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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1920

Page

20

Chicago Negro Riots Highlight Deep North Tensions

Tuesday notes a Chicago incident where a parade ended in attempted flag burning and rioting leaving two white men dead and two injured. The piece blames the so called black belt for lawlessness, accuses leaders of voting sells, and compares Abyssinian myths to sensational claims while linking wider Irish German British political frictions to ongoing sectarian strife.

Chicago Windy City United States R. D. Jones Will Arixe Jones Africa Abyssinia Gold Coast Abys- Sinia Polk Street Negro Bey

Irish Trouble in Londonderry Sparks Riots and Fear

Riots erupt in Londonderry as two factions clash amid Sinn Fein turmoil. Authorities face a crippled response and fears rise of a wider uprising in Ireland. A civilian is killed during the disturbances as theft and violence accompany the clashes. The piece links the unrest to Eamon de Valera and Irish Free State politics.

Mexico Central America Londonderry Ireland Sinn Fein Justice Coha

Olympic marksmen to sail for Antwerp

Boston dispatch lists eight U S trapshooters named to represent the United States at Antwerp Belgium. Capt. Jay Clark Jr leads a group including Horace Bonser Mark Arie B S Donnelley Fred Plana C M Powers FF W Troeh and B Wright as the team regarded as nation’s best marksmen. They sail from Boston aboard the Mort Victoria and plan to reach England before competing in the English championship en route to Belgium.

Boston Mass Mort Victoria United States Antwerp Belgium Beverloo Horace’ Bonser Cincinnati Mark Arie Champaign Jay Clark Worcester B.S. Donnelley Chicago Fred Plara Atlantic City C. M. Powers Decater England

Mastermind Kid Leads Wichita Falls Juvenile Outlaw Ring

A seven year old red headed boy nicknamed Leon is identified by police as the mastermind of a juvenile gang in Wichita Falls. He allegedly entered a basement store, taking $59 in cash and coins while accomplices distracted clerks, and also rifled a cash register at a lunch counter while others demanded sandwiches.

Associated Press Wichita Falls Tex Leon

North Carolina pharmacists open annual convention in Asheville

Drug gists from all sections of the state gather in Asheville for the opening of the annual meeting of the North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association. Sessions will cover many problems facing the drug trade.

Asheville N. C North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association

Will Power Makes Saving Money Easy

This piece urges disciplined saving through willpower and small daily acts. It recommends saving five percent of each paycheck, putting funds into War Savings Stamps, and using budgets to track expenses. People should start now, even with modest salaries, and consult the Government Savings Division in Dallas for free budget forms.

Dinsmore W. Hume Federal District Uncle Sam Government Savings Division Dallas Texas

What Are Your Dollars Worth War Savings Appeal

A wartime appeal explains that current spending reduces value, urging savings. It argues dollars spent on nonessentials lose value while saved dollars grow, recommending War Savings Stamps as a safe, intéressed investment.

Webb County Democratic Executive Committee Meets for Ballot Draw

The Webb County Democratic Executive Committee convened in the county courthouse to receive candidate filings and conduct a ballot draw for the July 24 primary. Treasurer Hugh S. Cluck was elected, and candidates must remit assessments by June 28. a primary committee was appointed to handle arrangements.

Democratic Executive Committee Webb County Grand Jury Justo S. Penn Hugh 8 Cluck Hugh Penn T. C. Mann Steve Simon Robert L. Muller G. P. Farias Hugh S. Cluck 16Th Johno N. Garner Justice of Court of Civil Appeals T. D. Dobbs J. T. Slader W. T. Neblett, Jr J. F. Mullally John A. Valle John L. Dannelley C. M. de la Gar A. Winslow Charles A. Lane

Rats Banished by RAT-SNAP in Cellar Tale

Mrs Tepper of Plainfield New Jersey reports rats were abundant in her cellar until RAT-SNAP was used. The cake form product promises odor control and destroys rats and mice. Available in 25c 60c and 1 00 sizes and sold by A Deutz Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery. The Latin American Club plans a grand ball on the Fourth of July to celebrate Independence with admission limited to in good standing members.

The United States

Notice to the People of Laredo on plague precautions

The mayor L Villegas warns of Bubonic Plague reported at Vera Cruz and suspicious cases in Monterrey and Galveston. Residents must keep premises sanitary and report issues. Inspectors will visit properties as part of a citywide campaign to eradicate rats and mice, principal spreaders of the disease.

Laredo Vera Cruz Monterrey Galveston L. Villegas

Weather Forecast From New Orleans Bureau

The Times presents the daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau New Orleans. Tonight and Wednesday partly cloudy. Fort McIntosh 24 hour observations to 7 am: maximum 95, minimum 69. Wind generally southeast. Clear skies.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Scary oil reports delayed by conservative officials in Texas

In Webb and Zapata counties drilling progresses with little public detail as company officials withhold information to avoid false reports. If oil is found in paying quantities in Laredo, an official promises a public herald, but until then no updates. Also noted is the Home Ice Company stockholders meeting set for July 10 in Laredo to elect directors, with a post-meeting board session. A separate notice from Port of Laredo Deputy Collector R. Kahn announces a public auction on June 30 for a seized horse and hack under Section 5082 R. S.

Webb Zapata Laredo Port of Laredo Texas R. S. A. R. Kahn

UNSHAKEN TESTIMONY FOR DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS IN LAREDO

Laredo resident Valente Gutierrez credits Doan's Kidney Pills with a lasting cure for years of kidney and back problems after using City Drug Store supply. He reaffirmed satisfaction in 1919, noting no recurrences. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo marketed the remedy.

Dean Laredo Valente Gutierrez Iturbide St City Doan Gutierrez Foster-Milburn Co Msgrs Buffalo, N. Y

Cut This Out and Take It With You

A man forgets the exact article he wants and buys something else, leading to disappointment. The text promotes cutting out the note to ensure obtaining Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and indigestion, claiming they are satisfactory.

Chamberlain

Public Health Service employee faces bribery charge

Alberto Dovalina, a United States Public Health Service employee, was granted $500 bond by U S Commissioner C M Henry and the case was continued to next Monday. He is charged with extortion under the 1918 Criminal Code for allegedly taking 20 pesos from Miguel Gonzalez Sr and 20 pesos from Miguel Gonzalez Jr in exchange for passing them into the United States. He allegedly smuggled the two Mexican aliens and received 40 pesos in Mexican currency.

Alberto Dovalina United States Public Health Service U. S C. M. Henry Dovalina United States Miguel Gonzalez Miguel Gonzalez, Jr

Texas Mexican Railway Company Directors Meeting Notice

Holders of The Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the company's office in Laredo Texas on June 30 1920 at 9 00 a m for the purpose of electing directors and the transaction of such business as may be brought before the meeting. Hold meeting immediately after adjournment.

The Home Ice Company Laredo Texas L. J. Christin Texas-Mexican Railway Company

Noted Vet Uses RAT SNAP to Control Rats Farmers Warn

Dr. H. H. Butler advocates RAT SNAP for rat control around hospitals, recommending quarterly use to prevent infestations. He stresses immediate action at first signs, with three sizes priced 25c 50c and 1.00. Sold and advertised nationally.

City notice on cemetery relocation and burial removals

May 18 1920 city action authorized sale of lots 7 and 8 block 116 W D at no less than 3000 each and relocate corral to Old Cemetery block 220 W D. Now ordered remove all bodies from the cemetery within sixty days from June 11 1920. Mayor. 6-11-20t.

Land Board W. D

Catarrhal Deafness Cure Ad Claims Hall’s Medicine

An advertisement asserts catarrhal deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It promotes Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy and offers $100 for any case it cannot cure, with free circulators and distribution by Cheney & Co of Toledo.

Hall Cheney & CO. Toleda

Laredo Lodge Holds Called Meeting Tonight

Masonic notice from Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M calls a 8 p m meeting for work in the M M degree. All visiting brethren invited to attend. Fritz Werner W M.

Laredo A. F A. M Fritz Werner W. M

Ramos building progress on Con vent Avenue and Lincoln street

Construction on the Ramos building at the corner of Con vent Avenue and Lincoln Street is advancing. Contractor Jefferies aims to push the project forward swiftly while maintaining first class workmanship. Local ads note real estate services and property listings by International Realty Co of Laredo and J. E. Cotter, Manager. A note mentions upcoming Democratic primaries in Texas and the view that primaries are tantamount to election. The item also lists various local services including plumbing, auto painting, and fuel for cars, and records a marriage license for Sebastian Rodriguez and Serafina Delgado.

Ramos Convent Avenue Lincoln Street Jefferies Crescent Garage International Realty Co Laredo Salinas Avenue J. B. Cotter Lucio Blanco Carranza Matamoros Rio Grande Mexico Flores Avenue J. E. Cotter Juarez Plumbing Ixtle Fidel Cantu

Fireman and dairyman held on liquor charge after arrest near I G N station

Deputy Collector A D Kahn and Customs Inspector McFarland arrested G C Hay fireman on the I G N Ry and Julian Sanchez dairyman after finding eight quarts of tequila in their possession. They gave $300 bond each to appear before U S Commissioner Henry tomorrow morning in this city.

A. D. Kahn McFarland G. C. Hay Julian Sanchez Hay

Elks Lodge Reports Regular Meeting Tonight at 8 30

Attention Elks Laredo Lodge No 1018 B P QC Elks schedules a regular meeting this evening at 8 30 Secretary A B Muller notes the call for members to attend in the notice.

Laredo Lodge No B. P. QC Elks A. B. Muller

Good Pictures At Royal And Rialto Tonight

Mary Miles Minter stars in Judy of Rogues Harbor at the Royal with Pathe News and a Matt and Jeff Comedy. Clara Kimball Young stars in The Reason Why at the Rialto with a Lyons Moran Comedy and a News Reel. Both Texas theaters offer top feature photoplays and strong audiences are expected.

Mary Miles Minter the Royal Clara Kimball Young Rialto Laredo Lyons- Moran Texas Royal

How We Cleared Our Summer Home of Rats

Mrs. Perry describes a seaside home infested with rats last May and details using RAT-SNAP cake bait to clear the problem in a week. The ad notes three sizes 25c 50c and 1 00 and lists A Deutz and Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery as sellers with a guarantee.

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Democratic Party Republcans Britain Little Green Island Ie Crowe Sherman Dulinesilies Sassenagh Orangemen Derry Far Downs Orange Green Great Britain North Carolina Webb County Democratic Executive Committee Antonio Salinas J. A. Rodriguez H. Ligarde B.ig Leyedecker Richardson H. J. Foster A. M. Bruni John 8. Johnson Valentin L. Puig John M. Martin D. D. Davis Justices of the Peace E. A. Atlee J. M. Slaughter Fracisco J. Juarez Local Weather Report Meeting of Stockholders H. H. Butler A. Deutz & Brother City Drug Co Sanitary Grocery Buick Citizens Auto Company Saft’s J. BE. Fowler Wey T. C. Grimes Guatemazin St Sebastian Rodriguez Serafina Delgado Will W. Gregg Times Office Farragut Street Royal and Erate
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