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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1923
Page
4
Local notice details subscription prices for Laredo Times daily and weekly editions including options for U S Mexico and Canada. Announces postage postpaid delivery terms voluntary prepayment and second class mailing status under 1879 act.
The paper notes that The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for all dispatches credited or not and for local news published in this issue.
A lengthy analysis traces the German mark's collapse to paper money mismanagement under Stresemann, noting the exchange rate near 420 billions to one dollar and the lack of faith in the Berlin government. It mentions a creditor committee to audit Germany’s real assets and the burden on industries, agriculture, and exports as they seek actual means to pay debts.
Senator Norris of Nebraska condemns presidential patronage in appointing defeated candidates to posts. He argues the power could reward supporters but warns of risks to government by rewarding repudiated politicians. The Northwest allies back Coolidge's Kellogg choice amid Republican tensions.
The Australian strikes cut wages by 2.8 million dollars in the three months ending June 8, hitting New South Wales hardest. Of 48 disputes affecting over 20,000 workers, Victoria had three serious strikes, Queensland five, South Australia one, while Western Australia and Tasmania saw no industrial troubles. A conference invitation urged workers and employers to discuss differences over a meal rather than arbitration.
The day features Guy Fawkes rites in England and a 70th birthday for Omaha’s Catholic bishop J I Harty. The Kaiser and his wife mark their first wedding anniversary. Mauthe Mandell faces trial in Denver for alleged theft in the Hibernia Bank case. A national merchant marine policy debate opens in New York as coal rate hearings begin in Albany. Rice futures trading starts in New Orleans. Charles Shank faces trial for multiple slayings in Ottawa. Alberta sets a liquor plebiscite with four beer system options.
In New South Wales Labor HQ a probe found ballot boxes with secret panels enabling manipulation. A special committee chaired by A Willis was formed to uncover facts and issue recommendations, leading to expulsions for several prominent figures and lengthy suspensions.
Mohomed Ali Jinnah argues in Bombay that Indian discontent can only be resolved by independence from Britain. He says India remains a dependent race under white domination and urges self government as the only remedy, hoping the Kenya decision will spur unity among Indian leaders and people.
The National Association of State Universities will meet in Chicago November 12 to discuss school budgets and applying information from investigations of common school problems. It notes growing importance of directing dollars to school needs and the similarity of state school issues.
A dinner scene features Mr. Herford and a soulful woman, debating ambition and humor. She questions his aim to make others laugh at degradation while Herford reveals a grand, unlikely wish to “throw an egg into an electric fan.”
The Forty-ninth Judicial District in Webb county completed its criminal docket with District Attorney John A. Vas showing a perfect 100 percent record by disposing of all cases without acquittals. Fifteen men and one woman receive penitentiary terms or other penalties. nine others face suspended sentences or fines. several bonds are forfeited for failure to appear.
Refugio Santos aged about 30 died Sunday evening around 6:30 on a sidewalk near Citizens Garage. Police reported a man asleep on the sidewalk. Santos worked for Dario Sanchez and had been in ill health for some time. A doctor pronounced him dead after examination.
Sunday officers arrested Senor Juan pesia as he sold liquor in the northern part of town and jailed him. This morning Don Juan was bound over to the grand jury in bail of 300 dollars.
Local brief items include exam dates for teacher certificates in Laredo December 7 and 8 with registration by November 20, Red Cross drive starting November 11, fruit cake prices, turkey sales, marriage licenses issued, coat sales, portrait studio ads, rainy weather note, new wells and winter activity in oil fields, free mail delivery expansion, public stenography, chamber of commerce memberships, and various business ads from 10-11-1961 era.
The Laredo city team, now as American Legion, meets Ft. McIntosh for the season's second game on November 12 at 3 36 p m Admission is fifty cents. The column discusses team expenses, gate receipts, and invites locals to attend.
Major General Lewis commander of the Eighth Corps Area arrives in Laredo this morning and is greeted at the station by Colonel Hickok and staff with the band of the Fourth Cavalry. He spends today at Fort Mcintosh under post officers entertainment before returning to San Houston tonight.
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce urges merchants and citizens to assist the opening drive to boost membership. Committees will call on nonrenewed or nonmember merchants between 9 and 12 Tuesday, with members meeting at 4:30 this afternoon to organize canvassing. The aim is stronger funds and activity to promote local trade welfare.
The annual Red Cross drive begins November 11 as a reminder that Red Cross work is universal nonsectarian and nonpolitical. It represents the outpourings of sympathy and love for fellow beings and is an organization where all can work harmoniously. 11-5-2t.
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