Laredo Gossip and Social Notes Highlight Busy Season
A rambling column of local chatter covers marriages social events and travel. Mentions include Mrs Violet Oberfecht, Louise the stenographer, the Edwards family 1200 mile auto trip to Fort Worth and Galveston, and a public notice from A Deutz & Bro. The piece blends humor gossip and community notices with greetings for upcoming weddings and local gatherings.
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8. V
Pete’) Edwards
Ruth
Rachel
Fort Worth
Galveston
Erath County
Mr. T Edwards
May Clark McLemore, Jr
Paris Surgeon Declines Gifts After Appendicitis Case
A Paris surgeon recounts a patient who thanked him with a cigar case containing a thousand franc bill. He had just refused similar “presents of little intrinsic value,” telling her a thousand francs would be more acceptable. The woman replied that five more such envelopes were in the case.
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Associated Press
Paris
Editor endorses Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy
The Paisa Akhbar editor from Lahore India states he has used Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy many times for colic and diarrhoea in his children and servants and always found it effective.
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Paisa Akhbar
Lahore
India
Chamberlain
Learn to Dance Correctly at Laredo Studio
Laredo Studio of Dancing at 713 Sall Nas Avenue offers new dance steps under Principal Prof J B Good. School opens July 6 at 6 2 1m with phone 1488-W for enrollment.
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Laredo
Sall- Nas Avenue
J. B. Good
Alleged Oil Pipeline Conspiracy Hinted Before Texas Railroad Board
In Austin on July 390 It n Walthall head of the oil and gas division presented complaints alleging a conspiracy between oil refineries and pipeline firms over handoffs. Possible actions were discussed but not disclosed.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
State Railroad Commission
Fn Walthall
Oil and Gas Division
Soviet Infantry Chief Yustievitet Leads Moscow Command
General Yustievitet, commander of the infantry in the newly formed Red Army, holds the peaked helmet and ranks as chief of infantry. He serves at Moscow and oversees the forces shaping the Soviet military command structure.
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Yustievitet
Thehhief
Red Army
Moscow
Struck by Street Car in Downtown Waco
A.M. Garreul, 70, was struck by a street car in downtown Waco today and received injuries that may be fatal. Authorities report the incident occurred this afternoon with Garreul rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
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Associated Preea
Waco
Texas
A. M. Garreul
Trade unions in Britain lose members and funds
The Associated Press reports unions in London saw member numbers fall to about 5,603 as government absorption of functions reduced union duties. Union funds declined from 85,450 to 64,883 pounds, cutting annual revenue.
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London
Daly
Craebres
Loasoe
Manila Luxury Spending In Customs Records
Manila reports that residents have spent 14,273,332 pesos on luxuries since the start of Journey period. Automobiles dominate imports, while diamonds precious stones perfumery and related goods also appear prominently in the customs records, reflecting local demand.
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Associated Press
Manila
Viilippiies
Russia Sees Foreign Trade Rise In First Half
The six months ended March show higher foreign trade values with exports at 47 31 000 cold rubles and imports at 110 059 900 cold rubles. More than 30 percent of exports went to England and 45 percent of imports came from England.
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Moscow
Russia
England
Bridge Demolished by Tornado at Byers Texas
A bridge over the Red River at Byers was nearly destroyed by a tornado that formed on the Oklahoma side and moved downstream before dissipating in the river bed. The event occurred this morning with the structure sustaining extensive damage.
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Uy Associated Press
Byers
Texas
Red River
Oklahoma
Vancouver Ship Tyee Reported Piled on Reef
The Tyee of Seattle was reported to have been piled on a reef in the Strait of Juan de Fuca near Vancouver B C in a dense fog. It marked the tenth vessel in trouble in these waters over four days.
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Associated Press
Vancouver
B. C
Tyee
Seattle
Strait of Juan de Fuca
Explosions Hit British Empire Steel Plant in Nova Scotia
A series of bomb blasts damaged pipe lines serving the British Empire Steel Corp plant in Sydney Nova Scotia. The explosions forced the works to shut down as police report heavy damage amid an ongoing strike context.
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Associated Press
Sydney
N. S
British Empire Steel Corporation
Greece Denies Tale of Revolt Amid Republican Rumors
London reports say the Greek government denies a republican revolutionary movement in Greece. Under secretary Ronald Mac Neill notes republican agitation exists but sees little immediate threat to the monarchy and stability.
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Greece
Associated Press
London
Ronald MacNeil
House of Commons
Legation
Pan Pacific Scientific Congress to Meet in Australia
Leading scientists from Australia Japan China Siberia India Burmah the Netherlands Indies Canada and the United States will attend the second Pan Pacific Scientific Congress in Sydney and Melbourne Australia from August 13 to September 38. Dr Warren Ix Smith head of the University of Oregon geology department will speak on Structure of the Philippines and Status of Geological Surveys in the Philippines. The congress aims to weld Pacific peoples together and promote international peace.
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Eugeny, Oro
Australia
Japan
China
Siberia
India
Burmah
Netherland Indies
Canada
United States
Sydney
Melbourne
Warren Ix. Smith
University of Oregon
Smith
Australian Research Council
Ruhr Grasses Up In Idle Freight Cars
Grass has begun to sprout on the tops of thousands of idle freight cars in Ruhr railroad yards. Many cars hold merchandise and have not moved since French and Belgian forces entered the area in January. While London Paris Berlin and Russell discuss peace, grass grows luxuriously.
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Essen
Germany
Ruhr
London
Paris
Berlin
Russels
Railroad Time Table Highlights Texas-Mexican and I G N
Train No. 1 on the Texas-Mexican departs for Corpus Christi at 9 a.m. Train No. 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3:35 p.m. The International & Great Northern runs a through fast train to St Louis departing 12:01 p.m. and arriving 6:16 p.m. The Night Train departs at 10 p.m. with a listed arrival time of 30a pm.
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Corpus Christi
Train Schedule Between Rio Grande and Laredo
Train No 1 runs daily except Sunday from Laredo at 8 30 a m to Minera arriving 10 20 a m Train No 2 runs daily except Sunday from Minera at 11 00 a m to Laredo arriving 3 00 p m
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Rio Grande
Eagte Pasa
Laredo
Minera
Cuno Cabinet Resigning Under Pressure in Berlin
London July 80 Central News reports from Berlin that the Cuno cabinet will resign. Paul Loebe, Reichstag president, and Dr Gustave Stresemann are expected to head the new cabinet as political quarters confirm the step is necessary.
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London
Berlin
Cuno
Paul Loebe
Reichstag
Gustave Stresemann
People’s Party
Tried for Murder in Cumberland Circuit Court
Pleas of not guilty were entered by Robert and Lark Garrett on trial for the murder of Rev. Edward Pierce, pastor of the county’s five Baptist churches. The commonwealth’s motion to proceed was overruled. Larkin Garrett to stand trial first.
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Associated Prean
Cumberland
Robert
Larkin Garrett
Edward Pierce
The
Commonwealth
Their Brothers
Weather Totals Bring Light Rain Across Wichita Falls
Light rain of tenths to quarter inches fell today across this section with lightning in many areas. Oklahoma saw heavier rainfall and wind damage including several houses destroyed at Trollister.
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Associated Press
Wichita Falls
Tex
Oklahomme
Trollister
Oklahoma
Public parks to house open air public libraries in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires plans small outdoor libraries in parks and squares. A modular design features a white bookcase with ten foot shelves metal curtains an overhanging roof and a caretaker bench for reading and borrowing books.
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Buenos Aires
President Harding's Health Update After Illness
A July 30 bulletin from Brig. Gen. Sawyer reports President Harding resting better overnight. Doctors say he remains ill and at risk, with specialists advising continued rest and careful monitoring before any travel.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Harding
Sawyer
Dfe
Railroads seek OK to extend lines into new coal fields
Associated Press reports in Washington that the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway will ask the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve a plan to purchase the Oklahoma railway line to gain access to coal fields. The proposal aims to extend tracks into new coal districts, prompting further policy questions on railroad expansion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cayo
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Okmaleen Northern
Oklahoma
Train payroll holdup shocks Avoca Co workers
Bandits halted the Laurel line paymaster at Moasic on July 66 using revolvers. They killed one man Morphy and wounded another Warding two others, then escaped with the payroll estimated between 85000 and 90000 dollars.
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Fy Associated Press
Scranton
Avoca Coal Company
Laurel Line
Moasic
Morphy
Raine
Confessed to Murder in Port Perry Case
Patrick Coyne confessed to Robert Braun, a detective, that he killed his bride found dead at their Port Perry home on July 17. He gave the statement in a hospital where he was taken after losing his legs in a railroad incident following the crime.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pao
Patrictk Coyne
Port Perry
Robert Braun
Coyne
Irene Castle denies divorce in Paris claim
Irene Castle states she did not obtain a Paris divorce from Capt Robert Preman nor initiate divorce proceedings. The New York report notes she returned on the Lat hay atie and contradicted cable advices about the marital split.
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Associated Prenaas
New York
Irene Castle
Paris
Robert Preman
Vernon Castle
Cafe owner runs amuck in Fort Worth killing three
Tony Hernandes, a cafe owner, killed one employee and fatally injured his wife and her brother before slashing his throat. Police captured him today. he had cut his throat but is expected to recover.
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Associated Preas
Fort Worth
Texas
Tony Hernandes
Shrinkage Debate Sparks Shirt Warranty Claim
A shopkeeper and clerk argue over undershirt fit as the proprietor guarantees shrinkage to survive the first washing. The exchange highlights customer concerns about sizing accuracy and garment promises.
Unclear text fragment on British relations and press transmission
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss French and Pebster fates, Guchester, and the British Pepperra stance. It mentions transmissions to Lon le peters, a Phorapee artery, and a potential Baldwin reference. Overall uncertain and not clearly cohesive.
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Guchester
Dhiow
Roy Mutchell Sentenced for Murder at Waco
A garbled 19th century clipping reports Roy Mutchell being convicted of murder in Waco and paying a penalty or penalty related fine. It mentions Ethel Denecamp and a January trial, with another man and two other figures linked to the crime.
Rates Cut on Ocean Freight to Texas by Sunset Route
The interstate commerce commission announced a reduced freight rate system for shipments from New York to the Southern Pacific corridor. Sea freight prepaid via boat to Texas ports, then rail via the Sunset Route, lowered charges by about 44 percent for importers and shippers.
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Ted Ptress
Wis Biovetn
New York
Southerm Pacific
Texas
Porte
Interstate Comtoeres
Reopen the Rio Grande Gauge Debated by Commission
John Norris of the state board of water engineers travels to Pasa to attend a meeting at the international boundary commission. The panel will consider reopening the Rio Grande water gauge closed by the federal government for lack of funds and Texas supervision of gauge operations.
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Associated Press
Austin
Pex
John Norris
Sharman
State Board of Water Engineers
International Boundary
Rio Grande
Texas
Keen for government homes in England and Scotland
More than 15,000 applications have been made for 10,000 government homes to be built soon. The housing scheme aims to ease the postwar shortage and will offer rent or purchase options. Demand has been so high that two thirds of applications have been refused since the war.
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Associated Press
London
England
Scotland
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