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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1921

Page

6

Laredo Times Publisher Information and Rates

The Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company lists daily and weekly editions delivered in Laredo and across the United States Mexico or Canada. Subscriptions due in advance with rates for one month one year and weekly prices for Sunday issues. Entered as second class matter at the Laredo Texas post office under the 1879 act.

United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Texas

Strike Ties Up Ocean Freight War Bespeaks U S Shipboard Tensions

The marine workers demand higher wages for the labor and time they lose while ship owners push for wage cuts to keep freights reasonable. A three member panel is to be formed to study the dispute at the president’s request with Furuseth backing a fair minded solution. The sailors recount improved conditions aboard the Shipping Board fleet but complain about private ships and quarters.

Andy” Furuseth Secretary of Labor St Ig Benson Shipping Board Furusetu Furuseth America Im-S Caus

The Restriction Bill and Immigration Reform

The writer argues that limiting immigration by percentage fails to address underlying labor distribution flaws. They urge admitting only honest, able-bodied farm workers while curbing radicals and city dwellers dependent on daily labor. A coordinated labor bureau and immigration service could align farm labor needs with intake.

Russia Italy Middle West New York Chicago Cincinnati America Manitoba Labor Board Immigration Service

Shipowners seek wage cuts to present at conference

A conference is sought by ship owners to demand reductions in wages. They plan to outline their case and present the proposals during the meeting.

Chamberlain's Tablets Mild and Gentle in Effect

An advertisement notes Chamberlain's Tablets have a mild and gentle laxative effect. It claims the medicine works softly, so users may hardly realize it has acted.

Chamberlain Chamberlain's

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure

There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo is a constitutional remedy taken internally and claims to cure via the blood. A hundred dollar reward is offered for any case it fails to cure.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio Heney

Fort McIntosh Notes Aduro Park Baseball Ties and Regimental Week

Two afternoon baseball games kept Fort McIntosh crowd on edge with a 6 to no score tie later turning to a one run finish as the Airdrome team rallied from six down. Scott struck out fifteen and allowed ten hits in a tough loss for the Post. Errors by Crisp fueled late drama, while Hugging in left made key outs. Weekend schedule highlights include regimental parades, guard mounts, and daily baseball between Co. A through Co. G.

Caliche Park Post Scott The Aiiodrome Crisp Hugging

May Day Birthday of Fielding Yost Celebrated

Fielding H Yost marked his fiftieth birthday today as a renowned Michigan coach and longtime figure in American college athletics. For over a quarter century he has shaped football in various roles and mentored stars during a career spanning multiple universities and championship teams.

Fielding H. Yost University of Michigan Ann Arbor University of West Virginia Ohio Wesleyan University of Nebraska Lafayette University of Kansas Leland Stanford University Mre Yost

Tornado in Oklahoma Kills Many Lives Across State

Severe weather devastates Oklahoma with numerous fatalities and injuries as a tornado roars through towns. Separate reports note major disruption as streetcar travel halts in Utica and Syracuse due to concurrent strikes.

Oklahoma Utica Syracuse

Lumbago Pain Relief From Chamberlain's Liniment

A Brockport, New York resident reports rapid recovery from a severe backache after using Chamberlain's Liniment. The letter says the product eased pains that left her bedbound, noting she could not turn. The testimony endorses the liniment as effective for rheumatic back pain.

Chamberlain F. J. Dann Brockport N. Y

Today’s events mark milestones and trials across the nation

Centennial observances honor Fredericksburg born bishop William Taylor plus Founders Day oration at the University of Vermont. Federal court actions hear arguments on Reading segregation, embezzlement case against Josiah Thompson in Pittsburgh, and a mail wagon theft trial for Jay Kyle and Lauren Williamson at East St Louis. Mississippi Valley convention opens in New Orleans to discuss waterway development and trade.

William Taylor Methodist Episcopal Church Fredericksburg Reading Supreme Court of the United States Federal Court Philadelphia Jessie Wright Whitcomb Topeka Kas University of Vermont Mississippi Valley Association New Orleans Josiah V. Thompson Uniontown Pittsburg Jay Kyle Mt. Vernon Lauren, UL Lauren Williamson East St. Louis

Webb County Accepts Road Bid for 33.41 Mile Route

Webb County commissioners accepted its own bid for clearing and grubbing the proposed 33.41 mile highway from Laredo to the LaSalle county line, while nine bids were received for the rest of the project. The four lowest bids were taken under advisement for decision at the May term.

Webb County Commissioners’ Court Laredo LaSalle County O'Connor, McEnroe and Company of Oconnor, McEnroe & Co Wear, Thomas & Ratliff M. M. Craven Smith Brother Commissioners Court Te Court

Stray Hog Auction Planned in Laredo City Hall Front

A hog impounded for stray animal violation will be sold at public auction in front of Laredo City Hall Thursday at 10 o clock. Owner may redeem by paying all accrued costs before time. Payment and sale overseen by City Marshal M Brennan on May 2 1921.

Dead Aviators Well Known Here

Dispatches report Lieutenants Joseph E Virgin and Harrison J Hartman killed at Pope Field New York on Friday when their aircraft nose dived and crashed into a tree. Both officers were well known in Laredo where they served with the aviation force on the Heights.

Joseph E. Virgin Harrison J. Hartman Pope Field N. Y Laredo

Films At Laredo Royal Rialto Crowd Local Trade

At Laredo theatres two films attract audiences. The Sea Wolf at the Royal Theatre promises spectacular sea scenes with shipwrecks and a beached vessel while Bert Lytell stars in A Message from Mars at the Rialto. Betty Lytell's performance and the martinet Mars messenger receive praise. Huck Finn at the Royal last night proves true to life and will be shown again tonight.

Jack London Royal Theatre Wolf” Larsen Rialto Theater Bert Lytell Mars Rialto Betty Lytell Messenger the Royal Huck Mark Wai Missouri

Notice of sale of alfalfa hay car by railroad receiver

The International and Great Northern Railroad receiver James A. Baker will auction a car load of 510 bales of alfalfa hay at public auction for cash between 4 and 5 p m in Laredo Webb County Texas on May 18 1921 The car ATSF 62619 was shipped from El Paso on December 27 1920 and consignments to Heid Brothers Laredo Texas were refused for quality The sale aims to satisfy freight and demurrage charges The owner may claim delivery after paying all charges by sale date E B Wright Agent for Receiver 4 28 td

International & Great Northern Railroad James A. Baker Laredo Webb State of Texas el Paso Texas Heid Brothers Hidalgo E. B. Wright

Money Makers in Classified Ads

Local want ad brief highlights potential earnings from investment or trade schemes. No details given on method or risk. Reader urged to exercise caution and verify legitimacy before committing funds or sharing personal information.

Laredo League teams topple top-nighters in baseball doubleheader

In a key set of games yesterday the Legion and Airdrome clubs defeated the first-place Laredos and 17th Infantry. Deputy led the Legion with four hits and a home run, while Guerra had four hits in four trips. Scott pitched well for the 17th Infantry, and Bossong and McGuire helped the Airdrome edge out the 17th Infantry 7 to 9.

Laredo Baseball League The Laredos 17Th Infantry American Legion Airdrome Legion Deputy Guerra Crumpler Cubano Ortiz Piérce Tornejo Russell Bossong Clarey McGuire Hughes Lepinski Moore Crisp Mertz Scott

Rotary leaders install Mexico City club charter in Laredo

Dr. Robert E. Vinson former Texas University president and 18th District Rotary leader Lutcher Stark of Orange visited Laredo on Sunday. They carried the charter for the Mexico City Rotary Club to be installed this week. Vinson preached at the Presbyterian church. Rotarians met them at the Hamilton Hotel and attended the service.

Robert E. Vinson The Texas University Rotary Clubs Lutcher Stark Orange Laredo Mexico City Rotary Club Vinson Presbyterian Church

Judge Scott Arrives in Laredo For Bor Tex Oil Proceedings

Judge John C. Scott, bankruptcy referee for this district, arrived in Laredo from Corpus Christi and will stay several days to transact business relating to Bor Tex Oil Co. matters. He says Laredo is a growing city with a bright future.

John C. Scott Laredo Corpus Christi Bor-Tex Oil Co Scott Redo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company Publishers and Proprietors Penn Publishing CO Telephone Laredo, Texas Associated Press Calcutta Paris Stitt Catalina Land Islan Lites IGLEX WEIL Fort Mcintosh R. Mertz Bridge Mesdames Hemenway Rice Crocker Lehman Stewart Hooper Lloyd Gray Tierney Finney Shropshire Flint Rogers Linnell J. B. DaCamara T.E. Rogers L. R. Rice F. W. Hemenway D. Lee Hooper F. J. Pearson J. R. Kaiser Earl J. Dodge A. H. Dumas D. M. Cheston Jr Co. K Co. L Co. D Co. G M. Brennan Laredo Movies R.H. E. 17Th Infantry Scott and Silverman Bell, Clarey R. H. Ey - Laredos Amer. Legion R. E. Vinson Rotarians Knights of Pythias Aztec Lodge No Edgar Jewell J. C. Scott
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