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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1920
Page
12
Saturday's Daily mocks William Jennings Bryan as narrow minded and obstinate. It attacks his anti or pro temper in the Democratic platform fight, claims his stance would ruin the party and mocks his bid for influence over others. It also discusses Irish and other ethnic voting dynamics.
The piece argues that immigrant sentiments shape U S party loyalties, noting fear of German and Sinn Fein blocs influencing the Irish vote. It contends Americans with no other allegiance should determine outcomes, urging parties to recognize the reach of foreign-born voters in choosing candidates.
Nell Shipman stars in Back of God’s Country, seen at the Floral Theatre, an animal training feat reflecting months of work. The porcupine proved dangerous, needing patience to film a scene with it crawling on a bed. Benito Po Rosales, longtime Laredo pine agent, died in Corpus Christi aged about 45, funeral arrangements pending after his body’s arrival.
Mr W Baton who has served as vice consul under Randolph Robertson for two years left this morning for Saltillo to assume charge of the vice consulate there. He has made many friends in Laredo during his stay and wishes for his success in his new field of labor.
Western Union Telegraph Co announces a new cable route to Brazil to cut United States to Brazil rates from 8&6 to 65 cents per word, with further drop to 50 cents once the Western Union-Western cable is active. The direct Brazil link shortens the route versus the all American plan via Buenos Aires and the Andes, while Central and South American Company faces disadvantage.
After twelve years with the Texas Company J J Gareta is now with the Himble OW and Refining Co. Phone 440. Dated 7 2 21.
Nazimova stars in Stronge r Than Death a photodrama premiering at the Rialto Theatre for a two day run begin ning Sunday. The London born dancer portrays Sigrid in an Anglo Indian tale of love mutiny and temple moonlight dance as chaos unfolds among Indian and British factions.
Leonard Nelson informs customers that the Fourth of July observance falls on Suan day and will be celebrated the following Monday. All day closing on Sunday is noted and customers are advised to supply themselves beforehand.
Tomorrow afternoon at 4 15 the Thirty seventh Infantry Band led by Carl E Everlof will perform on Fort McIntosh with a patriotic program including The Red White and Blue The Rainbow Girl Dearest Heart Massa s in the Cold Cold Ground Cavalry Charge American Conquest and more City officials announced a second concert on Martin Plaza that evening at 8 with a strong patriotic program to follow Laredo observers are urged to attend highlighting the holiday observance across the city.
Laredo Corners No 103 holds a stated convocation Monday evening July 6. All members are requested to attend. JOIN COLMAN, Recorder.
Tomorrow at Aviation Field on the Heights a vivid Fourth of July baseball clash unfolds as Pearsall arrives for a mid afternoon contest with Laredo’s American Legion team. Tickets cost 50 cents and may be bought in advance.
Laredo Water Company announces offices will be closed Monday July 6 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
July 3 notes mark Quebec founded by Champlain in 1608, George Clinton’s 1777 NY governorship, 1789 Anglican bishops opening at Lambeth, 1789 suffrage group formed, 1893 women barred from Royal Geographical Society, 1894 Salvation Army jubilee at Crystal Palace, 1900 Khedive welcomed in London, 1902 Harriet Lane Johnston died. born 1833 in Mercersburg.
The advertisement extols a medicine as a certain remedy that earns favorable opinion and praise from users. It urges readers to try it when in need, presenting confidence in its effectiveness.
A collage of brief local items notes births marriage licenses and business ads. Highlights include a born on June 30 to Mr and Mrs Ernesto Vidales. several 1961 1967 notices for marriages, imports from Mexico, plumbing services and realty listings. Public events mark Fourth of July observances including film programs and a barbecue in Cotulla.
In observance of the Fourth of July, Consumers Ice and Fuet Co will observe Sunday hours on Mayday July 6, adjusting operations accordingly for the holiday.
July brief notes Major Van Sentvoord Merle Smith has joined the State Department as Third Assistant Secretary, arriving after a year as a special drafting clerk. A New Jersey native, he studied at Princeton and Harvard Law, served in the 165th Infantry, earned the Distinguished Service Cross in World War I, and was an aide to Secretary Lansing during the Peace Conference.
One year ago today the Paris published text of an alliance among the United States Great Britain and France for military protection of France against unprovoked German aggression.
Bids to construct a city sewerage system in Laredo are due by July 6 1920 at 5 p.m. Bids require a 5000 dollar certified check. The City reserves the right to reject all bids. Bids opened at the regular City Council meeting July 6 1920 at 7 p.m. L Villegas mayor.
Summer complaint cases in children have declined with Chamberlains Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy. When paired with castor oil and proper diet, about ninety nine in a hundred recover. Mr. W. G Cambell of Butler Tenn endorses the remedy as superior for summer complaints.
Greetings have been received from Mrs Hal Greer of Beaumont and other local arrivals. A long list of visitors and travels includes Chaplain and Mrs Z T Vincent, Miss Helen MacGregor, Mrs A S Williams, Mr and Mrs John Martin, and many others visiting relatives in San Antonio Austin Waco Marlin Vancouver and Mexico. A dance at Fort Malatosh Service Club and a birthday party for a nine year old are noted along with church society schedules and hospital improvements.
A quiet wedding united Miss Kate Baker and Mr. Johnson B. Hurst at First Methodist church. Guests enjoyed an afternoon of games, an ice course, and cake hosted by Mrs. G. W. Derby. Luncheon and buffet supper honored Mrs. Otto Withoff and sister Mrs. Otto Withofft of Torreon Mexico among a social circle including Mesdames Derby Fish and Laton.
Notice states that on May 18 1920 the City Council authorized disposal of lots 7 and 8 in block 116 W. D. for not less than 3000 each and that the corral is moved to Old Cemetery Block 220 W. D. Citizens with relation to buried persons are warned to remove the bodies within sixty days from the date of the notice dated June 71 1920.
Hubhibulla Khan an Afghan ruler born 48 years ago in Lada. Charlotte Verkinen-Gilman sociologist born at Dartford. Vonn born 60 years ago in Today. Perry of Harvard APA president born at Poultney. Sarat Pritt Cree novelist born at Lansbury 64 years ago today.
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