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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1923
Page
12
Laredo readers are invited to attend the Catholic Daughters of America dance at the Latin American Club next Monday evening. The event promises good music and a lively social scene as preparations continue.
A mixed parish and business roundup notes Latin-American Club events for next Monday and promotes All Gold Coffee via C G C D Grocery. Also mentions electric lights and fans, weathering fog and mud cleanup, Easter treats from Hannah Fair Circle, auto painting and tops by Fidel Cantu, and local contact details for Will W. Regg, Notary Public.
Social calendar note says the Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church will meet at the church at 4 o clock Friday afternoon.
The United States Civil Commission announces an open competitive examination for quarantine inspector on April 26, 1928, at Laredo and Port Arthur. Vacancies range from quarantine guard to inspector with monthly salaries up to 150 dollars.(Applicants may be male or female. Spanish language ability is desirable for Laredo.)
A clipped era note reflects on civilization versus primitive roots, political stances, and social mores. It notes aging as a weapon in gossip, decries outdated fashion, and mentions spring golf enthusiasm among Sa Yedo residents.
A reader named George W. Emory from Rock Milla, Alabama reports using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion. He claims they suit his case better than any remedy and note he is almost fifty one. He can eat almost anything now.
The Christian Church Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. G. C. Hiatt's home for a regular business session and a dollar social that netted 17.25. Mary Melissa Hiatt contributed 25 cents from selling cookies. hostess and members shared sandwiches and chocolate. Visitors included Mrs. Russell.
Doctors W L Wilson and F A Bass announce their dental practice association with offices in the Thaison Building. Phone 746. March 30, 1966.
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce board accepted Howard W. Moore’s resignation due to moving to Mexico City and unanimously selected Sol Rubinstein as his successor. Rubinstein, a prominent local activist, is expected to chair the athletics and sanitation committees, with potential swaps among directors to adjust duties.
A Big Four train collision at a grade crossing north of Columbus killed six people including Baril Wilson Columbus fireman J W Klee Cleveland fireman Mrs Jank Hemminger of the auto and her five year old son and infant Heantouiger The craft left the track after the alarm and Drakes applied the brakes Also injured was Captain J K Covington of the 28th Infantry from Brownsville Texas The crash occurred as the train traveled from Boston to Cincinnati
Acting Attorney General Seymour expands campaign against mail frauds in stock scams. Assistant AG Crim reports Fort Worth losses at least 1300 a day and hundreds of cases pending nationwide. Seymour says about 150 million dollars swindled from the public, with 500 cases afloat and numerous arrests or indictments.
In Birmingham March 30 the grand jury in Jefferson County stated flogging mobs instill fear, making victims reluctant to appear in court. The panel urged victims from all walks of life to testify and be protected by the courts.
Diplomatic talks between Washington and Tokyo yield a new understanding built on the Nine Power Pact provisions. The agreement cancels prior undertakings and reaffirms equality of opportunity in China under imperial powers, signaling closer cooperation between the United States and Japan.
Dallas hosts six postal conventions with officials from Washington and postmasters from many points attending. Texas associations include the Postmasters League of Texas and Texas Moderation of Post Office Clerks along with several national postal employee groups.
Governor Neff approved raising the public highway speed limit from 25 to 35 miles per hour and extending the state commission’s term to June. The speed limit bill takes effect 90 days after session end. He also signed a resolution allowing the textbook commission to continue deliberations during the legislative recess.
The state general revenue fund goes on a deficiency basis after transferring 2 million dollars to the school fund and 140 thousand to the fire insurance commission. The treasury will not pay warrants this morning and the payroll due tomorrow will not be available. the 600 thousand emergency prison appropriation cannot be transferred though the attorney general should hold it.
In Birmingham on March 30 the grand jury indicted W C Yerby Ed Glacks a dairyman and Pp N Newman a plumber in connection with the May flogging of Dr J D Dowling the city and county health officer. Authorities say the inquiry centered on Dowling enforcing health laws for dairies and plumbing.
Laredo High School plans an inter club debating and declamation contest at the High School Auditorium Saturday evening starting at 8 16 o clock. Five literary clubs send participants and district meet qualification awaits winners. The Jons Club of Laredo offers four gold medals for literary winners and Mrs Kilian presents a gold medal for top girl declaimer.
Walter M. Hipp arrived in Laredo from San Antonio and leaves this evening to Mexico City to open the office as passenger agent for the International and Great Northern Ry. Co. The appointment takes effect April 1.
Real estate broker HAL HAILEY promotes Janda properties and local leases in close margins. He urges prospective buyers to contact him at 236 Joseph Building Telephone 1108 for saving money before making a purchase.
Inquiries into farm loan practices and machinery financing proceed with officials and directors visiting Texas and New Mexico. The review assesses currency reforms, agricultural credit conditions, and potential remedies as state and federal agencies scrutinize the farmer support system amid ongoing economic stress.
A man is in custody following a shooting involving his daughter. Police say 45 year old Murray is charged with assault and murder related offenses. A second suspect faces further charges tied to the same event.
The school board voted today to raise funds for education by an apportionment approach. Superintendent notes the plan aims to improve resources, with the public urged to participate in the decision.
A mother identified as the assailant in a grisly case was shot dead by her father and burned by a mob. Mitchell faces death in four other cases linked to the aftermath, pleaded not guilty as jurors were chosen in about an hour. A Waco jeweler linked a watch to Bolton, allegedly sold through Detroit connections.
Chas W Kirkwod of the America Mexico Di Co left last night for Tulsa for a few days visit to family. Baltazar Martinez traveling auditor of National Lines of Mexico visits his old home in Laredo as guest of relatives. Bruce Teagardeh attorney of San Antonio visits Laredo on legal business. J A Born Jr young businessman of Corpus Christi visits Laredo on business.
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