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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1922
Page
8
The probate court session resumes next Saturday afternoon with lawyers urged to present pending matters promptly. Local notices describe licenses issued and staffing updates including Manuel de la Rosa and others, plus the appointment of Fred Hi Ligarde as acting postmaster.
The Art Institute of Chicago surpassed all prior attendance with 1,071,422 visitors in the year 1921, 62,522 more than 1918 and 68,825 above last year. The institute’s School is the world's largest, drawing students from across the country and abroad. Nearly 100 veterans are funded by the government to attend, and total enrollment from Jan 1, 1921 to Jan 4, 1922 reached 4,520 across day night summer and children classes.
Fragmentary notes recount Burns's birth near Ayr and death in 1796, actor Murdoch born Philadelphia died 1893, 1858 Frederick-Prussia marriage, 1864 Henry Allen election, and other scattered references to people, places, and events. The piece blends obituary tangents, political mentions, railway notes, and social scenes with names like Booth, Davie, and Slaughter amid local notices.
Parish Guild meets with Mrs. Brennan at 2 30 PM. Ladies Aid Society gathers with Mrs Woodul at 2 PM. Wee U Circle plans gathering with Burt at 3 30 PM. Baptist Church BM and D hosts at regular afternoon hour. Reveller's Club to entertain with a ding at Elks Hall at 8 PM.
The event featured class members and guests enjoying a social night directed by Rinmer. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Ferris and Mr Nolan for best costumes, with a grab bag stunt activity and a later refreshment course enriching the lively gathering.
Rain and freezing conditions have covered the agricultural belts from Abilene to the far west Texas regions for about 36 hours. Meteorologist Dr. Cline of the Dallas weather bureau says the precipitation will benefit farmers, with temperatures rising today amid cloudy unsettled skies.
Wyoming Republican leader Mondell told the House that unchecked lynching would break down law, order and civilization, urging federal action to curb mob violence in a January debate on the Dyer anti lynching bill in Washington.
Detroit announces a February start for an advanced traffic plan using a master tower at Woodward and Michigan. A single officer will direct flow from the river to four miles out, with automatic repeats at two subsidiary towers per intersection.
New York reports that German shipyards have regained their prewar output levels and even surpassed them in 1521 according to a Livya report. The yards exceeded their previous year in ship construction, marking a significant postwar revival.
Reduction of wage scales for officers and crew on shipping board vessels, effective February 6, announced by the board. The new scales run until June and reduce deck officers radio men engineers and mates by 15 percent and unlicensed personnel by 25 percent.
Paris reports the French government, receiving Berlin-sourced information, is preoccupied by the possibility that Russia and Germany may reach an agreement to force reconsideration and revision of the peace treaties. The foreign office was briefed on the matter today.
The super phone, an attach ment claimed to assure absolute secret communication and prevent interruptions, was demonstrated at the chief signal officer’s office. A single line with several attached devices carried multiple conversations without listeners or adjacent pairs hearing or interrupting.
In Dayton Ohio the Jackson Day dinner became a de facto state and national Democratic gathering. Senators Pomerene and Harrison Joseph Tumulty and others arrive as Cox and allies mark a rare public reappearance since the 1920 campaign with Pomerene slated to discuss the Newberry case.
Washington January 25 Recommendations for repeal of the guaranty clause of the transportation act and a return to state railroad commissions for rate control were voted by the subcommittee on railway transportation of the national agriculture conference. A recommendation for the St Lawrence Great Lakes waterway project was also voted by the subcommittee on waterways transportation.
J F Jenkins aged 40 a Cotton Belt brakeman slipped from the top of an ice coated water tank on a flat car near Edson in Hamilton County and died this morning from injuries. Local authorities reported the accident and noted the man’s employer and death occurred in Waco Texas. The incident highlights winter transportation hazards on freight cars in the region.
Fort Worth Texas Jan 26 R J Henry a brakeman was injured when ice coated handles caused him to fall under a freight train at Handley last night and again today repairs are underway at the site.
Governor Parker addressed the national agriculture conference proposing extending long term credits through Federal Reserve banks to foreign buyers. He urged sending Fed reps to capitals to vet purchasers and sell on six to eighteen month terms, aiding exports, employment, and merchant marine while urging cross party unity. He denied rumors of a hand picked show.
A note from the American consulate in Nuevo Laredo states Mexicans entering the United States from Mexico no longer need passports. The policy also covers travelers from Canada Newfoundland Bermuda Bahama Islands St Pierre and Miquelon. The executive order by President Harding taking effect February 1 1922 ends passport visa requirements and halts border permits on both fronts.
Noted Dallas pastor Dr. John G. Slayter of the Fast Dallas Christian Church, prominent in Masonic circles, is critically ill at his home in Dallas Texas after a health decline noted on January 25.
Washington January 25 The general staff study concludes the military establishment will need 16 652 commissioned officers to meet ultimate requirements once the regular service is fully officered in all branches.
Notice states books close Saturday night January 28 and bills for purchases after that date will appear on February accounts. It urges paying bills between the first and tenth of each month to maintain ready cash for the business after buying out Mr. Guinn. The company promises February accounts will guarantee satisfaction and thanks customers for their business.
The notice marks Robert Burns birthday celebrations and the 50th anniversary of General Richard S. Ewell's death. A special Sedana Missouri election seeks voter approval for a city manager form of government. Also opening today is the New York Poultry Show at Madison Square Garden, running through Monday.
Vatican announces Benedict funeral will be held at 3 o clock tomorrow as crowds of pilgrims stream toward St. Peter's. Attendance limited to cardinals diplomatic corps and Roman aristocracy representatives while public viewing continues.
Senate and House Republican leaders report a permanent tariff bill will be sent to the Senate early in February and likely passed before the current session ends. An agreement also assigns origin of the soldier bonus bill to the House with a committee draft ready within two weeks.
Chicago January 25 The pre war dollar now buys 72 cents of meat and 64 cents of other foodstuffs according to J T Russell president of the National Association of Meat Councils He notes the dollar was worth 52 cents for meat eighteen months ago and 62 cents a year ago in retail markets
A Barton Hepburn, noted financial author and economist, died in New York from complications after a compound leg fracture suffered when struck by a bus last Friday. The Associated Press reports the death occurred this morning.
In Youngstown Ohio on January 25 an armed bodyguard kept Mayor George Oles under round the clock protection after threatening letters were received. Reports said a lawless element threatened to bump off the mayor for his city cleanup efforts.
A bank robbery occurred at the Farmere State Bank in Park Hill with two unmasked bandits taking cash and forcing cashier L. Pallenger to the rear. Another robbery hit the First National Bank at Hulbert, with about $2,800 taken by the felons on a Friday.
In early references two plays are cited as the first and last works of Shakespeare The Two Gentlemen of Verona dated circa 1570 and The Perplexed written around 1614. The notes reflect uncertain dating and attribution.
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