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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1923
Page
10
Minneapolis and St Paul to receive nearly silent street cars after trials by the Twin City Rapid Transit Company. New cars weigh 25 000 pounds with same capacity as older 45 000 pound models and use rubber cushions bands and rubber encased windows to reduce noise.
The National Travel and Outdoor Life Exposition opened in the Chicago Coliseum for a week. The vast interior is transformed into a forest with animals and birds, a miniature lake, sportsmen’s rendezvous, and a Boy Scout camp to inspire visitors to seek nature's escapes.
United States observances begin with Arbitration Week and King George and Queen Mary arrival in Rome for a five day visit. Harding champions Boys Club Federation conference in Washington with 200 branches. Senate forestry tour heads to Great Lakes region. State park development conference opens at Turkey Run State Park near Indianapolis. Lusitania sinking memorial prayers mark eight years. International Fur Exposition opens at Madison Square Garden for three days. General Federation of Women's Classes meets in Atlanta with slogan Women as a Spiritual Force.
On May 7, several notable figures celebrate birthdays including Earl of Rosebery the former British prime minister born in London 76 years ago, Joseph Cannon former U S House speaker born in Guilford North Carolina 87 years ago, Charles Lathrop Pack organizer of the American Tree Association born in Lexington Michigan 66 years ago, William A MacCorkle former West Virginia governor born in Lexington Virginia 66 years ago, and Mrs Percy V Pennybaker former president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs born in Petersburg Virginia 62 years ago.
The City Circle W M S meets Mrs Allsworth at Belmont 3 30 PM and Heights Circle meets Mrs Ikex Shrinks at 3 30. Woman's Club convenes 3 20 PM. Tuesday Music and Literature Club at High School Auditorium 4 PM. Junior Auxiliary at Rectory 4 PM. Maypole decor and bridge prizes noted. Maria Mowry tops second place. banquet at Montrose by Captain and Mrs Seabury with yellow blue colors and a large social turnout.
A vintage guide on growing and cooking carrots notes that slow even heating from lukewarm water yields tender, flavorful roots. It discusses thinning practices, mixing with radishes, early varieties, companion crops, and indoor growing tips for stronger, larger roots.
An assortment of social updates from Hebbrowville and nearby cities recounts Handy visits, graduations, and gatherings. Mr J W Gonallies returns from the city, Misses Fish and ThinleeH from Austin, and Mrs Crutchfield moves to Montrose. A Bridge Club event at Miss Carrie Henry’s features zinnias and a prize luncheon.
Charles Carmallee, once of Los Angeles, is free on bond after police questioned him in Mexico City about allegedly kidnapping his five year old son from a suburb children's home. The child's whereabouts are unknown and believed sent to the United States.
New York prices on the stock exchange wobbled as heavy buying backed by worthless checks drawn on Pennsylvania banks hit Wall Street. Over the weekend more than twenty bogus checks reached several firms, with Philadelphia and Boston gold brokers reporting similar bogus orders.
Danville Illinois marks the homecoming of longtime congressman Joseph G Cannon known as Uncle Joe. He celebrates his 87th birthday and completes his final term, ending two generations of public service.
Norfolk Virginia May 7 The city hosts a three day annual national convention of the American Association of Engineers with several hundred eminent representatives from the United States and Canada present for the opening proceedings.
The Texas senate postponed action on the Patinga intangible assets tax bill and tabled the measure. The Dinkle income tax bill passed the house, while production and pipeline taxes faced changes. A Shanghai to Peking express train hijacking left one American dead and several hostages.
The Missouri West and Texas railway calls a stockholders meeting for June 15 in St Louis to vote on acquiring the capital stock of the Okmulgee Northern. They will also consider leasing, with a purchase option, the Mobile to Hannibal city stretch to the Wabash.
At the annual meeting in St Louis stock holders will consider purchasing the Birmingham Belt railroad and ratifying the railway’s action in acquiring the stock of the International and Great Northern.
Georgetown Texas May strong court charge urged grand jury to pursue trial of those responsible for the flogging of Lt W Burleson a salesman in April Five men are under bond in connection with the case as District Judge James A Kaulitou presides
Four men and a woman in Dallas marathon dance near the 116th hour with Miss Hazel Barkley needing 16 more hours to surpass Wichita Falls record holder Miss Jennie Mae McLeroy for the longest dance.
Seven cars of a Westbound Pennsylvania train from New York to St Louis derailed at Plainfield Indiana. The engine and first car stayed on track while three coach cars and three sleeping cars left the rails but remained upright. A broken rail caused the accident.
On May 7 Judge C. W. Robinson instructed the Harris county grand jury to continue investigating reports of floggings in Harris county. The panel, after returning Saturday, filed a lengthy report with 26 indictments and claimed a reign of terror had existed in Goose Creek an oil town near Houston for two years.
Chamberlains Tablets are mild and gentle in effect. The laxative action is so soft that you can hardly realize it has been produced by a medicine.
Notice to all persons indebted to the City of Laredo for taxes from 1850 to 1925 inclusive. Pay promptly to the city tax collector or suit will be brought, tax lien foreclosed, and property sold for taxes, penalties, interest, and costs.
Millicent Girling, a 21 year old recent Dublin School of Art graduate, designed the postage stamps for the new Irish State. Her work marks a notable contribution by a rising Irish designer.
Washington on May 7 reports a serious incident strains US China ties. Secretary of State Maipister Selauumian plans direct diplomacy to secure the safe release of American prisoners taken by bandits on the northern border. No casualties are known but the government vows vigorous action if any life is lost.
The government wins a bid to have the Supreme Court review a Gulf Refining Company case. A district court judgment of 99000 for receiving concessions and discrimination in shipment rates is set aside on appeal. Drumright Jenks Oklahoma ports referenced Port Arthur.
Atlanta Ga May two million clubwomen of America meet for the mid biennial council of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. They prepare to support the child labor amendment and public welfare bills, urge immigration restriction, and seek a federal prison for women. They may also back an international court of justice for peace and narcotics suppression.
The body of a young girl is found in Massachusetts and police investigate to identify her and determine the cause. Authorities note the victim's age and seek clues as autopsy plans proceed while a vigil or public hotline may aid in solving the mystery.
A fragmented report from Laturon notes Britain disapproves central German proposals within hours. The piece suggests a quick response from Britain impacts German diplomatic or military arrangements and hints at broader strategic moves in the region.
A terse item reports that the state valuation law was upheld as constitutional by the Supreme Court. The ruling affirms the valuation method used for property or tax assessments in the state.
Voters in Houston go to the polls to decide a charter school board issue. The election seeks to determine whether the current school board should be chosen by voters or appointed by the city council. The campaign on the proposal has intensified.
In Corsicana Texas Muay T Joe Jeavis aged 65 died from knife wounds and his brother William Rinkies aged 17 sustained injuries. Authorities say the affray occurred northeast of the city prompting an investigation.
Allen Mills, missing since a chess victory at New Sweetern University Wheau, has been found by Akron Ohio police. Authorities await word from the attorney general to determine if Mills will appear before a grand jury.
The text insists that those responsible be punished to maintain good relations between governments. It urges the United States to demand effective steps to protect Americans in China and to negotiate a settlement over the killing of Charles Coltmat by a Chinese soldier last fall.
Public notice warns that the property owner will not be responsible for any bills incurred drilling wells by contractors. It states a fixed drilling price, contractor pays additional expenses, and contract money is deposited in a local bank. Contracts are recorded, heed notice.
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