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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1920

Page

4

Budget and taxes loom in national economy warning

The Daly column urges restraint on government spending and warns taxes will rise. It argues the budget process is wasteful, bureaus multiply, and surplus clerks exist while essential help is short. It calls for economy and opposes government ownership as excessive. It laments radicalism and defends constitutional rights amid a tense political climate.

Temtion Washington Avrerare Everage Met

Public Sentiment on Radical Threats and Trials

The piece urges citizens to recognize the danger of radical programs and the need for concerted action. It notes hundreds are being tried in Chicago, with secret service reports detailing meetings, speeches, incendiary material, and plans including attacks on arsenals and barracks.

Reds Chicago Secret Service

Insurance refunds demanded for unearned premiums in Texas

Avetin Texas July 21 AP reports that insurance companies must refund a pro rata share of unearned premiums to policyholders when policies are canceled or policies paid on partial losses are called in. The State Fire Insurance Commission announced the issue after finding instances of companies failing to defend unearned premiums.

Associated Press Avetin Texas Accord.ing State Fir Insurance Commission

River's End at the Royal starts engagement

The River's End, a First National attraction directed by Marshall Ni¢lap, opened a two day run at the Royal Theater with strong attendance yesterday and today. Six stars headline the cast led by Lewis Stone as Conniston and John Keith, supported by Marjorie Daw, June Novak, J Barney Sherry, Charles West, and Yama Mata, noted as the country’s top Chinese actor. Those who missed yesterday are urged to attend today or tonight.

Lewis Stone Conniston Real Mounted Police John Keith Bandit Marjorie Daw June Novak J. Barney Sherry Charles West Yama Mata

Notice of Seizure Ford Automobile at Laredo Port

Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas announces seizure of a Ford automobile near Encinal Texas on July 12 1929 for violation of Section 3082 RS. Claimant must file within twenty days from first publication or lose rights. vehicle to be sold at public auction at the Customhouse at 10 am August 20 1920. A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.

Port of Laredo Texas Encinal A. R. Kahn

Meeting of City Council approves sewerage contract in Houston firm

Last evening the Laredo city council met in regular session. Aldermen Brennan Martin Richter and others discussed awarding the sewerage system contract to F. C. Youmans Construction Co of Houston for 121009. Ordinances on settlement with Fred A. Jones and other measures were read, debated, and passed or referred, including street wagons purchase, police appointment, park protections, water-rate inquiry, and tax actions.

Presena Homer L. Villegas Algermen Moore Heary Farias Martin Saileas Brennan Richter Brennen F. C. Youmans Contrection Company of Houston Firstiece Committee Fred A. Jones W. Waldo Said Jones Laredo Alderman Brennan the Heights B. H. Guinn J. 8. Westbrook W. B. Heaser EF. R. Tarver City The Heights Laredo Water Company Finance Committee Texas Merchants State Bank and Trust Co Southern Surety Company M. J. Raymond F.C. Yeomans of Reman A. R. Garcia

Southwest Texas Mexican Baptists In Convention

Delegates to the annual Convention of the Mexican Baptist Association of Southwest Texas arrived in Laredo and will attend the meeting at the Mexican Baptist Church on San Bernardo Avenue. Rev. T. Mirelis of Laredo presides with a reception committee as hospitality is extended to visitors from Austin, Houston and other parts of the state during the several days of session.

Mexican Bapst Association of Southwest Texas Laredo Austin Houston

Constance Talwage Shines in Two Weeks at Strand Theater

Constance Talwage stars in the First National production Two Weeks at the Strand Theater in Laredo. The saucy chorus girl role captivates old bachelors as comedy bits keep the audience lively, with the engagement starting last night and ending tonight. Keene Promoted to Sergeant in Texas State Rangers. Henry Keene of Co. C rises to sergeant, replacing Clauds Franklin, praised as a fearless addition to Captain Ryan's border unit.

Saucy Strand Theater Laredo Constance Talmadge Fair Sox Keene Henry Keene Co. C Texas State Rangers William Ryan Ryan Clauds Franklin Sergeant Keene W. J. Miller Royal Strand the Royal

Probate Courts At Work Transacting Much Business

Webb County probate court remains in session as Judge Winslow urges attorneys to file complete documents for early presentation. After Monday’s actions, yesterday saw the probate of Juan V. Henavides’s estate with a will admitted to probate, Gonzalo I. Warris named executor without bond, and appraisers Albert Martin, Luis A. Lafon, and A. R. Gareta appointed.

Webb County Winslow The Times Juan V. Henavides Will Gonzalo I. Wariis Albert Martin Luis A. Lafon A. R. Gareta

Ward Co opens Lincoln Street offices for real estate

Ward & Co announces new offices in the Netser Building at 1317 Lincoln St offering services in Laredo residential and business property and farm land. They invite listings with prompt personal attention, listing phone 565 and date 7 19 61.

Ward &Co Netser Lincoln St Laredo Ward & CO

Watch The Times Everyday For Opportunities See Per Month

Read The Times daily to spot monthly opportunities and deals across categories. Track listings and notices may reveal employment, sales, and event chances each calendar month.

City approves meat markets district by district

City council granted permission for meat markets across several wards to ease access for residents. References to local commerce, street improvements on Iturbide Street, and ongoing urban upgrades are noted along with service ads for ice cream, films, plumbing, and realty.

Laredo to Build Multisport Park with New Grandstand

Work on fencing the old Caliche Park, leased by locals, is underway with a seven foot board fence enclosing the grounds. Construction on the grandstand will begin soon and in about two weeks the park should be ready to host baseball football and related sports for public use.

Laredo Caliche

Captain A R Marker leaves for Corpus Christi editor post

Captain A R Marker, who arrived in Laredo with his family to pursue newspaper work, departed this morning for Corpus Christi to take the editorship of the Corpus Christi Evening Times. Robert E. Fising will follow shortly to assume a department head role at the same paper.

A. R. Marker Laredo Corpus’ Christi Marker Corpus Christi

Samoset Boston Chocolates Shipment Notice

Just received shipment of Samoset Boston boxed chocolates at Olympia Candies Co. We manufacture all home made pecan candies. Phone 456. 7-19-1 £.

Boston Olympia Candy CO

Texas Primary Preparations Split Across Governor Races

Austin July 21 preparations are complete for the Texas Democratic primary on July 24. Ballots distributed to county chairs, with four governor and five lieutenant governor candidates. Possible second primary August 28 if needed. Poll taxes and voter eligibility noted, with about 700,069 voters including 206,000 women. Official slate lists candidates for all state offices and the 18 districts' congressional seats.

Associated Press Austin Texas Wolf Trokby State Democratic Executive Committee Congress Joseph Weldon Bailey Cooke County B. F. Looney Hunt County Pat M. Neff McLennan County KR. E. Thomason Fl Paso County William M. Key Travis County William Pierson Sam HH. Dixon Harris County George B. Terrell Cherokee County John L. Andrews Dallas County Earle B. Mayfield Bosqué County

July Fourth in History From 1910s Era Anniversaries

Summary of notable events dated today including the Breda treaty restoration of Acadia to France, Franklin presenting a Union plan in Congress, Cardinal Satolli’s Vatican delegation, and the 1919 date. Also mentions British forces capturing Chin-Kiang-Foo, Confederate veterans at Stonewall Jackson statue unveiling, Irish Land Bill passage, a San Diego boiler explosion, and widespread forest fires across multiple states.

Breda Acadia France Benjamin Franklin Cardinal Satolli Vatican United States Perugia Italy Rome Sir Hugh Gough Chin-Kiang-Foo Chinese Grand Canal Stonewall Jackson Lexington House of Commons Jennington San Diego Manitoba Ontario Montana Washington Michigan Wisconsin

Fehrenbach Leads German Reichstag and Nation

Dr. Konstantin Fehrenbach, newly named chancellor, had longstanding Reichstag service and in 1918 led as president of the body. A Republican in principle yet firm against Soviet intrusions, he attracted popular support for opposing the Council of People's Commissaries efforts. He is about 70, born in Juden.

Suly Konstantin Fehrenbach Reichstag Council of People’s Commissaries Germany Theeichstag National Constituent Assembly Entente Fehrenbach Juden

Today’s Birthdays Feature Notables and Royalty

Dowager Queen Maria Christina of Spain born in Vienna sixty two years ago. Frances Folsom Preston formerly Mrs Grover Cleveland born in Buffalo sixty six years ago. Anna A Gordon president of the National WCTU born in Boston sixty seven years ago. Mrs J Borden Harriman social welfare and political leader born in New York City fifty years ago. Chauncey Olcott Irish musical drama actor born in Buffalo sixty years ago.

Maria Christina Spain Vienna Frances Folsom Preston Grover Cleveland Buffalo Anna A. Gordon National Boston J. Borden Harriman New York City Chauncey Olcott

Government land now at Kelly Field and Brooks Field

San Antonio announces government purchase of about 1000 acres at Kelly Field No 2 and Brooks Field for 198 000 dollars. Negotiations are under way for an additional 1200 acres in the two fields. Captain Eric Eades of the Judge Advocates Department in Washington says the exact use is not official but the sites will likely serve as air stations.

Associated Press San Antonio Texas Kelly Field No. 2 Brooks Field Eric Eades Judge Advocates Department Washington

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