Mexico's Obregon Takes Oath Promises Social Reform
The newly inaugurated President Obregon pledges immediate social and civil reform to align Mexico with the world. He calls for open doors to foreigners, protection of foreign capital, mass education, restored schools, and higher teacher pay, stressing industry and thrift over naive nationalism.
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Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
Porfrio Diaz
Mexico City
Obregon
President Obregon
Obregon Promises Reform and Open Doors Policy in Mexico
Mexico City dispatch outlines General Alvaro Obregon’s inaugural program highlighting social and civil reform, opening to foreign capital, and education expansion. It notes his rise from Sonora’s hacienda to industrial leader, his military influence, and a forthcoming cabinet lineup with names such as Rafael Zuburan Campany and Jose Vasconcelos.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
Congress
Sonora
Carranza
Obregon
Celaya
General Obregon
Liberal Constitutionalist Party
Pablo Gonzales
Ignacio Bonillas
United States
Gonzales
Adolfo de la Huerta
Army of the North
Alfredo Robles Domingues
Dallas
Reputation and suspicion clouding public figures
A Washington banker accuses R W Bolling brother of President Wilsons wife of taking money for influence to win contracts for a corporation represented by T K Sands. Sands, in defending his claim, acknowledges his own character raises doubt about his veracity as he admits giving money for influence.
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China
Bolling
Sands
Mr. Bolling
Wilson
Caesar
Senate
Washington
R. W. Bolling
T. K. Sands
Obregon Wins Mexican Presidency as Non-Soldier Turned Leader
Alvaro Obregon assumes the Mexican presidency today. A farmer by trade for five decades, he demonstrates military skill when needed, raising Yaqui forces to beat federals, backing Carranza against Huerta, and aiding the overthrow of the Carranza government before taking office.
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Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
Diaz
Francisco Madero
Carranza
Huerta
Prince of Wales Returns Home From America Tour
One year ago today December 1 the Prince of Wales arrived home from his America tour. Kansas volunteers mined coal because of the miners strike.
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Prince of Wales
America
Kansas
Great Estado Mayor Band Plays In Galveston For Six Days
The Great Estado Mayor Band of Mexico City is now in Galveston for a six day engagement beginning yesterday. It is unclear whether the band will visit Laredo after Galveston, as officials say to await their arrival before announcing any future concerts. The newspaper urges relying on confirmed plans to avoid disappointment.
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Estado Mayor
Mexico City
Laredo
Galveston
Notice to Hunters Prohibited in Slater Pasture
Hunters are forbidden to enter the Slater pasture without permission from L. F. Pipes. Dated 10-23-2m.
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Slater
L. F. Pipes
J. D. Jennings
Sufferings End After Seven Years With Tanlac
Mrs. Helen Phillips of Tampa Florida says seven years of rheumatism attacked her arms shoulder and mobility. After a month on Tanlac she reports relief from rheumatic pains restored strength and appetite and renewed energy. Tanlac is sold at City Drug Store in Laredo.
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Helen Phillips
Durham Street
Tampa
Fla
Tanlac
Tanlee
Laredo
City Drug Store
Laredo Mayor Moves to Form The San Agustin Boy Scouts Band
Mayor Leopoldo Villegas launched a drive among Laredo Boy Scouts to organize a municipal band named The San Agustin Boy Scouts Band. He circulated a subscription list and solicited financial contributions to support the new group.
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Laredo
BOY Scouts
Leopoldo Villegas
San Agustin Boy Scouts Band
Boy Scouts Troops of
Villegas
Catarrh Deafness Claim Promises $100 Reward
An old ad claims Halls Catarrh Medicine cures deafness caused by catarrh. It promises $100 to anyone for whom the remedy fails, notes the product acts through the blood and mucous surfaces, and lists Cheney & Co of Toledo as the makers with circulars free at druggists.
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Omr
Eure
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Sefiorita Mendoza Wows Strand Theater Audience
The Mexican grand opera singer Mercedes Mendoza from Mexico City drew a full Strand Theater house last night. Her company presented a rich vocal program with Mendoza receiving strong applause as she prepared for a New York engagement.
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Sefiorita Mercedes Mendoza
Mexico City
Strand Theater
Miss Mendoza
Mexico
New York
Strand
Pasture Trespass Warning From Cullee Mann
Cullee Mann warns hunters to stay out of the pasture and away from the tank. No permits issued. Dated 10 29 1m.
Proposed Amendments to Laredo City Charter
New Laredo administration promotes a larger city with street paving and bonding as key improvements. Voters are urged to read the published resolution and join in supporting the proposed charter changes for a greater Laredo.
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Laredo
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