Flood aftermath and election notes in Laredo Texas
The item notes July primary elections in Texas with Democratic nominees carrying to the November vote. It reports flood damage along the Rio Grande and wreckage in Laredo. It mentions teaching certificate exams in Laredo July 7 and 8 and urges notifying the County Superintendent a week prior. It promotes a Legion Park baseball double header and praises Boy Scouts aiding flood relief with Red Cross support.
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Texas
Kodak
Rio Grande
Fuevo Laredo
Laredo
Legion Park
American Red Cross
Rilo Grande
Flooding Causes Heavy Losses Along River Front
Along the American side of the river in North and South Laredo farmers face extensive damage. A reinforced concrete pumphouse and pumping plant were destroyed in North Laredo. Numerous pumping plants, farm land, crops, poultry, livestock, and hogs suffered losses estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Presidenta
South Laredo
North Laredo
Ambrose Johnson
Bione
Concert by San Agustin Boy Scouts Sunday Evening
The San Agustin Boy Scouts Band presents a program on Sunday evening at 8 o'clock on San Agustin Plaza. Prof. Cabra arranged the program featuring Our National President and Hero of The Isthmus marches, several fox trots including The Sheik and My Sunny Tennesses, plus Intermezzo of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pompas. The public is invited to attend.
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San Agustin
Notice to Public Urges Water Conservation in Laredo
The people of Laredo are asked to be sparing in water use for the next few days due to the flood having put the pumping plant out of commission. Water should be used only for drinking and cooking to conserve the supply on hand. This condition will be remedied as soon as possible.
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Laredo
Zapata Vet Reports No News From Carrizo Area
Telegrams indicate no communication from Carrizo Zapata over the Rio Grande near Tugaday during the rise. Carrizo rests on the highlands well above the river and no word has arrived from that location for 40 to 65 miles downriver.
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Tugaday
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Aince
Birthday List Notables Born On This Date
June 22 marks the birthdays of Princess Beatrice of Spain in Madrid thirteen years ago today. Sir H Rider Haggard born in Norfolk England sixty six years ago. Frank H Damrosch born in Breslau Germany sixty three years ago today. Fannie Ward born in St Louis forty seven years ago today. William Ny Valle born in Kokomo Indiana forty six years ago today.
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Beatrice
Spain
Madrid
H. Rider Haggard
Norfolk
England
Frank H. Damrosch
New York
Breslau
Germany
Fannie Ward
St. Louis
William Ny Valle
Congress of the Mist
Colorado
Kokomo
Ind
Thinning Out Vegetables Now for Proper Growth
The article advises thinning April planted carrier vegetables to allow proper development. Parsnips carrots turnips and root crops should be thinned to avoid crowding. Beets grow in bunches due to multi seed fruits. head lettuce needs six inches of spacing to form heads. Maintain correct distances per directions to prevent failure to head.
Important Scout Meeting At Urbahn School Friday Evening
Troop 2 urges attendance at an important meeting Friday night at 7 30 at the Urbahn school. CLARENCE JEFFERIES S M signs off.
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Urbahn School
Clarence Jefferies
S M
Notable events from a 18th to 20th century timeline
This clipping lists diverse historic milestones including the first convention of the Episcopal Diocese of New York in 1785, Napoleon's abdication and infant emperor claim in 1816, John H. Mitchell’s birth in 1836 and death in Oregon, John Surratt’s release in 1868, the sinking of HMS Victoria in 174, Haakon VIII and Maud coronation in 1900, Leo Frank’s commutation in 1916, Illinois prohibition laws in 1919, and a 1903- era Georgian sentence.
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New York City
Napoleon
France
John H. Mitchell
United State
Oregon
Washington County
Portland
Ore
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Surratt
Licoln
Victoria
Senator Ladd Emerges In National Politics With Chemistry Focus
Senator Edwin F. Ladd of North Dakota, new to the Senate, proposes a cash soldiers bonus funded by bank profits. He is described as a chemistry expert in agriculture, Maine born, trained at the University of Maine, and long affiliated with the North Dakota Agricultural College and state experiment stations. His rise to the Senate came with support from the Non-Partisan League.
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Edwin F. Ladd
North Dakota
Senate
Ladd
University of Maine
New York States ‘Agricultural ‘Experiment Station
North Dakota ‘Agricultural College
United ‘States Senate
League
Webb County Primary Election Proclamation Listing Polls
A Democratic primary election is set for Webb County Texas on the fourth Saturday in July the 22nd per Terrell Election Law. Precincts 1 through 12 list specific voting sites and presiding and associate judges with hours 8 A M to 7 P M. Justo S Penn chairs the Webb County Democratic Executive Committee.
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Webb
Texas
Iturbide Street
Francisco Sanchez Garza
Hal Brennan
S. Westbrook
L. A Lafon
Alonzo Barrera
Matamoros Street
G. P. Farias
A. H. Dodier
L. H. Bruni
B. A. Puig
A. R. Garcia
Lincoln Street
R. L. Muhler
C. C. Shiner
P. Buttron
Urbahn
Victoria Street
P. P. Leyendecker
W. N. Young
Joz Moser
L. L. Leyerdecker
North Laredo School House
Steve Simon
Ambrose Johnson
Dolores
R. W. Davis
Thomas Worsham
Palafox
Woodlief Thomas
George Alexander
Agustin
Becerra Ranch
Leopoldo Yuerra
Cesareo Benavides
Bruni
Luis Bruni
Tom DiNard
Aguilares
Santiago Aguilar
Pablo Aguilar
Precinct Primary Conventions Called for Webb County
Democrats of Webb County are notified that Precinct Primary Conventions will be held at each voting place after polls close on July 22, 1922. Delegates will be elected to the County Convention and one member of the Democratic Executive Committee for two years. Presiding election judges will serve as temporary chairmen.
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Webb County
Democratic Executive Committee
Rio Grande Flood Crest Passes Brownsville With Light Damage
The Rio Grande flood crest moved through Brownsville with little local damage expected while a secondary rise peaked at Rio Grande City, according to Associated Press dispatches dated June 22.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Texas
Rio Grande
Rio Grande City
Lenine Granted Leave of Absence in Moscow Report
A Moscow message says Premier Lenine has been granted leave of absence until autumn due to illness. It is expected Commissar Tsurupa, second vice president of the council, will act in his stead.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Moscow
Central News
Russian Council of Commisseurs
Lenine
Tsurupa
Social calendar notes and upcoming gatherings
The W M S circles of the Baptist Church meet in the afternoon. A dance at Ellis Hall honors Miss Bess Spence. The Rosebud Club gathers at 4 PM. Friday sees Miss Emille Halsell hosting a dancing party at 8 PM honoring Miss Mary Lois Davis.
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W. M
Emilie Walsell
John Tucker Halsell, Jr
Victoria Street
Mary Lois Davis
San Antonio
Green memory and social notes from a southern city
Poetic reflections on green nature contrast with urban life. Local society updates follow, listing visits from Mildred Leyendecker in Mexico City and other residents’ movements. Social events include a dancing party for Miss Mary Lois Davis and a splash party at Bella Vista with guests and attendees. D A R Meriwether Chapter to meet at 3 30 with Miss Virginia Penn hosting.
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Meriwether Chapter
The
Daughters of the American Republic
Virginia Penn
Justo
Penn
Senator Glass Called Liar in Senate Clash
The Associated Press reports in Washington that on June 22 Senator Heflin of Alabama labeled Senator Glass of Virginia a liar after Glass accused Heflin of aiding a claim. The clash occurred during remarks on a political matter.
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Associated Press
Washington
Glass
Virginia
Senate
Heflin
Alabama
Iain
Labor Board Moves to End Farm Outs in Rail Strikes
Chicago June 22 The railroad labor board plans hearings Monday to resolve contract disputes amid a strike vote by railway workers. Seventeen cases have been heard with decisions expected soon as the board pursues its stance against farming out work. Cincinnati June 22 The AFL convention backs constitutional amendments and curbs on courts to counter adverse labor decisions, including Sherman anti trust repeal proposals.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Prospect
Railroad Labor Board
Cincinnati
American Federation of Labor Convention
Election Officers Set for American Federation Meeting
Cincinnati report that election of officers was scheduled for tomorrow. Houston and Atlantic City remain the only contenders bidding to host the federation convention next year.
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Cincinnati
American Federation
Houston
Atlantic City
Former Pastor Held in Jail in Los Angeles
Donald D. Stewart an unfrocked clergyman is jailed in Los Angeles awaiting Boston authorities. He is wanted on bigamy grand larceny and conspiracy charges. His wife Ethel Turner Osbaldeston Stewart is charged with conspiring to marry Norma Eherenseller of Boston whom Stewart allegedly stole 2500 dollars from.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Donald D. Stewart
Boston
Stewart
Ethel Turner Osbaldeston Stewart
Norma Eherenseller
Sanderson
Texas
Southerners Return After War Reunion in Richmond
weary veterans parade through Richmond as the Mathew Fontaine Maury monument cornerstone is laid later today and a grand ball will close the reunion.
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Gy Associated Press
Richmond
Mathew Fontaine Maury
Radio picnics take flight with portable wireless sets
In New York on June 22 a new wireless craze the radio picnic emerges as a small portable set fits into a hamper. An aerial made from about a hundred feet of copper wire wraps around a deep sea fishing reel and is thrown over a branch or attached to a car frame for motoring outings. A loudspeaker enables broadcast music for the gathering.
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New York
Garth
Massacre at Herrin as bodies found across one mile
Associated Press reports 26 known dead at noon with indications the total could exceed 36. Victims lie scattered over a one mile area, some shot, others beaten, three found hanging from trees. Union miners deny responsibility for the killings.
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Herrin
Jil
Associated Press
Massacre at a mine: nineteen killed in open clash near Herrin
An armed confrontation at a strip mine near Herrin leaves nineteen dead including foreman Mc Dowell. Nineteen non-union workers and union men are counted among the victims as crowds watched in the woods. Some wounded are not expected to survive while others fled or were captured.
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Herrin
Foreman McDowell
Authorities say Herrin rumor of killings unverified
Springfield Illinois June 22 Adjutant General Black reports telephone information from Herrin that local authorities have the situation well in hand He cannot verify rumors of killings at this time
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Springfield
Black
Herrin
Heard Dynamite Blasts Near Herrin Mine
In Herrin Michigan on June 22 sounds of occasional shots were heard from the direction of the mining area indicating possible blasting activity or unrest near the mine. Authorities reported no immediate details on casualties or causes and residents were alerted to stay clear of the area.
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Herrin
Three Killed In Moonshine Raid
Three bodies were brought to Albany Oregon after a raid on a moonshine still led by Sheriff C. M. Kendall and Rev. Roy Healy. West, a 79 year old rancher, shot the sheriff and the minister and then killed himself after a four hour standoff.
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Associated Press
Albany
Ore
Roy Healy
First Christian Church of
C. M. Kendall
Dave M. West
West
Mr. Healy
National Conference of Social Work Opens in Providence
Several thousand delegates from across the country attend the 49th National Conference of Social Work in Providence for a week long session. Allied sessions will cover children delinquency health family industrial and economic issues neighborhood mental hygiene immigrant and public official administration.
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National Conference of Social Work
Field Marshal Wilson Killed in London Ambush
Disorder and rumors swirl as reports say Field Marshal Wilson is killed or gravely wounded near Twomen es of Connolly in London. The event heightens tensions in Ireland and prompts calls for retaliation as press rumors spread about political reactions.
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Har Bey Hasan
Ireland
Tempered With Votes. North South Sections Vote Tampering Alleged
In Prelarid on June 22 authorities announced that the counting of votes showed possible tampering in both northern and southern sections. Officials stated the matter would be investigated to determine the extent and responsible parties.
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Tamam
Prisoners in Kansas Jail Under Guard
Ny Associated Press reports four men held in a Kansas jail following a murder investigation. Detectives and officers arrived after a long 250 mile automobile transport from Slick, with prisoners reportedly taken without extrajudicial proceedings.
Miners Clash as Union and Nonunion Camp Surrounded
Reports say striking union owners surrounded a camp housing about 100 non union miners. Explosions described as dynamite blasts were heard. It was unclear if open warfare, started yesterday and pausing at dusk, had resumed after nightfall.
Yap Treaty Approved by Privy Council and Prince Regent
Tokio reports the Yap treaty with the United States won approval from the privy council and the prince regent. The accord, signed late yesterday, defines rights of exchange on Yap under the Japanese mandate.
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Tokio
United States
Privy Council
Birthmark on Eye Sparks Confusion Aboard English Channel Steamer
A morning incident on an English Channel steamer features a man showing a birthmark over his eye as fellow passengers debate whether it is a birthmark or a black eye. The crowd grows loud as they insist on their interpretation.
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Katiwe
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