Coal Strike Threat and Government Mediation Debate
The article discusses a government led conference with miners and operators to avert a coal strike before it begins. It critiques the proposed check off system and argues for stockpiling coal, continued work until danger to the public is past, and broader reform of state finances and taxation to prevent wasteful spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Denetund
America
Coal Commission
Eeven
ITWLW
City to Improve San Agustin Avenue and Assess Costs
The City Council of Laredo Texas orders grading paving and drainage work on a section of San Agustin Avenue with gravel Warrenite Bitulithic on concrete. It will assess costs against abutting property owners and crossing railways and will hold a hearing August 21 1923 at 7 30 PM in the Council Chamber for contested assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Laredo
Guide Street
Southwest Biulible Company
Guy Railway
Harings
Laredo
Texas
Council Chamber
Vince
Tavas
City of
Southwest Bilulithic Company
Euch
Meering
Council
Finll
Need for a Change in Texas Finances and State Spending
The text argues Texas faces a deep deficit with a $4,000,000 shortfall and a pattern of unchecked government spending. It notes warrants being discounted for pay, a 6 percent employee discount at the university, high taxes, unpaid taxes, and chronic deficits. It criticizes repeated budget enlargements and new commissions without available funds, warning of bankruptcy-like risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
State
Italians Build Air Flivver Across The World
Italian aviation progress is reported with claims of a small air plane drawing aviator interest in Italy and abroad. Italian airmen claim the "swaliow" is the world’s sleek craft with a three horse power engine and 106 machines are under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itome
Ane
Tidy
Dingland
France
United States
Poles Homed for America Returns In Mass Reconsider
In Warsaw on August 16 Associated Press reports the 1923 Polish emigration will be mainly Poles who recently returned from America two years ago. They cannot adapt to Polish life, its conditions differ from the United States, and many plan to head back to the New World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Warsaw
Hot Weather Diseases and Cholera Preventive Remedy
Vague health note warns summers bring bowel disorders and urges buying Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy to guard families against sudden illness. Includes testimonial hints and general claims about effectiveness during hot weather.
Laredo Officials Schedule Hearing on Street Improvement Assessments
The City of Laredo Texas orders a hearing on the assessment of costs for street improvements along Farragut Street between Sta Maria and San Bernardo Avenues. Bilulithic Company has proposed assessments for raising and appurtenances with rolling estimates on file for inspection. The City Council will convene at 7 PM in the Council Chamber to hear objections and determine amounts and related matters.
Laredo City Council Approves Bitulithic Street Contract
The City of Laredo Texas votes to pave a street adjoining the Tex Mexaar Co rights of way and the International Bridge, allocating amounts to railways and street rails. The roll showing assessments is filed. A meeting is set at the City Hall allowing contest per law and charter.
City of Laredo Hearing on Street Paving and Rail Work
A notice states that Bitulithic Company plans grading filling and installing rails on Salinas Avenue and Iturbide Crossing in Laredo. The City Paving Engineer has approved the plan and a hearing will be held at City Hall to present objections and hear testimony.
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Hidalgo Street
Paving Progress Report Highlights City Wide Work
Paving continues on several streets in Laredo with Matamoros and Lincoln sections complete and Hidalgo underway. Concrete and curbing spread from Santa Maria to Grant and toward the international bridge, while a second bond funded contract will widen paving beyond the 104 blocks.
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Matamoros Street
Lincoln
Santa Marie
San Bernardo
Convent
International Bridge
Grant Street
Farragut
Matamoros
Juarez
Hidalgo Street
Hidalgo
Santa Maria Avenue
Laredo
Store relocation notice for Columbia at two streets
Catholic community alert reports The Columbia Store moved from 1003 Turbide Street to 301 Con vent Avenue on 8 15 31 with no further details.
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Columbia
Tturbide Street
Convent Avenue
Murderer Arrested After Laredo Carving Case
Ignacio Garcia and his brother were captured by City Marshal Brennan after luring and severely injuring Jesus Angel Lopez on the Chacon road near the viaduct. The suspects were sent to Webb County for examination on assault charges and bound over to October grand jury. Lopez, wounded on head face arms and abdomen, is recovering and testified at the hearing.
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Ignacio Garcia
Jesus Angel Lopez
Chacon Road
Pate
Sto Grande
Brennan
Garcia
Webb County
Police Department of
Laredo
Merchal Brennan
Sale of bankrupt estate goods at former business site
The undersigned trustees of the M. K. Whittington bankruptcy estate offer numerous automobile accessories for sale at bargains over the next thirty days at the former business location. Creditors are urged to settle accounts promptly. Ramon L. Rodriguez and trustees announce the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Whittington
Ramon L, Rodriguez
Trustes
M. K, Whittington
Boxing Card At Fort McIntosh Draws Large Crowd
An open air pavilion event at Fort Mc Intosh drew many soldiers and civilians and featured one of the best boxing cards here. The evening ended with an exciting battle royal, with full details promised in tomorrow's Times.
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Fort McIntosh
Armistead Visits Laredo From San Antonio
George D. Armistead former San Antonio postmaster and feature writer for the San Antonio Express visits Laredo combining business with pleasure. He is well known in Laredo for frequent visits and the Washington Birthday Anniversary Celebrations. He says he is always glad to get back.
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Armistead
George D. Armistead
San Antonio Express
San Antonio
Laredo
Magnolia No 12 oil well boosts Laredo district prospects
The Magnolia No 12 of Magnolia Petroleum Co on Block 11 Schott Field Laredo district strikes rich sand at 1940 feet and early baling shows about 240 barrels per day of high gravity 45 oil valued at 2 20 per barrel. The discovery sparks excitement for deeper wells and renewed activity in Webb County Schott field and beyond.
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Magnolia
Magnolia Petroleum Co
Los Ojuelos Grant
Schott Field
Laredo
Magnolia No. 12
Schott
Macaolia Petroleum Co
Texas
Laredo Ofl
Schott Wield
Webb County
Vieurnalia No. 12
Large alcohol and mescal seizures lead to arrests
Police arrested two men on Sunday night and seized a large quantity of alcohol and mescal. Caledonia Junco possessed twenty five gallons of pure alcohol in five cans, while Jesus Ramirez Socorro had five gallons of mescal. They were examined in court and bound over to the grand jury in 390 bonds each, which were not furnished, and remanded to the county jail. A further arrest and seizure was reported last night with details pending.
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Vegisn
Caledonia Junco
Jin Cana
Jesus Ramirez Socorro
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Zaragoza Street
BLILD
Associated Preas
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Iturbide Street
Southwest Bitulithic Company
Chacon
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Jim Tiogé
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Valdez Building
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Handayo Field
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