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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1923
Page
3
The Laredo Times announces daily publication except Sundays with mail and carrier delivery options across the United States Mexico and Canada. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use AP dispatches credited or not and to local news printed in the paper.
A newspaper argues against weakening judicial independence as Senator Fess of Ohio and other lawmakers push limits on the Supreme Court. It warns that undermining court authority risks a lone president's will overriding Congress and erodes checks and balances.
A fragmented report discusses the balance of veto power and Supreme Court limits, questioning potential legislation that could be imposed on the people and warning against concentrated authority. It references Bress and warns of dangers from powerful forces.
The article outlines Governor Neff’s veto of the bill changing execution from hanging to electrocution. It argues the veto preserves court sentences already imposed and warns the change cannot alter prior death rulings. It also discusses legal limits and political controversy surrounding the measure.
Witherspoon No. 8, Webb County on Block 1 Los Ojuelos grant, struck at 1,640 feet and initial yield around 100 barrels daily. Sure Shot No. 2 gas well at 1,635 feet estimated 40,000,000 cubic feet per day, largest in Webb County outside Carolina-Texas Field. Construction on Misco Refineries near Miranda City to produce 1500 barrels daily with phased equipment delivery and stockholders meeting planned for July.
Notice of a special meeting of Rio Grande and Eagle Mass Railway stockholders on Wednesday May 2 1923 at 8 PM to authorize directors to instruct the president to remove unprofitable sidings spurs stations and related facilities. J D Merriman secretary.
Antonio Moreno stars as an Italian dancer in Look Your Best directed by Rupert Hughes. The Goldwyn picture runs two days starting Tuesday at the Royal theatre. A feminine onlooker praised Tony Wears tights calling them gorgeous.
The U.S. Stores Co offers 100 percent leather Army Munson last shoes with heavy double sewn soles and waterproof bellows tongue. Sizes 6 to 11, all widths, pay postman on delivery or money order, money refunded if unsatisfactory. Address 1441 Broadway, New York City. 2-22-tf.
A farmer near Patten Mills New York was crippled by rheumatism when he visited the store. J P Raycer reports that after using Chamberlains Liniment he was soon straight again and returned to buy more, saying it cured him.
Loans up to 25000 at 6 percent interest offered on farms and ranches in Webb Zapata and Jim Hogg counties. Apply through Thomas H. Ward Secretary Treasurer at Laredo National Farm Loan Association in Joseph Building. Dated 3 12 11.
New workers poured concrete on the Mexican approach to the international bridge without halting traffic. A temporary structure redirected pedestrians and vehicles as the concrete work began and is expected to reach completion by early May to form a durable river crossing.
Ground broken today for a two story exchange at Warra But Street and San Agustin Avenue. Contractor L. V. Jambers leads foundation excavation for a 46 by 55 foot modern structure with warehouses to follow, aimed as one of the finest exchanges in the state for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
Notice to builders to submit bids by 12 oclock noon Monday April 16 1923 for a one story brick store 60 by 50 feet on Convent Avenue Western division Lot 6 Block 22. Plans at law office. Bond equal to bid amount required. Ninety days to complete. Right to reject bids reserved. A Winslow.
On Friday George W. Baker and A B McGaffey faced separate trials for passing forged checks after jointly charged indictments. Both men defended themselves, Baker was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary, and McGaffey received the same term after a quick verdict. Additional cases against the pair were scheduled for district court.
A collage of stray ads and notices traces Easter week activities in Laredo and nearby areas. It highlights beauty parlors and fashion items, coffee promotions by COLMAN and All Gold Coffee, fresh fruit, turkey buying, and rapid delivery of abstracts. Local theaters report good Easter programs and steady patronage.
Dr. W IL Wilson and Dr. F A Bass announce their association in dentistry with offices in the Thaison Building. Phone 746.
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