Denver Bank Heist Sparks Broad Daylight Alarm
Bandits robbed the federal reserve bank track of $200000 and killed a guard, firing on mint windows to deter guards. The incident, believed planned with insider knowledge, underlined rising boldness of robbery gangs and prompts calls for stronger protection of insured funds and foreign investment guarantees amid debates over Mexico policy.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Cire
Denver
Davn
Insurance Company
Forecast Tonight Frost Likely In Orleans Area
United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans notes frost tonight and clearing conditions. Fort McIntosh observations show 60 degree max, 32 degree min, north wind, and clear skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleana
Timta
The
Telephone Co
Fort Mcintosh
Notice of Application for Order of Sale Estates
Public notice from Webb County Texas summons the sheriff to publish an estate sale order for M T L Rodriguez deceased. Administrator Salvador Villazon applies to Webb County Court to sell specified land tracts in Webb County. Hearing set for next court term beginning January 3 1923 at Laredo Court House.
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Texas
Webb County
Webb
Hervep
State of
M. TL. Rodriguez
Salvador Villazon
M. A. Rodriguez
M. H. Rodriguez
Laredo
Mexico Declines Pan-American Union Board Seat
Mexico was invited to the Pan-American Union conference in Santiago but declined since it cannot have direct representation on the board. The U S secretary of state presides and diplomats from the United States are the board members, leaving Mexico unaccredited and thus unable to participate.
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Mexico
Santiago
Chile
Vani
Ashe
United States
Wagshton
Fnvita
Alderman Salinas
Salinas
Laredo Water Co
A. R. Garcia
City Council Meeting Passes Utilities and Franchise Measures
The city council met in regular session at 7:20 pm with Mayor L Ville and seven aldermen present. Actions included routing milk inspection, electric light poles, quit claim deed nearby blocks, Hausmann slaughterhouse franchise with draft ordinance, replat of block 1358, opening Stone Ave, opening a Meadow Ave meat market, police and fire pay adjustments, and fire hydrant repairs after reviewing safety concerns.
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Iis
L. Ville
Cluck
Henry
Leyinlecker
Martin
Salinas
Brennan
Mims
Leoneta
Chester N. Smith
Pr. HO Oar
Austin
Pablo Buitron
Corpus Christi
Maryland
Springfield
Sam Mackin
T. C. Mann
Hausmann Brothers
Hausmann
Phelps
Hamilton & Phelps
Jacobo Rodriguez
Varas
J. L. Jackson
Catholic Cemetery
Stone Ave
Locust
Price Street
Gold Street
Francisco Saenz
Meadow Avenue
Mayor and Finance Committee
E. H. Sauvienet
Rio Grande
Laredo
Public Development Department
Washington, D. C
Sauvignet
Council
Zella Answers Daily in The Laredo Times Columns
Questions from readers address family matters, estates, employment and property with Zella the Mystery Girl from the Manville Brothers tent show replying daily in Laredo through The Times. Answers signed with initials provide guidance on personal concerns.
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Zella
Manville Brothers
Constipation Relief Promoted by Chamberlain Tablets
To insure healthy bowels and liver balance take two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper. They produce a gentle bowel movement without unpleasant effects and banish the dull, stupid feeling that often accompanies constipation.
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Chamberlain
Laredo opens bids for street paving in 1923 progress drive
The City of Laredo calls for sealed bids to pave its streets with bids to be opened January 23 1923. A bond issue of 150000 funds paving, with the best bidder to win, and progress for 1923 praised as Laredo moves toward modern streets and sidewalk improvements.
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Laredo
Times
City of Laredo
City of
Texas
District Court Hands Down Sentences in Burglary Case
Gregorio Gonzalez received two years in the state penitentiary for burglary. Matiag Muniz was sentenced to two years for theft over 50 with a suspended sentence. Pedro Garza’s burglary case was continued.
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Gregorio Gonzalez
Matiag Muniz
Pedro Garza
Paying for City Paving in Laredo Texas Sealed Proposals
Sealed proposals are due January 23 1923 by 4 45 P M in Laredo Texas at the Mayor's office for about 120000 square yards of paving Using Bitulithic Limestone Rock Asphalt Sheet Asphalt Vitrified Brick and Two Course Concrete Plans available after January 1 1923 Bids opened January 28 1923 at 6 P M The city pays 85 percent of work and abutting property charges are one sixth on completion with five annual payments bearing 7 percent interest
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Laredo
Texas
S. FP
Crecelius
Puiguilding
Sandefer Sells 7100 Acres in Webb County Deal
Local broker J R Sandefer closed a major land sale in Webb County selling 7100 acres from the Adams ranch north of Leaseholders Field to L W Steiner of San Antonio. Steiner plans significant development on the newly acquired acreage.
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J. R Sandefer
Webb County
L. W. Steiner
San Antonio
Adams Ranch
Public Auction of Unclaimed Merchandise at Port of Laredo
The Deputy Collector of Customs A R Kahn announces auction of unclaimed merchandise on December 21 1922 at 10 AM at the Custom House Port of Laredo for cash to the highest bidder under Article 803 Customs Regulations.
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Port of Laredo
Texas
Custom House
A. R. Kahn
Manville Bros. Comedians Light Crowd Despite Strong Lineup
A cold night drew a small crowd to the Manville Bros. tent show last night for Dora Dean with good specialties. Zella the mysterious woman did not appear, and the company plans Any Man's Sister tonight followed by The Barrier from Rex Beach on Friday.
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Manville Bros. Comedians
Dora Dean
Zella
Manville Bros
the Barrier
Rex Beachi
Trussell Thompson Well Appears Large Producer
Reports suggest the Trussell Thompson well is shaping up as a major production site with early indicators of strong output. Officials monitor ongoing testing and reservoir pressure while investors watch for sustained flow rates.
Dixie No 4 makes second Webb County well and more drilling
The Dixie Oil Co. brought in Dixie No 4 at Survey 460 Los Ojuelos Schott Field producing about 100 barrels. Four wells are now in operation with No 5 ready. Magnolia No 3 at Schott Field casing is set, and Schott No 1 in Miranda Field met water but will drill deeper. Oilmen swarm the district with leases trading as year end approaches. Watch for 1923 boom.
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Oklahoma
Kansas
el Dorado
Kans
Dallas
Munn & Co
Woolworth
N. Y
L. A
M. A. TI
JL. A
Missouri
Ethel
Laredo
Trussell- Thompson
Trussell
Webb County
Dixie No. 4
Dixie Oil Co
Los Ojuelos Grant
Schott Field
Magnolia
Schott No. 1
Schott Oil Co
Schott
Miranda
Zapata
Speedway In Nuevo Laredo Promises Some Good Races
The Nuevo Laredo Speedway opens December 24 for a two day meet drawing top race cars from across the United States and Mexico. Entries include Hd. Vi. Eckenroth San Antonio in Essex Wild Bill Campbell Tampico Mason Indianapolis Draper Dallas Tillotson Los Angeles Lawrence Houston Doyle San Antonio Marshall San Antonio Mais Indianapolis Lee Houston with more entries expected.
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Nuevo Laredo Speedway
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Indianapolis
Fort Worth
Dallas
Houston
Waco
San Antonio
California
Wild Bill’ Campbell
Tampico
A. B. Gale Jewelry Co
Southwestern
Chevrolet
Frank Marshall
Dodge
John Mais
John Lee
Noted Soprano to Sing at Rialto Theater Tonight
Miss Marie Biseman known as the nightingale of the Pacific coast is recommended by the Majestic circuit for an engagement at the Rialto Theater this evening. Laredo music lovers are urged to attend and enjoy her selections of air time favorites.
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Rialto
Marie Biseman
Nightingale
Pacific Coast
Lareda
Christmas ads and notices brighten Laredo streets
Local ads showcase holiday sales from Royal Fruit Store and Laredo Candy Company while Christ Church hosts Holy Communion on St Thomas Day. Shoppers are urged to order Christmas trees, gifts, and decor from Tlaquepaque Art Store and other merchants as cold weather and festive spirit settle in.
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St. Thomas
Christ Church
Royal Fruit Store
Santa Claus
Laredo Candy Company
Tlaquepaque Art Store
Fidel Cantu
Old Map Details Lands and Owners in Texas Fields
W H Barnhart of the Barnhart Drilling Syndicate traveled from Denver to prepare a complete map showing lands owners and companies operating in the Laredo Miranda Webb and Zapata fields. The document aims to provide essential information about these oil regions.
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W. H. Barnhart
Barnhart Drilling Syndicate
Denver
Colorado
Laredo
Miranda
Webb and
Zapata
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Obregon
Washington
Porfirio Diaz
Obreron
Isel
Weather Forecast
Lo.&s. FL Ry. Co
GC. &S.F. Ry. Co
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
C. R. Molina
Slaughter House
G. M
Dixie No
Sterling Grocery
Mae Fy
Loft's
Troyal Fruit Store
B. Juarez Plumbing Co
Lincoln St
Tlaquapaque
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
Felix Hernandez
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