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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1922
Page
10
December 27 marks one year since the engagement of the Belgian crown heir Duke of Brabant to Princess Yolanda of Italy. The match links two reigning houses and signals continued diplomatic ties between Belgium and Italy.
Notice to Webb County Texas residents that Salvador Villazon administrator seeks court order to sell M H Rodriguez deceased estate lands in Webb County. Hearing set at Webb County Court in Laredo on third Monday in January 1923. Respondents must appear and show cause why sale should not proceed.
By order of the Webb County District Court a sheriff sale is set for Tuesday January 2 1923 at Room 229 Joseph Building Laredo Texas to satisfy a judgment in case 5910 J Maxcy Pace et al vs R B Echols. The property includes a four cylinder Overland touring car office furniture a Fox typewriter desks tables filing cabinet and a partial item detailing the proceeds. The sale is conducted under law and the price listed is 798 dollars.
Mrs Violet Oberfaldt society editor, contact telephone 70, contributes society notes and notices for the column.
Wednesday features Miss Wille Belle Brennan hosting a dancing party at 8 30 p m for guests Misses Anne Katherine George and Virginia Merriman of San Antonio. Thursday invites the Reveller's Club to Elks Hall for a dance and the Rosebud Club to a Christmas party at Mr and Mrs R L Poster home from 4 to 7 p m. Catholic Daughters of America plan a dancing party at K X of C hall in the evening.
Mrs Killam hosts guests with Mrs Graves Miss Tarver and Miss Welch among attendees. Royal Theatre orchestra provided 16 numbers and three extras. Out of town guests include Misses Davis Heye Merriman George Paul Goldmann and more. Alma Johnson and Howell Burnett wed at Methodist church with familials and musicians present. They plan home in Houston at 462 Euclid Avenue.
The December Chile quake registered clearly at Tokyo Imperial University. Professor Omori notes a five hour ongoing shake that circled the globe and returned to Japan, linking it to the 1906 disaster in San Francisco.
American farmers lose about 30 million dollars yearly on oats and a similar amount on hay due to motor trucks and tractors replacing horses in cities. Robert McDougal of the Chicago Board of Trade notes a shift back to draft horses for short hauls, while high powered tractors saturated farming sections.
Goods imported from Germany in the first nine months totaled 85 550 000 yen, 5.7 percent of 1 522 670 000 yen of total imports. The United States leads with 488 000 000 yen, followed by British India, England, China, and Kwantung. Principal German imports include drugs, dyes, wool textiles, iron and chemical products.
Curzon declares Great Britain will not abandon Mosul oil territory despite Turkish calls for concession. London reports say Britain pledges to free Arabs and Turkish ruby, and will not cede any Mosul area. East Conference at risk if Turkish methods persist.
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused to order emergency cuts in freight charges for cattle feed hauled by rail to Northwest Texas. It cited transportation costs and service as justification but urged railroads to consider voluntary reductions amid ongoing drought conditions to aid livestock producers.
Dr Wilbur Crafts aged 75 longtime superintendent of the International Reform Bureau and founder of the organization died in Washington today from pneumonia. He was 75 and active in prohibition movements for decades.
The interstate commerce commission ordered an inquiry into whether American railroads hold adequate stocks of locomotives and cars and whether railroad customs and interchange practices are sufficient. The probe, begun on its own initiative and without a complaint, aims to assess equipment availability and use.
Anchorage December 22 United States government needs feeder lines for the Alaska railroad says General Wiles P Richardson acting for Secretary Fall. Rail spur tracks and wagon roads would unlock mineral and agricultural lands along the line and support a government colonization plan for Alaska.
T A Sylvester of Bastrop issues a press statement casting doubt on the identities of bodies found in the lake. Relatives claim the bodies are Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards, alleged victims of a headed mob. The statement says Klansmen and the attorney general are asked to aid in identifying the guilty parties.
The patient worsened today as doctors attributed the decline to exertion yesterday. Rest and complete quiet were ordered as activity limits. Madame Sara Bern appears to be the subject of the update and physicians issued the care instruction.
The British financial mission to the United States headed by Stanley Baldwin, chancellor of the exchequer, sailed for New York today. Baldwin said the mission aims to fund Britain's debt to the United States and emphasized Europe's stake in ensuring America’s influence over its financial affairs.
Wireless sets arrive at Pitcairn Island providing news access for the isolated community once dependent on ship visits. Islanders learn Morse code as a new communications link while ship officers note islanders' savvy in negotiating goods for the landing.
M Jonnart a prominent French statesman and colonial administrator is celebrated today on his 65th birthday. Also mentioned are Gen Peyton C March born in Boston Pa 58 and Dr John M Thomas president of Pennsylvania State College born Covington N Y 58 with Charles C Carr noted in brief lines.
The report from Holt Worth on December 27 notes a congress session overruling adjusted compensation. Alvin Owsley and Hoan discuss American backing for the Levieu Ox incichant marine and the visit to the Burzum Ment empire. The program emphasizes Coast Guard readiness and farm policy as main topics.
A garbled excerpt reports a Large advance in ros trade for the prior year, mentioning exports, port activity, and a figure around 327 bills. It references Deidre and a company with a half or more decline in value versus the previous year, but the exact entities and dates are unreadable.
A certificate for Armour and Company of Delaware was filed in Dover on December 21 authorizing a livestock dealing business with capital of 9 990 000. The filing notes no merger plans.
Claims of the Lexus state railroad for the recovery of about $30000 from the federal government due to a deficiency during federal control have been perfected. A conference of the railroad's officials and the Interstate Commerce Commission announced the action, with favorable action expected soon.
Pastor Charles Nixon of First Methodist Church thanks many friends for kindness during and after a parsonage fire. He commends the Fire Department for their quick response and good work.
The notice states all accounts to Home Suf up to and including Dgi are payable. It directs a settlement action and implies a financial deadline for payment.
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