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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1921

Page

9

Citation by publication in Zapata County Texas 1921

шыр The State of Texas commands the Sheriff to summon numerous Gallegos, Ramirez, Garza, Trevifio, Garcia, Hale, Vidaurri, and other defendants to appear at the next District Court term in Zapata County. The suit, filed September 29 1920, seeks partition of Porcion Four comprising about 7111 acres valued around 15000 dollars. Plaintiffs request partition, appointment of commissioners, and title and possession allocations. Return required by the court.

Zapata Jose Maria Gallegos Maria del Refugio Gallegos Simona Gallegos Cenobia Ramirez Vela. de Ramirez Herlinda Ramirez de Vela Lucia Ramon Vda de Trevifio Francisco Trevifio Virginia Trevifio Tirsa Trevifio Lila Trevifio de Ferrera G. B. Ferrera Lucia Trevi Guadalupe Garza de Garcia Lazaro Herrera Garza Julio Garcia Clemente Garcia Jose Maria Garcia Jose Maria Mareia Santos Garcia Punceno Garcia Refugio Garcia Catarina Garcia Rosalio Santos Rosario Santos Venacila Garcia de Pefia Ygnacia Garcia de Pefia Jose Cruz Garza Severa Garza District Court Zapata County Gumersindo Ramirez Felipe Ramirez Jesus Ramirez Isidoro Ramon Francisca Ramirez Margarita Garza Reyes Escamilla Rafael Trevisio Lucila Ramirez de Trevisio Leonarda Ramirez Epitacia Ramirez Isabel Ramirez de Gutierrez Filiberto Gutierrez Trinidad Lilia G. de Gutierrez Inecio Gutierrez Francisca Gutierrez Margarita Garcia Guadalupe Ramirez L. L. Haynes Jesus Garcia Benavides Manuel Garcia Benavides Ignacio Garcia Benavides Rafael Garcia Benavides Amador Garcia Silvestra Garcia a _ feme-sole Ramon Garcia Juan .Garza Jesus Garza Martin Garza Maria Encarnacion Garza de Martinez Juan Martinez Ignacio Garza Antonio Garza Maria Gallegos de Leal Juan M. Leal Rafael Benavides Hilario Salinas Porcion Pordon

Bright umbrellas change color demand in New York streets

By Associated Press New York Sept 6 bright hued umbrellas are twice as much in demand than a year ago manufacturers declare. They look for a day when street crowds in rainy weather will be as vivid as those in fair weather. Rainy days in New York this summer show a cheerier scene than in the past when black umbrellas predominated. Working girls commuting in all weather favor purple brown orange and blue umbrellas, while others join the cheerful trend against the darker season.

Associated Press New York

Notice of sale of unclaimed freight at Laredo depot

International & Great Northern Railway Company James A Baker Receiver will sell at 10:00 to 11:00 a m October 1 1921 at the Freight Depot Laredo Texas the described property one Key Lig Roof Cement weighing 210 pounds shipped from Cleveland Ohio to Pedro Ramirez and covered by CRI&P Burr Oak Tfr Ills. to Laredo way bill 1875 dated March 24 1921 for cash to satisfy legally accrued charges

International & Great Northern Railway Company James A. Baker Laredo Texas Cri&p Burr Oak Pedro Ramirez North American Fibre Prod. Co Cleveland Ohio

Dr. A Birge Celebrates 70th Birthday at Wisconsin

Dr. A Birge president of the University of Wisconsin reaches his 70th birthday. His career spans about fifty years at Madison beginning as an instructor in natural history in 1875 and advancing to professor, dean, and finally president. Born in Troy New York he studied at Williams College and authored works on zoology and limnology.

A. Birge University of Wisconsin Birge Madison Wisconsin University Ile College of Letters and Science Charles H. van Hise Troy N. Y Williams College

Daily History Lessons From Sept 7 Through 1919

A compact roll call of historical events and notable births and deaths dated September 7: the Pitt statue debut in New York City in 1770, James G Carter born 1795, the steamer New York lost in 1846, Papal States unrest in 1860, Wooster University opened in 1870, poet John Greenleaf Whittier died 1892, British Trades Union Congress met 1896, and an ambush killing in Fermony Ireland in 1919.

James G. Carter Leominster Mass Chicago New York Galveston New Orleans Papal States University of Wooster Wooster John Greenleaf Whittier Hampton Falls N. H Haverhill British Trades Union Congress Edinburgh Fermony Ireland

Notice to Sell 28 Sewer Bonds in Laredo

Sealed proposals due September 10 1921 at 10 am to City Secretary A R Garcia for sale of 28 sewer bonds issued 1919 denomination 1900 each total 125600. Bonds due in forty years with optional twenty year redemption bearing 6 percent interest semiannual. Bid deposits 5 percent. City may reject all bids.

A. R. Garcia Laredo Texas

Four Horsemen Screened Aboard Adriatic Before Rialto Run

On the Adriatic there was a private early viewing of Rex Ingram’s The Four Norsemen of the Apocalypse aboard the White Star liner before its Rialto engagement September 12 to 14. John Macrae of BE Dutton & Co arranged the advance show to satisfy English and Continental exhibitors and to please interested passengers. Pearl White, in Beyond Price at the Royal Theatre, travels Europe gathering gowns for future films, while her motto urges staying young by pursuing youth’s happiness.

New York Rex Ingram Rialto Theatre Vicente Blasco Safiez Adriatic John Macrae Dutton and Co Sefior Ibanez Nice France Pearl White the Royal Theate Europe Pear White

Nordstern Zeppelins Given to France for Commercial Use

The Nordstern, former LZ 121, handed to France for Marseilles to Algiers service under a German treaty. It is a 425 foot long airship with 61 foot diameter, 25,300 pound cargo capacity, and 456 passengers crew, powered by four Maybach engines at about 50 mph. The craft, housed in Friedrichshafen, was inspected by French officials after arrival.

Washington National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics J. J.ide Europe Service de Navigation Aerienne Marseilles-Algiers Germany Italy France Friedrichsafen St. Cyr Ide Leroy and Paquignon Adjutant Maisonneuve Air Laurent Evenac

Social Calendar for Thursday at Baptist Church Circles

Circle A W M U meets Mrs J B Trout at 4:30 pm. Circle B W M U meets Mrs J J Wilkes at 4 pm. Circle D W M U meets at Mrs J M Sallee's home at 4 pm. The Blue Bonnet Club hosts at the Woman's Club at 8 pm honoring Miss Dunham.

Crcle the Baptist Church J. B. Trout Circle B. W. M. U J. J. Wilkes Circle D J. M. Sallee Blue Bonnet Club Woman's Club Miss Dunham

From The Arabic and Local Social Notes

A mix of verse excerpts and city society items. Included are lines from a Shelley poem, arrivals and departures of residents, calls on relatives, a teaching appointment, a wedding report, club meetings, and a social dance hosted by the Woman's Club with music by Ernst Buenz. about 30 couples attended.

Ernst Buenz Mesdames R. L. Poster H. R. Borchers Mary Shelby C. M. MacDaniel

Harding Replies to Critics From Washington Letter

President Harding expresses hope that Congress will pass the foreign debt funding and railroad funding bills along with tariff and tax legislation before the extraordinary session ends. The letter to Senator McCormick is seen as a reply to Democratic attacks on the Republican record in Congress.

Associated Press Washington Harding Congress McCormick

Cotton cost to produce 1921 Texas crop stated

Austin Sept 7 the commissioner of agriculture Vierrell announced the cost of producing the 1921 Texas cotton crop at 25.8 cents per pound noting a price under 25 cents would not cover costs and the estimate is based on farmer reports from 56 counties. Dallas Sept 7 the War Finance Corporation raised its loan to the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association from 16.5 million to 15 million. Sept 7 in Geneva the League of Nations assembly opened discussions with Bolivian and Chilean delegates over Tacna Arien demand to place the issue on the agenda.

Associated Press Austin Texas Vierrell Terrell Dallas The War Finance Corporation Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association C. O. Moser Texas Farm Bureau Jénega Assembly of the League of Nations

Ku Klux Parade in Mart Sparks Crowd

Five hundred white robed Klansmen paraded Mart streets in a first appearance, drawing crowds as residents lined the route after being tipped off. The event occurred in Waco, Texas on September 7.

Waco Texas Mart

Auto Turned Over injuring Beaumont youths

Six young men from prominent Beaumont families were injured, two seriously, when the car they rode in overturned just outside the city limits last night.

Associated Press Beaumont Texas

Indicted Priest Murder Case Seeks Trial Date

Birmingham Alabama September 7 bond of ten thousand dollars was set in the circuit case of Rev. R. Stephenson indicted yesterday on second degree murder in the August 11 slaying of Father James B. Coyle. Trial date not fixed.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala R. Stephenson James B. Coyle

Remarkable Cotton Futures Rally Tops New Orleans Market

The New Orleans cotton exchange saw an extraordinary surge as all months futures opened $10 per bale higher than yesterday. October futures rose to 21.44 and May to 22.10, driven by speculative activity tied to Liverpool market gains. Reuters says the move represents one of the wildest advances in recent memory.

New Orleans Noel Liverpool

Dallas brings Willis Todd to jail after Fort Worth killing

Willis Todd, arrested in the week old killing of Fort Worth service car driver James McNeal, was brought to Dallas by Fort Worth officers and jailed in Dallas County as a precaution against possible violence.

Uy Associated Rrese Dallas Texas Willis Fodd James McNeal Fort Worth

Building Wages Cut in Chicago Arbitration Ruling

ChicagoSept 7 Building trades workers face wage reductions and new working rules from Judge Landis arbitration. The decision opens Chicago territory to all contractors and could revive millions in construction. Fireproofers receive 1 12 percent and bricklayers 1 10 per hour, down from 1 25. About fifty thousand workers are affected.

Associated Press Chicago

Another Victim Sioux City Cot Ends War Sleep Cost

In Sioux City Iowa Sept 6 normalcy claims another victim the hotel cot as war era overwork ends. Cots priced at 1.50 will be charged only after all beds are filled. Seasoned travelers note past rates 5 to 15 for a night on a hard cot and accept the change with weary irony.

Sioux City Morpheus

St. Louis Nationals Close Gap on Pirates in Standings

By winning four games in two days the St. Louis Nationals narrow the gap, now within 37 points of the Pittsburg Pirates. About one full game separates the league leading New York Americans and Cleveland.

New York St. Louis Nationals Pittsburg Pirates New York Americans Cleveland

Irish Question Hangs In Balance In Inverness Meeting

In Inverness Scotland on September 7 ministers from the British government met Lloyd George amid divisions over how to handle Ireland. Some favor continuing exchanges of notes with Sinn Fein while others push different procedures.

Inverness Scotland Lloyd George

Cabinet approves reply to de Valera note in Inverness

In Inverness Scotland on September 7 the British cabinet met and unanimously approved the government reply to the latest note from Eamonn de Valera. The decision reinforces Britain’s stance in the ongoing dispute with the Irish leader regarding constitutional issues and negotiations.

Inverness Scotland Eamonn de Valera

Jealous Husband Strangling Device Claimed by Wife

A Dallas woman claiming to be the wife of a prominent physician asked police to contact her jealous husband to stop her from deserting him at night. She described tying their wrists and ankles with a fishing line as a nightly precaution amid a recent quarrel.

Dallas Texas

Well Known Men to Be Arrested in Holdup Case

Texarkana Sept 7 AP reports the arrest of a well known young man in connection with the Kansas City Southern near southbound holdup last night seven miles south of Texarkana. Officers say warrants likely once suspects are located. Four youths, two known to police, visited a local garage in an automobile and filled tanks. Robbers were said to be dressed like the quartet. Postal inspectors withheld loot details.

Associated Press Texarkana J Tuertoite Kansas Ily

James B Berry Waives Trial In Wife Slaying Case

Dallas charged printer James B Berry waived examining trial for the killing of his wife Louise Berry shot last Saturday in her apartment. He was remanded to jail without bail as witnesses were directed to appear before the grand jury.

Associated Press Dallas Texas James B Berry Louise Berry Wes

Physician Killed in Waxahachie Shooting

In Waxahachie Texas Dr Charles W Ray 35 prominent local physician was shot to death in his office shortly before noon today A painter named Bill Harris surrendered to authorities following the shooting and is in custody as the investigation continues.

Associated Press Waxahuechie Texas Charles W. Ray Bill" Harris

Woman Burglar Sent to Hospital for Thyroid Treatment

Mrs. Fannie Lebowitz a convicted burglar and mother of eight children was sent to a hospital in Well for a year to undergo thyroid secretion therapy from sheep in an effort to cure her criminal tendencies.

Associated Press New York Fannie Lebowitz

Funeral Thursday Evening With Full Military Honors

Remains of Corporal Leonnardo Diaz, son of Mrs Felipe Diaz, who died serving overseas, will arrive in Laredo on tomorrow afternoon’s train. American Legion members and ex-service men will meet the body, escort it to the deceased’s home at 1212 Juarez Avenue, and conduct the funeral at 6 o’clock tomorrow evening with full military honors including a firing squad from Fort McIntosh, the 17th Infantry Band, and local ex-service members.

Leonnardo Diaz Felipe Diaz Laredo France American Legion Juarez Avenue Fort McIntosh 17Th Infantry Band

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State OF Leopoldo Martinez William Pitt Wall and William Streets Laredo Movies Royal Percy Isysshe Shelley Florence Armstrong City Lois Dorothy Derby Will Dickey Brownsville Manuel Mora San Antonio P. J. MacMahon Son Allen Cuero Harry Chamberlain Judge J. M. Slaughter Content McKnight Mexico City Wll North Laredo L G. Degnan Storey-Kinley San Marcos Roy Seale J. O. Buenz Hamburg Fred Rose Evans Kansas City Missouri H. EF. Wohringer F. W. Mally Bryan Great Lakes Minneapolis Minn T. Aubin Gerald le Keeran Young Young E. J. Foster Mablel C. Barlow John C. Wall the Heights Civic Club M. P. Cullinan Pershing Gompers Federation United States Associated Prensa General Pershing Samuel Gompers Lafayette-Marne American Federation of Labor Republic America Texas Cotton Growers Will Sy Associated Press Hus Band UN Associated Press Leonardo Diaz
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