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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1923

Page

5

Chaos and diplomacy spill over in cross border bandit crisis

The article reviews chaotic negotiations with Chinese bandits holding captives, noting failed releases and foreign diplomacy. It questions the value of Chinese assurances, discusses hostages and potential reprisals, and calls for swift action by Chinese authorities and other nations to curb bandit violence and protect foreigners.

Ching Seharingd State Department Coumtery Peking

Notice of Trustee Sale in Bankruptcy

Notice states a bankruptcy trustee sale of all assets of AL Ancira including merchandise stock on hand rural fixtures and insurance policies. The sale by order of the Southern District of Texas court referee Joe Scott occurs May 1923 at the bankrupts former business 100% Plidalco Street Laredo Texas between 10 AM and 4 PM, in bulk or parcels as best serves creditors, with continued daily sales until all property is sold.

District Court of the Texas Joe Scott AL Ancira Plidalco Street Laredo Bankgrupt

Notice to Delinquent Tax Payers in Laredo

Public notice warns all residents owing city taxes from 1885 to 192% to pay promptly or face suit, tax lien foreclosure, and sale of property with added costs. Also advertised is a 20 room brick apartment building near the business center for 16,000 dollars, fully furnished, with contact Hal Halley at 236 Joseph Bligh.

Hal Halley Joseph Blig

Rumors Circulate Over Lozano Family Murder Case

Wild reports sweep Laredo about the Lozano family arrest alleged in the Ita lian killings near Colombia. Monterey claims of confessions and executions are contradicted by evidence the prisoners were in Colombia jail then moved to Nuevo Laredo with heavy guard. Authorities deny mass graves or twelve skeletons found. officials urge caution as truth remains unclear.

Lozano Colombia Laredos Monterey Nuevo Laredo Monterrey TIMES

Washington Birthday Celebration Plan in Laredo Moves International Focus

The Washington Birthday Celebration Association of Laredo held a directors meeting to outline a grand, international character for next year’s celebration. A charter is granted, membership dues set, and a committee named to enroll citizens and support a historic program.

Washington Wchamber of Commerce Laredo L. Villegis U. OG. Brennan Matias de Linnea Elwin Wormser J. Rodrigues Oto Secretary of State Association Sam Mackin la Villegas Joseph Nelner Fred Woolly J. C. Netzer OAS Chas, Peuts Kieher da. Bobbitt Alphonse Worliser

Del Rio Cowboys Clash With Milmos In Weekend Series

Del Rio Cowboys ride into Lagion Park to face the Milmos in a two game set on Saturday and Sunday. The veteran Del Rio outfit seeks to corral the Milmos while the Milmos vow strong defense and a bold bid to deny passes and branding on the field. Local fans are urged to attend both days for a pair of promising contests.

del Rio del Rio Cowboys Iasca Laredo Brownsville Lagion Park

Eye Ear Nose and Throat Practice Partners Form

Dr A J White announces partnership with Dr J L McDonald in eye ear nose and throat care at Richter Building. Phone 646.

A. J. White J. L. McDonald Richter Building

Rotary District Governor visits Laredo Rotary Club

Laredo hosts Rotary District Governor John W Singleton of Waxahachie and San Antonio Rotarians for a day long program. Frank Lewis of San Antonio presided with Ed Paisley introducing the district leader and Ira Kerchnerville speaking on what Rotary means. The group discussed Rotary's student loan program and community service, and planned a San Antonio visit to present the program there.

Laredo Tar Russ San Antonio Netcherville Rotary Rotarians Mwaye Rotary Club Texas Frank Lewis Ed Paisley John V. Singleton Singleton Td Paisley Jeff Laredo

Lozanos Taken to Villaldama for Trial in Halian Killings

Malalia Lozano and his five sons were moved under military guard from Colombia Mexico to Villaldama Nuevo Leon this morning. The six Halian nationals were killed on the night of May 5 and the case will be disposed of by the court at Monterey. It is expected four of the six men will be executed.

Lozanos Villaldama Malalia Lozano Colombia Mexico Nuevo Leon Monterey

Onions Shipments From Laredo Reach Grand Total

Nine more carloads of Bermuda onions rolled out of Laredo last night via the IL & G N to markets nationwide. The season totals reach 137 carloads with shipments likely to stop within a few days.

Bermuda Laredo

Deutz Windows Attract Objects In Magnetic Display

A magnetized window display at A Deuta and company drew a brick and a passerby’s hand, then a passing automobile was pulled into the magnetic circuit on Convent Avenue, breaking the glass before the car was freed and the circuit grounded.

Deutz A. Deuta & Fie Pesserby Convent Avenue

Knights of Columbus Pick Laredo for 1924 State Meet

The State Council of the Knights of Columbus will convene in Laredo in 1924. Delegates from Laredo report the event, noting the city’s new Hamilton Hotel with a large auditorium will host hundreds of clergy and prominent Texas businessmen for a three day convention with receptions and degrees. Laredo defeated Dallas to win the honor, promising future conventions and regional prestige.

Laredo Knights of Columbus John DuPourget Ed H. Corrigan Knights of Columbus of Texas Texas K. of Ieretofore Hamilton Old Mexico Dallas Hls South Texas North Texas Great Catholic Organization

Russell No 1 well pumps oil in Ochoa partition

The first well of the Ochoa partition on the Los Ojuelos grant, J. W. Russell No. 1 in Block 48, was brought in yesterday between Schott and Mid-Ojuelos Fields. It shows potential production around 100 barrels per day with casing set at 1,652 feet and reaching 1,662 feet. The well is in the oil sand from 1,655 to 1,602 feet and will be drilled further with a star rig as other wells, including Boston-Mirando No. 1 and Carolina- Texas No. 6, advance in Zapata and Webb counties amid high expectations.

Ochoa Los Ojuelos Mid-Ojuelos Webb County J. W. Russell Zapata County Mirando Field Carolina- Texas Stelar

Notice to customers from J F Gunther

A dated 5-17-04 notice informs customers that information on placed or to be placed orders will receive attention if addressed to J F Gunther. It urges contact to ensure orders are handled.

J. F. Gunther

Local Classified Items and Service Ads from San Antonio Era

Daily listings include specials at Armour's Weirbest Evaporated Milk Grape Juice Soap items and a shoe repair service at Lincoln Street. Also contains gas mains work by Border Gas Co Hillcrest additions, a stenographer service, poultry buyer seller, furniture rental, gift shop promotions, county commissioners notes, a beauty shop, electrical contractor estimates, automotive services, and event notices at Rialto Theatre plus a Knights of Columbus convention note and a Golden Giant Shampoo promotion.

Royal Theater Laredo Riverside Dairy Milk St. Anne Society Bridge Galo Cavazos Clemensia Salinas Armour's Weir Sterling Grocery Jas Patlio & Bros Hidalgo Street Crockett Avenue C Stn St San Antonio Texas Lincoln Street Bone A. M. Wormser Liberty Central Trust Co St. Louis Webb County J. T. Ward Rialto Theatre

Arrests Reported Across Cities For Tequila Possession

Officers stopped Homobono Espinosa and Jose Rodriguez early this morning with 25 bottles of tequila. Both were examined and bound over to the grand jury in 300 dollars each. Ss. C. Blackwell was arrested in Pearsall and brought to Laredo. Henry Crumpler was arrested in San Antonio and posted bond with a May 31 case date.

Homobono Espinosa Jose Rodriguez Abel Catnu Ss. C. Blackwell Pearsall Laredo Henry Crumpler San Antonio

Army Goods Roller Kitchens and Water Carts Sold

Roller kitchens and 47 water carts available from Farm carta J. G. Twiss AGtE at 1701 Hidalgo Street.

Farm Carta J. G. Twiss Ag-Te Hidalgo

Fads and Fashions of Today at the Hairdressers’ Convention

At the Waldorf Astoria New York master hairdressers debate the year’s styles. The Tutankhamen bob draws levity. bangs, Trilby fringe, and bobbed looks divide opinion among women and fashion plates.

Milady America Waldorf- Astoria New York City Mardly Paris England Bowes-Lyon Duke of York

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Uses Local Ointment and Blood Tonic

Catarrh sufferers are told Hall's Catarrh Medicine provides quick relief through a local ointment and a blood acting internal tonic. The ad claims the duo cleanses mucous surfaces and aids recovery, urging readers to use the product from Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.

Hall Cheney & Co Toledo

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Mooxtown Mexicco Obregon Quater Milmos Singleton Lso Mr. Lewis Ira Kercherville Rotary Cinh State Council OF Knights OF Columbus Boston Miranda Carolina Armour Sterling Grocisky Border Gas Co Hillcrest B. Juarez Felix Hernandez Sella G. A. Stowers Furniture Co Fidel Cantu Will W. Gregg Times Office Corpus Christ! Street Army Goods Dorothy Phillips First National Picture Francois Marcel Trilby
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