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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1922

Page

7

Strike violence clouds Fort Worth packing dispute

The union leaders directing the packing house strike face court actions and defend against charges of intimidation and violence. Packers say strikers and sympathizers assaulted workers, with deaths from violence in Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. Editors urge nonviolence, federal mediation, and government control of vital coal resources.

Fort Worth New York Oklahoma City Wilfel Packepgstuned Federation of Labor Packet Workmen's Union

The Mine Troubles and Absentee Labor Leaders

Senator Kenyon’s industrial code proposal overlooks absentee labor leaders who regulate wages and conditions via the national miners union. In the Kanawha region workers were content with pay and hours, while union bosses in Indianapolis push dictate and fear of loss of membership governs action.

Kenyon National Miners’ Union Kanawha Indianapolis

Ford Sales Top One Million as 1921 Output Surges

Ford Motor Company reports 1921 production of 1 050 740 cars trucks and tractors with U S retail sales near 1 093 000 exceeding 1920 by 104 213. December 1921 sales rise about 25 percent from December 1920 and Fordson tractor retail sales double. Prices for Touring to Track cut again aiding market stabilization while Detroit plant employs about 40 000 workers.

Berisol Ford Motor Comppany Ford United States Ford Company Fordson I. O. Detroit Detroit Ford Motor Company

Facts and Fancies Society Play Set For Next Week

Rehearsals for Facts and Fancies the society play by the American Legion progress well for performances Thursday and Friday February 2 and 3 with a Friday matinee. Cast features Courtney Slaughter Holmes Taylor Lane Mullally and Slaughter with a five part revue in act two and fourteen songs and dances from New York shows.

American Legion Courtney Slaughter Mary Mr. Holmes Valentine van Dyke Laura Taylor Caroline George Lane Hobbie Miss Taylor Mexico Ed Mullally Lieutenant Gregg Felix Martin Vincent Randolph Slughter Hobson Joe Puig Anita MullaHy Irene Leyendecker Ruth Scratchley Ethel Mackin Ofelia Gladys Sauvignet Lillian Meredith Claire Derby America Meriweather Josephine Daiches Katherine O’sell Helen Leyendecker Jeanette Taylor Hortense Leyendecker Rose Rosalie Wurmser Edythe Lowry Lisandro Forseck Evelyn Moore George White Dave Slaughter Edward O’sell Richard Trout Dan Sanchez Fred ‘Rogers Joseph Puig Arthur Derby Randolph Slaughter

Hamilton & Phelps Relocate Law Offices

Notice of Perieval. We have moved our law offices from the Villegas building to the Joseph building rooms 220 222 and 224 where we will receive friends and clients with prompt careful attention. Hamilton and Phelps Attorneys at Law. 1-28-6t.

Villegas Joseph Building Hamilton & Phelps Attorneys At Law

Notice of Seizure Ford Car Port of Laredo

The Ford automobile license No. 636210 seized November 18 1921 for violation of section 3082 RS. Claim must be filed within twenty days from first publication or the car will be sold at public auction at the Customhouse at 10 A M February 27 1922. A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.

Port of Laredo Texas A. R. Kahn

Tent Show Crowded Yet Wedding Fails on Stage

The Dubinsky Bros tent show drew a large crowd for The Broken Rogary last night though a performer balked at a wedding on stage causing the tying to be called off. A matinee of Little Red Riding Hood drew women and children today and tonight the company offers The Worst Boy in Town with Sunday’s bill The Shop Lifter as the group plans to stay in Laredo next week.

Dubinsky Bros Cupid Dubinsky Laredo la Wa Pit

Neal Hart Joins Laredo Audience For Western Film Plans

Neal Hart welcomed at Strand Theater in Laredo where he praised the city and promised future collaborations. Hart, titled America’s Pal, outlined plans for six five reel westerns to be written in Texas with Hazel Maye as leading lady. Company manager John M. Steiner aims to shoot this summer or fall, with Hart in the lead and production centered on authentic Texas atmosphere.

Neal Hart America Laredo San Antonio John M. Steiner Strand Theater Steiner Mr. Hart Texas

Bridge completion near Washington Birthday opening in Laredo

J K Beretta president of the Laredo Bridge Co said the new international footbridge could open to traffic during the Washington Birthday Celebration next month. The project includes buildings ticket offices tire parks and approaches on both sides with only Convent Avenue widening pending on the American side. If dedicated as part of the celebration it would draw many excursionists to Laredo.

J. K. Beretta Laredo Convent Avenue

Zapata No 1 well awakens as a major producer in field

Zapata No 1 of Zapata Co. Memphis Tennessee, brought in months ago, when pumped now yields 260 to 300 barrels daily, signaling a top producer. Wren No 1 in block 16, section 116, depth 1480 feet, produces 60 to 100 barrels with oil of 29 gravity, lighter than field oil at 22 gravity.

Zapata No Zapata Co Memphis Wren No

Clergyman Chas W Cook Elected At San Antonio Diocese

In San Antonio this week at the Episcopal Diocese convention Rev. Chas W Cook rector of Christ Church was chosen as one of four honored clerical leaders from Laredo.

Laredo Episcopal Church San Antonio Chas. W. ‘Cook Christ Church

Auction sale of fing work mules and horses near Hotel Hamilton

Local notices advertise a large auction of fing work mules and horses at the lot opposite the Hotel Hamilton on Wednesday February 1 at 2 p.m. The text also notes law offices moving to the Joseph building and lists related ads and licenses.

Hamilton & Fhelps Villegas Joseph Hotel Hamilton Webb County

Church society meetings announced for Sunday afternoon and evening

Saturday Miss Emilie Halsell will center the Busy Bee Club at 3 30 o clock Sunday. The Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6 45 PM at the church. The Senior B Y P A meets at the Baptist Church at 6 30 PM. The Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church meets at 6 45 PM in the church. The Epworth League of the Methodist Church meets in the League room at 6 30 PM. The Woman s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meets at 4 PM at the church.

Emilie’ “Halsell Will. Centertein Christian : ‘Endeavor ‘Society of the Presbyterian Church Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church Epworth League of the Methodist Church Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

Social notices and gatherings in the city this week

Mr. L S Harkey visits then sails to Tennessee. Rev C W Cook returns from San Antonio. Mrs Paul Mathews and son visit Tampico relatives. Mrs W W MacGregor expected home from San Antonio. Woman's Club social Monday at 4 pm. Methodist Institute attendees to Cotulla. Revener's Club hosts a dance at Ellis Hall with music by Laredo Synco. Birthday party for Mrs Sallee at Mrs Tr Munn's home. WMA presents bouquet to Mrs Sallee. Elks Hall dancing party hosted by Helen MacDonald and Nellie Ward.

Ladies of the Baptist Church Tr. Munn Genevieve Sallen Peltig

Fragmentary civic notes on streets and thanks in Heights

Incomplete OCR yields brief mentions of gratitude to Mrs. Wolpe for beautification efforts and a note about residents in Heights, with scattered references to a president and a mobility or immunity center.

Mra. My. Wolpe Agai Ely

Unclear AP Report on Houston Inquiry

Investigators cite a self-inflicted death in Houston tied to a financial matter. A girl referred to as the victim is mentioned. authorities say the Lusk verdict indicates suicide.

Associated Press Houston Tex Lusk

Marquis of Créwe and National Union figures commemorated

Fragmentary text notes Marquis of Créwe and vice president of the League of Nations Union, a former Lord Lieutenant, tied to a 56 year span and a Baltimore based National Farmers' Union event. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Marquis of. Créwe Pri League of Nations ‘Union Ranel. Willard Baltimore National Farmers’ Union Ee County V. Allen

Medicine for Headache Tablets Marketed In Noted

Fragmentary notice advises three tablets for headache relief. Mentions general use and curing claims but lacks clear details on brand, dosage, or issuer.

Ottawa to Host First Annual Canad Winter Carnival

Fragmentary text notes Centenary event in Ottawa with Liberal reader Mackenzie and a referendum on tariff reform associated with the Chamber of Commerce. Details unclear but marks inaugural carnival event.

Birtander Mackenzie Fames ‘Liberal Reader Canad Ottawa

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