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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1923

Page

11

Estate administration notice for C H Weidenmueller

In Webb County Texas Mary Sophie Weidenmueller Wilson seeks letters of administration for the estate of C H Weidenmueller died January 7 1928 with domicile in Monterrey Mexico and real and personal property valued around 10060 she prays probate of a handwritten will and that letters of administration be issued to her in the next May term of the County Court at Laredo Texas. The notice calls all interested parties to appear and contest.

Tesags C. H. Weidenmueller Mary Sophie Weidenmueller Wilson Hushana Ira Wilson Webb County Texas C. Fl. Weidermueller Charles H. Weidenmueller Monterrey Mexico C. E. Weidenmueller G. Dd. FitzSimimons Ewogle Garza Willnessyes Laredo J. A. Rodriguez Webb Co Cipculation State of Tain Alexander Andrew J. Alexander Flerein Larado

Notable Birthdays Observed On May Ninth

May Ninth marks anniversaries for Sir James M Barrie born Kirrlemuir N B 63 years ago today. Empress Zita widow of Austria’s emperor born Parma 31 years ago today. George H Varnett supreme court of Oregon born Yamhill county 70 years ago today. Walter P Hall Massachusetts chief justice born Manchester N H 56 years ago. Edward Weston New York electrical engineer born England 78 years ago today.

James M. Barrie Kirrlemuir N. B Zita Parma George H. Varnett Supreme Court of Oregon Yamhil County Ore Walter P. Hall Massachusetts Manchester N. H Edward Weston New York England

Bartlett Elected Foreign Associate of French Academy

Paul Wayland Bartlett, long noted as a leading American sculptor, has been elected a foreign associate member of the French Academy of the Arts. Born in New Haven in 1865, he studied in Boston Paris and exhibited at age 14 in the Salon. His works include the Capitol pediment in Washington and statues in the Congressional Library, the New York Public Library, Boston, and an equestrian statue of Lafayette presented to France by American schoolchildren.

Paul Wayland Bartlett French Academy of the Arts America Rance New Haven Purplie Boston Paris Bartlett National Capitol Washington Congressional Library Gen. McClellan Philadelphia New York Public Library Gen Joseph Warren Lafayette France

Notice by Publication in Probate Webb County Texas

Public probate notice requires publication in a Webb County newspaper for two weeks before the return day. It concerns Enrique Mejia minor, Victoriano Mejia seeking guardianship. hearing set in Webb County Court at Laredo on the stated date with interested parties invited to appear.

State OF Texas Webb County Grerat Hartless Enrique Mejia Victoriano Mejia Barcdu Pesas

Glass and names clash in odd school tale and legal notice

A chaotic poem lines up a quirky school scene where students’ names are altered and a prankish kiss shocks a teacher. The piece shifts to a formal legal public notice in Webb County Texas requesting guardianship filings for Lucia Alexander, with dates in 1923.

Local club sewing and scrap book drive at Rectory

The Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church met at the Rectory under Mrs. C. W. Cook. Inclement weather kept attendance small but 25 sewing cards were completed and two Cheer-Up Scrap Books begun for the Hospital of the Seamen's Church Institute.

Christ Church C. W. Cook Hospital of the Seamen's Church Institute Ethel Alta Gracia Pusteer Leonard Ernst Mary Cook

Neakule Dam Saves Six Million Tons of Coal Annually

Keokuk Iowa May 9 Six million tons of coal are saved each year by the Neakule dam on the Mississippi according to operators Power Nidden The system powers street cars stores and towns in Iowa Illinois Missouri with miles of cables extending from the dam The annual coal saving would more than cover the dam cost of 29 million dollars completed in 1918.

Keokuk Neakule Missisippi Mississippi St. Louis Iowa Ilinois Missouri

Music and Literature Club Holds Evening at High School

The Tuesday Music and Literature Club met at the High School building despite bad weather. Mrs. C M Binh and Mrs. C C Biggio arranged a program on H G Wells Wife of Sir Isaac Harman with papers on Wells theories and a talk comparing female leads in Sir Isaac Harman and Marriage.

C. M. Binh C. C. Biggio H. G. Wells Isaac Harman

Dallas man halted by doctors after 160 hour dance record

Rosser J. Newman of Dallas danced for 160 hours and 25 minutes before physicians advised him to stop. His condition was described as good, and judges and Newman expect the time to be official and to establish a new record.

Dallas Rosser J. Newman Newman

Bank Safe Booby-Trapped by Bonnie Bandits

Bandits blew the Bonnie state bank safe eight miles south of Mt. Vernon Illinois last night and escaped with 2160 in cash and 000 in securities that are now accraiable. They forced a door to gain entry and flee.

Associated Prensa Mt. Vernon State Bank Bonnie, IL Here Daor

Waco Trinity and Sabine seeks ICC sale approval

Washington May 9 The Waco Trinity and Sabine railway asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to purchase at the receiver sale the 66 mile Trinity and Sabine line in Texas. The line once belonged to the Missouri Kansas and Texas system.

Washington Trinity and Sabine Tillroad Texas Interstate Commerce Commission Waco, Trinity and Sabine Railway Missouri, Kansas and Texas

Unidentified man found dead on Galveston waterfront tracks

The badly mangled body of an unidentified man was found today on the waterfront tracks. One foot was severed and the body was crushed. He is believed to have been a sailor from one of the ships in port in Galveston Texas.

Galveston Texas

British cabinet approves bigger air forces

The Duke of Devonshire told the House of Lords that the cabinet has concluded a considerable increase in the British air forces is necessary. London May 9 Associated Press reports from the capital.

HM Associated Press London Duke of Devonshire House of Lords

Governor Preus to resign to seek U S senate seat

Associated Press reports in St Paul Minnesota that Governor J A O Preus will resign to accept appointment as United States senator from Minnesota if the state supreme court rules the governor may appoint a successor to the late Senator Knute Nelson.

Associated Press St. Paul Minn J. Alo. Preus United States Minnesota Knute Nelson State Supreme Court

McCowan Murder Conviction Upheld by Court of Criminal Appeals

The court of criminal appeals affirmed the 20 year penitentiary sentence for R W McCowan of McLennan county in the 1921 Will Hawkins murder case. The Austin ruling confirms the murder conviction and punishment imposed.

Associated Press Austin Texas R.W. McCowan McLennan County Court of Criminal Appeals Will Hawkins

Appeal From Sentences in Krupp Case Filed

Attorneys for the defense filed an appeal from the sentences returned against Baron Kraupp von Bohlen and the Krupp directors by the French court martial. The defendants remain in French military prison awaiting the decision of the upper military court.

Whooping Cough Treated With Chamberlains Cough Remedy

The passage states whooping cough is dangerous to children under five but easily cured by Chamberlains Cough Remedy when opiates are not used. It claims shortened illness and reduced danger with this remedy, noting safe and pleasant taste and extensive use in epidemics with pronounced success.

Fourteen Foreigners Escaped After Peking Express Seizure

Report from Yientsin states fourteen foreigners including four American missionaries were unlisted after the Peking express train seized near Suchow. Some passengers fled with help of stalls but food was scarce. Messages from Linching said bandits nearly killed several for lack of food and clothing.

Presa Yientsin Bunther Adeiens Peking

Prisoners Escape From Suzhou Express Car

Reports say Major Roland Pinger Major Robert Alen and Roland Pinger Jr escaped from guards aboard the Shanawhal Peking express on Sunday. The escape raises the total number of escaped or released prisoners to two dozen.

Peking Mar Roland Pinger Robert Alen Pingers Roland, Jr

Fraud Order Targets Midsrim Ob Company in Fort Worth

Associated Press reports a fraud order issued in Washington on May 4 against the Midsrim Ob Company and several individuals in Fort Worth by Postmaster Chet eral Now.

Associated Press Washington Cheteral Midsrim Ob Company Fort Worth

Endorsed Benedict by Texas University students

The Tix Student Association of the University of Texas at Paso unanimously endorses HL Yo Benedict to succeed R B E Vinson as university president after Vinson's resignation. Local coverage notes the endorsement occurred May 9.

Paso Texas Tix Student Association University of Texas Uaniimously HL Yo Benedict R. B E. Vinson

Women Endorse International Court of Justice Idea

Atlanta May 9 endorsement by the General Federation of Women's Clubs of American participation in the international court of justice is asked in a resolutions committee proposal set for presentation at the mid biennial council. The resolution, while not naming President Harding's plan, supports working out the principle for acceptance by nations.

Atlanta General Federation of Women's Clubs of American International Court of Justice Resolutions Committee Council Harding

City Party Wins Galveston Mayoral Election

The Galveston city party ticket opposing secret political organizations won yesterday's city election by a substantial margin. Bayliss K. Harriss, a prominent Texas cotton man, headed the ticket for mayor.

Galveston Texas Galveston City Party Bayliss K. Harriss Texas Cottom

Galveston Candidate Wins Unexpired Texas House Seat

Galveston native Macon Stewart Jr defeats Tom Bo Blackstone and E J Johnson in a May 8 special election to fill the unexpired term of Leo Brady in Texas House District 8. Stewart previously sought county school superintendent post.

Galveston Texas Macon Stewart, Jr Leo Brady Tom Bo Blackstone J. Johnson League City

Paris paper proposes Bernhardt Memorial in her memory

The Paris Comocdia, a theatrical paper, begins a nationwide subscription to fund a Sarah Bernhardt monument. It joins plans to rename Place Chatelet in her honor and distributes a Vertes color drawing of the actress on her death bed.

Associated Press Paris Comocdia Sarah Bernhardt Place Chatelet Comoedia Vertes

Boston Woman Charged in Forged Note Scheme

Mrs Myrtle Hayes of Boston was indicted for forging the name of Charles M Schwab on a $20,000 note tied to the Chatham Hotel in Boston. The grand jury heard that she allegedly negotiated notes totaling 925000 and bore the iron master as endorser. Schwab testified before the jury regarding the case.

New York Myrthe Llayes Boston Chath. Schwab Flotel Chatham Schwab Chartes MM. Schwab Myrtle Ifayes

Dublin rejects Valera terms in peace talks

Dublin reports the Teikh Free State government refuses Mamena de Valera peace terms and will not engage further with Republican leaders.

Associated Presa Dublin Teikh Free State Mamena de Valera

40 YEARS A SLAVE

Washington May 40 year old Mark thrust of Keysville Georgia is the oldest federal employee on retirement rolls. Born December 15 1820 his age is 102 and he served 25 years as a laborer at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park before retirement last year.

Washington Mark ‘Thrust Neerd Keysville Georgia Bureau of Tensions Chichaumuga Chattanooga National Military Park Chattanooga

Watch The Timer Everyday for Opportunities

A notice promoting access to The Timer service promising daily watch and S6 per month pricing. It emphasizes regular opportunities and subscription details for readers seeking timely alerts.

Rejected Bills In House Today Across Several Committees

A jumble of legislative items dominates activity in the House as multiple bills face rejection in committees. The report notes minority objections and calls for further action as measures move toward potential floor consideration.

Mallady Yo Marry Maps to Watch for Wedding Notice

Fragmentary OCR output mentions a wedding notice involving Miss Se dio dey Draner of Woltoihus Ohio and a groom identified as Mallady Yo Marry. Reading suggests an upcoming marriage event with local ties in Ohio.

Chamoerlain Resigns Amid Controversy and Ongoing Inquiry

A resignation is announced in connection with an ongoing inquiry led by county officials. The former official, identified by local press reports, states intention to cooperate, while observers await further developments and possible replacements for the position.

Lord Astor Trawler Seized Off Murmansk Coast

The English trawler Lord Astor has been seized off the Murmansk coast by a Russian authorities amid wartime tensions. Central News reports the action may relate to a voyage near restricted waters within territorial limits.

Halloene Mas Astor Murmansk

Mississippi River Bar Line Expands Gulf Coast Service

A regional update notes the Missouri River bar line extends service from New Orleans to Brownsville along the gulf coast route. The Texas and Mexico railroad is added to the territory. Hough, traditional head of the barre line, is mentioned in context.

New Orleane Lo Cudy Coast Oranee Browns Ville New Orleanne Texas and

Wisconsin Legislators Consider Revoking Putnam Laundher Charter

An appeal to revoke the charter of the Putnam Launder Company with extensive holdings in Monila was contained in resolutions received by the Wisconsin Assembly from the Milwaukee Woman's Club and published in the Journal of the House.

Tallahioseo Pla Wisconsin Putnam Lauinhber Company Monila Movida Woman's Club of Milwaukee House of Representatives

Centennia Celebration Opens In Macon City

Macon Georgia begins a three day centennial celebration today. Alumni and friends of the University of Texas meet in Austin for a three day 40th anniversary events. The Quebec arrival steamship 70th anniversary is marked as a commemoration. The Amerie Hotel Association Hig navies convention and exhibition in San Francisco is postponed.

Macon Quebec Amerie Hotel Associa- Hig San Franelsea University of Texas Austin

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