The New Palestine housing and industry vision
A returning Jewess argues Palestine faces a housing crisis and urges building hundreds of thousands of homes for migrants. She outlines industries beyond clothing and notes land, finance, and urban costs, urging internationalization of sacred sites and cautious future prospects for Jews in Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Land
Promised Land
Palestine
Jerusalem
Roumania
United States
Canada
Balkans
Mecca
Asia
Buddha
Revolt Against Estrada Cabrera in Guatemala
The report notes a long running revolt against Guatemala’s president and tyrant Estrada Cabrera has long been building. It argues revolutions rarely alter popular will, often merely replacing rulers, with outcomes uncertain for Guatemalans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala
Estrada Cabrera
Guatemala’s Dark Politics and Hopes for Reform
A critical view of Central American governance contrasts rich resources with widespread graft and failed leadership. The author laments recurring tyrannies, foreign concessions, and a restless populace awaiting honest, progressive rule capable of unlocking Guatemala’s vast economic potential.
County road project to Zapata begins at once
County Commissioners decided this morning to start construction of Highway No. 1 from Laredo to Zapata immediately. Bids will be advertised and opened soon, with work starting promptly under County Highway Engineer Rollits. The new road will run from the city limits of Laredo to the Zapata county line and be a modern first class highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Zapata
County Commissioners Court
Laredo
Zarpata
Zapata County
Rollits
Notice of Seizure of Ford Automobile at Laredo
Deputy Collector A R Kahn notes seizure of a Ford automobile near Hebbrowville Texas on March 27 1920 for violation of Section 2082 RS Claim within twenty days from first publication or it will be sold at public auction at the Custom House at 10 oclock A M on May 4 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of Laredo
Texas
Hebbrowville
Custom House
A. R. Kahn
Laredo Lodge No 1018 Holds Regular Meeting Tonight
Elks announce a regular meeting of Laredo Lodge No 1018 this evening at 8:00 o clock with installation of officers. A B Muller, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Laredo Lodge No. 1018
Ex-Governor Renfro Sees Great Oil Prospects Around Laredo
Ex Governor Renfro of Oklahoma and officers of Miranda Oil Co witnessed the spudding of a well in Zapata county near the Webb county line. The project ties to the Jennings gas well structure with drilling under way by multiple concerns including Borlex, Rio Grande, Hughes, Cactus, Imperial, and Miranda. Renfro predicts Laredo could become the nation’s greatest oil district as wildcat fields expand and investors deploy capital in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borlex Oil Co
Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co
Hughes Petroleum Co
Cactus Oil Co
Imperial OU Co
Miranda Oil Co
Zapata County
Webb County
Oklahoma
Robert Hinnant
kEx
Renfro
Laredo
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Laredo Resident
A. F. Ferris of Victoria Street reports severe backache and worn out feeling years ago. He says two boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills cured him and his kidneys now function normally. Price 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Doan
A. F. Ferris
Victoria St
Dean
Ferris
Foster-Milburn Co., Migrs
Buffalo
N. R
Texas politicians rally as Bailey and Parr tour state
State Senator Archer Parr of Duval county arrived in Laredo from San Antonio where he went days ago to hear ex Senator Joseph W alley, a Texas gubernatorial candidate. Parr backs Bailey who is touring Texas in support of his own bid for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archer Parr
Duval County
Laredo
San Antonio
Joseph Walley
Texas
Parr
Bailey
RAT-SNAP Delivers Rat-Free Store in Ten Days
Ralph Watkins reports a butcher shop cleared of rats in ten days after using RAT-SNAP. He observed rats abandoning food and avoided touching treated areas. The product sold in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Watkins
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Store Your Autos With J M Mendiola
In connection with my livery business I have equipped a department to store automobiles and in soliciting your patronage I wish to say that I will be responsible for any tool or article missing from any car while in my care. Charges reasonable. 1208 Iturbide St. 4-9-6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Mendiola
Iturbide St
Stolen Kiss at Royal Theater and John Petticoats at Strand
Yesterday afteroon imports from Mexico were light with cart deliveries via the international footbridge. The Royal Theater offered Constance Binney in The Stolen Kiss this afternoon and tonight, a romantic tale praised as strong by a popular star. William S Hart headlines John Petticoats at the Strand, a distinct vehicle for the famed star. Court actions continue with routine business and two divorces granted in district court. The cool spell eased but nights remained chilly, keeping people indoors. The Maria Caballo operetta company from Mexico closed its Royal Opera House run and departed for Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Royal Theater
Constance Binney
William
Hart
Strand Theater
John Petticoats
Commissioners Court
Santos Lopez
Enedina Lopez
Demetrio Perez
Elvira Hernandez
Mullally
Royal Opera House
Canadian rise to high British posts noted
Sir Hamar Greenwood, born in Whitby Ontario, 50, becomes Chief Secretary for Ireland. A Canadian in Britain, he trained at University of Toronto and Whitby Public Schools, later advancing rapidly in agriculture and public service. He moves from Under secretary to Overseas Trade to this senior cabinet role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Hamar Greenwood
Ireland
Great Britain
Whitby
Ont
Sir Hamar
University of Toronto
Department of Agriculture
England
King’s Counsel
Eric Geddes
Hamar
Overseas Trade Department
Guardian's Custodian Seeks Return Of Heir To Oklahoma
In Kansas Supreme Court habeas corpus action Carl J. O'Hornett of Henrietta Oklahoma seeks guardianship over Jackson Barnett a Creek Indian dubbed the richest Indian. Barnett 19 eloped and married Anna Laura Lowe prompting guardians claim she kidnapped him to gain his wealth. Referee to hear evidence to annul marriage and return ward. Barnett remains under sheriff guard though marital ties are not to be interfered with during proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas Supreme Court
Carl J. O‘hornett
Henrietta
Okla
Jackson Barnett
Barnett
O'Hornett
Harnett
Anna Laura Lowe
Coffeyville
Kaw
Supreme Court
O’harnett
The
Guardian
Oklahoma
A. M. Jackson
Winfield, Kas
Backus
Jefferson Birthday Holiday Observed In Alabama
Today marks a holiday in Alabama commemorating Jefferson's Birthday. The annual Cotton Association convention opens in Montgomery and runs through Friday. Baltimore plans a public reception for General Pershing. Washington braces for a Debs anniversary protest. Cleveland hosts the YWCA national convention all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Jefferson
Herman J. Alerding
Forth Wayne
General Pershing
Baltimore
Illinois
American Cotton Association
Montgomery
Ala
Washington
Eugene V. Debs
Cleveland
Young Women's Christian Association
Today’s Birthdays April 13 Highlight Notables
Rt Rev Herman J Alerding Catholic bishop of Fort Wayne born in Westphalia Germany 75 years ago. Maj Gen Henry T Allen commanding American forces in occupied Germany born Sharpsburg Kentucky 61 years ago. Lucius H E Johnson executive head of Norfolk and Western Railway born Aurora Newfoundland 74 years ago. John W Davis US ambassador to Great Britain born Clarksburg West Virginia 47 years ago. John Hays Hammond Jr inventor of wireless torpedo born San Francisco 42 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman J. Alerding
Fort Wayne
Ind
Westphalia
Germany
Henry T. Allen
Sharpsburg
Lucius HE. Johnson
Norfolk and Western Railway
Aurora
John W. Davis
United States
Great Britain
Clarksburg
W. Va
John Hays Hammond, Jr
San Francisco
Wood and Poindexter to Speak at Roosevelt Club Dinner
Major General Leonard Wood and Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington, rivals for the Republican presidential nomination, will speak at the Roosevelt Club dinner in Boston at the Hotel Somerset. It will be the first political party dinner in Massachusetts with women in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Leonard Wood
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Roosevelt Club
Somerset
Massachusetts
Sensapersa Promise for Nerve Health and Energy
Stop the brain fag and nervous indigestion with Sensapersa for ten days. The ad claims health and energy will return, placing you in the front ranks. Available in two sizes, 50c and $1.00 at your Druggist or from itv Draw ln.
RAT SNAP Offered By Local Dealers
A farmers ad from Annandale New Jersey proclaims RAT SNAP a cure for rats costing him hundreds yearly. He reports buying a dollar package, using half, with no live rats afterward and many dead ones, praising the product for drying up remains and no odor. Sold and guaranteed by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simpkins
Annandale
N. J
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Mexico Train Derails Near Huisachito Station
A southbound Mexico train leaving Nuevo Laredo yesterday forenoon derailed near Huisachito about forty miles south of Nuevo Laredo. Several cars left the track and the rails were torn up, blocking traffic temporarily. The train did not arrive in Nuevo Laredo from the south last night and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuevo Laredo
Huisachito
Transatlantic airship R-84 deemed obsolete in April report
Putnam April 13 report states the maneuverable airship R-84 crossed the Atlantic but is now declared obsolete though completed after the war. R-88 and R-32 to be used only for experiments with no commerce or passenger use possible. R-34 length noted at 640 feet and cruising radius around 6000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Eng
Accidental Gun Discharge Kills Private at Port McIntosh
In Port McIntosh barracks of the Thirty seventh Infantry at about 4 pm yesterday an accidental discharge of a 46 caliber army automatic killed Private Tony Sgro of Co B and wounded Private Shustak who was nearby while cleaning his pistol. An investigation deemed the incident an accident and noted both men were good friends and shared quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. B
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Port McIntosh
Shustak
Thirtyseventh Infantry
Tony Sgro
Sgro
Grand Jury Still At Work In District Court
The district court grand jury reconvened yesterday morning to review matters brought by District Attorney Walls. By 1 pm they had not returned any indictments, though another action is anticipated by tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Walls
City Officials Qualify After Last Week’s City Election
Three more city officials elected a week ago have qualified. City Attorney John A. Pope Alderman J. B. Da Camara of the First ward and Alderman C. Farias of the Second ward join the roster. Other newly elected officers will qualify and assume office in the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Pope
J. B. da Camara
C.farias
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Deafness Cure
Advertisement promises a cure for catarrhal deafness by constitutional remedy Hall's Catarrh Medicine acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. Offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured. Circulate free, all druggists. J Cheney Co Toledo OH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Rev. A F Beddoe to Lead Prayer Meeting at First Baptist
Rev. A F Beddoe plans to return home tomorrow and conduct the evening prayer meeting at the First Baptist church. He has assisted at a large revival in Birmingham Alabama where church membership rose by about 2000. On his trip home he spent a day in Dallas visiting his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Beddoe
First Baptist Church
Birmingham
Alabama
Dallas
Empire Salt Water Halt Hits Empire Well Drilling
A Benavides report says Empire well drilling has been suspended after salt water was struck yesterday and the drill hole began filling with water. It is unclear whether deeper drilling will proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Benavides
Beef in China and oxen kept for farming roles
A historical note contrasts beef consumption with oxen used for plowing and wagon work, stressing that oxen are too valuable to farmers to be sent to the butcher and that beef is not commonly seen at a Chinese able.
Twelve Carloads Of Onions Shipped From Laredo Last Night
Bennfida onions continue to be shipped from Laredo despite strike conditions. Twelve carloads left last night for various regions, bringing the season total to thirty four. Shippers expect a quick settlement between strikers and railroads to prevent countrywide traffic delays. Onions mature in Laredo as harvest and packing proceed, with fears of crate shortages and potential car scarcities eased by optimism for movement in crates and sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennfida
Laredo
Associated Press
the Times
Seven Rats Found Dead After RAT SNAP Use
Robert Woodruff reports his premises were infested with rats. After using RAT-SNAP on a friend’s recommendation, seven dead rats were found in a bin the next morning, with others nearby. He notes no odor and credits RAT-SNAP for drying them up. Available in three sizes 25c 50c and $1.00 from A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Woodruff
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Coleman Visits Laredo Customs House on Inspection Tour
Customs Collector T. A. Coleman arrived yesterday and will remain until tomorrow on a routine visit to the Laredo customs house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
T. A. Coleman
Laredo Customs House
RAT S NAP RAT KILLER LISTING
Rat Snap promises fast rat and mouse control with a cake form bait. It claims rats choose it over other foods, dies within minutes, dries the carcass, and leaves no odor. Sold by A. Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery in three sizes 25c 60c and 1.00 with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
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A. B, Muller
Mirando Oil CO
Senator Parr
Cascara
Mr. Hill
Wood
Poindexter
Itv
Missile
A. P. Trevino E Hijos Tailors
Chicago
San Agustin Ave
Citizens Auto Company
Farragut St
M. & G. Sweeney Company
Convent Ave
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