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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1923
Page
7
The Rev S Baring-Gould lies critically ill at his rural English home. A prolific writer for seventy years with over one hundred books, he is famed for Onward Christian Soldiers and has lived at Lew Trenchard for decades. If he survives, he will reach his ninetieth birthday.
On St John the Evangelist day observances are toned down. Birth anniversaries include Sir Mackenzie Bowell, former Canadian premier, and Henry Darling, Hamilton College president. The AAAS begins its 75th annual meeting in Cincinnati. Coolidge campaign HQ opens in Chicago with William M Butler overseeing.
The Bulgarian elections held last month used public schools as polling places with registration cards checked by a president. Ballots were color coded by party and placed in plain envelopes sealed before depositing in ballot boxes. Any marking voided the ballot. Election boards included party representatives and a police officer at each polling place to enforce the law, with reviews possible in contested cases.
Eels, Silesiaa December 28 reports that William former crown prince of Germany who has returned to Oels faces mixed reception from press and public. Protests from France accompany local praise with calls for him to stay and share burdens, while German papers note his private citizen status and promise to refrain from politics.
Annapolis reports a state liquor enforcement act backed by the Anti Saloon League is set for the next General Assembly session. Drys claim Senate dry, House uncertain. wets say House wet but Senate unsure. Governor’s position undecided as the measure gains pressure from American Legion advocates.
Society notes list Violet Obertecht as editor with telephone line 70 and invites readers to reach her for society news and contributions.
Thursday events include a Musical Tea hosted by the Tuesday Music and Literature Club at Mrs Travis Bruce Bunn home from 3 30 to 5 30 in honor of student members. The Reveller's Club plans an evening dance at Elks Hall. Friday features a Tea dance for Miss Emilie and Jack Has sell from 3 30 to 6 o'clock.
Poem urges aid for the poor and describes Christmas needs while social notes report hunting trips, visitors in San Antonio, travelers returning from California, and church events including tea dances and a Christmas program at Christ Church with a tree and gifts for children.
A newspaper note reports Montana civic bodies and nature lovers urging a change of the national symbol on coins from the bald eagle to a supposed golden eagle. The piece explains the bald eagle is the official symbol, while the observed golden eagle image is misidentified in the article.
A compiled list notes human body temperature at 98.5 degrees Fahrenheit, Europe hosting monarchs and presidents, 88 British stamps, and a world population around 1.5 billion. It mentions Ireland’s holly, Canada’s 600 060 settlers, mate from holly species, mistletoe luck lore, and London’s day versus night population figures.
Mike N Falvella arrived yesterday from Robstown to visit his brother J W Falvella. Henry Hicholtz returns from Tyler after spending the holidays with family. George R Weber went back to Corpus Christi after Christmas with the Westbrook family. Peter McBride, a noted Ham Hog county stockman, is visiting Laredo today for business and pleasure.
New York December 27 reports two more deaths from holiday bootleg liquor bringing the Christmas week toll to seven. Victims James Marahan and Edward Churchill, laborers, died at Bellevue hospital. The city's alcoholic ward remains crowded with more than 50 patients, including many women.
Prince Christian today consented to the engagement of Prince Vigervo and Miss Jenner Green daughter of Dr J L Green of New York The engagement was announced in Copentiuren on December 27 by Associated Press
State examiner Fred Parkinson reports an alleged discrepancy of 12 to 60 dollars in the Oklahoma A. & M. College account under former financial secretary Mo J. Otey. Attorney General Short orders a full investigation from Governor Trepp.
A one year old boy accidentally discharged a shotgun at his home near Trendereon in Goorview Texas, killing Sidney Posecott, son of E H Schweld, yesterday. Officers said the firearm was in the child’s possession when the accident occurred.
Havana hosts more than 10 daily newspapers for a city of over 364000, with several in Polish and nine in Spanish. The island also features many weekly and monthly publications and a Chinese language paper, reflecting a bustling print scene.
Sofia and Wyance reach agreement over a French debt to the Bulgarian postal service dating from before 1915. France owed 12 300 francs, and after value shifts during and after the war, France finally agrees to settle on a franc basis, completing negotiations.
Former Klan leader Clarke writes to President Coolidge offering cooperation to end Klan activities. He proposes disbanding the organization and outlines plans for reformation through education and organized efforts.
Associated Press reports a youth fired at Prince Hirohito during a motor event in Tokyo. The prince escaped unharmed as windows shattered and bullets missed him. Home Minister Coto resigned amid fears of anti socialist unrest after the attempted attack.
Fragmented text indicates a crime report about a person named George Prexter who allegedly shot and killed someone, with mentions of mental designation and an acquittal. Many OCR errors obscure details including location, dates, and full names.
In Mesice City, the Senate failed to obtain a quorum delaying a special convention arranged with the United States and Mexico. Opposing senators resisted planned resolutions claiming damages while urging conditions before resuming talks. A new attempt is expected today under Governor Anead Blores.
The Texas Company Wichita Falls unit lists crude price moves across North Texas North Central Texas Oklahoma and West Kansas markets with advances of 20 cents per barrel on Gulf Coast crudes and up to 140 per barrel in Houston market.
The Tin Nine State Hospital fire near Springfield has left seventeen dead, seven unidentified, with ten unaccounted for. Judge C Jenkins leads a formal inquiry by the state welfare department while city and county officials initiate concurrent investigations. Initial checks fail to reveal a probable cause.
AJM Kortott a former Russian army captain travels in northern Michigan logging under a Yale university forestry program to study American methods. He has worked in seven states gathering data to report back to Russia on forestry practices. Born in Siberia he served five years in the Russian army and fought in the Riga campaign.
In Sofia on December 27 representatives of an American contracting firm survey public improvement prospects in Bulgaria Jucoslavia and Romania. They study Bulgarian capital finances and needs for water works street railway extensions and sewer upgrades before visiting Belgrade and Jugoslav ports and evaluating Varna Burgas harbors on the Black Sea.
December 27 marks anniversaries for M Jonnart the French statesman born in Algiers 66 years ago, Charles McCrea Ontario Minister of Mines born Trenfrew County 46 years ago, Peyton C March U S Army chief of staff born Easton Pennsylvania 69 years ago, and John M Thomas president of Pennsylvania State College born Covington New York 64 years ago.
Interstate Commerce Commission orders railroads in Arizona Nevada and New Mexico to reduce passenger fares above 66 cents per mile on main lines by February 25. The ruling follows state complaints and supports nationwide fare alignment with other regions. The Texas Public Railroad seeks approval to issue 2078000 in preferred stock and 4 058 in six percent notes to refinance debt and settle intergovernmental rail line obligations.
Authorities said a mob of ten bootleggers stormed the Black Road church on Christmas night, damaging the building and beating four congregants including two Woodmen members. Church helpers aided police in breaking up the attack and arresting the assailants.
In Marlin Texas on December 27 former service members who led third and fourth officers training camps are entitled to extra compensation. The comptroller of Washington ruled they should be paid the differences between their rank based amounts and 100 dollars per month provided by statute. Judge Walter Blumicat of Marlin Post comments on a test case pending.
M Cliett aged 74 of West in McLennan county died in Waco hospital of skull fracture injuries after being struck by an automobile yesterday. He sustained the injuries when the accident occurred in West.
The senate public lands committee votes to compel Harry Sinclair, leaseholder for Wyoming naval oil reserves, to disclose all transactions in shell companies linked to the lease and in syndicates formed to market such stock, despite Sinclair's protests.
Baskets distributed at the Hall at 5 30 Christmas Eve fed about three hundred men women and children. Christmas Night the tree toys fruit and candy were given out. The Hall was crowded and every child received a mitten. Gratitude extended to all who helped make a happy Christmas for the less fortunate.
Loans up to 26000 dollars at 6 percent interest offered on farms and ranches in Webe Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties. Office in Joseph Building THOS H Ward.
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