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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1922

Page

8

Precedence Order Set In Philippine Officials

Manila December 28 The president of the senate Manuel L Quezon now outranks the speaker of the house in official functions with the governor general and vice governor preceding both. The automobile license numbers reflect the new hierarchy with the governor general number one, Quezon number two, and the speaker of the house fourth.

Associated Press Manila P. L Senate Manuel L. Quezon House of Representatives House

New Immigration Plan Unveiled by Prime Minister Hughes

Sydney reports a 26 million pound plan to boost settlement in Australia by sharing initial farming costs among the British Empire the Commonwealth and the states. West Australia will receive 6,000 settlers with 6,009,000 pounds loaned jointly. Victoria also on board with similar terms and a goal of 75,000 settlers in five years. The scheme expects annual arrivals to rise from 26 000 30 000 to about 100 000.

Associated Preas Sydney Hughes Commonwealth West Australia Australia

Railroad Time Table Texts Mexican

Train No. 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 10 a.m. Train No. 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3:36 p.m.

Corpus Christi

Train Schedule for International & Great Northern

The fast train to St. Louis departs at 12 01 p m and reaches 6 16 p m Night Train leaves at 10 p m and arrives at 7 30 a m.

Rio Grande and Eagle Posse Train Schedule Card

Train No. 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arrives Minera 4 30 p m Train No. 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 11 00 a m arrives Laredo 8 15 p m

Rio Grande & Eagle Posse Laredo Minera

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Catarrh Relief

Catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube lining causing rumbling and impaired hearing. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to cure catarrh and deafness by reducing inflammation. sold by druggists for over forty years by B J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.

Hall B. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times presents a forecast from the U S weather bureau for New Orleans area. Tonight and Friday expect fair skies with warmer conditions and light winds. Slight rise in temperatures noted through the period as the day transitions.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Times The Telephone Co

Fort Mcintosh Weather Observations Ends 7 A M

Local weather report from Fort Mcintosh for the 24 hours ending at 7 am notes a max temperature of 72 degrees and a min of 34 degrees. Winds from the south. Clear conditions.

Fort Mcintosh

Constipation Relief Promoted by Chamberlains Tableta

An old advertisement advises taking two Chamberlains Tableta after supper to promote a gentle bowel movement and relieve dull sluggishness from constipation without unpleasant effects.

Society notes from Mrs Violet 8 Oberfeldt editor

Society items from Mrs Violet 8 Oberfeldt, society editor, including social news and notices. Readable fragments mention engagements, events and local gatherings in town society circle.

Violet Oberfeldt Society

Rosebud and Reveller social events planned this week

Thursday the Rosebud Club hosts a Christmas party at the home of Mr and Mrs R L Poster from 4 to 7 pm. The Reveller's Club entertains with a dance at Elks Hall in the evening. Friday features a dance at the Officers Club at Fort Mcintosh in the evening.

Rosebud Club R. L. Poster Reveller’s Club Elks Hall Officers Club Fort Mcintosh H. M. Curbello Roach Duval County Mr. Curbello Miss. Roach Power Fenner Freeport

Garden of the World poem and community notices

The piece opens with Helen Frazee Bower’s verse about gathering life’s fruits in a garden and ends with general notices. Names include Mrs Dorothy Crutchfield, EF L Norris, R X Dixon, Helen Dixon, Leonard Craig, J L Beckham, F J Lusk, Bessie Breeding, Elizabeth Irwin, Cynthia Preas, P J McMahon. Several families travel for holidays and Christmas, with visits to Uniontown Kentucky San Antonio Houston Huntsville Cuero and Dallas. No meeting of Lucy Merriweather Chapter DAR is planned this Saturday.

Christmas party at Brennan home honors San Antonio guests

Miss Willie Belle Brennan hosts a dancing party with guests Anna Katherine George and Virginia Merriman of San Antonio. The evening features Christmas decor, music by Mrs. Allan Stowers, and a post drummer. Attendees include Evelyn Ryan and many others. punch and cakes are served. Also, Martha Anderson hosts an afternoon party for classmates with Needle-threading and guessing contests, a piano program, and a salad course for guests.

Willie Belle Brennan Anna Katherine George Virginia Merriman San Antonio Allan Stowers Texas University Evelyn Ryan Emilie Hassell Lois Dorothy Derby Laura Taylor Rosalie Biggio Julia McVicar Irene Leyerdecker Genevieve Camp Polly Yates Eva Scratchley Alea Mayo Board Marjorie Lou Wish Margaret Copeland Mary Paul Goldman Alice Taylor Mary Lois Davis Margaret Hazelrigg Julia Katherine Killam Rosita Barlow Mary Couck Cynthia Press Martha Anderson Hattieseg Bryan Lois Derby Genevieve Campo E. J. Anderson Mary Anderson R. L. Poster Rosalie Alegio Lois Dery

Gasoline tax suggested for Michigan highway funding

Lansing December 28. Legislative plans for January include a gasoline tax to finance highway development and maintenance without real property taxes. Other proposals would tighten government structure, punish intoxication manslaughter, strengthen motor vehicle laws, grant land certification, and consider a women’s rights bill and divorce grounds reform.

Associated Press Lansing Mich Michigan State Agricultural College State Agricultural Department

Somersault Headlines in Ince Comedy Stunt

Douglas MacLean stars with Madge Bellamy in The Hottentot a Thomas H Ince comedy drama from Associated First National famed for a stunt where MacLean somersaults into view from a running car onto a riderless horse. Barry Macollum debuts in Fury while British espionage seizes an Irish script aboard a ship and detains a young actor for Irish propaganda.

Douglas MacLean Madge Bellamy Thomas H. Ince Ince Barry Macollum Richard Marthelmess Fury Hfe London John Mercuson Queenstown United Kingdom

Supporters Debate Genesis Creation Teaching in Texas Schools

Fort Worth Texas December 28 supporters of the Genesis version of creation gathered to discuss teaching of what they call heresy in Texas denominational schools. The meeting was signed mainly by Methodists.

Fort Worth Texas

Sugar Equalization Board Report Sought in House

Washington December 28 President asked in a resolution introduced by Representative Jones of Texas to report to the house on the United States sugar equalization board. The request seeks salaries paid expenses over the last two years and a listing of property owned by the board.

Associated Press Washington Representative Jones Texas House United States Suear Equalization Board

Sport Gossip From The Early Eagle Era Circles

Chuck Carpenter a 6 foot 4 inch discus thrower acts as a fair maiden in Harvard Pizta show. Pat Donovan signed to manage Springfield league club next season. Joe Beckett remains England heavyweight champ despite losses in London. Boston fields three strong amateur hockey teams aiming at title. Yale Harvard Oxford Cambridge international meet will attract college stars next summer. Donte Bush may not have aimed to manage Washington after being traded to the Senators. Frankie Genaro favored to fight Pancho Villa. Genaro previously beat Villa. Saratoga entries for 4923 show largest ever attracted since Civil War fire. Ball players union faces line disputes. likely to fail. Tris Speaker doubts winter pennants and Indians’ rank next season. Levon Thom, Ching native, multi sport athlete and scout football team member. David Brooks appointed manager of Philadelphia soccer team of the American League.

Chuck” Carpenter Harvard Pat Donovan Next Secuson London Joe Beckett England Boston Yale Donte” Bush Washington Senators Detroit Frankie Genaro New York The Spa Tris Speaker Speaker

Harding asks Senate to wait on international talks

In a White House letter, President Harding urges the Senate to pause on the Borah plan and avoid promising concessions to European powers before allied debt talks. He cites danger of misleading signals and notes ongoing negotiations with Thanegh and Lodge about a possible reparations conference.

Associated Press Washington Harding Iesardine Mae Parding Thighes Lodge Senate Congress Amiest Allied Debt Commission Totwe Tsiasne McNary C Republicany Oregon Stuericam Taraiers

Out of Danger Medical Update

A health report from Associated Areas states that Soran Hernbert is no longer in danger after a period of illness. Doctors indicate her condition has improved and she remains under medical care.

Pevis Doe Soran Hernbert

Governor Walker Portends Bastrop Hearing In Kidnapping Case

New Orleans governor Walker held a conference with aides and federal investigators to outline plans for the opening Bastrop hearing and to review other aspects of the kidnapping investigation.

New Orleans Walker Bastrop

Armour Company reorganizes to control Illinois subsidiaries

Armour Company announces transfer of management of numerous Illinois subsidiaries to a new Delaware parent company. Armour, president, says the move creates a unified structure to align properties and assets for easier administration and financing of the business.

Oy Associated Press Chirssgo Armour Com Curvy Hinois Cogcerp Armour Company of Delowor J Opden

Safe robbed near Abilene railway spur

A safe was robbed last night at a rail spur near Abilene Southern Railway, with about 75 dollars taken. Authorities reported the incident occurred around midnight. No suspects or motive disclosed as investigations begin in Shiline, Texas.

Shiline Texas Abilens Ga

Wilson's 68th Birthday Observed Quietly at Home

Former President Wilson marked his 68th birthday with a quiet celebration at home in Washington. A Woodrow Wilson Foundation delegation was slated to visit in the afternoon as the only scheduled event.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Woodrow Wilson Foundation

Nomination of Walter Cohen debated by senate committee

Weehington December 28 the nomination of Walter Cohen of New Orleans a Negro to be comptroller of the port at New Orleans opposed by Senator Ransdé and Brous sar was briefly considered by the senate commerce committee but no action was taken.

Associated Press

Prisoners Escape From Texas Jail

Graham Texas Dec 28 officers from Younes and surrounding counties pursued three inmates who overpowered the jailer and fled last night. The escapees are Happy Conlee serving a 99 year murder sentence Shorty Williams convicted of theft and Three Finger Williams sought in Chicago. They were armed with the jailer’s pistol.

Associated Press Graham Texas Younes Sursountry Alent Happy Conlee Shorty Williams Williams Chicago

Remedies for business depression urged by Mitchell in Chicago

Wesley Mitchell director of the National Bureau of Economic Research forecast that the Harding unemployment conference report will include advice to avoid over expansion in busy times and to establish markets for products during low mood periods. He spoke before the National Association for Labor Legislation in Chicago.

Chicago Wesley Mitchell National Bureau of Economic Research Harding Tafe National Association For Labor Legislation

Hang Lamps In Raiatea Church Memorials For Deceased

In Uturoa on Raiatea Island brass hanging lamps are installed around the large church as memorials. Each lamp was donated by a native family in memory of a beloved relative, serving as a clan memory similar to bronze tablets or stained glass in Europe.

Assoch Cl Press Fapeete Tahiti Raiatea Leeward Society Islands Uturoa

Merchants State Bank of Laredo Annual Shareholders Meeting

The Merchants State Bank and Trust Company of Laredo Texas calls its annual meeting for January 6 1923 at 10 00 A M in the bank building to elect directors for the year and conduct other lawful business.

Merchants State Bank &Trust Company Laredo Texas

Deadlock in Conference Over Turkish Exterritorial Rights

Aggressive talks amid a conference broken by disagreements among allied nations. Turkish delegates demand curbs on foreign privileges while Western powers push for abolition of exterritorial rights as negotiations stall.

Freas Jamsanne Cantores Shane Richard Woehdaen Ehier Aimeriana Jefed Devlavine Turkey

British Fleet Returns After Malta Visit

In response to unresolved Lausanne developments, the British Mediterranean fleet heads back to the Near East. The ships arrived December 24 for a three week visit in Malta before resuming duties.

Malta West Lausanne Toje

Controversy Emerges Over Philippine Independence View

In Manila Associated Press reports Republican U S Representative Dyer restates belief that Americans favor Philippine independence. A Manila resident Julio Plameherrasi comments that current obstacles hinder American efforts in the Philippines.

Associated Reas Manila Pee US Dyer Republicans Missouri Chamber of Commerce Philippines Julio Plameherrasi Epceedes Puthanines

AYES FROM DEMOCRATS

The report from Washington notes Democratic senators expressing support for a policy related to health and former President Wilson. It mentions the Senate and associated figures, reflecting party alignment on the issue and a moment of legislative maneuvering.

Washinetor Chess Ave He Democar Minal

State officials discuss draft repeal and prohibition plan

Forts three regular state rangers met with Governor Neff and Ad jutant General Barren to oppose the forthcoming year’s state enforcement draft. Prohibition enforcement was a principal topic of the discussions.

Auistin Texas Neff Barren

Widow Muriel MacSwiney and two women enter Irish consulate

In New York the three women claiming to act for the Irish republic entered the Irish consulate and defied police, a bomb squad lieutenant and a Free State representative attempting to eject them.

New York Muriel MacSwiney Cork Irish Republic Free State

Japan Plans 230000 Yen Bolstering Bolshevism Defense

In the next fiscal year's budget Tokyo allocates 230000 yen to prevent Bolshevism, with investigations into German and Austrian methods to determine four steps for Japan.

Associated Press Tokio Germany Austria Japan

Boston Red Sox Pursue Retired Sluggers Muddy and Rip

The Red Sox seek to reacquire aging stars Muddy and Rip Collins who remain on the club’s wanted list as tenants face potential action.

Red Sox Stars Fuel Rip” Collins

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Weather Forecast Youngerina Retuena Alr Ita Natural Helen Frazee Bower New York Herald Dorothy Crutchfield Uniontown, Ky EF. L. Norris R. X. Dixon Helen Dixon Leonard Craig Houston Mr. i. B. Brewster Huntsville Mrs. Girard Dallas City J. L. Beckham Amsy Putman Laredo Street F. J. Lusk Austin Clarence Jackson Bessie Breeding of Encinal Eity Elizabeth Irwin Lee Vollmer Mir Cynthia Preas P. J. McMahon Cuero Lucy Merriweather Daughters of the American Revolution Powers Fenner Charles Wilts Virginia Roach Bart the YJ. B. Treadwell Levon &Thom Ching Towel 'Raxtit David Brooks America Philadelphia Mer Rourke Uravanling Louisiana Barrass Him Uy Associated Press Lialtimore B. M. McWain Mer Rouge Morehouse Parish McKain Coca McWolan Watt Daniels Thomas Richards Baltimore la. Dev da. Gain AL McNain Yorehouse Parish Lis Pfehodp Wilson’s Nodles A. M. Bruni
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