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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1920
Page
6
RUNNING THEM DOWN
A historic editorial condemns anarchists tied to a wave of bombings aimed at prominent Americans. It urges continued deportations and arrests, calling for harsh punishment of those connected with propaganda, while contrasting Bolshevik Soviet aims with American ideals and warning of foreign influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Department of Justice
Secret Service
Wall Street
William J. Flynn
Galveston Martial Law Ends as Officials Reassume Control
The Galveston occupation by Texas troops ends on the 20th with martial law lifted and city and county officials resuming control. Captain Joe Brooks will command the police, aided by State Rangers, as order, safety in work, and normal port traffic resume despite past labor unrest and violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Joe Brooks
Texas
Southwest
Hobby
Gov Hobby
Brooks
Laredo
Charles Lang Succumbs to Sudden Attack in Laredo
Charles Lang a leading onion grower and respected Laredo resident died at 12:10 AM after sudden severe pain in the left side. A Montreal native aged 69, he moved to Laredo in 1882, married Katharine Friday in 1889, and leaves wife, two sons Charles and George, and two daughters Vera and Grace. Funeral held at his home then at the city cemetery with Elks Lodge and Episcopal Church rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Charles Lang
Montreal
Canada
Katherine Friday
Rockport
Texas
North Laredo
Santa Clotilde Avenue
Charles
George Lang
Vera
Grace Lang
Lang
Elks Lodge
The
Elks
Royle K. Mims
August C. Richter
L. J. Christen
C. C. Biggio
Sam Mackin
F. W. Mally
Birthday notes honor notable figures on September 20
On September 20, notable birthdays include ex-President Cecilie formerly of Germany born in Mecklenburg. Most Rev Samuel P Mathewson Archbishop of Rupert's Land born in Kildonan Man. Dr L Clark Seelye of Smith College born Bethel Conn. Herbert Putnam Librarian of Congress born New York City. Pierre Maupome famed billiard pro born Vera Cruz Mexico. Nails trivia notes fingernail growth rates vary by finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecilie
Mecklenburg
Samuel P. Mathewson
Rupert's Land
All
Pierre Maupome
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities.
An advertising note promotes daily access to The Times with a subscription offer at 60 cents per month, inviting readers to follow opportunities featured in the paper.
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the Times
Wonder Man Draws Big Crowds At Royal Theater
The Royal Theater featured Georges Carpentier in the drama The Wonder Man. Attendees marveled at his boxing exhibition in three rounds that echoed his London fight fame. Tonight’s show is expected to attract encore crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Theater
Georges Carpentier
Pugilist
Carpentier
Joe Beckett
London
Layton Bound Over After Grand Jury Denied Bond
Leonard Layton of Brownsville was arraigned for an examining trial for the stabbing death of John Burke on Saturday evening September 11. He waived examination and was bound over to await the next district court grand jury with no bond granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layton
John Burke
Leonard Layton
Brownsville
Justice of the Peace
EB. A. Atlee
Atlee
Local Druggist Endorsement for Chamberlain Cough Remedy
E B Milburn of Guion Drug Store Guion Arkansas reports repeated customer satisfaction with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy over the years. He asserts the product consistently delivers perfect satisfaction to buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Milburn
Guion Drug Store
Guion
Ark
Banker and oil operator arrives in Laredo amid Bor Tex plans
J D Steakley a prominent banker and oil operator of Desdemona Texas arrives in Laredo this afternoon and will meet Bor Tex Oil Co directors. He believes Bor Tex will soon bring in the first oil gusher for the Laredo area. Drilling led by Driller Black is progressing rapidly and exciting developments are anticipated. Local stock sales surge as investors flock to Bor Tex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Steakley
Desdemona
Texas
Laredo
Bor-Tex Oil Co
Black
Bor- Tex Company
Fall meeting of Western Texas Presbytery in city church
The Western Texas Presbytery meets in the Presbyterian Church Tuesday at 7 30 with about forty commissioners from Rio Grande Valley to San Marcos and Uvalde. After opening preaching, officers are elected and a reception follows. Sessions run all day Wednesday and Thursday with events at Hamilton Hotel and a Thursday 7 30 Africa talk by Rev Chalmers Vinson. Public is welcome to all sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Texas
Rotary Club
Presbytery
Arthur G. Jones
San Antonio
God
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Hamilton Hotel
Chalmers Vinson
President Vinson
University of Texas
Africa
Vinson
Presbyterian Church
Artificial Limbs Tx Ad in El Paso Laredo
Chicago Artificial Limb Co advertises legs arms trusses braces through El Paso Texas and Thos J Guernsey Jr agent in Laredo Texas with street addresses and date 9 10 1m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Artificial Limb Co
Coles Block
el Paso
Texas
Thos. J. Guernsey, Jr
Farragut Street
Laredo
Laredos Triumph Over Soldiers In Caliche Park
A highly contestable baseball game at Caliche Park saw the civilian Laredos defeat the Thirty seventh Infantry 6 to 4. Ortiz and Kissel pitched for the Laredos, Salinas and Winters for the 37th Infantry. The game swung with a 2-2 tie, Soldiers led 4-2 entering the ninth before the Laredos rallied for three runs to seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caliche Park
Laredos
Ortiz
Kissel
Salinas
Winters
Will Be Closed Wednesday By L Daiches Jewelers
A local store announces it will close on the upcoming Wednesday for the holiday. L Daiches, jeweler, requests customers plan accordingly and notes the date 9 20 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Daiches
the Jeweler
May Allison Stars in Held in Trust at Rialto
Strong drama headlines Rialto Sunday program featuring May Allison in Held in Trust. Audiences hailed her performance in this vehicle with critics noting it surpasses Walkoffs. Showtimes today include matinee and evening engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rialto
May Allison
Rialto Theater
Indigestion sufferers urged to try Chamberlain's Tablets
Despondent patients with indigestion are told recovery is possible. Hundreds have been permanently cured and can now eat what they crave. The tablets strengthen the stomach and restore natural function. If you have not tried them do so at once.
Scout Mass Meeting For Boys On Convent Avenue
All boys ages 12 to 18 interested in the Boy Scout movement are invited to a mass meeting at 8 o clock Friday evening at Scout headquarters on Convent Avenue opposite the Soldiers Club. Topics of importance will be discussed and new troops formed if sufficient material is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Movement
Scout Headquarters
Convent Avenue
Soldiers Club
Transfer Move Sends Mrs Burr to Laredo High School
Due to crowded conditions and rising enrollments at Laredo High School Superintendent L. J. Chris ten transferred Mrs. E. H. Burr from the Fourth Ward School. Mrs. Burr began duties at the High School this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
L. J. Christen
E. H. Burr
Fourth Ward
Burr
Dedication of First Methodist Church services announced
The First Methodist Church will dedicate the paid building next Sunday at 10:30 AM. The public is invited to attend this solemn service. 9-20-61. Also noted are imports from Mexico at Laredo including bones zinc and ixtde. Listing for Benito Juarez College at 1018 Flores Ave offers a complete commercial course with English and Spanish specialty. 9-8-1. Wednesday marks Yom Kippur with business closure by Jewish residents. Studio opening by Mrs Flora Dilgarde Anderson on Sept 7. reservations at 4538. 9-4-11. Other briefs cover marriage licenses, local ads, probate court session, jewelry buyers, classes, plumbing, electrical ads, oil prospect interest, and watch/jewelry repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Mexico
Laredo
Benito Juarez” College
Flores Avenue
Flora Dilgarde Anderson
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Feverfew Cure
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The ad touts 35 years of use, states the medicine acts through the blood to heal mucous surfaces and expel poison, and urges immediate purchase with testimonials from Toledo Ohio and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Hail
Jealth
Seni & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cheney
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans is carried by The Times via the Telephone Co. Tonight and Tuesday show generally fair conditions. Observations at Fort McIntosh record a max of 96 degrees and a min of 75 with a southeast wind and clear skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Gentry Bros Wild Animal Arena Appears in Laredo
Gentry Bros Dog and Pony Show comes to Laredo tomorrow with new acts. Lions leopards pumas and other forest bred beasts added to the Wild Animal Arena trademark. Street parade features animal performers clowns and novelties for children to enjoy the dogs ponies and elephants in parade dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Bros
Wild Animal Arena
Wilson speaks in Los Angeles for League of Nations
One year ago today on September 20 President Wilson addressed Los Angeles in support of the League of Nations. The report notes that twelve hundred and fifty American troops departed Vladivostock bound for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Los Angeles
League of Nations
Vladivostock
United States
37th Infantry to Leave Fort McIntosh for Fort Wayne Mich
The Thirty seventh Infantry Regiment stationed at Fort McIntosh and Fort McIntosh Camp will move to Fort Wayne Michigan within weeks. The Seventeenth Infantry is ordered to hold to depart for Fort McIntosh to replace the 37th. Laredo residents will bid farewell as officers and men leave, leaving behind many friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Fort McIntosh
Thirty-seventh
Laredo
87Th
Fort Wayne
Mich
Seventeenth Infantry
37Th
37Th Infantry
IS THE HAPPIEST WOMAN IN STATE IS THE HAPPIEST WOMAN IN STATE
Mrs John Poe of Pekin Illinois details a fifteen year illness cured by Tanlac. She describes agonizing digestion heart pressure fainting and rheumatic pain then notes a 30 pound gain and restored energy. Tanlac is sold in Laredo by Windrow Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
John Poe
Third St
Pekin
Illinois
G&s
Taniac
Laredo
Windrow Bros
Daily History Sketches From Past Centuries
A compact list of notable historical dates and figures with brief biographical notes. Includes Charles Carroll of Carrollton born in Annapolis and died in Baltimore in 1832, Covent Garden fire in 1808, Gen. John F. Reynolds born in 1820 and killed at Gettysburg in 1863, Laura Keene’s 1852 New York debut, and milestones such as Novgorod’s 1000th anniversary, the 1870 end of Papal temporal power in Rome, Garibaldi monument unveiling in 1895, and Cardinal Farley’s body viewing in 1918 in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Annapolis
Baltimore
Covent Garden
London
John F. Reynolds
Lancaster
Gettysburg
Laura Keene
Wallack's
New York
Argentina passes vacancy law regulating presidential succession
The Chamber of Deputies endorsed a vacancy law to fix cabinet members in the line of succession if the President dies is incapacitated or absent. Interior Minister leads the order, ensuring a loyal administration assumes the presidency rather than an opposition member. Critics doubt Senate approval will follow amid conservative control and political risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Radical Party
Irigoyen
Luna
Benito Villanueva
Villanueva
Congress
Island cricket passion clashes with British cricket calm
In the Pacific Islands cricket thrives with high zeal as sixty to seventy players per side. Games stretch across weeks, culminating in a fierce clash that ends in a murderous assault on the umpire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Island
Also Mentioned on This Page
Laredo Times
Penn Publishing Company Pubfierers and Proprietors
Europe
Istages
Bar-Tex Oil Co
Company
Boy Scouts
Manuel Segobiano
Anita Lecerio
Elias Corona
Tirsa Vergara
Tooke & Co
St. Anthony Hotel
Victoria Street
Webb County
Winslow
Laredo Optical Co
Lincoln Street
J. E. Fowler
Juarez Plumbing
Bof-Tex Oil Co
Laredo Optica Co
Fidel Cantu
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Times Job Department
Gentry Bros. Dog and Pony Show
Fort Mintosh
Fort Wayne, Mich
17Th Infantry
Citizens Auto Company
Cor. Houston and
St. Maria Ave
Harry Peruvian
Roy Campbell Company
Poe
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