Editor decries liquor lawlessness as judge killed in Texas
Friday editorial laments the killing of Judge Joe OC. Randell by bootleggers and warns witnesses face danger from organized liquor traffic. It cites raids, intimidation, and violence in the Brazos river bottoms, urging protection for witnesses and renewed enforcement to deter lawlessness.
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Joe OC. Randel
Jones County
Ted Gilborhead
Texas
Dreens
Brazos River
Inheritance Controversy Over Mexican Citizenship
Franciseo de la Barra, famed during Porfirio Diaz era, faces accusations of an act that could strip him of Mexican citizenship. He is charged with acting as a French government agent while in exile. De la Barra rejects the claim that any government can remove his citizenship without an opportunity to be heard. Many exiled Mexicans of prominence remain abroad, awaiting better days and resisting return under current conditions.
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Prenceh
Howards the Cemigres
Thorannet
Lic
de la Barra Fchatoodie
Fin Mathom
Germany
Francisco de la Barra
Civia
Paul
Tarsus
Franciseo de la Barra
Porfirio Witz
Mexico
Acta
Malnly
Sr. de la Barra
Porfirio Diaz
Plans for Parking J and G N Grounds Now Under Way
The I G N railroad plans depot grounds improvements in the city. North of the depot will be a park with shrubbery while the south area will handle express and baggage traffic. Gravel excavation for sod and planting begins next week with carloads of soil brought in to establish the park.
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I. & GN. Taukway
Laredo
Fd. Wrist
Chamber Our Commerce
P. I. Nef
Mally
Wt. K. Mims
Civic Improvements Committee
Mually
Wright
Neff
Schwinn
Kent
Jones
Trouston Street
Hideigo Street
New Braunfels
Peace Pact Marked End of Troubles in Ireland
One year since the signing of a peace pact between Dister and the Free State hailed as ending Ireland's troubles. The accord aimed to halt hostilities and foster stability amid a fragile political landscape.
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Dister
Free State
Ireland
Should you dry clean monthly or more often
An article urges frequent dry cleaning for suits and outerwear, arguing a monthly to weekly schedule reduces soil buildup and extends garment life. It promotes PARAMOUNT TAILORING CO offering cleaning, sterilizing, pressing, and pick up and delivery services for clothing and upholstered items.
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Bureau of the Census
Paramount Tailoring CO
Maltese K T members urged to attend Easter services
Sir Knights of Malta Cotumnandery No 32 K T and visiting Kraters are asked to assemble at the Asylum in full uniform at 9 30 a m for Easter services at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday April first at 10 30 sharp. committee members John Colman and Fl A Lattig. 3 20 21
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Malta
Oil Field Drilling Progress Amid Sunshine in Texas Fields
Sunshine boosts activity as mud dries in Webb Zapata and Duval counties. Quigg Oi and Co reports two wells making good progress in Mid-Ojuelos Field while Carolina-Texas Oi & Gas Trust plans to transport material to Carolina-Texas No 5. Mesquite No 1 casing shipments arrive. rig movements continue in Aviators Field with several new wells anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid- Ojuelos
Quigg Oi! Co
Webb
Zapata
Duval
Carolina-Texas Oi & Gas Trust
Duval County
Hebbrowville
Mid-Ojuelos
Webb County
Aviators Field
Carolina-Texas Oil & Gas Company
Wait- Inc
Russ Jones
Harvey
Muckelroy
Puig Ranch
Relado-Ott Co
J. K. Hughes
Kirk Hamil & Saladie
Sullivan, Bennett & Gilliland
Derrick
Black Panther Oil Company
Minnesota Governor Visits Webb and Zapata Oil Fields
Governor John Lind of Minnesota toured the Webb and Zapata counties oil fields in this region visiting Laredo during the past several days. He showed interest in oil development projects and has prior involvement through his son a noted geologist, though he is not financially tied to current oil ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Laredo
John Lind
Webb
Zapata
TwoStory Building Burns In Royal Film Fire Scene
Los Angeles fire department helped in filming the big blaze for The Hero produced by Casaler for Royal showing Sunday and Monday. A two story building was burned to the ground while firemen held flames from nearby studio structures as heat forced most onlookers back.
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Los Angeles
Casaler
Gaston Glass
Empire expands land holdings in Zapata and Starr counties
Empire Gas and Fuel Co enlarges its Zapata county acreage by over 100000 acres and adds Starr county lands for about 160000 dollars. The firm plans rapid development with No. 1 drilling underway near the Rio Grande, as rivals like Humble also hold extensive Zapata acreage amid a wave of leases and exploration.
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Empire Gas & Fuel Co
Zapata
Starr
Empire
Empire No. 1
Zapata County
Miranda
Arroyo el Burro
Rio Grande
San Ignacio
Joseph KE. Hale
Healdron
Oklahoma
Rapp, Hufman & Kline
Electra
Texas
San Ignacio-Zapata Road
E. Hodges
Laredo
Humble
Kapp, Huffman & Kline No
Prospective Oil Lands to Lease Near Webb County
Propositions for oil and mineral leases on R C Sutton lands about 16000 acres near the center of Webb County will be considered by responsible parties ready to drill. The notice aims to address rumors of prior leases. Interested parties should contact RR L Pall attorney for Mr Sutton at National Bank of Commerce Bldg San Antonio Texas by 3 28 51.
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A. B. Menaffey
Richard
George W. Laker
George W. Baker
State of Texas
Baker
Woter
Walls
A. B. McGaffey
McMurray, Norton and Carver
San Antonio
McGaffeys
Joe Concren
Welb County
R. C. Sutton
Webb County
Waid
RR. L. Pall
Mr. Sutton
National Bank of Commerce Bldg
Texas
Funeral for Charles Martin in Laredo
The body of Charles Martin of San Antonio who died near Nuevo Laredo last Tuesday was buried with military honors in the city cemetery this afternoon at 2 30 following services at Jackson chapel. The ex service man served in France and was laid to rest under the auspices of the Laredo Post American Legion.
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Charles Martin
San Antonio
Nuevo Laredo
Jackson Chapel
Laredo
American Legion
Martin
France
De Wolf Hopper Celebrates Sixty-Fifth Birthday
The veteran American comic opera star De Wolf Hopper marks his sixty-fifth birthday. Born in New York City, he switched from law to acting, debuted in 1878 in Our Boys, and rose to prominence with the McCall Opera Company and later Gilbert and Sullivan operas.
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de Wolf Hopper
New York City
Metropolis
Hopper
New Haven
Our Boys
Old McCall Opera Company
Birthday List Notices For March 30
Duke of Buccleuch, premier duke of Scotland and former British navy officer, is 59. Joseph Calllaux, ex-prime minister, reportedly back in French politics at 60. Dr. Alexander C. Humphreys, president of Stevens Institute of Technology, born in Haimburel 12 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of
Webb County Oil Fields Report Totals Wells and Gas Discoveries
The 4 week report covers Webb county fields including Schott Mirada City and Aviator fields. It notes 76 producing wells and 10 gas wells in Schott Mirada City Field, with additional production figures for Aviator, Mid-Ojuelos, Leaseholders and Carolina Texas fields and related casing and drilling details across numerous blocks.
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Schott
E. A. Noret Company
Brown Et al
Russell-Johnson Et al
Sure Shot Petrolewn, Company
Los Ojuelos Grant
Potter & McMurray
Witherspoon of Company
Ojuelos Grant
Magpolla Petrideum Company
Lod Ojuelos Grant
Republics of & Casa Company
Los Oracos Grant
Cuarnahan Producing & Refining Company
Schott-Miranda City
Webb County
Mid-Ojuelos
Carolina-Texas
Baenera
Relaer
Webb Co Ity
Nore
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