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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1921
Page
6
Daily published every evening except Sundays by mail postpaid to any point in the United States Mexico or Canada or delivered by carrier to Laredo New Laredo Mexico One copy one month sixty cents One copy one year six dollars
A Chicago attorney Thomas Sutherland criticizes Judge Landis accepting the baseball commissioner role. He argues the judge may balance duties without harming probity, noting Landis’ stated ability to oversee baseball matters alongside his federal bench work. The letter defends the right to relax and serve in sports while continuing judicial duties.
The judge will not adjourn for baseball disputes during vacation time. He is considered too conscientious to suspend court to settle such matters and intends to keep judicial business active through the summer.
Prohibition enforcement officers blame Congress for funding shortages and personnel gaps hindering Volstead Act enforcement. They argue the focus on small arrests ignores broad rackets, like wholesale liquor theft and forged permits, while big violators go free. The piece calls for amending the act and increasing resources to stop the traffic.
A 1921 guide outlines deductible business expenses under the Revenue Act, noting personal living and family costs are not deductible. It covers deductions for mercantile, manufacturing, professional, and traveling expenses, depreciation, losses, charitable contributions, taxes, and bad debts, with examples and limits.
The county clerk issued marriage licenses for Enrique Castafieda to Maria de la Luz Barrenechea and Ignacio Garza to Martina Matamoros. Imports from Mexico pass through La Reno port including vananas ixte bones lead cattle and various goods. Construction on Matamoros Street advances with trenching sewer mains and the International foot bridge proceeding to ensure solid work ahead of Rio Grande rise. Washington Birthday Celebration committee plans meet at Red Men’s Hall to form subcommittees for the February 21 22 and 23 events.
Washington dispatches indicate a State Department plan to remove passport and border permit requirements for Americans entering Mexico after March 1, restoring pre Madero open-entry policy. Rep Hudspeth announced the briefing after talks with the Bureau of Mexican Affairs. no word on Mexican entry rules to the United States.
Webb County probate court opened for a two week term under County Judge A Winslow. Attorneys with matters before the court are urged to prepare filings early as the docket will be set this week and called in due order.
Firemen are urged to gather tomorrow night at 8 p m at Firemen’s Hall to discuss the upcoming celebration and to organize a racing team. Secretary J R Fasnacht and Chief C Biggio co chair the meeting for Company C.
The Times prints today’s forecast from the U S weather bureau based in New Orleans. Tonight is cloudy and Tuesday is expected to be unsettled with variable conditions.
Fort McIntosh observations report a high of 82 degrees and a low of 38 degrees. The wind is from the northeast with clear skies prevailing.
A whistle stop in Laredo precedes a ten day trip by General Manager Whittington General Passenger Agent Price and General Freight Agent Booth in Private Car No 111 to Mexico City and other Mexican cities. They will confer with National Lines of Mexico officials on service improvements, rolling stock, and border traffic. a major announcement is anticipated upon return.
J M Sorrell of Pearsall Texas advertises cooked and cold pressed cotton seed cake, ear lots shelled and ear corn at cheap prices by wire or phone. Advertisement date 1-14-6t.
District Attorney John A. Walls departed by train this morning to Austin to deliver the welcome address for the Neff inauguration. He will speak in both Spanish and English to Mexican delegation members and governors in the house of representatives tomorrow at noon.
Laura B DaCamara born in Corpus Christi seventy three years ago died at her home at Market Street and Seymour Avenue at 11 30 last night funeral from the home at 10 30 tomorrow morning Survived by two sons J B DaCamara and Harry G DaCamara of this city a brother C K Gravis of San Antonio and three half brothers L D H L and L H Berry all of Corpus Christi The family will be here for the funeral"}
Mary Frances Masterson died at 1 a.m. after a short illness at 1402 Salinas Avenue the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Reeves. The three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Masterson passed away amid family grief as prayers and memory comfort those she leaves behind. The funeral was held at 8 o'clock this afternoon.
Mexico’s palatial presidential train, bearing General M. Perez Trevisio, crossed at Laredo to travel to San Antonio and Austin for Governor Pat M. Neff’s inauguration. The five-car convoy, ornate with national eagle motifs, included a parlor car, kitchen and diner, staff offices, and a six-horse stable with Packard Rus engine. Delegations from Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas, Saltillo, and Chihuahua joined, plus Laredo Chamber members. A luncheon at the Hamilton Hotel preceded Fort McIntosh drill and a band performance by El Orquesta Tipico.
J Seymour Denike departs tonight for San Antonio to attend the National Warehouseman's Association annual convention. A three day meeting starts tomorrow with delegates to be entertained by the Texas Warehouseman's Club. Constipation advisory promotes Chamberlains Tablets as a remedy for regular bowels.
Webb County Tax Collector H LIGARDE announces readiness to issue 1921 motor vehicle licenses. Public notice to owners of motor vehicles to prepare for licensing. January 8, 1921 tax collection details provided.
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