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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1920

Page

23

Civil Trials Without Jury Extend Irish Crimes Bill

Dublin reports that a key provision of the Irish Crimes bill allows civil actions to be tried without a jury. Sinn Fein Courts are targeted as sedition, with police already arresting and recording participants for later court martial. Government powers confront Sinn Fein machinery amid looming prison hunger strikes.

Associated Press Dublin Sinn Fein Sinn Feiners Sinn Trish Republic

Connecticut Republicans Open State Convention in Hartford

Hartford leaders gather for the Connecticut State Republican convention with preliminary speeches this evening and the main session tomorrow to choose state ticket candidates and adopt a platform. A bright outlook has party leaders hopeful, with several aspirants named for governor and other offices.

Hartford Conn Connecticut

London claims Serbian forces block relief mission to Montenegro

Alex Devine of Winchester argues that Serbian authorities prevented a British Canadian relief effort from entering Montenegro and forced the mission to withdraw to Italy. He says Colonel Burnham’s Canadian Medical Mission faced threats, equipment seizures, and spying, with Montenegrin civilians left in terror as the country tombs under brutal repression.

Associated Press London Montenegro Alex Devine Winchester Devine Nicholas Belgrade Italy Burnham Protection Mr. Devine Colonel Burnham Ipek Siberia

Birthday Tidbits and Local Notices From September News

Birthday items mark Prof W A Hardman and Siegfried Sasson among others born today. Town notices report travel plans, visits, and dinners, including General Serrano’s U S Consul Randolph Robertson hosting in Nuevo Laredo with Mexican and U S officials invited.

W. A. Hardman British Association For the Advancement of Science Sedinburgh Siegfried Sasson Howard Sutherland United States West Virginia Kirkwood Bertha Kalich Lemberg Galicia James V. McClintic Congress Oklahoma Bremond Texas Francisco R. Serrano de la Huerta Randolph Robertson Nuevo Laredo General Serrano P. Garcia P. Elias Calles Mexico Luis Amezcua Serrano Manuel Ortega Jefe de Armas Arturo de Laracho

Countess of Aberdeen to preside over ICW sessions

The Countess of Aberdeen, wife of a British statesman, will preside at the Inter national Council of Women sessions opening today in Christiania. Renowned for social insight and Liberal party hosting, she has served as Vicereine in Ireland and Canada and promoted home industries. She helped establish a model Irish village at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.

Countess of Aberdeen International Council of Women Christiania Ireland Canada Diolyrood Palace London Liberal Party

Zemo advertised as eczema remedy with antiseptic claims

The E. W. Rose Co of Cleveland promotes Zemo as a grease free solution for eczema and skin troubles. Sold by druggists for 35 cents or a dollar for large size, the liquid allegedly cleanses, soothes, and heals sores, burns and chafing.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

Rotary Club Meeting Highlights and Guests at Hamilton Hotel

The Rotary Club met at the Hamilton Hotel Cafe with Rotarian Fred W. Mally presiding. Guests C H Deabler, formerly county agricultural agent and now Armour Fertilizer salesman, spoke on long staple cotton prospects. Others from Armour Fertilizer Co and a druggist spoke as well. The program focused on Rotarian principles from the Rotarian magazine. Members discussed attendance, friendship, educational value, social tenets, and cooperation, with a Chamber of Commerce resolution urging U S recognition of Mexico. Mrs Bruce Bunn performed a solo before Rotary songs and the meeting adjourned for ladies night on Sept 16.

Hamilton Hotel Fred W. Mally C. H H. Deabler Nacogdoches County Armour Fertilizer Company South Carolina Slayton Armour Fertilizer Co Tucker Hine Chas. Deutz Frank A. Lattiz Louie Christen Garfield Hiatt Will Cantrell Chamber of Commerce United States Mexico Bruce Bunn Hiatt Bunn Rotary Jongs

Odd Facts and Scattered News From an Old Paper

A miscellany notes that minute fires cost the US five hundred dollars each. Mozart at age four composed minuets. weekly US fire losses include twelve schoolhouses and two colleges. New York hotel laundries process vast towel and beet loads daily. embroidery’s ancient craft. a pear contains fat. London's yearly water use could flood a canal 100 feet wide and 900 miles long. a Milan emigrant is jailed for a 27 year old murder. a French car accident injures none seriously. Algiers hosts three Sabbath observances weekly. annual US forest fires destroy over 200 million dollars of timber.

Mozart America New York Greater London Milan France Algiers

Railroad timetable with Texas-Mexican and I G N trains

Texas-Mexican Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9:65 a.m. Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3:35 p.m. International and Great Northern Through fast train to St Louis leaves 9:30 a.m. arrives 4:00 p.m. Night Train departs 9:00 p.m. arrives 8:00 a.m.

Corpus Christi

Train Schedule Between Rio Grande and Eagle Pass

Train No 1 runs from Laredo to Minera daily except Sunday departing 8 30 a m and arriving 10 20 a m Train No 2 runs from Minera to Laredo daily except Sunday departing 11 00 a m and arriving 3 16 p m

Rio Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Minera

Primaries in Georgia Highlight Senate and Governorship Contests

Georgia voters face statewide ballots to decide whether Hoke Smith returns to the Senate or is replaced by Thomas E. Watson Hugh M. Dorsey or John R. Cooper while four contenders contest the governorship Thomas W Hardwick George N Holder and Clifford Walker lead a high profile field as campaigns hinge on national issues with state concerns playing a smaller role and all candidates pledged to support President Wilson.

Atlanta Georgia United States Hoke Smith United States Senate Thomas E. Watson Hugh M. Dorsey John R. Cooper Macon Thomas W. Hardwick George N. Holder Wilson

Cotton ginning up to Sept 1 shows rise over prior year

The census bureau reports 3 672 491 bales ginned before September 1 this season, more than double last year’s 142 625 bales. The report notes 1 118 round bales and 26 Sea Island bales, with state ginnings totaling 34 019 bales to Sept 1.

Associated Press Washington Census Bureau Sea Island

Lone bandit holds up Uvalde bank and escapes with cash

A lone bandit robbing the First State Bank in Uvalde Texas escaped in an automobile with six thousand five hundred dollars this morning law officers pursued but details on arrests or suspects were not immediately available.

Assocated Press San Antonio Texas First State Bank Uvalde

Poisoned alcohol fatalities rise at Edgewood arsenal

Baltimore Md Sept 8 The death toll among Edgewood arsenal civilian employees from consuming poisoned alcohol rose to seven today with one other victim reported improved.

Associated Press Baltimore, Md Edgewood Arsenal

Air Mail Service Inaugurated From Mineola to San Francisco

The continental air mail service was officially started today as R. C. Page piloted a specially equipped plane carrying 400 pounds of mail. The flight began at 6 30 o clock from Mineola and carried letters to mayors of six cities along the route.

Associated Press Mineola San Francisco R. C. Page

Tighten Regulations On Distilling Stills Implemented

Washington on September 8 reports the treasury department will tighten regulations governing the sale of stills and add a further tracing mechanism to identify illicit liquor distillers and their customers.

Cynthia Press Austin University Associated Press Washington Treasury Department

Todays Events Reflect Milestones and Speeches

Centenary of U S senator and Maryland governor William T. Hamilton noted alongside the sixtieth anniversary of the Lady Elgin sinking with 225 lives lost. The Galveston tornado memorial marks its twentieth year, with 7 000 lives and 30 million dollars in damage referenced. International Council of Women begins its quinquennial convention in Christiania Norway. Senator Harding delivers first non Ohio address since nomination at Minnesota State Fair. Calvin Coolidge to speak in Portland Maine for Maine Republican ticket. National issues pressure Georgia Democratic primary and Connecticut Republican convention in Hartford. Iowa groups meet in Des Moines to name an independent state ticket.

William T. Hamilton U. S Maryland Lake Michigan Galveston International Council of Women America Christiania Norway Warren G. Harding Ohio Minnesota Calvin Collidge Portland Maine League of Nations Georgia Connecticut Hartford Committee of Forty-eight American Labor Party United Farmers’ Organizations Iowa Des Moines

English restaurants grown degenerate says London epicure

A London newspaper reporter laments decline in English restaurant cooking. He finds fewer old fashioned steaks and mutton chops with kidneys, pastry lacks fluff, jellies lack taste, and Soho has lost its charm due to rising costs and diners who miss traditional atmosphere.

Associated Press London Soho

Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy in Michigan

Mrs A H Hall of Caseville Michigan thanks the remedy for saving her baby's life this summer and says they are never without it Mrs Mary Carrington of Caseville Michigan praises its year round relief and prompt action in her family use

Chamberlain Michigan A. H. Hall Caseville Mich Mary Carrington

Cox Charges Quotas Tied to Ohio Campaign Fund

Dudley Blossom testified that Cox’s claim of 400000 for Cleveland was correct and that 3000 prospects in Cuyahoga County were mobilized to meet the state goal. Blossom said by Labor Day 74000 had been pledged as workers labored to hit 400000. In Texas, Democrats met to discuss raising 20000 for the Cox Roosevelt campaign with district and county chairs to be named.

Cleveland Upham Ohio Associated Press Chicago Cox Republican Campaign Committee Senate Committee Dudley Blossom Reed Cuyahera County Blossom Jreed Cuyahora County Fort Worth Texas J. A. Kemp Wichita Falls Herve Cox Roosevelt Dietrict

Farmer Welfare Plan Outlined at Minnesota State Fair

Senator Harding outlined an agricultural program at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds aimed at keeping the nation self-sustaining and improving farming conditions. The Sept event highlighted efforts to bolster farming, support rural livelihoods, and expand agricultural resilience nationwide.

Associated Press Minnesota State Fair Grounds Sept Harding Minnesota

Elks Welcome Canon City For State Convention

Canon City Colorado hosts hundreds of Elks from across the state for the annual convention. Sessions run three days with many elaborate entertainments provided by local lodge members.

Canon City Colo Colorado

Buenos Aires considers curbing horse race betting

President Trigoyen's administration contemplates legal measures to suppress or limit horse racing. Buenos Aires hosts a premier Jockey Club course with pari mutuel betting, drawing 15,000 to 20,000 weekly attendees. Bets rose from 800,000 pesos on Sundays to as much as 3,000,000 pesos, prompting talk that Thursday races should be suppressed.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Trigoyen Jockey Club

Argentine Boxer Firpo Plans U S Visit for Training

Buenos Aires reports South American heavyweight champion A Firpo, weighing 212 pounds, will travel to the United States to seek trained management. He won his title by defeating rivals in Chile and other South American nations. In Buenos Aires last June he stopped Antonio Jirsa in three minutes of a scheduled ten round bout. Firpo also has a storied ring career and was a Greco Roman wrestler before turning to boxing.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Tnig A. Firpo United States Firpo C Kile Antonio Jirsa Wirpo

President Wilson Opposes Reservations in Omaha Speech

One year ago today President Wilson spoke in Omaha opposing all reservations to the peace treaty. General Pershing received a tremendous ovation on his arrival from France at Hoboken.

President Wilson Omaha Gen. Pershing Hoboken France

Prosecutions Dropped in Texas Under Federal Guidance

Texas and federal authorities dropped all investigations into ice price matters after guidance from the U S Attorney General and state officials. The decision affects dealers previously targeted in Novi Texas and related enforcement actions across the Bayarel region.

Texas Associated Press Kori Worn Taylor Jce Price Novi Washington

Earthquake Toll Reported From Subaquake Event

An Associated Press dispatch from Rome notes a heavy underwater quake near Lyons and nearby areas. Rescue efforts continue as authorities tally hundreds of affected individuals, with extensive damage reported across coastal towns and inland regions.

Associated Press Rome Italy Lyonou

Fort Worth Adoption Section Sows Unclear Platform Debate

Still undecided in Fort Worth as the Sept with platform draft and shale PxOeUlign committee new chair convene. Sessions began the second day of the term amid unclear guidance and internal party divisions.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas

Rain Damages Range In Texas Port Arthur District

Rain beginning to damage cattle range, says weekly reports from inspectors to the Cattle Raisers' Association. Weather delays grazing and may affect cattle herds in the Port Arthur region as crews monitor pasture conditions.

Associated Press Port Wath Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association

MacSweeney 5 weaker in Brixton hunger strike update

London Sept 27 Mayor Mac Sweeney remains on hunger strike in Brixton prison. He was reported a little brighter this morning but weaker and more exhausted as the day progressed.

Associated Press London Mac. Sweeney Brixton Prison

Rum Runners' Profits Rise Along Detroit Border

Detroit reports rum running between Canada and Michigan yielded millions in 1920. Canadian revenue figures show vast profits from bootleg operations, with estimates of illicit sales and liquor brokers moving boat loads. Enforcement struggles as smugglers evade capture using faster craft along the Ontario border.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Bettween Canada Arban Ini Itine Michigan Ontario

Lady Elgin Sinking Recalled by Milwaukee Residents

A few of Milwaukee's oldest residents recalled today the 1860 sinking of the Lady Elgin ten miles off Winnetka after being run down by the schooner Augusta. About two to three hundred people drowned, most of them Milwaukee area residents traveling home from Chicago.

Milwaukee Wis Winnetka 1 Chicago

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observation

The forecast from the United States Weather Bureau at New Orleans, supplied by The Times via the Telephone Co, indicates tonight and Thursday will be partly cloudy to cloudy. Observations at Fort McIntosh note a maximum of 98 degrees, a minimum of 79, with a southeast wind and clear conditions.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

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Republicans New No Oliver Wm. A. Parker Co Flores Ave. Laredo, Ger Society Violet ’. Oberfeldt Evelyn Ryan Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Keithley Heights W.M. 8 Wks Hall Katherine Bolonius Ritchie Fritz Werner J. 8. Johnson Arthur and Tallman Alamo Business College Zaida Rotge Tivoli, Texas J. F. Lynch el Paso Kate Hamilton St. Anthony Apartments A. C. Hamilton Hugh Yates Millett, Texas J. L. Dannelley Elgin S. W. Edwards Pearsall Alicia Cruz Cal Sam Westbrook Rosita Leyendecker The Rotary Club Odd Svaragenes Thedford’s Garreet Ginning Report OF Census Bureau Lone Bandit AIR Mail Service Times Office ELKS Way Macsweeney Lady Elgin
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