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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1920
Page
8
Tuesday’s Daily urges stronger support for the Public Library campaign in Laredo. It argues libraries expand access, nurture intellect, and unite communities, noting many cannot afford books. The piece urges readers, clubs, and residents to fund and sustain mental nourishment for all.
Mr P BE Ar euindegut has located in this city after twenty years away and assumes charge of the internal affairs of Vidaurri Printing Co. The firm congratulates itself on placing its management with such an efficient typographic man.
Mrs Layton wife of Leonard Layton who is jailed in Laredo on murder charges visited him with City Marshal Brennan. She said she would try to help him but then be done with him after the matter is settled. Layton denied remembering killing John Burke and claimed intoxication during the Saturday night crime.
The piece notes Mexico's railway system appears dire with shortages of rolling stock and poor track conditions. Yet trains run daily to the border, and freight volumes suggest the system is not as broken as some reports claim. It recalls ten years of revolutions that damaged rails, cars, and locomotives but highlights quick resumption of service after disruptions.
The new monthly magazine devoted to oils metals and industries has appeared featuring striking illustrations and heavy advertising. Published by George W Power the issue is circulated in Laredo Texas and across Mexico and is praised for its high quality and coverage of Texas and Mexican oils and minerals.
The Times advertises a daily watch feature with a 69 cent per month rate. This subscription deal highlights ongoing opportunities to read the paper daily at a low monthly price.
Parlor, Bedroom and Bath, a comedy by W Bell and Mark Swan, set to open tomorrow at the Malto Theatre. The farce follows a model husband who deceives his wife with a pretended devilishness and features an all star cast in a long running season, praised for translating well to the screen.
Review notes Marjorie Rambeau starring in The Fortune Teller at the Royal Theatre seen as a landmark mother story. Mentions Rambeau's acclaimed stage career and reflects on Leighton Graves Osman's drama about psychic phenomena and maternal love. Also mentions consented notices and officials.
Reports from near Mier Mexico across the Rio Grande from Roma Texas describe strong oil indications in shallow wells drilled for water. Scattered news has triggered rapid land leasing and a rush to options as observers expect Tampico formation prospects with potential for extensive development.
The army telephone project reconnects Fort McIntosh and Laredo with Browns ville through Zapata and Fort Ringgold, extending south along the Rio Grande to Fort Brown. Work began this week as the city marks Go to Sunday School Day with church groups urging Bible teaching and Sunday classes. Webb county schools report teacher shortages delaying Santa Rosa Espejo Dolores and rural schools, with Supt. Richardson seeking qualified teachers as openings depend on statewide material supply.
The Jewish residents of Jaredo observed Rosh Hashanah yesterday as the new year. Yom Kippur, the day of atonement, falls on September 22 and will be observed by Jews worldwide. The county commission opened its session focusing on good roads work between Laredo and Zapata, while Mexico imports passed through Laredo: baskets leah ixile arsenic and zinc. The American consulate in Nuevo Laredo will close Thursday for Mexican Independence Day observance. those with business should trans fcame tomorrow.
The Times corrigendum clarifies that the 37th Infantry did not defeat the High School 4 to 2 as claimed. It states the 11th Infantry beat the High School 26 to 2 at Fort McIntosh, and the Machine Gun Company then played the High School, which won 4 to 0, correcting a mistaken report of a one sided now.
Miss Mary Alice Hughett of Dublin Virginia recounted relief after taking Cardui for painful periods and related symptoms. She described improved eating and sleeping, reduced pain, and attributed her recovery to Cardui, urging others to try it as a trusted remedy.
One year ago today on September 14, President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson visited Seattle while William H. Taft and other notable Americans appealed to the Senate to ratify the peace treaty.
The Aero Club expects national and international balloon races from Birmingham to set records due to bigger gas capacity and wartime construction lessons. Fifteen contenders in the September 25 national event aim for the Gordon Bennett Cup, with Ralph Upson and A Leo Stevens among entrants. the October 22 international race will feature six entries including the Bel Belgian crew and American pilots.
Delegates from many countries arrive in Washington to attend the International Communications Conference under League of Nations auspices. Sessions begin tomorrow and will run ten to fourteen days. The war era prompts focus on electrical communications with Japan's delegation noted. W S Benson, A S Hurleson, and W S Rogers named to represent the United States.
Portuguese gambling houses flourished after the war, with lavish clubs renamed and built across Lisbon. Under Premier Baptista, the government enforced laws, closing magnificent venues and shuttering gambling rooms. Police raids and renewed crackdowns followed, briefly pausing reopenings. the Latin American Club planned a September 15 Independence celebration bail in its hall.
The nation marks the nineteen year anniversary of President McKinley’s death with Theodore Roosevelt succeeding to the presidency and widespread acknowledgments. Delegates from many countries gather in London as the Method Ecumenical Conference begins.
Wesley L. Jones, a long serving U S senator seeking renomination in Washington State primaries, brings ten years in the Senate and prior House tenure. Born in Illinois, educated, he moved to the Washington territory in 1850s, rising as a Republican leader in North Yakima before entering Congress.
Yesterday’s Times stated the conference reached an agreement and that it had been signed by representatives. That was incorrect as no signing occurred. The arrangement was only an accord with the Mexican government for obtaining Mexican labor and United States Consul Robertson did not attend in an official capacity.
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