The Christmas Seals Rally in Laredo and Texas Need
Wednesday's Daily urges Laredo residents to buy Christmas Seals to fund bone tuberculosis care at Walter Colquitt Children’s Hospital in Galveston. It cites a $25,000 goal to sell 2,500,000 seals, notes penny philanthropy from children and workers, and links the cause to public health and charitable duty.
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National Association
Texas
Walter Colquitt Children's Hospital
Galveston
Nape
Attack on Unions Sparks Debate Over Lobbying
A newspaper excerpt notes a House lobby committee report condemning several associations for corrupt lobbying methods while exonerating the American Federation of Labor. It highlights a letter from the National Association of Manufacturers disparaging Woodrow Wilson and criticizing his Secretary of State choice, with unclear intent.
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Congressional Committee
Association of the
Trades Unions
Wilson
Labor
Manufacturers’ Association
Department of Labor
United States
House of Representatives
Washington
National Association of Manufacturers
Martin Mulhall
American Federation of Labor
Woodrow Wilson
Some More Cases Disposed Of In District Court
In district court this morning the State of Texas cases were called for trial. Lazaro Cruz pleaded guilty to theft over 40 dollars and received four years eleven months with suspension of sentence. Manuel Salazar pleaded to assault with a deadly weapon, two months in county jail. Jose Velasquez faced theft under 500 dollars with two months in county jail. Juan Amaya was found guilty of theft under 50 dollars and given ten days. Juan Esparza, burglary, jury still out at noon.
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State of Texas
Lazaro Cruz
Manuel Salazar
Jose Velasquez
Juan Amaya
Juan Esparza
Voices and notes from Texas and beyond in a roundup
A collage of editorial snips and light items from Texas papers. anecdotes mock political figures, wedding gift musings, French presidents, weather jokes, livestock parades, and a guess at future travels of a Mexican general.相关新闻
Flood relief drive by Tuesday Music and Literary Club
Members of the Tuesday Music and Literary Club organized a flood relief fund in response to Texas flood victims. A $30 initial subscription was raised, with Mrs. C. M. Fish named chair of the fundraising committee and Mrs. J. W. Davis accepting contributions for those willing to assist. The article notes victims are homeless and enduring harsh winter conditions, urging Laredo citizens to donate and support the effort.
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Texas
Sna
C. M. Fish
J. W. Davis
uiUe
Laredo
Notice to Contractors for Jail Building Bids
Notice to contractors received until 8 o clock Saturday December first 1912 for erecting and completing a two story fire proof jail in Hebbrowville Jim Hogg County Texas Plans and specifications available at Henry T Phelps Co Architects Corpus Christi Atlee Foster Laredo or County Judge Hebbrowville County Judge Brumfield reserves right to reject any or all bids Datum December 10 1921 Adv
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Fuchs
Hebbrowville
Jim Hogg County
Texas
Henry T. "Phelps
Early Christmas shopping drives Laredo business rush
Local shoppers in Laredo plan ahead for Christmas with early selections. Advertisements note Texas motor, Buick autos, and auto tires from Jno A Applewhite. Train lines suspend service due to washouts amid steady rain. Marriage licenses issued include Domingo Garcia with Ratilda Benavides and Christopher F Joyce with Anita Flores.
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Laredo
J.A. Applewhite
Texas Motor
Domingo Garcia
Ratilda Benavides
Christopher F. Joyce
Anita Flores
Saft’'s
Consecration of Mausoleum Postponed by Weather
Weather delays the consecration of the Italian granite mausoleum for Bishop Peter Verdaguer. Bishop Nussbaum and multiple priests plan to attend ceremonies at San Agustin pro Cathedral, with the altar and windows consecration set for tomorrow morning at 7:30. Relics of martyrs will be exposed from 7 to 8:30 as offices are chanted. Further date notice pending.
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San Agustin Pro-Cathedral
Nussbaum
Peter Verdaguer
Fathers Jaillet
Scheid
Noonan
Corpus Christi
Juan Coma
Beeville
Julio Piao
Brownsville
Laredo
Constantineau
Risa
San Antonio
McLeod
Monterey
San Agustin Pro- Cathedral
Father Jose Coma
Times
Fifteen Days to Christmas Brightens Fort McIntosh Pay Day
Fort McIntosh soldiers from artillery and cavalry were paid yesterday by the paymaster who arrived on the afternoon train. After receiving their pay many used funds to buy Christmas presents for family and sweethearts, or to secure essentials for themselves as holiday shopping begins to grow.
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Fort McIntosh
Bertin Bans Men Smoking While Driving Cars
Municipal authorities in Bertin outlaw smoking by men in automobiles citing accidents linked to the practice. The rule aims to reduce distracted driving and improve road safety. People are urged to comply with the new prohibition.
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Bertin
Many Return to Homes After Rebel Invasion Rumor
In Nuevo Laredo a rumor that rebels were coming prompted many poor residents to flee to this city. Lack of shelter forcing return to the south side of the boundary. Some who stayed the night went home yesterday, others returned after doubting the threat.
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Nuevo Laredo
Notice to hunters to stay off pastured land
Hardie T. Jeppries warns hunters to keep off his premises after harming cattle in his pasture, stating legal action will follow for damages and that friends are not exempt from the prosecution or suit for recovery.
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Hardie T. Jeppries
Rain Spreads Across Local Area Amid Cold Spell
A misty spell cooled weather then progressed to a heavy rain overnight. The rainfall benefits truck growers and stockmen by moistening ground and promoting grass growth as reports indicate widespread rain across the region near Laredo, the first in weeks for this immediate vicinity.
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Laredo
Iodine from Sea Weed Combustion Described as Alkaline Matter
A historical note explains iodine as a crude alkalite matter produced by burning sea weed. The process links the mineral to early chemical principles and demonstrates crude preparation techniques used in the era.
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Music and Literary Society
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Felix de la Rosa
Coke Street
John A. Applewhite
Buick Autos
District Court
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Bautista
Tno
A. Applewhite
Chevrolet Motor Cars
America
Earnest & Bunn CO
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