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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1923
Page
12
A collage of short notices and humorous jots from Laredo includes job ads for summer algebra students, stenographers and trades, local business promos for flowers, furniture, florists, beauty shop, electrical contracting, and auto services. The column blends light vignettes on autos, fashion, taxes, and community reflections with a string of small ads and classified blurbs.
A Wednesday night fire at Schott oil field in Webb County destroyed a Kan-Oka Petroleum Co tank holding 6000 barrels of oil. The earthen tank with a concrete dome burned, its concrete bottom cracked, and the full contents were consumed. Loss valued at about 10000 dollars.
Poem fragment about bluegrass and nature appears alongside local society notes. Notices include address changes for Mr. and Mrs. Gunther at 1119 Santa Clotilde Ave and travels of Stella Gonzalez to Santa Monica with relatives. Civic group meetings and upcoming wedding attendants are listed among regional social updates.
The Rose Bud Club met with Mrs. Wright to plan summer activities including a June gathering and a lawn party in July. After business, members shared a luncheon.
Fred McIntyre a Royal George School district farmer south of Chron Sask faced trial after commitment for allegedly making seditious remarks at a grain growers meeting last January. He was released on bail and the remarks included threats against royalty and border violence during a tithes discussion.
The Associated Press reports American Samoa’s census shows a population of 8,194 in Pago Pago. Officials announced the updated figure on June S. The count reflects the territory’s latest demographic data and may influence local planning.
As the dollar rose in London to 3.755 from 4.745, the Swedish State Bank sold dollars to balance the crown with the US currency. The bank’s foreign currency holdings fell from 169 million to 63 million crowns this year, amid debate in parliament over delaying a return to gold and raising paper note value.
A satirical, fragmentary column mocks repair crews and social habits. It ridicules chewing tobacco use and the diet of ideals kept like pantry shelf items. The quip about humorists and Congress closes the brief reflection.
A humorous note from Vaudeville Patter jokes that a singer’s truth may surface unless one has a loyal wife. The quip plays on domestic trust and stagecraft with a light punchline.
A compact timeline lists figures like Robert Schumann born in Saxony and Andrew Jackson dying at the Hermitage. It notes J Q A Brackett’s Massachusetts governorship, Ida McKinley’s birth in Canton and death in Canton, and the 1866 Ottawa Parliament opening. Also mentions the Great Eastern cable laying, 1902 British Thanksgiving for peace, and 1919 a Washington organized World League Against Alcoholism.
Former French premier Rene Viviani fainted while pleading a case in court today in Paris and was carried home in a state of collapse. Local physicians attended and he was reported resting at home.
Austin June 8 The general educational appropriation bill passed the Texas House under suspension of the rules by a 24 0 vote. It authorizes a 1 400 000 re auction and totals 10 400 000 in appropriations. The Senate approved the Queen bill taxing production at two percent and the Baugh rural credits bill was approved unanimously. Other actions include the Darkin lands purchase for the University of Texas and debates on a gasoline tax. judiciary finance was trimmed to below three million.
In Austin Texas a motion to advance the American Book Company mandamus action against State Superintendent Marrs over textbook contracts was filed in the supreme court. Attorneys for both sides asked the court to set a hearing for June 20.
John Addie Williams, a Black man, was found guilty of attacking a young girl in Palestine Texas on April 23 and received a 99 year prison term today June 8. The ruling cites the April incident and the lengthy penalty reflects the severity of the offense.
Ben Bolander a 45 year old oil driller was shot to death last night at Freeman in the Lampton oil field south of Wichita Falls. J Summers is jailed at Archer City as detectives investigate the poker room shooting.
Paris and Brussels discuss whether to reply to the German reparation note or ignore it. France may favor dismissing the proposal if a reply is chosen. Britain likely backs Germany admitting defeat in the Ruhr and a joint note to Berlin is planned for tomorrow.
New York June 8 Patrick Mc Nealis a motorman was held for homicide today charged with deserting his car during a power failure. The vehicle plunged down a steep eight block hill killing 12 year old Mary McLaughlin seriously injuring four others and leaving six families homeless after a brick tenement was partly demolished by the crash.
New York June 8 district attorney probes bucketing by bankrupt brokerage houses. Police aid sought to trace records of the Winkelman Campus curb market house that vanished after an involuntary bankruptcy petition. U S Attorney Hayward joins, alleging investor fraud conspiracy. Firm argues solvency and cooperation with the receiver for customer protection.
The Chinese Foreign Office sent a note to Tokyo demanding an apology indemnities and punishment of the Japanese commander and marines who shot down Chinese supporters of a Japanese boycott in Changsha Hunan province on June 2.
The Interna tional Association of Women Preachers lists 178 U S members across various denominations with 33 in Chicago led by Knvis. Six foreign members follow three in China two in India and one in Africa. Kansas has 30 including 7 in Wichita Nebraska 18.
Chicago June 8 Patrolman M J Maye suspended pending police board probe into alleged assault on reporters two women among them as they tried to cover the inquest at Mrs Richard Tesmer home related to the slaying of her husband authorities say the incident occurred Wednesday during the inquest proceedings
The National Assembly approved a foreign advisor to the Austrian National Bank amid opposition from Social Democrats. Observers predict this move will lead to more foreigners running the railroads tobacco monopoly and the posta and telegraphs department.
Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway Company files on May 14 with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington DC an application for a certificate that abandonment of Minera Station the western terminus and 8000 feet of track east of the station in Webb County Texas is, for public convenience and necessity. J D Merriman secretary.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed today in federal court against J. J. Winkelman and Company, a leading member of the New York curb market. Liabilities are listed at 1,750,000 dollars with assets of 1,500,000.
The five crew aboard the ACL semi rigid dirigible returned to Scott Field after a 625 mile test from Dayton Ohio. A broken rudder twice during stormy conditions forced two hours of wind risk but repairs and swift flying brought them home safely. The craft known as the Pullman of the skies completed the voyage despite torrential rain and gusty wind.
Washington reports President Harding will review the United States battle fleet off Seattle on July 27. Navy orders call for concentration of various units of the fleet for the exercise at sea.
Reports from Wichita Falls Texas say a sandstorm yesterday caused heavy crop damage. Thousands of acres of cotton in Snox and Haskell counties are reported destroyed.
Houston report notes Kenny Landbers played 216 consecutive holes in a golf spectacle with Dan Kenny of Cleanbrook County Club. Landbers showed steady form and favorable wagers, averaging slightly better than Lundberg per hole in a lengthy match.
President Harding calls for every means to prevent unnecessary increases in government cost in a letter to Professor M B Lambie of the University of Minnesota. He says economy is a top duty for public officials and must align with solid administration.
Fargo marks thirty years since the great fire with events as graduation week ends at the Naval Academy. King Alexander and Queen Marie of Serbia celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Trinity College alumni return to Hartford for centennial celebration. Herbert Hoover to speak at the Indiana Republican Editorial Association banquet in South Bend.
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