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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1920
Page
13
Flyans pledges confidence that anarchist groups behind the Wall Street blast will be caught. Authorities state the same suspects are responsible for multiple outrages and vow swift action to prevent further attacks.
The bill introduced in both houses would create a state coal commission empowered to fix prices and wages, regulate fuel distribution, and prevent strikes and boycotts. It recognizes collective bargaining but faces opposition from operators and union leaders.
By Associated Press. Washington September 18. The census bureau announced today that cotton seed crushed during August totaled 20317 tons.
Washington report states Denton Texas now has 7626 residents, an increase of 2894 people or 61.2 percent. The tally reflects shifting demographics and urban growth in the region.
William J. Flynn, head of the justice department bureau of investigation, says federal inquiry points to the same terrorists behind the Wall Street blast and last year's bombings. He cites circulars found near Wall Street and at June 1919 scenes, recalling Alfred Salcedo who died after fleeing police, hindering previous arrests.
The Texas attorney general informed the governor that a special session starting September 21 would lack the power to levy a poll tax on women. The tax would constitutionally become a voting prerequisite in the upcoming November election.
Berlin reports foreign buyers cancelled orders totaling 60,000,000 marks as the mark strengthens. The Tageblatt notes the claim that Germans breach contracts by fear of swayed prices remains unfounded. Toy makers say shipments already in transit were refused due to higher mark-based prices versus world market levels.
Des Moines Iowa September 18 Mrs M A Troy of Houston Texas was elected president of the National Service Star Legion Cleveland was chosen as the 1921 meeting place.
Valparaiso reports demand for Chilean nitrate of soda as fertilizer is set to reach 3,000,000 tons for the nitrate year beginning July. In 1919 exports totaled 915,400 tons, with 1,481,200 tons shipped in January–July 1920, the highest for a similar period. The industry supports 60,000 workers and funds government revenue through duties and land sales.
A Stockholm government committee reviewing the eight hour law says it should be suspended and revised. It urges flexible hours by mutual agreement and possible longer shifts under certain conditions. The panel found no productivity gains and noted rising costs and potential plant closures due to housing, payroll, and machinery costs.
Washington reports a pronounced drop in wholesale prices for August with a 4.44 percent decrease. Foodstuffs led declines averaging over 12 percent, farm products down nearly 6 percent, and clothing down about 5 percent. Fuel materials rose over 6 percent, while metals and house furnishings edged higher than July.
London reports Lord Mayor Mace Swiney of Cork in a state of complete exhaustion after a sleepless night. He has endured 87 days of hunger strike.
Washington Sept. 18 at the closing session of the annual encampment veterans for foreign wars voted down a resolution disapproving the adoption of the prohibition amendment to the constitution. A few members voted against its rejection.
Fire of unknown origin nearly destroyed a Houston wholesale grocery firm today causing an estimated damage over 100000 dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze through the day, with workers evacuated and investigations into the cause ongoing.
Striking poultry workers who quit last week after wage demands were refused opened their own store in Fort Worth. They have an option on the store and plan to run it themselves as a statement of bargaining strength.
With Daniel Hail of Columbus Ohio arriving as commander in chief the Grand Army of the Republic plans for the annual Civil War veterans encampment in Indianapolis next week are completed.
Omaha Neb September 18 Humane workers from across the nation will gather in Omaha for the 44th annual convention of the American Humane Association. Attending are Senator Peter G Gerry of Rhode Island whose father helped found U S child protection work Anita Baldwin of California daughter of Lucky Baldwin and Ernest K Coulter head of the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and founder of the Big Brother movement.
The document shows a condensed bank statement for Laredo National Bank Laredo Texas as of May 4 1090 for the Comptroller of the Currency. It lists Loans and Discounts 2 061 689 91 dollars United States Bonds 237 050 00 Other Bonds and Securities 2 401 47 Stock in Federal Reserve Bank 12 000 00 Redemption Fund with U S Treasurer 60 000 00 Cash and Exchange 1 460 427 89 10 000 00 34 829 416 67 Liabilities Capital Stock 200 000 00 Surplus Fund 200 000 00 Undivided Profits net 51 971 96 Unearned Interest approximate 27 864 04 Reserved for Taxes Circulation 9 007 38 Rediscounted 189 800 00 Other Liabilities 28 000 00 Total 3 820 416 67 M. W. Brennan Cashier A L Vidaurri Assistant Cashier J R Fasnacht Assistant Cashier
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