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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1923

Page

5

Indian Uprising Stirs Utah Settlers and Old Attitudes

Disjointed letters discuss a Piute uprising led by a youth nicknamed Joe Bishop's boy, with one leader killed and two wounded amid a posse pursuit. The piece contrasts past Plute behavior with present habits, notes liquor-fueled downfall, and urges restraint while predicting quick arrest and a light penalty. It also rails against British naval policy and defends United States military buildup and treaty compliance.

Young Buck Joe Bishop Utah Plutes Zebuon Pike

Britain Accused of Enhancing Navy Beyond Pact Limits

The piece claims Great Britain is secretly upgrading its navy and extending gun ranges, alleging evasion of the Washington naval pact. It argues the treaty did not permit boosting capital ship fighting strength and notes both nations reduced warships without addressing possible improvements.

Washington Paoe Great Britain England Bomesleuth

Birthday anniversary notes for notable figures on March 22

Emilio Aguinaldo born Cavite 51 years ago in 1899 era. Herman Tl Kohlseat Albion Illinois 70 years ago. Dr Robert A Millikan Edison Medal born Morrison New Jersey 55 years ago. Laura Jean Libby New York City 61 years ago. Henry F Sullivan Lowell Massachusetts 31 years ago.

Emilio Aguinaldo Philippines Cavite Herman Tl. Kohlseat Chicago Albion Robert A. Millikan Morrison Laura Jean Libby New York City Henry F. Sullivan Lowell Mass

Bliss Named U S Minister to Sweden with Notable Diplomatic Career

Robert Woods Bliss has been serving as Third Assistant Secretary of State in Washington. Born in St Louis in 1876, he graduated from Harvard in 1900 and held posts including Porto Rico secretary, consul at Venice, and secretary at Brussels and Buenos Aires. He acted as chargé d affaires in London in 1918 and served in Paris during the 1919 Peace Conference negotiations. His Europe postings during World War I and the interwar period shaped his diplomatic training.

Robert Woods Bliss United States Sweden Washington Bliss Department of State St. Louis Harvard Porto Rico Ater Venice Petrograd Brussels Buenos Aires Acti Ag Molland Paris Europe

Found a Cure for Indigestion by Chamberlain Tablets

George W. Emory of Rock Milla Alabama reports he found relief from long standing indigestion using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. He claims the medicine strengthens the stomach and aids natural digestion without pepsin enabling him to eat a wider range of foods.

Chamberlain George W. Emory Rock Milla Ala

Questions and Answers by Dr Cunning at the Strand Theatre

Dr Cunning answers readers questions at the Strand this week with matinees and performances noted. Several letters cover career guidance marital prospects and investments and predict outcomes for 1923 including autos, oil profits, and hotel negotiations.

der. Cunning Strand Theatre Times Strand Dr. Canning Laredo

One Year Ago Today D A C Letter Exchange

A dated exchange recalls a neighbor taking a fountain pen on March 22 and five lives lost in a Gulf of Mexico incident noted as the “Misa Miami” sinking. Respondents advise upholding health and avoiding oil stock risks while considering a more reliable offer in adjacent property dealings.

Fountain Pen Gulf Mexico

Personal Advice Column Extract

A reader guidance snippet presents multiple Q A exchanges. Answers advise against selling a home, suggest waiting for a better time, and promote hope. Notable notes reference a dog poisoned accidentally, a missing persons hint, and a travel suggestion to Hot Springs Arkansas for recovery. Dr Cunningham is named.

Notable Historical Figures and Local Obituary Notice

A collage of historical birthdays and deaths alongside a Laredo obituary. It includes Sir Anthony Van Dyck and Jonathan Edwards birthdays, a Balaklava engagement note, the 1873 cruelty to animals act, a Paris Texas fire 1916, Enrico Caruso 1919 anniversary, and the obituary of Mrs. Delfina Molina de Castillo of Laredo detailing survivors and funeral arrangements at Holy Redeemer church.

Anthony van Dyck Antwerp London Jonathan Edwards Princeton N. J East Windsor Conn Balaklava Kentucky Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Maine Count of Inquiry Key Weat Ralston Indiana

Marinello Beauty Parlors Open in Chicago on Victoria Street

Mrs. M. J. Corder of Marinello School announces the opening of Marinello Beauty Parlors at 141 Victoria Street Chicago with electrolysis facial treatment scalp care hairdressing manicuring toilet articles and hairgoods American and Spanish operators call 1261 for appointments, March 20 notice.

M. J. Corder Marinello School Chicago Marinello Victoria Street

Army surplus property sale notice fragment

List of surplus items including electric griddles refrigerators water filters and office supplies. The fragment references Burroughs adding machines garbage cans and protection organizers with unclear context and no explicit sale details.

Burroughs

Rotary Club Reports 100 Percent Attendance and Plans

The Rotary Club celebrated another 100 percent attendance meeting and aims for a perfect march record. President Deutz announced officer elections for April 3 at the Hamilton Hotel and formed ballots committee with Mike Cullinan and Isadore Goodman. Guest Bruno Newman spoke on Mexico’s economy while Lucius Pryor discussed Grand Opera contracts and a potential San Carlos Opera Company event in Laredo.

Rotary Club Laredo Deutz Asher Smith Beaumont Ed Paisley Rotary Ney L. Brewer Hamilton Hotel Mike Cullinan Isadore Goodman Royle K. Mims Roy Mike Rotarians Mims Mexico City Mexico Horace Hall Horace Bruno Newman Confederation of Chambers of Commerce American Chambers of Commerce Charlie Deutz Newman Republic Lucius Pryor Council Bluffs Iowa San Carlos George J. Head San Antonio J. S. Simpson

Shrine Parade Route and Schedule for Saturday Morning

The Shriners parade rolls Saturday at 11:00 from the L and G N station on Matamoros Street. It proceeds east to San Bernardo then south to Hidalgo and west to Latinas then south to Iturbide east to San Agustin north to Lincoln west to Flores north to Farragut and west to the I N G station. Marshals lead with the mounted police, parade staff, Alzafar Shrine Band and Patrol with special features announced. Nobles urged to assemble at 10:30 at the starting point.

Shriners Matamoros Street Matamoros San Bernardo Hidalgo Latinas Iturbide San Agustin Lincoln Flores Farragut Alzafar Shrine Alzafar Patrol Laredo Shrinera Laredo Mystic Shrine Howard R. Hickok

Verdict for Wilcher in Note and Deed Case Wins Judgment

Jury returned a verdict in favor of defendant William Wilcher in the case of Mrs. H. B. Gullette et al. v Wilcher et al canceling the note and deed of trust. Wilcher also recovered judgment against plaintiff H. B. Gullette on a cross bill.

H. B. Gulletta William Wilcher Wilcher H. B.gullette

Oil boom talk as Carolina-Texas No. 5 eyes big gusher

In Webb county the Carolina-Texas No. 5 well reportedly hit a rich oil sand at 3090 feet. Geologists expect a high-grade, gasoline-rich crude rivaling Texas market leaders, fueling hopes of a major drill rush in the Laredo district.

Laredo Oil District Carolina-Texas Webb County Laredo Smackover Arkansas Texas Mirando Texas Mexican Oil & Refining Co Catolina-Texas Brunt Cole Petroleum Co Carolina-Texas Oil & Gas Co Cole Concern

Pionger Stage Driver and Business Man Passes Away

Louis Pasco a 72 year old pioneer of the Rio Grande frontier died in his Laredo home on San Bernardo Avenue. Once a stage coach driver delivering mail and passengers, he later entered the hide and skin business with A. M. Bruni for about thirty seven years. He recovered from a recent illness but remained frail, survived by a son and sister. Funeral held at St. Peter's Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery.

Delfina M. de Castillo Delfina Molina de Castillo Securdino Molina Laredo Davis Avenue Porfirio Castillo Frances Thornton A. J. Center Tomasa Andrea Francisca Petra Paulita Castillo Secundino Molina Vivian Molina R. Molina Pedro Molina Francisco Molina Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Rio Grande Frontier San Bernardo Avenue Houston Victoria Streets Louis Pasco Here Brownsville A. M. Bruni Pasco Jackson St. Peter’s Church

Herbert Morgan Drills No. 1 in Donato Benavides Tract Near Pescadito

Driller Herbert Morgan, famed for the Vindicator wells, now tests Usher Carson et al No. 1 in Survey No. 1613 on the Gates-Kirkpatrick ranch near Pescadito Webb county. Carson seeks a top producer amid lease activity and hopes No. 1 yields oil, while nearby wells at Leaseholders field progress rapidly and more leases are pursued in the Carolina Texas area.

Herbert Morgan Usher Carson Herbert Carson Haines Webh County Burton Carolina-Texas Dar

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DR. Cunning K. F A. S G. M Aus A. BE A. G Ans M. P Mineral Wells Marlin G. R M. C O. W B. P. McC M. T Hot Springs Baily Lebson Enrico Caruso Metropolitan Opera House Pionger Carson Well Field Carolina Tex. Field Farragut Street Lady's Shop Dunphe Borchers Barcay Frank R. Campbell Laredo National Bank Webb County Oil Paul Weare Agenta A.S. Billings Jr R. BE Welhsausen Coopwood Ranch C. E. Walcott Joseph Laredo, Tex
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