Hail to the Chief President Harding takes office
The piece lauds Warren G. Harding as the new chief executive with the Senate and House control, notes his uncertain inaugural program, emphasizes a protective tariff plan, and frames his potential to fulfill promises for American sovereignty and industrial peace while seeking friendly international relations. The Times pledges support for the new administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Harding
Bief
House
Senate
League of Nations
Deaf
Republic
Mexico
United States
Warren G. Harding
the Times
Caution urged after San Antonio child dies from rat poison
A four year old boy died after swallowing strychnine tablets kept for rat control. Parents kept the poison where children could reach it and the boy, imitating adults taking medicine, swallowed it in water. The tragedy prompts warnings to securely lock up dangerous poisons to protect youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Little Things Lead to Disaster and Lesson of Care
A moral on safety urges locking away dangerous items and poisons to protect children. It argues negligence causes most calamities, cites a San Antonio death, and warns against shifting blame to Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Dyke
San Antonio
Laredo Receives 15 Percent Fire Insurance Credit
The Texas State Fire Insurance Commission awards Laredo a 15 percent credit on total fire insurance rates for 1921 22 based on a loss ratio of .087 for 1918 1920. Local agents will deduct the credit on policies issued within corporate Laredo from Jan 1 Feb 28 1922. policies after Mar 1 1922 not eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
State Fire Insurance Commission
C. C. Biggio
Hare
Destruction of a Bridge Charged to the Strikers
Violence blamed on strikers during the Mexico railroad strike, a small bridge on the Saltillo to San Luis Potosi line was burned yesterday. Trains were berated but quickly repaired, freight service stalled, while passenger rails from Mexico City and Monterrey remained open to Nuevo Laredo. If the act is linked to the strikers, the government may impose harsher measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Saltillo
San Luis Potosi
Mexico City
Monterey
Nuevo Laredo
Throwing Hats in the Ring for the Republican Plums
After the Harding victory, Laredo residents speculate on federal appointments. Roy Campbell seeks customs collector, Fred H. Ligarde aims to regain postmaster, and M. G. Delling with Ben M. Sheldon vie for U S marshal in the Southern District of Texas amid a broad scramble for plum jobs nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Washington
Laredo
Roy Campbell
Thomas A. Coleman
San Antonio
Fred H. Ligarde
J. N. Worsham
M. G. Delling
Ben M. Sheldon
United States Marshal
Texas
Velkin
Passion Fruit at Rialto Stars Doraldina in Two-Day Run
Doraldina, famed for bifa millar Hawaiian dances, headlines the Metro production Passion Fruit at Rialto Theatre for two days starting tomorrow. The film features new South Sea Island dances including the religious Dance of the White God and a gripping tale of love and conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doraldina
Metro
Rialto Theatre
South Sea Islands
Pearl White at Royal Theatre Receives Gold Nugget Honor
The Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden North, an organization of youths born north of 53, sent Pearl White a nugget jewel to honor her work in Tiger’s Cub. The Alaskan story by George Goodchild opens a two day Royal Theatre engagement starting tomorrow, praising Fox, White, and director Charles Giblyn for a northern photoplay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl White
Royal
Native Sons and Daughters of the
Golden North
William Fox
George Goodchild
Royal Theatre
Northern Territory
Wiliam Fox
Miss White
Charles Giblyn
Notice in Probate for Webb County Estate Hearing
The State of Texas issues a probate notice for the estate of M A Murchie. W L Irwin filed in Webb County Court for probate and letters testamentary with a March 21 1921 hearing date at the Webb County Courthouse in Laredo Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Webb County
Webb
M. A. Murchie
W. L. Irwin
M. A. Muchie
Laredo
Texas
A. D
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Prisoner bound over after liquor law violation arrest
Filiberto Trevisio faced an examining hearing on liquor law violations after police found five hot water bags containing mescal and a stack of tequila labels. He was bound over to the district court grand jury in 800 dollars bond, which he did not post, and remained in county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filiberto Trevisio
District Court
Trevino
Laredo Merchants Association reorganized elects officers
The Laredo Merchants Association has been reorganized and officers elected. Goodman is president, Fidel Gonzalez vice president, C. M. Greeman treasurer, Gus A. Knebel secretary-manager. Directors include Goodman as chairman and Greeman Lang Benavides Schwartzman Trevio Dixon. First board meeting Monday afternoon to outline work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodman
Fidel Gonzilez
C. M. Greeman
Gus A. Knebel
San Antonio
J. Goodman
A. M. Lang
L. Benavides
A. Schwartzman
Julian M. Trevio
Rembert Dixon
Knebel
Merchants of Laredo
Music At Christ Church Service Schedule
Morning and evening services noted with processions hymns anthems and solos. Organist-Director Mrs Flora Dilgarde Anderson led offerings and recessional selections including Hearken Unto My Voice and Penitence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Jordan
May Lines
Flora Dilgarde Anderson
Associated Charities Board Meet Set at Presbyterian Church
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Associated Charities will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Presbyterian Church, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
The
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
League Room
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Round Table Meeting at Scout Headquarters Laredo
Scout Masters and Laredo Council Boy Scouts convene Monday evening March 8 at 8 oclock at Scout Headquarters on Convent Avenue. Invitation extends to the President Vice President and all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Boy Scouts
Scout
Convent Avenue
Laredo Council
Michigan ranks fourth in paper production economy
Labor and Industry notes Michigan is fourth nationwide in paper output with over 15 million dollars invested, more than 11,000 workers employed, and wages surpassing 18 million dollars annually. The piece also marks the 75th anniversary of Elias Howe’s patent for the sewing machine, whose original model is exhibited in the National Museum in Washington and which introduced key features later common in modern lock stitch machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Elias Howe
National Museum
Washington
Port of Fortin welcomes newborn as building plans loom
Horace Fortin of Exide Battery Station beams at the birth of a boy Wednesday night. Builders prepare for a seven story hotel and basement by M. Little beside the Hamilton Hotel, with material orders via contractor L. V. Jambers. Co-Operative Grocery Co to move for a new building by M. Joseph. County clerk issued licenses Ramon Garza and Isabel Rubio Santiago Gonzalez and Juana Martinez. Ramon Arguindegui held on liquor law violation, bailed to grand jury at $500, Hig address county jail. Bullfight tickets go on sale at Cardenas News Stand, 606 Flores Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
Fortin
Exide Battery
U. S
M. Little
Hamilton Hotel
Guilding
L. V. Jambers
Co-Operative Grocery Co
M. Joseph
Ramon G. Garza
Isabel Rubio
Antiago Gonzalez
Juana Martinez
Ramon Arguindegui
Grand Jury
Cardenas
Plores Avenue
Health Week Proclaimed In Texas By Governor Neff
Governor Pat M Neff designates March 12 1921 to March 19 1921 as Health Week in Texas with daily themes including Health Sunday Home Sanitation Rat Eradication Pure Food Fly and Mosquito Extermination Child Welfare and General Clean Up Observances to be carried out by individuals schools churches clubs and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Pat M. Neff
Thomas Jefferson
Social Calendar Updates From The Times
The Times notes upcoming social events including the Saturday Cotillion at the Woman's Club at 7:30 PM, a Soldiers Club dance, and Sunday church society meetings at Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, and Christian Churches. It invites readers to submit weddings and parties, with signed messages. Recent visits include Miss Alice Teunisson from New Orleans and Mayor Leopoldo Villegas visitors. several residents travel to San Antonio and Mexico. The San Agustin Mothers Club installs officers and invites Catholic women to join the club, with a focus on uniting Catholic women to spread Christian teaching in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
San Agustin Mothers Club
Emiliana F. Gonzalez
Herminia
de Fernandez
Otilia §S. de Mendiola
Otilia S. de Ortigosa
Maria de Varela
Paz M. de la Guarza
Resignation of Tax Department Official Seeks 1920 Returns Help
To the Public. I resign from the Income Tax Department and offer my services for expert assistance in preparing 1920 income tax returns. Offices are in the Wilcox Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Income Tax Department
Government
Wilcox Building
Union Called to Build Strength Through Unity
The San Agustin Mothers Club directors aim to enroll over 500 members this month. All Catholic women who support the work and wish to contribute to God and humanity are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Agustin Mothers Club
Germany's Real Offer Expected Monday
London reports that Germany plans to present its real offer Monday as delegates appear before the supreme council to deliver Berlin's answer to the allied ultimatum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Germany
Supreme Council
Berlin
Fall of Kronstadt Report Reaches Helsinki
The Finnish legation in Washington received official word that the Soviet fortress Kronstadt has fallen to revolutionists. A cable from Helsingfors said the revolutionists hold Lenine commissioners as hostages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Kronstadt
Helsingfors
Lenine Commissaries
Argentina News Says Fordney Tariff Veto Welcomed
Reports from Buenos Aires say President Wilson vetoed the Fordney emergency tariff bill. Newspapers and importers express relief, believing the veto would preserve growing business relations between Argentina and the United States and prevent serious embarrassment to trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Wilson
Argentina
United States
Forty two witnesses set for Hamon murder trial in Ardmore
In Ardmore Oklahoma on March 5 forty two witnesses will testify at the March 10 trial of Mrs Clara Smith Hamon charged with the murder of Jake L Hamon. Mrs Jake Hamon will testify for the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Oklo
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Jake Hamon
James C. Martin Found Guilty in Stockwell Killing
James C. Martin was found guilty of murder in the Stockwell killing of James Wylie. The jury imposed a 20 year sentence. L. FP. Bevil and Fred Ritters were arrested on complicity charges following the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Associated Press
McKinney
Texas
James C. Martin
James Wylie
Stockwell
L. FP. Bevil
Fred Ritters
Biltmore Hospital Fire Sparks Hope for Patients
A blaze in Asheville on March 5 destroyed the Biltmore hospital, among the region’s largest infirmaries in western North Carolina. All patients were rescued, and this marks the third hospital fire this year in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ashevill
N. C
Biltmore Hospital
Biltmore
North Carolina
Fional track and field championships set for Pasadena
The fional track and field championships will be held July 1 to 4 in Pasadena near Los Angeles. Robert S. Weaver, president of the Amateur Athletic Union, calls it the greatest athletic spectacle outside the Olympics. Teams from Chicago, New York, Boston, Minors, Multnomah, Olympic Club, and LA Athletic Club are expected, with carnival features planned to color the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Pasadena
Robert S. Weaver
Amateur Athletic Union
New York Athletic Club
Boston Athletic Association
Minors Athletic Club
Multnomah Athletic Club
Portland
Oregon
Olympic Club
San Francisco
Los Angeles Athletic Club
Weaver
Pneumonia Month and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
March is a pneumonia prone month with high mortality. After winter, resistance drops and carelessness rises. Prompt treatment reduces danger. pneumonia is a germ disease in the throat. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy clears mucus and prevents pneumonia. it is pleasant for children to take.
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Rialto
Laredo Merchants Association
Christ Church
Tae
Votsenei
Moscow
St. Hilda
Labor and Industry
Yry Clery
Woman’s Club
Soldiers Club
G. BE. Teunisson
Alice Teunisson
New Orleans
Heloise M. Villegas
New York
Leopoldo Villegas
Leonor Magnon
Villegas
Mrs. A. L. Hale
Lockhart
Mr. Furney Muller
Lucille Murphy
Mr. F. Hamilton
Hal Allsworth
L. J. Christen
Helen MacGregor
Dolores
City
Camp Fire Girls
Alfred Poggenpohl
Nelie Ward
Anne McKinney
Nellie Ward
Eugenia Copeland
Rebecca and
Roberta Biggio
Jennie May Gallahan
Etta Neindorf
Julia Belle Deutz
Helen Dixon
Crawford
Sam Brown
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