Coal industry reform urged by public for unbiased inquiry
President Harding proposed a fact finding commission with impartial public representation to study the coal industry while miners and operators opposed the idea of including them on the panel. The piece argues for a nonpartisan investigation to reveal the truth and end industrial chaos affecting the public.
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Harding
Congress
Commission
Miners’ Union
Actuil
House Rules Committee
Crowning Act Murders Free State Leader Amid Irish Tensions
The murder of Free State commander Michael Cains by ambush shocks Ireland as peace candidates face assassinations while Valera’s reduced circle and Griffith’s death stir calls for unity. The strike deepens divides among those who seek Ireland’s liberty through peaceful means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trish
Free State
Michael Cains
United Ireland
Valera
All Ireland
Erin
Arthur Griffith
Ireland
Etn
Meland
Laredo Cotton Gin Operates as Pickers Report Slow Cotton
The Laredo Cotton Gin Co on the Heights processes all local cotton from Webb and Zapata counties but a dry spell keeps lint supply weak and picking delayed. About 288 bales have been ginned so far with expectations of 1,000 bales from Webb county. Gins at Torrecillas and San Ignacio, Zapata county, are also active with modest yields.
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Laredo
Webb County
Torrecillas
San Ignacio
Zapata County
Holding Institute Opens Next Session September Fourth
The popular Holding Institute offers instruction in all subjects from first grade through high school. First class teachers teach commercial subjects including typewriting shorthand and bookkeeping by an expert. Rates are reasonable. August 24, 1910.
Ward Announces Fall Term Include Share Details
Mrs. J. T. Ward announces the fall term schedule with unspecified items and unclear details. The notice lacks concrete dates, locations, or participant names in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Ward
Democratic primaries set for Saturday in Texas races
Voters decide among Mayfield Ferguson for U S Senate and Davidson Mayfield for lieutenant governor. Parr Smith key state senate race in 23d district. Garrett Terrell for state treasurer. Bentley Marrs for superintendent. Women voters encouraged after low July turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Archer Parr
Asher R. Smith
United States
Earle B. Mayfield
Ku Klux Klan
Jamey EK. Ferguson
Wells await pay sand as several Texas fields near coming in
Daily Digest notes multiple wells advancing in Aviators Field Webb county Schott Field Webb Zapata Mirando Field with pay sand anticipated around 1700 feet. Cin Tex No 1 tests then drills deeper while Cole No 2 awaits boiler install after explosion that killed Ed Lewis. Wormset No 1 and Moon No 1 near 2000 feet with favorable formations.
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Cin- Tex. No. 1
Mirando Production Co
Aviators
Puig Brothers
Schott
Webb County
Mirando
Zapata County
Cin-Tax. No. 1
Aviators Field
Cole No. 2
Bruni
Ed Lewis
Cole No. 1
Tampico
Community-Haynes (Hughes) No
Leonard Haynes
Villa
Laredo
Laredo Gossip Echoes Quaint Local Tales
Quirky snippets from Laredo include social jests about village life versus city manners and a flapper’s reputation. A guest’s midnight wake up, a benevolent street helper, jokes played on radio fans, and public courtesy contrasts prompt light town chatter as autos show rising hotel costs.
Furman’s Guaranteed Ant Powder Advertisement
An old classified line touts Furman’s Guar anteed Ant Powder described as easily killing ants and poisonous, with delivery offered nationwide. It lists a contact phone and a date 8-22-61.
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Furman
Amaze Your Friends With Your Complexion
An advertisement promises clear velvety skin by taking Ironized Yeast two tablets with meals. It claims pimples and blackheads disappear, supplying vital elements lacking in food to keep skin beautiful. Order from Ironized Yeast Co. Atlanta or request a 3 Day Free Test by postcard.
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Ironized Yeast Co
Dept. 99
Atlanta
Nazimova Casts Follies Beauty in Camille at Rialto
Nazimova chose Consuelo Flowerton from the Ziegfeld Follies for a supporting role in the Metro release Camille. Flowerton, part of the Spring Frolic of 1920 on Broadway, was famed in New York as a model for Howard Chandler Christy war posters.
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Nazimova
Camille
Metro
Rialto Theatre
Consuelo Flowerton
New York
Miss Mowerton
Howard Chandler
Chriy
Rooming House Advertises Furnished YWCA Site
Mrs Mahala Burns of Savanna Missouri recalls using Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy about nine years ago to cure flux and again for a later attack. She says a few doses cured her and she has recommended it to many others for its quick positive relief of bowel troubles.
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Mahala Burns
Savanna
Chamberlain
Mrs Albert Roach Dies After Two Week Illness
Mrs Albert Roach of Duval County dies at her sister in law's home after a two week illness. She leaves eight brothers and four sisters, her husband Albert Roach, and two children. Funeral at 4 pm from 1320 Zaragoza Street to San Agustin Church then Catholic cemetery interment.
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Albert
Roach
Duval County
Virginia Roach
Angelita. Garcia
San Diego
Zaragoza Street
San Agustin Church
Rotary Club Meeting Hears Talks and Honors Rumsey
The Laredo Rotary Club met at Hamilton Cafe with 77 percent attendance. Fred W. Maily spoke on publicity and Rotarian duty while new members Rev. K E Paisley and K E Wright were welcomed. Mrs. Travis Bruce Bunn sang, resolutions of respect for Robert S. Rumsey Jr were approved, and the Star Spangled Banner closed the session.
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Fred W. Maily
Laredo Rotary Club
Hamilton Cafe
W. S. Cantrell
KE. B. Paisley
The
Presbyterian Church
KE. B. Wright
International Great Northern Ry. Co. Freight Department
F. W. Maliy
Rotary
Brown
Skinner
Mally
Hiatt T
Travis Bruce Bunn
Robert S. Rumsey, Jr
Frank Lattig
Vagrant Musings From a Quiet Notebook
A fragmentary column notes the challenge of finding a seat in a dark theater and suggests underdogs seek help not pity. It muses on social cues such as a man carrying a tray for a woman and hints at marriages and self fashioned fame.
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Laredo
Famous Laredo Bores and a Lapel Grasping Oration
A humorous sketch describes a notorious Laredo bore who grabs coat lapels to force a listening session. He delivers a lengthy Jong inspired speech about Fs favorite hobby, which the listener never shares.
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Ourest
Bids Sought for Wall Removal and Construction in City Block 21
Bids will be received at the City Secretary's office in City Hall until 10 a m September 5 1922 for removal and construction of the wall on the west side of Convent Avenue block No 21 WD. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Plans and specifications available at City Secretary office.
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Convent Avenue
W. D
End of the dog days brings cooler weather forecast
The piece notes la canicula signaling the end of dog days and hopeful cooler weather. It mentions Dr Stella May chiropractor contact details and a Lopez Filling Station open day and night. It urges Democratic candidates to vote for the best men and references Cleveland ix-cylinder car pricing. It cites ETAL imports from Mexico via Laredo including five carloads of ixle goods.
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Stella May
Alexander Bldg
Bender Hotel
Lopez
Santa Maria Ave
Today’s Observances and Political Meetings
The article lists several events: the 460th anniversary of St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, Mohammedan year 134, and birthdays for Rt. Rev. Theophile Méeerschaert of Oklahoma and the ith anniversary of Rt. Rev. Edwin Saphore’s episcopate in Arkansas. It notes the consecration date for Rev. Michael Joseph Keyes as Savannah bishop. Alabama Republicans plan a Birmingham convention to form a platform and consider candidates for state and judicial offices. The International Law Association gathering opens in Buenos Aires with attendees from the Americas Europe Australia New Zealand and Japan.
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Yolay
St. Bartholomew
Theophile Méeerschaert
Oklaoma
Edwin Saphore
Arkansas
Michael Joseph Keyes
Savannah
Alabama
Birmingham
International Law Association
Buenos Aires
America
Europe
Australia
New Zealand
Japan
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Free Ireland
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Cromwell
Cain
Peter
Drouth
U. S
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A. S. Roach
Rotary Club
Youngerina
Washington
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Hudson
Philadelphia
Thomas Powers
Spain
Detroit
Wilkinson
West
Bladensburg
Capitol
Washington, i
James McDowell
Virginia
Lexington
Rock Bridge County
Bragg
Tennessee River
Chattanooga
Kellogg’s
K. Kellogg
Kellogg's
Miguel Pesia
J. Emerson
Remington
Raynor
Herrera
Hamilton Hotel
Pate
Cleveland
National Motor Co
DeBotk
Anthony Beauty Parlor
Ugarte Building
Mexico
Ixtle
Iturbide St. Mary Jendrusch
Rockett
Ban ‘Airnio
Bille Hart
Bill
Fidel Cantu
Beacon Shoes At
Saft’s
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Corpus Chriati Street
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