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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1922

Page

4

Riots and Mob Violence Raise Questions on Law and Order

A Los Angeles region report details nightly raids and mob actions in several districts, with a constable killed and others injured. Advocates urge firm prosecution and criticise impunity for vigilante justice, stressing legal process and grand jury indictments as essential to deter abuses. The piece also discusses opera impresario Miss Garden and Caruso, noting industry tensions and the impact on performers in American venues.

Freon

Mary Garden Leaves Chicago Opera Directorship in Turmoil

The Chicago opera venture faced internal strife as Mary Garden resigned from her role as managing director amid clashes with contract singers and promoter McCormick. Her departure underscored the gap between artistic leadership and business management in opera.

Miss Garden Caruso Chicago Thas McCormick Cheergo Opera Association Mary Garden Oo She O Chicago Opera Nother Johiny Mary

Backing Culberson From Judge Wells

A letter from Judge Moln Garnier of Prawnshile Texas praises Senator Culberson James Culberson for daily senate attendance over five years. It notes Culberson’s continued influence on Appropriations and Judiciary committees and endorses his re election. The sender expresses unwavering support and friendship.

James Bo Wells Prawnshile Texas Wells Culberson Senate Charles OA Cahn tSiened Moln Garnier, Te

Bond Election Next Month To Build Much Needed Road

Webb county voters will decide on a 150 060 bond issue to finance a first class highway from Laredo thirty six miles east to Miranda City connecting with oil fields in Webb and Zapata counties. Authorities predict an almost unanimous yea driven by road’s importance to the district and past unanimity in similar projects.

Webb County Webb Counts Laredo Miranda City Webb Zapata LaSalle County Laredo-Mirande City

Nurse Returns to Laredo Settling at Santa Cloutide Ave

Mrs Ottons Hampton, a graduate nurse, has returned to Laredo from Vesineo Paxas in the Brownsville area and will make her home there. She will reside in apartments at 108 Santa Cloutide Avenue.

Ottons Hampton Laredo Vesineo Paxas Brownsville Santa Cloutide Avenue

Cut Flowers Offerings and Floral Designs Ad

Cut flowers and floral designs advertised with contact phone 660. Advertisement notes a time clue 4-7-1m. indicating a date or catalog reference. Local florist promotes arrangements for events and daily use.

Enrique Teniente Rita Portales Edgar H. Cox Lilian Hogan Carl J. Bridwell Isabel Hinojosa Green Phone Crockett Avenue C 8Th St San Antonio Texas

Property suit seeks title to 160 acres in Webb County

Plaintiff Mrs K M Chevis files in 19th Judicial District Court Webb County alleging extended adverse possession and various chain of title claims to 160 acres described by surveys 593 598 and 470. The petition seeks removal of clouds on title, judgment for possession and costs, and a writ of possession after four weeks of publication. Writ issued April 3 1922 by Clerk C M de la Garza and order to publish in Laredo Daily Times.

State OF Texas Webb County G. OA. Staacke G. A. Staacke Alejandra Staacke M. L. Hickman WT. K. Skaggs T. K. Skages 49Th Judicial District Sand 49Th Judicial District 19Th Judicial District Court Laredo K. M. Chevis G. A. Starcke G. A. Staancke M. i. Hiekman M. L. Hiekman T. J. Skages W. WK. Skaggs First National Bank of Beeville Eneh Ceneral Land Office N. K. Cor Mex. Ry Tex. Mex Varas T. J. Skaags Pla Miniaus Plantiff 49Th Judicial District Court de la Garza District Court C. M. de la Garza Laredo Daily Times Antonio Salinas A. J. Condren

Laredos Bermuda Onions Bring Prosperity to City

Laredo enjoys national publicity from Bermuda onions crop alongside oil and refinery growth. The onion harvest ships to households nationwide and boosts local wealth as farmers prosper. The year marks a strong, favorable outlook for the community.

Laredo Webb Zapata United States Bermuda Old Laredo

Laredo Leases Offer Low Price Opportunity Near Tests

Twenty acre leases in development near five deep tests already contracted for and soon to begin drilling. Price set at $2.50 per acre with adjoining leases in large tracts held higher. Potential value could soar to $1,000 per acre in six months. Limited number at this price. SanDefer & Hailey, Salinas Ave. Telephone 203.

Sandefer & Hailey

Maria Ascarra to Star in Dora Maria at Royal Opera House

Noted Spanish American actress Maria Ascarra returns to the stage in Dora Maria at the Royal Opera House with a Saturday matinee and night performance. The play, written for her by Jose Go Ging, follows a daughter of a martyred Mexican president along the Texas border. Coates Gwynne, a leading Broadway actor, plays the male lead. seats are on sale.

Mexico Americ Texas New York City Laredo Coates Gwynne Cotalla Roy Gwynne Gwynne Rieter Adam and Ya Ruth Chatterton Henrietta Crosman Dofia Maria” How

MYSTERIOUS PAINS AND ACHES PROMPT KIDNEY REMEDY TESTIMONIAL

A local reader from Laredo recounts relief from kidney back pain and dizziness after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad cites persistent tiredness and unreliable kidney function, urging readers to buy the Buffalo produced remedy for 60 cents at dealers.

Dean Laredo Ed. Sanchez Rosario St

Michigan music clubs gather for state federation convention

Kalamazoo hosts the annual Michigan Federation of Music Clubs three day convention. A large attendance of teachers and musicians from cities and towns across the state arrived for the opening today.

Kalamazoo Mich Aprib Michigan Federation of Music Clubs Rand

The War Tax on Energy of the Nation

The piece argues total national focus is required to win the war and warns individuals against mental or physical fatigue. It describes signs of breakdown such as forgetfulness sleep loss poor digestion and irritability and urges taking action before collapse.

Blood aic and nerve sedative offered for nerve health

An ad promises a blood aic and nerve sedative to double nerve health in ten days and help resist daily strain. It touts two sizes, 50c and 1.00, available at drucgists or City Drug Co.

City Drug Co. Fe

Onion Shipments Decline as Prices Fall in Laredo Market

Onion shipments from Laredo ease as season ends and prices drop to about 1 dollar per crate. Last night 38 carloads moved, 18 via I and G N road and 20 via Texas Mexican. total freight shipments reach 1,147 with expectations for over 1,300 for the season. A few carloads were sent by express. last night closed the first month of shipments.

Laredo Here

Tlaquepaque Art Store Opens As New Goods Arrive

Notice invites interest and patronage while the new place opens for business due to late delivery of new goods. T A McVicar signs the notice noting the date 4-2-51.

Tlaquepaque Art Store T. A. McVicar

R A M Redo Chapter Convocation Tonight

The La redo Chapter 185 R. A. M. calls a convocation this evening at 7 45 o clock. Work in M. P. degree. All visiting companions warmly invited to attend. W. L. Arkles H. P.

Laredo W. L. Arkles H. P

Condition of Clyde Quinn Unchanged After Weekend Accident

Reports from the hospital show Clyde Quinn remains in a very critical condition after the automobile crash near the Chacon bridge Sunday afternoon. The other five youths injured largely recover with minor injuries. one is improving, while most suffer only cuts and bruises with some arm slings.

Clyde Quinn Chacon Bridge

Steers On Sale At Laredo Depot And Peoples Markets

A shipment of fine fat steers arrives in Laredo and is now on sale at the Depot market and People's market. People's market lists contact at 1266.

Laredo People’s Market People's Market

Community Church Service Draws Large Turnout in Laredo

A closed meeting at the Methodist Church in Laredo Sunday night drew a near capacity crowd as attendees filled pews aisles and even look-ins from the rear. Miss Harbison’s solo and Dr Fincher’s sermon enraptured the audience as the city praised the couple for their heartfelt contributions before returning home on the 10 o clock train.

Methodist Church Miss Harbison Dr. Fincher Laredo

Laredo to Auction 150 Paying Bonds at May 20 1922

Laredo Texas invites bids for 150 bonds of 1000 dollars each bearing 4 percent annual interest. Interest paid semi annually January 2 and July 2. Bonds run forty years with optional twenty year redemption. Interest payable at Park National Bank New York City or Laredo. Mayor L Villegas and City Secretary A R Garcia announce.

Laredo Texas Park National Bank New York City L. Villegas A. R. Garcia

Stolen Ford Recovered in Nuevo Laredo

City detective L Villareal recovered a Ford touring car belonging to Henry Nipper of San Antonio, stolen in April and pawned in Nuevo Laredo for 160 dollars. The two alleged thieves are jailed in San Antonio, with Villareal praised for the recovery.

San Antonio L. Villareal Nuevo Laredo Henry Nipper Villareal

Perfecto Silva Dead at 47 in Flatonia

Perfecto Silva of 1611 Santa Clotilde avenue died this morning at 4 30. Funeral from family home at 5 30 this afternoon with interment in Catholic cemetery. In Flatonia word reached today that J T Hutchinson son in law of Mrs HH 8 Goodwin died yesterday leaving a wife and two children. Funeral in Cameron Milam county. The American Garage opened at 1109 Farragut street next to the Pefia Hotel offering repair, storage, and accessories with guarantees.

Perfecto Silva Santa Clotilde Avenue Flatonia J. T. Hutchinson Farragut Street Pefia Hotel

Linen Sale at Christ Episcopal Church Rectory Next Wednesday

Readable notices promote a Linen Sale of embroidered pillow cases and linens at the Rectory of Christ Episcopal Church next Wednesday. Other items include floral offerings, dresses for girls, aprons, and embroidered sets. The parish guild and local vendors advertise services and upcoming events at Strand Theater and local shops.

Christ Episcopal Church Rayner Belmont Partments Schweizer Sorrille Lincoln Street B. Juarez Plumbing Times Office Corpus Christi Street

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