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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1922

Page

10

Colorado Senator Thomas Named War Fraud Prosecutor

Charlea 8S Thomas, a former Colorado senator and two term governor, is chosen by Attorney General Daugherty as a special assistant to aid in prosecuting war frauds. A Georgia native raised near Macon, he studied in Connecticut and at the University of Michigan Law School before moving to Colorado.

Charlea Thomas Daugherty United States Colorado Macon Connecticut University of Michigan Leadville Denver United States Senate

Daily History Notes From An Old Almanac

A compact entry list recalls historic events and births from 1781 to 1901 such as American takeover of Augusta, Fitch’s steamboat test on the Delaware, James Lawrence mortally wounded aboard the Chesapeake, a Moravian Indians monument unveiling in Ohio, Josiah W Begole’s death in Michigan, Irish National League appeals against participation in the Queen’s Jubilee, and William C Whitney’s Volodyvovsky winning the English Derby in record time.

James Lawrence Shannon Burlington N. J Tuscarawas County Ohio Josiah W. Begole Michigan Flint Mich Goveland Irish National League William CC. Whitney Volodyovsky

Railroad Time Table Texas-Mexican and Great Northern

Train No 1 to Corpus Christi leaves at 10 a m Train No 2 from Corpus Christi arrives at 3 35 p m International and Great Northern offers a through fast train to St Louis leaving 12 01 p m and arriving 6 15 p m Night Train departs at 10 p m and arrives at 7 30 a m

Corpus Christi

Train Schedule Between Rio Grande and Laredo

Train No. 1 runs from Laredo to Minera daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arriving Minera at 10 20 a m Train No. 2 runs from Minera to Laredo daily except Sunday at 11 a m arriving Laredo at 3 15 p m

Rio Grande & Eagie Pass Laredo Minera

Cure for stomach troubles with Chamberlain's Tablets

In olden times the seat of the soul was believed to be the stomach and Chamberlain's Tablets are praised for promptly curing ordinary stomach troubles. They strengthen the stomach and help it function naturally. A trial costs a quarter.

Chamberlain

Accusations Point to Venezuela in Brief Message

A terse note accuses Venezuela amid a broader call to do good and endure challenging times. The fragment mentions reaping eventual outcomes and includes a misspelled name Nadia vhaheclaes in unclear context.

Notes From Camp Salumgnet Corpus Christi 1922

Corpus Christi June 2 1922 Laredo Times reports boys arrived at 5 20 pm to Corpus with over forty autos and large crowd. They toured the bluff camp took up 10 tents and cook tents. Splash Day featured and Corpus Boy Scout Band of 40 gave a concert. Old stoutmaster Mr Nolen Troop No 3 visited camp.

Corpus Christi Texas Siditor Laredo Times Corpus Laredo Bob Essing Corpus Boy Scout Mr. Nolen

Face Between at Rialto Opens With Strong Cast

The Face Between opened yesterday at the Rialto Theatre with Bert Lytell starring. The film is praised for its intelligent entertainment value and a convincing story that unfolds with suspense and credible development.

Rialto Theatre Bert Lytell Metro

A Connecticut Yankee at Alhambra Theatre Screening

A hilarious film adaptation of Mark Twain’s tale shown at the Alhambra Theatre on Monday. The screen version breathes new life with armour clad knights on motorcycles and a Ford driven by Sir Lancelot to rescue King Arthur and the Connecticut Yankee. Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria attended the viewing.

Mark Twain King Arthur's Court Alhambra Theatre King Arthur Sir Lancelot United States Oswald Stoll Queen Alexandra Victoria Royal

The Sheik at Strand Sparks Hidden Love Realization

A Strand advertisement describes the Paramount Picture The Sheik showing June 6 7 and 8. A heroine recalls the moment a stranger's arm and warmth awaken a long dismissed love she thought she despised. The piece notes the film’s emotional pull and dramatic romance.

Strand

Today’s Centennial and Civic Gatherings Around the Nation

Five years after a draft registration anniversary marks a military service note. Lawrence College in Appleton Wisconsin begins a 76th birthday celebration. Rotary clubs convene in Los Angeles while Iowa holds a Republican primary. Oklahoma City hosts the Republican State committee meeting. The Travelers Protective Association convenes in Atlantic City and Kiwanis gather in Toronto. A six day conference opens in New York City under the Music Industries Chamber of Commerce to broaden American work and play.

Lawrence College Appleton Wis International Convention of Rotary Clubs Los Angeles Iowa Republican State Committee Oklahoma City Travelers’ Protective Association Atlantic City United States Canada Toronto International Association of Kiwanis Clubs America New York City Music Industries Chamber of Commerce

Womens Club and Missionary Society Meeting Schedule

A social calendar item notes meetings at the Woman's Club and the Woman's Missionary Society. Both gather at 4 PM, the former at the Woman's Club and the latter at the Methodist Church, on Monday.

Woman's Club Woman's Missionary Methodist Church

Social notes highlight visits and a bridge party

The city hosted visitors from Saltillo San Antonio Mercedes and Rochester with departures planned to Dallas Corpus Christi and California. A farewell style bridge party hosted by Mrs J A Wilson and Miss Maria Mowry honored Mrs George Condren before her move to California.

George Condren J. A. Wilson Maria Mowry Bridge Club Trayior Hewitt Honores Mesdames J. S. Denike J. M. Martin A. E. Derby Traylor Cluck Bobbitt Russell Kate Tarver Helen Margaret MacGregor Annie Lee Giles Wilson Miss Mowry Ethel Mackin

Portuguese aviators resume transatlantic flight from Fernando Noronha

Captains Coutinho and Sacedura resumed their transatlantic journey from Fernando Noronha off the Brazilian coast to Pernambuco this morning after an earlier interruption caused by an accident.

Associated Press Pernambuco Brazil Coutinho Sacedura Fernando Noronha

Oil prices rise at market opening in Pennsylvania crude

An increase of 25c a barrel in Pennsylvania crude was announced at market opening. Other grades mostly up 26c, led by Corning, with new prices listed as Caball 2.26, Somerset 2.15, Somerset Hght 2.40, Ragland 1.26, and Pennsylvania crude 3.60.

Associated Preas Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Somerset

Americans on Rhine keep small force beyond July 1

Washington reports a small force of American troops will stay at Coblenz on the Rhine beyond July 1 to complete evacuation plans. Secretary Weeks said the exact duration is not yet determined as Germany and allied powers requested the continued presence.

Washington Germany Coblenz Rhine Weeks

Grand jury urged to continue probe of 1946 Clayton killing

Judge Hamilton in Austin Texas tells the Travis county grand jury to press on with the December murder investigation of Peeter Clayton near the Ku Klux Klan hall. Twenty Austin citizens and five officers face murder charges though the grand jury returned no indictments.

Austin Texas Hamlton Travis County Grand Jury Peeter Clayton Ku Klux Klan

Labor Unions Not Exempt From Sherman Act

The Supreme Court ruled that labor organizations can be prosecuted under the Sherman anti trust law. Chief Justice Patt stated unions may be held liable for property and other damages caused by members during strikes in the Coronado coal case.

Washington Supreme Court Today Coronado Patt

Committee Criticizes Muscle Shoals Ford Lease Move

Washington June 6 the house military committee backs Henry Ford's bid to lease the Muscle Shoals nitrate and power plants drawing criticism from former Senator Butler who warns it diverges from the committee's published plan. The same day a bill to authorize Weeks to negotiate sale or lease to Ford and drop the Gorgas plant is expected to be introduced by the committee.

Associated Press Washington House Military Committee Henry Ford Muscle Shoals Butler North Carolina Frederick Engstrum Weeks Muscle Shoals Project Gorgas

June America's nurses honored. plot thwarted a year ago

One year after a failed revolutionary plot, authorities in June and Mexico cooperated to stop the movement. A memorial service was set in Bordeaux to honor 284 American nurses who played leading roles in World War I.

Corneretene Bordeaux

Peggy Marie Beal Shoots Man Then Aims At Self

Nurse Peggy Marie Beal from Springfield Illinois and Dayton Ohio shot Frank Anderson welfare director at a hotel and then wounded herself in Kansas City Missouri. Authorities say she claims a war romance ended with Anderson and reports say she may be married in Ohio. Officials say no charge is filed yet due to her condition improving.

Associated Press Kansas City Vegey Marie Beal Springfield Ilinois Dayton Ohio Frank Anderson Anderson Kansas City, Mo Beal

Avenues from Flores Avenue West Being Treated For Utility Lines

A notice advises that four blocks west from the Texas-Mexican tracks will be plowed graded and rolled. It requests residents with shallow water or gas pipes to mark them so the foreman can avoid breaking them.

Flores Avenue

World Facts and Oddities in Brief

A fragmentary miscellany lists trivia on geography climate and culture. It notes large numbers from Texas to Peru, turns of phrase about gemstones and lighting in a Norwegian fjord, and curiosities from England China Italy and Sweden.

Jorend Royal Household England Mexico Italy Globe Texas Municipal Dental London Sweden

Senate Leaders Defend Trade Policy Amid Global Talks

Washington June S Heypardivan reports senate leaders outline steps to explain and defend the odiainiteoties firriti Di van pemerst debute c the senate. Senator Watson of Indiana announced plans for a series of addreses to explain pro commerce ties with Britain and Canada.

Associated Press Washington S. Heypardivan Senate Watson Tileaane Indiana Fey Watson Serioof Daar Auckland Geddehou Britain Senacer Watson Comnolio

Conference Deadlock Delays Pennsylvania Races

Unsettled talks in Washington over the Senate race in Pennsylvania between Republican nominees Crowe and publican candidate Emisretes GTi, with a state committee decision looming. Conference disagreements leave the result in doubt as leaders press for resolution.

Associated Presa Washington Tepper Pennsylvanis Martip Lavi Nominer

Basis of compensation for logs in wartime trade dispute

A wartime decision outlines compensation for logs traded under distress. It states that compensation goes to owners for logs, not to coal mines or other parties, as the United States Court determines on this date. The ruling addresses losses during the conflict with Germany and sets terms for payment.

United States

Two Die in Midwest Rail Car Crash Near Blodgett

A collision in Blodgett Minnesota involving a Chicago and Northwestern railroad Minnesota special and an automobile truck carrying 11 nursery employees left two dead and eight seriously injured. Authorities reported the wreck occurred early today and involved the Minnesota special train.

Chicago Chien and Northwestern Railroad Minnesota Blodgett Minois Here

Wine and Beer Move in Texas Governors Petition

Former Governor Ferguson and Milton Everett of San Antonio left Temple to file a petition with the secretary committee seeking to place the wine and beer proposal on the Texas July primary ballot. The aim is to gauge voter sentiment on legalizing these beverages.

Associated Press Temple Texas Ferguson Milton Everett San Antonio Waco

Lawrence College Jubilee Marks 75th Anniversary

Hundreds of Lawrence College alumni gather in Appleton Wisconsin to celebrate the seventy fifth anniversary during jubilee exercises spanning several days alongside the ongoing commencement week program.

Appleton, Wis Lawrence College

Seized Corn Ship Stopped by Irish Sloop in Tralee Bay

A steamer bound from New York to Fenit Kerry with corn and mixed cargo was halted in Tralee Bay by a British sloop, and a large quantity of ammunition seized, according to a dispatch from Tralee.

London New York Fenit Kerry Tralee Bay Tralec

Chamberlains Colle and Clarmoea Remedy Ad Teaser

An old time medicinal advertisement urges households to keep Chamberlains Colle and Clarmoea remedy on hand during hot summer months. It promises necessity and value when the time comes, urging readers to buy now.

Plans to Broaden Influence of Music Conference Opens

In New York a six day conference to broaden American music influence begins at the Hotel Commodore with 1500 instrument manufacturers and dealers expected to attend. Secretary of Labor Davis will address on The Influence of Music in Industry.

New York America Commodore Music Industries Chamber of Commerce Iifteen Davis

Complaint Filed Over Merger Plan by Trust Law Associates

The federal antitrust authority has filed a formal complaint against a merger plan involving Trust Law of Associates and related parties. The agency alleges unfair methods that could restrain competition, citing concerns about potential undue market advantages and improper training actions that affect trade. Senate and commission reviews are noted as ongoing in the formal proceedings.

Federal Neon Cranmdaciun Orporathon Fuerteer Recerntiv Borne Stat Bethle- Pon Wal Competitieg bLa- Pollete Wiseane Piauiee

Beck Killing Observed In Inquiry After Fatal Home Incident

A chaotic wartime record notes an inquiry into a fatal Beck killing. The fragment references officers, a home scene, and an official review dated June 11 with unclear details.

Casa Pacutenant Coronel Te Oofficer Sion Ftte 4Tfair

New Suspect Apprehended After Patrol Wagon Pickup

A suspect connected to a found item near the uptown area was captured after attempts to flee toward City Hall station. Police reports say he was checked at Central station with hands and feet bound and secured for further questioning.

John Jtotéu

Ford for President hinted by Detroit leaders

Detroit on June 3 reports Henry Ford has intimated he would run if the people want him but would not spend money on nominating or campaigning. William T. Kerrinbern of the Dearborn Independent, a Ford for President leader, says Ford would refuse.

Detroit Mich Henry Ford William T. Krrinbern Dearborn Independent

Rotary Clubs International Convention Opens in Los Angeles

Los Angeles hosts one of its largest visitor crowds for the Rotary International convention. Delegates from Trem circuits and towns across the United States and Canada attend, with fraternal delegates from the United Kingdom. Daily business sessions mix with social features as many stay through the week.

Los Angeles Calif Rotary Cihs United States Canda Rotary United Kingdom California

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Augusta John Fitch Delaware Venezuela Underwood & We Nadia Gerardo Fernandez Caracas Fernandez State Department Camp Salumgnet Rialto the Sheik Nicolas Sanchez Sefior Nicolas Sanchez, Jr Saltillo Mr. and Mrs. Edennel of Mercedes The City J. A. MacDonald Ielen Mrs. MacDonald Carolyn Brennan Clarence Jackson Helen Wall HW. C. Hall Dallas J. B. DaCamara Paul Thompson Mercy Hospital W. F. Shutt Dolorey Alma May Jennie May Taylor, Texas Alfred Matthews Encinal Penn James Samuel Meyer Rochester Alexander G. R. Weber Corpus Christia B. Associated Press Ford's Peggy Marie Eugene Christosn Peru Gioco Pees of India Great Salt Lake of Utah Dlemark Dykes Cael Lendon i Europe Sylvania I Los Colle and Clarmoea Medy ELE Ral Trade Commission Gyteel Beck EOARD Convention OF Rotary Clubs
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