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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1921
Page
6
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not credited in this paper and to the focal news published herein as published content.
The Daily notes public sentiment favors municipal ownership of the water plant. It argues the city could pay fair value, retire bonds, fund depreciation, and avoid corporate profit by running the system for residents’ good, despite the current company’s service.
The Saturday flood in San Antonio causes extensive property damage estimated around five million dollars as nearly every business in the main district is flooded. Many residents lose homes and lives, while relief efforts roll out with city county military and Red Cross involvement. Mexican residents face added strain as utilities fail and communication with relatives becomes difficult. Relief from Laredo and other cities is expected, with plans to restore services including lights streetcars water and telephones.
The message notes the next step in a financial matter with Elty Connell handling proceedings. It implies parties consider reasonable profit on the investment and leaves final decision up to Connell. The article references ongoing deliberations and potential outcomes.
After a three month break, schools in Laredo resume with bells at 8 30 and 9 00. City School Superintendent Christen reports total enrollment of 2418 across the Laredo Independent School District, with teacher assignments listed for High School Urbahn Central Heights and Ward schools and the Colored School noted.
The Times thanks the Western Union office for its magnificent work during the San Antonio disaster. Despite a weak initial connection and power issues, staff relayed urgent messages as crowds gathered and reports from AP, the San Antonio Light, and Express arrived. The paper believes its coverage was among the most detailed in the state.
Former U S ambassador James W Ger ard and Judge Elbert H Gary with wives and aides arrived by private cars on the I N G N railway at 7 30 pm and left for Mexico after a brief stop. They said they come as private citizens to enjoy the centennial celebrations in Mexico and may spend several weeks there before returning via Laredo.
Catholic Daughters of America announces a meeting at San Agustin Hall on Grant Street Tuesday evening September 13 at 7 00 o'clock All members are urgently requested to attend. 9 12 21.
Yesterday afternoon Fidel Gonzalez's young sons were riding in a car owned by Dr. Martinez when another vehicle, driven by two youths, struck the Martinez car on Hidalgo street and Sta Ursula avenue, tipping it on its side. The boys were thrown out. one was cut by shattered glass and received surgical care while a neighbor stitched the wound. The responsible drivers fled after confirming no serious injuries.
Train service on the International and Great Northern from Laredo to San Antonio resumed Saturday afternoon after Friday suspension due to torrential rains. The Texas & Pacific service, halted Friday, also resumed with near normal operations. A temporary footbridge replaces the washed-out Rio Grande pontoon bridge, allowing pedestrians to cross to the Mexican side. A packet car service from Laredo to Nuevo Laredo for small packages began this morning and will continue until the pontoon bridge is fully repaired next week.
Philadelphia Battery Station Auto Service advertises all kinds of ammunition oil in cans and other hunting supplies ready for hunters with contact details and hours.
County clerk issued marriages Gonzalo Olivo with Manuela Ruiz and Narciso Ramirez Jr with Teresa Reyes. Webb County commissioners court convened at 4 pm led by County Judge Winslow and will sit through the week. Local notices cover markets, imports from Mexico, plumbing services, books and stationery, floral offerings, auto painting, and a notary public. Also announces Laredo Lodge Elks meeting with important business, signed A B Muller.
Bids will be received until 10 a m September 21 1921 at the superintendent s office Central School Building for parties seeking to qualify as depository of the school funds of the Independent School District of Laredo Texas for the term ending August 31 1922 The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Today in Baltimore Dr Franeta BE Clark turns 70 founder of the Christian Endeavor movement. The national encampment of United Spanish War Veterans opens in Minneapolis. Made in Carolinas Exposition starts in Charlotte and runs to Sept 29. Seventh National Exposition of Chemical Industries opens in New York City. Mexican centennial expo begins in Mexico City. Quebec votes on liquor sale control. Vermont, Kentucky, Montana and South Dakota state fairs begin in White River Junction Louisville Kennewick Huron.
J. H. Wright Trustee resigns as secretary of Fraternal Oil Gas and Refining Company and disclaims responsibility for acts or sale of shares. Notice dated Laredo Texas September 9 1921 by O N Lightner.
Boxing show in Nuevo Laredo postponed due to flood deaths in San Antonio. Several participants mourn relatives, new card set for Sunday, September 18. Tickets available in advance at Garza drugstore on Market Plaza west side.
A large crowd at Caliche Park saw two key games in the Laredo Baseball League. The Laredos lost 6 to 1 to the American Legion, while the 17th Infantry defeated the Knights of Columbus 7 to 1, tying for first with the Laredos and narrowing the gap to the leaders for a three-team title fight next.
Notice from M A Harper of Harper's Dairy stating cows tested for tuberculosis were found free of disease. Phone listed as 494. Dated June 22.
Matthew I. Ussery, long time mail clerk, promoted to superintendent of mails at the Laredo postoffice succeeding retired John Twiss. The retroactive appointment, effective July 1, grants Ussery recognition for his work, and he assumed charge of his duties on the preceding Saturday.
Father Fidel appeals for old clothing shoes and other donations for about eighty destitute prisoners in the county jail awaiting trial. Donors may send items to the jail or to San Agustin parochial house. 9-9-3t.
Dr Francis E Clark turns seventy today and receives congratulations from thousands of Christian Endeavor Society members he founded and still heads. Born in Jusbec to New England parents, he was orphaned at seven and raised in Auburndale. He studied at Dartmouth, then Andover, and led the Williston Church in Portland where Christian Endeavor began, now spanning nearly every civilized country.
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