Villa's surrender may calm Mexico and aid U S ties
The report from Sabinas claims Pancho Villa has surrendered and will retire, easing threat to Chihuahua and allowing the new government to pursue law and order. The piece cites improved U S Mexican relations, American protections for nationals, and a hopeful path to recognition while warning of lingering rebel remnants and potential unrest. It also includes a long digression on plague fears and rat control at Nuevo Laredo and across the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabinas
Mexico
Chihuahua
Pancho Villa
Villa
Republic
de la Huerta
Ricardo Gonzales
Nuevo Laredo
Madero
den la Huerta
Laredo
Rio Grande
National Exposition of Chemical Industries Planned for September
The sixth National Exposition of Chemical Industries will be held at Grand Central Palace in New York in the last week of September. It will be the largest distinctly industrial exposition yet staged in America, expanding by about one third over prior years. The event features three sections electric furnace, fuel economy, and a third Maetevinis handling. plans include technical sessions, exhibits, motion pictures for engineers, and popular public addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Central Palace
America
Sision
Destruction of Rats Urged as Plague Threat Grows
A state health warning urges aggressive rat elimination to curb bubonic plague spread. Beaumont reports eleven infections and increased port inspections after the first plague death. Other ports, including New Orleans and Galveston, impose ship docking rules to counter rat entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Beaumont
New Orleans
Galveston
Behrman Seeks Fifth Term as New Orleans Mayor
July 29 article profiles Behrman, a 16 year chief executive of New Orleans, native of New Martin York, long resident of the South, educated locally, active in state and city government, and leader in progressive municipal reforms including wartime enforcement against liquor near army camps. He announced his candidacy for another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behrman
New Orleans
Crescent City
New Martin
York
South
American League of Municipalities
Taniac Helps Knoxville Man End Years of Pain
C R Hudson of Knoxville suffers rheumatism and stomach trouble for twelve years until Taniac, praised for rapid relief, restores sleep and strength. He reports swelling legs, knotty muscles, and grinding cramps eased, enabling him to return to farming. Taniac sold in Laredo by Windrow Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Hudson
Knoxville
Taniac
Laredo
Windrow Bros
Divorce by publication sought in Webb County Texas
Publication summons the Sheriff of Webb County to notify W W H Campbell of unknown residence to appear at Webb County District Court in Laredo on October 15 1920 to answer Ruth Campbell’s divorce petition filed July 27 1920 alleging desertion since 1916 and seeking legal separation costs and relief with four weekly newspaper insertions if a local paper exists.
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State OF Texas
Webb County
W.W. H. Campbell
District Court
Texas
Laredo
Ruth Campbell
Rock Island
Windis
Eines
Cefordurt
Illinois
Platit
C. M. de la Garza
A. D
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunition 506 per month
The notice offers daily access to THE TIMES at a monthly rate of 506 with emphasis on consistent availability. No further details are provided about terms or duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Southwest Texas Cotton Boom Signals Record Harvests
Laredo and Webb Zapata counties report the largest cotton crop in history with a surge of pickers from Mexico and across the U S. Webb county gins expect about 6000 bales while long staple Egyptian varieties near commercial ginning. The article notes Roosevelt’s crop expansion impacts and predicts growth toward 60 000 population for Laredo over the next decade.
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Mexico
Southwest Texas
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Corpus Christi
Linton
Taft
Alice
Kingsville
Webb
Zapata
Laredo
Webb County
Zapata County
Web County
Mally
Farm Extension Service
A. & M. College
Agricultural Committee of
The
Chamber of Commerce
August C. Richter
Laredo Gin Company
Pancho Villa Surrenders and Mexico Rejoices
Reports from Eagle Pass state Pancho Villa has surrendered unconditionally to General Juvencio Martinez of the de la Huerta army. Villa to retire to private life, 840 troops to be treated with consideration as Mexico anticipates liberty, peace, and prosperity under the new government.
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Eagle Pass
Pancho Vila
Mexico
Juge
Martinez
de la Huerta
Villa
Chihuahim
Oil development heats up near Laredo and Duval County
Renewed drilling activity surrounds Laredo with Bor-Tex OU Co and Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co resuming operations on Ortiz and Santo Tomas tracts. Predictions point to oil-bearing sand past 1000 feet. nearby Cactus Oil Co and Hughes Petroleum Co report favorable indications as Zapata field expands with shallow wells and new leases. Duval County sees multiple derricks and imminent drilling progress though Empire No. 2 remains inactive after a cave-in.
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Bor-Tex OU Co
Ortiz
Laredo
Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co
Santo Tomas
Cactus Oil Co
Hughes Petroleum Co
Torrecinas
Zapata
Duval County
Benavides
Empire No. 2
Laredo notices mix travel, teaching, and theatre ads
The item retrieves local briefs: imports from Mexico, Miss Roberts teaching end date, Villegas bath house season, General Gonzales marriage in San Antonio, candy and chocolate ads, sewing job, and football travels through Laredo en route to Mexico City. Also block of realty sales, English classes, baseball park dedication, and an upcoming Strand Theatre photo drama.
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Laredo
Mexico
Ixtre
Miss Roberts
Villegas
Houston Street
Ricardo Gonzales
Nuevo Laredo
Rio Grande
San Antonio
Seforita
W. A. Thomas
Washington Street
de la Huerta
Republic
Porfirio Diaz
International Realty Co
Salinas Avenue
J. BE. Cotter
Lincoln Street
J. &. Fowler
Jay City
Mexico City
Basabad
Villegas Bath House
Howston Street
Juarez Plumbing
Athlete Park
Heights
Aviators
Lebion
Fidel Canta
Craig
Ines
Farragut
Divorce Suit Filed in Webb County Court
J T Almand sues Geraldine Rees Almand for divorce citing marriage in 1917 in New York and separation in 1918 due to alleged unkind and unbearable conduct. No children, no community property, prayer for divorce costs and equitable relief. Clerk M De La Garza filed notice July 27 1920 in Laredo Webb County Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Webb County
Geraldine Rees Almand
District Court
Laredo
J. T. Almand
A. D
New York
Plaiarit
Eakt
de la Garza
City of
M. de la Garza
Help Russian Children Reach Petrograd Homes
AP dispatch from Tokio reports American Red Cross efforts to transport Petrograd schoolchildren from Vledivostok to former homes in Soviet Russia. 1100 people aboard the new Yomei Maru, refitted for the voyage via the Panama Canal, 90 days, costing about 500000 dollars, with total Red Cross care nearing 1000000 dollars.
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Fy Associated Press
Tokio
American Road Cross
Sberia
R. B. Tegaler
Hi Petrograd
Vledivostok
Soviet Russia
Vindivertok
Riga
Red Cross
Panana Canal
London
Petrograd
Russia
Siberia
Notable Birthdays Mark July 29 in History
On July 29 several prominent figures celebrate birthdays. Prince Christopher of Greece, recently married to Mrs. Leeds, is 82. Max Nordau, Zionist leader and writer, turns 71 in Budapest. Booth Tarkington, famed novelist and playwright, reaches 51 in Indianapolis. Alan R. Hawley, Aero Club of America founder, is 46 near Perth Amboy. Rear Admiral B. T. Moore, retired, is 67 born in Paris Illinois.
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Prince Christopher
Greece
Leeds
Ideas
Max Simon Nordau
Budapest
Jact Tarkington
Indianapolis
Alan R. Hawley
The
Aero Club of America
Perth
Arboy
B. T. Moore
Ie N
Paris
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Tanlac
Co. M. de la Garza
Lars TO
Coast
Tucker
R. J
City Drug Co
Times
Associated Press
Suiedo
Sweet City
Coe
Olympia Candy Co
Johnston’s
Sonora News Company
Luxport
Tase
District Court of the “Ith
Rexir County
Tésas
W. & Coartidy
Ve. Battaglia
Vindéenti Jatinglia
Vinconti Battaglia
Allen
Walker
Vincenti Battaglia
Suman
Strand Theatre
J. Stuart Blackton
Sylvia Breamer
Roatort Gordon
Stuart Blackton
Palle
Miss Breamer
Mr. Gordon
Royal Arch Masons
Jons Colman
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