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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1922

Page

11

Bishop Whipple remembered as Minnesota missionary leader

On the centennial of Rt. Rev. Henry Benjamin Whipple the late first bishop of Minnesota is praised as the Apostle to the Indians. He traveled 3000 miles annually and defended indigenous rights through advocacy before the House of Bishops and Washington. His schools at Faribault and influence endure.

St. Paul, Minn Northwest Henry Benjamin Whipple Minnesota Whipple New York Seabury Divinity School St. Mary’s Hall Shattuck School Faribault Red Lake Bishop Whipple House of Bishops Washington America England Queen Victoria Red Men Faribaut

A Daily History Lessons Recap of Notable Births Deaths and Events

February entries note Henry B. Whipple born in Adams county New York and died in Faribault Minnesota in 1901. Carter H Harrison born in Fayette county Kentucky and assassinated in Chicago in 1893. Joseph Peace the first Quaker in the British House of Commons took seat in 1833. Northern Pacific railroad construction began in 1870 at the Dalles of the St Louis Minnesota. Richard Gilmour named bishop of Cleveland in 1870. In 1887 India released 25000 prisoners for Queen Victoria’s Jubilee. In 1897 European warships landed detachments in Crete. Gen Lew Wallace author of Ben Hur died in Crawfordsville Indiana in 1903. Born Brookville Indiana in 1827.

Henry B. Whipple Minnesota Adams County N.Y Faribault Mins Carter H. Harrison Chicago Fayette County Joseph Peace House of Commons Northern Pacific Railroad Dalles St. Loui Richard Gilmour Cleveland India Crete Lew Wallace Ben. Hur Crawfordville Ind Brookville

They Appeal to Our Sympathies and Remedies

An 1890s-era column extols Chamberlain's tablets for dyspepsia and biliousness, claiming they restore health by strengthening digestion and invigorating the liver, urging readers to seek relief through the tablets.

INCOME TAX FACTS FOR 1921 AND 1922 SUMMARY

Single persons with net income at least 1000 or gross 35000 must file by March 15 1922. Married couples with net income 2000 or gross 5000 or more must file by same date. Filing via Collector of internal revenue district of residence. Form 1040A and 1040 provide full directions. Four percent tax up to 4000 excess of exemption plus higher rates, surtax 1 to 65 percent on income over 5000.

Internal Revenue Supreme Court of the United States E.G. Clingenpeel San Antonio United States

Parish Guild and society events in OCETY social calendar

Wednesday events include Parish Guild meeting at Mrs B F Wright’s home at 3 pm and Profitt Slaughter wedding at Christ Church in the evening. Thursday features Mrs H C Hall hosting the Married Ladies Social Club at 3 30 pm, WMA meeting at Baptist Church, and Ladies Auxiliary circles meeting at 3 30 pm with Circle One at Mrs Lang and Circle Two at Mrs Treadwell. Dreamland gate poem follows. The article also covers tax notes on dividends, notable social visits, and upcoming D A R and Eastern Star meetings with dates in February, plus a community center program and parade float plans.

B. F. Wright Profitt-Slaughter Christ Church H. C. Hall The Presbyterian Church Circle One Lang Circle Two Treadwell Mally Cantrell Bobbitt Lobdell F. W. Mally R. L. Bobbitt Alys. I. Goodman E. Gillingenpee Miss Pullin Ira O'Meara Camp Windrow

The Hungry Man in a Rough Town Restaurant

Seenoh, a fastidious yet hungry man, enters a cheap, foul-smelling town café at one o’clock. He asks for a saucer for his coffee, and the waitress explains they do not provide saucers to avoid saucer theft by violators.

Seenoh Himsel

Junior Auxiliary and Welfare League activities in Laredo

The Junior Auxiliary met at the Rectory under Mrs. C. W. Cook, sewing and sharing stories including the Wonderful Hoop after a church service. A Welfare League for Laredo was organized at Mrs. M. P. Cullinan’s home to promote safety for youth, with committees led by Mrs. Cullinan and others. Executives of three clubs hosted a dinner honoring Mrs. J. Z. George, district president, who discussed the April convention and club work in Laredo.

C. W. Cook Mr. Cook Joe Fasnacht Anne McKinney Evelyn Randolph Ethel Alta Gracia Jack Poster Mary Anderson Helen MacGregor Mary Ernestine Sielski Mollie Spindle Jamie Nellie Ward Jack Younkin Hazen Sorrell Edward Craven Anita Lana Ralph Cook Horace Bobby Jack Elinor "Kehl Vivia Smith Welfare League M. P. Cullinan Heights Laredo Europe Alfred Matthews Elizabeth Lobdell J. &. Woods George Woman's Club Tuesday Music and Literary Club The Heights Civic Club Bender Cafe J. Z. George Fifth District of Texas Vedera Rex Tarver Heights Civic Pub

Two White Men Arrested in Concord Triple Murder Case

Waco Texas February 15 Two white men detained as suspects in the Concord triple murder case. one released after exam in jail while the other remains held. No complaints filed. no definite clue yet. A short time before the murders Barker deposited 1000 dollars in a Waco bank. The money stays in the bank. Five negroes and a Mexican are also being held alongside the jailed man.

Associated Press Waco Texas Barker Wuacu

Appeals Decisions Highlight Texas Cases Affirmations

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the Stonewall county empty grave case and multiple murder and theft sentences from Liberty Kaufman Cottle Wichita counties. It reversed L B Gray in a misdemeanor theft case over a wording issue.

Associated Press Austin Texas Stonewall County Court of Criminal Appeals Byrd Jackson Cochrain A. J. Andrews Liberty County John Chappell Kaufman County Sam Williams Sad Sam Cottle County L. B. Gray Wichita County State of Texas

Fundamentalists push to ban Darwin textbooks in New York schools

Rev Dr John Roach Stratton heads a campaign to exclude Darwinian theory books from New York public schools citing unreliability. In Annandale on Hudson New York an opposite view emerges from St Stephens College science faculty with most agreeing that evolution and Christianity can coexist despite four dissenters.

Associated Press New York John Roach Stratton Baptist Church Stratton Annandale-on-Hudson, N. Y St. Stephens College Episcopal

Extortion Conspiracy Probed After Gun Battle Arrests

Police seek scope of an extortion conspiracy in Los Angeles after eight men were arrested in a gun battle with federal officers. Detectives hunt for a ninth suspect who escaped.

Los Angeles Cal

Liquor Report At Fort Worth High School

Public school authorities investigate a report that liquor was introduced in a Fort Worth high school and consumed by students. Three boys and three girls are implicated with one girl accused of obtaining liquor from a bootlegger.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas Publc

Cough Medicine Bottle Triggers Fatal Dallas Accident

Charles F. Martin, a Dallas real estate dealer, died last night when a bottle of cough medicine in his overcoat pocket pressed against a pistol, firing into his heart. Authorities label it accidental.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Charles 5 Martin

Heaviest Snowfall Paralyzes New York Streets

New York reports the heaviest snowfall of the winter with six inches fallen after the storm began. City crews mobilized 12,000 snow shovelers, 150 snowplows, and 400 trucks to clear the streets.

Associated Press New York Greater

Dallas man charged with murder over fatal stab wounds

A. C. York was charged with the murder of Edward Glenn after Glenn died from five stab wounds inflicted yesterday with paperhangers' shears. York said he used the shears in self defense during a fight at the house they were papering. He remains in custody.

Dallas Texas A. C. York Edward Glenn York

Government files rail charge complaints over war munitions

Washington reports the French government filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a series of complaints against several railroads. The director general of railways asked the return of alleged overcharges on shipments of war munitions during the war totaling more than 300000 dollars.

Associated Press Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Director General Railroads

Professor as laborer in New York dispute over pay

Dominick Simons a Ph D LL D formerly Italian school inspector told a Long Island magistrate he took a plasterer's helper job after arriving in the United States to compare wages with university graduates. His wife accused him of striking her in the face as he returned to work with a book under his arm.

New York United States Dominick Simons Italy Long Taland

Leviathan Reconditioning Contract Awarded

The shipping board formally awarded the Leviathan reconditioning contract to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company on February 15 in Washington.

Associated Press Washington Leviathan The Shipping Board Today Newport News Shipbuiding and Dry Dock Company

Secretary and Mrs Hughes Sail for Bermuda

New York February 5 Secretary and Mrs Hughes sailed today for a two weeks vacation in Bermuda.

Associated Press New York Hughes Bermuda

American Minister Long resigns from Cuba post

Bearz W. Long, the United States ambassador to Cuba since 1919, tendered his resignation to President Harding, effective immediately, and steps down from his diplomatic role.

Associated Press Washington

Disturbances Erupt in Belfast as Military Fires

After hours of quiet, Belfast disorders flare up today and the security forces respond with gunfire. The report notes unrest spreading through the city prompting military involvement. The incident marks a sharp escalation in the February tension.

Associated Press Belfast

Ulster Unionists Released After Kidnapping

London report says Michael Collins secured the release of 16 Ulster Unionists. The kidnapping was announced in the House of Commons by Winston Churchill.

London Michael Collins House of Commons Sociey Winaton Churchill

Plea Guilty In Court For Diverting Electricity

This morning in Justice of the Peace Atlee's court W. H. McCauley pleaded guilty to diverting electricity after a complaint by the Laredo Electric and Ry Co. He was fined for the offense. The case warns others that tapping into electric wires without permission is illegal.

Justice of the Peace Atlee’s Court W. H. McCauley Laredo Electric & Ry. Co

Richelieu Cafe Announces 24 Hour Service

The Richelieu Cafe at 1217 Hidalgo Street will be open day and night from this day forward. Patrons and the public are advised of the new hours and extended service.

Richelieu Cafe Hidalgo

Birthday记: Elihu Root and Notable Birthdays

On February 5, the paper notes that Elihu Root former Secretary of State and senator born in Clinton New York is 77 today Albert B Cummins senator from Iowa born in Carr chaels Pennsylvania 72 today Mme Marcella Sembrich famed soprano born in Lemberg Austria 64 today Scott C Bone new governor of Alaska born in Shelby county Indiana 62 today John Barrymore actor born 49 years ago today

Elihu Root United States Clinton N. Y Albert B. Cummins Iowa Carrchaels Mme Marcella Sembrich Lemberg Austria Scott C. Bone Alaska Shelby County Ind John Barrymore

Ford Rival Offers for Muscle Shoals Lands Arrive

The Alabama Power Company submitted another bid for Muscle Shoals properties in Alabama via Thomas Martin. The offer adds to Ford’s prior bid as Secretary Weeks considers proposals to complete Wilson dam and buy the Warrior plant with 50 year leases.

Oy Associated Press Washington Muscle Shoals Alabama Alabama Power Company Weeks Thomas Martin Congress Henry Ford Wilson Dam United States Warrior

Murderer Punishment Urged in Monterrey Ranch Shooting

The state department instructs Consul Bowman in Monterrey and the Mexico City embassy to seek Mexican authorities to arrest and punish those responsible for the February 1 shooting death of Charles Burrow, also known as Charles Miller, American ranch manager near Monterrey.

Washington State Department Consul Bowman Monterrey Mexico City Chares Burrow Burrow Charles Miller

Snow Dusts Marshall Texas Rooftops

Marshall Texas reports the first snow of the winter last night coating housetops and sweeping streets with a white covering this morning. City residents noted the unusual fall and returned to routine after morning visibility improved.

Marshall Texas

Western Pine Manufacturers Association Formed in Montana and Oregon

The federal trade commission reports that Montana and Eastern Oregon lumber producers organized the Western Pine Manufacturers Association to fix lumber prices. It notes the group raised prices by concerted action as prices rose from 1915 to 1920 and coordinated production during downturns to sustain prices.

Associated Press Washington Montana Oregon Western Pine Manufacturers’ Association Federal Trade Commission Congress

Weather forecast for New Orleans area

Tonight fair and somewhat colder with freezing temperatures. Thursday fair with rising temperatures as the forecast from the U S weather bureau at New Orleans and the Times via the Telephone Co indicates.

United States Weather Bureau New

Weather Observations at Fort Medroah for 24

Reading shows a max temperature of 69 degrees Fahrenheit and a min of 37 degrees. Wind is northwest with cloudy skies throughout the day.

Akien Fort Medroah

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