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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1923
Page
8
A collection of stray notes and wry observations from Laredo residents. Tales include a pedestrian conspiracy, an automobile show in a coffin factory, and quips about health, finance, and social quirks.
The entry notes events including the abolition of imprisonment for debt by the French national convention in 1798, Simon Cameron born in 1799 and later Lincoln's war secretary, Charleston illumination in 1812, Arthur Brown born 1843 and assassinated 1906, Fremont expedition reaching Sutter's fort in 1844, James A Hemenway born 1860 and died 1923, 1898 U.S. Congress appropriation for national defense, and Leon Trotsky resigning as Russian Foreign Minister in 1918.
Edward P. Miller of Abbottstown Pa reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy earns praise from users. The product is described as excellent for soothing a cough or breaking up a cold and many who try it prefer it over others.
Webb County onion growers are urged to attend a 7 30 PM Chamber of Commerce meeting to discuss labor problems in harvest and to hear Deputy State Labor Commissioner J Al Denton. The session will decide on onion market news service timing and suitability, with growers urged to participate and help set required steps for launch. Persistent efforts to start the service depend on growers views and cooperation.
Notice to market patrons announces extended evening hours until 7 30 p m daily except Sundays Marketmaster Jon Penavides signs the notice dated March 8 1906 or 3 8 6f
Horace M. Tower, native of Belvidere Iowa, rose from lawyer in Corning to judge of the Iowa district court for twenty years. He served twelve years in Congress representing the Eighth district and led the popular Committee of the House while in the lower chamber. He also presided over the Iowa State Bar Association and lectured on constitutional law at the State University of Iowa.
President Harding departed Washington for a Florida vacation as Secretary Hushes stated the United States would not take part in the Gohoa Conference during the hiatus.
Thursday events include the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church meeting at 3 30 PM and two Presbyterian Church Ladies Auxiliary circles meeting at the Manse at 3 30 PM. Baptist W M A circles meet at their regular afternoon hour. Friday schedules list the Sun Beam Band meeting at 4 PM and St Anne s Society gathering at the home of Mrs Cross and Mrs In Sharkey.
A mix of verse and local society items follows. Laura Blackburn and others are mentioned in poetry lines about Lethe. Beaumont area Rotary Club programs name Wil Paisley Asher Smith delegates and Ney Brewer farewell. Christ Church parish guild plans a March 17 Lenten market with many attendees and a Junior Auxiliary session. Robert Charles Taue baptised at Christ Church with sponsors listed. Chicago police expand blue law enforcement following raids on hotels Planters De Jonghe Victoria.
The treasury department announces two new certificates of indebtedness TS 2 1921 with 4 4 percent interest due September 15 1922 and TM 1922 at 4 1 4 percent due March 15 1924 Subscriptions are open and may be placed through banks or the Federal Reserve Bank Certificates mature in 1923 and amended Victory notes bearing symbols are accepted in exchange.
The text contains numerous garbled phrases about a historical crime scene, unidentified individuals, and alleged actions. Key names, places, and events are unreadable, leaving uncertain details about what happened and who was involved.
Five more paroled criminals were shot by Lewis Douglas, a former convict, near Spencer Tennessee. The assailant fled as a posse searched for him while the Plaston family mourned Mrs Haston who died early today after hospital treatment.
Federal court appointed receivers today for the BDH Steel enterprises as promoters severed ties. About a score of corporations are affected. The receivers take charge to conserve assets and ensure orderly administration amid the restructuring.
Today marks All Careme ending the first half of Lent. The Detroit diocese turns 96 years old, originated in 1323. Congratulations to Oliver Wendel Holmes on his 82nd birthday anniversary. Also noting a Hungarian revolutionist who became Austrian prime minister a century ago.
Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9 00 a m and returns arrivals at 2 36 p m Train 2 ends from Corpus Christi at 2 36 p m Through fast train to St Louis leaves 12 01 p m arrives 3 26 p m Night Train departs 10 p m arrives 6 00 a m Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday 2 36 a m arrives Miners 4 16 p m Train 3 leaves Minera daily except Sunday 1 10 p m arrives Laredo 4 40 p m
Paris March 8 Minister of Marine Jalibert outlined the naval program to the deputies saying it fits the Washington accords and shows the government’s intent to secure ratification.
Belfast reports that Maloney, Republican deputy chief of staff, has been captured in Glen Aherlow. He succeeded Liam Deasy, whose peace proposals as a prisoner of the National army were rejected by Republican leaders last month.
HAL HAILEY offers land and lease ownership sales on close margins. He invites clients to contact him before buying to save money. Telephone 1168, 236 Joseph Building.
Attractive proposition for a salesman with a car. Call before noon or write L. C. Carpenter Factory Representative at 1320 Juarez Avenue Redo Texas. Phone 618 for details.
About a hundred legislators and others formed the William G. McAdoo for President club in Austin on March 8 Marshall Hicks of San Antonio was elected president of the new organization.
The South western Exposition and Fat Stock Show remained open this morning in Fort Worth Texas despite threats from Niles City officials to close the gates. Officials say the show pays taxes to Fort Worth, not to Niles City, which Fort Worth annexed last August against Niles City’s will.
Washington reports C H Huston of Tennessee assistant secretary of commerce is expected to resign to head the World Commerce Corporation a new oil company forming in New York and Pittsburgh to control oil lands in Venezuela and Central America and to run a shipping line to market the product.
District Judge Munroe recorded Roy Mitchall voluntary plea of not guilty during arraignment on charges of murdering Ethel Denecamp and B. W. Holt. Mitchall refused to plead.
Although Norway has long had equal suffrage, only one woman serves in the Norwegian parliament at present.
Tonight: warmer. Friday: increasing cloudiness. The forecast is supplied to The Times by The Telephone Co.
Observations at Fort McIntosh show a 24 hour period with a maximum temperature of 74 degrees and a minimum of 47 degrees. Wind direction from the south at 16 miles per hour. Sky clear.
The Texas House and Senate consider motor license increases and tax bills amid debates on railroad consolidation and public welfare. A conference seeks to settle a strike and negotiate paper property issues. The session passes provisions on professional licensing fees and civil appeals, with a general deficiency appropriation around 450 thousand dollars awaiting gubernatorial action.
A Chicago judge notes mothers influence on homes and marriages. Mrs 1D M Watkins of Forrest County becomes Mississippi’s first female county treasurer. In Fuji and Samoa mothers are tattooed with children’s birth dates. A long time resident in an English town never left her house for 79 years before death. Illinois League of Women Voters aims to place a woman on every state school board in the coming spring elections.
Police say seized liquor from a capital city apartment was sold again. A raid led to the arrest of occupant William Swainson as officers recovered bottles and discovered evidence linking bootleg activity to other cities.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a plan involving Black people in mines and a voyage or transfer. The scattered text references a person named Harry V. Hered and mentions fees, bookings, and conveyance of cattle or goods. The overall sense is unclear but points to a discontinued plan and a recent travel or shipment event.
A clipped OCR fragment notes Bernie Teta da Dey Ry 8 and a New York lawyer involved with a committee investigation. The text references veterans and a 2nd division, with wording damaged and many unclear terms.
A bill in the Oklahoma state senate proposes limiting ownership or operation of state property by foreign kings or potentates until European fields are opened to Americans. The measure, reported by the Associated Press from Oklahoma City on March 8, aims to restrict external control pending opening conditions.
Fragmentary excerpts note ancient Egyptian ruins and taxation per head with odd figures. A French naval ministry submersible liner design is described. Miscellany mentions long red alligators in temple tanks and Rome banning public kissing for hygiene and conduct.
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