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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1921

Page

3

Women Preachers Face Last Stand of Male Autocracy

Miss M. Madeline Southard, president of the International Association of Women Preachers, told Chicago's convention that male rule in religion is breaking under women’s growing leadership. She cited progress in church policy, education, and labor equality, arguing women bring a complementary, stronger Gospel when combined with men, and that motherhood does not suffer from preaching.

Associated Press Chicago M. Madeline Southard International Association of Women Preachers Southard Methodist Episcopal General Conference Winfield Kan Epworth League Rocky Mountains

Monition in U S vs One Ford Car and 141 Bottles Tequila

Notice of libel in the U S District Court Southern District of Texas Laredo seeking forfeiture of a Ford car License 698075 Engine 4796618 and 141 bottles of tequila seized by Customs. Parties with claims must appear September 27 1921 at 10 am in Laredo to contest and present allegations.

United States of America D. L United States U. S. District Court For Southern District of Texas Laredo Texas United States Court Room

Depth and distance for planting mulch in bulb beds

The text advises against mulching most bulb beds, especially tulips and narcissus, to avoid damaging shoots. Mulch only hyacinths with leaves or straw, not fresh manure, and mulch should be light for crocuses. If mulch is avoided, plant bulbs deeper to avoid spring emergence.

Citation by publication in Webb County Texas 1921

Public citation commands Sheriff or Constable to publish weekly for four weeks to notify Ventura Hinojosa to appear at Webb County District Court in Laredo on October 10, 1921. Plaintiff Trinidad Diaz de Hinojosa seeks dissolution of marriage and custody of Victoriano Hinojosa, alleging abandonment since January 1905.

State OF Texas Webb County Ventura Hinojosa District Court Laredo A. D Trinidad Diaz de Hinojosa Victoriano Hinojosa

Today’s events span global centennial celebrations and major openings

Straw hats are recalled as William H. Taft begins his 65th year as Chief Justice. Mexico and Central American states celebrate independence centenary with festivities. A Winnipeg conference aims to organize Manitoba industry to curb winter unemployment. Berlin hosts the first international sexual science conference. A U.S. delegation attends the Peking Union Medical College dedication funded by the Rockefeller Foundation.

William H. Taft United States Mexico Winnipeg Manitoba Berlin

Social calendar notes on church groups

Thursday The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church meets with Mrs R L Bobbitt at 3 30 PM. A general meeting of the W M A circles at the Baptist church at 4 PM. Friday The Little Women Chapter of Camp Fire Girls meets with Mrs Alfred Poggenpohl at 4 30 PM.

Ladies Aid The Presbyterian Church R. L. Bobbitt W.M.A Baptist Church Little Women Camp Fire Girls Alfred Poggenpohl

Going Back to a Land of Peace and Pride

Poetic reminiscence contrasts a yearning for a blue sky land with a back country trail. The piece reflects values of a simple life, equality, and personal deeds over money. Local notes list visitors and travelers returning or visiting families in the area.

The Chicken in the Case at Strand Theatre

Owen Moore stars as Steve Perkins in The Chicken in the Case at Strand Theatre today and tomorrow. Victor Heerman wrote and directed the comedy, praised as funnier than The Poor Limp. Supporting cast includes Teddy Sampson Katherine Perry Vivian Ogden and Edgar Nelson.

Strand Today Owen Moore Strand Theatre Steve Perkins Victor Heerman Teddy Sampson Katherine Perry Vivian Ogden Edgar Nelson

Two Oil Drillers Die In Upland Auto Crash Near Breckenridge

Associated Press report from Breckenridge Texas notes Dan C Daubenspeck 50 and H B Stroup 45 oil well drillers killed when their car overturned near the city last night. Stroup formerly of Yale Chistoma died three hours after the wreck while Daubenspeck, from Tulsa, was killed instantly.

Associated Press Breckenridge Texas Dan C. Daubenspeck Stroup Yale Chistoma Daubenspeck Tulsa

Ruth Breaks Record With 55th Home Run Of Season

In New York on September 15, Pade Ruth hit his 55th homer of the season, surpassing Lastear’s record. It came in the fifth inning of the first game of a doubleheader against St. Louis with one man on base and Iayne pitching.

Associated Press New York Pade Ruth Lastear St. Louis Iayne

Infant falls to death from hotel window in Houston

In Houston on September 14 Malcolm Hooper eight months old son of Mr and Mrs W A Hooper of Pearmont fell from a third floor hotel window while parents slept. The hotel porter alerted them when the accident occurred.

Associated Press Houston Texas Malcolm Hooper W. A. Hooper Pearmont Hotel Norter

Odd and Interesting Fact Collage From Antiquity to Modern Times

A collection of curious statements on history life spans light exposure pearls tides and unusual objects. It cites trial by jury in 2000 B C life expectancy thirty seven years and an eagle speeding an express train for eighteen miles. It notes emeralds brighten with light beavers tails signals and baked elephant feet as delicacy.

B.C Guernsey Africa Manchuria

Harvey Church Repeats Confession At Mother’s Presence

Police report Harvey Church confessed to the murders of Bernard Daughterty and Carl Ausmus, stating he acted alone. Officials said Wilder and Walker named as accomplices had no involvement, and Church largely stuck to earlier confessions while recounting the crimes to his mother.

Associated Press Chicago Harvey Church Bernard Daugherty Carl Ausmus Wilder Walker Church

Manitoba to enforce English teaching in Mennonite schools

Manitoba will enforce English instruction in every Mennonite child’s schooling this term. Thirteen new schools are ready or nearing completion in Mennonite colonies where public-school opposition was strongest. No Mennonites have migrated from Manitoba this year. many districts now accept public schools and some old Mennonite buildings are rented for public use.

Associated Press Winnipeg Man Manitoba Mexico

Rescue Stranded Fish In 109 Miles Of Louisiana Streams

Eight employees of the Louisiana Department of Conservation rescued over 1,900,000 game fish stranded in 109 miles of streams between St Joseph and New Orleans. They saved fish left in shallow pools by receding waters to prevent summer sun deaths. Species included bass bream crappie sunfish perch buffalo and catfish.

New Orleans Louisianana State Department of Conservation St. Joseph M. L. Alexander Louisiana

Race riot ends quickly in Walden's Ridge

Associated Press report from Chattanooga Tenn describes a race riot at Walden's Ridge a mining town east of the city. Three white girls were shot by a black girl prompting violence that left the area deserted. Sheriff’s posse surrounded Henry Clipper at his cabin while many white men were arrested for protection and investigation proceeds.

Chattanooga Tenn Walden’s Ridge Henry Clipper Edna Barnett Wunters Jewall Clipper Henry Clipper

Important Meetings on Potential General Railroad Strike

By Associated Press Chicago Sept 15 the nation may face a general railroad strike after two meetings next week. Sunday 500000 shopmen will meet to decide action on wage cuts. Sept 22 leaders of locomotive engineers conductors enginemen firemen switchmen and trainmen will meet to announce ballot results on the cuts.

Associated Press Chicago Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers

Laredo Baseball Benefit Game For High School Club

Tomorrow at Caliche Park 4:30 p.m. a Laredos vs American Legion game in the Laredo Baseball League to raise funds for the Laredo High School Athletic Club. Admission 25 cents with grandstand 35 cents and box seats 50 cents. Proceeds go to the club. a large crowd is expected.

Caliche Park Laredos American Legion Laredo Baseball League Laredo High School Athletic Club

Fort Worth Gunfight Ends in Train Robbery Attempt

Federal, city and railroad detectives traced a west Fort Worth jailbreak attempt on the Texas Pacific mail train last night. Two armed men died when officers halted the car near Camp Ponte Morris after the bandits demanded the Breckenridge mail. One suspect identified as J. L. Morris of El Reno escaped custody earlier from the Louisiana penitentiary. Edwards, a Texas Pacific engineer, was also killed in the gunfight.

Fort Worth Sfald Polpoussy Texas Pacific Mail Here Charley Morris J. L. Morris el Reno Okla Louisiana Billy Edwards Texas Pacific Trimble Camp Ponte Morris Breckenridge Morris Edwards

New American Plan for Chicago Packers Workers

Chicago Sept 15 The six months extension of the Alschuler agreement ends today. Individual plant representation in the four largest companies becomes the sole medium for wage and condition negotiations. Future changes go through elected employee representatives and exclude the meat packers union. The plan, called the American shop representation plan, allows both union and non union workers to be employed.

Associated Press Chicago Meat Packers’ Union Alschuler

Valera Says Irish Negotiators Open to Inverness Talks

London dispatch reports Eamon de Valera's letter to Lloyd George shows Irish negotiators willing to attend proposed conferences at Inverness but only as representatives of a sovereign estate. Valera's reply reiterates that government by consent of the governed must underpin any reconciliation agreement.

Associated Press London Eamonn de Valera Lloyd George Inverness A Viera

Threat of Violence Letter Sent to Roscoe Arbuckle Case

An anonymous Sacramento letter warned of violence if justice is not served in Roscoe Arbuckle's case. The Sacramento letter was received by Harry Kelly secretary of the grand jury and turned over to police in San Francisco.

San Francisco Cali Roscoe Arbuckle Iis Sacramento Harry Kelly Grand Jury

Indian Labor Adaptable Yet Largely Unskilled

The article notes Indian labor is mostly unskilled but highly adaptable. It states Indian workers can be trained quickly to perform difficult operations demanding intelligence, highlighting potential for rapid skill development in industry.

India

Money Makers ad highlight large cash offer

Classified ad notes a money making opportunity offering $9298 as a promised payout. The short text references a Times Want Ad heading and emphasizes a substantial cash sum for participants.

Money Makers

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau Today and Friday

The Times presents the U S Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans. Tonight and Friday are partly cloudy with mild temperatures expected.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh Weather Report for 7 a.m. Today

Observations from Fort McIntosh for the four hours ending at 7 a.m. show a maximum temperature of 95 degrees and a minimum of 75 degrees. Winds were generally from the southeast and skies partly cloudy.

Fort McIntosh

National Unity Council formed to promote harmony

Plan to spread a new group across the country was announced in Chicago by Edward F. Illene former governor of Iowa acting as emissary to the Versailles peace talks. The National Unity Council aims to unite all classes races and religions and opposes the Ku Klux Klan seen as a menace to unity.

Associated Press Chicago Edward F. Liiitne Inoix Irish Republic National Unity Council Illene Dunne

Brazos Flood Destroys Gauge at Hempstead Texas

Reports from Dallas say the Brazos River rose to 40 feet at Hempstead, carrying away the gauge and inundating surrounding lands. Property and crops were damaged, with the lower Brazos flood expected to rival the 1915 disaster. Red Cross warns early death toll estimates are uncertain as towns around Taylor and Thorndale face inundation and rescue work continues.

Tn Associated Presa Dallas Texas Jonston Brazos Hempstead Prazog Thorndale Red Cross F. Arther Shaw Plorndals Taylor Hutte Jonah San Gabriel

Depleting the Roll of Confederate Veterans in Texas

In Temple Texas September 15 Major General FE W Kirkpatrick of the Texas division United Confederate Veterans announced the veteran roll is shrinking about 16 percent annually. At the annual reunion the commander said about 3000 Texas old soldiers in grey pay dues to camps, roughly one third of the state’s total veterans. The session will continue through tomorrow.

Associated Press Temple Texas The Grim Reaper FE. W. Kirkpatrick United Confederate Veterans

Donated Cooper set for San Agustin Library

Mrs. M Benavides has donated a full set of James Fenimore Cooper novels to the San Agustin Library. Titles include The Deerslayer The Pathfinder The Pioneers The Last of the Mohicans The Prairie The Spy The Pilot The Red River The Two Admirals The Crater Miles Wallingford Homeward Bound Home as Found The Chainbearers The Red Skins The Ways of the Hour Wing and Wing The Wept of the Wish ton Wish Precaution The Headsman Lionel Lincoln The Bravo Heidenmayer The Sinking of the Titanic Great Sea Disasters. The library will be open every afternoon from 4 to ?

An Agustin Cooper San Agustin Lionel Lincoln Heidenmayer

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