Optimistic Texas Republicans face campaign odds from Creager
The Texas Republican State Chairman Creager predicts a future where GOP control may come only with cross party support. He blasts Democratic allies as needed reinforcements and warns that Democratic voters, including rising female voters, could balance any new Republican gains while warnings about patronage and campaign optimism color the scene.
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Creager
Texas
Teyas
Grand Old Party
Aew
Congress
Recognition in Sight for Obregon Government in Mexico
The latest reports say Secretary Hughes may grant official recognition to the Obregon government in Mexico. Supporters call it the best government since the Madero era, while critics doubt its popular origin. The issue arose in the U S Senate over Obregon demands tied to constitutional issues and the Mexican supreme court’s stance on the 1917 constitution.
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Mexico
Republic
Porisio Diaz
Madero
Carranza
Obregon
Treasury de la Huerta
Thomas W. Lamont
Mexican Congress
TOY Poverament
Myere
Hughes
United States
Senate
Supreme Court of Mexico
Gossip From Laredo Sparks and Scandals
A satirical column in a border town paper mocks social trends and gossip about Laredo and Matamoros. It lampoons flappers, street talk, and fashion while noting barbers' business, currency reform chatter, and a stenographer's quip about marital finances.
School Trustees Win Contest After Election Challenge
The Laredo school trustees election contest concluded at noon with testimony finished and the defense successful. Judge Mullally ruled for the defendants. The plaintiffs, Henry et al, failed to prove the allegations and the ballot count showed no gain for the contestants, effectively leaving the board in place by a majority vote on April 1.
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Laredo
Black Hawk
Henry Et al
Tidge Mullally
Ryan
Board of
Telephone officials visit Laredo to inspect wiring upgrades
T K Baker assistant general manager of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. visits Laredo with Jack Hucecker and M Brown San Antonio officials to assess underground wiring and future improvements. Baker praises Laredo’s prosperity and predicts rapid progress with the company pushing to stay at the forefront, hinting at forthcoming good news.
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T. K. Baker
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Dallas
Jack Hucecker
M. ©. Brown
San Antonio
Laredo
Mr. Baker
Tle
Telephone Company
Buch Agrees With All Races On The Record
A brief note reports Buch agreeing with all parties on the record. No further details or context are provided in the readable text.
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Buch
No Man Ever Lost By Holding His Tongue
A humorous line listing maxims on speech and wealth suggests prudence in words and the value of modest gains.
Famous Last Words Echo in River Rescue Tale
A dramatic quote shows a traveler declaring the canoe safe, vowing to stand as rapids loom. The line underscores bravado before a perilous river passage.
Oil District Sees Surge of New Wells Spudding Soon
Daily Digest Catarevo Fields reports several wells drilled or planned in the district. Witherspoon No. 2 in Schott field is being reworked after a water shutoff and expected to produce oil. Big Bear-Laredo No. 1 near Miranda City began drilling with favorable indications. Nuevo No. 1 in Reiser field casings set at 1 540 feet and testing. Kan-Oka No. 2 reaches pay sand as Kan-Oka aims for strong production. Mirando Production No. 1 in Aviators Field prepares to drill and become first oil producer. South Plains-Coursen-Matches No. 1 targeted this Friday. Killam-Condren No. 5 slated to spud Friday or Saturday. Carnahan No. 4 to cap week as a strong producer follows.
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Witherspoon No. 2
Schott Field
Reiser Gan
Laredo
Mirando Production
Aviators
South Plains
Miranda City-Laredo
Killam-Condren No
Mirando
Carnahan No. 4
Leases For Sale Offer Forest Lots At 2.50 Per Acre
Property notices list 500 acres Sec 1657 and 600 acres Sec 1957 offered for lease at two fifty per acre. Interested buyers should apply at 81 Flores Avenue. Publication date appears as 8-5-6t.
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Flores Avenue
Fred Miller Takes Over Laredo Ice Factory Lease
Public notice states that starting August 1 Fred Miller has leased and taken over the Laredo Ice Factory. He pledges the purest crystalline ice and plans to offer the best service and courteous treatment to all patrons.
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Fred Miller
Laredo
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN SUMMARY FEATURES
A collage of comments on women’s status from around the world. Topics include women’s eyesight advantages, early female authors, Berlin’s first women’s school, a Lille monument to unmarried wartime mothers, and wife-favorable property law in the Philippines. Also notes on Gloucester’s first woman councilor, a Geneva meeting of medical women, and Manila’s skilled women lapidaries.
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George Hot
Berlin
Lille
France
Philippines
New England
Helen M. Steere
Eerty Council of
Gloucester
Womens’ International League For Peace and Freedom
Varese
Italy
District of Columbia
United States
Geneva
Switzer
China
Manila
Gin at Torrecillas Opens Under Garcia Management
Alfredo A. Garcia, manager of the Torrecillas Cotton Gin in Torrecillas, began operations Monday morning and expects to gin 1,000 or more bales this season. The gin is in perfect condition producing 40 to 50 bales daily. An up-to-date hotel at Olston, the new town addition, offers modern service for visitors buying or having cotton ginned.
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Torrecillas
Alfredo A. Garcia
Olston
Cabaret Garden Opens in Nuevo Laredo At Mateo Lopez Site
The cabaret garden of Mateo Lopez in Nuevo Laredo becomes a popular spot for Laredo residents and visitors. Music, constant service, and dancing are offered with a special officer on duty to watch automobiles. Located across the street south of the Catholic church.
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Nuevo Laredo
Mateo Lopez
Laredo
Catholic Church
Great Film at the Rialto Revisits 90th Division in France
A Rialto screening recalls the end of the war and honors brave American soldiers. The film, shot by U S Signal Corps, captures daring moments from the 90th Division in France including a 4 am scene of troops preparing to go over the top.
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Rialto
90Th
France
Signal Corps
United States Army
Oil Men Arrive to Study Laredo District Prospects
A Swiftsure Petroleum Co. delegation led by Mills Bennett arrives in Laredo with H F Hoffsmaster Jr W D Jenkins and Odie Seagraves to assess conditions and consider acreage for a future drilling program. The party will review local oil operations and transport possibilities via Corpus Christi Port Aransas and Texas City.
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Mills Bennett
H. FF. Hoffsmaster, Jr
W. D. Jenkins
Swiftsure Petroleum Co
Houston
Odie Seagraves
Galveston
San Antonio
Laredo
Mr. Bennett
Texas City
Por Aransas
C. D. Mallory
C. D. Mallory Steamship Co
Alexander Smith
Peabody, Houghteling & Co
New York
Lrewer J. McNeil
Bennett
Gulf Coast
Louisiana
Barber's Eit
Ma. Bennett
Barber's Hill
Holtmaster
Traftfig
Mirando
Corpus Christi
Port Aransas
Texas
Laredo Cotton Gin Now Operating At Full Capacity
The Laredo Cotton Gin Co. on the Heights is in full operation turning out Webb county cotton at a lively rate after adjustments. Sixteen bales were produced before shutdown last night with resumed output this morning. Zapata county cotton from San Ignacio is also flowing to Laredo for ginning and marketing as Zapata’s crop is large this year.
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Laredo Cotton Gin Co
Webb County
Arrecillas
Zapata County
San Ignacio
Laredo
Oil and Local Development Inquiries Fill The Times
The Times reports letters of inquiry about the oil situation and Jaredo district development work. Ads note services and local businesses from Lopez Filling Station to Royal Fruit Store and a plumber, with various notices on imports and music lessons.
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Times
Jaredo
Lopez
Santa Maria Ave
California
Royal Fruit
Cleveland
National Motor Co
Laredo
Mexico
Ixile
Anthony Beauty Parlor
Ugarte Building
Royal Fruit Store
Iturbide St. Mary Jendrusch
Rayhor
Herrera
Times Ig
The Oath heads two day Royal Theatre run
The Royal Theatre will feature The Oath for two days starting tomorrow. R A Walsh presents Miriam Cooper in a highly dramatic production that has drawn strong theatrical response worldwide and was chosen by Associated First National Pictures for the year’s top photoplays.
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Royal Theatre
R. A. Walsh
Miriam Cooper
Pola Negri
Charlie. Chaplin
The
Kid
Notable ABA Chief Cordenio Severance to Lead San Francisco Meet
Cordenio A Severance retiring president of the American Bar Association will preside over the convention in San Francisco. A St Paul eminent lawyer long partnered with Frank B Kellogg senator from Minnesota, Severance rose from Minnesota roots to support humanitarian causes with prize fees from clients. He served during World War I, chosen by the Red Cross to visit southern Serbia and aid war relief efforts with strong intellect and adaptable leadership.
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Cordenio A. Severance
American Bar Association
San Francisco
St. Paul
Frank B. Kellogg
United States
Minesota
Severance
Minnesota
Northfield
American Red Cross
Serbia
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