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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1922

Page

2

Obregon Denies Baseless Mexican Rebel Telegram

The piece discusses conflicting reports about a rebel seizure of a camp in Tampico involving Americans, with Obregon denying a sensational telegram as baseless. It links the incident to broader strikes at mines near Cuernavaca and Herrin, noting threats to workers, union finance strain, and the public impact from coal shortages.

Intest Pres Re&yc Struthio United States Tampico San Francisco Chronicle Obregon Cherson Frone Mexico Oif San Francisco Cuernavaca Herrin Senselars

Wanton Wreckage Across Mines and Rails Sparks Strike Violence

Widespread damage mars the coal strike with two Colorado mines burned one flooded and two railroad ridges destroyed. Officials note the actions did not aid the strikers and cite state ranger deployment to 200 as necessary to curb unrest.

Washington Vars Colorado Adjutant General of

Gnambériain Colle and Ciarrhoea Remedy Notice

Public notice promotes a summer laxative remedy described as essential for families to keep on hand. The text urges immediate purchase and claims high value relative to cost. No verifiable product details or endorsements are provided.

Lead roles chosen for Marshal Nelson's Her Man

Matt Moore and Beatrice Joy named by Marshal Nelson to star in Her Man a new First National release adapted from George Pattullo story in Saturday Evening Post production underway for future distribution.

Matt Moore Beatrice Joy Marshal Nelson Her Saturday Evening Post George Pattullo

Paris dining and a detective's dinner tale

Mile. Lenglen recalls a dinner in Nice where an American and his wife praised large portions in the United States while France served smaller portions. The American then jokes about his own detective job after the waiter asks about the steak.

Mile. Lenglen America France Niceasyund Avenue de la Victoire Los Angeles

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times carries a United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans. Tonight and Saturday are expected to be partly cloudy with mild temperatures and no precipitation noted in the readable text.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans

Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary

Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 a m report a maximum temperature of 87 degrees and a minimum of 76 degrees. Winds come from the southeast. Sky is clear.

Fort McIntosh

Oil flow through pine trees referenced in old text

Fragmentary note mentions oil production in the United States and a mysterious pine conduit. The line appears to describe a pipeline or palliation metaphor, with garbled terms like “flow fi” and “pitty” suggesting transcription errors. No clear event, date, or entities beyond oil and pine.

United States

Laredo Gossip Roundup Reveals Local Wit and Whimsy

A column of light gossip from Laredo sketches quirks of residents and goofy observations. Jests target politicians, time, fashion, golfed wisdom, and a streetcar scene amid small, humorous vignettes. A tale ends with a hungry boy revelation and a homely moral.

Vagrant Musings From a Quiet Corner

A collection of pithy maxims on appearances vanity and prudence. The quip about a well dressed woman hints at danger while blunt lines warn against overconfidence and misplaced pride.

The Road to Yesterday in Laredo Bicycling Days

Recalled memories of Laredo when streets crowded with bicycles and every resident owned one. Old bicycle clubs led long tours along dusty roads in lively scenes from yesteryear.

Laredo

Detroit Librarian Critiques New Female Readers Books

Miss Jackson of the Toronto Public Library told the American Library Association at its convention today that many new productions lack standards and strong characterization. She cited Little Women Castle Blair and other established titles as standards and called out emphasis on wealth and superficiality over genuine outdoor atmosphere and nature.

Associated Preas Detroit Mich Theside Little Women Castle Blair Alieg Annie M. Jackson The Toronto Ont Public Library American Library Association Miss Jackson

Hart Denies Retirement Rumors at Hollywood Statement

Hollywood California this week William Hart dispelled retirement rumors saying he has not retired and probably will not for many years to come. He stressed he remains active in his duties despite circulating chatter.

Hollywood Cal William Hart Seta

Kiwanis Club Meeting Highlights And Local Notices

The Kiwanis Club held its regular weekly meeting with a large attendance and guests including Mexican Consul Ismael Vasquez and John W. Ward of the Rotary Club. Storytelling and short talks followed with participation from Reilly Bradshaw and Claude Hamilton. A fishing and hunting rights notice and a customs seizure notice closed the report with auction plans set for August 6, 1922.

Kiwanis Club Ismael M. Vasquez John W. Ward Rotary Club John T. Stampa Laredo Electric & Ry. Co F. Galbreath United States Army John L. Dannelley Lions Club M. Butler Dallas J. Reilly Bradshaw Houston D. 9. Lavant Houston Kiwanis Club Louis Lafon First State Bank & Trust Co Aaron Moyer Lonie Burkburnett Rev. Knight Sam Brown G. Wendolyn Dennett Claude Hamilton

Celebration postponed at Loma Vista playground

The Fourth of July celebration at Loma Vista playground has been postponed due to many attractions drawing attendees. The organizing committee will instead host games stories and ice cream sales with plans for a larger entertainment once a sizable crowd is assured.

Loma Vista Playground

Verdict awards $15,000 in Vasquezza case

The district court jury, after hearing yesterday afternoon’s evidence in the Arturo Vasquezza versus Texas Mexican Ry Co case, returned a verdict for the plaintiff granting $15,000 in damages for personal injuries.

Arturo Vasquezza Iexas- Mexican Ry. Co

Shirley Mason Headlines at Royal Theatre

Shirley Mason, the Fox star, opens tomorrow at the Royal Theatre in She Ragged Heiress. The film follows a poor girl unaware she is rightful possessor of a fortune, blending pathos and humor toward a romantic finish as a mystery unfolds.

Shirley Mason Fox Royal Theatre

Pigeons Set for 1100 Mile Flight From Laredo to St Louis

A group of homing pigeons from the St. Louis Homing Club will arrive here this afternoon and be released at 4:45 tomorrow morning on the Heights by Agent C. 3. Gorman of the American Rus Express for the first annual 1100 mile race from Laredo to St Louis.

St. Louis

Palm on courthouse lawn narrowly escapes fire

A large palm tree near the District Attorney Valla’s office on the courthouse lawn suffered a close call with fire last evening. The wrapping around the trunk loosened and almost caused destruction before authorities intervened.

Valla Derk NNR

Local Classified Snippets Include Auto Ads and Notices

Various city items list street work plans by City Engineer Crocilling, new car options from National Motor Co, McWade self sealing tubes by Auto Supply Co, and local business notices. Also mentions a baseball score, jewelry and floral ads, a plumbing contact, and a funeral notice for Remon Martin. County clerk issues marriage license for Jorge Rodriguez and Petra Valle.

Crocilling Cleveland National Motor Co Auto Supply Co McWade The Jorge Rodriguez Petra” Valle

Death of J. O. Jackson Reported in Monroe

News arrives from Monroe La. that J O Jackson died Wednesday after an appendicitis operation. He had lived in Laredo for years and was formerly with the Consumers Ice Co. He was well known in the area and the notice was conveyed with sorrow.

Laredo refinery to begin operations near Heights

The Texas-Mexican Oil Refining Co plans a $125000 refinery near the Heights, to start mid August. machinery and buildings are advancing, two 2000-barrel tanks installed, and fuel output to serve Laredo oil district with potential Tampico supplies. nearby drilling camps and derricks rise on Tamaulipas ranches as Mackey associates move five wells soon.

Laredo Ol. & Refining. Co Tinterial Houston Texas-Mexican Oill Refining Co Tampico Hirando Mirando City Schott Mackey and Associates Naranjo Ranch Tamaulipas Mexico Rio Salado Nuevo Laredo

Cannibals In Belgian Congo Affects Missionary Family Notes

The account describes insurgent cannibals in the Belgian Congo and details from Dr. Ernest B. Pearson and Mrs. Pearson. It covers torture, transport by train and motor vehicles as new, locals giving women missionaries as “mama,” and a punished wife stung by driver ants. It notes Dr. Pearson’s medical degree and Evelyn Utter Pearson’s Kentucky roots and education.

Ernest B. Penraon Paul Belgian Congo Peargou Mondonbio Pearson University of Evelyn Utter Covina Cal Bullock Wiley Kentucky Transylvania College Lexington Butler College College of Missions Indianapolis Ind Disciples of Christ

District Court Adjourns Here Tomorrow Afternoon

The district court ends a sixteen week term with fifteen convictions and one hung jury. Ten felons await transportation to the penitentiary and two juveniles to the training school. Court resumes on the first Monday in September at Carrizo Springs with a four week term.

District- Court Jeveniles Carrizo Springs

Engineer Julio Naranjo Adverts Benitez Juarez College

An architect engineer listing promotes Julio Naranjo at 1018 Flores Ave offering design general contracting mechanical drawing and repair services. It references Colegio Benito Juarez and notes contracts translated into Spanish or English with cheerful estimates and Mae as a contact.

Julio Naranjo Flores Ave Colegio “Benito Juarez Oor

St Peters Congregation Plans Public Reception Honoring Ney

A St Peters congregation announces a public reception to honor Ney, detailing the event and its purpose. church officials invite community members to join in the tribute and recognize Ney's contributions.

Pater

Card of Thanks Published by Local Church

This evening at 8 oclock the congregation of the local church will publish a note to those who have supported the church. The message expresses gratitude and outlines appreciation for assistance received. Acknowledgments are directed to individuals and groups within the community.

Keeton Petroleum Rebrands as Radio Oil Company

Keeton Petroleum Co. announces name change to Radio Oil Co. by resolution dated June 19, 1922. The policy and personnel remain unchanged.

Keeton Petroleum Co Radio Oil Co

Notable Deaths and Milestones Across Years

The record lists events and obituaries from 1816 to 1897, including Secretary Paul Hamilton’s death in Beaufort on June 30 1816 born Oct 16 1762 in South Carolina, Harvard scholar Christopher D Ebeling dying in Hamburg, and notable milestones such as Ulysses S Grant at West Point, the Sutra Tunnel completion in Nevada, Jesuit expulsion from France, and the Canadian Pacific railway opening.

Paul Hamilton Freaident Madison Beaufort Carolina Christopher D. Ebeling Harvard Hamburg Lysses Grant Pt. Weat ‘Point Garson Valley Nevada France Canadian Pacific Railway John “Russell Young

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Gnambériain Weather Forecast Lee Seb Court House Lke Uncle Abner Philoshoper Laredo Street Col Louise Girls& Books Bill Mann Tank Port of Laredo Texas Custom House A. R. Kahn A. F A.M W. T. Neblett, Jr, W! M Knights ‘of Columbus Rayhor Botica del Refugio Phons Henry Burr Lions Kiwanis Carye Vidaurri Printing Co Salinas Avenue Montrose Crutchfield B. Juarez Plumbing Lincoln-street Philadelphia Lincoln Street Wormser Brothers Ixtle International Bridge Algo Fidel Cantu AGRE Remon’ Martin Flores Avenue Beacon” Shoes Saft's Wil W. Greggs Times Office Corpus Christ Street Mackay and Associates John Nick Garter
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