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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1921

Page

12

Harvey redivivus and the league of nations clash

In Saturday’s Daily the editorial recalls Col George Harvey’s sharp opposition to President Wilson and the League of Nations. It argues Harvey has no official authority to speak for the people or the government and questions Harding Hughes knowledge of the senate. The piece warns against conflating ambassadorial opinion with national policy and reflects on political caution about withdrawal from allied ties.

Col George Harvey Wilson Col. Harvey Mr. Wilson Great Britain London America Supreme Council Silesia Harvey United States League of Nations Harding Hughes League of Nation Senate League Wihdrawal

Burial of last Dakotan chief Albert Grass on Holy Hill

The last Dakotan chief Albert Grass, age 21, was buried at Holy Hill with tribal rites and Catholic ceremony. The American Legion led the service, honoring his World War I sacrifice in France in 1918 as part of loyal Native American soldiers who served the United States.

Albert Grass America Mondamin Western Plains Custer Black Hills Chief Grass No Man’s Land Dakotas Holy Hill American Legion France Rel Jes Grass United States

Mount Holyoke marks twentieth anniversary of Miss Mary Wooley as president

Alumnae of Mount Holyoke College plan today’s celebration honoring Miss Mary Wooley’s twentieth anniversary as president. A Connecticut native and Brown University alumna, she previously taught at Wheaton and Wellesley before her 1900 selection as Mount Holyoke president. Her career has linked education with civic reform and public opinion shaping.

Mount Holyoke College Mary H. Wooley Woolley Connecticut Brown University Wheaton College Wellesley College New England

President Harding to visit New York for address and talks

President Harding will tour New York Monday for an address at the New York Commercial anniversary, speak at the Academy of Political Science on government efficiency and business, and briefly visit Brooklyn to review the Twenty third New York Infantry.

New York Harding New York Commercial The Academy of Political Science Brooklyn Twenty-third New York Infantry

Watch THE TIMES daily for opportunities

The Times advertises a daily watch service offering opportunities with a 60 cent monthly rate.

Laredo High School Class of 1921 Graduation Play

The Laredo High School commencement held at the Royal Opera House drew over a thousand, with eleven girls and eight boys in the class of nineteen. A large cast performed As You Like It scenes, led by Concha Chacon, amid sylvan sets, followed by a chorus, a solo by Carrie Henry, and a Spanish language essay by Elmer Rogers. The event included diplomas awarded by President M S Ryan, UT scholarships for Rosalie Biggio and Fred H Buenz, and the school song Dear Laredo High before benediction by Rev L H Wharton.

Laredo High School Royal Opera House Carrie Henry Rosalie Blossman Biggio Evelyn Rae Webber Concha Chacon Josephine Didieu Margarita Garcia Asuncion Diaz Mildred Mowbray Anderson Anita Laurel Willie Belle Brennan Cecilia Garciay Harry Shirley DaCamara John Frederick Buenz Wilbur Horace Greenstreet Samuel Granden Rogers Elmer Rogers Baldomero Andres Chacon Jake Millis Bunn Leslie Coopwood Smith Duke Frederick Horace Greenstreet Jacques Amiens Duke Senior Forest of Arden Fred Buenz Evelyn Weber Corin Silvius Shirley DaCamara Touchstone Jake Bunn Orlando Oliver Roland de Bois Leslie Smith Grandon Rogers Adam Baldomero Chacon Rosalind Ganymede Rosalie Biggio Celia Frederick Aliena Mildred Anderson Phoebe Audrey Celia Garcia Hymen Plaa Travis Bruce Bunn Dorothy Derby Edward Leyendecker Kathleen Heaner Dan Sanchez Margaret Copeland Joe Puig Mildred Leyendecker Clarence Jefferies Alice Penn Fred Rogers Alcea Mayo Board Tom Shirey Carmena Las Escuelas Y Colegios de Los Estados Unidos William T. Neblett, Jr M.S. Ryan Laredo

Ortiz buys back Bor-Tex lease at auction near Laredo

The Bor-Tex Oil Co lease on 10,000 acres in Ortiz pasture nine miles northwest of Laredo was sold at public auction. Trustee F. Ram say conducted the sale at the Webb county courthouse with land first, bought by L. R. Ortiz for $25. The bank bought pipe for $2,000 and drilling machinery plus equipment totaling about $25,000 sold in parcels for $8,025 to various bidders.

Bor-Tex Oil Co Ortiz Laredo Ramsay Webb County L. R. Ortiz

Rotary Club Readies for Kiwanis Baseball Clash May 28

A Rotary Club team orders readiness for upcoming Kiwanis clash at Caliche Park. The message names players like Carlos Richter Dan Puelitz Johnny Ward Willie Cantrell Johnny Mathews and Bobbitt and warns against substitutions in a bravado filled pregame note.

Rotarians Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Kiwanis Caliche Park Lawrence Big Carlos Richter Dan Puelitz Johnny Ward Willie Cantrell Johnny Mathews Siss Bobbitt

Stop Drilling on Mirando to Begin Casing Monday

Mirando No 4 has reached near the oil sand. Drilling will pause for two weeks while casing and cementing are completed. On Monday Driller Middlebrook starts casing. By June 6 the new well planned to tap the sand, aiming for a heavier producer than No 8.

Mirando Mirando No. 4 Middlebrook Killam Miranda Oil Co

Scholarship winners and awards at graduation

The highest grade in her class went to a female student while Fred H. Buenz won the boys’ University scholarship. Miss Carrie Henry and Shirley DaCamara were close in averages and received honorable mention. A five dollar gold prize for best dress crafted by Mrs. Alfred Peggenpohl was awarded to Miss Asuncion Diaz.

Fred H. Buenz Carrie Henry Shirley DaCamara Alfred Peggenpohl Asuncion Diaz

Trench-Digging Machine Starts Work at City Corner

A trenching machine began work at the Matamoros and San Agustin corner, moving south on San Agustin toward the Rio Grande. Next Tuesday it will cut south from Matamoros along Flores Avenue. Ignacia Arambula and Maria Quintana received a marriage license from the county clerk. The first summer open air service is planned for Sunday evening on the Presbyterian Church lawn at eight o'clock.

Matamoros and San Agustin San Agustin Avenue Rio Grande Matamoros Flores Avenue Ignacia Arambula Maria Quintana Presbyterian Church

Boy Scouts Review At Fort McIntosh In Laredo

Troops from the Laredo Council of Boy Scouts gathered at Fort McIntosh for a forenoon review led by Colonel W. B. Cochran with the 17th Infantry Band. The parade formed in San Agustin and moved through the city, drawing praise from officers. Field events followed. due to lateness, a full writeup will appear in Monday’s Times.

Laredo 17Th Infantry Band Cochran Fort McIntosh the Times

Professor Reynolds Announces Summer School Enrollment

Prof John Reynolds announces a Summer School opening on Tuesday May 31 for enrollment and study assignment. Three daily sessions run 9 12 1 4 and 8 10 with day sessions at Central School Building and night at 717 Lincoln St. Terms are 3 dollars per month per pupil per session payable in advance.

John Reynolds Central School Lincoln St

Open Air Sunday Services At Presbyterian Church

Preparations for summer open air services on the church lawn at Lincoln Street and Juarez avenue are complete. The lawn is screened from the street with vines, electric lights, and new benches provide comfort for congregants. Services start this Sunday and will run each Sunday evening through October, with indoor worship if rain or bad weather arises.

Presbyterian Church Lincoln Street Juarez Avenue

Clara Kimball Young Produces Her Own Film Company

At Rialto Sunday Clara Kimball Young, star of Hush, will be shown at the Rialto Theatre tomorrow and is noted as the first star to form her own production company. She earlier headed the first organized motion picture company and was the first actress with her name in electric lights on Broadway at the Criterion Theatre. Her recent photo dramas include Isyes of Youth The Forbidden Woman and The Soul of Rafael.

Clara Kimball Young Riato Theatre Criterion Theatre Rafael

Recital at Market Hall Presented by Mrs Bunn Pupils

Saturday evening at 8 30 Mrs Travis Bruce Bunn presents her pupils in a recital at Market Hall. The program features student performances in a community music event hosted by the instructor and aimed at showcasing talent.

Travis Bruce Bunn Market Hall

Society News and Visiting Arrivals in Laredo

The Times lists social items from weddings to visits. Dr and Mrs IL B Nossinger of Elgin Texas arrive tomorrow to visit their daughter Mrs John L Dannelley. Miss Helen Lindsay visits from Encinal, maid of honor at Fiesta. Several residents travel or host in coming weeks including trips to Marfa Aberdeen and San Antonio. Jewish orphan fund reaches over one hundred dollars for European care.

the Times IL. B. Nossinger Elgin Texas Laredo John L. Dannelley Helen Lindsay Encinal Odette Bunn Lindsay Thomas School of San Antonio Kate Withers M. B. Freed S&s. Yorchin Europe Jewish Herald Houston

Pearl White to star in Know Your Men at Royal Theatre

Pearl White, famed screen star, arrives tomorrow at the Royal Theatre to feature in Know Your Men. The film, acclaimed for its emotional depth, showcases Miss White in a role that leverages intense dramatic moments. Supporting cast includes C Downing Clarke Wilfred Lytell Harry C Browne Estar Banks Byron Douglas and William Byville.

Pearl White Royal Theatre Miss White C. Downing Clarke Wilfred Lytell Harry ¢. Browne Estar Banks Byron Douglas William Byille

Seniors Honored At High School Juniors Banquet

Mrs. M B Freed and two children travel to San Antonio for weeks with relatives. Miss Lucille Murphy returns from California with her sister Mrs Jas A Gallagher of San Antonio. Juniors host a nautical themed banquet at the International Institute honoring the High School Seniors with maize and blue colors, Shasta daisies, and daisy place cards. The event features a four course dinner prepared by Mrs II Daiches and Sorrell and assisted by several students and guests.

Lucille Murphy San Francisco Los Angeles California Jas. A. Gallagher San Antonio International Institute Mesdames II Daiches and Sorrell Vesta Sturges Amar Penn Alice Smith Rosalie Biggio Willie Belle Brennan Concha Chacon Margarita Garcia Asuncion Diaz Clara Henry Josephine Didieu Evelyn Webber Cecilia Garcia Mildred Anderson Messrs Grandin Rodgers Elmer Rodgers Jake Bunn Shirley DaCamara Baldomero Chacon Horace Greenstreet Katherine Tarver Pierce Kline O’banion Smith Burr J. Christen L. H. Wharton Genevieve Camp Jewell Wallace Julia Katherine Killam Eloise Simmons Hattie May Bryan Cristina Rice Esther Penn Evangeline Garcia Inocente Benavides Ana Uribe Lois Derby Mike Leyendecker Arnulfo Zamora Pat Wistetter Leo Netzer Dionisio Garcia Leslie Smith Tomas Garcia Ralph Matthes Fermin Leal Joe Sanchez Norman Sorrell Edward Leyendecker Norburn Burr Otis Walker

Fire at Alice Power Plant Causes Damage and Outages

A fire broke out Tuesday night at the Alice electric power plant, causing about $1000 in damage and four hours of service interruption. The blaze started in a drip can under a DeLavergne oil engine and spread to the fuel oil tank, requiring town firefighting efforts to save the plant. The fire damaged glass and oils but the structure remained fireproof. Managers Morton and Morrison traveled to Alice but learned of the incident only upon arrival.

Alice J. B. Morton The Laredo Light and Railway Co R. W. Morrison Mr. Morton Laredo DeLavergne

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

The forecast from the United States weather bureau at New Orleans reports Tonight and Saturday generally fair. Observations at Fort McIntosh for the 34 hours ending at 7 a m show a maximum of 90 degrees and a minimum of 63 degrees with a southeast wind and partly cloudy skies.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Times the Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Locomotive department expanded at Border Foundry and Machine Shop

The shop announces an upgraded locomotive department with capability for all classes of locomotive work. With years of experience, the Border Foundry and Machine Shop offers prompt attention to inquiries. Phone 812. 6-21-1m.

Border Foundary

Chamberlain's Tablets Mild and Gentle in Effect

Chamberlain's Tablets produce a laxative effect so mild and gentle that you can hardly realize a medicine is at work. The claim emphasizes ease of use and minimal sensation for users in easing bowel regularity.

Death of Zapata County Pioneer Mrs Josefa Martinez

Mrs Josefa Martinez Vda de Gutierrez aged 82 native of Guerrero Mexico and longtime Zapata county resident died in Laredo this morning at 114 Zaragoza street The funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 o clock with interment in the Catholic cemetery She had lived in Laredo five years and is survived by two sons and four daughters all residents of this section

Zapata County Josefa Martinez Vda de Gutierrez Guerrero Mexico Dolores Ranch Laredo Zaragoza Street

Card of Thanks to All Who Helped During Sickness and Death

Mr and Mrs F Smith and Family express gratitude for kindness sympathy and floral offerings during the illness and passing of their beloved son.

F. Smith

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Harvey Redivivus Ata Eee Wee Penn DaCamara Scothorn Netzer Moore Trout Hall Bordeaux Ocat Open Air Services Laredo Movies Rialto Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Baptist Church Epworth League of the Methodist Church League Room Methodist Church Christian Endeavors Society of the Christian Church A. R. Vidaurri J. P. Leyendecker Josephine Sauvignet A. E. Derby Ruth Murphy Woman's Missionary Society Kk. A. Millar Millar Marfa Hal Greer A. C. Hamilton C. C. Pierce Alma Pierce Aberdeen Maryland Mrs. C. B. Gatewood R. G. Tonkin Breckenridge Thomas Mussett Tampico, Mexico O'Banion Pat Devine A. Goldman Austin Paul Deputy Irene Leyendecker Millett Pollie Yates Locomotive Department
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