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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1922

Page

9

Duke of Abercorn Named Governor of Northern Ireland

The Duke of Abercorn, appointed Governor of Northern Ireland by King George, hails from the ancient Hamilton family. The title Abercorn is 50 years old, with the Hamiltons tracing titles to 1687 and Walter Fitz Gilbert in 1294. The Irish branch descends from Claud Hamilton’s three sons, ancestors of Beltrim and the Viscounts Boyne. Baronscourt in County Tyrone is the family residence, among Ireland’s grand palaces.

Duke of Abercorn Northern Ireland George Emerald Isle Hamilton Paisley Walter Fitz- Gilbert Claud Hamilton Hamiltons Beltrim Boyne Duke of Abercorn England Scotland Ireland Baronscourt County Tyrone

Webb County Sheriff's Sale on Echols Lease Rights

Antonio Salinas, sheriff of Webb County, announces a public sale of R B Echols lease rights in 646 acres of Webb County property. The sale is set for January 2, 1923, at the Webb County Courthouse, Laredo, between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M., under a judgment favoring The Milmo National Bank for $2,947.38 plus costs. Publication runs weekly in the Laredo Daily Times for three weeks.

State OF Texas Webb District Court Webb County Milmo National Bank R. B. Echols Antonio Salinas Texas A. D R. FE Welhausen Court House Laredo

Christmas Law and Order Notice from L Villegas

A public warning from L Villegas urges citizens to curb firearm use during Christmas and New Year. Special police will be assigned to protect property as bullets damaged electric lights and windows last year, with violators to be prosecuted fully.

L. Villegas

Chinese Contribute to YWCA Campaign Victory

Workers of the Young Women's Christian Association in Shanghai report a successful November campaign. The Associated Press notes Chinese participation and the completion of a drive as of December 19.

Associated Press Shanghai The Young Women's Christian Association

Violet S Oberfaldt Society Editor

Violet S Oberfaldt serves as society editor, listed with the Oberfaldt byline and telephone contact.

Mra Violet S. Oberfaldt

Tuesday Social Calendar Notes

Mrs Hugh Cluck will entertain the Tuesday Bridge Club at 3 30 oclock in the afternoon The Junior Auxiliary will meet at the Rectory at 4 oclock in the afternoon

Hugh Cluck

Christmas Giving and Local Gossip in Laredo

A collage of Christmas verse and social notes from Laredo readers. Mentions Mr and Mrs McKinney and others returning from trips to Monterey. News of visitors, engagements, school plans, and neighborhood chatter interspersed with light quips on holiday shopping and merry customs.

C. S. McKinney J. B. DaCamara Hi. G. Hanover Michigan Monterey Mexico Joe Cullinan Cisco City M. P. Cullinan H. G. Hanover Detroit S. McKinney Dallas Mr. Hanover J. C. Wall Laughters Newton Wall Austin M. T. Cogley

Holiday program delights audience with piano and vocal solos

The opening six hand piano piece featured Annie Thaison Estelle Kline and Mrs Bunun. Dorothy Gilbert Margaret Hazelrigg H L Guinn and Adelbert Wright gave splendid solos. Carl Berlin C H Murphy Ofelia Garcia sang. Rosaliee Wormser impressed in Her Sad Mistake reading. Tea served by Mrs Woone. Tables decorated with miniature Christmas trees and poinsettias.

Annie Thaison Estelle Kline Bunun Dorothy Gilbert Margaret Hazelrigg H. L. Guinn Adelbert Wright Mesdaemesa Carl Berlin C. H. Murphy Ofelia Garcia Rosaliee Wormser Woon Younge

Found Missing Pilot Boonstra Found Safe Near Rigsby Ranch

Salt Lake City Utah December 19 Air Mail Pilot Boonstra missing since last Friday in a blizzard en route to Rock Springs Wyoming has been found alive at Rigsby Ranch four miles southeast of the wreck site. He kept to the ranch due to deep snow despite evacuation efforts.

Associated Press Salt Lake City Utah Air Mail Paot Boonstra Rock Springs Wyoming Rigsby Ranch

Farmer-Labor delegates urge 1923 national convention

Delegates from the Farmer-Labor party who attended the Progressive Political Action conference in Cleveland plan a national convention early in 1923 to discuss the 1924 presidential campaign, announced National Secretary Brown.

Associated Press Chicago Farmer-Labbor Party Cleveland Brown

Constipation remedy advice from a 19th century ad

An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to relieve constipation and liver disorders. It instructs taking two tablets after supper for a gentle bowel movement and overall digestive benefit.

Chamberlain

Hotel Arrivals at St Anthony Hotel

The St Anthony Hotel lists arriving guests including F. M. Harvin of Angleton H Jo Gardner of Seattle Co H Larson W J Skages of Saratoga J M Thrasher and wife of Hebbronville J V Williams Sam Williams of Houston J A Arnold of Pearsall W May of San Antonio Max Gutman A A Merrell of Mexia J Allen V L Talkington Opal and Grace Pullin R O Middlebrook I J Middlebrook Sr Miranda City Cunningham L L Buhner E C Reichardt M W Young of San Antonio FB M Otero of Las Lunas N M R C Barnsley of San Antonio.

ST. Anthony F. M. Harvin Angleton H. Jo. Gardner Seattle H. Larson W. J. Skages Saratoga J. M. Thrasher Hebbronville J . V. Williams Sam Williams Houston J. A. Arnold Pearsall W. May San Antonio Max Gutman A. A. Merrell Mexia J. Allen V. L. Talkington Opal Pullin Grace Pullin R. O. Middlebrook I. O. Middlebrook Miranda City Cunninggham L. Buhner E. C. Reichardt M. W. Young Dallas FB. M. Otero Las Lunas N. M R. C. Barnsley

Guardian seeks mineral lease for wards estate in Webb County

Guardian Martiniano V. Vela files for court order to lease mineral rights on wards Manuel Vela and Lucinda Vela. Real estate covers multiple parcels totaling about 3 080 acres in Webb County including surveyed tracts 1012 1011 FE and others listed with original grantees. Hearing set before County Judge at Laredo Courthouse on December 28, 1922.

Manuel Vela Lucinda Vela Webb County Texas Martiniano V. Vela Pablo VV. Vela T. T. Ry. Co G. C S. I R.G.N.G. Ry. Co C. C. Ss. No RG. N. G. Ry. Co C. C. Ss. Np RGN. G Ry. Co Laredo

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times reports the U S Weather Bureau forecast: tonight fair and not so cold. Wednesday expected to be fair and warmer.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh Weather Report Today

Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am report max 50 degrees min 34 degrees. Wind direction generally north. Sky is cloudy.

Fort McIntosh

Taking Desperate Chances With Colds

A brief warning that ignoring colds weakens lungs and lowers vitality, making future illnesses harder to resist. It promotes Chamberlain Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for bad colds and urges readers to seek treatment rather than take risky chances.

Chamberlain

WIGKERSHAM FILED BRIEF ATTACK IN HIGH COURT

The Associated Press reports that Judge Hand ruled foreign vessels cannot land intoxicants in U S waters. Former Attorney General Weeks Pratt urged reversal arguing the commerce clause and enforcement acts do not allow maritime routes within American waters to be used for revolutions. A foreign vessel case proceeds to the Supreme Court. In Texas, a 19-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman died in a truck accident on the Galveston Houston road near Virginia Point. The truck, registered to Texas City employee Fred Cole, had left Texas City last night and has not been heard from since.

Associated Press Washington Redeoal Hand New York United State Supreme Court Ty Hay Week Tolton Associated Preag Galveston Texas Galveston-Houston Virginia Point Fred Cole Texas City Cole

Bandits Sought After Denver Mint Bank Robbery

Federal reserve truck robbery at the United States Mint in Denver left guard Charles Uinton fatally wounded after a gun battle. Police questioned sixteen people as four suspects were broadcast by radio. A $10,000 reward was offered for the capture dead or alive.

Associated Press Denver Federal Federal Reserve Bank States Mint Charles Uinton Polce

Rebels Shot in Dublin Today

Dublin december 19 seven rebels executed by military commission for train wrecking and disorder. They were captured November 15 by Free State troops and found with rifles ammunition and bombs. Names given: Stephen White Patrick Bagnel Joseph Johnston Patrick Manean James O'Caonor Patrick Nolan Brian Moore.

Associates Press Dublin Pour Tailroadine County Wildare Free State Republian Army Dail Eireann Army Stephen White Patrick Bagnel Joseph Johnston Patrick Manean James O'Caonnor Patrick Nolan Brian Moore

Woodruff Drops Charges Before Judiciary Panel

Representative Woodruff of Michigan told the House Judiciary Committee that failing to prosecute war fraud cases by Daugherty was unnecessary to pursue. He noted that Daugherty had begun the needed action in most cases as the impeachment inquiry continues.

Associated Press Washington Thee Woodruff Michigan House Judiciary Committee Genera Deuehey Daugherty Heaucherty

Recount Demand Pressing GOP Leaders in Election Fallout

Associated Press reports Dec 19 that Republicans plan a full recount of the November election for senator and governor. Luther Nickels, attorney for Republicans in the pre election litigation, refused to discuss the reported steps amid water issues and other tensions.

Associated Presa Potas Pexys Republicand Luther Nickels Water Co

Couple Found Dead in Hotel Room Near Camp Travis

Corporal James C. Huntington of the Twelfth Field Artillery at Camp Travis and Mrs. Ruby S. Krenk of Youngstown Ohio were found shot to death in a San Antonio hotel room. Police believe the man killed the woman while she slept then took his own life. the woman's husband slept nearby.

Sy Associated Press San Antonio Texas James C. Huntington Twelfth Field Artillery Camp Travis Ruby S. Krenk Youngstown Ohio

Ten Killed in Fascisti Communists Clash in Turin

In Turin Italy renewed clashes between Fascisti and Communists left ten dead including two Fascisti. The violence erupted on December 19 as factions fought in the city.

Associated Press Turin Italy

Tax Exempt Securities Debate Marks Constitutional Amendment

Washington December 19 The House began consideration of the Green resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit further issuance of tax exempt securities.

Associated Press Washington The House Today Consioeration

Five years since conscription vote in Canada margins

Five years ago today Canada approved conscription by a 44 vote margin. Sir Charles Fitzpatrick enters his 70th year as lieutenant governor of Quebec and former chief justice. Rt Rev Charles H Brent celebrates his 21st episcopal anniversary. Calvin Coolidge accepts invitation to speak at New England Roulety meeting in Charleston.

Canada Charles Fitzpatrick Quebec Dominion Charles H. Brent New York America Calvin Coolidge United States New England Roulety Charleston D. C

Baptist General Convention in Texas Holds Morning Session

The morning session of the executive committee of the Baptist general convention of Texas in Dallas on December 19 focused on devotion and brief addresses. Leaders urged unity in church work as the convention wars actions were discussed.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Executive Committee The Baptist General Convention of Texas

Mayor Orders Valve Guarded After Tornemen

City officials report the mayor has ordered protection around a key valve following a disturbance involving Tornemen. The measure aims to ensure continuous water supply and prevent further unsafe incidents.

Valve

Conference of the Mew East conference to Turks on Saturday

The text mentions a speech or talk by Curzon and references the Mew East conference. It notes the presentation to the Turks on Saturday, implying diplomatic or political discussions pending. The fragmentary OCR provides scant names and dates. no verifiable details are present.

Bao Mesa Gaechora Hens

Wallace Reid Improves After Illness at Sanitarium

Associated Press report from Los Angeles says Wallace Reid, the motion picture actor, is showing improvement a day after admission to a sanitarium. Relatives cite breakdown linked to withdrawal from whiskey and narcotics as a contributing factor.

Ayo Associated Presa Los Angeles Cal Wallace Reid

Seek Missing Woman in Tallas Texas Disappearance

A search is under way for Mrs. FE O Smith who vanished from her Oak Cliff home. Her husband Dr. O Smith says she had not been well and suggests she may have wandered off while trying to reach a sanitarium.

Associated Press Tallas Texas FE. O. Smith Oak Cliff Dr. O. Smith

Rural credit bill nears completion in Senate hearings

Hearings on rural credit legislation before the senate banking committee near conclusion. Senate leaders expect a comprehensive bill modeling several arm relief measures to be submitted early next week. Ben C. Mirsh, representing a league of progressive farmer labor groups, backs the Norris government corporation bill over further farm credit extensions. Administrations shipping bill faces opposition from Norris bill supporters.

Associated Press Washington Senate Banking Committee Senate Ben C. Mirsh Norris Government Corporation Administration

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