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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1922

Page

3

Propaganda and Prohibition Laws Draw Across Border Involvement

The Mexican embassy in Washington blames U S based propaganda for the Suarez revolt amid a border campaign by General Murguia. The piece argues Americans and Mexicans abroad violate neutrality and Volstead laws, urging equal punishment for all violators and stern enforcement of prohibition.

Washington Suarez Murguia Mexico Obregon Morquia Murgula Lucio Blanco San Antonio

Sidelights on Booze and Grand Jury Revelations

A federal grand jury report accuses prohibition officers of misusing seized liquor and diverting about 100000 worth of confiscated alcohol for personal use or gifts to friends. The piece notes the paradox of officers pursuing bootleggers while officers themselves are implicated in fraud and questions the New Orleans convention liquor supply.

Laguor Fafa Nac The Plain Association New Orleans Washington National Grain Dealers’ Resecration i District of Columbia Grand Jury Ccmns

Campaign to crush bourgeoisie psychology in Soviet Russia

Moscow reports a party conference condemns bourgeoisie psychology, the idea of wealth and limited state control. It warns that easing capitalist leeway is temporary and criticizes intellectuals exiled for not fully embracing communist thought. The regime seeks a monopoly on thought and politics.

Moscow Russia Communist Party Jedarald Moscow University Communtate

Report Corrected on Boxcar Collision In Laredo

The Times corrected a prior report saying Bernardo de la Garza’s car struck a Texas-Mexican Railway boxcar on San Yatio Avenue. Evidence shows the automobile hit the stationary boxcar, with the car damaged and the boxcar splintered. The railroad notes their crossings are carefully watched and accidents are rare in Laredo.

the Times Riv. Co Bernardo de la Garza San Dario Avenue Young de la Garza de la Garza Texas-Mexican Ru Co Laredo Texas- Mexican Railway Texas de la Carta

Zapata County Court Adopts Quick One Day Term

District court of the Forty-ninth Judicial District in Zapata county adjourned after a term lasting less than a day. Judge Mullally convened the grand jury at 1 pm, they reported by 6 pm with three indictments. Two cases moved to county court while Francisco del Zosque is bound for district court. Next week Webb county district court meets in Laredo.

Forty-ninth Judicial District Zapata County Zapata Mullally Francisco del Zosque Laredo Webb County Lucille M Nunnelly Farragut Street Rosario Street Sanitary Grocery Co Laredo Candy Company

Laredo Oil District Sees Rising Shipments and New Wells

Oil shipments from the Laredo district rise to eighteen carloads daily with potential growth. Wormser No. 1 begins casing at 2104 feet and aims to drill next week. Moon No. 1 pressures ahead at 2026 feet as casing set early next week. Other wells, including South Plains No. 1 and McKenzie-Ryan No. 1, push toward production while a tank car shortage limits shipments. A public auction will sell a horse and wagon seized for customs violation on October 12, 1922.

Laredo Tex-Pata Line Co Miranda City Wormser No Moon No South Plains Oil & Gas Co McKenzie-Ryan No Reiser Villegas Dave Maternee M. P. Oil Co Walters Oklahoma Port of Laredo Texas Custom House A. R.kahn

Tennis Finals Set Between Moore and Graves on Camphais Court

The city tennis tournament of forty players, begun in August, reaches the final Friday afternoon at 3:00 after H W Moore faces J W Graves. Both players advanced through forfeits and tight wins, with Moore defeating Aguilar and Peterson and Graves defeating Seabury and Hardin to reach the final.

H. W. Moore J. W. Graves Camphais Court Moore Aguilar Martin Passidy Peterson Gilbert d. Biskamp Hatley Hobart Peterson d. Austin Moore d. Aguilar Martin d. Hanchett McDonnell d. Stamps Paisley d. Seilfred Capt Seabury D. Wright Graves d. Tafet Tlardin d. Arellano Ward d. Hayes Hill d. Grissom Lt. Byers d. Sorrell Wright d. Hein Garcia d. White Deering D. Freuler Rubiamen Dickey McKinney d. Moreno Killam d. Carter Gilbert d. Allen Peterson d. Hatley Moore d. Martin Paisley d. McDonnell Graves d. Seabury Hardin d. Ward Byers d. Hill Garefa —d. Wright Rubs Moore d. Peterson Graves D. Ge

City Council Passes Ordinances and Adopts Budgets

The city council met in regular session with Mayor Leopoldo Vidlegas and eight Aldermen present. Ordinances were read and passed including a gasoline vend prohibition and a fee for the city attorney, with several land and street matters referred for report. Bills were ordered paid.

Leopoldo Vidlegas Chouk Henry Leyendecker Martin Salinas Brennen Mims Leonard J. Blake Alexander Lyle J. Berkins Webb County Brennan C. O. Burgen Chihuahua Street Tapeiste Avenue Malinche Avenue Alan Buena Vista Market Street Corpus Christi Royal Opera House Rialto Theatre Albert Ur- Lahn Cluck Finance Committee

World Series games spark nation as fans await results

The world series baseball championship begins in New York with games slated over several days. Readers are urged to stay tuned for daily results as millions watch with anticipation.

New York

Long skirts and glossy hats storm gossip in Paris society

Gossip column notes Mabel Normand reports stressmakers favor the long skirt while her New York purchases are admired. Gertrude Astor shines in a Pierrette hat and fashion flair, Rosemary Theby captivates in a draped crepe de chine afternoon dress with a contrasting hat, underscoring chic silhouettes and color accents in society circles.

Mabel Normand Paris New York America Miss Normand Gertrude Astor Rosemary Theby Norma Talmadge

Mexican Artillery Band Passes Through City on Return to Mexico

The Artillery Band of ninety musicians under Captain Manuel Rosas arrived this morning en route to Dallas for the Texas State Fair. They did not stop for a concert in this city due to tight schedules but plan to perform for Laredo residents after the fair as they proceed home to Mexico City.

Mexico City Dallas State Fair Laredo Dallas Phone Crockett Avenue C 8Th St San Antonio Texas Lincoln Street Sanitary Grocery Co Mexico Artillery Mexican Republic Manuel Rosas Thi City

Strip City of Posters

Berlin police blotter notes a new theft type as billboard strippers target street posters for waste paper. Thieves work at night tearing down posters from pillars and collecting colored bills advertising theaters restaurants and dance halls. One youth hoarded about 50 kilograms of torn paper for sale.

Associated Press Berlin

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