No Use For Amateurs on Disarmament Conference
President Harding defends selective expertise for the disarmament conference saying amateurs have no place among the seasoned military and naval authorities. He argues the first goal is to reduce armament and naval programs to ease taxation and revive business, with later deeper cuts as nations agree. He notes the need for preparedness without sweeping disarmament and urges helping Americans first as millions face unemployment and hunger while aid goes abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Alabama
The Auction Block on Boston Common Workers Sold for a Week
The article describes Boston Common hosting an auction block where unemployed men were bid to receive a week of work. It portrays widespread urban unemployment amid reconstruction, highlighting able-bodied citizens without livelihood, some veterans, and a harsh scramble for food and shelter as bidders offered labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Common
Snemporved
Notice of Seized Automobile at Port of Laredo Texas
The Office of the Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas dated August 27 1921 announces a seized unmarked automobile License 214364 Seal 39245 near Cactus Texas on August 26 1921 for violation of Section 3082 R 8 claimants must file within twenty days of first publication or the vehicle will be sold at public auction at the Customhouse 10 A M October 3 1921 C M McDaniel Deputy Collector of Customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of Laredo
Texas
Cactus
Customhouse
C. M. McDaniel
Customa
Call For Bids To Deposit School Funds In Laredo District
Bids will be received up to 10 a m September 21 1921 at the Superintendent s office Central School Building and then opened from parties wishing to qualify as depository of the School funds of the Independent School District of Laredo Texas for the term ending August 31 1922. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent School District
Laredo
Texas
City Teachers Institute Closes After English Lecture
Dr. Payne closed the institute with a talk on the English problem in schools. He urged rich language exposure at home and in school, elimination of unconscious errors, and fostering a love for good English. He advocated retaining formal grammar in all grades and high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
John Masefield
Genevieve Camp
Courtney Slaughter
Rotary Luncheon for Laredo Teachers Earns High Praise
About 68 teachers from Laredo Independent School District were treated to a luncheon at the Elks Club hosted by the Laredo Rotary Club. President Lawrence H. Wharton presided as speakers highlighted Dallas Rotary Club support for high school graduates, a revolving loan fund, and civic ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Club
Laredo
Salvation Army
Dallas Rotary Club
Dallas High School
M. S. Ryan
Zenaida Salinas
Hobart Otis Ostrom
Courtney Slaughter
Travis Bruce Bunn
Genevieve Camp
Hiatt
Notice to Mexican Citizens on August Income Tax
Notice from Mexican Consul Enrique D. Ruiz in Laredo Texas dated September 10 1921 reminding Mexican citizens to pay the August income tax before month end at the local consulate or face penalties under the decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obregon
Enrique D. Ruiz
Laredo
Texas
Plan to Move Small Shipments Between Laredos
A conference led by W. H. Winfield and W. C. Beaman devised a plan to prevent congestion and delays in less than carload freight between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. The I. & G. N. will run a daily packet car loading at its warehouse and the National Lines of Mexico station, moving small package lots until the pontoon bridge is rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredos
W. H. Winfield
W. C. Beaman
Texas-Mexican Ry. Co
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
National Lines of
City truck license deadline in Laredo set for Oct 1 1921
Notice warns all public hauling trucks in Laredo must obtain a city license by October 1 1921 at City Hall hours 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 5 pm. Also reports resignation as secretary of Fraternal Oil Gas and Refining Co by J H Wright Trustee O N Lightner. Laredo Sept 9 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Laredo
Oil, Gas and Refining Company
J. H. Wright
O. N. Lightner
Texas
Train Service Suspended East and North of Laredo
Torrential rains crippled the Texas-Mexican railway between Laredo and Corpus Christi and delayed I and G N traffic south of San Antonio. Bridges and tracks washed out, Laredo cut off from east and north, pontoon bridge used for pedestrians, international footbridge nearing completion, and a two day suspension anticipated for rail service resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
G. N
Rio Grande
National Lines
Ten-Mile Post
Texas-Mexican Ry. Co
Webb
LaSalle
Frio
Leredo
Artesia
Sa Antoing
Corpug Christi
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo Bridge Co
L. V. Jambers
Bids Opened for Sewage Plant. L V Jambers Lowest Bidder
L V Jambers of Laredo posted the lowest bid for the city sewage disposal plant at 13 875.00 as four bids were opened by Mayor Villegas and the finance committee. Engineer Sands marooned at Hebbo nville delaying contract closing. decision awaits his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Jambers of
Laredo
Villegas
Engineer Sands
Hebbonville
Leredo
L. V. Jambers
Officers Named for the Court of Isabella Catholic Daughters
The Court of Isabella the Catholic of the Catholic Daughters of America organized in Laredo on September 4 elected officers for the coming year. Grand Regent Mrs B O Puig, Vice Grand Regent Mrs J P Leyendecker, Prophetess Mrs E S Vidaurri, Financial Secretary Miss Callie Kline, Treasurer Mr John Convery, Historian Miss Corinne Dalimer, Monitor Miss Mary Devine, Sentinel Miss Virginia Penn, Organist Mrs Elvira de Saenz, Trustees Mrs M P Cullinan Mrs Matias de Llano Mrs Lott Taylor Mrs B J Leyendecker Miss Inocente Farias Miss Zenaida Salinas. A meeting October 18 will set meeting nights and conduct further business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O. Puig
J. P. Leyendecker
E. 8. Vidaurri
Callie Kline
John Convery
Corinne Dalimer
Mary Devine
Monitor
Virginia Penn
Sentinel
Elvira de Saenz
M. P. Cullinan
Matias de Llano
Lott Taylor
B. J. Leyendecker
Inocente’ Farias
Zenaida Salinas
Ammunition and Supplies at Philadelphia Battery Station
All kinds of ammunition and oil in cans and other supplies ready for hunters. Phil adelphia Battery Station Auto Ser vice Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Battery Station
The White Horseman Sermon At Presbyterian Lawn
Sunday evening service on the Presbyterian Church lawn at 7 30 will feature The White Horseman of the Apocalypse. Webb County commissions court holds its regular term at the county courthouse next Monday morning. Probate court of Webb County to convene for a week starting Monday September 19. Marriage licenses issued include Miguel Robrichelli Avila and Amelia Gontz Carlos Acevedo and Tomaso Guerra. Laredo cut off from railway to north east and west though south connection remains. Storm warning from Washington notes a disturbance in the Caribbean Sea. Mexico marks its centennial independence celebration next week with Nuevo Laredo preparing events on September 15 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Commissioners Court
Webb County
Probate Court
Miguel Robrichelli Avila
Amelia Gontz
Carlos Acevedo
Tomaso Guerra
Laredo
Washington
Caribbean Sea
Texas
Corpus
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Funeral Held Yesterday for Corporal Leonardo Diaz
The funeral for Corporal Leonardo Diaz, arrival of his remains delayed by weather, was held yesterday in a full military honor service. The procession featured the mounted police, 17th Infantry Band, Boy Scouts, American Legion, and a Fort McIntosh military escort, with Chaplain Isbell officiating. interment followed in the family city cemetery plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonardo Diaz
17Th Infantry Band
Boy Scouts
American Legion
Fort McIntosh
Isbell
Social calendar highlights for weekend events
Saturday features a Blue Bonnet Club reception and dance at the Woman's Club honoring Miss Elizabeth Dunhaga. Sunday schedules include Christian Endeavor at 6 45 pm at the Presbyterian Church, Junior and Senior B Y P U meetings at 4 pm and 7 pm respectively at the Baptist Church, Epworth League 6 30 pm at the Methodist Church, and a Christian Church meeting at 6 46 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Bonnet Club
Woman's Club
Elizabeth Dunhaga
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
B. Y. P. U. of the Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
League Room
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Social Ties and Local Notices Roundup in San Benito
Miss Leonor Vidaurri returns from Sal tillo Mexico while Mrs. Geo Parma and Alta Louise come back from San Antonio. Anita Parker and Olivia Braden plan to resume college studies in San Antonio. Florence Armstrong departs for San Antonio after visiting Misses Loig and Dorothy Derby. James Richter leaves for Washington and Lee University. Wendell Guinn recovers from illness in Tyler, and Mrs. Derby with children visit California. Pat Devine returns to Pharr after a Texas trip. The Woman's Missionary Society hosts a 4 PM social at Mrs J O Buenz home. Elizabeth Reed hosts theater and supper for Clarence and Milton. Heights Civic Club meets to plan gardens and discuss a Japanese kiosk proposal for the park, voting next Tuesday. A dancing party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Derby features twelve dances and lantern-lit lawn. attendees include Lois and Dorothy Derby and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Derby
Lois
Dorothy Derby
M. Fish
EB. J
Worst flood sweeps San Antonio in history
An unofficial wireless from Fort Sam Houston stated San Antonio was placed under martial law at noon. The San Antonio River district was reported 10 feet deep with four feet of water in the Gunter Hotel lobby, and authorities feared hundreds might have drowned.
Pershing ordered to France to present Medal of Honor
General Pershing, chief of staff of the army, was directed by the president to travel to France and award the Congressional Medal of Honor to an unknown soldier of the republic, in a ceremony marking the war effort and honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
General Pershing
France
Republic
Country wide storms sweep from Canada to Gulf
Country-wide thunder showers and disturbances are reported today from the Canadian Northwest to the Gulf of Mexico. Tornadoes are reported in South Dakota and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Canadian Northwest
Gulf of Mexico
South Dakota
Nebraska
Caribbean Hurricane Moves Westward Across Windward Islands
The Caribbean hurricane centered south of Haiti and moving west and northwest, reports from Port of Spain and St. Vincent indicate it caused great property damage and some loss of life on the windward islands and Trinidad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preas
Washington
Haiti
Weathher Bureau
Port of Spain
St. Vincent
Trinidad
City Ownership of Water Plant Duly Recommended
At a special Chamber of Commerce meeting on August 29 the board endorsed the joint committee plan with the City Council on Laredo water. A temporary rate increase agreement with the Laredo Water Company was suggested to fund needed improvements while plans are executed. Fred A Matthes was present but did not vote as he is chamber director and Laredo Water Company executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Heights Civic Club
M. P. Cullinan
AH Heights
Chamber of Commerce
Laredo Water Company
Board of Directors
Sam Mackin
W. J. Sames
Chamber of Commerce and City Council
Angus CC. Richter
B. G. Salinas
J. R
Fred A. Matthes
Weather Outlook From New Orleans Bureau
Forecast for the area is unavailable due to a line outage reported to The Times. The United States Weather Bureau at New Orleans provides the daily forecast to the Telephone Co., but no report is currently transmitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort Melptosh Weather Report Hourly Observations
Fort Melptosh reports observations for the hours ending at 7 a m today. No full report available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Melptosh
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Lo'ng
America
Near East
Russia
Poland
City Teachers’ Institute
Laredo City
the Times
Isabella
Catholic Daughters of America
Court of Isabella the Catholic” of the Catholic Daughters of America
Noc
Soarce Social Calendar
Leonor Vidaurri
Saltillo
Geo. F. Parma
Alta Louise
Ay Cee
Anita Parker
Olivia Braden
Florence Armstrong
Missee Loig
James Richter
Washington-Lee University
City
Elizabeth Irwin
Colorado
Mrs. Whittaker
Mrs. C. Withoff
New York
O. H. Guinn
Wendell
Tyler
A. E. Derby
California
Pat Devine
Pharr
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
J. O. Buenz
J. A. Burnett
Elizabeth Reed
Clarence Lee Milton
Monor
Board OF Directors OF Chamber OF Commerce Act
Weather Forecast
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