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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1923

Page

9

Butler to Open Chicago Campaign Headquarters for Coolidge

William M. Butler Republican national committee member to open Chicago headquarters with former Congressman James W. Good of Iowa. They will renew efforts begun two weeks ago to push for President Coolidge’s nomination at the national convention next June.

Chicago William M. Butler Massachusetts Republican National Committee James W. Good Iowa President Coolidge

Race Improves Physically Says University Expert

Berkeley reporter notes Dr. O R Moody of the University of California cites fewer disabilities and deformities due to preventive medicine. He points to compulsory physical education baby clinics and well clinics as evidence of a healthier, hardier population with no sign of race deterioration.

Associated Press Berkeley Cal O. R. Moody University of California Moody

Notice to PublicRestricts Hunting on Webb County Pastures

W H and R F Jennings control about 79000 acres in Webb County Texas known as the Habra Farias Hulsache Novilloa Tios San Ignacio El Quiote Charco and Potrero en el Medio pastures. A District Court writ forbids hunting or trespassing. violators face contempt of court and penalties. Dated 10 22 12.

W. H.& R. F. Jennings L. A. Ortiz Webb County Texas Habra Farias Tios San Ignacio el Quiote Charco Potrero En el Medio District Court W.H. & R. F. Jennings

Fernet Branca Tonic Sold by Local Supplier

Fernet Branca, prepared by Branca Bros of Milan, praised by Europe’s top physician Dr Lorenz of Vienna as an invigorating tonic for indigestion. Won a grand prize at the 1900 Paris exposition. For sale by John Brunt at 11 1 3 months.

Fernet Branca Branca Bros Milan Italy Europe Lorenz Vienna John Brunt

Memorial to World War I animals planned near Hyde Park

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will erect a memorial to animals killed in the World War I. The monument near Hyde Park in London is designed by Fortuni Matania of Nuptes.

London Hyde Park The Royal Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Fortuni Matania Nupies

Notice of Stock Reduction Meeting at Merchants Bank Laredo

Directors of Merchants State Bank and Trust Company of Laredo Texas announce a special meeting for January 8 1924 to decide on reducing capital stock from 125000 to 100000 with 25000 as surplus. Notice published in Laredo Daily Times and mailed to stockholders by registered mail in Webb County Texas.

Merchants State Bank and Trust Company of Laredo Texas Merchants State Bank and Trust Company A. D Banking Corporation Lincoln Street City of Webb County Laredo Daily Times Webt County L. Villegas John H. Zachry Rodriguez B. G. Salinas

Violet & Obertecht Society Editor Cleared for 70

Mrs Violet and staff editors are named in a community telegraph note as society reporters. The item appears in a column by the Obertecht Society Editor with a contact number.

Mra Violet &, Obertecht Society Telechone No

Christmas Church Programs and Local Notices

Church events include Wednesday 7 PM Rectory program for Christ Church Sunday School and Thursday Musical Tea at Mrs Travis Bruce Bunn’s home honoring student members. Notices mention figures in New York Times travel and library mentions along with local residents planning visits and guest stays during the holidays.

Christ Church Travis Bruce Bunn Reveller’s Club Elks Hall

Holiday visitors and departures headline local gatherings

Miss Mamie Shirley of Corpus Christi arrives to spend Christmas with sister Mrs. As G Catamara and family. G R Weber from Corpus Christi visits J B Westbrook family. Frank Groosbeel of Miranda City and Silvio Norton plan trips to San Antonio and Texas destinations. Ed Rex Tarver Jr will go to Austin. Sam Stanley moves to California. Shirley DaCamara returns from Corpus Christi. Judge and Mrs John C Wall of Austin visit Mrs Wall's parents. Mrs Margaret True of Chihuahua City spending holidays with aunt Mrs Ernest Slater.

Mamie Shirley Corpus Christi City As. G. Catamara G. R. Weber Margaret ‘True Chihuahua City Ernest Slater

Jury Duty Distasteful by Associated Press

In a late edition report the Associated Press notes debate over women serving on juries and the objections raised by critics. It mentions Sheriff Lorcan Sherlock suggesting a bill to allow women to serve on juries, while recognizing some authorities support wider female participation.

Associated Press Free State WiberPeres Dubting Lorcan Sherlock Wildave

Junior 18.2 Balk Line Title Match In New York

Tadao Suganuma faces Jean Pruno of Austria in a 1200 point challenge in New York over three nights with a 750 dollar purse. The winner will meet Kinsey Matsuyama of Japan in the next challenge. Suganuma showed strong averages in recent 1300 point efforts against Willie Hoppe. Bruno has practiced weeks in New York and shows strong form.

New York Tadao Suganuma Jean Pruno Austria Kinsey Matsuyama Japan Detroit Suganuma Bruno Willie Hoppe

National College Athletic Association Meet Opens in Atlanta

Delegates from the National Collegiate Athletic Association gather in Atlanta for the annual meeting to begin the next day and run through Friday. Discussions will focus on standardized athletic administration and recent Olympic track and field tryout developments.

Atlanta Dee National Collegiate Athletic Association

General Wood's Sow Made Fortune in Wall Street

New York reports Lt. Osborne Wood, 26, son of Gov. Gen. Wood of the Philippines, earned fortunes in Wall Street speculation while in Manila as aide to his father. He plans to resign his commission and pursue a diplomatic career, aided by substantial gains from investments. A War Department inquiry found no misconduct, though inquiries admonished restraint in remarks.

General Wood Wall Street Manila New York Osborne Wood Wood Philippines Nes Cable New York Times United States

Immigration policy hearing on selective immigration quotas

Washington December 26 hearing opened by the house immigration committee on replacing the current quota law which expires next June. Chairman Johnson introduced a bill for selective immigration with national quotas set at 2 percent based on the nationality, a census measure. The first witness L A Cotlitch of Washington secretary for the Selective Immigration Aid Society urged selection abroad while supporting other features of the present law.

Associated Press Washington House Johnson Censis

Coastguard blockade reinforced under Mellon call for ships and boats

The government considers strengthening coastguard patrols and adding ships and boats for prevention and rescue along the coast. Secretary Mellon notes protection during prohibitions and the need to equip coast guard personnel, particularly for endangered crews.

Hy Associated Press New York Phoe Coastguard Ehippines Mave Destros Jen Preaciues Mellon Mam Crist Seal’ Tle

Accident Delay Report From Sweetwater Road Incident

A partial OCR note from Sweetwater reports a vehicle went into a ditch on a road near Pos today. The driver was injured and delayed for several hours before assistance arrived.

Cece Pos

Quarrel Over Woman Ends in Fatal Shooting

A man named Webb Winarton killed a rival after an argument over a woman at a dance in Dialhurt yesterday. The incident occurred near Tesora and was reported to local authorities by Associated Press observers.

Vy Associated Prevs Tiberalb Kan Dee PS Thugh Cenais Tesora Orig Webb Winarton Exhoma Dialhurt Texas

Engineers Contract for Skyscraper in Queveland

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers won a $4,000,000 contract for a 20 story steel office building at St Clair avenue and Ontario street. Wrecking of the current structure has begun and the project must finish in 16 months. The Brotherhood Building Company will construct the new building.

Associated Press Queveland Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers St Clair Avenue Ontario Street Brotherhood Building Company Engineers

Whales, Baldness Heads and Historic Oddities

A quirky mix notes whale sharks reaching sixty feet and harmless nature, red-haired people less prone to baldness, 1464 as first post office year, hog fat lard with trace fish oil, Java native cubebs, college Ipswich craze of swimming degrees, Columbia River named for the ship, autos reduce pony usage, and a Berlin voice museum plan to record all known languages.

Java Girig Columbia River Columbia Berlin

Progress Report on Austrian Regeneration and Loans

The League of Nations reports Vienna progress in Austria’s financial regeneration. An international loan secured by customs receipts and the tobacco monopoly shows October income of 276,000,000,000 crowns, 87,000,000,000 above average, risking triple loan coverage if sustained.

Ceneva League of Nations Vienna Austria League

Missing Dirigible Report Stirs Paris After Conflicting Messages

Paris reports say officials received signals indicating the missing dirigible Hiigthhe Pisces was seen over various coasts. A revised statement lists 48 aboard with no details on survivors as a landing attempt is claimed.

Paris Mistey Maine Ponts Bigkra

Escorted and struck by assailant in Arizona incident

A Black person was involved in a serious incident in Arizona where a girl named Miss Grote was allegedly struck and killed during a dispute over a ter, with reports noting a peddler and gore but details remain unclear as investigators pursue the case.

Miss Grote Arizona Tt Posey Globe

Unclear OCR Item About Police Notice

Fragmentary text references police and a possible oath or oath related material. No clear event, dates, or named entities other than generic police mentions. Unable to determine a coherent news item or outcome from the readable content.

Mrs Tinker Dies in Tragic Self Inflicted Death

Mrs Tinker wife of former major league shortstop Chik eevo Culp died yesterday in Praga Ochondo Fla after a period of illness. She was temporarily deranged and reportedly died when she appeared to be recovering following a prolonged illness.

Ochondo Oe Tinker

Bond Set for Margaret Weaver in Coburn Slaying Case

Atlanta December 26 Solicitor General John Boykin agreed to release Mrs Margaret Weaver on bond in the Coburn murder case. Weaver accused of being an accessory before the fact is said to have provided a detailed account of Philip Fox movements before Coburn was shot.

Associated Press Atlanta John Boykin Ehow Margaret Weaver William Coburn Philip Pox Coburn

Turkish American treaty notes and pace of agreement

Fragmentary text indicates a discussion of a treaty between Turkish and American parties. It mentions notification of a fill-in and a sign that appears to be part of a larger negotiation. The snippet references an accord agent or representative and the role of an American font or form in the process.

Aix Parkiah

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