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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1922

Page

6

American Citizen Over British Peerage Provokes Debate

A Chicago attorney and self made man declines any English title, praising American citizenship over nobility. The piece contrasts U S inheritance of titles with congressional limits, notes labor strife and coal costs, and urges government intervention to avert a miners strike harming the public.

Chicago Wne Order of the Bath Europe Arin Strong Earl of Amstrong Marquis Ale Viscount Soap American Society of Royal Descent Caesar Pat

Threatened coal strike looms as talks stall

Miners claim an overwhelming vote for a walkout on April 1 if demands unmet. Operators warn of a $15 per ton coal cost increase harming consumers in cold weather. Secretary Davis urges a settlement to avoid a costly strike while naval and transportation workers show no shift to reduce prices.

Nherty Claam Davis Naval and Transportation Workers Ike

Oil drilling planned near Guerrero Mexico by Stanes and Buchanan

The Times reports Stanes and Buchanan have leased over 100000 acres near Guerrero opposite Zapata Texas and secured a first rig in Laredo en route to Guerrero. They plan to drill multiple wells soon, including in Tamaulipas and the Naranjo ranch near Rio Salado, aiming for oil akin to the Tampico field.

Guerrero Mexico Zapata Texas Old Man Post Able Drilling and Oil Concern Stanes & Buchanan Laredo Cuerrero Tamaulipas Rio Salado Nuevo Laredo Tampico Naranjo Ranch

Regular Term of District Court Opens in Webb County

The regular March term of the Forty-ninth Judicial District Court in Webb County convenes Monday morning under District Judge J F Mullally with District Attorney John A Walls District Clerk C M de la Garza Sheriff Antonio Salinas Court Reporter Seb 8 S Wilcox and local and visiting bars. The grand jury will be empanelled and begin work. The term lasts eight weeks and is followed by a second eight week term for a total of sixteen consecutive weeks of court in Webb County.

Forty-ninth Judicial District Webb County J. F. Mullally John A. Walls C. M. de la Garza Antonio Salinas Seb S. Wilcox Mullally Webh County

Watch THD TIMES daily eunities notice

Daily subscription offer notes THD TIMES access. Timeframe unclear with fragmented pricing listing 0c per month and no clear dates or terms.

Two New Producing Wells Added in Mirando Field

The Miranda field in Zapata County gained two new producers, Tennessee & Zapata No. 5 and Killam-Condren No. 3, both yielding about 100 barrels per day from depths of 1,470 and 1,450 feet respectively. The field now totals fifteen producing wells and roughly 1,400 barrels daily, with ongoing drilling in Mirando City and Schott Field in Webb County and plans for more than a dozen new wells in the coming weeks.

Miuamche Zapata County Tennessee & Zapata No Miranda Miranda City Webb County Schott Mirando Mirando City Rapata Webb Laredo Richards & Foltz Miranda Field Samith Drilling Co Zapata Producing & Refining Co Witherspoon No Killam-Condren No Farris, Henne & Winch Web Town Lot Os Co Marathon No Jaredo Oil Co Schott Field Schott No South Plains Oil & Gas Co Carnahan No Burk-Baker No Leaseholders Oil Co Sacramento Syndicate No James Ross No Seacord No Coarolina-Texas Binney No Candadillo Konoka No

Opening Baseball Season In Laredo With Double Header

Laredo prepares for a two game opening day with a 2 pm parade of five teams led by the Fourth U. S. Cavalry Band. The first match features the Laredos versus Fort McIntosh with Mayor Leopol do Villegas pitching and Colonel R. B. Hickok behind the plate. An American Legion versus Knights of Columbus game follows. Helen Keller and party to arrive in Laredo tomorrow from San Antonio for a day of city visits.

Laredo Laredo Baseball League U. S. Cavalry Band Umps Laredos Fort McIntosh Leopoldo Villegas R. B. Hickok American Legion Knights of Columbus Helen Keller San Antonio Arsa Nuevo Laredo

Presbyterian Meet at 7 30 PM Urged for Congregation

Dr. Selfridge cannot preach tomorrow at the Presbyterian church. A congregational meeting of great importance is set for 7:30 p.m. Sunday with all members urged to attend. A new daughter arrived for Harry Emory yesterday morning and all are doing well. County clerk issued marriage licenses to A C Brown and Miss A V Pace and Alberto Herbeck and Miss Maria del Refugio Garza. A polo game at Aviation Field features the Fourth Cavalry Blue and Yellow teams to avoid clashing with Legion Park baseball tomorrow. Root for your favorite team at the double-header season opener in Legion Park.

Selfridge Presbyterian Church Harry Emory Harry A. C. Brown A. V. Pace Alberto Herbeck Maria del Refugio Garza Aviation Field Fourth Cavalry Legion Park

Oil firms form ties to develop Webb county holdings

Ridge aligns with South Plains Oil & Gas Co and opens offices jointly to launch an extensive drilling program. Contractors have begun with several wells planned in Webb county as oil operators converge on Laredo. Hundreds of oil men from the U S Mexico and abroad are scouting the field.

Reiser Webb County South Plains Oil & Gas Co Aguilares Tiiicon Petroleum Co. No Jim Hogg County Animas Ot! Co Lis Breckenridge Henderson-Dexter-Smith Co Laredo Hamilton Hotel Ridge United States Mexico Lester Webb Bape

State Senator Parr Visits Laredo Amid Reelection Bid

State Senator Parr, candidate for re election in the 23rd district, visited Laredo yesterday and today to inspect the area and ensure there is no stampede of opposition to renomination.

Parr Archer Parr Duval County Senate Laredo

Young Attorney Asher R Smith Announces State Senate Bid

Asher R Smith a prominent local attorney announces his candidacy for state senator from the 23d district now represented by Archie Parr of Duval county. He seeks to challenge the incumbent and bring his legal background to the legislature.

Ags Asher R. Smith Astate Archie Parr Duval County

The Redeemer the Hope of the Hopeless Lenten Meditation

Daily prayer and meditation from the Commission on Evangelism of the Federal Council of Churches for Lent. Praises Jesus life from infancy to manhood and his role as teacher physician and preacher. Ends with a prayer asking guidance to follow Christ and a hymn about resting in God.

Commission On Evangelism The Federal Council of Churches God Jesus Christ Christ

New Daylight Saving Law Forms in Peraia

A new government was organized in Peraia as daylight saving law took effect. The report notes March 11 in New York and references the Daylight Saving measure adopted by the new administration.

New. York Peraia Associated Press New York Football Rules Committee

Sunday church society meeting schedule from multiple churches

The social calendar lists church activities this Sunday and Monday. The Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6 45 at the Presbyterian Church, the Junior B Y P U at 6, the Senior B Y P U at 6 30 at the Baptist Church, and the Church of Christ gathering at 6 45 p m. On Monday the Woman's Missionary Society meets at 4 p m at the Methodist Church.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church the Baptist Church Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

Society Groups Urged to Submit Weekly Reports

Notices request clubs with reporters to file weekly summaries to the Society Editor and phone meeting announcements to the calendar. The piece notes the need to publicize events and keep the daily diary accurate for the community.

Camp Fire Girls Social and Club Meetings Recap

Social gatherings in Laredo feature Camp Fire Girls with Mrs. Alfred Poggenpohl, a Parish Guild meeting, and a Texas clubwomen convention planning session. Attendees include Mesdames Turner Northmore Seaman Kelly Perkins R. A. Millar E. F. Hamilton Colville of Topeka and many local members. Leaders discuss market planning, hospitality, printing, transportation, and delegation reception for the April Texas convention in Laredo. Mrs. Fred W. Mally chairs the statewide event planning.

D. MacNeill Turner Sesson M.R. Kelly Hamilton Migs Celeste Atl Mesdames Turner Northmore Seaman Kelly Perkins R. A. Millar E. F. Hamilton Colville Topeka Kansas Camp Fire Girls Alfred Poggenpohl Roberta Rebecca Biggio Eugenia Copeland Josephine Datches Agnes Garcia Ruth Catherine Cooper Evelyn Randolph Helen Dixon Bens Bryant Christ Church C. H. Kehl B. F. Wright C. K. Kehl Mesdames Arkles Anderson Brennan Craven Greenstreet Kehl Lusk Mussett Lines Mason Con Mims Vidales Young Younkin Fred Wright Ben Wright Miss Dunbar Laredo Market Hall Texas Club F. W. Mally W. W. MacGregor M. T. Cogley Leon Daiches C. M Bobbitt August Richter H. M. Austin W. N. Young J. A. MacDonald Ira O'Meara D. McNeill Turner Charles Richter Scratchley Atwan Elks Club Mally Texas Fred W. Mally

Bacchus Cult Under Suspicion By Prohibition Agent

General Prohibition Agent Stroup cut off wine supplies from the California Wine Association to the Holy Rosicrucians in San Francisco to check if their worship aligns with Bacchus. He will withhold access until he verifies whether the group follows a recent ticket for an old religion or a new religion for an old thirst.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Stroup Cult of the California Wine Association

Revolt in Tripoli Reported by Il Mondo Despatch

A large scale revolution has broken out in Tripoli according to a despatch to Il Mondo from its Rome correspondent dated March 11. The report cites upheaval in the Libyan capital and notes widespread instability.

Associated Press Rome Tripoli Il Mondo

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