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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1922

Page

9

Historical dates of rulers and figures mark September 26 entries

A compact daily lesson in history lists events and births on September 26 across years: Holy Alliance ratified by Prussia Russia and Austria to sustain peace after Napoleonic wars. William H Milburn born. Edward Fenwick dies. Michigan Ohio border changes flagged. Marshal Soult and Oudinot succession. Henry Washington Lee dies. Admiral Dewey arrives in New York after Manila Bay victory. King Peter of Serbia returns to Belgrade after five years away.

Prussia Russia Austria William H. Milburn U. S. Senate Philadelphia Santa Barbara Calif Edward Fenwick Cincinnati Wooster Ohio Maryland Michigan Ann Arbor Marshal Soult Marshal Oudinot France Henry Washington Lee Iowan Davenport Hampden Conn Admiral Dewey New York Olympia Manila Bay King Peter of Serbia Belgrade

Edwards Named Unopposed Democratic Senator Candidate

Edward S. Edwards, unopposed for the Democratic nomination for U.S. senator in New Jersey primaries, is the current governor. Born in Jersey City in 1863, he worked in a bank, joined the State Taxation Commission, led a bank, then became State Controller of the Treasury in 1912, later a state senator, and governor elected in 1919 on a personal liberty platform.

Edward S. Edwards United States Newderney Jersey City State Taxation Commission Edwards the Treasury State Senate

One Year Ago Today Seamen Drowned at San Pedro

Two sailors died when a U S submarine sank at San Pedro California. President Harding opened his Conference on Unemployment in Washington with discussions on relief and jobs.

U. S San Pedro Calif Harding Washington

Today’s Events Across the Nation

Argonne Day marks the armistice anniversary while the Montana State Fair opens in Helena and runs through the week. Bates College debates Oxford University regarding the League of Nations in Lewiston. National Association of Postmasters convenes in Washington. New Hampshire GOP to push prohibition in Concord. New Jersey primaries feature Senate and Governor races amid prohibition issues.

Montana League of Nations United States Lewiston Bates College Oxford University of England National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners Detroit Republican State Convention New Hampshire Concord New Jersey

No Substitute Offered for Chamberlain's Remedy

The item notes most druggists recommend Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine for stomach upsets, despite claims of cheaper substitutes. It emphasizes that ninety-nine of a hundred druggists endorse the remedy for ked for, and do be ther.

Bether

Publication Citation in Webb County Texas 1922

The State of Texas issues a citation to Maud Skidmore in Webb County for a divorce petition filed by John M. Skidmore. The notice requires four weekly publications before the next district court term in Laredo on October 9, 1922, with return showing service.

Maud Skidmore 49Th Judicial District Webb County Laredo A. D John M. Skidmore el Paso Texas C. M. de la Garza

Violet Oberfeldt Society Editor Dies in City

Obituary note from aQCIETY Mes. announces the death of Violet Oberfeldt, longtime society editor, with a brief mention of her role and prominence in the local social scene.

Violet Oberfeldt Society

Personal notices of arrivals and departures in the city

Jerry B Fellheimer returned from a business trip to San Antonio and Dallas. W E Smith of Graham Paper Company arrived in the city. Tr J A Y Wallace of San Ignacio returned home after arriving yesterday. Leon Daiches returned from a San Antonio trip. E Cruz proprietor of Two Republics dry goods store returned from buying in New York. W T Killam secretary of Tex Pata Pipe Line Co returned to Laredo from Grove Oklahoma. Tom Farres in oil work passed through en route to Yoakum to visit his parents. R H Cherry district manager and Severin Schulte regional sales manager of Bankers Life Co are guests of Leonard W Craig.

Jerry B. Fellheimer San Antonio Dallas W. E. Smith The Graham Paper Company Tr. J. A. Y. Wallace San Ignacio Leon Daiches E. Cruz Two Republics New York Mr. Cruz W. T. Killam Tex- Pata Pipe Line Co Grove Oklahoma Laredo Tom Farres Tampico Yoakum Eugene Faires R. H. Cherry Bankera Life Insurance Co Severin Schulte St. Louis Leonard W. Craig

Social Calendar Players Host Mrs Hall In Afternoon Bout

The Tournament Club will play with Mrs H C Hall in the afternoon on Tuesday. On Wednesday the Parish Guild will meet at 3 30 in the afternoon with Mrs Jack Shiner.

H. C. Hall Jack Shiner Ladies Aid Society Morgan Mrs. Bradford

Koreans Lead Generous Offerings to Church in Korea

Chicago reports from missionaries of the Board of Sunday Schools note Korean believers give large shares despite poverty. Men earn about ten cents daily and give one tenth. some drive oxen or sell farms to contribute. Women and girls donate silver hairpins and rings.

Chicago Korea Board of Sunday Schools Methodist Episcopal Church

A Friendly Hand Restores Hope Amid Life's Struggles

A hand on the shoulder is described as a comforting gesture for those down on their luck. The piece chronicles social notes from the city, including visits from Frank Cullinan and Miss Lucille Nunnally, and updates on local society events. It mentions Mrs. Daley hosting guests and a Methodist Church women’s gatherings with sewing for a Christmas Bazaar.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church A. D. Smith J. H. Seaman Mesdames Nelle Ward Burnett Wilson McCulloch Nixon Emerson J. K. Thompson J. W. Thompson Loftus Mullen Crawford Shanks Manford Guinn Smith Seaman Mrs. Sutherland

Birthday Celebrants Tour Tronmark Figures

King Christian X of Tronmark marks a birthday in Copenhagen at age 62 today. Sir Eric Geddes born in India in 187? 47 years ago. Eleanor Gates a Shakopee native and noted novelist and playwright turns 48. Antonio Moreno born in Madrid Spain celebrated as a film actor at 34.

Christian X Tronmark Copenhagen Eric Geddes Stritish India Eleanor Gates Shakopee, Minn Antonio Moreno Madrid Spain

Trailing Dynamiters Eyed After Train Bomb Attempt

Birmingham authorities and military forces scoured the Fulton Springs crossing near eight miles from Birmingham to trap alleged dynamiters after an unsuccessful attempt to blow an extra coal train on the Louisville and Nashville railroad.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Louisville & Nashville Fulton Springs

Woman Discharged In Contempt Case At Waco

Mrs Ellen Lehman was discharged by Judge West in Waco Texas for alleged contempt of court over a federal injunction aimed at preventing striking garment workers from interfering with non union employees at an overall factory The judge ruled the injunction did not bar union pickets from talking to employees unless they objected.

Associated Press Waco Texas Ellen Lehman West

World's Women's Christian Temperance Union hits million member mark

Evanston Illinois reports the global temperance group has grown to one million members across forty nationalities. The organization convenes its tenth convention in Philadelphia from November 11 to 18. Frances Willard founded the WCTU in 1883 and proposed worldwide prohibition after a San Francisco Chinatown visit.

Associated Press Evanston Ill Women's Christian Temperance Union Philadelphia National Organization International Organization Margaret Bright Lucas John Bright Frances E. Willard Henry Somerset Hosalind

The War Taxes the Nerve Energy of the Country

The article urges total national effort for victory and warns that fatigue insomnia and irritability signal nervous system strain. It emphasizes maintaining high energy and focus to sustain wartime labor and morale.

Wedding of Mr Henry and Mrs Henry in Laredo

The ceremony took place at the First Baptist Church with a reception at the bride’s parents’ home. After the wedding tour in New Orleans the couple will reside at 1201 Chihuahua Street. Mrs Henry has taught piano and voice at Holding State for four years. the groom is a prominent Laredo lawyer.

First Baptist Church New Orleans Henry Holdingstate Laredo Chihuahua Street

Turkish Situation Reaches Grating Stage With Allied Demands

The Turkish situation grows more critical as Kemal Pasha accepts allied terms but demands that Turkish military moves continue and that Russia Bulgaria and Persia join the peace conference. Turkish forces occupy Kum Kalesi near the Dardanelles with nationalist cavalry near Chanak. armistice talks set for Oct 2 at Mudania.

Associated Press Kemal Pasha Constantinople Russia Bulgaria Persia Kum Kalesi Dardanelles Eren-Kuesi Chanak Mudania Turkey Emal Venizelos Athens Vndich Constantine Venizelist Greece

Thomas E. Watson Dies Suddenly at 66 in Washington

United States Senator Thomas E. Watson of Georgia died suddenly at his home in Washington after an acute asthma attack. He was 66, noted as an historical expert and orator who supported amnesty for wartime espionage act convictions. The body was to be taken to Thomson, Georgia, with his widow and two grandchildren surviving.

Associated Press Washington United States Thomas E. Watson Georgia Tie Senator Watson Soldier Young Thomson

Strong Influence in State

Atlanta Georgia September 26 Senator Watson ranked among Georgia history’s most famous political figures. Over the past four years he wielded the strongest state influence, and he was also noted as an author and editor.

Atlanta Watson Georgia

Charivari Party Shooting Leaves Two Hurt in Texas

In Wichita Falls on September 26 Bernie Richards 22 and Archie Richardson 21 were seriously wounded at a charivari 12 miles from Vernon. Both were shot in the abdomen during the celebration. Authorities believe the shooting was accidental.

Associate? Press Wichita Falls Texas Bernie Richards Archie Richardson Vernon

Breckenridge Delegations Seek State Bank Charter

Five delegations from Breckenridge and Ranger appeared before the state banking board today and submitted their claims for a charter for a state bank at Breckenridge.

Asociated Press Austin Texas Breckenridge and Ranger State Banking Board Today Breckenridge

Five Hurt As Air Compressor Explosion Hits Bank Building

Chicago residents were shaken when an air compressor exploded in the Illinois Merchants Trust Bank building causing injuries to five workers, one possibly fatally, and threatening around 40 others. Windows shattered in nearby skyscrapers.

Associated Press Chicago Newlinois Merchants Trust Bank

Soviet Note Proposes Immediate Near East Conference

Moscow reports a Soviet note to England France Italy Greece Romania Yugoslavia Bulgaria and Egypt seeking an immediate conference to resolve the Near East crisis. It warns against any agreement excluding Russia and says only decisive intervention can localize the dispute and avert broader war.

Moscow Russia England France Italy Greece Rumania Jugo-Slavia Bulgyria Egypt Near East Dardanelles

Harding names Texas lawyer to German claims panel

Edwin B. Parker of New York and Houston is named American commissioner on the American German claims commission. The panel will meet in Washington on October 10 with Associate Justice Day as umpire. Parker is a Missouri native and partner in Baker Potts Parker Garwood in Houston, with wartime service linked to the War Industries Board and the liquidation commission.

Associated Press Washington Edwin B. Parker New York Houston Texas Harding Etamburg Parkerss Missouri Baker, Potts, Parker and Garwood Organization of the War Industries Board United States Lquidation Commission

Governor Robertson Bribe Trial Sees Judge Bozarth Disqualified

Oklahoma City Sept 26 Judge Mark L Bozarth of Okmulgee county was disqualified by the state supreme court from sitting in Governor Robertson s bribery case The court ordered certification of disqualification The decision is seen as a victory for Governor Robertson The dispute centers on Bozarth s alleged personal interest in the case tied to the Okmulgee state bank failure

Associated Press Oklahoma City Mark L. Bozarth District Court Okmulgee County State Supreme Court Robertson Bozarth State Bank Okmulgee

New Orleans Weather Forecast Tonight And Wednesday

United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans shows generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. The Times distributes this daily forecast via the Telephone Company.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co

Local Fort McIntosh Weather Report

Observations for the 24 hours to 7 am show a max of 90 degrees and a min of 60 with southeast wind and clear skies. Temperature at 7 am recorded around 61 degrees.

Fort McIntosh

Author Ewart Adamson Records A South Seas Career

Ewart Adamson author of South of Suva and the Mary Miles Minter film at the Royal Theater for two days begins with a life spanning three world voyages a third mate on a windjammer five years as assistant manager of a 12000 acre cocoanut plantation in the South Seas six years in Canadian lumber camps and service in World War I his vivid experiences enrich his tale of the South Seas with personal thrills.

South Seas Ewart Adamson Suva Mary Miles Minter Royal Theater Adamson

Railroads Appeal Western Group Rate Disputes

Representatives from twelve states including Oklahoma Texas and Louisiana meet in Kansas City to challenge Kansas public utilities commission rates on grain and hay within the Western railroad group. Wichita hearings determined a September hearing on Orient road rate disputes will occur in Denver federal court on September 20.

Associated Press Kansas City State Railroad and Wulties Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Kansas Public Utilities Commission Western Railroad Wichita Kan Orient Road Interstate Commerce Commission Orient United States District Court Genver

Bloodshed Escalates in Southeastern Europe

report notes a new outbreak of violence in southeastern Europe raising regional tensions. officials describe rising clashes and security concerns as authorities appeal for calm and humanitarian access. local communities brace for potential displacement and further disruptions.

Europe

Approved Allied Proposals On Dardanelles Freedom

Secretary Hughes today voiced unqualified U S approval of allied plans to safeguard the liberty of the Dardanelles Marmara and the Bosphorus and to protect racial and religious minorities in Turkish territories The American government is gratified the proposals align with American sentiment and hopes for a suitable peace arrangement pending a final treaty with Turkey Greece and the allies.

Washington Dardanelles Bosphorus Hughes Sea of Marmara Straits Turkey Greece

Turkish Cavalry Crosses Neutral Zone Near Constantinople

About 1,000 Turkish cavalry units crossed the neutral zone from Bigha toward Constantinople. The move mirrors the action at Eren Kuesi and seems planned before the allied note. General Harrington, British commander, is pushing every channel to secure a peaceful withdrawal of both forces.

Constantinople Bigha Eren Kuesi Harrington

Fires in Denison Destroy Three Homes and Two Barns

Firefighters report three south side houses burned in what is believed to be incendiary in Denison Texas on September 26. A second blaze destroyed two barns near the city. City and military authorities are investigating the incidents.

Associated Press Denison Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

State OF Texas Pedro Garcia Alamo Foods Company Queen Candy Company Aqciety James Whitcomb Riley Frank Cullinan Tampicos City M. F. Cullinan Misa Lucille Nunnally W. D. Butler James Winch E. J. Anderson Mexico W. H. Garrison Fort Leavensworth Kansas Major Garrison Mrs. Daley of 8. T. Phelps Seymour Denike Baby Ollie Hickey George Villareal Henry Hennington Robby Clyde Henington Kemal Thos. E. Watson Charivari Eplosion Weather Forecast Railroads Western Rail Road Group ST. Anthony Hotel J. O. Ellis A. W. Chowitz Thos. Gaither D. Lauder R. W. Briggs Edinburg E.L. Mason Miranda City J. A.wallace E. L. Verry B. A. York J. C. Brown Jessie Short W. M. Freeley Lawton Okla B. W. Merredith Fred Rodway
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