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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1922

Page

10

Reverend Father John B. McLoy dies at 71 pastor of St Peter's

Reverend Father John Bernard McLoy a Scottish born priest of Irish parentage aged 71 and pastor of St Peter's Catholic church in this city for five years died at his parish home Sunday morning after a long illness. He was ordained more than forty five years ago and served as a missionary priest in the United States and abroad. He previously worked as chaplain at Santa Rosa Infirmary in San Antonio and later led parishes in Colombia Mexico and Monterrey before returning to Laredo to lead St Peter's. The body lay in state at St Peter's with Knights of Columbus guard. Funeral is set for Wednesday at 9 a.m. with Requiem mass conducted by Rev. Father Shannon and interment in Catholic cemetery.

John Bernard McLloy Scotland St. Peter's Catholic Church Rome United States Santa Rosa Infirmary San Antonio Colombia Mexico Nuevo Laredo Monterey Holy Name Church Carrancistas Father McLoy St. Peter's Church Knights of Columbus Father Shannon Corpus Christi

Mon-Dayers Gospel on Money in Lent Meditative Reading

Daily Lenten reading by the Commission on Evangelism of the Federal Council of Churches focuses on Luke 16 13 about serving God and mammon. Meditation notes money as a practical measure of redemption and ends with a prayer for spiritual power and concrete consecration. Hymn Take my life and let it be is sung.

Commission On Evangelism The Federal Council of Churches

Notable events on various historical dates

Entries list dates and brief notes: 1783 Franklin pact Sweden United States. 1837 John Burroughs born Roxbury N D died March 29 1921 on train Kingsville Ohio. 1842 Lord Ashburton arrived Washington Maine boundary talks. 1843 William Lathmore Mississippi Territory delegate died Natches born Norfolk 1774. 1847 British recapture Bogue forts near Canton. 1872 asteroid Althasa discovered Michigan professor J C Watson. 1902 Ohio Real Law local option. 1920 mass cattle drive in Ireland defying police.

Franklin Sweden United States John Burroughs Wat Roxbury Kingsville Lord Ashburton Arived Washington Maine William Lathmore Congress Mississippi Natches Norfolk Bogue Forts Canton J.C. Watson University of Michigan Ohio Ireland

Birthday anniversaries of notable figures in history

Bert M. Fernald senator from Maine born in West Poland Maine 64 years ago today. Margaret Anglin actress born in Ottawa Ontario 46 years ago today. Wilbur F. Wakeman general secretary of the American Protective Tariff League born in Harvard Illinois 65 years ago today. Andrew J. Peter former Boston mayor congressman and Treasury official born in Jamaica Plain Massachusetts 50 years ago today. Rt Rev Cameron Mann Episcopal bishop of South Florida born in New York City 71 years ago today.

Bert M. Fernald United States Maine West Poland Margaret Anglin Ottawa Ont Wilbur F. Wakeman American Protective Tariff League Harvard Ill Andrew J. Peter Boston the Treasury Jamaica Plain Maas Cameron Mann Episcopal South Florida New York City

Dr. Edgar F. Smith to preside over American Chemical Society meet

Dr. Edgar F. Smith will lead the sessions of the American Chemical Society at its annual Birmingham convention. A Penn alumnus and longtime university administrator from York Pennsylvania, he has been connected with the University of Pennsylvania for forty five years and served as executive head for ten years.

Edgar F. Smith American Chemical Society Birmingham Ala Smith University of Pennsylvania York Pa Pennsylvania College Amaller

Notice of Forfeiture of Hudson Car and 199 Bottles Liquor

United States forfeiture action in the Southern District of Texas announces that an 1922 Cadillac styled Hudson automobile with license 6892 and 199 bottles of intoxicating liquor seized by customs in LaSalle County are subject to condemnation. Persons with claims or objections must appear in Laredo court on April 17, 1922 to contest the libel and share in proceeds. U S Marshal R A Harvin and Deputy Allen Walker serve notice.

United States of America Southern District of Texas Laredo Texas Southern District of United States Court Room

Meeting Notes and Social Events From Local Churches

Monday events include a Woman's Missionary Society meeting at the Methodist Church at 4 PM and a Credentials Committee session at Elks Hall from 6 PM. Also listed are a Mexican Luncheon at the Woman's Club at 2 15 PM and Junior Auxiliary at the Rectory at 4 PM.

Woman's Missionary Society Methodist Church Elks Hall W. L. Arkels George Fifth District

American Chemists Meet In Birmingham Convention Opens

Birmingham hosts the annual American Chemical Society convention beginning today and continuing through the week. Nearly one thousand prominent chemists from the United States and Canada, plus several foreign guests, have registered for the gathering.

Birmingham Ala American Chemical Society United States Canada

The Road to Happiness and Constipation Relief

Advice on maintaining happiness and health suggests using Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to ease constipation with a gentle bowel movement. The tone promotes regularity as a path to well being.

Chamberlain

Rotary Luncheon Reminder From Board Of Directors

Rotary members are reminded the weekly luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday this week only as stated by the Board of Directors.

Rotary Board OF Directors

Jitney Service resumes Jarvis to Cemeteries route

The Jitney service between Jarvis and the Cemeteries will resume Sunday at 2 00 P M The route runs via Ball Park and Belle Vista JITNEY LTD 3 30 3¢.

Jarvis Ball Park Bélla Vista Jitney, Ltd

Local clubs resume meetings with social hour and reports

After a business session a social hour followed with fruit punch and cakes. Attendees included Mesdames Adams Arkies Anderson Cook Johnston Kehl Matson Mac Gregor Mason Shiner Younkin Vidales Dunbar and Mr Cook. Builders Club hosted at the Hiatts with elections for officers and a social hour featuring Old Fashioned Gossip.

Mesdames Adams Arkies Anderson Cook Johnston Kehl Matson MacGregor Mason Shiner Younkin Vidales Miss Dunbar Mr. Cook Builders Club Hiatt Builders” Club the Heights Miss Riner Brother White Paul Hill Allan Stowers Beard Blanche Evetts Keithley O. W. Rogers iMngland Braden Beeman Leisner Little Florence Riner Stowers Margaret Lutz Board R. A. Millar White Neff Guyler Aline Hamilton Henne Mr. Thomas Mrs. Hodges Katheryn Keithley Mary Melissa Hiatt Amanda Frances Guyler Martha England Billy Stowers

Ancient Dutch warship wreck recovered near Lerwick harbor

Salvage workers raise remnants possibly from a 1641 Dutch warship battle in Bressay Sound. Four seven foot cannon with three inch bore and massive oak timbers recovered. ship may have been attacked by ten Dunkirk Span ish ships on June 12 1641, sinking two East Indiamen and forcing surrender.

London Lerwick Dunkirk Bressay Sound

Union Miners Plan End of Suspension Amid Pressure

The Associated Press reports virtually complete suspension of work in union mines nationwide with walk outs in non union districts. President Lewis of the United Mine Workers told the House labor committee miners wish to end the stoppage soon, but restart depends on operators' attitude. Lewis advocated an impartial inquiry into coal industry conditions and practices.

Lewis Congressional Labor Committee Washington United Mine Workers House Labor Committee

Lightning Ignites Crude Oil Tanks In Oklahoma Fires

Two 12 year old boys and a horse were killed when lightning struck near Dalton City. A series of crude oil tanks caught fire, with one tank bursting and others igniting within minutes. In Sapulpa, three tanks holding 165 600 barrels burned at the Sapulpa Refining Company plant, with officials estimating $300 000 loss.

Duncan Okla Dalton City Here Hale Sapulpa Sapulpa Refining Company

Deacon Faces Klan Masked Attack at Denison Church

In Denison Texas on April 3 a deacon Dr W L Smith rose and pulled a mask from a Ku Klux Klan member inside First Baptist church. A bystander struck him and about 50 robed Klansmen were present. The incident prompted further remarks at Presbyterian church by Alec W Acheson.

Associated Press Denison Texas Ku Klux Klan First Baptist Church W. L. Smith First Presbyterian Church

Union Leader Appears Before House Labor Committee

International President Lewis arrived in Washington with United Mine Workers arguments and statistics to support coal mine suspensions. Rail unions discuss the coal strike in Chicago, with over a million workers meeting on wage hearings and board vacancies.

Washington United Mine Workers International Lewis House Labor Committee Chicago Railroad Labor Board Boars Albert Phillips

First Test of Strength in Nationwide Miner Walkout

Indianapolis April 3 The first test of strength in the nation wide suspension of work by union coal miners began today as the walkout entered its first Saturday holiday. The impact of the protest remained uncertain as officials assessed its effectiveness.

Indianapolis Ind

Operators Meet Today in Kansas City Coal Strike Talks

Members of the Southwestern coal operators association from Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas held an executive session in Kansas City to discuss the strike impact on the Third district and to outline plans for the walkout.

Kansas City Southwestern Coal Operators’ Association Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas Third District

Bituminous Coal Output Reaches High for Week

Washington reports 11,437,000 tons produced by the bituminous coal industry in the week ending March 26, the highest since December 1920, per the Geological Survey.

Washington Geological Survey

Probe into Harding dismissals aims at rationale

A House resolution proposes a special committee to investigate the April dismissal of Bureau of Engraving and Printing officials by President Harding. Rep Moore of Virginia asks whether the executive order was justified and if prior bureau conditions or an investigation prompted it, and whether the move hints at a spoil system return.

Associated Press Washington House Harding Bureau of Engraing Representative Moore Virginia Moore

Human wolf badly wounded after running fight

Yates Standridge known as the human wolf, a recently paroled convict with a record for escapes, lies wounded after a running fight in Harrison. Harry Campbell was killed in the confrontation they allegedly sparked over a keg of liquor brought from Newton county by Standridge and his nephew Alonzo Standridge.

Harrison, Ark Yates Standridge Harry Campbell Standridge Alonzo Standridge Newton County

West Texas cattle region drenched by heavy rains

In San Angelo on April 3 reports say much of the West Texas cattle raising section, previously skipped by two weeks of beneficial rain, was soaked by heavy rainfall last night bringing relief to ranchers in the area.

San Angelo Texas West Texas

Rainy April Storm Boosts Panhandle Farm Fields

Amarillo reports one to two inches of rain across the Texas Panhandle eastern New Mexico and western Oklahoma last night. Soaking showers improve ranges and farming, lifting crop prospects and pasture growth for ranchers and farmers in the region.

Amarillo Texas Texas Panhandle New Mexico Oklahoma

Dallas arson charges against two men after explosion

Charges of arson were filed in justice court against Frank Jim and H. C. Hatton over the explosion that wrecked Mrs. Bodie McAllister s residence. Each man posted a $750 bond.

Dallas Texas Frank Jim H. C. Hatton Justice Court Bodie McAllister

Blanton pledges support for Parrish congressional bid

Austin April 3 Miss Annie Webb Blanton state superintendent of public instruction informed Mrs Lucian Parrish that if she runs to fill her husband term she will have unqualified support.

Austin Texas Annie Webb Blanton State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lucian Parrish Miss Blanton

Sweden considers wartime action against rats and mice

Stockholm April 3 Sweden is urged by the Medical Board to declare war on rodents proposing a bill in the Riksdag to compel towns villages and ships to kill rats and mice with state funding forRodent control research and new pest proofing.

Associated Press Stockholm Sweden Medical Board of Riksdag Rodenta

Judge threatens jail for Klansmen failing to answer

Beaumont Texas April 3 Judge Mc Dowell told the grand jury that if Klansmen do not answer questions about membership he will jail them until they provide the information.

Beaumont Texas Judge McDowell

Preventative Medicine Warns Against Pneumonia Risk

The article asserts prevention over cure, noting pneumonia often follows a cold or grip. It urges taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first signs of a cold to reduce danger and quickly end the illness.

Chamberlain

Agricultural Bill Without Free Seed Item Reported

The agricultural bill, carrying 35.808 million dollars, was reported to the senate without the 365 thousand dollars for free seeds. The report comes from Washington dated April 3 and is attributed to the Associated Press.

Washington Senate

Farmer Cured of Rheumatism With Liniment

A farm man near Patten Mille N Y suffered severe rheumatism. After using Chamberlains Liniment he recovered quickly and returned to buy more, saying it cured him and he keeps it at home.

C. P. Rayder Patten Mille N. Y

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

Tonight showers and colder conditions are expected followed by a fair Tuesday. The Times reports daily updates from The Weather Bureau coordinating with the local telephone service.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Times Hu Telephone Co

Fort Mcintosh Weather Observations

Observations for the eight hours ending at 7 a m report a maximum temperature of 90 degrees and a minimum of 73 degrees. Winds from the southeast with clear skies.

Fort Mcintosh

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John B. M’loy the Fellowship OF Prayer Jesus Christ United States District Court For the R. A. Harvin U. S. Marshal Son. Dist. of Allen Walker Clinton Scollard New York Herald W. E. McFadden City W. W. MacGregor W. C. Martin of C. C. Burr Mra M. H. Pennell Mercedes W. H. Wentland Manor, Texas J. A. MacDonald Tiny McKnight North Laredo Randolph Lawrence J. B. DaCamara Mrs. L. Daiches H. G. DaCamara J. F. Lynch Eagie Pass Royai Theater Women’s Clubs Mally Joe Vidales Woman's Auxiliary House of Church Couneil House of Chere American Creed Jensen Niewmann Chopin Waltz Dorothy Borchers Endowment Fund Vanderpool Edwin B. Adams Anna Webi Blanton Lockhart-Seltz Edwin Adams E. R. Lobdell the Lark Balakiew Ler King Schubert-Lirst Clara Duggan Madison Maggie W. Barry College Station Go Associated Press Deacon Busi Ness Man Presbyterian Church Alec W. Acheson Keg Gy Associated Press West Panhandle Sy Associated Press Weather Forecast
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