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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1922
Page
4
A Friday editorial argues the carnival during the annual celebration is harmful to public morals and not representative of Laredo. It condemns gambling games and tent shows while praising rodeo polo and border attractions as better substitutes for children and visitors.
Paramount Artcraft presents Cecil B De Mille adaptation The Admirable Crichton retitled Male and Female at Strand today and tomorrow. Thunderclap racing drama thrills Royal Theater patrons. Mae Murray appears on stage after her film in Rialto and audiences see her in Peacock Alley in the evening program.
In Webb County seized by United States Customs Officers the described property fifteen hundred 38 Cal cartridge is libeled in the U S District Court Southern District of Texas Laredo. Claimants must appear March 13, 1922 at 10 am in Laredo to interpose a claim and state their case. U S Marshal for the District of Texas R A Harvin and Deputy Allen Walker announce the notice.
The United States seizes a Ford automobile, license 627098, engine 5464209, and 155 bottles of intoxicating liquor under a warrant. The case No D L 253 is in the U S District Court in Laredo Texas. A notice date is set for March 13, 1922, at 10 in the forenoon to file claims.
A notice states the seizure of a Ford automobile License 636210 Engine 5240548 and two bottles of intoxicating liquor. The hearing is set in U S District Court in the Niel room of the U S Material Sou District of Texas in Laredo.
A well known traveling man who visits the drug trade says druggists often ask if a cough medicine is for a child or adult and then recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He states there is no danger and it always helps with colds croup and whooping cough.
The United States consumes three fourths of the world total output of crude rubber, signaling a dominant role in global rubber markets and demand.
Judge Clarence N. Goodwin told lawyers the law cannot be equal while the rich employ highly educated attorneys and the poor are served by untrained counsel. He warned such imbalance breeds injustice and errors that overturn cases with merit.
Southern Minnesota school children skated to school today with groups covering eight miles. One death was reported in Rochester as an indirect result of the storm, while wind and snow affected the region. The cold wave continued from the Northwest into the south and east, disrupting train schedules in several areas.
A sharp 40 degree fall from 73 to 33 was recorded here from 6 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. today. The dramatic drop left residents noting the swift change in weather conditions across the city.
Reports from Langley Field deny Roma aircraft faults after the first flight. President Harding and Mrs. Harding postpone the White House Army and Navy reception due to the Roma disaster. In Texas four rangers arrive in Waco to assist in the Lorena murder case involving Sheriff Buchanan, as trial preparations and demurrers proceed.
Lieutenant Jones starred for Fort McIntosh as the Fourth Cavalry defeated Fort Ringgold 13 to 4 at the aviation field. Jones scored six goals amid fast play and good sportsmanship as the series moves to a final game this afternoon with local spectators filling the scene.
The Rotary Club in Laredo celebrated its seventeenth anniversary with district Governor George Holmgreen arriving from San Antonio with Dr. Barker to deliver lectures. President Hiatt led the meeting with remarks by Holmgreen, Barker, John K. Beretta, and Colonel Roland Hickok. The event included group singing and a brief, lively program in anticipation of Governor Neff.
Two Swarthmore College girls endured a wager gone awry by attempting to eat 100 raw oysters in one sitting. One student managed 53 oysters while the other ate 50, ending the challenge in a fierce, humorous showdown.
Tomorrow is the feast of St Matthuas with Holy Communion at Christ Church at 9 a.m. The article notes civic celebration in Laredo, praise for Mayor Leopoldo Villegas and Chamber of Commerce efforts, a surge in real estate activity, and a transient issue with pickpockets during the festivities, with no incidents reported.
The article lists events including Buena Vista’s seventy fifth anniversary as Boston marks its first century as a city. A White House reception honors army and navy officers. Cotton industry talks occur in New Orleans after a North Carolina governors call. Oklahoma Reconstruction League convenes Shawnee to back state office candidates. A Washington conference opens on legal education from the American Bar Association.
Washington reports the Navy Department informed the State Department it will not accept the German Zeppelin being built for the United States under the Versailles treaty reparations unless it is provided to America at no expense.
London announces in the house of commons that the British government invites signatories of the Anglo-British treaty to attend an early conference in London to discuss the overall situation. Also notes an advertisement offering grapefruit orange and lemon trees for Laredo with prices and delivery about March 1st.
Dr Adellina T Oller announces the opening of her osteopath offices in the Thaison building Rooms 210 211 and 216 6 B.
In Emporia Kansas Evelyn Garner a student reached into a book cage releasing a large bullsnake that coiled around her wrist. More than a dozen women fled the room in fear and a male student killed the reptile. Officials say the snake likely entered the building last fall and hibernated in the bookcase.
Train No 1 on Texas-M Mexican leaves Corpus Christi at 12 10 pm and Train No 3 arrives from Corpus Christi at 8 36 pm. Through fast train to St Louis on International & Great Northern leaves 12 01 pm and arrives 6 16 pm. Night train departs 10 pm and arrives 7 30 am. Rio Grande Eagle Pass service: Train No 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday at 6 30 am arrives Minera 10 80 am. Train No 3 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at am arrives at
Washington February 23 The modified blanket reservation to the four power Pacific treaty faced immediate opposition in the senate foreign relations committee led by Senator Lodge after a conference with President Harding. After over an hour of debate the committee adjourned without action, failing to win over Brandegee reservation supporters. The new reservation would not bind the United States to armed force without congressional consent.
The City Club of New York Post 244 issued a challenge to Hanford MacNider national commander of the American Legion to debate the merits of the cash bonus for able bodied veterans. The message backs opposition to blanket bonuses led by George Brokaw Compton who began nationwide protest in 1920.
Chicago reports Mrs. Edna Mc Clure gave birth to a baby boy yesterday named George Washington. Her birth date aligns with Washing ton's birthday and her mother's brother also shares a Lincoln birthday connection.
New York February 23 Tex Rickard was indicted twice by the supreme court grand jury on charges of abducting Anna Ross 11 and Nellie Ganko 14 schoolgirls. Bail raised from 10000 to 25000 as district attorney cites loss of prior county business connections. Rickard pleads not guilty to both indictments.
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