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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1920
Page
4
A reader letter lauds The Times and praise for living flowers while a separate report spotlights Senator Newberry and a bribery conviction. The piece questions the Senate’s duty to retain a convicted member amid ongoing concerns about election corruption and money influence.
A historical comparison of Senator William Lorimer and Senator Truman Newberry highlighting allegations of corrupt practices in securing senate seats. The piece contrasts Lorimer s conviction and expulsion with Newberry s reputed integrity and prior service in government and the navy reserve.
The Hughes Petroleum Co with New York and Dallas roots began oil drilling March 16 on FE Garcia ranch two miles south of Torrecillas, southeast of Laredo, under George Smith. It is the sixth company active in the county alongside Bor Tex Imperial Rio Grande and others, with local firms supplying materials and services.
One day of the criminal docket in the district court yielded four trials and five convictions. Manuel Jimenez and Humberto Salazar received one year each in the penitentiary for liquor law violations. Esteban Lopez was jailed three months for theft under $50. Encarnacion Guardiola was sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary for liquor violations. The civil case Alanis vs Vela proceeded again today.
General Alvaro Obregon, recently resigning from the Mexican Army to run for president, arrived in Nuevo Laredo at 2 30 AM to a grand welcome. He spoke at Hidalgo Plaza about free suffrage, reform, and protection for investors, criticizing Carranza, with thousands in attendance and further events planned in Tampico.
Laredo High School and Eagle Pass High School will clash next Saturday for the Southwest Texas championship after both squads remained unbeaten. The Eagles are practicing hard and expect a tough, close game against the visiting Laredo team from the sister gate city.
California pink beans eight cents per pound and Balboa sardines eighteen cents per can. Black handle brooms Jewel ninety cents each and six packages Searchlight matches thirty cents. iovery other article in proportion. Northside Market Square contact R Flores phone 249.
Examination for all classes of teachers certificates will be held in Laredo on the first Friday and Saturday after in April with applicants notifying the County Superintendent a week prior. Nuevo Laredo hosts Bonillas and Obrevo as presidential hopefuls, with Gonzales planning a possible visit. County clerk reports no marriage licenses since March 17. Port imports show rope, axle, hides and assorted goods entering via the international footbridge. Court dockets alternate. civil case pending, then criminal docket to follow under District Attorney Walls.
Knights Templar notice announces a stated conclave of Malta Commandery No. 32 K T at Masonic Hall Thursday night at 8 o'clock. All members and visiting Sir Knights urged to attend. Eminent Commander A J Neff signs the notice dated March 24 1921.
The Miracle Man opened a two day engagement at the Strand Theater in Laredo, secured by Manager Kintz. Crowds filled all performances, with praise for the screen drama noted as a masterpiece. The play runs again this afternoon and tonight.
The P Thede Lumber Co of El Paso Texas sells the Wire Bound 4 One onion crate. An order for ten thousand crates is placed by J Armen Gol for shipments to Thermal California. Full crate details from J C White secretary treasurer at the company. sample crate at the Chamber of Commerce.
Centenary of Fanny Crosby and George G Wright marked as notable anniversaries. Herbert Hoover to address Boston Chamber of Commerce. Minnesota Non Partisan League holds St Paul convention for state race backing. Rev Jett to be consecrated bishop in Staunton Virginia. National Federation of Construction Industries meets in Chicago for first annual convention. Eugenio Deyegin premieres in America at the Metropolitan Opera New York.
The notice advertises a daily Times subscription offer priced at 60 cents monthly aimed at readers seeking regular news and opportunities. It highlights ongoing access to the paper's content with a simple pricing model.
The San Antonio Express reports a looming car shortage for transporting onion and vegetable crops from Southwest Texas to market. A B Pawkett of the San Antonio Freight Bureau cites a near half‑million freight car deficit due to little new construction and aging stock. He attended a National Industrial League meeting in St Louis and an Interstate Commerce Commission session in Washington where freight rate increases and new schedules were discussed. Railroads may not offer spring convention rates, and zone-based pricing may shift to more zones to cover territories.
Paris merchants push to abolish Vilgrain booths selling groceries wine and other items below private-store rates. Councilor Francette supports expanding the system and seeks a 150 million franc Canada loan to stock provision shops. advocates cite lower prices for condensed milk meat and fish and a 2 million franc profit from the booths since inception.
A group of alligator hunters in Louisiana search for hibernating reptiles in a marsh. They use a long pole with a hook to haul the animal from its concealment and determine their bearings while working in the wetland.
The text argues recognizing weaknesses prevents danger and enables growth. It stresses virile treatment, respect for deficiencies, and the mind as a decisive factor. It cites transformations from a Kentucky bedridden girl to a founder of an uplifting committee and Lincoln as examples of overcoming self.
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN. Women enter medical colleges in India, and Norway requires a cooking certificate for marriage. Queen Victoria learned Hindustani after 70. Florence Bannister is Codington county’s sole woman auditor. Transvaal hymn by Dutch woman Catherine Felicie van Rees. Esther Kim Pak, first Korean woman with a US medical degree in 1900. In Ceylon property passes from mother to daughter, widespread female land ownership. Martha G. Ripley first US police matron in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Polish women in mining regions mark Lent by sprinkling husbands, a custom from Poland.
New York reports Evangelical churches nationwide preparing observances next Sunday for the centenary of Fanny J. Crosby born in New York City. Crosby, a blind hymn writer, authored thousands of hymns including Safe in the Arms of Jesus and spent her later years in Bridgeport, Connecticut where she died in 1915 at age ninety four.
Col. W. P. Greeley chosen to succeed Henry S. Graves as chief of the U S Forest Service. Since 1904 he rose from minor roles to assistant chief, serving through World War I as head of forestry troops in France. He commanded 21,000 troops and received decorations from France and Britain.
A Dayton Ohio subscriber praises The Times for oil news and editorials, noting the paper's up-to-date coverage and strong language. He mentions land in Webb County and Governor James Cox as a Democratic figure. The Times welcomes unsolicited appreciation and reports broadening mailing lists.
Gov Frank C Lowden of Illinois received a March 4 permit amendment from War Department officials for the Illinois Waterways. The document authorizes using water diverted from Lake Michigan for waterway needs and for acquiring property to develop water power. Sackett says a sanitary diversion plan is closer to solution and that sanitation treatment works must be pushed to prevent navigation interference. The plan aims for government-backed approval with Col Judson and the Washington engineering corps support.
Rev. Robert C. Jett of Lynchburg was consecrated bishop of the newly created Protestant Episcopal diocese of southwestern Virginia at Trinity Church Staunton on March 24. The ceremony was conducted before a brilliant assembly of ecclesiastics and laity with Bishop Tuttle of Missouri and other prominent prelates in attendance.
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