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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1920
Page
10
A Dally piece argues for a Texas legislature special session to resolve poll tax voting rules tied to the Nineteenth Amendment. It urges laws to let women vote this year with or without poll tax, while outlining future poll tax reforms and noting federal support for suffrage and state ratification.
An unarmed Ed Speed was shot on the international bridge, allegedly by Cavazos, a recently released inmate described as a professional tough. The incident mirrors a trend of disorder and lawbreaking spurred by Mexico’s turmoil, raising fears among peaceful citizens.
A readers letter describes finding a long-dead rat after using RAT SNAP cake and notes it remained odorless for six months. The Florida style testimonial promotes RAT SNAP in sizes 35c 65c and 1.25. Sold by A Deutz Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
One year ago today on September 16 Bil of the American Legion was signed by President Wilson. A Herbert Hoover presidential boom was launched at a diner in New York.
Large crowds of Mexican and Mexican American visitors crossed the Rio Grande to Nuevo Laredo to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. Passports or one day passes allowed entry despite consulates not being open. Many plan to attend evening band concerts in Nuevo Laredo.
Miss Mary Joanna Sheehan known as Sister Mary Ignatius asks the federal court clerk for final naturalization papers in Corpus Christi. Born in Sneem Ireland, she emigrated to New York in 1882 and soon moved to Texas where she has devoted most of her career to Catholic school education.
The Journal of Commerce data shows total financing for the period January to August 1920 at 2 209 206 500 up from 1 774 094 000 year earlier railroads total 346 691 500 down from last year industrials issued 1 862 515 000 up 459 443 000 bonds stock mix highlights stock issues dominant for industry while railroads lean on bonds reflecting weaker finances
Three sensational events occurred in Nuevo Laredo within hours. Ed W. Speed, a Derby Texas farmer, was shot and killed on the international footbridge by Santiago Cavazos. An intoxicated man fired near a separate altercation but was arrested before harming anyone. A mother assisting her bathing daughter fell into the Rio Grande and was carried away, with her body not yet recovered.
The L S Department of Agriculture warns that two rats breeding for three years could produce enormous damage per the figures. Act at first sight of a rat and use RAT-SNAP for extermination. It claims no odor and that cats or dogs won’t touch it. Sold by A. Dentz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
Georges Carpentier, famed French boxing idol, headlines The Wonder Man at the Royal Theatre for a two day showing beginning Sunday. The film casts him as a suave, well dressed lead in a romance of American high society, distinct from typical prize ring hero roles.
The cinema offers a_convulsingly funny comedy with a breezy plot about marital foibles and financial woes. The film stars a jealous husband and a pious reporter, with themes of fraud and romance, set against lively gags and a fashionable Las El Paso backdrop.
McGuire a famed hog raiser touts RAT SNAP as a rat killer costing only one dollar. He claims it saved the price of a hog and advises all troubled with rats to try it. RAT SNAP comes in 25c 65c and 1.25 bags sold by A Deutz & Brother Ding Co and Sanitary Grocery.
Mexican Independence Day observed with flags and bunting in Nuevo Laredo. The Mexican flag floated from mastheads as local businesses displayed red white and green decorations, marking a remembered occasion with both nations represented.
Ed W Speed a Derby Frio county cotton grower was shot dead on the Mexican side of the international pontoon bridge near Laredo. Santiago Cavazos of Nuevo Laredo surrendered to authorities and is jailed. Speed had gone to secure laborers for his plantation and a dispute over advance payments preceded the fatal shooting. The body was returned to Derby for burial after U S Consul intervention.
Local notices list Benito Juarez College at 1018 Flores avenue offering English and Spanish commercial studies with experienced teachers and reasonable rates. Classes run daily with registration encouraged. Also noted are observations of Independence Day festivities in Nuevo Laredo and a wedding travel for Captain Will Ryan to Cuero.
Reuben Cotulla son of Mr and Mrs Ed Cotulla former Laredo residents visits the city among friends. He has worked in North Texas oil fields as a civil engineer and has given good service. He will remain in Laredo for several days.
Webb County commissioners court reappointed Prof. Fred W. Mally as farm extension agent for another year after accepting the farmers petition. He has led agricultural development and is regarded as an authority by local agriculturists, who urged the action prior to adjournment yesterday.
The Laredos baseball team crossed into Mexico and defeated Nuevo Laredo 12 to 5 before a large crowd. They won a silver cup as prize and the trophy is on display in City Drug Co. show window. After the game they attended a banquet hosted by the celebration committee, with the team praised for their gentlemanly demeanor.
Montgomery Ala Sept 16 That the importations of peanuts from the Orient threaten to ruin the peanut growing industry in America is the opinion of the United Peanut Association of America which is holding its annual convention in this city. The growers are urged by the association to cooperate for their protection. The production of peanuts in China has increased tremendously during the past few years and for the twelve months ending June 30 1920 the importations are said to have been in excess of 156000000 pounds. The Oriental nuts are produced at a cost much less than that of domestic nuts. A restrictive tariff on imported peanuts and vegetable oils is proposed by the association as a protective remedy for the farmers of the United States.
The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans notes a cooler tonight and a daily update. Observations from Fort McIntosh for the past 24 hours ending 7 am show a maximum of 99 degrees and a minimum of 74 degrees with a southeast wind and clear conditions.
The notice offers a daily look at opportunities in THE TIMES with a subscription price of 50 cents per month.
Have always feared rats. Lately noticed many on my farm. A neighbor said he just got rid of droves with RAT-SNAP. This started me thinking. Tried RAT-SNAP myself. It killed 17 and scared the rest away. RAT-SNAP comes in three sizes, 34e, 1918 65e, $1.25. Sold and guaranteed by A. Deutz & Brother, City Drug Co, and Sanitary Grocery.
A condensed sequence of historical notes from 1895 to 187 such as Charles V defeating Edward IIIs forces at Vincennes and the Dutch conquest of Fort Casimir, plus notes on Quebec darkness, Louisiana execution, California overland mail, Juarez’s congressional opening, and Jerusalem’s recovery during the Jewish Atonement Day.
Publication summons issued by Webb County District Court for Eva Angelina Lilaca de Bustamante R to appear at the next term in Laredo on October 11, 1920. Case No. 6211, Elias Bustamante R sues for absolute divorce and child custody, alleging abandonment and cruel treatment.
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