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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1922
Page
11
Fragmented notes describe a public gathering marked by a peaceful demonstration. A woman named Joaquin Sanches is mentioned as nearing recovery after an incident with a whip amid cubs, while a telephone company conduct on property use drew subdued attention at the event.
The item notes July 26 birthdays for John R Voorhis Grand Sachem of the Jammary Society New York 93 years ago James K K Vardaman Mississippi senator 61 George Bernard Shaw Dublin 66 Rev James Wise bishop of Kansas 40 Samuel P Jones pitcher New York American League Woodsfield 30.
Rt. Rev. Frederick F. Reese will become president of the House of Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church succeeding Bishop Gallor of Tennessee. He has served as bishop of Savannah since 1908 and is a native of Baltimore with a Virginia education and Berkeley Divinity School training.
Violet Oberfeldt serves as society editor for Mra, details of her column and social notes appear in the Oberfeldt section of the paper.
Church group meets at 4 pm with Mrs. Simmons as readers share Problem For a Young Girl while residents return from Texas City Austin and San Antonio trips. Visitors include Misses Nunnally Tarver and Thiele with kin, and Mses. Buenz, Gatea, and Woodul family updates populate the page.
The district board, led by John Wilkinson of district 21, recommends reopening six Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas and Texas mines. A qualified reply refuses wage scale talks with operators, and the presidents will present the decision at a Kansas City meeting Friday.
Marie Forquet sues James Henri de Rothschild in New York's state supreme court for 2.5 million dollars alleging she came to the United States last spring on his promise to marry her and that he has refused to fix a marriage date. The case involves the Rothschild family influence in France.
Annimated Préan reports Copenhagen july 26 that a new Danish government copyright bill aims to revise the act granting authors and dramatists lifelong rights and 60 years after death. The Danish authors association argues for living authors to retain control of works after death and royalties distribution, with a joint committee to draft the bill for the Rigsdagen. Similar bills are anticipated in Norway and Sweden.
A forenoon alarm in the Fourth ward summoned the fire department to the 1800 block Hidalgo Street but responders found no fire upon arrival. Reports say there were chances of a fire when the alarm was placed in.
Pastors challenge a weary worker about church turnout while noting golf Sunday after noon. He says he struggles to rise Sunday morning but aims to join, adding that nights are harder. Birmingham Age-Herald reflects the exchange.
Associated Press report from London notes Francis Younghusband praising mountaineering as a blend of prudence courage strength and nature appreciation. He cites a 13 year old reference by Father Ratti and remarks on Everest expedition inspiration and the role of skilled climbers and Sherpa support.
One year ago today July 26 Secretary of State Hughes urged Russia to release Americans held as prisoners, marking a diplomatic demand amid stalled negotiations and ongoing tensions between the two nations.
Mrs. Willam Vollmer of Eastwood New York swears by Chamberlains Tablets for stomach and liver relief. She says they are splendid and recommends them to friends for biliousness constipation and indigestion, promising they will do you good.
The German village of Tostedt faced a financial embarrassment as authorities issued 10,900 paper notes worth 60 pfennig or more to cover funds. An effort to call in the notes reveals strain in municipal finance and provincial oversight.
The article notes a proposal in Massachusetts for symbolic flags for every county. It also touches on topics from radium’s glow to Japanese rice consumption, ocean liner painting needs, Austrian stamps honoring composers, urban dust blocking light, the London reservoir project, tennis racquet production time, ash wood seasoning, English inheritance reform, and a Mahometan belief listing ten animals in heaven.
The St. Anthony Hotel reports a list of arrivals including A. B. Streter C Gelman from Carrizo Springs D Haber from Corpus Christi A B Levin W P Branch from San Antonio M H McMahon from Cotulla J M Tumsin and wife from Dallas W E Mayfield J P Morris Thom Whitledge Paul Rocks C C Hackenjos Rob D McGee L B Brasher E A Schmitt J Arthur Reed from Cotulla.
A fragmented listing cites numerous individuals and locations from San Antonio to Tampico and Dallas with a final garbled note about new mosquitoes. The text reads as a roll of names with no clear event or action tied to them.
Denison Texas July 26 under Governor Neffs order the railroad districts of Denison passed under martial law. Five companies of the 142d Infantry guard shopmen strike activity while rangers protect key lines and enforce the open port law to keep traffic moving. About 400 shopmen on strike. additional non union workers and negro laborers arrive amid guard presence.
At the adjutant general's department it was announced that troops sent to Denison were chosen for efficiency and experience. About 60 percent are ex service men and many served overseas.
Sherman Texas July 26 Captain Nichols of Company C of the Texas Rangers with three officers arrived to guard railroad property and protect workmen under tense conditions amid potential disruptions along the line.
Senator Overman of North Carolina challenged Republican claims of budget savings. He said headlines about great savings were camouflage and pipe dreams. He compared current appropriations to 1915, noting 1.329 billion dollars for legitimate expenses versus 793 million in 1915.
The notice lists observances for the Feast of St Ann and three centenaries: Orange Judd, Elizabeth W Latimer, and the first electric locomotive by Moses G Farmer in Dover New Hampshire. It notes Rt Rev Henry Althoff’s twentieth anniversary of ordination and mentions other brief items.
In Toledo on July 26 a mob of about forty women, including wives and relatives of striking railway workers, assaulted a group of non-union railroad shopmen amid ongoing labor unrest. The clash underscores tensions between strikers and non-members in the rail industry.
Indictments returned by the Travis county grand jury name Lafe Young Austin chief of detectives and Democratic constable nominee W J Mayberry Camp Mabry custodian Bassett Miles federal prohibition officer now at Dallas J L McNeil Austin patrolman in the Clayton murder near the Ku Klux Klan ball last December. Earlier charges of murder were filed against 18 Austin citizens and later four officers were indicted.
The secretary of the treasury announces an issue of gold notes bearing 4 1/2 percent interest dated August 1 and maturing September 16, 1926. They may be purchased for cash or credit via special depositaries and are exchangeable for Victory 4 percent notes. Subscriptions open through local banks or the Federal Reserve Bank direct.
Hon. Fernando Pascuera Mexican Consul to Cuba passed through this city en route to Havana. Captain Edwin Rollman has re signed from the Army and arrived for a visit pending where he will locate. He served with the 6th Cavalry stationed at Fort Clark arriving by auto yesterday. J Arthur Reed of Cotulla is a guest at the St Anthony.
Chicago July 26 E F Grable president of the international brotherhood of maintenance of way and rail shop laborers denied reports that 10000 members threaten another strike. He said negotiations are not yet proceeding before the United States railroad labor board and hearings are expected soon. He denied Canadian union members voting to form a separate union.
Paris July 20 Allied diplomats demand immediate destruction of a fire control and range finding school found near Kiel Canal. Experts call it a fortification violation of Versailles and accuse Germany of navy enlistment over quota and coast defense failures.
Madame Itoko Saigo widow of Saigo Takamori died in Tokio on June 10 at age 80. Born into a Samurai family, she devoted herself to educating her two sons after her husband’s death following the 1877 rebellion. Her elder son became a soldier and earned a marquisate. the younger was named Umajiro Seige.
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