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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1922
Page
2
The Department of Justice will press war fraud prosecutions after delays. Civil suits seek restitution from contractors and officials who overcharged or connived with others. The American Legion backs punishment for those who profited while soldiers served.
The article recalls past deadly accidents and near misses from candles and lights on Christmas trees. It warns that careless use of open flames and inflammable decorations has caused fires in Hidalgo Street buildings and threatens neighbors.
Herbert S. Morgan plans to sever ties with Vindicator Oil and Morgan Thompson and return to independent work in Webb county. O W Killam and associates consider a 1000-barrel refinery at Miranda City with site selection and preliminary survey ongoing, decision after January meetings on product outlets and plant type.
Laredo Rotary Club’s Christmas luncheon featured Miss Genevieve Camp and guests. Chairman duties covered Christmas music performances and a charity drive aiding about fifty families via Associated Charities.
The Melville Bros. Comedians perform at Flora Palace in Nuevo Laredo on Thursday Friday and Saturday nights from six to ten. Promoter M Lopez notes the run dates ending December twenty first.
The district court plans to clear its criminal docket with trials set for January 1923. Ex Sheriff Frank Robinson faces murder charges in Corpus Christi related case, with other defendants Petzelig Acebo facing assault with intent to murder. If Robinson consumes days, other trials await disposition. Witness subpoenas target January 8 in Laredo with many from Corpus Christi and Nueces County. The proceedings attract statewide interest.
Public notice in Webb County probate court announces Maria M Benavides filing on Dec 20 1922 for letters testamentary in the estate of Luig M Benavides deceased The hearing is set for Jan 15 1928 at the Webb County Court House in Laredo Texas Interested parties must appear to answer before the court and comply with the notice dated December 20 1923.
Local notices list promotions and sales from Royal Fruit Store and Tlaquepaque Art Store, with Christmas offers from Misa Sallee's Gift Shop and Laredo Candy Company. Marriage licenses issued by the county clerk include V. Amaro and Consuslo Chagolla and Francisco Juarez and Flerminia Cavazos.
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