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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1923
Page
8
Ted Olson reflects on marble and time in Forbes Magazine, extolling that durable human deeds outlast stone. He urges steadfast service and honest labor by toilers, artisans, and builders, as time erodes monuments but virtue endures.
January 11 marks births of Marquis Curzon secretary for foreign affairs in Britain. Dr Henry M. Tory Alberta University president. Sir Charles W Macara cotton industry figure. Dwight W. Morrow Morgan & Co. lawyer. James H. Hustis Boston & Maine railroad president. Each born years ago in various locations.
James Campbell Cantrill, representative for Kentucky’s Seventh District, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. A farmer by vocation with a Georgetown College degree, he built state agriculturists’ efforts against trusts and has long held roles in the state legislature and national party conventions. His Georgetown home anchors his profile.
Richmond reports from Texas and Louisiana on cottage plan for home economics training and health work in twelve Southern states. Texas delegates will report on state economics work. 1922 progress in farmer education across the South noted. Washington statement by President Harding hopes for useful legislative accomplishments to aid agriculture.
From Berlin Jan 11, a German tenant near Celle offered a sewing thread spool as payment for quarterly rent after running short of cash. The landlord accepted and gave 10 marks change as thread, now priced high, was worth more than before the war. A federal law caps rent prices and follows the dollar exchange rate. Also noted is Mehrstedt in Thuringia, a town of 400, losing its telephone toll station, leaving residents without service and awaiting how the dollar stands for future surveys.
United States of America vs One Nudge Automobile and intoxicating liquor. Warrant of seizure issued in the Southern District of Texas at Laredo. Dodge automobile license 056534 motor 725112 and liquor seized. Claimants must appear February 2 1928 at 10 00 am to contest forfeiture.
London 11 The Prince of Wales familiar habit of toying with a pon eletre is noted as a distinguishing trait alongside others. Bonar Law Mr. Chamberlain and Hawtrey show public mannerisms while du Maurier and Churchill are described with pocket patting and paper tube rituals respectively.
Former King Constantine of Greece died suddenly in Palermo today from a cerebral hemorrhage. The Associated Press report notes his death occurred in Sicily on January 11.
In Atatin Texas the Senate referred a resolution commending Governor Parker of Louisiana for law enforcement to a committee without action after initial introduction by Burkett and Turner. Wood moved to refer to committee and Burkett moved to table, sparking a sharp debate before final roll call referral.
Austin Texas January 17 The house today introduced provisions for electing county commissioners for the entire county by countywide vote. The measures also label all cloth and garments claiming wool content, amend highway revenue to let counties keep 90 percent of motor registration fees, license trappers to protect wild fur-bearing animals, and permit removal of public officials for drunkenness. Senate Finance Chair Senator Pudley says only emergent appropriation measures will be considered this session, signaling an extra session needed for appropriations.
Governor Neff asked the legislature to permit him to address a joint session tomorrow. Senator Davis of Dallas introduced a joint resolution for a statewide vote to publish all public school texts. He also proposed creating a separate department of insurance from banking. the measures were referred to committee.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced it will immediately investigate railroad expenditures on equipment maintenance and freight service methods for shippers. Informal petitions were filed by The International Association of Machinists and other unions linked to the shop crafts strike that began in July.
Tonight and Friday expect partly cloudy skies with colder temperatures. The United States Weather Bureau forecast notes continued cool conditions for the area.
Wilhelm Mayer leaves Paris for Berlin as German and French talks stall over reparations. Berlin cites possible end to direct dealings with the reparations commission after occupation, while French authorities deny recall and report a unchanged diplomatic stance. Rhenish and Westphalian workers plan a brief strike Monday to protest the occupation.
A Jan 11 Reuters dispatch notes trench troops entering Essen at 10 AM and Belgian forces from Duisburg moving toward the city with French troops. Martial law was proclaimed by French occupying forces almost immediately as German areas face occupation.
Premier Poiscare announced to the chamber that France plans for the eventual occupation of Bochum site of the Stinnes iron works if Germany does not meet French demands. A communique states French troops will advance along the line Bruchausen Gel denkirchen Essen Werden Hatingen under General Degoutte and General Rampon with Col Ifenry in command.
Fred Higginbotham, alleged messenger of a jack hooded band, testified at a Bastrop hearing about the Richard kidnapping. He claimed masked men forced him into the woods, where he saw Marty Neelis unmasked, while he was still a Klan member.
Names of guests arriving include R Wayne W Mathis R D McGee Jr Roy B K Dossey from San Antonio O J Allen and wife T Y Harrison and wife FP L Scott and wife Miranda City R Weber Chi canna W W A Willoughby Los Angeles J D Leslie Sherman Dewey Riley A Johnson Encinal Jack Ellison L B Shottlesworth Dallas
More than fifty contestants, including New York State champion Paul Foresman and international women’s champion Elsie Muller, enter the three day meet at Long Branch New Jersey. The Middle Atlantic Skating Association and the Long Branch Ice Boat and Yacht Club sponsor the event with a diamond medal for the top point winner. Miss Dert, Canadian champion, also participates.
Observations for the two and a half hours ending 7 p m state a maximum temperature of 75 degrees and a minimum of 39 degrees The wind is from the south and the sky is clear This brief weather note records local conditions for Fort Mcintosh today.
Washington reports indicate a conflict between orders to bring troops home and continued American participation in the reparations commission. Officials value Major General Allen's observer in Coblenz and foresee Antwerp withdrawal on January 21. Secret German marriages involving about 200 U.S. soldiers raise immigration concerns as troops, families, and wives await decisions.
Henry Toussaint escaped from a Wichita Falls jail after duplicating the jailer’s keys. He had been convicted of murdering his 69 year old father and sentenced to death. A new trial was awaited after the first verdict was reversed amid claims of disinheritance and a rift with his wife.
Secretary of Labor Davis opened the conference on women in industry urging protection from exploitation in wages hours and conditions. He called for removing mothers with babies from industrial work to care for them and highlighted the need for safeguards in the workplace.
Delegates from over a hundred national women’s organizations gather at the United States National Museum for a three day conference on women in industry. Speakers include employment managers workers manufacturers inspectors health experts statisticians and government administrators.
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