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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1922
Page
10
About 250 people attended a Saturday event hosted by Lonnie Gates and J H Kirkpatrick on the Gates-Kirkpatrick ranch. Guests admired Leaseholders No 2 and proposed wells, enjoyed barbecued calves and other meats, heard speeches, and ended with a grand dance at the ranch house.
A condensed list of historical notes from 1760 to 1918 includes Isaac Shelby birth near Hagerstown Maryland in 1760 and his death in 1826, the destruction of Douglas castle in 1758, a silk growers convention in Baltimore in 1838, the Fredericksburg battle begin in 1862, George Peabody’s body shipment in 1869, Louisiana governor Yarmouth impeachment in 1872, General Botha ending rebellion in 1914, and the 30 day armistice ending in 1918.
Monsignor Bonzano is to be elevated to the cardinalate at today's consistory in Rome. He will be succeeded in his post as apostolic delegate to the United States by Rt. Rev. Mer. Fumasoni-Biondi, a veteran church diplomat with a record in Japan and the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. He is slated to take the Washington post after a noted career in Vatican diplomacy.
Queen Elizabeth of the Belgians honored on her American visit born in Bavaria 47 years ago. Henry Moeller archbishop of Cincinnati born in Cincinnati 7 years ago. George Francis Nelson longtime secretary of the House of Bishops born in Granville 30 years ago. Ada Louise Comstock dean at Smith College born in Moorhead 46 years ago. Cimeon D. Fess US senator elect from Ohio born in Allen County 61 years ago. William B. Harris pitcher for the Philadelphia team born in Brownwood Texas 98 years ago.
New York December 11 boxing fans will see four ten round bouts at Madison Square Garden headlined by well known boxers. The card features Jack Bernstein of Yonkers facing an opponent from Philadelphia in the opening bout.
One year after his sentence of death was imposed, gangster Tommy O'Connor escapes from a Chicago jail prompting a manhunt. Authorities pursue leads as the escaped inmate remains at large.
Today marks the birth anniversary of George David Cummins founder of the Re formed Episcopal church. Other items include the first streetcar mail car anniversary in St. Louis, Pope Pius consistory, a major divorce case in South Bend, flood control hearings in Congress, Clemenceau speaking in Chicago, a third party conference in Cleveland, bankers association meeting in Washington, Mrs. Doria Trunen murder trial in Mt. Holly, and an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on Western rates with Kansas leading a multistate group.
Monday notes two Wo mans Missionary Society meetings at the church at 4 PM with officer elections. Tuesday lists the Pan-American Round Table luncheon at the Hamilton Hotel at 1 15 PM and Junior Auxiliary at the Rectory at 4 PM. The rest records church baptisms, visiting guests, bridge party by Mrs. Ira O Meara, and attendees at multiple social events with numerous names and places noted.
The Association of American Colleges plans its January meeting in Chicago to discuss religious life credit education and intercollegiate athletics. Samuel Planta notes surveys of Colorado Nebraska Arkansas Oklahoma and Iowa and the Rockefeller endowment growth since 1920. The event includes Education Week and a closing banquet.
Chicago announces its National League club lists the tallest and shortest players and notes the strongest. Ernest Osborne stands 6 feet 6 1/2 inches, Earl Adams is 5 feet 4 inches, and Mack Miller, son of the famed strongman, is described as the team’s strongest. Miller demonstrates strength feats and is noted as a powerful slugger.
A dormitory at the Dickson negro orphanage in Gilmer Texas was burned this morning after an oil stove explosion. The loss is placed at about $12,000 and no injuries are reported.
Lamden and Dee of The Premier Bomar Law announced in the house that the government will start construction of two new battleships. The move follows limits set by the Washington naval treaty.
Brownwood Texas Dec 11 T C Yantis grand commander of the Texas Encampment of Knights Templar and banker died at his home after years of ill health
Announcement from Austin today confirms R. W. Hall associate justice of the Seventh court of civil appeals at Amarillo will become chief justice. Klett of Lubbock named as associate justice to succeed Judge Luft, who is reported deceased.
Closing arguments were heard today in federal court in Oxford as Miss Francis Birkhead sues Governor Russell for $100,000 in damages over seduction claims. No further testimony was offered.
Mrs Laura M Hoyt of Rockport New York says she has frequently used Chamberlains Tablets for three years and finds them splendid for headache and bilious attacks. She offers to speak a word in praise of them at any time.
Conversation notes a machinist leader discussing union organization and labor actions. The transcript mentions a meeting, involved individuals, and references to political positions and farm policy. The report places the discussion in a local civic context with emphasis on labor and political dynamics.
The notice lists guests arriving at the St Anthony hotel including G. M. Abney Robstown B Bryst gan Austin C J Rowe San Antonio J Kelott Fort Worth Thos G Morgan A J Oliphant Corpus Christi TP Roteley Los Angeles WLW McDonald Dallas Md Carr Woetnal T L McWinney San Antonio S A Monroe and family O W Johnson R W Owens Los Angeles JR Collis Corpus O Pace and wife WJ Wileford and wife Miranda City Ro L Driver Nacodoches A L Hirnsz Reiser J R B Connally San Antonio Jf Berry Lampasas Hansford Berry A L L Less J E F Caritt Rogers WN a Bodet HH FE Young San Antonio M Seaman Miranda City L M Stone San Antonio C i Landus and wife City Mavic Lamberson San Antonio
A fragment lists numerous individuals associated with hotel Pena in San Antonio and nearby areas including J Contreras J Garcia Peter Flor dath F Elany Beau mont H bh Froxaus J W Raper Warren HH C Roach A M Afoony Raneer and EF Staples Ar tesia Eleateria Cano Richard Rok hold Orange Grove Tamas Lozano Franciseo Volado Corpmrs Christi S L Lozano Monterrey mr of Maton D M Sperna J W Evana Miranda City
An array of brief notes covers women in leadership, business, and society. Mentions Mrs. C. B. Fritts of Kansas City pastoring rural churches, Alice MacDougall as a New York coffee broker, a 104-year-old North Carolina woman baptized in the Baptist church, Lilian G. Lagonarsino as an auctioneer, and actresses who began as models. Also notes medieval nail fashion revival, the DC Juvenile Court led by Judge Kathryn Sellers, and claims of world oldest person in Saigon with a 131-year travel arc.
Associate Press reports that foreign markets affect farmer credits and that debt cancellations among nations may ease American credit. Bernard Baruch comments on matching payments, with Europe seeking relief for war debts. Georges Clemenceau urged Farm Bureau delegates to back American reentry into European affairs as business wisdom.
Tokio reports growing importation of luxury and table luxuries signaling expanding extravagance. Value climbed from 5,347,000 yen in 1913 to 142,039,000 yen in 1921 and 21,602,000 yen in the first eight months of this year for articles of luxury. Table luxuries rose from 1,432,000 yen in 1913 to 5,616,000 yen in 1921 and 5,531,000 yen in the year’s first eight months.
A report from Cotulla describes sand discovery near the area prompting suspension of activities. Authorities confirm a Canstable Test was created in Cotulla and the entry notes ongoing investigation with more information awaited in Laredo.
Ten airplanes launched an intensive desert search between Nogales and Tucson for Colonel Francis Marshall and Lieutenant Charles Webber missing since their unit departed San Diego California. Cavalry detachments are reconnaissance along the border while more aircraft are expected to join. An El Paso dispatch notes efforts extend toward the Pacific coast as permission is received to cross the border.
A city notice sets a deadline of 6 00 P M for action to remove porches and move two structures to align with the new building line on the first side of Convent Ave Zaragoza and Water in Texas.
The court held an injunction hearing but the hearing faced disruptions and unclear testimony. Observers noted tense exchanges and questions about the phased actions and potential remedies. The proceedings focused on interim measures and the parties’ differing views on the immediate needs of the case.
Editor Day was acquitted of murder in the death of William N. Wood, city editor of the Durango Herald, following testimony that he and Wood became enemies over a newspaper dispute. Day testified the shooting was in self defense.
Chief Justice Taft told Chairman Volstead he would appear before the house committee if called at the hearing on the Daugherty impeachment charges.
Weather bulletin from the United States weather bureau via The Times notes a warmer trend on Tuesday with unsettled skies and local rains then colder. Fort McIntosh observations show a 62 degree high and 44 degree low with southeast winds and clear conditions.
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