentenced to four years at the State Training School for Boys. En route he will stop in Austin to join a Texas peace officers meeting with Attorney General Cureton to discuss reducing automotive thefts statewide.
Federal Burnside expedition reached Hatteras Inlet in 1862. Stephen Foster, born Pittsburgh July 4 1826, died in New York in 1864. Eliza McArdle Johnson died Bluff City Tenn 1876. The Order of the King's Daughters began in New York 1886. A Nihilist killed Moscow police chief 1890. M Casimir Perier resigned in 1895. Zola published a Dreyfus letters 1898. US cruiser Milwaukee lost after grounding California coast 1917.
A Laredo resident Charles Wharton describes persistent back pain and kidney issues improving after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He bought two boxes and found his kidneys normal and back strengthened. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., makers, Buffalo NY.
Regular meeting of Laredo Lodge No 1018 announced for this evening at 8 30 o clock. Members are to attend as scheduled and participate in lodge affairs.
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