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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1923
Page
3
Local notice lists daily publication schedule and mail postpaid options to U S Mexico and Canada with pricing for one copy one month and one year. Publisher Lee outlines delivery details for Laredo and New Laredo Mexico.
Local paper notes Associated Press rights and exclusive republication for AP dispatches and credited material, outlining entitlement to AP content and local news republishing.
A Monday Daily report states the international mission found Greece innocent of the assassination attributed to them. It cites negligence rather than guilt by Crete and Casts blame for Italy’s actions including the Corfu bombardment and forced apologies. The dispatch mentions arrests in Albootan police circles and urges a full apology and reparation if Greece is cleared.
An editorial warns that on January 1 4 the state highway commission will assume maintenance of designated state routes. It asserts maintenance will not improve roads and blames county commissioners for underfunding motor vehicle fees. The piece laments insufficient state funds and calls for uniform standards under state and federal supervision.
A 1931 notice from the Street and Bridge Committee informs residents a motor street sweeper will be used soon. It urges everyone to sweep sidewalks into drains, place litter in yellow advertisement cans, and avoid dumping into basins or streets to keep the city clean.
Milmos tied the Leaguers 7 to 7 after ten innings as darkness halted play Sunday evening. Earlier they split results, winning 8 to 0 Saturday afternoon and losing 13 to 3 Friday, with a Sunday morning 4 to 2 defeat. Milmos showed strong pitching with Seydler on the mound.
Chico No. 1 of the Chico Pool Oil Co. in Block 47 of the Ochoa Pasture Partition reaches 1,670 feet and yields about 150 barrels per day. Four wells in the Wolcott Pool are strong producers with two more drilling. heavy rains spark field activity as derrick crews mobilize. The Fresno No. 1 well on Neville Hinnant ranch, Jim Hogg county, is past 1,400 feet with strong indications of oil within 300 feet. Harry L. Pansler arranged the contract for the Fresno well.
One rotary drilling rig with tools and one No 28 Star Rig with tools, both in first class working condition. For complete details address C. M. Watson, box 97, Laredo.
Tonight is partly cloudy and warmer with Tuesday unsettled local showers. Observations at Yort-McIntosh show a 24 hour period ending 7 am with a maximum of 90 degrees and a minimum of 75, wind from the southeast, and clear conditions overall.
The funeral for Philip Joseph McKeon 29 a Brooklyn native and Laredo sanitation inspector who died after a three day illness was held at St Peter's Catholic church with American Legion and Knights of Columbus participation. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery and his widow Edna Wright and child survive. A popular figure, McKeon served as adjutant of the local American Legion Post and was noted for tireless work and upright character. He was married here about two years ago.
The body of Mrs. Alfonso Juarez, who died in New York last week, will arrive in Laredo tomorrow morning at 7 o’clock. The funeral will go from the station directly to the Catholic cemetery. Friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend.
Webb County invites sealed proposals until 10 A M October 1 1922 for repairs on the Chacon Bridge to be opened at the Webb County courthouse in Laredo Texas. Plans and specs available at BE J Foster office or Webb County Clerk. Bids require a 600 dollar certified check payable to County Judge A Winslow. bids opened publicly. county may reject any bid.
The San Carlo Grand Opera Company led by impresario Fortune Gallo opens its New York season and tours to Laredo on October 31 at the Royal Theatre presenting Puccini’s La Boheme with a star cast and imported costumes. The Laredo Rotary Club backs the civic effort alongside notable New York sponsors including Edison and Alda. A full modern production with new scenery and technical crews is planned.
Druggists praise Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine for diarrhoea based on customer reports. Ninety nine out of a hundred druggists recommend it, recognizing its dependability when diarrhoea is asked for.
Public invited to showrooms at Flores Avenue and Houston Street to view the Red Bird Overland model arriving in days. It will sell for 695 dollars f o b factory. Also on display the Willys Knight 1924 model with guaranteed silent motor at 1176 dollars f o b factory. Financing offered by National Motor Co.
A notice offers a subscription to The FMES service at 600 per month, promoting daily access to opportunities and features.
Classified notice promotes a daily watch service from THE TIMES with a rate labeled as 0c per month. Includes a call to subscribe for ongoing access to content.
Classified snippets include a hat shop promotion at Miss Sallee’s Lincoln Street, rain forecasts for Laredo, and fall classes by Mrs. T A Austin. Also announced are dental office move to Joseph Building rooms 227 229, card table rentals, florist offerings, Columbus Day observance, stenography service, electrical comfort ads, Santa Claus savings push, plumber B Juarez, poultry seller Felix Hernandez, Zapata county district court start, auto painting by Fidel Cantu, Ye Beauty Shoppe, and onion farmers seasonal notes with notary Will W Gregg.
In Nuevo Laredo on a Sunday afternoon about 5 o clock a man named Trinidad Garcia an express messenger on the National Lines of Mexico between Laredo and Monterey was shot six times and killed by Pablo Ayala a local resident. Ayala resisted police who opened fire injuring him seriously. Garcia was described as upright and gentlemanly by acquaintances. Police found no clear motive for the attack.
Royal Theatre opens D W Griffiths Only Ex citing Night a mystery drama with humor. Carol Dempster and Henry Hull headline a strong cast including Porter Strong and Irma Harrison. Spooky panels, storm scene, and a suspenseful reveal captivate audiences tonight and tomorrow.
Fletcher expert mechanic at the Durant and Star care has arrived in Laredo from the factory. He will be with Salinas Motor Co. dealers of Durant and Star cars for at least a week or longer. He will instruct local mechanics in care and repairing of Durant and Star cars.
A classified ad from New Way Hosiery Co invites readers to earn $200 per month by devoting a few hours daily promoting Texas Made Hosiery to Texas people. It asks interested individuals to write for details and notes a representative will contact from Corsicana, Texas.
Train No 1 on Texas-Mexican leaves Corpus Christi at 9 00 a m while Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 36 p m International and Great Northern offers a through fast train to St Louis leaving 12 01 p m and arriving 2 45 p m Night Train departs 11 p m and arrives 7 a m Alo Grande Engiec Pane shows Train No 1 from Laredo at 8 30 a m arriving Minera 10 20 a m Train No 2 departs Minera at 11 00 a m arriving Laredo 3 00 p m
The Greek government informs provincial authorities that all Bulgarians interned on Avrgean islands from Western Thrace during the war with Turkey must be returned to their homes. Seized properties are to be restored based on neighbor testimony, and those who fled Western Thrace may also return. Authorities estimate 150,000 to 200,000 people are affected.
Berlin reporters note 69 American students attend Berlin University including seven women. The summer term total reaches 21,400 with 2,318 foreign students overall.
London reports a perfected self winding wrist watch driven by the wearer's hand movement. An oscillating slide with bearings prevents overwinding and is claimed to withstand a hard day's golf. Mexico starts airlines.
Mexico City reports the government has contracted German engineer Werner Kammerer, head of the Mexican Aerial Navigation Company, to establish passenger and freight airlines across the republic. German aircraft will be used with initial lines planned between Veracruz and Progreso and Guadalajara.
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