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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1922
Page
7
One year ago today seventy Russians were deported from New York. President Wilson attended the theatre for the first time in many months.
Montréal February 1 Montreal is entertaining for two days the annual convention of the Canadian Shoe Manufacturers Association. A large and representative attendance marked the opening of the proceedings today, as manufacturers gathered to discuss problems vital to the industry in the Dominion.
The record lists key items from 1788 to 1887 including Arthur St Clair becoming Northwest Territory governor, James Duane’s death, the founding of the Society for Promoting Christianity among the Jews in Berlin, John Brigs on patenting a screw propeller, a fire destroying the Ohio State House, fire at Quebec parliament, William H Gross promoted as archbishop in Oregon, and President Cleveland's veto of the Pension Bill.
In San Antonio the Texas open championship begins tomorrow at the San Antonio Club. The first prize is 1500 dollars, 1000 more than the national Open winner. Total prizes reach 6000 dollars. The event attracts many top professionals and lasts three days with 18 holes over the first two days and 36 holes on the final day.
The Parish Guild, Thursday Bridge Club and Married Ladies Social Club schedule meetings this week. Mrs. A E Younkin hosts at 3:30 PM, Mrs. A Vermeer at 3 PM, and Mrs. Joe Vidales at 3 PM. Presbyterian Church circles 1 and 2 meet at the church annex at 3 PM with officer elections. Woman's Missionary Society meets at Mrs. A F Hamilton's at 3 PM.
A column blends poetry and social notes with a list of visitors and gatherings. Mrs J W Mussett returns from Corpus Christi while Miss Polly Yates visits Miss Irene Leyendecker. Dr Stone visits Laredo. Mr and Mrs DeWolf travel to Dallas. Box party at Fort Melintosh Service Club and a Tuesday Bridge Club luncheon highlight local social life.
A fragmentary OCR reads names including Martin, E. H. Buenz, T. A. Leyen decker, J. C. Martin, R. L. Muller, Sames, Asher Smith, Joe Vidares, A. R. Vidaurri and guests Mes ex J. A. Wilson along with several others such as GC C Jefferies, J.S. Penn, P. P. Leynedecker Jr, A Ormser.
Miss Georgia Hopley of Bucyrus Ohio appointed as the first woman general prohibition agent attached to mobile forces of the headquarters unit. She is a former Ohio newspaper woman and served in the Harding campaign.
William Miller of Dallas Texas testified before the senate committee investigating alleged illegal executions in the A E F saying he witnessed two soldiers shot without a court martial near Is sur Tille after they harmed two elderly French women.
Cleveland Ohio February 1 1922 harness racing on Grand Circuit tracks will switch to a two in three heat format with the three heat plan dropped by Grand Circuit and allied circuits The change aims to curb unfair practices and simplify racing for fans while remaining in line with joint rules committee recommendations
Everything is in readiness for the start of the second annual international dog-team race from Berlin New Hampshire. The three day affair covers 120 miles through a dozen White Mountain towns with two American teams aiming to reclaim the championship from last year’s Canadian winner. Cardinal OConnel of Boston is expected to reach Naples today en route to Rome for the papal conclave.
The fragment mentions watching The Times daily for notable items with a reference to a monthly rate.
Chicago February 1 Associated Press reports Chief of Detectives Hughes announced Scott Burnett inspector of internal revenue confessed participation in whiskey robberies totaling about half a million dollars last year.
Secretary of Labor Davis is a patient at a Battle Creek sanitarium after arriving from Washington with a described physical breakdown. The AP report notes he is under medical care and rest is advised.
London dispatch reports Prince Yamagata Field Marshal a senior Japanese statesman died at his Odawara home. The death marks the loss of one of Japan's elder leaders amid wartime tensions and diplomatic strain.
In New York on February 1 sixty five policemen and 10 more were placed on special duty with the city health department to enforce house beating and sanitary regulations aimed at curbing the influenza epidemic and preventing further spread.
Mrs Bernice Vallance was acquitted by the Memphis jury for the murder of her former sweetheart and fiancé Floyd Barham in Memphis Texas last year.
More than 150000 rats have been killed in the St Louis business district as Health Commissioner Starkloff conducts a campaign to exterminate the rodents. An unusual number of rats driven from their haunts by poison spread in the district are being seen.
Today EB Lee Trinkle is inaugurated as Virginia governor. The Canadian Shoe Manufacturers meet in Montreal for its annual convention. The first coast to coast car race in South America starts in Buenos Aires toward Valparaiso. Disabled American Veterans hold a national conference in Washington to discuss veteran measures. The National Health Exposition opens in Louisville with health and welfare exhibits. The Central American federation plans to form a new republic at Tegucigalpa with council elections.
The fifth open session of the Washington Conference adjourned its plenary with rapid adoption of naval limitation and special treaties. Secretary Hughes announced an accord on the Shantung settlement and China resolutions, while France and others voiced support for the submarine and poison gas treaties. The hall was crowded as officials listened to outlined terms and agreements.
A growing "Back to Japan" movement among Japanese in Southern California drives many women and children, American born, to depart Los Angeles by ship for the Orient. Officials give no explanation, some deny the exodus, others say they are leaving the region for Texas instead.
Fort Worth Texas February 1 At noon today President Malone called off the packing house strike though local vote favored continuing. Officials expect obedience and say no discrimination will occur in hiring. Pickets will not be on duty this afternoon first time since December 6.
Delegates from a dozen middlewestern states will attend February 15 installation exercises for The Corn Eaters of America. The goal is a national association mandating daily corn consumption to boost corn prices. Nebraska hosts the founding Crib banquet with 600 Nebraskans.
Rome dated February 1 reports the Sacred College will convene tomorrow to elect a pope. The Italian French and Spanish governments, once claiming voting rights, informed the Holy See that they have no desires in the matter.
In Chicago on February 1 three armed bandits halted a mail clerk en route from Pennsylvania Station. They fired a shot, forced the clerk to halt, loaded five registered mail sacks into their car, and drove off toward Chicago, leaving the pursuers. The robbers wore stocking caps and appeared to be 19 or 20.
Abilene Texas February 1 Captain W H Anderson aged 91 died last night at his Roby Texas home He came from Missouri to California in 1844 and served two years as sheriff of Sacramento County He was quartermaster of Wash Jones brigade in the Confederate army Born in Kentucky he helped blaze early Texas settlement and built Roby’s first house in 1994
Echmond Va Feb 1 The inauguration of Governor E Lee Trinkle as chief executive of Virginia today featured the usual pageantry and pomp surrounding the formal oath of office to the Commonwealths first magistrate.
Leading representatives of Michigan retail lumber trade arrive in Flint for the annual convention of the state association. Sessions begin tomorrow and continue through Friday as members gather for talks and industry updates.
Saint Louis University will send teams to the Drake Relays at Des Moines in April and to the Illinois Relays at Urbana on March 4. Father Hermins, athletic director, announced today.
February derives its name from the old Roman god Februs who oversaw fertility in nature. In papal elections the Cardinals vote by rank and age, the dean of the Sacred College is the first to cast a ballot.
Dallas Texas February 1 Returns of tax collectors of Texas indicate higher voting strength in densely populated counties. Harris County reports 43 793 poll tax payments and 6 500 exemptions, claiming state leadership. Tarrant County 36 500 votes. Hallas County records 43 844 payments and 7 000 exemptions, up 21 286.
A threatened break in the Missouri River from Cambridge Bend to Bowles Point above Glasgow could cut about 6000 acres from the mainland and endanger navigation. A Missouri delegation led by Senator Spencer and Senator Reed urged Secretary Weeks to support embankment strengthening.
In Tacoma on February 1 diners fled as prohibition officers raided a fashionable cafe. A riot call summoned police who confronted the raiders with drawn revolvers. Some liquor was seized and five men were arrested amid the tense confrontation.
Delegates praise Secretary Hughes during plenary approval of the naval limitation treaty. Balfour calls it a crowning work while noting GB will return the Wei-hai Wei lease. Shantung accord also includes return of Chinese territory and property to China after formal assent by five powers.
St Louis Feb 1 The Scullin team of St Louis champions of the West will meet the Eastern champion for the national professional soccer title in March. Four teams remain in the running for the Eastern crown and the Eastern venue has not yet been decided. The Scullins won the West by defeating the Caledonians of Detroit.
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