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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1920
Page
1
A bill in the Alabama legislature would create a state coal commission with full control of the industry, power to fix prices and wages, regulate fuel distribution, and prevent strikes or boycotts. It acknowledges collective bargaining, but faces opposition from operators and union leaders.
Austin Texas Sept 18 The Texas legislature called for a special session starting Sept 21 would not have power to levy a poll tax on women, a voting prerequisite under the constitution for the November election, according to an attorney general opinion to the governor.
Washington reports Denton Texas has 7 626 residents, up 2 894 from prior counts, a 61 28 percent rise. Berlin notes foreign buyers canceled 60 000 000 marks of orders from a German toy maker amid the mark's stronger status, sparking debate on alleged German breach of business morals.
Valparaiso Chile Sept 18 Demand for nitrate of soda chiefly as fertilizer is set to reach 3 000 000 tons in the nitrate year begun July Production is Chile’s leading industry The 1919 exports reached 915 400 tons with over 2 000 000 tons shipped abroad in 1918 In 1920 January to July exports hit 1 481 000 tons the highest for a like period Estimated capacity of associated producers is 3 480 000 tons plus 657 200 tons from non members totaling 4 137 800 tons The Treasury reports show export duties and land sales since 1880 total about 100 000 000 dollars equal to roughly 44 of national revenue Nearly 60 000 workers depend on the nitrate regions during normal times
Mrs. M. A. Troy of Houston Texas was elected president of the National Service Star Legion. Des Moines Iowa hosted the event with Cleveland chosen as the 1921 meeting place.
An Associated Press report from Stockholm states a government committee advised suspending and revising the eight hour law. It favored flexible hours by mutual agreement and possible longer hours in some cases. The panel found no productivity gains from the law, noting declines in output and risk of plant closures due to higher costs and housing and machinery expenses.
Washington says wholesale prices fell in August by about 4 percent with foodstuffs leading declines at over 2 percent. Farm products dropped nearly 6 percent and clothing fell about 6 percent while fuel and lighting materials rose more than 6 percent and metals and home furnishings edged higher than July.
London report says Lord Mayor MacSwiney of Cork endured a very bad night with no sleep and is in a state of complete exhaustion on the 37th day of his hunger strike.
In Washington at the closing session of the annual encampment the veterans voted down a resolution disapproving the adoption of the prohibition amendment to the constitution. A few members opposed its rejection.
Fire of unknown origin nearly destroyed a Houston wholesale grocery concern today. Damage estimated at over 100000 dollars. Firemen fought the blaze as crews assisted and authorities opened investigations into the cause.
In Fort Worth Texas on Sept 18 striking poultry workers who quit last week after wage increase demands were refused opened their own store today They obtained a fourth option on the store and began operations under that arrangement with the workers taking charge.
With Daniel Hall of Columbus arriving as commander in chief preparations for the Civil War veterans annual encampment in Indianapolis were completed. The event gathers G A R members from across the region for next week’s activities.
Omaha hosts the 44th annual convention of the American Humane Association in September. Expected attendees include Senator Peter G. Gerry of Rhode Island, Anita Baldwin of California, and Ernest K. Coulter, head of the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Coulter founded the Big Brother movement.
At close of business the Laredo National Bank in Laredo Texas files a condensed statement to the Comptroller of the Currency. The report shows liabilities including capital stock surplus funds undivided profits and other liabilities with total deposits totaling 9,820,416.67. Signatures appear for M W Brennan Asst Cashier A L Vidaurri Asst Cashier and J R Faanacht Assistant Cashier.
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