Closed case seals women vote in November states
Friday's Daily notes the suffrage victory across states with registration plans for November and warns Texas Tennessee Alabama to adjust laws. It urges women to prepare to vote, details poll tax hurdles, and highlights Democratic support for suffrage while cautioning about Republican ambivalence. A sugar price critique follows, calling for government scrutiny of profiteers and full public disclosure of dealer margins.
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Texas
Tennessee
Alabama
Wilson
Congress
Anthony
House
Senate
South
The Sugar Shortage Rumor Debunked
The piece accuses profiteers of exaggerating a sugar shortage to push prices above 30 to 32 cents per pound while a 700 thousand ton surplus existed. It argues government officials allowed misleading statements by the sugar monopoly as civilians paid high prices, with the government holding vast supply and Cuban mills cited for production claims.
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Fort MclIntosh
Sugar Trust
Cuba
Laredo
Lord Desborough to preside at Empire Chambers congress
Lord Desborough, a long serving MP and government commissions figure, heads to Canada to preside at the Empire Chambers of Commerce congress in Toronto next month. A noted athlete he played for Harrow in 1873 and led Oxford athletic and boating clubs, later Alpine climbing, Himalayan visits, Niagara swims, three year punting champion, and chief director of the 1908 London Olympics.
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Lord Desborough
Canada
Congress of the Chambers of Commerce of the Empire
Toronto
Harrow
Oxford
Himalayas
Niagara
London
Texas Adopts First State Constitution Seventy Five Years Ago
Today marks the 75th anniversary of Texas adopting its first State Constitution. Also noted, five years ago a fire at the Presidio, San Francisco, claimed the wife and three daughters of General Pershing. Democrats of Minnesota convene in Minneapolis to nominate candidates and adopt a platform for the state. James M. Cox set to address a New Haven meeting under Connecticut Democrats. Crown Prince Carol of Roumania to sail from New York to Europe aboard the Aquitania. Provincetown prepares tercentenary celebrations of Pilgrim Fathers arrival. Memorials honor Colonel Drake, who drilled America’s first oil well near Titusville sixty years ago.
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Texas
General Pershing
Presidio
San Francisco
Minnesota
Minneapolis
James M. Cox
New Haven
Democratic State Committee of
Connecticut
Crown Prince
Carol of
America
Titusville
Three sisters meet for 83rd birthday in West Boyston
Three sisters gathered at the home of the youngest in West Boyston, Massachusetts to celebrate her 83th birthday. Their combined ages total 272 years, highlighting a family milestone and close ties across generations.
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West Boyston
Mass
Money Makers Classified Ad Phrase Sparks Reader Curiosity
A brief Times Want Ads listing uses repeating symbols and the phrase Money Makers to draw attention. It hints at a promotional or sales angle but provides no concrete items or names in readable text.
Labor factions seek to defeat Bailey in Texas governor race
In Laredo a Bailey supporter claims the American Federation of Labor and the Texas Federation of Labor threaten to rule Texas by backing Neff, then urged laborers and farmers to back Republican MacGregor to stop Bailey. He cites AFL circles and candidate questionnaires showing Bailey would not allow organized labor to dominate the state. The speech denounces Pat Nett, Neff ally, and argues labor would back any non Bailey option to curb Bailey’s influence.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Texas Federation of Labor
Texas
Pat Nett
T. H. MacGregor
Joseph W. Bailey
Commonwealth of Texas
E. D. Henry
San Antonio
Bailey
Royal Opera House
Joe Bailey
Galveston
Mr. Henry
Laredo
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Union
Palley
Supreme Court
Pat M. Nett
Kenry
Nett
Fort Leavenworth
Neff
McLennan County
Waco
John &. Patterson
State Bank
Moody
Patterson
Krenry
Labor
Laboring Men
Farmers of Texas
MacGregor
Macgregvernor
Ea Teee
Ste
Webb County
Cotton Growers Institute Held In Laredo Today
The Cotton Farmers Institute of Webb County met at Kik’s Hall in Laredo under County Agent P. W. Mully and the Laredo Chamber of Commerce with cotton experts from the Department of Agriculture and A. and M. College. Mayor Leopoldo Villegas welcomed attendees as the program covered varieties, demonstrations, and community cotton selection for Webb County. A Webb County ladies delegation from the Women’s Club discussed public library plans for farmers’ families. A noon luncheon followed, with further sessions planned that afternoon.
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Cotton Farmers Institute
Webb County
P. W. Mully
Laredo
Particwar
A. K. Short
Farm Extension Service
A. & M. College
Mally
Woman's Club of
W. N. Young
Elks Buiding
Cactus Oil Well Drilling Yields Interesting Data
In Webb County near Callahan Spur the Cactus Oil Co. well shows a favorable oil sand at 1,805 feet 28 miles north of Laredo with potential production. A deeper sand around 1,400 feet is being pursued while a prior bore near 1,490 feet produced water, halting that effort. the current sand appears promising with expectations of a strong, soon flowing oil well.
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Cactus Oil Co
Callahan
Texas Oil Reporter
San Antonio
Times
Webb County
Texas
Cactus Well
Laredo
Sone
Postcard from Salt Lake City Traveler Returns to Denver
Message from C H Stowers dated Salt Lake City notes travel via the ibernacle and cathedral organ then states plans to be in Denver next. sender mentions being here on the way back and references Salt Lake City locations.
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Salt Lake City
C. H. Stowers
Ibernacle
Denver
Mexican American rally anchors Bailey bid for Texas governorship
A pro Bailey campaign scene features A Chapa addressing Mexican and Mexican American listeners in Spanish amid labor union talk. The event draws positive reception and applause as supporters discuss labor issues and voter turnout for the Texas governor race.
Runoff Democratic primaries loom in Texas vote
Webb county voters anticipate a heavy turnout with two candidates for governor Bailey and Neff facing off and lieutenant governor hopefuls Davidson and Johnson in contention. The article lists Webb county polling sites Precincts 1 through 4 and notes legal rulings on who may vote in the tomorrow primaries.
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Texas
Supreme Court
United States
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Pat M. Neff
Davidson
Johnson
Lynch Davidson
Laredo
Webb County
Bailey
Neff
Royal Opera House
Haus F
Iturbide Street
Francisco Garza Sanchez
A. R. Garcia
Lincoln Street
Alden B. Muller
A. H. Bruni
H. E. Garcia
Urbahn
Victoria Street
P. P. Leyendecker
C. C. Biggio
Albert Offer
Jenny Be Good at Royal Theater
Mary Miles Minter stars in Jenny Be Good at the Royal. A light comedy warns romantically inclined young women as Jenny drops a corn trail to a tree-house meeting place. The barnyard animals pursue the winding trail causing comic chaos.
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Jenny
Royal
Mary Miles Minters
Realart
Royal Theater
Miss Minter
Zapata County Pipeline Plan Reported
A Texas Oil Reporter item from Austin notes a forty mile pipeline will be built in Zapata County oil field to reach railroad lines. The company is not yet named but is reportedly a large Southwest Texas operator. Local wells are shallow gusher free, producing oil in good quantities.
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Texas Oil Reporter
Austin
Zapata County
Oil and Gas Division
Railroad Commission
Southwest
Texas
Zepata
Kodak reward offer for big premium camera
A local ad promotes a ten dollar Eastman Kodak premium open to all until August 31. It urges readers to inquire by mail or in person at Moonlight Studio Bertani Building, with Kodak finishing and camera sales advertised.
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Eastman Kodak
Local notes and notices from Laredo era
A compact列, listing births, business ads, and community notices. Notable items include births to J L James and J L Gill, Dr. Lowry resuming practice at 820 Flores Ave, violin lessons and instrument sales at 1602 Flores Ave, and local election day closures. Also mentions collectors, jewelry trades, plumbing services, electrical usage, a double header baseball game at Caliche Park, and Times job printing services.
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J. L. James
Lowry
Flores Avenue
J. L. Gill
Juarez
Laredo Optical Co
Fidel Cantu
A Daily Lesson in History Highlights Prominent Figures
A chronological list notes Sophia Smith founder of Smith College born in Hatfield and died in 1870, Hannibal Hamlin born in Paris Hill and died in 1891, events include Texas adopting a state constitution in 1845, Carlists invasion of Navarre in 1870, Sir Rowland Hill dying in London, Oklahoma legislature first met in Guthrie in 1899, Czar proposes universal peace conference in 1898, Walter Hines Page resigning as US ambassador to Britain in 1918.
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Sophia Smith
Smith College
New England
Hatfield
Mass
Hannibal Hamlin
United States
Lincoln
Paris Hill
Bangor
Texas
Navarre
Sir Rowland Hill
Penny Post
London
Dee. 3
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Walter Hines Page
United State
Great Britain
Notable Births Mark Anniversary Across States
The governor of South Dakota Peter Norbeck born in Vermillion 50 years ago today. Williams College dean George Edwin Howes born in Reading Massachusetts 55 years ago today. New York Supreme Court justice M Warley Platzek born in North Carolina 66 years ago today. Author Owen Johnson born in New York City 42 years ago today.
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Peter Norbeck
South Dakota
Vermillion
S. Dakota
George Edwin Howes
Willams College
Reading
Mass
M. Warley Platzek
New York Supreme Court
North Carolina
Owen Johnson
New York City
San Ramon Lake Leased to Sporting Club in Laredo
Jose Ma. Ramon of Laredo Texas announces the lease of San Ramon lake on his ranch to the San Ramon Sporting Club of Laredo. The club has exclusive control and consent to prosecute trespassers. Public notice dated August 20 1920. Watch The Times for $20 10t opportunities. 50c per month.
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San Ramon Lake
San Ramon Sporting Club of
Laredo
Jose Ma. Ramon
Texas
the Times
Tanlac Restores St. Joseph Poultry Dealer's Health
George A. Fisher of St. Joseph Missouri credits Tanlac with a full recovery from three years of stomach trouble rheumatism and nervous disorders. He reports gaining twenty five pounds resuming his business at 202 Edmond Street and no longer suffering indigestion headaches or dizziness. Tanlac is sold in Laredo by Windrow Bros.
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George A. Fisher
Highland Avenue
St. Joseph
Edmond Street
Tanlac
Laredo
Windrow Bros
Tenants Association Calls for Fair Rents in Kingsville
A Corpus Christi notice from The Federated Crafts of Laboring Men declares tenants will not pay exorbitant rents. They seek fair rates and offer prompt payment for reasonable value. They warn tenants will not vacate without securing affordable shelter and propose a landlord chosen arbitration board with final, binding decisions.
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Corpus, Christi
Texas
Corpus Christi
Federated Crafts of
Kingsville
Federated Crafts of Laboring Men
Alcohol for motors from pineapple waste in Hawaii
Honolulu Aug 26. Alcohol for motor fuel is being manufactured from pineapple waste after the best parts are canned. From 350 pounds of waste, two gallons of alcohol are extracted, showing a new use for byproducts in Hawaii.
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Sy Associated Press
Honolulu
T. H
Swamp Hogs Eliminated From National Swine Show
The National Swine Growers Association announces the ham and bacon show and the corn show are eliminated this year to focus on live stock. The event opens in Des Moines on October 4. Some wild swamp hogs will be shown for contrast with improved hogs in other parts of the United States.
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Associated Press
National Swine Growers Association
Des Moines
United States
Wreckage Sale To Rebuild Corpus Christi
Wreckage from buildings destroyed by last September's storm is being sold rapidly by C. W. Gibson city form wreckage receiver. Much lumber remains serviceable and will be reused in construction while remainder is offered as kindling. Funds from the sale may be divided among storm loss claimants as a district court suit seeks a proportional distribution order.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Texas
C. W. Gibson
District Court
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BE. D. Henry
Royal Orchestra
A. Winslow
Cactus
Ink A. Chapa
Democrats
Ra O
Prospect
FE. D. Henry
Frank A. Chapa
W. A. Thomas
Washington Street
Mexico
Ixtre
J. E. Fowler
Ms Acre
Caliche Park
American Legion
37Th Infantry
Laredos
Nationals
Will W. Gregg
Notery
Times Office
Farragut Street
Tenants Association
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