Laredo Cotton Growers Seek More Pickers and Oil News
Laredo district farmers need more cotton pickers to harvest crops but report steady progress toward ginning. Magnolia No 12 oil well in Webb County shows 45 gravity oil with good volume. Bel Rio Cowboys set to face Milmo in weekend games after a 9-7 series edge.
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Laredo
Strand Theater
Cuadro Mexico
Mae Murray
Rialto
Commissioners Court
Webb County
Bel Rio Cowboys
Agin
Cowboys
Milmos
Stone Mountain Monument Vision by Borglum
The article describes Gutzon Borglum proposing a colossal relief carving on Stone Mountain Georgia to honor Robert E Lee and the Confederate cause. It outlines the plan, scale, required methods, costs, and the belief that it would become a landmark of national significance and artistic achievement.
City to Improve Flores Avenue in Laredo with Assessments
The City Council orders raising and paving a Flores Avenue section between Houston and Zaragoza streets. It approves plans, hires Southwest Bitulithic, and allocates costs to abutting property and any railway interests. A hearing is set for August 21, 1923, in the City Council Chamber to contest assessments.
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Flores Avenue
Houston Street
Zaragoza Street
City of Laredo
Southwest Biulithic Company
City of
Laredo
Texas
Council Chamber
City Mall
Birthday Memories of Notable Figures
On August 15 we note birthdays of Emma Calve the French soprano born in the south of France fifty seven years ago, James Murdoch minister of labor born in Brighton England fifty two years ago, Ethel Barrymore divorced actress born in Philadelphia forty four years ago, Marion De Vries former U S Court of Customs Appeals judge born in San Joaquin County California fifty eight years ago, Charles A Comiskey Chicago baseball club owner born in Chicago sixty five years ago, and Eugene Criqui French boxer born in France thirty years ago.
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Mme
Emma Calve
France
James Murdoc
Dominion Cabinet
Brighton
England
Ethel Barrymore
Philadelphia
Marion de Vries
U.S. Court of Customs Appeals
San Joaquin
Calif
Charles A. Comiskey
Chicago American League Baseball Club
Chicago
Eugene Criqui
Johnny Dundee
Troops Parade in London Reviewed by King George
American soldiers of 1917 march through central London for the first time in history and are reviewed by King George in a large ceremonial display. The event marks a symbolic joint effort between the United States and Britain amid World War I.
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London
George
Soft coal strike ends in ten states after mediation
One year ago today on August 16 the soft coal strike began April 1 across ten states. Rail executives and Brotherhood chiefs reached a strike mediation agreement.
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Tor
Brotherhood
Feast of the Assumption and Centenary Birth Observances
Today marks the Feast of the Assumption and the centenary of Orris 8 Ferry birth. The day also sees a Moscow exhibition opening to show Russians advances in scientific agriculture. International criminology experts convene in Des Moines for the Identification association. In Monroe, U S Department of Agriculture experts test planes for dusting cotton to combat boll weevils. The Interparliamentary Union meets in Copenhagen to discuss economy finance foreign policy and disaster aid.
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Orris
Ferry
U. S
Connecticut
Moscow
United States
Canada
Des Moines
International Association For Identification
Monroe
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Interparliamentary Union
Copenhagen
Alcohol in National Museum safeguards alcohol supplies
The Associated Press reports extensive safeguards across U S government departments for alcohol used in making illicit intoxicants. At the National Museum, alcohol is stored in a steel tank with a separate vault key and strict access controls. The Navy uses a large system of steel tanks and authorized personnel to prevent diversion. Evaporation and spillage losses are monitored and accounted for, with audits tracing all uses and shipments. Other agencies including Agriculture and Fisheries also maintain controlled inventories for daily operations.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Museum
Navy Department
Glan
Aggientiere
of Agricultings
Jareau
Pyreat of Fisheries Federal Peeacies
al Bacay Standaras
Cohol
New Treatment Claims Rapid Blood Pressure Relief
A famous physician recommends Bi a lin a tablet remedy said to quickly lower blood pressure. The advertisement promises a refund if the first bottle does not bring relief and urges readers to obtain Bi a lin from local druggists with a money back guarantee.
Social calendar listing events for Wednesday and Thursday
Melvin Kisler hosts a swimming party at art McIntosh at 7 p m with friends. The Circles of the W M A at the Baptist Church meet in the afternoon at the regular hour.
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Melvin Kisler
Art McIntosh
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
Local society notes and travels fill the week
Misses Inocente and Genoveva Bena vides return from Austin where they attended the University. Various residents plan trips to Houston Tennessee and Mississippi, while social gatherings include a Richter farm picnic with music dancing and Spanish songs.
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Inocente
Genoveva Benavides
Austin
De Valera Seized During Free State Election Violence
In Kinvarra Dublin August 15 during the Free State election a clash broke out with revolvers used. De Valera was captured and held for custody as troops cleared the crowd. Eight people were wounded and hospitalized after volleys were fired on the platform and crowd.
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Craee
Ireland
Attanepea
de Viera
Dublin
Kinvarra
Tidal waves feared heavy loss on Korea west coast
Reports from Wokio dated August 15 indicate severe storms and tidal waves may have caused extensive casualties with several hundred boats missing along the west coast of Korea marking a major disaster.
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Associated Press
Wokio
Korea
Meeting on University Deficiency in Texas Funds
Austin Texas August 15 discussion between Attorney General Keeling and WH Wroe member of the university board regarding a fund deficiency now over 300000. No remedy available and university employees may be forced to discount warrants up to five percent.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Keeling
WH. A. Wroe
University Board of Regrets
Mining Blast Claims Fourteen Aboard Rescue Efforts
Report describes a mining explosion harming several workers with initial fatalities and injuries. Officials say some victims were pulled from debris while others remained trapped or hospitalized as investigators begin on site.
War zone grows greater daily Seaboard
The Associated Press reports war conditions spreading from the Midwest to the Atlantic seaboard driven by oil company actions. Four major oil firms announce cuts of two cents per gallon on tank wagon prices for vaseline, affecting New Jersey New York New England and several southern states. Prices to the seaboard remain above pre-war levels with further reductions anticipated.
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Associated Press
New York
Atlantic
Standard Oil
New Jersey
New Zingland
Caroling
Union Miners Arrested in Effort to Fore Union Recognition
Hillsboro Aug 1 Additional Coffeen miners were arrested today by the sheriff for refusal to be sworn as deputies in strike duty at the American Mine Community plant where no strike has run eight days. Three Coffeen miners were also arrested last night while about 170 men were at work today. Approximately 800 gathered to press for recognition of the Mine and Mill Smelters union.
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Associated Press
Hillsboro
Coffeen
American Aine Communnty
Ihe Mine
Mistletoe a Deadly Parasite Strikes Pine Forests
Washington reports mistletoe as a destructive parasite affecting yellow pines in the southwest. For 12 years scientists study its depredations and how to eradicate it. The Department of Agriculture calls it insidious and destructive, with cutting down the host tree as the main removal method since the parasite dies with the tree.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Texas moves to order readers after court ruling
Austin text book division acts to order supplemental readers for public schools after Federal Judge West dissolves restraining order. State superintendent initially barred from certifying texts though not implicated in American Book Company case. Attorneys seek appeal in the United States circuit court at New Orleans as further state court actions loom.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
State Department of Education
West
American Book Company
DAV commander seeks protection for captive in Germany
James Mc Farland national commander of the Disabled American Veterans urged Secretary Hughes to take all precautions for Hooven Griffis a member under arrest at Eberbach Germany for alleged part in an attempt to kidnap Grover Bergdahl. Reports say those under arrest faced mob threats.
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Washington
James McFarland
The
Disabled American Veterans
Hughes
Hooven Griffis
Eberbach
Germany
Grover Bergdolk
Funeral Held Before Death for Aged Couple in Tokyo
In Tokyo on August 15 Buddhist rites were performed at Hongwan Temple for an elderly couple who wished their funeral to occur before death. The man and his wife, both seventy, attended a dinner afterward with mourners to celebrate their longevity, believing the ceremony granted them a new lease on life.
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Tokio
Whoohol
Deflation Debate Sparks Senate Charge in Iowa
The dispute centers on Brookhart and criticizes him for delaying action that could have cushioned farm price declines. The exchange follows a statement by Meath questioning the extent of wheat price reductions and Brookhart's response defends his agricultural policy.
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Praga
Meredith
Scotry
United States
Euator Rockhart
Iowa
aMeas
de Selered
Wall Street
Brookharts
Meath
Ten Die As Floods Devastate Northern Utah Valleys
The floods swept across thousands in the fertile valleys of Northern Utah on Mondian night. Ten persons perished and the towns of Marvineton and Wilfot were devastated as property damage is estimated to reach across Ohlohm.
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Associated Press
Seit Dade
Utah
Mondias
TeneYsen- Gee
Mavinineton
Wilfot
Ohlom
Fire destroys Valley View elevator, two warehouses
A blaze destroyed the Advanee Milling building and two warehouses near Gainesville at Valley View, involving a Santa Fe railway station facility. The blaze' extent and origin remained under investigation as authorities worked to determine losses.
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Presa
Gainesville
Teka
Etail
Advanee Milling Conming
Santa Fe
Valley View
Loan to Help Growers in Texas Cotton Market
New York entities tied to a major loan arranged today by the Sea board National Bank and Goldman, siehs Co. to the Parewe Cotton Association of Texas. The loan aims to aid orderly marketing of the Texas cotton crop.
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Associated Press
New York
Aue
Seaboard National Bank
Goldman, Siehs & Co
Texas Arm Parewe Cotton Association
Ellis Sland Report Warns of Structural Upgrades
Associated Press reports from London note British Ambassador to the United States Sir Auckland Ged Wes outlines conditions on Wes. The recommendation urges structural alterations for utility improvements, including enhanced ventilation and better medical examining rooms.
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London
Ave
Auckland
Wes
United States
Dallas Wins Golden Siones Title in Texas Sunday School Meet
In Calveston Texas the Dallas delegation captured the Golden Siones honor at the 49th Texas Sunday School Association convention. Officers named included Robert Jully of Houston as president and Fred Wilson of Houston as executive secretary. Plans for the coming year were discussed.
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Associated Press
Calveston
Texas
Aue
Dallas
Texas Sunday School Association
Robert Jully
Houston
Fred Wilson
Hlouston
Seizure of Counterfeit Plant in Moral Park Targeted
New York secret service chief Joseph Palma announced the seizure of a complete counterfeit operation for $100 Federal Reserve notes in Moral Park Jonge Talend. Five men were arrested as alleged participants. agents acted quickly to stop the notes from entering circulation.
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Ho Associated Press
New York
Federal Reserve
Mioral Park
Jonge Talend
Joseph Palma
Secret Service
Death of W. T. House Former Postmaster in Houston
W. T. House, 78, a former Houston postmaster and brother of Col. Howard M. House, died at his home in Houston on August 15. The obituary notes his long service in the city and his family ties to prominent figures.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
W. House
Howard M. House
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