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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1922
Page
7
A report notes an incident at the sawmill in which two individuals, including a Catholic, were shot during a retaliatory act. Authorities now believe the motive centers on ongoing disputes at the site. Local officials and witnesses are investigating for further details.
The Hot Springs, Arkansas meeting of the Methodist Episcopal Church South approved the finance commission’s estimates totaling 2,070,000 for current expenses over the next four years and adopted legislation allowing pastors to retain assignments after four years if a majority of presiding elders in the district agree. The final business session was expected to tackle the kansek uy question.
Reports from Belfast say murder and arson driven by religious prejudice terrify Ulster. Five to eight deaths were reported from last night’s shootings as two Protestant assailants killed a Catholic, John Connolly, in reprisal. An Irish election pact between Free State and Republican factions was reported alongside rising sectarian violence.
Acting Postmaster General Bartlett left Washington for New York to overhaul the New York post office after the arrest of several staffers. He pledged to remove any employee connected to the gang operating mainly through the registry division, denoting a broad purge.
The Southern Baptists report that three times as many men as before have pledged a tenth of their incomes for religious work, aiming for broader church participation. The half million tithe figure reflects ongoing efforts to expand activity. a proposal for a South-wide university has been deferred for a year. A committee was appointed to explore joining with Northern Baptists in various activities.
Associated Press reports in Fort Worth that miners and Bridgeport Goal Company maintain amicable relations under a tentative agreement. Secretary F. Johns of Bridgeport explains the deal aims to proceed on the present basis until wage talks for the southwestern district, likely not before July 1.
Texarkana Missouri Texarkana Texas quiet after Hutlen Owens was lynched by a mob that seized him from the Miller county jail on the Arkansas side following the fatal shooting of R C Koate an Arkansan policeman. Authorities have not announced any investigation steps.
Chicago May 20 Ruth and Meusel of the New York Yankees were reinstated by Commissioner Landis making Ruth eligible to start playing today.
The Southern Presbyterian assembly adopted the constitution of the Presbyterian Reformed Churches of America guiding closer relations with the Northern church. The move was presented to the Northern church general assembly as the first step toward closer relations between the two bodies.
A report says Rudolph Valentino and Winifred Hudson occupied a Palm Springs hotel room after a marriage in Mexicali. District attorney's office cites possible bigamy proceedings if evidence proves the Mexicali union.
Acting Secretary Roosevelt announced that the National Women's party was denied use of naval facilities to broadcast addresses at the dedication of its new headquarters. The decision cited the naval order against employing the naval radio for political purposes.
More than 400 armed men sweep Montgomery County woods seeking a Black man accused of confronting a young white girl near Conroe Lake. Threats of violence against him run freely as capture is expected momentarily.
Washington May 20 Leading railway executives from across the country were arriving for a White House dinner conference tonight at the invitation of President Harding. The event underscores ongoing discussions on national transportation policy and industry concerns.
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