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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1921
Page
2
Friday's Daily notes a bold prison mutiny at Huntsville where six convicts seized pistols and fought guards, sparking a call for rig orious investigation and potential removals amid fears of collusion with guards. The piece condemns harsh treatment, urges decisive recapture, and links the incident to broader debates on prohibition and law enforcement.
A representative of Anheuser-Busch told a committee on the Volstead supplement that the company does not want beer sold for sickness but supports 4 percent beer in open sale, while alleging losses of four to five million dollars for obeying the law. He charged fellow brewers in Chicago and Pennsylvania with selling real beer and accused officials of refusing to prove open violations.
Chronology notes mark Marquis de Pombal's birth, 1747 British capture of a French fleet, 1846 Congress war act with Mexico, 1857 first US quarantine convention, 1873 Ohio constitutional convention, 1874 Tsar Alexander II's England visit, 1911 Clara Kellogg's death, and 1918 Mothers Day observance.
May 13 observances note Bishop Joseph F Berry of the Methodist Episcopal Church born in Ayler Canada sixty five years ago. Dr Williams Currell head of the University of South Carolina born in Charleston sixty three years ago. Effie Shannon renowned American stage actress born in Cambridge Massachusetts fifty two years ago. Rt Rev William Hickey Roman Catholic bishop of Providence born in Worcester Massachusetts fifty two years ago.
The article estimates the total value of Buckingham Palace dining and bedroom linen at 35000 dollars. It notes the figure as a rough valuation focusing on household items rather than historic artifacts.
Montgomery Schuyler, a young college man and scholar, is named the United States Minister to Salvator. He brings diplomatic experience in Prussia Siam Serbia Japan Mexico and other nations. A Stamford Connecticut native he is forty five and is the son of the late editor Montgomery Schuyler.
A new electric hair dryer uses a rubber bulb to push heated air through perforated teeth in the comb portion. Social patterns show 38 of every 1000 bachelors are criminals versus 18 of every 1000 married men. June Minneapolis drunkenness arrests totaled 507, while July rose to 1382. Seattle’s U S district attorney orders action against restaurants charging 10 cents per cup of coffee. A gasoline tractor with plow-like handles steers while drawing lawn mowers for export to China. Merchants are advised not to wrap China-bound goods in white or blue paper, the mourning colors in Chinese culture.
James H. Herron, engineer, reports to the City Club that Cleveland receives 1,431 tons of soot per square mile per year. He compares it with Manchester 240 tons, London 426 tons, Salt Lake City 980 tons, and Pittsburg 1,950 tons, noting the soot contains coal tar street dust sand lint wood fibre grasses flue dust and iron oxide in varying quantities.
Los Angeles physicians have established a mothers education center where parents can bring their babies for free mental and physical examinations. They provide recommendations on care tailored to each child's attributes. Sick babies are not cared for. the unit is advisory only.
Federal lawmakers approve an amendment to Knox peace resolution while the governing party claims victory in Japanese elections, signaling cross pacific political dynamics and a shift in regional influence.
Notice of bankruptcy sale by referee J. Scott. Public auction at Webb County Court House in Laredo Texas on May 28 1921. Fordson Tractor 93752 H owned by bankrupt G C Nye to be sold for cash between 10 am and 4 pm. Witness dated May 7 1921.
On Wednesday evening Colonel and Mrs. Cochran entertained generals and officials at Fort McIntosh. Company 1 defeated Company by 4 to . the post league tightens with a new contender. The Post baseball team received new white and blue suits for Sunday’s game against the American Legion. A bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. F. V. Hemenway and Mrs. D. Lee Hooper featured many guests and prizes awarded to Mrs. Kaiser, Mrs. Crocker and Mrs. Rice. Lieut. Crocker, recently at the Aviation Field, is ordered to San Antonio for bombing practice off the Virginia coast before returning to this station.
Atlanta May 13, annual meeting of the Southern Textile Association opens with mill superintendents and other experts to discuss technical problems facing the textile industry. Sessions continue tomorrow.
The International and Great Northern Railroad through Receiver James A. Baker will sell for cash at public auction in Laredo Webb County Texas on May 12 1921 between 4 and 5 p m a car load of 610 bales of alfalfa hay from El Paso loaded December 27 1920 consigned to Heid Brothers Laredo Texas freight and demurrage charges to be paid. The owner may take delivery on or before sale date at Team Track Hidalgo. BE Wright Agent for Receiver. 4 28 td.
The San Antonio Express reports broad attention to the Laredo district as Miranda Oil Company and others move to drill in Zapata and Webb counties. Norman Oil Corp and Webb/Zapata holdings push shallow and deep tests, with rigs from Burkburnett and Ranger heading to Laredo as twenty to thirty rigs are planned.
An East visitor predicts Laredo will become a center of a Southwest oil district with a boom in 1921. As Mexico rail traffic normalizes, US Mexico trade and port activity will expand. until then, optimism grows with new arrivals and investment, signaling fast upbuilding for the Texas city.
Kiwanis Club meeting confirms contracts for Metropolitan Opera stars to visit Laredo, including Maria Rappold and Rafael Diaz. Horner-Witte Co secures engagements, Colonel Cochran arranges weekly 17th Infantry Band concerts on plazas Thursdays. Meeting notes Mosquito control talk by Dr LePrince and staff, prize awarded to Joe Vidales.
Twenty five carloads of onions were shipped from Laredo over the Laredo and Gulf Northern road by freight last night, increasing this season's total to 1,115 carloads. Indications point to the end of shipments next week and the 1,200 carload mark to be surpassed.
A brief note warns that severe constipation can lead to appendicitis and urges regular bowel care. It promotes Chamberlains Tablets as a convenient mild remedy to keep bowels regular and prevent dangerous disease.
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