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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1922
Page
6
The article notes quiet yet tense surroundings as a deadly bombing in a bunkhouse shocks the Pennsylvania coal district. It criticizes both sides, urges authorities to identify perpetrators, and calls for clear cooperation from union and company leaders to maintain perceived justice and peace.
Lonnie Gates reported a large Mexican lion killed Wednesday night on his Gates ranch four miles northeast of Torrecifias after it attacked goats. The animal measured 14 feet nose to tail, and seven goats were killed that night. The lion will be mounted by a taxidermist as a regional specimen. Funeral of Sergeant Walter Burke held at Fort McIntosh after a gunshot wound to the head, believed self-inflicted.
A fragmented poem praising the oil man as a hardy, essential figure in Laredo and oil industry. It speaks of perseverance, fortune, and the wheel of commerce powered by drill and value, highlighting the oil man as both humble and pivotal in hard times.
The Laredo No 2 well east of Miranda City produced 350 barrels between 3 and 7 am, then swabbed and now runs about 1,000 barrels per day. The Laredo oil district sees rapid activity with the Rio Grande Oil & Gas Operators Association forming under J. N. Galbraith and other leaders to unify efforts across Webb Zapata Jim Hogg Yuval and tributary counties.
Fred Hoffer, president of the Fensland Oil Co, spent several days inspecting the Laredo oil district and was impressed enough to plan taking over valuable acreage and starting development work soon.
Laredo Boy Scouts hold first local Court of Honor Monday night at Elks Hall. Over 100 merit badges earned by scouts. Life Scout tests noted. Program includes oath, talks, music, and badge awards. public invited. Also notice: tax collection extended to Monday due to April 30 Sunday.
A passing thunder and rainstorm from southwest Mexico sparked lightning and rumble near Laredo last night. Rain began around 10:30 but quickly stopped after a brief shower, leaving a cool, bleak morning and a departure from the previous day’s calmer weather.
Saturday events include Mrs. Arthur Claude Hamilton presenting her pupils at Strand Theater at 3 PM and the Lucy Merriweather Chapter of D A R meeting at 3 30 PM with Mrs. Asher Smith. Sunday Christian Endeavor at 6 45 PM, Junior B Y P U at 5 PM, Senior B Y P U at 6 30 PM, and the Christian Church society at 6 45 PM. Monday features Woman's Club meeting at 4 PM and Woman's Missionary Society at 4 PM at the Methodist Church.
Telegram from Prof. Fed W. Mally reports the Texas Mexico Division of the Bankhead National Highway officially designated as part of the international system by the United Good Roads Convention. Laredo is recognized as the international auto gateway into Mexico with guidance to inform readers.
The article notes steady population increase in Laredo with many newcomers arriving to live and work. It highlights positive reception, rising competition spurring trade, and efforts to house entering residents while they find homes, indicating ongoing, substantial growth rather than a boom.
About 200 fighting cocks from the United States participate in a major exhibition at Mateo Lopez’s cockpit in Nuevo Laredo. Fights start at 10 a.m. and run until p.m. Top events pit San Antonio against New Orleans birds with eleven matches using gaffs. Other bouts include Floresville Monterrey and Laredo roosters. Americans manage and organize the event.
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