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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1922
Page
9
An editorial warns that an organized or multiple burglar gangs are nightly entering Laredo residences. Recent victims include Dr H Sauvignet Mrs Joaquin Sanchez Dr H G Hart and J Rodriguez with no arrests. Citizens urged to defend homes and arm themselves to deter intruders and aid police.
The Criterion Quartet will perform in Laredo next Monday evening under Kiwanis auspices. The group features John Young praised for musicality and intonation, Mellor a Peabody scholar and tenor soloist, Reardon acclaimed for Bach and Caldara, and Chalmers lauded by Edison as possessing a perfect voice with Donald Chalmers noted for a deep bass.
The city tax collector announces readiness to collect 1922 taxes on real estate merchandise and personal property. Office hours are 9 to 12 and 2 to 6 daily. Signed C D de Lachica City Tax Collector.
Francesco Nitti, a prominent Italian statesman and former premier, has applied for a U S passport to come to America. He previously spent time in Washington in 1917 as a member of the Italian war mission and held the premiership briefly in 1920.
Tokyo November 16 The navy department’s inquiry into fate after discharge shows newspaper work and teaching as top choices for officers leaving the service. The findings reveal journalists and educators as favored second careers alongside their naval duties.
Some people catch colds often while others stay healthy by daily cold spa style routines in a warm room. They shower or sponge bath, sleep with a window open, avoid over heating, and keep feet dry. At first sign of a cold they take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and recover quickly.
Paragraphs of Interest to Women advertise free embroid ery thread with every $2.60 purchase of stamped linens and lingerie at Miss Sallee's. Fall dress by Pic torial Review pattern over a Gossard Corset promises a sharp look. Jersey Silk Petticoats and Bloomers priced at $2.98 to $5.98. Lincoln Street locations 1209 and 1211 noted.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Church meets at the Rectory at 3 30 PM. Baptist W M S circles gather at the church for a missionary program and social hour. The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church meets with Mrs G C Hiatt at 2 30 PM for a work session. Mrs J T Hassell hosts the Married Ladies Social Club at 3 20 PM.
Poetic lines reflect on fame and fortune in London. The column lists numerous social visits and travels: Mrs WW G Wigginton and daughter return from Cotulla, Miss Clifton Itill to Tampico, Captain S R Graham to Fort Stanley, Herbert Morgan to Dallas, Glover Johns a Corpus Christi visitor, J T Hinton from Wilmington, BE Turner from Hebbronville, the Rollls and Willoughbys motoring to San Antonio and Cisco, and Dr James S Steele visiting Laredo while Raul de la Garza’s medical intern award noted.
The article describes a Junior Auxiliary meeting at the Rectory led by Mrs. C W Cook with sewing and a warble bags project, a fourth birthday party for Alice Perkins with yellow and white decor, indoor games, and an ice course. It also covers Mrs John M Martin’s bridge party with crimson decor, a two course lunch, and prize awards for high, second high, and low scores.
Guests listed include J. C. Brice Roy FB Dossey F Mix Mirando City D A Powell Leo C De Tray W B Haner C Carney R I Moore Chas F Steavens H B ONeill Johnnie R Collins Paul A Rocks R D McGee J M Olivarri T FP Whitledge W L Wells QO Lehman G A Skiles Geo W Ludden J Olson F Adams and others from San Antonio Chicago Tulsa Fort Worth arrival notes.
Reports from Brusa say two French Sisters of Charity were assaulted when Kemalist soldiers forced entry into the convent. French authorities protest to the governor of Constantinople demanding protection and a pledge against repetition.
The fragmentary report indicates a telegraphed message to a rehomed Wallan concernment in a matter connected to a main Tad debate. A quoted tone questions whether promises will be kept and mentions a guarantee of nonle deanateh.
Amid rising interest voters prepare for polling with Conservatives, Liberals, and Unionists vying for influence. The electorate engages in a revised political landscape as parties position for key results.
Berlin reports the German cabinet led by Chancellor Worth has collapsed as President Ebert moves to appoint a new government. Resignations followed the united socialists refusal to join a coalition with the German People’s party, hindering Worth’s attempt to form a broader coalition.
The Court of Criminal Appeals denied a motion for rehearing in Clemente Apolivar’s murder conviction for the Theodore Earnhardt killing in Bexar County. The court also reversed and remanded Joe Henderson’s 45 year sentence from Van Zandt County over a turkey ownership dispute. Henderson’s case returns for further consideration.
Report fragments indicate two Americans are held by bandits in Honan Province with unclear details. The garbled text mentions outs and jets, hindering confirmation of identities, dates, or the scene of capture.
A legal action targets a local preacher amid a dispute over a reform letter and a controversial resolution involving the Ku Klux Klan. The case centers on allegations of incitement and community tensions in the wake of the contested statement.
Marg. Givingston Rowe Schuster, president general, delivered the annual report in Bivouineham Ata on Nov 15. The convention discussed finishing the Jefferson Davis monument at Fair den Wentucky and progress on the Jefferson Davis highway. Mrs. Schuyler defended rebuilding the Lee memorial chapel at Lexington Va and urged chapters to avoid political appearances.
Report from Santiago on November 1 describes widespread destruction in the Vallenar valley with only a few houses standing. In Atacama and Coquimbo provinces officials report 1500 dead and expect higher counts as interior communication resumes. Martial law imposed in Villarrica and Coquimbo areas due to bandit looting, believed to involve escaped prisoners.
Poland defeats Yugoslavia 3 to 0 in Warsaw marking a historic win ahead of Paris 1924 Olympic Games. Despite travel disruptions and missing players, the Polish team fielded strong play to secure the victory and lift national sporting spirits.
Stockholm reports Sweden will create a Geddes commission to cut personnel and administration expenses in central government departments. Director General Soedermark will lead the inquiry into whether growing administration matched rising workload, with expected reductions in staff and officials.
Dublin reports that in an appeal by women political prisoners Miss Mary McSwiney on hunger strike shows a great decline in health. Rumors of death circulated but prison authorities did not confirm any fatality.
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