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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1922

Page

6

Rail unions debated as strike risks public support

The piece argues radical labor organizers push toward a single global union and Bolshevist outcomes, warning that a railroad strike would hurt the public and aid capitalists. It credits Samuel Gompers with keeping union workers aligned and urges exploring nonstrike methods to resolve disputes.

Ed Soa Foderation of Labor Federation Radicala Fresifleni Lee Schame Third Internationale Cup Tha Wnion

Thirty Three Candidates Enter Knights of Columbus

The Laredo council Knights of Columbus conferred the free degree on thirty three candidates at their hall. Tomorrow morning the second and third degrees will be conferred, with many candidates listed to be made full-fledged Knights of Columbus. Names include Botello Cardenas Cejudo Ferrara Garza and de la Garza among others.

Laredoouncil Knights of Columbus Order Columius Arto Cc. Botello Luia I. Cardenas la Alba

Conference on Railway Mail Service Held in Laredo

A civic meeting at the Latin American Club discussed inaugurating a railway mail service on night trains between San Antonio and Laredo. Officials from postal and banking sectors presented data on delivery, invoicing delays, and distribution plans, with Postmaster James pledging study and final decision by the Post Office.

Laredo Rooma Gaines M. Gaines Port Worth J. A. Arnold San Antonio Ligerde Reyes Ortiz Geo. Scratchley Fo Trout Sain W. Brown A. J. Norton Leo M. Purwin W. S. Cantrell Cleirlycok Othe Oorgainteadons Cizena Preset Mio Ligarde Ed. Chngenpeel Mr. Tlingenpeel Melarey ATRUS A. C.munition Menbers Messrs. Sam, AW. Brown A. J. Newton Laredo National Milmo National James Ita

Elks Flag Day Exercises in Laredo Lodge Hall

The Laredo Lodge of Wis will hold Flag Day exercises at their hall tomorrow afternoon beginning at 2 30. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Elks Laredo Lodge Wis Laredo

Lincoln Cleaning Dyeing and Pressing Club Closes Under Bankruptcy

A Lincoln based cleaning, dyeing and pressing business on Vidaurrl Ave, and also listed as in Laredo, Texas, shut June 16 1922 after bankruptcy. The owners announce a rapid sale of all assets including shoes and clothes to pay creditors and invite interested buyers to inspect equipment before June 29.

Lincoln Cleaning, Dyeing & Pressing Club Vidaurrl Ave Strick

South Plains-Coursen-Matuks No. 2 Drilling Near Miranda City

Reported actions show South Plains-Coursen-Matuks Co No 2 near Miranda City drilling three wells five to seven miles south of Laredo with a target of 200 barrels per day. Avia tors Weill and the A G K Avia tors wells produce gas and oil, while South Laredo Oil Co secures a $100000 charter with Green Martin P Floyd A J Landrum and William Curry as officers and directors.

South Laredo Oil Co Laredo Green Martin P. Floyd A. J. Lane William Curry Zafata Rio Grande Curry Creen Martin Frio County PL Floyd A. J. Landrum Webb County Miranda City

Webb County Democrats Convene Meeting in Grand Jury Room

The Democratic Executive Committee of Webb County must meet Monday June 19 at 6 p.m. in the Grand Jury room of the Webb County courthouse. All members are urged to attend to transact important matters.

Tarrell Democratic Executive Committee Webb County Grand Jury Web County Court House

Asher Smith in the Valley in Interest His Campaign

The Brownsville Herald notes Asher KR Smith of Laredo running for the Texas state senate from the 23rd district extending to Corpus Christi, Laredo, and Brownsville. He plans several days in the Valley and will speak at Donna's American Legion Fourth celebration after visiting Donna. Smith is a UT and Maryland educated lawyer with eleven years' practice in Laredo.

Brownsville Asher KR Smith Laredo Senate Asher Corpus Christi University of Maryland

Laredo Lodge Elke Hosts May Day Exercise

The Laredo Lodge of Elke will hold a May Day exercise at their hall starting at 2:30. The public is invited to attend.

Colegio Benito Juarez Adopts New Typewriters And Staff

At 1018 Flores Ave the Colegio Benito Juarez introduces brand new typewriters of all makes under Principal Jose Naranjo and Prof Feo. The school offers Spanish and English, plus commercial and grammar high school subjects.

Colegio Benito Juarez Flores Ave Feo Naranjo

Heavy rains boost verdure in Laredo region

Last evening and night brought scattered downpours across southwest Texas with Laredo receiving about .61 inches. Reports say one to two inches fell along the Texas Mexico road from Laredo to Corpus Christi as the storm system tracks from Brownsville, leaving the area lush and grazing conditions excellent for ranchers and gardeners alike.

Laredo Texas Brownsville Brownaville Corpus Christi Hese Ita

Sunday Social Calendar and Local Notes

Sunday events include Christian Endeavor Society at 6 46 PM at the Presbyterian Church and Junior B Y P U at 5 PM at the Baptist Church. Monday calendar lists Woman's Club called meeting and Woman's Missionary Society at 4 PM, plus the Tournament Club in the afternoon. General notes mention residents moving, visits from San Antonio and Dallas, summer study plans, and several trips for summer outings.

Endeavor Ciety The Presbyterian Church

Dallas Allocates 6000 for City Music Commission

Dallas city commissioners earmark 6000 for the City Music Commission to spend toward advancing music next season. The funds are separate from amounts granted to the Park Board for summer band concerts.

Dallas City Music Commission Park Board

Boy Scouts Invitees for Flag Day Services at Elks Hall

The executive F. L. Mackay invites all Boy Scouts to Flag Day services at Elks Hall Sunday at 2 30 PM. Scouts should wear their uniforms for the event.

Boy Scouts Tris Elks Hall F. L. MacKay

Congressman's Onion Tariff Gain Praised by Chamber

The letter from Hon John N Garner confirms onion tariff protection to one cent per pound, up from 40 cents per hundred. Garner pledges to notify agricul tural committees if tariff status changes and lauds support for the Voight Bill to regulate milk processed with vegetable oil.

Chamber of Commerce John N. Garner Agricultural Committee Garner Board of Iiractors Congressman Voight Wisconsin

European Music Festivals Set Amid Global Tours

Around the World notes Zimbatist touring Japan and the Sistine Chapel Choir visiting England and Scotland. Mme. Gadski visits Germany after eight years as European Music Festivals rise with Munich Brahms and Salzburg Mozart events and Veron opera's Roman amphitheater. Rubenstein and Leschetizky friendship appears as Rubenstein, nervous before pupils, plays brilliantly after an hour of pacing.

Munich Salzburg Gloucaster Veron Italy

Community barbecue and concert at Centro Social Fronter

Tomorrow from noon to 2 PM the Rialto Orchestra will perform and provide dancing in the ball room at Centro Social Fronter in Nuevo Laredo. Families attending will be served, with rides and activities for children. A marriage license for Santiago Juarez and Virginia Dell was filed by the county clerk. Imports through Laredo yesterday included a carload of deer a carload of oxen and Ikxtle along with trucked goods crossing the bridge.

Centro Social Cruz Nuevo Laredo Rialto Orchestra Santiago - Juarez Misa Virginia Mexico Ixtle Acroga

Community gathers for charity dinner and birthdays

A chaotic notice describes a women led effort to foster civic involvement and wholesome entertainment for youth. It highlights Mrs. Keithley hosting a sixth birthday party for Katherine Keithley with daisies ferns a birthday cake and gifts. Also documented is a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Halsell for Mrs. Colbern and Miss Davis with elaborate floral decorations and multiple games.

Keithley Katherine Katherine Keithley Ann Elise Butler Sara Isabel FM Jack Guinn John Morgan Lyle Alice Perkins Baby Nelle Dorothy Addie Lou Balance Gertrude Bryan Ruth Bryan Ruth Whity Jane Tarver Hope Craven Maurine Braden Martha England

Bonus Bill Debate Spurs Senate Party Conference

Associated Press reports June 17 from Washington that Republican senators held a conference to back a compromise plan granting a soldier bonus, with Senate control after tariff measures. Democrats were said ready to fight to secure precedence for the bonus proposal.

Associated Press Washington Senate

Senate Debates Soldier Bonus Bill After Agreement

June 17 reports show attempts to call up the soldier bonus bill in the Senate on Monday. Senator Ashurst of Arizona indicated a deferment plan was considered, with Republican support for the pause in deliberation.

Wii Washington Senate Ashtrst Arizona

Also Mentioned on This Page

Knights OF Columbus Hall Erintendent Laredo, Texas South Plains Aviators Weill Asher Smith Flora Dilgarde Mitton Milton Margaret Hazelrigg Texas Music Teachers’ Association Flora Dilgarde Milton Elisabeth Reed Travis Brice Bunn Laredy Bureau of Extension University of Texas Frank LeFevre Reed Woman’s Club Ths Mra Travis Bruce Buon M. E Nevin H. J. Leamond Wilson Woman's Club Woman's Missionary Society Geris Disraeli Nan Terrell Reed New York Times Wilmer Threadgill Montross Ernesto Vidales Dr. J Guajardo Josephine Sauvignet Christine Siros Austin University Wilbur Allen Henry Borchers Dorothy Borchers Kerrville Isabel W. H.colbern Mary “Beverly Colbern Colbern Dailan Kansas City H.C. Ostrom Flay Miranda John ‘Colwnan- Hap Ft Trip Hagle Pa Congress Zimbatist Japan Sistine Chapel Choir England Scotland Mme. Gadski Germany Rubenstein Leschetizky Lescchetizky Vienna John Tucker Halsell W. J. Colbern Misa Mary Lois Davis Matt McKinney Low Calhern Mias Davis Pergonne Mesdames W JH. Colbern Christen Witting Johnston Vidales G. .W. Derby McKinney J. B. DaCamara Evelyn Moore Ruth Bernard Waco Mary Lola Davis Violet Oberfeldt Minerva G'Sall Emilio Hassell Gary
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