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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1923
Page
4
The notice lists daily publication details for Laredo Times with delivery options across the United States Mexico and Canada. Rates shown include one copy one month at 60 cents and six dollars per year.
The Texas Legislature passed a bill signed by Governor Neff prohibiting officers from obtaining confessions by force. The piece surveys historical torture, notes past abuses, and argues for a clear statute to prevent coercive interrogation and safeguard prisoners, including youths.
The piece argues that civilization grows from thrift and demand creating supply, with early humans becoming capitalists by storing food and crafting tools. It contends capital cannot be abolished, citing private property as inherent, and notes Soviet property ideas as a counterpoint.
A compact column of humorous quips and observations from Laredo. It jokes about wealth, fame, and daily life while noting local figures and phrases like Paris green and the robin sighting. The piece blends social witticisms, household tales, and light commentary on crime, weather, and income tax in a postcard style.
A compact list of historical notes spanning 14 events from 1199 to 1913. It records Richard I’s death, a 1644 English law on weekly meals, James Hutton’s death in 1797, Anselm J. McLaurin’s birth in 1848 and Mississippi roots, a 1909 death in Brandon, a London Aero Nautical Society claim, Dutch war action in 1873, Cecil Rhodes’s 1902 death in Cape Town, and a 1913 Senate election compromise involving J Hamton Lewis and Lawrence Y Sherman.
A child in the household balks at performing his usual tricks when visitors come for the evening, creating a small domestic moment of reluctance and curiosity.
Proclamation by I M S Ryan, president of the Laredo Independent School District, orders a one day election on the first Saturday in April 1923 to fill three board seats. Polling places include Francisco Garza Sanchez home, Central School House, A St Garcia home, and Urbahn School House with named election officers at each site. Election opens at 8:00 AM and proceeds under Texas General Laws.
J W Rus sell and associates acquire 30 acres from Ochoa Pasture in the Ojuelos Grant between Schott and Aviators Field along the Texpata pipeline. Two wells planned, one starting immediately, price reportedly sets a local high. Russell and Johnson histories linked to nearby producing wells.
A 1923 Miriam Chapter No. 86 Texas resolution note expresses sorrow for Charles M. Tilley, praises his counsel and cheer, and directs minutes entry. It calls for mourning for thirty days, sending copies to his daughters and publication in the Laredo Daily Times.
W H McCarthy a prominent Houston businessman in oil exploration visits Laredo and studies a local oil area with plans to enter the oil field. He praises the district predicting a bright future and says the time to invest is before prices spike.
Telegrams surge confirming a rich sand near 3,090 feet in the Carolina Texas No 6 well. Prominent operators are already arriving to pursue leases as others head in by train, signaling a rush by the oil fraternity to capitalize the discovery.
The Alzafar Shrine Minstrels of San Antonio played matinee to a fair audience at the Royal Opera House on Saturday afternoon. Saturday evening performances drew the house to full capacity, producing a high-class program that pleased Shriners and locals.
The ad notes Fernet Branca tonic from Branca Bros of Milan Italy praised by Europe’s Dr Lorenz Vienna as a healthful digestif. It claims grand prize at the Paris exposition 1900 and offers the product for sale by Zonal.
The Webb County field shows 1921 pioneers Carolina-Texas Oil & Gas Trust drilling on Barnsley ranch. Texas Company pays 65000 for eighty acres and oil rights after No 1 gasser and No 5 finds rich oil sand. No. 5 and Cole No 2 expected to bring first real oil producer to Laredo district with gas potential and large returns.
In Survey No 1507 near Laredo the McKenzie-Ryan No 3 will set casings at 1.09 feet after finding a good oil sand. Six inch casing above the sand sits on cap rock. producers McKenzie-Ryan No 1 and No 2 already show gas. Radio No 2, Otto Middlebrook and associates, Aviators Field, produced about 106 barrels daily yesterday.
W J Martin head driller for Herbert Morgan died after a shieve fell from a derrick top and struck him at the Vindicator No 3 well in Schott Field Webb county The 26 year old died at Miranda City hospital after skull fracture He had been in the Laredo district eighteen months and was returning home to Three Rivers with his wife on Sunday Morgan the contractor mourned by the local drilling fraternity
District court opened its criminal docket with jurors sworn for the week. Luis Balaguer failed to appear and his bond was forfeited after a cash settlement. Cosme Hinojoga and Eleuterio Velasquez were found guilty of liquor law violations, each sentenced to one year in the penitentiary, and Saturning Terrones received two years in the state penitentiary. Additional cases were heard and slated for disposal.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for the Miranda City postmaster position recently vacated. Applicants must submit a current photograph on exam day and obtain Application Forms 2241 and 2220 from vacancy offices or the Commission in Washington. Applications must specify the chosen examination point and be filed in time to schedule the test.
Funeral services for Mrs Patricia Olivo de Mufioz wife of Tiburcio Mutioz were held yesterday from 1718 San Bernardo Avenue to Guadalupe Catholic Church at 10 AM with a large attendance. The procession continued to Catholic cemetery for burial. Floral tributes marked the family’s sorrow pallbearers included Leonardo Botello Jesus O Ezparza Dorotego Gonzalez Jose Lopez Rodolfo Villarreal and Bulmaro Davila.
The Gates Kirk Patrick ranch hosts vigorous activity as Leaseholders field presses ahead. Haines No 1 reaches 760 feet while Norton No 1s drill beneath 1600 feet Leaseholders No 3 drills awaiting another likely producer. Leaseholders No 1 stands at 1050 feet waiting on James No 1 completion Stieren No 1 advances rapidly.
The notice promotes Hal Hailey offering leases and investments with close margins. It invites potential buyers to view before purchasing and provides contact at 236 Joseph Building, Telephone 1168.
Cellist Dacar Nicastro and Italian soprano Rita de Simone visit Laredo for a Royal Opera House concert on Wednesday. Accompanist David Garcia, a Laredo native and Monterrey Conservatory professor, makes his first local appearance. The program aims to attract strong patronage to ensure a future return.
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