State pardons Scrivner to aid Rowan murder trial
A Texas state witness Scrivner is pardoned to testify against Albert Rowan in the Dallas post office robbery case, with Scrivner claiming involvement in the crime but absolving responsibility for the clerk’s death. The piece notes differing rules on using felons as witnesses and discusses broader questions of justice, competency, and the role of education in preparing individuals for technical work.
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Ce Sner
Matin Ciace
Albert Rowan
Dallas
Scrivner
Lfe
Texas
Rowan
Luna
Spirot
George Street
Edison's Questionnaire Sparks Debate Over Hiring Tests
The recent Edison questionnaire for job applicants drew heavy comment as it favored college graduates and tested memory more than knowledge or intelligence. A notable Eastern graduate failed to answer over half the questions, highlighting questions about remote locations that may reflect Edison’s own strengths more than applicants.
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Magdalena Payare
Cleopatra
Shakespeare
Phonograph
Wizard’s Great Establishment
Ann
Edison
Thomas Edison
Eastern College
M. Edison
Jefferson Pageant At Monticello Honors Founder's Day
Jefferson guests mingle with a Lafayette impersonator on the Monticello verandas as the University of Virginia marks Founder's Day with a moving picture tribute. William Morton plays Jefferson while Dr. William Goodwin portrays Lafayette. Vandals chip at the tombstone, and Frank Randolph places a wreath at Jefferson's grave.
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Marquis de Lafayette
Jefferson
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
William S. Morton
Charlottesvile and Albemarle Railway Company Company
William H. Goodwin
University
Department of Medicine
Lafayette
Monticello
Frank M. Randolph
Keswick
Jefferson Association
Plant a Few Acres of Cotton for Profit
A brief advices farmers to plant a few acres of good cotton, care for it well and it will cover expenses and yield extra to buy onion seed. Published as a short notice dated 6 17 3t.
Lieutenant Moore's Officer 666 At Royal Theatre
Culver City studio announces a new imitation Travatine walling process to debut in Tom Moore's Officer 666 at the Royal Theatre tomorrow. Rialto Theatre hosts a Kiddies matinee Saturday 10 am to 1 pm featuring Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, then regular showings from 1 pm.
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Royal Tomorrow
Goldwyn Studio
Culver City
Tom Moore
Royal Theatre
Rialto Theatre
Twinkle
Little Star
The
Rialto
Chamberlain's Tablets Mild and Gentle in Effect
Chamberlain's Tablets are described as mild and gentle in their laxative action. The advertisement emphasizes that the effect is barely noticeable, implying ease of use without strong or harsh results.
Long Distance Telephone Links Havana and Laredo
A Havana Cuba to Laredo Texas telephone talk demonstrated rapid telecom growth. A San Francisco businessman could soon converse with a London connection via a 115 mile U S Key West cable and deep sea lines. The first open link. President Menocal spoke with President Harding in Washington when the cable opened on April 11.
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Havana
Cuba
Laredo
San Francisco
London
United States
Key West
Menocal
Harding
Washington
Fort McIntosh Notes Regimental Concert and Team Plans
The weekly regimental band concert will be held this evening at seven with a blend of popular and classical selections. Captain Clifford R. Gray is officer in charge of the Regimental rifle team, Lt. P. W. Seymour leads the pistol team, and all infantry regiments will field teams for the Corps match with top shooters advancing to the Army meet. Practice begins next week, lasting about ten days. Also, a modern hog farm will be built north of the Vocational Dairy to handle at least three thousand hogs, a large concrete operation for the Post Vocational Schools. Captain W. A. P. Moncure oversees Vocational gardens and farms, Captain Maxton Flint oversees Vocational Schools.
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Clifford R. Gray
P. W. Seymour
W. A. P. Moncure
Maxton Flint
Birthday notes mark figures born around today
Lieut. Gen. Sir William Pulteney Usher of the Black Rod to the Order of the Garter born 60 years ago today. Rt Rev Edward Lambe Parsons coadjutor bishop of the Episcopal diocese of California born 53 years ago today. Josephus Daniels late Secretary of the Navy born 69 years ago today. Dr John G Bowman chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh born 44 years ago today. Rt Rev Boyd Vincent Episcopal bishop of Southern Ohio born 76 years ago today. J Hamilton Lewis former United States senator from Illinois born 55 years ago today.
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William Pulteney
Order of the Garter
Edward Lambe Parsons
Episcopal Diocese of
California
New York City
Josephus Daniels
Boyd Vincent
Southern
Ohio
Erie
J. Hamilton Lewis
United States
Illinois
Danville
Not Everybody and the Old Comedian’s Gags
An old colored man submits two gags and the comedian declines kindly. The man argues the gags are not new, claiming everyone has seen them, while the comedian notes the pyramids are ancient yet many have not seen them.
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Pyramids
Laredo City Council Approves Water Rate Inquiry
City council met last evening with Mayor Villegas presiding. Aldermen discussed Laredo Water Co rates, ordered attorney reports, and held executive session on June 1 1921 rate changes for Laredo Electric and Ry Co. The council authorized continuation of the present rate plan to meet expenses and adjourned.
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Laredo Electric & Ry. Co
JL. Villegas
Henry
Leyendecker
Salinas
Martin
Brennan
Richter
Moore
DaCamara
Alonzo Barrera
Laredo Water Co
B. Pope
Laredo Water Company
J. P. Leyendecker
Villegas
Dr. la Prince
U.S. Public Health Service
Laredo
R. W. Morrison
Laredo Electric & Railway Company
A. R. Garcia
Laredo High School Class of 1921 Commencement Play
The Class of 1921 at Laredo High School will hold commencement at the Royal Opera House on Friday evening May 20. The program includes the Senior Play As You Like It with roles such as Duke Senior and Rosalind, plus a musical program and diplomas. The event includes addresses, scholarship presentations, and the exit march Cadiz.
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Laredo High School
Royal Opera House
la Gazza Ladra
Royal Orchestra
Luis
Duke Frederick
Concha Chacon
Duke Senior
Horace Greenstreet
Jaques
Amiens
Forest of Arden
Fred Buenz
Evelyn Webber
Anita Laurel
Asuncion Diaz
Corin
Willie Belle Brennan
Silvius
Shirley DaCamra
Touchstone
Jake Bunn
Orlando
Oliver
Roland de Bois
Leslie Smith
Grandon Rogers
Adam
Baldomero Chacon
Rosalind
Duke Sendlor
Ganymede
Rosalie Biggio
Celia
Frederick
Aliena
Mildred Anderson
Phoebe
Margarita Garcia
Audrey
Celia Garcia
Hymen
Josephine Didieu
Roy Campbell Named Collector of Customs for Laredo
News from Washington to The Times reports Roy Campbell of Laredo has been sent by President Harding to the Senate for confirmation as district collector of customs. Campbell, a respected business man who dined with the President, is widely praised here and expected to assume duties soon after confirmation.
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Laredo
T. A. Coleman
Washington
Times
Roy Campbell
Senate
Harding
Campbell
White House
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Edison’s
Jefferson Pageant
Associated Press
Thomas Jefferson
P. A
Prince Albert
Pou Renier Ee Oe
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winstes-Salem
Laredo Movies
Fort Mcintosh
Postum Cereal Co,Inc
Battle Creek,Mich
W. J. James
Napoleon Street
Said Street
Rio Grande
W. J. Sames
K. W
Rossini
Teeee
Dear Laredo High
Jacok King
Travis Bruce Buon
Carrie Henry
Benediction
L. H. Wharton
Cadiz
Loeta
Albeniz Royal Orchestra
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