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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1923
Page
8
The report notes curbing is completed and grading has begun on Mata Moros Street with concrete and ballithic paving planned. Grading leads, concrete follows, curbing advances between streets and sidewalks, aiming for June completion as preparations for Washington’s birthday celebration and next year’s Jurnedo parade are under way.
Congressman Garner transmits a letter from W. W. Husband, Commissioner General of Labor, discussing efforts to ease illiter ate aliens entering the United States temporarily for business. The letter notes pressure from border businesses, the uncertain outcome, and that relief efforts aim to balance business needs with government interests. May 19 1923 Washington.
In ten days 41 760 packages of National 3 Minute Oats were sold in the territory. A grocery parcel is noted and distributed by Sanics Moore & Co. Distributors. The report also mentions imports through Laredo and various marriage licenses issued by the county clerk.
Thursday activities include Club Alpha’s Latin American Club party honoring Virginia Penn, a pupil recital by Mrs. Travis Bruce Bunn’s students at 8 PM, and the Clara Keith Circle of the W M S meeting at 3 50 PM. Friday features the Sunbeam Band at 4 PM and a children’s party for Georgie Traylor at 4 20 PM hosted by Mrs. Robert Traytor.
A local column recaps social notices from Brownsville and Laredo society. Mentions Miss Jesther Hirsch and Mrs Fannie Flores visiting relatives, extensive party scenes at the Latin American Club, a Daughters of the American Revolution gathering, and close of season events from the Music and Literature Club with presentations to retiring president Mrs E R Lobdell.
The Times reports a partly cloudy to cloudy and unsettled trend for today and tonight. Fort McIntosh observations show a maximum of 95 degrees and a minimum around 74 with a southeast wind.
The Waldorf hosted a large banquet for newspaper men and owners from across the country. The event, organized by the advertising side of the business, underscores its financial importance compared with the editorial side which would have trouble funding such a gathering.
A Laredo delegation will attend Tamaulipas events in Victoria on May 26 and 27. Industrial School dedication, Agricultural College inauguration, new water works and power plant opening, and monuments to be unveiled mark the two day program with Governor Lopes de Lara inviting local Chamber of Commerce representatives. Pred W. Mally and I Rodriguez designated to represent Laredo and its industrial interests at large, departing tonight for the ceremonies.
A garbled line from Everybody's Magazine for Jime discusses a suspected suicide or disposal of bodies following a breakup. The text shows dialogue about a person who might have acted after being spurned and an alleged proposal. The passage lacks clear context or verifiable facts.
Dr. Brooks, a Missouri native and former superintendent of Boston schools, has been chosen to lead the University of Missouri. His career spans the State University of Oklahoma presidency since 1912, and prior roles in Illinois and Michigan, with training at Michigan State Normal, Michigan, and Harvard.
Ecuador marks a national holiday honoring its treaty with Colombia. The Brooklyn Bridge celebrated forty years since its opening over the East River. An international conference on suppressing illicit narcotics trafficking opens in Geneva under League of Nations auspices. Marcel Cashin, a French deputy and Communist leader, with ten colleagues, faces trial before the French Senate as high court.
The item states whooping cough mainly harms under five but can be cured quickly with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy when no opiate is used. It claims the remedy shortens illness, reduces danger and has been successfully used in many epidemics.
The report cites delays in diplomacy over foreign captives in China amid political maneuvering by factions led by Vsoo Kun, with risks to captives during negotiations. In Abilene, Texas a westbound Texas Pacific train collided head on with an eastbound train on a siding near Dothan, killing at least five and injuring several more as investigators examine a possibly open switch and emergency responses.
Paroled American Shanhai May 24 000 Powell held prisoner by Chinese bandits has been chosen to join new conferences for securing the captives release, advices received today indicate.
A massive blast at the Wofford Oil Company in Birmingham May 24 ignited an 80,000 gallon gasoline tank and killed worker Frank Williams a 2 negro. The fire spread to surrounding tanks but was confined to the main blaze. Investigators probe whether an electric spark caused the explosion or if a tool used to caulk the pipe sparked the fire.
Washington May 24 President Tarding urged rededication of the American people to the aims of their government as outlined in the constitution preamble. In an address at the opening session of the National American Council formed to encourage better citizenship he said such renewal would provide a strong guiding interest missing since the end of the war.
Rio Grande Lodge No. 878 1.0.0 F. holds a regular meeting Thursday evening. All members are urged to attend with families and friends.
A May incident in Masthind Texas reports five people killed after a Pacific collision near Dothan. Names include Clyde Mawar Phe and others identified as residents of Shade Rod and Strotveldean with several injured. Bloodhounds were requested to aid the investigation but local safeward units noted none available.
Indications from Washington suggest Secretary Abedson found a way to reconcile the supreme court prohibition ruling with foreign laws, allowing ships to carry liquor for medicinal purposes within territorial waters and at the three mile limit under ship doctors jurisdiction. Seminole patrol captures three rum runners off Jersey, seen entering port with their prizes heavily loaded.
The Pope issued a peace appeal during the Eucharistic Congress held in Romie, urging broader harmony and reconciliation among nations. His message emphasized prayer, dialogue, and moral responsibility for ending conflict.
In district court this morning W O Browning was tried for theft of an automobile and the jury sentenced him to two years in the state penitentiary. Andres Martinez faced burglary of a private residence and received seven years in the penitentiary.
A legislative session saw tax measures advance with a concurrent resolution to withdraw from interstate cooperation on corecalidation. The welfare department declined to adopt a related reform as lawmakers met to discuss the bill and hear views from several senators and attendees.
Fragmented and garbled OCR passage referencing a committee and a proposed tax rate of 2 percent of gross revenue. No clear names, dates, places, or concrete actions are readable for a reliable summary.
Reported clashes in Gelsenkirchen as radicals take over police premises and strike action escalates. Several people are said killed or wounded in the daytime melee while police and protesters clash. Unclear attribution and fragmented phrasing from the source.
Police seek Stewart W. Philips an 80 year old Houston driver who escaped from the Leavenworth Federal penitentiary after fleeing from the warden's home.
W. Q. Spencer, chain store manager, was killed and Miss Laura Whitten Johnson, a school teacher, was wounded when an unidentified Negro attacked them in their car on a road at Memphis eastern limits. Both were robbed.
A father recalls a lineage while a tale curls around a dock related mishap. The fragmentary quote mentions a June magazine and a suitor claiming a daring moment near the water. The garbled text suggests a family pride mixed with maritime imagery.
Two listings feature a five room cottage on a corner lot with garage and servant’s room offered at 4000 dollars. An owner will consider trading a well located lot as part payment. A separate two room frame cottage sits on a 60 by 28 foot corner lot at 1490 dollars. HAL HAILEY 235 Joseph Bldg. Telephone 1108.
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