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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1920
Page
6
The Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company outlines publishers and proprietors duties. It details daily publication except Sundays, mail postpaid options for U S Mexico and Canada, carrier delivery in Laredo and New Laredo, rates 60 cents for one month and six dollars for one year.
The text announces that the Associated Press news dispatches are exclusive for republication in this paper and that local news published herein is included. The notice serves to reserve rights and permissions for reprinting and local content.
The essay argues campaign spending by Hoover and Johnson may total hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions, far exceeding ordinary limits. It questions who pays such sums and which interests benefit, noting California and other states’ contributions could finance large portions of a nomination campaign. It warns of a costly, possibly skewed primary process.
A harsh critique denounces the nomination of Eugene V. Debs while jailed for conviction, calling the prison reception a national disgrace and urging Americans to reject the choice as a corrupt mockery of the presidency. It questions the legality and patriotism of offering the nomination from hard labor.
Claude Hamilton Welton known as the King of Hobboes returns to Oakland to campaign for a Joaquin Miller memorial. He plans to begin work within a month in Alameda County to permanently preserve The Heights in West Oakland, where the poet lived.
The public is urged to weigh what benefits or returns might follow this large expenditure before casting ballots in November. The note stresses careful judgment on the quid pro quo expectations tied to the money.
A survey of prominent individuals spans Mary Miles Minter and Nat Goodwin's early stage work, Italy's high-earning king, John Wanamaker’s pennywise start, and Georges Carpentier’s mining tale corrected. It notes English socialites turning to business, and profiles Lord Carnwath, Montrose and Ailsa descendants in trades. Also mentions Newton Wesley Rowell, Canadian diplomat hopeful, and Toront o Sunday streetcar reform efforts.
In Austin on May 31, the UT extension department reports 50,000 people were served by the package library system last year. The library offers pamphlets and clippings on current subjects to debating societies clubs teachers and individuals at no borrowing charge beyond required postage.
London May 31 Scotland’s local option act passed in 1913 will become operative tomorrow marking the culmination of a thirty year campaign by temperance forces to make much of Scotland dry. Polls will decide between total prohibition reduction or continued regulation with ballots held in towns and districts before year end.
Two young brothers were sent as express "packages" from Topeka to Ogden, Colorado. Orville Skaggs, eight, was package No 1 and Lester, six, was package No 2. Their mother chose the route to reach their father, and the carrier agreed to transport them as animals.
Memorial exercises at Elks Hall honored twenty-two Webb County service members who died in World War I. The program featured the 87th Infantry Band, prayers, roll call, multiple addresses by Rev. Lawrence H. Wharton, Colonel Frank G. Winn, and John A. Walls, plus songs and a final rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.
Tomorrow Provisional President Adolfo de la Huerta will take the oath setting a new regime in Mexico City. Carranza appointees will leave office as Huerta’s team assumes control of all consulate staffing and archives. Consul Saracho will head the Laredo consulate, keeping several Carranza and Huerta appointees.
The International Realty Co of Laredo relocates from 611 Flores Avenue to 707 Salinas Avenue in the former office of Judge Hal W Greer. The move updates the business address for clients and filings.
By alias execution issued May 2 1920 in Manuela C de Rodriguez et al v Valentin Flores et al No 4096, Sheriff will sell Lot 6 Block 92 Western Division City of Laredo Webb County at public auction for cash on July 6 1920 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door. Antonio Salinas.
Notice calls for bids to operate U S Mail service for the Texas Mexican by Co at Laredo Texas between the Post Office and the International and Great Northern R R passenger depot for one year starting July 1 1920. Bid deadline June 15 1920. Signed by 6S W DeWolF Vice President and General Manager. Also includes an unrelated health ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea from Herrera's Pharmacy.
Aviation camp planes led by Lt. Stoner buzzed Laredo to honor Lt. Harry Weddington of Kelly Field and Rialto Theater owner. Weddington recently set three world altitude records at Kelly Field. Tomorrow the five DeHavilland planes will fly over the Rialto dropping free tickets and bouquets during a ceremonial showhouse opening.
Notice to consular agents from Laredo Texas dated May 28 1920 warns that consular manifests without accompanying commercial manifests will not be certified. The same notice confirms immigration recognition for Nuevo Laredo and lists the Texas Mexican Railway stockholders meeting June 30 1920 at 9 00 am in Laredo to elect directors. A second item extends stockholder proceedings after adjournment.
To the Citizens and Voters of Webb County John L Dannelley announces candidacy for District Attorney Forty ninth Judicial District Texas subject to Democratic Primary.
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America No 2020 announces a minimum wage for union carpenters of five dollars for an eight hour day starting July 15 1920. Extra hours beyond eight cost ninety eight cents per hour and union men will not work with non union workers. The notice, signed by Francisco Zul and Justo Alvarez presidents in Laredo Texas, May 25 1920.
Decoration Day observed yesterday forenoon with grave decorations at Wort Mcintosh cemetery. Public buildings and businesses remained closed. flags at half mast. Local notices advertise offices, real estate services, theater events at Laredo Royal Theater showing Blind Husbands, Rialto Theater openings, and services from Crumpler Sales Co and Juarez Plumbing.
The Times reports the cross border footbridge between Laredos will close later starting tomorrow. Residents of both cities may cross from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. instead of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The opening extension applies only to two Laredos residents after 7 p.m. Night-pass holders are unaffected.
William Farnum welcomed Babe Ruth and Mrs Ruth at the Royal Theatre in Hollywood while Farnum promoted The Orphan. Ruth, visiting from New York, chatted about film experiences and invited Farnum to attend Yankees games at the Polo Grounds. Farnum accepted and Ruth and his wife then left for the Yankees training camp in Jacksonville, Florida.
The city will start construction of an 8,889-foot wooden causeway at an estimated cost of $60,000 to replace the structure across Nueces Bay that was washed away by last summer's storm.
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