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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1921

Page

9

Three Women Nominated for Advisory Council Posts

Wednesday's Daily outlines that two, possibly three women may join the American delegation advisory council in the approaching armaments talks. Harriet Taylor Upton of Ohio is cited as the best known, with Miss Bina M. West of Port Huron and Mrs. Thomas G. Winter of Minneapolis also prominent nominees.

Washington, D. C Harriet Taylor Ohio Thomas G. Winter Minneapolis General Federation At Women's Clubs Bina M. West Port Huron Mich Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees Harriet Taylor Upton England Miss West Michigan Dolar

British envoy Sir John Newell Jordan sails to Washington

Sir John Newell Jordan sails from England today as a Foreign Office representative at the forthcoming arms parley in Washington. A veteran diplomat with forty five years in China and Korea, he began as a student interpreter in 1876 and rose to British minister in Peking after serving as secretary of legation and charge d affaires. An Irishman by birth, he graduated from Queen's College, Belfast.

John Newell Jordan England Foreign Office Washington Far East China Korea Peking Legation Sir John Queen's College Belfast

History of Boston Town Meeting and Early American Dates

A compact chronology lists events from 1772 Boston town meeting committees of correspondence to 1919 papal directive on women’s dress. Notable items include James K. Polk’s birth, William A. Richardson’s treasury service, 1846 Boston Museum opening, 1880 Kansas constitutional prohibition, 1891 Southern States Exposition in Augusta, and the 1919 church boycott edict.

Boston Sons of Liberty James K. Folk United States Mecklenburg County N. Y Nashville Tenn William A. Richardson the Treasury Grant Tyngsboro Mass Washington, D. C Boston Museum Richard D. Spaight North Carolina New Bern N. C Kansas Augusta

Presbyterian Church Auxiliaries Meet This Thursday

Circle 1 meets at 3 30 at Mrs H M Austin home Circle 2 meets at 3 50 at Mrs L H Hanson home Also includes poems and notes about local society, visits, and church youth activities with lists of attendees and party details.

Christ Church C. W. Cook The Presbyterian Church H. M. Austin L. H. Hanson W.S. Kelthier Hallowe'en Christian Fndeivor Society of the Christian Church

All Souls Day Observance and Notable Birth Centenaries

Today marks observances for All Souls Day and the centenaries of William A. Richardson secretary of the treasury under President Craft and George W McCook law partner of Edwin M Stanton and Ohio attorney-general. World War veterans from several states will convene in Nashville for the Old Hickory Division reunion. The American Legion national officers will be chosen at Kansas City as the convention ends. A large portion of the British delegation to the Washington arms conference, including A. J. Balfour, is due to sail today aboard the Empress of France.

William A. Richardson the Treasury President Craft George W McCook Edwin M Stanton Ohio Nashville Tenn Old Hickory American Legion Kansas City A. J. Balfour United States France

Keep Bowels Regular With Chamberlains Tablets

Advice promoting Chamberlains Tablets to maintain regular bowels for good health. Describes constipation as a barrier to feeling well and suggests the product as a mild gentle remedy.

Birthday greetings for famous figures, November celebrations

The notice marks November birthdays of Warren G. Harding in Morrow County Ohio aged 66, William W. Mountain in Howell Michigan aged 59, James E. Watson in Winchester Indiana aged 57, Adna W. Leonard in Cincinnati aged 47, and Leslie M. Shaw in Morristown Vermont aged 72.

Warren G. Harding United States Morrow County Ohio William W. Mountain The Order of Elks Howell Mich James E. Watson Indiana Winchester Ind Adna W. Leonard Methodist Episcopal Church Cincinnati Leslie M. Shaw

Chamberlains Tablets Praised by Mrs Button of Kirkville

Mrs Hila I Button of Kirkville New York reports Chamberlains Tablets have done her a world of good and she has recommended them to friends who praise the remedy highly. The notice urges indigestion and constipation sufferers to try the tablets and see the excellent medicine for themselves.

Chamberlain Hilal Button Kirkville N. Y

Cotton Manufacturers Convene in Boston for Fall Convention

Important problems of the cotton industry will be considered at the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers annual Fall convention opening today in Boston. Leaders and members expected to discuss tariffs finance and labor impacts during sessions and debates.

National Association of Cotton Manufacturers Boston

Teacher Parent Reception Delights at Woman's Club

The Woman's Club hosted a teacher and parent reception on Monday with a rich program directed by Mrs. T. B. Boon. Children performed Swedish dances, solos, duets, and choruses under Mrs. J. A. MacDonald and teachers, ending with a social hour and punch. The committee urged donations of easy chairs, pictures, rugs, books, or any article to help renovate items.

Christ Church C. W. Cook W W. Gregs Kathleen Aldricg Hayline Elizabeth Mile Noe Woman's Club T. B. Boon J. A. MacDonald P. V. Blanchard Helen Dixon Laura Taylor Bunn Courtney Slaughter Ney Ward Godard Genevieve Camp

Public debt reduced by Treasury in October

The Associated Press reports a October decline of about $465,000,000 in the U.S. public debt. Treasury officials announced the reduction, reflecting lower outstanding obligations for the month.

Associated Press Washington The Treasury

President Harding Quietly Celebrates 56th Birthday

President Harding marked his 56th birthday at the White House in a quiet, private observance. The Associated Press reports the event occurred in Washington on November 2.

Associated Press Washington Harding White House

Williams on German miners in Sarre and postwar rebound

London reports Whiting Williams former vice-president of the Hydraulic Steel Co Cleveland who studied labor in England and America says German miners in the Sarre under French control earn well above Ruhr wages and are better paid than German iron and steel workers. He doubts Germany has returned to normal arguing mining and mills run only due to currency depreciation and that unemployment will rise as policy adjusts.

London Whiting Williams Hydraulic Steel Company of Cleveland England America France Sarre Ruhr Witlenss Luxeambourg Williams Great Britain Germany Mr Wiliams

Hotel Fire Kills Man. Three Injured in Brownwood

A fire at the Harper Hotel in Brownwood Texas early today killed W P Reavis 65 of Lacker and injured three others including Brown County Sheriff R B Pugh who leaped from a second story window. Hiomer Reavis of Ebony and Bob Martin of Brownwood suffered minor injuries. The loss is estimated at 10000 with the fire’s origin undetermined.

Associated Press Brownwood Texas W. P. Reavis Lacker Harper R. B. Pugh Brown County Hiomer Reavis Ebony Bob Martin

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Dean Burkett challenges Dean liquor law conflict

Senator Joe Burkett arrives in Austin to attack the Dean prohibition statute from a conflicting angle. He argues a 1909 misdemeanor liquor law remains in force alongside the Dean law, creating dual sanctions for unlawful intoxicating liquor sales and representing Eastland county clients. In Kansas City, the American Legion adopted reports urging stricter immigrant screening, English school usage, oath of allegiance for teachers, and continued compensation adjustments, while denouncing Col. George Harvey for remarks in England.

Associated Press Austin Texas Joe Burkett Court of Criminal Appeals Burkett Eastland County Convention Hall Kansas City American Legion Committee On Col George Harvey England Harvey

Italy Honors Her Dead Unknown Soldier In Rome

Telegram reports solemn tribute by king and peasants as Italy's unknown soldier arrives in Rome aboard a gum carriage. The body lies in state at Santa Maria degli Angeli until interment Friday under the Victor Emmanuel monument. Other dispatches note wreaths for Arlington unknown soldier on Armistice Day and a national holiday declaration.

Rome Italy Santa Maria Degli Angeli Victor Emmanuel

Indiana Miners Quit Walkout Halts Indiana Coal Fields

Indiana coal field work is practically at a standstill as 20,000 miners across 300 mines walk out. Early reports from union headquarters in Terre Haute confirm the widespread stoppage.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Indiana Terre Haute

Iturbide Not Hero Sealed From Mexico Chamber Roll

Mexico City November 2 Iturbide who 100 years ago led Mexican insurgents in the fight for independence is not deemed a national hero by the Chamber of Deputies which voted to erase his name from the roll of honor in the lower house. Radicals led the campaign calling him an imperialist while newspapers decried the move.

Mexico City Agustin Iturbide Chamber of Deputies Iturbide

Michigan Republican Brennan drafts beer tax bill for soldier bonus

Representative Brennan of Michigan announced a bill to legalize and tax beer and light wines at 4 percent to fund the soldier bonus. He plans to present the measure in Congress after the American Legion convention in Kansas City acts on the bonus question.

Washington Representative Brennan Michigan Congress American Legion Kansas City

Democratic committee vows militant, efficient reform under Hall

In St Louis on November 2 Associated Press reports new Democratic chairman Corde Hall outlines policy to reduce debt, improve committee atmosphere, and build organized state and county structures. He aims to expose admin misrepresentations and present facts to average citizens while maintaining an effective public bureau. Hall plans to root out falsehoods since 1918 and strengthen party organization nationwide.

St. Louis Democratic National Committee Citzens Corde Hall Democratiky Associated Press Washington G¢Hill Mvoe Iia Democrat National Committee

Harding Celebrates 56th Birthday and First Presidential Anniversary

Today marks a double anniversary for President Harding his 56th birthday and the first anniversary of his election to the presidency. He presides over a nation in a period of postwar recovery and political transition as observers note both personal and national milestones.

Harding

Karl and Zita Enter Exile from Hungarian Soil

Associated Press reports former Emperor Charles and Empress Zita leaving Hungary for permanent exile. They traveled from Tihany to Dunatselivur near Budapest and boarded the gunboat Glow Worm to travel toward Guiatz in Romania.

Associated Press Budapest Charles Hungary Zita Tihany Dunatselivur Danube Guiatz Rumania

Oil prices rise again in early trading in Pittsburgh

Oils advanced at the market opening with Pennsylvania crude up 60 cents to 4.00 per barrel. Cabell rose to 2.61, Somerset to 2.40, and Somerset light to 2.65, each up about 26 cents. Ragland gained five, while Corning held unchanged.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Cabell Somerset Somerset Light Ragland Advanced Tve Corning

Rail Strike Heads to Judge in Texas Court

In Houston on November 2 the strike by International and Great Northern trainmen moved to U S district court before Judge J C Hutcheson at 2 30 pm. Receiver James A Baker met the judge after a conference with union and company officers. The union seeks reinstatement and the judge asked for an application of advice and directions to be filed today ahead of the hear ing.

Houston Texas International Great Northern J. C. Hutcheson United States District Court James A. Baker Hutches Hutcheson

Democrats Split Over National Committee Names 1924 Outlook

Former Senator Hamilton Lewis of Illinois said the clash between McAdoo and Cox over party organization could push former Vice President Marshall as the 1924 nominee. Lewis urged abolishing the national committee as unnecessary for elections. In Washington, Democratic House members praised George White’s leadership and welcomed Cordell Hull as his successor.

St. Louis Tzed Hamilton Lewis Illnois Ifact McAdoo Cox Democrat c National Committee Marshall Lewis National Committee Pary

Sutton county sheep man James Barton found dead near Sonora

James J. Barton age 40 a Sutton county sheep man was found dead this morning with a bullet hole in his head at a ranch eight miles northwest of Sonora Texas Police are investigating the death.

Associated Press San Angelo Texas James J. Barton Sutton County Sonora

Longshoremen Walk Out Hits New Orleans Port

New Orleans workers walkout disrupts port operations as about 2,800 longshoremen fail to report for work today.

Associated Press New Orleans

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