Progressive insurgents threaten House stalemate in Washington
A flux in House politics shows insurgent progressives refusing to caucus with Republicans and aiming to block the speaker vote. First ballot gave Gillett 198, Garrett 195, Madden 5, Cooper 17. The insurgents’ leverage risks delaying work and may aid Democrats already plotting next elections.
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Congress
Washington
Houes
Gillett
Representative Garrett
Tennessce
Cooper
Wisconsin
Madden
Illinois
Old Guard
Time to Stop: Reckless Driving and Street Hazards
The article cites recent accidents including a fatality and blames careless driving and poor street conditions. It laments lenient punishment for drivers and urges greater enforcement as paving work worsens congestion and unsafe driving practices.
Dean's Pills Backed by Laredo Resident's Kidney Repair
A Laredo man from 1206 Davis Ave explains back pain and kidney trouble improved after using Dean's Pills. He reports relief from the first box and normal kidney function after two boxes. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Laredo
Wharton
Davis Aveé
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co., Mfvs
Buffalo
N. Y
Veteran pugilist now fighting in the movies
The article recalls John L Sullivan's era and follows Jack Burke in a bout, then centers on Dick Cummings a Memphis theatrical manager turned actor. Cummings, famed as a stage man of many roles, appears in Thundergate by First National directed by Joseph De Grasse, playing an old American seaman in a martial Orient tale.
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John L. Sullivan
Boston
Jack Burke
Dick Cummings
Memphis
First National
Joseph de Grasse
Cummings
Call Hoy
United States
Vaudevile
Girls Flock to Movieland Warned of Faint Hollywood Chances
Hollywood chamber of commerce notes many young girls come to Hollywood seeking screen glory with little to no credentials. They often lack funds and face hardships as they chase minor roles, and city officials warn against the futility of quick fame.
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Associated Press
Hollywood
Cal
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Protect Chimpanzees Prohibited in French West Africa
Paris December 4. Demand for chimpanzees for grafting and experimentation led the governor general of French West Africa to ban capture keeping buying selling and export of the animals in the colony. Chimpanzees used in tuberculosis experiments were moved to Europe but failed in the unfamiliar climate.
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Paris
Govenor General
French West Africa
Europe
Mayoress Chain Made From 800 Threepenny Pieces
Buckingham reports that the next Mayoress will receive a chain forged from 800 threepenny pieces. The coins were paid as a 19 pound fine after Councillor Roper refused the mayoral role and handed over the coins for the future Mayoresses.
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Ty Associated Press
Buckingham, Nug
Roper
Light rains benefit farmers stockmen and oil men across the region
The two day wet spell brings slow, helpful showers to Laredo and surrounding counties with rain falling from Laredo to Hebbronville and into Corpus Christi. Oil fields in Webb Zapata and Jim Hogg counties report good rains aiding grazing grasses and onion crops while water supply for drilling improves. transport delays are temporary.
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Laredo
Hebbrowville
Corpus Christi
Webb
Zapata
Jim Hogg
Relief for itching eczema with Black and White Ointment gains popularity
The ad notes rapid relief from eczema using Black and White Ointment and claims near two million packages sold annually. It promotes the ointment as economical, with a large die package offering thrice the product of the 25¢ size.
Merchants Lunch Specials and Local Notices Feature
Daily merchant lunch hours from 11 to 2 and from 6 to 8 with 30 cent meals at Shamrock Bar Nuevo Laredo. Local ads list fresh honey delivery, home grown tomatoes, gift shop items, furniture rentals, floral offerings, stenography services, county stockmen meeting notice, electrical sales, and births. Includes phone numbers and dates for several small notices.
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Merchants
Shamrock Bar
Nuevo Laredo
Carolina-Texas gasser shut down after initial test
Field Superintendent Scott of the Carolina-Texas Oil & Gas Trust said Carolina-Texas No. 5 has been shut off completely and no new wells will be started until after the holidays. He expects No. 6 to be drilled in Webb County's Carolina-Texas Field by next spring amid plans for future oil production.
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Carolina-Texas Oil &Gas Trust
Scott
Carolina-Texas Oil & Gas Trust
Times
Carolina- Texas
Webb County
Constance Talmadge Stars in The Primitive Lover at Royal
Notice begins cash basis for Laredo Creamery Co. and promotes Constance Talmadge in The Primitive Lover at the Royal Theater today and tomorrow. The ad touts Connie’s energetic comedy drama and fast paced stunts for movie fans.
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Royal Orchestra
Constance Talmadge
the Royal
Suppe
Hackenberger
Royal
Royal Theater
Connie
Tax Collector Opens Office For 1923 Tax Collection
The county tax office in the County Court House is now open to collect State and County taxes for 1923. Taxpayers are asked to call and settle during office hours 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM per instruction 11-3-301 by Amedee Ligarde Tax Collector.
American Legion Team to Play San Antonio Sunday
The American Legion team will return game with A. B. Frank in San Antonio on Sunday November 9th. They aim to even the score after a close prior match won by the San Antonio squad. Local players note injuries and weight disadvantage but expect a strong showing at Schwab Field as Laredo prepares for travel.
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Laredo
San Antonio
American Legion
A. B. Frank
Legion
Alamo City
Schwab Field
Legion Park
Cupid Busy in Laredo Marriages
County clerk issued marriage licenses over four days listing partners Isabel Palacios with Anita Monsebais, H L Newton with Ella Luna, Jose Rivera with Esperanza Perez, Enrique V Pesia with Juana Rodriguez, Rodolfo Villareal with Dolores Solis, Federico Pedraza with Del fina Martinez, Victor de la Cruz with Julia Espinoza, Domingo Hernandez with Felicitas Romano, Miguel Solis with Lucia Prado.
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Cupid
Laredo
Dan Cupid
Isabel Palacios
Anita Monsebais
H. L. Newton
Ella Luna
Jose Rivera
Esperanza RB. Perez
Enrique V. Pesia
Juana A. Rodriguez
Rodolfo Villareal
Dolores Solis
Federico Pedraza
Delfina Martinez
Victor de la Cruz
Former Laredo oil figure returns with wife to boost boom
C J Dexter, ex member of Henderson Dexter Smith oil firm, and his wife arrived from California to Laredo. Dexter believes the Laredo oil district will prosper with paved streets and metropolitan growth. He is known as a friendly, congenial man who enjoys meeting locals any time.
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Henderson, Dexter & Smith
Sunny
California
Laredo
C. J. Dexter
Hennderson, Dexter &. Smith
Dexter
Notice to creditors in estate of David Mosten
The state of Texas Webb County notices creditors and debtors of the estate of David Mosten to present claims or make settlement. Charles Le Baron Jr. administrator, appointed by Judge A Winslow on November 22, 1923, requests all to file at his Fort McIntosh residence.
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State OF
Texas
Webb
David Mosten
Webb County
A. Winslow
Fort McIntosh
Charles LE Baron
U. S, Army
Webb County Stockmen Meet Over Tick Eradication Move
Webb County Commissioners Court orders a meeting of stockmen at the court house on December 10 1923 at 10 am. The purpose is a general discussion on whether the county should discontinue the tick eradication program under order 12 3 61.
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County Commissioners Court
Webb County
Commissioners Court
Landowners Prohibit Hunting on Webb County Pastures
W H and R F Jennings control about 79000 acres across Habra Farias Hufsache Novilles Tios San Ignacio El Quicho Charco Potrero en el Medio pastures in Webb County Texas They obtained a Webb County District Court Writ of Injunction forbidding hunting or trespassing Warns violators face contempt of court and punishment.
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W. H. & R. F. Jennings
L. A. Ortiz
Webb County
Texas
Habra
Farias
Hufsache
Novilles
Tios
San Ignacio
el Quicho
Charco
Potrero En el Medio
District Court
W.H. 4
R. F. Jennings
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
The forecast from the U S Weather Bureau New Orleans as printed by The Times notes tonight generally fair and colder with frost clearing. Observations at Fort McIntosh show a maximum of 61 degrees and a minimum around 65? degrees ending at 7 a m today.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
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Lincoln St
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
Green
Florist
B. Juarez
A . Gd
Felix Hernandez
Harry Emory
Lincoln Street
Will W. Gregg
Corpus Christi Street
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Amedee Ligarde
Santone
J. Dexter
Ole Field
Adolf Ferber
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