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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1923

Page

8

Notable birthdays on May 31 across history

On May 31 a list of famous birthdays is noted. Pope Pius XI born in Deslo Italy 66 years ago. Duke of Devonshire born 56 years ago. Lord Pirrie born in Quebec 76 years ago. Maj Gen Merritt W. Ireland born in Indiana 56 years ago. Dr Charles G. Abbot born Wilton New Hampshire 51 years ago. Frances Alda born Christchurch New Zealand 40 years ago.

Pope Pius XI Deslo Italy Duke of Devonshire Canada Bonar Law Cabinet Lord Pirrie Quebec Merritt W. Ireland U. S. Army Indiana Charles G. Abbot National Academy of Sciences Wilton N. H Frances Alda Christchurch New Zealand

Webb County Sheriff Sale Notice in Laredo

Public notice of a sheriff sale authorized by an Order of Sale issued May 1 1923 in Webb County. Oil and gas leasehold rights in Webb County owned by W T Flippin are to be sold at public auction July 1 1923 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Webb County Courthouse, Laredo, for $1600 plus costs. Publication in Iris h sh language weekly for three weeks. A J Condren Sheriff.

State OF Texas Webb District Court Webb County C. M. de la Garna R. ©. Barnsley Satal Court R. O. Barnsley W. T. Fippin A. J. Condren Webb Webb County Texas Oland Gas Cranton W. T. Flippin Laredo Levy Kate W.T. Plippin Money

Baseball Gossip Highlights Rivalry and Rising Stars

Kenneth Holloway looks like a star in Detroit with strong pitching promise. Eddie Rough shines in Cincinnati fielding as the Browns miss George Lister, while Bernie Nels grows in hitting. The McCraw Champions and Charley Grimm steady Pirates set pace, with Connie Mack’s unsure but sharp A’s threatening the league.

Kenneth Holloway Detroit Tigers Roger Hornsty Cardinals Fettle Pattia Thea Farlern St. Louis Braves Giants Eddie Rough Cincinnati Recs St. Louis Browns Sycom Indians Yanks Mackmen Cleveland Hnepp Browns George Lister Bernie Nels Superba McCraw Charley Grimm Seagon Walter Johnson Senaters Connie Mack

Evils of Constipation and Digestive Health Note

A fragment warns that constipation can lead to serious diseases such as appendicitis and urges maintaining bowel health with unspecified remedies or routines. The text reflects cautionary health advice with antiquated phrasing and incomplete guidance.

Social Calendar Highlights for Thursday and Friday

Mrs. M de Llano entertains the Imperial Bridge Club Thursday afternoon. The W M S of the Baptist Church meets in the afternoon. Royal Opera House graduation exercises and a reception at Wik s Hall follow. Friday Sunbeam Band meets at church at 4 PM. Mrs Travis Bruce Dann presents Miss Istelle Kline Manuel and Miss Ofelia Garcia in a soprano recital at the Latin American Club at 8 PM.

Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church Mere. Travis Bruce Dann Istelle Kline Maniel Ofelia Garecia Soprana Dna

My Own Town Reverie and Local Notices

A fragmented local page reflects poems about longing for a familiar town and a stream of community notices. It includes names like Maude DeVerse Newton and Mrs Allan Stowers along with multiple brief arrivals, funerals, school events, and a church social.

Porises Maude DeVerse Newton Kansas City

Names listed in local column

Katherine Tarver Anna Snton Alma Pierce Estelle Kiine Dorothy Horechers Anne Elite Butler and Mrs Lattig and H O Richter named in the column list.

Katherine Tarver Anna Snton Alma Pierce Estelle Kiine Dorothy Horechers Anne Elite Butler Mersrs Lattig H. O. Richter

Turkey Withdraws Claim on Cartelorizo Island

In Lamsanne May 31 Associated Press reports Turkey has withdrawn its claim to Cartelorizo, conceding Italian sovereignty. The move followed talks between Jemet Vasha and G C Montagna, Italy and Turkey's chief delegates at the Near East peace conference.

Associated Press Lamsanne Turkey Asia Minor Jemet Vasha G. C. Montagna Near Mast

Opera House Fire in Helsingfors Delta Flames Scar City

In Helsingfors Finland last night a Petrograd opera house burned during a performance causing a deadly panic at the exits. A performer's robe caught fire and spread to the scenery as guests fought to flee. Casualty figures were not provided in the dispatch.

Associated Press Helsingfeers Finland Petrograd

Smith Opens Hearing On State Prohibition Repeal

Albany May 31 Governor Smith opened public hearings on signing or vetoing the repeal bill. The crowd was mostly women. National importance to future enforcement was stressed. William Hayward and Wayne Wheeler spoke against repeal while Samuel Gompers favored repeal in a letter.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Smith Gabnel William Hayward United States Wayne I. Wheeler Samuel Gompers American Federation of Lator

Plan to establish Mark Twain shrine gains momentum in Missouri

An effort by the Mark Twain State Memorial Park Association to establish a shrine at Mark Twain’s birthplace in Florida Missouri gains support. August is designated Mark Twain Month and the first week in September Mark Twain Week.

Associated Press Floiila Omer Mark ‘Swain Mark Twain AQP AE AL Violette Bia Qutebiowispha Florida Asociiation Missouri

Veterinarians Prosper in London Amid Vehicle Rise

London on May 3 reports veterinarians remain steady as motor vehicles grow. The rise in cat and dog care and more individual horse owners offset fewer horses, sustaining the profession's numbers.

Associated Press London

Oddities and Facts From Past Public Notices

A compilation of quirky observations from history including population estimates for Jews, depth of permafrost in Siberia, symbolic meanings in Christian art, and rituals such as hat raising in Germany. Also notes electrical heated plates for policemen in Amsterdam and social customs in Spain about lighting a cigarette or cigar.

Atlantic City Siberia Charles Dickens Germany Amsterdam Spain

Memorial Day Observed by Laredo Rotary Club

The Laredo Rotary Club held a Memorial Day program with guests including Civil War veterans. Reuben White delivered a blessing, speeches honored Confederate and Union veterans, and group songs closed the event before a 15 second sick member prayer and a salute with the Star Spangled Banner.

THE Laredo Weaily Marsh M. Brennan Rio Grande River Corpus Christi Johnnie Phompeon Ohio Kregiments Sherwan Savannah Charleston Guelo Johnnnie Bunn Sang Jin Trout Vetemin Lula Richardson Piracley Raasterrud Tataimer Sador Odode Grey Spirit of America

Amateurs Abroad Face Pay Demands From Crowd Draws

In Europe, pros are largely unknown and amateurs increasingly expect indirect money for services. Football games draw as many as 60,000 spectators, yet players resist promoter profits. The International Olympic Committee studied the issue, acknowledging it will defer defining amateur versus professional to each country.

Associated Press Rome Europe International Olympic Committee Holland Sweden Denmark Austria

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times presents a daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau at New Orleans. The outlook for today and Friday is partly cloudy and somewhat unsettled with potential for variable conditions.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Theelephone Co

Weather observations at Fort McIntosh

Fort McIntosh weather report for 24 hours ending 7 a m shows a maximum of 104 degrees and a minimum of 79 degrees. Wind direction is southwest and the sky is clear.

Fort McIntosh

Release of captives cited as priority in diplomatic talks

A chaotic report states Major Robert Adlen of the Colbecel States and W. Smith were condemned to pay fines to a state department. Supposedly negotiations for a rescue were discussed while Partee Hleoo claimed captives were in danger. Authorities favored cautious action over risky extraction.

Associated Press Washington Dbs de Chitace Robert Adlen Colbecel Arma W. Smith Selporaiteer Major Atlen Hleoo

Witnesses Claim False Investment Report in Fraud Trial

Two witnesses testified that Wey bow stock and promises of high returns failed, with investors like J J Weaver and J C Tervicit saying they lost funds after sending stock certificates for safekeeping. Bryant testified he invested over 400 dollars, believing stock would rise fourfold in a month. The government linked trust declarations to three Gee companies, aiming to drill ten wells, but only one was reportedly drilled.

Prema Rove Testes Ciledoon Stork Theovernment Hi Gnerwin Schwarg Lee Tribees

Rector Sterrett Victim in Suicide at Washington Church

Dr James McBride Sterrett aged 76, rector emeritus of AL Souls Church, was found shot dead in Washington. A noted Episcopalian clergyman and university instructor, he founded the church and lectured on ethics and philosophy in several institutions. He previously led the Society for Philosophical Inquiry.

Associated Press Washington Mag James McBride Sterrett AL Souls Church Hechs Society For Phitorophical Inquiry

Fragmented OCR reads as scattered historical notes and names

The garbled text lists a mix of names and terms with no clear events or structure. It mentions Pont, Chyna, Satie, MBS, Pat, and Julio Pertapigeys among others, but lacks coherent context or dates to define a specific story.

Bn Vebodier

Mexicans Shot in Dallas and Assault Incident Reported

A violent incident in Dallas left multiple Mexicans shot and assaulted by five Americans. The report mentions a wounded teen and a man aged 45, with authorities detailing the gunfire and injuries as part of a broader street clash.

Fragmented OCR Notice of Clause Kitchin and March Deliveries

The readable text references Clause Kitchin, a battle term, and mentions deliveries, taxes, and payments tied to Treas Pathe and Path POW. It notes activities in April and a delivery to the river and Perrdaber area with references to goods or services and a date near January. The overall fragment suggests a legal or logistical notice with unclear names and dates.

Cbs Uiaenime Laos Sattarfon Comerties

Japan Resents Views on Court Decisions and Ship Dignitaries

The Japanese government rejects the presented views on ship dignitaries and a Supreme Court decision. Ambassador Hamabara conveyed the stance verbatim to the Japanese Parliament, following State Department positions.

Associeted Press Waehinetoi Mig Japan Supreme Court Thie Dipitesig tHlanibara

Borneo Rubber Potential Cited by Governor Rycrett

British North Borneo may yield hundreds of thousands of acres suitable for rubber, says Sir William Rycroft, governor, while in Manila. Japanese hold large concessions at Tawao on the east coast with 20,000 acres planted to rubber.

Py Associated Press Mania British North Borneo Willam Rycrett Manila Thegala Tawso Borneo

Dr. Garfield C. Hiatt Dies After Illness

Dr. Garfield C. Hiatt died at Mercy Hospital after several days of illness. The news shocked his many friends who had heard his condition was improving. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 o'clock from the Christian Church.

Garfield

Catarrh Remedy Promises Quick Local and Internal Relief

Hall’s Catarrh Medicine offers a local ointment for quick relief and an internal tonic said to act through the blood on mucous membranes. Sold by druggists for over 40 years by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio.

F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Clara fights to last court amid mounting pressure

Fragmented OCR reflects a legal dispute involving Clara and references to court actions, reputational concern, and ongoing litigation. Names such as Phillips and Meadows appear amid garbled text, suggesting a publicized case with extended proceedings and potential appeals.

Man Regains Sight After 87 Days Blind

Associated Press report from New Orleans says Pete Verman once blinded for over a year and confined to bed for 87 days regained sight today as doctors removed his eyeglasses. Dr Rosenwald expects further improvement in the right eye.

Associated Press New Orleans Pete Verman Peter Gulletield Sona Wedeht Iaet Jond Rosenwald

Seek Game Protection Urges Limits On Automatic Shotguns

Washington May 31 hunting and nature groups alarmed by rapid feathered game losses campaign to cap shotgun use and push owners to alter weapons to two shells to prevent crippling birds. organizers cite automatic loads of five shells fired rapidly leading to unrecovered game.

Associated Press Washington Chihs Gine Protective Associations America

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sheriff's J. L. Fierros Baseball Mra Oberfeld Allan Stowers Airs. L.I. Board Robert McMillan Avon Me. Gilford Monterey Mise Druth Riere Cogar Sailey Deore i Harter San Alareos Ops Borrass Childern Deuton Fiature Bryan Bambleouston James Fo Destine Marys Seantiery Docus Mextena Industrial Institute Janceville Mary Valo Santoyo Hig Park Skinner Fawenlry Ruth Reese Red Presiveertan W. D. Butler Ruthtreese Riday Cedar Valley W. PB. Butler Lathie Resse Paisley Freuter Fortis Charles Colman Hanson Odd Selute Weather Forecast Neff Senate Gummitee AIR Associated Preys Austin Pexos Coffe Regan Wees Blolreash Corcoepnor Pany Mabe Rector Dallas MT Ebate Pootha Tedtren Patedia Gaareda Clause Kitchin Lust Hey Battla the Times G. C. Hiatt Catarrit Clara Gnvmictio Grom Jeola Will. Filmy Ted Bate Theo AlberGs Meadows Phillips Thenif Court of Appeals
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