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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1921
Page
3
The Christ Church Choir will perform tonight at Elks Hall in Laredo with tickets at Windrow's drug store. Other listings note local ads and notices including a violin teacher seeking students, public stenography, and upcoming Knights Templar meeting.
A deputy collector of internal revenue will visit Laredo on February 1 2 3 18 and 19 to assist taxpayers in filing 1920 individual income tax returns. The service will be gratis. Call during his stay for help as preparing returns is complex and many face trouble.
The United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans, provided daily by The Times through the Telephone Co, indicates rising temperatures tonight and Friday.
Observations for the 24 hours ending at 7 a m report a maximum temperature of 65 degrees and a minimum of 35 degrees at Fort McIntosh. Winds are from the north and skies are clear.
To the Citizens of Laredo Texas As chairman of the Laredo Chinese Famine Committee I heartily endorse this good service to humanity and request the interest from our community that is due a work of this nature Enough has been said on this mission to animate the proper Christian sentiment L. Villegas Mayor
C R Hudson of Knoxville Illinois says Tanlac freed him from twelve years of rheumatism and an intractable stomach issue. He details crippling muscle pain, sleepless nights, and inability to work, noting he now eats freely and sleeps well. Tanlac sold at City Drug Store in Laredo and other druggists.
The Ladies Auxiliary of First Presbyterian meets at the manse with Mrs L A Wharton at 3 30 in the afternoon. The Aid Society of the Christian Church gathers at Mrs W L Clark 1602 Victoria St at 3 30. Mrs J R Moore hosts the Married Ladies Social Club at 3 30. Friday Mrs C C Shiner entertains Tuesday Bridge Club at Mrs H M Austins home at 3 30.
Local residents returned from visits to Pleasanton San Antonio and Sault Ste Marie. Social gatherings included a Women’s Club social and a Wednesday Auction Bridge Club session with prizes and refreshments.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue can audit delinquents via information at source. For 1920 payments of 1000 dollars or more to employees, partners, or others, returns must be filed by January 1 to March 15, 1921. Delinquents face penalties, interest, and enforcement actions.
Mr James Cullen of the 17th Infantry and Miss Stelin Davis of Sipe Springs Texas were married at the Baptist parsonage yesterday evening at 6 30 officiated by Rev W A Keight. Revellers Club announces a carnival dance at Elks Hall February 3 at 830 pm strict card presentation rules apply.
Dorothy Gish appears in Remodeling Her Husband at the Strand theater Laredo playing a spirited newlywed who forgives a flirtatious husband until an affair with a manicurist provokes her to take a stand and seek terms through a clever ruse. James Rennie is her leading man. Shirley Mason plays a bright role in Flame of Youth at the Royal promising clean, uplifting entertainment.
Associated Press reports on January 27 in Washington that cotton manufacturers in the North and South appealed to the House Ways and Means Committee for immediate relief against a flood of importations that threatens domestic industry.
Washington Jan 27 The agricultural appropriation bill carrying about 34 million dollars passed the house today and now goes to the senate for action.
Tokio January 27. Resolutions encouraging Japan to urge world powers toward armament restriction have been submitted to the opposition party. The proposal plans to submit the resolutions to the Japanese diet for consideration.
Washington reports Houston Texas front with 1920 census showing the negro population at 33 843, up 9 915 or 41 4 percent since 1910 while the white population stands at 104 367, up 49 535 or 90 3 percent. All others 66.
Little Rock Ark Jan 27 Governor McRae announced he would send a special message to the legislature requesting official cognizance of the lynching of Henry Lowry a Black man at Wilson last night and to use the body to lessen mob violence.
Berlin reports that four hundred million gold marks of American property in Germany were taken under control of the German custodian of enemy property after the U S entered the war. About 145,000,000 gold marks in American stocks bonds and bank accounts have been returned to owners, with final settlements contingent on peace and U S position. Paris notes Lord Chalmers will be contrasted with a mission to delay British debt payments to the United States for 1936 and 1947.
In Atlanta on January 27 Calvin Coolidge, vice president elect, appears among nationally known figures at the opening of the Southern Tariff Congress. Governor Parker of Louisiana provided the address of the opening session, highlighting economic and scientific tariff discussions.
Paris reports Irish leader Eamon de Valera left America amid a policy of fear and intrigue. Donald O’Callaghan Cork lord mayor vanished in America similar to Valera’s disappearance last winter. In Birmingham trumpets signal Ku Klux Klan gathering for a ceremony honoring a Confederate figure. Local guards prepare to admit invited attendees at fair grounds ceremony.
The senate will meet in executive session at 1 today to consider J A Herring for the prison commission. Herring's appointment is one of two not confirmed by the senate with the other delayed to after February 1 on a technicality. A joint house and senate prison investigation committee will hear yesterday's excommittee report.
Austin Texas Jan 27 A bill to authorize state public school authorities to cooperate with the federal government in Americanization work and to create an Americanization commission was introduced in the senate today by Senator Hertzberg of Bexar county.
Austin January 27. Representative C LaSweet Brown County and H B Wheeler Hill County introduced a bill to make November 11 a legal holiday named Armistice Day. The measure aims to honor veterans and align with the national observance. The move signals potential calendar changes pending committee review and floor votes.
A meeting of the National Sales Congress will be held in El Paso January 24 under the National Association of Life Underwriters. Insurance men from West Texas and New Mexico will attend as men representing the national association address the voting.
The Rivers and Harbors plan, carrying an estimated cost of 459 040 dollars, was presented today in the House by the Appropriations Committee. The panel noted that the estimate appeared lower than earlier figures.
The attorney for the Pauxis Motor Co Penny association in voluntary bankruptcy proceedings announced that the petition would be contested. He asserts assets are five times liabilities and that the action is unjust to stockholders.
Governor Neff told the Texas legislature that state government has grown topheavy and politics and business must be divorced. He urged abolishing or consolidating boards and offices to run a simpler, more economical government and recommended trimming departments. The message was addressed to "My dear co-laborers."
The funeral of Judge W. L. Davidson, late presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals, will be held Saturday morning at 10 o clock from the University Methodist Church. Dr. M. Bishop of Southwestern University and Rev. K. J. Bartel will conduct the ceremonies with Chief Justice Nelson Phillips delivering the address. The body lay in state in the court room of the Court of Criminal Appeals until Saturday.
Acting Treasurer Allen announced a total of 15 883 819 826 26 dollars in the U S treasury after a reconciliation caused by notes deposited by foreign governments for war loans. The sum is billions more than the usual amount due to wartime borrowing and settlements.
Indianapolis January 27 provider: A bill in the state legislature would make daughters of financial ability liable for the welfare of their parents. The measure aims to shift support responsibility within families amid public welfare debates.
Members of the committee of the American Association of Railway Executives travel to Chicago to confer with the United States railway labor board on Friday about potential wage reductions for railroad employees nationwide.
The British delegation at the supreme Allied Council session in Paris says it is impossible to agree with the French view on German reparations. The morning session was canceled so Premier Lloyd George could privately discuss the French position as stated by French minister Paul Doumer.
Houston Texas January 27 An ace was made at Rice Institute that Sir Auckland Geddes British ambassador to the United States will lecture here May 11 and 13 He will be brought by the Werbert Goodwin Foundation on Public Affairs which last year sponsored a series of lectures by former President Taft.
Milwaukee marks its seventy fifth anniversary with a January 31, 1846 charter noted and observances planned for next Monday. Schools will hold special exercises and meetings organized by committees and societies across the city.
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