Senators Clash Over Daugherty Pardon And Appointments
Friday's Daily reports Senator Caraway accusing Attorney General Daugherty of firing loyal inspectors and reinstating the doctor linked to Charles W Morse pardon. The piece notes 1912 Morse case, political sway in Justice Department staffing, and questions about clemency for war criminals amid wartime losses and families seeking mercy.
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Caraway
Arkansas
Senate
Daugherty
Charles W. Morse
New York
Morse
Athinta
Mr. Harding
Department of Justice
Plea for Fathers Moves Children in Campaign for Clemen cy
The Children's Crusade carries banners urging President Harding to grant clemency to men serving time for war-related offenses. A child’s plea "I never saw the father" contrasts with the grief of families who lost loved ones in battle. The piece acknowledges justice for those who acted in anger but notes due process.
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Hiarding
Tut
Orn
The Doodle Bug Oil Quandary in Miranda Sand
An eccentric tale of a supposed oil finder named Wright and his Doodle Bug device. Weathered townsfolk including lawyers bankers and real estate agents join a bold search to strike oil in the Miranda sand, with a bottle and string guiding the effort.
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Miranda
Anu
Diod
Wonder Man
Birthday Anniversaries of Notable Figures
A list marking birthdays on May 5 includes Cardin Sasparri Secretary of State to the Holy See born in Italy. General Sir Henry H Wilsn former British GOC born 57 years ago. Joseph Tumulty private secretary to President Wilson born in Jersey City 43 years ago. Willis C Hawley Oregon congressman born in Benton County 58 years ago. William G Harding governor of the Federal Reserve Board born in Greene County Alabama five years ago. Darwin Kingsley life insurance president born in Albury VI 64 years ago.
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Cardin Sasparri
Holy See
Italy
Henry H. Wilsn
Imperial General Staff
Joseph Tumulty
President Wilson
Jersey City
N. JL
Willis C. Hawley
Congress
Oregon
Benton Eounty
Ore
William
G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Greene County
Ala
Darwin 2. Kingsley
Life Insurance
Albury
Laredo to Hold May 27 Special Election on Street Improvements
City of Laredo will hold a special election May 27 1922 to decide on adopting or rejecting Chapter 11 Title 22 of the Revised Statutes Texas 1911 for permanent street improvements. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm at four wards with appointed judges and ballots listing For and Against the measure. The mayor will publish notice and post copies at the courthouse and polling places.
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City of
Laredo
Webb County
Texas
Francisco Sanchez Garza
Iturbide Street
M. A. Hirsch
W. W. Winslow
J. Marulanda
Fire Engine House
Matamoros Street
G. P. Farias
4. A. Puig
BE. C. Benavides
Pexas
Court House
Railroad Time Table Texas-Mexican SCHEDULE
Train No. 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 10 a.m. Train No. 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p.m.
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Corpus Christi
Train Schedules For St Louis International & Great Northern
Through fast train to St Louis leaves at 12 01 p m and arrives 5 16 p m Night Train departs 10 p m and reaches 7 30 a m.
Rio Grande and Eagle Pans Train Schedule
Train No. 1 runs daily except Sunday from Laredo at 8 30 a m to Minera at 10 20 a m. Train No. 2 runs daily except Sunday from Minera at 11 a m to Laredo at 3 15 p m.
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Rio Grande & Eagle Pans
Laredo
Minera
Kiwanis Luncheon Highlights Strong Attendance in Laredo
The Kiwanis Club at the Hamilton Hotel hosted a lively Thursday noon luncheon with songs talks and new member inductions. Attendance reached 96.77 percent as four teams contributed full turnout. Bill Daiches won the big stick honors while Walter Stein took the attendance prize.
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Kiwanis
Hamilton Hotel
Lawrence H. Wharton
Austin
J. W. Mussett
T. Holland
Ed. Paisley
M. W. Brennan
Joe Rosenbloom
Laredo
Chas. W. Cook
Kiwanis Club
Fred H. Ligarde
M. W
Whittington
L. Terry
Bill Daiches
Alden B. Malfer
Walter Stein
Lions Club
4Th Cavalry Band
Lawrence Wharton
Rotary Club
Kiwenians
Paisley
Kiwanis Minstrel
Highway officials to visit Laredo for standord highway plan
State and federal highway officials with War Department cooperation visit Laredo to push a standord highway between Laredo and Brownsville. Col Edgar Jadwin Capt J D Fauntleroy A St Losh W W McCrory Dr Fred B Johnston lead the party with Webb County officials to discuss immediate steps and future construction plans.
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War Department
Chamber of Commerce
Laredo
Brownsville
Edgar Jadwin
J. D. Fauntleroy
Texas Highway Commission
A. St. Losh
W. W. McCrory
Fred B. Johnston
Old Spanish Trail Association
R. B. Thompson
D. BE. Colp
Houston Chronicle
S. Dean Wasson
Webb County
Evils of Constipation and Camphor Trade
A short discussion warns that constipation can lead to appendicitis and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a gentle remedy. It notes the camphor industry in China as highly important with large shared ownership of camphor trees, sometimes dividing a single tree among thousands.
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China
Gossip From Laredo The Quiet Town Tales
Gossip from Laredo notes a mix of small town quirks and rumors. It mentions neighbors, a failed home project, street chat about liquor, air at stations, and ice tea weariness. It also touches on dating, fashion shifts, and playful digs at local habits and couples.
Probate Notice for Guardianship of Benavides Minors
Guardian Servando Benavides files for court order authorizing a mineral lease on estates in Webb and Duval counties. The listed parcels include multiple abstracts and Spanish grants with varied acreages, to be heard May 17, 1922, at the Webb County Courthouse in Laredo.
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Servando Benavides, Jr
Carlos Benavides
Maria Benavides
Webb County
Texas
Servando Benavides
Marta Benavides
G. C
County
Duval
County Duval
Webb
Laredo
Servando Benavides,Jr
Minora
Wells Pop in Webb Zapata Fields Show Strong Output
Three wells near Webb and Zapata counties begin to yield notable production. The No 2 Schott field well in Webb County runs 160 to 200 barrels daily, Town Lot No 1 Miranda City shows drilling progress, and International Syndicate No 2 in Zapata County is in baling. Bruni No 1 and Seacord No 1 in Webb County await drilling next week. Galbraith tours fields and aims to inspect all sites for informed leadership of the Laredo district oil operations.
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Schott
Webb
Miranda City
Webb County
International Syndicate No
Miranda
Zapata County
Bruni No
Seacord No
Bruni
Binney
J. N. Galbraith
Rio Grande O & Gas Operators Association
Onl & Refinery Co
Galbrath
Times
Galbraith
Laredo
Zapata
Jim Hogg
J. N. Albraith
Rilo Grande Ql & Gas Operators Association
Board of Directors
Oid
Mexican Blue Cross gathers officials for first U S convention
In Laredo and Nuevo Laredo a historic three day Mexican Blue Cross convention opens with Undersecretary Aaron Saenz and eight consuls general in attendance. A Cinco de Mayo parade marks the start with a civic ceremony, ball, serenade and multiple sessions planned at the Latin American Club.
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United States
Guillermo ‘LeBuin
Tor
New York
Arturo Etlas
New Oreans
Garea ‘Zertuche
San Francisco
California
Montes de Oca
Paso
D. Ruiz
Laredo
Desides
Mexico
Aaron Saenz
Mexican Blue Cross Society
Nuevo Laredo
Blue Cross Society
Red Cross
Tuebla
el Cinco de Mayo
Nuevo lTaredo
Chambers of Commerce
Both
Larados
Mexican Blue Cross
Laredos
The
Tion
San Agustin
Plaza
State Commander American Legion Visits Laredo
Major Wayne Davis state commander of the American Legion tours Laredo today with Dr R F Miller of Brennan and Hal Brennan post commander hosting. Davis plans to attend the Robstown meeting on May 10 and may stay an extra day.
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R. F. Miller
Legion
of Hall
Brennan
Wayne Davis
Goliad
American Legion
Laredo
Special Meeting for Scout Hall Tonight
Attention Troop 7 convenes a special meeting at 7 30 this evening in the Scout Hall to discuss a pending agenda.
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Scout Hall
Funeral for Miss Sofia Salinas Held at San Augustine Church
The funeral of Miss Sofia Salinas who died Wednesday evening at a local hospital was held yesterday from her home on Coke street to San Augustine church at 5 PM with interment in the Catholic cemetery. The service drew a large crowd and many floral tributes reflected the esteem in the community.
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Sofia Salinas
Coke Street
San Agustine Church
Grateful Thanks From Those Touched by Illness
A heartfelt message of thanks to all friends who assisted during illness. The note expresses sincere gratitude for kindness, support, and comfort shown to the family during a difficult time.
Nineteen Carloads of Onions Roll Out to Markets
Nineteen carloads of onions were dispatched last night to markets across the country, ten via the L G N line and the Texas Mexican. Total shipments now reach 1477 cars, with harvesters set to finish the remaining crop in the Laredo district within a week or so and buyers moving to Pearshall and Asherton districts for additional loads.
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Goa
Laredo
Pearshall
Asherton
Weather Summary for New Orleans Area
Forecast from United States Weather Bureau via The Times notes tonight and Saturday partly cloudy. Observations from Fort McIntosh cover a 24 hour period ending at 7:00 PM today.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Origans
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
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Laredo Radio
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