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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1923

Page

10

Notice to Hematitching Public and Webb County Session

Notice from Mrs. Stewart at YE BEAUTY SHOP taking over operations for the season and thanks customers. Webb County commissioners convene in regular monthly session likely through the week. City charter amendments urged for Laredo to align with Texas cities. Port of Laredo imports include horns blood and vegetables. Spring arrives with pleasant temperatures despite occasional winds.

Stewart Tooke Commissioners Court Webb County The Times Laredo Texas Mexico

French Nobleman Felix de Los Grandiers Dies in Nuevo Laredo

Baron Felix Mario Palamedes de Los Grandiers, a noted member of French nobility, died at his Nuevo Laredo home on Saturday evening at 8 20. Funeral held Sunday. aged 63 years 11 months. He was born in Quimper Brittany and moved to the Laredo region forty years ago to ranch sheep on both sides of the Rio Grande. Survived by wife and relatives in France. father Admiral La Grandiere and mother a French noblewoman. Sister is abbess of Carmelite Convent in Paris.

Felix Mario Palamedes de Los Grandiers France Nuevo Laredo Mexico Heceasad Quimper Brittany Laredo Sedtlon Hio Grande Rio Grands Admiral la Grandiere Cochin China Paris

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times presents a forecast: tonight will be fair and colder and Tuesday will be fair as well.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh Weather Observation at 7 AM

Observations at Fort McIntosh for the four hours ending at 7 am note maximum temperature of 91 degrees and minimum of 55 degrees. Wind is from the southeast, direction described as south east. Sky clear.

Fort McIntosh

Americans Entered Great Britain as Visitors in 1922

London report states 100 606 Americans visited Great Britain in 1922 while 100 029 departed. Germans landing that year totaled 9 616 with 9 128 departures.

Associated Prose London Great Britain

City Market Extends Hours To 7 30 P M Weekdays

Notice to market patrons states the city market will stay open each evening until 7 30 o clock starting immediately except Sundays. Marketmaster Jom Benavides signs the notice dated March 12 1961. Catholic prelates marched in Rome in 52nd years. Government troops captured 1600 revolutionaries in Rand. diatriat South Africa.

Rome Rand South Afrio

History Milestones and Local Society Notes 1855

History snippets and society notices list births deaths and events from 1710 to 1867 including Dr Thomas Arne, Sir Alexander Mackenzie, Andrew Johnson, Henry Bergh and more. Social items record visits, meetings Pan American Round Table Baby Contest Lodge banquet and local club activities in Laredo Fort McIntosh and Houston areas.

Thomas A. Arne London Sir Alexander Mackenzie Frapeus Canada Scotland

Methodist Church Women Hold Regular Meetings

The two circles of the W. M. S. of the Methodist Church meet in the afternoon as usual. The Pan-American Round Table convenes at Hamilton Hotel at 1 15 with Mrs Albert Martin leading. The Tuesday Music and Literature Club gathers at the High School Auditorium at 4. The Junior Auxiliary meets at the Rectory at 4 for a stated activity.

Pan-American Round Table Hotel Hamilton Albert Martin Methodist Church

Civil War General Stevenson Celebrates 85th Birthday

Robert Looper Stevenson of Boston, a surviving Civil War general, marks his eighty fifth birth day anniversary. He served as captain, major, and lieutenant colonel with the Twenty fourth Massachusetts, was brevetted colonel and brigadier general, later active in textile and banking ventures, and remained involved in philanthropy in his home city.

Robert Looper Stevenson Stevenson Boston Twenty-fourth Massachusetts New England

Birthday Remembrances of Political and Military Figures

The notice marks birthdays of notable figures including William Cabell Bruce born in Charlotte County Virginia 63 years ago, Thomas A. Low born in Quebec 68 years ago, Joseph S Frelinghuysen born in Rariton New Jersey 64 years ago, Gen Robert H Stevenson born in Boston 85 years ago, Annette Abbott Adams born in Frativille California 46 years ago, and Rt Rev Joseph Schrema bishop of Cleveland born in Bavaria 57 years ago today.

William Cabell Bruce United States Maryland Charlotte County Thomas A. Low L Vnwinion Quebec Joseph S. Frelinghuysen New Jersey Rariton N. J Robert H. Stevenson Boston Annette Abbott Adams Frativille Calif Joseph Schrema Cleveland Bavaria

Laredo Masons Host Banquet Honoring Col Hickok

The Laredo Masons and community leaders praised Col Hickok in a banquet that featured Consul Vasques remarks on his observations abroad. Rev White, Rev Ark, and other speakers lauded his character and urged attendance at the San Antonio Shrine Re union in April. The gathering closed with a rendition of The Star Spangled Banner and plans for a Shrine Club formation.

Hamilton Laredo Lodge No Col. Hickok Masons Fort McIntosh Sultau 4Th Cavalry Laredo Vasques Vasquez Brownsville San Antonio Rev. Knight Ian Brown Vibe Ter Chen Stim Weebroak John Cokmano Orheo Yiators Thera Leredo Eoh Doen foMowine Rev White Wloj Ark Ts Frite Werner Dero Hinper J.C. Neteer Shrine

Herb Flavored Dressings and Home Gardening Tips

A home guidance piece on making herb flavored dressings with onion sage basil marjoram and thyme, plus steps to sweat herbs in butter and mix with bread crumbs. It extolls growing sage marjoram basil thyme and other herbs in a kitchen garden, noting hardier American varieties and storage in dry conditions for best flavor.

America

Storm toll from line of tornados reported across multiple towns

The Associated Press reports a deadly storm striking Pinson Tennessee and surrounding areas. Dozens killed or injured, homes damaged, freight train derailed, and widespread destruction reported near Nashville and Greenwood Mississippi.

Presa Jacheon Penn Marvel Pinsen Pennessee Mingen J. J. James Bloomer Vantreese Joseph Bowin Mehuda Jo. Callies Joseph Irvin Johnson Cathoead Saniee Burdon Cat Pinson Caleb Colter Tyreo Nedlson Peanburg Mounteaimi Lexington Nashville Ode Pulaski Tenn Greenwood Miss Madison Fayette County Desputch Richmond Kentucky Dennis Borers South Portsmouth Ohio

Gale Swept Over Texas Causes Minor Damage

A 40 mile gale and dust storm moved across West and North Texas yesterday, caused minor damage at several points. Weather Bureau notes a low barometer area over the Western South, triggering the disturbance.

Texas Dallas North Tex Weather Bureau

Supreme Court Denies Oklahoma Title to Red River Bed

The Supreme Court ruled Oklahoma has no title to the bed of the Red River except the middle channel in front of land once part of Kiowa Comanche and Apache reservations. It held the upland southern bank lies within Texas and was never owned by the United States, referencing the Big Bend oil region.

Washington Supreme Court Oklahoma Red River Big Bend Texas United States

New Hemstitching Machine at Mr Lady's Shop

An advertisement at 134 Farragut Street announces a new hemstitching machine at Mr Lady's Shop. The notice claims years of experience and guarantees work by Mrs Dumpne with unspecified date and service details.

Farragut Street Dumpne

Laborer Disappears in Rio Grande River Chase

Early this morning a Mexican laborer seen along the Mexican bank of the Rio Grande between two bridges stepped into the water and vanished. Authorities fear cramps drowned him before aid could reach. No trace of the man has been found.

Rio Grande

Liquor hidden under stream near Trinity River

Dallas police probe a hidden liquor still along the Trinity River. Officers say a woman drove customers to the river where liquor was dispensed at a downstream cache. A grappling hook surfaced the liquor and officers served drinks at the scene.

Associated Press Dallas Pexas Marelli Trinity Oa Gabe Anautomobile

German Fleet Smuggles Rum Reported From UK to US

London. March 12. A fleet of four to five ships allegedly flag-registered is flooding the United States with rum. Operation said to be controlled from the United States end by a former German tanker captain on the Hamburg America line. Reports, not fully proven, point to massive liquor shipments into the U.S. sourced mainly from Glasgow. The fleet is led by a figure linked to wartime turblue deeds of dubious repute.

Associated Press London United States Glasgow

Prohibition Officials Deliberate on Auction Linked Bootleg Raid

Washington March 12 officials consider auction actions after a bootleg raid uncovered a list of residents and names of state department and military officials. Preliminary inquiry indicates the state war and navy departments will take no further steps in the matter.

Washington Prohibition State Department Army Navy Marine Corps State War

United States Imports Rise in December and 1922 Totals

Washington reports December imports valued at 297 million dollars versus 237.5 million a year earlier. For 1922 calendar year imports reached 3.116 billion dollars, up 606.9 million from 1921, according to commerce department estimates.

Washington United States Commerce Department

Still Fighting with Governor Regular One

Fragmented OCR reads like a political row at the Texas capital with references to Governor and committees. It mentions timing, hearings, and court action tied to a governor’s policy battle and possible political maneuvers.

Bishop Is World’s Oldest Episcopal Leader Reported Dead

A cryptic, partially deciphered OCR note states the world’s oldest Episcopal bishop, identified as Rev. Pippen, is reported dead after critical illness. The fragment references a religious figure and mentions suffering and pastoral care.

Clarke Case Called in Federal Court

The case of Kh. Yo Clarke of Atlanta former acting Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan was called in federal court in Houston Texas. The district attorney said Clarke would be ready for trial in late March or early April.

Fiy Mresa Houston Texas Oof Yo Clarke Atlanta Jamiperiyl Wizard Kir Klux Klan

Weekend raids reported as nearly 300 prisoners captured

AP dispatch from Boston notes weekend raids in Seothind barrendered area. About 300 prisoners were taken, including 200 men from warships and 30 from other vessels. A heavy armed guard protected the captured towed at sea.

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Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised for Coughs and Colds

Edward P. Miller of Abbotta town Pa reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helps his cough and cold. The ad claims users rarely switch to other products and that it is excellent to allay coughs and break up colds.

Chamberlain Myceryone Edward PP. Miller Abbottatown

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