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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1923

Page

6

ECME Explosion Theories Split Over Mexican City Bombing

The article outlines competing theories about a bomb that wrecked a building housing the United States consulate in Mexico City. Radicals and Mexican authorities are blamed in various accounts, with motives ranging from protest over U S recognition to attacks on Catholic leaders. Authorities pursue leads as clean up and security measures intensify.

United States Mexican City Cathians Lie Oardas del Castillo Vlories Magon Leavenworth Mae Recognition Conference Lnrique Mogen Chniet Mexico Sadinu Elne Winesag City Sarod Oress Sp. Castillo

Laredo Rotary Visitors Attend San Antonio Meeting

Eleven Laredo Rotarians traveled to San Antonio for a club exchange program described as one of the year's best. The delegation included Charlie Deutz and Isidore Goodman among others, with Mrs. Darwry and Mrs. Lowry in attendance. The visit featured a luncheon, speeches on Rotary fellowship, and a sight of local attractions before the return journey by Ford vehicles.

Alta City San Aitenio Hert Bd Comerelli Lies Greenmen Isidore Goodman Joe Netzer Matias de Dhane Roy Mims Ed Caistey Guy Trent Asher Simith Stanley Seathorn Kindithi Darwry Tame Litthe Lowry Oby Fiona Dlamee Mosdeo la Rot Laredo Ind Pidsley Lae Potta Chah Rotary Paistey Chefraldiie Cotman Servier Prout Ches Greenom Ota San Antonio

Webb County Court Notes and Local Commerce Roundup

The Webb County Commissioners met in regular quarterly session. A marriage license was issued to Salveder Stein and Miss Keatris Mendicke. Laredo shows advertise three movie programs for tomorrow inviting attendance at all shows. Port of Laredo imports include cyanide rubber and ixile carloads from Mexico, plus silver and other goods via the international footbridge. Street paving crews work between Salinas and Flores Avenues and will move eastward along Matamoros next week.

Salveder Stein Keatris Mendicke Commissioners Court of Webb County Laredo Mexico Ixile Salinas Avenue Flores Avenue Matamoros

Bermuda Onion Crop Near End Due to Wet Cold Winter

Laredo reports the 1923 Bermuda onion crop is near end with the smallest yield in two decades. Severe February freezes and a rainy spell reduced quality and splits, cutting output by about 40 percent and likely under 900 carloads. Growers face heavy losses as the industry endures another volatile season.

Bermuda Laredo

Return of De Pachmann Promises New Piano Methods

The veteran Vladimir de Pachmann returns to the United States after ten years. He aims to show a new generation of students his methods and the tehnic of weight and relaxation. His approach, popularized since Liszt era, emphasizes physical ease and tonal control.

de Pachmann Vladimir de Pachmann United States Liszt Rudolf Breithaupt Steinhausen Matthau Randmann MacDonald Smith Sternsdorff

District Court Opens With Flood of Indictments and Swindle Cases

The district court will take up the criminal docket Monday morning with cases called in order of settings. District Attorney Jol AJ Walls leads the list as many indictments were returned after a short adjournment. Swindling charges and liquor-law violations dominate, with juries summoned to attend as the docket is cleared through the week.

District Court Jol AJ Walls Prand

VEEP Tbst by Grayburg Co Near Leaseholders Field

A lease and drilling contract was closed today between A sid Jillings oil and the Grayburg Oil Co for a forty foot deep test well to be drilled on portions in sections 7 8 and 10 Bleck No 1 C ed & fh GN Ge Hy Con A heavy forfeit has been posted to guarantee the start of work by July 1 at the offices of C K Wolcott. Willings says he aims to find capable oil people and has faith in Grayburg Co locating between the Muckelroy casing test and the Leaseholders Producing Refining Co producing well.

A. Sid Jillings Oii Grayburg Oil Co Fh. GN. Ge Hy di Ioan Intervies Omy Land Garyburg Off Co Muckelroy Producing & Refining Co

Texas Tax Fight Prompts Mass Public Meetings

The Times reports a Texas appeal urging citizens to oppose higher taxes as the legislature contemplates a 46 million dollar two year appropriation. The Austin Clearing House and numerous Texas leaders call for mass meetings to advise lawmakers, arguing the request exceeds available revenue and risks burdening taxpayers.

The Times Austin Texas I. H. Quaite A. & Curtis Belton C. L. Stribling Waco H. M. ~. Farrier Omaha Dilworth Gonzales Joseph Faust Newbraunfels J. G. Ashford Huntsville James Callan Menard Epps G. Knight Dallas Will 41 Evans Bonham Brown ¥. Lee Broome A. H. Brittain Wichita Falls F. M. Newman Brady Gus F.taylor Tyler John W. Parker Houston O. Roberts Taylor Joe H. Fagle Phil H. Trescue Sulphur Springs H. M. Gossett Sl EB. Trippet J. M. Nash Dumas F. M. Compton P. S. Sparks John Maxwell Co. A. Mayfield Alva Bryan Albert Boggess Ike T. Pryor San Antonio Roger Byrne Smithville John M. Henderson Daingerfield Jos. Rice Bof. Looney Greenville J. Watson Mexia CG. Weinert J. 1. Cooper Georgetown Young Men’s Business League Ballinger

Society Notes Call for Weekly Reports and Meetings

Announcements urge clubs with reporters to submit weekly reports to the Society Editor and phase in meeting dates by phone to No 70 to keep the daily society calendar accurate. The notes include personal visits, arrivals and travels, missionary activities, and social gatherings with attendees and hosts listed.

Power of Attorney Notice for Dario Ramon

Public notice states I am named as attorney in fact by my uncle Dario Ramon with full powers to act in all business matters including documents and leases. No other person has any right to act for Dario Ramon. PLACTDO M GARCLA 5-19-8t.

Dario Ramon Dario Amon Siemed M. Garcla

Concert and Jamaica Fund Concert by Juvenile Band

Under the San Vicente Association the Juvenile Band of San Agustin church will give a concert in Martin Plaza Sunday evening with a Jamaica for the poor. Admission 6 cents, children free, chairs 10 cents.

San Vicente Association San Agustin Church Martin Plaza

Well Known Dramatic Reader Arrives in Laredo

Well known dramatic reader Nthyl Neal Matthews in charge at the School of Expression of the Menger Hotel in San Antonio arrived in Laredo this morning as guest of Tan Hillery Harrison. Tomorrow at Hamilton there will be a recital for invited friends of Mrs Harrison.

Nthyl Neal Matthews School of Expression Menger San Antonio Laredo Tan Hillery Harrison Catn Hamilton Intel Harrison

Carranza Memorial Observance Amid Mexican Community

On the third anniversary of Venustiano Carranza's death the local Mexican colony holds a memorial at the Royal Theater. The program includes a memoria address by Gen. Tranvo Viloreal and an address by Gen. Mar ching Gonzales. Attendance is invited.

Venustiano Carranza Royal Theater Beeinimune Tranvo Viloreal Marching Gonzales Puble Mexico

Laredo Utilities Extend Poles as Hillcrest Grows

The Laredo Electric and Railway Company has begun extending its Hecht poles into the Hillcrest addition. Laredo Water Co and Sorder Cas Co are laying mains, with the first new building planned next month. Sales of sets in Hillcrest have broken city records, with 191 units sold in seven weeks.

Laredo Electric & Railway Company Alrady Hecht Hillcrest Laredo Water Co Sorder Cas Co City of Leredo

Brick six room bungalow on the Heights for bargain price

Notice offers a six room brick bungalow with two lots on a high location in good soil with garden and shrubbery. Listed at 5700.09 dollars. Property broker HAL HAILEY at 235 Joseph Building, telephone 1108. Date 5-18-86.

Hal Hailey

Recital by Mrs T A Austin Pupils Delights Local Audience

A past week musical event featured a recital on last Saturday evening by pupils of Mrs. T. A. Austin. The performers reflected her untiring efforts and acquitted themselves gracefully and well.

T. A. Austin

Parish Choir Delights With Youthful Talent at Christ Church

Friday parish party at Christ Church rectory showcased junior members sustaining major parts. Delbert Wright surprised as tenor soloist with rising voice while Hunter Randolph and Edward Shihady impressed on sax. Jack Younkin and Thomas Greenstreet complemented with piano solos. Choir director Mrs Flora Dilgarde Milton earned praise for tone and precision. Mrs H M Taylor sang with grace.

Christ Church Rectory Delbert Wright Hunter Randolph Edward Shihady Jack Younkin Thomas Greenstreet Flora Dilgarde Milton H. M. Taylor

Fulton Lock Strip Window Screens for Laredo Homes

An ad-style message offers Laredo residents Fulton Lock Strip window screens. It claims durable screens shown in homes screened ten years ago remain good and asks if anyone can provide locally made Laredo screens offering this service.

Laredo

Tuesday Music and Literature Club Opens Season Finale

The Tuesday Music and Literature Club will meet next Tuesday at four at the High School Auditorium. Mrs. Travis Bruce Bunn leads an open program featuring Mrs. Alden B. Muller Mrs. H. M. Taylor Mrs. Derteano Miss Bertani Miss Dorothy Borchers Miss Estelle Kline Mr. M. H. Morgan and Mr. Henry.

Travis Bruce Bunn Alden B. Muller H. M. Taylor Derteano Bertani Dorothy Borchers Estelle Kline M. H. Morgan Henry

Pan American Round Table to stage United States Day program

At the next meeting a musical program directed by Mrs. Travis Bruce Bunn represents United States Day with costumes from various eras. Performers include Miss Marjorie Murray Kreisler Indian Legend and Miss Ofelia Garcia songs by Cadman. Memorial services for President Carranza feature Ave Maria and Elegy.

Irene Leyendecker Phyllis Bunn Red Rodgers Ted O'Sell Laura Taylor Southland Reginald Y Wackenjos Golden West Jesus M. Aguilar Oscar Fox The Lone Prairie Mrs. Bunn the Royal Carranza of Mexico Royal Theatre Miss Garcia Bach-Gounod

Mrs Bunn Recital at High School Auditorium May 24

On May 24 Mrs Tr B Bunn will present her junior and intermediate pupils at the High School Auditorium at eight P M. She will also present artist pupils Miss Ofella Garcia and Miss Mstelle Kline in recital in Latin American June first at 8:50 PM.

Tr. B. Bunn

Christ Church Hepiscopal Plans Morning Communion Service

At Christ Church Episcopal tomorrow morning the communion service will be sung by G. Darington Richards. Mrs Flora Dilgard Milton contributed Kyrie Gloria Tibi and Grating Tibi from ancient liturgies, forming the basis for the full service. Morgan will solo with God Shall Wipe Away All Tears.

Christ Church Hepiscopal G. Darington Richards Flora Dilgard Milton Richards Mr. Morgan Roma Rogers

Who Are My Parents

Frank Draper husband of Barbara Draper is rich and influential yet unhappy. Barbara’s sister induces adoption of a girl without his knowledge, leading to an amusing stance as he discovers the child. The plot centers on a mis understanding testing the couple’s happiness in this William Fox picture at the Royal Theatre Sunday Monday.

Frank Draper Barbara Draper William Fox Royal Theatre

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