A Daily Lesson in History December 5 Highlights
From Wadnesday's Daily a series of historical notes includes Martin Van Buren born Kinderhook 1782 died 1862 in Kinderhook. Williamina Stuart, first love of Sir Walter Scott, died 1810. 1843 President Taylor announces gold in California. 1851 Kossuth greeted in New York. 1892 Samoa order restored by allies. 1948 Berlin trolley speed 10 mph. 1920 Greek referendum on Constantine. 1921 deadly Philadelphia train collision.
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Martin van Buren
United States
Kinderhook
Williamina Stuart
Walter Scott
Edinburgh
Taylor
Congress
California
Louis Kossuth
New York
Great Britain
Germany
Samoa
Berlin
Constantine
German Children Lured by Night Movie Dramas
Berlin authorities report angry parents as children flock to cinemas for late shows. Unenforced curfew laws, crowded homes, and heating shortages push youths to stay out. Stairwells go unguarded as landlords cite high costs for improvements. Signs warn visitors of risks after dusk.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Iso
Vienna Thievery Exaggerated by Police Report
Associated Press reports that thievery in Vienna was far less than a prior August story claimed. Police records show under nine milliards of lost jewels versus the earlier figure of 751 milliards crowns, with shops on Vienna’s best streets displaying jewels and fine dresses comparable to Paris’s Rue de la Paix.
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Associated Presa
Vienna
Venna
Ramsay sells insurance business to Ellis and Biggio
F M Ramsay announces the sale of his insurance business and goodwill to Frank W Ellis and Mrs C C Biggio due to health reasons. He endorses the new firm to the public and notes Ellis as a capable agent and Biggio’s public reputation. Dated 12 4 51.
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Frank W. Ellis
C. C. Biggio
Elis
Public Pound Burro Auction Set for December 8
One burro held in the city pound for stray animal violations will be sold at public auction in front of City Hall at 10 oclock Saturday morning December 8 1928 unless the owner pays all accrued costs. City Marshal M Brennan directs the notice issued December 6.
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Mearning
Personal Visitors Noplace Laredo Welcomes Varied Guests
Samuel Meyer of Rochester N Y arrived yesterday and stays with the Alexander family. Don Vicente Ferrara of Monterrey began a brief business visit in the city this morning. District Judge Boone came from Pharr on a short business trip to Laredo. Rube Holbein of Jim Hogg county arrived yesterday afternoon from Hebbronville. Leonard Haynes arrived yesterday afternoon from Los Angeles on a business and pleasure trip. J B Fellheimer of San Antonio is visiting Laredo, arriving yesterday afternoon. Qgear Thompson and Henry dds of Hebbronville are in Laredo today.
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Don Vicente Ferrara
Monterrey
Boone
Laredo
Pharr
Rube Holbein
Jim Hogg County
Hebbronville
Leonard Haynes
Los Angeles
California
J. B. Fellheimer
San Antonio
City
Qgear Thompson
Henry Dds
Hebbrowville
Parish groups schedule afternoon meetings at local churches
The Parish Guild holds a business meeting at the Rectory at 3. Mrs. J S Penn hosts the Wednesday Auction Bridge Club at 3 30. The WM of the First Baptist Church meets in business and Bible study at 3 in the afternoon. The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church meets with Mrs Hodges at 3 in the afternoon.
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J. S. Penn
First Baptist Church
Ladies Aid Society
Christtian Church
M. Hodges
Lions Club Luncheon Showcases Salvation Army Appeal
The Lions Club luncheon featured Salvation Army officials led by Lt. Woods and Col. Wood. Guests included Captain Atkins and Robert N. Bobbitt, with donations starting at 60 dollars and six cents as the club pledged support for the Army’s local work in Laredo. New members Cy Young, Cullee Mann, and others joined the club.
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Lions Club
Lion Mendell Morgan
Hoese
Mendell
Allen Matthes
Big Paw
Chub
Thomas Woods
Justing
Thomas
Atkins
Salvation Army
Robert N. Bobbitt
Salvation Army Council
Bobbitt
Laredo
Col. Woods
God
Brotherhood of Man
Col. Wood
Army
Eperker
Bprec
France
Roark
Cy Young
Cullee Mann
W. Beaman
Ter Mex. Ry. Co
Carl &. Bergman
C. J. Gorman
American Railway Express Company
R. L. Peck
Miranda Ol Company
Missionary Eyes Story Read After Church Service
Mrs. Cook presented the story Missionary Eyes after the church service and the birth day offering was collected. Attendees included Olivia Vidales Mary Catherine Johnston Edmee Fasnacht Gladys Green street Alta Graciauster Margaret Mansur Mary Anderson Dorothy and John Sielski Mollie and Pearl Spindle Willie and Margaret Shutt Miles Nye Leonard Ernst Nettie and Patty Sue Bunn.
Socialists Gain in Vienna National Assembly Election
In Vienna on December 5 the Socialists won a clear gain, losing only one seat as Conservatives dropped seventeen. The assembly has 18 fewer members than the prior body, with some crediting Socialist organization for turnout. The Scipl government faces disappointment despite Chancellor’s League of Nations success and reforms.
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Associated Press
Vienna
National Assembly
Socialist Sucess
Scipl
League of Nations Soan
Idle Wisdom and Local Happenings Mixed in Detroit Free Press
Poem excerpt on fate and happiness opens a page of general notices. Local readers include visits by Dr and Mrs M P Cullinen from San Antonio, Bernardin Bacamara resuming Georgetown studies, Aurelio Perrara visiting relatives, Mrs Cervantes of San Antonio staying with Vicenta Ramon, and Mrs Robert H Kilsby guest from Mexico City. D A R chapter to entertain at Bender Hotel. Harvest Day at Methodist church. Junior Auxiliary activities at Rectory with card and craft work.
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Ulilio Cervantes
San Antonio
Vicenta
Agustina Ramon
Cervantes
Robert H. Kilsby
Mexico City
Oscar Staben
Lucy Meriwether
Robert H. Traylor
Bender Hotel
C. W. Cook
Seized Her Auto as Officer Sees Visit to Prison
Port Worth Texas December 5 A legal leprise income officers seized the automobile belonging to Mrs Bred e ion Cook divorced wife of the oil promoter as she entered the jail to visit the prisoner.
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Associated Prete
Port Worth
Texas
Jay
Weather forecast and Fort Mcintosh observations
United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans notes Tonight and Thursday fair and slightly warmer. Fort Mcintosh observations for the past 24 hours end 7 a.m. report a max of 69 degrees and a min of 38 degrees. Wind direction from the north.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Fort Mcintosh
Odd and Interesting Facts From a Curious Text
A collage of curiosities across science history and natural lore. Notes on the Baltic Sea and early submarine cables, dyeing silk, the Dead Sea’s salinity, British North American land area, a prolific Ohio sheep, letter frequency in several languages, and the Fifth Regiment Armory’s vast floor space. Also mentions Inca road asphalt, a rapid Montreal murder verdict, animal coat color changes in snow, and the okapi’s rarity and appearance.
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Dead Sea
United States
Ohio
Fifth Regiment
Baltimore
Peru
Montreal
Africa
Uganda
Harry Johnston
White Girls in Negro Quarrel Arreste
Police rushed to a downtown cafe after a riot erupted as about 60 patrons including white and Negro individuals clashed with chairs knives and dishes. Several unconscious and two women were badly cut. Sixteen people, whites and Negroes, were questioned after the melee started over a refused dance and a white youth objecting to a woman.
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Presa
Chicago
Wee
Sam
Neste
Odas
Wilken
Bine
Campaign in Britain Winds Down Before General Election
The political campaign in Great Britain closes today ahead of tomorrow's general parliamentary elections. The public vote will determine the next government and shape policy direction.
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Great Britain
We Buy Rags for The Times Office
A rag buying notice invites readers to bring old soft and clean rags to The Times office for best prices. The ad emphasizes washing prior to bring in.
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Times Office
Murder Charged Teen Held Without Bail in Florida
Leon Layfield, 17, is held without bail on a murder charge for beating 14 year old Melvin Brantley. Brantley’s body, found with bullet holes in the head in nearby marshes after 11 days missing, prompted police to say a witness saw Lavfield and Brantley enter the marsh and Lavfield return alone.
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Associated Press
Mobile
Ata
Leon Layfield
Melvin Brantley
Brantley
Fle
Lavfield
Texas Supreme Court rules that legislative power not limited to courts
The Texas Supreme Court today upheld a law by declaring it constitutional. The decision states the legislature holds powers not strictly confined to judicial tribunals under the state constitution. The ruling resolves a longstanding debate over executive and legislative authority.
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Austin
Tex
Pexa
Lasi
State Supreme Court
Javanese Bank Sends Bonds to Aid Insurance Firms
Tokio dispatch reports Javanese bank plans to assist insurance companies by accepting tickets for 26 percent gains, backing loans with two per cent sinking funds to repay through established funds.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Des
Calinet
Avréeel
Suthnls
Urthymake
Cabbeer Terns
Lunds
Bank Robbery Hits City Savings Branch in Dayton
Two masked men held up clerks at the City Savings and Trust Company on Xenia Avenue in Dayton shortly before noon. They stole cash from the cashier’s drawer, totaling about $10,000.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Ohio
Dec
Xenia Avenue
City Savings and Trust Company
Washington Dispatch on War Legislation and Capitol Talks
In Washington, reports indicate President Coolidge faces demands and a looming decision on war policies. The article notes talks with leaders at the capital, with a focus on standing committees and a constitutional declaration tied to World War era measures. Representative Connally of Texas is mentioned in relation to proposed legislation.
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Washington
Free
Coolidec
Cape
Geber
Ure
Representative Connally
Texas
Blue Bird Oil Company Faces Fraud Charges
Houston December report outlines the first of five oil fraud cases with 19 Blue Bird Oil Company officers and directors named in a grand jury bill. Henry Hoffman former president and others from Houston Chico faced pleas, with U.S. Attorney Holden urging a maximum two year sentence for Hoffman and fines for others who pled guilty.
Two Millions More in Cotton Growers Cooperatives
In Cres, Texas on December 4, Oscar Adams, state sales agent, said Texas cotton grower unions have resized more than two million dollars this season via cooperative marketing through local and state holding agencies, a figure that surpasses potential street sales. The agency has done eleven million dollars of business this year.
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Pallas
Texas
Oscar Adams
Defendants Ready for Trial in Coburn Murder Case
The defense says they are ready for trial December 12 in the murder case of Captain W. Coburn, a prominent Klan figure, with Philip Fox, publicity man for the Ku Klux Klan, as the accused. The prosecution has announced it has completed its case.
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Hy Associater Press
Atlanta, Ga
Philip Fox
Ku Klux Klan
W. 2
Coburn
Coolidge to thank leaders over South Dakota stance
The White House released a letter from President Coolidge thanking South Dakota Republican leaders for endorsing a presidential primary. The communication signals his favorable view of the convention's action and clarifies his attitude toward 1924. Officials stressed no attempt to thwart party unity.
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Associated Press
Washington
Der
Coolee
South Dakota
White House
Hiiram Johnson
German Plan to Move Troops Outside Cities
Dispatch describes German occupation policy with troops moved to camps outside Ruhr cities. It notes aims to reduce irritation, win local cooperation, and signals possible acceptance of allied regime. Washington hints of support via observer James Logan for loan to cover food purchases.
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Washington
Dec. A
Germany
United States
Jaies Logan
Robbed Postoffice at Eldorado Reveals Large Stamp Heist
Eldorado Kan December 6 postoffice robbed after a thief pried open a small window into the vestibule. Bandits entered last night and stole stamps and coins valued by officials at forty thousand dollars. The loss was found this morning when the janitor opened the building.
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Presa
Eldorado
Kan
Eldorado Pessettics
Sev
Postoffice
Bergamo Valley Funeral Rites After Flood Disasters
Funeral services were held in every Bergamo valley church for flood victims. Two hundred fifty bodies had been recovered across the valley. Snow followed the rain, aiding searchers and relief organization for survivors.
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Hy Associated Press
Bergamo
Paly
Tec
Notice to Public on Hunting Ban in Webb County Pastures
W H and R F Jennings control the Habra Farlas Hulsache Novilles Nos San Ignacio El Quiete Charco and Potrero en el Medio pastures totaling about 79000 acres. They obtained a Webb County District Court writ forbidding hunting or trespassing on the land and any violation is contempt of court, penalized accordingly.
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W. H. & R. F. Jennings
L. A. Ortiz
Webb County
Texas
San Ignacio
District Court
W. H
A. F. Jennings
Tax-Collector Opens Courts for 1923 Tax Dayouts
Tax Collector Amedeé Ligarde announces the County Court House office is open for the 1923 tax collection. Call and settle during office hours 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 to 6 PM.
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Amedee Ligarde
Webb County Stockmen Meeting on Tick Eradication
Webb County Commissioners Court orders a meeting of Webb County stockmen at the courthouse at 10 a.m. Monday December 10 1923. Purpose is general discussion on whether to discontinue the tick eradication program.
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County Commissioners Court
Webb County
Commissioners Court
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Detroit
Wree Press
Mra. M. P. Cullinen
Bernardins BaCamara
Georgetown
Mrs
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Aurelio Perrara
Monerey
Harvest Day Program
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Weather Forecast
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Calais
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Money Makers
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