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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1922

Page

2

Vatican Appeals to Lausanne for Protection of Constantinople Christians

The Vatican calls Lausanne authorities to safeguard Christian populations in Constantinople amid Turkish Kemalist control threats. It cites Greek Roman Anglican and Protestant communities, notes past Turkish brutality, and urges swift international action and potential troop protection.

Vatican Constantinople Ismet Pasha Mustapha Kemal Smyrna Traning England Americ Constantine Syria Armenis Lausanne Kemal Europe

Patriotism Day and the language unity call

A fragmented patriotic message urges national unity on Patriotism Day. It stresses a single American language in schools and a shared national spirit, warning that unity sustains the nation and safeguards liberty against division.

Pacton Hnoves Sapartani Reverener Cecocalta Too America

Laredo Gossip and Village Wit Share Winter Whimsy

A lively gossip column reflects on local characters and social quirks in Laredo. Readers laugh at misheard news never fully accurate, including neighbors borrowing lawn mowers, a bachelor’s search for matrimony, and humorous tales from offices shops and streets amid holiday chatter.

Opposition to Direct Election Amendments Emerges in Congress

The article notes President Harding will not back constitutional amendments for direct presidential and vice presidential election and a change to inauguration and congressional term dates. It argues long standing opposition to the electors system and the reluctance to push an amendment campaign, with rising proposals yet limited traction.

Harding

Five More Bills Returned Making Total Ten Bills

The grand jury, after probing Ignacio Zamora's killing and finding it an accident with no indictment against Loera, returned five more indictments this morning. Names include Toras Rodrigues for theft under 50, Vederico Rodriguesz for burglary, Daniel Rocha for theft under 50, Fesus Rodriguez for theft under 50, and J. J. Sutton for theft over 50. The panel may adjourn this afternoon or tomorrow.

Ignacio Zamora Loera Toras Rodrigues Vederico Rodriguesz Daniel Rocha Fesus Rodriguez J. J. Sutton

Sun and Humble buy acreage near Leaseholders Field

Sun Off Co and Humble Oil Co have acquired portions of Survey No 13 and Survey No 8 on the Billings ranch adjacent to the Gates Kirkpatrick ranch near Leaseholders Field. Drilling continues at Chacon No. 1, Forrester No. 1, Wormser No. 1, Moon No. 1, and Shasta No. 1 with progress and oil shows reported, while others seek nearby acreage for a January drilling campaign.

C. K. Wolcott & Co Sid Billings Gates-Kirkpatrick Sun Off Co The Standard Humble Oil Co Arroyo Chacon A. P. Nye Laredo Wormser Ranch Schott Aviators Fields MopUp No. 1

Card of Thanks to Friends and Family

Card of Thanks expressing sincere gratitude to friends for sympathy during the illness and death of a wife and mother, and noting flowers sent to the funeral by Jose Trevisio and family.

Notice of Trustee Sale in Netzer Bankruptcy

In the Southern District of Texas the trustee announces a public auction of Joseph Netzer bankrupts property on December 16 1922 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Webb County Courthouse in Laredo Texas. Items include 211 Gulf Oil common shares 70 Gulf Oil preferred 1500 Wyotex shares 100 National Motor Co shares 6 Latin American Club shares 5 N O Nelson Mfg Co shares 12 Tex-Mex Supply Co shares and uncollected notes and accounts.

Joseph Netzer John. Scott Court House Webb County Texas Laredo Gulf Oil & Refining Co Cadet LV Neeeeees Wyotex OW Co National Motor Co Latin-American Club N. O. Nelson Mfg. Co St. Louis Houston Tex-Mex San Antonio A. D

City Council Meeting Transacts Laredo Business

The Laredo city council met in regular session with Mayor L. Villegas and eight Aldermen present. They approved minutes, discussed lighting for Montrose Addition, ratified a Convent Avenue widening contract, ordered utility connections for city property, and authorized fire hydrant installations and redistributions. A Deputy Collector notice announced public auction of unclaimed merchandise on December 21, 1922.

L. Villegas Cluck Leonard Henry Leyendecker Martin Salinas Mims Brennan Chamber of Commerce Fred. W Mally Board of Directors Montrose Addition Threadgill Fudge A. Winslow Julia A. Winslow City of Laredo Convent Avenue S. F. Crecelinus Heights The Zacate Marlin A. R. Garcia

Weather lingers with cold wet spell forecast

The threatening weather continues with a likely cold wet spell ahead. A misting rain fell this morning and more rain is favored this afternoon. Also noted are fashion sewing and design by Mrs A M Martin at Vidaurri avenue between 8 and 12 and 12 to 6. Oysters on the half shell at Texas Cafe. Imports from Mexico via Port of Laredo included ixle baskets and beans. Tlaquepaque Art Store advertises mail order and packing. Christmas sale at the Christian church in the Alexander Building near Sanitary Grocery on 12-5-4t.

Mra. A Martin Vidaurri Texas Cafe Laredo Mexico United States St. of Texas Ladies of the Christian Church Alexander Sanitary Grocery

Monition: County issues new marriage licenses and local ads

The county clerk issued marriage licenses to C. H. Smith with Anna M. Wells, Odon Zavala with Inez Gallegos, and Refugio M. Garcia with Maria del Refugio Sanchez. The page lists rooms for rent, cafe specials, Education Week activities with the American Legion, art store gifts, plumbing services, rental furniture, court docket notes, pottery interest, floral offerings, and local business ads in San Antonio.

C. H. Smith Anna M. Wells Odon Zavala Inez Gallegos American Legion

Laredo Man Promoted to Head Mexican Smelting Dept

J R Woodul becomes operating head of the American Smelting and Refining Co Mexican smelting department effective January 1 succeeding C L Baker as general manager who moves to New York in a higher post. Woodul began with the firm fifteen years ago in a minor role at their Agaeao Durango plant. The Mexican smelting department includes five lead and copper plants at Monterrey Matehuala San Luis Potosi Agaealientes Aisareo and Chihuahua.

J. R. Woodul American Smelting & Refining Company C. L. Baker New York Woodul Joeft Monterrey Matehuala San Luis’ Potosi Agaaca Lientes Aisareo

Walsh Urges Harding Proclamation Against Ku Klux Klan

David N. Walsh, Massachusetts born senator and former lieutenant governor, calls on President Harding to issue a proclamation disbanding the Ku Klux Klan. From Leominster, he rose from poverty to Holy Cross and Boston College, practiced law in Fitchburg and Clinton, and pursued Democratic politics, becoming governor in 1918 as the first Catholic in that office.

David N. Walsh Harding Grant Ku Klux’ Klan United States Massachusetts Leominster Mass Holy Cross College Boston College Fitchburg Clinton

Constipation remedy advertisement outline

An old advertisement details taking Chamberlain tablets after supper to relieve constipation and promote gentle bowel movement. It claims to banish dull feelings and correct liver disorders, emphasizing immediate effect and health benefits.

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Ase CUP Poe Congress Beloname Offien Abner Fortune Louise Sava Mary Victoria Willie Geta Bex SUN and Humble Companies Jose Trevisio District Court of the United States Southern District of Texas F. M. Ramsay J.R. Bradshaw Petroleum Engineer Saas BP Montrose Port of Laredo Custom House A. R. Kahn Monition Tlaque- Taque B. Juarez Plumbing Co Lincoln St G. A. Stowers Purniture Co Phone Crockett Avenue C 8Th St Tiaquepaque Lincoln Street Wormeser Brothers J R. Woodul American Smelting & Refining Co Fidel Canis Pexas Hamilton Hotel Beacon At -Satt’s Ajlaat William Haynes Chicago United States of America No. D U. S. Diatrict Court District of United States Court Room Howard Billett Northern Pacific Railway New York City Herbert. M. Lord U. SA Roeland Maine Edward H. Sothern New Orleans Nicholas J. Sinnott William 8. Hart Ehtay i Sunn Newburg N. Y IN the Bay
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