Texas Senate weighs antialien bill amid Japanese prejudice
A Saturday Daily report notes the Texas senate introduced an antialien bill modeled on California's, pushed by the El Paso American Legion. It argues Japanese residency harms Texas economically and racially, citing wage effects and alleged moral failings, while urging land purchase bans and near‐total exclusion. The piece condemns Bergdoll and related wartime betrayals, calling for accountability.
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California
Texas Senate
American Legion of
el Paso
Texas
Hawaii
Japan
American Legion
Legion
Yellow Dog society targets slurs and critics during war
A wartime youth group called the Yellow Dog society sought to halt anti American slurs by unfriendly aliens and rebuke pessimism. They planned to send a card with the Yellow Dog title to offenders to draw public attention. The piece notes Grover Cleveland Bergdoll’s escape to Germany as a contrasting example of a deserter.
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America
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Bracker
Philadelphia
Eugene Stecher
United States
G Heen
Pennsylvania National Guard
Livg
Eberbach
Germany
Governor Garcia Inaugural Delegation From Laredo
Chamber of Commerce committee plans an official delegation from Laredo to Governor Juan M. Garcia’s inauguration in Monterey on February 5. Members must file applications by 4 PM January 31 to permit travel arrangements, with departure by 7:45 PM February 4 and return February 6 to resume duties February 7.
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Chamber of Commerce
Laredo
Juan M. Garcia
Monterey
Pullman Company
Garcia
Nuevo Laredo
John Ed Ward 45 Dies After Prolonged Illness in Huntsville
John Ed Ward of Huntsville Texas died at 7 30 PM yesterday after months of illness. He was 45 and lived at 1004 Cortez street. Funeral Sunday at 4 PM from Jackson Undertaking Parks with interment in Episcopal plot. Survived by wife two children father Rev J Ward and brother Dr J T Ward. Ward served in Troop K First Texas Cavalry during the Spanish American War and later engaged in onion growing in Laredo district.
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John Ed Ward
Huntsville
Texas
Cortez Street
Jackson Undertaking
Rev. J. Ward
J. T. Ward
Laredo
First Texas Cavalry
Interwoven Socks at La Bella Jardinera Store
At The Men's Quality Store located 1118 Iturbide Street customers find interwoven socks and related hosiery items offered under the La Bella Jardinera label. The shop emphasizes durable fabrics and traditional styling for men seeking practical, long lasting stockings.
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la Bella Jardinera
Iturbide St
Egg strewn path across boundary over Rio Grande
A mule pulling a dray carrying thirty dozen eggs lost its load on a descent toward the international foot bridge. The spilled eggs created a sea of scrambled yolks along the bridge as onlookers watched in disbelief. No eggs hatched, investigators found the eggs were fresh and unincubated. The episode became a local, comical shock at the border crossing.
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Mule
Mexico
Litle
United States
Rio Grande
So Long Letty at the Royal Theatre Laredo
The Robertson-Cole comedy drama So Long Letty opens for a two day run at the Royal Theatre in Laredo. Producer Al Christie hails it as his best work featuring T Roy Barnes Grace Darmond C Moore and Walter Hiers. The story centers on swapping wives and domestic misadventures with Paris gowns cabarets and sardines.
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Letty
Royal
Royal Theatre
Oliver Morosco
al Christie
Mr. Christie
T. Roy Barnes
Grace Darmond
C. Moore
Walter Hiers
Paris
Do and Get It at Strand Theater Sets Great Crowds
Manager Epstein announces a two day engagement of the First National production Do and Get It directed by Marshall Nielan at the Strand Theater. The film, praised for thrills and heart anguish, has drawn record crowds in New York and Chicago and is expected to draw similar demand in Laredo next Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Manager Epstein
Strand Theater
Marshall Nielan
Laredo
New York
Chicago
Marriage of Wm Ashe Opens Rialto With May Allison
The Marriage of Wm. Ashe featuring May Allison heads Rialto Theatre at the start of Sunday. A Metro production described by authorities as a standout dramatic film of the year, it offers a lavish scenic investiture and a sharp tale of a clever woman opposing unscrupulous political enemies.
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Wm. Ashe
May Allison
Rialto Theatre
Metro
Miss Allison
Enerles
Rotarians Ladies Night At Hamilton Hotel A Memorable Laredo Event
About 150 Laredo and Fort McIntosh citizens attended the Rotary Club Ladies Night at the Hamilton Hotel Cafe. Governor Lutch Stark of Orange, Texas, head of the 18th Rotary District, spoke after a lively program featuring songs, readings, solos, and a surprise quartet. The evening concluded with a group rendition of The Star Spangled Banner.
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Laredo
Hamilton Hotel
Gov
Stark
Songbug Hiatt
IF. A. Matthes
Pedee Org
Campbell Pitton
Courtney Slaughter
COGRS
Rees. Titee
Miss Slaughter
A. C. Hamilton
P. V. Blanchard
P. W. Blanchard
Thomas Nelson
Arthur Claude Hamilton
Travis Bruce Bunn
Allan Stowers
Delinquents Held After Examining Trial at Fort McIntosh
Narciso Solis Jesus Gonzalez and Juan Flores three delinquent boys arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Walker charged with thefts at Fort McIntosh are in the county jail in default of $50 bond each after an examining hearing and bound over to the federal grand jury. They are accused of stealing articles from the educational and recreational department of the government and will likely remain jailed until the next term of federal court.
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Narciso Solis
Jesus Gonzalez
Juan Flores
U. S Marshal
Walker
Fort McIntosh
Federal Grand Jury
Educational and Recreational Department
Miss Courtney Slaughter to sing at Christ Church services
Local notes report soloist duties for Sunday morning and evening at Christ Church and Epworth League events at First Methodist Church with special music led by Jake Buna. The piece on Near East missionary work is scheduled for the Sunday evening program.
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Courtney Slaughter
Christ Church
Edwin B. Adams
Epworth League
First Methodist Church
Near East
Jake Buna
Laredo
Pedro Patricia
United States
U. S
Henry
Maria Delgado
Maria Guxman
Hotel de Salinas
Federal Grand Jury
Quiet City Ballot on Three Charter Amendments
A special election in Laredo is held to decide three proposed charter amendments. Through noon, turnout at four precincts is light and polls remain open until 7 pm. Eligible voters are urged to cast ballots for city improvements and governance.
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Laredo
City of
City of Laredo
Acclimated Nursery Stock and Local Customs Notice
Acclimated Nursery stock offered for dry West Texas climate by Cibolo Nursery Co in Guadalupe County Texas. Office of Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo announces a Ford automobile seized January 28 1921 for Section 3082 8 violation. Claim due by twenty days from first publication. failure leads to public auction March 7 1921 at 10 AM. A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.
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Port of Laredo
Texas
Laredo
A. R. Kahn
Last Chance to Pay Poll Taxes by Monday Evening
County and city tax collectors warn that Monday is the final day in 1921 to issue poll taxes. Voters who have not yet paid are advised to settle before business closes Monday night.
Notice of Public Auction of Seized Horse and Buck at Custom House
Notice is hereby given that I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on February 7, 1921, at 10 A M at the Custom house, one horse and back, seized for violation of Sec. 3082, Revised Statutes. A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.
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Port of Laredo
Texas
A. R. Kahn
Birthday List Marks Notable Figures Across Eras
Duke of the Abruzzi traveler and naval commander born 48 years ago today. Dr V K Wellington Koo Chinese minister born in Shanghai 33 years ago today. Sir David Murray landscape painter born in Glasgow 72 years ago today. Jared Y Sanders former Louisiana governor born in St Mary Parish 52 years ago today. Koji Yamada Japanese professor and billiard player born in Tokio 63 years ago today.
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Duke of the
Abruzzi
V. K. Wellington Koo
Washington
Great Britain
Shanghai
David Murray
R. A
Glasgow
Scotland
Jared Y. Sanders
Louisiana
St. Mary Paris
Koji Yamada
Tokio
Social notes from Tampico visitors and city guests
Mr and Mrs J Berry of Tampico Mexico spend the winter in the city with Mr and Mrs Jos Netzer Sr while Dr Guy Shirey of Fort Worth visits his parents Dr and Mrs W L Shirey. Several Dallas guests arrive for day visits with the Whittingtons and Mr A G Whittington. Mrs G R Weber and her little son return to Corpus Christi after relatives visits. Mrs S W DeWeil expected home from Corpus Christi. Jack Hill travels to Webb for a short stay. Denike plans open a Brownsville branch office. Emilie Hassell hosts Busy Beer Club members this afternoon. Rio Grande Association W M U meets with devotion, greetings, business, and an after session at the church. B Y P U and delegates take an automobile drive later. Last Thursday Vesta Sturges hosted Business Girls Club luncheon with Misses Offer, King, Salazar, Watkins, Atkins, Mrs Palm er, and Mrs McDaniel. Daughters of Rebekah initiate and install officers at K P Hall with social time and refreshments.
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The
Rio Grande Association
King
Cotulla
C. C. Burr
Blailock
Pearsall
Guy Burr
Annie Pace
H. ©. Burr
Vesta Sturges
Business Girls Club
Eda‘ Offer
Lula King
Eliza Salazar
Elia Watkins
Betty Atkins
E. ©. Palmer
C. M. McDaniel
Miss Sturges
Tuesday Bridge Club Attended By Many Guests
The Tuesday Club hosted by Mrs. C. Shiner at Mrs. H. M. Austin's home featured bridge games, a salad course, coffee, and homemade candies. Mrs. T. A. Leyendecker and Mrs. J. A. MacDonald earned high scores among club members and guests, with decorative floral arrangements and tasking boutonnières.
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C. Shiner
H. M. Austin
T. A. Leyendecker
J. A. MacDonald
R. L. Bobbitt
Asher Smith
G. No Witting
Miss Fiossie Deutz
Indoor Trapshooting Tourney Opens at Madison Square Garden
New York January 29. An indoor trapshooting championship will headline the Sportsmen's Show at Madison Square Garden tonight. Run under the American Trapshooting Association, the first registered event of its kind features amateur, professional, and women's divisions with many nationally noted marksmen participating.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Abandon League Forecast After Blue Law Action
Sioux Falls January 29 The Associated Press reports South Dakota baseball fans await legislative action on blue laws. South Dakota Baseball League president Mike Cantillon says if Sunday baseball is banned the league would be abandoned.
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Associated Press
Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota
Mike” Cantillon
South Dakota Baseball League
Western League form for professional football teams
Negotiations are under way in Omaha to form a western league of professional football with teams planned in Omaha Kansas City St Paul Minneapolis Des Moines Davenport Rock Island and possibly St Louis in the proposed association.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Davenport
Rock Island
St. Louis
Marietta to Meet Centre College Next Season in Gridiron
Marietta College will face Centre College on the football field next season, announced Athletic Director Ellison. Marietta previously played Boston College in Boston, and the Centre contest is expected to be held in Cincinnati.
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Marietta, O
Marietta College
Centre College
Ellison
Marietta
Boston College
Boston
Kellison
Cincinnati
General J Warren Keifer to Reach Eighty Fifth Birthday
Springfield Ohio January 29 General J Warren Keifer a Civil War veteran and former Speaker of the House will turn eighty five tomorrow He was born in the county and spent his life in Springfield He rose from private to brevet major general later served as senator and congressman for Ohio and commanded a division in Cuba during the Spanish American War
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Springfield
J. Warren Keifer
United States
House of Representatives
Keifer
Ohio Department
Senate
Oho
Congress
Seventh Army Corps
Cuba
Carnation Day Observed In Washington
Washington marks Carnation Day in honor of William McKinley birth anniversary. Florists stocked flowers as demand grew since the Buffalo assassination. President Wilson White House staff and many Congress members wear carnations today.
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Washington
D. C
William McKinley
Buffalo
Wilson
White House
Congress
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Stecher
Bergdoll
Laredo “Movies
Rialto
Rotarians
Lutch” Stark
Jane
Rossini
Educational and Recreational Department of
Jocal News
Cibolo Nursery CO
Cibolo, Guadalupe Co
Woman's Club
Soldiers Club
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
League Room
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
P. m
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Stanley Copeland
Nulles Club
J. Berry
Tampico
Jos. Netzer Sr
Shirey
Texarkana
City
Jos. Netzer
Mrs. H. K. Jarrett
San Antonio
Mrs. E. G. Clingenpeel
Guy Shirey
Fort Worth
W. L. Shirey
O. J. Shelton
B. K. Rogers
P. M. Jenkins
W. D. Jenkins
Dallas
M. K. Whittington
A. G. Whittington
Eo Odie
G. R. Weber
Corpus ‘Christi
8. W. DeWeil
Corpus Christi
Jack Hill
Webb
J. Seymour Denike
Brownsville
Mr. Denike
J. 8. Denike, Inc
Emilie Hassell
Rebekahs
Daughters of Rebekah
K. of P. Hall
Western League
General Keifer
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