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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1920
Page
21
The commissioners court plans a special session tomorrow to examine the county assessor's tax rolls and deliberate on them. The day marks the autumnal equinox with equal day and night as storms often accompany the season.
Cleveland prepares for the American Legion national convention with city-wide decorations, new headquarters at the Hotel Hollenden, and a program featuring a grand encampment parade, social events, lake trips, and entertainment for Medal of Honor recipients. Delegates, guests from allied nations, and 35,000 visitors are expected as debates on labor, the fourfold bonus law, vocational education, and war risk insurance dominate the agenda. Candidates for national commander include Milton J. Foreman, Col. F. W. Galbraith, Emmet ONeil, Hanford MacNider, and Col. John F. J. Herbert, with MacNider favored by many.
Sir Herbert Samuel reports that Britain will establish a separate administration for Trans-Jordan with Es Salt as a major center. He outlines roads, schools, medical aid, trade freedom, a local bank, postal links, and limited self-government under few British officers, with no conscription or disarmament.
General Lord Rawlinson, appointed commander in chief of the British forces in India, is styled a Kitchener’s man. He served under K. of K. in Egypt and South Africa and France in 1914. For Neuve Chapelle he earned Knight Commander of the Bath and led the Somme offensive in 1916. He later received a barony and $150,000 in cash for his war services.
September 22 marks anniversaries for Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott born in Danville Kentucky in 67 years ago, Prince Miguel of Saraganza born in Richenau Lower Austria 42 years ago, Andre Tardieu born in Paris 44 years ago, and novelist Eileanor Hallowell Abbott born in Cambridge Massachusetts 48 years ago Today.
Social notes list meetings of Ladies Aid and Circle groups with hosts Mrs. Woodul Camp Mann and Walker, plus remarks on visits from Mrs. Vidales in Mexico City and assorted travel plans. Engagement announced for Vera Eldomira Sharkey to Lt. Eckhausen. Honoring Mrs. De Pinto and Mrs. Ancira with a charitable afternoon.
Mrs. Wilmer D Threadgill returned yesterday from a summer visit to North Texas, entertaining her guests at Mrs C Withoff s home. She was detained longer than expected by the illness of her mother Mrs J L Doggett of McKinney, who is now much improved.
The United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans via The Times. Observations at Fort Mcintosh show 24 hours ending 7 am with a max of 98 degrees and a min of 71 degrees. Wind direction from the southeast and clear conditions prevail.
About thirty five visiting Presbyterian ministers and laymen joined Laredo Rotarians at the Hamilton Cafe for a luncheon. President Matthes led introductions, pastors spoke to welcome, Rev W P Dickey of Kerrville delivered a cordial address, and Stev Chalmers Vinson discussed Congo resources. Parson Hudson of Victoria Rotary spoke, Mrs Travis Bruce Bunn sang, Rotary songs followed, and all rose to sing the Star Spangled Banner.
Dr Johan nes Schmidt, a Danish scientist, is crossing the Atlantic between the Azores and the West Indies in search of the spawning freshwater eel. Professor W A Herdman of Liverpool University says no spawning eel has ever been seen and details the eel’s life cycle and migration toward unknown spawning grounds high in the ocean. The larval stage Leptocephalus has been found west of the Azores in depths over 2,000 fathoms as Schmidt seeks the missing link in the eel’s reproductive process.
Classified note highlights lucrative opportunities in the Times Want Ads with multiple schemes promising quick profits. Details are scarce in the fragment but reference lucrative “money makers” and potential investments. Readers are urged to exercise caution due to vague terms.
Governor Hobby said threats exist that after troop withdrawal workers in Galveston could be run out or killed. He noted troops were not removed without a protection plan, and said an agreement among local authorities, a citizen committee, and his office temporarily provides security. He stressed state interests over local controversy and open trade, with no bill details given.
Paris September 22 Premier Millerand was selected as a candidate to succeed President Deschanel who resigned due to ill health by a joint caucus of the senate and chamber of deputies today.
Cleveland, Sept 22 The American Legion eyes next week’s second annual convention opening Sept 27. Possible commanders named include Milton J. Foreman Illinois Emmett O Neill Kentucky Hanford MacNider Iowa and F W Galbraith Ohio Foreman a former colonel and state commander who rebuilt Illinois membership MacNider a Mason City banker and decorated veteran O Neill active organizer Galbraith former Ohio state commander and colonel also predicted to head the Legion convention chief C C Chambers Cleveland executive predicts record turnout surpassing Grand Army of the Republic crowds.
A Guion Arkansas merchant, E B Milburn, bragging about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He says the store has sold it for years and always found it gives perfect satisfaction.
One of South America’s most distinguished women doctors, Dr Ernestina Perez of Chile, rose from the daughter of a poor washerwoman to prominence in medicine.
Galveston and Corpus Christi hope the Gulf storm has curved away from the coast. Mobile reports a falling barometer and westward storm center. Washington says the center moved inland west of the Mississippi and will weaken. New Orleans notes the hurricane struck near Morgan City with full force last night.
Austin Texas Sept 22 The governor has submitted to the special session a bill to regulate the November election. Suffrage leaders prepared another bill offering exemption certificates for women instead of tax receipts. The two plans differ in method and likely sparking early clashes.
Santiago announces formal invitations to American nations and to Great Britain Spain and Portugal for the 400th anniversary festivities in November and December. Events center in Santiago and Punta Arenas with public works new lighthouses a highway and university cornerstone. Infante Don Fernando will represent Spain arriving by warship via the Panama Canal. Warships will assemble at the straits in December.
September 22 marks the start of a nationwide steel strike. Meanwhile the Prince of Wales was warmly welcomed in Vancouver and Italy urged the Allies to expel Annunzio from Flume.
Chicago Sept 22 Men’s clothes slated for a 33 1 3 percent price drop says Fred Voiland national director of publicity for the Retail Clothiers of America There will be a decided reduction if the public refuses to buy higher priced woolens Suits costing 65 today could be bought for 40 and those priced 120 today for 75
The Ministry of Justice considers extending the punishment of flag profiteers to other offenses after its satisfactory use on convicted profiteers reported by Kudapest. The public shows approval and awaits potential formalization of policy.
Severe floods in Kiangsi Province flood Nanchang and surrounding districts causing widespread devastation. Northward along the Gan River to Poyang Lake, the disaster leaves thousands homeless with fears of starvation as floodwaters recede slowly. about 100 people are reported lost in the disaster.
The Washington based National Safety Council plans an annual meeting in Milwaukee from September 27 to October 1 featuring accident prevention and first aid demonstrations by the Red Cross Bureau of First Aid and the Metal and Mining sections. J R Mulligan of Bethlehem Steel organizes a mock accident drill with participants from Carnegie Steel Midvale Steel and Ordnance Cambria Steel and the Red Cross. A new carbon monoxide detector will be shown for its prevention value and a joint questionnaire from the Council the Bureau of Mines and Red Cross will gauge industrial first aid experience to standardize affiliated groups.
A reader recounts a humorous McCall's Magazine anecdote about a young couple who borrowed the ice man's scales to weigh their newborn daughter, marveling that she weighed forty four pounds. The tale underscores playful small town humor from a bygone era.
Mrs A H Hall of Caseville Michigan thanks the remedy for saving their baby's life this summer and notes they keep it in the house. Mrs Mary Carrington Caseville Michigan says it has long provided prompt relief after years of use.
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