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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1921

Page

7

Seventeen Jewelry Seized in U S forfeiture case at Laredo

United States notices claimants to seventeen pieces of jewelry seized by U S Customs at Laredo Texas on February 7 1921 under libel in the Southern District of Texas. The court sets March 1 1921 at 10 am for claimants to appear and file their allegations for condemnation and distribution of proceeds. OO F Wolff U S Marshal Son Dist of Texas by Allen Walker Deputy.

United States of America No. D. L U. S Laredo Texas Southern District of Texas United States Court Room OO. F. Wolff U. S. Marshal Son, Dist. of Allen Walker U. S. Marshal Son. Dist. of D. L U. S. District Court Southern District of United States Court O. F. Wolff C. F. Wolff U. S. Marshal Sou. Dist. of U. S. Marshal Son. Dis. of

Monition in United States vs. One Gold Ring

A U S district court in Texas proceeds with a monition against seized jewelry. The ring described is a lady's gold ring set with pearls and diamonds. The case, United States of America v. One Gold Ring, involves Seizure No 619-L and is docketed in the U S District Court, Texas, Laredo.

Lot of Jewelry Seizure No 490 L Described Item

O F Wolff U S Marshal for the Southern District of Texas issues seizure notice listing one stickpin one pearl and diamond stick pin and one diamond ring as the lot of jewelry under seizure No 490 L with instruction to file objections or statements if any.

United States Seizes Large Lot of Firearms at Laredo

The U S Marshal lists seized property including multiple pistols revolvers shotguns and hundreds of cartridges under Libel No 213 pending in the U S District Court in Laredo Texas. The seized items are described with serial numbers and counts and the order directs action on March 11 1921 at 10 o clock C F Wolff U S Marshal Sou. Dist. of Texas.

Monition Folding Automobile and Intoxicating Liquor Seized

U S authorities at Laredo seize a Ford automobile license 499747 motor 4133903 sixteen glass bottles and a lot of intoxicating liquor under libel D L 214. A hearing to allege facts is set for March 24 1921 at 10 o clock before a U S Marshal in the District of Texas.

United States of America No. D. L United States Customs Laredo Ford U. S. District Court For Southern District of Texas Texas Southern District of United States Court Room

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promised Cure All Stages

Readers learn catarrh can be cured through constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and claims to act on the blood to heal mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollars for any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials from customers.

Hall Addreas F. Jpcheney & CO Toledo Ohio Ail Drigetsts

Social calendar items for Monday and Tuesday

Monday features a meeting of the Women's Missionary Society at the Methodist Church at 4 pm. Tuesday agenda includes the Tuesday Music and Literary Club at Elks Hall at 4 pm. Also on Tuesday the Junior Auxiliary meets at the Rectory at 4 pm and the Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church gathers at the church at 4 pm.

Women's Missionary Society Methodist Church Elks Hall Sunbeam Band the Baptist Church A. H. Camp

Closed Door Echoes in Quiet Night Wanderings

A fragment from Clinton Scollard shows a contemplative mood as the speaker roams nameless streets under arclights seeking a vanished presence at a closed door. The piece sits beside local notices about residents traveling, returning, and events in the community with club and society announcements.

University Faculty to Address Ex-Students on Affairs

A prom inent University Faculty member will speak Wednesday at eight thirty oclock and connect ex-students with current University affairs.

Niagara Power Board Granted 50 Year Water License

The Federal Power Commission granted the Niagara Falls Power Company a 50 year license to divert 19 500 cubic feet per second of the Niagara River above the falls under the treaty with Canada, limiting use of the river from the 20 000 cubic feet per second available.

Associated Press Washington Federal Power Commission Today Niagara Falls Power Company Canada Niagara Falls

Two Brothers Die in Lake Bernie boating accident

Cisco Texas February 28. The bodies of Archie Shelby 21 and Luther Shelby 13 were drowned last night in Lake Bernie two miles north of Cisco while part of a boating party. Archie died trying to save Luther when the boat capsized. The bodies were shipped to Mingus for burial.

Associated Press Cisco Texas Archie Shelby Luther Shelby Lake Bernie Mingus Archie

Grayson Named Officer in Charge at Naval Dispensary

The Navy Department ordered Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, the president's personal physician, to duty as officer in charge of the naval dispensary in Grayson's appointed post at the Washington facility on February 28.

Associated Press Washington Navy Department Cary T. Grayson

War invalids build model village at Vienna park

In the Sainz Tiergarten near Vienna a group of 50 war invalids and their families, who squatted there last summer, are erecting cottages and clearing land. They are felling trees, exchanging logs for dressed lumber, and burning brick to construct a model village under the guidance of a renowned engineer and architect.

Associated Press Vienna

OF INTEREST TO WOMEN

Working girls read more than leisure class peers per a librarian. Vortland high school girls make their graduation dresses costing six dollars each. Mrs Stephen G Van Hoesen of Union County is New Jersey first deputy sheriff. Miss Elsie L Green heads Indianapolis Chamber foreign trade service. Over 250 women enrolled in a Minnesota economics and politics course. Two Cove Oregon women elected to city council failed to take oath. men appointed. Miss Mandal Neprud on Wisconsin Board of Control earns five thousand dollars yearly, same as governor.

Vortland Ore Stephen G. van Hoesen Union County New Jersey Elsie L. Green Foreign Trade Service Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce University of Minnesota Cove Wisconsin State Board of Control Mandel Neprud

Berkman paints sorry picture of Russian shortages

Letters from Alexander Berkman published in a New York German newspaper describe Russia’s food and fuel shortages amid war demands. A November 3 letter notes Russia cannot nourish or warm its population, with workers drafted to the front and industry and transportation strained, while women do the heaviest labor.

Associated Press New York Alexander Berkman Russia Berkman

Greece Refuses Probe Into Turkish Strife Sparks Treaty Clash

London Feb 28 Associated Press Greece declined to accept an investigation into conditions in Turace and Smyrna as a preface to changes in the Sevres treaty. Prime Minister Kalogeropoulos announced the stance after Athens sent a telegram not shown to allied premiers, a move the Times says could determine the fate of the Entente and the world.

London Greece Tuirace Smyrna Sevres M. Kalogeropoulos Athens London Times

Costa Rica Surrenders To Avert War At Coto

Washington reports that the war threat between Panama and Costa Rica ended as Costa Ricans surrendered at Coto. The official dispatch confirms peaceful resolution after military pressure, easing regional tensions.

Associated Press Washington Panama Costa Rica Coto

Used After Dead

Washington notes a study of ancient and surviving animal hauled transport methods. From ox carts in the American South to camel and elephant carts in Asia, and man powered devices in Japan and the Philippines, the report catalogs varied, persistent modes of ground travel after modern engines emerged.

Associated Press Washington Teh Mandalay National Geographic Survey Lange Koch Greenland North Carolina Georgia Alabama Belgium Arctic Alaska India China Philippines Japan Cox Ceylon South Africa He Jackrabbit Burro Mexico South Central America Hades Sandy Ace France

British Premier rules out Irish policy change in Commons

London announces that policy toward Ireland will remain unchanged and that the chief secretary for Ireland will continue to administer to a successful conclusion. In Cork six Irishmen were executed for levying war, shot in batches by the military at 15 minute intervals.

Associated Press London Lloyd George House of Commons Great Britain Ireland Cork

Hearing Planned in A and M Hazing Probe

Austin Feb 28 Senator Baugh chairing the investigating committee said the hazing inquiry at A and M College would continue with a Friday hearing. President Bizzell Major Ashburn and the surgeon expected to testify. Passed Over Governor Veto on pistol tax bill.

Associated Press Austin Texas Senator Baugh A. & M. College Bizzell Ashburn Senate

Chamberlain's Tablets for Indigestion and Constipation

An endorsement from Melard F. Craig of Middle Grove New York praises Chamberlain's Tablets as the nicest and most pleasant medicine for indigestion and constipation. He notes they work like a charm without gripe or unpleasant aftereffects.

Chamberlain's Melard F. Craig Middle Grove N. Y

Miss M E Broad Retires After 57 Years at Dorchester Mills

Miss M E Broad of Dorchester Massachusetts retires from her long tenure as forewoman in the chocolate mills after fifty seven years of continuous service.

M. EF. Broad Big Chocolate Mills Dorchester Mass

Relatives rushed to Porter's rail wreck rescue

Associated Press report from Porter Indiana describes early dawn recovery of 42 bodies and many injured after a collision between Michigan Central and New York Central trains at a crossing. The westbound New York Central plowed into the eastbound Michigan Central, trains twisted, one line blocked two miles away, engineers claim signals were clear.

New York Central Michigan Central Associated Press Porter Ind Towerman Cook Engineer Long Jackson Michigan

Missouri Pacific shop workers killed in Van Buren explosion

Fort Smith Arkansas February 28 local men employed at the Missouri Pacific shops in Van Buren were instantly killed when an explosion occurred early today the blast shocked the area and authorities began inquiries into the incident.

Fort Smith, Ark Foor Missouri Pacific van Buren Ark

Farm Loan Bank Law Held Valid by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court sustained the farm loan act, upholding Congress power to establish farm loan banks and exempt them from tax. Justice Day noted long‑standing authority dating back to Chief Justice Marshall. The decision ends a challenge brought by Charles W. Smith, stockholder of Kansas City Title and Trust, who sought an injunction to block bond investments by the banks.

Sy Associated Press Washington Supreme Court Congress Justice Day Marshall Charles W. Smith The Kansas City Title and Trust Company

Harding 10 Bid Home Farewell

President-elect Harding travels by train toward Marion to receive his home town farewell before White House entry. Officials say preparations for the administration are nearly complete as the trip marks a formal send off. Harding rests after five weeks in Florida sun and two weeks vacation.

Associated Press Harding Marion White House Florida

Japanese Diet dissolved by Emperor a year ago today

On February 28, one year ago, the Japanese Diet was dissolved by the Emperor after a dispute between government leaders and party chiefs over extending manhood suffrage. The move marked a pivotal moment in Japan's political debates and constitutional developments.

Leaders feared losing control in new Republican majority

Associated Press report from Washington February 2 notes Republicans anticipate a large next House. Leaders fear the big majority could be hard to manage and new members might press to influence officer selections. Speaker Gillette and Rep Mondell stay hopeful of reelection as conference names key committees.

Washington Gillette Mondell Noor

Loving Cup Presented to Marshall During Lodge Ceremony

A tall silver loving cup was presented to View President Mayvahall by Signature Lodge Republicans of Massachusetts and Underwood of Alabama. Mr and Mrs Marshall plan to travel May 14 to Switzerland with other delegates representing the Northern jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite Masons at a world conference in Latisanoue.

Marshall Washington Mayvahall Senature Lodge Republican Magsachumetts Underwood Ala. Com Switzerland Latisanoue

Texas court upholds Dallas Texas Pacific track removal

Washington reports the Texas Supreme Court sustained the refusal to enjoin the execution of a contract between the city of Dallas and the Texas Pacific Railroad for removing tracks in the business district.

Associated Press Washington Dallas Texas Pacific Railroad Supreme Court

Kentucky liquor tax law struck down by court

Washington February 28 The Kentucky law imposing a special tax on liquors withdrawn from bonded warehouses was held invalid today by the Supreme Court. The ruling challenges state fiscal measures and clarifies federal tax authority impacting retail and distillery operations nationwide. The decision preserves existing federal tax collection channels and limits state levies on liquor withdrawals.

Associated Press Washington Kentucky Supreme Court

Escaped Prisoner Nabbed in Waxahachie Feb 28

Price Washer, 21, who escaped from a Llous ton jail after transfer from Galveston for robbery, was arrested in Waxahachie. Officers say he is under sentence of favors in the penitentiary.

Associated Press Waxahachie eTxas Llouston Galveston

Three Burned to Death in Oil Lamp Explosion

Waco Texas February 28 Mrs Ike Markum and two children aged four and six died from burns when an oil lamp exploded destroying their house at 2 am Ike Markum rescued his two month old child but suffered burns that may prove fatal The mother and two children were cremated in the building

Associated Press Waco Texas Ike Markum

Libel of Foreign Merchant Vessels Allowed in U S Courts

Washington, Feb. 28 Merchant vessels owned by a friendly state or in its service may be libelled in American courts, the Supreme Court ruled today.

Washington Supreme Court

Robber Escapes With Cash From Station Safe In Fort Worth Rail Hub

Wichita Falls Texas February 28 a robber entered the Fort Worth and Denver station at ten o clock this morning and carried off 160 dollars from the safe After beating Ticket Agent Miller unconscious the thief took his watch and fled Officers have a good description of the suspect Miller is not seriously hurt and is in recovery

Associated Press Wichita Falls Texas Fort Worth Denver Miller

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