Furnished cottage for rent and local notices
A collage of notices lists a furnished cottage for rent through Threadgill & Threadgill near City Drug Store, various local shop ads including Laredo Candy Company and Gruen watches, theater and kindergarten entertainment details, church group photos by Serrano's Studio, and district court activity with Judge Thomas in for Mullally. It also notes plumbing services, electrical appliances, flowers, auto services, and notary public Will W Gregg at Times office.
Popularity Contest Leading Ten contestants Listed in Window
Complete list of top ten contestants posted daily includes Courtney Slaughter Esther Penn Blanche Evetts Alice Pent Virginia Moon Evelyn Ryan Allie Heinsz Neliig Ward Jaida Rotge Conchita Arellano. Olympia Candy Co. is mentioned in the notice.
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Our
Courtney Slaughter
Aes
Esther Penn
Blanche Evetts
Alice Pent
Virginia Moon
Tig Ves
Evelyn Ryan
Espe Eres
Allie Heinsz
Neliig Ward
Highway Work Progresses in a Satisfactory Manner
County commissioners court reviewed road matters with County Highway Engineer Spence present. Work on the 35 mile highway from Laredo city limits to the LaSalle county line is progressing well and will be among the best in the region, with a portion surfaced in substantial composition.
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County Commissioners Court
Spence
Laredo
LaSalle County
A Brief History Milestones From 1821 Through 1900
The record lists notable events and figures: William A. Trimble dies in Washington on April 4, 1786 birth details. Sam Houston begins a second term as Republic of Texas president. the Murphy company migrants reach Sutter’s Fort. Illinois holds a Springfield convention for a new constitution. Connecticut Temperance party nominates a state ticket in 1871. Archbishop William H. Elder receives the pallium in 1883. Samuel Johnson centenary noted in London in 1884. Boers attack British forces under General Clemence in 1900 with heavy losses.
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Sam Houston
Republic of Texas
California
Murphy Company
Sutter's Fort
Springfield
Illinois
Connecticut
Temperance Party
New Haven
William H. Elder
Cincinnati
Samuel Johnson
London
Delaroy
Gen
Clements
Birthday honors mark notable births this day
Gen Mason M Patrick chief of the U S Army Air Service born in Lewisburg West Virginia 58 years ago today. Bishop Samuel Fallows of Chicago born in Lancashire England 86 years ago today. Edwin F Ladd U S senator from North Dakota born in Starks Maine 62 years ago today. Rt Rev John Farthing Lord Bishop of Montreal born in Cincinnati Ohio 60 years ago today. Dr William E Byerly emeritus professor of mathematics at Harvard born in Philadelphia 72 years ago today. Simil Seidel Socialist leader and former Milwaukee mayor born in Ashland Pennsylvania 67 years ago today.
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Mason M. Patrick
U.S. Army Air Service
Lewisburg
W. Va
Samuel Fallows
Chicago
Reformed Episcopal Church
Lancashire
England
Edwin F. Ladd
United States
North Dakota
Starks
Maine
John ©. Farthing
Montreal
Cincinnati
William E. Byerly
Harvard
Philadelphia
Simil Seidel
Milwaukee
Ashland
Social Calendar and Christmas Church Events
Community Center hosts a Tuesday meeting for the Tuesday Music and Literary Club at 4 pm. The Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church meets at the Rectory at 4 pm. The Word's Missionary Society holds its monthly meeting and bazaary planning at the Methodist Church, with a December 16 bazaar and December 26 Christmas party at the Community Center. Attendees include local civic and church members.
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Christ Church
Christ Chirch
Word's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Methodist Church
The
Mexican Methodist Church
Mesdames A. G
J. K. Thompson
Ward
Mims
Seaman
Skinner
Frye
Patton
Miller
Lampmann
Manford
Burnett
Shanks
Wren
Crawford
Frausto
O. H. Guinn
Miss McGee
A. Lawrence Lowell to be saluted on 65th birthday
Harvard University president A Lawrence Lowell turns sixty five as he nears his 1909 appointment anniversary. An 1877 Harvard graduate and former lawyer, he joined Harvard's faculty in 1900 and rose to prominence through writings on government and party influence.
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A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
Lowell
Harvard
Charles W. Eliot
England
America
United States
Morse arraigned on federal fraud conspiracy charge
Charles W Morse faced arraignment in federal court on a warrant accusing him of conspiracy to defraud the United States. The proceeding occurred in Washington as Associated Press reported.
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Associated Preps
Washington
Charles W. Morse
United States
Boarding house fire kills eight in Royal Oak area
A boarding house near Royal Oak suburb outside Detroit burned early today. One man and seven children died. A woman and two children were badly injured. Three others survived with injuries. Fire officials indicated the blaze caused extensive damage to the structure.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Royal Oak
Lloyd George to publish Ulster correspondence
Prime Minister Lloyd George told Sir James Craig that he would publish the correspondence immediately in response to Craig’s Ulster parliament statement about the proposed conference. The exchange occurred in Belfast on December 13.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Lloyd George
James Craig
James
Couple to be tried for murder in Eastlake death
In Montress Virginia a special Westmoreland County court convened for the trial of Miss Sarah E Knox of Baltimore and Roger D Eastlake a U S Navy petty officer on charges connected to the death of Eastlake s wife whose mangled body was found September 30 in the family cottage at Colonial Beach Indictments beide include a felony count and first degree murder It is expected the accused will seek separate trials
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Montress
Westmoreland County Criminal Court
Sarah E. Knox
Baltimore
Roger D. Eastlake
U. S. Navy
Montross
Navy
German Submarines Unearthed in Salvage Efforts
Portsmouth England December 13. Commodore Sir Frederick Young head of the British naval salvage service describes locating sinking German submarines and cutting into their interiors for examination. The salvaged material yielded data aiding anti U boat efforts and revealed a magnetic torpedo secret.
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Associated Press
Portsmouth
Eng
Sir Frederick Young
The
Daily Mail
Frederick Young
Immigration bill milestone and league court plan marked
One year ago today the U S House passed the Johnson Immigration Bill while the Assembly of the League of Nations adopted a plan for a court of international justice.
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U. S. House of Representatives
Johnson
Assembly of League of Nations
Court of International Justice
Festival of St. Lucy Events and Boston Mayoral Race
The Festival of St Lucy is noted with Dr A Lawrence Lowell Harvard president turning 65 today. Four candidates contest the Boston mayoralty as Minnesota Crop Show opens in Minneapolis and runs through the week. Louisiana holds a special election to fill a state supreme court vacancy after Chief Justice Monroe retires. In Adrian Mrs Mattie Kirby is docketed for trial for allegedly murdering her granddaughter born to her unmarried daughter. A Montross Virginia court special session convenes to try Miss Sarah Knox and Roger Eastlake on first degree murder charges in the death of Eastlake’s wife.
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St. Lucy
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
Boston
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Louisiana
State Supreme Court
Frank A. Monroe
Mattie Kirby
Michigan
Adrian
Factoids From Global Peoples And Wildlife
A compact collection of curious notes: Spain earns about six million dollars yearly from lotteries. birds like the yoom and the wren sing year round while others pause. Hungary holds ancient crowns dating to 1000 and 1072. Butter sculptures mark a Tibetan feast and ancient Tibetan pulse diagnostics resemble modern methods. Chinese script is ancient and hard to master with 14 pronunciations for a single character. Hungarian fire myths favor milk to extinguish lightning fires, and Asia Minor Turkic dress includes bear fur coats in midsummer heat.
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England
Hungare
Tivet
Tibet
Hungary
Asia Minor
Four-Power Pacific Pact Signed by Plenipotentiaries
Washington reports the new quadruple treaty to preserve Pacific peace was formally signed today by plenipotentiaries from the United States Great Britain France and Japan in the secretary of state's ante room. Signing proceeded alphabetically with US assent contingent on Yap treaty arrangements. parliamentary ratification remains before the pact takes effect.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pacific
United States
Great Britain
France
Japan
Balfour
British Empire
Union of South Africa
White House
Senate
Eddie Savoy
Secreary
New York Faces a Labor Crisis in the Metropolis
New York's industrial outlook darkens as three major strikes threaten over 100,000 workers in coal, railroad maintenance, and building trades. Rail labor seeks a 17 percent wage rise. bedding trades strike looms, possibly affecting 100,000. Milk strike continues with police guarding drivers.
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Dy Associated Press
New York
Stopped Cars In Fort Worth during Packing House Strike
Fort Worth Texas December 13 police responded to the packing house strike district where groups halted street cars carrying strike breakers turning trolleys back. Most bound for the plants were turned back. many of the halted riders were Negroes fleeing after Sundays lynching. A few proceeded in autos with protection. By nine o'clock quiet was restored and street cars ran uninterrupted.
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Hy Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Packing House
Striker Contempt Show Cause in Fort Worth Transit Halt
In Fort Worth on December 13 District Judge Young summoned 25 strikers to show cause why contempt of court should not be found after street cars were halted by the strikers. Union officials admitted the stoppage occurred but said it aimed at peaceful persuasion.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Young
Veterans adjusted compensation bill to pass within 90 days
National American Legion Commander McNider announced at headquarters that Congress will complete the veterans adjusted compensation bill within 90 days, a statement attributed to Senator McCumber, the bill’s author.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Congress
National American Legion
McNider
McCumber
Still Seek O Connor by Associated Press
Chicago December 18 The chase for Lucky Tom OConnor the condemned gunman who Sunday with two companions escaped from Cook County Jail continued today with his whereabouts as much a mystery as it was an hour after the sensational caper.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tom O’connor
Cook County
Wetch THE TIMES opportunity notice 60s per month
A brief opportunity listing states a monthly rate of 60s for access to The Times. The ad emphasizes daily exposure and regular availability, inviting readers to subscribe or inquire for more details and terms.
Duty Request Aims 20 Percent Tariff On Cattle
Col Ike T Pryor, speaking for the American National Livestock Association, urged the Senate Finance Committee to impose a flat 20 percent ad valorem tariff on livestock cattle hides and fresh and prepared meat. Fryer supported protection against Mexican South American and Australian competition as the industry expands.
Railroad Timetable snippet from Texac-Mexican and connections
Train schedules show Texac-Mexican trains to Corpus Christi at 12 10 p m and from Corpus Christi at 3 36 p m. International and Great Northern offers a through fast train to St Louis departing 12 01 p m arriving 6 00 p m. Night Train departs 1 p m arriving 7 30 a m. Rio Grande and Eagle Pass services list Laredo to Minera 8 30 a m arrival 10 20 a m and Minera to Laredo 11 00 a m arrival 8 16 a m, daily except Sunday.
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Rio Grande
Eagie Pase
Laredo
Minera
Tropical Birds and Christmas Place Cards Offer
Twelve different birds on place cards sell for sixty cents a dozen. Send a package to a friend for Christmas dinner with birds carrying good cheer. Tiaquepaque Art Store located at 1210 Iturbide St promotes this holiday item with a concise note dated 13 August 4t.
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Tiaquepaque Art Store
Iturbide St
Reservation to four power treaty limits Pacific islands clause
Washington December diterated the American reservation attached to the four power treaty states that domestic questions of the powers are not within the treaty scope. The first part specifies the treaty shall not bind U S policy toward mandated islands in the Pacific.
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Washington
United States
Pacific
Senator LaFollette Opposes Four-Power Pact Ratification
Washington December 13 Senator LaFollette denounced the four power pact calling it duplicative of the league of nations with its faults and missing its virtues and said he would do all in his power to prevent its ratification.
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Washington
League of Nations
LaFollette
Sealed Japanese Reply Expected on Naval Ratio Plan
Washington reports guarded secrecy over Japan's response to the naval ratio proposal presented to Hughes and Balfour yesterday. The outcome hinges on whether Tokyo accepts, rejects, or seeks revisions, with diplomats awaiting official word in a high-stakes international dispute.
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Washington
Messrs. Hughes
Balfour
Indiana Horticultural Society Meeting Draws Large Attendance
Indianapolis reports the annual Indiana Horticultural Society gathering at the State House opening with a three day program. The turnout is larger than in many years and interest runs high as horticultural experts of wide reputation prepare to speak.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Bec
Indiana Horticultural Society
State House
Rural England carol superstition linked to festive singing
In parts of rural England a superstition holds that singing Christmas carols outside the festive season brings bad luck. The belief emphasizes strict timing for carol singing and avoidance of out of season performances.
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England
Militant Kansas women clash with miners across three mines
Militant women marching at dawn disrupted operations in three Kansas coal mines. Violence escalates as women throw pepper and stones, seize miners’ buckets, while men in the crowd throw stones. Sheriff Gould attends Mine 51. rioting to be reported to state officials.
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Y Associated Press
Pittsburg
Kansas
Gould
Women Protest Paying the Poll Tax in Texas
In Austin on December 13, objections rise to paying the poll tax when individuals do not plan to vote. The attorney general ruled the wife’s poll tax is a lien on community property, but many wives argue they should not pay unless they intend to vote. One woman told Governor Neff she never votes now or intends to in the future.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Neff
Mail pouch rifled at Aquilla in Texas
A mail pouch was rifled last night at Aquilla near Waco. The pouch was cut open and its contents scattered, with most letters directed to Waco parties. No arrests reported.
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Associated Press
Waco
Texas
Aquilla
Mysterious Hanging Near Longview Stumps Police
Officers in Longview Texas investigated a hanging of a Black man believed to be Lonnie Newsome found on a tree in a pasture west of town Sunday night. No motive or positive identification yet.
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Associated Press
Longview
Texas
Lonnie
Newsome
Here
Buddhist Opinion on Armaments Conference
Dr. M. T. Kirby, an English Buddhist missionary, says the Washington conference on armaments and Far Eastern questions will help ensure world peace, an ideal shared by Buddhism and Christianity. He arrived in Honolulu after five years of Buddhist missionary work in San Francisco.
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Gy Associated Press
Honolulu
T. H. de
Washington
M. T. Kirby
England
San Francisco
Regular Elks Meeting at Laredo Lodge No.1018
Attention Elks Laredo Lodge No 1018 B P O E invites members to a regular meeting tonight December 13 at 8 PM followed by a smoker A B Muller presiding
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Elks
Laredo
A. B. Muller
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Toca
Threadgill & Threadgill
Mexico
Laredo Candy Company
Cardenas News Stand
Alexander
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Daughters of America
Serrano
Farragut Street
Taredo Music and Jewelry Co
Beat
Laredo Music and Jewelry Co
Cal
L. Daiches
C CC. Thomas
48Th Judicial District
Mullally
B. Juarez Plumbing
Tre
Sea the Queen Candy Company
Green
the Florist
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
San Antonio
Fidel Cantu
Vhone
Bhp
Saft
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
Farragu Street
Olympia Candy CO
Commissioners Court
William A. Trimble
Ohio
Washington, D. C
Woodford County
Ted Robinson
Cleveland Plain Dealer
J. F. Lynch
Eagle Pass
Robert McCulloch
Little Son
City
George Winch
Alice Traylor
Cotulla
B. G. Traylor
Ed. Craven
Chas, Lane
Esther Sharkey
South Laredo
Frank Cullinan
Tampico
M. P Cullinan
Guy Thomas
LeBlanc
Valentin Puig
C. O. Swedberg
Reklaw
Roy Seal
M. P. Cullinan
A. Belmont
Seguin
Meas
John
Morse
Toda
Spain
Plenipotentiaries
Metropolis
Packer
O'Connor
Money Makers
Corpue Christi
Indiana
Kan
SAS
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