New York Port Monopoly Contested by Allied Shipping View
Tuesday's Daily reports strong opposition to Adm Benson's statement on transportation reform aimed at breaking Atlantic port monopolies. The New York World argues congestion stems from local politics and underdeveloped capacity, while critics say New York seeks to retain control and burden the nation with freight and rail monopolies. It warns broad disruption could hurt nationwide shipping and rail balance, urging diversification to Southern ports like Galveston and New Orleans to cut costs and improve timing. The piece also reflects on Ireland, Armenia, Korea, and religious strife, condemning violence in the name of faith and urging unity.
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New York Preas
Admiral Benson
Atlantic
The
New York World
New York
Atlantic Seaboard
Boston
New England
Europe
Shipping Board
Galveston
New Orleans
Cain
Abel
Ireland
Rome
Sassenagh
Erse
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache in Laredo Testimony
J. C. Stein of 1620 Lincoln St says a severe backache and frequent nighttime urination disappeared after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He notes two boxes removed the trouble and urges others to use the same remedy priced 60 cents at dealers, from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
J. C. Stein
Barber
Lincoln St
Dean
Doan
Stein
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
A Poor Argument On Ireland Self Government
A dated critique argues that Ireland’s troubles undermine faith in its self rule. It blames religious division for bitter quarrels, noting Catholics are shot and Protestants attack convents and kill near church doors in the ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Turning the Tables a Dorothy Gish Film At Strand Theatre
Dorothy Gish and Raymond Cannon star in Turning the Tables based on Wells Hastings story. The Paramount Artcraft release plays today and tomorrow at Strand Theatre, recounting a tale of romance amid quirky health anxieties and a hospital setting with a hopeful, comic twist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Wells Hastings
Dorothy Gish
Raymond Cannon
Strand Theatre
Paramount Artcraft
Bor-Tex Installs New Manager to Oversee Oil Drilling Near Laredo
J J Lindquist of Waco announces Bor-Tex Oil Co appoints Vernon Hinkle of Indianapolis as director and general manager. Drilling on Ortiz No 1 near Laredo proceeds 750 feet deep with gas and oil shows. Hinkle orders water well and full speed drilling, targeting 1400 feet for pay sand as Winkle plans to finance and supervise field operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lindquist
Waco
Bor-Tex Ol Co
Ortiz Tract
Laredo
Vernon Hinkle
Indianapolis
Hinkle
Bertani
Bor-Tex Oil Co
Black
Ortiz No. 1
Beech Grove
New York Central Railroad
Bar-Tex
Ford Auto Seized in Texas Held for Claim or Auction
Notice from the Office of Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas cites seizure of a Ford automobile near Pleasanton on July 24 1920 for violation of Section 3082 R S. Claim must be filed within twenty days from first publication or the vehicle will be sold at public auction at the Customhouse at 10 a m on September 2 1920. Deputy Collector A R Kahn signs.
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Port of Laredo
Texas
Pleasanton
A. R. Kahn
Tilden
Regular meeting of Laredo Lodge Elks No 1018 this evening
Tonight at 8 30 the Laredo Lodge No 1018 B P O Elks holds a regular meeting. Secretary A B Muller notes the session and invites members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Lodge No. 1018
B. P. O. Elks
Family Honor at Royal Theater Tonight and Tomorrow
The First National drama The Family Honor directed by King W. Vidor opens at the Royal Theater today and plays again tomorrow. Florence Vidor stars as the Southern girl in a Dixie-set story praised for realism and strong performances. Victor Vidor offers a convincing production noted for its credible scenes and engaging drama.
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King W. Vidor
Royal
Screen World
Southland
Royal Theater
Valdez
Dixieland
Florence Vidor
Victor
Samoset Boston Chocolates Shipped to Olympia Candy Co
Dust received indicates shipment of Samoset Boston boxed chocolates to Olympia Candy Co. The sender notes they manufacture all home made pecan candies. Phone 456. 7-19-tt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Olympia Candy CO
Villegas
Houston Street
President De la Huerta Opposes Nuevo Laredo Gambling
Telegrams from Nuevo Laredo and Mexico City reveal protests against Tamaulipas Governor authorizing a new gambling house. Consuls urge intercession to avert a humiliating scene before neighbors. A de la Huerta report notes opposition to vice and implies possible reversal of the governor’s action.
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Tamaulipas
Nuevo Laredo
Tampa
National Palace
Mexico
D. C
Arturo de Saracho
A. de la Huerta
de la Huerta
The &. Milliner opening at Kress store in Laredo
A large mercantile firm seeks an experienced millinery head with trimming skills for the fall season. Respond with past experience and wage demands to 8. H. Kress & Co. Laredo Texas 7-27-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kress & Co
Laredo
Texas
Captured Tequila Run Leads to Smuggling Arrests in McMullen
Mounted Customs Inspectors Rum sey Camp and Chamberlain intercepted two cars in McMullen county yesterday. Four men were detained with 375 bottles of tequila seized. Two suspects await trial in Pleasanton jail and two in Jourdanton jail.
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McMullen County
Rumsey
Camp
Chamberlain
Pleasanton
Jourdanton
Webb County Democratic Convention Called For July 31 1920
The Democratic County Convention of Webb County will meet in the district courtroom at the County Court House in Laredo on Saturday night July 31 1920 at 8 30 for selecting delegates to state and district conventions and to handle other business. Chairman Justos Penn Dem Ex Com Webb Co signs the notice from Laredo Texas July 27 1920.
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Webb County
County
Laredo
Texas
Justos
Penn
Dem
Webb Co
Rio Grande Oil & Gas resumes drilling near Laredo
The Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co resumes operations on the Santo Tomas tract twenty four miles northwest of Laredo after a suspension. Drilling is at about 600 feet with double shifts under field manager Fritchie, under supervision of J. M. Gruver. They aim for oil sands at 1 000 and 1 800 feet and anticipate a heavy producing well. Local officials predict big capital and extensive operations within weeks as two or more wells show paying quantities within sixty days.
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Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co
Santo Tomas
Laredo
Mr. Fritchie
Fritchie
J. M. Gruver
Oklahoma
Texas
L. M. Lane
Times
Tilden Texas July 28 1920 Violation Notice
A notice from Tilden Texas dated July 28 1920 cites a violation of Section 3082 R 8. The terse entry records the location and statute involved without additional context or enforcement details.
RAT-SNAP Ad Warns Campers From Raiding Rats
Ray White says his wife and he used RAT-SNAP during a camping vacation to deal with rats attracted by cooking smells. They broken up the cakes and placed them outside the tent, attracting big rats. The ad urges farmers storekeepers and housewives to use RAT-SNAP. It lists three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 and notes they are sold and guaranteed by A Deutz and Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray White
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Summer class signup ends August first notice
Miss Roberts will discontinue summer teaching on September 1. Enrollment for the balance of the term must be completed by August 1. Probate court session continues with Judge Winslow urging attorneys to present business within the next day or two before the next term. Several local notices follow including business ads and public interest items.
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Winslow
Marines keep peace abroad amid postwar duties brief
The Associated Press reports U S Marines remain active in Haiti San Domingo Nicaragua and China guarding property and protecting interests since World War I. In Haiti 1700 Marines in two regiments under Colonel Little and Berkeley maintain order amid sporadic clashes. In San Domingo 2200 Marines in three regiments chase bandits. Admiral Snowden oversees operations with guards at Managua.
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Associated Press
Washington
Uncle Sam
Haiti
San Domingo
China
Legation Guard
Peking
Nicaragua
Legation
J. H. Russell
L. M. Little
R. C. Berkeley
Logan Feland
Dion Williams
J. C. Breckinridge
Feland
San Domingo City
Charlemagne
Benoist Betraville
Snowden
J. H. Underhill
United States Legation
Managua
Laredo Youth Named Foreign Representative for Willys-Knight
Joe Christen of Laredo, son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Christen, has been chosen by the Willys-Knight Co. as foreign representative with headquarters in London England. Christen, previously Pacific coast representative based in San Francisco, was summoned to Toledo where the decision was made. He returns to San Francisco to settle affairs and then departs with his wife for London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willys-Knight Co
Joe Christen
London
Laredo
Eugene Christen
City
England
Christen
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Toledo
Ohio
Mr. Christen
Milmo National Bank of Laredo Charter Extended to 1940
The Milmo Webb and State of Texas bank in Laredo Webb County Texas receives extension of corporate existence by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Acting Comptroller Thomas P. Kane certifies continuation until close of business June 26 1940 under Charter No 2486 Extension No 1347.
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Treasury Department
Office of Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D. C
Milmo National Bank of
Thomas P. Kane
T. P. Kane
O. F. Lodge Meeting On Proposed By Laws
Rio Grande Lodge No 273 LO O F schedules an important meeting Thursday July 29 at 8 30 p m to adopt proposed by laws M C Brown secretary 7 27 31
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Lodge No
LO. O. F
M. C. Brown
Society Women Aid Stranded Passengers In New Orleans Strike
During the street railway strike in New Orleans a group of society women used their automobiles to transport riders and donated the fares to charity, providing relief to stranded downtown travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Chamberlains Colic Remedy Praised In Summer Complaint
A Tennessee man reports using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for summer complaint in children and states it is far ahead of anything he has used. With castor oil as directed and proper diet, the remedy is said to yield a 99 percent recovery rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. G. Cambell
Butler, Tenn
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Bor-Tex
A. B. Muller
the & Milliner
Citizens Auto Company
Chiropractic
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Ella A. Chittenden
Eloirents
Jocat Aiens
Johnston's
Sonora News Company
W. A. Thomas
Washington Street
Richter's
Richter Farm
lInternational Realty Co
Salinas Avenue
J. E. Cotter
Lincoln Street
J. &. Fowler
Tate
Huisachito
Juarez
Fidel Cantu
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Farragut Street
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