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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1920
Page
1
A revolt erupts in Trieste with heavy fighting between socialist forces and government troops. Barricades and trenches appear as the city tests firepower. Italian troops and naval forces restore order. a destroyer anchors in the harbor controlling the public square.
Associated Press reports Sweetwater Texas has 4,307 residents, up 141 people or 3.1 percent.
M V Piip, Esthonian Foreign Minister in London, tells AP that imperialism killed czarism and will kill Sovietism, warning Bolshevik Poland offensive endangers Estonia and Russia. He notes depleted ammo, depopulation fears, and a looming demobilization crisis as peace remains the Soviets’ main fear.
President Wilson named Mabel T Boardman to be commissioner of the District of Columbia effective next Wednesday upon Brownlow's retirement. She becomes the first woman to head the district government, reflecting long service with the American Red Cross executive committee.
A bulletin issued this afternoon reports Lord Mayor MacSwinney of Cork in a critical state after a very bad night. He was conscious in the morning but collapsed, his condition described as rapidly worsening and his mind growing duller.
In Edinburg Texas on September 11, the Rio Grande valley’s drought and water issues have caused a severe housing shortage. About 1000 families are living in tents or board shacks while seeking permanent homes as returning vacationers reclaim vacant houses. Local real estate dealers and the Chamber of Commerce report a flood of requests for help locating homes for new valley residents.
Newfoundland plans grants to two pulp and paper firms, one British with Bonne Bay west coast mill serving winter herring ports, the other Norwegian at Bonavista Bay east coast. Additional projects include mills at St Georges and Grand Falls, tapping spruce tracts and rail links, with prewar capitalists seeking similar ventures and a stated lower cost for Newfoundland paper.
Dublin Castle reports official mail to London intercepted by Sinn Fein members and says a carrier pigeon system is in preparation. A large consignment of army pigeons has arrived in Dublin with more expected. The London flight covers about 601 miles.
Austin Texas September 11 Letters urging ratproofing be inserted in plans and specifications for remodeling old buildings or erecting new ones have been mailed by C W Goddard state health officer to 159 architects in Texas. Several replies already promise cooperation in the ratproofing campaign.
A historical bank report shows assets including United States bonds and stock in the Federal Reserve, along with cash, furniture, and the banking house. Officers listed include J. K. Beretta as president, M. Alexater as vice president, and multiple cashiers, reflecting the bank’s financial standings and liability coverage.
The Times publishes the U S Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans showing tonight and Sunday partly cloudy conditions.
Observations show a maximum temperature of 100 degrees and a minimum of 76 degrees at Fort McIntosh. Winds from the southeast. Sky clear.
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