Delegates Arrive for Fifth District Women's Clubs Meet
A total of forty-two delegates from the Fifth District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs presented credentials at the Biker Club in Laredo as the district convention opened with remarks from Mrs. J. C. George and support from notable guests. Dr. Buzzell, president of Texas A and M College, will address the gathering. Local club leaders from Corpus Christi, Victoria, San Antonio, and Brownsville spoke, with Mrs. J. K. Bull of Brownsville delivering remarks. The program includes two minute talks and various entertainments as Laredo hosts the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Southwest
Texas
Buzzell
A. & M. College of Texas
Laredo
A. & M. Club
J.J. Austin
Kingsville
G. R. Scott
Frank Tompkins
Corpus Christi
Condon
Women’s Clubs
J. C. George
Brownsville
Fifth
Henry Redmond
Buchanan
Welder
Victoria
J. 8. Wright
Weat
San Antonio
J. K. Bull
Order of the Eastern Star
Card of Thanks for M. H. Rodriguez funeral
Salvador Villazan thanks all who assisted at the funeral of his uncle M. H. Rodriguez and those who sent floral tributes and offered help.
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M. H. Rodriguez
Public dissolution notice of McVicar and Matthews firm
Notice of dissolution states the partnership McVicar and Matthews of Laredo Texas has ended by mutual consent. J L Matthews sold his entire interest to T A McVicar who will continue the Laredo business and collect debts and pay accounts. Laredo Texas April 1922.
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T. A. McVicar
J. L. Matthews
Laredo
Wrebb County
Texas
McVicar
Matthews
J. LE. Matthews
Tuesday Faith and Redemption Meditation Prayer
Meditation and prayer text calling for real faith and humility among Christians. It asks for spiritual power, a desire for faith, and for the coming of thy kingdom to convert the earth to God’s reign. The piece ends with Amen.
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Jeana
John R Mott to preside world student conference in Pekin
John R. Mott will preside over the World’s Student Christian Federation conference opening today in Pekin. He is a longtime missionary leader who has circled the globe in official duties with the student volunteer movement and the International Missionary Council. He helped organize the 1910 Edinburgh missionary conference and the Panama Pan-American Protestant meeting. Known for virile vision, he commands wide circles among European and Asian elites and has lectured at American universities on international relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Mott
Student Christian Federation
II Pekin, Cine
International Missionary Council
Edinburgh
Panama
Dr Mott
1817 Deaths and Notable Events Across Nations
A compact chronicle lists notable obituaries and events from 1817 to 1919. It notes Andre Massena's death in Paris born Nice, John R. Tanner governor of Illinois born Indiana died Springfield 1901, Bucharest fire 1847, Michigan liquor amendment defeat 1887, Cecil Rhodes scholarships announced 1902, George H Williams death 1910 in Portland born New Lebanon, wheat price spike 1917 in Chicago, and a Westminster memorial service for war dead.
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Andre Massena
Prince of
Fissling
Paris
Nice
Hay
John R. Tanner
Illinois
Booneville
Ind
Springfield
Bucharest
Michigan
Cecil Rhodes
Oxford
George H. Williams
U. S
Grant
Portland
Ore
New Lubanon
N. Y
Chicago Board of
Trvle
Westminster Abbey
Mexican Luncheon and Meetings at Local Clubs
Society notes list a Mexican luncheon at the Woman's Club at 2 15 PM the Junior Auxiliary gathering at the Rectory at 4 PM and a Catholic Daughters of America meeting at San Agustin Hall at 7 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
San Agustin Hell
Together we endure in storm and sorrow in song
Poem lines from Frank L. Stanton echoing unity through dark times and faith in love. The piece appears with a note and then shifts to society notes about convalescence and convention guests visiting Mrs. F. W. Mally in Atlanta Constitution style. Readers are informed of members traveling for Rotary and Order of the Eastern Star events.
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Frank L. Stanton
Atlanta Constitution
Laredo Notes A Patchwork Of Local Wit And Whimsy
In Laredo column items mix humor and observation. A flapper rides streetcar while reading psychology a neighbor reads The Sheik. Yard work rises as earth is scratched and vegetable dreams grow. Social jokes about rents, furniture ads and life with wives appear amid small city reflections. Louise the stenographer comments on flattery and intellect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Today in History and World Events
Five years ago the U S senate declared war on Germany. Election day unfolds across Wisconsin Missouri Colorado and other states. Indiana Federation of Music Clubs opens its annual convention in Indianapolis and runs to Friday. Ship subsidy hearings begin in Washington before a joint Senate House panel. The World Student Christian Federation starts a world conference in Pekin China today. Jesse G McDowell’s second trial for mail fraud begins in Toledo federal court after a hung jury in the first trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Senate
Germany
Wisconsin
Missouri
Colorado
Indiana Federation of Music Clubs
Indianapolis
Senate Committee On Commerce
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Student Christian Federation
Christian Student Movements of Thirty Nations
Pekin
China
Jesse G. McDowell
Pittsburgh
Toledo
Wealthy Chicago scion buys desert rat in California cliff push
A intoxicated heir from a rich Chicago family argues with a desert rat owner in the California mountains. The man buys the vehicle for 800 dollars and the two men end up pushing the car over a cliff with the owner helping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
California
Diphtheria Campaign Under Way in Austin Texas
Austin health officials launched a systematic campaign to stamp out diphtheria. Health officer Brownlee said the disease had reached epidemic proportions and was nearing seriousness, with forty seven cases quarantined including students at the University of Texas and the high school.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Brownlee
University of Texas
Col Paul Beck Shot to Death in Oklahoma City
Lieutenant Colonel Paul W. Beck commandant of Post Field Fort Sill was shot to death in the residence of oil operator Jean P Day. Day is in custody as officers investigate the fatal shooting reported by R W Dick an acquaintance. An inquest is expected.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Paul W. Beck
Post Field
Fort Sill
Jean P. Day
Day
R. W. Dick
Former Justice Day Held on Bond in Beck Death Probe
Oklahoma City April 4 Jean P Day retired state supreme court justice was detained on a five thousand dollar appearance bond while a coroner's jury investigates the death of Lieut Col Paul W Beck. The case centers on the military officer's death and the inquiry is ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Jean P. Day
State Supreme Court
Paul W. Beck
Readjustment plan for coal industry sparks House hearing
Washington April 4 President Lewis of the miners resumes testimony before the House labor committee on government support for readjusting the bituminous coal industry. He says a six hour day and five day week aim to force regular employment while Representative Black estimates a huge public cost, which Lewis calls absurd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Lewis
House Labor Committee
Black
Texas
Pubblic
Coal Strike Disorder Reported in Fayette and Washington
Pittsburgh April 4 authorities reported the first disorders in western Pennsylvania coal strike district. In Fayette and Washington counties high-tension electric wires delivering current to coal mines were cut. State police were called to disperse a crowd trying to induce non-union men to quit work.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Fayette
Washington
Miners' strike in all union districts 100 percent effective
Washington reports the miners strike remains 100 percent effective across union districts after President Lewis of the United Mine Workers reviews reports from local leaders.
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Washington
Lewis
Sixth Victim Dies in Belfast Family Shooting
In Belfast on April 4 Bernard McMahon eldest son of Owen McMahon died today. He is the sixth victim from the McMahon family of seven shot the morning of March 24. Four of his brothers already perished, leaving the father and surviving members to mourn the tragedy.
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Belfast
Bernard McMahon
Owen McMahon
McMahon
Bernard
Not So Certain They Know Him in Denison
In Denison Texas on April 4 witnesses who said they recognized a masked Ku Klux Klan member torn from his face by W. L. Smith, a First Baptist deacon, now doubt their identification. Initial reports named a prominent local businessman, but certainty faded as details emerged.
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Denison
Miss Annie Blanton Files Kongress Candidacy
Miss Annie Webb Blanton state superintendent of education declares candidacy for the unexpired term of the late Lucian Parrish and for the next regular term from the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Annie Webb Blanton
Congress
Lucian Parrish
Flood Warning Signals In Texas Lowlands
Overflow expected in Dallas area with possible near flood conditions noted in reports. Lowlands in northeast eastern and southern Texas show rising water as intermittent rains continue.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Railroads Move 2 Percent More Traffic in 1918 Says Willard
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio testified before the senate interstate commerce committee that rail traffic rose only 2 percent in 1918 over 1917 to counter Wil liam G McAdoo’s claim that roads failed before government control.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Wil.iam G. McAdoo
Dallas Mayor Demands Facts From Governor
Dallas Texas April 4 Mayor Al dredge of Dallas asked Governor Neff to present to the city county grand jury any facts about alleged lawless conditions in Dallas The request followed the governors statement that Dallas law enforcement needed overhauling The mayor said the remarks cast a serious reflection on the city and county The wording preserves the event and key figures.
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Dallas
Teas
Aldredge
Neff
Dallas County Grand Jury
Dellas
Spectacular Sapulpa Oil Tank Fire Burns Out
Sapulpa Oklahoma April 4 a massive oil tank blaze burned for more than 36 hours causing about 300000 dollars in damage making it the costliest fire in the city’s history before it finally burned itself out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sapulpa, Ola
Sapulpa
Indigestion and Constipation Voice in Advert Text
A fragment states personal suffering from indigestion and constipation before using Chamberlain's Tablets. The readable lines describe severe discomfort and a preference for relief from stomach issues, reflecting a common midcentury patent medicine testimonial tone.
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Chamberlain
Dangerous Lies at Strand Theatre Features Powell
Paramount star David Powell headlines the Paul Powell production Dangerous Lies at the Strand Theatre in England style drama. Mary Gilynne co stars with Powell and delivers lively performance as supporting players provide strong aid to the film's success.
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David Powell
Paramount
Paul Powell
England
Strand Theatre
Mary Gilynne
Mr. Powell
Missing Persons Report After Heavy Rain Floods
Dallas Texas April 4 reports say several persons are missing and livestock drowned in the Sabine river near Greenville as heavy rains continue. Unconfirmed reports indicate two drownings south of Greenville and about a dozen families forced to flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Sabine River
Greenville
Flood Warning Issued for Brazos and Trinity Rivers
Flood warnings for the Brazos and Trinity rivers issued by the local weather bureau. Farmers advised to move cattle to high ground amid potential rising waters in Houston area on April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Brazos
Trinity Rivers
Weather Bureau
New Silk Deals Don’t Miss Laredo Dress Shopping
Local merchants advertise a small ready line of silk fabrics with low prices. Georgettes at 1.19 per yard Merete crepe messalines 1.25 Canton satin and ribbon satin priced around 2.50 to 3.50 per yard. Several varieties of georgette and charmeuse also shown alongside colored messalines and taffetas.
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Paster
Laredo
Ieteavets
Georgette Raye
Charmeuse Weace
Messalines Aereenceg
Weather outlook from New Orleans bureau
Tonight and Wednesday cloudy with likely rain as forecast by the U S weather bureau relayed to The Times by the Telephone Co. Expect overcast skies and chances of showers in the near term.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
the Telephone Co
Harding Dismisses 30 Officials in Engraving and Printing
Washington April 4 Secretary Christian said President Harding dismissed over 30 officials of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to reflect upon the character of any government employee. He noted the president regretted the publicity and a broad statement may follow from the White House.
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Associated Press
Washington
Burcau of Engraving and Printing
Harding
Christian
John Devinny
Breaudiy
Whirite House
Fort McIntosh 84-Hour Weather Summary
Observations for the 84 hours ending 7 am report max 95 degrees min 61 degrees southeast wind. Partly cloudy conditions with 1.1 inches of precipitation recorded.
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Fort McIntosh
Fire at dry dock drives hundreds ashore in Hoboken
Fire today at the former transport Mongolia roared through the dry dock in Hoboken New Jersey forcing hundreds of workers to flee to safety as flames swept the site.
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Hoboken
N. J
Mongolia
Honor to Henry Watterson Funeral Honorary Pallbearers
Honor to Henry Watterson veteran editor of the Louisville Courier Journal who died in Jacksonville Florida December 22 was honored at his funeral in Louisville today. Honorary pallbearers included Colonel Ki M House of New York and George Bulley of Houston Texas.
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Louisville
Ari
Ienry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Jacksonville
Fla
M. House of New York
George Bulley
Houston
Texas
Harding to Send Henderson Nomination to Senate
Washington April 4 President Harding will submit the nomination of Paul Henderson of Chicago for second assistant post master general to the Senate soon, it was learned today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wahington
Harding
Senate
Paul Henderson
Chicago
Clash in Siberia Reported Near Vladivostok
Despatches from Vladivostok say 800 Chita troops attacked Japanese forces near Spacek about 100 miles from Vladivostok. Eight Chita soldiers were killed in the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Vladivostock
Chita
Spacek
Viladivostok
Congress Opens Merchant Marine Bill Hearings
Washington April 4 joint congressional hearings on the administration merchant marine bill began today. Republican leaders said the House likely to act before session closes, but unsure if the Senate will dispose of it before it reconvenes in December.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thea House
Senate
Pistol Battle on Frio City Road Kills Two
Two killed and a third wounded in a Frio City road pistol battle near Frio Inn. Victims are Maria Favia 18 and Jesus Pacheco 365 from Schertz Texas. Severiano Aguilar 22 badly hurt. Police hold fourteen persons for investigation.
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San Antonio
Texas
Frio City Road
Maria Favia
Jesus Pacheco
Schertz
Severiano Aguilar
Frio Inn
Millionaire's Second Trial In Federal Court
In Toledo Ohio on April 4 Jesse G McDowell Pittsburgh millionaire operator faced a second trial in federal court for using the mails to defraud. The first trial ended with a hung jury after a prior month’s proceedings. He allegedly took large secret commissions on transactions for the Henry J Doherty Company and the Cities Service Company while serving as purchasing agent for both firms.
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Toledo
Jesse G. McDowell
Pittsburgh
McDowe
Henry J. Doherty
Cities Service Company
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Salvador Villazan
the Fellowship OF Prayer
Commission On Evangelism
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Federal Council of Churches
Jesus
Nfe
F. W. Mally
P. C. McKinney
Bishop, Texas
O. H. Guinn
S. J. Wright
State Federation
Bender Hotel
Asher Smith
Rotary
Mineral Wells
Mr. Smith
Snelling
Little Rock
Arkansas
Elizabeth Dunham
Mexico City
Maggie Barry
Aa. & M. College
College Station
W. B. Bizzell
A. & M. College
O. A. Tiller
Bishop
C. H. Cruvin
Mrs. A. Koch
Little Son of
Seth Wilcox
W. W. MacGregor
Bull
Miram
Frank Cameron
Alice
J. R. Scott
Beeville
T. A. McKinney
J. M. White
Carrizo Springs
R. M. Crain
Pearsall
Sam Matthews
City Drug Co
William White
Continental Congress
Consult
L. Daiches
Gome Laredo Gotsip
Qld
Abner
Louise
Lack OF
Col
Paul Beck
Aviation Post
Miss Blanton
Dallas City
Weather Forecast
Asceciated Press
Watterson
Siberia
Millionaire
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