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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1923

Page

4

Weak Chinese rule blamed for bandit chaos and foreign captivity

The article argues that China’s fragmented provincial armies under local rulers have produced chaos, oppression, and attacks on foreigners. It notes bands holding Americans and others for ransom, with central authority weak and international aid seen as possible solutions amid calls for written apologies and guarantees.

China Central South Central China Peking Japan

French Writer Denounces U S Media Attacks on Paris

A French critic nicknamed the "French Bernard Shaw" decries American press claims of a moral wave in Paris. He urges Ambassador Jusserand to protest against alleged anti French propaganda. He mocks reports of Paris being "desperately pure" and argues guides push sanitized tours to lure American tourists.

Bernard Shaw Paria Ambassador Jusserand Latin Quarter Paris

Doan's Kidney Pills Publicity Ends With Laredo Testimonial

Doan's Kidney Pills claim broad public support with over one hundred thousand endorsements including Laredo residents. Chas Wiarton reports relief from back pain and kidney issues after two boxes, with price 10 cents at dealers, promoted by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Dean Laredo Chas. Wiarton Davis Ave Doan Wharton Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N.Y

Millions of American trees sail to aid France in reforestation

A cargo of American tree seeds sailed from New York for France to aid reforestation of battle areas. The seeds, gifts from Charles Lathrop Pack of the American Tree Association, are to be distributed through the French Agriculture Ministry after delivery to Ambassador Jussequence in Washington.

New York France Charles Lathrop Pack American Tree Asselation Mimbassy Washington Jusseqiud M. Berret Mie Paris

King and Queen of Fneland Visit Brussels

Vague sentence reports the King and Queen of Fneland arriving in Brussels while it notes several people were sentenced to death by the Soviet Government in Moscow. The brief mentions two distinct events with limited detail.

Brussels Priceta Moscow

Sapulpa Sheriff pursues return of slain man’s body

Creek County Oklahoma Sheriff Abner Bruce travels from Sapulpa to Saredo seeking the body of a deceased Black man killed during a confrontation with John Imbler and Red Glavs. Bruce seeks U.S. consular aid in Tampico and Mexican government consent to transport the body back to Sapulpa for burial.

Abner Bruce Creek County Oklahoma Saredo Brownsville Mexico City John Imbler Penn Detective Agency Port Arthur Red Glavs Sapulpa KE. I. Brumley Imbler Tarapico Texas Bruce Tampico Eta United States

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

Tonight and Wednesday generally fair. Observations at Fort McIntosh show a max temperature of 89 degrees and a min of 72 degrees with southeasterly wind and cloudy conditions for the past 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. today.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Fort McIntosh

Two Bodies Recovered From De P Hole Rio Grande

Police report two bodies recovered from the De P Hole on the Rio Grande as seven men are in custody and two chauffeurs are sought in connection with the killings of six Itaf fans Abelardo Lopes and Tomas Martinez. Nine men held charged with the killings.

DE P Rio Grande

Bodies found in river killings near Colombia Mexico.

Sensational new details emerge after noon revealing two more corpses of six Italian nationals shot on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande near Colombia. Survivors, suspects, and Mexican authorities grapple with the gruesome killings and ongoing efforts to recover all victims.

Rio Grande Columbia Mexico Giovianni Lesorre Nuevo Laredo Hulalio Lozano Bula- No, Jr Juan Vito Pancho Tsinaet Santos Ramos Colombia Stalions Abelard Lopes Tomas Mantines Darwin

Onions Rolling Out in Record Laredo Shipments

Up to this morning 776 carloads of Bermuda onions have been shipped from Laredo with 26 more sent last night. Fourteen head eastward on the Texas Mexican road and twelve northward on the G N road. Aiming for 800 carloads this season, with potential for more before harvest weather may delay shipments if rain slows harvesting.

Bermuda Laredo Texas

Bargains for Auto Owners on Accessories

I have bought $6,000 worth of automobile accessories for all makes of machines. These items will sell for less than half the retail price. If you need anything in this line you will save money by seeing me before buying.

Larzdo Lodge 1018 Sets Regular Meeting This Evening

Attention Elks. Larzdo Lodge No. 1018 B B Olks announces a regular meeting this Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. All members are urgently requested to be present.

B. B. O. Ilks

Eight Indictments Returned as Grand Jury Acts

The grand jury met in district court and returned eight indictments against eleven individuals for offenses including burglary and unlawful possession of intoxicants. District Attorney Walls leads the panel in continued deliberations. Burton of Smackover fame returns to Texas to oversee Transwell ranch drill site with a 112 foot derrick and plans for Burton No. 1 on Survey No. 8554. The Boxton Mirando Oil Co. resumes drilling at Miranda No. 1 in Zapata county, aiming for deep tests after geological reports indicate potential oil pools nearby.

Burton Smackover Trammell Ranch Walls Antonio Gonzalez Rivardo Garcia Verestin Andress Martines Leopoldo Calderon Jose Flores Manuel Lopez William Stoner Diel John A. Walls W. G. Burton Gras Webb County Laredo Transwell Ranch Carolina-Texas Funton North Texas Miranda City Transportec Burton No. 1 Mir Burton Texas Spuckover Boston-Miranda No. 1 Boxton- Mirando Oil Co Boston G. J. Lang Oon Zapata County Miranda Wield Weredant Wuek Toston Miranda No. 1 Lane

Veteran Don Braulio Rodriguez Returns to Mexican Customs Service

Don Braulio Rodriguez, a long time customs inspector, resumes duty as second in command of the river guards in Nuevo Laredo after about twelve years living in Laredo. He once served under Diaz and now serves under Obre Bou, greeting old friends in characteristic fashion.

Don Braulio Rodriguez Pourtirio Ting Laredo Obre- Bou Don Braulio Diaz Mexico Rio Grande Mexican Customs Service International Bridge Nuevo Laredo Don Brausio Laredos

Seizure Notice at Laredo Custom House 1923 Items

Deputy Collector A Kahn lists seized goods at Laredo Texas for violation of the 1922 act. The inventory includes weapons, fabrics, jewelry, clothing, leather items and more with a 20 day claim period. If unclaimed the articles will be auctioned at 10 AM June 13 1923 at the Custom House.

Otties Port of Laredo Texas Custom House A. Kahn

Local Sports And County Records Report

Tomorrow afternoon a Kiwanis v Lions baseball game is set at Legion Park at 4 00 oclock with playful stunts described as spitballs slants and fadeaways. County clerk filings include oil and gas lease assignments in Webb Zapata and Jim Hoge counties. Marriage licenses issued list Leopoldo de la Pena with Mise Policidad Garga Lug Rodriguez with Luisa Arcamendes and Refugio Valderrama with Benito Alonzo. Light rain noted this morning, expectations of heavier showers did not materialize. In Cole No 2 well a fishing job device arrived and sidetracking to 8285 feet is planned along Matamoros street paving progress toward Arroyo Zacate.

Legion Park Kiwanis Lions Clubs Webb County Jim Hoge Zapata Eric Leopoldo de la Pena Mise Policidad Garga Lug Rodriguez Luisa Arcamendes Refugio Valderrama Benito Alonzo Cole No. 2

Playgrounds for Children Proposed by Police

Indianapolis officials consider closing several city streets to traffic at low hours in summer to serve as playgrounds for children. Captain Michael Glenn of the police traffic department backs the idea, with recommendations before the recreation department.

Associated Press Indianapolis Michael Glenn Chan

Laredo Gossip Bag Shifts Through Everyday Whimsy

A Sampling of city sayings and social jibes from Laredo reflecting local wit and observations. Bits on superstition, romance, thrift, fashion, and daily life reveal community humor and cautionary notes.

Fernet Branca Invigorating Tonic Sold Here

Received a few cases of Fernet Branca prepared by Branca Bros of Milan and highly praised by Europe s leading physician Dr Lorenz of Vienna as an invigorating tonic for young and old especially for indigestion. Won grand prize at the Paris exposition in 1900. For sale by John Hront. 8-12-2m.

Fernet Branca Branca’ Bros Milan Italy Europe Lorenz Vienna John Hront

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