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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1923

Page

12

Oil men await deep tests deep in the Laredo district

Friday's notes report oil men anxiously awaiting the outcome of deep test developments in the Laredo district. They weigh the first gusher candidates Carolina-Texas A D J Magnolia Forrester or Boxton Miranda as prospects. Probate court remains slow under Judge Winslow.

Laredo Carolina-Texas Webb Zapata Laredo High School International Bridge el Otro Lado

Milady at the Rialto Theatre Delights French Cast

A remarkable picture titled Milady arrives at the Rialto Theatre today. The film, Alexandre Dumas after the Three Musketeers, is a French production by Henri Diamant-Berger featuring a distinguished French stage and screen cast.

Rialto Theatre Milady Alexandre Dumas France Henri Diamant Bercer Dumas

Birthday observances mark the names and ages of notable figures

Princess Christian born 77 years ago today. Earl of Dudley born 56 years ago today. William B. Oliver born 56 years ago today in Eufaula Alabama. John R. Mott born 58 years ago today in Livingston Manor New York. Joseph I. Judge born 29 years ago today in New York City.

Princess Christian Queen Victoria George V Earl of Dudley Ireland Australia William B. Oliver Congress Alabama Euta Ala John R. Mott Livingston Manor Joseph

Red cent pockets at church in playful exchange

A young man at church cannot pay the collection, whispers to his partner I have no money and changed my pants. The flapper in the handbag blushes and replies Same here, a lighthearted barter of shame and humor from Dyergrams.

Motel Mra Violet 8 Oberfeldt Society Editor

Society notes from Violet 8 Oberfeldt discuss local events at Motel Mra. The column covers community updates and society happenings with editor contact Telephons No 70.

Mra Violet Oberfeldt Society

Social Calendar Friday Bridge Club and Parties

The Friday Bridge Club meets with Mrs. Ed Heuermann at 3 30 P M Mrs Robert Traylor hosts a children's party for Georgie Traylor's sixth birthday at 4 30 P M The Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church gathers at the church at 4 P M

Clu Ed Heuermann Robert Traylor Georgie Traylor Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church

Woodland Moonlit Reverie and Local Social Notes

A dreamy poem opens the page as a woodland speaker recalls a moonlit presence and concealed emotion. The rest of the item lists New York Herald note items, social visits, trips, parties, and a bridge event with prizes, hosted by Mrs. Hassali and Mrs. Marrs, along with attendees and decor details.

Shower of Silver Gifts at Afternoon Event

Mrs. Daniel Salinas hosted a daytime gathering featuring a silver water pitcher tray goblet and silver bread tray as favors for Miss Trin. Attendees included Mesdames Salinas and de la Garza with numerous guests enjoying ice dessert and pink and white club colors.

Daniel Salinas He Letorer Trin Eshe Cornelo Faeng Torpe Dieoentrein Imeltis Ostas Lita Merecdk Vadruirre

The Menu That Made Him Wee

A garbled fragment hints at a biographical sketch of a performer who reads dreams to enchant audiences. It mentions a professor figure and a student scene, with a reference to prices in Everybody's Magazine for June. The readable text is fragmentary and unclear.

Death of Infant Maria Dovalina in brief funeral notice

Infant Maria Margarita Dovalina, daughter of Mr and Mrs Reduar do Dovalina, died at midnight after a brief illness. Funeral will be held at 6 o'clock this afternoon from the family residence on Indy Grant Street, with interment at Oetholig cemetery. Parents express profound grief and receive public sympathy.

Amar Penn Lucy Meriwether The Daughters of the American Revolution Hamilton Hotel Virginia Perm Rok. Mins Bridge Maria Margarita Dovalina Reduardo Dovalina Indy Grant

Detroit Attorney Nelson Sentenced to 300 Days in Jail

Walter M. Nelson, a Detroit attorney, received a 300 day jail term from Judge Dingeman after appearing before a state investigation into the House of David colony. He stated he had told all he knew as he was led away.

Hops Off at Houston

Lieut Harrison Crocker left Kelly Field at 1 20 this morning for Houston where he will probably take off tomorrow on a cross country fleet move from the coast to the Great Lakes.

Associated Press San Antonio Tex Lieut. Harrison Crocker Kelly Houston Great Lakes

Investment broker loses suit over Texas lands deal

Hiehamd Tobin, a New York investment broker, lost his suit to recover $175,000 in commissions from former Oklahoma Governor Charles MoopigekedH and Matthew G. Coiling over negotiations for the purchase of Texas oil lands valued at $4,000,000.

Associated Press Hiehamd Tobin New York Charles Moopigekedh Oklahoma Matthew G. Coiling Qeere Texas

Loud Burst Damages City and Surrounding Area

A costly blast hit the district late yesterday damaging homes and trees. Reports estimate daily costs and note most damage occurred in Carthage with wider effects in Reeecog area. Authorities tally fees and seek assessments amid the chaos.

Associated Presa Corflace Reeecog Carthage

Notable Figures Price War Theme Reflected in Fragmented Plot

A garbled report discusses a chiefly Chinese cast with a plot set in China about a remote war. It mentions M Cfhoanenecgu, the Southern Pacific president, and Joseph Conrad abroad, with hints of literary and academic figures and a mixing of names and roles.

M. Cfhoanenecgu Inmote Warmies Tranetis China Volot Provie Cgaad Southern Pacific Railway Thact Company Tr Yee Dea Asa Freiehit Eflerk Counhess Wodeliog Tandition Piarvard University

Statue Pranks End With Humble Fall In Office

A humorous office scene unfolds as the oldest girl and the president’s stenographer join a rooftop display. In a moment of sunlit mischief a chair spins and an attempted Mercury pose ends with a fall injuring dignity as laughter erupts.

Chicago Tribune

Super Power Airplanes Aims for World Speed Record

London reports Britain is building a 600 horsepower super airplane to challenge the world speed record. It is planned to reach 250 miles per hour this summer and compete in races including the Derby and the King’s Cup. The craft Mars XLV will later race in France for the Gordon Bennett Cup and then head to the continent.

Associated Press London Great Britain Panworld Lavitein France

Signalmen Seek Pay Increases Across Roads

Reports from Chicago dated May 2 outline requests by the Brotherhood of Maint and Railroad Signalmen to raise wages for approximately 58,000 to 66,000 workers. The union cites rising living costs since July 1920 and retroactive boosts if approved, with scope similar to gains granted outside railroad work.

Associated Press Chicago Carriera Hole

Representative J. A. Dodd Struck Ill During Speech

Dr J A Dodd state representative and Bowie county official collapsed while speaking to a class this morning. Medical aid was given and he is expected to recover. he was author of a resolution condemning Darwinism in public schools as fact as the house adjourned after the incident.

Associated Press Austin Pesas J. A. Dodd Bowie County Hle

Move to reach understanding on revenue measures begun

Austin texas May 25 effort to obtain an understanding between the legislature and Governor Neff on revenue and appropriation measures began upon the governors return from West Texas. Delegations from both houses conferred with the governor but no announcement was made. A ten member state forestry commission was provided for to survey Texas forests for timber conservation though no resolution was adopted by the senate.

Austin Texas Meinsures West Texis Neff State Forestry Commission Tio Senate

Durham Bill Killed as House Opposes Salary Increase Measure

Austin May 25 The house killed the Durham Bill to raise the tascam missioners salary. The senate reversed the Floyd resolution opposing further revenue measures and adopted Senator Powers amendment against cutting emergency and rural school aid appropriations, under the governor's call.

Austin Texas House Durham

Industry World Echoes Powerful Maritime and Tech Notes

The text highlights over fifty deep sea ship lines visiting Los Angeles and a large expenditure on confectionery. It notes Florida leading in per capita building operations, a record in Clyde shipbuilding, Cleveland linking to New York and Boston via a long distance cable group, and describes a new circular saw disc cutting wood as easily as steel.

Los Angeles United States Plarida South Shipyross Company Clyde Cleveland New York Boston

Arrested by Father in May Crime Case

Fragmented report indicates a figure named Ollie Hines faced a hearing regarding an incident described as arrest related to a parental involvement. The text references a waiting hearing and mentions names Wy M Meoti and Scott, with unclear details about charges or location.

Willen Ao Sinonens Visits Lutth:hock in Ku Klux Klan Ties

Imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan travels from Lutth:hock Arkansas to Atlanta after forming a women’s organization linked to the group. He faces planned defamation lawsuits with about 200000 dollars in claims against him.

Hock, Ark Willen Ao Sinonens Lowy Bux Klan Todlay Owas Atlanta Ku Klas Kian Tar Devaucees Joeans Charcefer

Opium Traffic Plan Presented to League of Nations

May 26 feoneva American delegation presented a plan to the opium advisory committee urging complete control of the opium and morphine trade. Representative Porter of Pennsylvania backed stricter production limits and tighter supervision of exports and imports to ensure opiate products are used only for medicine or science. The proposal calls on nations not yet party to the Opium Convention to adopt immediate legislation to curb the trade.

Associated Press Feoneva Conanditer Tenewe of Nations Porter Pennsylvania Beac of Din

Weather forecast for New Orleans area ends in partial cloud

The United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans and vicinity predicts tonight and Saturday partly cloudy conditions with no significant precipitation. Winds light and variable through the period. Temperature expectations remain mild with cooler overnight values.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Times Yeephone Co. Earch

Fort McIntosh Weather Report 24 Hours Ended 7 A M

Observations for Fort McIntosh show a maximum temperature of 94 degrees and a minimum of 74 degrees. Winds from the southeast with clear conditions throughout the period.

Fort Mclntosd

Judge Geary presides as religious address opens institute meeting

The opening of the annual institute meeting featured speaker Reverend Chiles Selewabh reading a sermon defending the Bible against modernist critics. He urged Christian reform amid concerns for industry and labor. Judge Gary, fatigued, allowed the reading but deemed the secretary unwell after the session.

Earry Geth Ballet Abebe Stoned Corporation CPI Dudes Gary Chiles Selewabh

Railroad valuation conference discussed by Senator La Follette

Senator La Follette of Wisconsin addressed a railroad valuation conference called by Progressives of the United States. He argued the meeting aimed to force the company to comply with valuation laws via the interstate commerce commission and courts. More than 800 people attended, including railroad union leaders.

Associated Press Chiesta Mary la Follette Wisconsin United States

Independence Day and World Trade Fair Openings

Argentinian national Independence Day is celebrated today. A world trade fair opens in Plaza Argentina, marking the first in America. The eighteenth Bach Choir Catval at Lehigh University begins today and runs through tomorrow. Secretary Denbyrn makes his first Newport visit for Naval War College graduation exercises. International Surgical Congress opens in Amsterdam with leaders from many countries attending.

Argenting Oh America Plaza Argentina Catval Lehigh University Denbyrn Newport Naval War College Amsterdam

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