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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1922

Page

12

Notice to Luis Hurtado served for 49th Judicial District Court

The State of Texas to Webb County Sheriff or Constable commands public publication of this citation for four weeks to summon Luis Hurtado a nonresident with unknown address to appear at the next regular term of the 49th Judicial District Court in Laredo Texas on May 8 1922 to answer a petition filed January 28 1922 by Pedro M. Floyd seeking judgment for $51000 with interest plus costs arising from a business sale dispute over the firm Compania Independiente de Luz y Fuerza Electricas and related unpaid sums.

Texas Webb County Luis Hurtado 49Th Judicial District 49Th Judicial District Court Laredo Pedro M. Floyd Republic of Mexico Companiia Independiente de Luz Y Fuerza Electricas A. D United States Prisciliano Floyd Merchants State Bank & Trust Company

Writ Publication Order in Webb County Texas

Clerk C M de la Garza of Webb County Court orders writ published in The Laredo Daily Times. The 6th day of April 1922 at office in Laredo Texas. Antonio Salinas Sheriff Webb County Texas by J L Feierros, Deputy.

C. M. de la Garza Webb County Texas Laredo A. D Cc. M. de la Garza Laredo Daily Times Antonio Salinas J. L. Feierros

Clarkia Flowers Bring Delicate Color To Gardens

The Clarkia is a hardy annual admired for light sandy soils and easy growth. Named for Captain William Clark, it grows one to three feet high with soft pinks oranges and whites. It thrives in sun or partial shade and is good for window boxes and cut flowers.

Europe William Clark Lewis Northwest United States

The Fellowship of Prayer Lenten Reading The Victory of Magnanimity

A daily Lenten Bible reading prepared by the Commission on Evangelism of the Federal Council of Churches for churches and individuals. Friday meditation cites Luke 23 34 with the phrase Father forgive them for they know not what they do.

Commission On Evangelism The Federal Council of Churches

Easter Egg Hunts Planned by Local Churches

Mra H M Austin's Sunday School class hosts an Easter Egg hunt at 4 PM on the lawn of the Presbyterian Manse. Mra Martin's Sunday School class meets at 5 PM at Mrs H W Earnest's home. Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church gathers at 4 PM at the Church.

Mra H. M. Austin Presbyterian Manse Mra. Martin Presbyterian Church H. W. Earnest Sunbeam Band The Baptist Church

Joyful Birds Sing Of Taxes In New York

A humorous verse notes various birds gossiping about a new home with a garden view and a future tax bill, as Minna Irving reports in the New York Herald. The playful tale ends with a thrush singing while the birds lament paying po taxes.

Minna Irving New York Herald

Visitors and district meet travel in San Antonio

Miss Catherine Killam and Miss Helen MacGregor visit San Antonio this week. Debating and district meet participants include Misses Evelyn Ryan Arie Lee Camp Genevieve Camp Extelle Kline Clyde Cochran and Ben Tucker heading to Kingsville for the District meet. Mrs W E MacFadden returns from Arkansas. Sam De Haan visits from Boston with Matias de Llano. Old Maids Convention delegates Miranda Trice and others stay with Mrs Hanchett. Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church met hosting Mrs C H Bell and Mrs W O Granger from Benton Harbor Michigan.

Evelyn Ryan Arie Lee Kingsville Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church O. W. Rogers Mesdames Charles Smith Harper England Hodges Little Keithly Millar C. H. Bell W. O. Granger Benton Harbor Michigan

Meditation and Prayer on Luke 22 23 and Easter Blessing

A devotional meditation reflects on Luke 22 66 to 23 34 emphasizing unselfish life forgiveness under suffering. It prays for Christ spirit to overcome hatred and to stand firm in trials with Easter joy and reverent devotion. An accompanying hymn expresses surrender to divine love and renewal.

Read &T Jesus Christ Gethsemanes Calvarien

100 Percent Attendance At Laredo Kiwanis Meet

The Laredo Kiwanis Club reported 100 percent attendance at the meeting. Guests Majors E. J. Dwan and Paul Hill of Laredo spoke, and plans were announced for a turkey dinner prize, Kiwanis Minstrels, and a Lions Club baseball challenge.

America E. J. Dwan Laredo Paul Hill John H. Zachary Rie Kiwanis Howard Moore Woman's Club Flo Covery Pierre Blanchard Paul Thi Lions Club of Kiwanians Lions Kiwanis Club Mendell Morgan Flora Thilearde Milton la Partida Kiwanis Minstrels Si Terkins Rotary Club

Probe Shifters In Chicago Now

States Attorney Crowe launches an inquiry into the so called shifter or flapper society in Chicago. He questions whether it forms an organization harming morals or is a harmless fad as reformers and school officials criticize its supposed practices of promoting promiscuity and intimate familiarity.

Chicago Crowe

Financial Web K S Considered In Conference Session

Europe’s financial tangie was brought to the front for consideration at today’s session of the Qenes conference. Finasian afairg discussion was postponed until tomorrow as Sir Basil Blackett, comptroller of finance of the British treasury, called a special committee of financial experts to draft a preliminary report for the conference’s financial commission.

Associated Presa Genoa Europe Qenes Basil Blackett British Treasury Financial Commission

Divergences of Opinion at Genoa Meeting

At Genoa April 24 the big four economic conference members clashed over Russian problems. Participants named were Liosd George of Great Britain Karthou of France Schanzer of Italy and Jaspur of Belgium.

Genoa Liosd George Great Britain Karthou France Schanzer Italy Jaspur Belgium

Government extends Naval radio use for press services

The bill extending the government's Naval radio facilities for commercial press services until June 30, 1925, was signed today by President Alarding.

Washington Alarding

Attorneys Seek Release for Semenoff Held in Jail

In New York on April 14 attorneys for General Semenoff former Siberian anti Bolshevik leader resumed efforts to obtain his release from Ludlow Street jail where he was placed last night in default of bail.

New York Semenoff Siberia Ludlow Street

Digestive Aid Improves Health of New York Woman

Mrs. George Stroup of Solvay New York writes that before using Chamberlain's Tablets she suffered from indigestion and constipation. After taking the product her digestion strengthened and she regained weight and health.

Chamberlain Heaith George Stroup Solvay N. Y

Widow of Brooklyn Doctor Leaps From Window After Tragedy

Mrs Anna Glickstein, widow of Dr Abraham Glickstein felled by Mrs Lillian Raisen last December, killed herself by jumping from a third story window. The doctor’s mother collapsed dead at the funeral.

Associated Press New York Abraham Glickstein Lillian Raisen Brooklyn Anna Glickstein

Youngest Saskatchewan premier named Charles A. Dunning

The Day reports Charles A. Dunning, age 58, chosen to form a new Saskatchewan government. A Kuglland native, he began farming in 1902 and soon led a farmer cooperative elevator. By 31 he joined the Legislature and later served as Provincial Treasurer, signaling a rapid rise in provincial politics.

Canada British Empire Charles A. Dunning Saskatchewan Kuglland Mir Dunning

Court denies bid to free General Semenoff in jail

New York April 14. The effort to free General Semenoff was defeated as the supreme court denied the application to cancel the civil warrant for his arrest. Semenoff’s attorneys said they would appeal to the appellate court and push to secure his release.

New York General Semenoff Supreme Court

Explosion at Whiting plant kills worker and injures several

One man died and two or three workers were injured when a Standard Oil plant at Whiting Indiana exploded early today. Official reports name the deceased as Fred Simpson whose body was burned beyond recognition. Damage is estimated between 100000 and 200000 dollars. The victims were company employees.

Chicago Whiting Indiana Fred Simpson

Robbers Hold Up Uncas State Bank In Oklahoma

Two masked men robbed the Uncas State Bank in Uncas Oklahoma early today. They held the cashier and escaped with between 1500 and 2000 dollars, per received word.

Ty Associated Press Ponca City Okla Uncas Here

Fires blamed on arsonists devastate Terrell in April

Incendiaries believed active last night in Terrell Texas. A grocery owned by B Young a hay barn belonging to W E Henderson and Henry Pentley restaurant suffered fire damage totaling about 30000 dollars. Two additional buildings a home owned by C B Messer and a small outhouse were also destroyed.

Associated Press Terrell Tex B. Young W. EB. Henderson Henry Pentley C. B. Messer

Leaders Seek Delay on Navy Enlisted Force Amendment

Associated Press reports leaders push to block a vote on the S600 enlisted force amendment to the navy bill. Most members will be absent in Washington as opposition hopes to adjourn over the weekend or prolong a lengthy five minute debate to stall action tomorrow.

Associated Press Washington Igg Kelley

Washington House Battles Over Naval Enlisted Force

April 14 Washington a hard fought house vote on naval appropriation bills to set an enlisted force at 64 000 The contenders claim victory citing amendments to raise the force to 64 000 with apprentice provisions while the other side presses for lower or different figures The session gives indications a vote will occur next week under Chairman Kelley guidance.

Washington Mae Bers Navy Mierda Worra Kelley Personne

President Yarding Urges Navy Enlisted Personnel Guard

In Washington on April 11 President Yarding reportedly sent a letter to the capital urging that the navy's enlisted personnel not be reduced below eight six thousand.

Washingon President Yarding Tthe Capital

Former Chicago Lawyer Seeks Doubt Certainty Before Justice Cardozo

Isaac Ferguson former Chicago lawyer serving five to ten years for violation of the criminal anarchy ban appeared in New York court with a prison guard to argue in person for a certificate of reasonable doubt in connection with his conviction.

New York Isaac Ferguson Chicago Sin Sing Guar Ehuimipers

Flood babies born as relief workers aid Peardstown refugees

Relief workers of the Salvation Army and the Red Cross assist flood refugees in Peardstown. This morning two babies were born in army tents as workers assisted patients and prepared to lift the Dock Loader.

Peardstown Hh. Agri The Salvation Army Ed Cross Scinitiistecivg

West Texas Faces Second Sandstorm This Week

A second sandstorm hit West Texas today amid ongoing weather disturbances in early April. Fort Worth reports remain cautious as conditions worsen and air quality concerns rise.

Fort Worth Texas West Texas

State Labor Meet Opens In El Paso

Delegates from all parts of Texas gather in El Paso for the state Federation of Labor convention set to convene Monday. Pre conference meetings are under way including the outer, plumbers and sheet metal workers sessions.

el Paso Texas State Federation of Labor

Texas printing trades council plans state printing office

The Texas printing trades council met in El Paso on April 14 to consider establishing a state printing office for printing free school textbooks.

State Printing Office el Paso Texas The Texas Printing Trades Council

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau lights up weekend

The Times prints a daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight is fair and colder. Saturday is fair.

United States Weather Bureau New

Watch The Timms Everyday For Wits

A brief item notes daily coverage of The Timms with emphasis on wit and humor. Readers are invited to follow recurring features and times.

Fort Mcintosh 24 Hour Weather Report

Observations for the Fort Mcintosh area show a 101 degree maximum and 74 degree minimum during the 24 hours ending at 7 am. The wind was from the southeast and skies were clear.

Fort Mcintosh

Poker Playing Men Freed After Grayson County Jury Ruling

A Grayson County jury freed seven poker playing men from a private Denison club raid. One man was acquitted after a five minute trial on Thursday afternoon. The remaining cases were dismissed as the court released the defendants.

Associatedress Pennison Texas Grayson County Denison

Declared bill would give powers to shipping board

The dispatch reports that the administration merchant marine bill would grant the Shipping Board powers exceeding those of the Federal Reserve Board or any government agency, allowing it to favor certain shipping interests with aid. Virginia Republican Penrose Bland, an opposition member of the House Merchant Marine Committee, criticized the measure during hearings.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Muy Ole Hiicht Shipping Board Penroservative Dbland Virginia House Merchant Marine Committee Edus

Last Minute Hope Goes to Save George Stomsby in Bell County

Redon Texas April 14 a last minute charge in the governor's attitude may save the life of George Stomsby who was slated to be hanged in Bell County jail today.

Associated Press Redon Texas George Stornsby Hanced Bell County

Fire Victim to Be Buried Tomorrow in Fort Worth

Fort Worth Texas April 14 release says Fred eee victim of yesterday's fire in Le business district will be buried Saturday. He was trapped by a falling wall at Keller auto works. A fireman caught under the same wall will recover. The loss is 190,900 dollars.

UN Associated Preag Fort Worth Texas Fred Eee Keller Auto Works

Honored Mexicans Visit Texas Officials in Conference

Railway officials of Mexican lines met Texas officials in Houston for a through traffic conference. They were hosted as special guests of G. S. Ward, vice-president and general manager of the Southern Pacific, and taken to Galveston for the day.

Associated Press Houston Texas Lading Galveston G. S. Ward Southern Pacific

Police thwart $53,000 payroll robbery in Mianita

Vigilant police and postoffice inspectors stopped a planned payroll heist in Mianita HL. A lone bandit tried to rob the express wagon driver carrying money to the post office. A separate shipment valued at $99,000 is due to arrive today.

Mianita City Fone

National Observances and History Mark Today

Today marks Good Friday and Bird Day celebrations in Maine. Arbor Day observances occur in Oregon and New Jersey. A centenary honors Col Theodore T. Laidley U S Army officer and inventor. The Ontario Labor Party holds its fifth annual convention in Hamilton and the Illinois Federation of Business and Professional Women meets in Springfield. Ten years since the Titanic struck an iceberg at 1130 p m in the North Atlantic with 1599 lives lost including notable figures.

Maine Oregon New Jersey Col Theodore T Laidley U. S. Army Ontario Labor Party Hamilton Itnois Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Springfield White Star Ner North Atlantic

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Lewis and Clarke the Fellowship OF Prayer Catherine Killam San Antonio Lawrence DaCamara Kingswide Flouston Shirley DaCuamara Helen MacGregor 0. W. Killam Leo Netzer Dionisio Garcia Extelle Kline Clyde Cochran W. E. MacFadden Willl Genevieve Camp Ben Tucker San «Antono E. H. Buenz Arkansas Sam de Haan Boston Matias de Llano Sarah Jane Sprivegster Amy Little Anxiety Doherty Cotulla Old Maids Mrs. Hanchett's Farragut Street Miranda Trice E. E. Sharkey Sao Financial Webk Radio For Press Service Hakodate Japan Times Office Stert Uncas Bank Hirding Sy Aassociated Press Weather Forecast Poker Playing Men RCD and Gun Club COURT Merchant Marine Ty Axissociated Press Honored
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