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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1920
Page
2
Friday's Daily quotes Governor Hobby pledging to keep state troops in Galveston until his term ends to defend uninterrupted freight movement and protect workers. The piece argues port survival hinges on robust law and order, praises state intervention, and calls for a continuous Texas road system spanning from Laredo to Dallas and to the coast.
Gladys Brockwell stars in A Sister of Salome at the Royal Theater. The mystery drama follows a young prima donna under ethering to a past as a dancing girl with high priest worship. William Scott supports as the leading man and audiences were greatly impressed by the suspenseful plot and surprising final denouement.
At the regular monthly meeting of the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department Henry Borbhera was elected vice president to replace the late George R. Page. Mayor Leopoldo Villegas spoke about proposed modern apparatus and redesigned station to house a new engine, with several membership applications considered.
The article argues that a road system is only as strong as its weakest link and must connect to meaningful destinations beyond political boundaries. It emphasizes expanding routes toward the coast and major cities, noting seasonal and geographic barriers that render roads impassable for parts of the year and hinder travel and commerce.
Notice urges Webb County residents to aid the Republican Party in the November elections. Citizens motivated by public service, not personal gain, are asked to join the club. Membership cards available from club officers or members. August C Richter chairs publicity committee. 7-19-6t.
Tomorrow’s Democratic primaries shape state races with Webb County backing Lynch Davidson for lieutenant governor. In oil news Empire Oil Co well No 2 near Benavides reported heavy oil production overflowing the derrick, while Miranda Oil Co in Zapata County reported gas shows and Cactus Oil Co near Callaghan Spur nears potential heavy output.
Public notice commands the Webb County sheriff or constable to publish this citation for Manuel Betancourt once weekly for four weeks. The suit No. 5271, filed July 22 1920 by Maria Magnon de Betancourt seeks divorce on abandonment and desertion grounds. Court in Laredo to convene October 11 1920. return required.
Classified note lists a money making opportunity labeled 9g 4 in Times Want Ads. Reads as a brief ad with no further context or contact details available.
The first passenger train over the National Lines of Mexico from Monterrey and Mexico City reached Nuevo Laredo last night at capacity after delays. The return train to Monterrey and Mexico City this morning was crowded, with seats expected to be scarce for days. Freight trains began operating today, easing congestion at both ends of the line.
News glosses Fitzmaurice as a rising director who collaborated with Ouida Bergere and Elsie Ferguson. It notes his rapid progress, plans for original pictures under his name, and praise for his work on Ferguson's Counterfeit shown at the Strand.
A called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 647 A F and A M is set for Monday at 8 PM. Work in the M M degree will be performed.
The article urges total national focus to win the war and warns that exhaustion, forgetfulness, poor digestion, and irritability signal a breaking nervous system requiring action. It stresses maintaining high mental and physical effort to sustain the war effort.
There was nothing doing in Probate court today as tomorrow is primary election day and the court will be closed. The probate docket will be taken up again Monday by Judge Winston who urges attorneys with probate matters to prepare and present them early next week. Marriage licenses issued include Guadalupe Guzman and Vidala Aguirre plus Victoriano Gonzales and Francisca Mireles. Banks will close for primary day. Luis Andra faced two examining hearings in Justice Atlee's court, one for theft over 59 dollars with bond set at 500, the other for a statutory crime with bond set at 1,000. Miguel Hidalgo also had an examining hearing for a statutory crime and was bound over in 1,000, then jailed at the Hotel de Salinas.
Officials describe a 15 to 20 year, 55 to 75 million dollar plan to dredge the East River to create a safer passage to the Atlantic. Work involves dynamite blasts on reefs in Hell Gate, short slack water windows, and divers limited to brief underwater time. Navy and Customs warnings led to multiple captains being arraigned for noncompliance.
Dodge described Maxfield Parrish poster Indian Boy as a nuded figure resembling a girl, then called it a young boy just bursting into womanhood, revealing her witty interpretation at the art exhibit.
On July 23 dates in history include John Rutledge’s failed U S Supreme Court appointment in 1800 who died in Charleston born 1739. Other entries note Emmet’s Irish rebellion outlook in 1892 the Vaccination Act passage in 1840 Hyde Park riot in 1866 a George Peabody statue unveiled in 1869 Beatrice and Battenberg wedding in 1885 and German war enthusiasm in 1870.
Thirty fifth anniversary of General Grant death and centenary of James Neemith birth noted. Cardinal Gibbons marks eighty six years. Brussels financial conference opens under League of Nations. Prohibition convention in Lincoln schedules platform adoption and vice presidential nomination. Farm Bureau debates grain and livestock selling agencies in Chicago. Detroit attorney Frank H Doheny to be arraigned for murder in the Dwyer case.
Washington reports that the United States will not officially send delegates to the Brussels financial conference called by the League of Nations. An American observer will attend, with Britain planning three financial experts. Debts, loans, currency, and exchange credits will be discussed, but reparations policies will not. The talks focus on how business can aid global reconstruction, in which the US holds a vital interest.
Thousands of rowing fans gather for the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen regatta on Lake Quinsigamond. The event serves as the final Olympic trials with trials today and finals tomorrow naming the United States team for senior singles fours championships and senior eights. Naval Academy Cornell and Syracuse field prominent crews as top clubs compete for national honors.
Washington reports sweeping changes to the U S military structure under the new army reorganization bill effective July 1 The Regular Army will number about 295 000 officers and men with a National Guard around 440 000 and a yet undetermined Reserve strength Committees representing each state will guide reorganization Nine army corps will be formed with integrated regular guard and reserve divisions A Pershing board will oversee officer commissions and expanded reserve training including student officers and six week summer camps The militia bureau head will be a National Guard officer at general officer pay and duties The assistant secretary of war gains expanded powers after eliminating two deputy posts
Chicago licenses show a rapid decline of horse drawn vehicles since May 1. Three horse carriages now under license, two horse and one horse teams also decreasing, while automobile and truck licenses surge. motor trucks and passenger cars total over 86 thousand licenses with fees exceeding one million dollars since May 1.
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