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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1921
Page
7
J D Dalrymple of 130 N Washington St Wichita Kansas says after finishing two bottles of Tanlac he has not missed a day at work and his digestion heart pains dizziness and sleep have improved. His wife also benefited and Tanlac is sold by City Drug Store in Laredo and other druggists.
Mayor L Villegas proclaims a January 29 1921 special election in Laredo to decide charter amendments. Precinct voting sites include F Sanchez Garza house 301 Iturbide, Fire Engine House 912 Matamoros, A R Garcia house 1114 Lincoln, Urbahn school 1619 Victoria. officials named for each precinct. Ballots require Yes or No under each issue.
The State of Texas issues a public notice to summon Thomas W Wood by publication in Webb County. Rafael Schaffa sues for title and possession of blocks 806 807 904 905 in the Eastern Division of Laredo with ten year adverse possession and rent damages set at 100 dollars yearly. The court requires appearance on the second Monday in March 1921.
Monday events include the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church gathering at the church at 4 PM and an Adult Dancing Class at the Woman's Club at 8 PM. Tuesday brings the Sunbeam Band at the church at 4 PM and the Tuesday Music and Literary Club at Ells Hall at 4 PM led by Mrs. Leonard Craig.
Poetic lines call for song prayer and light to lift up heavy hearts and flee darkness. Brief notes report social visits and homecomings from Austin and Victoria, a wedding at San Agustin church, and a series of social gatherings hosted by Mrs. Rollman and others in Pope Rodriguez community.
Twelve tables hosted a bridge afternoon with American Beauty roses and ferns, high scores won prizes including a boudoir lamp and a rose silk box. Guests and hostesses enjoyed a two course luncheon, with many named attendees and helpers listed.
The Times presents tonight and Tuesday forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. It calls for generally fair skies and colder temperatures tonight and Tuesday.
Observations show a high of 79 degrees and a low of 66 at Fort Mcintosh for the 24 hours ending 7 a m Today. Wind generally from the southeast and cloudy conditions prevail.
In Houston on January 24 business sessions continued for Episcopal diocese of Texas groups. Opening day featured annual addresses by Bishop George Kinsolving and Bishop Coadjutor Clinton Quin of Houston and the dedication of Emmanuel House at Rice Institute by Bishop Thomas Gailor of New York.
Fort Worth Texas January 24 Henry Randle and Hart Smith ambulance workers summoned after a car wreck linked to the Dallas post office bandits case bound over to the federal grand jury on illegal possession of government property. The charge stems from $500 reportedly missing from a bandit. The defendants posted bond Sunday.
An editorial in El Debate decries Spain's aristocracy for lethargy and calls for active democratic participation to avoid collapse. It urges nobles to emulate Britain’s aristocracy, which courts science, industry, and politics, warning the Spanish elite only has a brief moment to wake up or perish.
Washington reports national cotton ginnings before January 16 reach 12,016,465 bales, excluding Laters and including 204,624 round bales, 73,481 American Egyptian, and 1,664 Sea Island. Texas totals 3,862,254 with South Carolina second at 1,506,572.
The Magnolia Petroleum Company announced that until further notice crude oil purchases in Texas and Oklahoma would be limited to 50 percent of each connected well’s production. The remaining 60 percent would be placed in storage under contracts to be provided to producers promptly. Fort Worth offices reported Texas crude price cuts from $2.50 to a lower level after Prairie Oil and Gas Company of Tulsa made a similar move.
Sinclair Oil Company in Wichita Falls Texas reduced its posted price for mid continent crude today January 24. The move signals price adjustment in regional crude markets and affects local oil operations and buyers in the area.
Warrenton N C Jan 24 A mob killed two Black people after a weekend clash that left five whites and three Black people injured Police arrested thirteen as a mob of about 150 surrounded the jail and dragged two Black men from town before killing them Governor Morrison mobilized home guards though too late to prevent the double fatality and town quieted today
The Gronna bill regulating meat packing will be voted on today in Washington. Advocates predict a close result as the measure moves toward a decision.
Washington reports the complete destruction of the Mad Mullah’s power in Somali land after a three week campaign led by under 200 airmen and 11 planes. The natives were bombed from strongholds and pursued. all leaders were captured except the Mullah. The expedition began in 1919 and remained secret until now, marking the last punitive force to Somaliland.
London reports King Haakon of Norway visiting England with Prince Olaf at Sandringham. Olaf arrived ten minutes late to breakfast aboard the steamer Rollo and was confined to his room for an hour as punishment, per Daily News dispatch.
Associated Press report from Memphis on January 24 describes a gasoline tank car explosion at a North End filling station that wrecked twenty tenement houses. Estimates of casualties range from six to 15 dead and about 40 injured, with many unaccounted for. Most victims are said to be Black residents.
Mexico City reports representatives of petroleum companies will meet to consider a draft law for a fixed tax rate on petroleum properties. The measure, prepared by Adolfo de la Huerta, treasury secretary, aims to prevent irregularities and alleged frauds in tax payments and will be submitted to Congress after it convenes February 7.
London Jan. 24 Sir Edward Carson is expected to refuse the premier ship of Ulster province and to intimate his withdrawal from Irish affairs when he receives the Ulster delegation tomorrow. It is hoped he will continue his interest in Ireland as a well wisher from England.
Perley Morse, an accounting firm auditor for Bethlehem Shipbuilding, testified before the Walsh committee probing Shipping Board affairs and corroborated Colonel Abadie’s earlier statements about a voucher for Charles Schwab’s personal expenses.
Former Governor Whitman pressing grand jury with further evidence of police accepting illegal fees. Inquiry centers on automobile graft involving a third police captain. Two captains already implicated in the corruption probe.
President elect Harding's recreation includes golf and fishing along the Indian River near Rock Ledge Florida aboard the Victoria. The boat spent the night anchored near Rock Ledge as Harding looks to reach Miami with plans for a slower return voyage.
The Supreme Court today upheld the authority of the alien property custodian to seize securities deposited in the United States by German insurance companies to protect American policy holders. The ruling states the Trading with the Enemy Act authorizes such seizures with no doubt.
Morning, Paris, Jan 24. Representatives from Great Britain, France, Italy, Belgium and Japan met in a high level conference. Key figures were David Lloyd George and Aristide Briand. Talks focus on reparations, German disarmament, enforcement of the Turkish treaty, Austria relief, and Russia policy.
Sir Auckland Geddes the British ambassador to the United States arrived in Liverpool today after being recalled to London ten days ago. He declined to receive newsmen or correspondents on arrival.
Governor Neff issued no statement about pardons after taking office in Texas. His move to abolish the state pardon board drew varied reactions. Peace officers and the public welcomed the change as a curb on crime, while the Prisoners' Relief Society condemned the action as removing a moral check on convicts.
Colonel Joseph Newton Brown aged 9, a surviving officer of the Confederate army in South Carolina, died today at his home in Anderson.
A wireless telephone system for Dallas police patrol wagons is being installed and will be ready in a few days. Receiving sets will be placed in motor cars as soon as possible to rapidly spread news of burglaries and highway robberies across the city. A wireless station already enables flashing crime reports through Texas and part of Oklahoma.
Constipation of the bowels is a toppage of the sewerage system that removes waste matter from the body. It is essential that bowels move regularly once daily to carry off waste. For good health, keep bowels regular by taking Chamberlain's Tablets when needed.
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