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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1923

Page

9

Insurance letters oppose banker agents in Texas license rules

A 1922 Austin letter from Deputy Insurance Commissioner Ino M. Scott argues against bank officers obtaining insurance licenses. He says licenses should not aid bankers in steering policies, notes that bank competition harms bona fide agents, and claims banker–insurer ties threaten the industry’s future. The letter urges fair field competition and disapproval of banker agency practices.

P. J. MacMahon Austin Texas Meney Aml Gyome Bomkochorka MO Scott Enouranes Connissioner

Ravenscroft consecrated Protestant bishop of North Carolina

The 1885 ceremony marked John S. Ravenscroft's consecration as bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in North Carolina. Noting other historical items, the article recalls early US senators, governors, wars, and notable deaths through a summarized timeline.

John S. Ravenscroft North Carolina Thoms C. Power USDS Montous Dulaqueta Tlefeng Mont

Lumbago Relief Reported By Brockport Woman

Mrs B J Dean of Brockport New York writes that Chamberlains Liniment cured her lumbago last summer after she was flat on her back unable to turn. She applied the liniment and the pains promptly disappeared aiding a quick recovery.

B. J. Dean Brockport N. Y

Attractive Homes on Heights and OOX1T38 Lot Bargain

Two properties offered: a five room collage on the Heights with corner lot garage and servant’s room priced at 4090 dollars and owner open to a well located lot as part payment. Also a two room frame cottage on a 38 foot corner lot in a fine location priced at 1400 dollars. HAL HAILEY in Joseph Building via telephone 1108.

Social Calendar Notes Three Group Meetings This Week

The W M S circles of the Methodist Church meet with Mrs Wright at Fort McIntosh at 4 PM. The Tuesday Music and Literature Club gathers at the High School Auditorium at 4 PM for the season’s last meeting. The Junior Auxiliary meets at the Rectory at 4 PM. The Pan American Round Table hosts a dinner at Hotel Hamilton Wednesday evening at unspecified time.

Methodist Church

The Wistful One and A City Visit Summary

The text blends a lyrical meditation on the sea with a local news roundup. It mentions Abigail Cresson in the New York Times, cadet Joe Rodriguez returning from San Antonio, and various local residents visiting family. It also notes entertainment at Knights of Columbus Hall, a sugar refinery project near Vera Cruz, and W M S circle meetings in Fort McIntosh. The Rialto Theater program on May 19th is highlighted.

Knights of Columbus Hall Margaret Carter Antonio Guell College of Mechanical Engineering Louisiana State University Baton Rouge Laredo Vera Cruz G. H. Coates R.L. Goulden Rialto Theater

Mechanical Engineers to Meet in Montreal Congress

Mechanical engineers from the United States and Canada will gather in Montreal May 28 to 31 for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers convention. Forums will cover power textiles port development management flying rail fuel and international relations with leaders from industry universities and government attending.

Ps Associated Press Newr York Miet Engineers United States Canad Montreal Muay American Society of Mechanical Pngineers Tte Etebriiaue Power St Sions

New Spanish Treaty Draft Submitted for Negotiation

The state department has forwarded the draft of the new treaty of amity and commerce between the United States and Spain to Ambassador Alexander P. Moore in Madrid for negotiation with the Spanish government.

Associated Press Washington United States Spain State Department Alexander P. Moore Madrid Hint

Deadlock in effort to secure release of foreigners in China

May 22 dispatches report Mubing government talks stalled as bandits in the Shantoner mountains hold foreign captives. Officials hint at possible exchanges or military action if negotiations fail, amid U S pressure and caution from Washington.

Associated Press Tientsin Tsao Chyane Mubing Wovernment Sshantomer Wditel Washington Aia China York Mowses

Baldwin Becomes Prime Minister in War Settlement Era

The text notes Baldwin's rise to prime minister amid Conservative shifts in Britain. It mentions Sir Robert Peel as a potential successor and references the wartime settlement with the United States, with Baldwin's leadership marking a key turning point in the era.

Storm Tragedy Strikes Western Oklahoma Rivers Rise

May 26 Clinton Oklahoma reports heavy damage from floods as rivers overflow. Cities like Leedy and Butler record suspected deaths with 27 and three fatalities respectively as communications remain cut off. Observers report a tornado sighting moving northward.

Associated Press Clinton Ohila Theillar Here

Tornado Rips McLean Texas Causing Extensive Damage

Wichita Pall Texas May 22 reports disrupted communications hinder estimating last night tornado damage from McLean Panhandle. No lives lost but cattle houses barns wiped out along the path into Oklahoma. MelLean reports damage over $100,000 with twenty families homeless. Crops destroyed and hundreds of livestock killed.

Wichita Pall Texas McLean Panhandle Oklahoma MelLean

Fatal Train Collision Near Arlington Inmates Die

Arlington Texas May 22 W G Heath 74 of Pittsburg Texas and White 70 of Atson were killed when struck by a westbound Texas Pacific passenger train near town They were inmates of the Musouic flame.

Associated Press Arlington Texas W. G. Heath iPtisburg I White Atson Texas Paritie

Socialists Push Recognition of Mexico and Amnesties

New York May 21 The Socialist party convention adopted a resolution demanding U S recognition of the Mexican government and another calling for amnesty for all political prisoners in federal prisons. It also deplored the persecution of author Upton Sinclair and urged repeal of California's criminal syndicalism law. Other resolutions urged nationalization of coal mines and condemned persecution of African Americans in the South.

Associated Press New York Socialist Party United States Mexico Upton Sinclair California

Financing Plans Filed for Public Works Rail Project

AP Wao Gineten reports Mayo U2 and Whitey Berut details on financing for a railroad retinastrot project. Filing shows approval under interstate commerce authority with bids and costs set at S75. Officials indicated plans cover public utilities, local roads, and related services to support expansion and line construction.

Associated Press Wao

Revenue bills in Texas House kill chiropractic licensing measure

Austin May 2 The Collins bill proposing a $25 annual chiropractic license fee and licensing method was reported unfavorably by the house committee on revenue and taxation for not aligning with the governor's plan. Opponents plan to pursue a minority report while the chamber takes up general appropriations. The house opposed any non revenue measure, and the chiropractic bill died 4 to 46. Senate finance chair Wood said he would open general appropriation discussions as Bills introduced include repealing Texas Techno logy College appropriation and a tax on physicians and surgeons along with rural school aid funding.

Associated Press Austin Tex Collins Bil House Howe Wood Senate Finance Committee Senate Texas Technoloey College Davenport Hall Physicians and Surgeons Greer Dit

Apparent Lead Solution Claimed as Cancer Cure

Prof Blair Bell of Liverpool University reportedly discovered a colloidal lead solution as a cancer cure. Dr I L M Haughey of Concordia Kansas said the claim follows his study of surgery abroad aboard the steamship President Adams.

Associated Press New York Blair Bell Liverpool University IL. & Haughey Concordia Kansas President Adams

Danzig Credit Bank Reports Strong Early Results

The Danzig Credit Bank in the Free State of Danzig reports its first annual results with a turnover of 64 500 990 000 German marks and a net profit of 48 400 000. a 40 percent dividend is declared. The report cites free trade and favorable geography as drivers of prosperity.

Wy Associated Press Free State of Danzig Danzig Credit Bank

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times reports a United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans area. Tonight and Wednesday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with no severe conditions indicated.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary

Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am report a maximum temperature of 100 degrees and a minimum of 74 degrees. Wind generally from the southeast with clear skies.

Fort Mciintosh

Army Goods Rollers and Carts Sale at Hidalgo Street

The advertisement offers roller kitchens water carts and 47 new farm carts from J. Co. Twiss located at 1701 Hidalgo Street. Includes pricing and contact details for buyers seeking utilitarian equipment.

J. Co. Twiss Hidalgo St

Bandit Kills Two Officers and Wounds Others

A failed hold up ended in a deadly shootout at a residence. Detective Serevant data Black and Patrolman Satah Ware were killed while Lieut ense Otsc ane Detective James Wak bol were wounded as police pursued the suspect described as a hold up man. Arrests followed near the hotel area as officers recovered weapons and identified additional victims.

Seere Bes Police Mpvs Will Gas Bards Serevant Data Black Satah Ware Otsc Ane James Wakbol

Vote Against Heresy Hunts Debate Reaches Clergy

The report details actions of the Presbyterian general assembly as they consider overtures on gender representation and church discipline. It notes that a proposal to place at least one woman on each legislative committee was rejected and reports on attendance by women and students supporting abstinence pledges. The article also mentions Montreal and San Antonio as sites for upcoming assembly events.

Dion Indianapolis Dnd William Jennipes Bryan Eveory General Assembly Montreal Mayne San Antonio Southern Presbyterian Church

Boy Survives After Pool Dive Causes Neck Injury

A 6 day old infant, R. D. L. Perry, a World War veteran, remains alive with a broken neck after a dive into a pool at San Pedro Park last Friday. He is currently treated with a plaster cast around the injured vertebrae.

Associated Press ioAntonio Pramus San Pedro Park R. DL Perry

Public notice of power of attorney 1931

Placido M. Garcia issues a public notice declaring Dario Ramen his attorney in fact with full powers to manage all business matters, including ten documents and leases. He states no other person has rights to act for Dario Ramen. Signed May 19, 1931.

Dario Ramen Placido M. Garcia

Notice to Customers From J F Gunther

A brief customer notice from J F Gunther states that information on placed orders or new orders will be given attention if addressed to the undersigned. Dated June 17.

J. F. Gunther

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