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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1920
Page
10
A Pachuca clerk killed his former chief after a discharge dispute. The incident highlights Mexico’s tolerance of violence and the unwritten law. Public opinion supports harsh punishment for the killer to deter similar acts. The writer contrasts Mexican justice with U.S. standards amid concerns over impunity and sensational verdicts.
The article discusses college spirit as seen in fresh man class rushes across universities. It cites the University of Texas incident where freshmen staged an annual bail that risked provoking anger from sophomores, illustrating tensions between spirited tradition and campus rules. The piece notes such exuberance may clash with civil law and faculty regulations.
C R Hudson of Knoxville Illinois reports twelve years of rheumatism and stomach trouble relieved by Tanlac. He says digestion improved, swelling diminished, sleep restored, and he can return to farm work. He attributes his recovery entirely to Tanlac and urges others to inquire through him. All druggists sell Tanlac.
George F. Daniels of Hardwick VI owner of the Hardwick Inn reports Chamberlains Tablets are the best laxative he has used. He notes his sedentary habits necessitated use and praises the product as superior among many tried.
Today in history March 4 highlights include Rear Admiral Henry C. Taylor, born in Washington and linked to the battle of Santiago, who died in Sudbury in 1904. Other entries note Austrian constitutional promul gation, Henry Smith’s Texas governorship, Newfoundland bait rights for fishers, Anna Gould and Boni de Castellane marriage, Irish regiments shamrock on St Patrick’s Day, Ada L. Howard of Wellesley, and Washington’s 1918 plan for a $26 million ordnance base in France.
James A Garfield son of the 20th president, a Williams College alum and Ohio native, served in the Ohio legislature, moved to Washington in 1902 as a federal official, later became Commissioner of Corporations and Secretary of the Interior, was an adviser to Roosevelt, aligned with the Progressive party, and resides in Cleveland as a lawyer and reformer.
Maj Gen Charles P Summerall who led the 5th Army Corps in France is birthday today born in Lake City Florida 53 years ago. Brand Whitlock ambassador to Belgium born Urbana Ohio 51 years ago. Edmund F Noel former Mississippi governor born Lexington Mississippi 64 years ago. John Enzmann pitcher for the Cleveland American League born Brooklyn New York 30 years ago.
Today marks the birth centenary of James M. Love a longtime U S district judge in Iowa. Seventy five years since James K Polk’s inauguration as president during the Mexican War Thomas Ek Marshall enters his eighth year as vice president. Nova Scotia legislature session opens with likely last before provincial election. New York business luncheon series begins at the Baltimore Hotel with the Japanese Ambassador as guest.
The state of Texas issues a probate notice to the Webb County sheriff or constable. Clarence Jef feries as administrator has filed for final settlement and discharge. The County Court Term begins May 17 1920. Interested persons must appear and contest. Writ returned with execution details. Clerk J A Rodriguez signed February 19 1920.
Weather forecast predicts clear chill with temperatures from 30 to 27 degrees by tomorrow morning. Local ads list shoe repair at 1107 Lincoln Street, phone 1127, plus plumbing by Juarez Plumbing and other services. Notices mention importations via port of Laredo and various commercial buys and sells in town.
A strong northwest gale last night dusted homes across Laredo. Real estate and indoor spaces collected a coating of dust as wind, initially a regular gale around 10 o’clock, persisted into the early morning. The sky today is clear with no clouds indicating disturbance.
A salvage outlet lists 20,000 Army shoes 1,000 Army wool shirts 400 Army cotton mattresses 20,000 Army leggings and many other items plus 1,000 pairs of ladies shoes new at prices below manufacture. Located at 1701 Hidalgo Street. March 3 announcement.
On March 19, 1920 at 10:00 a.m. the Federal Court Rooms in Laredo Texas will auction seized items for cash to the highest bidder. Pistols include 32-20 police special Colts Army Special 38 Army Special and 22 caliber cartridges in multiple lots. jewelry includes a diamond ring diamond and sapphire earrings pearl and diamond earrings and a diamond ruby stickpin. Seizure numbers are listed.
The remains of Ray A. Corcoran will arrive in Laredo tomorrow morning. Funeral services will be held at 3 p m tomorrow at the home of Mrs. J E Sharkey, 702 Market Street, with services at St Peter's church and interment in the family Catholic cemetery plot.
The First Presbyterian Church, led by Pastor Rev. Lawrence H. Wharton, has undergone extensive interior renovations and added a 16 by 30 foot Sunday school room seating about 50. Exterior updates include repainting the roof and woodwork, plus newly planted date palms, lilies, and vines to beautify the lawn ahead of summer outdoor services.
We have relocated from 1310 Hidalgo street to 1313 Hidalgo street to better handle increasing business. An expert plumber is now on night calls, and we provide personal attention to plumbing and sheet metal work. Phone 606. Quick service. Southern Plumbing Co.
Dr H C Hall closed the deal to buy the northwest corner of Salinas Avenue and Hidalgo Street from S N Johnson opposite the new T haison building in Laredo's business district. The $35,000 purchase will fund a handsome modern business block, adding another large building to the quarter.
Oil development in Zapata, Duval, and Webb counties attracts letters of inquiry. Wells on the Santo Tomas tract north of Laredo and the Ortiz pasture near Laredo are watched closely. A strike in paying quantities could trigger a rush comparable to Ranger and Burkburnett discoveries, with Laredo preparing for influx.
A correction states that Miss Josephine Smith attended and spoke at the University of Texas Ex students banquet, not Mrs. Asher R. Smith as reported yesterday in the Times. The event featured Miss Smith as the speaker, clarifying the earlier attribution.
The article warns that colds weaken lungs and vitality, increasing risk of pneumonia and other serious illnesses like consumption, diphtheria, scarlet fever, and whooping cough. It urges quick relief and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable pleasant-tasting treatment.
A timely note recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds. It claims the medicine is pleasant to take and provides relief, noting its wide reputation for curing respiratory ailments.
Spinach and cabbage are moving to market rapidly in carload and trainload quantities from Laredo. Shipments go to markets across the United States and Canada with onion shipments expected soon. The onion crop is projected as one of the best in the area.
Gerald Brandon, Los Angeles Times Mexico City correspondent, was escorted by two police to the international boundary monument over the Rio Grande. He faced government action under article thirty three on pernicious foreigners for meddling in Mexican politics. He then left by automobile for San Antonio to catch a train to Los Angeles tonight.
A posting seeking a long term pasture lease for about two thousand cattle requests written offers with full particulars on price, location, acreage and other terms. Contact 221-181 with details.
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