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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1922
Page
9
Paris observes the centenary of Louis Pasteur born 1822, whose work on germ theory, antiseptic surgery, pasteurization, and vaccination transformed medicine. His studies on germ origins, rabies treatment, and silk-worm disease reshaped pathology and public health, inspiring Lister and modern medicine.
In Suhl Thuringia on November 21 the local authorities pledged the community forest as security for a loan to supply the poor with firewood. Admiration for the woodland’s beauty is said to have influenced the decision to seek fuel elsewhere.
Tuesday Mrs Albert Martin hosts the Tuesday Bridge Club at 3 30 PM. The Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church meets at the Rectory at 4 PM on Wednesday. Parish Guild meets with Mrs W N Young at 3 30 PM and Mrs L Daiches hosts the Wednesday Auction Bridge Club at 2 30 PM.
Okmulgee Oklahoma November 21 The district court of Okmulgee County holds no jurisdiction to hear a motion to revoke the order granting Governor Robertson a change of venue in his bribery trial. Judge Howards sustained the governor's counsel challenge to the court's authority and left the venue order in place. County Attorney Hepburn argued Judge Wright was not qualified to grant the change of venue.
In Moscow the Parliament of Workmen and Peasants gathers in the Kremlin throne room to discuss a labor code land laws civil laws and unified courts as part of Russia’s new economic policy. The All Russian Center Committee with 300 members meets amid imperial relics and modern stenography and a smoking room among its chambers.
Stockholm reports a rising rapprochement between Sweden and Latvia and Estonia, ancient ties revived through cultural and political links. The University of Dorpat in Estonia adds six Swedish professors, Swedish language courses expand, and Swedes organize relief expeditions while Baltic trade with Riga and Reval increases with multiple steamship routes to Swedish ports.
The resignation of Michigan Senator Truman H. Newberry became effective as his letter was read in the Senate. Senator Ransdell of Louisiana denied reports of crime, lawlessness, and terrorism published about the state on the Senate floor.
Sports gossip notes Cubs pivot Turner Barber being shopped. The column also highlights Battling Siki as a publicity factor and mentions minor league meeting plans in Louisville, a Princeton star known for passing, and recent college results including New Hampshire scoring on Cornell.
Four large corporations added to a list of about a0 companies that declared extra stock and cash dividends within the last 29 days. Total value nears 4.2 billion dollars. Packard Motor Car Company declares 10? per share. Reynolds Tobacco and Gans Company announce 33 7-3 per share. Sauatawest lines issue quarterly dividend 4. Alliance Pontivy Company pays 25 percent stock dividend plus 2 percent cash dividend.
President Harding addressed Congress urging passage of a maritime bill to maintain American shipping, promote national independence in peacetime, and end annual losses of shipboard assets. He warned against special interests and projected direct aid costs under twenty to thirty million annually to keep ocean carriage and government assets afloat.
The Republican controlled House Merchant Marine Committee favorably reported the administration merchant marine bill with amendments. A record vote was not taken as President Harding planned to address a joint session of Congress on the legislation.
Grady Skipworth, 19, was shot in the neck near Lover's Leap on the Rosane river three miles north of Waco. His young woman companion was assaulted and held for hours before being released. A man described as a Negro fled toward Tata's when the crime occurred about 9 o'clock. Police and nerves run high as investigators compare details to a prior killing near Vocco. The girl, Miss Neomi Boucher, is under medical care.
Susan Toaune aged two and Marthe Elisabeth Deadisy, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. George Waley, were found safe this morning after disappearing yesterday while playing at Dealey Place near Oak Cliff. A large search followed their vanishing.
Washington November 1 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor considered support for Representative Kellar Republican Minnesota plan to impeach Attorney General Daugherty Discussions likely to continue for several days and federation representation at House Judiciary Committee hearings was planned
President Harding plans to recommend broadening government credit systems in his annual message to Congress to relieve agricultural distress. He views government aid to farmers as essential to national welfare and will outline the proposal after concluding remarks on the merchant marine bill.
In Mexico City on November 21 the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico reports that younger Mexicans increasingly wear shoes. Imports from the United States have risen and several new shoe factories have begun operations, thriving over the past two years.
A Gulf steamer listed and turned turtle causing drownings. Reports cite Associated Press details with incomplete identifiers from a California origin event. Authorities recovered bodies as investigations continue into the sea accident.
A chaotic pursuit traverses Shanghai as a violent gang roams streets leaving a trail of corpses and ruins. Police search for ten armed suspects tied to the spree amid widening chaos and fear.
Washington November 21 Mrs W E T of Georgia won a one day seat becoming the first woman senator She took the oath of office and wrote her name in the senate membership book with no objections from members.
In Chicago on November 21 ambassadors and ministers from several foreign governments joined discussions on American commercial prospects in Central and South America and Europe during the congress session.
Problems of organizing and administering research and extension work in agriculture home economics and rural engineering were discussed at the opening session of the annual convention of the Association of Land Grant Colleges Representatives of the Department of Agriculture attending with the colleges will take a prominent part The Texas A M College the John Tarleton College of Stephenville Texas and Grubbs Vocational School of Arlington were represented.
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