Laredo Lions Club Elects Officers at Inaugural Luncheon
The newly organized Laredo Lions Club held its first luncheon at the Hamilton yesterday at 12:15 with 17 members present. Officers named include President John L. Dannelley and 1st vice president R L Young, with Frank Y Hill as 2d vice president and A D Clark as secretary.
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Laredo
Roy Jackson, Jr
Coll. K. Brunner
Roy Smith
A. D. Clark
John L. Dannelley
the Heights Civic Club
J. R. Tarver
Mesdames Hamilton
Guyler
Whittington
Pope
Dickey
McKinney
Wonds
Butler
Hiatt
Borchars
Chngenpeel
Vidaurvi
Craven
Killam
Volpe
Trevisio
Lent service notes and church events collection
The page records a daily Lent meditation from the Federal Council of Churches and a church calendar with announcements. Items include a hospitality market for Christ Church Guild, Junior Auxiliary quilting, a Catholic wedding at St Peter’s, and civic club plans for lights and street work plus child welfare and movie criticisms.
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Commission On Evangelism
The
Federal Council of Churches
Women of Christ! Church Guild
Stowers Furniture Store
Mesdames
W. N. Young
Craven
EB. B. Adama
B. F. Wright
Christ Church
C. W. Cook
James
Nellie Ward
Helen MacDonald
Birthday Commemorations Mark Noted Figures
Our Daily Birthday Party notes March 8 birthdays for General Bramwell Booth of the Salvation Army born in Halfax England sixty six years ago Admiral Sir Frederick T Hamilton British naval commander born sixty six years ago Oliver Wendell Holmes associate justice born in Boston sixty eight years ago J Hampton Moore mayor of Philadelphia born Woodbury New Jersey fifty eight years ago William Courtleigh Jr actor and star born Buffalo New Jersey thirty years ago
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Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
Halfax
England
Frederick T. Hamilton
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Supreme Court of the United States
Boston
J. Hampton Moore
Philadelphia
Woodbury
N. J
William Courtleigh, Jr
Biffalo
Aid Society Meeting Set At Mrs Hamiltons Home
The Aid Society of the Christian Church meets at 3 PM at the home of Mrs E F Hamilton. Community members are invited to attend the social calendar item.
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Aid Society of ‘He Christian Church
E. F. Hamilton
Owen Plan for American Federal Reserve Bank Studied
German bankers and financiers have carefully considered Senator Robert Owen of Oklahoma plan for an American federal reserve foreign bank. They admit interest but offer cautious judgments on practicality.
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Associated Press
Robert Owen
Oklahoma
Federal Reserve Foreign Bank
Gossip and Tips From Laredo’s Columns
A collage of local humor and street observations from Laredo, touching on clothing trends, bachelor antics, self control philosophy, and light social jibes. Quips about tailor margins, wedding music misreadings, and a sly poke at high finance versus highway robbery populate this column.
American Murdered in Vera Cruz Frontier Outpost
Alexander Matherne, an American citizen, was murdered at Los Naranjos in Vera Cruz state on the night of Marcelo. Vice Consul Dickingen at Taarpicn advised the State Department, stating the assailants were unknown.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alexander Matherne
Los Naranjos
State of Vera Cruz
Marcelo
State Department
Dickingen
Taarpicn
Anarchy Reported in Crimean Districts
The Central News despatch says famine has worsened in Crimea with several districts in anarchy. The report cites the Associated Press dispatch from London dated March 8 and notes deteriorating conditions across the region.
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Associated Press
London
Tolos Rossisi
Crimea
Retirement Act Disqualifies Most Federal Workers
Attorney General notes about 80,000 federal employees on presidentially appointed posts lack retirement act eligibility. Of 8,000 retirees under the act, 6,400 received compensation illegally, prompting an order to halt further payment certificates.
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Washington
Attorney General Today
Fall
Legion leader settles Kerrville hospital transfer dispute
Wayne Davis state commander of the American Legion paid into the state treasury 5932 to settle the controversy over the transfer of the American Legion memorial hospital at Kerrville. He also paid 3000 to the Daughters of the Confederacy for a colonnade project at the hospital that was never erected.
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Austin
Texas
March
Wayne Davis
American Legion
American Legion Memorial
Kerrville
Davis
Mayor to seek official probe after city incident
Reports indicate the mayor plans to request a formal inquiry into a troubling incident involving a notable local figure. District officials and detectives prepared to pursue leads as authorities weighed possible rewards and legal actions.
Wireless Hazards and Hearing Voices Reported
A witness described hearing voices and seeing phenomena tied to wireless energy. The report notes concerns about power transmission possibly causing hallucinations and references a Bradley physics department claim that strong enough power could attract a wave and trigger sparks.
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Liv Astoecated Press
Peoria
Moreh & Ihathae
Pradley Physics
Mits
BOP Tava
Rickard Trial Set in Texas for School Girl Assault
The case centers on Rickard charged with criminal assault against a 15 year old schoolgirl. Supreme Court justice ruled on Rickard’s counsel motion to dismiss the indictments.
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Bev Agse
Prana New Sork
Mareh
Tial
Texas Rickard
Keb Fesiee
Supreme Cegi
Wuasservorel
Cery
Rickard
Court overrules rehearings in multiple Texas criminal appeals
The Court of Criminal Appeals overruled motions for rehearing in several Texas cases. Included are Tin Theseus son in Grimes county convicted for robbery with firearms and death penalty, Fisher Alsap in McLennan county fined for libeling Governor Neff, and other murder or penalty actions involving Johnson, Bernardo Munoz, Mancebia, and Wootridge related to various counties in the state.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tes
Aba
Wootridge
Colorado
Ve Johnson
Filerio County
Bernardo Munoz Aul Mancebia
Naufpian
Tin Theseus Son
Grimes County
Fisher Alsap
McLennan County
Alsap
Neff
Court of Criminal Appeals
Order of De Molay appoints grand council reps
The armd council of the Order of Texplar held an annual session in Kansas City appointing grand council representatives. Sam Z. Cochran of Dallas received the Texas appointment.
High Wind Opens Dust Obscured Texas Day
Abilene Texas reports a south wind gusting over 60 miles per hour with sustained 40 mile per hour shifts. The strong winds dusted the region but caused no damage.
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Associated Press
Abilene
Texas
Explosion toll climbs to seven with another death
The Kansas City incident yesterday raised the death toll from a compressed air tank blast to seven, with another fatality confirmed today.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
March
Labor Pact Or Strike Threat Shocks Telegraphers Alliance
The article discusses a looming labor pact and potential strike action among telegraphers. It references key figures like the alliance secretary and notes debates over action by the board. A vote against strike is highlighted amid tensions within the union and talks of formal measures.
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Pipe
Ted
Mareh
Pistol Duel Ends in Boatman’s Death at Orange
Henry Geringfili, a boatman, died from wounds after a pistol duel near Rye Associated Press, Orange Texas. Deputy Sheriff Hatley was wounded in the earlier confrontation. Johnnie Beatleiet, chairman, was arrested and jailed today in connection with the shooting.
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Rye
Presa
Orange
Texas
Henry Geringfili
Hatley
Laet
Tohnnie Beateliet
Chairvain
Jal
Street Car Fares Plant Before City Commission
A resolution before the Dallas city commission cites the Dallas Railways Company to explain why street car fares should not be reduced from October 1. The Dallas Power and Light Company has been cited to show cause why its rates should not be lowered.
United States Commissioner George Mitchell Dies in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas March United States Commissioner George Mitchell who has occupied the office for ten years died today of pneumonia after a period of illness. The obituary notes his service and local impact.
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Fort Worth
Texas
United States
George Mitchell
Loan Companies Ordered to Cease California Operations
In Los Angeles on March 2, authorities ordered more than a dozen loan companies using the toutine or Texas plan to stop. The firms loaned at 3 percent on a designated amount, requiring borrowers to deposit funds with the company. The directive follows an opinion by the state attorney general as advised by Edward Daugherty.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California
Edward Daugherty
Shotgun Squad to Combat Klan Forms in Maricopa
Armed residents of Maricopa organize a shotgun squad after a Ku Klux Klan visit at the Fel lows Baptist Tabernacle. The vigilantes, described as teaching citizens, say they are ready to confront night riders with buckshot and questions later.
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Associated Press
Fresno
Cal
Baptist Tabernacle
Fellows
California
Maricopa
Fresno Republican Today
Republicans Plan Suspension to Pass Soldier Bonus Bill
Republican leaders disclose a plan to sail the soldier bonus bill through the house by suspension of the rules. No amendments and 40 minutes of debate are allowed. A two thirds vote would be required, but leaders believe the necessary majority can be found.
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Washington
House
Governor Signs Bill Abating Covington County Insurance Suit
Jackson Mississippi March 8 Governor Russell signed the Stone bill abating the billion dollar anti trust suit filed in Covington county against life casualty and indemnity insurance companies in the state.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Russell
Covington County
Harding declares progress toward resolving agricultural differences
President Harding wrote to War Finance Corporation Managing Director Meyers stating clear progress toward resolving agricultural disputes. The letter was released today at the White House.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Meyers
War Finance Corporation
White House
Notable Births and Civic Milestones Highlight Government and Society
The items mark Richard Malcolm Johnston a celebrated novelist and Confederate officer. Oliver W Holmes reaches a birthday as the Canadian Parliament convenes to elect officers ahead of the session and North Carolina Republicans plan a state convention date and location in Raleigh.
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Richard Malcolm Johnston
Confederate States Army
Gen. Morgan
Sherman
Peover
Oliver W. Holmes
Supreme Court of the
United States
Fourteenth Parliament
Canada
North Carolina
Raleigh
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Angelus Silesius
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Junior Auxiliary
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Theresa Fasnacht
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Horace
Jack
Bobbie
Eleanor
David Kehl
Hazen Sorrell
Jack Younkin
Anita Lane
Ralph Cook
Bertha Bodet
Vivia Smith
Mrs. Cook
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Pedro Bernaoa
Fred Miller
Zaida Rotge
Bender Hotel
Royal Orchestra
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Owen
Hidalgo
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Arendelsgohn
Saul
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Louise
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Man
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Addvouder
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Porcety
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Ary Vent
Voishineton
Chm Teon Helome
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Piarding
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Order OF
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Speer
Paris
Roy
Heskett
Rage
Gabel
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Sfarel S&s. Tonion Couch
Amnoumeedd Todss
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