Civil suit Walker vs Alexander on trial in district court
Tuesday's Daily reports the civil case J. O. Walker against B. M. Alexander et al. remains on trial before a jury in district court after being called last Friday. Probate term for Webb county convened with attorneys urged to present all matters. port of Laredo imports include three carloads of ixtle and garlic from Mexico. Tickets on sale for Laredo High School Class of 1921 commencement at Royal Opera House Friday. Weather notes forecast continued showers with total weekly rain around one inch. Birth notice: a boy born Saturday May 14 to Captain and Mrs Edwin Rollman in Marfa Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Walker
B. M. Alexander
Webb County
Laredo
Mexico
City Drug Co
Royal Opera House
Marfa
Texas
Edwin Rollman
Our Daily Birthday Party celebrates royal and notable figures
May 17 marks birthdays of King Alfonso XIII of Spain in Madrid 35 years ago today. Duchess of Fife Princess Arthur of Connaught 30 years ago. Nova Scotia Lieutenant Governor McCallum Grant in Hants County 76 years ago. Bishop Michael F Fallon of London Ontario Kingston 54 years ago. Alabama State Superintendent John W Abercrombie St Clair County 65 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonso XIII
Spain
Royal Palace
Madrid
Duchess of Fife
Princess Arthur of Connaught
McCalluum Grant
Nova Scotia
Hants County
N. S
Michael F. Fallon
London
Ont
Kingston
John W. Abercrombie
State Superintendent of Public Instruction of
Alabama
St. Clair County
Ala
Notice to Delinquent Tax Payers in Laretto
Notice to all persons indebted to the City of Laretto for taxes from 1885 through 1920. Call and pay promptly to the city tax collector or suit will be brought, tax liens foreclosed, and property sold for taxes, penalties, interest, and costs. Such proceedings will greatly increase your burden and more than double your taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laretto
Behold My Wife at Rialto Benefit in Laredo
At the Rialto H A Daniels presents Behold My Wife a benefit for the Mothers Club of San Agustin church tomorrow and Thursday. The production from Gilbert Parker's Translation of a Savage features Hullett Dexter Mabel Julienne Scott and Milton Sills with strong supporting players. The manager expects capacity crowds for the charity show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rialto
H. A. Daniels
Laredo
Wife
Mothers’ Club
San Agustin Church
Gilbert Parker
Hullett Dexter
Mabel Julienne Scott
Milton Sills
Rialto Theater
World War II era civic events and celebrations in 1900s style
Today features multiple events across the United States. The biennial municipal election in Denver includes proposed amendments to the city charter. Mme Curie attends a luncheon with the American Chemical Society in New York. The sixth annual World Alliance meeting plus a Congress on Armaments Reduction convene in Chicago.
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Mme. Curie
American Chemical Society
New York
Denver
World Alliance For International Friendship Through the Churches
Chicago
Plant a Few Acres Cotton Advice
A brief agricultural note urges planting a few acres of good cotton, tending it carefully to cover expenses and yield extra to buy onion seed. Dated 6-17-3t.
Commencement Exercises at Holding Institute Recital Tonight
Graduation week at the Holding Institute opens with the music department annual recital at 8 o clock followed by graduating exercises and a Thursday address by Robert Lee Bobbitt. Last night the students staged The Merchant of Venice Up to Date and tonight’s program includes A Song of Spring Violin pieces Duet In the Park and Polka de la Reina with Elena Leal Ana Garza Leal and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holding Institute
Robert Lee Bobbitt
Merchant of Venice
Thomas Elena del Castillo
Rebeca del Castillo
Rodrigo Gonzalez
Ada Romero
Tolhurst
Maria Luisa Ostos
Williams Carmen Vinton
Ana Garza Leal
Ignacia Mendieta
Raft Elena Leal
Elfida Guerra
Frances Williams
Prelude and vocal selections at Lake Chautauqua event
The program lists numerous performers including Guadalupe Martinez, Ada Romero, Rebecca Guajardo, and Virginius Skinner with violins, a piano and violin duet by Drolla Guajardo, and pieces by Bach, Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Boieldieu. It notes Misses De Soto and Del Castillo, plus Eliza Calvert Hall pieces and festival marches.
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Wagner
Eeehes
Renard
Guadalupe Martinez
Meyerbeer
Ada Romero
Lake Chautauqua
Williams Vella -Alzati
Rebecca Qguajardo
Ein Liebeslied
Powell Virginius Skinner
Fruehling
Erwachen
Bach
Alzati
Guajardo
Thweatt
Mendelssohn
Rebecca del Castillo
Sally Ann
Eliza Calvert Hall
Coles
der Calif von Bagdad
Engelmann
de Soto
del Castillo
Pefia
Compécan
Rebeca Guajardo
Vacan Sar Wes Tee Des
Social Calendar Notes and Meetings
Mrs. Be H Buenz hosts cards at 3 30 p m. Sunbeam Band meets at church at 4 p m. Junior Auxiliary gathers at 4 p m. Miriam Chapter 86 OBE meets at Masonic Hall at 8 p m. Parish Guild convenes with Mrs R L Poster at 2 30 p m Wednesday.
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BE. H. Buenz
Sunbeam Band
The
Baptist Church
Miriam Chapter No
O. BE
Masonic Hall
R. L. Poster
Kidney Remedy Endorsed by Laredo Resident
E. T. Lestarrette of 1818 Sta Maria Ave Laredo testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved years of kidney trouble back pain and dizziness after two boxes. He recalls frequent nighttime urination and colored burning secretions and urges others to use Doan's. Price 60c at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY manufactures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
E. T
Dean
Doan
Best time to plant cot ton and ground care tips
The notice urges planting cot ton now as a sign of upcoming rains and highlights cheap ground maintenance with cotton. It promotes crop rotation benefits and ground shade during summer heat, noting practical farming advice in a concise regional style.
Fine Specimens of Fruit From Joyce Grower
John H. Davis of Joyce presented The Times with apricots and figs grown on his Joyce farm. The specimens show that the Laredo region is well suited to fruit culture and merits more attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Davis
Joyce
Times
Laredo
Molenaor Family Fights Rockefeller Land Claim in New York
The Molenaor family led by 84 year old Martin Montrose Molenaor and his son Wilford along with sister Evelyn Holstein claim title to a New York property now owned by John D. Rockefeller Jr. The land and surrounding holdings value over 150 million dollars. A photograph of Wilford accompanies the report.
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Martin Montrose Molenaor
Wilford
Evelyn Holstein
New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Molenaor
Women's Club session outlines library funding and youth cards
The Woman's Club approved a plan to sell library cards to children at 16 cents monthly during June to August and 25 cents otherwise for the year. A May 28 picnic for under-10s was arranged. Nulles Club hosted Shasta daisy decor and bridge prizes. Heights Civic Club discussed playgrounds, school grounds, and future projects. An officer election is planned at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
R. L. Poster
E. R. Lobdell
The
Heights Civic Club
M. P. Cullinan
Art Federation Convention Set for Corcoran Gallery
The American Federation of Arts opens its twelfth annual convention in Washington on May 18 at the Corcoran Gallery. The national group of 263 chapters across 40 states will host three days of sessions on topics such as Art and the People, Art Education, Professional Art Problems, Art Museums, and The Artist's Point of View.
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Washington
D.C
American Federation of Arts
Corcoran Gallery of Arts
New York
Miriam Chapter No 86 O KE S Election Meeting
Attention Eastern Stars attend the annual officer election tonight at Miriam Chapter No 86 O KE S in Masonic Hall at 8 o clock sharp. Be present for the regular meeting and participate in the election of officers.
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Miriam Chapter No
Masonic Hal
Governor Neff seeks Pryor resignation amid penitentiary discord
Governor Frank O. Neff asks W. G. Pryor, member of the Texas prison commission, to resign, saying the penitentiary work must align with his administration. Neff grants three pardons, including W. S. Scrivner, Dallas post office robbery accomplice, and returns to duty papers as he battles illness. Scrivner’s pardon hinges on assurances from Dallas District Attorney Maury Hughes about a future confession and life-term punishment.
Pryor Says Governor’s Request for Resignation Is Fine
Huntsville Texas May 17 W C Pryor member of the state prison commission said when told the governor asked his resignation that’s all right with me he refused further comment on the matter.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Neff
W. G. Pryor
Huntsville
W. C. Pryor
State Prison Commission
Senate finance panel approves Blair for tax chief
Washington on May 17 the senate finance committee ordered a favorable report on the nomination of David Blair of North Carolina to be commissioner of internal revenue. The report was ordered without a roll call vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
David Blair
North Carolina
Internal Revenue
Non Cotton Zones Urged for Texas New Mexico Areas
A Washington conference recommends establishing non cotton zones in pink bollworm infested areas of West Texas and New Mexico. The plan calls for Secretary Wallace to act and seeks Mexican cooperation to extend similar zones across the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
West Texas
New Mexico
Wallace
Mexico
Planes Leave Dallas for Langley Field Bombing Practice
Three air planes depart Kelly Field Dallas at 10 am en route to Langley Field Va for bombing practice after two days layover. The Handley Page bomber and two Caproni craft make a five hour stop in Memphis for propeller repairs due to rainstorm damage near Dallas.
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Dallas
Texas
Kelly Field
Langley Field
Memphis, Tenn
Caproni
Madame Curie’s hand bandaged after wave of admirers
New York on May 17 reports Madame Curie has shaken so many hands that she keeps her hand bandaged and friends bar further handshakes for now.
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Associated Press
New York
Madame Curie
Dilley Sets May 20 Barbecue and Livestock Show
Dilley will host an all day event on May 20 featuring barbecue and a pure bred livestock auction. The town expects four to five thousand attendees and invites business and stock men from Laredo and surrounding areas to join in the celebration.
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Dilley
Texas
Laredos
Alice Robertson Delivers Maiden Speech in House
Miss Alice Robertson of Oklahoma made her first speech in the House, asking about the Platt National Park name and crediting the late Secretary Platt of Connecticut as a strong advocate for Indians in Oklahoma. Her brief remarks drew applause from colleagues.
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Washington
Alice Robertson
Oklahoma
Representative Mondell
Litttle Park
Platt
Connecticut
Senator Platt
House
Nomination of Roy Campbell as Customs Collector
President Harding nominated Roy Campbell of Laredo Texas to be collector of customs for District No 23 with headquarters at San Antonio Washington May 17 1921 details indicate the nomination in the capital crux of the federal appointment during the period New Deal era style.
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Washington
Roy Campbell
Laredo
Texas
Harding
San Antonio
New Books at Laredo Library Distribution
The Laredo Library announces new arrivals ready for distribution including The Brimming Cup by Temple Bailey The Mountebank by W F Locke Bolshevism Theory and Practice by Bertrand Russell The Adventures of Raphael Pumpelly by O S Rice and other titles from Dorothy Canfield Frederic H Scriven Wallace Irwin and Joseph H Gesherheimer with authors Swan Lynch Hergesheimer and more Worked into a concise notice of available additions for patrons.
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Laredo
Temple Bailey
Dorothy Canfield
W. F. Locke
Wallace Irwin
Frederic H. Scriven
Raphael Pumpelly
O. $. Rice
Bertrand Russell
San Cristobal de la Habana
Joseph Hergesheimer
Lead Europe in Armed Forces Led by France and Poland
US Associated Press reports from Washington on May 17 that France and Poland head Europe’s armed forces by large margins. Official British figures show France 809,652 and Poland 600,000 among other nations’ active military personnel, with Austria 30,000 Belgium 105,000 Bulgaria 84,000 Czecho Slovakia 147,000 Denmark 15,400 Finland 35,000 Germany 100,000 Greece 250,000 Hungary 35,000 Italy 300,000 Netherlands 21,400.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
Poland
Europe
Austria
Belgium
Bulgeria
Czecho-Slovakia
Denmark
Finland
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Netherlands
More Men Expelled Over Deputies Invasion In Mexico
Mexico City reports Frank Seaman an alleged American agitator and two Spaniards expelled as pernicious foreigners for participation in the radical invasion of the chamber of deputies last week. President Obregon issues a new order forbidding demonstrations in government buildings or churches.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Frank Seaman
Mexico
Chamber of Deputies
Obregon
Final Census Figures Reported for United States and Possessions
The final census figures submitted to Speaker Gillette by Director Stead show the continental United States with a population of 105, T0620 and the outlying possessions totaling 15,148,738. The final statistics confirm national population totals and regional counts for the nation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Continental
United States
Speaker Gillette
Stead
Census Bureau
Robbery Strikes Home Of Electra Waggoner
Detectives probe the theft of silverware valued at 10000 dollars from the residence of Mrs Electra Waggoner in Wharton last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Electra Waggoner
Wharton
Scrivner Found Guilty With Sentence Held for Witness
Scrivner was found guilty by the jury and the court withheld sentence to allow his use as a witness in the state's murder case against Rowan.
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Scrivner
Rowan
Trial Opens With Scrivner Testimony In Rowan Case
Atllens Texas May 17 The district court opened the second day of Albert Rowan's trial with W S Scrivner as the first witness for the state and co defendant in the post office robbery case The defense objected but Judge Ely allowed the testimony to proceed and then withdrew it for the time being asking the jury to not consider it at this stage.
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Atllens
Texas
Albert Rowan
W. 8
Scrivner
Rowan
Unmarried Swiss women now allowed as clergy
In Switzerland unmarried women are permitted to serve as clergy but must resign if they marry. The change clarifies eligibility, outlining that marriage terminates their clerical role, maintaining restrictions on spousal status. The policy reflects evolving gender roles within church leadership.
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Switzerland
Confederate veterans gather for South Carolina reunion in Camden
Hundreds of Confederate veterans and friends from across South Carolina attend a two day session of the South Carolina Grand Camp United Confederate Veterans in Camden. The city is decorated for the event with a parade and social activities planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
S. C
South Carolina
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Laredo Movies
Alfonso XI
Institute
Virginius Skinner
Ord
Maria Luise Ostos
Josephine Preston Peabody
Indianapolis News
J. M. F. Mackay
Pablita Murphy
Monterey
City
J. A. MacDonald
A?iece
Mary MacDonald
Charles Deutz
Julia Belle Deutz
Camp Adolphus
Mrs
A. B. Benson
Salinas Avenue
L. H. Wharton
Brackenridge High School
Marie Antoinette Perron
M. R. Perron
L. W. Harrison
Stanley Copeland
Walter Meitzen
Asherton
J. M. Martin
Dr. Rives
Damon, Texas
W. A. Rives
Travis Bruce Bunn
Market Hall
John Matthews
John M. Martin
St. Pier’s Church
Father McLoy
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Nashville
Tenn
Seaman
Wesley
W. H. Mims
Crawford
Miller
Enthusiasm
Ward
Grouch
O. H. Guinn
Ead International
Nulles Club
G. N. Witting
Huberich
Federation OF Farts
Scrivaer
Pryor
Sioner
SYM
PATHY
W.S. Scrivner
Maury Haughes
Abilene
Albert L. Rowan
G. W. Street
Secrery
Maury Hughes
State
Ben Luna
Alice
Okla
Homa
Campbell
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