29 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1922
Page
1
A Laredo letter to Friday's Daily rebukes a San Antonio Express article that insulted Laredo and its trade, noting Laredo's electric street railway history and mutual economic dependence. The writer calls for courtesy and cooperation between the two cities while recounting past snubs and urging respectful regional relations.
Controversy over Attorney General Daugherty's decision continues as the treasury department maintains Nostead act enforcement pending the court's interpretation. The act bars liquor on foreign ships within port limits and on the high seas, with potential implications if the Supreme Court upholds or reinterprets the law.
The piece argues that strict Volstead enforcement would collide with international maritime rules and hurt world trade. It cites Mr. Daugherty and Mr. Lasker, warning that compelling foreign ships to follow U S bans could provoke reprisals and strain allies. It notes Turkey’s rare alignment with prohibition and foreign nations’ rights.
More than a hundred San Antonio businessmen plus Banda Juvenil will arrive by special Texas-Mexican train at 4 30 pm. Kingsville Robstown and Hebbronville traders join for two hours of mingling with Laredo merchants at I and GN station. Governor Cesar Lopez de Lara and staff greet them in Nuevo Laredo and host a 7 30 pm banquet at the Casino. Banda Juvenil also presents a concert on Martin Plaga from 7 30 to 10 pm for locals.
Big leaguers from the National American Southern Western and Texas Leagues arrive in Laredo to play in a four game series at Legion Park against Milmos and the San Antonio All-Stars. Notables include Ross Young of the New York Giants and Huber from a Nashville Southern League club.
The Woman's Club hosts a Halloween program for children aged 3 to 5 from 3 to 5 p m Saturday October 28 in the Library. An elaborate spooky program aims to amuse the little folks with admission set at 25 cents.
At the Texas-Mexican Conference in San Antonio Bishop James Cannon presiding Rev. Cipriano A. Frausto, pastor of the local Mexican Methodist church, was returned to his pastorate for two more years. Frausto has led the Mexican Methodist church and the Holding Institute for two years and received strong support from his congregation to stay in Laredo.
Constance Talmadge stars in Experimental Marriage at the Rialto Theatre today. The piece portrays a man living in a flat where women are barred who falls for a woman and seeks to marry her, with light comic hints about how they evade the prohibition.
Oil operators continue to arrive in Laredo from all directions and secure leases in Webb and Zapata counties. Contracts call for at least twenty derricks across Schott and Avia tors fields, signaling a broad drilling push in the coming weeks with several wells already in various stages and promising signs of production.
From Milan, Italy, a supply of Voernet Branca is offered. Esteemed Italian and foreign scientists endorse it as a laxative and tonic. Indispensable for households, especially in warm climates. For sale by
In a quiet district court session James Edward Grover pleaded absent and his $1,000 cash bond was forfeited. Guillermo Pesia was fined 25 dollars plus costs for aggravated assault while Nabor Perez was dismissed after serving time. Jose Coronado’s liquor case was postponed to the next term. No trials were scheduled this afternoon.
Royal Theatre presents the Goldwyn picture Poverty of Riches for a two day run starting Sunday. Roy Laidlaw David Winter and John Cossar deliver reliable support for the leading figures. Laidlaw is a former Ince stock player and has appeared in several Goldwyn productions.
The second day of the enrollment drive for the Laredo Chamber of Commerce reports 41 new members from new citizens and businesses. Existing members renew in large numbers as the campaign continues with broad local support.
The Kiwanis Club held a Ladies Night at Hamilton Cafe with Halloween decorations by the attendance committee led by Roland Grissom. Wormser Bros. installed a radio outfit for musical numbers, and several addresses by Elver G. Clingenpeel Rev Knight Mia O. W. Killam M. W. Brennan Robert L. Bobbitt Charles Deutz O. W. Killam and John L. Dannelley drew close attention.
Lord Salisbury, eldest son of the late Marquis of Salisbury and head of the Tory Die Hards in the house of peers, emerged as a prominent figure in Britain's political crisis. Born 1861, educated at Eton and Oxford, he entered Parliament at 24, served as Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs in 1900, and earned Boer War mentions.
Fragmentary report notes long hair among young women in Mexico City. The text references hair styles and social observations but lacks clear actions or outcomes. Further context is needed for a complete summary.
A column of lively local humor and observations from Laredo covers manners, fashion, taxes, and office life. Jokes touch on peacocks of politicking, dating customs, and the prevalence of gab at Flores Avenue shops and local firms.
The fragment mixes old bar banter with social commentary on wealth gender norms and traffic rules. It recalls fashionable phrases and jokes about inheritance marriage and leisure while hinting at reformist attitudes and public behavior. The speaker muses on manners class and hypocrisy in a reflective, era‑tinged tone.
One year ago today October 27 President Harding spoke in Columbus and Atlanta Georgia. Railroad brotherhoods agreed to call off the strike set to resume November 1, 1921.
Vienna reports the equitization of Hapsburg holdings in Austria will finish soon with private possessions excluded. Proceeds from sales and leasing of former court buildings will aid war invalids. Territorial reductions shrink administration space as offices are rented to private entities and private items to former rulers are limited.
Community notices report a Halloween spookfest at the Woman's Club Library on Saturday October 28 at 8 PM. Also listed are garden chrysanthemums for sale, ballroom dancing classes, post card mail tips, a local candy shop lunch service, and various small ads from Laredo area businesses and residents.
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