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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1920

Page

18

Cox aide tells Senate panel evidence must be summoned

Edmand Moore of Ohio tells the Senate committee probing campaign expenditures that it is not seeking the best evidence to prove Governor Cox's charges. He argues the committee can subpoena witnesses and should call those with knowledge to substantiate or disprove the accusations, warning that failure to do so loses public trust and invites charges of whitewashing.

Cox Edmand Moore Ohio Senate Senate Committee Harding Lorimer

Desperate Chances of Smuggling Mexicans Across River

The report suggests eleven people drowned entering the country by a skiff below town while attempting illegal entry. The grape vine route brings many Mexicans, and U S officers struggle to curb contraband labor and liquor smuggling. Coyotes, the smugglers, are increasingly labeled as the payers of high costs for illicit crossing.

Labor traffic and law reform discussed in Laredo column

The piece argues Mexican authorities should curb illegal immigration traffic across the river while noting relaxed entry rules and a new Mexican labor bureau. It highlights dangers of coyotes and deportation risks, urges enforcement, and cites local notes on residents, closures, and civic notices from Laredo.

This year's crop shelled pecans at the Olympia Candy Co

The Olympia Candy Co processed pecans from this year's crop at its facility, noting activity tied to shelling operations and inquiries via phone number 456 for service or purchase. Numeric contact included as a point of contact.

Olympia Candy CO

Band Concert Last Night At Roof Garden

The Thirty seventh Infantry Band performed on the Soldiers' Club roof garden to a large crowd. People on the roof garden and in Jarvis Plaza enjoyed the program announced in yesterday's Times. The concerts occur on the first and third Tuesdays each month on the roof garden.

Soldiers’ Club Thirtyseventh Infantry Jarvis Plaza the Times Root Garden

Houdini Shines in Terror Island at the Royal

Spectators witnessed Houdini encore terror island feats with Lila Lee and Rosemary Theby among the stars. The escape artist freed from handcuffs and chains, escaping a blazing cabin and a box cast overboard, while underwater feats astonished the audience. The tale unfolds with a solid plot and nonstop thrills.

Houdini Royal Terror Island Lila Lee Rosemary Theby the Royal

Customs officials visit Laredo for winter quarters plan

Collector T. A. Coleman and Special Deputy Ed. Cotulla arrived by car from San Antonio via Corpus Christi and Alice. They plan to brief on winter quarters for Rio Grande guards in temporary housing pending the footbridge rebuild, before returning this evening.

T. A. Coleman Ed. Cotulla San Antonio Corpus Christi Alice Customs Rio Grande

Montreal Surrenders to English as Canada Falls Under British Control

A compact chronology notes key events: on September 8, 1760 Montreal capitulated and Canada came under English control. It records 1784 the death of Ann Lee leader of the Shakers in Watervliet New York born Manchester England February 29 1736 and 1831 Warsaw surrendered to Russia after two days of fighting.

Montreal Canada Ann Lee Watervliet N. Y Manchester England

Dissolution of Lowry and Crawford Firm

The firm of Lowry and Crawford is dissolved by mutual agreement. All outstanding accounts will be paid by Dr. Lowry and all debts due the firm will be payable to him. Dr. Lowry will continue practice at 820 Flores Avenue, Telephone 266. Dr. Crawford has moved to 1817 Juarez Avenue. W. E. B. Lowry, M.D. J. L. Crawford.

Lowry and Crawford Lowry Flores Avenue Crawford Juarez Avenue W. EB. Lowry D. J. L. Crawford

George M Kenedy Dies In San Antonio At 2:30 A M

George Mifflin Kenedy native of Corpus Christi aged about 36 died in San Antonio this morning at 2 30. telegramed to U S Consul from his brother in law. He lived in Laredo Browns ville Corpus Christi and San Antonio. Interment in Brownsville tomorrow. Survived by his wife Beatrice Samano and an adopted daughter.

George Mifflin Kenedy Corpus Christi George Kenedy C. B. Kenedy San Antonio United States Randolph Robertson A. D. Evans Laredo Mifflin Kenedy Nuevo Laredo Brownsville Beatrice Samano

Mexican Officials Here En Route State of Sonora

A party of Mexican officials led by under secretary of war Pedro Francisco Serrano and General Eduardo P. Garcia arrived from Mexico City and planned to depart for Nogales en route to Sonora. They were accompanied by Consul General Arturo de Laracho and other officials. Mrs Volta Bankson of Chillicothe, Missouri praised Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and liver relief.

Pedro Francisco Serrano de la Huerta Eduardo P. Garcia Luis Amezana Enrique Monteverdi Antonio L. Jauregut Trinidad Sanchez Benitez Jove Juarez Enrique Trujillo Mexico City Nogales Sonora Mexico Arturo de Laracho

Son of Mrs George T Lake Operated On In Tampico

Telegraph from Tampico reports Warl Lake son of Mrs George T Lake underwent an operation yesterday and is recovering well at a Tampico hospital. He is employed by an oil concern there and will return to Ledredo to recuperate once travel is feasible.

George T. Lake Tampico Warl Lake Laredo

Resolutions of Condolence for Eliza J. Barnard

Miriam Chapter No 86 of Laredo Texas adopts resolutions honoring Sister Eliza J Barnard. The note expresses grief for her passing and sympathy to her daughter Sister Elizabeth Ritter and family. It states the chapter’s loss as a linked member despite reduced health and directs copies to bereaved families daily papers and chapter records.

Laredo Texas Miriam Eliza J. Barnard Elizabeth )Ritter Ritter

Bridge Franchise Granted by Laredo City Council

Laredo Texas September 7 1920 city council in regular session grants a new franchise for the Laredo Bridge Co. for 25 years beginning January 1 1921 with annual rent 6000 and 50 per 1000 population increase. votes pass the ordinance after readings with public comment and revisions. The council also abolishes city corral boss office creating a corral administrator and approves sewer bond payments or bonds.

Laredo Texas L. Villegas DaCamara Henry Leyendecker Martin Salinas Brennan Richter Alderman Moore Laredo Bridge Company da Camara Messrs. J Mexico U. S Yeas City Corral Yeas—DaCamara

Eleven Drowned While Smuggling Into Nuevo Laredo

A skiff with eleven aboard capsized in the Rio Grande near Nuevo Laredo as smugglers tried to move ten laborers into the United States. The boat overturned in the rising current. one report says the wreckage was found miles downstream.

Rio Grande Nuevo Laredo

Notice to Farmers From Medina Valley Irrigation Co

The Medina Valley Irrigation Company offers irrigable lands for rent at seven dollars per acre with one dollar additional for farms with improvements, and water at five dollars per acre. To ensure a crop in 1921 rent an irrigated farm, good insurance. Encourages a good tenant to rent large tracts and farm them via sub tenants under personal control. Applications in person to R A Atkins Supt Natalia Texas.

Medina Valley Irrigation Company R. A. Atkins Natalia Texas

Louise Glaum Stars at Rialto in Lone Wolf’s Daughter

Louise Glaum, widely acclaimed, headlines the Rialto today and tomorrow in Lone Wolf’s Daughter. The strong star, famed worldwide, delivers a forceful performance in a Golden West tale, drawing large crowds to all shows.

Louise Glaum Rialto Louse Glaum Rialto Theater Lone Wolf Miss Glaum

Publication citation in land suit Webb County Texas

Court summons to John F Fowler or heirs and unknown owners of Survey 231 to answer a 1920 petition by Bess Jones and H J Jones seeking title possession and damages for 227.8 and 80 acres in Webb County Texas with chain of title issues and a void deed claim against Joseph Ogden dated January 8 1909. Proceedings set for the Webb County District Court in Laredo on the fifth Monday after the first Monday in September 1920.

State OF Texas Webb County John F. Fowler John I. Fowler 49Th Judicial District District Court Less Jones H. J Jones John C. C S. D General Land Office Commissioner General Land Office Joseph Ogden John P. Fowler Bess Jones C. M. de la Garza Laredo A. D

Economy Salvage House

Economy Salvage House lists bulk Army gear including 20000 army shoes 1000 wool shirts 800 mattresses 20000 leggings and many other items plus 1000 pairs ladies shoes new offered at below manufacturing cost located at 1701 Hidalgo St.

Hidalgo St

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New Mexican Labor Bureau Coyote Hsteban Perla Jose San Bernardo Messrs. Tooke Cottingham and Williams Tooke & Co Victoria Street Times St. Anthony Hotel Pont of Laredo Ixile General Obrefron Republic Warsaw Gale Vincennes France Florence Nightingale Crimea Wendell Phillips Massachusetts Labor Reform Prohibition Iowa Woman Suffrage Association Des Moines Wilson National American Woman Suffrage Association Atlantic City Rome George M. Kenedy Mary B. Arkell Daisy D. S. Millar R. M'Culloch Ferdinand King New York Weedames Nac A.calleros Guatimozin and Tilden Streets Alderman da Camara Tomas Arispe Convent, Flores and Garza Committee On Public Health Juana Valdez Zaragoza Street John P. Dabb John O. Buenz Paul C. Sulak Hidalgo Street Salinas Avenue Sanitary Board Austin A. R. Garcia Secreta Citizens Auto Company Cor Houston St. Maria Ave
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