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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1923
Page
10
Censoring Censors and Fashion Roars Amid Mixed Notes
Disjointed notes discuss fame avoiding print, idealized spouses, and a call for a censor board. A fashion note hints bustles returning while confusion surrounds oil stock backing and a rumored TERA return.
Scientists Claim Skull of First Man Bane Found
A reader notes a claim that scientists have unearthed what they call the skull of the first man named Bane. The item hints at looming developments and growing tension in the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blel
Bane
Thomas D Schall 46th birthday and Senate candidate profile
The piece marks Thomas D Schall turning 46 and notes his bid for U S Senate from Minnesota. It charts his life from orphaned circus youth to bareback rider, then rising lawyer in Minneapolis, with vision loss yet continuing public service aided by his wife’s schooling and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Schall
Congress
United States
Minnesota
Mr. Schall
Chicago
Minneapolis
Notable Historical Dates and Deaths Spanning 1738 to 1918
A compiled list notes events and individuals across centuries including King George II linked to colonial tensions, Lora Died 1820, the 1812 Louisiana name change to Missouri, Field Marshal Wolseley born in Ireland and died 1913, Justo Barrios Guatemala president 1904, Cobden centenary, Powers murder trial, Brandeis first Jewish Supreme Court justice, and Charles W. Fairbanks death 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Territory
Louisiana
Missouri
Viscount Wolseley
Ireland
France
Justo R. Barrios
Guatemala
England
Richard Cobden
TOS
Caleb Powers
Cochel
Kentucky
Lews PD
Brandeis
Supreme Court of the United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States
Indianapolis
Unionville
Dog Meat Market Slumps In Philippine Highlands
The dog market of Baguio has vanished and Igorots have largely stopped eating dogs as cattle and hogs became common. Colonel Henry Knauber, head of the constabulary academy, says dogs gave way to meat recognized by civilization. Only scattered dog eating cases remain among hill peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Manila
Baguio
Henry Knauber
Constabulary
Colonel Knauber
Juvenile Musicians Compete At Great City Band Meet
About 50 school bands with 6000 juvenile players gather in Chicago for a major school band contest linked to the Music Industries Chamber of Commerce convention. Bands compete by grade and academy, with a mass concert finale and extensive instrument exhibits drawing national dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Music Industries Chamber of Commerce
Mets
United States
Landa
Lumds
Grammar School
Military Academy
Lami Wilh
Violet 8 and Oberfeldt Society Editor News Snippet
Violet 8 and Oberfeldt Society Editor are listed with a telephone contact in a brief society page item. The fragment notes the editor's name and a phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere
Violet 8
Oberfeldt Society
W M S Methodist Church Circles Meet After Noon
Social calendar notes a 4 PM called business meeting at the church for the two Circles of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M
Methodist Church
In Time and Verse a Thousand Years Hence
A fragmented society notice lists travels and visits from families in Laredo Texas with Fredericksburg Alt Pleasant Corpus Christi and Eagle Pass. It references tours to Baylor and the University of Austin and a social event by the Revellers Club at Miksa Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Murphy
Baby
Eagle Pass
Texas
John T. Murphy
Corpus Christi
Three members honored by high school class closings
The recent finish of the high school season honored Arvilla Sea man Merers Byron Imerson and George Woosley Ward for their achievement in knowledge. The class elected Nell McMillan social secretary and treasurer in Miss Luellig Nunneley’s absence. Mrs Pieres and Mrs Vidales hosted a Saturday dance for Dorothy Derby Emilie Halsell and Holcomb Austin with prizes and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igh
Arvilla Seaman
Merers
Byron Imerson
George Woosley Ward
Chis
Luellig Nunneley
Nell McMillan
Pieres
Joe Vidales
Dorothy Derby
Emilie Halsell
Tlolcomb Austin
Marjolle Dow Fish
Joe Condren
Miss Derby
Miss Halsel
Mr. Austin
Mose
Misses Familie Hdsell
Margaret Copeland
Kvedyn Ryan
Kathleen Theaner
Ora Laa Ataip
Leonor Magnon
Agnes Blake
Genoveva Benivides
Carolyn Brennan
Mary Cook
Alma Pierce
Messrs
Holcomb Austin
Clarence Jefferies
Lawrence DaCamara
Billy Derby
Victor Sauvienet
Connie LaRa
Fred Rovers
Delbert Wrisht
George Wood
Ted 4
At. Mle
Richard Trout
Cattleman Dies in Fort Worth After Dune Dees Incident
Messy OCR reports a cattleman, brother of someone named Burnett, died in Fort Worth after an event at Yeanjamin Sobodeav. Details are unclear but word arrived today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Pexas
Dune Dees
Harnett
Tad
Cattheman
Uncle Sam Spikes Dies Pioneer of the Plains in Lubbock County
Uncle Sam Spikes aged 60? a longtime tax collector in Lubbock County and a pioneer of the plains died here late yesterday. The region recorded a trio of deaths among prominent men in the past two days, including I. Carter and GC B Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babbock
Peaxas
Dine Dee
Sam’ Spikes
Lax
Lubbock County
The
Plains
I. Carter
GC. B. Simmons
Arrester arrives too late amid stabbing fears in Okemah
In Okemah on June 4 a male arrived late amid tensions after two white youths were stabbed. The sheriff hurried prisoners to Gilmore City as fears of a mob surged, with authorities reporting the incident and suspect details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okemah
Oke
Jvil
Sheriffy
Gkmuleec
Marshall Spoonts Dead Former Fort Worth Attorney
Marshall Spoonts aged 44 and once a candidate for state attorney general died after a two months illness in Fort Worth Texas. He was formerly a Fort Worth attorney and an air operator. The notice credits the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associate of Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Marshell Spoonts
Air Opersier
Dismissed Cases Determine Constitutionality in Supreme Court
Washington denounced decisions on whether the one pod Towner maternity law is constitutional but the supreme court refused to pass upon the law’s validity for lack of jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wiehington
Supreme Court
Birthday Notes For June 4 Figures Include Governors and Scholars
Brig Gen Harry Lee UMC Military Governor of San Domingo born in Georgetown D C 51 years ago today. Victor Alderson president Colorado School of Mines born Plymouth Mass 61 years ago today. Rep Thomas D Schall born Reed City Mich 46 years ago today. William R George founder George Junior Republic born West Dryton NY 57 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lee
U. S. Marine Corps
San Domingo
Georgetown
D. C
Victor CG. Alderson
Colorado School of Mines
Plymouth
Mass
Thomas D. Schall
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Reed City
Mich
William R. George
The
George Junior Republic
West Dryton
N. Y
New Income Tax Bill Debated in Texas House
Austin June 4 A new income tax bill introduced by Rep Price proposes a two percent tax with exemptions Rep Snitt offered a bill to levy a $2 fee on insurance agents Senate debated reducing a $600000 reclamation appropriation House appropriations committee reported favorably on general education and departmental appropriation The draft shows reductions for albinis about 2 200 000 under prior figures including 1 500 009 in the educational bill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
House
Rep
Price
Snitt
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
Fraud and advertising claims in Fort Worth and Austin court actions
Reports from Fort Worth and Austin detail multiple legal actions. Charles Sherwin testifies about advertising misstatements in General Lee interests promotions while other defendants face charges of fraud in a separate federal case. In Texas, mandamus petitions challenge the State Superintendent over textbook contracts and allocated funding, amid disputes on contract approvals and potential cost savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Charles Sherwin
General Lee
Hyde Tao
Jade Kledsoe
Sherwin
Robert
Austin
Teave
Mauris
Testhoek
Sines Januars
Marrs
Othe
Keeling
Shriners Arrival Sparks Washington City Parade
A large group of Shriners arrived in Washington for the annual convention with a parade planned between the capitol and the White House. Red, yellow and green costumes dominated as bands played and new landmarks were introduced including the Leyhood home of John Howard Payne and the Zero Milestone dedication by the Lee Highway Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Capitol
White House
Leyhood
John Howerd Payne
Home
Wosdick Resigns as Pastor. Church Supports Him
New York June 4 Rev Dr Harry Emerson Wosdick tendered his resignation as pastor amid criticism of his pulpit and the Presbyterian Assembly's remarks. The First Presbyterian Church refused to accept the resignation and backed Wosdick against ongoing tensions over his choral views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Henry N. Tifft
First Presbyterian Church
Harry Emerson Wosdick
Presbyterian Assembly
Fesdick
Tirft
Posdick
Chamberlain’s Tablets Restore Stomach Function
In olden times it was believed the seat of the soul was a stomach. For ordinary stomach troubles Chamberlaine’s tablets are praised as prompt and satisfactory. They strengthen the stomach and assist natural function. Trial costs a quarter.
Notice of dissolution of Central Hardware Store firm
Public notice that the firm M M Trevisio & Co doing business as Central Hardware Store has dissolved by mutual consent. M M Trevisio takes over the business while A G Barrera is no longer connected. Debts owed to the firm will be collected by Trevisio and bills due by the firm will be paid by Trevisio. Laredo Texas June 2 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M M. Trevisio & Co
M. M. Trevisio
A. G. Barrera
Trevidio
Trevisio
Loss of Trade Due to Immigration Laws Highlighted
The International Mercantile Marine Company reports a decline in third class passenger traffic both east and west amid unsettled European conditions. Its annual 1922-23 results show net earnings around 6.9 million with a deficit over a million after interest and depreciation, while freight business remained very weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Europe
International Mercantile Marine Company
Annal
Supreme court rules linseed oil control unlawful
Washington June 4 Supreme Court declares the arrangement used by linseed oil manufacturers to regulate and control the manufacture and sale of products as unlawful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Invalidates Language Prohibition in Schools
The Supreme Court held state statutes banning the use of a foreign language in public private and parochial schools for pupils below eighth grade invalid. The decision covered 21 states and challenged education policy nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
Tonight and Tuesday partly cloudy. Observations from Fort McIntosh show a maximum of 97 degrees and a minimum of 73 degrees with a south wind. Clear conditions continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Southeanet
Dr Bizzell on Our Education at grade cross talk
The article reports on Dr. Bizzell and College leaders urging a comprehensive education program. It notes political figures and taxes tied to education funding, calls for equitable tax changes, and debates over policy and leadership shaping Texas schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Bizzell
US Associated Press
Catleue Station
Tex
Ties Cross
Cationad Procera
Volihead
Legisla
Bandits Enlist in Army Today
Soviet era dispatch describes bandits joining the army and moving toward Ponochwang with foreign prisoners reportedly held by the bandits. Some escapees hide their rifles as the legation expects the eight foreigners to be released within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Peking
Jane
Ponochwang
Legation
Murder Mystery Haunts Texas Community After Railway Worker’s Death
Police in Baird Texas probe the June 4 killing of RT Anderson a former railway employee. His body was found near Putnam on the Texas Pacific right of way with crushed legs and missing boots as investigators seek clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Py Associated Press
Baird
Texas
RT. Anderson
Texas Pacific
Putnam
Lobdell to Resign From Farm Loan Board
Washington June 4 Charles Fr Lobdell commissioner of the farm loan board is expected to tender his resignation soon to President Harding and enter private business He was appointed as a member from Kansas in 1915 by President Wilson Later after Commissioner Morris resigned Lobdell was designated commissioner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Charles Fr. Lobdell
Farm Loan Board
Huarding
Kansas
Wilson
Morris
Lobdell
Ex Kaiser Chauffeur Among Three German Racers Flying Colors
Bremen June 4 AP said Terr Werner former personal chauffeur of ex Emperor Wilhelm was one of three drivers sailing from here to carry German colors in the Indianapolis automobile classic. The group includes engineer Sailer of the Mercedes plant and two racers Lautenschlager and Salzer aboard the steamer George Washington with five Mercedes cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Associated Press
Bremen
Terr Werner
Wilhelm
Mercedes
Werner
Chef Engineer Sailer
Lautenschlager
Salzer
Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunities
A reader is urged to subscribe to The Times offering daily opportunities at 60 cents per month. The notice emphasizes constant access to news and deals available through regular print delivery.
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the Times
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