Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Laredo Weekly Times in Laredo, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1920

Page

7

Stabbing Fatality Ties California Man to Texas Suspect

John Burke a former Co K 37th Infantry and California native, was stabbed to death Saturday evening at 1817 Garcia Street. Wheeler Layton, son of Dr Layton of Brownsville, was arrested nearby after Burke confronted him over a bottle of quinine. Burke’s fiancée Miss Castillo said they planned marriage soon. Layton faces an examining hearing in county jail. Burke’s body is embalmed and held by Undertaker Jackson.

John Burke Co. K. Thirty-seventh Infantry California Mr. Reddick Garcia Street Wheeler Layton Layton Brownaville Texas Parke Times Reddick Rufina Alvarez de Castillo Santa Maria Avenue Burke Miss Castillo Convent Avenue Ciy Brennan Jackson

Agreement Signed for Mexican Labor Bureau in Nuevo Laredo

A conference with Mexican Consul General Arturo de Larado U S Consul Randolph Robertson and Rural Landowners Association officials led to the final signing of the Mexican labor bureau agreement in Nuevo Laredo. The bureau will soon open and manage the flow of laborers to U S employers with protections and orderly transport funded by contractors, aiming to curb smuggling and improve wages and living conditions.

Arturo de Larado U. S Randolph Robertson Rural Landoners’ Association Roy Miller Corpus Christi Frank H. Crain Victoria Mexican Labor Bureau Nuevo Laredo United States Laredo

Mrs. de Saracho Undergoes Operation at Mercy Hospital

Mrs. Arturo de Saracho, who traveled with her husband the Mexican Consul General, fell ill on the return trip and was admitted to Mercy Hospital. She underwent an operation today and friends express hope for a swift recovery in a few days.

Arturo de Saracho de Saracho Mexico City Mercy Hospital

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities

Promotional line notes subscribing for 50 cents per month with emphasis on daily access to opportunities.

the Times

Church society meetings and luncheon notices

Monday there will be a meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society at 4 o clock in the afternoon at the Methodist Church. Tuesday the Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church will meet at the Rectory at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The Sun Beam Band of the Baptist Church will meet at the church at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Miss Mildred Leyendecker will entertain with a luncheon at 6 o'clock in the afternoon in honor of Miss Mary Elizabeth Goddard.

Woman's Missionary Society Methodist Church Christ Church the Baptist Church Mildred Leyendecker Mary Elizabeth Goddard

Community dances draw large Laredo crowds at Soldiers Club roof

Misses Laura Taylor and Willie Belle Brennan hosted a splash party at Bella Vista with numerous friends, followed by an ice course and dancing. Other events include the Summer farewell party on Vidaurri Avenue with Lois and Dorothy Derby hosting and prizes awarded, highlighting social activity among Fort McIntosh era residents.

Hattie May Bryan Banco Cynthia Press Emilie Halsell Ada Johnson Marjorie Fish Mildred Levendecker Dorothy Jackson Genevieve Ora Lee Camp Emilie Hassell Anna May Mussett Marion Margaret Copeland Mildred Leyendecker Willie Pelle Brennan Caroline Brennan Odette Burn Evelyn Ryan Madonna Sorrell Agnes French A. €. Richter James Virginia Washington Lee Mildred Leyeydecker Lois Dorothy Derby Wille Belle Brennan Laura Taylor Rosalie Biggin Shirley Lawrence DaCamara Horace Beverly Hall Jack Hassell Edward Wright Richard Trout Mike Leyendecker Fred Rogers St. Elmo Trout Charles Richter Willie Belle Brennan Bella Vista Alice Esther Penn Margaret Lloyd Odette Bunn Mary Elizabeth Goddard Phyllis Bunn Genevieve Camp Minerva G’sell Margaret Mussett Soldiers Club Laredo Fort McIntosh Mackay Mra. Cuff Mr. Mackay G W. Derby Vidaurri Avenue Bobbitt Harry Samea Willie Belle Brannan Jaura Taylor Rosalie Biggio Kathleen Heaner Ernest Heaner Bernardino DaCamara Jack Halell St Elmo Trent Fred Rodgers Fred Buenz Horace Greenstreet Arthur Derby Joe Leyendecker Billy Derby Karry Sames Asher Smith C. M. Fish J. R. Leyendecker Mable Barlow A. E. Derby R. L. Bobbitt Bordeaux

Chamberlains Colic Remedy Praised in Michigan Notes

Mrs A Hf Hall of Caseville Michigan says Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy saved her baby's life this summer and that they are never without it. Mrs Mary Carrington of Caseville Michigan says she has used Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for years with prompt relief.

Chamberlain Michigan A. Hf. Hall Caseville Mich Mary Carrington

Notable Birthdays Mark Anniversary Across Nations

A Republic Day remembrance notes that General John J. Pershing born in Linn County Missouri sixty years ago today and marks other birthdays including ex Princess Victoria Louise born near Potsdam at Marmor palace twenty eight years ago. Maud Ballington Booth head of Volunteers of America born Surrey England fifty five years ago. Dr Cyrus Adler Jewish scholar born Van Buren Arkansas fifty seven years ago. Henry F Ashurst US senator from Arizona born Nevada forty five years ago.

Victoria Louise Marmor Palace Potsdam Maud Ballington Booth the Volunteers of America Surrey England Cyrus Adler van Buren Ark Henry F. Ashurst United States Arizona Nevada

A Daily History: Key Events By Year

Notable dates include 1759 defeat at the Plains of Abraham, 1806 Fox’s death, 1810 Cushing’s death, 1844 Boone reinterment, 1871 New York workers’ hour day rally, 1880 Chile quake deaths, 1892 Mont Blanc observatory, 1900 Lord Roberts proclaiming annexation and end of irregular warfare.

Plains of Abraham Charles James Fox United States William Cushing Scituate Mass Daniel Boone State Frankfort New York Chile Mont Blanc Lord Roberts Tranevaal

Birthdays and coups touch a tense September tense

September 15 highlights Gabriel dAnnunzio’s seizure of Fiume by a military coup and the British Trades Union Congress backing self-determination for Ireland, reflecting upheaval and labor politics of the era.

Gabriel dAnunzio Fiume British Trades Union Congress Ireland

World War General Birthday Salutes Highlight Today

Birthday greetings ring for Gen John J Pershing who turns 60 today. Also today Windsor Ontario hosts the Trades and Labor Congress 56th session opening. Ak-Sar-Ben carnival in Omaha begins and runs through the week. Meat packers from across the U S plan a meeting in Atlantic City. about 5000 United Spanish War Veterans expected in St Louis for their national encampment. Governors Conference scheduled for Augusta Maine postponed to later in year.

John J. Pershing Trades and Labor Congress of Canada Windsor Ont Omaha United States Atlantic City St. Louis Augusatra

Gentry Bros Show Comes Back Stronger in Laredo Event

Gentry Bros Famous Shows and Wild Animal Arena will exhibit in Laredo on Thursday September 21. The enlarged program includes Domestic Animal Actors and a wild animal arena with lions leopards pumas and other acts led by lady trainers. A morning street parade begins at 10 20.

Gentry Bros Will Animal Arena Laredo

Trice Resigns Local Post for Union Terminal Promotion

H A Trice, four years as local manager of the Van Noy Interstate News Co. eating station, resigns effective October 1 to become superintendent of the Union Terminal station of the Union News Co. in Macon Georgia. Friends in Laredo regret his departure as he and his wife and daughter prepare to move to Macon with many well wishes.

H. A. Trice van Noy Interstate Co Union News Company van Noy Interstate News Co Union Terminal Union News Co Macon Trice Laredo

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Offers One Hundred Dollar Reward

An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh and has a thirty five year reputation. It asserts the remedy works through the blood on mucous surfaces, expelling poison and healing diseased parts. Consumers are urged to try it and read testimonials, with contact details for J Cheney & Company.

Hall J Cheney &Oon

Economy Salvage House Items at Less Than Cost

A sale offer lists 20000 Army shoes 1000 Army wool shirts 300 Army cotton mattresses 20000 Army leggings and many other articles plus 1000 pairs of ladies shoes new at under factory price. Location 1701 Hidalgost.

Planes Will Carry Mail Across Land

Coast to coast air rail service opened with five city departures daily. From San Francisco to New York, Cheyenne to San Francisco, Salt Lake City to San Francisco, Chicago to San Francisco, and Chicago to New York with schedules except Sundays or Mondays. First Chicago flight to San Francisco piloted by J P Christensen carrying 800 pounds of mail.

Associated Press Chicago San Francisco New York Cheyenne Salt Lake City San

Governor Hobby may call legislature session before election

Austin Sept 14 an idea is floated that Governor Hobby may call a special session of the legislature before the November election. Representative Chris electman of the enmandle drattire the public utilities bill says the governor told him he was willing to submit the bill to a special session if the committee could prepare it in time.

Associated Press Austin Texas Hobby Chris Electman Drattire

Texas county clerks miss certification duty under new law

According to a statement from the secretary of state many Texas county clerks have not completed the required certification of all nominations for divider offices to the secretary of state. The act set certification before the fourth Saturday in August following any general primary.

Associated Presse Austin Texas Thirty Neneth

Joso-kan Sentenced in Korean Marriage Conspiracy

Tokio reports Joso-kan a Korean received four years penal servitude for a conspiracy to murder Prince and Princess Yi of Korea. The plot targeted the Korean royal marriage to a Japanese princess. Spectators groaned as the verdict was read. Joso-kan pledged to appeal the decision.

Associated Press Tokio Joso-kan Korea

Merchants Endorse Chamberlain Cough Remedy

Guion Drug Store proprietor FE BR Milburn of Guion Arkansas reports long guaranteeing satisfaction with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The ad asserts repeated sales over years and strong customer approval.

Milburn Prop Guion Drug Store Guion Ark

Pioneer Printer Returns to Lead Local Printing Dept

Mr P BE Arguinde gui returns after twenty years away to assume charge of internal affairs at Vidanri Printing Co. in the city. The firm congratulates itself on appointing a highly qualified, efficient manager in typography and graphic work.

P. BE. Arguindegui Vidanri Printing Co Arguindegui

Call for Bank Statements Issued by Comptroller

In Washington the comptroller of the currency issued a call for statements of the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Wednesday September 8. Austin Texas reports a similar call by the commissioner of banking and insurance for statements of Daniel wad druat company at the close of business Wednesday September X.

Associated Press Washington Comptroller of Currency Austin Texas Xoo Banking Iowurinee

Lord Mayor Machwiney in Collapse at Brixton Prison

Lord Mayor Machwiney ofork lies in collapse and exhaustion on his thirty second day of a hunger strike at Brixton Prison. Associated Press reports the mood and condition amid the prolonged protest.

Associated Press Lotion Machwiney Ofork Brixton

Radium eradication topic opens 22d encampment

At the opening session in St Louis Missouri on September 13 the 22d annual encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans of America discussed policies. The report urged increasing pay for army and navy officers and enlisted men and recommended selecting army officers from the ranks.

Loule Oponing United Spanish War Veterans of America Army

Reforms Debated At Fire Chiefs Convention

Hy Associated Press reports at the opening of the third annual convention of the International Association of Fire Marshals in St Louis Missouri reforms to boost fire department efficiency are under consideration.

St. Louis International Agsaoejation of

Alleged Sham Riots Stir Galveston Turmoil

The article reports attempts to block seemingly staged riots in Galveston linked to a strike in Texan naval yards. General Walters granted filming rights for Camp Sotekings but denied knowledge of staged downtown scenes and asked film firms not to show the footage to avoid a false public impression.

Ity Associated Press Ciniveston Texas Galveston Canner Tren Fin Company Jacob F Walters Camp Tutehings Walters Camp Sotehings Fetta

Just What She Needed From Chamberlain’s Tablets

Mrs Volta Bankson of Chilli cothe Mo reports relief from indigestion, improved liver tone, and banished backache and dizziness after using Chamberlains Tablets. She says the product did her a world of good and she will advocate them.

Switchmen Strike Not Called Off Amid Union Vote

Wy Associated Press reports that Chileno Yardmen's Association president Johna Grunau denies rumors of the strike ending. Yardmen began April 1 and most other unions refused to vote on ending the strike while Chicago area workers vote to remain. T. J. Meleenhelder of the Kansas City district says Chicago actions show majority in favor of continuing the strike.

Wy Associated Press Chemo Johna Grunau Unters Gira

Plane Crash Injures Pilot in Abilene Texas

Sept 15 Abilene Texas Stephen Busk aviator injured after plane dived into a field near Novice to Colorado County. A farmer passenger suffered bruises as the craft spun. Another plane rushed a doctor from here to provide first aid.

Abilene Texas Stephen Busk Len Todey Novica Colomat County

Japan To Begin First Census On October 1

Tokio reports Japan will conduct its first national census starting October 1. Officials emphasize comprehensive data collection across regions to map population, housing, and demographics for planning and policy. Given the historical context, this marks a major statistical milestone for the nation.

Associated Press Tokio Japan

American Legion headquarters arrival marks convention kickoff

Cleveland reports the national headquarters for the American Legion will remain in the city until the annual convention closes September 28. The clerical staff led by the national adjutant began arriving today as the Legion's busy period opens.

Associated Prean Cleveland American Legion National Adjutant the Legion

Tejas corn crop and surplus disposal plans in Texas

Texas Bureau of Markets and Warehouses reports a corn surplus near 6.4 million bushels with annual Texas consumption around 90 million. Chief Sam H. Dixon notes tentative broker agreements with nearby states to aid disposal and warns that freight rate hikes may fall on farmers, risking higher consumer prices.

Associated Preas Austin Tex Texas Bureau of Markets and Warehouses Sam H. Dixon Ate. Dixon Texas Diton Vougers

Artificial Limbs Advertiser in El Paso and Laredo

Chicago Artificial Limb Co advertises legs arms trusses and braces at 89 Coles Block El Paso Texas. Thos J Guernsey Jr agent lists 2016 Farragut Street Laredo Texas with date 9 10 41.

Chicago Artificial Limb Co Coles Block el Paso Texas Thos. J. Guernsey, Jr Farragut Street Laredo

This Year's Crop Shelled Pecans at Olympia Candy Coq

A brief note notes pecan harvest at Olympia Candy Coq with a contact phone number 456 for inquiries about pecans and processing. The item reads as a local business update with a single address line.

Olympia Candy Coq

Also Mentioned on This Page

Labor Bureau Certainty Vidlet Oberfeint Society Mr. Furney Muller Wichita Foc Keeran Young San Antonio Mr. Welhausen Mrs. Alfred Matthews Major Joseph Deutz San Luis Potosi Anita Theklita Bona- Avon Thos. Guernsey Jr Tex Mex P.O Snyder Heene Pauline Rodgers W. Keane Little Rock Mary Drew Cooper el Dorado Sylvanus G Davis Waco Bb. P. Lewin FE. Colter East Luther Terry Evelyn Ward Pearsail Jack King Eriest Heatier Houston Etter Ea Ae Pat Eistetter Tampico Horace Hall Eyes Banco Party France Linn County Economy Salvage House CABUR Sirepier II Ware Confederation of Labor San Fran CISCO Milan Allan Italy Confederation Turin Avigians Talwest Pioneer Printer Just What Needed John Grunau ING Tejas
Search Courier

Search the Laredo Weekly Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Laredo Weekly Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication