A Memorable Centennial and the Monroe Doctrine
The article recalls December 1, 1823 when President Monroe proclaimed the Monroe Doctrine warning Europe to stay hands off the Americas. It notes Cuba, Spain, the Holy Alliance, and Britain’s role, and reflects on how the doctrine shaped U.S. policy and freedom for American republics. It also discusses Mexican workers, incentives, and their experiences returning home.
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Mon- Fos
Europe
American
Monroe
Cuba
Spain
Maine
Mexico
France
Austria
Prussia
Russia
Great Britain
Ferdinand VII
Canning
United States
Washington
America
Rumors on Mexican Returnees Spark Alarm in Border Areas
A persistent rumor claims Mexicans returning from the United States are penniless and need charity. Officials counter that those arriving from the border do not stay long, continue their voyage, and are provided funds by authorities, disputing claims of widespread destitution.
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United States
Laredo
Nufiez
Nuevo Laredo
Cresswell Elected President of Leaseholders Co
At a Chicago meeting of the Leaseholders Producing and Refining Co the board accepted H T Myers resignation and elected J B Cresswell as president. John T Mortis became a board trustee as the company plans to resume development on about 6000 acres in the Leaseholders Field and related acreage and wells.
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Dr. M. Watson
Laredo
Federal officers arrest Oklahoma theft suspect in Laredo
A man alias Red Durke or Red Dennis was captured in Laredo by federal officers after a long chase. He faces Oklahoma charges of conspiracy to transport automobiles violating the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act. Burke was taken to San Antonio en route to Oklahoma City to await federal proceedings.
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Red” Durke
Red’Dennis
Laredo
Oklahoma
Burke
San Antonio
Oklahoma City
Shamrock Weekly Barbecue Event Promised
Public notice for a Saturday December 1 barbecue by John Williambon. From 4 to 9 PM at the Shamrock area, beef and "ghorito" promised. Community members invited to attend and enjoy the meal.
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Shamrock
Ree
John Williambon
Laredo Veja landmarks razed for street widening progress
The old Salinas building at Flores and Grant and the landmark at Salinas Avenue and Hidalgo have been razed to widen streets, with more structures set back and county jail to be moved. Flores Avenue and Houston Street concreting progresses, followed by bitulithic surfacing, aiming to pave the business district by December and transform Laredo in 1924.
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Old Laredo
Laredo
G City
Salinas
Flores Avenue
Grant Street
Salinas Avenue
Hidalgo Street
Yesteryears
Far- Yagul Street
Houston Street
San Agustin Avenue
Sant Maria Avenue
San Agustin
San Bernardo
Toys! Toys! See us first at La Campana
LA CAMPANA at 517 San Agustin avenue advertises a large toy assortment including dolls doll buggies velocipedes Jingle Car automobiles Shoo-Fly horses and reworks with cheapest prices in the city from R. D. Gonzalez & Bro dated 11 24 61.
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LA Campana
San Agustin Avenue
R. D. Gonzalez & Bro
Masonic Notice And Markley Farm Debt Statement
Masonic communication of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F & A M to be held at 7 30 PM with work in F C degree and visiting brethren invited. A Markley files a debt history recounting 1887 Markley Farm purchase, 2 000 loan from A K E Matlock, Cuba war service, 1919 deeded one sixth interest to Anna H Markley, unpaid balance about 5 000, Anna paid 2 000, Release Deed 1908 noted, A C Markley of Afton Illinois signs November 27 1923.
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Laredo
A. Markley
Markley
N. W. Cor
Texas
A. KE. Matlock
Cuba
Anna H. Markley
A. TE. Matlack
A. E B
Isaiah Matlack
Old Man Injured in Auto Collision at Hidalgo and San Agustin
A Studebaker roadster and a Ford truck collided yesterday afternoon at Hidalgo Street and San Agustin Avenue. An elderly Mexican candy peddler was crushed between a car and an awning post, badly injured but later reported to be improving after hospital care. A separate incident near the International bridge left another man knocked down but not seriously hurt. The public is urged to watch for more crashes.
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Studebaker
Hidalgo Street
San Agustin Avenue
International Bridge
Duggan No. 1 Oil Well Aims To Open Webb County Field
Oil fraternity watches Duggan No. 1 northeast of Mirando City on Survey 1101 as it begins baling after hitting rich sand. Success could extend the Mirando City Schott Field northeastward and spur drilling across Webb County, with Carolina Texas No. 5 and No. 6 gasser locations also cited as potential producers.
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Webb County
Mirando City
R. F. Duggan
Mrando City-Schott
Carolina-Texas No. 5 Gasser
West Texas Military Academy Beats Laredo High 12–0 on Thanksgiving
A large Thanksgiving crowd watched the West Texas Military Academy defeat Laredo High School 12 to 0. The visitors scored two touchdowns, showcasing the guests’ speed while the local team gave a strong effort against tougher, more experienced opponents. The WV team departed this morning satisfied with their reception in Laredo.
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Laredo
West Texas Military Academy
West Texas
West Military Academy
Don’t Judge Pictures by the Frames Around Them
An advertisement urges readers to overlook skin blemishes, claiming Buick and White Ointment clears complexion and boosts appeal. It emphasizes economic pricing with larger 50 cent size and widespread availability through dealers.
Central High School adopts math based athletic groupings
Tulsa November 30 Associated Press reports Central High School under Athletic Director E W Rau uses a new system that classifies students by an index number four times age plus half the weight and height in inches to form eight groups. Each group has a trained coach and competes in boxing wrestling tennis swimming volleyball plus multiple football basketball track baseball teams. More than 1 690 boys are on teams under the plan before its full implementation.
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Associated Prensa
Tulsa
Okla
Central High School
E. W. Rau
Rau
Gant
Gut
Weekly Drilling Report Covers Webb County Pools
Webb county reports show Schott-Miranda City Pool 124 producing wells. Aviator Pool 31 oil wells and 2 gas wells. Mid-Ojuelos Pool 22 oil wells and 1 gas. Walcott Pool 7 oil wells. numerous rigs drilling or cementing across Los Ojuelos Grant and surrounding leases. Details list many companies and survey numbers with locations and depths.
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Schott-Miranda City Pool
Allsworth Oil Company
MieCree Petroleum Co
Schott Oil Company
Derrick
Jones-Garcia Oil Company
Nossa Segunda Syndicate
Joss Amigos Company
Laredo Oil Company
Los Ojuelos Grant
Kirkpatrici Et al
Los Qjuelos Grant
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Two Republics Oil & Gas Company
Ojuelos Grant
Carnahan Producing & Refining Company
Laurel Oil Co
LosOjuelos Grant
Cin- Tex Petroleum Company
Laurel Oil Company
Shasta Oil Company
Los Ojuelos
Nueva Oil Company
Walcott Pool
Ochoa
Chandler & Gear
Chico Pool Oil Company
L. M. Oil and Gas
Weslaco Oil Company
Esperanza Ol Corporation
Webb County
Aviators
Weeb County
Walcott
Webb
Oil and gas wells listed across Texas counties
The report notes Webb county Reiser Field with 13 gassers and the Carolink Texas Field with 5 gassers. Zapata county pools show 22 oil wells and 2 gassers in Miranda Valley Pool and 3 gassers in Jennings Field supplying Laredo. Shallow Pool in Zapata records 21 producing oil wells.
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Carolink-Texas
Web County
Reiser
Webb County
Miranda Valley
Zapata County
Jennings
Laredo
Call for Missing Information to Mr Fausler via 873
A note requests communication to provide additional information beyond the text and asks to call 873 and give some to Mr Fausler. The fragment hints at a caller seeking assistance or details for Mr Fausler.
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Fausler
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Land of
Plenty
Cresswell
H. T. Myers
Chicago
Red Burke
G. BE. Tennisson, W. M
A. C. Markley
Afton, Tl
Duggan
Dilton-Mirando City
Ealing
Laredo High
Aids Boys
Zapata
Jim Hogg
Duval Counties
Times
Harry L. Fansler
Neal, Binney
Mirando Valley Oil Pool
Witherspoon Oil Company
No. 12
Mirando Oil Company
Panuco Producing Company
Porcion
Hale Stamm Et al
Pedernal Grant
George Marshall
Dilton
Tf. F. Duggan
Catalina-Texas
Carolina-Texas Oil & Gas Interests
Muckelroy Et al
Lowery Oil Corporation
George A. Lowry
Laurel Deep Well Oil Company
Morgan and Qibble
Aviator
Puig
Rio Grande Petroleum Corporation
Puig Ranch
Radio Oil Company
Andrews Petroleum Company
Clark & Howard
Black Panther Oil Company
Bennett
Jim Hogg County
Holbein Tract
Weber Interests
East Miranda Field
Homer Tyson
Richards Et al
J. W. Pippin
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Tom East Ranch
Fresno Oil Company
Holden Et al
Duval County
Iowa-Texas-Oklahoma Syndicate
Peters Ranch
Frank H. Booth
McKenzie-Ryan
Bruni Field
Josefa Cuellar
Cole Petroleum Company
Mesquite Ranch
Mesquite Oil Company
Rio Grande River
Stearns
Gopy
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