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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1922
Page
9
A mirage observed one year ago today on May 16 displayed the Canadian shoreline when viewed from Rochester New York, about sixty five miles distant.
Breckinridge Long born today in St Louis and a Princeton educated lawyer. Former Assistant Secretary of State under Wilson, Long aims for the Missouri Democratic nomination and a seat in the U S Senate, challenging veteran James A Reed. He helped negotiate a US Britain France Japan loan consortium for China and handled Far Eastern affairs. He resigned in June 1920 to run for office.
This article warns constipation can cause appendicitis and urges regular bowel habits. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as an easy, mild remedy to keep bowels regular.
The Blot will touch your sense of roy your sense of shame it will batter down the protecting wall around your conscience It will be the talked of picture of the entire fall season See it at Strand tomorrow and Thursday
H B Warner, known stage and screen actor, stars as the Sheik in The Sheik of Araby at the Rialto for a two day engagement following his Cosmo Hamilton drama Danger at New York City’s Thirty-ninth Street Theatre. He appears tall and romantic in a celebrated role amid strong audience praise.
Whooping cough is dangerous for children under five but Chamberlains Cough Remedy can shorten the illness without opiates. The remedy has been used in many epidemics with pronounced success and is said to be safe and pleasant to take.
Tuesday events include the Junior Auxiliary meeting at the Rectory at Va'clock in the afternoon and the Catholic Daughters of America gathering at San Agustin Hall at 7 30 p m. On Wednesday the Parish Guild meets with Mrs RL Poster at 3 30 p m.
A humorous poem about springtime household chores and rising repair costs. It blends domestic duties with escalating expenses from the garage roof to the car, paint, carpet, and insurance, ending with summer readiness and delayed renovations.
Mr and Mrs N G Navarro announce the marriage of their daughter Maria E to Mr Eugene Guernsey. The wedding was held at San Agustin church on Monday evening May 15 at 6 50 o clock with Rev Father Bernada officiating. The couple left for a Galveston honeymoon and will reside at 1412 San Dario Avenue Laredo starting May 24.
Yesterday afternoon the Woman's Club held a meeting to elect officers. Mrs. Ira O'Mears was chosen president, Mrs. Allan Stowers Turgt vice president, Mrs. G. C. Kliati second vice president, and Mrs. O Pinsley corresponding secretary. A vocal solo by Mrs. EB Adais and an instrumental piece by Mrs. Milton were warmly applauded.
Baton Rouge May 16 A break in the Hamburg levee on Bayou de Glatze threatens Avoyelles parish with widespread inundation. The levee was designed to protect against Red River back water, and unless repairs close the breach, large areas of Avoyelles St. Landry and St. Martin parishes face flooding.
American corn shown in spring plantings across the Volga valley as Soviet propaganda extols maize as the giant grain to save the region from famine. Reports describe full page appeals, fields taller than a man, and late May planting with harvest before frost.
In Cincinnati and Washington clocks move ahead with daylight time while Detroit backs the Tigers in the American League race. Cardin als star George Toporcer nears top NL batting. Walter Lehmidt of Pittsburgh rumor runs. Kusty of the Athletics pitches heavily. Babe Ruth eyed for power in New York. White Sox break into rest division with 400 plus percent. Ted Sullivan aims to win Europe with Washington. Three aging umpires may lead to onfield umpire provision. Spear speakers injury may trim bat. Giants seen as pennant threats yet beatable. Braves and Phillies recently best McGraws in six starts.
The Houston flood relief committee plans to appeal for public donations to support relief work in the lower Brazos river region. The Corpus Christi flood fund balance of 3400 dollars is deemed insufficient to cover all requirements.
Francis Francis, a boy at Rugby School in England, inherits several million dollars under the will of his grandmother Mrs A C Bostock who died in the United States leaving an estate chiefly composed of Standard Oil shares.
A crater 200 feet across blew out at the Murphy gas well ten miles north of Eldorado, Arkansas, at dawn. Gas from this and nearby craters was ignited. Several smaller craters were fired last night. The main well was producing over 73 million cubic feet of gas daily before the blast.
The Bethlehem Steel and Lackawanna Steel directors ratified their merger today, confirming the combination of the two steel companies.
Washington authorities report a false alarm at the United States Treasury on May 16 sending three fire companies to respond. Investigation finds no trace of fire, and no damage or injuries are noted.
Supporters of Dr. Sam R. Hay of Houston and others predicted their candidates would be elected as five bishops were set to be chosen at the Methodist Episcopal Church South general conference in Hot Springs Arkansas. The committee on temperance and special service urged tighter rules for officiating at weddings involving divorce requiring a written reason for the decree. Unfaithfulness was stated as the only recognized ground for divorce.
Washington reports that the American note declining to participate in next month’s Hague discussions was meant to keep the door open for further conversations. The White House said the position was not final.
Foreign Minister Schanzer of Italy expressed great surprise at the United States decision not to join the proposed commission on Russian affairs at The Hague. He noted the rapidity of the move and warned it may influence further talks at Genoa.
Genoa May 16 Lloyd George says the American refusal to join the Hague commission on Russia is not final. He notes the document shows strong American interest in Russia's economic reconstruction and views the reply as the basis for further correspondence.
Geneva May 16 The league of nations council refused to refer the Norwegian government’s request for an immediate league inquiry into the Russian situation and the famine’s effect on European economic reconstruction to the Genoa conference.
Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 10 00 a m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 12 01 p m and arrives at 6 15 p m Night Train leaves at 10 p m and arrives at 7 30 a m
Train No 1 runs from Laredo to Minera daily except Sunday leaving at 8 30 a m and arriving at 10 20 a m Train No 2 runs from Minera to Laredo daily except Sunday departing at 11 a m and arriving at 8 16 p m
Chicago police said evidence connects the murder of two officers to the big three labor conflicts. Four men identified as slayers. three confessed. John Miller, bartender and car owner, named driver after bloodstains and Miller’s confession.
In St Louis a bank messenger was robbed of a 2000 dollar satchel on a streetcar as Henry Abwing, a watchman, was shot in the forehead by bandits. It marks the ninth bank messenger robbery on a streetcar in the past year. In Springfield a case with 400 dollars in silver was found as investigators pursue bandits from yesterday's 20500 payroll robbery.
Associated Press reports New Orleans owner Magie Williare and éeuborn of Louisiana Navigation Gunomy announced a plan to purchase a hall of the Katy with wire tunnel trace. The Texas railroad commission gave final approval. This was touted as the biggest railroad deal in the South in 25 years.
Austin Texas May 16 records show the railroad purchase linked to Edenborn and the Shreveport branch. The line runs from McKinney to Greenville and on to Shreveport through its Shreveport route.
Washington reports steps are being taken to stall the rise in bituminous coal prices. Secretary Hoover said the matter is under investigation and action was taken at the White House to address the issue.
At Peaumont Texas May 1 the judge presiding over possible impeachment proceedings against Sheriff Temis Garner refused to remove himself from the case after a defense petition. A second petition seeking venue change was filed but no decision was reported.
Judge J. D. Harvey, a Ku Klux Klan member in Houston, Texas, resigns in a letter to George B. Kimbro Jr the Southwestern domain grand goblin. He cites a lack of sympathy with methods contradicting the organization’s declared principles.
Medhl McCormick United States senator from Illinois born in Chicago 45 years ago today Andrieus A Mon es senior United States senator from New Mexico born in Obion County Tennessee 60 years ago Breckinridge Long candidate for Democratic senatorial nomination in Missouri born in St Louis 41 years ago Guy L Shaw representative in Congress of the Twentieth Illinois district born at Beardstown Illinois 41 years ago
Washington May 14 American tariff debate centers on an updated bill backed by Senator Capper. The measure seeks to place farm products on the dutiable list while criticizing previous duties, with Republicans arguing for clear disclosure of tariff increases to the public.
A fragmentary press clipping shows a United States committee urging formal recognition of the Soviet Union. The text references government actions, party lines, and potential policy shifts facing U S leaders and officials.
A recommendation was made to the Interstate Commerce Commission that railroads moving grain from Western production points through Galveston harbor be relieved from the 231.75 switching charge assessed on each car of grain passing via that port.
Telephone orders for ice distilled water and ice cream should be placed with CONSUMESEICH & FUELCo at 146 J. W. Brewster acting manager announces service resumption after outage.
Advertisement from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio stating Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh and deafness caused by catarrh with internal liquid action through the blood. Free circulars available at druggists.
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