Christmas sales and notices fill Laredo listings
A collage of local ads and notices features Christmas candy at Laredo Candy Company with a 20c per pound price, Royal Fruit Store fruit baskets and trees, Tlaquepaque Art Store gift packing, and various services. Social notices list residents returning for holidays, club events, and meet ups with details and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tlaquepaque
Laredo Candy Company
Royal Fruit Store
Tlaquepaque Art Store
Rio Grande
B. Juarez Plumbing Co
Lincoln &T
Ursuline Sisters appeal for Christmas help for needy children
The Ursuline Sisters seek charitable donations of clothing or toys and candy to bring Christmas cheer to hundreds of poor children. Contributions may be sent to the Ursuline Convent or Border Gas Co, or by calling the listed phones and addresses for L. Lewis, Mrs. J. H. Wright, Mrs. M. P. Cullinan, and Mrs. Alfred Matthews at 1714 Cortez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ursuline Sisters
Ursuline Convent
Border Gas Company
Heights
Tel
Alfred
Matthews
Cortez
Nomination of Pierce Butter to Supreme Court Reported
The senate was informed by a judiciary committee that Pierce Butter’s nomination to the associate justice seat on the supreme court was ordered reported today by an unanimous vote. A sub committee report on opposition was reviewed and favored action recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Pierce
Supreme Court
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Butter
Talley Impresses Opera Laureates at Tender Age
Marion Talley, a 15 year old Kansas City telegraph operator’s daughter, wowed Otto Kahn and Giulio Gatti-Casazza with a remarkable lyric soprano. She was advised to avoid public appearances for three years and to seek no reputable teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Talley
Kansas City
Otto Kahn
Metropolitan Opera Company
New York
Giulio Gatti-Casazza
Kisses by Mall Convict Proves Adultery in LA Court
A divorce court in Los Angeles rules that sending kisses by mall is definite evidence of disloyalty. Mrs. Joseph A. Green faced charges of infidelity and produced letters showing another woman sent kisses. The court granted separate maintenance and alimony to Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Joseph A. Green
Green
Case of Arrested Development in Folkestone Child Case
A Folkestone woman was summoned for neglecting her child. Police inspector notes the girl, though named Steven, behaved as if she were not properly cared for. The fragment suggests an unusual misnaming issue in the testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folkestone
Eng
Steven
Hotel Arrivals and Guests List
A long roster lists visitors at Anthony Hotel and Hotel Perna including D A Powell Tampico J W Quigg Mirando J M Thrasher I L Bisper ino Hebbronville B B Zachry Mirando City Pullen St Louis Hoa Knijeht City and many others from Mexico City Dallas San Antonio Laredo Beeville and Mirando City. The note also mentions Dr W B Scott H E Adrien Mrs F Tlelen Reese Webster J O Cass W Bratt G Wilkes and C A Gutleries among listed guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
D. A. Powell
Tampico
J. W. Quigg
Mirando
J. M. Thrasher
Bisperino
Hebbronville
BB. Zachry
Mirando City
Pullen
St. Louis
Hoa Knijeht
J. Edwards
James
Beeville
J. Do Neal
Torrecilas
G. Gutierrez
Mexico City
C.H. Smith
Ka, Hee
M. Ort
W. O. Rowlingson
Dallas
N. H. Harper
San Antonio
F. EB. Creale
Laredo
T. C. Grimes
S. R. Hines
A. A. Hines
Olston
M. Seaman
Hotel Perna
W. B. Scott
H. E. Adrien
F. Tlelen
Reese Webster
J. O. Cass
W. Bratt
G. Wilkes
J. Gregory
Mr. Puree
C. A. Gutleries
Atwares
Arreola
Mente
B. Felps
Ro Rickelis
C. Ty Sanborn
P. Parnest
Booal Crom
Toustons Tb
Yo Sand
Brakentidae
Po. Jones
W. Fix
Duran Despa
Miranda
Kenedy Chamberlain
F. Gutierrez
Public Letter From Laredo Calls Scout Work Into Question
A community letter laments waning Boy Scout interest in Laredo. It cites resignations of the Scout Executive and several Scoutmasters, an empty executive board, and a need for business and civic support to rebuild youth programs. The author seeks ideas to revive the movement and safeguard local boys through Scouting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Mr Bank
Meollieh
Pallas
Boy Scouts
Rube Goldber
Pat
Thad
Consulates Ordered Closed in France and Other Nations
An order directs consuls to leave city territory within a week. United States consulates abroad largely unaffected. France Belgium Holland Denmark Sweden Finland and others listed. Officials debate remedies for a local death and public reaction surrounds the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viadivostok
Dee
Viadovastok
France
Great Britain
Itcly
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Sweden
Finland
Asthonia
Poland
Latvia
Czecho-Slovakia
Georgia
O Rourke returns to testify in Herrin mine riot trial
Dan O Rourke who was shot and left for dead testified today at the trial of five men charged with murder tied to the Herrin mine riot. Prosecutors said O Rourke, one of six wounded during mob actions, described the crowd’s actions and identified Otis Clark. Witnesses also said Superintendent McDowell was in mob custody and shots rang out from that direction. Mrs Otis Clark was named during testimony as part of the group brought from the mine.
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Associated Press
Marion
Dan O'Rourke
Herrin
Rourke
McDowel
November exports reach yearly peak in American trade data
Officials from the Department of Commerce report American exports in November rose to the year's high, totaling $12.00 billion, up from October and higher than November of last year. The department notes gains across American agriculture and industry from expanding export activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Ollicial
Department Co Vommerce
ONG Meinher
Sooo Oha
Department
Improvements planned for Ellis Island facilities
Secretary Davis will visit New York on December 27 for a personal survey of Ellis Island as proposals to improve immigrant reception facilities are considered. Three plans are under review to rehabilitate current buildings, build a new station, or move the plant to the mainland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvelling
Elis I Sland
Eta Eno
New York
Kits Island
Davis
Divorce granted in Portland for Mrs Made lyne Gron
Mrs Made lyne Masters Gron of Portland was granted a divorce from Neils Gron a Danish diplomat and New York club man. She received custody of their nine year old son.
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Associated Press
Portland
Madelyne Masters Gron
City
Neils Gron
New York
Martial law takes effect in Warsaw amid Narutowicz case
Warsaw reports martial law became effective by cabinet proclamation. Niewiadomski, the assassin of President Narutowicz, is held for court martial trial. In his preliminary examination he said he acted on his own initiative in the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Niewadomski
Narutowicz
Tug Gray Reaches Wreck Scene for Reliance Tragedy
Salute Ste Marie Mich Nec 18 The tug Gray found two overturned lifeboats at the Reliance wreck off Lizard Island but no missing crew. Officials fear all 27 missing are drowned or died of exposure. Seven survivors have reached Salute Ste Marie.
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Associated Press
Ste. Marie
Mich
Gray
Reliance
Lizard Island
Superior Paper Company
Sherman Sheriff Pursues Stolen Cars to Madill Oklahoma
Sheriff Craig and deputies followed ten Sherman suspects to Madill Oklahoma to recover ten stolen automobiles. Madill officers report about forty cars believed stolen are held there.
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Associated Press
Sherman
Texas
Craig
Madill
Okla
Taking Desperate Chances With Colds May Hurt Health
The article warns that ignoring colds weakens the body and invites worse illnesses. It urges avoiding risky self treatment and promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a low cost preventive option noting its fame for cures of bad colds.
Plan of control proposed for Turkish straits board
Russian Foreign Minister Tchitcherin at Lausanne urged an international board of control for the Turkish straits. The proposed body would include Germany the United States France England Italy and all Black Sea border states.
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Associated Press
Lausanne
Tchitcherin
Russia
Near East Conference Commission
International Board of Control
Germany
United States
France
England
Italy
Black Sea
Manville Bros Comedians Return to Laredo Tonight
The Manville Bros. Comedians bring dramas and comedy dramas to town with Zella the mystery woman and an acclaimed whistler and imitator. They feature a traveling orchestra and present The Lighthouse By the Sea as the seaside drama tonight, continuing a weeklong run with strong crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manville Bros
Laredo
Zella
Agriculture Take Care Of Agriculture
A brief note on agriculture emphasizing careful management and timely practices. The fragment hints at attention to farming methods and crop care to improve yields and sustainability.
Investigation report on Dougherty impeachment inquiry delays
A garbled notice refers to Ageoelated Presa and others urging a subcommittee to investigate actions linked to the impeachment inquiry. It mentions Representative Weller presenting before a committee and asserting charges against Attorney General Dougherty. Ringeen.
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Michelare
Attorm
Dougherty
Ringeen
Harding outlines plan to coordinate prohibition enforcement with governors
President Harding met with more than two dozen state governors to discuss enforcing prohibition. Details were not announced but he stressed that federal and state programs must be coordinated to maintain harmony in enforcement efforts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pec
Harding
Christmas foods advertised for Colman store sale
Colman promotes a holiday assortment featuring candies cakes and Christmas Cakes with Cake Flour and Crest Flour. The ad urges customers to try a sack and notes a variety of canned fruits. Date appears as 12 16 31.
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Jose Garza
Concepcion Villareal
Lorenzo Medrano
Hortensia Luna
Pablo Torres
Teresa Mata
America
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
Fireen
Phone Crockett
8Th St
Jack Frost
Lincoln Atrect
Vermeer Brothers, Electrice
Will W
Notary Public
Times Office
Corpus
Chinati Street
Violet S. Oberfeldt
The
Woman's Club
Rome
India
Mahion
Leonard Fisher
J.T. Walsell, Jr
Fort Defiance
J.T. Haltsell
Pele
Mrs. H. O. Ostrom
Miranda City
A. Jefferies
Miss Mars Paul Goldman
Austin
Marjorie Lou Fish
Mary Loia Davis
Emmlie Hassell
A. & M. College
Kreevan Voune
Daved Slanedte
M. Me Hiecker
Jin
Pierace Green
Street Gud Olu Walker
Ae Hee
Tnetnuie Oon
Miidaye Shiviey
Fae
Cea University
Mooees Deis Derbs
Rosalie Bigsia
Wheba Bichon
Dulla MeVicar
Ade
Peek Duens
Grandin Rogers
Vieres Sadioeoet
Leo Netzer
Brea
Cyntha
Flariday
Bernardino DaCamara
Autocinna
Rosebud Club
Vivia Smith
Ostrom
R. L. Poster
Vivia
Clare May Judkins
Claire Derby
Ferrol Perkins
Bella
Sarah Leal
Katherine Evetts
Dora Morton
Teresa ‘Asnacht
Ethel Poster
Fidela de la Garza
Carrie Henry
Maria Flores
Leonor Magnon
Inez Blake
Lilia Yzaemirre
Eloisa Cardenas
Leonor de la Garza
Consuelo Saenz
Maria
James D. McNeill Turner
C. M. de la Garza
Inocente Farias
Jacinda de la Garza
Ofelia Sanchez
Catalina Cavazos
Miriam Chapter No
C. E
D.W
Arra Lee
Kate Clayton
Lillian
Dorothy Gish
Her Voice
Amazes
Mall Convict
Reids
Will Hays
Frimoria
Cal
Wallace
Matton
Meg Rowe
Hans
Reid
O’rourke
Herrin Mob
Francia Burton Harison
Philippines
James A. Beebe
Boston University School of Theology
Mound Valley
Kan
William W. Head
Omaha
American Bankers’ Association
Adrian
Parkes Cadman
Newbor
Bory Singland
BILLS
CLUDE
Colman
Catholic Daughters of America
K. of C. Hall
B. O. Puig
Timmas
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