Fred Roberts Murder Case Set for Trial in January
District Attorney John A Walls announced trial dates after a grand jury was empanelled in district court The ex Sheriff Frank Robinson charged with killing Fred Roberts in Corpus Christi last October will face trial January 3 Petzel Acebo and Goff tied to the killing have trials set January 4 and 6 in Webb County
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John A. Walls
Frank Robinson
Fred Roberts
Corpus Christi
Nueces
Webb County
Petzel
Acebo
Goff
Col Hickok Heads to Mexico For Deer Hunt
Col. Hickok commander of the Juaredo district leads a party with W. L. Puig and others from Brownsville toward Matamoros to cross into Mexico for a several days deer and game hunt hosted by Mexican military officials.
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Col. Hickok
Mexico
Colonel Hickok
Juaredo Military District
W. L. Puig
Brownsville
Cros
Matamoros
Today’s National and International News Highlights
Various events unfold as Frances Cobbe’s birth centenary is noted and Archbishop Hanna marks ten years in the episcopate. Victory Week begins for the Farm Bureau Cotton Association while Congress prepares for its final session and municipal elections occur nationwide. Hoover is honored with a Belgian statue and postal officials in North America discuss closer cooperation. The Cotton States Commission opens a Memphis conference, Canadian by elections test public opinion, and impeachment hearings begin against Attorney General Daugherty. Indiana sues dairy firms under Sherman law as Central American reps meet in Washington on peace, armament limits, and arbitration.
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Frances Power Cobbe
Edward J. Hanna
San Francisco
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Sixty Seventh Congress
United States
Canada
Herbert Hoover
Postal Service
Ottawa
Cotton States Commission
South
Memphis
House of Commons
Mackenzie King
Judiciary Committee
U. S. House of Representatives
Daugerty
Minnesota
Indiana
Indianapolis
State Department
Washington
Birthday anniversaries of notable U S figures born today
Edwin Broussard of Louisiana born Iberia parish 48 years ago. Thomas Walker Page Tariff Commission chair born Cobham Virginia 55 years ago. Frank J. Gould son of Jay Gould born New York City 45 years ago. William J. Sears congressman Fourth Florida district born Smithville Georgia 48 years ago. Robert J. Shawkey pitcher for the New York Americans born Brookfield Pennsylvania 32 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decemmerer
Edwin
Broussard
United States
Louisiana
Iberia Parish
Thomas Walker Page
United States Tariff Commission
Cobham
Frank J. Gould
Jay Gould
New York City
William J. Sears
Congress
Florida
Smithville
Robert J. Shawkey
New York American League
Brookfield
Constipation remedy advice from Chamberlain's Tablets
The notice recommends taking two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to insure healthy bowel action and correct liver disorders. It promises a gentle bowel movement without unpleasant effects and says it banishes dull feelings that accompany constipation.
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Chamberlain
Violet Overferdt Society Editor Note
Mrs. Violet Overferdt, society editor, is listed with telephone number 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet & Overferdt Society
Church Social Calendar and Club Meetings
On Monday the W. M. S circles of the Methodist Church meet in the afternoon at the regular hour. The Woman's Club gathers at 6 30 in the club room. On Tuesday the Junior Auxiliary meets at the Rectory at four in the afternoon followed by a Service League meeting at the church.
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W. M
Methodist Church
Woman’s Club
Musicians’ Club
H. B. Watson
A. C. Richter
H. W. Johnston
Christ Church
United
Church School Service League
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Bradford
Alexander
Sanitary
Bold Heart and Local Notices in New York Times Mention
An assortment of verse from Abigail Cresson and community notices from North Laredo Aransas Tass and Uvalde. Local guests include Mr Louis Bevette and Dr J M Skinner. Church events, baptisms, clubs, and a church sale planned for December 9 are listed with brief updates.
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Abigail Cresson
New York Times
Linda Bevette
Aransas Tass
Louis Bevette
Beaumont Hostess Leads Weekend Bridge Parties
Mrs Frank T Higgins of Beaumont is honored at a bridge luncheon and party hosted by Mrs M M Treviso with yellow chrysanthemum decor. Prizes include a mahogany lamp a silver ladle and etched crystal trays. Guests include Mrs Kate S Hamilton Mrs A C Hamilton and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Higgins
Beaumont
M. M. Trevisio
A. C. Hamilton
Robert Alexander
Ricardo Gonzalez
M. de Llano
Frank Higgins
Kate S. Hamilton
A. C. Tramilton
Jose Sepulveda
D. McNeill Turner
Burke
San Antonio
JL. Volpe
Matias de Llano
S. J. Withoff
F. S. Canseco
J. M. Aguilar
Esther Hirsch
Trevillo
L. Volpe
McKee and Curley Run In Serious Auto Crash at Race
Associated Press reports Herschel McKee and his mechanician Hugh Curley in serious condition after a collision during tuning for a Los Angeles auto race. Jimmy Murphy won the event at an average speed of 114.6 mph, a new record.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Herschel McKee
Hugh Curley
Jimmy Murphy
McKee
Curley
Laredo Jokes and Jabs on Publicity and Modern Life
A satirical column riffs on neighbors media attention and public image in Laredo. It lampoons publicity seekers, delays in city life, and local quips about streets, directors, and everyday mores with wry humor and clipped observations.
Soviet Leader Proposes Dardanelles Treaty Change
Lausanne report says Foreign Minister Tchitcherin urges closing the Dardanelles to all warships except Turkish and permitting Turkey to fortify the straits. Ismet Inönü seeks absolute Turkish control without demilitarization while Russia backs Turkish sovereignty with its own naval presence.
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Associated Press
Lausanne
Dardanelles
Turkey
Pehiteherin
Russia
Ife
Ismetasha
Tchitcherin
Constantinople
America
Mone
Pat
Texas Forts Aid: Army Estimates Seek 4.5 Million
Associated Press reports in Washington the army plans 4.5 million dollars for Texas port development and maintenance in the new fiscal year. The Houston channel project to connect Houston with Galveston harbor is set at 1.1 million dollars, the largest single item in Texas funding.
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Associated Press
Washington
Texas
Joos
Congress
Army Cheners
Houston Channel
Houston
Galveston Harbor
Senate Fail on Pierce Butler Nomination
Washington reports the rejection of Pierce Butler a St Paul attorney for associate justice of the supreme court in the extra session. Objections cited railroad and corporate ties and home-city political links. Contests blocked Walter Cohen’s comptroller of customs nomination and the Dyer bill was dropped in the ongoing session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pierce Butler
St. Paul
Supreme Court
Senate
la Follette
Norris
Butler
Iis
Walter B Cohen
New Orleans
Congress
Federal
Con! Commission
Underwood
Roos
Clemenceau Hailed In Baltimore As Historic Figure
Georges Clemenceau spoke briefly and said he would return to France with gratitude for American support deemed solid. Judge Stockbridge of the Maryland Historical Society called him the century’s most memorable figure as cavalry escorted him through streets once walked by Lafayette.
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Baltimore
Georges Clemenceau
France
America
Stockbridge
Maryland Historical Society
Lafayette
Vagrant Musings on Courtship and Cookery
A reflective piece contrasts social pretensions with domestic ability. It questions why men seldom test a partner’s cooking before marriage and notes that even paid critics might withhold kind words. The author likens human behavior to a hen in a wary comparison.
Attack on Railways Presses Highway Progress Plan
Kansas City officials report Chief Highway Engineer Hirst of Wisconsin accused American railroads of blocking highway progress at the Association of State Highway Officials conference. He urged officials to back federal railroad ownership or subsidies to roads to support national legislation.
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Kansas City
Hirst
Wisconsin
Association of State Highway Officials
They Wio Deserve Medals
A woman works to cover life insurance premiums for her lazy husband, highlighting domestic strain and economic burden within family life. This brief item notes the moral tale of sacrifice and duty in a fraught household.
Hotel Arrivals At St Anthony Hotel
List of guests arriving at St Anthony Hotel includes P. A. Hoffman City O, A Ashburn Fort Worth W Wood Milwaukee Dr R A Price Miranda City Ben Shelton R H Hawn Refugio F W Harvin H B Gardner Houston C H Smith and wife Chas Stevens IL O Gleason H H Whites San Antonio Kemp Stewart Catarina Carela Brownsville V Garga and wife N Laredo J T Archer Pulsa A S McMickle Roy Hester Gene Tumlingon M Seaman F P Hudson Miranda City S Webb Albany Mrs A B Harper San Diego M M Robinson Cleburne R I Driver Nacostoches L L Haynes City David Hinshaw Dallas.
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ST. Anthony Hotel
P. A. Hoffman
City
O. A. Ashburn
Fort Worth
W. 8. Wood
Milwaukee
R. A. Price
Miranda City
Ben Shelton
R. H. Hawn
Refugio
F. W. Harvin
H. B. Gardner
Houston
C. H. Smith
Chas. F. Stevens
Ll. O. Gleason
H. H. Whites
San
Nacostoches
L. L. Haynes
David Hinshaw
Dallas
Central American Peace Talks Open At Pan-American Union
The Central American republics opened a conference at the Pan American Union with hopes of a new era of peace and stability. The United States hosted and participated as a full member, with Secretary Hughes presiding and welcoming delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Hughes
Bank Law Cases Involving State Banking Violations
Assistant Attorney General Stone travels from Austin to Carthage to assist in prosecuting alleged violations of Texas banking laws. He will tour the state to appear before grand juries and present cases regarding suspected bank violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Atorney General Stone
Carthage
Atorney General
Hotel Pena Guests and Local Names Listed in Notice
A list of individuals and families including Q Reyes and family San Luis Po esi Thomas F Kelly Mexia E Blackford and wife Austin Cresciano de la Garza Linares R E Stigley and wife Mrs Leroy Carpenter John Riddles J Dorzmier A J Pelens G W MacAllis Miranda City Jesus Ortiz Corpus Christi Juan Gonzalez Jose Gonzalez D EB Moore Houston J R Comanty E G Mesendandge San Antonio Capt F A de Vesta Clemente Moreno Simon Garza Roma F Bt Ball Koase 4 F Ballanger Dallas Paterson and wife Bt appears in a local notice or attendance roll together with hotel association names.
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Q. Reyes
San Luis Poesi
Thomas F. Kelly
Mexia
E. Blackford
Austin
Crescenciano de la Garza
Linares
R. E. Stigley
Leroy Carpentier
John Riddles
J. Dorzmier
A. J. Pelens
G. W. MacAllis
Miranda City
Jesus Ortiz
Corpus Christi
Juan Gonzalez
Jose Gonzalez
Moore
Houston
J. R. Comanty
E. G. Mesendandge
San Antonio
F.A. de Vesta
Clemente Moreno
Simon Garza
Roma
Ball
Koase
AF of L Denies Assessment For Striking Shopmen
Chicago December 4. President Jewell of the railway employees department denies any special assessment to aid shopmen on unresolved routes under the Baltimore agreement. He refutes reports that a circular calls for a one day’s pay assessment per pay period to support about 60 strikers on open roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cchicago
Baltimore
Jewell
Railway Employees Department
American Federation of Labor
Royal Arch Masons Convene in Waco for Grand Chapter
The grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons convened in Waco Texas today with many Masons attending. The grand lodge will meet tomorrow in annual convocation, with Grand Master Yn Johnson of Boonwood presiding.
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Associated Preas
Waco
Texas
Royal Arch Masons
Grand Lodge
Yn. —. Johnson
Boonwood
Taking Desperate Chances With Colds
The piece warns against neglecting colds as each attack weakens the lungs and lowers vitality, paving the way for serious illness. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted, affordable cure for bad colds.
Rio Grande Power Development Permit Notice
The Federal Power Commission in Washington receives an application from R. W. Morrison of St. Louis Missouri for a permit to develop power on the Rio Grande about ten miles northwest of the city. Citizens with objections must file by December 26 1922 with the commission. L Villegas mayor of Laredo Texas. 11 23 16.
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Federal Power Commission
Washington, D. C
R. W. Morrison
St. Louis
Rio Grande
L. Villegas
Laredo
Texas
United States Not Concerned Over Alleged Acts
A Washington dispatch notes Daugherty told Senator Walsh that the United States has no federal jurisdiction over certain alleged acts. He said the justice department has reviewed the Ku Klux Klans case but found no federal precedent allowing action against the organization or individuals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Des
Jim Nu King Kian
Meyer States
Wilocney
Daugherty Las
Walsh Dumocrity
Massachusetts
Vanquury
Tie
United States
Moore
Hausherty
Hat
Prince Andrew and Princess Alice Set Sail for Brindisi
London reports Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice will travel via Corfu to Brindisi aboard the cruiser Calypso with no Malta dispatch. Officials expect the pair to seek England, long a refuge for European royalty.
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London
Prince Andrew
Greece
Princess Alice
Corfu
Brindisi
Dialy
Calypso
Malta
Andres
Imgland
No British Influence Quoted Over Greek Republic Move
The Prime Minister told the House that no influence from Great Britain stopped the Greek republic. He affirmed Britain would only with royal sanction support the new constitution once reading is completed.
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Associated Progas
London
Prine
Lonar Law
House of Commons
Ib Auewer
Great Britain
Gree
House Judiciary Committee Seeks Subpoena Power in Daugherty Case
The House Judiciary Committee proposed asking the House for authority to issue subpoenas and compel witnesses and papers in prosecuting the impeachment charges against Attorney General Daugherty. Representative Keller said evidence would wait until subpoenas and witnesses could be sworn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Poco
House
Comaimitte
Keller
Daugherty
Ixeller
Woman Poet Dead in Cambridge Home
Mrs Joseph Preston Peabody Marks a noted poet and playwright died at her Cambridge residence today. The obituary reports her death occurred in Cambridge Maryland on December 4.
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Associated Press
Cambridge, Manass
Joseph Preston Peabody Marks
Texas higher education survey committee begins final report
Austin Tex Dec 4 The committee appointed by the last legislature to survey the state’s higher educational institutions and make recommendations to the coming legislature met in Austin today to start preparing its final report. The survey has been in progress for a year.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Mexican film ban targets offensive Mexican bandit portrayal
Mexican officials denounce the stereotype of the Mexican bandit in American films as insulting. President orders bar on all such films and threatens heavy fines for theaters showing them in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
United States
Mexico
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Aransas Pass
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el Paso
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Marjoris Lonish
Margaret Copeland
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G. W. Derby
Dorothy Derby
G. J. Burr
the Heights Civic Club
M. P. Cullinan
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Rex Tarver
C. W. Cook
A. N. McCallum
Content Mce- Knight
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Alero Mayo Board
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Isaac Gill
KH. EL. Bobbitt
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Wright
Brennan
T. A. Austin
Vidales
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Joe Moser
J. C. Martin
Y. A. Leyendecker
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Lilla Yzaguirre
Leonor Magnon
Inez Blake
Maria
Carrie Henry
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Estela Gonzalez
Josefa Gutierrez
Saenz
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