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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1923
Page
9
One year ago today on August 21 snow fell across the Adirondacks. Reports show soft coal mining resumed in Iowa and Michigan, signaling a shift in local industry and winter readiness.
Telegraphic communications in Germany have swamped lines as the mark falls. Since January this year the volume of business on German telegraph lines has doubled the corresponding period of last year. Telegrams move slower than letters and the telegraph administration appeals to the public to spread usage and ease congestion.
When bowels are constipated the lower bowels become packed with refuse matter rich in germs. These germs enter the vermiform appendix and inflame it, known as appendicitis. Take Chamberlain's Tablets when needed and keep bowels regular to fear little from appendicitis.
The Duchess of Aosta travels in Canada and stands as a remarkable European royal figure. Daughter of the late Comte de Paris and widow of the Duke of Costa she is famed as a traveler and hunting heroine. She hunted in Africa survived jungles with minimal attendants and served as a Red Cross nurse during the war.
The text warns that nine of ten failures stem from physical nervous conditions. Early signs include late fatigue, memory weakness, insomnia, indigestion, and irritability. If unchecked, nerves may deteriorate into a full nervous system breakdown.
The cruiser Seattle flagship of the United States battleship fleet ran aground at Morrowstone Point in Puget Sound during fog today. No danger is expected. she should be floated at high tide. Admiral R. F. E. Coontz, new commander in chief, is aboard.
Two firemen died when the roof and a wall collapsed on a Brooklyn blaze at Plaza Hall. Forty seven people were injured, many of them firemen, as the building under heavy flames gave way during the August 20 fire. Raymond Farrell and James Sullivan of Engine Company are named among the dead.
A tense public discussion follows a proposed rail policy aimed at expanding service while addressing safety and funding. Critics warn of potential cost burdens and job impacts, while supporters tout improved transportation and regional development amid official reassurances.
Verse by Mary Carolyn Davies appears alongside a string of social notices from Boston. The items note travel to New Orleans and Arkansas, outings to San Antonio, Kerrville, and Mexico, a marriage at St. Marys Church in San Antonio, quiet marriages in Laredo and Monterrey, a surprise wedding, and a children party hosted by M rs Diehooktey with a birthday celebration for William Cody.
At Simna conference in Itoumanie Albania amid Little Entente admission talks, Prince Nikolai of towimanta gains support from Modan notables for the throne abandoned by Prince of Wied. Queen Marie backs Nikolai while Romanian royal links influence reconstruction efforts.
The House of Commons Committee recommends newspapers publish only the petitioner's statement defense judge’s summing up any law points and the jury’s findings in divorce trials. Names of witnesses may be given but not their evidence. The bill would ban indecent matter in all judicial proceedings.
St Louis leads all major American cities for residents born in the United States based on available counts. The ranking highlights the city’s strong native born demographic compared with other large metropolitan areas.
Classified note advertises a daily watch service offering opportunities with a base price of 0.0 and unclear recurring terms. No concrete events, dates, or organizations are identifiable in the readable text.
A compilation of curious statements notes the Sukai people of Malaya use flutes with hoses and Singapore’s island city, while Chicago reports 40000 new Protestant members. Finland requires trainee policemen for legal work, and Colorado Prison tops 900 inmates. Galileo’s telescope rests in Florence, Indian children learn large multiplication tables, and English coin customs persist. The British crown weighs two pounds seven ounces and includes a sapphire from Edward the Confessor. The Royal Navy notes ship engines and crew occupy space beyond registered tonnage.
The vehicle driver failed to stop after the turn and the bus jumped the parapet tumbling into a torrent below. Rescue teams and police investigated the fatal accident, with witnesses describing a chaotic scene and the vehicle ending its plunge in the water.
Beaumont Texas Aug 21 A grand jury had returned an indictment for assault with intent to murder against Detective B A Harris before his death at Port Arthur last Thursday night The true bill was found earlier but not made public as the arrest warrant could not be served The indictment charges him with attacking R R Brown who surrendered to the sheriff after the shooting
Paris reports the French government sent its reply to the note from Marquis Curzon, British foreign secretary, regarding reparations, and the document was handed to the British embassy today.
A pair of mail planes began the five day government tests to prove feasibility of a permanent transcontinental air mail service. Burr Winslow started the San Francisco to New York leg carrying 64 pounds of first class mail from Crissy Field.
Fragmentary text references a person named Auezon or Coogan and a prison verdict or conviction. The passage mentions a political tie and a past event, with garbled names and dates, suggesting a court or felon record discussion without clear specifics.
President Calvin Coolidge told White House visitors he has adopted a reasonable attitude toward clemency for war violators. He also noted some imprisoned individuals are receiving just punishment for their crimes, acknowledging this distinction in his remarks.
About 150 hotel stewards from across the United States and Canada checked into Fort Worth hotels for the opening session of the 24th annual convention of the International Stewards Association.
London August 21 British Air Ministry experts are perfecting an airplane engine capable of 1500 horsepower the largest known Two trial engines near completion will be tested The giant engine will have six cylinders each 250 horsepower If successful experts will start on a 12 cylinder engine to exceed 3000 horsepower Airplanes with three such engines would develop over 9000 horsepower and carry 129 passengers at 100 miles an hour
Chamberlain's Tablets are promoted to improve digestion and stimulate a healthy appetite. The copy emphasizes gentler bowel movement and the idea that a good digestion enhances relish for food.
Advertises buying old rags at best prices, inviting readers to wash and bring soft clean rags to The Times office for payment.
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions dates and names in garbled form. It reads as a chaotic mix of words and phrases with no clear event, location, or identifiable individuals to anchor a news item. The readable content suggests nothing definite beyond historical garble.
Creager, a candidate for ambassador, presses in Washington August about talks with President Harding on the Mexican situation. He describes a cordial, lengthy conference and states he had a pleasant meeting with the president.
Cumberland Va August 21 The Commonwealth's Attorney Boni Cant alleges efforts to intimidate him as another Hostilion was sprung in the Garrett base feds when court opened.
Austin Texas August 21 Ranger Captain Frank Hamer en route to report to Governor Neff on the Averillo flogging case had not appeared by morning. The governor said no new information was released about ranger investigations into hangings in other towns and no statements were made today.
President Coolidge again bypassed the regular cabinet meeting preferring to meet cabinet members individually to obtain direct information on department problems. Reports indicate he is giving attention to the merchant marine question.
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