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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1922
Page
10
A dramatic poem describes a man’s leap from a bridge into the river and the observer’s reflection on despair and fate. The writing blends Gothic imagery with a meditation on private sorrow and the harm of hatred. Also notes local social items on residents returning home and a university ex-students event in Laredo.
The notice recalls a February silver wedding anniversary party at a home in Laredo with Mrs. Howard Brooks of El Paso as greeter. Guests enjoyed piano, dancing to Rialto Orchestra, and a “Flower Wedding” contest. A later Colonial Tea by the Daughters of the American Revolution featured elaborate period costumes, a large reception, extensive dancing, and a recital at Strand Theatre with numerous young dancers and a varied program.
Cast includes Mary MacDonald Dorothy Borchers Rosita Applewhite Frances Cross Virginia Moon Dorothy Moon with Miss Otilia Martinez as accompanist in a revue segment.
Associated Press reports John M. Brewer of Harvard urged cooperation between general and vocational education at the National Vocational Guidance Association banquet. He urged revising manual training to practical arts and a varied junior high program exposing students to six to twelve activities. He outlined three essential education elements for citizenship: action skill, related knowledge, and soci understanding.
The Associated Press reports the federal government seeks requisition of passenger fares within a state as the Supreme Court issues a decision today in Washington. The ruling impacts how travel charges are regulated and may affect transportation policy nationwide.
Chicago leaders report the Department of Superintendence session of the National Education Association opens with prominent educators arriving from across the country. The conference runs all week at the Chicago hotel focusing on rural education and the winter meetings are described as the largest and most important yet.
Long before her film fame Alice Lake, famed for dance, stars in The Golden Gift at the Rialto tonight while May McAvoy earns praise for Carlotta in Morals at the Royal. Both are Realart Pictures productions from Metro and William D Taylor, adapted from The Morals of Marcus Ordoyne.
A collection of curious statements about superstition and customs. It notes Scottish fishermen fear rabbits bringing bad luck, early punishments for murder among ancient Persians, Japanese disapproval of kissing, and a diverse Valparaiso University student body. It also mentions lotus symbolism in Japan, the Mohammedan mourning color, long-lived signers of the Declaration, and the Washington Monument’s memorial stones from many countries states cities and societies.
Amarillo Texas February 27 Two young girls Judys Solymon 15 and Nell Ombersom 14 were shot and killed while sleeping in the Amberson home near Lockney A young man Houston Upton 18 attempted suicide after the shooting Upton was reportedly the Solymon girl’s sweetheart Authorities say the incident occurred at a schoolhouse a mile from the Amberson home The household awoke to gunfire as Upton returned to the room and opened fire
Representative Mondell and Chairman Fordney met with President Harding at the White House to discuss the soldier bonus. Commander MacNider of the American Legion indicated the Legion opposes delay and seeks speedy passage, but will not engage in tax-raiding debates.
Six suspects including four men and two women in Leamison Texas refuse to talk as investigators link them to bank robberies. Osceola Iowa and Quitman Missouri hints suggest roles in sheriff murder and local bank raids. Money and pistols found at their house tie to Weston Ravenna robberies. grand jury convenes to review further charges.
Governor Neff announced a proclamation to lift martial law in Mexia this afternoon, effective March 6 at 6 am. The action ends a period of military control following unrest in the Texas town.
Washington February 27. A conference assembled at the invitation of Secretary Hoover to regulate air radio telephony. The meeting aims to dispel air congestion from unrestricted radio telephone use and to study regulation of air communication. Participants include several members of Congress engineers and radio officers from the army and navy.
Indictments returned today by a federal grand jury accuse Charles W. Morse the New York shipbuilder and his sons Ber guanin Harry and Ervin along with Cofrin Et Livingstone president of the Virginia Saip Luidine Corporation and seven others in a wartime contracts scheme tied to the slipping board.
The Nineteenth Amendment was declared constitutional by the supreme court. The suit, brought by Charles Fairchild of New York, was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Wesley Cripyin, 35, was shot twice in Sandtown, Waco, last night and is in serious condition. A Black man and his wife are charged with the shooting, the man sustaining a knife wound to his back.
In Dallas on February 27 Fred McCormick 65 shot and wounded his wife Tdm L McCormick 38 then killed himself. A silver dollar in her pocketbook diverted the fatal bullet after it passed through her arm saving her heart region. The bullet was recovered in her pocketbook. the couple had been separated.
Eleven dog teams and over 100 huskies gather for the annual derby in Pas, Man. The new 208 mile Carrot river trail replaces the old Flin Flon route. Betting favors a sub 24 hour finish, with $2500 in prizes for winning team owners.
America should stem literacy leakage from Europe and admit only foreigners who strengthen our stock. Dr. Frank Grieves of the University of New York urges tougher compulsory attendance laws as 60 percent drop out before eighth grade and 40 percent before age 14. He calls for visiting teachers to study who is to blame for decline.
Interest bursts in Okmulgee over the court's dismissal of the grand jury probing the Bank of Commerce affairs. Governor Robertson sent a letter to Judge Christopher declining his resignation while upholding the dismissal and criticizing the judge for offering to recall the discharged jury to render a report. The judge is believed to be in Chicago.
Associated Press report from Amarillo Texas dated February 27 notes light snow last night with temperatures falling from 27 to 22 degrees this morning. Clouds linger as a brisk norther continues to move through the area.
The flag at the state capitol was lowered to half mast in Austin for L. D. Keeling father of the attorney general who died Saturday night at Kosse Limestone County. The funeral was set for 2 oclock this afternoon at Kosse.
Obituary note recalls W C Kapp who died February 20 in Centerville Iowa. He and his wife spent months in Laredo last year and he was formerly publisher of the Star Journal in Warrensburg Missouri for twenty years and later owned the Journal at Centerville.
Notice for Miriam Chapter No. 86 informs members of a special meeting tomorrow at 2:30 PM in the Masonic Hall. All members including visiting ones are cordially invited and asked to attend.
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