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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1923

Page

12

Kiwanis Club discusses Constitution during lunch meeting

Laredo Kiwanis Club observed Constitution Week at the Hamilton Hotel with guests from Chicago and Mexico City. Speakers including Sterling Phelps C M Henry Bill Neblett Ed Mann and Col Hickok addressed Why the Constitution and its relation to Kiwanis and the Army. The group praised the document and pledged support for local school athletics.

Laredo San Antonio Claude Hamilton Sterling Phelps C. M. Henry U. S Bill Neblett Ed. Mann Tom Ward Army Col. Hickok Gladstone Kiwants

Whirlwinds Spark Eerie Dust Storm Near Salcedo

Turbulent whirlwinds yesterday coated Salcedo with dust as clouds swept from multiple directions. The event caused a brief dust bloom with no damage, followed by cooler air and a calm equinox forecast. Real estate activity rose briefly amid the stormy spectacle, while a light rain did little to moisten the dust. Tomorrow marks the equinox with no expected anomalies.

Salcedo Laredo

School Children Offered Apples In Limited Sale

A local notice urges liberal apple supply for all school children with a limited number of boxes available for sale. Readers are asked to phone orders to 398-W. Dated 9 19 4t.

Notice to Creditors for W A Gamble Estate

Letters of administration granted to JOHN L DANNELLEY by Webb County Court Texas for the estate of W A Gamble deceased. Creditors must present claims within the legal period to the administrator at his Laredo Texas address.

W. A. Gamble Webb County Texas Laredo Webb State of Texas John L. Dannelley

Laredo Schools Report Enroll 3474 as TradeVisitors Return

The Times publishes a district roll showing 3474 pupils under 67 teachers across Central Urbahn Heights High Harding First and Fourth wards Montrose. Enrollment may grow by 1000 with upcoming cotton harvest and trade visitors from Los Angeles and U S Chamber groups. Local business leaders push for Texas Mexican commerce to advance promptly.

Laredo Independent School District Ll. J. Christen Central School Miss Mudd Gribble Macmahon Mullally Sumners J. Schultz J. J. Rice A. Swan M. Diaz M. Polkinhorn W. Lang W. Brennan C. Hall Heights Oberfeldt Milburne Sharkey

Feast of Ingathering Watch Observed Next Week

The Feast of Ingathering or Feast of Tabernacles runs one week from Monday evening September 24 to Tuesday October 2. It traces to Deuteronomy and Leviticus and is tied to Thanksgiving in spirit and origin, linking Israel harvest rites with American observance.

Tabernacles Israel Pilgrim Fathers

National Motor Co Showrooms Invite to New Cars

Public invited to National Motor Co showrooms at Flores Avenue and Houston Street to view the Red Bird Overland Wonder arriving soon for 69590 f.o.b. factory and the Willys Knight 1924 model at 11760 f.o.b. factory. Financing available.

National Motor Co Flores Avenue Houston Street Overland Wonder Willys- Knight

Appeal for Aid to Japanese Mission Devastation

Bishop McKim urges Ep iscopal support after Tokio missions and St Luke s Hospital were destroyed leaving missionaries and Japanese clergy with only faith. The appeal asks Epis copalians to provide emergency relief beyond Red Cross funds via Christ Church in Laredo.

McKim The Episcopal Church Tokio St. Luke's Hospital Red Cross Charles W. Cook Christ Church Laredo Japan

Laredo Weather and Local Happenings Preview

Yesterday evening showed a brief weather shift but pleasant conditions return. The paving program advances toward first-class thoroughfares while the Texas Leaguers and Milmos prepare for an Legion Park game. Hunters pursue quotas as deer season nears with Dodge Fords feared in brush.

Rio Grande Don J. Pluvius Don Boreas Laredo Don Rains Milmos Legion Park

Municipal street sweeper to aid city cleanliness

The Street and Bridge Committee announces a motor driven street sweeper will be in service soon. Residents are urged to sweep walks and clear dirt from ditches into trash cans, not into catch basins or streets, and to use yellow cans placed in the business district. The notice asks all to set an example and keep the city clean.

Don’t Miss This Five Cent Chamberlain Offer

Plainly write your name and address with five cents to Chamberlain Medicine Co. Des Moines Iowa and receive a trial package including Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for coughs colds and flu Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach troubles and biliousness Chamberlain’s Salve for burns wounds and skin conditions.

Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa Chamberlain Chambelain

St Anne Society Meeting Arranges Friday Get Together

The St Anne Society will meet with Mrs J B Morton and Mrs M S Ryan at 4 p m Friday at Mrs Ryan s home for a social gathering and discussion.

St. Anne Society J.B. Morton M.S. Ryan

Indian Pipe and Moccasin Flower Prominently Noted Local Plants

Articles recall natural lore and memorial verse alongside a social column. Notices cover travel, family greetings, and community events in Laredo, Texas with references to New York City, Washington DC, Mexico City, Yellowstone Park, and local households. A birthday party for Barbara Lorraine Scrivner highlights a long list of attendees and festive treats.

R. I. Craig Barbara Lorraine Scrivner Anita Rosenbaum Emily Giddens Genevieve Trixie Goodwin Mary Louise Kathleen DaCamara Janette Kathleen Maher Armandina Ela Perla Rowena Becketheimer Anne

Open Liberal Leaders Favor Republic in Spain

Associated Press dispatch from Port Vendres dated Sept 21 reports liberal leaders signaling a return to republicanism amid the military takeover. Former minister Grasset vows to move toward republic, with expectations former Speaker Alvaroz may back the shift, while the directorate pursues liberal policies and economic measures amid nationwide discontent.

Associated Press Port Vendres Spanish Frontier Spain Grasset Alvaroz

Explosion Fatal to Four Bureau of Standards Experts

Washington reports a laboratory explosion killed four Bureau of Standards scientists, L B E Auer Urban Cook and Stephen Lee, with James Kendig later dying. Five others remained hospitalized in critical condition as Hoover ordered an accident investigation into a spark triggering gas vapor.

Associated Press Washington Bureau of Standards L. Be. Auer Urban Cook Stephen Lee Hoover James Kendig

Attorney General Aide W W Meacham Jr Dies After Illness

W W Meacham Jr assistant attorney general died in a local hospital after a brief illness from acute Brights disease. Funeral and further details were not immediately announced. The death occurred in Austin Texas on September 21 as reported by the Associated Press.

Hy Associated Press Austin Texas W. W Meacham, Jr Bright

New Trade Route Cut Between Chicago and Mexico

A new merchandise package service will start next Wednesday linking Chicago and Mexico. The route uses Illinois Central Gulf Coast lines and the Texas Mexican Railway to Laredo, expected to cut costs per the Association of Commerce.

Los Angeles San Antonio Pacific Coast United States Laredo Mexico Houston Chamber of Commerce Chicago Association of Commerce Ilinoig Central Gulf Coast Lines Texas Mexican Railway

Woman Convicted In Mayday Slaying Sentenced To Two Years

Statenville Ga Sept 21 Mrs Joe Copeland was taken from the courtroom under heavy guard to a neighboring county for safekeeping after a voluntary manslaughter conviction and a two year penitentiary sentence in the death of John Roberts at Mayday Ga. Strong feeling among Roberts and Copeland relatives was noted by officers.

Statenville Joe Copeland John Roberts Mayday Hich Roberts Copeland

Conference on Ruhr Situation Heads for Early Decision

Paris reports Prime Minister Baldwin left Premier Poineare's office as Marshal Pool and Khinedana officials arrived. A two hour meeting reviewed the Ruhr and Thynekund crisis with the aim of briefing Baldwin to direct French forces and Berlin officials as the Ruhr issue nears a head.

Associated Press Paris Baldwin Great Britain Tarddy Poineare Marshal Pool Preach Khinedana Public Works Fingner Ruhro Thinekund Berlin Ruhr

State calls for surplus text books list in court proceedings

Austin Sept 21 Superintendent Marrs issues directive to superintendents of independent school districts and other schools to provide immediately to the state educational department a list of surplus books in textbooks involved in court proceedings. Lists aid distribution to prevent shortage. No serious book shortage reported.

Associated Press Austin Texas State Educational Department Marrs

Voice of Conciliation in League Assembly

In Geneva Switzerland former President Motta congratulated the League of Nations on a settled Greco Italian crisis. J J Loudon and Dr Nansen backed the council’s move to hold a judicial inquiry into the covenant’s meaning signaling restraint and unity among nations.

Associated Presa Ceneva Switzerland Assembly League of Nations Motta League Council Conference of Ambassadors Fssne J. J. Loudon Holland Nansen Norway Italy

Coast Guard Believes Freighters Farrell and American Girl Lost

Milwaukee dispatch reports Captain William Kincaid says both the Farrell and the American Girl freighters are believed sunk in Lake Michigan after more than 300 hours overdue from St. Joseph Michigan to Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Wis William Kincaid Farrell St. Joseph Mich Lake Michigan

Can Not Resist Dollar Bills Sparks Romanian Mail Probe

In Bucharest on September 26 complaints about handling foreign mail, especially from the United States, prompted International Postal Union action. If no improvement occurs Romania may withdraw. Americans often enclose currency, leading to mail theft by sorters, with many letters purloined.

Associated Press Bucharest Romania United States International Postal Union Rumania

Herring Block Norway's Fjords

Tromsoe Norway Sept 21 The fjords in the extreme north near Tana and Vadsoe are blocked by herring shoals forming a semi solid mass. The fish press into jetties at village fishing stations and hatcheries. Ships have gone north to harvest and others reach herring oil factories laden with catch.

Associated Press Tromsoe Norway Tana Vadsoe

Bold Robbery Of Much Liquor Reported

The theft involved a large quantity of whiskey valued at about $76 000 with bottles and duty stamps. Investigators pursued the matter as a major burglary noting the liquor stock had been milked and the scene indicates an organized theft.

Derek Petia Cntra Investididors Federal Chile

Boy Commits Suicide Over School Treatment Investigated

County authorities and school officials in New Sadego and Here investigate Vernon Walke AG a high school student who died by his own action as his parents allege harassment over treatment. Officials say they were unaware of the claims and will aid the inquiry.

Mudiville Iue New Sadego Vernon

Underwood Supporters Call for Organizing Effort

Dallas Texas September 21 Democrats favor Underwood of Alabama as a presidential candidate in 1924 issued a call inviting supporters to attend a meeting in October to perfect an organization in his behalf. Names on the call include former Senator Joseph W Bailey former Gov O B Colquitt District Judge Charles Pippin and Mayor Louis Blaylock of Dallas.

Ty Associated Press Dallas Pexas Osear

Oklahoma lawmakers push impeachment and Klan fight

Oklahoma legislators marched to impeach Governor Walton while the executive armors the state against the Ku Klux Klan. Walton blames the Klan for the political storm and vows to arm every man in the state opposed to the invisible empire.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Walton

Ten Cent Gasoline Hits Fort Worth Stations

Gasoline sold at 10c per gallon at several Fort Worth stations as Magnolia Petroleum cuts price to 10c after larger distributors posted 12c. Smaller outlets matched the lower rate, following a week of gradual declines across the city in Texas.

Associated Prése Texas Fort Worth Fort, Worth Magnolia Petroleum Company

Nebraska Attorney General calls conference on gasol ine situation

Attorney General Spillman of Nebraska urges nationwide conference of attorneys general in Chicago on October 15 to investigate the national gasoline situation. The move follows action from the recent national meeting in Minneapolis.

Lincoln Neb Spillman Nebraska Chicago Minneapolis

Forces Of Habit Card Scene Lie Variant

A fragment shows a dialogue where a character asks Mollie about the last card dealt, mentioning a spade and a whispered accusation of spitting on hands before picking it up, capturing a tense, informal moment.

Mollie

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Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Charley Cook Dent Republic First Ward Fourth Ward Montrose Trade of Mra Violet 8 Oberrecht Society Arthur Gutterman St. Nicholas Greelings Misa Baville Thihecli Washington, D.C Mrs. Sr Leonard Junction Texas Lewis Leonard Troswell New Mexico New Mexico Military Institute Anna Sutton New York City Geoffrey James Giles J.T. Hassell New York Washington, D. C Mgr J. T. Beretta Jaw. Derena Mexico City Reuben Davis Montana Yellowstone Park BL FE Graham Et Face I. B. Garrett Bryant W. Allen A. W. Farnest Cundidiadara J. J. Beretta My. Delion Ward Beretta Tha Quisit Mick Plate Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Hannah Pair Reynolds J. D. Harvey W. L. Guinn J. J. All Bureau OF Standards Labora TORY Marks Proceedings Blain Boy Underwood
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