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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1922
Page
10
Monday's Daily advocates shallow soil preparation for gardens arguing one foot of spading suffices in ordinary soils. It warns against deep trenching, notes roses and vegetables thrive with shallow rooting, and praises surface fertilization and liquid manures for rapid growth. It also describes nitrate sprinkling to produce lush, blue green turf.
An Associated Press report from Buzuluk Russia on May 16 states no baby famine exists in the Volga Valley. Despite widespread adult deaths from famine, infants appear plentiful in Samara province with many newborns aided by mothers in transit and relief aid. An American Relief Administration census noted 44 percent of Samara residents were children under 16.
Constantinople May 15 The Soviet government and Turkish Nationalists plan a conference at Kars to draft a new treaty resuming commercial relations between Turkey and the Caucasus republics Georgia and Azerbaijan. The treaty was signed by both sides but not yet enacted.
A compact timeline lists events and births from May 15 across years, noting figures such as Metternich born in Coblenz in 1773 and Kean’s death in 1838, along with milestones like the United States steamer launch in 1819 and Louis Riel’s 1885 surrender. The notes include Joseph’s 1902 peace meetings and 1872 Orris Ferry’s Senate election.
Ireland marks the 75th anniversary of Daniel O Connell's death. Also today an international Brahms festival opens in Essen for the 25th anniversary of the composer’s death and Pennsylvania’s Eastern Steel Works at Pottsville resumes operations after a long idle period.
Gifford Pinchot, praised in Pennsylvania Republican circles as a strong anti machine candidate, is renowned for forestry expertise. Yale graduate, forester chief of the United States from 1898 to 1910, later Pennsylvania State Forester and Yale forestry head, aligned with Roosevelt and the Progressive party.
Monday features meetings of the Woman's Missionary Society at the church at 4 pm, the Woman's Club at 3 pm with program at 4 pm, and the Rose Bud Club at 4 pm with Ruth Rogers. The Junior Auxiliary meets Tuesday at the Rectory at 4 pm. Other notes include visits, a parish announcement, a May 23 recital at the Strand, and Commencement Week programs at Holding Institute.
Juan Macias dazzled the audience with violoncello tones and an encore. Dorothy Derby, Genevieve Camp, Mrs. Hawley, Mrs. Proffitt, and Mrs. Tucker gave notable solos while Courtney and Mrs. Tucker drew praise from local critics. Refreshments followed as sixty guests departed pleased.
The Supreme Court ruled the child labor law unconstitutional and not valid. The decision was reported from Washington on May 15 by Associated Press.
A May 15 storm near Waco spawned a tornado 11 miles south at Downsville causing church and schoolhouse destruction and crop hail across a half mile strip. No fatalities reported as homes were leveled and residents were uninjured. Eagle Pass also suffered a severe windstorm with street flooding and property damage but no injuries.
A communication from U S Ambassador Child says the United States has been invited to participate in the new economic conference at The Hague. State Department officials expect cabinet discussion tomorrow and possible action on the invitation.
The Supreme Court ruled today that liquor in transit within U S boundaries en route from one foreign port to another may be seized under the national prohibition act.
Chile and Peru, long divided over Tacna and Arica, meet in Washington on May 15 to seek a settlement that would remove the Pacific region as a source of friction in the Americas.
In Genoa on May 15 Lloyd George announced he had handed American Ambassador Child a copy of the plan for a commission to sit at the Hague to discuss Russian affairs. He said the move ensures the United States is fully advised if Russia accepts.
Genoa May 15 The political sub commission of the economic conference unanimously approved the agreement to hold another meeting at the Hague beginning June 16 to further examine the Russian question.
Denison Texas May 15 all Katy railroad shops will continue work this month and probably remain in operation through the remainder of the year Mechanical Superintendent Tutt announced today.
Senator Borah introduces a resolution in the Senate urging recognition of the Soviet government of Russia. The measure, placed on the table, states that the Senate favors recognition of the present Soviet government in Russia.
Notice states telephone service is established and all orders for ice distilled water and ice cream should be phoned to $7 Contauters Ice and Fuel Company J W Brewster acting manager
The Times, via the Telephone Co, reports tonight and Tuesday cloudy with probable local showers as forecast by the U S weather bureau at New Orleans.
Post mortem to determine cause of death for 27 year old Russell Eidrei found by a caretaker in the family home. Officials say no violence suspected and illness likely caused delirium leading to a collapse. body found about three weeks ago.
Fort McIntosh records a max temperature of 87 degrees and a min of 69 degrees for the 24 hours ending 7 a m today. Northeasterly wind with partly cloudy skies.
In Chicago on May 15 labor leaders Tim Murphy Conshut and Fred Mader were indicted for murder in the Chiesco labor war. Preliminary hearings are set before Judge Scanlon in the criminal court. Attorneys plan writs of habeas corpus to delay and force production of evidence for verdicts. The planned building strike by Mader for next Monday has reportedly been called off.
Abilene Texas May 11 Westbound Texas Pacific train No 1 from Fort Worth to Cisco went into the ditch near Santo about 100 miles east of zero. The man killed was a bridge watchman with two others injured Fireman Schmidt from Fort Worth may be fatally hurt.
Weatherford resident Gill among westbound Texas Pacific wreck victims at Routo. He was instantly killed, according to information received here.
Northbound Katy passenger train No reached a cut a quarter mile south of the fire when the tracks gave way. Five cars wrecked a baggage car, two coaches a chair car and a Pullman turned over. Mrs Sterling Robertson of San Antonio was injured but not seriously. Another train was assembled and passengers were sent north.
A tram carrying a holiday crowd plunged into a deep canyon near Santa Lo after colliding with another car on a hilltop. Thirteen people were killed and more than thirty injured. There were no Americans among the victims.
President Harding and Senator Smoot of Utah conferred on the soldier bonus issue. Smoot presented his plan for the bonus during the lengthy White House discussion in Washington.
Representative Hill asks Secretary Mellon to remove Prohibition Commissioner Haynes and any others in his office linked to a recent press bulletin. Hill calls the bulletin official approval of lynch law to enforce liquor laws.
Train No 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 10 a m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m.
The International and Great Northern offers a fast train to St Louis leaving at 12 01 p m and arriving at 6 16 p m The night train departs at 10 p m and reaches at 7 30 a m
Train No 1 runs from Laredo to Minera daily except Sundays departing 8 30 a m and arriving 10 20 a m Train No 2 goes from Minera to Laredo daily except Sundays departing 11 p m and arriving 3 16 p m
A gang robbed the railroad payroll at an unnamed location, escaping with about 380000 in money and silver. A police detective was wounded in the arm and a bank car driver shot in the back during the chase. In Tuckson Arizona an express messenger thwarted an eight bandit attempt on a Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Golden Limited train from Chicago to Los Angeles. one bandit was wounded and another captured.
In Beaumont Texas on May 15 the sheriff's trial was postponed as prosecutors requested more time. The defense and court planned to reconvene Tuesday morning after Sheriff Garner failed to respond to charges regarding alleged Klan connections.
In the Texas Fifteenth Congressional race Miss Annie Webb Blanton faces defeat as Moreau of Wichita Falls leads with about double her votes. Orville Bullington, backed by Republicans, trails with under 2,000 votes amid unclear final tallies and pending results.
The Supreme Court sustained a lower court ruling in favor of the Oklahoma state authorities. The Pierce Oil Corporation was required to transport through its pipeline for the Phoenix Refiring Company under state statutes granting the corporation commission authority. The decision reinforces the commission’s power to compel transportation in interstate pipeline matters.
A Brockport New York resident says Chamberlain's Liniment cured lumbago after she was bedridden. She reports back pain eased promptly and mobility returned after applying the liniment.
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