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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1922

Page

9

Enriqe Recendez sale on Heights home for six thousand six hundred

A two story brick dwelling and a jot and a ball belonging to Enrique Recendes on the Heights were sold this morning to Gandelamo Guafardo for 6600 to satisfy a recently obtained court judgment. Other notes mention a marriage license for Juan V. Ganches and Maria de los Angeles Giva, local business ads, and weather mentions. The item is part of a scanned paper page with mixed notices and small ads from Laredo.

Enrique Reccndes Gandelamo Guafardo Afebane Laredo Maria ‘de Los Angeles Gfiva iGreen the Florist Crockett Avenue Impon

Social Calendar Sees Clubs Meet and Notables Visit

Tuesday activities include the Tuesday Bridge Club at 3:30 p.m. and Heights Civic Club at 4 p.m. Catholic Daughters of America gather at San Agustin Hall at 7 p.m. Wednesday Parish Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. in Mrs. Mason's home. Local social notices list visits by D. Merriman, J. Seymour, Miss Camp, Mina Hall, L. Harrison, S. Lusk, Baird family move, and travel of Lt. McKiernan and wife to visit relatives before Philippines deployment. Announcements cover a benefit for North Laredo School on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. and an informal Presbyterian reception Thursday evening. Rose Bud Club adjourns after a sewing project.

Mia Harry Ames Heights Ithe de Betton Catholic, Daughters of America San Agustin North Laredo The Presbyterian Paisley

Fragmentary historical milestones and events list

Entries mention the 1787 Federal Convention in Philadelphia aiming to adopt a national constitution, Napoleon era battle Lutzen in 1818, a 1842 petition for the People’s Charter with over three million signatures, and a note on the 1805 volunteer fire department and hand engines in New as described in a damaged text.

Philadelphia Prussia Russia Lutzen New

Marriage of Praxedis Garcia and Mina Rosenbaum Celebrated

The wedding took place Sunday at the bride’s home with Judge Slaughter officiating in the presence of family and friends. The bride wore white duchesse satin with lace and pearls, and attendants included Jupe Rosenbaum and Maria Tejada. A five course luncheon followed at the Bender Hotel before the couple departed for Monterrey to begin their married life.

Praxedis Pefin Garcia Mina Beatrice Rosenbaum Slaughter Jupe Rosenbaum Miss Maria Tejada Mttle Rosa Maria Tejada Bender Hotel I. Rosenbaum E. Morton J. C. Seymour Romeo Laurel Ricardo Perez

Local Personalities Arrive as City Welcomes Visitors

John Seymour arrived in the city yesterday and will depart for El Paso after a visit to his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Tom W. Lillie and daughter came from San Antonio and plan to make the city their home as Mr. Lillie will start an oil weekly. L. A. Lafon left for San Antonio on a short visit.

John Seymour el Paso Tom W. Lillie San Antonio Mr. Lillie L. A. Lafon

OF INTEREST TO WOMEN A Quirky Slice From a Burnt Church Wedding

A collection of curious notes about women from around the world. tales of a separate court for female offenders in Tacoma. a 15 year old Korean girl in an “old match” not yet wed. Berlin fashion eyeglasses among women. Andorra forbids wives and husbands sharing a table. a Stockholm beauty parlor woman earns a comfortale fortune from dogs. historic plumage trends. USC professor foresees women ruling by 1977 with men doing housework. a lighted silk handbag goes on sale. a Stockholm box message leads to a marriage in America. a blazing English church wedding proceeds despite the flames.

Tacoma Berlin Republic Andorra London University of Southern California Stockholm America England

Evite of Constipation Promotes Regular Bowels

An ad-style note promotes keeping bowels regular to avoid a dangerous disease. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as an excellent, easy to take, mild remedy for constipation.

Chamberlain’s Tapleta

Birthday Anniversaries for Noted Figures Listed

Harold F. McCormick born in Chicago fifty years ago today after his divorce from his wife daughter of John D Rockefeller Jerome K Jeroma humorist and playwright born near London eighty three years ago today Prof Graham Taylor sociologist born in Schenectady seventy one years ago today Margaret Hill McCarter Kansas author and politician born in Charlotteville Indiana sixty two years ago Edward T Collins Chicago American League second baseman born in Mellerton New York thirty five years ago today

Harold F. McCormick Chicago John TD. Rockefeller Jerome K. Jeroma London Graham Taylor Schenectady N. Y Margaret Hill McCarter Kansas Charlotteville Ind Edward T. Collins

Allied Council Ultimatum Drafted One Year Ago Today

The Allied Council issued a drafted ultimatum to Germany marking a key diplomatic step one year ago. The Industrial Canal near New Orleans was officially dedicated, signaling regional infrastructure progress alongside wartime actions.

Allied Council Germany New Orleans

Russian Soviet Shell oil deal signed in Genoa

Genoa reports that the Soviet government and the Shell group signed a major industrial agreement giving Shell control over all oil sales and production in Russia for a set period. The deal could conflict with former Standard Oil concessions, per a Genoa Evening News correspondent.

London Genoa Sovwiet Shell Group Evening News Russia Standard Oil Company United States London Evening News Boyle Shell

Still Fighting in China as Forces Reinforce Front

Reports from Tientsin describe Northern and Central army units along a line to Peking bringing in reinforcements despite a proclamation by President Im Su Shih Chang to stop fighting. The Mukden military governor leads Northern forces and governs the Peking Mukden railway corridor.

Associated Press Tientsin China Peking Imsu Shih Chang Mukden Peking- Mukden

Various World Events Featured in Today’s Agendas

Richmond welcomes Lady Astor to her former home city as business leaders sail from New York to study Europe. English French German and American women address New York on Can Women Boycott War. The International Astronomical Union meets in Rome to discuss calendar reform. John McCormack sails to Ireland for summer recuperation. Indiana votes in a general primary as New and Beveridge lead the Republican race. Scientists gather in Rome for major research council and geophysics union meetings.

Lady Astor Richmond New York Europe England France Germany United States International Astronomical Union Rome John McCormack Ireland Harry New Albert J. Beveridge Indiana International Research Council International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics

Abduction Inquiry Opens in Lawton Presbyterian Rift

Lawton Oklahoma May 2 county authorities launched a civil court inquiry led by County Attorney Riley into the kidnapping of Pastor Rev Thomas J Irwin. Subpoenas issued for about thirty suspended church members as authorities seek alibi proofs for the abduction.

Associated Press Lawton Oklahoma

Flood Area Work Continues as Crest Near

In New Orleans on May 2 thousands of engineers, government and volunteer workers pressed levee strengthening amid a slight flood decline in the Mississippi basin. Relief groups aid thousands of sufferers in Louisiana and Mississippi as many abandon inundated homes awaiting the crest expected in coming days.

New Orleans Degee Mississippi Lousiana

Mayors Propose State Public Utility Legal Department

Houston May 2 A tentative agreement to seek the Texas League of Municipalities to create a public utility legal department was announced by Texas mayors and officials. The bureau would supervise rate matters for the state and provide each city with a central board.

Houston Texas Texas League of Municipalities

Suit against Governor Russell dismissed in Jackson

Jackson Mississippi May 2 The damage suit against Governor Russell alleging seduction was dismissed today by Judge Holmes on grounds of lack of jurisdiction.

Jackson, Miss Russell Holmes

Methodists Confer on Name Change at South Conference

Hot Springs Ark May 2 Questions of interest to Southern Methodists were discussed at the conference preliminary to the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South which convenes tomorrow. A change of the church name is scheduled to be considered at the general conference.

Associated Press Hot Springs Ark Methodist Escopal Church South

Relief Bill Allocates $1 009 000 for Flood Sufferers

A measure reported to the house includes a 1 009 000 relief fund for Mississippi valley flood victims. The secretary of agriculture would manage seed grain purchases and cash aid, with funds also used for public works to provide employment.

Washington Mississippi Valley House Agriculture Senate Secretary of Agriculture

Cooperative Bank Discussed at Brotherhood Session

In Dallas on May 2 the plan for a 20 operative bank was discussed during a Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks meeting. The Freight Handlers Express and Station Employees group participated in the session.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clereks Freght

Halvs Catarrh Medicine Ad Circular from J Cheney Co

Catarrh is a local disease affected by constitutional conditions. Haliv s Catarrh Medicine is described as a tonic and blood purifier that cleanses the blood and builds up the system to restore normal conditions and aid nature. Advertises free circulars from J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.

Nature J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Senate panel to approve soldier bonus bill reform

Washington May 2 The Senate Finance Committee Republicans will seek approval of a soldier bonus measure with minor changes from the House version. The Smoot plan for a 20 year endowment life policy was discarded at a committee conference today.

Associated Press Washington Harding Senate Finance Committee House Smoot

Neff Declines to Interfere in Parker Execution

Austin reports Governor Neff will not intervene in the execution of Carl Parker, condemned for the murder of Mordie Conroy. The governor sent the message from Denton confirming he will not obstruct the Houston hanging set for Thursday.

Associated Press Austin Texas Neff Carl Parker Houston Mordie Conroy Denton

Congress Approves Emergency $200000 Mississippi Levees Aid

Washington May 2 Congress rushed through an emergency appropriation of $200000 for Mississippi levees to strengthen flood defenses. The measure aims to rapidly fund levee work and respond to flood risk.

Washington Mississippi Congress

Flood fears rise as rain fuels South Texas high water

Reports from Houston Texas on May 2 indicate overflows along major South Texas streams prompting weather bureau alerts. Additional rains raise worries of further high water while officials warn of possible continued rainfall.

Houston Texas Princial South Texas Weather Bureau

Railroad Timetable Texas-Mexican Departures and Arrivals

Train No. 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 10 a.m. Train No. 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3:36 p.m.

Corpus Christi

Pye Names Baby Euphrosyne Despite Husband’s Reserve

A young mother reveals she chose the name Euphrosyne for their baby after discussing it with her husband. He modestly praises the choice claiming the name will revive pleasant memories, noting it was the first girl he loved.

Pye Euphrosyne

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

The Times reports a cloudy tonight and Wednesday with local rains from the New Orleans bureau. Fort McIntosh observations show a maximum 83 degrees and minimum 67 degrees with a north wind.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co Fort McIntosh Enat

Portrait Painter Emerges From New England

A young woman in New England takes up painting as a new vocation, pursuing an artistic career despite unconventional beginnings. Her work centers on sign painting and evolving through self taught methods, signaling a fresh creative path.

New England

Night and day trains to St Louis listed with times

The International and Great Northern offers a fast train to St Louis leaving at 12 01 p m and arriving at 6 15 p m. The Night Train departs at 10 p m and reaches St Louis at 7 30 a m.

Rio Grande & Eagle Pags Train Schedule Details

Train No. 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m and reaches Minera at 10 20 a m Train No. 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday and arrives at Laredo at 331.

Rio Grande & Eagle Pags Laredo Minera

New Proposal Nears Final Approval Taft Chair

Genoa May 2 The sub commission on Prussian affairs meets today for final approval of a memorandum to the Russians. The document outlines a taxed activist commission to consolidate debts owed on Russian government bonds. The chairman would be named by the Chief Justice of the U S Supreme Court.

Praga Genoa United States Supreme Court

Investigation into Coal Industry Difficulties Begun by Commerce

Washington May 2 The commerce department is expediting an inquiry into fundamental coal industry problems such as intermittent employment and production irregularity. Officials seek data to aid an administration plan to reorganize the sector and address the broader coal situation amid the strike.

Washington Commerce Department

French Debt Talks Prompt US Offer Feedback

Paris May 2 The American debt funding commission informed the French government it will be glad to receive the observ ations on what it has to offer regarding payment of interest on the French debt to the United States and amortization of the capital.

Associated Press Paris American Debt Funding Commission United States

Japanese Cabinet Resigns Under Toky o Reorganization

London May 2 The Japanese cabinet led by Premier Takahashi has resigned to permit partial reorganization of the ministry according to an Exchange Telegraph despatch from Tokyo. The move signals changes in leadership and cabinet posts as the government reforms.

Associated Press London Takahashi Tokio

White House rejects ACLU crusade pressure over war law violators

The White House declared today that President Harding would not be influenced by the organized picketing of the Children’s Crusade. The move challenges leaders demanding the release of war law violators from prison.

Associated Press Washington White House Children’s Crusade Harding American Civil Liberties Union

Laredo Seeks Bids for 160 Bond issue at 6 percent

The city seeks bids by May 20 1922 at 10 am for 160 paying bonds of 1000 each bearing 6 percent interest payable semiannually. Bonds run forty years with a twenty year option. Interest paid at Park National Bank New York City or Laredo Texas. City Secretary Garcia Villegas.

Laredo Texas Park, National Bank New York City Villegas Garcia

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Mexico International Bridge Rayner Belmont Apartments Salinas Avenue B. Juares Plumbing Lincoln Street Laredo Gin Co Wormser Brothers the Times Times Ofl News Will W. Gregg Notary Public Corpus Christi Street Batt's Fidel Cantu Harry Mason Maurice Morris New York Herald J. D. Merriman Stanley Houser J. D. Seymour City Genevieve Camp Belton Willie Belle Brennan Mina Hester Hall H. C. Hall L. G. Harrison Lusk Clarence Jackson Mrs. Baird Montrose Frank Cullinan Tampico Mr. Smith Laredo Buick Co Lalla Rookh Hill L. H. Wharton Wharton Baby Henry Borchers Rose Bud Club Adelside Bunn Ues Wright J. K Thompson Manford Loftus Fimerson Guinn Seaman Dentoin McGee Cordova OWL Shell Companies Public Utility Boards Co-Operative Bank Weather Forecast Sia Taft Uy Associated Press Casinet
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