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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1922

Page

8

In History March 30 Events Across 1810s to 1919

A Chronology lists Indiana statehood bill reported to the Senate in 1819, South Carolina counties rebelling over liquor laws in 1894, Prince George proclaimed King of Greece in 1872, Alaska purchase announced in 1867, and the Presbyterian Church deciding on a worldwide prohibition fight in 1919.

Indiana United States Senate Prince George Denmark Alexandra Engiend Wes Greece Alaska Russia Great ‘Aquarium Brighton England South Carolina The Presbyterian Church

Riots in Germany Mark One Year Since Communist Uprising

A report notes heavy casualties in German riots a year ago with details pointing to socialist Henry Jaeger in New York as a contact for related assembly inquiries.

Germany New York Assembly Henry Jaeger

Golden Tooth Involved Sailor Threatens Suicide In Court

About 20 sailors soldiers and civilians are jailed over the assassination of leading Portuguese officials last October. The inquiry continues but no superior officers have been named. The prisoner known as Golden Tooth taunts the court and pretends to shoot himself with an unloaded pistol after a judge challenges his threats. He also swears he would kill Cunha Leal, former premier, if given a weapon.

Associated Press Lisbon Crimea Golden Tooth Godsden Tooth

Diplomat Hoffman Transfers From Colombia to Uruguay Post

Hoff man Philip, veteran U.S. diplomat and Cambridge educated, moves from minister to Colombia to a similar post in Uruguay. Career began in 1901 as vice consul at Tangier, later secretary of legation and consul general, with service in Abyssinia and Latin America. He held postings in Constantinople and Washington before his 1917 Colombia appointment.

Hoffman Philip United States Colombia Uruguay Roosevelt Taft Cambridge University England Cuba Tangiers Morocco Legation Abyssinia South America Intinaple Washington Constantinople

Secrets to Growing Head Lettuce in Your Garden

Advice on achieving head formation through soil moisture consistent care and early planting. Start seeds indoors or in a frame for transplanting readiness. Try different varieties and seek local recommendations, fertilize beds, and consider cos lettuce as a substitute if head formation fails.

Social calendar and society notes from Laredo parish groups

Thursday events include W M A Baptist Church meeting afternoon and Christ Church Parish Guild at 3 30 with Mrs Vidales. St Anne Society meets 3 30 with Mrs Kennedy. Camp Fire Girly 4 pm with Mrs Poggenpohl. Builders party 8 pm at Dr and Mrs Hiatt. Rotary convention attendance noted. travelers and visitors listed.

G. C. Hiatt

Pendulum Swings in Moscow as Soviet Policy Shifts

The Russian Soviet Union accelerates moves toward capitalism with rapid decrees under Lenine after the Kronstadt revolt. Private banks may reopen, gold hoarding is decriminalized, and gambling gains tolerance as the government trims past prohibitions. The pace of change outstrips US congressional action.

Moscow Communist Party Russia Kronstadt Lenine Duta Congress of the United States

Public notice of Sunday jitney service restart

Jitney service between Jarvis and the cemeteries will start Sunday at 2 00 P M. Route goes via Ball Park and Bella Vista. JITNEY LTD 3-30-2¢.

Jarvis Ball Park Bella Vista Jitney, Ltd

Killed by Constable in Hermleigh Texas

Amanrillo March 30 21 year old Bronner Hooper was shot and killed by Constable J W Burris in Hermleigh Scurry County after Hooper allegedly attacked the officer while a fight with Etheridge was ongoing his brother reportedly involved in the clash.

Amanrillo Tex Lronnor Hooper Hermleigh Scurry County J. W. Burris Hooper Etheridge Burris Bronner Hooper

Trials End in Death Penalty for Two in Texas Murder

In Waco Texas on March 30 Bennie Young and Cooper Johnson were convicted of the February 11 murder of Homer Turk and Mrs W H Barker at Concord. Johnson received the death penalty after the conclusion of trials. Young's fate was determined by the same verdict, and the six rangers under Captain Hamer handed the prisoners to local officers and resumed duties.

Associated Press Waco Texas Bennie Young Cooper Johnson Homer Turk Mra. W. H. Barker Concord Johnson Hamer

The Pneumonia Month Prompts Caution and Remedies

March often sees high pneumonia mortality as winter weakens defenses. Careful attention to every cold reduces danger. Pneumonia is a germ disease thriving in the throat. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts as an expectorant, clears mucus, and helps prevent pneumonia. Children take it willingly.

Mexico fixes oil lands boundaries across republic

Mexico City dispatch reports a presidential decree by the secretary of agriculture and fomento defines limits and boundaries of all oil lands held in title. The move seeks to ascertain which lands belong to the nation and which may be exploited without prejudice to the nation.

Associated Presa Mexico City Secretary of Agriculture and Fomento

Nurse Stone Describes Motive in Kinhead Killing Case

In New York on March 30 Olivia M. P. Stone a nurse charged with murder testified about events leading to the shooting of Ellis Q. Kinhead former Cincinnati corporation counsel. She recounted betrayal a suspected wedding and attempts to make Kinhead compensate for the supposed wrong.

New York Olivia M. P. Stone Ellis Q. Kinhead Cincinnati

Misled Austrians Warned By Vienna Paper

Vienna girls warned against marriage ads from America after several fraud cases reported by Der Morgen. A daughter of a high official answered an engineer ad in Chicago and found a metal worker instead, losing her money to return home. Another example cited a "dark" American groom. many ads claim million crowns monthly earnings misrepresented by American standards.

Vienna Anerzica der Morgen America Chicago

Theory of Dreams

Dr Willian Brown of King’s College London presents a new dream theory before the Institute of Hygiene. He argues dreams do not reveal hidden wishes but guard sleep by allowing subconscious impulses to surface in a safe intermediary form, preserving the sleeper.

Sy Associated Press London Willian Brown King’s College University of London Institute of Hygiene

Texas to Fight Cattle Ruling Seeks Talk With Oklahoma

Fort Worth Texas March 30 A Texas sanitary live stock commission chair seeks a Saturday meeting with the Oklahoma board of agriculture to discuss a ruling effective April 1 that bars cattle from Texas counties from entering Oklahoma unless inspected by federal authorities or dipped Texas will seek a modification of the ruling.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas Oklahoma Board of Agriculture Oklahoma Boogscott Texas Sanitary Livestock Commission

Tariff Bill To Be Voted Upon Next Week

Washington March 30 Senator Smoot Utah ranking Republican on the Senate finance committee discussed tariff and bonus legislation with President Harding. He said the tariff bill would be reported to the Senate next week and given immediate consideration after members study the revised measure. He urged revision of bonus legislation to finance payments to former servicemen by taxation.

Associated Press Washington Harding Smoot Utah Senate Finance Committee Finance Committee Senate

Three men detained in Dallas bombing of Mrs Bodie McAllister home

Police detained three men after a bomb exploded wrecking a South Lamar Street dwelling. Miss Dorothy Grace aged 18 suffered a broken ankle and head injuries while neighbor RK Solomon escaped with bruised foot. Investigators consider blasting powder and fuses involved as no charges were filed.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Bodie McAllister

Mrs Dwan Dead In Chicago

Robt L Muller received a telegram reporting the death of his sister Mrs ER J Dwan in Chicago at 1 PM this afternoon. No further details were provided.

Robt. L. Muller ER. J. Dwan Chicago

Charles of Alatria Hungary Grimly Ill in Madeira

In Funchal Madeira on March 20 the former Emperor Charles of Alatria Hungary grew worse, failing to sustain the slight improvement reported yesterday.

Funchal Madeira Charles of

Hope Fades as Anthracite Strike Looms in April

Washington reports that unionized coal workers and operators have abandoned hopes of halting the April 1 strike. Strike notices are being posted as tensions rise in the coal industry.

Washington

Trinity Flood Warning Issued For Lower Trinity River

Houston Texas March 30 weather forecaster Bunne meyer warns farmers of a possible flood on the lower Trinity river with sections expected to reach six miles wide. No other rivers are expected to flood.

Houston Texas Trinity River Bunnemeyer

Rangers dip stock after night rider damage in Cass county

Fort Worth Texas March 30 Orders to dip much stock in Cass county where night riders recently destroyed 23 dipping vats were sent today to rangers by the livestock sanitary commission. Two men are said to be in jail on a charge of transporting dynamite and destroying property.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas Cass County The Livestock Sanitary Commission

Interest to Women Highlights from Diverse Newsbits

A collage notes two New York lady master plumbers, a Missouri girls camp, a birth notice, and remarks on English women's legal status. It also mentions a memorial fountain for Missouri pioneer women, a Marshall reporter's birthday, a Debtors Act nuance, a young exhibitor in San Francisco, and royal visits to Croydon carillon plans.

New York City Missouri Ozarks Cable St. Louis J. M. Patterson Gibson Mary Princess Mary Prinecess Beatrice Duchess of Albany Croydon Canada

Siamese Twins Josefa and Rona Blazek Die in Hospital

Josefa Blazek died at 2:37 this morning in Chicago followed seconds later by her sister Rona. Their brother Frank refused consent for a surgical separation. The Associated Press reports.

Associated Presse Chicago Josefa Rona Blazek Frank

San Gabriel River Recedes. One Bridge Washed Away

Reports from the Georgetown San Gabriel river district say the San Gabriel waters are receding. Except for one road bridge washed away and minor road damage, little damage was done.

Austin Texas Georgetown-San Gabriel River District San Gabriel

Rothblum Case Opens as Jury Is Seated in Dallas Court

In Dallas the Rothblum case moves forward with jury selection in the criminal district court for J. J. Crawford accused of assault tied to the kidnapping and flogging of Philip Rothblum. Rothblum and his wife, just back from St. Louis, spent last night in jail at their request.

Dallas Texas Criminal District Court J. J. Crawford Philip Rothblum Rothblum St. Louis

Senate Ratifies Armament Treaties Open Far East Pact Debate

Washington reports the senate has ratified two arms conference treaties limiting great power navies and restricting submarine warfare and poison gas. This clears the way for debate on the broader Far Eastern treaty and its implications.

Associated Press Washington Senate

Grand jury reopens probe into Ku Klux Klan activities

Austin Texas March 80 The Travis county grand jury reconvened and is understood to continue its investigation into alleged Ku Klux Klan activities.

Austin Tex Travis County Grand Jury

Aged Confederate Veteran Richard C O Hare Dies in Houston

Richard C O Hare aged 86 a surviving member of the Confederate band under Dick Dowling who won at Sabine Pass died in Houston Texas last night the march 30 obituary notes his service and age as he passed away in his hometown.

Houston Texas Richard C. O'Hare Dick Dowling Sabine Pass

Better Fed Boys Size Up English Youths

W B Close former Cambridge University Boat Club president says American and Canadian schoolboys are better fed than English peers. He claims the average American man he meets is taller and bigger than the average Englishman.

Ty Associated Press London America W. B. Close Cambridge University Boat Club

Agnes Boldt Seeks Route Home Walking from Kenosha Wis

Agnes Boldt, a 17 year old resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin, is walking from her home toward an unspecified destination as part of a personal journey or search. The report notes her age and origin but provides limited further details about her route or purpose.

America Agnes Boldt Kenosha Wis

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised in Abbottstown Ad

Edward P. Miller of Abbottstown Pa says Chamberlain s Cough Remedy is good for coughs and colds and that users seldom switch to other preparations. The notice endorses the product as effective for soothing coughs and cold symptoms.

Edward P. Miller Abbottstown

Ardmore Woman Testifies in Raids on Husband’s Store

Mia C. P. Hall mother of ten and Ardmore pioneer testifies before Pollees Judge Sullivan about a raid on her husband's furniture store last Tuesday night. Officers seized a stock of beer and bootleggers fled the premises.

Ardmore Oklo Mia. C. P. Hall Polleas Sullivan Lase Hugbard

Reynolds declares jail over grand jury questions in Klan case

Reynolds a Texas fraternal clerk says he will go to jail rather than answer grand jury questions about the Ku Klux Klan. He speaks for Police Commissioner Copeland, both held in contempt as the court of criminal appeals upholds contempt rulings.

Associated Presa Usity Texas P. G. Reynolds Grand Ku Klux Klan Court of Criminal Appeals J. D. Copeland

HardingMondell say Congress not at loggerheads

Washington March 30 Congress and President Harding are not at loggerheads though some writers imply otherwise. Representative Mondell Republican leader said he prepared an address for delivery in the House.

Associated Press Washington Congress Harding Representative Mondell Wyoming House

Riot at Madison protest meeting over speech by social advocate

A rear riot erupted during a protest meeting in Madison Wisconsin as University Junior Philip Voltz defended Governor Blaine for allowing Mrs Kate Richards O Hare a planned speech in the state capitol assembly chamber.

Associated Press Madison Wis American Legion Philip Voltz Blaine Kate Richards O'Hare Assembly State Capitol

Frozen to death in Karelia fighting with Red Army

A Soviet army report states 257 Red Army soldiers froze to death and 145 were killed in action during campaigns in the semi arctic Karelia woods against Finnish Karelian insurgents. The conflict involved fur clad troops on skis and snow shoes operating in dense woods.

Associated Preas Petrozavodsk Uestan Karelia Red Army Karelian

Missa-Belle Kearney Campaign Halt Reported

A fragmentary item notes Misa Belle Kearney in Mississippi seeking the United States Senate with Mrs John Clark at her campaign headquarters. The readable details are sparse and dated.

Misa-Belle Kearney United States Tneon John Clark

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