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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1922
Page
7
A dramatic riot in Mexico City erupts as residents storm a municipal building, torching archives with gasoline after a water supply collapse. Officials face resignations as authorities seek federal help while shortages spark clashes and casualties.
Laredo Lodge No. 1011 ELks will hold its annual memorial services tomorrow from 4:59 PM at the lodge hall. The program features hymns and readings including Ave Maria, At Eventide, and The Way to Dawn, with Rev Chas W Cook delivering benediction and the audience invited to participate.
November oil shipments from Miranda City totaled 645 carloads with 288 eastward and 257 westward moves, up from October's 407 carloads. Barrels reached 121,780 excluding stored oil and drilling use, while several new wells contributed limited production.
Federal Power Commission acknowledges an application by R A W Johnson Coematic Building Saint Louis Missouri for a new power development on the Rio Grande River about 10 miles northwest of Laredo Texas. Objections or requests for a hearing with supporting briefs or reports must be sent to the executive secretary in Washington DC.
The article notes Friday December 7 marks the start of the quail season complementing duck season. It mentions hunting activity and sport as hunters plan covey shots and consider the goat care delicions dhirds on the Lestal board.
The Red Cross Health Center publishes stated hours from 4 A.M. to 11 A.M. on Tuesday and 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Saturday, with a midweek schedule note for Tuesday and Saturday operations.
Fort McIntosh and Legion collide in the third game of the season at Legion Park tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. The soldier team from St. McIntosh faces the local eleven in a long-standing rivalry and aims to win after a 1A first game and a previous Army victory. The lineup features Hodges Pelatett ends Sinan Almand Heasn Lowery Kiards Trout Laneden G. Trout Larkin Hazelrigg and others in a fast, clean contest anticipated by local fans.
The Laredo Employment Agency can furnish house girls restaurant hotel office and store help and all kinds of labor ers. Apply Room 38 Bertani building. Phone 304 P O Box 13. 11-6-1m.
Webb County district court ends eight week term and to convene another eight weeks. Grand jury to be chosen from summoned officials including Dario Sanchez and Mose Franklin. Major case set includes ex-Sheriff Frank Robinson and others charged in the Corpus Christi killing of Fred Roberts, with Klux issue likely to surface. witnesses from Corpus Christi expected. Indictments likely against abductors of Bobbie Ellis, a twelve year old American girl, with case arising from Monterey train incident.
Major oil companies from Houston visit the Laredo district to study leases and plan development. Several rigs spudded in this week including Olson No 4 and Dixie No 4 with others cementing at shallow depths. Olsan Oil Co holds a productive lease cluster in Schott Field as offsets surround it.
Viola Dana headlines Tone Madness at the Rialto on Sunsday. John Arnold clings to a camera crank as a ship listing scene ends with a near capsize, delivering a tense moment amid the comic melodrama.
A motion for a new trial in McKinney's case was overruled by Judge Mullally with notice of appeal. A Legion Park football game pits American Legion against Fourth Cavalry tomorrow. The district court adjourns for a week and resumes Monday with an eight week term. Weather hints at rain as streets are under big improvements. A late night intruder at the Wormser home was halted by a shotgun blast. the intruder fled leaving signs behind.
Funeral for Mrs Jose Trevisio died at her sister Miss Ester Herrera’s home 206 Santa Ursula Avenue proceeded from the Herrera residence to San Agustin Church this forenoon. Requiem mass followed with interment in the family Catholic cemetery. pallbearers included both honorary and active members from the local community.
William P Farnum returns as a frontier sheriff in Without Compromise at the Royal Theatre for two days starting Sunday. The red blooded tale pits him against roughnecks and crooked politicians, featuring a cage hand to hand fight and a lone stand against a lynching mob.
World famous Fernet Branca tonic from Branca Bros Milan praised by Dr Lorenz of Vienna as an invigorating remedy for indigestion. Grand prize winner at the Paris exposition in 1890. For sale by John Bruni located at 121 Lim.
An important Laredo Post of the American Legion has called a meeting for Monday at 8 PM in Elka Hall to decide on the selection of club rooms. Ex service men in Laredo are invited and urged to attend and participate in the proceedings.
Admirers report Rudyard Kipling recovering from a severe illness. The novelist’s 40 plus year career spans India and travels to China, Japan, America, Africa and Australasia. His works include The Jungle Book and Captains Courageous and his latest profits to charity.
Mrs Laura M Hoyt of Rockport New York says she has used Chamberlain's Tablets for three years and finds them splendid for headache and bilious attacks. She adds she is pleased to speak a word in praise of them anytime.
General mentions list residents visiting and returning to Houston and Bryan. The Woman's Club meets Monday at 3 20 pm with a planned program. The Baptist Young People's Union plans a 6 30 pm Sunday program on worthwhile amusements led by Ray Henry with talks and a reading. Pan American Round Table announces Peru Day on December 12 represented by Mrs H W Johnston.
Mrs L M Purwin hosted a Friday Bridge Club gathering with guests. Red roses and ferns framed the decor. Mrs Mally won the club prize while Mrs Mary claimed the guest prize and Mrs H W Johnston received the other guest prize. A two course dessert followed the games.
The event featured club members Mesdames Shelby Alexander White Watson Morrow Cantrell Witting and Mally. Guests included Mesdames Higgins Beaumont A Hamilton Hamlin Whittington Johnston Sidney Katz San Antonio Gumport and Esther Hirsch. Mrs Purwin was graciously assisted by Mrs Joe Moser and Mrs Levi in entertaining.
AH notes for publication in this column each Saturday should be tele phoned to Mrs. Milton not later than Thursday noon. Phone 1349-1, The Musicians' Club will meet Tuesday afternoon at 4 30 with Mrs. H E Watson at the home of Mrs A C C Richter. A program of French music will be given with participants including Mrs. C H Murphy, Mrs Carl Berlin, Mrs H B Watson, Miss Marjory Murray, and Miss Sadie Hazelrigg. Miss Dorothy Borchers will contribute two numbers. The memorial services of the B P O FE will feature vocal and instrumental pieces tomorrow at 3 30. Mrs T A Austin's pupil recital was held with high praise and will be followed by a December 16 recital.
Mrs T A Austin entertained Rotary Club members at their weekly luncheon with three songs A Song of Thanksgiving Alittsen Ay Ay Ay and Daddy and Baby Levi. Mrs Travis Bruce Bunn provided the accompaniments.
A Saturday evening radio concert featuring the St Louis Symphony with pianist Olga Samaroff delighted listeners. A letter from Mrs J Alton Foster recalling Kathleen Blair Clarke arrives, noting the Fosters’ five month Europe sojourn and plans to visit New York in January for Rubin Goldmark’s Negro Rhapsodie. They will stay in Lake Charles for Christmas and later Texas venues. Mrs Foster plans to resume composition study with Goldmark in spring.
In Rochester New York George Eastman acquires top radio broadcasting gear for the University of Rochester. The report notes notable performers like Chaliapin and Wagner referenced in the concert scene, with lingering personal notices about the widow of Richard Wagner denying death rumors.
Dab Ril H F Burleigh, noted negro musician, laments musicians turning spiritual melodies into fox trots and dance numbers, threatening artistic standing and race development. Church music listings include Christ Church Episcopal and various hymns and anthems by Edmund Turner and Gregory.
Rev Dr Alexander Mann elected Episcopal bishop of Pittsburgh born Geneva New York 62 years ago. Robert Luce congressman born Auburn Maine 0 years ago today. Paul Althouse opera tenor born Reading Pennsylvania 23 years ago today. M J Kelley St Paul baseball manager born Otter River Massachusetts 46 years ago today. R R Jones Detroit Amer league infielder born Clayton California 31 years ago today.
On this day the fourth International Hay and Grain Exposition opens in Chicago with delegates from many states gathering in Richmond for a rural problems conference. The 23rd International Live Stock Exposition opens in Chicago with 10 000 animals entered, the largest of its kind in America. The special session of the 67th Congress ends today ahead of the regular session. In Canada, five federal by elections conclude Monday as Mackenzie King’s government faces its first public test since taking office.
December 3 marks the Festival of St Francis Xavier and the start of American Education Week. Memorial Sunday is observed by the Elks and a referendum on a Socialist levy in Switzer land is noted. A national fund drive for Near East relief is proclaimed with University of California exercises in memory of Phoebe A Hearst.
Miss Olivia Stone, acquitted slayer of Fllis Guy Kinkhead, former Cincinnati corporation counsel, lay in critical condition after attempting suicide by poison. She cited failure to regain her nursing license and grief over the killing of the only person she loved.
Mr. and Mrs. J G Sullivan Mrs ford Mrs Bell Asherton Louis Crouch Hebbronville James White Mirando City Id Anderson Stam ford J Garcia Laredo Fitel drop and wife N Laredo C C Mull Byron Oyburn R B Weutz Mirando City
The soothing and healing properties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy are praised for pleasant taste and prompt relief. It is described as a favorite remedy with people everywhere, offered at a price of four shillings.
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