Motive and youth crime loom in Kansas and Memphis incidents
A Kansas high school student, once trusted to manage Ila High School’s paper, killed himself after arrest in a local hold-up and confessed to further offenses. In Memphis a teen confesses to thirteen robberies, with authorities unsure if that spans all his city crimes. The piece argues rising youth crime linked to luxury desire, shifting juvenile behavior, parental influence, and easy access to cars, urging caution for today’s youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Manaver of
Ila
Benc
Memphia
Trobe
Memphis
Economy Drive Cuts Civilian Staff and Postal Steps
The government announces discharge of civilian workers whose duties can be done by soldiers by January 31. Business will shift to mail to save costs as deficits grow and extra congressional appropriations loom. Officials warn of widespread overspending and the yearly June 30 deficit. A program once started to educate soldiers with post schools is mentioned as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Army plans for training and budget driven school operations
The text argues for budget based planning to sustain school programs for soldiers, noting repeated funding shortfalls that suspended schools and forced civilian layoffs. It urges retaining vocational instructors if funds permit, with soldiers handling workloads where possible and civilians retained for clerical and trade training to prepare soldiers for post service employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Executive Committee Plans Washington Birthday Celebration
The executive committee for the Washington Birthday Anniversary Celebration will meet soon to form sub committees for the February 21 to 23 event. Edwin Wormser named secretary under Chairman Joseph Netzer, with C. M. Wish leading the transportation committee securing low round trip rates to Laredo. The advertising panel gears up a publicity drive as The Greater Wortham Shows begin a ten day run here around February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edwin Wormser
Joseph Netzer
Transportation
C. M. Wish
Laredo
Greater Wortham
Bound Over to Grand Jury for Murder in Laredo
Nathan Roberson Eddie Myers and Gould Benton three men arrested in Austin on a murder charge were brought to Laredo for an examining hearing before Justice Atlee. They were bound over to the grand jury with Roberson set at $1000 and the other two at $500 each. They remain in the county jail awaiting bond clearance as the grand jury session approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Roberson
Eddie Myers
Gould Benton
Austin
Gerald B. Alexander
Rio Grande
Marulanda
Laredo
Justice Atlee
Robretson
Gompers and Delegates Leave for Home After Pan American Meeting
President Samuel Gompers and AFL officials arrived from Mexico City where they attended the Pan American Federation of Labor convention. They departed last night via the I. & G. N. road headed north, with delegates dispersing to homes in various sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Mexico City
Pan-American Federation of Labor
Wives of General Gonzalez buy Bender Hotel in Laredo
A. M. Bruni sold the Bender Hotel property to Mrs. Carlota Miller de Gonzalez wife of General Pablo Gonzalez. The three story hotel and annex on Matamoros street brought $90,000. This follows their earlier purchase of the Brannan property for $34,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
A. M. Bruni
Carlota Miller de Gonzalez
Pablo Gonzalez
Bender Hotel
Matamoros Street
Federal Building
Gonzalez
Brannan
Hidalgo and
Salinas
Gonzale Brothers
Funeral for Anna Janschke Stein Largely Attended
The funeral for Mrs. Anna Janschke Stein was held yesterday at St. Peter's Catholic church at 10:30 AM, from her daughter Mrs. J. Kline's home. Rev Father John McLoy officiated, with interment in the family Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers were Horace A. Hamlin B. J. Leyendecker M. M. Leyendecker J. F. Gunther Fritz Werner and John Colman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Janschke Stein
J. Kline
Santa Maria Avenue
Kline
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
John McLoy
Horace A. Hamlin
B. J. Leyendecker
M. M. Leyendecker
J. F. Gunther
Fritz Werner
John Colman
Dorothy Dalton Star Bright in The Dark Mirror at Strand
In New York Chinatown scenes filmed during a heavy rain, Dorothy Dalton fell ill with grippe after exposure but recovered to resume work. The Dark Mirror, a romance of New York society and the underworld adapted from Louis Joseph Vance, stars Dalton in dual roles under director Charles Giblyn for Paramount Artcraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chinatown
Dark Mirror
Dorothy Dalton
Strand Theatre
Miss Dalton
Grippe
Tinall
Underworld
Louis Joseph Vance
Charles Giblyn
Thomas H. Lice
Paramount Arteralt
Missing Teen L. Wyman Frick Leaves Home in 1920
The note says 17-year-old L Wyman Frick left Memphis Tennessee on Sept 6 1920 to Los Angeles via Arkansas and Texas. Born in Laredo he wore a blue serge suit, stands about 5 ft 5 in with brown eyes and hair, scar over left ear, fond of electricity and machinery. Parents Dr John Frick and Mrs. Frick seek information to help him return home if he wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Wyman Frick
Los Angeles
Cal
Arkansas
Texas
John Frick
Garland Place
Memphis
Tenn
Laredo
New Collector of Customs for Port of Nuevo Laredo
Damian Alarcon named collector of customs for the port of Nuevo Laredo taking charge yesterday. The post is a key border office with substantial activity, and Alarcon previously served as collector at Vera Cruz before moving to Nuevo Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port OF
Nuevo Laredo
Damian Alarcon
Vera Cruz
Mr. Alarcon
Spinach Market News Service Begins for Webb County
Webb County growers test market news service for spinach with cooperation of Chamber of Commerce. Markets covered include Kansas City Chicago Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Cleveland and Minneapolis. Information assembled in Kansas City and sent to Laredo. reports published daily..exprress rates halt remains unchanged for now. special posting at chamber and readings available at Laredo Daily Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mally
Agricultural Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
C. Richter
Webb County
Kansas City
Chicago
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Minneapolis
Laredo
Laredo Daily Times
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Consul General and Mrs de Saracho Return to Laredo
Consul General Arturo de Saracho and his wife returned to Laredo yesterday afternoon after a trip beginning December 15. They visited Consul Saracho’s old home in Sinaloa, Mexico and his sister in Los Angeles, reporting a delightful stay in both Mexico and California and happiness at returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arturo de Saracho
Consul Saracho
Sinaloa
Mexico
Los Angeles
Laredo
de Saracho
California
Money Makers in Times Want Ads
Classified brief notes advertise money making opportunities in the Times Want Ads. Listings mention earnings potential and require follow up to learn specifics and eligibility.
Mason Notice from Laredo Lodge on January Meeting
As important matters are to be considered at the stated communication of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F P A M Monday evening January 24 at 7 40 oclock all members are urged to be present promptly R B Lee W M 1 21 81
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Laredo Lodge No
A. F P
A. M
R. B. Lee
W. M
Market Report From U S Bureau of Markets News Service
Cleveland and other cities report mixed markets for round muskmelon? basket varieties with Texas round bushel baskets trading around $1.65 in Cleveland and $1.25 in Kansas City. Chicago shows light movement with various prices. New York lists several cargoes including California spinach crates and Savoy. Pittsburgh notes opening prices and moderate demand.
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Cleveland
Texas
Chicago
Louisiana
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Minneapolis
New York
California
Virginia
Thomas Savoy
Savoy
Best
Pittsburg
Fred W. Mally
Delegates Return After Laredo San Antonio Visit
A party of 107 delegates from the Central Warehouseman's Club including 30 women toured San Antonio and spent the day in Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. They attended a Juncheon at the home of U S Consul Randolph Robertson in Nuevo Laredo and returned by last night's train to San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Warehouseman’s Club
San Antonio
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Juncheon
United States
Randolph Robertson
Local notices and ads from a Texas border town
A brief items page lists a newborn at the Tate home, church services canceled due to Rev. Cook’s absence, tire and tube sale at Texas Auto Sales Co, several marriage licenses issued, a public stenographer ad, a weather note with a local quip, sewer project progress near the Bender Hotel, McGee Tomato pedigreed seed claim, importations from Mexico through Laredo, urgent plumber ad, electricity promotions, bridge work updates, auto painting and tops service, plus Christchurch choir concert tickets and sale details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers Hotel
C. W. Cook
Victoria
Christ Church
Texas Auto Sales Co
South Side
Jarvis Plaza
Conrado Gonzalez
Angelita Medrano
Agustin, Chapa, Jr
Luz Mora
Bismarck Pope
Eudelia Rodriguez
Hamilton
Bragg
Bender Hotel
Matamoros Street
Laredo
McGee
M. C. McGee
San Marcos
Texas
Mexico
Juarez Plumbing
Fidel Canta
Christchurch
Windrow Tnng Co
Bound Over to Grand Jury After Examining Trials
Maria Magdalena Hernandez was bound over to the grand jury in $300 after an examining hearing before Justice of the Peace Atlee on the charge of stealing twenty three yards of silk from Richter's Department Store. Pedro Vidaurri faced an examining trial for liquor law violation and was bound over in $200 bail after rangers found nine bottles of liquor on him near the Chacon bridge. the booze was confiscated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Magdalena Hernandez
Richter
Justice of the Peace Atlee
Pedro Vidaurri
Vidaurri
Chacon Bridge
Parade Cancelled For Mexican Officials Visit
General Manuel Treviso and staff left Nuevo Laredo on the Mexican presidential train after being informed of urgent Mexico City orders. The Fort McIntosh parade honoring Treviso was called off, and several Laredo gentlemen hosted a send off. Treviso thanked Texas citizens and Fort McIntosh officials for their hospitality and vowed to reciprocate in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Manuel Perez Trevisio
Nuevo Laredo
Fort McIntosh
Trevisio
Laredo
Cochran
Revifio
Trevifio
Texas
Sunday Society Gatherings At Local Churches
The Times lists Sunday meetings at churches inclining Christian Endeavor at 6 46 p m, Junior and Senior B Y P U at 4 p m and 7 p m, Epworth League at 6 30 p m, and a Christian Church gathering at 6 46 p m. It also notes social items urged for weddings parties and visits and provides contact details for submitting items.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
The
Baptist Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
League Room
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Outdoor Games Hobble Race Prize Winners and Cake Celebration
Ethel Lane won a candy prize in the hobble race, Anita Lane received a toothpaste and brush, and Adelaide MacDonald broke the pislata to claim jackstones. After ice cream and cake, Nellie Ward cut the nickel, Gladys Sauvignet the button, Bess Bryant the thimble, and Adelaide MacDonald the ring, with a lengthy list of attendees including Mesdames Hodges Sauvignet Butler Ward Gillette and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Lane
Anita Lane
Adelaide MacDonald
Nellie Ward
Gladys Sauvignet
Bess Bryant
Mesdames Hodges
Sauvignet
Butler
Ward
Gillette
Josephine
Alice Smith
Elliott Shoe Sale Opens in Laredo This Monday
Elliott Shoe Company of Laredo Texas announces a Monday morning opening sale on January 24 at 1109 Lincoln Street. The store will offer 1500 pairs of ladies and misses shoes at great reductions. shoppers are urged to come early and select quickly.
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Elliott Shoe Company
Laredo
Texas
Lincoln Street
Auction Notice of Horses Seizure at Laredo Port
Office of Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas January 2 1921 notice of public auction to highest bidder for cash on January 51 1921 at 10 A M at the Custom house two horses and a saddle seized for violation of Section 3082 Revised Statutes A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of Laredo
Texas
A. R. Kahn
Chiropractor Guilty In Texas Medical License Case
Corsicana Texas January 22 jury returns a guilty verdict against Albert Horn a chiropractor for practicing medicine without a license after 60 hours deliberation He is sentenced to one day in jail and fined fifty dollars Attorneys for the defense include Tom Morris former governor of Wisconsin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
Texas
Albert Horn
Tom Morris
Wisconsin
Officers killed in shootout with moonshiners near Lock Six
Two prohibition enforcement officers were killed and a third mortally wounded in a fight with moonshiners near Lock Six Mussel Shoals Canal Colbert county early today. The dead are Andrew McPhester of Florence and Don Stephenson of Sheffield. The wounded officer is Ed Highfield of Mussel Shoals.
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Florence
Okla
Lock Six
Mussel Shoals Canal
Colbert County
Andrew McPhester
Don Stephenson
Sheffield
Ed Highfield
Mussel Shoals
Franklin Lamb Charged With Arson At Detroit Fort Wayne Post
Franklin Lamb former quartermaster at Fort Wayne Army Post Detroit is charged with arson for allegedly starting four fires to conceal shortages in his accounts. Indicted by a federal grand jury and arrested by federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Fort Wayne
Franklin Lamb
Tithes for Jews plan big Palestine fund drive
The Palestine Foundation Fund calls for a 125 million dollar self-imposed tithing by Jews worldwide to finance irrigation drainage forestry road and bridge projects and town planning in Palestine. Signatories include Lord Rothschild Sir Alfred Mond and Dr Chaim Welzmann. The manifesto aims to start immigration and accelerate economic development, with thousands waiting at Palestine’s threshold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Palestine Foundation Fund
Palestine
Lord Rothschild
Sir Alfred Mond
Chaim Welzmann
Odd Facts From Across The World And Time
A clipping notes there is no metal currency in Turkey currently. Roman knowledge of asbestos dates back two millennia. A square foot of honeycomb houses over 9 000 cells. The human body holds phosphorus equivalent to 5 000 boxes of matches. London clergy reportedly earn less than city street-sweepers. St Paul’s great dome rests on eight underground piers. Clay phonograph needles are introduced from red shale. About one-fifth of Britain’s global army strength is in Ireland. Dallas JP Sam Barnes II increased income by marrying 861 people last year.
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Turkey
London
St. Paul's Cathedral
Ireland
Sam J. Barnett
Dallas
Texas
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Varius
Alexander
Gen
Anna Stein
St. Peter’s Church
Laredo “Movies
Strand
U. S. Bureau OF Markets News Service
Jocat News
Co. W. Tate
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
Farragut Street
General Trevisio
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
the Times
Mrs
Stanley Copeland
Dave Clark
Polly Yates
Harriette Richardson Gay
Mrs. Hudson
Robert
Corpus Christi
L. J. Christen
J. R. Rodriguez
Eudelia
Mr. Bismark Pope
San Agustin Church
Grant Street
Gr@t Street
Epworth League
Epworth League of the First Methodist Church
William D. Hill
Revy
Jake Bunn
Rev. M. Kk
Wili
Lyle J. Perkins
Mesdames Northmore
D. McNeill Turner
Fred
Kelly
Seaman
Miller
Perkins
Mesdames Cook
Miss Cook
Alfred Poggenpohl
Uttle
Odd
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