28 Oct 1923
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1923
Page
1
Friday's Daily notes a violent clash in the Oklahoma House after Representative Callahan accused a Klansman ally of dictating policy. The incident caps a tense political moment with impeachment votes seen as reflecting broader federal enforcement questions and a looming presidential race.
Senator Oscar Underwood of Alabama, campaigning for the Democratic nomination, criticized federal enforcement of prohibition and woman suffrage while urging support for new laws. He contrasted past revenue cutters firing on smugglers with current debates on offshore ranges.
Notice to interested parties that Judge A Winslow of Webb County Texas appointed Steanor L Gunther as temporary administrator of the estate of John Frederick Gunther deceased. Court to hold in Laredo on November 19 1928 to contest the appointment with publication required for ten days.
Avowell attended an enthusiastic meeting as the American Legion post installed its officers for the coming year and planned Armistice Day events in Laredo. Col John H Aacary Post Commander John Pope vice post commander Alden B Muller adjutant Randall Nye assistant adjutant Miles L Hanchett post historian J J Paisley post chaplain. Executive Committee includes R L Bobbitt chair Hal Brennan BL WW Carrero John la Donnelly Dr Nat Wing. Armistice Day arrangements discussed with a called meeting next Thursday at Lessonall. City Marshal Boriennan warns vehicles left idle after midnight will be towed to police station so street sweepers can work.
The Washington Birthday Celebration Association announces a postponement of the board of directors meeting to Monday night November 9th due to conflicts with local observances. The executive committee and committee chairs gain time to prepare a fuller outline of proposed plans.
Bids due by 10 a m November 2 1828 at the Superintendent's office Central School building for depository of the School Funds of the Independent School District of Laredo Texas for term ending August 31 1924. State definite rates of interest on daily balances and on loans. The School Board may reject any or all bids. M S Ryan President Board Laredo Texas October 23 1923.
Distressing skin conditions are described as pimples, blotches, and rashes. The ad touts Black and White Ointment as dependable for rapid relief and urges purchase from dealers in convenient low-priced packages including a 50c size offering triple value versus the 25c size.
A new Willys Knight shipment arrives soon with a Coupe-Sedan standard model in the batch. The dealer invites the public to visit the showroom to view the cars.
The Times presents a weekly drilling report for Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties. It lists numerous surveys wells locations rig statuses and depths across fields including Schott Miranda City Aviator Lang Mirando and Bruni with counts of producing wells and gasers. Readers are asked to call 873 with corrections or additions.
Dr. F A Bass announces dental practice locations in the Joseph Building rooms 227 and 229 with contact phone 1541 for appointments.
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