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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1922
Page
10
One year ago today on May 29 Germans and Poles clashed in Upper Silesia despite armistice. Japanese forces prevented fighting between rival factions at Vladivostok, maintaining a fragile pause in hostilities.
Wisconsin marks the seventy-fifth year of statehood as national observances begin. Great Britain implements reduced telephone and postal rates. Virginia Tech holds golden jubilee marking its fiftieth anniversary with ceremonies today.
Washington May 29 The Lincoln Memorial in Potomac Park will be dedicated tomorrow with imposing ceremonies. Notable participants include the President civil war veterans patriotic societies and other dignitaries. The project traces to 1867 and faced delays before a 1911 act authorized completion.
Chamberlain's Tablets provide a laxative effect that is so mild and gentle that users may hardly notice it has worked. The product is promoted for its gentle action and ease of use.
The Woman's Missionary Society meets at 4 PM at the Methodist Church. Rotary Club hosts Ladies Night followed by an Elks Hall dance in the evening. The Rose Bed Club gathers at 4 PM. On Tuesday the Junior Auxiliary holds the season finale at 4 PM at the Rectory.
A collection of social notices mentions Mrs Kathleen Blair Foster of Lake Charles Louisiana arriving in New York by Mauretania to tour Europe returning in October. Local residents include Adela Bruni Aurelio Ferrara Maxine Taylor and many others visiting or traveling to Kerrville Bruni San Antonio and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. A pupil recital at Prof Julian de Villars house featured Magdalena Garcia Lala Longoria Angelita Casso and others with family and staff in attendance.
The government won in the supreme court to require Southern Pacific to divest all stock ownership and control of Central Pacific railways. Justice Day stated the decision ends the last of the great trust dissolution suits brought to the supreme court.
Seven sailors were killed and two firemen injured when the steamers Welsh Prince and Iowan collided last night in the Columbia River off Allatoonah Washington. Information received early today confirms the incident and casualties.
The Supreme Court held that the president need not personally review and approve each officer case for retirement under the national defense act, enabling the retirement board to remove officers from the executive list without individual presidential approval.
Safia May 29 reports American minister Charles H. Wilson may seek a protective guard for the legation due to policy disagreements with the Bulgarian government over sufficient protections amid current unrest.
Mike N Falvella of the Robstown Record visits Juaredo with his brother J W Falvella of The Times. Clyde V Cochran Laredo High principal leaves for Bryan to attend A M College summer school. Henry F Elstetter arrives from Tampico to visit his mother Mrs M A Elstetter.
Houston May 29 one of the hardest fought trials in federal court is expected with the opening of the Cox trial oil promoter and airplane enthusiast. Cox faces an indictment charging use of the mails to defraud in selling stock in three companies with paper capitalization totaling 41 million dollars.
The McCumber soldier bonus plan held a majority in the Senate Finance Committee, but a formal vote was postponed to Wednesday for further consideration of amendments. Chairman McCumber expressed confidence the plan would pass, aligning with the House bill, with Democratic members aboard. The session also covered the McCumber and Smoot proposals for paid-up veterans insurance in place of other compensation, marking the first committee discussion supported by Democrats.
Paris May 29 Germany’s reply to the reparations commission on its demands for payment was delivered at 3 40 this afternoon to the commission’s office. The session was planned for the afternoon but the reply may not be read to the body today.
A survey of historical industrial notes covers the first British Navigation Act 1381, early machine sawing patents, state workmen compensation trends in Arizona and Missouri, Baltimore port plans at 60 million dollars, Nuremberg’s 160 year pencil hub, Spain’s mineral wealth and railways, the Federated Textile Unions of America meeting in New York in August, widespread electricity in nearly 15 000 cities, Redwood wood durability, aged aircraft wood, Japanese labor unions illegality and strikes, watchmaking town population decline by 1600, and Italy’s 170 miles electrified rail line with two to three hour train journeys.
The pleasure boat Swan with about 50 people aboard, missing overnight after striking a gulf storm, arrived at Pengracola dock today with all hands safe. Officials reported the vessel encountered a gulf storm late yesterday.
The Associated Prensa reports on May 29 that the federal government is not liable for losses claimed by coal companies, as the Supreme Court today ruled in the Pine Hill Coal Company case.
AP reports May 29 that maintenance of way employees face wage cuts up to 40000000 dollars annually with a July effect. The move targets 400000 workers and prompts calls from unions for immediate council review and possible member vote. Gompers denounces the decision as unjust and inequitable and rail heads warn of further impacts. Reese notes Southern Pacific crews across Texas and the coast are affected.
Detroit leaders report the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and halfway workers will seek a strike vote by the executive council at 6 in the evening. Grable, grand president, said the council met to discuss this wage reduction dispute amid mounting labor tensions.
Harbin Manchuria May 9 Soldiers led by General Chang Tso Lan mutinied and declared support for General Wu Pei Fu who defeated Chang near Beijing. Nearly the entire railroad is in rebel hands aiding Wu in a drive toward China.
Winston Spencer Churchill, secretary for the colonies, told the House of Commons that Great Britain does not intend to withdraw all troops from Dublin at present.
The Supreme Court ruled that organized baseball by professional clubs under a national agreement is not interstate commerce and the clubs are not subject to the Sherman antitrust law. The decision addresses the legality of organized baseball practices and their governance under federal law.
A report from Brentwood Sot County states William Ora a Black resident was shot and died. Byrd Mset Gi Kihing B. W. Moody were charged with the crime as tensions rose with arrival of outsiders. Local authorities said the dispute stemmed from a farm incident and investigations continue.
Fragmentary text reports rumors of unrest in Mexico and potential deportations. Mentions generals and soldiers with unclear roles and dates, reflecting a tense regional situation and possible government actions.
Washington May 24 the War Finance Corporation approved agricultural and live stock loan endurances totaling 990 thousand 900 dollars. Distribution included Texas with 177 thousand dollars.
Tonight and Tuesday cloudy with possible local showers. Fort McIntosh observations: 24 hours to 7 am show a max of 98 and a min of 73 with southerly to southeasterly wind. Clear conditions noted at the site.
Expert Hatter 1 announces a new shop at 1017 Iturbide Street opposite Richter Department Store offering hat cleaning blocking and clothing cleaning pressing and repair. No acids used on Panamas. All work called for and delivered. Trial offered. Phone 227. SCHWARTZ THE HATTER. 4-27-11.
A quoted exchange recalls an old tale that quitting smoking would prevent feeble-mindedness. The man attributes youthful advice to his habit, while the woman questions why he did not quit.
Mrs. E. H. Burr will teach summer school at 629 Victoria Street beginning Monday, June 26, 1881.
Notice of dissolution of the firm Trussell Hodges Brown at Lorado Webb County Texas by mutual consent on May 1 1922. Debts to the partnership to be received by E. B. Hodges and Lloyd Brown and demands presented to them for payment in Laredo Texas May 10 1922.
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