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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1921
Page
3
Associated Press reports New York public libraries, especially branch locations, are crowded afternoon and evening as unemployment and lower wages drive people to books. Main library crowds exceed capacity despite overtaxed facilities, with high holiday demand and limited purchasing funds.
Lady Patricia Ramsay born 3b years ago today. Smeaton White publisher and Dominion senator born Hamilton Ont 56 years ago. Nathan E Kendall governor of Iowa born Greenville Iowa 53 years ago. Rt Rev Edward P Allen bishop of Mobile born Lowell Mass 68 years ago. Charles F Brush inventor of the electric arc light born Euclid Ohio 72 years ago.
Vera Meiser the 16 year old Russian daughter of a general who mingled with the American embassy staff at Vologda during the Bolshevik siege has been reported alive and safe in Germany. Secretaries and Allied diplomats recall her as a bright presence, serving as a hostess at the embassy until the 1918 Archangel withdrawal.
Circle A meeting at Mrs Percival Ince home at 3 30 in the afternoon Circle B at Miss Annie Pace home at 2 30 Circle O at J M Sallee 3 30 The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church meets at Mrs W W Shirey home at 3 30 in the afternoon
The piece notes Miss Iona Parker's recovery and several city visits. It highlights the Heights Civic Club benefit for Playgrounds on April 6 at the Royal Theater to support shade, outdoor play for children, and a general push for healthier, outdoor recreation. It also covers a miscellaneous shower for Miss Amanda Beyette hosted by the Senior Christian Endeavor, with St Patrick themed games and green attire.
Rabbi Stephen S Wise marks his fiftieth year of public welfare work in New York City. Born in Budapest, he came to America in youth, studied at Columbia, led the Free Synagogue, and founded the Federation of American Zionists. He has led efforts with National Child Labor Committee, Free Religious Association of America, Peace Society of New York, and Federated Boys Clubs of America.
A wedding event featured a formal march into a green and white parlor where the honoree was led to a green and white chair beside St Patrick’s pipe and linen cut glass and silver presents. Ruth White caught the bouquet amid Irish games and songs led by Mrs Allen Stowers and a green white ice course. About forty guests attended.
Lawrence Kansas March 17 All preparations completed for the Kansas interscholastic basketball tournament to be held tomorrow and Saturday under the State university. The best high school teams from across Kansas are entered and the event is expected to be the most successful of its kind ever held here.
Riga dispatch reports the Bolshevik mission asserting Kronstadt was recaptured from the revolutionists Wednesday night. The claim follows ongoing unrest and strategic naval actions around Kronstadt during the revolutionary period.
AP reports in Washington that France may recognize the Obregon government in Mexico soon. Recognition would surprise the U S state department due to informal understandings among European powers about Mexico policy. Immediate effects could include disruption of a banking houses agreement not to loan to Mexico without full bank consent.
Copenhagen reports the King of Denmark who is also King of Iceland will visit Iceland Greenland and the Faroe Islands this coming summer with the Queen. It will be the first Danish Royal visit to Greenland.
Tokio report states Dr. Tsune Kata Miyake of the Imperial University, renowned entomology expert, died today from typhoid fever. The authorities note his scholarly contributions and service to science.
Ardmore Okla March 17 indications pointed to the Clara Hammon case being in the hands of the jury by 6 o clock this afternoon as defense and state counsel prepared final remarks. The defense urged a right to final review prompting an unexpected move and a request for adjournment while Judge Champion considers the ruling.
To all interested in the estate of Dario Arizola deceased executrix Josefa Arizola de Baca petitions probate and letters testamentary filed in Webb County Court. Hearing set for third Monday in March 1921 at the county court house in Laredo. Contests must appear. return required. Attest clerk J A Rodriguez Webb County Court.
The Osaka Ironworks dismissed 1000 of its 4500 workers as the shipbuilding industry suffers a downturn. The company also discontinued the 10 percent extra allowance for the remaining staff.
Chicago March 17 The state today dropped the cases against all the Chicago White Sox players indicted for alleged throwing of games except Chick Gandill. The action followed Judge Devers refusal to grant a continuance beyond 60 days as the prosecution sought six months to gather evidence for a possible conviction.
Honolulu dispatch reports the Pan-Pacific union will invite one educator from Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, and New Zealand to the August conference in Honolulu. Invitations are issued by the Hawaiian committee and overseen by the Washington state department. Topics include shared scientific and educational interests debated at last year’s Pan-Pacific Scientific congress.
A miscellany of observations and trivia touches on France's snuff culture India’s judges on beaches small yacht launches in England Argentina’s seventh son godfather to the president Finland’s rising living costs Siberian smallpox epidemic from Russian feathers Cowper’s sleepless night and John Gilpin memory brain impressions count The British Museum holds landlord tenant decisions Great Fire records Artesian wells named after Artois and the antiquated saying necessity is the mother of invention from Franck’s Northern Memoirs.
President Harding issued recess appointments today naming Edward Inney of Kansas as first assistant secretary of the interior and William Spry former governor of Utah as commissioner general of the land office.
Washington on March 17 reports President Harding formally approves the action of army and navy officers who refused to permit American troops to participate in the Evacuation Day parade in Boston directed by Irish freedom advocates.
In Dallas on March 17 police had only a gray checkered cap as a clue to identify two men who killed Lastro, 50, and wounded Milan Ninich, 45, during an attempted hold up in front of the Ninich home. A brief two minute scuffle preceded the shooting. Ninich’s injuries were not serious.
Ardmore Oklahoma March 17 defense counsel opened for Clara Hamon charged with shooting millionaire Jake Hamon. Judge Champion denied immediate jury trial. twin brother Joe Ben Champion led opening arguments criticizing state delay and alleging Hamon’s wealth scheme. Defense attorney Mathers followed with pointed remarks about the prosecution and juror honesty.
The New York Central filed a petition with the Chicago railroad labor board asking the panel to make proposed wage reductions effective tentatively April 1 with retroactive effect if approved. Unskilled labor union officials oppose implementation until a final decision after hearings. The unskilled workers claim support from the Big Four brotherhoods. The New Haven plan for reductions was also rejected by unskilled men.
Washington March 17 Prohibition Commissioner Kramer announced an order lifting the withdrawal ban from bonded warehouses for retail druggists effective April 1 Wholesale dealers are not covered and must cease operations by May 15 The bureau plans a future opinion affecting wholesalers on roughly the same date
London reports Andrew Bonar Law, lord of the privy seal, has resigned from the cabinet due to ill health. The March 117 dateline places the move in a tense political climate as government leadership shifts.
Kansas City union officials report the first 100 ballots show eight in favor of a walk-out and two opposed after yesterday's vote at the packing house dispute.
The 1920 census reports Fort Worth with a Negro population of 15,896, up 19.7 percent in the last decade, while the white population rises to 90,466, an increase of 50.9 percent.
President Harding directs Attorney General Daugherty to review Eugene Debs case. Debs, socialist 1920 presidential contender, is jailed in Atlanta federal prison for violating the espionage act.
Boston March 17 The open shop will be debated by the university debating teams of Harvard Yale and Princeton in the annual triangular contest to be held tomorrow evening Each university will enter two teams one to uphold the affirmative abroad and the other to defend the negative at home The subject is Resolved That the employers of labor should abandon the open shop principle.
Tulsa hosts the American Association of Petroleum Geologists as experts begin discussions on future oil supplies and the development of fields in the United States Canada and Mexico. The meeting opens today and runs for several days followed by field inspections.
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