Webb County voters to decide on 150000 bond issue
Webb County Texas to hold an election on May 8 1922 to decide if bonds totaling 150000 shall be issued to build maintain and operate macadamized roads and whether a property tax shall be levied to pay interest and create a sinking fund. The order set polling places and presiding officers across multiple precincts and provided election rules under Texas law.
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Webb County
Texas
Commissioners Court
County Commissioners Court
Laredo
A. Winslow
Johnson
W. L. Puig
John M. Martin
D. D. Davis
L. J. Christen
Commissioners' Court
Francisco Garza
Iturbide Street
City of Laredo
M. S. Ryan
Fire Engine House
Matamoros Street
G. P. Farias
A. R. Garcia
Lincoln Street
City of
Prinz Pattron
Urbahn
P. P. Leyendecker
Simon's
Steve Simon
Dolores
Reuben Davis
State of
Laredo Gossip and Local Wit Mixed With Open Road Ideals
In this column from Laredo, townsfolk venture opinions on germ theory and kisses, farmers versus desk jobs, Uncle Abner’s blunt wisdom, evolving husbands, and Louise the stenographer noting golf game vanity. Humor, small-town philosophy, and everyday ironies color the piece.
Notable births mark another birthday list
Marshal Petain, famed World War II commander, turns 66. Cyril Maude, English stage star, becomes 60 in London. Nathaniel B. Dial, South Carolina senator, celebrated 60 near Laurens. Richard P. Freeman, Connecticut congressman, 60 from New London. F. B. Swank, Fifth Oklahoma congressman, 47 from Davis County Iowa. Howard Ehmke, Detroit pitcher, 28 from Silver Creek New York.
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Marshal Petain
Cyril Maude
London
Nathaniel B. Dial
United States
South Carolina
Laurens
S. C
Richard P. Freeman
Congress
Connecticut
New London
Conn
F. B. Swank
Oklahoma
Davis County
Iowa
Howard Ehmke
Detroit
Silver Creek
N. Y
English Actor Cyril Maude Turns Sixty In News Note
Cyril Maude marks his sixtieth birthday today. An actor famed in both America and England, he began in the United States, then tried farming in Canada, joined Daniel Bandmann’s company in New York, and toured the Western States. He later rose in London, starred in The Second Mrs Tanqueray, and since 1906 has split his career between the U.S. and Britain.
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Cyril Maud
America
England
United States
Mr. Maude
Lfe
Canada
New York
Daniel Bandmann
Company of Players
London
Belgium Grants Women Suffrage in Historic April Vote
On April 24 Belgium granted women the right to vote marking a historic expansion of suffrage. Reports indicate France and Czecho-Slovakia have signed a defense pact, signaling a widening security alignment in Europe.
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Belgium
France
Czecho-Slovakia
Social calendar notices from local churches
Monday events include the Woman's Missionary Society meeting at the Methodist Church at 4 PM and the Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church meeting at the Rectory at 4 PM. The notices list two church groups gathering for afternoon sessions.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Christ Church
Social notes and club announcements from the city
Visitors from Yakima and San Antonio arrive or return home, with names like Mrs. Gwinn Smith Miss Elizabeth Barnett and Miss Alma Scratchley. Local clubs set April events including a White Sale at Christ Church and a Tuesday Music Club meeting on Walter Scott. The Lions Club clarifies there was no sponsor event, only a post meeting dance by guests.
Moliere Tercentenary Opened in New York City
A notable celebration of the Moliere tercentenary opens in New York City today under the auspices of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. The event marks three centuries since Moliere's birth with scholarly and cultural showcases.
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New York City
American Academy of Arts and Letters
Open Letter Questions City Sewer and Disposal Plans
Clarence Jepperrins urges the city to hire a competent engineer and proper staff, criticizing past contracts. He notes prior sewer plan costs at 10 4 percent and disposal plant plans at 10 percent, and demands equal taxation and long neglected engineering results.
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Laredo
Clarence Jepperrins
Personalities on the Move in Laredo and Nearby Areas
Grace Teagarden a renowned attorney from San Antonio is in Laredo on legal business. Deputy U S Marshal W B Rachalo of Corpus Christi and a party from San Patricio County are in Laredo today. Ben Thorpe general manager of the Federal Estal... Co headquartered at Dallas is visiting in Jareds for a few days on business.
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Grace Teagarden
San Antonio
Laredo
United States
W B Rachalo
Corpus Chrisc
San Patricio County
Ben Thorpe
Federal Estadosuranes Co
Daftlas
Jareds
Joint convention meets in Phoenix for Good Roads and Bankhead Highway
In Phoenix today the annual joint convention of the United States Good Roads Association and the Bankhead Highway Association gathers. A Prussian five member board of inspecting physicians, created at the request of German labor unions, will act as state officials with factory inspectors to improve hygiene and study trade illness prevention.
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Phoenix
Arizona
United States Good Roads Association
Bankhead Highway
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
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the Times
Inglewood Gun Attack Prompts County Investigation
A masked armed group attacked in Inglewood and nearby suburbs causing one constable fatally wounded and several others shot or injured. Investigators, led by county officials, say the assault appears to be the work of a criminal band with possible ties to regional gangs.
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Los Angeles
Mld
Inglewood
Oman
Tomer Jessy
Mathias
Bidel Alduavon Ban Qeed
MM. B Mosher
Walter
Leonard Sturegy
Orth
Coranes
Investi
Pidt
Oa Sia
Pernivend
Woo. Coburn
Ernie Cobdin
Pacific
Tavehns
Kudtuy Khan
Aititet
Mary Garden Leaves Chicago Opera Post After Dramatic Resignation
Mary Garden announced no future plans after being resituated as director of the Chicago Opera Association. She is expected to travel to New York today to meet a concert manager. The departure follows a dramatic break with Mura Tore, a key tenor who declined to comment on the director’s resignation.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mary Garden
Chicago Opera Association
New York
Miss Garden
Muratore
Miss Carden
Jury Disagreement Stalls Robbery Case in Houston Court
The jury in the Citizens State Bank robbery case involving Joho Martin and Ted was discharged after a long deliberation. Judge Claude Robinson announced a venue change to Brazos County, delaying the proceedings.
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Houston
Texas
Jary
Joho Martin Ethirved
Citizens State Ppa
Semuary
Ted
Vines Richy
Supreme Court Rules Desertion Does Not Forfeit Property
The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia rules that the government cannot compel surrender of property valued at $750,000 unless it proves the owner Gerge Veal has deserted and is a fugitive from justice. The decision comes after Bergdoll’s challenge alleging improper seizure.
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Associated Press
Supreme Court of Theistrict of
Columbia Today
Supreme Court Denies Habeas Corpus Request in World War I Case
The Supreme Court denied Main 2 Bersdoll of Philadelphia a writ of habeas corpus. Erwin, a veteran of Cerover, is serving four years in Leavenworth for military service, contending his conviction was illegal.
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Supreme Court
Main 2 Bersdoll
Philadelphia
Erwin
Heather
Leavenworth
Ilegally
Genoa Genoa Genoa conference reports tense budget talks
Fragmented dispatches describe Genoa talks amid fears and hope. World War I veterans discuss soldier benefits with Senate Finance Committee leaders as discussions continue. France signals willingness to back a broader pact if supported by assurances.
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Washington
American Legion
Senate
Benuns
John Thomas ‘Tayior
Leslative
Bank Nano
Plans for consolidation of U S railroads into fourteen systems
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings on April 24 studying a plan to merge major U S railroads into 14 large systems. The commission invited interested parties to exchange views on how the general study should proceed, starting with the southeast region.
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Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southeast
Quintier
Be Kind to Animals Week and Raisin Week Observances
Today marks the start of Be Kind to Animals Week and Raisin Week with nationwide observances. Lord Byne returns to Ottawa after his Ontario tour as Marshal Joffre is welcomed at Newark City Hall. Louisville hosts delegates for the International Kindergarten Union convention.
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California
Lord Byne of
Vinny
Canada
Ottawa
Ontario
Marshal Joffre
Newark City
Hylan
Louisville
International Kindergarten Unilin
Union makes charges against federal judge over naturalization papers
Washington April 24. Charges were brought before the house labor committee that federal Judge Orr of Pittsburgh refused papers to alien miners applying for naturalization because they joined the union during the coal strike. Interpretor Fobam Tea terancik testified.
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Associated Press
Washington
Orr
Pittsbourgh
Horse Labor Committee
Fobam Teaterancik
Pittshureh
Chas. B. Landis Dies. Former Indiana Congressman
Charles B. Landis former Indiana congressman and DuPont Powder Company official and brother of Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis dies at a local hospital after an illness.
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Asheville
Charles BR. Landis
Indiana
Dupont Powder Company
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Railroad Timetable Texas-Mexican Trains No 1 and No 2
Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 10 a.m. Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p.m.
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Corpus Christi
Schedule Details for International & Great Northern Trains
The fast train to St. Louis departs at 12 01 p m and arrives at 5 15 p m The night train leaves at 10 p m and reaches 7 30 a m.
Train No 1 and No 2 Schedule Between Laredo Minera
Train No 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m and arrives Minera at 10 20 a m. Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m and arrives Laredo at 3 16 p m.
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Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Minera
Plans change on habeas petition in Texas case
In Texas on April the defense teams for the accused have changed plans and will not file a habeas corpus petition today. No filing will be made at this time. The announcement was made today.
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oMas
Texas
Atloptieus
DB Sovlerrign
Clay Powers
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
Tonight and Tuesday unsettled. Local Weather Report notes Fort McIntosh observed 24 hours ending 7 am with a maximum of 90 degrees and a minimum of 71 degrees. Wind generally from the southeast, and skies clear.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Times
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
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