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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1923

Page

5

Soviet Persecutions in Russia Spark Global Outcry

A Thursday Daily excerpt describes the execution of the Roman Catholic vicar general in Russia for opposing Soviet rule, noting archbishop’s commuted sentence to ten years and criticizing the regime’s anti religious campaigns. It argues that world opinion will not tolerate continued church persecution and defends armed readiness for national defense.

Russia Ned Ui Voluvid Poland Conuri Russi Thas Ivan the Terrible

Peace and War: The Duty of the Professional Soldier

Advocates of peace complain that professional soldiers attack pacifist aims and mock efforts. War harms life and economy, yet pacifists cannot prevent conflict. Regular troops seek peace through strong preparedness, enjoying security and benefits in peacetime.

Homer

Webb county oil wells push ahead as onion market records setup

Webb county reports seven new wells in present week with Carnahan No 15 and Miacanella No 7 among those brought in. Industry activity rises in Webb Zapata Puyal and Jim Hogg counties as wildcatters await results from Boston Miranda No 1 and Musquito No 1 with onion market operations expanding in Laredo under federal oversight.

Yestomtas Webb County Black Panther Aviators Carnahan Carnahan of & Cas Co Nore Miacanella Noa Ojuelos Grant Miranda City-Schott Webb Zapata Puyal Jim Hogg Boston- Miranda No. 1 Musquito No. 1 Duval County Forrester

Conference of Texas Railway General Managers Held Here

About twenty five members of the Cone Managers of Railways Association of Texas arrived here to attend a conference in the city. They met at the Elks Club from 9 to 12 in discussions on association matters. Texas Mexican Railway officials hosted the visit with courtesy. In the afternoon the managers were entertained in Nuevo Laredo by Texas-Mexican Railway leaders and were to depart tonight on the northbound train.

Cone Managers of Railways Association of Texas Elks Club Reoms Texas W. DeWolf Texas-Mexicanity. Co Nuevo Laredo W. DeWolt Supt M. M. Leyendecker Texas- Mexican Sty. Co

High School Literary Clubs Interclub Meet Results

The Laredo High School interclub meet produced winners in boys and girls declamation with Clarence Jefferies Joe Condren and Lott Saylor taking top honors Evelyn Styan won the girls declamation and the Patrick Henry Club earned the banner for most points Debaters Condren Taylor and Gutierrez received gold medals while Evelyn Ryan got a special medal from Dr W Kian Facts note an upcoming district meet in Robstown on April 11 and 14 with winners advancing

Laredo High School Saturty Hogan Clarence Jefferies Joe Condren Lott Saylor Evelyn Styan Aistract Robstown Laredo Hoborah Austin Iotina Gutierres Patrick Henry Club Lett Taylor Fantina Gutierrez Liong Club Evelyn Ryan Or. W. Kian Desiderio Trevisio Roque Martinez Nalli Secundus Nike Allegro Patricks Weary Dear Allen

Notable Birthdays In Early Canadian and American Figures

John R. Booth a Canadian industry leader born in County Shetford Quebec 97 years ago today. William M. Wood prominent woollen industry figure born Martha's Vineyard Massachusetts 62 years ago today. Henry St George Tucker congressman born Winchester Virginia 70 years ago today. John Q Tilson congressman born Clearbranch Tennessee 67 years ago today. Mike O'Doyd middleweight publisher born St Paul Minnesota 26 years ago today.

Amrit John R. Booth County Shetford Que William MM. Wood Martha's Vineyard Mass Henry St. George Tucker Congress Virginia Winchester John Q. Tilson Connecticut Clearbranch Tenn Mike O'Doyd St. Paul Minn

Colonel Hickok Elected President of Laredo Kiwanis Club

Colonel Howard R. Hickok chosen president of the Laredo Kiwanis Club replacing Howard W. Moore who left for Mexico City. The selection at a board meeting aims to keep the club 100 percent progressive. Also notice of seized Dodge touring car for tariff violations at Port of Laredo with auction planned May 11 1923.

Fort McIntosh Laredo Howard RR. Hickok WW. R. Hickok Laredo Kiwanis Club Howard W. Moore Laredo Kiwanis Ciuy Mexico City Hmickokr Kiwanis Club Hickok Laredo Kiwanis Port of Laredo Texans Texas U. S Custom House C. M. McDaniel

Boston Mirando Sand Showings Signal Oil and Gas Potential

A telegraph from C J Lang reports Boston Mirando No 1 drilled 2043 to 2052 feet into a sand showing heavy gas and notable oil in Zapata county. Driller was rod holing. a core is being taken and a producer is likely soon. Zapata Co No 1 plans to spud on Block 4, Survey 70, tomorrow. Also notice from Mrs Sam J Jordan administratrix of Sam J Jordan estate seeks claims and settlements.

C. J. Lang Boxyton Zapata County Zapata Co. No. 1 Loston-Miranda No. 1 Sam J. Jordan Peasons Encinal Texas Mr. Jordan

Uncle Johnny Thompson Celebrates 77th Birthday Work Spirit

Uncle Johnny Thompson marks his 77th birthday by starting work before dawn and declaring he feels younger than ever, with a hearty show of good cheer from neighbors and friends.

Johnny Johnny” Thompson

Usher Carson Opens New Quarters Near Pescadito

Usher Carson the oil broker and developer relocates his affilca quarters to a southeast Jarvis Plaza corner in a two story building north of the Niky Club. Carson No 1 drilling on Donato Benavides ranch near Pescadito and the Oi Exchange will also be housed here. His three room suite is furnished and invites friends to visit.

Usher Carson Carson No. 1 Donato Benavides Pescadito Jarvis Plaza Niky Club Oi Exchange Carson

Villainous Star Charick Gerrard Heads Two Day Rialto Run

Charick Gerrard, the Irish actor now famous for villain roles, stars in Katherine MacDonald's Heroes and Husbands at the Rialto Theatre for a two day engagement. Gerrard relocated from London to film, eschewing stage work for cinema and earning a reputation as a suave, ruthless screen antagonist. A Cornwall legend notes King Arthur may still lurk as a raven awaiting return to a man.

Charick Gerrard Katherine MacDonald Rialto Theatre London Slyss Tne New York Productions Gerrard Cornwall Arthur England

Lost portfolio and rewards offered for its return

A stray portfolio bearing a name may have fallen from a service car or was dropped on the street. It contains papers and personal items. a liberal reward is offered for its delivery to J. R. Sandefer at 707 Salinas Ave. W.

J. R. Sandefer Salinas Ave Burton B. Juarez Plumbing Lincoln St Marinello Marinello Beauty Parlors Victoria R. W. Belden Jose Casanova Robert Rumsey Miss Salee

Citation by publication for land dispute in Webb County

The State of Texas issues a citation by publication to the heirs and unknown heirs of multiple defendants in Webb County. The case, W. G. Burris versus Gustavo Munoz et al., seeks title by adverse possession of Glock Number 65 in Laredo, with claimed continuous occupancy since 1923 and a demanded $400 annual rent. notice requires publication for four weeks and appearance on the next term in Laredo court.

State OF Texas Webb County Maria Brullaths Kuchner Louis Brulloths Vidal Guzman Marcelo Herrera Maria Brulloths Kenuhner Louis Brullothes Bernardina Diaz District Court City of Laredo A. D W. GC Burris Gustavo Munoz Ernest Kuehner, Sr Ernest Kuchner, Jr Anita Kuchner Margaret Kuehner Herman Kuchner Maria Brulloths Kuechner Louis Brullaths Maria Brullaths Kuchner Louis Bridieths Marcelo” Herrera Glaceased Bernarding Diaz Weh Voxea Sahil C. M. de la Garza Webbé County

Citation for Ontarino Lopez v Wausta Trejo de Lopez in Webb County

Webb County District Court requires publication of this citation for Ontarino Lopez and Wausta Trejo de Lopez. The petition filed April 4, 1925 seeks dissolution of marriage with service details and a May 13, 1928 return term. Proceedings numbered 6321 in the Webb County court.

State OF Texas Webb County Austa Trejo de Lopez District Court Laredo Ontarino Lopez Wausta Trejo de Lopez Republic of Mexico Plaintife Mervin Seid Court C. M. de la Garza

Army Munson shoes sale offered direct to public

The U S Stores Co advertises 100 percent solid leather Army Munson shoes for 2.75 with heavy double soles and waterproof chrome uppers. Sizes 6 to 11, all widths, ship COD or money order, refunds issued if unsatisfactory, at 1441 Broadway New York.

Army Munson THE U. S. Stores CO Broadway New York City

New Hematitching Machine Ad At 1312 Farragut Street

Local ad promotes a hematitching machine at Mr Lady's Shop located at 1312 Farragut Street. The notice claims years of experience and guaranteed work by Mrs Dunphh.

Farragut Street

Fragmented 18th 19th Century Notices Arrive From OCR

A garbled chronology lists events from 1797 to 1919 including British sieges in 1842, a Buffalo born actor in 1886 who died in 1887, 1898 consuls recalled in Cuba, and U S movements in Michigan and Germany.

London Tohn ‘. Raymond Buffalo WN. Y Evansville Ind Polock Jelalabad Khyber Pass New England Association of Railway Superintendents Boston Daniel J. Beakman Sandusky N. J New Jersey U. S Cuba Swain Nolicensee Michigan Rainbow Division Egan Coblens United Staton

Today in History and Local Events

Twenty five years after the Spanish American War rush preparations overshadow today. John J Houth noted Canadian industry header marks 97th birthday. Daytona launches a mosquito extermination campaign. New York Chamber hosts Lord Robert Cecil at a luncheon in New York. Over one hundred speakers, many national figures, at the Third Annual Educational Conference opening today at Ohio State University.

United States Spain John J. Houth Daytona Chamber of Commerce of New York Lord Robert Cecil New York City Ohio State University

Remarkable 97 year old Ottawa lumber magnate John R Booth

John R Booth of Ottawa Ont is 97 and runs one of Canada's largest concerns. He started in Madawaska in the 1860s and built the Canada Atlantic Railway later sold to the Grand Trunk. His holdings include lumber, pulp and paper, farming, timber limits, water power, wagon and harness manufacture, and factories in Vermont.

John R. Booth Ottawa Ont Dominion Madawaska Canada Atlantic Railway Grand Trunk Vermont British Columbus Booth

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Yeallaes Pacific Perce Balkan States Onion Market Carnahan No. 15 CARNA Han Well Magnelia State Department of Agriculture U. S. Department of Agriculture Guion Chamber of Commerce Mally W. D. Catlanen Mey Arvanee Callanan Bureau of Agricultural Economics Agricultural Extension Service General Manager Assn Elks Club Texas Railways Lo‘t Taylor Colonel Hickok Aliso Mirando Rialto Felix Hernandez Miss Sallee's Lincoln Street Victoria St Times Little Six Buick Yantis Motor Co Miu G. A. Stowers Furniture Co Laredo Ol Gengard Miss Sallee’s Green Phone Crockett Avenue C 8Th St San Antonio Laredo Shop Hospital A. M. Wormser Brotherhood of St. Andrew Regg Notary Public Times Office Corpus Christi Street Fidel Cantu Royal Fruit Store Pedro Garcia Tech A. N CO. M. de la Garza Army Shoes Manly Srebbom
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