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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1923

Page

10

Birthday anniversaries of notable figures listed in 19th century notice

The item records multiple birthday anniversaries including Marquis of Cambridge born in London 56 years ago, Emma AMes famed opera singer born in Shanghai to American parents 56 years ago, Rep Isaac R Sherwood born Stanford NY 88 years ago, Edwin Grasse NYC violinist 39 years ago, and Brig Gen John L Clem Newark OH 72 years ago.

Marquis of Cambridge Queen Mary London Emmaames Shanghai Isaac R. Sherwood Ohio Congress Stanford N. Y Edwin Grasse New York City John L. Clem U.S. Army Newark

Publication Citation in Webb County Court Case 1923

Public notice commands Sheriff or Constable to publish this citation weekly for four weeks in Webb County Texas or nearest district newspaper. Plaintiffs Savas & Aguilar seek $1609.32 plus six percent interest and costs from Julio Hoth in No. 6441, with an attachment sought on defendant's Webb County property. hearing at next District Court term in Laredo.

State OF Texas Webb County Julio Hoth 49Th Judicial District Arid Judicial District District Court Laredo A. D A. J Savas & Aguilar Webb

Frank Stearns the Intimate Friend of Cal Coolidge

Frank Stearns, Boston merchant and head of a long established retail dry goods house, is seen as destined for a high role in the Coolidge administration. A 67 year old devotee of Amherst College and Congregational church, he is credited with having helped reveal Coolidge’s political potential.

Coolidge Frank Stearns Mr. Stearns Boston Cal Coolidge Mr. Coolidge Massachusetts Sterns Amherst College Congregational Church

SHE LOVES ADVENTURE

Mrs. Virginia Martley, a globe trotting sportswoman, stops at the Waldorf in New York during a world tour. Born in America but long based in Vancouver, she has hunted in the Canadian Rockies, prospected for gold, lumbered, and traveled alone through India and the Italian Alps.

Waldorf New York Virginia Martley Muartley Vancouver Canadian Rockies India

Train Wreck at Portal Kills Twelve in Canada

One year ago today a deadly train wreck at Portal Canada claimed twelve lives. The incident followed by a strike of trainmen on the Louisville and Nashville line in Kentucky.

Portal Canada Louisville & Nashville Road Kentucky

Speedy puzzled by travel to New York in Yale Record snippet

The fragment shows a conversation with Registrar Mr Brown about frequent trips to New York. A student answers about visiting his grandmother, prompting the registrar to remark on older women’s mobility, reflecting campus humor from Yale Record.

Mr. Brown New York Stude Yale Record

Plowing Peat Lands With Caterpillar Tractors

Associated Press reports Prof. W F Peterson of the University of Minnesota says peatlands in Minnesota can be reclaimed using caterpillar tractors. Properly drained and fertilized peat lands can yield abundant crops of tubers roots and forage. Caterpillar wheels enable furrows 20 inches wide and ten inches deep, a feat hard for lighter machines.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minnesota W. FE. Peterson Department of Agriculture University of Minnesota Peterson

Paths of Dream and Duty in Quiet Resolve

A reflective piece by Martha Haskell Clark meditates on choosing work and fulfilling one’s best, alongside brief social notes. It contrasts serving tasks with pursuing art and home, suggesting the value of personal purpose and quiet achievement amid life’s varied calls.

Martha Haskell Clark

Heat Wave Kills Fish and Polluted Air Reported

An AP report notes a severe heat wave causing mass fish deaths and extremely polluted air over a wide area. The text describes overwhelmed water systems and widespread ecological damage, with public health concerns and environmental impacts highlighted by authorities.

Baseball Gossip Recaps Fractured Seasons and pennant hopes

The column notes Friday as Ladios Day for Boston clubs and discusses payroll strains in the Cotton States league. It cites Zach Wheat’s timely hit affecting the Brooklyn Dodgers, Cardinals, Pirates, and Padres factions, plus trades, minor league hints, and Texas league pennant hopes centered on San Antonio.

Boston Zach Wheat Dikels Brooklyn Dodgers Loris Cardinals Divisan Copley T San Antonio Gears

Musical Mice at Work in Barns and Henyards

The piece notes that music may boost milk and egg production and reports that musical traps lure rats and mice into death traps. It cites Sousa Melba and John McCormack as examples and mentions Beethoven and Yes We Have No Bananas as possible trap tunes with instances of several mice caught.

New York Sousa John McCormack Plymouth Rock Rhode Island

Weather Outlook and Fort McIntosh Observations

The Times transcribes a New Orleans weather bureau forecast. Fort McIntosh logs show a 24 hour period ending 7 am with a max of 100 and a min of 79 degrees, winds from the southeast and clear skies. Tonight and Tuesday are expected to be generally fair.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Fort McIntosh

Teenage NY boy runs restaurant on Seventh Avenue

Leo DBravernan a twelve year old pupil of public school 166 in New York spends his vacation managing a restaurant at 447 Seventh avenue. He maintains a 94 average in school and yields 100 percent service to patrons while workers call him a good boss.

Leo Dbravernan New York Seventh Avenue Leo

Economic Problems Discussed at National Fraternal Congress

Indianapolis Aug 18 The annual meeting of the National Fraternal Congress will be held at French Lick Inn Aug 27 to 30 with topics on world economic issues. Speakers include James J Davis secretary of labor and Samuel M Ralston U S Senator from Indiana.

Associated Press Indianapolis French Lick Inn Harry Wade Congress James J. Davis Labor Samuel M. Ralston U.S Indiana Prench Lick United States Canada Wade

Suitor Comes A-Calling After Fifteen Years

A humorous exchange from London Tit-Bits shows a suitor confessing a 15 year courtship to Mr. Simkins and being urged to marry, followed by Mr. Simkins joking about preferring a pension or something else.

Seven Perished In Train Wreck In War Jobline

Seven people are reported killed in a train wreck on the Southern tracks near the Cobelles Solita area. Engineers Pearson Se and Gada were among those injured or killed as derailed cars blocked the line and passengers were evacuated. Further details and casualty figures were not confirmed.

Associated Press Pueblo Cole Aue Rai Solita Pepeenner Brad Hosvoce Orareo Moura Hiemsan Fubinend Bap Fara Pearson Teluna Pity Va Gada Preyer Got Tresening Freeman Denver de Eee Cag Troi Karuna Tate Cavan Laan NASA Rome

Delayed Cuba Action Prompted By Vague Signals

A garbled report from a Cuban context shows unclear references to delays and possible diplomatic or political actions. Names and dates are unreadable, but the fragment hints at stalled plans and ongoing uncertainty in the region.

Intervention Talks Rise Over Anthracite Strike

Reports of federal intervention to avert a September 1 anthracite strike gained momentum as George Smith, a coal commission member, met with President Coolidge at the White House. The commission has considered intervention for several days.

Associated Prears Washington George Smith Coal Commission White House Coolidge

Government seeks to avert unthracite strike with talks

Washington August 14. The federal government invited representatives of both coal operators and miners to confer with the coal commission to avert a strike. The decision followed talks between coal commission officials and President Coolidge.

Washington Federal The Coal Commission Coolidge

Kiss in Self Defense Sparks Inquiry

Cora Copington testifies that Jack Hugging forced a kiss by holding her in his arms, prompting her to return the kiss in what she called self defense as the incident is discussed with her mother.

Jack Cora Copington

A Place for Deflection in Rural Village Banter

A London visitor mocks a rural villager asking if he leans on his lance all day. The villager replies that some would go mad, but he can manage by doing a bit of thinking for himself.

London Isself

Railroad Wages Debate Stirs 1921 Labor Talks

Reported circulars show Chicago discussions by railroad employes led by Brotherhood leaders about wage increases tied to a U S Labor Board decision. Mentions: percentage boosts, contributions, and overall financial pressures facing railroads and workers in 1921.

Abe Bivine Ehidorenay al Robertson United States Railroad Labor Board

Switchmen Union Chairs Called to Meet September 6

The general chairmen of the Switchmen's Union of North America are summoned to meet here on September 6 to consider the wage question. The date was fixed by a letter issued by TC Cassen, international president of the organization.

Chicago Auv Switchmen’s Union of North American TC Cassen

Milmos Sweep San Antonio All Stars at Legion Park

The Milmos defeated the San Antonio All Stars in three games at Legion Park on Saturday and Sunday. Ohip shut out the visitors 1 0 in the first match, Rodriguez won 2 0 in the second, and Seydler triumphed 9 8 in the final contest.

Milmos San Antonio San Antonio Al-Stars Legion Park Ohip Rodriguez Seydler

FPL Broy AC DEMENT SOON

FPL Broy AC DEMENT SOON Wrpae k ve ets OF Lan in aoolieen and HeoenGd to hyo ar Abex is expected it cies tian tor.

Aoolieen Abexis

University Board Begins Search for New President

Austin Aug 13 The state university board opened a session to select a university president an outstanding question of the meeting with no announcement expected before tonight.

Associated Press Austin Texas

Coolidge as Candidate For 1924 Nomination

Concord readers learn United States Senator Moses states President Coolidge would run for the Republican presidential nomination in 1924 and should secure the solid New England delegation.

Associated Press Concord N. HH United States Moses Coolidge New England

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