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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1922
Page
11
Al Smith wins the New York governor's race returning as a Democrat who already filled the office. His win marks him as a leading figure for the 1924 Democratic presidential nomination.
A terse reflection on tribal leadership saying an ailing or weak chief must choose death by own hand, leaving no room for a failing ruler among African tribes as standard practice. The remark frames pure authority and the high stakes of kingship.
The British houses of parliament cover eight acres with a river frontage of 940 feet. The complex contains more than 500 rooms and about 48 residents, while the resident population is around 200.
A compact chronology lists Charles E. Anthon born 1822 in New York City and dying 1883 there. It notes Col John Singleton Mosby born 1833 in Virginia and died 1916 in Washington DC. It also records Jefferson Davis becoming senator in 1847, Anselm Mayer Rothschild’s 1856 death, Sir Colin Campbell’s 1857 victory, Claiborne F. Jackson’s 1862 death, Joyce Kilmer’s birth 1886 in New Jersey and death 1918 in France, and Pope Benedict XVI’s 1918 call for prayers before the Peace Conference.
Finland marks its fifth anniversary of independence and the Feast of St. Nicholas while the National Rivers and Harbors Congress holds its eighteenth annual Washington session. A joint conference of coal operators and miners resumes today to seek wage action, and a maritime disaster near the harbor recalls a ship explosion with heavy loss and damages.
Social calendar lists a Parish Guild business meeting with Mrs H M Johnston at 3 30 pm. On Thursday the Married Ladies Social Club will be entertained by Mrs M T Cogley at 2 30 pm. Circles One and Two of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church meet at 3 30 pm at Mrs Henry Borchers home.
A Kiplingesque meditation on the lure of adventure and life’s meaning contrasts with a local community page describing Army life at Fort Sill and Fort McIntosh. Notices celebrate Miss Anita Kowalski’s departure, Mrs. McCulloch’s return, church events, and school civic essays.
Senator La Follette attacked the proposed Armour and Morris meat packing merger in the senate saying the packers sought immunity in advance from President Harding and government officials. The senate adopted La Follette’s resolution calling for full information from the secretary of agriculture on the merger.
Washington Dee reports removal of priority restrictions affecting railroad transport in the Southwest including Louisiana Arkansas and Oklahoma was debated at interstate conferences with Frisco involvement. The article notes ongoing discussions and potential policy shifts impacting routes and scheduling.
Screen style gossip from Los Angeles notes Claire Windsor in Poiret twill with a shoulder panel, Madge Bellamy in satin matelasse jacket blouse and brown velvet skirt, and Katherine MacDonald in brown Truhu Canton crepe jacket blouse with peplum.
Miss Gladys Pyle, newly elected Beadle County representative, emerges as South Dakota's first woman legislator on the Independent ticket. A Huron College graduate and former teacher, she led the ticket by 250 votes, previously contested Gordon's win, and has long engaged in civic work with the National League of Women Voters.
Washington Dec 6 legislators introduced bills to create no new farm credits department and to allocate 60 million dollars for farm loans. The plan would evenly distribute funds among 12 farm loan banks and allow rediscounting farm paper with maturities from six months to three years. Bills by Senator Lenroot and Representative Anderson, Republicans.
Lausanne December 6 Entente leaders propose an international commission of control for the Dardanelles and Bosphorus in peace and war. The plan includes Turkey and Black Sea littoral states, limits on warships, port stay rights, demilitarization, and Turkey search rights in war.
President Harding sent back to the Senate the nomination of Walter L. Cohen to be comptroller of customs at New Orleans after it failed to advance at the special session. The nominee is a Black citizen, prompting continued political contention.
Major Guy Gearheart of Leavenworth and Captain Benton Doyle of St Louis died along with four enlisted men when a Martin bomber collided with a Fokker scout above Langley Field. Both planes crashed in flames.
Two fishermen in a river joke about a man who slipped while filming a movie. One asks if the fall was real, the other calms him noting only if the man drowns would it count as real. Epworth League.
The Privy Council in London today formalized Ireland as an independent commonwealth. King George V proclaimed the Irish Free State and appointed Timothy as the first governor general. The provisional government and parliament ceased to function, replaced by a permanent Irish cabinet. The new regime retains most powers, signaling limited immediate changes.
Georges Clemenceau visits the United States War College in Washington and lays a wreath on the Unknown Soldier grave before departing to George Washington's tomb. He hails American forces and urges U.S. reentry to European affairs, citing Franklin D. Roosevelt's Fourteen Points and armistice terms.
In Oxford Mississippi the trial on the merits began after a jury was seated in the case of Frances Birkhead versus Governor Lee Russell. The complaint seeks 100 000 dollars alleging seduction and breach of promise with the defense filing general denial. Minors barred from the trial.
The Texas Attorney General filed an appeal in the court of civil appeals challenging a district court ruling that the gross receipts tax law as applied to pipeline companies is unconstitutional. The district court decision involved the Humble Company case where the state seeks to recover 45006 dollars.
The Farm Labor Union held an executive session in Fort Worth Texas for committee appointments. Late last night the Non-Partisan Political Conference meeting there was reorganized into the Texas Farm Labor Political Conference with officers from farming and union labor representing both sides.
A fragmented roster of names and cities appears from the St. Anthony Hotel and San Antonio area listings. Individuals include W. L. Wells T. F. Whitledge R. D. McGee Jr R. M. Barkley Emmie Head Aguileres H M Chambers H F Smart Bishop Miranda and others across Dallas San Antonio and Waco.
Commissioner Haynes reports a crisis in enforcing the prohibition and requests 5 million dollars for the department. Chief Morvan testifies that counterfeit bills fund bootleg liquor, while the appropriations committee approves a treasury supply bill with 9 million dollars for enforcement.
A government controlled corporation to produce nitrate for air purposes and fertilizer was proposed to resolve the Muscle Shoals question. Representative Dichinson outlined the plan but did not introduce a bill to enact it, citing concerns over displacing existing federal operations and risks to the project’s future.
Dec 6 report says Alvs Chan Phillips, an escaped prisoner, fled from a local jail and is pursued across California toward the Mexico border. Armour Phillips remains in custody while authorities seek Peggy Caffee, a former confidant and key state witness, amid safety fears.
Austin Texas December six the court of criminal appeals affirmed the death penalty for Ray Jones of Colorado county for criminal assault on Mrs Lonnie Burnett in Gonzalez county in August 1921 and overruled a motion for rehearing. The court also affirmed denying bail to John Wade charged with killing his brother Joe last August in Hin County after a dispute over an estate settlement.
Dustin Farnum headlines a two day Fox film engagement at the Royal Theatre with The Yosemite Trail set in Yosemite Valley. The scenic visuals and action-packed climax are pitched to suit his rugged on screen persona attracting local theatergoers.
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