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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1922

Page

10

Income Tax Facts for 1921 and 1922 Filers

The notice explains who must file income tax returns by March 15, 1922, for single and married filers with specified net or gross income levels. It outlines tax rates, surtax ranges, exempt income items, and deductions not allowed, including personal expenses and certain improvements. It also lists exemptions for interest and insurance proceeds and clarifies State and federal salary exemptions.

Internal Revenue District of Columbia United States Liberty War Finance Corporation Ufe

Paderewski Arrives in New York Amid Brooklyn Train Crash

One year ago today February 13 Ignace Paderewski former Polish Premier landed in New York from Europe. Fifty persons were injured in a Brooklyn electric train crash with investigations likely.

Ignace Paderewski Poland New York Europe Brooklyn

Mexican Consul Pefia Visits Laredo for Personal Business

Mexican Consul Lisandro Pefia arrived Saturday afternoon from Corpus Christi and stayed until noon today. He said he is pleased with Corpus Christi and its people but always feels at home when in Laredo.

Pefia Lisandro Pefia Corpus Christi Laredo

A Daily History Lessons February 18 Across Years

A compact chronology lists events on February 18 in various years: New York grants a sword to Commodore McDonough in Hartford. 1826 temperance group forms in Boston. 1847 John Quincy Adams honored in Congress. 1883 Wagner dies at Bayreuth. 1890 Manitoba ends French as official language. 1897 Turkey threats Crete. 1917 Von Bernstorff leaves Washington. 1920 Lansing resigns as Secretary of State.

New York Commodore McDonough Hartford American Society For the Promotion of Temperance Boston U. S. House of Representatives John Quincy Adams Richard Wagner Bayreuth Leopate Manitoba Turkey Greece Crete von Bernstorff Washington Presidentinson Robert Lansing

Ronald Ross’s malaria breakthrough earns Paris recognition

The Paris Academy of Medicine elects Sir Ronald Ross as a foreign associate. In India 1894 he began malaria research as a surgeon major, identifying two mosquito species as carriers. He resigned from the army to continue work, leading to a 1899 discovery that reducing breeding areas fights malaria. Ismailia benefited from his advice as the canal town was cleared of malaria.

Sir Ronald Ross Paris Academy of Medicine India Sir Ronald Suez Canal Company Ismailia

Publication Citation in Divorce Case Webb County Texas

Public notice requires the Webb County Sheriff to summon Juan M. Montalvo by weekly publication for four weeks to appear at the Webb County District Court in Laredo on March 13, 1922. The petition, filed January 18, 1922, alleges marriage to Francisco G. Montalvo on April 9, 1921 and adultery with another woman.

State OF Texas Webb County Juan M. Montalvo District Court Laredo Francisco G. Montalvo A. D

Ontario Legislature Set to Open With Hydro Policy Focus

Toronto Ont Feb 18 The third session of Ontario's fifteenth legislature opens tomorrow with expectations high. Premier's policy on hydro power and hydro radial matters draws special interest as the session commences.

Toronto Ont Ontario

Social Calendar Opens Week With Luncheons And Meetings

Monday events include Mrs. D. McNeill Turner hosting a bridge luncheon at the Hotel Hamilton to honor Mrs. Robert McComb and Nulles Club members, and Mrs. KE Adams with Mrs. C L Milton hosting bridge at 3 30 p m to honor Miss Courtney Slaughter at Milton home. The Woman's Missionary Society meets at the Methodist Church at 4 p m. Tuesday features the Music and Literary Club at Community Center and the Junior Auxiliary gathering at the Rectory at 4 p m.

D. McNeill Turner Hotel Hamilton Robert McComb Nulles Club KE. B. Adams C. L. Milton Bridge Courtney Slaughter Milton Woman’s Missionary Society

Mystic mood and local notices weave through Laredo life

A poetic fragment opens with a mystic moot scene as a gardener and poet exchange images under sylvan trees. The page then lists social notes from San Diego to Corpus Christi, including visits and moves, church events, club meetings on February 14, and a billiards championship tease drawing local attention.

Laredo Club Women Pay Welcome For Mrs George Visit

The president of the Fifth District Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs arrives in Laredo this afternoon for a 7 30 dinner at the Bender Hotel with executive boards of the Woman’s Club Tuesday Music and Literary Club and the Heights Civic Club. A meeting at 10 o’clock tomorrow will bring all Laredo women together to greet Mrs George of the Laredo Library.

Mally Cantrell Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Laredo Bender Hotel Woman's Club The Heights Civic Club Woman’s Club George

Wisconsin Adopts First Federal Approved Cheese Standards

Madison Wis Feb 13 new standards for Wisconsin cheese affecting over half of US production went into effect today by the State department of markets. The standards result from long study with the US bureau of markets and Wisconsin is first state to receive federal government approval.

Madison Wis Wisconsin United States State Department of Markets United States Bureau of Markets

Local Uprising in Patzcuaro Sparks War Cry

The Patzcuaro municipal president and 30 followers revolted against Michoacan state government. No casualties reported. The movement began with cries of Death to Mugica for Francisco Mugica, governor since July 1920, but official circles say the uprising is purely local and not aimed at the central government. The war office calls the uprisings minor.

Associated Press Mexico City Patzcuaro Michoacan Mugical Francisco Mugica Obregon War Office

Actress Mary Miles Minter States She Told All She Knew

Mary Miles Minter issued a statement through her attorney in Los Angeles declaring she had told investigators all she knew about the life of William Desmond Taylor. She said she cannot conceive how anyone could harm him.

Los Angeles Coal Mary Miles Minter William Desmond Taylor Taylor

Uncle Joe Cannon to Retire from Congress

Washington report states Uncle Jon Cannon, the oldest U S representative from Illinois 18th district, will not seek re election. He plans retirement after current term, returning to Danville. Born May 7, he will be 86, having served 23 terms including eight as speaker.

Washington Jon” Cannon House of Representatives Ilinolg Danville Illinois Congress House

Exports Fall to Seven Month Low in January

Exports in January totaled 279 million dollars, the smallest in seven months, down about 15 million from December. Imports for January were 216 million, compared with 227 million the prior month and 209.09 million in January 1921.

Washington

Man Accused Of Disorderly Conduct Claims Religious Awakening

A Black man faces a disorderly conduct charge after a neighbor complained of nighttime disturbances. He tells the judge he had a religious visitation and speaks softly, saying he is farther from the Lawd than others and thus not loud.

Railroad Time Table Highlights Local and Through Trains

Texas-Mexican Train No 1 departs Corpus Christi 12 10 PM Train No 2 arrives Corpus Christi 3 36 PM International and Great Northern through fast train to St Louis departs 12 01 PM arrives 6 15 PM Night Train leaves 10 PM arrives 7 20 AM Rio Grande and Eagle Pace Train No 1 from Laredo 8 30 AM reaches Minera 10 30 AM Train No 2 from Minera 11 AM reaches Laredo 8 15 PM Daily except Sunday

Corpus Christi Rio Grande & Eagle Pace Laredo Minera

Nine Negroes Held in Murder Case Near Concord

A dragnet by sheriff's department, city detectives and a county office near Concord, Texas, led to nine black suspects in the murder of W. H. Barker and his wife and the wounding of Homer Turk. Two men described as Mexicans were noted as possible culprits. The couple’s young daughter slept through the events. the boy remains unconscious in a sanitarium with little hope.

Associated Press Waco Texas Sheriff's Department Concord W. H. Barker Homer Turk

Denby Urges Navy Personnel Cut to 90,000 with 6000 Apprentices

Secretary Denby told the House Naval Committee that next year's navy should be set at 90,000 regulars and 6,000 apprentices, with no cut to line officers and Annapolis first class graduation. He urged 100 destroyers out of commission and a $70 million saving, noting wartime levels fell from 1,362 vessels to 900 and 32,708 officers to 6,163 since 1919.

Washington Denby House Naval Committee Navy Annapolis Congress Naval Secretary Denhby

Sheriff Cuellar Resigns from Zapata County Office

Sheriff A. M. Cuellar resigns after six years in Zapata county service. His resignation was accepted by the Zapata commissioners court and Primitivo Uribe of San Ignacio was named to fill the vacancy. The sheriff cites a desire to devote time to personal business matters.

A. M. Cuellar Zapata County Commissioners Court Primitivo Uribe San Ignacio Cue Yar

Million Lost in Speculation Ties Youth to Big Shortfall

Chicago February 13 Raymond J Bischof 26 under detention in a $4 500 000 shortage tied to market dealings with about 6000 Back of the Yards residents. He said a friend's money and a single lucky gain led to repeated plays and mounting losses.

Chicago Raymond J. Bischof

Demanded Resignation Sparks Petition in Okmulgee

Petitions circulated in Okmulgee Oklahoma demand the immediate resignation of Superior Court Judge Christopher after he dismissed the grand jury before it finished investigating the Bank of Commerce failure. The action follows scrutiny of the bank's affairs and prompts calls for accountability.

Okmulgee Okla Superior Court Christopher Grand Jury Bank of Commerce

UT student Joe Beatty Sparks Dies in Class

A University of Texas student named Joe Beatty Sparks died during a morning class in Austin He was from Dinero Texas and attended the UT campus on February 13 resulting in an abrupt campus tragedy

Austin Texas Joe Beatty Sparks University of Texas Sparks Dinero

Today in History and Trials in Louisiana

Centenary of senator James J. Beck born in Kentucky noted. Alexander Graham Bell sent the first long distance call forty five years ago. Toronto opens the Textile Products Exhibition to showcase modern Canada textiles. U S District Attorney Hugh C Fisher faces corruption charges with high profile political figures set for trial in Shreveport Federal Court.

James J3. Beck United States Kentucky Alexander Graham Hell Jem Salem Boston Canada Toronto U. S Hugh Cc. Fisher Shreveport

Grand jury to probe killing in Bowie county

Vexarkana Texas Feb 13 Judge Turner announced a grand jury investigation into the Saturday night killing of N B Norman a Negro who was taken from a deputy and shot to death.

Associated Press Vexarkana Texas Turner Bowie County N. B. Norman

Rescue and Persuasive Lobbyist Mention by Borah

Senator Borah cites a lobbyist as resourceful and persevering in a remark. The quote contrasts the Atlantic City girl seeking a husband with a drowning person, noting a past rescue by the young man, provoking a pause on etiquette versus courage.

Borah Atlantic City Detroit Free Prensa

Hotel Bandits Loot Rich Haul in St Louis Safety Deposits

In St Louis Missouri on February 13 bandits looted Washington hotel safety deposit boxes. Jewelry valued around 100000, plus nearly 1000 in cash and over 1000 in checks were taken. The night clerk and elevator operator were forced to cooperate at gunpoint. A guest wife of a local banker reported 16000 in losses and Carl Zork linked to a baseball scandal but cleared sustained 750. Two robbers opened boxes while one guarded the elevator.

Associated Press St. Louis the Washington Carl Zork

Michael Collins Pleads Against Aid to Irish Coup

Dublin despatch reports Michael Collins head of the Irish provisional government sent a cable to the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic urging no support or countenance for a coup against the Irish provisional government. The message was dated February 13 and relayed to London press sources.

London Michael Collins Provisional Government of Ireland American Association Dublin London Press Association

Evacuation of British Troops From Ireland Suspended

Dublin reported a suspension of the evacuation of British troops and other forces from Ireland on February 13. Officials cited events in Ulster as the likely cause of the delay.

Dublin Ireland Ulster

Curfew Imposed Tonight as Belfast Reports Fatalities

Belfast reports a curfew starting tonight amid ongoing violence. Up to 3 PM today eight people have been killed since Saturday, as authorities seek to restore order and prevent further bloodshed.

Belfast

Newman Named Postmaster at Mexia Texas

President Harding nominated Isadore Newman for the Mexia Texas postmaster job. Announcement from Washington on February 13 outlines the appointment and the new official will oversee local mail services and post office operations.

Associated Press Washington Harding Isadore Newman Mexia Texas

Martial law talks in Limestone county area

In Austin on February 13 a conference in the governor's office discussed extending martial law to all Limestone county and replacing local officers with military control. Attendees included Governor Neff Attorney General Keeling First Assistant Smith Assistant Stone Gen Wolters Adjutant General Barton and Major Machen.

Associated Press Austin Texas Limestone County Neff Keeling Smith Stone Wolters Barton Machen

Westminster Kennel Show Opens With New American Focus

The Westminster Kennel Club opened its 46th annual event at Madison Square Garden, adding 20 classes for a total of 642. New entries include harriers, Labrador retrievers, Springer spaniels, white collies, and the Kerry Blue terrier. The judging will be strictly American with no foreign officials.

New York Madison Square Garden Westminster Kennel Club

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