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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1922

Page

9

Labor Congress Set for Cincinnati Amid Big Issues

The American Federation of Labor will hold its forty second annual convention in Cincinnati beginning in a week, drawing about 600 delegates from 34,000 local unions and 2,000,000 workers from the United States and Canada to tackle peace reconstruction and the unorganized workers drive. Forging tension with the Foster led International, the session is expected to last two weeks or more.

Washington, D. C Congress of Organized Labor America Cincinnati American Federation of Labor Organized Labor United States Canada Samuel Gompers Republic Gompers William Z. Foster Chicago Federation of Labor Northwest Foster Trade Union Educational League Red Revolutionary Federation Communistic Labor International Bsupporters de Valera British Trade Union Congress Canadian Federation of Labor

Notable Births and Deaths Across Generations

Timeline notes key figures including Henry Addington born, Voltaire died, Ralph Izard death in Charleston, Amadeus Duke of Aegta birth and death in Turin, Loula Philippe exile, McKinley militia order, Wilbur Wright death in Dayton, and the first fabricated steel ship launched in Newark Bay.

Henry Addington Sidmouth Voltaire Paris Ralph Izard United States South Carolina Charleston Amadeus Duke of Aegta Spain Turin Italy Loula Philippe French National Assembly McKinley Ohio Wilbur Wright Dayton Millville Ind Newark Bay N. J

NYSE Briefs Drift Amid Quiet Trading Day

Mixed activity on the New York Stock Exchange with light turnover and small price moves as investors awaited clearer guidance from economic data and corporate results. No major catalysts emerged limiting notable gains or losses across sectors.

Social calendar notes final season events this week

Tuesday at 4 pm the Junior Auxiliary holds the last meeting of the season at the Rectory. On Wednesday the parish Guild meets with Mrs Ed Craven at 3 30 pm. The Reveller's Club hosts the final dance of the season at the Elks Club in the evening.

Ed. Craven Reveller's Club Elks Club

May Is Such a Busy Pretty Month

Poetic sketch contrasts May with June and notes busy social scene. Reads like a newspaper column with local society notices and travel mentions. Includes multiple names and places such as Corpus Christi Lockhart Hebbronville and San Antonio with hospital and church notes.

Defiled the Flag Arrest in Waco Under Bond

Waco Texas May 30 Edward W L Edwards was arrested and bonded for 2600 on a charge of defiling and casting contempt on the American flag. Edwards appeared in court Friday waving what was described as disrespectful signage.

Associated Press Waco Tex W. L. Edwarda Edwards

Heavy fighting reported on Tyrone Donegal border

A Central News despatch from Strabane says heavy fighting occurred between midnight and 7 am at Strabane and Lifford on the Tyrone Donegal border. Casualties are reported heavy.

London

British Troops Remain in Dublin as Evacuation Suspended

Churchill told the house of commons that British troops stay in Dublin not by Irish government request but because evacuation has been temporarily paused.

London Dublin Churchill House of Commons

Negro jury hears evidence in Teichman case in Fort Worth

In Fort Worth Texas May 30 the Negro jury began hearing evidence on the charge against Teichman a business man and member of three white fraternal orders who allegedly married a white woman though of negro blood. The first witness was Teichman s pastor and the district attorney had investigated his early life in Houston.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas

Postmaster General Orders Widespread Office Reforms

Washington May 29 The Postmaster General has begun a thorough reorganization to curb waste after finding over 200 000 dollars yearly spent needlessly in a large office. Inspectors will trim surplus help and materials while preserving mail efficiency and service to the public.

Associated Arena Washington Dr. Work Work

Japan to Launch Systematic Oil Field Investigation

The Department of Agriculture and Commerce will organize an oil field investigation party of engineers experts and assistants. The tour begins in early June with inspections in Akita and Aomori Prefectures to assess oil yield for supporting aerial and other traffic services.

Tokio Department of Agriculture and Commerce Cis Akita Aomori Chuo

The Red Peacock At Strand Theatre Starring Pola Negri

A major new Paramount photoplay named The Red Peacock features Pola Negri described as a screen Sarah Bernhardt. The film, directed by Paul Stein, is set in Europe and boasts a strong supporting cast and Negri’s acclaimed past works Passion Gypsy Blood and The Last Payment.

Paramount Pola Negri Strand Theatre Miss Negri Sarah Bernhardt Europe Paul Stein

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times reports daily weather from the United States Weather Bureau New Orleans station. Today’s entry shows no report for Monday.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co

Local Fort McIntosh Weather Observations End 7 P M

Fort McIntosh shows no report available for the 26 hours ending 7 p m today.

Fort McIntosh

Menace Strike Considered Over Fireman Wages Cuts

At Houston on May 30 the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen debated a motion for the president and secretary to draft full instructions for firemen to leave service if the United States Labor Board rules to reduce wages. The motion was referred to a special committee amid expectations of wage cuts.

Houston Texas United States Labor Board International Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen

Memorial given to nation today

Washington May 30. The Lincoln memorial dedication by taft and Harding marked the nation's tribute to the glorious dead. Taft led the commission and accepted the stone shrine in the nation's name. Veterans, Moton, and Edwin Markham joined the ceremony with foreign dignitaries in attendance.

Washington Potomac Abraham Lincoln Taft Yarding Harding

Rail unions press bid to grant board broad jurisdiction

Associated Press reports that 400000 railway workers seek board jurisdiction over cases where railroads disobey orders. If granted, a strike ballot would be issued to shop workers nationwide. In Chicago tensions rise over wage cuts and potential further reductions across railroad labor groups.

Railroad Labor Board Federation Associated Preas Chicago United States Railroad Labor Board Oeraiis

Ferguson announces candidacy for U S senator

Waco Texas May 1 Hale of the state Democratic exclusive committee has received the application of Mrs Alma Ferguson wife of former governor for a Democratic primary ballot as a delegate to United States senator race Buson is the only woman for to apply for place on the United States senate ticket.

Associated Plans Waco Texas Hale Allmiaus A. Buries Tormer Govertougrace Ferguson United States Mire Buson

Sacrificed His Life to Save Others at Fire

An employee of the state food and drug department died this morning in a blaze in Austin Texas while attempting a rescue. The man identified as Mr Gutliaw, age unknown, rushed into danger to save others before succumbing to injuries. Local authorities and the department mourn the loss as they investigate the incident.

Austin Texas Co Gutliaw Btuie Pire Food and Drug Department Uebra Ete

Halted Campaign Shuts California Ku Klux Klan Activities

The Ku Klux Klan campaign in California has been halted and was announced today. Homer A Price, active in campaigns in Kern and Imperial counties, did not report details according to officials.

Sv Associated Prev Los Angeles California Ku Klux Klan Price Kite Wlan Homer Korus Imperial

Miss McCormick Weds Swiss Rider Misses Swiss Voyage

Chicago May 30 Miss Mathutine McCormick did not sail from New York for Switzerland as planned and instead returned to Chicago. She wed Max Oser the Swiss ridime midster and refused to explain her plans or guardianship case details. She was greeted at the station by her father Harold F. McCormick.

Chicago Mathutine McCormick New York Switzerland Max Oser

Monument to Fillers at Love Field Memorial Day

Dallas May 80 feature of Memorial Day observance included the dedication of a monument at Love Field honoring twelve army men who perished there in World War I.

Dallas Texas Love Field

Americans Honor War Dead in France Visit

Paris May 30 groups of American comrades visited forty thousand American war dead buried in France to pay respects, honoring sacrifices of U S soldiers.

France Paris

Rate Hearing Set on Freight Reductions by Rail Commission

The Texas railroad commission announces a June 1 hearing on general horizontal freight rate cuts not to exceed 21.5 percent above the rates in effect August 26, 1920. The meeting aims to set new, lower freight charges across general rates.

Associated Press Austin Texas State Railroad Commission Today

Birthday notices for notable figures listed by age today

Duke of Norfolk born 14 years ago today. William Phillips Under Secretary of State at Washington born Beverly May s 44 years ago today. Rt Rev William Lawrence Episcopal bishop of Massachusetts born Boston 72 years ago today. Mark Hamburg pianist and composer born South Russia 43 years ago today. Albert L Mamaux pitcher for Brooklyn NL born Pittsburgh 28 years ago today.

Duke of Norfolk England William Phillips Washington Beverly Mays William Lawrence Massachusetts Boston Mark Hamburg South Russia Albert L. Mamaux Brooklyn Pittsburgh

Railroad Timetable Shows Texas-Mexican and I G N Schedules

Train No 1 to Corpus Christi leaves at 10 am Train No 2 from Corpus Christi arrives 3 35 pm International and Great Northern offers a through fast train to St Louis departing 12 01 pm and arriving 6 16 pm Night Train departs 10 pm and reaches 7 30 am All times listed in the timetable for travelers and connections

Corpus Christi

Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Train Schedule

Train No. 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m and arrives Minera at 10 20 a m. Train No. 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m and arrives Laredo at 8 15 p m.

Rio Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Minera

Witnesses Gather From All Parts In Midtown Case

Victims are present as authorities prepare the hearing in a high profile case. Testimony from diverse witnesses extends across districts with names like Yexia Mary and Chand to Craaveston appearing in the record. Officials say the proceedings focus on charges tied to lingering alleged misdeeds and the recent indictment.

Hfe Yexia Mary Pfollywood California Chand Craaveston Cox Cone

Mutiny Spreads Amid Turmoil in Praga and Siberian Railways

Unclear report from Associated Press notes rising mutinies in Praga and May Ga with forces under General Wudoa in control of quarantine provinces. The upheaval involves a Manchurian faction, the Vern faction, and ties to railway personnel along the O Chitte and Pustern routes in Siberia.

Hiv Wudoa Tuo Darbin

Cobb Suspended by American League for Onfield Incident

Ty Cobb and outfielder Helhan were suspended by the American League president after Cobb bumped umpire Wilson’s toes during an argument yesterday. No details on the reason for the longer suspension were provided.

Hsv Associated Press Stoodletth Meo Maryau Ty Cobb Haitfielder Helhan Americ League Debbie Dreader Cobb Wilson Jillimen Wilsot

German Reply On Reparations Loan Pledge

The reparations commission hints Germany will seek a foreign loan to support paper circulation within set limits by March 31 and comply with conditions for a partial moratorium. The German government signals willingness to act within agreed timeframes if funding is approved.

Paris Mav Su Reparations Commission de. Juanes Sondral

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tuseday’s Daily Great Labor Congress May June Nan Terrell Reed New York Times Misses Pearl Ruby Colman Robert McCulloch Lucein David David Miss Garland Lowell Lockhart Hebbrowville City H. F. Smith Betty Traylor Cotulla Besa Traylor Paul R. Thompson Mercy Hospital W. D. Jones San Diego Jack Ai J. R. Farriss Tanny Parsons Kansas Mr. Farriss Messrs. Henne and Winch Miranda Field Agnes Huberich Jon Antwerp Ada David C. J. Stout Ashland, Kentucky N. Salazar Paul Thompson Miss Clifton Hill San Antonio H. G. DaCamara Baby Shirley Rice R. L. Gillette Mrs. Gillette A. Poggenpohl Raymond Yost Little Daughter Beptiem Virginia Springer Donald C. Hawley Christ Church C. W. Cook H.R. Hickok J. B. Donnelly Woman's Missionary Society Rome Pius KI Quattrini Inmenaety Methodist Church Amar Penn Lucy Meriwether Daughters of the American Revoluton S. E. Woods Turner MacGregor Mesdames S.E. Woods W. W. Mally Asher Smith Helen Margaret MacCregor Virginia Esther Penn C. Burr Mary Eistetter M. M. Leyendecker Elks Wall Laredo High School Hortense Josephine Leyendecker Tassie Charlotte Vidauril Post McKinney Ryan J. T. Hassell H. D. Shelby J. P. Leyendecker Orie Lee Camp Genevieve Camp Lois Derby Dorothy Derby Florence Armstrong Bettie Traylor Emilie Hassell Kathleen Heaner Anna May Mussett Evelyn Ryan Madonna Sorrell Eloise Simmons Hattie May Bryan Corinne Hamilton Carolyn Brennan Alea Mayo Board Margaret Copeland Mildred Leyendecker Odette Bunn Grace Simpson Ofelia Garcia Norburn Burr Edward Q’sell Ted G’sell Billy Derby Arthur Derby Fred Rogers Dave Slaughter Randolph Slaughter Willie Garcia Carol Purr Clyde Prennan Reland Br Associated Preas Japan the Red Peacock Strand Weather Forecast Ultiwatm T Ghualay Menace Lincoln Memorial Robert KR. Moton Lincoln Freed Edwin Markham Che Jattians Dabce Bodid Wort Mrs, Ferguson Campaiggn COX Aileed Hi Litele Son WIDD Crier Malta Ciesne Elatch Rita Ghop St. Paul's Cathedral Larding Arington National Cemetery Times Office
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