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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1923

Page

12

Local Classifieds Highlight New Crops and Services

Miscellaneous listings show honey delivery by Mrs Gen Lake, assorted nuts at New Royal Fruit Store, 516 Flores Ave, and 616 Flores Ave Glace fruits. Laredo notes 1923 paving progress on Flores Ave near city hall. Also includes dressmaking by Mesdames Petty and Evetts, auto painting by Fidel Cantu, stenography service, and Christmas sales by local merchants.

Flores Avenue Laredo Mesdames Petty and Evetts Iturbide St Hackenberger Fidel Cantu Phone Crockett Avenue C Stn St San Antonio Texas Glace Fruits New Royal Fruit Store Flores Ave

Today’s Events Across Nations and Regions

The Rev Joseph S Motoda is to be consecrated as the first native Japanese bishop at Tokio. Ohio city mayors meet in Columbus to discuss law enforcement plans. Yale Cornell and Dartmouth open the Eastern intercollegiate debating season with a triangular contest. Rochester hosts the National Home Missions Conference on social and religious issues. The Tariff Association meets in Chattanooga to pursue a stable tariff policy. Harrisburg and Pennsylvania reports reflect ongoing political and policy discussions. Pinchot figures in the conversations.

Josephs. Motoda Protestant Episcopal Church Tokio Donahey Ohio Columbus Yale Cornell Dartmouth Home Missions ‘Conference Rochester Tariff Association Chattanooga Association Against the Harrisburg Pinchot

Friday Bridge Club Entertained by Mrs George Marshall

Friday events list two bridge clubs hosting social afternoons with hostess names and start times. The Friday Bridge Club is hosted by Mrs George Marshall at 3 PM and Les Piques Bridge Club is hosted by Mrs Ernst Buenz at 3 PM.

George Marshall Les Piques Bridge Club Ernst Buenz G. R. Weber

Moonlit Love and Social Notes From a Texas Town

A local column blends verses about moonlight and marriage with society news. Notices report travel, engagements, and club events, including church groups, a harvest program, and a Revelers Club initiation dance at the Elks Hall with ornate costumes and performances.

Revellers Club elects officers for new term

The Revellers Club election named Mrs. George W. Derby as president and Mrs. Albert Martin as active vice president. Mrs. Joe Vidales was chosen second vice president, with Mrs. Horace Watson as secretary and Mrs. Leonard Morrow as treasurer overseeing future gatherings.

The Revellers Club George W. Derby Albert Martin Joe Vidales Horace Watson Leonard Morrow

Austria Raises Telephones and Mail Rates

Vienna reports government action doubling telephone rates and lifting domestic mail prices. First class postage climbs 40 percent and second class mail rates rise 70 percent, effective immediately.

Associated Press Vienna

Vast Wealth Escape: Kimberley Diamond Fields Sold for 4500

Associated Press reports from London that the man who opened the Kimberley diamond fields sold them for 4500 believing they were exhausted. Diamonds continued to be found, and if William Streeter, who died at 89, had kept the property he would have been one of the richest men.

Associated Press London Kimberley South Africa William Streeter

Swedish Prince William Writes Play in Africa Themed Work

Prince William of Sweden, son of King Custut Vo, is now a dramatist after his first play Winnicow was accepted for production by the Swedish Theater in Stockholm. The African origin tale centers on a guide and is set scenes in Africa.

Associated Presa Stockholm Lee Prince William Sweden Custut Vo Ignifynes Africa

Moving Money Dangers Reported Across Frontiers

Vienna reports rising effort to curb illicit cross border money transfers with frontier revisions. At the Punecusin frontier the Sec tina station found several items confiscated and the finder may receive a one half share under the Si coir regulations.

Vienna Dec. T Trayve Cénntal Erschi Buropi Soubotiva Punecusin

Mexican Revolt Establishes Vera Cruz Headquarters

The revolt forms a regional government in Vera Cruz with troops and a new administration. Reports describe heavy activity, with factions naming leaders such as Adolfo de and General Sanches as key figures aiming to overthrow the existing government. The crisis follows a wave of uprisings and international attention.

Vera Cruz

Sentence recommendations in Bergdoll kidnapping case

Mosbach Baden Dee 7 A sentence of three years for Corliss Aits of Hamilton Ohio was recommended today by States Attorney Nebeb for the attempt to kidnap ever Cleveland Bergdoll the American draft evader Nebel also urged three years for Karl Sperber of Paris one year for the Russian Princess Fatisa Gap marian and six months for Eugenne Nelson of Chicago A Bergdolls counsel contended that the terms were insufficient punishment and asked the court for heavier sentences especially for Griffis and Nelson

Associated Press Mosbach Baden Dee Corliss Aisits Hamilton Ohio Nebeb Cleveland Bergdoll Dreft Nebel Karl Sperber Paris Fatisa Gapmarian Eugenne Nelson Chicago Bergdolls Griffis Nelsen

Lloyd George Is Re-Elected in Historic General Vote

London December 7 Prime Minister Baldwin wins re election in Bewdley Worcestershire by 6364 over Sardius Bannock Liberal, Lloyd George reelected in Carnarvon Wales over Austin Jones Conservative. National balance shows Conservatives 222 Labor 158 Liberals 128 Independents 9 Nationalists 1 with 518 seats reported.

Associated Press London Baldwin Bewdley Worcestershire Sardius Bannock Lloyd George Carnaarvon Wales Austin Jones House of Commons Labor Party

Lumber Yard Blast Kills Workman in Tonkawa

Be Asauctored Press reports a Tonkawa lumber company office explosion caused by natural gas accumulation. Worker Slantners died. manager George Wells and bookkeeper Roy Hinkel injured. Debris hurled over a block. blast heard in Blackwell, ten miles away. doctors doubt recovery.

Asauctored Tonkawa Okla Tony Slantners George Wells Roy Hinkel Blackwell Wells Hinkel

French official praises Coolidge debt message

A Paris official says France accepts the formula that Germany must pay and France must live, noting the U S president's message left an agreeable impression. He adds Coolidge’s inter allied debt statements align with France's known position and pose no conflict.

Associated Press Paris France

Unclear Historical Meeting Rumors Stir Mayhem

Fragmentary report from an era mentions Adolfo de da fluerte and followers attempting revolt while traveling toward Vera Cri. The piece hints at nationwide clashes and a heated political climate with competing factions led by figures such as Juanes faery and CGudies, as Obregon vies for office.

Paso Adolfo de da Fluerte Trav Vera Cri Juanes Faery

Mexico conventions linked to U S ratification plan

Washington officials cannot fully gauge the Mexican revolutionary movement but believe the uprising will not derail the two conventions with the Obregon government. The pacts are to be sent to the Senate by President Coolidge for expedited ratification.

Washington Mexico Obreson United States Senate Coo’idke

Prohibition Case Defendants Sentenced in Savannah

In Savannah Georgia Judge Bar rett in federal court sentenced 24 defendants convicted on conspiracy and other prohibition charges. They face fines totaling 150000 dollars and prison terms in the federal penitentiary.

Savannah Barrett

Two Men Killed in Frisco Freight Train Collision

Pittsburg Kan Dec 7 A Frisco freight train struck a car near Zinc ville Carl Junction Mo killing two men and injuring two others The dead were Albert Tennis and Lor Nesser of Joplin Mo

Associated Press Pittsburg Kan Zincville Carl Junction Albert Tennis Lor Nesser Joplin

Northwest gale causes heavy loss and drownings

The Associated Press reports a northwest gale caused widespread property damage and communication failures. Dozens are believed drowned with five bodies recovered, including an unidentified victim and Captain A. J. Mason of Vacoma.

Oy Associated Press Seattle Wash Northwest Territory Iloquiam Sqerderu Washington Warren Gero A. J. Mason Vacoma

Macon man convicted of manslaughter and butcherly act

Frank Alexander of Macon was found guilty yesterday of assault and butchery in the death of O M Peary a foreman aboard a floater last August. He was sentenced to six months on the chain gang with five months remand able upon payment of a 300 fine. Attorneys gave notice of a motion for a new trial. Bond set at 2500.

Associated Press Macon Can Frank Alexander Macon Vrocer Gesaudt O. M. Peary Goopborekeeper Wisseme Tee Tis

Fire in New Orleans Damages Cotton Building

A three story United Cotton building and several small structures were destroyed by a fire in New Orleans. Firemen estimate damage may exceed 200000 dollars and no total loss figure had been set.

Associated Prusa New Orleans United Cotton

Fire destroys block in Jefferson area near Marshall

A business block 18 miles north of Marshall including a dance hall pool hall candy kitchen barber shop picture show and bakery was burned early today by an unfound origin. Loss amount unavailable.

Associated Press Marshall Texas Jefferson Here

Farm Labor Union Adopts National Affairs Platform

At a Dallas political conference the Texas Farm Labor Union endorses government retention of Muscle Sholls for fertilizer at cost, transportation reforms, and a bonus or adjusted compensation for former service members.

Dallas Texas Texas Farm Labor Union

Fernet Branca Tonic Sold By John Bruni

Milan made Fernet Branca tonic praised by European physicians for digestion and vigor. Branca Bros of Milan awarded grand prize at the Paris exposition 1900. Sold by John Bruni at 11 7 3m.

Fernet Branca Branca Bros Milan Italy Europe Lorenz Vienna John Bruni

Irish MPs Assassinated in Dublin on December 7

One year ago today two members of the Irish parliamentary assembly were killed in Dublin. The report notes the date and mentions M Clemenceau as luncheon guest of President and Mrs. Harding.

Irish Parliamentary Assembly Dublin M. Clemenceau Harding

Princess Antone Bibescu Writes Play for London Stage

Princess Antoine Bibescu daughter of Mr Asquith former British premier and wife of Roumanian diplomatic representative in Washington has written a play to be produced in London shortly.

Antoine Bibescu Mr. Asquith Washington London

Human Wreckage at Royal Theatre Prompts Narcotics Warning

The Royal Theatre closes its engagement tomorrow with Mrs. Wallace Reid leading a cast including James Kirkwood Bessie Love George Hackathorne directed by John Chiffith Wray. The play draws large audiences and sparks local uptake of anti narcotic work as citizens pledge help to Mrs. Reid's humane campaign.

Royal Theatre Wallace Reid James Kirkwood Bessie Love George Hackathorne John Chiffith Wray Truman Reid

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Priday’e Daily Sonora News Company Octaviano Martinez Mercedes Cadena Adolfo Rubio Cecilia Ramirez Flords Avenue Shamrock Bar Nuevo Laredo Gen. Lake G. A. Stowers Furniture Co H. Juarez Felix Hernandez Ladies of the Christian Church Lineu -Street Will W. Gregg Notary Public Times Office Corpus Christ Street Mire Violet Oberfecht Society Robert Traylor Lucy Meriwether Bender Hotel Nan Terrell Reed New York Times Carlos Richter Abilene, Texas D. W. Allbrook Sam Mackin Waco Leo Wright Aransas Pass E. J. Foster Hebbrowville J. J. Hudson Meridian Miss A. F. Neal Tampico, Mexico City Messrs Con Ed Mims Birmingham Ala Cate.Davis John Hood Davis Edgecliffe Los Angeles Calif Lurline Hugh Colquitt Cate Terrell Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church M. Hodges Elsie Miller Jones M. U First Baptist Church J. Ince J. D. Harvey W. A. Knight Galveston Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church A. EK. Manford Mesdames Perkins Brewer Dannelley Seaman Wright Hal Winston Miss Leverage Miss Donner Wesley Houses Skinner Rex Shanks Terry and Patton Black John Ward Tom Ward Johns Burford Slater Woodard A. G. Thompson Jesse Thompson Emerson Frye Worsham Wise Winston Manford Swisher Shanks Terry Hall Cone Nye Mullen Burbank Donner Leverage Ross Elks Hall Mrs. Bunn Joe Moser Mesdaines Leyendecker Vidaurri Morgan Hanchett Willoughby Forbes Coblenz W. K. Austin Tom Leyendecker Tommie Simpson Miss Simpson Julia McVicar Guy Trout Austria Calumet Teanine & Bane Wenean the Doaorea Ell Huasteca Vera Chii Darth Tim Vas Mbox Patery Bet Cpt Fea Puxpam Obregen Mexie Giydee Obresvon Greyeral Sanches Adolfo de Hy Bergdoll Juarez West Chain Gang Farm Labor Program
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