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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1922
Page
12
The report notes a near general strike in Macao and similar unrest in Canton and Foochow with 40 killed and about 200 injured. Street workers and beggars form unions while seamen consider starting their own shipping venture, with workers asked to contribute five dollars each for a Canton service.
The page notes July 21 birthdays including Dowager Queen Maria Christina of Spain mother of Alfonso XII born 4 years ago today, Frances Folsom Cleveland born in Buffalo 68 years ago, J Borden Hearhman New York social leader 62 years ago, Archbishop Edward Hanna born Rochester 62 years ago, Altus Rainey U S Congressman from Alabama 46 years ago, and Shanks Washington infielder born Chicago 82 years ago.
Fragmentary text references historical figures and events including Napoleon Bonaparte's victory at the Battle of the Pyramids and the suppression of Lower Egypt. Mentions Joseph K. Barnes, a Civil War surgeon general, with scattered birth and death notes. Also references Cardinal at the Roman Catholic church in Quebec and Neleon Dewey, first Wisconsin governor, with garbled dates and locations.
The item notes Violet Oberfeldt as society editor, with contact telephone number 70, indicating a society column in the newspaper. The brief identifier suggests a byline or staff role rather than a full article narrative.
An all church youth gathering is planned at the J. Or Walker farm this evening. Organizers invite members to join to socialize and enjoy activities in a rural setting. The event emphasizes fellowship and community team spirit.
A reflective poem celebrates home life by a reader named Margaret Sangster while a stream of brief notices reports travel, greetings, and social visits. The world of industry section highlights Honolulu pineapple canneries and global production trends plus advances in mining, sugar, textile labor, and underwater cutting devices.
Waterford on Ireland's southeast coast fell to National Army forces after a stout defense by Republicans. Sixty prisoners were taken and Irregulars retired southward. Limerick was also captured with many prisoners and arms seized.
In Austin on July 21 Democrats nominate for governor and state officers, legislature, one U S senator, and eighteen Congress representatives. The senate race features Charles A. Culberson against a large field including Mrs M A Ferguson wife of ex governor James Ferguson. Other contenders include Clarence Ousley Earle B Mayfield Sterling P Strong and Robert L Henry. Governors race centers on incumbent Pat M Neff facing Fred S Rogers W W King and Harry T Warner amid broad minor ticket participation. Most of the current congressional delegation seeks renomination without opposition.
A list of guests includes G. M. Partee Mrs. Brumfield R. B. Hartley from Houston Mr. and Mrs. Ed Truth A. R. Bacon M. C. Brown H. E. Barnes from San Antonio J. J. Morahn Graham Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Younkin Miss Irene Younkin Harris Valley J. B. Bratton San Antonio W. A. Wood and family Hebbronville C. A. Cline C. W. Murray and wife L. F. Hamilton San Antonio F. Spencer W. G. Johnson Milwaukee R. L. Bridgeon San Antonio J. K. Slaughman Corpus Christi A. J. McMupaugh no address S pel rough Austin Ben Chiles R. W. Navis no address B. L. Long Miranda City Ed Halse Laredo F. W. Little L. H. Logan no address W. P. Thompson City L. Petty and wife Ping Bluff Ark J. K. Miner St Louis Jack Livingston L J Treadwell San Antonio R. F. Thomas Long Beach California
A fragmented hotel notice lists individuals tied to the St. Anthony Hotel including C. Smith Mirando City J H W Martin D R Herbert Houston Ben O Terry San Diego C C Earthman El Paso P J Black A C Garcia City V Van Giesen San Antonio G E H Echols City L W Staggs Lloyd Oates Z V Berr Guy Nalern Mirando City F M Matlock San Antonio J O Moore Kansas City Mo.
Angora Turkey prepares a civic upgrade including enlarged park public garden a boulevard from Parliament House to the Prefecture and a national style fountain. Prison system expands education with notebooks slates for writing nationalist poetry and jobs in workshops for 400 Anatolia prisons.
The Seculo editorial claims a Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro flight forged a bond between Portugal and Brazil and urges prompt settlement of issues. It notes possible visits by the King, arbitration over Trinidad, and calls for direct navigation radio links Lisbon as a European port for Brazilian goods and emigration treaties.
Disillusioned by receipts from producers and managers English actors form a cooperative company. They will stage She Stoops to Conquer and other classics at a London playhouse with actors acting as managers and financiers. Prominent actresses may join on equal terms with men.
President Harding was briefed by Senator Watson, Senator Kellogg, and Chair Von Cumming on a failed conference with leading Eastern railroad executives. They indicated no restoration of seniority rights to striking workers and planned to summon Railroad Labor Board Chair Hooper for further talks.
Washington July 21 Chile and Peru signed an arbitration agreement to resolve their Tama Arica dispute at the conference final session. Secretary Hughes accepted the arbitrator designation and called the settlement a sweeping victory and the greatest accomplishment of a generation for Western Hemisphere peace.
AP reports the administration aims to distribute coal during the strike via a special commission to keep railroad service running. Hoover is said to be forming the commission for the president. Separately in Columbus, Consolidated Coal & Coke Co. urged federal troops to guard operations in Perry county, Ohio, citing local officials' inability to respond and Governor Davis's lack of protection.
The Associated Press reports July 1 money in circulation fell nearly 36 percent, with per capita circulation at $39.87. This compares to $344.78 per person last year, indicating tightening finances across the year.
New York July 21 Allen B. Ryan a prominent Hall street broker filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. His liabilities exceed 32 million dollars and assets surpass a million.
Mrs Rosa Potts of Birmingham Alabama credits Chamberlains Tablets with ending years of biliousness and constipation. She reports immediate relief from discomfort and restored vitality as the medicine strengthened her digestive functions and aided natural processes.
Governor Neff conducted a local railroad strike inquiry in Denison Texas meeting with Ranger Captain Hickman Mayor Weaver and Sheriff Crate. He declined to discuss potential troop deployment and announced plans to wire President Harding with assurances for protective actions and coal mining resumption in Texas.
Topeka Kansas July 21 Assistant reports a warrant issued for a Kansas editor. The brief note names the city and date, indicating an official legal action connected to a newsroom figure.
The War Department announced Major Andrew S. Rowan, retired, of San Francisco received the Distinguished Service Cross for delivering a message to General Garcia in Cuba on May 18, 1888. He crossed Spanish lines in disguise and obtained critical information aiding the Spanish-American War effort.
National independence day of Belgium noted alongside a century old reference to the coronation of Emperor Iturbide of Mexico. Miss Anna A Gordon marks her seventieth year as president of the National WCTU. King Haakon and Queen Maud celebrate twenty sixth wedding anniversary. Texas political campaign closes today ahead of tomorrow’s primary events.
Mrs Chora Phillips faces a September 18 murder trial for killing Mrs Alberta Meadows. Los Angeles Times reports she bought a pistol two days before the slaying, a sheriff’s office statement calling it evidence of premeditation. Her husband is quoted noting she was born in Texas and was not expert with firearms.
The Mexican government weighs action after reports that a Southern Pacific train near Mazatlan Sinaloa was attacked. Raiders led by General Juan Carre d blocked the express car and robbed passengers of 20 000 pesos without firing a shot.
Attorney Gensrab Pran travels to Parama to execute a warrant against William White editor and publisher close associate of Governor Vien. White refuses to remove a strike sympathy poster from his newspaper office window as tensions rise with Gov. Allen’s administration. Mayor McIntosh, ex-Santa Fe engineer, declines to order poster removal in Arkansas City.
President Manson of the Order of Telegraphers appeals to about 80 000 members to donate one day’s pay for railroad and coal miners strikes. In Poplar Bluff Missouri state troops patrol railroad yards after a morning volley of shouts with no injuries reported.
Washington July 21 Senator Hitchcock urges an inquiry into the contract between the federal government and the Fovke Company of St Louis under which $20 is paid for treating and dyeing the skin of each seal killed on the Probilof Islands. The probe was promised by Chairman Jones of the committee.
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