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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1921
Page
12
Saturday column argues rail unions oppose abrogation of national agreements while executives push wage cuts and higher freight rates. It claims consumers pay the freight burden, warns of widespread strike danger, and urges thorough public discussion of the real facts behind wage and rate disputes.
The piece contrasts the idea of self made men with Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. It notes Johnson’s Southern birth and poverty, his late education, and his ascent to the presidency after Lincoln’s death, highlighting public debate over his Reconstruction stance. It discusses the broader theme of individuals rising from humble beginnings without family wealth.
The grand jury turned in three more bills of indictment this morning naming Carlos Salazar for forgery Manuel Gutierrez for embezzlement over 50 dollars and H Steel et al for theft over 60 dollars This raises total indictments to thirty three as jurors expect to work several days more with cases including Clifford Riddle accused of holding up three men and a group of black men charged in a river bank killing near Laredo
The jury in the civil case of Jesus G Benavides and others versus Jose Maria Sanchez concluded after about two hours deliberation returning a verdict around 6:30 p.m. awarding plaintiffs 145.47 dollars for rent on lands located in Mexico.
Scout Master J. R. Fasnacht calls Troop 7 and Junior Scouts to meet at Headquarters on Tuesday March 22 at 7 p.m. for a moonlight hike into the country, returning about 9 p.m. Bring a light lunch.
William Russell Pace, a long respected Laredo resident, was born near Tala deg a Alabama on March 19, 1849. He moved to Laredo in 1882 and today celebrates his 72nd birthday with his three daughters Mrs. J. G. Burr Miss Annie Pace Mrs. George W. Derby and his son J. Maxey Pace.
Meridian Highway Association advances north south linkage linking Laredo to Mexico City via Saltillo and Coahuila. Governor Luis Gutierrez of Coahuila expresses readiness to cooperate and designates an engineer to coordinate with the U S delegation at the Texas border for the proposed joint cross border route through Saltillo Monterey and Nuevo Leon.
The Laredo League standings show the Army teams atop with American Legion and Laredo tied for last. Sunday’s matchups will decide who leads as two tied clubs face off. Umpire staff adds Henry Crumpler from Laredo. Spaulding 1921 rules govern decisions. Sunday games set at 2 pm as seven innings first game and nine for the second.
Acting Attorney General Keeling arrived in Laredo this morning on an important mission.
National Motor Co. announces the Villegas Swimming Pool for the 1921 season. Located at the corner of Flores Avenue and Houston Street, it presents a good opportunity for prospective renters.
Philip E. Rosen, director of May Allison's Metro picture Extravagance, arranged a midnight Pacific dive for the cast at the Mialto Theatre. He urged the reluctant group to take the plunge, promising hot drinks in the dressing room afterward. The dive proceeded, but the hot coffee awaiting them caused disappointment.
Douglas Fairbanks headline the Royal Theater Sunday and Monday with The Mollycoddie. Smiling Doug is in a class by himself as an actor and audiences will pack the house to see him in a role that lets him shine at his best.
The Laredo High School auditorium was filled to capacity as students presented declamations and debates. Officials note space limits and late information prevented a full report, with detailed coverage scheduled for Monday in The Times.
A Rialto showing titled Shipwrecked Among the Cannibals, produced by the University of California research department and secured by two Americans marooned near New Guinea. The film opens with a tiger hunt then portrays the shipwreck and cannibal life with dances, skull decorations, and depictions of cocoanut gathering, offering a vivid but sensational look at an isolated culture.
Tomorrow marks Palm Sunday start of Holy Week with Christ Church offertory sung by Miss Courtney Slaughter. A county court adjudged a woman insane for asylum. Mrs J B Buttron injured in a wrist fracture. A trench-digger advances on Salinas Avenue to lay sewer laterals, heading toward the business district. Grand jury activity rises with indictments. Baseball games set for Caliche Park and four Laredo Base Ball League teams in a double header.
A statement by Scout Executive F. L. Mackay explains Scouting’s non sectarian stance and its close cooperation with churches. The Oath to do duty to God and country covers all creeds, guiding boys to live their faith daily.
The Laredo Police baseball club faces the Military Police club tomorrow at 10 o clock in Caliche Park. A morning game promises steady pitching and spirited defense as local law enforcement teams contest the ballgame.
Captain and Mrs. Zupann announce the birth of a son Lloyd Jr. Company C’s medley relay team recently ran 2 min 88% sec, showcasing versatility. Colonel W B Cochran is confined to quarters after illness. A regimental parade led by Major Rogers preceded talks of tomorrow’s Air drome versus Post game drawing the largest crowd of the season.
William J Bryan former Secretary of State and three time Democratic presidential nominee born in Salem AS sixty one years ago today. Duke of Westminster reputed richest peer in United Kingdom born forty two years ago today. Alice French well known author born Andover Mass seventy one years ago today. Frank S Monnett former Ohio attorney general born Kenton O sixty four years ago today. Sir Lomer Gouin longtime premier of Quebec born Grondines Que sixty years ago today.
The social calendar lists events for Saturday and Sunday. The Saturday Night Cotillion Class gathers at the Woman's Club at 7 30 PM and a Soldiers Club dance follows. Sunday activities include Christian Endeavor at 6 45 PM, Junior and Senior B Y P U meetings at church, Epworth League at 6 30 PM, and a Christian Church meeting at 6 46 PM. On Monday the Woman's Missionary Society meets at 4 PM and the Woman's Club Executive Board at 3 30 PM with a 4 PM regular session led by Mrs. E Lobdell.
The Times invites readers to share social items such as weddings visits and departures. Mrs W D Butler and daughter visit San Antonio. Mr and Mrs Kilsby return from Hawaii and plan to move to Mexico City. Other guests include Mrs R C Bryan of Shanghai and Mia Austin Brown in Beeville. Cattlemen’s Convention attendees in San Antonio. Executive Board and Regular meetings of the Woman’s Club scheduled. Camp Fire Girls outing to North Laredo led by guardian Mrs Alfred Poggenpohl.
Those enjoying the pleasure of the occasion included Anne McKinney Roberta and Rebecca Biggio Bess Bryant Jennie May Gallahan Helen Dixon Etta May Niendorff Nellie Ward Josephine Daiches Jamie Ward and Dorman Phelps.
Secretary of the Navy Denby will depart Washington by destroyer for Guantanamo Bay Haiti and San Domingo. He will observe Atlantic fleet maneuvers and target practice then inspect pacification forces in Haiti and San Domingo. The party returns to Washington on April 5.
The Aero Club of America awarded the 1921 national balloon race to Birmingham Alabama with a May 12 start date. Trophies will be announced later as club officials and leading balloonists commit to compete. A winning team will be chosen to travel to Belgium for the Gordon-Hennett International balloon cup. Lieut. Kloor, pilot of the American naval balloon known for a dramatic Hudson Bay flight, is among the prospective entrants.
AP report from Detroit notes unusually late opening of the Great Lakes navigation season due to weak demand for tonnage. Lake Carriers Association members may not clear on first trips until late April, with leaders like William Livingstone arguing a later start will aid business. In 1920, 582 vessels were in the association, moving 106.5 million tons of ore, coal, grain, and stone, up about 15 million from the prior year.
Cleveland report shows Carl Tremaine, a local bantamweight, set to box Young Montreal in a 12 round match in Toledo on March 21. Promoter and venue details appear in the March 19 dispatch from Cleveland.
Prince George B C March 18 Indians unable to follow the trades shift have laid aside animal traps and begun tie making. With an abundance of martens the traditional heavy hunting declines and crafts are expected to mature to replace the high price season's kill.
Sir Algernon Firth, former head of the British Chambers of Commerce, says America is tackling reconstruction and trade restoration more energetically than England. He cites wage reductions, labor cooperation, and longer US mill hours as factors boosting American exports and urging frank Anglo American dealings. He notes tariffs matter less due to creditors, and expects trade to improve in April as bottom prices emerge.
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