Railroads face higher rates amid wage demands and aging lines
The piece argues railroad rates must rise despite wage disputes as government control left equipment scant and mileage stagnant. It notes public service demand, regulatory limits, and a proposed three‑way commission including workers, employers, and the public to reach a compromise without dumping costs onto passengers and freight. It also surveys Texas frontier history and the Army’s role in westward civilization, ending with a Spring health ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas
Mexico
Markley
Little Red
Great Southwest
West Point
Southwest
Big Bend
War Department
Caesar
Texas History: Old Army Posts in Texas by Gen. A C Markley
An old Redo resident, Gen. A C Markley, contributes a column on Texas military posts. He warns that veterans and newer readers forget key events and urges writing the facts before memory fades. The piece notes Texas history is recent and recalls Stephen’s colony and early territorial signs.
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Texas
Laredo
A. C. Markley
Markley
Yesteryears
Tate A
Stephen
Senator Archer Parron Way Meet Senator Bailey
In Jarvis Plaza ex State Senator Marshall Hicks and Senator Archer Parr chatted while The Times reporter listened. Hicks said Parr arrived in Laredo this afternoon and plans to meet ex US Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey. Parr added a remark about the next governor of Texas.
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Times
Jarvis Plaza
Marshall Hicks
San Antonio
Archer Parr
San Diego
Mr. Hicks
Archie Parr
Laredo
Hicks
United States
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Texas
Parr
City Barber Shop Extends Hours in Spring Change
The City Barber Shop will stay open until 10 p.m. on Saturdays starting April 1. Prop A G Linarhs announces extended Saturday hours through the month.
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G. Linarhs
Representatives of Markets Bureau Arrive in Laredo
Specialists of the Bureau of Markets arrive to begin work in Laredo next Monday. Paul N Williams leads the office with Shoemaker assisting. The bureau will inspect onion loading methods and track car movements to study distribution to retail markets. The Chamber provides office space and a separate phone line, 740, for market news inquiries. The first Market News bulletin is planned for April 12.
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Bureau of Markets
Laredo
Mally
U. S. Bureau of Markets
Congress
Onion Market News Service
Paul N. Williams
Shoemaker
Chamber of Commerce
Onion Srowers
Webb County
Bureau of Markets Service
Tlephone
U.S. Bureau of Markets
Market
Advertisers Drive Savings in The Times of Laredo
The Times urges readers to consider newspaper ads as a source of savings. It explains free news space for items and paid ad space for merchandise. It notes women purchase over 75 percent of home necessities and advises reading local merchants to cut costs.
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Times
Laredo
Troops Move Onward From Laredo To Fort Brown Route
Six troops of the Sixteenth Cavalry under Colonel Van Vorhies, who arrived from Fort Brown Sunday night and camped at old Camp Missouri, resumed their northward march today. Six troops of the Fourteenth Cavalry, en route from Fort Sam Houston to Fort Brown, reached Encinal yesterday, left today, and are expected to arrive in Laredo tomorrow before continuing toward Fort Brown.
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Sixteenth Cavalry
van Vorhies
Fort Brown
Fort Sam Houston
Old Camp Missouri
Fourteenth Cavalry
Fort Sam Housson
Encinal
Laredo
Fourteenth
Meeting Friday Evening for A and M College Alumni
All ex students and alumnae of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas are requested to meet at the Chamber of Commerce quarters at 8 o clock Friday evening.
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Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Villegas Elected Mayor Over Hall by 483 Majority
Leopoldo Villegas won the mayoral race in Laredo over Dr. Horace C. Hall by a broad margin as four wards delivered overwhelming support for the Independent Club ticket. The ballot counted 1174 votes with Villegas taking the lead in most wards while Hall carried only the fourth ward narrowly.</s>
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Laredo
Leopoldo Villegas
Horace C. Hall
Independent Club
Villegas
Hall
Apolonio R. Garcia
J. A. Ortiz
Joe C. Martin
D. C. de Lachica
M. Brennan
John A. Pope
J. R. Moore
J. B. DaCamara
Joe Henry
Money Makers Ad Promises Easy Cash in Times Want Ads
Classified note in the Times Want Ads touts quick income opportunities with a bold promise of earnings. The terse item emphasizes money-making schemes and draws readers to respond for more details.
Eternal Triangle Tragedy in Nuevo La Redo Ends in Death
During a dinner dispute over a woman's attractiveness two men, Francisco Castro and Federico Pera Rangel, stepped outside. Castro fired wounding Rangel in the leg. Rangel shot Castro in the neck, killing him. Rangel jailed.
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Nuevo Laredo
Francisco Castro
Federico Pera Rangel
Rangel
Castro
Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea Health Claim Ad
Bright eyes clear complexion vim vigor and force indicate health. Take Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea weekly to keep up with the live ones. 35c Tea or Tablets. Herrera's Pharmacy.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Herrera
First Two Carloads of Onions Marketed
The first solid carload of Laredo Bermuda onions of the 1920 season, grown by S. N. Johnson, leaves tonight for Philadelphia and is sold by Roy Campbell to J. G. Maples under a prior contract. The second carload, 630 crates packed by Mrs. J. F. Moon, was auctioned at the Hamilton Hotel lobby at 1:30 pm by Macey for Sawyer & Day and bought by J. G. Maples at 4.80 per crate for 530 crates.
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Laredo
S. N. Johnson
Philadelphia
Roy Campbell
Roy Campbell Co
J. G. Maples
J. F. Moon
Hamilton Hotel
Boston
Mass
Weather and civic notes from Laredo and Fort McIntosh
Weather edges toward rain with onions near mature stage needing moisture. A portion of the old Fourteenth Cavalry will travel from Fort McIntosh to Fort Brown via Laredo. Marriage licenses issued by Jesus Alvarado and Miss Francisca Guerra. A civil suit is in progress before Judge Mullally. Imports from Mexico include three carloads of ixile by port of Laredo and goods via the international footbridge. Election results fade into plans for May nominating primary and July conventions. A solid carload of Laredo Bermuda onions expected within a week followed by special trainload shipments around April 20. The Elks Hall to show The Way Back tomorrow and Friday with expected capacity audiences.
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Old Fourteenth Cavalry
Fort McIntosh
Laredo
Fort Brown
Jesus Alvarado
Francisca Guerra
Bermuda
Elks Hall
The Bonus Idea debated by ex service men and veterans
The Times article argues against the word bonus for ex service men. It contends veterans seek loans or aid to start new lives and stresses fairness in compensation. It outlines options like home purchase, farming land, education, or a real start, urging government obligation over gifts.
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the Times
The
Times
Iegards
Uncle Sam
American Legion
Exservice
U. S
Laredo Rotary Club Forms Permanent Organization
The Laredo Rotary Club completed permanent organization after a luncheon at Metropolitan Cafe. Nominations director slate included J. R. Moore, J. H. Winch, C. M. Fish, W. L. Guyler, S. E. Leonard. F. A. Matthes named president. Dr. J. T. Hassell vice president. Rev. L. H. Wharton secretary. R. K. Mims treasurer.
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Laredo
Leo M. Purwin
British field marshal Sir William Robertson rises from private to highest rank
Forty years ago a private in the ranks, Sir William Robertson now holds the top title in the British army. His career includes service in the Chitral Relief Expedition of 1895 with severe wounds, the South African War intelligence work, and World War I roles as Quartermaster General and chief of the Imperial Staff before leading forces in Great Britain. Known as "Wullie" and born in a Lancashire village, his rise spans from private to field marshal.
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William R. Robertson
Chitral
France
Great Britain
Sir William
Wullie
Lancashire
Meeting Remark from Rev Beddoes in Birmingham
A letter from Rev A F Beddoes reports a great city wide meeting with 34 white Baptist churches and 41 colored Baptist churches. He is preaching in the second largest church and notes big crowds with over 100 accessions.
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A. F. Beddoes
Birmingham
Ala
Masonic Notice for Laredo Lodge Meeting This Week
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No 547 AF&AM on Wednesday at 730 PM. Work in F C degree. All visiting brethren invited to attend. Fritz Werner W M April 21.
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Laredo
A. F
A. M
Fritz Werner
W. M
Americanization Nights Planned in Chicago Parks
Foreigners who visit thirty five Chicago parks this summer will receive instruction in American citizenship. Night classes in Americanization will be held in park community houses. Morgan G Hogge, head of winter night schools, arranged with park commissioners to allow the community houses to be used by the board of education for this experiment.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Morgan G. Hogge
Park Commissioners
Board of Education
Economy Salvage House Sale Offer
Army surplus event lists 20000 army shoes 1000 army wool shirts 300 army cotton mattresses 20000 army leggings and numerous other items plus 1000 pairs ladies shoes new priced below manufacture. Located at 1701 Hidalgo St. sale ends soon.
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Hidalgo St
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B. G. Salinas
Albert Martin Steeeee Steer
Cc. M. Fish
August C. Richter
M. W. Brennan
L. Villegas
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Rotary Club
F. A. Matthes
L. H. Wharton
Citizens Auto Company
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