Special session sought to settle Texas poll tax suffrage debate
The editorial urges Governor Hobby to call another Texas legislature session to resolve the Nineteenth Amendment voting issue. It supports a law requiring poll tax payment or a similar fee for the November election for women and men, with future parity. It notes Supreme Court support for the amendment and compares Texas to Maine, while urging quick action to restore voting rights and address turnout concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobby
Texas
Federal Supreme Court
Congress
Maine
Weekly Financial Review of August Rail and Industrial Financing
The Journal of Commerce reports August 1920 financing by American railroads and industrials at 146,135,700 dollars, down from 1919 by 52,062,800. Railroads issued 53,714,200, up 17,000,000. industrials 114,421,500, down 1,226,100. From January to August 1920, industrials total 1,862,515,600. railroads total 346,691,500, with overall financing at 2,209,206,500, up 153,171,900 from 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Commerce
New York
Unprovoked Murder on International Bridge Sparks Outcry
An unarmed Ed Speed, reputedly peaceful, was killed by Cavazos on the international bridge. Cavazos, recently released from jail, allegedly carried a heavy caliber revolver banned by law in Mexico, highlighting cross border disorder and dangers faced by peaceful citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Ed. W. Speed
International Bridge
Speed
Cavazos
Visitors stream into Nuevo Laredo for Independence Day events
A large number of Mexican and Mexican-American visitors crossed the Rio Grande to celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Nuevo Laredo. Passports or one day passes were used as the Mexican consulate offices were closed. Visitors planned to attend band concerts in Nuevo Laredo that night.
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Rio Grande
Nuevo Laredo
Naturalization Request Filed by Sister Mary Ignatius
Miss Mary Joanna Sheehan known to the public as Sister Mary Ignatius a Beeville Texas teacher has applied for final naturalization papers in Corpus Christi federal court. The filing is noted as unusual due to her sex and religious order. Born in Sneem Ireland she emigrated to New York in 1882 and soon moved to Texas dedicating her career to Catholic education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Texas
Mary Joanna Sheehan
Mary Ignatius
Beeville
Federal Court
Sneem County
Ireland
New York
RAT-SNAP Ad Promises Rodent Death Guarantee
A Mrs Joanny recounts using RAT-SNAP to kill a rat in her cellar claiming the animal died at least six months prior and produced no odor. The ad lists RAT-SNAP in three sizes 35¢ 65¢ and 125 and names A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery as sellers.
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Joanny
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Tragedies and a near tragedy strike Nuevo Laredo
Three dramatic incidents unfold within hours in Nuevo Laredo. Ed W. Speed of Derby Texas is shot and killed on the international footbridge. A drunken man fires in a street altercation but is stopped before harm. A mother rescuing her bathing daughter falls into the Rio Grande and remains missing as rescuers search the swift current.
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Nuevo Laredo
W. Speed
Derby
Texas
Santiago Cavazos
Rio Grande
What U S Agriculture Says About Two Rats
U S Department figures show two rats breeding over three years yield 859 709 482 individual rats. Act when you see the street rat, use RAT SNAP exterminator. No mixing with foods, dries up after killing leaves cumels. Cats or dogs won’t touch it. Sold and guaranteed by A Deutz & Broter City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
A. Deutz & Broter
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
American Legion charter signed by Wilson marks 1st anniversary
A year ago today on September 16 the bill incorporating the American Legion was signed by President Wilson. In New York a Herbert Hoover presidential boom was launched at a diner setting emphasis on his rising national profile.
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American Legion
Wilson
Herbert Hoover
New York
Carpentier to Star in Royal Theatre Society Drama
Georges Carpentier, famed French boxing idol, headlines The Wonder Man at the Royal Theatre for a two day showing Sunday and Monday. The film portrays him as a suave man about town in a romance of American society, a new vehicle removing the usual prize ring hero portrayal.
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Georges Carpentier
France
Royal Theatre
Wonder Man
George Carpentier
Artificial Limbs Industry Advertises Products
Chicago Artificial Limb Co offers legs arms trusses and braces. Thos J Guernsey Jr agent based in Laredo Texas lists contact at 2016 Farragut Street. Advertisement dated 9 10 1m.
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Chicago Artificial Limb Co
Coles Bileck
el Paso
Texas
Thos. J. Guernsey, Jr
Farragut Street
Laredo
Parlor, Bedroom and Bath at Rialto Theatre Delights Audiences
The film offers more room for laughs than any recent screen offering, with a clever plot about a young husband who fakes a wild reputation for scandal to please his wife. The comedy unfolds as truth surfaces and the couple navigates mischief and consequences in a light, entertaining manner.
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Rialto Theatre
C. W. Bell
Mark Swan
Rat Snap Ad by Hog Raiser James McGuire
James McGuire of New Jersey advises farmers troubled by rats to use RAT SNAP. He spent one dollar on the cake and says the rats it killed saved the price of a hog. RAT SNAP comes in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.26. Sold by A Deutz and Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
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James McGuire
New Jersey
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Flags Float Side by Side in Nuevo Laredo Celebration
Mexican Independence Day observations show Old Glory and the Mexican flag displayed together from mastheads and car hoods. Nuevo Laredo hosts extensive red white and green bunting with flags on many business fronts signaling national solidarity.
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Nuevo Laredo
Speed shot and killed on Mexican side at border
Derby farmer Ed W Speed was shot and killed on the Mexican side of the international bridge near Nuevo Laredo. Santiago Cavazos, a Nuevo Laredo resident, surrendered and is jailed. Speed had gone to hire laborers for his Derby cotton plantation. a dispute over pay and labor sourcing led to the fatal shooting. US Consul Robertson helped transfer Speed’s body to the American side for burial back in Derby.
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Nuevo Laredo
Cavazos
Laredo
MD. W. Speed
Derby
Frio County
Santiago Cavazos
Nuevo l
Mernday
Speed
Tle
Mexican Labor Bureau
Bueau
Boundary
Born Day In Laredo Sees New Arrival
A baby boy was born Sunday September 12 to Mr and Mrs J J Garcia. Local events note Laredo and Nuevo Laredo independence day festivities with schools and businesses closing at noon. The times report on commerce, notices, and services across Laredo including a photography studio opening, a bullfight announcement, and local tradespeople offering jewelry repairs and plumbing services.
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J. J. Garcia
Benito Juarez” College
Flores Avenue
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Flora Dilgarde Anderson
Visiting His Old Home in Laredo
Reuben Cotulla, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Cotulla, formerly of Laredo, is visiting the city among friends. He has worked in North Texas oil fields as a civil engineer and has done well. He will stay in Laredo several days.
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Reuben Cotulla
Ed. Cotulla
Laredo
Reuben
Texas
Prof Mally Reappointed as Webb County Farm Extension Agent
Prof. Fred W. Mally, a capable Webb county farm extension agent, was reappointed for another year by the Webb county commissioners court after farmers petitioned for his continuation. He has guided county agricultural development and is regarded as an authority on agricultural matters by local agriculturists.
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Fred W. Mally
Webb County
Commissioners Court of
Mally
Professor Mally
Laredo Team Wins Silver Cup in Mexico Baseball Contest
The Laredos defeated Nuevo Laredo 12 to 5 across the Rio Grande before a large crowd. They won the silver cup prize now shown in City Drug Co. window and were honored guests at a banquet by the celebration committee for their sportsmanship and success.
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
A compact notice advertising continued daily access to The Times with a monthly rate of 60 cents for ongoing opportunities and subscriptions.
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the Times
Capt Will Ryan to Attend Wedding in Cuero
Captain Will Ryan of the state ranger force stationed here, with his brother R T Ryan, leaves this evening for Cuero to attend his wedding next Monday and will return to Laredo shortly thereafter.
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Capt. Ryan
Will Ryan
State Ranger Force
R. T. Ryan
Cuero
Captain Ryan
Laredo
Peanut Growers Seek Protective Tariff to Shield U S
Montgomery Ala Sept 16 The United Peanut Association of America meeting in Montgomery warns imported peanuts from the Orient threaten to ruin American peanut farming The group cites China peanut production surging and twelve months to June 30 1920 imports exceed 150000000 pounds They urge a restrictive tariff on peanuts and vegetable oils as a protective measure for U S farmers.
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Montgomery
Ala
America
United Peanut Association of America
China
Association
United States
Forecasters Eye Coolers After Warm South Texas Night
United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans via The Times notes tonight will be fair and cooler and Friday remains fair. Local Fort McIntosh report shows 24 hour max 99 degrees, min 74, southeast winds, clear skies.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Mrs Keach Describes Rat Snap Discovery on Farm
Mrs Keach recalls fearing rats on her farm and trying RAT-SNAP after a neighbor claimed it cleared droves. She reports it killed 17 rats and deterred the rest. RAT-SNAP is sold in three sizes for 36e, 0.65 and 1.25 dollars by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
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A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary. Grocery
Publication Citation for Texas Divorce 1920 Webb County
Citation by publication commands Sheriff to publish weekly for four weeks notice of an absolute divorce suit No. 6211 in Webb County Texas. Plaintiff Elias Bustamante alleges wife Eva Angelina Lilaca de Bustamante deserted children in Laredo and Nuevo Laredo and seeks custody and maintenance of three children plus relief. Court date set for fifth Monday after first September 1920, at Webb County District Court in Laredo.
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State OF Texas
Webb County
Eva Angelina Llaca de Bustamante
49Th Judicial District
Texas
Laredo
A. D
Elias Bustamante
Eva Angelina Lilaca de Bustamante
Mexico
Elias Enrique
Ana Teresa
Hector
Nuevo Laredo
Plaintiff
San Antonio
M. de la Garza
District Court
C. M. de la Garza
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Carpentier
Europe
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Glade Spring
Cardui
Mrs. Crosswhite
Santiago Cava
Romaine
Let
Tooke & Co
St. Anthony Hotel
Victoria Street
Laredo Optical Co
Commissioners’ Court
Lincoln Street
J. E. Fowler
Juarez Plumbing
Fidel Cantu
Will W. Gregg
Ene
Times
Prof
Commissioners Court
Mrs. Keach
Rat-Snap
Charles Y
Edward III
England
Vincennes
Fort Casimir
Delaware
Stuyvesant
Quebec
Louisiana
California
Mexican Congress
Juarez
National Irrigation Congress
Albuquerque
N. M
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