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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1922
Page
7
A commuter train struck two boys last night as they slept on a railway track, ignoring warnings that the approaching train would wake them. Authorities are investigating the incident and urging caution near rails.
Associated Press report from Genoa on April 16 describes Lloyd George using a bridge simile to illustrate the ongoing cer economic conference progress with Russian negotiations. He noted piles driven into sand in a deep current and progress fixed yet still underway.
Genoa April bai Ponandad and other economic experts from Great Arizain France Italy and Belgium gathered to continue discussions on the conditions under which rehabilitation of Russia will be undertaken.
Washington April 15 reports the coming senate clash over the tariff measure will be long and strenuous with thousands of amendments and hundreds of changes. Republican leaders plan a party conference on the tariff Tuesday as they brace for a protracted battle to pass the bill. An amendment by Senator Johnson of California raises duties on olives raisins dried grapes and currants above the administration proposal.
Officers search for the survivors of three Columbus Ohio youths who slept on Tejas Poco tle trucks west of Fort Worth and were killed at midnight. John Shoemaker Carl Van Giggs and Eliner Phiel Ed ward Aliner escaped after waking to an approaching train.
A Dallas woman accused two men of abducting her last night, taking her to a remote spot three miles from the city, and attacking her. She showed bruises on her neck and arms and said she will testify before the grand jury. Both men are jailed on complaint.
Volusia county grand jury prepared to investigate the killing of William Shields 60 formerly of Moline near Deland. Mrs. Alice Shields the widow and Pete Smith are jailed on murder charges, linked to Ku Klux Klan information.
Two British war ships reached Lough Swilly in County Donegal, northwest of Londonderry, with Belfast reports describing the event as a precautionary measure amid tensions in Ireland. The London interpretation echoes concern over the Irish situation.
Tributes from former associates mark the passing of Adrian C. Anson known as Pop Anson. Chicago will hold a public funeral tomorrow at 2 PM in a downtown chapel with city leaders, the Detroit American team, and sport figures attending. Burial is private at Oak Woods cemetery on Monday.
Naples Illinois on April 15 reports flood forces 200 families to abandon homes. Residents will camp in army tents on higher ground north of town, in a long battle described as lost to the Illinois River.
George Jackson is declared insane by the local commission today in Arkansas City Kansas. He suffers from a delusion that the Ku Klux Klan is watching him and intends to return.
Assistant State's Attorney Fisher argued that ruling the law unconstitutional would harm workers and help socialists more than it would affect the railroad company. The case concerns two hours off with pay for workers on election day.
Washington April 15 the senate adopted the house joint regulation extending to June 1 1924 the provision of the present three per cent immigration restriction law preserving the quota.
Washington April 15 the house by unanimous consent agreed to vote late this afternoon on an amendment to the naval appropriation bill. The amendment would provide for an enlisted force of 86 000.
Fort Worth Texas April 15 seven hundred fifty dollars was appropriated by the Red Cross for storm sufferers at Rowena and Oplin Rowena receives five hundred dollars and Oplin two hundred fifty dollars
Palestine Texas April 15 Henry Davis Sr aged 77 longtime citizen and former sheriff died suddenly at his home last night He was father of Marcus Davis a well known railroad man.
President Lewis of the mine workers in Springfield asserts the miners are not responsible for the coal industry's ills. He denounces industrial leadership that seeks improvement only by debasing workers to a pauper level.
Federal farm loan system operations hit a record proportion in March. Land banks closed 6,787 loans totaling 22,248,650 dollars, according to a Farm Loan Board statement by Commissioner Lobbel.
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