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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1922
Page
10
A collage of small town items notes Labor Day timing, a Tom Thumb Wedding, a Hamilton Hotel Cafe patio dinner, local professionals and businesses. Mentions Dr Stella May chiropractor and Lopez Filling Station with San Marta Ave address, plus local services from Green Florist and Ye Beauty Shoppe.
The article notes Labor Day celebrated nationwide with ceremonies for workers while Laredo marked the day more quietly as banks offices and many businesses remained closed. It mentions the usual grand parade by the Manion family did not occur this year.
A brief note shows Troup 1 Scout group extending thanks to residents and volunteers for support. The message highlights appreciation for local help, guidance, and participation in recent activities.
A noisy column reveals colorful street observations from Laredo. Quips on fashion, buses, school openings, and local characters like Uncle Abner mix with proverbs about business outlooks and chewing tobacco.
Poem excerpt from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch appears alongside society items. Mrs Will W Gregg and daughter Bessie return from San Antonio. Adamss plan Mexico City home. Mowry and others back from San Antonio trips. Kiwanis, bridge, Tom Thumb Wedding prep, and Sun Beam Band activities noted with neighborhood addresses and names.
A photo of ex Prince Oleg Radimir at his Standard Ol Company desk in Constantinople circulates in New York. He denies engagement with Mrs. Oscar Hammerstein after her admission. Born to Montenegro royalty, he fought as a czar’s officer, was wounded 82 times, and rose to colonel before escape from Siberia and later work as hardware clerk in Clarksburg and a tenor in New York.
Jewel Carmen appears in Nobody at the Royal Theatre for two days starting tomorrow. The film centers on a memory loss victim in high society with a mystery ending. Carmen delivers a challenging role that critics consider near-masterful.
Today features the fortieth anniversary of New York City’s first central electric power station, closing campaigns for Mississippi U.S. Senate candidates Wardman and Stephens, and final closes for Wisconsin New Hampshire and Nevada primaries. International unions events and state fairs begin across multiple venues.
Mrs Ernest Aldridge hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday party for her son David turning five. Guests included Curtis and Mary Louise Randolph, Pattia Sue Bunn, Lula Mims, Mary Melissa Hiatt, Gladys Greenstreet, Dannie Pue, Pete Blanchard, Gertrude Bryant and hostesses Kathleen Aldridge Edward Bigelo Mary and Ralph Cock. A “Hunt the Whistle” game yielded Curtis Randolph a ball. Mary Louise Randolph won. Cream cake centerpiece featured a pink rose and five pink tapers. dolls face lollipops served as favors.
Secretary of Labor Davis proclaims progress for American labor amid unemployment. He cites wage stability near wartime levels and calls for industrial peace with cooperation between employers and workers to sustain prosperity. He condemns strike violence and vows full enforcement of law.
In Pittsburg on September 4 authorities from six agencies including railway municipal county and federal offices investigated a bunkhouse fire that killed seven railroad repair men and injured ten others. Property loss surpassed $200,000 and one man was held.
Attorney General Daugherty said in a telegram to the New York Herald that the government takes no heed of loose talk about the injunction against striking shop men. He denied that lawful acts were prohibited by the injunction.
San Antonio September 4 leaders of the Texas Democratic party prepared for the opening of the state convention with the state executive committee meeting to perfect the temporary organization. The role of the Ku Klux Klan at the convention remained undecided as leaders sought to prevent a split over the issue.
In Chicago on September 4 a bashful suitor gains a cue for asking a fair maiden to dance as the society of teachers of dancing announces a new step. The move titled Say It While Dancing is described as a hesitating motion suitable for proposals at the convention.
Washington reports 92 year old labor leader "Mother" Mary Jones critically injured amid industrial strife. The veteran activist has long influenced labor troubles and was active in rail strike history until now.
AP dispatches from Angora report three Greek army corps in the Esli-Shehr sector dispersed and nearly annihilated by Turkish Nationalists. Greek retreat is in disorder as Turkish forces push forward. Athens confirms Turkish capture of Uchak and suggests Brusa may soon fall to the Kemalists.
Rev Joseph Meliser Catholic parish priest was dragged from the parish house by ten unmasked men last night and flogged. One man allegedly called him un American and opposed to the public schools.
The third assembly of the League of Nations opens in Geneva with Chairman Dominic de Gama of Brazil calling the session to order before a large crowd of spectators.
General Luigi Cadorna born 72 years ago today. George P. Day Yale treasurer and founder born in New York 46 years ago today. Rt. Rev. Thomas B. Molly Catholic bishop of Brooklyn born in Nashua New Hampshire 37 years ago today. Sime inventor of the submarine float born...
A large sugar refinery owned by the J. Godvhanx Sugar Mfg Co in Napoleonville Louisiana was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin today. The plant valued at about 2 000 000 dollars is reported to be the largest refinery in the state.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets as a purgative that is strong for adults yet mild for children. It promises an agreeable bowel movement without griping and describes the tablets as easy and pleasant to take with agreeable effects.
Lieutenant James H. Doolittle, Army aviator, aims to fly from Jacksonville to the Pacific coast with a single refueling stop at San Antonio. The mission tests rapid long distance air movement in emergencies, hoping to reach dinner on the coast tomorrow night.
Eastern Star Miriam Chapter No. 86 schedules a regular meeting tomorrow at 8 o clock in the Masonic Hall. Members are urged to attend and visiting members are welcome. Mary Pearl McCullough Wm. M.
Local observations show a weather report from Fort McIntosh with numbers and times. The forecast is unavailable in this fragment and no specific conditions or temperatures are provided.
The Salvation Army Hall holds a grand opening on Tuesday and Wednesday September 6 at 8 p m with Lieut Col George Wood in attendance. He oversees Salvation Army work in Texas Louisiana and Southwest Arkansas. Location is 318 Flores avenue near Victoria street Pappas building. ENVOY SIMMONS Officer in Charge.
Justice Clarke asks to retire with resignation effective September 18 and President Harding plans to nominate former Senator Sutherland of Utah to fill Clarke's seat on the Supreme Court. Clarke, appointed in 1916 by Wilson, is the junior associate justice in seniority.
St. Petersburg Florida September 4 Lieutenant P Hinton hopped off this morning for Key West on the second leg of his flight to South America in the Sempnaio Correia.
The Associated Press reports from Jackson California that during a shift at the Kennedy mine a series of explosions at the 3,700 foot level were felt. Officials offered no comment as families hold vigil hoping the two imprisoned workers survive the incident.
Fort Worth Texas Sept 4 Jack a 22 year old man was jailed in Weatherford on assault charges involving the daughter of a prominent Parker County family. He was handed over to officers by the girl’s father after the couple returned from a revival meeting.
A private radio receiving station near Wate Texas picked up part of a German message last night but poor atmospheric conditions made it unintelligible. When conditions improved the message had passed.
Abilene Texas Sept 4 District Judge Ely told the grand jury that conditions under prohibition enforcement in Pioneer hinder enforcement of county and city laws in neighboring counties He said if he could influence Governor Neff he would urge martial law to clean up the situation and restore order
Arthur Miller photographed FIA scenes for George Mitzmunice's Paramount production Forever starring Elsie Ferguson and Wallies Reid. Shown at Strand Theatre tomorrow and Wednesday 3 and 6. Paramount pioneers triple exposures of Othello act from distant stage, Miller directing from a high trestle.
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