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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1920

Page

4

Public Morality and Labor in Mexico Under Huerta

The piece argues that Governor Huerta acts to suppress vice and regulate gambling as the Carranza era ends. It highlights efforts to close vice centers, curb licensed immorality, and frame good governance as essential for public health and moral standards. It also discusses Mexican laborers, their treatment, wages, schools, and immigration rules, noting improved conditions at some firms and the need to punish mistreatment.

Noel Laredo de la Huerta Laredo Portes Gill Mexico Carranza de Lla Huerta Grovernment Variaece Onir

Complete Returns From Webb County Primary Election

Complete returns show Webb County cast under 40 votes in total. Leading contests include Lynch Davidson for lieutenant governor with the heaviest count, and Judge Cobbs leading for judge of the Court of Civil Appeals Fourth District. other returns list governors and other state offices with modest tallies.

Webb Turee Thomesee Bailey Nott Looney Davidson Culp Humphrey McNealus Johnson Justice Supreme Court Hawkins Key Pierson Smith Willington Judge Court Civil Appeals 4Th District Caobdhe Studer Webb County Lynch Davidson Laredo Judge Cobbs Jwige Court of Civil Appeals

Millinery position open at S. H. Kreas & Co

A large mercantile store in Laredo Texas seeks an experienced milliner to manage the fall department and handle trimming duties. Applicants should submit past experience and wage expectations to S. H. Kreas & Co. Laredo Texas. July 27, 1931.

Sesson S. H. Kreas & Co Laredo Texas

Deportation for Mexican laborers under relaxed entry rules

Laborers from Mexico faced deportation after violating contracts made upon entering the country under a six month permit that waived literacy and other standard requirements. Employers posted bonds to ensure return, but workers allegedly refused to work for them and sought jobs with others, with some offered better wages or terms leading to breaches of contract under the looser rules.

Mexico Met

A USELESS EXPENSE CONGRESS RECORD COSTS

The coast of publishing the Congressional Record, a daily government publication of all congressional actions, was 607 840 last year. Costs rose and fell with session length, and paper prices climbed but lighter stock reduced overall outlay. In 1915 paper costs were 130 000 vs 162 060 in 1919 and 300 000 in 1919, while pages printed reached over 61 million in 1917 and 455 million in 1919.

Associated Press Washington Congressional Rcord Congress Reuseell Beene Government Printing Office Mazes New York Beese Cornelius Fort Aress Ford

Catholic Students Mission Crusade Plans National Meet

Washington July 28 An expected gathering of more than 186 student delegates and 49 priests and sisters will attend the second national convention of the Catholic Students Mission Crusade at Catholic University. Organized two years ago the group seeks to foster missionary spirit and discuss methods of work with Rt Rev Thomas J Shahan of the University of America as president.

Washington T. C Catholic Students Mission Crusade Catholic University Thomas J. Shahan On University of America

A Picture That Thrills The Miracle Man at Strand

A Paramount release starring Thomas Meighan Elinor Fair and Betty Compson will thrill audiences next Sunday at Strand Theatre. The film follows crooks in New Yorks Chinatown who seek a powerful healer to transform their criminal operation, with the story highlighted by a dramatic transformation and strong performances.

Sediences Tmat Paramount Arterart George Loane Tucker Strand Theatre Retoricas York Chinatown Tom Burke Ther Thomas Meighan Elinor Fair Betty Compson

Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed

An article asserts summer complaint in children has declined since Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy became common. It claims that with proper dosing and diet about 99 out of 100 cases recover. A Tennessee father, W G Cambell of Butter, endorses it as far superior to prior remedies.

Chamberlain W. G. Cambell Tenn

Voluntary Statement From Mexican General Villareal

Mexican General Villareal testifies he surrendered troops with arms and immunity. He describes escape from pursuit, battles near Monterey and border crossing to Texas, stating his aim to seek honest work in Texas and denying blame for uprisings against the government. District Attorney Walls and officials witnessed the signing of his statement.

Frinnd Villares Nuevo Laredo United States Cadena Rased Zapata County Laredo Defo Caccleria de la Rose John A. Walls Valls Garza Parras Nuevo Leon Terey Mesico Gere’ Martinez Monterey iSartines Mexico City Navarro Arnulfo Gomez Gomez Martinez Carlos Osc de la Canta Texas Gonzales

Opening of the 645 Ball Park Dedication Sunday Afternoon

The 645 Ball Park will be dedicated Sunday afternoon with aviators from the Eighth Aero Squadron flying over the field and music by the 27th Infantry Band. A doubleheader features local teams, with a second game Aviators versus American Region. The event aims to showcase athletic events for Larado residents and invites public turnout.

Oscal Laridos Aviators Larsio Larado JL Seashees

Local probate court delays minor matters and new marriage licenses

Probate court adjourned delayed private business as lawyers waited on pending matters. New marriage licenses issued include Pedro Carpentier with Rosa Garcia Santos Ramos with Delores Ramos John Thomas Dee with Marguerite Capra Leopoldo Castro with Consuelo Perez. Encarnacion Gonzales bound over on liquor violation. jailed after failing to post $259. Laredo Cotton Gin Co to start plant by next Monday with motor arriving soon. Cotton picking underway in Webb County as bridges and rail movement improve freight flow from Mexico.

Pedro Carpentier Rosa Garcia Santos Ramos Delores Ramos John Thomas Dee Marguerite Beatrice Capra Leopoldo Alejandro Castro Consuelo Perez Encarnacion Gonzales Laredo Cotton Gin Co Dallas Express Webb County Laredo Mexico Huigachitya

The Royal Theater Presents The Family Homer Evening

The King W. Vidor production The Family Homer drew a large crowd at the Royal Theater yesterday with a Southern play filled night scenes of moonlight on the river. A stern wheeler steamboat and lively youths highlighted a lively performance about a devoted sister saving her brother from drink and gambling.

King W. Vidor Homer Nathan i Royal Theater Howwes Ner Orether Himedelf

Probate Notice in Webb County Texas for Leonarde Arispe

A public probate notice warns all heirs and interested parties that Jeb Baquivel has applied to Webb County Court for probate of the will and appointment of Breber as administrator for Leonarde Arispe. The hearing is set for the next court term on September 3, 1925, in Laredo, Texas, with opportunity to contest.

Port of Laredo Texas Eneioai A. R. Kahn Customs Leonards Arispe Jeb Baquivel Webb County Leonarde Breber Laredo Earedo Rodrig Chere Calant” Webb Texaa

Laredo Hosts Visit From Niigata Sprayer Co Officials

A party from Niigata Sprayer Co led by Theodors Doseh and Ernest Hart toured Laredo to view demonstrations and scout sites for a Southwest Texas and Mexico distributing headquarters. The group, with Texas rep A P F Swal bow and others, considered Laredo the logical border hub and planned further visits to Corpus Christi and nearby cotton areas.

Niigata Sprayer Co Middleport Laredo Theodors Doseh Ernest Hart A. P F. Swadiow Texas Bryan Cls. Labey Howard O'Dell Slaveiac Jonson Tayn South Laredo Mr. Swallow Mexico el Paso Officiis Nacyo Laredo Chamber of Cenimerve Corpus Christi

General Gonzales Detained Over Nuevo Laredo Attack

Gen Ricardo Gouzilies commander of rebels who attacked Nuevo Laredo on July 26 was captured by Justice Department agents. No charges filed yet he is held for investigation. He crossed to the American side near Tabedo three days ago and reached San Antonio today.

San Antonio Express Laredo Nuevo Laredo Nah Ricardo Gouzilies Department of Justice Gen. Gonzales Nelow Tabedo Bam Antonio

Mrs Wood elected vice president and director at Columbus company

Mrs W Wood has been chosen as vice president and director of a large Columbus machinery and factory supplies corporation. The appointment marks her as a key executive in charge of strategic operations and governance within the company.

W. ©. Wood Machinery and Factory Supplies Corporation of Columbus

County Democratic Convention Call and Details

The Democratic County convention convenes Saturday night in Webb County Texas for delegates to state and district conventions and other business. Chairman Justo S Penn of the Democratic Executive Committee Webb Co Laredo notes meeting at the county courthouse and invites party members to attend with a $20 car fee. Proceedings include electing delegates and transaction of other lawful business.

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Kansas politics lively as parties set for primary contests

Voter activity stirs in Tiel and nearby towns as Republicans and Democrats nominate candidates for governor and congressional posts. Analysts expect a close race with party leaders optimistic about November outcomes. The upcoming primary will shape party tickets for the general election. Also brief ad noting Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhea Remedy praised by a reader.

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Organizing Miners in Mingo County Turns Violent

Associated Press reports the United Mine Workers campaign to organize 5090 miners in Mingo County has sparked a deadly clash over union recognition and private detectives. Leaders blame mine guards while operators deny use of guards and say private spies are hired by rival groups. The dispute centers on pay under Kanawha scale and the broader struggle for control of the mines and nearby towns.

Associated Press Witliamson W.a United Mine Work Mingo County Uitaninevs Coms Sr Mark Togtther Hyves Wasen Charley F Keenay United Mine Workers George Bannnwine Agao- Cen Wihtapaun Teewlan Mingo Sith Tae Vetive Horn Bordertown Wackers Keeney Trove Bedilquaitens Caarivetri Ik Etyanwtera Kanaewka Fram Li Gore Vries

Police Matron Sarah R Penniffil to Retire After 30 Years

Mes Sarah R Penniffil, a police matron appointed in Washington DD, is nearing retirement following thirty years of service.

Sarah R. Penniffil Washington DD. Cy

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Lyrch Davidson Catholic Students Mission Crusade Villareal Ball Park Hamilton Rotary Club Prerm W. Mally Purwim Saks Bryan Calana George R. Tabor, Jr Stontoy Mir Kinder R.A. McCulloch Corpus Chris Gey K. HL Warten Rotary Wen Gavler Miss. Courtneghter Rituahistitary Miss. Slaughter Fon -Thoreday Daly P. mi Brown Mace, Tsa Jocat Neews Royal Southland State OF Texas Watt County BIG Eastern Concern Nueva Laredo C. of C. Committee U. S New No Oliver Wm. A. Parker Co Fieres Ave Loredo _ Cer Money Makers Kansas Henry Jewett Clark “Mills Axa Tae Libery
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