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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1921
Page
1
Belgian patrols that controlled Hamburg commune were withdrawn and Duisburg eased. Allied officials said patrols existed only to shield Duisburg and German police with Allied troops have cooperated after two German officers apologized for a salute incident. Widespread reports say no trouble is likely in the occupied district.
Wireless dispatch from Warsaw reports Petrograd in rebel hands as Bolsheviks are driven out. The message origin unknown says aid from Colonel Ryan of the American Red Cross arrived. Vilna cites anti Bolshevik forces entering Minsk and holding it briefly while Bolsheviks killed and executed enemies. In southern Russia Kiev Ekaterinoslav and Odessa were claimed seized by Ukrainian revolutionists led by Simon Petliura and Makno, with Odessa later recaptured by Bolsheviks.
President Harding urged the American people to do everything in their power to help provide famine relief for China. The appeal highlighted humanitarian need and called for widespread support across communities.
A powerful afternoon windstorm in Claiborne and Caddo parishes, northwestern Louisiana, leaves three dead and about 30 injured. Property damage is estimated near four million dollars.
Kansas City authorities massed 150 officers and federal agents in the north end known as Little Italy to halt a planned reign of terror by gunmen said to be imported from New Orleans to kill local and federal officers. Police regulation was tightened across the district.
James White, a young Black man, was captured by a farmer posse after a running battle. He admitted striking a patrolman during racial disorders last night. He is jailed as National Guardsmen guard the county jail.
Springfield Ohio March 12 Sherry Jones of Clark county was placed in complete charge of the situation after racial disorders last night culminated in the shooting of a patrolman by a negro The order stops all traffic on streets and closes all public gathering places to quell unrest and restore order.
In Clinton Oklahoma on March 12 volunteer firemen dynamited hotel walls to check for unfound guests after a fire started by a coffee percolator explosion. The blaze reached the second floor and caused two injuries, one possibly fatal, as guests numbered 75 and records burned hindering the search. A man was seriously injured leaping from a fourth story window.
Ardmore Okla March 12 W B Nichols former Oklahoma City police chief testified in the Hamon trial that Jake Hamon said Clara Hamon fired the shot with her right hand while she sat by his bed stroking his head with the left. He reported Hamon spoke of Palm Beach plans and death from the wound as the trial continued. The widow was absent and Jake Jr. attended. Afternoon session shortened to one hour.
Washington March 12 Colonel George Harvey of New York editor of Harveys Weekly is understood to have been selected by President Harding as ambassador to Great Britain to succeed John W Davis who is returning home The nomination may go to the Senate before the extraordinary session ends
Governor Neff announces bills repealing suspended sentence law expanding removal power for governors under Johnson enforcement bill amending Dean prohibition law and tightening convictions. Also proposes cutting department spending consolidating marketing and warehousing with agriculture. Prison system overhaul urged by penitentiary committee. Legislature backs salaries boost for governor and leaders.
Austin on March 12 reports the House adopted the free conference committee report after the bill passed final reading, with clocks set back two hours under the call.
Corsicana Texas March 12 R A Harvey of Tyler former railroad brakeman was found dead today The coroner's jury found accidental death due to a fall from the top of a coal car
Washington announces Thomas W. Miller former Delaware representative was appointed alien property custodian by President Harding. The appointment does not require senate confirmation.
Washington March 12 President Harding nominates Walter Hus band to be commissioner general of immigration. His home is in Vermont. He also nominates Harry Hilton Delany of Maryland to be fourth assistant postmaster general.
Laredo National Bank of Laredo Texas reports at close of business February 1981 condensed statement to the Comptroller of the Currency. Totals show assets 3 174 775.66 with deposits circulation rediscounts and reserves itemized. Signatures include M W Brennan A L Vidaurri and J R Fasnacht as assistant cashiers.
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