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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1922

Page

9

Popular leading man day Sutherland headlines Royal Theatre

The article notes popular young star day Sutherland starring in Nancy From Nowhere with Bebe Daniels at the Royal Theatre for a two day run. It also highlights The Affairs of Anatol at the Strand as Paramount Pictures first all star photodrama premiering today and tomorrow, with remarks from Cecil B DeMille about the all star cast and rising audience expectations.

Day Sutherland May Me‘Avoy Bebe Dan‘ely Nancy From Royal Theatre Anatol Strand All-Star Cecil B DeMillet Price Public

Labor’s Patron Saint St Benedict Festival Notes

New York reports March 21 festival of St Benedict honoring the monk who founded the first western religious order. He preached labor as the rule, founded Monte Cassino in 628 and inspired Benedictines known as Black Friars with their distinctive cowl and habit.

New York St. Benedict West Monte Cassino Naples

Beetle and rot threats loom over asters in gardens

A guide notes black beetles about an inch long attack asters in August, stripping blossoms. Suggests planting early flowering varieties indoors or delaying outdoor planting to avoid bloom during beetle activity. Also warns of stem rot and recommends lime soil dressing weeks before planting to reduce damage.

Erie

Social Calendar Junior Auxiliary and Catholic Daughters Meet

The Junior Auxiliary gathers at the Rectory at 4 p.m. under Mrs. C. W. Cook. Catholic Daughters of America meet at 7 30 p.m. at San Agustin Hall.

C. W. Cook Catholic Daughters of America San Agustin Hall

General City Election Proclamation and Local Notices

Laredo Texas 1922 mayoral election proclamation sets date April 4 for city officers and eight aldermen across four wards. Polls listed with designated election officers and presiding judges. Local social notes mention residents visiting Eagle Pass New York Encinas and Vera Cruz plus a missionary society meeting and federation delegates.

Morgan trial postponed on embezzlement charges in Austin

Lon D. Morgan former chief clerk of the state treasury had his trial postponed from today to tomorrow morning. He appeared in the courtroom to stand trial on alleged embezzlement of funds.

Associated Press Austin Texas Lon D. Morgan State Treasury Morgan

Miners Strike Planned at Bridgeport April First

Three hundred fifty Bridgeport miners plan a strike on April 1 after wage talks fail. Gus Sparkling, executive committee member of the United Mine Workers of America, disclosed the move in Fort Worth.

Associated Praise Fort Worth Texas Bridgeport Gus Sparkling The United, Mine Workers of America

Dances in South Sea Style Draw Police Attention

Four dancers the manager head waiter and two restaurant staff were hauled to the station house after a South Sea style performance in which girls wore straw costumes and beads drew police disapproval in Newark.

Newark New York

Attempt on Chinese Minister Chen Lu in Paris Fails

In Paris on March 21 an assassination attempt targeted Chen Lu the Chinese minister to France. Four shots were fired but none struck him.

Paris Chen Lu France

Labor Leader Corrigan Dies at 61 in Ohio Home

Cleveland Ohio March 21 Cor rigan aged 61 longtime labor leader and assistant grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers died at his home from heart disease. He once led the Houn ton Watch Company in Texas and had lived in Cleveland since moving from Hillsboro Texas. He served as division chairman on the Katy railroad for 20 years before his election 12 years ago as assistant chief engineer.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio BE. Corrigan Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Texas Hounton Watch Company Hillsboro Corrigan Katy

Genoa Conference Policy Vote Set for April in Commons

London March 21 Lloyd George will return to the house of commons on April 2 and immediately seek a vote on the government's Genoa economic conference policy. Austen Chamberlain, the government leader, announced today.

London Lloyd George House of Commons Genoa Austen Chamberlain

Dodge on Trial for Drunken Driving in Kalamazoo

In Kalamazoo Michigan on March 21 the municipal court docket included the case of John Duval Dodge charged with driving an automobile while intoxicated. The charge stems from a midnight joy ride during which Miss Emmaline Knackernack jumped from the car injuring her head. Witnesses to be called were not named and their testimony is not yet known.

Kalamazoo Mich John Duval Dodge Emmaline Knackernack

Noted Birthdays On This Date March Twenty-First

Rt Hon Herbert A L Fisher British Minister of Education born in London 57 years ago today Albert Chevalier comedian born in London 61 years ago Maj Gen James B Harbord US Army born at Bloomington Illinois 56 years ago Florenz Ziegfeld Jr American producer born in Germany 64 years ago today Dr George E Vincent Rockefeller Foundation head born in Rockford Illinois 58 years ago today Johnny Ertle bantamweight boxer born near Vienna Austria 26 years ago today

Herbert A. L. Fisher London Albert Chevalier James 8. Harbord U. S. Army Bloomington Floréns. Ziegfeld, Jr

Baron Shaw of Dunfermline to address law meetings

Baron Shaw of Dunfermline accepts an invitation to speak at annual meetings of the American and Canadian bar associations in San Francisco and Vancouver. He is regarded as a leading United States law authority and has served as solicitor general.

Baron Shaw Dunfermline Cy Serous Atlantic Jin San Francisco Vancouver United

Hughes Denies Secret Pacts in Four-Power Treaty Debate

In Washington on March 21 Secretary Hughes submitted a letter denying any secret agreement with Britain or other powers. The letter was read in the senate as opponents pressed to send the four-power treaty back to committee. Hughes urged no further aspersions on American delegates’ veracity and honor.

Washington Senate Hughes

Fighting Pastor and Chaplain Back Boxing Match Plans

American Legion officials in Washington discuss a boxing bout between Rev. John W. Beard of Tacoma and Rev. Earl A. Blackman of Chanute Kansas as a feature at the 1922 state convention in Wenatchee. Beard, known as Sky Pilot of the lumberjacks, is a middleweight with prior ring experience including a bucking broncho stunt and a three round exhibition with John Dickin son in Tacoma.

Associated Press Tacoma Wash American Legion Washington State John W. Beard First Presbyterian Church Earl A. Blackman Chanute Kansas The Legion Wenatche Washington Rev. Beard Wild West Lumberjacks Pacific Northwest List Camp Legis Remount John Dickinson

Flogging Atacks Reported in Dallas and Beaumont

Associated Press reports Ethridge lumber yard manager flogged by masked assailants at his home and beaten severely. Officers guard his home while he prepares to testify before a grand jury. In Beaumont J A Pelt, dragged from his porch, whipped, tarred and feathered. his wife bruised as they fled.

Associated Press Dallas Texas P. Hy Ethridge Etheridge Aldridge Beaumont J. A. Pelt Sour Lake Mra. Pelt Pelt

Masked men sought after fatal shooting in Nashville Arkansas

Police search for gunmen who killed Walter Gibbs 25 while protecting Joel Harris 60. Harris was dragged outside town and whipped after the shooting, with Gibbs dying at the scene in Nashville Arkansas on March 21.

Nashville Ark Walter Gibbs Joel Harris Gibbs

Pact debate centers on four power treaty in Senate

Washington on March 21 the four power treaty debate centered on a British American Pacific cooperation under discussion as the Senate entered the final day of unlimited remarks. Paul D Cravath denied statements attributed to him in the Senate by Senator Borah stirring further contention in New York last night.

Washington Pacific Senate New York Paul D. Cravath Borah

Soldier bonus bill to be taken up by House Thursday

Washington date March 21 a plan agreed at a conference between Speaker Gillette and Rules Chairman Campbell sets the soldier bonus bill for consideration by the House Thursday under suspension of rules.

Washington House Gillette Campbell Rules Committee

Arbuckle Trial Juror Challenge Denied by Judge

In San Francisco on March 21 Judge Louderback denied the prosecution's motion to peremptorily challenge juror Edward Brown in the third manslaughter trial of Roscoe Arbuckle.

San Francisco Cal Louderback Edward Brown Roscoe Arbuckle

Order for Strike In Coal Mines To Suspend Work

New York reports an imminent order suspending work in anthracite and bituminous mines nationwide affecting about 600000 miners, to be issued late today per Philip Murray international vice president of the miners union.

Associated Press New York Philip Murray Miners’ Union

Death of L Lieber man in Waco accident

L Lieber man aged 65 died in Waco Texas after being thrown from a delivery wagon when it was struck by an automobile. He died from injuries sustained in the mishap reported March 21.

Associated Press Waco Texas L. Lieberman

Special Election Called for Virginia's Tenth District

Today a special election is held in Virginia's Tenth district to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Congressman Henry D. Flood. The event coincides with the Persian New Year and St Benedict festival observances. The Interstate Commerce Commission will discuss extending the Federal barge ling rate territory through Texas, via Vicksburg and New Orleans, to the Southeast including Memphis.

St. Benedict West Virginia Congress Henry D. Flood University of Chicago Walter D. Scott Northwestern University Interstate Commerce Commission New Orleans Ling Texas Territory Vicksburg Memphis

Personal notes on guests and business visitors

W C Tullis of Inter type Corp is in the city on business. John B Carrington of Carrington Ricardo and Milstead, San Antonio engineers, is here for several days. Chas H Hughes left for Hacienda La Clementina near Orlon Tamaulipas Mexico to assist with harvests at a large citrus farm managed by Graham.

W. C. Tullis Inter Type Corporation John B. Carrington Carrington, Ricardo & Milstead Industrial Engineers San Antonio Chas. H. Hughes la Clementina Graham Laredo T. A. Austin& Co Hughes

Parrish Improves After Serious Car Collision

Wichita Falls Texas March 21 Congressman Lucian W Parrish in critical condition after an auto crash shows slight improvement. Physicians report enough progress to warrant encouragement though the condition remains serious.

Wichita Falls Texas Lucian W. Parrish

Palmer Fined One Cent for Liquor Law Violation

Fort Worth Texas March 21 Adna Palmer fined one cent by Federal Judge Wilson on a plea of violating federal liquor laws.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas Adna Palmer Wilson

Found a Cure for Indigestion A Personal Testimony

George W Emory of Rock Milla Alabama reports relief from indigestion using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. He says the medicine suits his case, allows him to eat foods freely, and strengthens the stomach without pepsin to aid natural digestion.

Chamberlain George W Emory Rock Milla Ala

Reed For Re election Seeks Another Senate Term

Senator James A Reed announced he would seek re election on the Democratic ticket. He said the campaign would focus on the utter failure of the present national administration to fulfill its promises and its many breaches of faith.

St. Louis James A. Reed Reed

Archer Parr Seeks Re-Election to 23rd State Senate

The Times announces Archer Parr as a candidate for re election to the State Senate from the 23rd district, subject to Democratic primary action in July.

the Times Archer Parr State Senate

ASHER R. SMITH Announces Candidacy for 28th Senate District

The Times states ASHER R. SMITH has filed to run for State Senate from the 28th District, pending the Democratic Primary in July.

State Senate The Times Asher R. Smith

Arguments In Contempt Case In Austin

Austin March 21 The case Ex Parte J D Copeland and F F Reynolds will be argued before the court of criminal appeals this afternoon Copeland police commissioner of Austin and Reynolds clerk of a fraternal order seek to set aside the judgment holding them in contempt for refusing to answer questions about the Ku Klux Klan Argument three expected to take the whole afternoon The court decision is not expected for at least minutes hours to follow

Austin Texas J.D. Copeland Reynolds Court of Criminal Appeals Copeland Court of Appeals

Dismiss Suits in Upper Court on Naval Reserve Land

Washington March 21 Government moved in the supreme court to dismiss the suit against North American Oil Consolidated Pioneer Midway Oil and Union Companies of California seeking to restrain operations on land claimed as part of naval reserve No 2 under the December 13 1912 presidential proclamation.

Washington Supreme Court North American Oil, Consolidated, Pioneer, Midway Oil and Union Companies of California Phart Naval Reserve No. 2

Jury Selected in Tex Rickard Assault Case

The jury to try Tex Rickard the boxing promoter for criminally assaulting 15 year old Sarah Schoenfeld was completed today in New York.

Associated Press New York Tex Rickard Sarah Schoenfeld

Evangeline Booth Arrives in Houston for Two Day Visit

Salvation Army commander in chief Misa Evangeline Booth arrived in Houston for a two day stay. She was guest of local Salvation Army workers and was to speak tonight. Booth has recovered somewhat from an illness she suffered in Dallas.

Houston Texas Misa Evangeline Booth Salvation Army Dallas

Grain Growers Convention Opens Amid Pooling Debate

Chicago hosts the United States grain growers convention as voices clash over 100 percent pooling in corporated cooperative marketing. The gathering marks a heated start with supporters and opponents outlining positions on central pooling policy.

Associated Press Chicago United States Grain Growers Incorporated Co-Operative Marketing Organization

Shiley Waived Trial On Embezzlement Charge

Dr Guy Shirey former commander of the American Legion of Texas waived examination in Austin on a charge of embezzling trust funds and was bound over to the grand jury with bail set at 1000 dollars The agreement was made by telephone and he was not present in court.

Associated Prean Austin Texas Guy ©. Shrey American Legion of Texas Justice of the Peace Johnson Shirey

Weather forecast for New Teane area

The weather bureau forecast a mild spell with tonight and Wednesday partly cloudy skies. Temperatures expected to rise slightly with warmer conditions continuing through midweek.

Ted State Weather Bureau New Teane Times By

Fort McIntosh Weather Observation Notes

Weather report from Fort McIntosh shows data gaps and unclear values with stray characters. Record contains partial temperature notes and maximum reading but is fragmented and not fully legible.

Aken Fort McIntosh Max Dega

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