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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1923
Page
8
One year ago today April 6 repeated shocks of an earthquake were felt in Serbia as President Millerand of France arrived in Morocco.
Dorothy Mackaill refuses to be hidden by costly headwear in a Fifth Avenue shop remarking a $160 hat is not needed. The star, who plays the title role in Mighty Lake Rose, favors a simple model. Anna Q Nilsson and Milton Sills star in Tourneur's Isle of Lost Ships.
Notice to builders bids due by 12 o clock M on Monday April 16 1924 for a one story brick store house 50 by 50 feet with concrete foundation at Lot G Block 22 Western division Convent Avenue. Plans at law office. Bond equal to bid amount required. Ninety days to complete after bid acceptance. Right to reject any or all bids. A Winslow.
Mrs. George Stroup of Solvay New York says indigestion and constipation plagued her until using Chamberlain's Tablets. She reports stronger digestion and cure of constipation after taking the remedy.
Forecast from the United States Weather Bureau via The Times of the Telephone Co. for Friday predicts fair and warmer conditions. Local Fort Mcintosh observations show max 87 degrees and min 64 with southeast wind, partly cloudy skies for the period ending 7 a.m.
J. Gc. Twiss offers Army surplus goods including 600 steel cots 509 shovels 1600 bake pans 15 refrigerators 200 garbage cans and 600 army mosquito bars new 1.00 each plus second hand furniture inventory at 1701 Hidalgo Street with sale date 3-20-18.
A clipped line from the society column identifies Mrs. Violet Overfeldt as society editor and provides a telephone number for contact.
Thursday events include the Missionary Society of the Christian Church meeting at 3 30 PM and W M C circles at the Baptist Church at 4 PM. On Friday St Anne s Society gathers with Mrs J H Wright at 1516 Convent Avenue at 4 PM and the Sunbeam Band meets at the church at 4 PM.
The page blends poetry lines about a sailor at sea with local society notes. It reports travels of Mr. and Mrs. George Marshall, visits by Miss Florence Horner, and other residents from Austin to Tyler. It covers club meetings, a dance event, a charity sale, and a Mary Cook birthday party with games and prizes. A Miriam Chapter event details nine new petitions and three degrees. A legal notice concerning a Ford automobile forfeiture is included.
At a regular Heights Civic Club meeting Mrs. B Woods reports on extending postal service to the Heights during inspector soon after a tour of inspection.
The Rotary Club of Laredo held a meeting with Archie McCulloch as chairman. Visitors included V D Gallahin C M Liebertson Hobart K McDowell and J Ferrarra. Students Ysa Benavides and Lott Taylor gave orations and key speakers praised the school and Rotary support.
Testimony in the Sealy street clash case describes that a feud existed among the involved parties and threats were made before the September incident. Witnesses recount Luther Bell allegedly killed two of the three rivals after the dispute led to gunfire.
Assorted Press reports J. McKinnan chief investigator and N. W. Fourney cashier of the Ku Klux Klan surrendered on warrants. McKinnan faces embezzlement of 87000 and Fourney 8000. bonds set at 1000 each. Trial before Judge Aitchcock scheduled for Saturday morning. Imperial leadership dispute clouds the case as deputies guard the imperial palace.
Dr Dennis Crile of Chicago and Dr G W Crile of Cleveland described a new resuscitation method using adrenal gland fluid injected into the heart. The Cleveland doctor is said to have originated the technique and revived patients declared dead by others, some up to 30 minutes.
A London wedding gifts exchange delegates disposal of surplus presents. A Calcutta millionaire owns a solid cut glass bedstead. City of Mexico hosts several papers on ball rings. Kenilworth sits on a tongue of land. An ant from Venduras preys on homes once started. Two broken chopsticks in witness presence can divorce in Cochin China. A Wisconsin man served as pallbearer and usher at a wedding on the same day.
Old Posey escaped from pursuers after four weeks of pursuit in Utah territory. United States Marshal Ward announced Posey was captured during the confrontation with renegade Piute Tadigius and white settlers.
Vague AP text from San Antonio reports a meeting of the Texas grand chapter. It notes officers rechecked or reelected to various commanderies with Midland Taylor and Longview receiving charters and Lutkin granted a dispensation.
Tom Roses and Milt Goode, noted Seminole area cattlemen, face murder charges in a case tied to Dave Allison and TI J Roberson. Trials set for June in Lubbock after transfer due to Seminole country tensions, announced by Dayton Moses, general attorney of the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
Associated Press reports Alexandria and Pineville struck by a tornado with twenty deaths including fourteen whites and Negroes, sixty injured, and property damage around 600000. A noon revision showed thirteen dead. In Texarkana Texas the Cass county toll and losses were estimated at 285000 with fifteen dwellings and barns wrecked.
W. F. L. Shutt of Dolores arrived in the petty this morning on business. H. W. OM. Wilkins, general agent of the Southern Pacific Lines with heads at Galveston, and W. O. R. Winn, traveling freight agent for the same company, are visitors in the area.
The article notes President Harding plans a mixed tour to discuss policy with Western voters. He seeks input from citizens to refine ideas and address national issues. The visit emphasizes listening to local concerns and clarifying the administration's stance.
A wind storm in Wendell North Carolina last night injured about 25 people. It destroyed 50 buildings and damaged several others.
The London press reports Lord Carnarvon, the discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb, died in Cairo from bite and ensuing illness after a mosquito bite. Some speculate a mysterious ancient Egyptian tomb curse punishes those who disturb the resting place.
Flood warning issued by the weather service for the Neches and Sabine rivers region. The notice cautions residents about rising water levels and potential impact along nearby communities.
The senate finance committee adopted the board of control recommendations for a general salary increase for University of Texas faculty. President Vonsen to review before hearings.
W T White of Sulphur Oxla was shot in the leg by a city detective today after an automobile race with officers from several agencies. White refused to talk when taken to the hospital.
In Fort Worth Texas on April 5 a petition was filed by I W Strang a stock holder asking for a receiver for the Petroleum Producers Association. He alleges arrest of Dr Frederick Cook and other officials on mail fraud charges damaged public confidence and that a receiver is necessary to preserve the company.
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