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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1923

Page

6

Monarchist sentiment and Allied reparations debate in Europe

The article contrasts German and Dutch views on the crown prince's return with Allied pressure over war reparations. It covers France Britain and Belgium positions on extradition and trial, and argues for conservative constitutional principles in the U S while criticizing Mr Johnson's radical stance as an echo of Roosevelt. It notes calls for continued involvement in world affairs and cautions against destabilizing moves.

Germany Berlin George Sylvester Viereck Doorn House Holland Oels Viereck Wilhelm Dr. Kan France Baldwin England Poincare Great Britain League World Court Johnson Roosevelt Democratic Party Rock Bottom Ehibhaleth

Johnson Criticized Over Declared Principles for Presidential Candidacy

The piece argues Hiram Johnson shows inconsistency in outlining principles for the Republican nomination and opposing the League of Nations. It recalls Washingtons warning on entanglements, notes wartime ties to the Entente, and warns against surrendering sovereignty through foreign pacts.

Hiram Johnson League of Nations Washington Johnson League Prame Com

Laredo Chamber Sees Boost From New Members

The article notes a wave of new Chamber of Commerce members signaling improved business mood in Laredo after a summer lull in Texas. It lists individuals and firms joining, name changes, and shared civic ties among leaders of Lions Rotary Kiwanis, indicating broad cooperation for regional prosperity.

Merchants Chamber of Commerce Laredo Texas Vizz M. J. Raymond R. Ornelas & Son Louis Joseph Pete’s Cafe Pedro A. Perez Henry B Zachry Federico Pacheco FL A. Bass Manuel Cruz Shapu & Frelich Ballman Wational Furniture & Export Co J. Rk Flores New J. A. Simpson Ligarde Fidel Cantu Sanitary Fish Market Fred Tabet Boston Sain Sbar M. A. Hanchett & Co J. M. Reid Auto Company Reid Civb

High gravity oil field activity and a big football clash in Laredo

Oil firms eye the Schott Field high gravity sand with Magnolia Carnahan Laurel and Sure Shot among those drilling deeper as high gravity crude commands about $2 a barrel. The A B Frank team from San Antonio visits Legion Park to face the local Legion football unit featuring captains DaCamara Larkin Trout and Hazelrigg among a strong roster for the Sunday showcase.

Laredo Schott Magnolia Petroleum Co Carnahan Producing & Refining Co Laurel Oi! Co Magnolia Carnahan Miranda of Fraternity A. B. Frank San Antonio Legion Legion Park Texas Army Milmo Invaders Shirley DaCamara Rice University Id Larkin Marines Pennsylvania Guy Trout Texas University M. Levendecker, Jr Laredo Hi Id. Wright Bill Lansden West Texas Star The Frank Efstelter Brooks Trouston Tomevine St. Mary’s College D. Daugherty Massachusetts Steve Simon St. Louis College A Gleitn Joe Johnson West Texas Millitary Academy C. Johnson Allen Academy Clyde Brennan Montalvo St. Edwards College Arthur Hazelrigg Ohio State Knight Jolley Dad Neyland Richard Johnson McCormick

Dedication Service Planned at Christian Church with Fort Worth Guest

The Christian Church announces a major dedication tomorrow led by J D B Holmes of Fort Worth. The event includes morning worship, a Choir performance, evening greetings from visiting churches, and Holmes speaking again. The pastor extends a welcome to the public.

J. DB. Holmes Fort Worth Bro. Holmes Holding Institute

Laredo Webb County Exhibit at Hamilton Hotel Dates

The Heights Civic Club hosts an exhibition of home grown fruits vegetables flowers and more at the Hamilton Hotel from November 25 through 28. The event aims to showcase Webb County products, plans annual growth and offers prizes next year. For details call 660.

Laredo Webb County the Heights

Griffiths Gypsy Film Tour to Shoot America Scenes

D. W. Griffith will visit Virginia historic sites for his next film America. A five Pullman train transports the director and crew with guides from Virginia authorities and the Sons of the American Revolution. Burn Mansion Westover and Shirley Carter home along the James River are among locations to be photographed over about a week.

Griffith ID. W. Griffith Virginia America G., Watson James Richmond The Sons of the American Revolution Burn Westover James River Society Women of Little Theatre League Shirley Carter

Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunity

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Norma Talmadge Stars in Within the Law at Royal

Norma Talmadge headlines the photodrama Within the Law as Mary Turner a shop girl jailed for a theft she did not commit. The story follows her fight against police persecution, entry into a blackmail ring, and romance with actors in Tombs Auburn Prison and New York underworld scenes. Directed by Frank Lloyd and shown at the Royal Theatre Sunday Monday Tuesday as a First National picture.

Mary Turner Norma Talmadge Louis X Robert Hichens New York City Bayard Veiller Miss Talmadge Mary Auburn Prison New York Florida Frank Lloyd Royal Theatre

Christy Bros Circus in Laredo for Three Performances

Christy Bros Four Ring Circus arrives in Laredo and sets up on the Texas-Mexican block. The first show starts this afternoon with a second tonight and a Sunday matinee. A noon street parade drew large crowds and the program features aerial stunts, acrobats, animal exhibits, lectures, and a free pony or elephant ride for children at the afternoon performance.

Christy Bros Laredo Christy Brothers Animal Department

Red Cross Acts Boost U S Prestige Across War Effort

The Red Cross gains praise for aiding 23 000 servicemen with long term psychological and tubercular care. Army and Navy leaders authorize broad Red Cross participation in every station nationwide, highlighting community health as essential as fire and police protection.

American Red Cross Red Cross Army Navy United States

Shamrock Weekly Barbecue Free Cabrito and Beef

Johnny Williamson announces a free barbecue on Saturday Nov 17 from 4 to 9 PM serving cabrito and baby beef at the Shamrock Weekly Barbecue. Residents are invited to come and enjoy the food.

Shamrock Johnny Williamson

Death Of 11YearOld J K Williams From Blood Poisoning

J K Williams age 11 son of Mr and Mrs Lee Williams died at 2204 Coke Street Thursday evening at 6 15 after a tooth extraction led to blood poisoning. Funeral was held Friday from the family home to St Peters Catholic church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Relatives express deep sympathy.

J. K. Williams Lee Williams Coke Street St. Peter's Catholic Church

Card of Thanks from the Williams Family

The Williams Family thanks dear friends for sympathy shown during the loss of their dear little boy and for the beautiful flowers sent and brought.

Williams Family

Southern Steel Co nets Texas fire escape contract

Jno D Harvey returns from a coast trip with a 3 unit chute fire escape deal for Corpus High School. The Southern Steel Co of San Antonio also wins a Houston School Board contract worth 29750 dollars for the largest Texas fire escape. Webb County district court terms proceed with a grand jury set to work after December 3.

Jno. D. Harvey Corpus Southern Steel Co San Antonio Texas Houston School Board District Court Fortyninth Judicial District Webb County The Royal Norma Talmadge

Society notices urge weekly reports and calendar updates

Clubs and societies are reminded to submit weekly reports to the Society Editor and phone meeting announcements to ensure the daily calendar stays current. Personal notices mention visits and trips among local residents, and the Junior Service League announces a Monday 4 PM Rectory meeting.

Junior Service League

Mrs Younkin hosts informal At Home for Myra Gatewood

Mrs A B Younkin entertaining with a delightfully informal At Home afternoon honoring Myra Gatewood. Charles Gatewood departs for San Diego to join Col Gatewood, with red Kerrney roses and ferns decor. Mrs Gatewood sings several songs to the delight of guests, including her daughter Charlotte Josefa.

A. B. Younkin Myra Charles B. Gatewood San Diego Cal Col. Gatewood Killarney

List of Callers Obtained From Local Social Circle

Names of individuals invited to correspond or call include Mesdames Vidales Hall Derby Fish Cogley Moore Halselil DaCamara McKinney Brennan Richter Brewster Austin Traylor Christen Johnston Weber Morgan Witting Pierce Alma Pierce Cramer Giles Porter Rev C W Cook and Charles Randolph.

Joe Vidales H. C. Hall Derby Fish Cogley Moore Halselil DaCamara McKinney Brennan A. C. Richter Brewster T. A. Austin Traylor L. J. Christen Johnston G. R. Weber W. M. Morgan G. N. Witting C. C. Pierce Alma Pierce Cramer Giles Porter Rev. C. W. Cook Charles Randolph

Small Population Increase in Paris Reveals Surprising Growth

Paris now counts 2,906,000 residents, ranking third after New York and London according to French Ministry of Commerce data. Despite severe congestion and scarce housing, Paris gained only a few thousand people over the past decade, with 1910 figures at 2,888,000.

Associated Press Paris New York London Ministry of Commerce

Still Due Millions In Vehicle Tax Revenues

Washington reports that taxes on motor vehicles, tires, and auto accessories exceed federal highway and forest road construction spending since 1917. Through June 30 this year, $589,012,021 was collected, while highway expenditures totaled $264,782,216, about 45 percent of receipts.

Associated Press Washington Wallace of Agriculture

Use of kerosene lamps grows in German cities

Berlin reports kerosene lamps are widely adopted as electricity and gas costs rise. Delays in meter readings push bills up, and consumers sue lighting companies in Berlin courts to avoid increases caused by official red tape.

Associated Press Berlin

They All Fall Spinster Buys New Hose After Watchers

A verse vignette describes a maiden flaunting silk hose and men staring, while a spinster, offended, purchases a pair herself to join the display. The scene captures fashion and social gaze in a single moment.

Expert opinion on Houston street railway plan limits jitneys

John A Beeler reports to citizens committee that a dual system cannot work. Jitneys alone would need 1500 to 1800 cars in rush hours and a ten cent fare with new streets and many traffic officers to avoid congestion. He proposes combining jitneys with streetcars to end competition and boost Houston Electric Company bus and streetcar service.

John A. Beeler New York Citizens’ Committee Beeletta Houston Electric Company Houston Chronicle

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times presents the U S Weather Bureau forecast: tonight fair and colder with frost, Sunday fair.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh Weather Observations Early Today

Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 a m at Fort McIntosh show max temperature 65 and min 64 with a northeast wind. Sky is partly cloudy.

Fort McIntosh

Autoists Favor New Brunswick Tourism Surge

The Canadian province of New Brunswick attracts American motor tourists with over 2,000 visitors from Maine this season. Of these, 1,700 entered through St Johns before August 9, up 500 from the prior year, per a Department of Commerce census.

Hy Associated Press Washington New Brunswick Department of Commerce Maine St. Johns Tme

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Santone Boys Schott Field Christian Church Christy Bros. Circus Mra Violet Oberfedte Soclety A. D. Clarke Tom Nye Bridge Hamilton Hotel Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church W. M Methodist Church Woman's Club Ures J. B. Sutherland Clifton Hill J. E. Coleman Houston Alice Welhausen Alfred Matthews Encinal Frank W. Ellis Heloise City Mr. Ellis Alice M. J. Perkins Charles Deutz Fredericksburg Glen Rose Julia Belle Deutz St. Mary's Hall Weather Forecast
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