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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1923
Page
7
A lengthy discussion argues that capital fuels progress and that cooperation among workers remains essential. It cites Henry Ford’s Muscle Shoals bid, Wall Street interest, and political maneuvering as factors shaping the government power project and fertilizer plans, urging full public scrutiny of Ford’s charges and sincerity.
Henry Ford accuses Weeks of influence and motives in blocking his Muscle Shoals offer. He alleges a coordinated plan to break up the project and links the Gorgas steam plant sale to a broader scheme against him. The dispute prompts speculation about possible investigations.
Refugio Arredondo and his son were killed by contact with a fallen live wire on farms near Sidsbury ten miles south of Laredo. The elder man died driving cattle. his son, arriving to help, touched the wire and perished as well. An inquest returned a verdict of accidental electrocution.
The United States Court for the Southern District of Texas begins its sessions with Judge J C Jnutcheson Jr presiding. Sixty men from Webb Zapata Lasalle and McMullen counties are summoned as jurors for fraud and petit panels as grand jury is empanelled to handle matters requiring attention.
Laurel Oil Company No 4 in Block 68 Los Ojuelos Grant struck a well Friday at roughly 1635 feet producing an estimated 200 barrels of oil daily.
Mrs Lise Randolph Slaughter wife of J H Slaughter died Friday at 3 30 PM on the Esperanza farm in South Laredo after years of illness. Born in Pointe Coupee Louisiana 65 years ago she moved to Laredo fourteen years ago and managed Hamilton Cafe and later Bender Cafe. Survived by husband three children Mrs J W Proffitt of San Antonio David and Randolph Slaughter of Laredo four sisters and three brothers. Funeral at Christ Episcopal church and burial in city cemetery this afternoon at 4 PM.
Williamson and Eaton announce a new auto painting firm to open at Lincoln Street and Juarez Avenue, offering Hackenberger system painting. Cars are painted in four hours and guaranteed six months, with San Antonio results cited. Pricing claims about half the usual rate.
Up to this morning a total of 31 bills of indictment had been returned by the grand jury in district court here. The last six bills were handed in at the morning convening. Names listed include L. J. Taney theft over 50 dollars murder Eusebio More no theft over 50 dollars Santiago Cavazos assault with intent to rob Dionicio Padilla robbery by firearms John Brown perjury. The jury resumes deliberations after turning in the fe wo on five mille of indictment and will recess until next Monday morning for further matters.
Booe's All-Professionals from San Antonio return to face the Milmos in a four game series starting this afternoon. McGrew from the Washington American League squad will pitch, with two games tomorrow and one Monday. This final Laredo series attracts big crowds as fans pack the ballpark to cheer the Milmos and the visiting pros.
At Strand Sunday Monday the F B Q release A Man's Man closes with battle scenes but remains a melodrama driven by spirited action and romance. J Warren Kerrigan stars as the principal character in a story praised for its powerful scenes and dramatic enjoyment.
Maxwell automobile License 413 465 Motorhead 5046 6 seized at Laredo Texas on September 27 1923 for violation of Section 593 Tariff Act 1922. Claim within twenty days of first publication or car will be sold at public auction November 5 1923 at the Custom House at 10 A M. Deputy Collector AR Kahn.
A collage of short items announces a modern bungalow for rent with ornamented listings, dance school openings, baseball games at Legion Park and public venues, business ads for furniture and florists, and civic notices. The page also covers court activity, marriages, China relief funds, and community Society Editor calls.
The Salvation Army body postpones its Harvest Festival to Friday next week at 918 Flores Avenue in the Pappas building. The event opens at 8 PM with tamales enchiladas and vegetables for sale. Proceeds benefit the Japan relief fund. Further announcements follow.
Dr. Thomas A Jaggar Jr government volcanologist at Mauna Kea observatory left for Japan to study quake impacts and advocate light steel structures that could withstand shocks and replace destroyed buildings in Tokyo and Yokohama. He notes Hawaii's close ties to Japan offer a chance to design thousands of rebuildable, earthquake resistant homes.
More than 70 American and Filipino teachers in Manila have been promoted and their total pay raised by 10000 a year. The increase aligns with the government plan to boost the entire teaching staff.
Saturday events include bridge parties hosted by Mrs Louis Joseph Mrs A M Wormser at 3 pm in honor of Mrs Eewin J Wormser at Mrs FP Wormsers home. The D A R meets at Mrs W W MacGregor at 3 pm Sunday. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 pm Presbyterian Church. Senior B Y P U at Baptist Church 6 30 pm. Christian Church society meets at 6 46 pm.
The collection notes a report on treasurer duties and a talk by Superintendent Roark. Annie Katharine Burroughs leads a Bible themed program with readings by several individuals and a junior league featuring songs and promises from Scripture.
The fourth fort of the Warsaw citadel where explosives were stored exploded today causing extensive damage to the city and surrounding areas.
The Census Bureau announced that September cotton consumption totaled 483,052 bales of lint and 49,587 bales of linters, down from August figures of 491,604 lint bales and 47,998 linters and below September last year’s 494,013 lint and 61,474 linters.
French aviator Maneyrol was killed at Lympne England while attempting to beat the altitude record in a motor glider contest. His wings gave way under wind pressure during the ascent to surpass the 19 000 foot mark.
Washington October 13 Prohibition Commissioner Haynes vowed that the Coolidge administration will enforce prohibition, echoing Harding. The opening session of a citizenship conference gathered enforcement advocates from across the country, including state officials and church and civic leaders, to craft a program to mobilize moral support for law enforcement.
Horace Carter a 40 year old Black man was taken from two officers near the King and Queen county courthouse and shot dead by about ten men He had been arrested for allegedly attacking a white woman The arrest occurred an hour before the jail transport was due and the group intercepted the officers half a mile from the jail Carter lay dead in handcuffs as townspeople and sheriffs responded to the scene
Dallas police hunt two men linked to an Oklahoma City jewelry store robbery where jewels and a diamond watch worth 65,000 were stolen. Two hours later they robbed Martin Hall near Brewster, Oklahoma, taking a watch suitcase clothing and 67 dollars while driving toward Dallas in an automobile.
Berlin reports aluminum 200 and 500 mark coins issued months ago for small change have disappeared. Banks cannot provide them as depreciation makes the metal worth more than their face value.
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