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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1920
Page
17
The New York report notes Yom Kippur begins at sunset, lasting until tomorrow. Orthodox and reform communities mark the fast and worship differently, with Kol Nidre services tonight and continuous prayers tomorrow. Collections for distressed European Jews are planned at many temples.
Pittsburgh building data show three garages per dwelling during May June and July as workers buy cars amid high wages. Wages for carpenters bricklayers and laborers rose, yet seven city wards have issued no new residence building permits for weeks despite demand.
Samuel Rea of the Pennsylvania Railroad born Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania 65 years ago today. Charlies Hawtrey English stage actor born Eaton 62 years ago today. Henry L Stimson former Secretary of War born New York City 53 years ago today. Clark Howell Atlanta newspaper publisher born Barnwell County D C 67 years ago today.
The clipping lists events from 1452 to 1851, noting Girolamo Savonarola, 1498. 1777 Wayne defeat. 1795 Orangemen formation. 1803 Robert Emmett hanged. 1806 King George shipwreck. 1820 John England bishop. 1832 Sir Walter Scott death. 1851 Lopez filibustering in Key West.
A roundup of observances and meetings today including the 100th anniversary of poet Joseph Rodman Drake death, the 100th anniversary of John England becoming Charleston bishop, and Edward VII’s historic U S visit. Also Yom Kippur begins at sunset and several civic and church gatherings announced with member returns and travel notes.
One year ago today September 21 Prince of Wales opened Dominion Park at Revelstoke British Columbia The Boston unions decided against a general strike to aid the striking police.
The San Antonio club held its first meeting of the year with strong attendance and high enthusiasm. The president urged deeper Americanization efforts, broader thrift, and youth conservation, while R L Bobbitt explained constitutional amendments to be voted on in November. Members endorsed local Boy Scout work, planned a teachers reception, and appointed committees on By-laws and local ordinances. Unanimous new members included Mrs A C Richter and Miss Amar Penn.
Dr. Ralph Steiner, former state health officer, is in Laredo to recruit cotton pickers for his plantation near Waco. Nelson O. Rhoades of Garfield & Rhoades, with offices in Mexico City, arrived in Laredo from Mexico City and then headed north. Mrs Wong Lai of Vancouver, the first Chinese woman in Canada to use Dominion divorce laws, has petitioned for a legal separation from her husband.
Washington Sept 21 The weather bureau ordered hurricane warnings at 10 am from Port Arthur to Corpus Christi as a tropical storm advances northwestward with dangerous winds and emergency conditions. Warnings also posted at Brownsville and Galveston as forecasts suggest a Gulf coast strike between Morgan City and Corpus Christi not before tomorrow.
Austin Sept 21 Governor Hobby will submit only one subject to the special session as he pledged to Senator Bledsoe The sole subject is regulations for voters at the November 2 election He urges a law requiring poll tax payment before February 1 1920 and allows those who did not pay 15 days to record names in the county collector office and pay the tax The revenue would fund public education He warns a wide open election could cause confusion and possible discrimination undermining electoral fairness and statewide authority
In Austin on Sept 21 a resolution circulated in the Texas House seeks a governor call limited to subjects in his call plus others deemed paramount. The measure gathered 381 signatures early today as supporters press for a concise legislative session.
Austin Texas Sept 21 Neither the house nor the senate had a quorum at the hour for convening the special session and both sides stood at ease until 2 30 oclock in the opening of the legislature.
A wireless warning from Washington at noon reports a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico moving northwest toward the west Gulf coast with dangerous winds. Hurricane warnings issued along the West Louisiana coast and the Texas coast from Port Arthur to Corpus Christi. Bowue, Chief Observer.
Washington reports Taylor Texas shows a population of 5965, up 651 residents, a 12.5 percent increase from the previous census. The rise reflects growth in the city during the period.
Sufferers from indigestion are discouraged, but hundreds have been permanently cured by taking Chamberlain’s Tablets and can now eat anything they crave. The tablets strengthen the stomach and enable it to perform its functions naturally. If you have not tried them do so at once.
Tokio reports a shift toward closer ties between the imperial throne and the people. Public traffic pauses briefly for imperial passages, and an appeal system to the throne now exists. Viscount Kiyooka urges opening the Kyoto detached palace to all to foster sympathy and prevent estrangement after recent war.
At the old South Pass site in Wyoming a granite marker commemorates the office of Esther Morris, America's first woman justice of the peace and a suffrage pioneer.
The New York customs house is under the heaviest guard in its history after a warning yesterday of an attack. Authorities deem the postcard threat a hoax but remain vigilant. The blast in Wall Street last Thursday still has investigators without a solution.
An announcement states that I. Daiches the Jeweler will be closed on Wednesday due to a holiday. The notice is dated September 20, 1921, and directs customers to plan around the midweek closure.
Classified listing highlights ways to earn income through opportunities and tips for turning ads into revenue streams. Includes brief notes on side gigs and small-scale ventures for readers seeking extra cash.
Chicago Artificial Limb Co offers legs arms trusses and braces at 8 9 Coles Block El Paso Texas. Thos J Guernsey Jr agent lists 2016 Farragut street Laredo Texas with contact 9 10 1m.
Woman recounts fearing rats on her farm and noting a neighbor’s claim of RAT-SNAP eliminating them. She tried RAT-SNAP and says it killed 17 rats and deterred others. RAT-SNAP sold in three sizes for 35c 60c and $1.25 by local drug and grocery firms.
A local business group known as the Money Makers reported strong cash flow and bold pricing strategies this quarter. The organization emphasized steady revenue streams and market expansion, aiming to boost profits amid rising costs.
Secretary Colby rejected a plea from antisultragists in Tennessee to rescind his proclamation supporting ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. The demand cited the Tennessee legislature's unfavorable action on the amendment.
In Viborg Finland on September 21 a brisk trade has grown in hiring Finnish men to wed Russian women to allow them to escape Russia. The arrangement is costly but sure and deemed lawful by both nations. If the bride later repudiates the marriage, trouble follows as the couple travels into Riiajoke frontier town near Petrograd with waves of Swedish and Finnish refugees.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Danish critics accusing Antwerp Olympic judges of favouring allies. The National Tidende’s Antwerp correspondent claims many events favored the allies, citing a sword match where Denmark was deemed inferior despite general expert agreement of Denmark’s superiority.
At a centenary event in Versailles a Sinn Fein envoy placed a wreath before General Howie’s statue. The mayor welcomed the “new republic” amid protests from the British Embassy. The mayor now faces pressure over his geography and the Ireland question.
The University of Chile opened to women students in 1886. Miss Leona Yeazell of Clark County is Ohio's first woman deputy sheriff. In Shanghai silk mills thousands of Chinese women work for five to ten cents a day.
Tonight and Wednesday cloudy with rain. Fort Mcintosh observed 24 hours to 7 am: max 98, min 71, wind southeast. Clear conditions noted.
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