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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1922
Page
7
In the wake of a flood that split communities, a sheriff and three deputies lost their lives while pursuing law and order. Towns join forces to pursue accountability and secure justice for the fallen officers.
The Children’s Crusade, made up of women and children of men jailed for war law violations, arrives in Washington. The White House says they will not meet President Harding but will receive attention from Attorney General Daugherty who will review each case on its merits and may report back to the President.
Fort Worth announces a flood protection plan as engineers rush to establish high water marks and cross sections from the river plant to Marys Creek. Levee integrity is scrutinized amid flood reports and missing persons updated in the Fort Worth area.
A group of 30 Greek maintenance of way men were blamed for the shooting deaths of Sheriff Edward Lashbrook and Deputies Carl Neff and Frank Utter in Frederick after being driven into box cars during a flood. A coroner's jury ruled death from unknown causes as Beards town and Frederick pursued reprisals.
The military court of inquiry report on Lieut. Col. Paul W. Beck’s death in Oklahoma City was sent to Secretary Weeks and referred to the judge advocate general for consideration. Weeks said he would not publish any portion. The reports may differ from Oklahoma judicial findings in some respects.
Washington April 29 another petition for the withdrawal of American Marines from Haiti was presented to the state department today. The reception suggested no promise of a change in government policy.
John Wyman a 36 year old farmer from Hoopeston Illinois says he is innocent of murdering Gertrude Tianna whose child would have been born soon. Wyman was grilled overnight and held under surveillance while the Vermilion county grand jury prepares May 15.
Austin April 29 certified copies of a district court contempt order directed Sheriff Muller to enforce a $100 fine and jail sentence on J. D. Copeland and F. G. Reynolds. The sheriff ordered both to appear at 2 p.m. at his office and they said they would attend.
Foreign Minister Chitcherin of Russia notified Premier Facta of the economic conference that Russia rejects delay in reply to the April 20 note. The Russians threaten to withdraw from discussions and resume their initial position unless credit to restore Russia is assured.
Officials planned to impanel a grand jury in Los Angeles County to investigate Ku Klux Klan activities. The superior court prepared to select 19 citizens to serve on the panel this morning.
Washington April 29 Republicans on the senate finance committee agreed to draft two separate goldier bonus bills embodying the plans of Senators McCumber and Smoot for majority consideration.
Abilene Texas April 29 Former Congressman Oscar Calaway of Comanche in a telegram today announced his candidacy for congress from the 1st district the place now held by Thomas L Blanton.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania a riot at a nearby mine left four state policemen and six strike sympathizers injured. Police arrested fifty or more demonstrators and are transporting prisoners to Uniontown. Injured officers include Lieut. Charles T. Smith Corporal Earl C. Keesman and Privates Arthur Fox and Henry C. Sabel.
Honore C. Connette, a newspaperman with ties to Texas California and Hawaii, was released from Los Angeles County jail after authorities credited him with statements suggesting unusual knowledge of the murder of film director William Deamond Taylor.
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