De Valera Arrest Sparks Irish Political Controversy
The capture of Eamon de Valera by Free State troops draws mixed reactions with supporters praising the action while opponents condemn the method and fear for free speech rights. The incident occurs amid Ireland’s election campaign as factions vie for influence in the Dail.
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Eamon de Valera
Free State
Friends
Ann
Ne Valera
Great Britain
Hils
de Valera
Ted
de Vibera
Ireland
Phere
Valera
Tree Jand
Folk Songs Endure When Melody Ties Past And Present
An American composer of the Jazz school argues that some modern popular songs may become classics, citing folk songs of other nations. He notes enduring folk tunes share merit, melody, and harmony, unlike songs driven by vulgarity or ragtime rhythm. Dixie is offered as an example where melody carried popularity beyond words.
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Jt Arannes
Annual meeting notice for San Haraon Sporting Club
The annual meeting of San Haraon Sporting Club will be held at the offices of Mr JF Gunther 1012 Parracuto Street on Thursday August 16 108% at x o'clock The meeting will include election of officers and other business PRINZ W ABUTTRON Secretary 8 14 31. Federal Farm and Ranch Loans Loans up to 25000 at 5 percent interest on farms and ranches in Webb Yapata Jim Hoge and Duval THOS H WARD Office in Joseph Building 8 1 11. Mules For Sale We have 600 broken mules three to six years old at Cotulla Texas Will take one mate or as many as wanted ROY JACKSON & SON Phone 1290.
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San Haraon Sporting Club
JF. Gunther
Parracuto Street
Prinz W.abuttron
Webb
Yapata
Jim Hoge
Duval
Thos. H. Ward
Joseph Building
Thhree
Cotulla
Texas
J. T. Ward
Laredo
Washington Street
Heights
Matamoros Street
Windrow
J. B. Good
Juarez Avenue
Hidalgo Street
Thomas N. Dyson
Applewhite
Crescent Garage
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
B. Juarez
Webb County
Felix Hernandez
Probate of wills in Webb County Texas
Mildred Hodges Hiatt has filed for probate of the last will and testament of G C Hiatt deceased in Webb County Court. The hearing is set for the next term beginning August 5 1923 at the Laredo Courthouse with letters of administration with will annexed to be granted if contest is not filed.
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Laredo
Texas
Fierein
A. D
Western Union Officials Visit Laredo Office
Western Union Telegraph Co officials from Dallas, James Je Wilson, Barnett, and R I Tharksdade, visit Laredo today to review the pacation nee and Laredo office. The group commends the underground conduit system for all W U wires in Laredo since the start of the year.
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Western Union
Lireda
Western Union Telegraph Col
Dallas
Pacation
Seathorn
James Je Wilson
Ob. Barnett
Division Commercial Mnannceor
R. I. Tharksdade
Laredo
Laredo Boxing Carnival Delivers Tight Night of Fights
San Antonio fighters Cox and Fowler headlined a 16 round bout with Cox taking the decision on points after a sharp jab and control. Fort McIntosh fighter Swerle Planson defeated Rabbit Valmer in a stoppage by KOs with a decisive body shot in round two.
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Laredo
Cox
Army Reservation
Jack Fowler
Phil Cox
San Antonio
Cox Np
Fowler
Jean
Yad
Sid
Swerle Planson
Speldier
Fort Mcintosh
Rabbit Valmer
Port Gam Houston
Tflanson
Pulaier
Rabbitt
Hanson
Palmer
Porter
Dattling Wmorga
Forga
Porea
Drai Ved
Hool
Coleson
McIntosh
Fort Arena
Rabbit Palmer
City Lumber Co. marks 24th anniversary in Laredo
The City Lumber Co. celebrated its twenty four year establishment in Laredo with ceremonies attended by families of officers and employees and some invited friends. Peter P. Leyendecker founded the firm on August 15 1923 and remains guiding head with sister Magdalena as treasurer and son Peter P. Leyendecker Jr as secretary.
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City Lumber Co
P. Leyendecker
Laredo
Pianist Gunzburg May Give City Concert
Prof. Mark Gunzburg head of the piano department at the Detroit Institute of Musical Art may be induced to give a concert for music lovers in the city.
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Mark Gunzburg
Detroit
Mich
Institute of Musical Art
Larede
Rotary Club Meeting Highlights Bond Vote and State University Talk
In Ed Paisley’s absence, Vice-President Jim Moore led the Rotary meeting before turning to Guy Trout for the program. Sam Mackin urged county highway bond approval on August 5th, noting $2 miles of finished roads and state maintenance. Guests from Laredo Seguin and Sacramento were introduced. The program featured Holcombe Austin on the State University ideal, Leo Netzer’s freshie anecdotes, and Hob Bobbitt on the university’s history and funding. Music and songs followed, with Matias de Llano closing the lively session with the Star Spangled Banner.
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Ed Paisley
Jim Moore
Guy Trout
Sam Mackin
Leo Netzer
Laredo
Jesse Williams
Seguin
James Richter
A. F. Muller
Tarry Deirup
Chico
Calif
James G. Farrell
Sacramento
Texas
Richter
Williams
Guy
State University
Holcombe Austin
Ueo Netzer
Leo
Hamburg
Hob Bobbitt
Our State University
Bob
Educational Board
Col. Breckenridge
Messrs Richter
Willams
Sony
Matias de Llano
Laredo Notices Highlight Local Sales and Accidents
Local ads report Windrow’s Drug Store bargains and a tire brake alert at Applewhite’s Crescent Garage. The Webb County commissioners plan further sessions on tax matters while a Heights area accident prompts cautions about speeding.
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Applewhite
Crescent
Laredo
Windrow’s
Commissioners Court
Webb County
Fatal switch engine crash in Laredo kills five youths
Five young men returning from serenade were killed when a Ford stalled on Guadalupe street and a Texas-Mexican switch engine struck it. Henry Schwartz Alfredo Garcia Jesus Buitron died instantly. Ignacio Chavez Jesus Cerda and brakeman Alberto Venadas were gravely injured. Venadas had both legs crushed. Funeral times set for Garcia, Schwartz, and Buitron at local Catholic cemetery.
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Hienry Schwartz
Perator
Texas-Mexican Ry. Co
Alfredo Garcia
exas-Mexican Ry. Co
Jisus Buitron
Standardurniture Co
Ignacio Chavez
Laredo Rug Co
Jusus Cerda
Aniceto Venadas
Guadalupe Street
Schwartz
Garcia
Buitron
Laredo
Jackson Undertaking Establishment
Chavez
Mercy Hospital
New Schools Vote Narrowly Defeated in Gainesville
Gainesville Texas voters defeated a $10,000 school funding measure by a 37 vote margin on Aug 16 as reported by Associated Press. The article notes residents rejected the proposal for new schools and outlines the narrow outcome and location in Gainesville.
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Associated Presa
Gainesville
Texas
Sale of bankrupt estate items at Whittington's former shop
Trustee Ramon L Rodriguez of the M K Whittington bankruptcy invites settlement of all accounts and offers many automobile accessories for sale at bargains over the next thirty days at the former place of business. Bankruptcy notice notes the estate owes no further obligations other than unsettled accounts.
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M. K. Whittington
Ramon L Rodriguez
Trustes
M, K, Whittington
Magnolia No 12 well in Schott Field shows high gravity oil prospects
The Magnolia No 12 well in Schott Field continues baling and clearing as drilling reaches 1 949 feet. Reported high gravity oil around 45 on reaching deeper depths fuels belief of greater production below 1700 feet, sparking a potential major Laredo district boom. Cole No 3 near Bruni Webb county lies within 20 feet of oil sand at 2290 feet and may be cased soon.
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Schott Field
Sehott
Laredo Oil District
Laredo
Cole No. 3
Cole Petroleum Co
Bruni
Webb County
Magnolia No. 12
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Fidel Cantu
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Notary Public
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Hollywood Daily Citizen
Hollywood Enterprises
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Sennett
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Mr. Glavey
Ray Cillisland
O. C. Monihan
James J. McNamara
Los Angeles Force
Venadas
Hedalgo Street
Henry Schwartz
Iturbide Street
Jesus Bullion
Intereast
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A.M
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