Citation to unknown heirs of four deceased residents
Webb County Texas is issuing a civil citation to summon the unknown heirs of Luis Garcia Maria del Patrocinia de Benavides Maria Patrocinia Trevisio and Lorenzo Gill to appear at the Webb County District Court in Laredo on March 18 1922 to answer a petition filed December 10 1921 in case 5697 by A C Richter Chas B Richter M Vizcaya Sierra and Leon Daiches. The plaintiffs claim adverse possession of Lots 4 and 5 in Block 2 Western Division City of Laredo fronting Grant Street and running 40 varas deep with more than twenty five years of open peaceable possession and seek title against the unknown heirs. The citation is to be published weekly for four weeks in The Laredo Daily Times.
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State OF
Texas
Webb County
Luis Garcia
Maria del Patrocinia de Benavides
Maria Patrocinia Trevisio
Lorenzo Gill
District Court
Laredo
A. D
A. C. Richter
Chas. B. Richter
M. Vizcaya Sierra
Leon Daiches
Maria Patrocinia Trevinilo
City of
Grant Street
C. M. de la Garza
Christmas in Other Lands Across the World customs told
New York dispatch describes Christmas traditions from Holland to Latin America. The piece notes St Nicholas on December 6 in Holland, Parisian urn fortunes and Le Petit Jesus, Spanish nativity nativities, Serbian straw rituals, Norwegian hospitality with hymns, German church processions, Austrian candles, Bulgarian corn in stockings, Russian village carols, and Latin American midnight mass followed by a bullfight and procession.
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New York
Holland
Paris
le Petit Jesus
Bethlehem
Spain
Serbia
Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Christ
Russia
Irish Home Rule Bill Adopted by British Parliament
One year ago today on December 21 the Irish Home Rule bill passed the British Parliament and was sent to the King for signature, marking a major step in Irish self governance history.
Seventh Posada to be held at Latin American Club
Community notices report the Seventh Posada at the Latin American Club starting at 8 pm, with Christmas time reflections on loss and memory. Local social updates list travelers and visitors for holiday gatherings including Lauvignet, Cotulla, Withoff, Moore, DaCamara, Brewster, Hulbert, Tucker, Gordon, and Murphy families visiting Laredo, San Antonio, and Houston. A social event notes a banco party hosted by Mrs. D. Lewht with games and a two course luncheon, awarding a silver tray and doll pincushion.
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D. Lewht
Banco
L. Franklin
H. Granoff
W. Epstein
Eva Torchin
Mesdames
Torchin
al Torchin
M. Freed
A. Schwartzman
M. Brodeau
Christmas Bridge Party Honors Members and Guests
Mrs J C Martin hosted a Christmas afternoon for the Tuesday Bridge Club and guests with moss and tinsel decor, a decorated tree, and a two course luncheon. Prizes went to Mrs R L Muller and Mrs L A Lafon, with favors and candy filled cornucopias for all. Public spirit urged aiding less fortunate children through local contributors and drop points listed.
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J. C. Martin
Tuesday Bridge Club
R. L. Muller
L. A. Lafon
Mesdames R. J. Muller
Vidales
A. Martin
KE. H. Buenz
Former Berlin chief sentenced in Kapp revolt case
Leipsic Germany December 21 AP reports Dr Traugott von Jagow former Berlin police commissioner was sentenced to five years imprisonment by the federal supreme court for his role in the 1920 Kapp revolt that briefly toppled the Ebert government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leipsic
Germany
Traugott von Jagow
Berlin
Federal Supreme Court
Kapp
Ebert
Land Frauds Charged in Hidalgo County Deals
Six officials of the Stewart Land Company of Kansas City were arraigned in federal court and placed under $5,000 bond each. They are charged with defrauding 24 persons in land deals in Hidalgo county between August 15, 1919, and July 6, 1920.
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Kansas City
Stewart Land Company
Hidalgo County
Heads and Dates in a History Lesson of 1700s to 1900s
A compressed chronicle lists notable events and births from 1706 to 1905. It mentions Edin burgh protests against the union with England, John Norvell’s U S Senate birth and death, Disraeli’s birth in London, Sagasta premiership, Thompson’s resignation, Arthur’s observance proclamation, Count von Blumenthal’s death, and Hugh Watt’s penal sentence.
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Edinburgh
England
John Norvell
United States
Michigan
Danville
Hamtramck
Mich
Earl of
Beaconsfield
Benjamin Disraeli
London
Sefior Sagasta
Spain
Richard W. Thompson
Indiana
Navy
Hayes
Arthur
Washington
Count von Blumenthal
Hugh Watt
Sports Notes Snapshot of Various 1920s Games
Los Angeles Pacific Coast league club rejects Chicago Cubs offer for out fielder Arnold Statz. Eddie Shevlin coaches boxing at Portsmouth. Boston hockey rivalries spark wild meetings. Mike Donovan plans a comeback under manager Harry Neary. Indianapolis American Association club takes over a training plant in Marlin Springs Texas. Miss Alice Lord of Brooklyn, ex national diving champion, elected captain of New York Women’s Riming Association. Edward J Van of Denver, Yale student and former amateur lightweight champion, won a scholarship to Oxford. Horse breeding prices may rise unless there is a marked increase. Princeton faces losses in football from Laurie Garrity Keck graduation.
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Los Angeles
Chicago Cubs
Arnold Statz
Eddie Shevlin
Newo Ireland
Portmouth
Boston
Mike Donovan
Harry Neary
Msnager
Smith
Indianapolis American Association
New York Giants
Marlin Springs
Texas
Alice Lord
Brooklyn
New York Women’ Rimming Association
Edward J ‘An
Denver
Yale
Oxford
Destruction of the Submarine 13 Conference Debate
A cryptic note discusses the destruction of Submarine 13 and the conference must address a feature. The fragment hints at a significant action or event prompting organizational focus within the conference.
Statement by Prosecutor on Wilson killings in pastured mob
Ardmore Okla December 21 Associated Press reports County Attorney Mathers issued a statement saying 13 men charged with murder were part of a 150 man mob that gathered in a secluded pasture. Eight were sent to Joe Carrolls home to fetch him. Buckets of tar and a pillow of feathers were prepared. The attorney cited deaths of Sims and the mob gathering before Carroll was warned to stop the liquor traffic.
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Associated Press
Ardmore
Okla
Wilson
Joe Carroll
Mathers
Carter County
J. A
Sims
Carroll
Ardmore Oil Man Arrested in Wilson Killing Case
Ardmore Oklahoma December 21 The seventeenth arrest in the Wilson killing was made today J A Pitts a local oil man was charged with murder He arranged to post bond of 2500 for reclase pending the examining trial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Okla
Wilson
J. A. Pitts
Whiskey seized during Prohibition raid at Quincy House
Prohibition officers raided a room in the Quincy House on December 21 and seized whiskey and cocktails. The raid occurred directly above the room where Governor Cox was dining with Republican leaders, with the state prohibition director present at the dinner.
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Boston
Mass
Quincy House
Cox
Christmas Shopping Rush on Fifth Avenue in New York
New York on December 21 reports Fifth Avenue in the peak of the Christmas shopping season. Crowds and out of town visitors fill the street as traffic buzzes from wall to wall before noon.
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Associated Press
New York
Fifth Avenue
Roma on Flight at Langley Field First Cruising Flight
The 40 foot semi rigid airship Roma left Langley Field at 6 this morning on its first cruising flight. It is America's largest aircraft and was purchased from Italy and reassembled at Langley. An official inspection and ceremonial program were planned for its visit.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roma
America
Langley Field
Army Air Service
The
Air Service
Times daily note on opportunities per month
A brief notice from The Times noting opportunities available daily with emphasis on monthly options and selection, using concise language suitable for a local newspaper card. The item highlights ongoing access to opportunities and invites readers to look for further details in daily editions.
Daniels Warns Washington Conference Needs Armament Concessions
Josephus Daniels former secretary of the navy told Rotary Club in Charlotte that unless submarines are destroyed root and branch and land armament limits plus aircraft issues are settled the Washington conference will fail to fulfill its duty. He said submarines were a greater factor in World War I than dreadnaughts and predicted bombing planes would threaten future wars. In Washington a split between President Harding and arms delegates on the four power Pacific treaty’s application and Shantung negotiations shifted naval focus, with talk of delegates clarifying treaty language.
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Ivy Associated Press
Charlotte
N. C
Washington
Josephus Daniels
Daniels
Harding
Pacific
Shantung
Conference recess as powers debate naval limits
Washington report notes the arms conference at recess with the French delegation estimating adequate auxiliary craft allotments. The Japanese await Tokio advice on Shantung while Britain prepares to press for abolition of submarines.
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Washington
Tokio
Shantung
Christmas Football Game Promises Tight Legion vs Fourth Cavalry
The American Legion and Fourth Cavalry teams prepare for next Monday's game on December 26. Legion, defeated 13 to 6 on Thanksgiving, adds Wormser Hazelring and St. Elmo Trout from college teams, boosting strength. High interest among backers and fans.
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American Legion
Fourth Cavalry
Legion
Wormser
Hazelring
Giants Thwart Yankees Cash Splash on Ball Players
The Giants appear to have blocked the Yankees publicity stunt by paying large sums to attract top ball players, curbing the high profile bidding war and altering the arms race in player salaries.
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Giants
Yankees
British delegation cancels New York steamer reservations
Washington reports the British delegation cancelled their reservations on the New York steamer departure. Some members believe they may leave before mid January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Bill Proposed to Ban Congressional Blocs in Lawmaker Groupings
Washington December 21 Representative Ansorge of New York introduced a bill to prohibit blocs formed on particular pursuits or geography to affect legislation. Senators and representatives could be fined five thousand dollars if found to belong to such blocs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Ansorge
Repuplican
New York
Brackenridge Will Set Aside by Jury in San Antonio
In San Antonio on December 21 Associated Press reports the 1912 Brackenridge will, valuing property over a million dollars, was set aside by a district court jury after a contest by nieces Isabella McIntyre and O E Roberts. The verdict directs disposal of the estate by law, granting the nieces a share and likely excluding the University of Texas and other schools from participation.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
George W. Brackenridge
Isabella H. McIntyre
O. E. Roberts
San Antonian
University of Texas
Cincinnati Clerk Wins Divorce After Spirit Marriage Gone Sour
A Cincinnati railway clerk speaks of a divorce secured after his wife claimed spirits joined them in wedlock at a spiritualistic source. A later legal ceremony with a license failed to legitimize the bond, and the dispute intensified when his wife hurled two hard eggs at him with precise aim.
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Cincinnati
Foch Finds Warm American Welcome in Paris Return
Marshal Foch arrived at St. Lazare to a full Paris Post of the American Legion. The crowd roared in American style cheers as he quipped that Paris resembled an American city, while wearing a business suit and derby. He called the American tour one of the most wonderful events of his life.
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Associated Press
Paris
Marshal Foch
St. Lazare
United States
American Legion
Marshal
Marshal Och
Extradition Granted for Mont Berg in Texas Banker Case
Austin Texas December 21 Guy Neff Inte granted extradition papers for Mont Berg a banker wanted in that state There was no opposition to the extradition in the proceedings as reported likely from local court notes receiving authorities care to act on the request promptly
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Guy Neff
Mont Berg
Krupp Profits Declares Dividends in 1920 21
The Krupp works at Essen reported net profits of 98,000,000 marks for the year 1920 21 and announced two dividends.
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Berlin
Krupp
Essen
McMillin to Wed Marie Miers in Fort Worth
Fort Worth announces the January 2 wedding of Alvin Nugent McMillin known as Bo of Centre College to Miss Marie Miers at All Saints Catholic Church. McMillin will fly from San Diego to Dallas for the ceremony.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Alvin Nugent
Bo") McMillin
Centre College
Marie Miers
All Saints’ Catholic
McMillin
San Diego
Dallas
Boom era for winter sports foreseen in New York
Sweatered adepts of ice skates, snowshoes and skis predict a record boom for this season. Outdoor carnivals with hockey, ski jumping, skating, and snowshoe racing are planned in January and February in the North, signaling a lively winter sports calendar.
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Jy Associated Press
New York
Road contractor dies in Dallas when chain traps neck
Dallas December 21 William R. Vaughn a road grading contractor was instantly killed at his home when a log chain on a heavy road drag twisted around his neck as he tried to lift the drag over a back yard fence. The chain slipped and wrapped around his throat breaking his neck in the accident.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
William R. Vaughn
Vaughn
Popularity Contest Leading Ten List Posted
The complete list of the ten leading contestants appears in our local daily. Esther Penn Courtney Slaughter Blanche Evetts Weenene Virginia Moon Alice Penn Evelyn Ryan Nellie Ward Aliie Heinsz Zaida Rotge Conchita Are ee
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Loc Daily
Esther Penn
Courtney Slaughter
Blanche Evetts
Weenene
Virginia Moon
Alice Penn i
Evelyn Ryan
Nellie Ward
Aliie Heinsz
Zaida Rotge
Conchita
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Humberto Rodriguez
Antonio Salinas
F. H. Ligarde
New No
Oliver
Wm. A. Parker Co. Distributors
Convent
Laredguedexas
New York Times
Victor Lauvignet
Mrs
E. H. Sauvignet
Reuben Cotulla
City
Otto Withoff
Monterrey
Mr. Withoff
James and
Phillip Moore
Pratsi
Shirley DaCamara
Houston
J. W. Brewster
Clarence Hulbert
Mississippi
Ben Tucker
Mercedes
Richard Gordon
E. &. Brewster
Josephine
Huntsville
Ernest Heaner
Lucille Murphy
Draughon
Beeee
George B. Murphy
Baby
Brownsville
J. T. Murphy
H. M. Curbello
A. L. Roach
Freeport
Virginia Roach
Corpus Christi
Banco Party
M. Davis
Mrs. Lewit
Convery
Matamoros
R. K. Mims
Border Gas Co
F. L. Lewis
Market St
Alfred Matthews
Cortez
M. P. Cullinan
Chihuahua St
Hul Brennan
Mary Devine
Victoria
Allege
Sports Notes
Laurie
Garrity
Keck
Princeton
Ferrard
Uy Associated Press
Naval
Times Office
Foch
Ameri
Hy Associated Press
McMillan
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