Lions Club Meeting Highlights Guests and New Members
The Lions Club luncheon at the Bender Hotel drew 70 percent attendance on Tuesday. Col. Hickok of Fort McIntosh spoke on National Citizens Training Camps. New members Geo. J. Horner Cullee Mann and Lewis Ley were welcomed. Cullee Mann will serve on the Library Committee. Lions baseball resumes with a Friday 5 PM charity game against Kiwanis for the Boy Scouts Athletic Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Bender Hotel
John L. Dannelley
Geo. J. Horner
Cullee Mann
Lewis Ley
F. Alen Matthes
Col. Hickok
Fort McIntosh
Frederick Mackey
Lions
Kiwanis
Boy Scouts Athletic Fund
Keeton Petroleum Co. Disclaims Individual Debts
Notice states the company not responsible for contracts or debts made by any individual or officer unless approved by the president. Signed by J A Moss president, Laredo Texas, April 27 1922. 4-27-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeton Petroleum Co
J. A. Moss
Preat
Laredo
Texas
Home Ice Company Announces Ice Quality Improvement
The Home Ice Company states its water trouble is solved by using distilled water piped from the Laredo Electric and Railway Company plant. After drilling a well failed, they shifted to distilled water since April 10, and now produce the best ice with the motto Quality and Service. They offer grey ice trucks and cash ice stations to serve customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Electrics & Railway Company
Heights
Laredo Electric and Railway Company
Home Ice Company
Notable historical milestones from 1667 to 1920
A compilation of events including Milton selling Paradise Lost rights in 1667 for twenty five dollars. 1762 Irish levelers suppressed by Lord Halifax. 1802 birth of Louis Kossuth and death in Turin. 1813 Pike expedition capture York, Upper Canada. 1822 Grant born Ohio and later died in New York. 1876 Victoria crowned Empress of India. 1892 Altgeld gubernatorial nomination in Illinois. 1920 Underwood becomes Democratic Senate leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Lord Halifax
Louis Kossuth
Hungary
Turin
Pike
York
Upper Canada
Ulysses S. Grant
United States
Point Pelasant
Ohio
Mt. McGregor
N. Y
Queen Victoria
India
John P. Altgeld
Illinois
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Senate
Social Calendar and Local Notices Highlight Weekend Gatherings
Thursday social events include the Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs. Sam Mackin at 3 PM and W M A circles at the Baptist Church at their regular time. Friday features Mrs. Leo Purwin hosting the Friday Bridge Club at 4 PM, Rosebud Club with Sara Leal at 4 PM, and the Sunbeam Band at 4 PM. General mentions note Miss Lupe Garza’s weekend visit, travels of Mr M S Ryan to Monterrey, and local residents expected home from San Antonio. The Lucy Merriwether Chapter D A R meets Saturday at 3 30 PM with Mrs Asher R Smith. Dorothy Derby and Genevieve Camp enter a contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Sam Mackin
W. M. A. Circles of the Baptist Church
Leo Purwin
Rosebud
Sara Leal
Sunbeam Band
Lucy Merriwether
The
Asher R. Smith
Laredo Musicians Headed to Belton Interscholastic Contest
Two young Laredo musicians depart for Baylor College to compete in the Interscholastic Musical Contest open to high school undergraduates, each school allowed two representatives, with home friends watching the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Belton
Baylor College
T. A. Austin
Fighting in Mullingar as Irish forces clash before meeting
Fighting erupts in Mullingar between regular and irregular Irish Republican Army units ahead of Eamon de Valera's anti treaty meeting. Despatch says two hours of combat with machine guns and rifles left one dead on each side and six wounded. Provisional government troops reportedly gain control as an armored car accompanies patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mullingar
Ireland
Irish Republican Army
Ie Valeras
Lonion
Provisional Government
Mollingar
Belfast
Evening News
Stormy Debate in Dublin Over Anglo Irish Treaty Claim
In Dublin on April 27 the Thai Kireana debate sparked a stormy session as Arthur Griffith accused Eamon de Valera of asking him to pull Ireland from the apparent trap of the republic on the eve of London negotiations. De Valera called the accusation a lie as turmoil erupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dail
Dublin
Arthur Griffith
London
de Valera
Grifith
Remark on Balanced Dinner Honors Baldness
TJ noted one striking detail at Blank's honor dinner. Not a single speaker teased his baldness, a rare display of restraint and decorum for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blank
We Buy Rage at The Timer Office
A local ad invites residents to sell their rage to The Timer office. It promises best prices paid for rage that is soft and clean, encouraging quick delivery to the business location.
Candidate for Senate A Visitor to Laredo
Hon. Dan W. Huffer of Donna visited Laredo meeting voters and friends as he campaigns for the State Senate. He is president of the Valley Press Association and publisher of the Donna News, with past service in Washington as superintendent of the folding room in the House of Representatives. He departs the lower Valley after a two day stop to continue his district tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan W. Huffer
Donna
State Senate
Huffer
The
Valley Press Association
Donna News
Washington
DC. C
House of Representatives
Jno. N. Garner
Birthday List Highlights 19th and 27th District Figures
A birthday roll call features Sir Heary Al Urarton former Conte nnon Minister of Fitance born at Kinkston On 55 years ago today. John G. Cooper congressman from the Nineteenth Ohio born in andinud 50 years ago today. William Draper Lewis long-time Penn law dean born Philadelphia 55 years ago. Charles J. Ward congressman from the Twenty seventh New York district born Newark. Hood Myers Brooklyn NL outfielder born Mast Liverpool Ohio 53 years ago today.
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Heary AL. Urarton
Contennon
Fitance
Kinkston
John G. Cooper
Congress
Ohio
Andinud
William Draper Lewis
Law School
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Charles J. Ward
New York
Newark
No J
Hood Myers
Tronklvn
Mast Liverpool
Farmer Cured of Rheumatism by Liniment
Local farmers report rheumatism relief after using Chamberlain's Liniment. A Patten Mills resident says a farmer near town was doubled up with rheumatism, took the remedy, and days later walked in straight and paid for another bottle, stating it should be kept in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Rayder
Patten Mills
N. Y
Aew
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Blood Purification
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cleanses the blood and purifies the system to cure catarrh. Itpromises restoring normal conditions and enabling nature to heal, with circulars available and F J Cheney & Co of Toledo listed as makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Nature
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Centenary Honored for Ulysses S. Grant Across Nation
Washington marks the Grant centenary with a bronze memorial dedication at the Botanic Gardens while federal workers enjoy a half holiday and schools close. President Harding leads ceremonies in Washington as Vice President Coolidge and Secretary Weeks address crowds. Taft and other justices attend. House and Senate adjourn in tribute to the Union general and president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Harding
U.S. Grant
Botanic Gardens
Point Pleasant
Ohio
Grant
Pesident Coolidge
Weeks
Taft
Supreme Court
Congress
House
General Grant
Senate
British led talks draft new ultimatum to Russia
In Genoa on April 27 Prime Minister Lloyd George invited Italy's Foreign Minister Schanzer France's Vice Premier Barthou and Belgium's Foreign Minister Jasper to Villa d'Alberto to shape a document for Russia. The sub commission on Russian affairs meets Friday to finalize the text detailing demands and concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Genoa
Trime
Lloyd George
Schanzer
Italy
Barthou
France
Jasper
Belgium
Villa d’Alberto
Sub-Commission On
Impeachment hearing set on Sheriff Guarner case in Texas
Beaumont Texas April 27 Judge McDowell orders May 15 as the hearing date for the citizens committee petition charging Sheriff Thomas H Guarner with connections to Ku Klux Klan activities and seeking removal from office.
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Beaumont
Texas
McDowell
Sixtiethh District Court
Citizens’ Committee
Thomas H. Guarner
Newby Elected Grand Master of Knights Templar
Leonidas P. Newby of Knightstone Indiana was chosen Most Excellent Grand Master of the Knights Templar in the United States at the 35th triennial conclave in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Leonidas P. Newby
Knightstone
Indiana
Knights Templar Order
United States
Centennial Observances Mark Grant and Williams Birthdays
Americanization Day marked by Veterans of Foreign Wars honors Gen. A. 8. Grant on his birth centenary in Point Pleasant Ohio with planned exercises. In Boston officials note John Joseph Williams first Archbishop born centenary observed nationwide. Harding to deliver the oration in Point Pleasant. New York plans a Hall of Fame event featuring a boat unveiling at NYU to celebrate the Great centenary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. A. 8. Grant
John Joseph Williams
Boston
Veterans of Foreign Wars
General Grant
Washington
Harding
Gen. Grant
Point Pleasant
O. New York
New York University
Fort Worth Analysis of levee breaches and flood aftermath
Levee board investigators began examining the embankment along the Trinity River to determine if it was blown. An offer of 500 dollars was posted for information leading to arrests for levee sabotage. Missing residents were found, bodies identified, and flood damage reported with hundreds of homes washed away and thousands homeless across Fort Worth and Dallas areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Dallas
Associated Press
Texas
Trinity River
Levee Board
Ward
Lenora Peepuson
Gow. Pertie
Wooc Gentes
Moteatais
Regai
VenZandt
Clear Park Creek
Red Cross
Fiume Seized by Nationalists and New Child Desertion Pact
On April 27 Fiume was taken by nationalist forces from Trieste. The United States and Canada signed a treaty making the desertion of children an extraditable offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiume
Trieste
United States
Canada
Indigestion and Constipation Relief Claim
Mia George Stroup of Solvay New York reports using Chamberlains Tablets to cure indigestion and constipation. She states prior to use she suffered from poor appetite and declining health, and credits the tablets with restoring digestion and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mia
George
Stroup
Solvay
N. Y
New Process Promises Vast Gasoline Output Increase
San Francisco reports secret experiments over three years enabling gasoline from asphaltum oil and shale waste. Petroleum Engr. Lowie predicts output could add ten billion gallons annually to California revenue, with national production rising dramatically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Princcisco
Cal
California
San Francisco
Lowie
United States
Treason Trial Begun Today in Venerois District Court
In an early session here, William D Blizzard of the United Mine Workers faces treason indictment. Prosecutors allege actions tied to insurgent aims while farmers and officials observe the court hearing.
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Asoudeted Brea
Chomesten
Wo Va
The
Gary
Willian D Blizzard
United Mine Workers of Venerois
Hay Seom
Alleged thieves arrested in major Broadway tail track robbery
In New York AP report, Louig Walte, Jack Walte, and Jack B. Price were arrested today by a post office inspector over the October 4 1421 tail track robbery on lower Broadway. Stolen securities valued at 275,009 have been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louig
Jack Walte
Jack B. Price
Post Office
Lower Broadway
Levee Breach Floods Texas and Louisiana Communities
A Bonira creel near Nacag deches Texas 75 miles southwest of here washed small houses from foundations as it flowed into the lowlands. Meanwhile a Mississippi levee broke at Poydras Louisiana 70 miles south of here with 100 feet of levee blown out, prompting about 260 families to flee the floodwaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nacagdeches
Texas
Here
Poydras
New Orleans
Porvdras
NUF SAID IRISHMAN RETURNS WITH INJURIES
An Irish man arrives home with a black eye a broken nose and a split lip after a confrontation with Tim Sullivan. Bridget scolds him for the fight while Pat silences chatter about the dead. The tale playful emphasizes bravado and drink.
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Bridget
Tim Sullivan
Pat
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New York Sun
Lupe Garza
Mr. M. S. Ryan
Monterrey
J. P. Leyendecker
Miss Irene
San Antonio
C. C. Biggio
F. W. Mally
Phoenix
Arizona
Good Roads
J. Christen
C. H. Woodson
City
Dorothy Derby
Genevieve Camp
White Sale
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Bridge Club
N. Daiches
Joe Moser
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Daiches
Mally
J. C. Martin
Jefferies
Penn
Chas
Richter
A. Wormser
M. Wormser
Moser
Maria Mowry
Esther Hirsch
Dan W. Huffor
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McMooney
Benjamin Franklin
Srst
Official
Newby
Resanciated Press
Trinity
Banks
Crest
Prinity
Abilene
West Texas
Texas Pacific
Natchez
Miss
Ferriday
Vidalia
Natches Post
Shreveport
noYork
American Potoceanm Institute
Sor Pexas
Jurohs
Alty
Nuff
TIMMS
Money Makers
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