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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1923
Page
9
Captain J K Skipworth, noted Ku Klux Klan leader in Morehouse Parish Louisiana, emerges as a key figure in the sensational developments following the kidnapping and murder of two Mer Rouge citizens.
A humorous column from Laredo offers light jabs at local habits and eccentricities. It playfully riffs on manners, post office pens, gossip, optimism, budget worries, and social quirks, ending with a quip about honesty versus profits.
A vintage advertisement praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as pleasant safe and reliable for coughs and colds. It notes long use high esteem in homes especially with mothers of young children and emphasizes it contains no opium or harmful drug.
One year ago in Torbay January 23 a Washington DC Knickerbocker Theatre roof failure caused ninety eight deaths and many injuries as heavy snow loaded the structure.
Princess Charlotte Adelgone of Lauxemburg celebrates a new heir on what would be her 27th year. Mrs Beatrice Webb renowned economist turns 65 today. Actor Holbrook Burn from San Francisco marked age A1. Senator O E Weller of Maryland born in Reisterstown exits at 61.
An advertisement explains Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a local ointment and a blood-acting tonic. It claims to lessen susceptibility to colds and notes the product has been sold by druggists for over 49 years by F. J. Cheney Co. of Toledo.
By order of the Webb County District Court the Merchants State Bank Trust Co. of Laredo, Texas holds a judgment from December 5, 1922 for 4779.72 dollars with interest and costs. On January 29, 1923, at the Webb County Courthouse in Laredo, the sheriff will sell 41 head of branded steers in Ernesto Uribe’s pasture to satisfy the judgment against L. H. Bruni and Ernesto Uribe, with proceeds applied to the debt.
The Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church will meet at the Rectory at 4 o'clock in the afternoon on Tuesday.
Lillian Middleton writes from New York Times noting several local residents returning from trips to Corpus Christi and visits in the city. Mrs. Sam Yates and daughter Polly have returned to Millett after a visit. Mrs. Paul Thompson and Clifton Til visited Webb. Mr. C M Fish left for St Louis after a stay in the city. The two circles of the W M S met at the Methodist Church for a devotional and business session planning a chicken supper to aid parsonage rebuilding.
Des St Anthony Hotel lists arrivals including H M Hanelee MC Grage FL ON Harrison L M Stone TH C Molt O E Hunter John Trowbridge O F Lohman San Antonio James Smith Coose Creek J Farris Dallas C Moore Temple.
A social column lists visitors and acquaintances at Hotel Pena including Mo Cryne of Houston W I Ching Geo Washington Cairo Okla An elo Golpe Penver Colo Bette Phil lipa J S Wallace C H Buch and wife BK Levi San Antonio.
Ward Waters Trio brings readings whistling vocal duets and xylophone solos to the Library Room over the Market on Monday January 20 at eight. The act features Mr and Mrs Waters and Miss McNett with two 30 minute halves. Tickets are $1 for adults and 50 cents for high school age and under.
Various bills reported favorably in the Texas legislature. Proposals would tighten penalties for carrying weapons at parades and tighten parade protections. Debate includes amendments and committee actions with governor and party positions noted.
Two new First National pictures are listed as best pictures by the National Board of Review. The titles cited are Prawn at the North and The Sagnac Aged, highlighting acclaimed releases of the season.
Nine inmates escape from Dallas county jail by scaling stairway and using a service cable to reach the street. Guards and officers attempt investigation as authorities track the escape route and prepare to recover the prisoners.
England faced an unusually large oyster harvest this fall. Colchester oystermongers launched a national advertising campaign that cleared their shelves in three weeks, while the public kept clamoring for more.
Manuel Crux left last night for the Northern markets to buy his spring stocks. He aims to refresh inventories and secure timely shipments, signaling bustling trade ahead of the season.
The Soviet mass production plant has launched a gray seven seat car powered by 40 horsepower. It weighs 2550 pounds and reaches 63 miles per hour in two speeds. The factory staff is said to have been trained in the United States.
Daily progress in cinema as First National releases attract attention with upcoming titles such as Trilby starring Guy Bates Post, Brawn of the North featuring Strongheart, The Hottentot from Ince, Pury with Richard Barthelmess, and Within the Law with Norma Talmadge.
Ben Turpin promotes the film Sheik noting it plays on all five reels. The comedy tour signals strong audience appeal and a banner release for the production.
Ted Lewis declares he deserves the return bout with Georges Carpentier, challenging the notion that Joe Beckett holds the right. The scene shifts to a boxing context with a dispute over the next challenger and title path.
Fragmented OCR reads like a local notice about a strange event or diary fragment. It mentions Fishers, dates, places, beer, and a puzzling sequence of garbled words suggesting a dated rural item. The readable bits hint at a regional issue or transcription error rather than a complete report.
Police pursue leads in a fatal double attack, with a reward raised by the chamber of commerce for the conviction of the slayers. Officials suspect jealousy sparked the violence, and whiskey possession may have played a part.
Aison Alay field, chairman of the Texas railroad commission, died in Sherman early today due to heart trouble. The 24 year rail commission veteran, born October 2 1860 at Overton, Rusk County, had attended a Washington conference on Orient railroad rehabilitation before the fatal illness. He earlier served as assistant attorney general and secretary of state.
Fort Worth Texas January 23 E Riley of Jacksboro a prominent cattleman collapsed and died in an elevator at a local office building while en route to a doctor’s office this morning.
Tokio reports Premier Kato said no formal resignations but an understanding exists among the United States Great Britain and Japan about steps if Washington conference accords are not ratified. He spoke in reply to an opposition interpellation.
Twelve armed thieves raided a building in Chicago early today bound the watchman and a newshoy. They drilled into the vaults and stole 600 cases of whiskey. Police were alerted when the prisoners were found long after the bandits fled with the loot.
The Texa Soil bulletin notes higher crude oil values with Mexia crude at 1.80 and Currie at 2.29, up from the previous 1.65 and 1.80. This price shift reflects a stronger market for the region’s petroleum products.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a hearing where a person named Harold is mentioned. It references a brother, a note, and testimonies from individuals including a J. Burnett. The exact details and context remain unclear due to the garbled text.
A Bonham police notice offers a reward for information relating to a January incident at the Presbyterian Church. Details are sparse in the readable OCR segment.
Partial OCR reads as a fragment noting a Kansas state senator introducing mental health or education policy ideas. The readable bits show political framing around public policy with unclear specifics or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR reports a clash or loss at sea involving a named fleet. The text references a distant battle, two weeks of silence, and a search for ships and crews. Names appear garbled, but the event centers on a naval incident near a port or region with missing vessels.
Addison C. Thomas aged 71, longtime Chicago newspaperman and former superintendent of the Central Division for Associated Press, died in a local hospital today from a stomach ailment. He was widely known in the U.S. press for decades of service.
Census bureau data released in Washington on January 23 shows cotton ginning through January 16 totaled 7, up to 2,607 running bales with 167,389 round bales and 39,007 American Egyptian plus 5,085 Seca Island bales. Texas ginnings reached 3,106,869 bales and Louisiana 346,262 bales.
The passage explains constipation as a stop page of the sewerage system and stresses daily bowel movement. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to keep bowels regular for good health.
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