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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1922

Page

12

The Jockey Club and Its Absolute Racing Sway

A historical look at the Jockey Club, its remote Newmarket base, and its autocratic control of British racing. Members include royalty and nobles, with the club vetoing meetings trainers and jockeys must obtain licenses, and betting handled by Tattersall's committee. The piece notes its power over the turf from 18th century origins to modern enforcement.

Newmarket King Prince of Wales Duke of York Duke of Connaught Earl of Lonsdale Viscount Lascelles Jockey Club Prince of ‘Wales George IV Feta Jockey Club.s Tattersall’s

Friday social calendar and club notices

The Social Calendar notes Friday events including the Friday Bridge Club meeting with Min W S Cantrell at 4 PM and the W C T A gathering with Amy Kelly at 1818 aes Ritenip. It also lists various local visits and travel for residents, plus Rosebud Club entertainment and upcoming meetings with Ferrell Perkins.

Min. W. S. Cantrell Es ‘Amy Kelly

Notable Ladies Gather for Social Ice Cream Event

Rev. and Mrs. White host a social ice cream with cake event attended by Mrs. Maxon, Mrs. Ralston, Mrs. Cylen band, Mrs. Little, Mrs. Hodges, Mrs. Hiatt, Mrs. Rogera, Mrs. Keithley, Mrs. Mackin, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Millar, Mrs. Petrie, Mrs. Harper, and Miss Alice Harper.

White Maxon Ralston Cylenband Little Hodges Hiatt Rogera Keithley Mackin

Cox promoter case opens in federal court

Arguments in the case of S. E. J. Cox the promoter began in federal court this morning. Each side is limited to three hours so the jury will hear the case this evening.

Associated Press Houston Tex S. E. J. Cox

Holden Named District Attorney Candidate

A fragment from a district attorney race notes Holden as a candidate with unclear details. The readable portion suggests an official appointment or contested position and mentions local legal offices. Further text is incomplete.

Life in Russia Mirrors Czars Era Under New Regime

Moscow observers say daily life in Russia resembles prewar patterns despite revolutionary realignments. Bourgeoisie remain mid class while nobility drops, workers shift into official roles, and political life stays secretive with restricted press and speech. The Cheka lineage persists in the State Political department and secret policing.

Associated Press Moscow Russia Nen Caby Lfe State Political ‘Department Cheka Chaimges

Baltazar Martinez Visits Relatives Then Heads to Brownsville

Baltazar Martinez arrived yesterday for a short visit with relatives. He will travel to Brownsville before returning to Mexico City, where he works for the National Railways.

Baltazar Martinez Brownsville Mexico City National Railways

Real Indians entertain in Hodkinson release Free Art

Tom Douglas and Marjorie Seaman, billed as Running Deer and Laughing Water, are featured in the Hodkinson release Free Art at Rialto Theatre. The Crow Indians of Glacier Park gave the cast new names during filming of Free Air under director H. Griffith who is called Big Bear by the Crow.

Tom Dougals Marjorie Seaman Hodkinson Rialto Theatre Mr. Douglas Miss Seaman Glacier Park H.griffith Griffith Mr. Griffith Big Bear

Gate of Childhood Returns in Miss Lulu Bett at Strand

The Strand Theatre shows Miss Lulu Bett for two days. Lois Wilson plays Lulu Bett in a Mid Western homestead setting with a tall picket fence and a central gate where young lovers swing. The film, adapted from Zona Gale’s Miss Lulu Bett and produced by William de Mille for Paramount, evokes harvest moon imagery and honeysuckle scent.

Lulu Bett Zona Gale William de Mille Paramount Strand Theatre Lois Wilson

Way Down East Coming to Royal Theatre for Three Days

The engagement of D. W. Griffiths wonder spectacle Way Down East opens at the Royal Theatre on June 13 for a run of three days. It is a picturization of a New England rural story with Lettle wlair Parker and Jos. R. Grigmer. The film adds music and aims to pack the house, so readers should reserve seats in advance.

D. W. Griffith Royal Theatre New England Lettle Wlair Parker Jos. R. Grigmer Griffith

Industrial marvels and plans amid wartime Britain

Oldest British industries include dyeing and mining while Michigan employs nearly 12 000 tool makers. A large British railcar under 60 feet competes with new oceanic ferry work between Detroit and Windsor. Reconstruction Hospital in New York City aids industrial workers injured on the job. A national bank charter application surfaces in St Louis as rail telegraphers push for reforms. An Italian engineer unveils a three year burn incandescent lamp. A new dye-stuff claims selective coloring of fabrics, enabling two colors in a single bath.

Michigan St. Louis Tuberculosis Ganitatrium Buil Detroit Windsor Ont Reconstruction New York City A. French Enginesr. Ly

Beaumont Judge Directs Verdict in Sheriff Removal

Beaumont Texas June 9 Tom Garner was ordered removed as Jefferson county sheriff after Judge Street ruled the evidence showed official misconduct and instructed the jury to verdict for removal. The judge barred a poll of the jury and warned fines and jail for dissent. The court cited Garner joining the Ku Klux Klan as conflicting with his oath. The case will be appealed.

Associated Press Beaumont Texas Tom Garner Jefferson County Judge Street

Reports Favor Ford Plan for Muscle Shoals Development

Three reports from the military committee to Congress assess private development of the government Muscle Shoals power and nitrate projects valued at 106 million dollars. The majority backs Ford's proposal excluding the Gorgas steam plant, while minority opinions urge full compliance including Gorgas and question Ford's terms. A third report opposes Ford unless other sections are amended.

Associated Press Washington Congress Muscle Shoals Ford Uskg Gorgas

No Decision Reached on Muscle Shoals Reports

Washington June 9. House leaders declined to indicate when reports on Henry Ford's Muscle Shoals offer would be taken up. Representative Mondell said no decision could be reached until the reports were submitted and studied.

Washington House Henry Ford Muscle Shoals Representative Mondell

Kidnapping Probe After Sullivan and Floyd Abducted

In Anderson South Carolina on June 4 investigation is under way into the kidnapping of Robert W Sullivan secretary of the South Carolina Cotton Manufacturers Association and Miss Ruby Floyd. They were seized while seated in a automobile in front of the gate at base and driven three miles from the city. Masked men dressed in regalia resembling Ku Klux Klan attire reportedly warned them not to be seen again together. Mrs Floyd says two cars drove up to their home and the girls daughter was taken by two cars. One man said they were going to teach them a lesson.

Associated Press Anderson S. C Robert W. Sullivan Ruby Floyd Sullivan South Carolina Cotton Manufacturers Association Poch Floyd

Bonus bill on calendar in Senate action noted

Washington June 9 The 9 soldier bonus bill sits on the senate calendar with no definite date set for debate Chairman McCumber of the finance committee reported the measure last night Opponents concede enough votes exist to pass the bill but its fate in current form is uncertain Democrats plan to offer an amendment adding cash features

Washington Senate McCumber Finance Committee

Baseball Owner James Co Dunn Dies in Chicago

James Co Dunn, president and chief owner of the Cleveland American baseball club, died in Chicago at 6 10 AM after a long illness. He was a noted railroad contractor and will likely be buried in his birthplace Marshalltown Iowa.

Associated Press Chicago James Co Dunn Cleveland American Baseball Club Marshalltown Iowa

Publisher Barham Dies in London After Opera Throat Incident

A cable from London reports the death of Guy Barham publisher of the Los Angeles Herald after a throat operation. The New York Dow Jones service relayed the dispatch noting the death occurred early today off Guy Barham.

New York Dow Jones News Today

Noted oil man dies after operation in New York

E R Kemp of Tulsa Oklahoma chairman of Sinclair Oil and Gas Company and director in Sinclair Consolidated Oil Company died here after an appendicitis operation. He was widely known in Middle Western oil fields and passed away June 9 according to Associated Press.

New York E. R. Kemp Tulsa Okla Sinclair Oil and Gas, Company Sinclair Consolidated Oil Company Middle Western

Rancher Guilty of Murder in Rankin Dance Killing

T F Hickox of Upton County was found guilty of murdering Lamar Schrier. He received a life sentence after Schrier was fatally shot at a Rankin dance on July 20.

San Angelo Texas T. F Hickox Upton County Lamar Schrier Schrier Rankin

Shot and killed man in Texas town prompt surrender

Fort Worth Texas June 9 Charles Smith unmarried 28 was shot and killed at Baird 100 miles west of here last night Tra Pratt a switchman surrendered.

Associated Press Fort Worth Tex Charles Smith Baird Here Tra Pratt

Wage cuts announced for railroad clerks and shopmen

The Chicago Tribune reports the railroad labor board will disclose wage reductions affecting about 350 000 clerks and other shop employees next week. Telegraphers are not included in the planned payroll slash, easing strike fears.

Gy Associated Press Chicago Railroad Labor Board Chicago Tribne Labor Board Rimory Hous le

May Have Shot the Wrong Man in Dallas Arrest

A Black man believed to have killed Harrell Bolton and assaulted a woman in Waco on May 26 was arrested in Dallas and held for Waco officers. Another man was shot and burned by the father of the assaulted girl. authorities questioned the identification and details of the suspect.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Harrell Bolton Lottow

Incident Closed as U S Talks Conclude

Washington on June 6 reports that the incident involving Italian Ambassador Ricci and public discussion in the senate has been definitively closed for the American government. Ambassador Ricci conferred with Secretary of State Hughes to end the matter.

Washington Ricci Italy Senate B Hughes

Enemies to labor denounced by AFL department resolution

Congress and the state legislature were assailed as enemies to organized labor by a non partisan campaign resolution adopted unanimously at the annual meeting of the metal trades department of the American Federation of Labor.

Cincinnati Congress Metal Trades Department American Federation of Labor

Centenary of Peter Henderson Birthday Celebrated

Hobart College at Geneva N Y begins a centennial celebration of its founding renowned as the father of American horticulture. The day also marks the Wisconsin Grand Lodge Odd Fellows diamond jubilee dating from 1847. International Shooting Union matches open in Milam Italy drawing expert rifle and pistol shots from many nations. An honorary degree of Codes of Laws is to be conferred upon the president.

Peter Henderson Hobart College Geneva N. Y Wisconsin Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows International Shooting Union Milam Italy

Cotton Industry Surpasses Prewar Output in Lodz Poland

Official Polish figures show Lodz cotton factories exceeded pre war production in the first quarter of 1922. The ministry notes exports to Western Europe rose aided by American raw materials, making Lodz the largest cotton manufacturer in Continental Europe and second only to Manchester in factory capacity.

Associated Press Warsaw Ministry of Trade and Commerce Lodz Europe Manchester Pogland

Queer garden whispers speak of secret Yea daye-on

An old lady in a green shawl tends a garden and greets few. The narrator notices her odd behavior as she tends plants and mutters about Yea daye-on by the hour, hinting at a hidden life.

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Aes Ritenip Wade Olive Willie May ‘Kerr Cotulla Lewis Leonard Staunton, Va Ed. Cluck Georgetown Waco Laredo Henrietta Higgins City A. C. Hasallton Jose C. Graham A. & M. College Forton Tamaulipas Gus Buttron Tampico J. B. Buttron J. Sorrell The Hughts Misa Elizabeth Dunham Mrs Mort McKinney Mr. and Mrs. Muter Miranda City Esther Anita Sharkey Austin University Hugh ‘Earnest Fred Rogers Mrs. Phelps Heights 5. S. Howell Feu Antonia Rosebud Club Vivia Ostrom Francis Francis United States Standard Oil Rugby School England Rostock Holden Life IN Industry Girl Office Poland
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