A BITTER ATTACK ON TEXAS VICE CRACKDOWN
The piece rebukes General Buckman for broad claims about vice in Texas. It defends Laredo’s clean record under prior wartime orders, notes no open vice resorts since 1917, and argues Buckman should specify where such vice exists to avoid stigma on other cities. It also highlights local praise from Red Cross and YMCA figures for Laredo’s safety.
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Buck 11
Laredo
Fort McIntosh
San Antonio
Ard
Texas
San Antonnio
Ruckman
Congress
War Department
Buckman
Southern Department
Plain People
Red Cross
Boston
Bolshevik Finance and the British Miners Clash
The piece denounces Bolshevik plans to redistribute wealth, arguing they ignore actual production and propose a national miners’ agreement that would let mine owners take a ten percent profit. It critiques leaders and aligns the debate with railroad union tactics.
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Russia
Great Britain
Swazi Natives Astonished by Wireless Voices
Natives of the Swazi tribe in Africa were astonished by wireless telephone experiments as Marconi officials demonstrated vocal long distance communication. Chiefs and other tribesmen listened in then held an indaba and a deputation asked if there was to be a white man's war, expressing desire to be on the white man's side.
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Bby
Preas
London
Africa
Marconi
Building Homes Rise in Montrose Addition
J. T. Wise of Milmo National Bank clerical staff starts a handsome new home in Montrose addition. Several other modern houses will soon begin construction in the same new district.
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Montrose
J. T. Wise
Milmo National Bank
Have Another Granddaughter Born to Jacksons at Heights
A girl baby was born Sunday morning at the home of Mrs. Jackson's parents Mr and Mrs T A Bunn on the Heights. Both mother and child are doing well along with the grandparents. Mrs Jackson formerly Miss Flora Bunn.
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8. E. Jackson
Weather outlook from New Orleans bureau
The Times reports the U S Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans area. Tonight and Wednesday unsettled with warmer conditions tonight.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Weather report from Fort McIntosh 24 hours ending 7 a m
Fort McIntosh observations show a maximum of 72 degrees and a minimum of 46 degrees. Winds from the southeast. Sky partly cloudy.
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Fort MclIntosh
Money Makers Ad Prompt in Times Want Ads Style
Classified notice shows an ad style statement about money making opportunities in the Times Want Ads format with cryptic symbols. The fragment references earnings potential and an attractively phrased opportunity, but no concrete company name, location, or contact details are readable.
Fort McIntosh Notes Show Social, Sports, and League Clear
Mrs W 8 Lloyd hosted a bridge party with numerous guests led by Mrs Hemenway and Miss Rogers. Hemenway won high score, Shropshire second. Captain C R Gray sidelined with mild appendix attack. Company E beat Company F 7 to 4 in fastball as League standings tighten with Post teams at top. Band concert Wednesday 7 30 pm. plans for large Sunday Laredo vs Post game as league leaders.
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W. 8. Lloyd
Bridge
Tierney
Hemenway
Hooper
Finney
Stewart
Pearson
Gwynn
Mertz
Moncure
Shropshire
Lehman
Miss Rogers
Company E
Company F
Company H
Laredo
Post
Knights of Columbus to Pilgrimage at St Joseph Shrine
Thousands of Knights of Columbus in the United States and Canada will join a pilgrimage on April 17 to the crypt of St. Joseph on Cote-des-Neiges, Montreal, to pay homage to Frere Andre, sacristan of the shrine celebrated as a Canadian miracle. The shrine sits opposite the seminary of the Holy Cross on Montreal’s outskirts, housing relics of crutches and bandages from past healings by pilgrims.
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Associated Press
New York
Knights of Columbus
United States
Canada
St. Joseph
Cote-des-Neiges
Montreal
Frere Andre
Seminary of the Holy Cross
No More Honors Urges Demilitarized Ship Naming
Berlin April 12 workmen in German seaports urge government to drop naming new ships after war generals or military heroes. Unions threaten strikes over the practice seen as anti democratic. Protests opposed launches of Tirpitz Ludendorff and Hindenburg though von Hindenburg remains semi popular. Former sailors and officers back the antimilitarist push.
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Berlin
Tirpitz
Ludendorff
Hindenburg
Field Marshal
von Hindenburg
Theater Suppers Ruin Upholstery in Vienna
Theater managers report patrons bring suppers to entre acts in Vienna causing upholstery damage. Lighting and transport limits keep audiences at venues from six to seven. After shows, restaurants close and sardine boxes crumbs and meat scraps litter carpets while families dine between acts.
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Vienna
Webb County to Bid for 38 Mile Highway No 2 Project
Webb County commissioners call for bids to construct Highway No 2 from Laredo to the La Salle county line covering about 38 miles with an estimated cost of 367000. State aid totaling 173000 is allocated, with connections planned to Frio and Meridian routes and a potential link to Mexican highways via Monterrey Nuevo Laredo. Auctions for bonds will occur, and construction may begin promptly after bids open on April 30.
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Commissioners’ Court
Webb County
Laredo
la Salle County
State Highway Commission
San Antonio
la Salle
Frio County
Tamaulipas
Nuevo Leon
Mexico
Tax Payer Notice Urges City Tax Payment by April 30
Notice to taxpayers from D. C. de Lachica city tax collector. Last day to pay real and personal city taxes to avoid penalty. Visit City Hall office during hours 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 5 pm. Date 4-11-18t.
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D. C. de Lachica
Onions Depart Laredo in 24 Carloads for Markets
Twenty four carloads of onions were shipped from Laredo by freight special trains last night. The consignments head to markets in various regions of the country, bringing the season total to 367 carloads.
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Laredo
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised by Laredo Resident
A Laredo resident Frank Camille of Hidalgo Street endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and back pain. He reports relief after using the product, noting his kidneys have remained normal since. The ad dates statements to 1911 with an update in 1919, price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. sponsors the remedy.
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Doan
Laredo
Frank Camille
Hidalgo St
Dean
Camille
Foster-Milburn Co
Mirs
Buffalo
N. Y
District Court Cases Reset On Robbery And Auto Case
The case against Agustin Cano charged with robbery was reset for tomorrow in district court. The case against Manuel Villareal charged with conversion of an automobile is set for trial in district court this afternoon.
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Agustin Cano
Manuel Villareal
Regular Elks meeting and officer installation in Laredo
Laredo Lodge No 1018 B P O Elks holds a regular meeting this evening at eight o clock. Installation of officers and smoker to follow. Secretary A B Muller.
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Laredo Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
A. B. Muller
Y M C A Plan Outlined In Laredo Luncheon
A Hamilton hotel luncheon featured Mancil Clinton field secretary of the Y M C A for foreign work. Plans were outlined for a Laredo Y M C A branch under broader federal guidance, absorbing welfare activities for soldiers into civilian Y M C A work. Attendees included Phillips Matthes Mally Brennan Bobbitt Netzer Deutz and Lisandro Pefia among others. Clinton and Phillips then departed for Monterrey.
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Hamilton Hotel
Mancil Clinton
Clinton
Y. M
Mr. Clinton
Phillips
F. A. Matthes
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Mally
M. W. Brennan
City of
Laredo
Messrs
K. L. Bobbitt
J. C. Netzer
B. G. Salinas
Chas. Deutz
Rotary Club and
Capt. Gywnn
Fort McIntosh
Lisandro Pefia
Monterrey
Enthusiasm Grows for Laredo Sanitation Drive
A large meeting of Laredo Independent School District teachers, led by Prof. W Mally and L J Christen, plus Dr. Esqueda and Dr H C Hall, promoted a citywide cleanup to curb disease. The Chamber offers 10 to top high school essay and 5 to each grade, with essays due April 22. teachers to give daily five minute talks.
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Laredo Independent
W. Mally
Laredo
Esqueda
Hall
Health Department
The
The Man of Nerve Attracts Global Admiration
A description of a man whose strong nerves and robust health fuel rapid, decisive work. With clear vision and steady hand, he accomplishes tasks quickly, earning widespread praise for his vigor and decisive action.
Highway No. 2 bids and bond plans noted by court
Laredo commission and ads highlight routine and special business after yesterday's order for bids on Highway No. 2 construction and bond sale. Other items urge readers to check ads for labor, services, and local business notices amid a busy period of civic planning and community improvement.
Three Soldiers Dismissed by District Attorney
Three United States soldiers from Starr County faced charges of a statutory crime and were brought to this district court on change of venue. After an investigation by District Attorney John A Walls, the cases were dismissed for want of evidence. The defendants Antonio Guerrero John C Spangler and Charles E Dusenberry were discharged after the dismissal.
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United States
Starr County
John A. Walls
Mufiot
Antonio Guerrero
John C. Spangler
Charles E. Dusenberry
Retired General Hugh L. Scott Nominated as Ambassador to Mexico
Major General Hugh L. Scott, U.S.A., retired, has been presented to President Harding for appointment as American ambassador to Mexico. Scott's career spanned the West in early Indian days, Cuba under General Wood, the Philippines, West Point superintendent, border patrol commander, and Army Chief of Staff. A Kentucky native, he graduated from West Point in 1879 and has lived in Princeton, New Jersey since 1917.
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Hugh L. Scott
Harding
Mexico
West
Cuba
Wood
Philippines
West Point
Border Patrol
United States Army
General Scott
Kentucky
Benjamin Franklin
Princeton
N. J
Birthday greetings across the day for notable figures
Former Princess Adolphus of Schaumburg Lippe sister of the ex Kaiser is said to wed a commoner. Col Jesse Mel Carter longtime Molitia Bureau chief born in Missouri 68 years ago. Rt Rev Arthur G C Hall bishop of Vermont born in Berkshire England 74 years ago. Luke Lea former U S senator from Tennessee born in Nashville 42 years ago.
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Adolphus of
Schaumburg Lippe
Jesse Mel. Carter
Molitia Bureau
Missouri
Arthur GC. Hall
Vermont
Berkshire
England
Luke Lea
United States
Tennessee
Nashville
Citation to Walter C Nye for rent and lien case
The sheriff or constable is commanded to summon Walter C Nye to appear May 16 1921 in Webb County Texas at Justice Court Precinct 1 Place 2 to answer A Hartanl s suit for 120 dollars rent for one year at 10 dollars per month and to foreclose a landlord s lien on property stored in the Bertani Building including honey typewriter clothing mosquito bars wall paper tires and other items. Publication required weekly for four weeks prior to return day.
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Webb
Walter C. Nye
Justice’s Court
Linedo
Texas
A. Hertanl
Bertani
Woodstock Typewriter
Eaid
A. Atlee
Justice of the Peace
Webb County
Daily History Notes From Early America Timeline
A compact record of historical milestones dated from 1693 to 1908 noting figures such as William Bradford and George W. Jones, births, deaths, and notable events including naval blockades, the Uganda protectorate, and a Chelsea fire. The entries span printing, politics, exploration, religion, and military actions across years and places.
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George W. Jones
United States
Iowa
Vincennes
Ind
Dubuque
Charles ©. Crafton
Fond du Lac
Boston
Ford du Lac
Adoniram Judson
Malden
Magss
Sir Charles Napier
Gulf of Finland
Union
Uganda
Chelsea
Mass
Today’s commemorations and events across the nation
Sixty years since Fort Sumter opened fire marks a holiday in North Carolina while Halifax Resolutions anniversary and Founders Day at Columbia University are observed. Adonijah H. Welch is noted for his historic roles at MS Normal School and Iowa State College. San Jose votes on a city pension charter amendment. Tuskegee Institute holds Rounder’s Day with Dr M Ashbie Jones delivering the address. A New York wedding links Miss Louise Homer and Ernest Van Rena-Selaer Stires.
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Fort Sumter
North Carolina
Halifax
Adonijah H. Welch
Michigan State Normal School
Iowa State College
U. S
Florida
School of Journalism
Columbia University
Joseph Pulitzer
San Jose
M. Ashbie Jones
Atlanta
Tuskegee Institute
New York
Louise Homer
Mme. Homer
Ernest van Rena- Selaer Stires
Ernest M. Stires
St. Thomes's Church
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Weather Forecast
Local Weather Report
C. R. Gray
Weber
OFC
Secretary Clinton
Dor. Hall
Scholols of
City Drug Co
Commissioners Court
F. F. Hancock
D. J. Moran
Juarez Plumbing
Green
Florist
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
San Agustin Library
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Farragut Street
Times Job Department
William Bradford
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