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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1921
Page
7
Monday's Daily reports a heavy shower Sunday afternoon as clouds rolled in from the east and southeast. Laredo received about 0.48 inches, with rainfall extending east to the eleven mile post along the Texas-Mexican road, while northern areas saw lighter rain.
Miss Helena Davis mezzo soprano Misa Sybil Sanderson Fagan whistler and Williard Osborne violinist perform at the Royal Opera House this evening at 8 15. Admission by invitation cards mailed. The recreation of the artists voices on the New Edison Phonograph aims to astonish with its clarity.
Doroteo Ramon, a member of a prominent Webb County family, died at his home on Matamoros Street last night at 10 30. Funeral from the home to San Agustin church at 8 30 tomorrow morning with interment in the family Catholic cemetery. He was born in Laredo sixty one years ago and lived in the county all his life. A stroke in recent years left him unable to active life and his condition had been precarious for the last sixty days. He is survived by his wife and ten children, seven sons and three daughters, plus brothers, sisters and other relatives.
Michigan coach Steve Farrel calls California 1921 track squad the greatest and best balanced in the nation after a 5 3 to 4 3 dual meet loss at Berkeley. If sent east for the national meet the Golden Bears may match the 1920 football wonder team, led by Brick Muller Cort Majors and Pesky Sprott as key point winners. California plans a final coast meet at Eugene on May 21.
Sitka Alaska May 16 George Gee a Chinese former army cook and one of the few survivors of the Custer massacre died recently. The Sitka post of the American Legion conducted Gee's funeral due to his military service. He served as a navy cook for twenty years after army service and came to Alaska several years ago. Gee recalled that he escaped death when General Custer detailed him to guard the command's baggage.
Reported weather altered dust conditions for visiting Waco guests with rainfall causing mud. County clerk issued a marriage license for Robert Clyde Haskell and Miss Antonio Ortegon. Onion shipments out of Laredo reached 1,160 carloads this season with 45 carloads moved in three days. Laredo High School diploma list omitted two names Cecilia Garcia and Elmer Rogers.
Jacob Gould Schurman, favored as the next United States Minister to China, brings a long record as Cornell University president for nearly 30 years and prior service in Republican circles in New York. He chaired the first Philippine commission under McKinley, later served as minister to Greece and Montenegro, and began his career as an instructor at Dalhousie College in Prince Edward Island.
The Meridian Highway bridge tale was staged as a theater masque at Yankton College during the May Day fete. Dakota and Nebraska seek unity across the Missouri River while Yankton pledges to bridge the river, aided by regional towns and builders, with a 1928 completion date for the real bridge.
The schedule includes a Woman's Missionary Society gathering at the Methodist Church at 4 PM, Mrs G N Witting hosting the Nulles Club at 5 PM, the Woman's Club meeting at 2 PM, Mrs B H Buenz hosting cards at 3 30 PM, the Sunbeam Band meeting at the Baptist Church at 4 PM, the Junior Auxiliary event, and Miriam Chapter No 86 OEB 8 holding a regular meeting at Masonic Hall at 8 PM.
A long reader note laments loss and sorrow as editors report on local society in Laredo. Items mention ex-sheriff Ed Colman, travels of Dr. Wickware of Pearsall, and visits by Mrs. W. W. MacGregor and Miss Helen MacGregor from Dolores. Community notices include commencements at St Louis College San Antonio and a recital by Mrs. Travis Bruce Bunn at Market Hall. The weekly column covers W C T U meeting progress and social events at the High School Girls Club, plus Y M C A fundraising results and new summer plans for the girls.
A Brockport New York resident reports Chamberlain's Liniment cured her lumbago after one application. She describes severe pain and being bedridden until the liniment was used, then rapid improvement and return to activity.
The Times receives daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans via the Telephone Co. The report for today is not available.
Observations for Fort McIntosh show a maximum temperature of 85 degrees and a minimum of 57 degrees over the past 24 hours ending 7 a m. Winds from the southeast, cloud cover present, and precipitation measured at .48 inches.
Indiscreet police interruption ends a private incident in court as the accused claims they were settling the matter themselves when officers intervened.
The steamship La Savoie docked in New York with Georges Carpentier European boxing champion aboard. He will train for the world heavyweight title fight against Jack Dempsey in Jersey City on July 2. Accompanied by manager Francois De Camps and sparring partner Paul Journee, promoter Tex Rickard led the welcome.
Constantinople May 16 The Turkish Nationalist government at Angora ratified the treaty with Soviet Russia signed May 16 The summary says the accord includes military and financial provisions and a pledge by Russia to provide military support to Turkey if attacked by the allied powers of Greece.
Washington May 16. Alien residents have no right to demand admittance of relatives. The Supreme Court affirmed California court rulings in Yee Won’s appeal. A Chinaman sought to bring his wife from China on return to the United States.
In Washington on May 16 the appeal of J. J. Dillon of San Francisco was denied a writ of habeas corpus. The court held that the limitation made the amendment invalid. Dillon was arrested while transporting a case of wine to the owners’ home. His counsel argued that Senator Harding's proposed amendment Section 3 restricted legislative action and was unconstitutional.
Six Texas soldiers who died in France during World War I will have their bodies received in San Antonio on Tuesday for distribution to their former homes. The names listed include Major Edwin Richardson Kimble of Galveston and Corporal Robert Muller of Dickinson, among others.
Dublin reports Premier Lloyd George offering to meet Eamonn de Valera and other Irish leaders with no conditions, provoking a public reply from de Valera. Earlier talks between de Valera and Ulster premier Sir James Craig signaled ongoing attempts to resolve the Ireland crisis despite cautious government reservations. In Galway, three officers and a wife were killed in an ambush at Ballyeira, the attackers numbering about 40.
Galveston Texas May 16 the 24th annual convention of the Texas State Federation of Labor opened today and will run through the week. Speakers at opening ceremonies included Rt Rev Christopher F E Byrne bishop of Galveston Dr Henry Cohen rabbi of B nai Israel M B E Shay Galveston labor council president Adrian F Levy commander of the local American Legion post and George H Slater federation president. Governor Neff could not attend because his mother is ill.
Only two of the 40 convicts who fled Huntsville state penitentiary last Thursday remain free. Willie Hartfield from Galveston county and an unnamed Mexican are at large. Mark Wheeler, who escaped during a fire, was captured in Pecos while traveling in a stolen car toward Mexico.
Berlin reports German newspapers express pleasure at Friday declarations by Lloyd George on Upper Silesia. They warn against a German march into Silesia unless the Entente requests such action.
Grand Island Nebraska May 16 War ren Kite formerly of Springfield Missouri was killed here yesterday when forced to leap from his airplane 80 feet to the ground after the tail of his craft was severed by the propeller of another plane piloted by J H Smith who was not hurt.
Senator Sutherland of West Virginia urged Secretary Weeks to declare martial law in the strike area of West Virginia and Kentucky, invoking the proclamation signed by President Harding on Saturday.
The song Peck's Bad Boy has become a hit in New York City and Brooklyn and other areas. Written as a prologue for First National's Peck's Bad Boy film starring Jackie Coogan, it is published by Irving Berlin, Inc. and in high demand, with plans to reach Laredo soon.
Warrants issued for John Quirk cashier and M T Quirk vice president of Arcola State Bank after state examiners closed the bank amid a reported $400,000 shortage. The Quirks signed over $100,000 in property and refused to comment. Other county banks offered loans if shortage aligns with directors’ figures.
C. C. Hanch of Indianapolis told the Senate Finance Committee that federal expenses should be held to two billion dollars annually, excluding interest on the debt. He spoke for the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce and urged tax revision to cut tax exemptions and curb tax-exempt obligations to revive productive capital.
Washington May 16 H Archibald Harris of Chicago urged continuation of the excess profits tax and the exemption of corporation dividends from surtaxes He called for no tax on dividends and higher levies on corporate earnings to fund federal needs while proposing reductions in higher personal surtax rates and varied rates on active and passive investments.
Robbers blew the safe at the Texas Pacific passenger station in Sweetwater Texas today and escaped with more than $1,000 in cash. A glass shard shattered clock stopped at 4 25 p m as the explosion occurred.
Hector Gorjux, a noted musical director who arrived from Mexico City seven years ago and has resided in Laredo and San Antonio, will depart San Antonio in late June for Chicago to become assistant conductor of the Chicago Grand Opera Company under Giorgio Polacco. He is expected to conduct the company’s orchestra during the season.
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