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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1923

Page

8

Tax rules for individuals in 1922 and 1923 deadlines

The notice sets filing deadlines of March 15, 1923 with first payments. It applies to single persons with net income of 1000 dollars or more or gross 5000 dollars or more, and to married couples with net income 2000 dollars or more or gross 5000 dollars or more. It notes collectors of internal revenue districts and directs forms 1040A and 1040. It outlines four percent normal tax on taxable income up to 4000 dollars after exemption, eight percent on the excess, and a surtax from one to fifty percent on net incomes over 6000 dollars for 1922.

Internal Revenue

Vinson Named President of Western Reserve University

Dr. Robert Ernest Vinson, a Presbyterian clerkman and educator, will succeed Pr. Charles Fr. Yhwing as president of Western Reserve University. A native of South Carolina, he studied at Austin College and Union Theological Seminary, then led the Presbyterian Division School in Austin and became president in 1908. He later led Texas' educational institutions and has served as University of Texas president since 1916.

Robert Ernest Vinson University of Texas Charles Fr. Yhwing Western Reserve University Chee South South Carolina Texas Austin College Virginia Union Theological Seminary University of Chicago Charlestown W.va Austin Presbyterian Divinity School

Brief chronology of world and national events through 1920s

A compact timeline lists key dates and events: 1815 Chaumont treaty to topple Napoleon. 1814 Mississippi territory split for Mississippi and Alabama. 1854 City of Glasgow shipwreck with 300+ aboard. 1861 Twiggs dismissed for surrendering Texas posts. 1873 Milton Badger dies. 1898 Leo XIII marks 20th anniversary. 1916 Iowa anti tipping law struck down. 1920 New York probes Anti-Saloon League lobbying.

Great Britain Austria Russia Prussia Chaumont Mississippi Alabama Glasgow Liverpool Philadelphia D E. Twiggs United States Texas Milton Badger American Home Missionary Society Madison

Railroad Timetable Gives Corpus Christi Departures and Arrivals

Texas-Mexican Train No. 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 9 a m. Train No. 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m.

Corpus Christi

Rail Timetable For Through and Local Trains

International and Great Northern posts a fast train to St Louis departing 12 01 p m arriving 6 18 p m. A night train leaves 10 p m arriving 7 80 p m. Rio Grande and Eagle Pass schedule lists Train No 1 from Laredo daily except Sunday at 12 26 p m arriving Minera 4 25 a m. Train No 2 from Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m arriving Laredo 4 40 p m.

Rio Grande & Eagie Pans Laredo Minera Minsra

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans reports tonight fair and somewhat warmer with Friday fair skies. Fort McIntosh observations show a max of 58 degrees and a min of 60 degrees with a north east wind and cloudy conditions.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Times the Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Violet Oberfaldt Society Editor Retires from Post

The Violet S. Oberfaldt Society Editor retires after decades shaping local notes. Her tenure at the paper earned recognition from readers and colleagues alike as she closes this chapter.

Social calendar events for Thursday and Friday

The W M A Circles meet at the regular afternoon hour. The Missionary Society of the Christian Church gathers with Mrs Henry Smith at 3 PM. Mrs L W Hansen hosts at 8 PM honoring Christian Endeavor members and friends. Friday the Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church meets at 4 PM at the church.

Missionary Society of the Christian Church Henry Smith L. W. Hansen The Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian Church Sunbeam Band Japtis

Snowy Scene and Local Social Notes Mix

A fragmented Snowscape poem opens with ghostly spring imagery and faded winter references. The column then lists several residents and visitors in New York and Corpus Christi, local school basketball plans weather permitting, and a Parish Guild meeting with members named and a sewing project for the Eastern Sale.

J. W. Mussett Bo. Wright Ars. Young T. I. Puster Rolleal Mussett Fann Mussett Swan Idd Wright Mesdames H. M. Taylor Arkels Anderson Brennan Craven Cook Greenstreet Lusk Matson MacGregor A. B. Muller Poster Shiner Swancoat Young Marshall B. F.wright Ed Wright Fred Wright Depew Edna Mussett Martha Anderson

Colleen Moore Run Over by Car for Film Scene

Colleen Moore, noted screen actress, was run over by a car for a film sequence in The Wall Flower a Goldwyn picture by Rupert Hughes shown at the Royal Theatre for two days starting tomorrow. The scene involved a secret new method and left Moore thrilled though uninjured.

Colleen Moore Goldwyn Rupert Hughes Royal Theatre Hughes Mr. Hughes

Finland to Begin Talks on Refunding National Debt

Finnish finance minister Dr Axel Leonard Astrom met with Secretary Melon to start discussions on refunding Finland's debt to the United States. Principal amount $8,281,926 with about $1,150,000 in accrued interest.

Associated Press Washington Finland Axel Leonard Astrom Melon Aehd United States

Large Narcotics Find Floating Ashore at Galveston Beach

Seven packing cases tied with morphine hydrochloride were found on a Galveston beach and seized by federal officers. The value is unofficially estimated at $50,000, marking the largest narcotics find in some time.

Associated Pregsa Calveston Texas Galf Galveston

Retained His Manhood Amid Domestic Dispute

A sturdy Scotsman hid under the bed during a quarrel with his wife. She stood guard with a stick while he shouted that no one can break his manly spirit and urged him to come out.

Men Are Vainer Than Women Says Film Stars

English aristocrat Lady Diana Manners and American stars debate vanity levels among men and women. Norma Talmadge, Katherine MacDonald, Ruth Clifford, and Madge Bellamy offer views on grooming, fashion, and the social pull of vanity in Hollywood and beyond.

Diana Manners Norma Talmadge Katherine MacDonald Ruth Clifford Madge Bellamy Lorna Boone

Safer London to Paris air trips via rapid rescue drift

London reports improved protection for trans Channel flights with wireless distress calls. Tests showed a Royal Air Force flying boat could signal for help and be towed to safety within twenty minutes, with Croydon Savernhoe Pulham and Dover coordinating the rescue. Night and day service to Paris planned.

Associated Press London Paris Channel Air Ministry Royal Air Force Croydon Savgmone Pulham Renoder Dover Wace Regadier

St David s Day Welsh Hats and Naval Anniversary

Today marks St David s Day with Welsh wear and hats in honor of Admiral Edward Tatuall Nichebs a noted US Navy officer. Alberta traffic restrictions begin as the New Orleans Cotton Exchange convenes to align shipper and mill interests. America aims to recover about 256 million dollars from allied talks in Paris.

St. David's Staats Apo Edward ‘Tatuall Nichebs US Navy Province of Alberta New Orleans Cotton Exchange Viex Schilliygs Beatrice Rovsky America Metropolitan Onerdouse New York Maine Barbara Kemp Michael Bohnen United States Rhine Paris

Birthday anniversaries of notable American figures

Arthur Millsbaugh reorganizing Persia's finances born Augusta Michigan 40 years ago today. Edward C Franklin president American Chemical Society born Geary City Kansas 61 years ago today. J Rosy Stevenson Princeton Theological Seminary president born Tigonier Pennsylvania 67 years ago today. Lucien Shaw California Supreme Court chief justice born Vevay Indiana 78 years ago today. Louis K Anspacher noted playwright and lecturer born Cincinnati Ohio 45 years ago today.

Arthur (. Millsbaugh Persia Augusta Mich I Edward C. Franklin Leland Santford University American Chemical Society Geary City Knas J. Rosy Stevenson Princeton Theological Seminary Tigonier Lucien Shaw Supreme Court of California Vevay Ind Louis KK. Anspacher Cincinnati

McAdoo for President Conference Held in Austin

A statewide conference to organize a McAdoo for President club will meet in Austin on March 6. Senator Bledsoe of Lubbock said petitions calling for the conference have been signed by legislators to urge William G. McAdoo as a candidate for U S president.

Austin Texas A “McAdoo Bledsoe Lubbock William G. McAdoo United States

Honor Foreign Students Dinner Invites 400 In Philadelphia

Four hundred foreign students in Philadelphia schools are invited to the Chamber of Commerce third annual dinner on March 1. Invitations list students from 41 countries. Philadelphia businessmen and their families will join the guests as speakers from each continent are chosen. Similar events are planned by city and national associations in New York, Boston, and other cities.

Associated Press Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Lst Chamber New York Merchants Association Boston Forign Iowa City Chicago Indianapolis Springfield Mass

Calder Flays Congress and Government Radio Control

Senator Calder of New York assails congressional blocs and calls for less government meddling in radio and railways as he reviews his 16 years in Congress ending with his defeat in reelection. He says wartime policies hurt industrial progress and that regulatory attacks are undermining railroads and related sectors.

Associated Press Washington Calder Epublicum New York Marely Heo

Cockran Dies in Washington After Stroke at 70

Representative W Bourke Cockran of New York died suddenly in Washington from apoplexy. He had celebrated his birthday. known for stirring speeches against prohibition. Democratic Leader Garrett called him internationally known, while Republican Leader Mondell called him the greatest orator of his time.

Associated Press Washington W. Bourke Cockran Ieirocriats New York Mar Cockran Homse Cockran Garrett House Repbican Mondell

Senate Move to Urge Settlement With Striking Railway Shopmen

Senator Sheppard of Texas introduced a resolution in Washington urging the president to use his good offices to settle remaining disputes with the railway shopmen. The measure seeks executive intervention to resolve ongoing labor conflict.

Associated Press Washington Senator Sheppard Texas

Farm Credits Bill Advances to Conference

The house passed a farm credits bill proposing two banking systems one public and one private to meet agricultural finance needs. It now moves to conference for final negotiations.

Washington Muareh House

Opposes National System of Public Schools Declared

Dr. Samuel Capen chancellor of Buffalo University told a convention of the National Educational Association that the United States should not have a national system of public schools. He argued American education gains strength from diversity flexibility and freedom.

Associated Press Cleveland, QO United States Samuel Capen Chaneelor Buffalo University Department of National Educational Association Capen

Texas lawmakers head to Sweetwater for college bill events

A Texas delegation led by Governor Neff departed Austin today to Sweetwater to celebrate the stepping of the Texas Technology College Bill. The trip marks a key milestone amid legislative activity.

Austin Texas Neff Sweetwater Texas Technology College

Britain Faces U S War Debt Speech Fallout

Ambassador Harveys remarks on Britain’s war indebtedness to the United States provoked official displeasure in London. The speech spurred debate and was seen as challenging Britain to issue a formal refutation of the Balfour note from last August.

London Harvey Great Britain United States

Queens Were Her Guests

Mrs. Tylden of Sandringham celebrated her hundredth birthday in England with visits from Queen Mary Queen Alexandra and Queen Olga of Greece. She marked the occasion by returning a portion of rent to her tenants.

London BR. OC. Tinden Sandringham Queen Mary Queen Alexandra Olga Greece

Former 36th Division Officers End Protest Over Ely Promotion

In Port Worth Texas on March 1 former wartime officers of the 36th division met in conference and decided to drop their protest against Brigadier General Ely promotion. They call the matter closed after reviewing a Kansas City speech report. General Hulan of Houston attributed the paper's admission to misinterpretation of Ely remarks and said nothing further to add.

Associated Press Port Worth Texas 36Th Division Ely Foriker Acto Kansas City Texas-Oklahoma National Army Division Hulan Houston

Unclear OCR Item on Public Notices

Fragmentary OCR text mentions official notices and public matters with unreadable names and places. It references possible complaints and settlements, but specifics are obscured making precise entities or actions impossible to determine.

Clever enforcement officers in Reno uncover liquor raids

Authorities report that undercover officers posing as would be divorcees disrupted illegal liquor operations. The operation led to multiple raids and the closure of numerous dispensing points, with several suspects detained or cited.

Feng Nevada Maren Reno Awan

Not a Squealer Report From Federal Officers

A Texas man, Bruce, is held for the grand jury after allegedly admitting knowledge of a theft of an oil crankcase from Long Beach. Officials say he refused to squeal on accomplices and suggested he could name others involved.

Loos Ateelos Bert B. Bres Asaid Texas Robert . Rett Long Beach Cal Dyer Bruce

Six Bluejackets Dead In Naval He disaster

An explosion in the boiler room aboard a destroyer, likely from an oil flare-back, kills six crewmen of the U S Navy destroyer Hulheart. No other injuries reported. The incident is under official investigation.

Mani Sis Hulheart

Comfort Fatal to Huskies Breach of Show Rules?

Berlin Nod March The crack dex team led by Arthur Walden of Wonilancent won last year’s international dog race but its dogs faced trouble after a Boston show. Three huskies were shot due to temper, Walden blames excessive petting and show life regalia, noting huskies die or go distempered when housed indoors.

Associated Press Berlin Nod March Crack Dex Arthur VT. Walden Wonilancent Boston Walden

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