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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1922

Page

8

Probate of Gutierrez Estate in Webb County Deliberated

The Webb County Court schedules an application for the probate of the will of Eustalfo Gutierrez and letters testamentary. Executor Isidoro Martinez invites interested parties to appear at the July 1922 term in Laredo, Texas to contest or support the probate action under penalty of law.

Beate of Texas Eustalfo Gutierrez Isidoro Martinez Webb Laredo Texas J. A. Rodriguez

Birthday anniversaries of notable figures listed

Princess Victoria Alexandra sister of King George V is celebrated on this day along with Gerald V. White a Canadian senator born in Pembroke Ontario. John Skelton Williams former U S Comptroller of the Currency born Powhatan county Virginia. Roger W Robson renowned statistician born Gloucester Massachusetts. Stephen P O Neill catcher for the Cleveland American league team born Minooka Pennsylvania.

Victoria Alexandra Spinatey King George V Gerald V. White Senate of Canada Pembroke Ont John Skelton Willams U. S Powhatan County Roger W. Robson Gloucester Mass Stephen P. O'Neill Cleveland American League Baseball Minooka

Violence in Ireland during peace talks noted in era

Ong year ago today violence in Ireland continued during peace negotiations. Arthur C. Banta, I. W. W. prosecutor, was assassinated near Great Bend, Kansas.

Ong Ireland Arthur C. Banta Great Bend Kas

Isle of Zorda at Strand Theatre Presents Verne Adventure

Pathe feature The Isle of Zorda adapts Jules Verne's Mathias Ganford and plays today and tomorrow. Produced in France by Louis Nalpas, the film showcases Southern France and Northern Africa scenery with adventure and romance.

Jules Verne Pathe Isle of Zorda Verne Mathias Ganford France Louis Nalpas Africa

Rooming House Offers Coolest Lodging in Town

Newly furnished rooms at 1601 Hidalgo Street formerly the Y M C A provide cooling comfort. Contact phone 906 for inquiries about this rooming house listing in town.

Pormerly Hidalgo St

Weather forecast from United States Weather Bureau

The Times carries a New Orleans forecast from the Weather Bureau. Tonight and Friday will be partly cloudy with generally south winds. Observations from Fort McIntosh show a high of 90 degrees and a low of 74 degrees. Clear conditions noted.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Times The Telephone Co Fort McIntosh Southienat

Benefit Concert for Orphanage by Juvenile Band

The fan Aguatin Juvenile Band will present a Sunday evening concert to benefit the Orphanage in Martin Plaga. An admission fee of 10 cents will be charged.

Benefit of fan-Aguatin Juvenile Banfd Martin Plaga

Social Calendar and Local Notes Highlight Week

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church meets with Mrs. W. D. Butler. the W M S of the Baptist Church gathers at a spa hour. the Rosedict Club convenes at 4 PM with Mrs. and Bella Leal. Various residents return from Corpus Christi trips and Announcements note a birthday party for Jack and a Methodist call meeting.

The Presbyterian Church W. D. Butler W. M. S. of the Baptist Church Rosedict Club Ars Bella Leal

Notable travelers visit city from oil and ranching circles

Wilbur P. Allen passed through en route to his Hebbronville ranch. O N Boston returned from his Kentucky visit. Colon Schott, president of Miranda Oil and Schott Oil, arrived from Cincinnati, Ohio, showing keen interest in Laredo district oil development.

Wilbur P. Allen Hebbronville O. N. Boston Kentucky Colon Schott Miranda Oil Co Schott Oil Co Laredo Cincinnati

Notable 18th Century Figures and Events Snapshot

Chronology of anniversaries and deaths: John Paul Jones born July 6 1747 and died 1792 in Paris. 1785 Congress set the U S dollar standard. Sylvester Pennoyer born 1831 died 1902. John Marshall died 1835 born 1755. 1854 Michigan Republicans organized at Jackson. 1923 marriage of Prince George and Princess Victoria Mary. 1894 rail property burned in Chicago. 1918 Mohammed VI proclaimed Sultan of Turkey.

John Paul Jones Scotland Paris Congress Sylvester Pennoyer Oregon Groton N. Y Portland Ore John Marshall United States Philadelphia Germantown Republican Party Michigan Jackson Prince George of Wales King George V Victoria Mary of Teck Chicago Mohammed VI Turkey

Marconi to Receive John Fritz Medal for Wireless Invention

Senator Guglielmo Marconi famed as the inventor of wireless telegraphy is to be presented today with the John Fritz Medal by the American engineering profession. The award recognizes his pioneering experiments at Bologna and rapid strides from modest tests to transatlantic wireless service enabling everyday communication.

Guglielmo Marconi John Fritz Senator Marconi University of Bologna England France Cornwall Newfoundland

Today’s events mark births, anniversaries, and global meetings

Today honors Rev. John Milton Gregory on his birth centenary and John Paul Jones’s 175th anniversary. Katherine Tingley turns 70 at Point Loma Universal Brotherhood. King George and Queen Mary celebrate thirty years of marriage since 1893. Delegates converge in Paris for the International Congress of the League to Combat Infant Mortality. New Orleans unveils a second sugar market exchange. Senator Marcon receives the John Fritz Medal for wireless telegraphy invention in New York.

John Milton Gregory John Paul Jones Katherine Tingley Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society Point Loma Cat King George Queen Mary Paris The League New Orleans United States John Fritt America Marcon New York

Guardianship Petition Filed for Webb County Minors

Paula Martinez Vda. de Pefia seeks letters of guardianship for Adela and Ana Maria Pefia minors. Hearing set for July 17, 1922, at Webb County Court House in Laredo. Interested parties may appear to contest the application. Return required by law.

State of Texas Adela Ana Maria Pefia Paula Martinez de Pefia Webb County Laredo A. D J. A. Rodriguez Webb Co

Probate of Ferdinand Wormser Will in Webb County

Alfonso Wormser and Louis Joseph file for probate of Ferdinand Wormser's last will in Webb County Court. Hearing set for July 17 1922 at the County Court House in Laredo Texas. interested parties may contest.

Special deputy marshals ordered for railway guard duty

Federal Judge Hutcheson authorized the appointment of seven special deputy United States marshals to guard J. and G. N. Railway property at Houston Spring and Laredo after an application by railway officials. The action follows a telegram to Washington requesting the necessary permission from the attorney general.

Houston Texas Hutcheson United States Spring Laredo Washington

Unconfirmed Mexican probe links Bielaski to abduction

Reports from Mexico City claiming Mexican officials consider legal action against A. Bruce Bielaski for allegedly conniving at his own abduction near Cuernavaca lack confirmation. The State Department had no word from Charge Summerlin about Mexican authorities’ suspicions in the Bielaski incident.

Associated Press Washington Mexico City Bruce Bielaski Cuernavaca State Department Summerlin Bielaski

Subway Fire Traps Hundreds In East Side Tragedy

About 160 people were overcome by smoke when a northbound Jerome Avenue express on the East Side subway caught fire near Lexington Avenue and 61st Street. Mayor Hylan directed rescue efforts as ambulances mobilized and a temporary hospital operated.

Associated Press New York Jerome Avenue East Side Lexington Avenue 61St Street Iylan

Chicago Strikes Show Small Step Toward Peace

Rail labor leaders indicate a conciliatory trend as talks resume after the holiday. President Jewell of the AFL’s railway employees department signals willingness to negotiate any credible proposal and to meet with any party carrying a concrete plan. The strike situation remains steady with no new striker additions as both sides assess the situation.

Jewell Chicago Railway Employees’ Department American Federation of Labor Mooper Railroad Labor Board Hooper

Rail Picketing Centered in Houston Strike Action

In Houston on July 6 attention focused on picketing in the local railway strike. It was likely the railroads would appeal to the federal court. Early disorder reports include a shop worker who said he was beaten on his way to work.

Houston Texas

To Reopen Shops Slater Mo July 6 Rail Officials Await Word

Railroad officials in Slater Missouri on July 6 waited for Governor guidance before reopening shops. The action centers on resuming operations after a closure. Local officials reported readiness to restart maintenance and dispatch activities pending state approval.

Slater

Free State Commands Troops as Dublin Battles Continue

Dublin reports on July 6 state the provisional Free State government orders all volunteer HQ staff to active service for eight days of fighting in Dublin. Casualties reach 61 dead and 259 wounded with significant material loss to citizens amid ongoing hostilities. London dispatches quote Eamonn de Valera accusing Irish party pact collapse and civil war, with Dail Eireann barred from meeting and a provisional government backed by British guns.

Associated Press Dublin Free State London Eamonn de Valera United States Dall Eireann Guna

President Harding Begins Journey From Marion to Washington

President Harding leaves Marion at 10 30 AM to start the first leg of his trip to Washington after spending days with supporters and attending Marion’s centennial celebration. He stops at Columbus en route and had earlier attended a Marlon Star directors' meeting.

Marion Ohio Harding Columbus Washington Marlon Star

Prison lands are only taxable property in Texas

The attorney general ruled that land belonging to the penitentiary system is the only property subject to taxation. It also held that school district maintenance taxes assessed against prison lands are illegal and void.

Austin Texas Penitentiary Board of Prison Commissioners

Harding and Lasker accused of liquor sales aboard ships

Senator Caraway charged President Harding and Shipping Board Chairman Lasker with flagrant violation of the prohibition law for permitting liquor sales on Shipping Board vessels. He urged Christian Americans to protest such sales.

Washington Harding Lasker The Shipping Board Caraway Arkansas Senate

Final Opportunity for Muscle Shoals Bid Modifications

Washington July 6 Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Norris announces a final opportunity for bidders to modify proposals on the Muscle Shoals government power and nitrate projects. After today’s executive session voters will be invited to a private meeting at Norris’ home in Washington.

Washington Muscle Shoals Senate Agriculture Committee Norris

Rumored Plot to Murder Russian Delegates at The Hague

Report of an alleged assassination attempt on Russian delegates at the Hague conference spread wide in Amsterdam. Police and the Russian delegation deny any such plot, while authorities detain 14 Russians attempting to cross the border using false passports.

Associated Press London Hague Puteh

Wife Charged After Husband Shot On Clinton Road

Dan W. Ryan aged 435 president of the nat Yata Bayou Shell and Sand Company died from wounds after a shooting on Clinton road. A murder charge was filed against his wife whose attorney says she followed him and fired after he threatened her due to finding him with another woman.

Associated Press Houston Texas Dan W. Ryan Nat Yata Bayou Shell and Sand Company Clinton Road Murrer Rtgan

Seven Death Sentences in Petrograd Case Rise

Moscow July 6 eleven persons including the Petrograd Patriarch Benidimin have been sentenced to death by a Petrograd revolutionary tribunal for interfering with the seizure of church treasures. Fifty three others receive imprisonment and 22 are acquitted.

Moscow Petrovrad Benidimin

Dempsey Willard Bout Set for October Promoter Confirms

Tex Rickard announces a heavyweight title bout between Dempsey and Willard. A conference with Dempsey's and Willard's managers and reps confirms the plan for an October 1 date. Wilder and other details remain to be finalized.

FC Yescsigtes Ays Jess Willers Dempeev Tex Rickard Asd A. eYremnes

Union Strikers Demand Reopen as 500 Plus Rally

In Columbus, Ohio a crowd exceeding 500 gathered as 18 strikebreakers faced pressure to leave. Union and city officials warned no trouble if the railroad halts strikebreaker imports. Clerks and handlers on the Norfolk & Western who walked out yesterday asked to be reinstated at their former posts. A railroad conference was set for this afternoon.

Ley Columbus Ohio Norfolk & Western Railroad

Rewards for Widows in Texas Prison Case

Austin July 6 The attorney general’s department ruled that a reward offered by the board of prison commissioners for capturing an escaped convict may be paid to the widow of a sheriff killed while attempting to capture the convict if the sheriff caused the convict to be killed or returned.

Austin Texas Attorney General’s Department Board of Prison Commissioners

Canadian Premier King and Hughes to Confer in Washington

Premier King of Canada and Secretary Hughes will meet in Washington next Wednesday. The conference, arranged on Premier King’s initiative, will discuss questions of mutual interest to Canada and the United States.

Associated Press Washington King Canada Hughes

Also Mentioned on This Page

State OF Texas Wabb County Weather Forecast Erd Bessie Barnett Corpus Christi Emilie Halsell J. T. Halsell, Jr Corpus Marjorie Lou Fish W. T. Neblete J. J. Howell John Leyendecker Roy Davis A. H. Seabury P. H. Burlin Wisconsin D. L. Allen San Antonio I. B. Donaldson Jack Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Aperkling Pasaily Ferdinand Wormser Alfonso Wormser Louis Joseph Webh Co Nea Conniv Hylan Water Supply, Gas and Electricity Department 69Th Street Fist Street de Valera Sy Associated Presse the Hague Husband Dempsey- Willard
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