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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1923

Page

8

Bankruptcy Trustee Sells Laredo Lots in Webb County

In the Southern District of Texas Narciso Alanis estate case trustee F M Ramsay will auction four lots in Block 188, Lots 1 3 5 7 fronting 25 varas on San Enrique Ave with 45 varas depth at the Webb County courthouse on the 8th day of June 1923 between 1 and 4 PM. Sale proceeds go to cash. The notice appears in a Laredo column with local society items and notices.

Narciso Alanis District Court of the United States District of Texas John C. Scott F. M. Ramsay Webb County Laredo San Enrique Ave Laredo Texas

Mammoth Majestic sails to New York on first voyage

On May 10 in a prior year the steamship Majestic departed England for New York. In Chicago labor thugs attacked, killing two police officers and bombing several buildings.

Mammoth Majestic England New York Chicago

Birthday anniversary notes for notable figures

The item lists several figures with birthdays today including the Prince of Asturias in Madrid 16 years old, Sir Thomas J. Vipton in Glasgow 74, Dr Samuel McCune Lindsay in Pittsburgh 54, William H M McMaster in Iowa 46, and Rt Rev Robert C Jett in King George county Virginia 58.

Prince of the Asturias Spain Madrid Thomas J. Vipton Glasgow Samuel McCune, Lindsay National Labor Committee Pittsburgh William HM. McMaster South Dakota Ticonic Iowa Robert C. Jett Virginia King George County

Final Account Notice in Webb County Texas

Public notice by Webb County Court announces final account of estate of M H Rodrigues deceased in the estate of Salvador Villazon administrator. Objections due by May Term 1923 at the Laredo courthouse with publication for twenty days. J A Rodriguez Clerk Webb County Court Texas.

Texas Webb County Salvador Villazon M. HH. Rodrigues M. TH. Rodriguez Webb Laredo J. A. Rodriguez Ceal City O Laredo

Celebrations Mark Anniversaries and Memorial Days

Observances include Ascension Day and Confederate Memorial Day in the Carolinas. John Sherman birth centenary is noted. UT Austin opens a 40th anniversary celebration while Lincoln’s Inn chapel marks 300th consecration. The Cincinnati triennial meets in Wilmington. Harding to speak at Booths’ New York City milestone event.

Carolinas John Sherman University of Texas Old Chapel of Lincoln’s Inn London General Society of the Cincinnati Wilmington Del Harding Gen Mrs. Ballington Booth Metropolitan Opera House New York City

Church Circle Meetings and Choir Program This Week

Thursday events include Rose Walker Circle at 4 PM in Baptist Church parlors hosted by Mrs. Burr and Mrs. Burr. Clara Keith Circle meets at 3 36 PM at Mrs. Guyler with Mrs. Allbright. Ladies Aid at 3 20 PM with Mrs. Keithley. Friday the Snobeam Band gathers at Baptist Church at 4 0 PM. Christ Church Choir and Parish Guild perform at the Rectory at 8 PM.

Christ Church Choir C. C. Burr Henry Burr Rose Walker Baptist Church Clara Keith The W. L. Guyler J. J. Allbright Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church W. L. Keithley

Guardianship Estate Notice for Funeral Lease in Webb County

Guardian Servando Benavides applies to Webb County Court for order to lease a 2-10 undivided interest in multiple Webb County tracts for a funeral lease on behalf of minors Carlos Benavides and Maria Benavides. Hearing set May 21, 1923, at the County Judge's Court in Laredo.

Caidos Benavides Maria Benavides Coum Webb County Texas Servando Benavides Carlos Benavides J. M. Swisher A. A. Foote Plat Laredo

Webb County Sealed Bids for Cattle Dip 1923

Proposals to furnish Webb County with cattle dip for the year 1923 will be received at the clerk's office until 10 o clock A M Monday May 14 1923. Bids will be opened and publicly read. A Winslow County Judge. 6-1-10t.

Webb County A. Winslow

Man Shot to Death in San Antonio District

Charles Ricker was shot to death in a residential area of San Antonio Texas today. W O Davis owner of a soft drink stand was arrested and jailed and pleaded self defense claiming Ricker threatened his life.

Y Associated Press San Antonio Tex Charles Ricker W. O. Davis Davis Ricker

Releasing Captives From Bandit Hold in China

Foreign captives held by the Suchow bandits near Linching are said to be well and expect release soon, relief messages report. Italian attorney Chevalier Musso remains among captives as Shantung bandit releases proceed. Chinese troops attack on the Shanshai-Poke express wreck site at Shanting but actions paused by the government forces.

Associated Press Shanghai Linching Shantung Bandits Chevalier Musso Tsao Chang Asia Developing Company Washington Shanting Mexia Fonas Perons Hughes-McKie Corsie Induw Merica aitdenKoown Tae Scot Thad Lee Ob Vompimy

Bev tyer Muy de ope foreden dea ftops foyer dest received advices

Secon dead. The boys die now tt Psinantia.

Bev Tyer Matos Tpuneer Alon Cord Toby Seechow Secon Psinantia

Servants in Osaka Face Meager Wages After Crisis

In Osaka Japan May reports from the press state that 30 year low wages persist for servant workers. Women serving as cooks printers and carpenters report pay around 42 cents per month while some receive about 7.50 dollars.

Deeka Japan Cervent Wiris Pyotr Servats Carpen Pps Uel Cocolies Porto See Jos

Boom in Hemp Returns Hit Mindanao Plantations

Japanese farmers who abandoned hemp plantations two years ago in Davao province Mindanao Island are returning to the hemp regions as market prices improve. N Hy Buckworth of the Mindanao Planters Association says both owners and many workers are back, reversing a recent exodus caused by low stripping wages.

Meuila Davao Mindanao N. Hy. Buckworth

Fashion Notes From Silent Screen Styles and Dress Props

The article surveys film era wardrobes highlighting Mar zuerite de la Motte in Wandering Daughters with a dark blue rupe suit featuring red white embroidery and silver buttons, Norma Talmadge in Within the Law with rose satin gown and silver lace, Katherine MacDonald in The Scarlet Lily with a beige fox collar wrap, Dorothy Phillips in sportswear featuring King Tut color schemes, and other spring fashion accents including red taffeta hats and lotus motif coats.

Marzuerite de la Motte Norma Talmadge Dorothy Phillips King Tut

Corsicana Well Fire Kills Thirteen. Many Feared Dead

Reports from Corsicana Texas say a massive gas well fire at the Hughes Con veny oil site has 13 dead and possibly two more missing. Fire crews work amid soaring flames as a dozen laborers are unaccounted for and several bodies are reported found among the wreckage.

Two Men Given Death Penalty in Idabel Case

Idabel Oklahoma May 10 John Pope confessed slayer of his wife her mother and father and two children and Aaron Redharves confessed accomplices were sentenced to death in district court today Jack Pope son of Jolly Pope who admitted accompanying his father and trav el to the scene of the killings was sentenced to life imprisonment The three were brought here from the jail at Paris Texas where they had been secretly held since the preliminary hearing to prevent their violence.

Associated Press Idabel Okla John Pope Aaron Redharves Jack Pope Jolly Pope Trarvey Paris Texas Meir

Second Session Now Necessary In Texas Legislature

Austin Texas May 10 The legislature will be called in another special session next Wednesday morning the day after the close of the present session Senator HL Wood chairman of the senate finance committee declared today he said it was impossible to complete consideration of the appropriation and his if nothing else would require another session Representative JB Quaid chairman of the house appropriations committee said there was a possibility that the house would complete its work The Fairchild bill creating a state insurance department was passed by the senate and other measures were taken up in both houses during the day

Associated Press Austin Texas Oy. HL Wood Senate Finance Committee J.B. Quaid House Appropriations Cortiites House Dle Neff Fairchild Senate Irwin House Carpenter Turner Treasury General Revenue Fund Department Board of Control Westliand Ranger Fastland County Mort Worth Waco Old Fields

Supreme Court Delays New York Prescription Limitations

Associated Press reports the Supreme Court will not rule on the New York prescription limitation until its next term. The decision delays the implementation of the restrictions affecting sedatives and related drugs in the district as presented by officials.

Associated Press Washington New York Gqeejarin Supreme Court Bretiode Alinuunesad

Tokyo students strike over exam results at local school

In Tokyo on May 70, 30 successful candidates led a strike after a few peers were failed in the annual examination. The group handed a written oath to directors claiming shared responsibility and pledging to stay away from class until authorities reconsider and declare their friends passed.

Ly Associated Press Tokio

Canada Sugar Probe Testimony Sought From Refineries Heads

The agricultural committee of the House of Commons summoned the heads of two large Canadian sugar refineries to testify Tuesday on the cause of rising sugar prices.

Acseciated Ottawa Canada Agricultural Committee House of Commons

Maxwell Chalmers Establishes Laredo Distribution

The Maxwell-Chalmers Automobile Co of Detroit names Laredo a distributing point replacing the Guarantee Motor Car Co of San Antonio. Robert Cockett, at the Bender Hotel, seeks parties to handle the new Maxwell and Chalmers series directly from the factory.

Maxwell-Chalmers Automobile Co Detroit Laredo Guarantee Motor Car Co San Antonio Robert Cockett Bender Hotel Maxwell Chalmers

Times advert offers daily watch subscription

An advertisement promotes a daily watch service from THE TIMES with a price of 50 cents per month.

the Times

British Warship Sent for Protection

A British warship Hareocl las Dee was ordered to the SEUSINIn waters to deter further submarine activity and protect British vessels near the Matta coast. Secretary McNeill noted the government will pressure the Soviets to secure the release of the seized trawler and uphold maritime safety.

London Meyde Tie Horse of Commons Hiv Cinleos Poreien McNeill Sood Moscow

Nonpartisan Federation Debate Cites World Court Involvement

The report outlines a nonpartisan debate on federation participation in international affairs during President Harding's era. Leaders note the world court as a potential channel while cautioning against partisan manipulation, with committees focusing on a unified recommendation that avoids direct ties to the president.

Atuimta Gin Mykomid Federaion L Harding International New Ali Thotaas Federation Revotutions Committee Woarters Porsotalio World Court Vas Weild Pen Pw cdi Harding Tapdiv

Denied Statement Sparks University Inquiry Shenanigans

A garbled report describes university officials and a student named Soh facing a grand jury like inquiry after a rushed 1921 incident. The university head ordered the search be dropped after days of fruitless inquiry amid a reshuffling of freshmen.

Associated Praag Syemeey Apey Walter Sotto Northwestern Universerotay Moye Ce Begapea Asihe Soh Taishton Toetot Resh J. Anan Mills Hatha

Onion shipments dwindling as season record shows 790 carloads

Report notes daily decline in onion carloads with a total of 790 carloads shipped so far this season. The figures indicate tightening supply as shipments wind down.

Odd and Interesting Facts From a Bygone Era

A quirky compendium notes that camels and elephants cannot Cup. It remarks that touch is dullest on the wir and that a whale’s skeleton weighs five tons. It claims no rain falls between Nile cataracts and cites a 16th century life expectancy of 18 to 20 years and a light ray circling the globe eight times between watch ticks. The Jamaica life tree supposedly thrives after uprooting.

Nile Jamaica

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