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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1923

Page

5

Chicago mixed race dives spark riots and social clash

A the controversial piece condemns mixed white and negro social venues in Chicago, recounting police raids, fights and racial tension. It urges making such gatherings illegal and argues for strong social separation, praising Southern norms and calling for public discipline. It then praises President Harding and Canada US friendship, noting border harmony and peaceful relations.

Chicago Mquor Nevro Paris

Canada's Tribute to President Harding Honored in Vancouver

The Vancouver Sun lauds a proposed memorial for the late President Warren G. Harding in Stanley Park praising his generosity and outreach to Canadians. It calls for a lasting inscription noting his role in fostering international amity and unity across North America.

Hus Harding United States Canada Great Lakes Vancouver Hig Washington Vancouver Sun Stanley Park Warren Gamaliel Harding Rala- Harding

Sheriff's Sale Notice in Webb County Texas

Public auction ordered by the Webb County District Court under a 1923 judgment in favor of E. H. Buenz and Jose A. Leal against V. Mejia. The property is all of lots 2 and 4 in Block 225 in the Western Division of Laredo. Sale set for January 1, 1924 between 10 A M and 4 P M at the Webb County Courthouse. Publication in the Laredo Daily Times for three weeks.

State OF Texas Webb Webb County E. H. Buenz Jose A. Leal V. Mejia Laredo Texas Court House Levy

Rotary Luncheon Highlights Service And Salvation Army Talk

President Paisley presided at 12 15 p m Rotary meeting naming a Christmas Cheer committee and announcing 13th District Governor Leester Rawley will attend next Wednesday. Guests included Sdoward Moore and P J Campbell as well as Captain M Atkins and Col Woods who urged support for the Salvation Army and law enforcement while stressing Rotary service above self.

Paisley Rotary Leon Datches Dan Pue Carl McKinney Barnet Heaner Gordon Underwood Leester Rawley Sdoward Moore Mexico City Matias de Liano W. A. Knight Ed Paisley P. J. Campbell San Antonio Dee Witting Dee Bob Bobbitt Salvation Army Bob M. Atkins Texas S. Justing Wient Col. Wood Dallas Col. Woods Red Cross Associated Charities Laredo Levett Guyler Matine de Liane Joe Netzer Educaonal Committee

Poland Forms Independent Rail Road System

Poland has created a postwar railroad organization combining three old systems the Russian Austrian and German Colonel A Barber an American serves as technical adviser The government opposes private ownership citing a heavy financial burden and deficit The plan will cut jobs and raise rates

Asociated Warsaw Poland A. Barber

Seals Decimate Salmon in Cook Inlet Protection Plan

An AP report from Anchorage notes a proposal to slaughter fur seals to protect salmon in Cook Inlet. Seals attack spawning grounds while trapping could provide income to fishermen from seal skin and oil.

Associated Press Anchorage Alaska Cook Inlet

Germany Sees Decline in War Time Diseases

Berlin reports a widening control of typhus and trachoma as infections linked to poverty decline. Whiptheria and scarlet fever also fall, with most communicable diseases decreasing as time after the war passes.

Berlin Germany

Hebbronville Fire Destroys Major Block Amid No Fire Department

A morning blaze in Hebbronville, Jim Hogg County, destroyed the Weber Oil Interests office and damaged several adjacent frame and brick buildings. The post office contents were saved, and a 4 bucket brigade prevented spread. estimated loss runs 8 600 to 10 000 dollars, with partial insurance.

Hebbronville Jim Hogg County Weber Oil Interests Mesquite Oi Co Hebbrowville Mercantile Co

Black and White Ointment Promises Clear Skin

Skin specialists note a decline in common skin maladies since the introduction of Black and White Ointment. Wide distribution and low prices drive fast sales with claimed quick, dependable clearing of pimples blotches and rashes. The 50e size offers triple quantity of the 25c size.

Friday Obligation Reminder for Catholics

Notice urges Catholics to remember their religious duties tomorrow, the first Friday of the month. It emphasizes adherence to customary obligations for parishioners.

Human Wreckage Shown At Royal Theater

Mrs. Wallace Reid stars in Human Wreckage at the Royal Theatre presenting a warning against narcotic addiction. James Kirkwood portrays the fighting lawyer MacFarland with a gripping, serious portrayal. The Laredo audience responded with sympathy and interest, urged by the production’s authentic handling of the subject.

Wallace Reid Royal Theatre Laredo MacFarland James Kirkwood Detal Mrs. Reid

American Legion Team Heads to San Antonio

The American Legion football squad departs for San Antonio to play the A. B. Frank team. The visitors aim to avenge a prior defeat on Schwab Field as they meet the Frank team on their home grounds Saturday afternoon. Several top players will join the lineup for the key second game of the season.

American Legion San Antonio A. B. Frank Schwab Wield Frank

National Editorial Boys Arrange Convention in Mexico City

N A Nichols returns from Mexico City where he finalized arrangements for the National Editorial Association annual meeting in May. Nichols, from El Reno Oklahoma, aided by Mexican editors, says the Fourth Estate gathering will travel via a deluxe special train through Laredo to enter Mexico. The Texas Press Association plans a large delegation for the national event in Mexico City next May.

N. A. Nichols el Reno Oklahoma National Editorial Association Mexico City Laredo Nichols Mexico Texas Press Association

Insurance Officials Visit Laredo From District Conference

Six prominent Franklin Life Insurance Co officials from Springfield Illinois attend a district conference in San Antonio and are entertained in Laredo by agent A J Norton. The party includes B P Hoefgen J Fred Ellis Will Taylor Joseph W Jones Windis Dobbs and F H Ragsdale.

Franklin Life Insurance Co Springfield Ill San Antonio A. J. Norton Laredo B. P. Hoefgen J. Fred Ellis Will Taylor Franklin Insurance Co Windis Joseph W. Jones The Springfield, al W. N. Dobbs Fort Worth F. H. Ragsdale Waco Texas

Laredo Creamery to shift to cash basis starting January 1

Notice to the public that Laredo Creamery Co will conduct business strictly on a cash basis beginning January 1. The notice appears in a local periodical with an issued date of December 3, 1912.

Baldwin Wins Vote To Lead Britain Conservative Party

The Rt Hon Stanley Baldwin, 56, becomes prime minister and Conservative leader after Bonar Law’s retirement. Educated at Harrow and Cambridge, Baldwin entered Parliament in 1908 and served as financial secretary to the treasury before becoming president of the board of trade in 1921. He has a family of six children and hobbies including walking, country life, books, and pipes.

Stanley Baldwin Great Britain Andrew Bonar Law Baldwin Harrow Trinity College Cambridge The Treasury Board of Trade Rudyard Kipling Irish Guards

Public Auction of Unclaimed Merchandise at Port of Laredo

December 6 1923 notice from A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs announces sale to public auction for cash on December 21 1923 at 10 A M in the Customs House of one lot of unclaimed merchandise under Article 803 of Customs Regulations.

Port of Laredo Texas Custom House A. R. Kahn

Auction for stray mule at City Hall in Laverdo

One mule picked up for violation of the city ordinance governing stray animals will be sold at public auction in front of City Hall at 10 o'clock Saturday morning December 8 1923 unless the owner calls before that time and pays all costs accrued. M Brennan City Marshal Laverdo Texas December 5 1923.

M. Brennan Laverdo Texas

Marriage License Issued for Miguel Solis and Lucia Prado

The county clerk reports a marriage license issued to Miguel Solis and Miss Lucia Prado since the last notice. Also listed are local ads on tomatoes and party rentals, florist offerings, paving work near the courthouse, and community notices from December 1961.

Miguel Solis Lucia Prado G. A. Stowers Furniture Co Reen Texas Houston Street

Renewed Drilling Expected in Laredo District After Holidays

Oil activity in the Laredo district is set to resume after the New Year with several fields slated for new wells. The Aztec No. 3 in Aviators Field yielded about 150 barrels per day, offsetting the Andrews well on Edgington Block 40, depth around 1700 feet. Expect additional drilling in Aviator Field and north toward Mid-Ojuelos, Walcott Pool, and Schott Field after holidays.

Laredo Aztec No. 3 Aztec Oil Co Edgington Aviators Field Andrews Aviator Field Mid-Ojuelos Walcott Pool Schott Field

Carlsbad Cave National Monument Declared by President

President Coolidge proclaims Carlsbad Cave in New Mexico a national monument. The cavern lies 25 miles southwest of Carlsbad, covers 719 acres, with vast chambers and travertine formations. Discovered 22 years ago and once called Bat Cave, it housed thousands of bats before their decline.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge Carlsbad Cave National Monument Carlsbad New Mexico Dore Carlabad

Egyptian cotton crop forecasts in cantars

Manchester reports a cable from Egypt stating the Alexandria General Produce Association puts this season's Egyptian cotton at 5,960,000 cantars, below last season's 6,684,000 and 5,488,000 in 1921-22. Authorities expect at least 6,500,000 cantars this year.

Associated Press Manchester England Egypt Alexandria General Produce Association Manchster

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times presents a Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans. Tonight and Friday are expected to be fair with slightly warmer conditions.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans

Fort McIntosh Weather: 24-Hour Observation Ends 7 AM

The Fort McIntosh observation reports a maximum temperature of 47 degrees and a minimum of 42 degrees over the past 24 hours. Winds are southeast and skies are clear.

Fort McIntosh

Notable Birthdays for December 6

Gen Herbert M Lords born Rockland Maine 64 years ago today. Dr Henry J Cody born Embro Ontario 565 years ago today. Edward H Sothern born New Orleans 64 years ago today. Rt Rev Granville H Sherwood born Elgin Illinois 45 years ago today. William S Hart born Newburgh New York 47 years ago today.

Herbert M. Lords Rockland Maine Henry J. Cody Dominion Embro Ont Edward H. Sothern New Orelans Granville H. Sherwood Springfield Ill Elgin Williams. Hart Newburgh N. Y

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