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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1922

Page

7

Surgeon Linked To First Human Gland Theft In History

Chicago doctors volunteered to aid police in punishing an expert surgeon accused of participating in history's first human gland theft. The victim, Joseph Wozniak, 34, war veteran and husband, says four men kidnapped him and after awakening the gland was found missing during an operation. Investigators believe a vital gland was taken for transplantation experiments possibly aimed at rejuvenation.

Chicago Asociated Joseph Wozniak Gorgeons Wozniak

Sixteen Railroads Sign Wage Agreement With Shopmen

Sixteen railroads have reached agreements with shopmen opposing strikes and pledging to accept railroad labor board decisions. Signed roads include the Southern Pacific Katy International & Great Northern Trinity and Brazos Valley and the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf. The combined mileage totals 55 916 miles.

Associated Press Chicago Railroad Labor Board Labor Board Federated Railway Shop Crafts Southern Pacific Katy International & Great Northern Trinity and Bravos Valley San Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf

Attempted theft of letters linked to Candler case

New Orleans on October 14 a reported attempt to steal 30 letters alleged to be written by Asa G. Candler Sr. to Mrs. Onegima de Bouchelle from Harold Moise office as associate counsel for Mrs. de Bouchelle was disclosed by her attorney. The case involves charges and details remain disputed.

Associated Press New Orleans Asa G. Candler Onegima de Bouchelle Harold Moise de Bouchelle

Lloyd Georges Speech Falls Flat in Liberal Address

Prime Minister Lloyd George addressed the Liberals in Manchester but offered no clear plans or program. He defended Near Eastern policy, ridiculed critics, and recalled his service to the nation saying he has never betrayed the people. He echoed Austen Chamberlain in Birmingham with a pledge to place national security and prosperity first.

Associated Press Manchester Eng Lloyd George Austen Chamberlain House of Commons Birmingham

Identity of the men who killed Bob Rumsey known

The grand jury after two days of investigation fixed with unerring certainty the identity of the men who killed Mounted Inspector Robert S. Rumsey near Torrecillas on August 19. District Attorney John A. Walls said the grand jury's plodding patience established the perpetrator.

Robert S. Rumsey Torrecillas John A. Walls Times Houmsey

Veterans from Europe and U S convene in New Orleans for Inter Allied Federation

Delegates from seven European nations and the United States opened the Inter Allied Veterans Federation meeting in New Orleans as part of the American Legion events. M Bertrand of France presided, with participants from the Balkans to America attending as Legion guests ahead of next week’s national convention. Col Forbes denied administration meddling in the Legion’s national commander selection amid NY Commander Deegan’s remarks.

Associated Press New Orleans United States Inter-Allied Veterans’ Federation Charles Bertrand France Balkans America American Legion Legion M. Bertrand French Chamber of Deputies French Legion of Honor William F. Deegan American Legion of New York B. C. Forbes United States Veterans’ Bureau Forbes Col. Forbes

Survivors on way after Honolulu liner fire

Two hundred sixty one passengers and crew from the City of Honolulu travel aboard the army transport Thomas toward the mainland, expected to reach port tomorrow. The City of Honolulu burned to the water line and will be towed in later. The Thomas was ordered to land passengers in Los Angeles instead of San Francisco.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal City of Honolulu Thomas Honolulu Washington Weeks Los Angeles

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Richter Quienes and Binner EL Precio FIJO Kuppenheimer Stein-Bloch Bloch Laredo Schott Field Kan-Oka No. 3 Kan-Oka Oil Co Chicaci NEW Association OF Shopmen Texas United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Bob Rumsey TION Kk. Beretta M. Alexander M. W. Brennan Sam W. Brown A. L. Vidaurri THE Laredo National Bank Laredo, Texas Sap Federal Reserve Bank U. S Cash and Exchange Total Winchester Winchester Guns and Ammunition A. Deutz & Brother Urulnds L. Daiches A.B. Gale Optical Optometrist Oil Well Supply Co Pittsburg Houston C. H. Duff Hamilton
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