Crime Organization Fears Grow Across Nation
A sweeping view of escalating crime schemes across the United States is presented, citing a Texas oil field ring with six Mexicans and a woman linked to fences in Ranger Hastland Fort Worth and El Paso. It notes increasing burglaries, robberies, smuggling, and graft charges, especially on border towns like Laredo where public punishment deters lawlessness. The article contrasts crime with local border-security confidence. It also urges Chinese famine relief via American Sunday schools, calling for donations to feed millions, including children, asserting the U.S. can lead in aid and urging a committee meeting later.
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Texas
Ranger
Hastland
Fort Worth
el Paso
New Orleans
Esprit de Corps
Coolidge to Head Southern Tariff Association Congress
Vice President elect Calvin Coolidge will keynote a Southern Tariff Association congress in Atlanta starting tomorrow through Friday. Delegates include governors’ appointees and leaders from business, industry, and agriculture. A reception, luncheon, and public address are planned with Coolidge seeking southern tariff reform priorities.
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Atlanta
Calvin Coolidge
Southern ‘Tariff Association
Houston
Texas
Sewer Main Construction Advances Rapidly in City
A large trench cutting machine speeds sewer main installations. The 18 inch mains are expected to be in place soon and the overall system installation is advancing. The machine will reach the IL G N station area then move toward Iturbide street. After completing the large mains, smaller lines will be laid and the project pushed to finish next summer.
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Iturbide Street
Interwoven Socks at La Bella Jardinera Store
The Men's Quality Store at 1113 Iturbide Street features La Bella Jardinera brand interwoven socks. The listing highlights quality materials and a focus on durable, fashionable hosiery for men.
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la Bella Jardinera
Iturbide St
Electrocution of Laredo Sign Painter in Tampico
Joseph Kelly a 64 year old sign painter formerly with the O J Gude Co and active in Laredo advertising work was electrocuted in Tampico on January 15 after tripping on a scaffold and falling into charged wires. He had traveled the country for work after leaving Laredo two years ago and had planned to return to establish himself here after completing contracted sign work.
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Joseph Kelly
O. J. Gude Co
Laredo
Tampico
Kelly
Mexico
Starving Chinese Children Call for Aid Across Nations
A global hunger appeal highlights Chinese children suffering from famine caused by failing crops, trade blockades, and money shortages. The piece urges Christian America to aid China and prevent starvation, noting the suffering is due to disasters beyond the children's control.
Blizzard Grounds Taft Inauguration Day Visit
On Taft's inauguration day the national capital endured one of its worst blizzards in history disrupting ceremonies and travel as officials and residents braced for continued winter weather.
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Taft
39 000 Youngsters Victims of Rickets in Vienna
The Vienna child crisis reports rickets as the deadliest toll among undennourished youth. Official estimates say at least 40 000 children suffer, prompting the European Relief Council to seek 83 million dollars for aid to 3.5 million destitute European children.
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Vienna
European Relief Council
Aoint
Polish Children in Need Seek 83 Million Relief Appeal
The European Relief Council appeals to the U S public for 83 million dollars to fund relief work in Europe. About 1.5 million Polish children are reported sick due to hunger and want and require medical attention.
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Poland
European Relief Council i
United States
Europe
Closer ties sought between farmers and consumers
Plans for closer producer consumer ties and group buying will be presented to the Farmer Labor Cooperative Congress when it meets February 10 to 12 in Cleveland. It may propose direct shipping to industrial centers and steps to curb farmer and fruit grower exploitation. About 1,200 to 1,500 delegates from cooperative stores 125 labor unions and 900,000 progressive farmers are expected, led by Warren B S Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Farmer-Labor Cooperative Congress
Warren 8S. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Conztebs
Governor Denies Rumor as Pure Fiction
In response to a New York reporter's question Governor Smith dismisses the circulating rumor as pure fiction, likening it to a miner's prosperity tale. He tells a parable of a miner who asks his wife Sal how much money he should take, only to be interrupted by her accusation of needing time to finish last week's earnings.
Thrift of Lord Leverhulme on Congo Plantations
A British soap magnate Lord Leverhulme faced Congo natives on coconut plantations who avoided hard work until cinema was introduced. The natives attended films to earn money for tickets, and most earnings returned to their source, illustrating thrift in action.
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Lord Leverhulme
Mignate
Congo
Seclusion of Women in Korea Reaches Utmost Limits
The article notes strict gender norms in Korea, urging women to speak as little as possible to their husbands, reflecting intense social insulation of women within households.
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Korea
Washington Birthday Celebration Enthusiasm Grows In Laredo
Interest in the Laredo Washington Birthday Anniversary Celebration on February 21 22 and 24 is rising. The Times reports a large kickoff print run and many attendees expected from Corpus Christi San Antonio Houston and surrounding areas. The event features a city hall attack surrender of the keys to Pocahontas and her tribe a grand street parade on February 22 and a dramatic fireworks display recreating the battle of Chateau Thierry with colored light outline images of Wilson Pershing and Foch plus Marines and other soldiers. Motion pictures may be made and shown nationwide as part of Laredo’s grand birthday celebration.
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Washington
Laredo
the Times
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Houston
Pocahontas
Chateau Thierry
Texas
Wilson
Pershing
Foch
U. S
Marne
Prand
A Slave of Vanity at the Royal Theatre Laredo
Pauline Frederick stars in A Slave of Vanity at the Royal Theatre a Robertson-Cole release based on Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's Iris. The drama follows a young widow whose wealth collapses prompting her to choose between a moneyed suitor and a man with true devotion.
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Pauline Frederick
Royal
Royal Theatre
Arthur Wing Pinero
Iris
London
America
Miss Frederick
Rialto Theatre to Feature Li Ting Lang Drama Starring Sessue Hayakawa
The Rialto Theatre announces a two day run starting today of the Chinese drama Li Ting Lang featuring Sessue Hayakawa in the lead role. Howard P. Rockey wrote the story, BE. Richard Schayer penned the screenplay, with Charles Swikard directing and a star cast headed by Doris Pawn Francis Raymond March Robbins Allan Forrest Charles I. Mason and others.
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Sessue Hayakawa
Rialto Theatre
Mr. Hayakawa
Li Ting Lang
Howard P. Rockey
Haworth
Robertson-Cole
Richard Schayer
Charles Swikard
Doris Pawn
Lew Cody
Francis Raymond
March Robbins
Allan Forrest
Charles I. Mason
Remodeling Her Husband at the Strand Theatre
Dorothy Gish stars in a new farce at the Strand as a bride who defies warnings and marries a flirt. The story follows her playful marital tests and eventual forgiveness as suitors and office life create comic chaos.
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Dorothy Gish
Strand
Strand Theatre
Spinach and Bermuda onions poised for strong market shipments
Spinach has rolled out with over 150 carloads shipped locally and 200 more expected as market demand rises. Bermuda onions, favored by consumers, are set for a large forthcoming crop, with growers preparing for shipment in about two months. Thrip presence risks onion yields, but a cold spell could limit damage and allow recovery.
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Laredo
Laredo Bermuda
Bermuda
Weekly Rotary Club Luncheon Held at Hamilton Hotel
The Laredo Rotary Club held its regular weekly meeting and luncheon at the Hamilton Hotel Cafe with 84 percent attendance. Guests J Boldh Moor of San Antonio and Richard Sawyer of Crafton Pa spoke briefly. a condolence resolution for Mrs Laura B DaCamara was adopted. the meeting closed with songs and a solo by Mrs Travis Bruce Bunn.
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Laredo
J.B. DaCamara
Laura B. DaCamara
Rotary
Travis Bruce Bunn
Notice in Bankruptcy of Narciso Alanis at Laredo Texas
In the U S District Court at Laredo Texas Narciso Alanis was adjudicated a bankrupt on January 24 1921. The first meeting of creditors will be held February 5 1921 at 4 PM in the U S District Court room Laredo Webb County Texas. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business.
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U. S. District Court
Laredo
Texas
Narciso Alanis
Webb County
United States District
Rotary Governor Visits Laredo for Friday Activities
J. H. Lutcher Stark governor of the 18th Rotary District arrives from Orange Friday morning to meet with the Laredo Rotary Club. He and his wife will attend the Ladies Night at Hamilton Hotel Cafe at 8 20 p m. This first official visit by a Rotary governor to Laredo aims to blend business with pleasure before traveling to Corpus Christi Saturday.
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J. H. Lutcher Stark
Rotary District
Orange
Laredo
Stark
Corpus Christi
Bound Over to Grand Jury in Theft Burglary Case
Juan Lartigue and Humberto Gidesma were bound over to the grand jury on burglary and theft charges after examining hearings before Justice of the Peace Atlee. Each was held in $300 bond. Police recovered most of the stolen property, with only a few minor items missing.
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Grand Jury
Justice of the Peace
Atlee
Juan Lartigue
Humberto Gidesma
Justice
Christ Church Choir concert at Elks Hall in Laredo
A secular concert by the Christ Church Choir is set for tomorrow night at Elks Hall with admission 75e. Tickets available at Windrow's. District court session continues under Special Judge Turner with no rush. Nearby notes mention a Sunday lunch ad, piano lessons, probate matters, and local crime reports.
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Christ Church Choir
Elks Hall
Windrow’s
Turner
Travelers Hotel
A. J. Norton
Store Robbery at Laredo Farm Store Stolen Goods
Thieves broke into Steve Simons general merchandise store seven miles northwest of Laredo last night and stole shoes and hats valued in the hundreds of dollars. Entry was gained by prying rear door and padlock. Wagon tracks indicate loading loot on a wagon bound toward the mines. sheriff notified and seeking suspects.
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Steve Simon
Laredo
Sheriffs’ Department
Do You Know This That Milk of Magnesia Is For Children
Advertising claim states milk of magnesia should be given to infants and children regularly. It mentions Fidelity Quality Milk of Magnesia made especially for children and guaranteed purity, promoted for baby Specialista. Sold by all druggists.
New Orleans Weather Forecast Tonight and Thursday
The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans, supplied by The Times via the Telephone Co. calls for tonight as fair and freezing, with Thursday fair and rising temperatures.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort Mclntosh Weather: Mild Cloudy with North Wind
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am note max temperature 76 degrees and minimum 41 degrees at Fort Mclntosh. Wind direction shown as north. Sky described as cloudy with little sun.
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Fort MclIntosh
Tanlac Restores Health and Weight for Vermont Woman
Mrs. Thallamburgh of 316 S Main Street Brattleboro Vermont credits Tanlac with lifting two years of indigestion dyspepsia and fatigue. She gained from 117 to 144 pounds and reports improved appetite heart palpitation headaches and back pain gone. Tanlac is sold in Laredo by City Drug Store and other leading druggists.
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Tanlac
Charity Ball at Fort McIntosh by Army Relief Society
Fort McIntosh hosts a February Charity Ball at the Post Gymnasium sponsored by the ladies of the 17th Infantry under the Army Relief Society. Proceeds aid widows and children of officers and men who died in World War I. Boxing bouts and a band concert are scheduled for 6:30 PM with free admission to the Post band stand event.
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Post Gymnasium
Fort McIntosh
17Th Infantry
Army Relief Society
Laredo
Lumbermen Hold Openings of Western Canada Lumbermen Meet
A large attendance greeted the opening of the Western Retail Lumbermen's Association of Canada's annual convention in Winnipeg Manitoba. The gathering began today and the sessions will continue for several days.
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Winnipeg
Man
Western Retail Lumbermen’s Association of Canada
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