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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1923

Page

2

New York Press Strike Leaves City Without Newspapers

Wednesday’s Daily notes New York City faced a rare newspaper blackout due to a pressmen strike. Readers bagged only mid preceding day editions as unions and publishers clash, threatening a city steeped in daily news habit with a bitter disruption.

New York Ima Tik Dilenitus Daily News New York City Tower of Babel Peante International Union Washinton Country Daily

Help for the Party as Southern GOP Vote Diminished

The Republican national executive committee cuts Southern representation, boosting Democratic chances. Southern Republicans are described as weak supporters in the nominating process, while other regions keep their influence. The text argues this reshapes party strength without changing non Southern delegations and signals a drift toward a smaller but potentially safer Southern bloc.

C. Bascom Slomp Coolidge Slemp Congress Republican Party Republican National Committee Republican National Executive Committee Hiouth Boking Sufe

Court Officials Return From Dimmit County Term

Judge Mullally District Attorney Walls and Court Porter Wilcox returned from Dimmit County where they attended the district court session in Dimmitt. The term disposed civil and criminal dockets including L I Pease who killed Dr J A Bradbrook and was convicted of manslaughter with a five year suspended sentence. Also decided were two cattle theft cases two-year sentences and two prohibition violators with one and two year terms. Next term opens October 1 at Zapata then eight weeks here followed by another eight weeks.

Latvict Jo. Mullally Doct Oa Walls Seth S. Wilcox Caurcings Springs Dimmitt Teria Turin L. I. Pease Asherton J. A. Bradbrook Pease State Penitentiary Bradbrook American Legion Sherton Zapata

Suzanna featuring Mabel Normand heads to Royal Theatre

Mabel Normand stars in Suzanna a Mack Sennett comedy drama at the Royal Theatre released by Allied Producers and Distributors Corporation. The romantic tale set in early California shows Spanish architecture and tales of dons cavaliers seferitas and villains in a Mexican mood.

Mabel Normand Suzanna Royal Theatre Allied Producers and Distributors Corporation Mexico Seferitas California

Card of Thanks for Isaac Uribe’s Funeral Aid

Expresses sincere gratitude to Mr. Trout and Immigration Office staff for aid and personal attendance at the funeral of Isaac Uribe who died September 17.

Trout Immigration Office Isaac Uribe

Home Gardens That Pay Celery Storage Techniques

Celery can be kept for two to three months with proper storage. Avoid washing before storage and prevent frost. Field storage, top ventilation, and careful cellar conditions prevent decay. retain roots and monitor for spoilage.

City Council Transacts Much Business in Regular Session

The city council met at 7 30 in regular session with six aldermen present. Items included street openings for Guadalupe street, settlement talks over Block 927 in Laredo, a complaint from Fulton Meat Market, and approval to pay M Little for wall work on a new hotel. The council clarified bond depository duties and authorized new inlets on Sta Rita, Sta Maria, and Juarez avenues. A recess was set for Sept 24 1923 at 4 15 p.m.

Tioner L. Villegas Cluck Henry Leyendecker Martin Salinas Brennan Mins Leonard Daighes W. W. Winslow Daiches Laredo Datches Mims Warren Smith Guadalupe Street Meadow Avenue Orbahn Avenue Rosario Street Seymour J. T. Cullinan Fulton Sta. Maria Ave R. F. Trevillo Trurbide Red Bridge Sta Maria Avenue Trevisio M. Little Houston Street Finance Committee Merchants State Banik & Trust Co Mrst State Bank & Trust Co First State Bank &Trust First State Bank & Trust’Co Twobanks F. Creeilius Sta. Rita Avenue Grant Sta. Maria Avenue Juarez Avenue

New Orleans Weather Bureau Forecast Brief

Tonight and Thursday partly cloudy. Fort McIntosh observations show a max of 92 degrees and a min of 75 with a south east wind. Clear conditions overall.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Fort Mcclntosh

Notable cross border holdup near boundary monument

A daring hold up near the boundary monument on the American side of the international bridge involved Santiago Cavazos, sought for the murder of Bill Speed two years earlier. Cavazos and two accomplices allegedly fled to the Mexican side while three Americans were forced to surrender before locals pursued the suspects. Authorities on both sides moved to extradite Cavazos and arrest the other participants as the case unfolds.

Boundary Monument International Bridge International Pontoon Bridge Bill Speed LaSalle County Santiago Cava- 203 Speed John Williams D. B. Ridgeley Cleve Joss Nuevo Laredo Santiago Cavazos Cavazos Goss Williams Ridgeway W. B. Burford Joe Condren Walsh Rio Grande

School Children Offered Limited Apple Boxes

A notice urges liberal apple supply for all school children with a limited number of boxes for sale. Orders can be placed by phone at 398-W. The message dates to 9-19-4t.

Lions Club Plans Fall Play at Strand Theater

The Lions Club met for a luncheon led by chairman Paul Hill. Judge Drew Pruitt spoke on The Constitution. The group outlined a three act comedy Brother Josiah to be staged October 19 at the Strand Theater with Danneley, Mendel Morgan, and Roark in key roles under Mrs. Travis Bruce Bunn. Proceeds fund High School medals and activities.

Lions Club Paul Hill Lions Drew Pruitt Strand Theater Josiah New York Wellington Lion Danneley Our High School of Laredo Club

Fort McIntosh boxing card set for September 28 details

Boxing card at Fort McIntosh on September 28 features Battling Hanson versus Tony Morio in a ten round main bout at 124 pounds. Semi final pits Young Martinez against Kid Cantu, 96 pounds. prelims pair Hard Grimard vs Speedy Geoffrey 136 pounds and Tony Esparza vs Flip Chato 145 pounds. Grand battle royal closes the card. Yom Kippur begins at sunset today, with historic rites and fast observed in synagogues.

Fort McIntosh Laredo Battling Hanson Tony Morio Young Martinez Kid Cantu Hard Grimard Speedy Geoffrey Tony Esparza Flip Chato

Lucas-Kirkpatrick No.1 oil producer in Schott Field

The Lucas-Kirkpatrick No. 1 well on Mirrandy City Schott Field Block 20 was brought in as an oil producer at 1,708 feet with an estimated 75 to 100 barrels per day after a gas show at 1,680 feet. Lowry No. 1 in Carolina-Texas Field drills beyond 1,900 feet, aiming to 2,500 feet and possibly 4,000 feet if oil sand is found, with No. 5 ready to resume drilling at 3,100 feet.

Lucas Carolina-Texas Field Carolina-Texas No. 5 Carolina-Texas Oil & Gas Trust

Death of James B. Sutherland in Laredo room at noon

James B. Sutherland died suddenly today in his Shelby House room. He came from Bay City years ago to buy cattle in Laredo and was allied with M. L. Patton for two years. Remains likely shipped to Bay City for interment. he was known among local and Laredo cattlemen.

James B. Sutherland Bay City Laredo M. L. Patton Shelby

Rotary Club invites Webb County teachers to Trun cheon

The Rotary Club extends an invitation to all school teachers in Webb County to attend the Trun cheon Entertainment on September 26 at 7 45 p m at the Elks Hall. The notice aims to reach recent appointees and teachers who may not have received the mailed invitation to Laredo and Webb County teachers.

Rotary Club Webb County Elks

Texas Valley Rail Plan Draws Outsider Investment

Dallas Collin and Kaufman Counties groups charter a company to build 85 miles from Sam Fordyce Hidalgo County up the Rio Grande toward Mirando City and a Texas Mexican connection near Laredo. Promoters push hearings before railroad authorities while Interstate Commerce Commission decisions loom, with Southwest Texas as the focus.

San Antonio Laredo Austin Texas Dallas Collin Kaufman Sam Fordyce Gulf Coast Lines Yoakum Valley Brownsville Point Isabel Railroad Commission Interstate Commerce Commission

Law Firm Hamilton and Phelps Dissolved in Texas

The firm Hamilton and Phelps is dissolved but both members will continue practicing law with offices in the Joseph Building Laredo Texas.

Hamilton & Phelps Joseph Building Laredo Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dimmitt County Brad Brook Seth W. Shoemaker School of Agriculture International Correspondence Schools Scranton, Pa THE Council For Action Weather Forecast Local Weather Report the Times Holdup Man Cleve Goss the Lions Club Fort M’intosh Hanson Mario Azazel God Fort Flores Avenue G. I. Tennisson W. M Lucas-Kirkpatrick Schoit Field Lowry Carolina-Texas No Webb Jim Hogg Duval Thos. H. Ward National Motor Co Willys- Knight National, Motor: CO SAN Antonio Express Aly Samfordyce Miranda City A.C Hamil A Phelp
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