Laredo Growth Labels Caution Over Transients and Vice
Laredo holds steady growth with a steady influx from Nuevo Laredo and refugees. population estimates rely on permanent residents, not temporary migrants. The city boasts a stable economy, limited factories, and a focus on keeping a decent town image while policing vice and preventing a spillover of border-area problems. The local authorities stress vigilance against drinking and contraband, noting soldiers are protected from vice and law enforcement frequently remands violators.
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San Antonio
Laredo
Hali
Bas Antonio
War City
Simost
San An
Ig Cok
A GOOD REPUTATION OF A CITY AT STAKE
A city’s good name mirrors its residents effort to curb vice and protect the community’s honor. San Antonio faces criticism for unchecked vice and a perceived lack of united citizen action. Reports claim contraband liquor moves from Laredo toward San Antonio and that immorality flourishes, with seekers able to buy alcohol for a price.
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San Antonio
Laredo
Our City
Bridge plans for Rio Grande crossing submitted to Mexican gov
The Laredo Bridge Co submitted steel and concrete bridge specifications intended to replace the existing Rio Grande crossing. San Antonio engineer Mr Brumpson prepared the plans and forwarded them to Mexico City for approval, with hope work can begin within weeks if approved.
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Rio Grande
Mexico City
Laredo Bridge Co
San Antonio
Brumpson
Manes City
Sadle Love at the Strand Theater Starring Bill Burke
Bill Burke headlines the Strand Theater next Sunday in the screen version of Avery Hapwoods stage farce Sadle Love. The plot follows a newlywed American girl who believes her husband’s former lover is her twin soul, prompting humorous complications. James J. Crane returns as Burke’s leading man with Jed Prouty, Helen Montrose, and Hedda Hopper in the cast. directed by John St Robertson.
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Biltie Burke
Ie Strand Thester
Avery
James J. Crane
Miss Burke
Jed Prouty
Helen Montrose
Hedda Hopper
John St. Robertson
Return from six week trip by Sauvignet family
Dr and Mrs E H Sauvignet and their son Victor and daughter Gladys arrived back in Laredo after six weeks away visiting the North East Great Lakes and New York City for the international yacht races. They report a most enjoyable trip and plan to rest after the vacation.
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E. H. Sauvignet
Victor
Gladys
Laredo
Great Lakes
New York City
Army Enlistments Open for Germany
There are a limited number of enlistments open in the Infantry Carry, Field Artillery and Quartermaster Corps of the United States Army for special assignment to the American Expeditionary Forces in Germany. Men must be unusually high type and enlist for three years, with cooks and clerks also sought. Those finishing high school may see Europe and after one year can enter West Point without an education examination. Application advised at the nearest Army Recruiting Station soon. B. A. Dixon, Captain, U. S. Army, Retired, Aust. Recruiting Officer.
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Infantry
Carsry
Field Artilery
Quartermaster Corps
United States Army
Germany
Fort Siocum
N. Y
United States
Europe
West Point
July 30 in History Two Thousand State Troops in Chicago Riots
One year ago today on July 30 state troops were called to suppress race riots in Chicago. The Belgian Chambers of Deputies decided on ratification of the Peace Treaty.
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Chicago
Californians Rebellion War AmQquint To Nothing
An article fragment notes federal forces dispatch to quell the rebellion in Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey, with predictions about General Huerta and Villa. It reports Allen Walker as Receiver of the state of Vincenti Battaglia in a district court notice from Bear County Texas, appointing him receiver and calling claims and property surrender.
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Erie
Califernda
Qelveltedl
Ageinet
Nuevo Laredo
Mionteret
Laredo
Galles
Ville
E & Huerta Amd Generel Callen
Martine
Megwitat
Ocatte
Alee
District Court of
37Th Judicial District
Bear County
Texas
Stried W. ©. Quwrtner Ve. Battaglia
Vincenti Bettaglia
Allen Walker
State of
Vincenti Battaglia
Nationals to meet 37th Infantry at Fort McIntosh
The Nationals baseball team, promising in Laredo, will play the 37th Infantry at Fort McIntosh Sunday morning at 4 30 o clock. The lineup includes Eduardo Gasto catcher Juan Rodriguez pitcher Baldo Puig Jr first base Leonides Villareal second base V L Puig Jr third base A Benavides shortstop Rafael Gonzales left field Manuel Gonzales center field Jose Ma Montemayor right field. Interested teams may call captain B A Puig Jr at No 16%.
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Nationals
Fort Mcintosh
Eduardo Gasto
Juan Rodriguez
Baldo Puig
Leonides Villareal
V. L. Puig
A. Benavides
Rafael Gonzales
Manuel Gonzales
Jose Ma
Montemayor
Laredo
B. A. Puig, Jr
The Man of Nerve Wins Admiration Worldwide
A profile extols a man of nerve energy whose strong healthy nerves and rich blood fuel notable successes. With a clear eye, active brain, and steady hand he thinks quickly and works fast, his tremendous energy delivering rapid accomplishments and broad admiration.
Federal and state engineers tour Zapata road project
Federal and state highway engineers inspected the Webb Zapata highway from the county line to the Chaconomoc area. County officials led by County Judge A Winston Rollins hosted the visitors who praised supervision and promised 25 percent funding, about 78000 dollars, before heading to Nuevo Laredo for a dinner with Webb County officials.
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Corpus Christ
Winston County
G Rollins
W. L. Puig
Martin
Mr. Johnson
United States
Washington D. C
Rolles 2 Wadtrow
Yeses
Aue
Girs Ginbksist
Montgomery
Webb- Zapata
Dope
Rollins
Windrew Wee
Nuevo Laredo
Jeter
Webb Counts
International Cafe
Mesers
Windrow
Johnson
Austin
Gilchrist
San, Anton
Webb County Cotton Picking Underway with Laredo Gin Start
Cotton bolts open across Webb county as thousands of Auxican laborers prepare for harvest. The Laredo gin plans to produce at least 5,000 bales and will begin ginning Monday, operating daily until the season ends.
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Webb County
Laredo
Get & Wigernoi
W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times
Farragut Street
Four Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk
The Times reports four marriage licenses issued by the county clerk in the latest notice. Alfonso Ponce weds Manuela Sepulveda Celia Martinez marries Jose Lezane Isabel Castro weds Lon gind Ramirez Paula Marti bez weds Julian Arizola
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Times
Alfonso Ponce
Manuela Sepulveda
Jose Lezane
Celia Martinez
Longind Ramirez
Isabel Castro
Julian Arizola
Paula Martibez
Mexican Sentry Aids Actor Crossing Border in Film Scene
James Mason star of The Strange Boarder with Will Rogers, filming in El Paso for the Goldwyn picture. While playing a fugitive, Mason misplaced his return pass at the border and crossed back to the American side after a brief delay as guards, recognizing the art, allowed him to pass.
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James Mason
Goldwyn
Will Rogers
Royal Theatre
Eurshine
Mason
Clarennes Stadger
James Flood
M. LePicard
Elo Paso
Jin
Summer Complaint Relief with Chamberlain Remedy
Mrs Henry Jewett of Clark Mills New York writes of a severe summer complaint attack two years ago. After taking Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy she was relieved almost instantly. She praises it as an excellent remedy for colic and diarrhoea and urges families to keep it on hand.
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Chamberlain
Henry Jewett
Clark Mills
N. Y
Villegas bath house opens for rest of season
Local items note the Villegas bath house on Howe town street has opened for the remainder of the season amid other notices. The city directory is now circulating with maps of Laredo and data.
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Laredo
Old Southwest Texas Leages
Richards
Tgckhart
State Senate
Villegas Bath House
Houston Street
Olympia Candy Co
Mexico
Ixtle
International Footbridge
Villegas
Howe Town Street
J. Swenson
Justice of the Peace Atlee
Grand
Houson
Juarez Plumbing
Fidel Cantu
Ettert
Todays Annuaries Tory 30 Emily Bronte and others
A readable fragment lists Emily Bronte born and died at Haworth on December 19 1848. Also mentions Queen Caroline illness at Drury Lane theatre and Edward VII visit. References to Austria concordat protestant doctrine 1840s and McKinley era, plus Royal Arch Mason convocation and Laredo chapter No 186 notice.
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Emily Bronte
Charlotte Bronte
Haworth
Caroline
Drury Lane
Prince of Wales
Edward VII
Tialifax
Austria
Port Mlizebeth
Summer Naval School Applications Open
Associated Press reports youths may apply for the Great Tokon summer naval school. Applications must be filed on or before July 25. The school runs from July through September 4.
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Praga Galveston
Pexia
Naval
Painted Fur Furniture Rise Boosted by Lady Kinloch
The vogue for painted fur niture in England stems chiefly from Lady Kinloch who chose this method to provide unknown artists with a medium to present their work to the public.
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England
Lady Kinloch
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