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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1923

Page

8

Laredo Proposes 200000 Bond Issue for Street Work

City of Laredo council issues July 21 1923 election to approve bonds up to 200000 for completing paving and street improvements including Santa Maria Avenue and Market Street. Voters in Wards 1 2 3 and 4 to decide yes or no with designated polling places and names of election managers.

City of Laredo Webb County Texas City Santa Maria Avenue Market Street Houston Street San Bernardo Avenue Eart Santa Maria Matamoros Street Arroyo del Zacate Santa Isabel Avenue Farragut Street Hidalgo Street Lincoln Street San Bernardo Avenues Iturbide Street Grant Street Zaragoza Street San Agustin Avenue Juarez Avenue F. Sanchez Garza M.A L. da W. L Puig A. Saft Ki. Mendoza A. R. Garcia Joseph Netzer D. H. Sanches D. M. Valdez Urbahn Victoria Street L. L. Leyendecker J. M. Reid C. C. Biggio A. D

Venezuela Independence Day and Historic Maritime Tragedy

Venezuela marks its independence day while remembrance of the 92 souls lost in the Columbia excursion near Peoria is observed on its fifth anniversary. President Harding arrives in Tacoma for a farewell transcontinental speech before Alaska travel.

Venezuela Columbia Peoria Tacoma Harding Alaska Northfield Mass International Christian Endeavor Des Moines Francis J E. Clark Christ The Baptist Young Peoples Union of America Boston American

Bandits Pay With Lives After Railway Attack

Mexico City report says five Indians were shot after summary court martials for the Interoceanic Railway attack between Amozoc and Senoret near Puebla in which two passengers died. Twelve others named by the executed as band members are being hunted by federal troops. photographs of the five dead are distributed as a warning.

Associated Press Mexico City Amozoc Senoret Puebla Malinigi Obregon

Social Calendar Notes and Local Departures

The column lists a W M A circles meeting at the Baptist Church at 4 PM. It also reports recent moves and travels including Leo Purwin family moving to El Paso, F W Mally to the Markin Apartment, and visits by Mrs Sid Martin, Mrs J S Westbrook, Sam Mackin, G W Derby, S M Putman, and the DeWall family with John Wall.

Leo Purwin Baby City Fl Paso F. W. Mally Markin Vidaurri Avenue Purwin

The Probation Wife A Norma Talmadge Feature

Norma Talmadge stars in The Probation Wife presented by Joseph M. Schenck. The plot follows a girl who leaves a fast cafe life and a reform school, marries a wealthy New Yorker as a probation wife, and discovers love. The Rialto Theatre shows the human drama with strong photography and direction.

Norma Talmadie Joseph M. Schenck Norma Talmadge Mowbray Mies Valtmaedoe Novara

Partly Cloudy Tonight and Friday in New Orleans

The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans predicts partly cloudy skies for tonight and Friday. The Times relays the forecast via the Telephone Co. channel for daily dissemination.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary

Observations from Fort McIntosh show a maximum temperature of 98 degrees and a minimum of 75 degrees. Winds are from the southeast with clear skies today.

Fort McIntosh Soupheart Clear

Not a Tightwad Dialogue on Free Love Preferences

A playful exchange contrasts Mrs Bobwig-Do with Mr Hardfax. She advocates for free love while he resists extravagance, preferring simple outings over gifts like orchids and diamonds. The banter hints at social mores and personal limits in relationships.

Miss Bobwig Mr. Hardfax

Shot in Galveston man wounded near garage

A League City garage worker identified as I RA Salmon was shot nine times near his garage in Galveston this morning and hospitalized in Houston. No arrests reported.

Associated Press Galveston Texas I RA. Salmon Frouston

Dempsey Heads West for Vacation After Fight

Great Fats, Mont July 5. Jack Dempsey plans a few days vacation with his mother in Salt Lake City Utah after nine weeks of training for the heavyweight bout with Tommy Gibbons in which he won the decision after the fifteenth round.

Associated Press Great Fats Mont Jack Dempsey Montana Salt Lake City Utah Tommy Gibbons Gibbons

International Conference urged divine authority for government

Winona Lake speakers at the International Conference on Christian Citizenship argued that popular government cannot endure without direct appeal to divine guidance. William Jennings Bryan backed repeal of New York state prohibition. In Illinois, Roux Donaldson and T. A. Oriach of Springfield were injured when forced to jump from their balloon during a race near Keegan, Ohio. Balloon teams Razor of Brookville and Van Orman of Akron made forced landings.

Associated Press Winona Lake Ind Willitam Jennings Bryan New York Indianapolis Roux Donaldson T. A. Oriach Springfield Kegan Ohio Warren Razor Brookville WP van Orman Akron

International Finger Print Experts Gather for Identification Convention

Criminologists from across the United States prepare to attend the International Association for Identification convention August 14. Members include officials from Scotland Yard and major European agencies, with W. J. Boras W. A. Pinkerton and A. J. Renee among notable attendees. The program covers identification challenges and recent advances in detection and prevention over the past year.

Associated Presa Jes Maines Lxpert Criminahopis United States Internafroma Association For Identification Orgatization Scotland Yard Europe Aiong W. J. Boras W. A. Pinkerton A. J. Renee Fort Leavenworth

Lincoln Statue to Honor Emancipator in Chicago Park

The St Gaudens statue of Abraham Lincoln, cast in 1905 and never shown in Illinois, will be placed in Grant Park after Chicago officials approve relocation from Jackson Park. Funded by a Tate John Crerar bequest exceeding 100000 for casting and care, the sculpture has traveled to New York and San Francisco and was stored in crates awaiting exhibition.

Associated Press Ilinois Abraham Tincoln Oy Augustis St. Gaudens Springfield St. Gaudens Lincoln Jackson Park South Park Crant Park Lake Front Tate John Crerar New York San Francisco Chisago Sid Scniptors

Countryman’s perplexing ride to Central Park tale

A first time visitor to New York, lost in Grand Central and Forty second Street, asks a traffic officer for Central Park. The officer grants help this time but warns never to ask again, a humorous note from Every body’s Magazine July edition.

New York Grand Central Station Forty Second Street Mitor Central Park Oficer Everybody's Magazine

Tramp Receives Last Food from Mrs Woodall

A social scene shows Mrs Woodall feeding a hungry tramp who declares the modest meal is all he has left in the world. The exchange highlights charity amid hardship in a domestic moment captured by the paper.

Threats to Tuskegee leaders spark federal protection call

New York reports say a masked mob threatened R R Moton of Tuskegee Institute and U S veterans hospital surgeons, prompting NAACP leaders to urge President to send federal troops. The uproar followed a July parade by about 700 Ku Klux Klan members in Tuskegee.

Associated Press New York R.R. Moton Tuskegee Institute Omega United States Veterans Hospital Tusketer Ala National Association For the Advances Agent of Colored People Trarding Ku Kilux Klan Tuskege Spaleoemenm Negro Veterans’ Hospital Tuskegee Washington

Death Knell for Big Purses in Boxing Payouts

Disorderly reports from New York and Shelby suggest promoters fear a collapse of large purse fights. The Shelby field loss approaches 100000 dollars after Lew Pendler refused to fight in Michigan City as Sailor Breedmin and Pendier confrontation loomed. Promoter Lloyd Fitzsimmons alleges Pendier breached contract by not posting a 3000 dollar forfeit and offers a rematch in August.

Associated Press New York Aly Shelby Mibater Shelbey Theaottiseo Michigan City Ind Lew Pendler

Drever Case In Texas-Mexia Drilling Syndicate Seeks Trial

Fort Worth July 5 The case against James Drever tied to the Texas-Mexia Drilling Syndicate was called but Drever requested an immediate trial.

Gy Associated Press Fort Worth Texas James Drever Texas-Mexia Drever

Testimony in Tabert Murder Trial Names Higginbotham Victim

J. J. Johnson former commissary keeper for Putnam Lumber Co and brother in law of Dr. L. C. Jones testified Higginbotham beat Martin Tabert to death in the murder trial. Dr. Jones was cited by Johnson as the killer's victim’s assailant.

Associated Press Lake City Mla J. J. Johnson The Putnam Lumber Co L. C. Jones Thomas Higginbotham Martin Tabert Jones Higginbotham Tabert

Famous Bible Bought by Milan Manufacturer

The Borso d Este Bible valued at 250000 dollars and once owned by Emperor Karl of Austria was purchased by a wealthy Milanese manufacturer who outbid an American banker. Illuminated by 15th century artists, it is regarded as the finest specimen of its kind. Karl sold it in Switzerland to a London antiquary who later passed it to the Italian buyer.

Annudated Press London Borso d’Este Karl of Austria Milan Switzerland Karl Italy

Taine and Neng Pe My Cadence at City Hands

A garbled OCR fragment hints at names Taine and Neng Pe and a possible motif of cadence or timing. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events, places, or dates to form a coherent news item.

Federated Farmer Labor Party Formed in 1924 Bid

The Associated Press reports the Farmer Labor party group considering a new Federated Farmer Labor name and platform. The committee approved policy directions and proposed a national convention in December or January to nominate presidential and other candidates for the 1924 election.

Associated Press Federated Farmer- Labor Party Fa. Fuuthenberg Organization Committee Farmer-Labor Party

One She’ll Ever Have Refuses Ride for Prymme Charm

Mr Hugging Miss Prymme declines to share a carriage last night out of regard for her reputation. Miss Bill-She is especially careful of her name since she does not anticipate another match.

Miss Prymme Miss B

First Opportunity Prompted by a Diamond Ring Gaffe

Dialogue reveals surprise over a gifted diamond ring and a remark about crystal gas fuga. The exchange hints at social expectations and personal reactions within a domestic setting.

Goal in Sight of Conferees and Recognition Soon

A fragmented report notes talks among conferees and officials with references to Mexican and U S entities. The garbled text mentions a meeting, a secretary of the treasury, and proceedings or duties, but specifics are unclear.

Unclear text fragment leads to brief legal note

A garbled OCR passage mentions a person released and arrested again, with references to a January date and a $6,000 figure. The fragment references a sheriff and courts but lacks coherent names or locations.

President on Mars Wardign Heads for Abtshia After 2 PM Sail

The president and party arrived and will guard the rotated Stites naval transport Penderoon and sail at 2 o clock this afternoon for Abtshia.

Thee Daly Uardign

Pleaded Guilty in Federal Court Case In Fort Worth

The defendants Pesus, AmB, MM, Satiedd, Charles De Span, Benjamin Histoner and Edwin br. Smith pleaded guilty in a federal complaint. They entered pleas at policy courts to read it. Sentence will be issued later.

Associated Presa Fort Worth Pesus MM. Satiedd Charles de Span Benjamin Histoner Wdwin Br. Smith Federal

State probes fatal Lange killing near Somerville

A court inquiry into the killing of Lott Lange Monday night near Somerville will be conducted by state investigators. Acting Governor Davidson announced Lange was assaulted and killed by masked men. A sheriff from Burleson County delivered a personal report of the affair to Gov. Davidson.

Associated Pres Austin Texas Lott Lange Somerville Davidson Lange Burleson County

Austrians Cut Wine Consumption Amid Economic Shifts

The text notes wine consumption in Austria falling as producers face weak demand and higher costs. It cites low wine prices and persistent employment conditions driving a shift toward water as drinkers seek affordability. The change affects both producers and consumers in the country.

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