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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1923
Page
7
Sealed proposals are due January 23 1923 at 4 45 PM to the Laredo City Hall for about 120 000 aq yds of paving. Types include Bitulithic Limestone Rock Asphalt Sheet Asphalt Vitrified Brick and Two Course Concrete. Plans available after January 1 1923 with reading and award after bid opening.
Seventy five years since Girard College opened and the Michigan legislature’s first meeting at Lansing mark anniversaries. Greater New York turns twenty five today as municipal elections occur in Ontario cities. Dr Karl Scheurer to be installed as Swiss president. Philadelphia hosts its traditional Mummers parade to ring in the New Year. Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Michigan and New Hampshire hold inaugurations for governors elected last November. The Canadian National Defence Act unifies militia, army, and air forces in one department and takes effect today.
January 1 marks the forty third birthday anniversary of King Vagiravudh of Siam. Proclaimed Crown Prince in 1895 he ascended the throne in 1910 and pursued modern education, travel, and reform. Siam covers about 200000 square miles with a population around six and a quarter million. Bangkok, the capital, exceeds 400000 residents.
Maaybelle Klelnefen holds canary named Music Master which entertained Chicago listeners during the American Breeders Association convention. The bird has traveled over 7000 miles and given recitals at six major broadcasting stations nationwide. The bird has been heard in San Francisco Vancouver and other cities.
A reader column praising flappers argues their flaws are temporary. It lauds traits like fearlessness and independence while cautioning against overindulgence in modern fashion and behavior, predicting a return to modesty and traditional home life.
A brisk review touts Skin Deep featuring Florence Victor and Milton Sills. The plot involves prisons hospitals airplanes and a competitive scheme while delivering action and light comedy.
Dr. James M. Maxon Episcopal bishop coadjutor of Tennessee born Bay City Michigan 48 years ago today. Maj. Gen. Clarenca R Edwards retired U S A born Cleveland Ohio 64 years ago today. John C Ketcham congressman Fourth Michigan district born Toledo Ohio 50 years ago. William Fox pioneer in motion picture industry born 44 years ago today. Harvie Jordan authority on cotton growing born Monticello Georgia 64 years ago today.
A reflective piece on leaving the past behind for a hopeful year ahead. The column notes James M. Woodman quotes, mentions Mrs. F. H. Lusk retirement in Austin, and lists multiple holiday visitors and returns from San Antonio, Belton, and Fort Worth. Includes announcements of Guild and Musicians Club meetings.
Miss Rosita Applewhite hosted a Saturday gathering for Genevieve Camp who leaves tonight for Belton to resume college studies. Guests enjoyed decorations with scarlet geraniums and mistletoe, games, singing, and dancing, with prizes awarded to James Richter and Genevieve Camp.
The president and Mrs. Harding kept New Year’s Day peaceful at the White House. They received diplomatic and official cards while flowers arrived from friends. A contrast to last year’s large reception was noted as Mrs. Harding’s health kept the function canceled.
Paris reports actress Sarah Bernhardt, once near recovery from a breakdown, suffered a series of fainting spells today. The Associated Press notes her condition remains delicate as officials monitor her health.
Tokio reports Japanese investors suffered a heavy loss after the Alascon government cancelled timber cutting concessions in Siberia that were granted by the old Vladivostok government. Major firms had paid 3,000,000 yen plus monthly fees. much timber remained unsent when Reds captured Vladivostok, turning the venture into a total loss.
In a Chicago ceremony librarians vote Van Toon hia for Sitters of Mankind receiving the Jean Newberg medal donated by Frederic C. Melcher through the Childrens' Librarians section in Detroit. The prize is expected to be awarded annually by the same section.
The department of agriculture and commerce released the second rice harvest estimate at 60 584 108 koku in Tokyo on January 1, a 3.3 percent drop from September’s first estimate. It rises 9.8 percent from last year and 6.3 percent above the seven year average.
An aged description touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as pleasant safe and reliable for coughs and colds. It is praised by mothers for containing no opium or other harmful drug and has long been held in high esteem in homes.
Mrs Karma Fall Schofield the first woman to sit on the Massachusetts Industrial Accident Board is admitted by her male colleagues to be setting the pace for them in hard work.
A garbled OCR passage mentions times and names in a jumbled way with many missing words. The readable parts reference dates, places, and people but lack coherent context or events to summarize meaningfully.
A strenuous day in Texas followed a spate of automobile accidents injuring several and killing two men near Fort Worth Dallas. Police named the dead as G. P. Calhoun and W. Ek Beville and listed four injured including John M. bolt Reginald Turner Robt M Williamson Jr and Stanley G Davis all residents of Dallas. Davis said he swerved to avoid a woman and baby when the crash occurred.
In Beaumont Texas on January. Four firefighters were hurt while tackling fires in the business district. One blaze at Que in a corner drugstore is blamed on defective wiring and another at the Neeley Club has undetermined origin. Estimated loss reaches $100,000.
Police report a 15 year old boy Weldon Pearce was fatally shot during a New Year celebration in Austin. Four other youths Garland Alexander Reuben Martinez Phendore Valdey Rudolpho Villasacio were wounded. No suspect is in custody.
Fort Worth police report Miss Merle Rogers aged 15 was shot and seriously wounded by New Year revelers early today. Detectives have no clue to the shooter as investigations continue.
New York reports the death of Hall of Fame baseball star Wee Willie Keeler in Brooklyn. The famed right fielder and prolific hitter, renowned as one of the game’s greatest batsmen, passes away at home.
In Mesquite Texas on New Year’s night 16 year old Winfield Knox died after farmer Robert Hall fired a single shot when the boy failed to answer a call during a New Year celebration described as tick-tacking the home of Hall Knox died at the scene and Hall was held on $1500 bail awaiting grand jury action.
The Times presents a daily weather forecast from the U.S. Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Holiday has no report for this edition.
Observations recorded at Fort McIntosh for the 24 hours ending 7 pm. Conditions, temperatures, precipitation, and wind details are summarized from the day’s data. Data reflect hourly readings and trend since this morning.
Scattered reports describe a chaotic night in Dallas with crowds clashing and authorities arresting dozens amid violations of Prohibition laws. Police and jail staff responded as revelers filled streets, with injuries and widespread disorder cited across several districts.
The Geological Survey reports U S petroleum production in November 1922 rose by about 10,000,000 barrels from the previous year. Producing wells completed numbered 1,459, up 451, with total production 47,089,000 barrels plus imports. Estimated consumption stood at 43,443,000 barrels while exports reached 856,000 barrels. Stocks on November 30 totaled 275,856,000 barrels, or about five days’ supply.
Train No 1 to Corpus Christi departs 10:00 a m. Train No 2 from Corpus Christi arrives 3:35 p m. International & Great Northern fast train to St Louis departs 12:01 p m arrives 6:15 p m. Night service leaves 10:00 p m arrives 1:39 a m. Alo Grande Eagle Pass trains from Laredo depart 8:36 a m and Minera arrival 4?6 a m. Train 2 from Minera departs 1l m arrives Laredo 8:15 p m.
Fragmented text reports France rejecting a C80 proposal amid broader tensions involving Varig and Grinun governments. Mention of dates, places, and parties appears garbled. core note points to a government stance shift and international reactions.
The unreadable fragment mentions a 29 date and a Peper payment. Names and places are unclear, with scattered words about a tote, Gthlcekinas, and a tense financial reference. Overall the item is a damaged boilerplate OCR snippet with minimal legible facts.
Jam do R S An Corson starts back to the Poyas penitentiary in custody to complete a sentence after leading 40 others in a sensational jail break. He was sentenced in Texas for bank robbery and had escaped from the Cal penitentiary and from Oklahoma, sheriff officials say.
The article discusses how various classes of people and elements such as servants actors priests and even glass have been experiment with to stand heavy motor traffic. It notes Fascisti as Italy s most powerful political party and explains the meaning of the term in Italian.
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