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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1923
Page
2
A Mancharia report claims 750 bandits were killed by regular troops and the rest rounded up for forced service in the Chang Tsolin army. The piece argues graft and loot drive Chinese governance, with bandits often recruited rather than punished, while civilians remain oppressed.
The article argues the United States Turkey treaties promote democracy in Turkey, noting women gain political voice and emancipation amid economic shifts. It cites education of Turkish women at American institutions and the influence of American ideals, while acknowledging religious conservatism as an obstacle to progress.
Advertises multiple Laredo properties with prices and terms. Includes vacant corner lot for gas station or grocery at 295 000, a nearly new five room bungalow at 4 750, a six room bungalow at 5 500, a two story brick building near the railroad with 5 lots at 20 000, a 0 75 acre tract at 4 75 per acre, and three level North Gualilipe Street lots at 1 000 each. Office contact Joseph Glide.
City leaders and residents oppose permits to burn natural gas for carbon black production. Mayor Villegas wired the Railroad Commission of Texas calling the effort criminal waste and urging use of gas as fuel or alternative carbon black sources. San Antonio envoys also protested waste of natural gas.
The Laredo city council met in regular session with Mayor L. Villegas and eight aldermen present. Proceedings included approval of last minutes, paving acceptance on Matamoros street, street opening petitions, market stall allocations, tax cancellation referrals, and an ordinance on tax assessments. The council suspended the three-reading rule for the tax ordinance and passed it. Measures on trash control, free sanitary cans offer, and street widening at Flores and Salinas corners were discussed. The meeting adjourned to August 10 at 4 pm.
Scientists from North America and Europe prepare for the September 10 eclipse, the first total solar eclipse visible in the United States since 1918. Observers will study the corona, spectral lines, and lunar motion from California to Santa Catalina Island as they test theories and determine eclipse timing.
City mayor L Villegas issues a proclamation declaring Friday August 10 a general day of mourning. All businesses to close at 1 p.m. and citizens to attend a public service at the Royal Opera House beginning 7:30 p.m. in tribute to the late president.
A. D. J. Oil Company reported repeated oil and gas shows at depths up to 2,575 feet before abandoning the No. 2 test on Survey No. 1127 in Pratt Ranch, after equipment losses and rock hindrances halted drilling. Plans to skid the derrick and drill a new 4,000 foot test were announced, with leaders Johnson and DeTray guiding operations.
Miranda City, Webb county, voted to issue bonds for a new modern school building, carrying 41 to 0. Laredo notices invite all citizens to the memorial service for Warren G. Harding at the Royal Opera House on Friday August 10, with no invitations issued to specific groups. Special Legion meeting announced for Thursday night, and advertisements urge protection against heat related illnesses with Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Entries announce births and civic items including Dr Dyson practice details, a son born to Mr and Mrs Leyendecker, a dance studio in Laredo, corrections by The Times, furniture rentals, floral offerings, a new school bond for Mirando City becoming an independent district, a stenographer service, and notices of memorial services for President Harding. Also lists a marriage license between Enrique Santoy and Manuela Garza.
Our office will close at noon Friday August 1 to honor the late President and remain closed for the remainder of the day. To assist those unable to pay by noon Friday the discount day is extended to Saturday August 11 at noon.
Mrs Thomas A Austin a noted music teacher from Laredo Texas presented Spanish songs at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music closing exercises for the 56th summer session. The crowd praised her style diction and robust voice while Robert Peruty of the faculty accompanied her.
Memorial service at the Royal Opera House on Friday August 10 upcoming. No parking on Hidalgo Street between Salinas and Convent Avenue from 6 30 to 10 PM. Jarvis Plaza reserved for this purpose. City Marshal M Brennan signs the notice.
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