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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1921

Page

10

Lynching of Lowry Provokes Warning on Law and Order

The Christmas Day murder of Craig and his daughter at a Wilson Arkansas plantation led to a manhunt for Henry Lowry. A mob seized the suspect on a Sardis Mississippi train while being returned for trial, highlighting perceived failures of Mississippi and Arkansas authorities and stirring debate over the majesty of the law and the dangers of mob justice. The article also discusses international tensions with Turkish Nationalists, Bolshevism, and European alliances, urging unity against lawlessness and tyranny.

Craig Wilson Arkansas el Paso Henry Lowry Sardis Mississippi Mississippi River Helena McRae Lowry Texas

Unholy Alliance Aims of Turkish Independence Party

The piece argues that a Turkish nationalist and Russian Soviet alliance reveals the aims of Turkey’s independence movement. It accuses Turks of centuries of violent behavior and frames Russia as a natural modifier of Islam’s Turkish branch, claiming global balance depends on opposing Turkey’s place among Slavs.

Turkey Pice Dietalledl Russia Constantinople Turk Hus

Condolence Resolutions for Mrs Laura B DaCamara

The Rotary Club of Laredo Texas adopts condolence resolutions for Mrs Laura B DaCamara mother of J B DaCamara. They commend her as a loyal mother and citizen whose absence will be deeply felt and extend sympathy to the DaCamara family. Copies are to be filed in minutes and sent to the family and press for publication.

Rotary Club of Laredo Texas Laura B. DaCamara J. B. DaCamara J. B. da Camara

Captain Hanson Visiting Laredo for Pleasure

Captain W. M. Hanson, former ranger captain and long associated with the U S Senate sub committee on the Mexican situation, is visiting Laredo from San Antonio. He aided the border hearings under Senator Albert B. Fall and will return to San Antonio tomorrow morning.

W. M. Hanson Rangers United States Senate Laredo San Antonio Hanson Albert B. Fall Hangon

Masterly address by District Attorney Walls at Mexican delegation welcome

John A Walls of Laredo delivered a bilingual welcome to the Mexican delegation at Neff Inaugural in Austin Texas on January 18 His eloquent remarks praised President Obregon and the Mexican republic and urged cordial ties between Texas and Mexico The audience applauded Walls both in Spanish and English echoing strong cross border goodwill

Neff Austin Austin American Texas John A. Walls Laredo Obregon Chihuahua Coahuila Nuevo Leon Tamaulipas United States Mexico Hobby Salamis Greece Themistocles Sonora Republic Republic of Mexico Trevilio Rio Grande Mexican Republic Mr. Walls

Fort McIntosh Officers Meet In Tennis and Boxing At Post

On Saturday January 29 a challenge tennis tournament pits Aviation Field officers against Fort McIntosh officers with singles at Aviation Field and doubles at Fort McIntosh the following Saturday Major F W Hemenway Captain Harry Gwynn and Captain Galliett will represent the Fort in singles A club party bridges Friday night and officer gatherings continue biweekly Captain George Parkhurst has recovered and will attend duty Saturday morning review by the commanding officer marks the first full post review boxing bouts Friday night drew strong crowd Private Craven beat Pvt Apte Pvt Balford beat Pvt Messick Germano beat Pappa and Franco drew with Bernstine in a six round bout Co H beat Co A 22 to 0 in a later game Co A handicapped by missing players Co D forfeited 9 0 daily guard mounting at 11 am with band selections and drill guests from the city attend free seats provided and admission is free.

Aviation Field Fort McIntosh F. W. Hemenway Harry Gwynn Galliett Fort The Post the Post Private Craven Sup. Co Apte Batford Co. A Messick Co. J Balford Germano Pappa Bernstine Co. M Franco

Exchange of courtesies between high officials

General Wolters of Texas reports on a Texas visit by Mexican officials led by General Perez Trevisio. The delegation was received with enthusiasm in Laredo, San Antonio, Austin, and Waco. Texas officials and civic groups honored Obregon and Trevisio, who were made honorary life members of the Lions Club. Obregon's reply praises harmony and future cooperation with Texas.

Neff Jacob F. Wolters President Obregon Austin Alvaro Obregon Mexico City Pat M. Neff Perez Trevisio Chihuahua Coahuila Nuevo Leon Tamaulipas Texas Laredo Waco Ben Richards Chamber of Commerce Young Men's Business League The Lion's Club Texas Cotton Palace Baylor University Obregon General Treviso Trevio Neft Lisandro Pesia Wolters

Keep Bowels Regular With Chamberlains Tablets

Constipation is a buildup in the bowels and a sewerage analogy explains waste removal from the body. Daily bowel movement is essential for health, and one may keep regular by taking Chamberlains Tablets when needed.

Chamberlain

World Above Water Land Would Fill One Third Ocean Bed

A striking thought experiment asserts that if all land visible above water were shoveled into the Atlantic Ocean, it would occupy only about one third of the sea bed, highlighting the vastness of ocean depths.

Atlantic Ocean

Special passes planned for Fiesta visitors to Nuevo Laredo

Washington Birthday Celebration executive committee met J B Trout in Laredo to arrange celebration passes for visitors seeking to tour Nuevo Laredo. Trout said passes would be issued by the passport department, and urged Laredo residents without passports or border permits to secure them in advance to avoid last minute rush.

J. B. Trout U. S. Immigration Service Laredo Nuevo Laredo Trout Passport Department

Interwoven Socks At La Bella Jardinera Store Display

At The Men’s Quality Store located at 11138 Iturbide Street an unusual yarns and socks display titled Interwoven Socks attracts curious shoppers. The store promotes handmade patterns and durable materials aimed at practical everyday use.

Iturbide St

Man Jose Rios Held Over For Grand Jury In Theft Case

Jose Rios was arrested by the police on charges of theft of automobile parts. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Atlee this morning and was bound over to the grand jury in $300, which he could not make. He was remanded to jail. Officers recovered many automobile accessories at his residence including tires tubes and various auto parts.

Jose Rios Justice of the Peace Atlee Grand Rios

Chinese famine relief committee formed in city

A Monday meeting organized a committee to raise funds for famine relief in northern China. Mayor L Villegas chairs the committee with Rev Lawrence Wharton as vice chair. The executive group includes H E Clingenpeel, R K Mims treasurer, and Rev J E White publicity director, with members from Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Woman's Clubs, Ministerial Alliance, Associated Charities, Red Cross, International YWCA, and local civic groups. Contributions are voluntary and to be paid to Roy Mims at First State Bank. So far $203 is raised. The Times will report daily updates.

L. Villegas Lawrence H. Wharton HE. G. Clingenpeel R. K. Mims J. E. White Lawrence Wharton Rotary Club W. L. Guyler Chamber of Commerce S. McKinney Woman’s Clubs Roy Mims First State Bank & Trust Company China Mims the Times

Heralds Ready for General Distribution for Laredo Event

City officials announce Washington Birthday Celebration programs are printed and ready. Mayor Leopoldo Villegas and the executive committee urge every citizen to distribute heralds locally and to far cities, with two cars delivering thousands to Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and state newspapers and firms, to attract a record crowd to Laredo February 21 to 23.

Laredo Leopoldo Villegas Corpus Christi San Antonio Corpus Boundary Line Nuevo Laredo Rio Grande

Boy Scout Officials Here Tomorrow in Laredo

Luther Stark district governor of the Rotary Club and state chairman of the Boy Scouts of America will attend a special called meeting of the Laredo Council at Elks Hall at 10 a.m. on Friday. J P Fitch national field scout executive will also be present to present the charter to the Local Executive Committee. All Local Council members are urged to attend. Bordeaux and Craig sign.

Luther Stark Rotary Club Boy Scouts of America Laredo Boy Scouts Elks Hall J. P. Fitch The

Handsome International Footbridge Trialed Ahead of Washington Birthday

Construction on the new international footbridge proceeds rapidly as DePuy and his crew rush approaches and arch work while the Rio Grande runs low. The two Laredos will soon be connected by a modern span drawing admiration from visitors during the Washington Birthday celebration, with arches flooring and old piers under preparation.

Laredos DePuy Rio Grande

Rio Grande Baptist Association Meets at Laredo Church

The fifth Sunday gathering of the Rio Grande Baptist Association convenes with Laredo Church tonight. Rev. W. L. Dubose editor of the Devine News will preach the opening sermon at 7 30 PM. Services continue Sunday morning noon and evening. All are welcome.

The Rio Grande Baptist Association Laredo W. L. Dubose Devine News W. A. Knight

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mustapha Kemal Europe New Turkish Party Soviet Muscovy Sobieski Poland Capt. Hanson Walls Bridge George Parkhurst Co. H Sgt. Meyers Co. D General Wolters Jacob F Gargnefr Rio Grande Buick Co Laredo Bakery Convent Committee of Celebration U.S la Bella Jardinera E. G. Clingenperl J. B. White Washington A. D. Bordeaux Leonard W. Craig
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