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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1923
Page
2
A dense and disjointed passage covers topics from international reconciliation to sovereignty and economic reform. It references figures and places in a sweeping critique of modern governance, calling for redress of grievances and a new era of cooperation and constitutional renewal.
The piece reflects on Home Sweet Home as a universal symbol of nostalgia. It traces its impact from Civil War soldiers to Spanish War transports and later American expatriates, noting its uplifting power amid hardship and longing for home. It mentions John Howard Payne and the song’s enduring presence in camps, ships, and daily life, urging readers to follow The Times for opportunities.
A garbled text lists various historical notes with dates and figures. Mentions Charles Solander aboard Cook's voyage, a 1863 Jewish riots reference, Civil War era events, 1898 Prince Henry visit, 1916 Indiana University centennial pageant, and 1918 Papal stance on a world Christian unity conference.
City council met at 7:40 pm with quorum present. Minutes approved. Election results for four wards from May 5 1925 read and certified affecting city charter amendments and powers on taxation bonds and credit. Public works items discussed included street name plates by Kiwanis, tax relief requests, subdivision approval, and bridge repairs. The council authorized the mayor to investigate tax reductions, approved subdivision of block 719, and issued orders on street and bridge improvements.
Reports said Juan and Eulalio Lozano were found guilty and to be executed, but that was incorrect. Four Lozano brothers are expected to be condemned to die after incriminating evidence and confessions emerge during preliminary hearings, with the father and another son to receive prison terms.
Mr and Mrs J G Clingenpeel and their baby left today by car for Stillwater Oklahoma to spend the summer with relatives. Mrs Clingenpeel and baby will stay while Mr Clingenpeel returns to Laredo by train. They plan an easy staged overland journey.
Notice to stockholders announces the Annual Meeting of Texas Mexican Oil and Refining Company at the Laredo office on May 20 1925 at 4 00 P M for electing directors and other business. The Board will hold a meeting immediately after adjournment. Oscar Leuenberg Asst Secretary.
Dr A J White announces his association with Dr Tr L McDonald an otolaryngologist at Fuchter Building contact 645 May 16 1961. Carnahan Producing and Refining Company No 6 well in Schott Miranda City field suffered a major fire when bull ropes in the derrick touched Delco Lighting System wiring igniting rope and destroying the derrick 1600 feet of tubing and a standard rig oil saturated prevented saving any equipment
The Fort McIntosh observations report a max temperature of 97 degrees and a min of 64 degrees. Winds were from the southeast with clear skies. The forecast from New Orleans predicts tonight and Thursday will be fair and warmer.
The Norwegian Lutheran Church of America holds its triennial convention in St Paul on June 7 1916 planning for 16000 visitors. A key issue is union with the Lutheran Free Church Icelandic Lutheran Synod and United Danish Lutheran Church. Missionaries from China India Africa and Madagascar will address the gathering.
The Times reports Mexican authorities, examining a deep hole in the Rio Grande near where two Italians were found, discovered eighteen more skeletons. The finds suggest wholesale killings likely tied to the same gang behind the Italian deaths and their bodies cast into the river near Colombia.
The Royal Theater will show Flashes of Action a wartime photographic film about American troops in France. The event supports the Laredo Post of the American Legion with showings Friday and Saturday afternoon and night. The vivid footage chronicles embarkation at New York France battles wire entanglements and the return home.
After nine days in district court, the Webb County grand jury adjourned and returned thirty one indictments. Many target bad check offenses under fifty dollars, with several defendants already in custody or soon to be. Officers say border criminals are promptly pursued and prosecuted.
Five carloads of Bermuda onions moved out last night as shipments from the Laredo area continued at a light pace. Three cars went over the I N G line and two over the Texas Mexican. The season totals reach 828 carloads shipped out thus far.
Webb County commissioners recessed regular session to reconvene Thursday. A marriage license was issued to Juan Parra and Alta Gracia Hernandez. The grand jury adjourned after returning thirty one bills, indicating ongoing law violation investigations. A seized automobile notice from the Port of Laredo warns owners to claim the vehicle within twenty days or face public auction on June 14 1923.
20 room brick apartment building with four five room units close to the business center. Rents are 300.60 per month. Will sell completely furnished for 16000. See Hal Hailiey, 235 Joseph Bldg. Phone 1108. 6 12 tf.
A First National film tale features Aliston Sills and Anna Q Nilssen in a submarine set on the Joint Hollywood lot. A cable slips during a water tank shot causing a quick submersion and a scramble to escape as the deck sinks.
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