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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1923

Page

9

Equinox Weather Warnings and Local Notices

A local notice column summarizes upcoming equinoctial weather changes for Saturday September 22 as a potential shift in conditions. It lists Dr. Jose Sanchez Naranjo and other local services, a probate court update on Louis Pasco, Little Miss Gage hats, a Texas League baseball series, dental office move, street paving delays, and various ads for florists, stores, and services in San Antonio and nearby areas.

Jose Sanchez Naranjo School of Medicine University of Texas Louis Pasco Miss Gage M. Sallee Lincoln St

Hall's Catarrh Medicine proves local disease influenced by health

Those who are run down notice catarrh worsens when not in good health. Hall's Catarrh Medicine includes a local ointment for quick relief and an internal tonic to improve general health. Sold by druggists for years. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.

Hall J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

German letters covered by AP report

Associated Press reports that before the war Germany sent letters to New York with a blue 20 pfennig stamp, about one-fifth of a mark, for mail transit. The article notes petters arriving in New York from Berlin bearing a six one thousand stamp.

Associated Press New York Germany Berlin

Notable Birthdays for September 18

Earl of Haddington born in England 29 years ago today and to wed a Montreal girl. Marquis of Blandford eldest son of the Duke of Marlborough born in London 26 years ago today. John H. Clarke former associate justice born in Lisbon C 66 years ago today. John J. Bates former governor born in North Easton Mass 64 years ago today. Peter G. Gerry U S senator born in New York City 44 years ago today. Rt Rev Paul P Rhode Catholic bishop of Green Bay born in Prussian Poland 52 years ago today.

Earl of Haddington Montreal England Marquis of Blandford Duke of Marlborough London John H. Clarke Supreme Court of the United States Lisbon John J. Bates Massachusetts North Easton Mass Peter G. Gerry United States Rhode Island New York City Paul P. Rhode Green Bay Wis Poland

Legion Bridge Memorial Proposed at Cairo Conclave

Danville Illinois September 18 A proposal to build a 20 million tri state bridge joining Illinois Missouri and Kentucky at the Mississippi Ohio junction in Cairo as a World War soldiers and sailors memorial was introduced at the fifth annual convention of the Department of Illinois of the American Legion Cairo post leaders having secured endorsements from numerous organizations and individuals

Danville Ill Illinois Missouri Kentucky Mississippi Ohio Cairo Department of Ilndis American Legion Legion

Prayer of a Clown quoted in New York Times

Local notices report a string of community updates from Miranda and surrounding areas. Residents Gus Becker, Frank Mims, St Elmo Trout, and Truman Phelps travel for family, education, and visits, with others returning from San Antonio and Laredo. church and club activities note St Anne Society, Woman's Club meeting, library drive planned, and Methodist Missionary notes.

Woman's Club

Brigadier General McCoy Distinguished U S Army Officer

Brigadier General Frank R. McCoy serves as director general of American relief work in Japan. A former aide de camp to Generals Wood Roosevelt and Taft, he led during Cuba's early republic era and served in France and Armenia before becoming vice governor in the Philippines. He is fifty and a native of Pennsylvania.

Frank R. McCoy Japan United States Army Leonard Wood Cuba Wood United States

Saturday Banco Party Honors Grace Evetts at Home

Mesdames Cone Chester Nye Brewer Lampman Iye Nixon P N McCulloch Cartos Richter Crawford and the hostess Mr and Mrs Chas Soltau entertained Saturday evening with a banco party honoring their daughter Miss Grace Evetts. The high score prize went to Mr Herbert Freuler and the booby prize to Mr Hal Yeary. A delicious ice course was served followed by dancing with guests including Miss Grace Evetts and Misses Anna Claflin Ethel Anita Lane Selby Bryant Tiny Secret Katherine Events Alice Harper Messrs Thomas Greenstreet Paul Ross Quinn Herbert Freuler Thomas Mudy Minter Cook James Frank Dickey Herbert Foukett Jimmie Reeves and Harold Yeary.

Chas Soltau Banco Grace Evetts Herbert Freuler Hal Yeary Anna Claflin Ethel Anita Lane Selby Bryant Tiny ‘Secret Katherine Events Alice

W. B. Townsend Dies in Fort Worth

W. B. Townsend former Texas secretary of state and Fort Worth finance commissioner died this morning in Fort Worth from pneumonia after a nervous breakdown.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas W. B. Townsend

Greek government apologizes to British French and Italian envoys

The note to Greece from the inter allied council of ambassadors follows the Italian mission massacre near Janina. Minister of the Interior Mavromichalis officially apologized to Britain France and Italy at their legations as fulfillment of stipulated conditions began today.

Associated Press Athans Greece Inter olHed Council of Ambassadors Janina Mavromichalis

Investigations Into Firms Moving From Texas To Evade Blue Sky Law

Secretary of State Staples announced investigations into several firms that reportedly moved operations out of Texas to dodge the new blue sky law. He stated that multiple oil companies are alleged to have taken this step.

Brazilian Rebellion Seizes Urucuntan City

A S A telegram from Urucuntan near the Brazil Uruguay frontier reports 1800 Brazilian rebels captured the town after a street fight that left seven dead and 27 wounded.

Associated Press Montevideo Sept. S Foreign Office Urucuntan

Bank Bandit Gang Wrecks Vault in Cleveland Heist

A gang terrorized Cleveland Minnesota early today wrecking the First State Bank vault with six explosions and fleeing in a stolen automobile with cash and bonds valued between 14000 and 18000 dollars. The incident occurred in the village, with authorities pursuing leads.

Associated Press Cleveland, Minn First State Bank

Bank Statements Requested by Comptroller in Nationwide Call

Washington Sept 18 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for statements on the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Friday September 4 The action aims to gather current financial data from every national institution across the country.

Associated Press Washington Comptroller of the Currency Today Tulsa Okla Oklahoma United States Stadior Joseph Looney Military Inquiry Board Looney

Purgative Chamberlain's Tab Let Promotes Gentle Bowel Movement

The ad claims Chamberlain's Tab Let as a purgative suitable for all ages. It emphasizes strong efficacy yet mild effects and describes an agreeable bowel movement without griping, noting easy pleasant administration.

Your Troubles May Be r Warning of a Nervous Breakdown

Nine failures out of ten are due to personal physical conditions. The causes are usually not far to seek peat first a little braining, weakened memory, insomnia, nervous indigestion and increased irritability, nerves are unstrung-finally theres a complete breakdown of the nervous system.

Fragmentary health ad text from torn advert

Readable bits describe health tonics and nerve support remedies. mentions energy and vitality but specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR and missing context. No clear event, date, or organization can be identified.

State Banks Also Call for Financial Statements

Austin Texas Sept 18 The state bank commissioner issued a call for statements of the condition of all state banks at the close of business Friday September 14 and expects full reports.

Austin Texas

German Art Thieves Loot Lenbach Villa Paintings

Burglars rifled the villa of the late Franz von Lenbach in Munich and seized valuable masterpieces. Among the stolen items are a portrait labeled The Laughing Boys, two Teniers works, an original Rubens sketch, and several paintings by Lucas Cranach and other noted artists.

Munich Franz von Lenbach Bismarck Franz Hats the Laughing Boys Teniers Rubens Lucas Crannach

Stars of Horseshoe Tournament Opens in Cleveland

The fourth annual event of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association opens in Cleveland with competitors from 24 states. Harold Falor, a 15 year old Akron boy and former national champion, is a featured entrant.

Associated Press Cleveland National Horseshoe Pitchers’ Association John FH. C Gourley Cleveland Recreatiion Council Gourley Harold Falor Akron St. Petersburg Fla War J. Fi Brancisco Mus

Fiume Governorship Sparks Balkan Worries

In Geneva on September 18 officials note unease among Balkan delegates over the Italian general being sent to govern Fiume. Greek Bulgarian and Jugoslaw officials met Belgrade discussions as Italy defends the move as precautionary and not altering the regional balance.

Associated Press Geneva Fiume League of Nations Jugo-Slavia Belgrade Giardino Free City

Forest fires menace Northern California counties

Strong winds swept across nearly all Northern California counties fanning fires that destroyed resorts and towns. Eldorado, a mining town, was virtually wiped out forcing 150 residents to flee while Cordelia and Sugar Pine Lumber Company in Fresno faced threats from the blaze.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Pforest California National Foresters Eldorado Cordelia Sugar Pine Lumber Company Fresno

Berkeley Inferno Ravages City Blocks in Fire Sweep

A brush fire north of San Francisco raced into Berkeley burning 35 residential blocks and 600 buildings. Damage was estimated at 10 million dollars with about 2400 homes left homeless. No deaths reported though several were slightly injured as authorities brought the blaze under control.

Berkeley Cal San Francisco University of California

Slaying in doorway shocks Kansas City crowd

Police hunt a gunman who shot and fatally wounded George Richter 25 in front of his home as he answered a door summons. Four witnesses in a waiting car saw the slaying. A woman in the group is suspected of provoking jealousy that may have sparked the attack.

Associated Press Kansas City George Richter Richter

Doom House Barricade Shields German Emperor from View

Doom September 15 news reports the former German emperor plans a new eight foot high screen to block sightseers. The barrier follows recent publicity from a bonfire party at Doom House and aims to ensure greater privacy during garden walks.

Doom Doom House

Oklahoma clash over martial law looms in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma City and Tulsa reports indicate looming conflict between Governor Walton and state legislators over martial law. Legislators claim a majority and circulate petitions for a special session while a Tulsa inquiry official weighs federal guarantees.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Walton House

Malta Quake Shakes City Causing Structural Damage

A severe earthquake struck Malta this morning causing several seconds of shaking. Many buildings show cracks and residents fear falling stones as danger persists from aftershocks and debris.

Malta

Earthquake Felt in Syracuse Sicily Early Morning

A violent earthquake shock was felt in Syracuse Sicily at 7 30 this morning causing alarm among residents and prompting local officials to assess damage and safety measures.

Syracuse Sicily

Teen given life sentence for fatal Clear Lake shooting

Joe Piazza aged 17 was convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for the fatal July 5 shooting of J. L. Salmon of League City at Clear Lake.

Associated Press Houston Texas Joe Piazza Tfe J. L. Salmon League City Clear Lake

Shipboard war claims may force review of profits rule

The Shipping Board plans to sue Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp for about 2.5 million dollars alleging overpayment under wartime contracts after failed negotiations. If won, the suit could open legal review of numerous war contracts worth hundreds of millions and challenge government limits on profits for emergency services.

Washington Shipping Board Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation

Historians view excavations at Old Fort William Henry site

In Pemaquid Maine on September 18 Maine Historical Society members toured excavations at the Old Fort William Henry site led by Warren K Moorhead of Andover Museum. Finds include a twelve inch nonnative stone knife a skeleton with brass breast plate pottery and glass artifacts imitating Etruscan styles.

Pemaquid Maine Historical Society Old Fort William Henry Warren K. Moorhead Andover Museum

Newspapers halt as strike shuts New York presses

The leading New York papers were compelled to cease publication today after a midnight walkout by Webb Pressmen's Union Local 25. The strike stems from failed wage talks for a new contract to replace the expiring one. Publishers planned a pooled six to eight page afternoon edition listing affected papers.

Oy Associated Press New York Waiod International Wyige

Spain Faces Possible Counter Revolution as Exiles Prepare

Port Vendres dispatch notes fear of a counter revolution in Spain with eminent figures planning to flee before expulsions. The military acts as a precaution occupying strategic sites while civil guards patrol Madrid. A decree bans gambling in all clubs including military venues. The president of the supreme civil tribunal has resigned.

Iy Associated Press Port Vendres Tiuny Spain Madrid Supreme Civil Tribunal

Shot to death in Texas hotel cited by witnesses

A man about 22 identified as Lee Dwyer Street was shot to death last night in a local hotel in Aboxda Texas. Officers questioned several alleged eye witnesses before the grand jury today.

Associated Press Aboxda Texas Lee Dwyer Street

Cabinet Focus on Agricultural Situation and Wheat Study

Washington reports today that the cabinet devoted most of its meeting to agriculture. Secretary Widlace is conducting a special study of the wheat problem and will report next week to help shape a constructive program. Cotton raising conditions were described as fairly satisfactory with growers poised to receive higher returns for the season than before the war.

Washington Widlace

Miss Gould A Bride

Miss Gloria Gould heiress to a large estate married Henry Alfred Bishop Jr at St Bartholomews church New York Sept 18 The wedding was quiet with only relatives and close friends due to the bride’s father’s recent death.

New York Gloria Gould George J. Gould Henry Alfred Bishop, Jr St. Bartholomew's Church BE. Matthews

Watch The Times Everyday Tax Opportunities

An item promoting daily access to tax opportunity coverage in The Times. It notes a 0c per month rate for ongoing updates and guidance. It emphasizes regular reader engagement with financial and tax-saving information.

the Times

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