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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1922
Page
11
Collector of Customs Roy Campbell returns from a brief San Antonio trip and district visit. Henry Borchers arrives from Kerrville where he left Mrs Borchers and their daughter for the summer. Reuben Holbein, Hebbrowville cattle man, spent yesterday in the city.
Porter J. McCumber seeks a fourth consecutive U.S. Senate term in North Dakota's primary. As chairman of the finance committee and a longtime advocate of the soldiers bonus he remains a prominent national figure. A native of Illinois he studied law at the University of Michigan and settled in Wahpeton after 1880.
A chronology lists notable moments tied to June 28 across history including Chicago’s first theater opening in 1847 and Victoria’s jubilees in London. The compilation also notes political milestones such as the 1919 defensive covenant among the United States Britain and France and the Missouri legislature setting liquor taxes in 1872.
The Bank of New York, merging with New York Life Insurance and Trust Co. this week, will be known as the New York Bank and Trust Company. Founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1784, it is the oldest bank in New York City, with a storied history tied to major state and national monetary events, and a long run at William and Wall streets.
The W M S Circles meet Thursday afternoon at the usual hour. The Rosebud Club gathers Thursday at 4 PM with Sara and Delia Leal. Friday features the Friday Bridge Club meeting in the regular afternoon hour.
On June 28, notable births include Lyman J. Gage former U S Secretary born in Madison County New York 86 years ago today. Rev William E Barton moderator of the National Congregational Council born in Sublette Illinois 61 years ago today. Otis Skinner stage actor born in Cambridge Massachusetts 64 years ago today. Alexis Carrel celebrated American medical scientist born in France 49 years ago today. Engeth R Williams outfielder for the Louis American League base team Grate Pans Ore.
More than ten million stamped envelopes are being produced daily by a Dayton Ohio contractor under contract with the Post Office Department. Postmaster General Work said the average may reach eleven million daily if demand grows. a May 26 record reached nearly twelve million envelopes.
The poem The Antidote by Folger McKinney appears alongside a local society roundup. The notes list many civic and family visits across San Antonio Bryan Houston and Galveston, with dinners, club events, and D A R chapters, plus a Fourth of July planning update and various hostesses and attendees.
Arrivals at Hamilton Hotel include guests from Philadelphia, San Antonio, Mexico City, Baltimore, Tampico, Dallas, Houston, St. Louis and other cities. Names such as Gallagher, M C Scheble, Gus Withoff, J R Park and wife, Lidia Ramsey, R B Little, J H Quota, Frank Clark, and W V Lloyd appear among the documented visitors. The roster shows international and domestic travel with multiple residences and a hotel reservation note by the Telephone Co.
One year ago today Britain settled a major coal strike with an agreement. Germany paid 44,000,000 gold marks to the Allied Reparation Commission as part of postwar settlements.
The piece claims the stomach as the seat of the soul in ancient beliefs. It endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as a prompt remedy for ordinary stomach troubles, claiming they strengthen the stomach and restore natural function. Available for a quarter.
Today marks the Versailles treaty anniversary with diverse events. The Baptists Young People's Union holds its 31st national convention in St. Paul. A Choate portrait is unveiled at Salem banking house. Alicia du Pont marries Harold Glendenning in London. Spring fashion plans unfold at Philadelphia designers meeting. North Dakota primaries center on McCumber with rivals Frazier and McHarg.
The fragment lists numerous individuals tied to cities including San Antonio Houston Dallas Cincinnati St Louis New York Rochester and Denver plus Mexican connections. Names include Yale Hicks Jose Cardenas F FE Stack C L Witherspoon FE N Requa Wm Hampton Chas Maerech Jos Gray T H Key Vines Tucker J P Overstreet Dick Stix Bozeman L BE Nelson Paul Metzenthin Jr C A J Holt A J Pelker and C E Olden.
Chicago June 28 The association of railway executives will hear B M Jewell shopmen ultimatum demanding aid or a strike on July 1. The meeting was set two weeks ago for another issue but may hear the communication for action. A telegram from W T Kemper receiver of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railway warned that without financial aid the road cannot operate. The line covers 700 miles through 27 Texas counties with a bumper crop and about a million farmers in its territory.
A San Antonio notice names guests at the St. Anthony Hotel including C Pp Oates Felipe Dulanto R B Young and wife R O Barnsley Melds FR D McGee Jr Geo 8 James Paul Rocks L B Braghier S O Thurmond F J Reyna.
Dublin reports state forces move against the Irish Republican Army beginning at dawn. After seizing the Four Courts, government troops press the attack on Fowler Hall where insurgents hold. Casualties unofficially around 15 killed with many wounded.
Protesters traveling from Teadas to San Francisco seek seats at the annual convention but are barred as the state convention in Waco revokes the charter for the chapter. The national commander of the Disabled Veterans announces the exclusion.
In Peking on May 21 authorities funded by the American Advisory Famine Relief Committee are building a new dike at a bend of the Yellow River. The wall will safeguard 300 villages and employ about 16 600 famine refuges in the project.
A Laredo Times appeal urges eligible ex service men to join the American Legion post in support of Americanism. The piece describes the Legion as a three year old, nationwide insurance policy for veterans, stressing unity across service branches and ranks from private to general.
Chicago reports W. McLennan engineer of Rock Island train No 7 was killed when the locomotive and several cars derailed at Alva Nebraska around 1 o clock this morning according to the road's headquarters.
A New York reader from Newton Vrosland notes Chamberlain's Tablets relieve heavy after meals and dull feelings. She mentions her husband taking a bottle on trips and endorses the product after five years of use.
Tamazios, Mexico opposite Brownsville, a key flood threat on the Rio Grande, was believed out of danger as waters slowly flow to the Gulf. Railway service remains out. Lyford merchants appeal for funds for about 100 families. A relief committee forms in Harlingen and Red Cross director Baker checks conditions in Raymondville.
Three of the wounded strikebreakers were moved from the hospital to a train for Springfield by the state investigator. Mayor Pace and police accompanied the group to the station. Several others remain in critical condition after Thursday’s massacre.
Hundreds of citizens gathered in Kankakee Illinois to honor Ida Moore Small wife of Governor Len Small who died after his acquittal on embezzlement charges. The public show of sympathy followed the governor through a tumultuous trial.
The Vatican in Geneva on June 28 states it favors equal civil rights for Jews in Palestine while declining to grant any privileged status. The note emphasizes neutrality and urges adherence to international law and protections for all communities.
Kankakee Illinois June 28 Governor Small commutes the death sentence of Ignatz Potz to life imprisonment saying he granted the final request of his late wife.
Milwaukee June 28 Mrs Ben C Hooper of Oshkosh named the Democratic nominee for the senate and to head the Wisconsin Democratic ticket. The Democratic convention last night unanimously endorsed Mrs Hooper making her the first woman on a party ticket in the state.
President Harding will summon representative coal operators from across the United States to Washington for a conference with miners union representatives to seek wage scale solutions ending the bituminous coal strike. Secretaries Davis and Hoover attended White House talks while President Lewis of the miners union stayed in the capital to consider the plan.
Associated Press report from Washington June 28 states Representative Vinson of Georgia introduced a resolution to investigate the operation of the New York cotton exchange and transactions thereon.
Arnold Statz impresses as a quick lead off man for the Cubs. He can reach station one at almost any count, showing strong batting instincts and speed on the bases.
Mexico City officials report the kidnapping of A Bruce Bielaski and the capture of 40 Americans near Tampico are believed to be isolated incidents of banditry. They warn the situation may be more extensive than currently known.
An Associated Press dispatch from Muskogee Oklahoma on June 28 reports that a Black couple, John Welch and his wife, allegedly shot and killed Deputy Sheriff Voner Toatz while he was arresting Welch. A posse pursued fugitives into the mountains, securing the area after a night of relay efforts.
A jewelry theft reported to police involved a Chicero diamond valued at 385000 with details limited to the case and suspect status. Police investigate the June 28 incident and ask for any witnesses or leads from Morris County area.
An address at a conference notes concerns about conduct amid confiscation disputes. Dr. Wabur F. tent of the Internal provides the remarks while the event discusses related issues and interpretations.
Colonel W L Bush of the Bush Gerts Migne Co and three other men were burned when an explosion rocked the Bush Gerts building in Dallas on June 28. The blast damaged part of the structure and caused an estimated loss of 40 000 to 56 000. P B Mahoney suggested the blast may have been caused by gas from turpentine paint used in his second floor studio.
The Kaiy railway receivership faces dissolution as bondholders and other creditors seek a decree in federal court. They argue that selling assets serves best interests, though they acknowledge the receiver's operation has been successful to date.
In St Louis on June 28 a belief is expressed that financial interests now controlling the Katy railroad would bid the property in at auction under a special master.
A ship is burning off Ventura California, radio messages indicate. The vessel’s name is not disclosed, and the steamer Humboldt is attempting to locate it.
Associated Press reports Carey Oldham a 49 year old Waxahachie business man was found dead in his apartment with a revolver clasped in his hand. The incident occurred yesterday night concluding a possible suicide. Police are investigating the death.
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