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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1922
Page
9
A daily Lenten Bible reading from the Federal Council of Churches urges early stewardship. The meditation highlights money handling to spread light and love, followed by a prayer asking for faithful administration of possessions and talents. Hymn Just as I am invites personal consecration to Jesus Christ.
A concise chronicle notes Louis XVII birth and death in 1795, Jackson’s 1814 victory at Horseshoe Bend, Morales at Veracruz surrender, the 1884 Kimberley Victoria diamond find, 1856 Belgian anarchist clashes, Joubert’s death in 1900, Ireland freedom stance by New York Assembly in 1919, Winnipeg riot leaders convicted in 1920.
The Most Rev Sebastian da Messmer marks thirty years as Milwaukee archbishop after leading Green Bay as bishop since 1892 He is noted for canon law scholarship and steady church leadership Born in 1847 in German Switzerland he studied in Rome and taught at Seton Hall and Catholic University He has recently visited Rome and remains highly regarded for zeal and learning.
Practical advice on using wood ashes as fertilizer and potash, avoiding sawdust, and improving greens, turnips, tomatoes, spinach, Swiss chard, beets, asparagus, celery, cucumbers, kohlrabi, and lime use. Emphasizes air for tomatoes, transplanting, seed treatment, and proper seed-bed care for strong, early spring growth.
The United States Customs seized a Hudson automobile License 6892 and 199 bottles of intoxicating liquor in LaSalle County Texas. Libel No D L 258 warns all claimants to appear in U S District Court Southern District of Texas Laredo on April 17 1922 at 10 AM to contest forfeiture and provide claims and allegations. R A Harvin U S Marshal by Allen Walker Deputy.
The Busy week includes Woman's Club afternoon meeting Woman's Missionary Society social at the Methodist Church Junior Auxiliary at the Rectory Mrs Hatley leads Tuesday Music and Literary Club at the Community Center Readers plan English and Texas History study and district convention April 4 5 at Laredo Local visits include Mrs Cable of McAllen and others with Movements and weekend recitals by Miss Milton and Mr Morgan.
Associated Press report from Waco Texas dated March 27 states Hennie Young a Black man was found guilty of murdering Homer Turk at Concord and received a life term in the penitentiary.
Associated Press reports from Wichita Falls Texas on March 27 that Congressman Parrish is sinking and expected to live only a few hours. Doctors say he showed heart dilation Sunday and remains unconscious this morning with a fever near 103 degrees.
Corsicana Texas March 27 Judge L B Cobb aged 73 died here last night.
Fort Worth Texas March 37. A West Texas mass meeting to discuss saving the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad from abandonment and threats will be held at Sweetwater April 10 announced today.
Lovder March 27 The Irish Free State Bill passed its final reading in the house of lords today confirming the measure moves toward enactment.
Belfast reports the Ulster cabinet on March 27 accepted an invitation from Colonial Secretary Churchill to Irish leaders for conferences in London addressing the disturbed conditions in Ireland.
The War Finance Corporation announced 121 advances for agricultural war livestock purposes totaling 3324.00 dollars. The note lists Texas among the approving regions and includes a reference to S2HR000.
Fort Worth officials announced federal cattle quarantine control zones will be established on the Rio Grande to prevent cattle from drifting across and violating tick quarantine rules. The zones cover spots where movements could trigger enforcement actions.
The government asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the anti trust case against the Association of Billposters and Distributors of the United States and Canada. A settlement satisfactory to the government has been reached.
Ogden Armour, president of Armour Packing Company, did not arrive in Kansas City to testify at the agriculture department hearing on charges against the firm. Attorneys said he would appear on Tuesday or Wednesday.
A collection of brief notes notes on women achievements and roles. Topics include education language learning by women versus men, a duchess’s rise in England, a woman serving as best man at a London wedding, early American political milestones, and shifts in women’s labor in Belgium and Kurdistan.
Three men died and several injured after a freight train wreck one mile east of Rouse City Texas on March 27. Victims were Roy S. Grilette and Bruce Frazier from Peoria HL, and Elvin S. Hill from Denison Texas. Kay Modlin of Parsons Kansas is injured and Frank Smith formerly of Dallas is unconfirmed.
Indianapolis reports plans for a complete industry tie up as union leaders await developments. The call urges non union miners to join a work stoppage by Friday midnight. In New York labor members return from Cleveland to renew wage scale talks with operators to avert the strike set for next Saturday night.
Five persons were killed and eleven seriously wounded in clashes in Crtdailayea between radicals and Catholic groups. The radicndi reportedly attacked pedestrians and motorists as Catholic workers attended a labor meeting. Federal troops restored order after police struggled.
Dallas report says parties from other counties were involved under local leaders in flogging cases. Sheriff Flarston and Captain Moffete deny Phulas police involvement while investigations continue.
A railroad commissioner, Mart BB Mayfield, plans a private address in Laredo and will speak at the courthouse at seven in the evening on rice issues and related topics impacting the United States.
Springfield reports President Farrington of the Hineis miners union telegraphed three Illinois coal operators associations promising a conference in Chicago on Wednesday to discuss terms and work toward a settlement.
A brief classified note offering subscription access to THE TIMES for 60 per month. It promotes daily headlines and opportunities through regular delivery.
J M Champ former automobile accessory dealer and hotel proprietor at Mexia faced murder charges in Fort Worth as Earl Hensley, a former business associate, was killed. The trial began March 27 with Champ identified as the defendant.
The Times by telephone reports a Tonight local hundred showers and warmer. Tuesday will be partly cloudy.
Observations for Fort Mountoeh show a max temperature of 82 degrees and a min of 62 degrees over the 84 hours ending today at 7. Winds came from the southeast with clear skies.
In Chicago on March 27, leaders of the railroad workers wage dispute faced questioning by officials regarding proposed reductions. The meetings with management reportedly occurred after the labor board's prior directives, as workers seek salary concessions amid ongoing negotiations.
A murder case involving a defendant identified as Arthur oCpBuarels was set for today when defense attorneys requested a one week continuance. The proceedings paused as the request was evaluated.
Inmates at the Texas prison system, located near Austin, sent a letter dated March 27 asking for books to be mailed to the facility as they work to rebuild their institution after a recent fire. The request was received at Governor Neff's office today.
Paris officials say the French government will approve the adoption by parliament of the four power Pacific treaty resolution approved by the U S Senate. The decision was announced in official circles.
Montrose Virginia March 27 after numerous delays the case of Miss Sarah Knox a Baltimore nurse indicted for first degree murder in the death of Mrs. Margaret Rastinke at the Bustline home Colonial Beach last September is set for trial this week Roger D Eastlake husband of the alleged victim and a navy petty officer is named as a prosecution witness Eastlake was previously tried and acquitted on the same charge
Beaumont Texas March 27 Associated Press crews began clearing wreckage in the devastated areas from the Saturday night tornado. The death toll remained incomplete with several identified among those hurt or killed. Walter Cheronaid of Ueyden and Andrew Johnson were named among the dead or injured as rescue efforts continued.
Subchasers resume search for victims after the Miss Miami wreck off the coast. The effort focuses on recovering bodies of Mir and Mite and other missing passengers. One survivor, Robert Miorspe, remains the sole known person alive from the tragedy as crews continue cautious operations at sea.
Mrs May Hickard testified on behalf of her husband Tex Rickard stating he was at home from 7 to 9 p m on November 12 the date of the alleged attack. She described his whereabouts during the afternoon and denied involvement in the shooting of Rast Streeter.
Burglars failed to obtain enough money at a Houston Texas post office early today. They used several charges on the safe, blowing the door open but only small amounts of cash were recovered before the burglars fled the scene. No injuries reported.
Paul Massey a white miner near Bessemer was abducted from his home by masked men and whipped at a secluded spot. He had no idea why he was attacked and reported the assault occurred last night in the Birmingham Ada area.
A collection notes the Mediterranean as the bluest sea and the camel among the first domesticated animals. It mentions the 1923 cen tenary of roller skates and saccharin being three hundred times sweeter than cane sugar. It also cites German sausage varieties, Rome place names worldwide, the Jungfrau railway as Europe’s highest, and ten thousand English words added by World War.
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