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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1923

Page

9

Long Webb County land suit lists heirs in 1923 writ

A long citation to Webb County Texas court requires heirs of several deceased plaintiffs to appear in the 1923 District Court of Webb County at Laredo to answer a land dispute over 318.1 acres of Porcion No 30 with chain of title deeds and a claim of more than five to ten years adverse possession and a rental value of 1000 dollars annually amid a pending suit No. 6624 filed November 3 1923 by Eloy B Moreno Concepcion B Moreno and others against Ricardo Chavana Julian Granados Jr and others. The writ orders publication of the citation for four weeks and names C M de la Garza as clerk and Pedro Garcia as deputy.

Texas Webb County Luciano Vergara Jose Francisco Cordova Moreno Carlos de la Cruz Ramon Mendiola Candelario Ortegon de Candelario Ortegon Mendiola Hilario Moreno Natividad R. de Moreno Dolores Lopez de Moreno Victoriano Salinas District Court City of Laredo A. D Eloy B. Moreno Concepcion B. Moreno Cleofas Moreno Remigio F. Chapa Magdalena M. de Chapa Dolores M. de Santos Macedonio Guerra Matias Guerra Raul Casso Ricardo Candelario Ortegon de Mendiola Ramon Hendiols Candelario Ortegon Hendiola Natividad Pordon No Crown of Spain Metes Porcion No Varas Fez Benning Veainiffa C. M. de la Garza

Open Door policy backing moves at Lausanne talks

One year ago today November 27 at the Lausanne Conference British and Russian delegates backed the United States stand for an open door in the Near East.

Lausanne Russia United States Near East

Portraitist Sir William Orpen Turns Forty Five

Major Sir William Orpen, famed British portrait painter, celebrates his forty fifth birthday. An Irish native, he has gained American recognition after a U S and Canada tour. He belongs to the International Society of Sculptors Painters and Gravers and other major art bodies. He was elected RA associate in 1910 and served the British Government painting wartime scenes.

Sir William Orpen United States Canada Sir William London International Society of Sculptors National Portrait Society Royal Society of Portrait Painters English Art Club Royal Academy

Daily History Lesson Shares Notable Dates and Figures

November 27 1778 Washington's army settled at Middlebrook New Jersey. Key figures include Henry Wheaton born Providence Rhode Island 1785 died Dorchester Massachusetts 1848. Notable events include Portugal royal family fled to Brazil in 1807 and 1921 New Haven cinema fire killed nine.

Washington Middlebrook N. J Henry Wheaton Providence R. J Dorchester Mass Portugal Brazil William Read Miller Arkansas Batesville Ark Little Rock Cornelius Vanderbilt New Dorp New York City Limerick Ireland Charles W. Couldock London New Haven

French Decry German Movies Propaganda

Paris reports many French men believe German films are an anti French propaganda tool. They cite German producers using scandals in French history Paris nightlife and politics to harm French prestige.

Associated Press Paris

Social Calendar Notes and Local Wedding Announcements

Tuesday events include the Trelay Music and Literature Club at 4 PM in the High School Auditorium and Junior Auxiliary at the Rectory under Mrs. C. W. Cook. Wednesday hosts the Parish Guild Thanksgiving Sale near Queen Candy Kitchen at 10 AM. Place names, travel plans, and several upcoming marriages and visits populate the page, including notices of residents traveling to San Antonio and Monterrey for holidays and events.

Trelay Music and Literature Club C. W. Cook Parish Guild Builtine

Community groups host concerts and meetings in Forton

W Black officiates as groups in Forton Tamaulipas host events after a Mexico City trip. Christ Church Choir presents sacred music December 5 at 8 pm with Elks Memorial service next Sunday. Junior Service League and Missionary Society hold gatherings with notices of Harvest Day and related activities. Pan American Round Table hosts a varied program featuring Mr David Gare and Ms Adela Bertani with music and dance performances, concluding with charity appeals.

Christ Church Choir Elks Memorial Percy Mullen Mesdames Manford Seaman Ralph Emerson Skinner Burford Mims Johns Terry Shanks Patton A. T Thompson Nelle Rosalie Vermeer Jose Colina Besarte Casas RLC Gultarrico Sarlasio Las Golondrinas Palamarin Maria Pertan Certeano Mrs. Wish Associated Charities

Notes on Sport and History of Games

The article traces early billiard rooms in New York opened in 1808 and fox hunting origins in America. It notes Captain Barclay’s 1000 mile, 1000 hour feat in 1809 and previews the Eastern Intercollegiate Swimming Championships at CCNY on March 28–29. It also mentions indoor horse shows ending with Chicago’s International Exhibition opening December 3 and a 1868 Detroit endurance test by Annie Clara Jagersky lasting 30 hours with a 30 minute rest.

New York America Virginia Maryland Barclay College of the City of Chicago Detroit Misa Annie Clara Jagersky

Seminary property deeded for Episcopal theological site

Garrett Binion Institute, a Methodist Episcopal seminary at Northwestern University, deeded property valued at 150000 dollars to the Episcopal Church. The deed restricts use of the ground for training clergy of the Episcopal Church.

Rv Asraociatad Press Chicago Hese Seminary Garrett Binion Institute Evanstoneft Northwestern University Poscopal Church Episcopal Church

Missing farmer sought in Texas counties

Authorities in six northwest Texas counties search for J Stroud a Childress county farmer who vanished while en route from Childress to his home. A bank lead and fresher details point to a possible abduction or diversionary trail as investigators pursue clues.

Associated Press Wichita Falls Texas Noorthwest Tess Stroud Childress Noah Couleur Drason Prom Childress Bank Witsyon Yyuit Stroud

President Coolidge On Philippine Independence Policy

President Coolidge believes the United States should withdraw from the Philippines as it moves toward self government. He says progress toward independence is being made and favors a prompt, orderly retreat from the islands.

Associated Press Washington Coolldee United States

Island Tome Captain Bound Over on Liquor Import Charge

Captain W O H Parrell, master of the British schooner Island Tome, and eight crew members were bound over to the federal grand jury after a preliminary hearing in Galveston Texas. All eight defendants entered not guilty pleas.

Associated Prere Galveston Texas W.O H. Parrell Federal Grand Jury

Arrests Made in Slaying Near Sunger Ravine

In Denton Texas on November 27 authorities said one arrest has been made and another man is expected to be taken into custody in the slaying of J. W. Thomas found dead November 16 in a ravine south of Sunger. Thomas was identified as an itinerant sign painter.

Anfpulated Denton Texas Sunger J. W Thomas

Occupation for Women in Sweden Aims High

Miss Elizabeth Tamm, the second woman elected to the Swedish Riksdag, told the Swedish Woman Citizens Union in Stockholm that dairies and country estates offer no new inviting occupations for Swedish women. She cited women’s move toward self support in business or profession and said rural roles are open to women in executive work.

Stockholm Elizabeth Tamm Woman Citizens’ Union Tamim Riksydag

Toy shop ad touts widest doll and wagon selection

Loews first LA CAMPANA advertises a wide assortment of dolls doll buggies Jingle Car Shoo Fly horses and fireworks at lowest city prices from R D Gonzalez & Brother located at 417 San Acustin Avenue LA.

Loews First LA Campana San Acustin Avenue Wigee R. D. Gonzalez & Bro

Death of John P. Dabbs Jr. at age 3

John P. Dabbs Jr. died at 9 a.m. after a week of illness at the family home. The 42 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Dabbs, Dabbs was laid to rest in a funeral held at 3:30 p.m. at their home.

John P. Dabbs, Jr John P. Dabbe John P., Jr

Unclear OCR item with scattered names and phrases

Fragmentary text mentions names such as Associated Preeg Washington Novi and Phan Mbirdes with vague references to bids, expenditure, or Mart eras. The legible lines offer no coherent event, date, or outcome to summarize into a full news item.

Associated Preeg Washington Novi

Obregon Resigns From UW Office

Obregon resigns from a university post amid reported disagreements with the UW administration. The move ends his tenure overseeing program operations and triggers the search for a replacement.

Ambiguous OCR Note on Cabinet Decision and Socialist Debate

Fragmented text suggests a discussion on cabinet decisions, political groups, and socialist opposition. It mentions the president, prime minister or cabinet, and references a parliamentary or public debate about policy or leadership without clear names or dates.

Fragmented OCR Summary Card Face

Readable text discusses cables and a location with items moved or relocated. Mentions potential public works or infrastructure notes and a general sense of rehoming or transferring equipment. Specific entities, dates, or places are unclear in the fragment.

Orphan Railroads Proposal Faces Court Scrutiny

A chaotic rail freight plan is being reviewed as creditors face objections to a proposed arrangement. The plan would reroute lines through Texas and Texas cities and involve metal railways now under receivership, with hearings to determine its viability for a new alliance.

Tod Press Yous Sony Oprecenitel Cammaisstan Jpdieetiem Pexis Pardini Tess Hieweld Paeumbary Fort Werth Ais: Gui Tevas Western Railwas Tee Tae Thice

Slave Girls Banned by Police in Chinatown Trade

San Francisco police report a crackdown on a chain of tailors in Chinatown who allegedly produced dainty garments for Chinese slave girls. The trade has declined as owners send most girls away, with authorities blaming missionary activity and police efforts curbing tong practices.

Presa San Francisco Navy WLC

Building Must Be Razed After Fatal Fire At Foreign Ministry

A fire destroyed a residence and a foreign ministry building in the early Meiji era. Officials say both structures must be razed and the area evacuated. The sites were linked to Marquis Inouye when he served as foreign minister.

Heeoedo Bed Press Yoko Daniel Inouye

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