Prohibition Prosecution Hurdles Tied to Booth Legger List
A Washington case highlights why prosecutions stall in enforcing the Volstead Act. A 2500 name customers list surfaced in a bust on a bootlegging syndicate, with police and IRS passing blame, delaying grand jury action. Officials claim equal treatment before the law, while critics warn influence could shield prominent figures.
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National Capital
Washington
Hst
Internal Revenue Bureau
Valis
Congress
Supreme Court
The Good Old Times Mock Market of 1800
A Boston Chronicle 1800 humor piece marshals a mock Prices Current to lampoon era morals. It lists imagined values such as "pistols in demand" and "public taxes in great abundance" to contrast past and present standards. The fragment ends noting readers’ belief in current improvement despite satire.
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Washington
Coonskins
Congress
Althowgh
Boston Chronicle
Republic
Christmas Day Shines with Ideal Weather Across Laredo
Christmas morning brought bright sunshine after a gloomy spell, with light showers and mud limited to outskirts. Churches filled for mass while families hosted dinner parties, automobiles cruised paved streets, and no accidents marred the holiday in Laredo as Santa delighted children.
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Jack Frost
Santa Claus
Zapata
Laredo
Gard of Thanks from Laredo Electric Railway Motormen
The motormen of the Laredo Electric and Railway Company express sincere thanks for Christmas remembrances from Miss Julia Belle Deutz Mr Henry Borchers Judge J M Slaughter and Mr M S Ryan. Their kindness will never be forgotten.
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Laredo Electric and Railway Company
Julia Belle Deutz
Henry Borchers
J. M. Slaughter
M. S. Ryan
Zapata County Teachers Institute Marks First In County
Zapata held its inaugural county teachers institute December 17 to 21 led by A. V. Navarro with Miss Cira Olga Sanchez as secretary. County Judge J. M. Sanchez fostered the effort, delivering opening and closing addresses, urging progress and a potential railroad link to the outside world. The program covered reading, arithmetic, geography, history, language, grammar, spelling, writing, and textbook care across sessions led by district educators and officials.
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Zapata County
Zapata
A. V. Navarro
Navarro
Cira Olga Sanchez
J. M. Sanchez
Judge Sanchez
Kingdom of
Texas
Teachers Institute
Eugenia Martinez
Gertrudis Ramirez
Cira Sanchez
Leonardo Alegria
Josefina Salazar
Anita Uribe
Lola B. Davis
A. Navarro
Alt
Gustavo Benavides
Lilia Martines
SpeHing
Flavio Canales
Hortencia Ramirez
Alberto Martina
Webb County License Drive and Local Notices
Over 3 000 cars operate in Webb County with only about 235 registered by now and licenses due by December 31 1924. Local ads note water well and windmill repairs, honey delivery, and Christmas Seals promoting health. County clerk lists recent marriage licenses including Foster Perez Bayan Jaure and others. Christmas Day described as ideal in Laredo with ads for furniture rentals and auto painting services.
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Webb County
W. E. Smith
Paul H. Foster
Petra Perez
Martiniano Bayan
Esperanza Jaure
Fred EK
Kunz
Pauline Pfeiffer
Ruperto San Miguel
Concepcion Ramirez
Aurelio P. Ferrara
Caroline Henry
Eleuterio Herrera
Maria Refugio Munoz
Eduardo Cervantes
Doraauhiga
Evaristo Solis
Juana Ramos
A. B. Guyer
Eleanor Hutzler
Prominent Physician Felix Gongora Dies After Prolonged Illness
Dr. Felix Garza Gongora a 63 year old Nuevo Leon native and longtime Laredo physician died at 1107 Grant Street Christmas morning after years of ill health and a stroke. Survived by wife Nieves de la Garza four sons Juan Felix Uazaro Carlos three daughters Raquel Morenos Nieves a brother and a sister. Funeral at San Agustin church followed by Catholic cemetery burial. Gongora served in the American Medical Association and local medical societies and was well regarded for his willingness to aid the sick.
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Nuevo Leon
Laredo
Grant Street
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Nieves de la Garza
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Felix
Uazaro
Carlos
Raquel Gongora
F. Garcia Moreno
Nieves Gongora
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Mexican Medical College
American Medical Association
Southwest Texas and
Webb County Medical Society
San Agustin Church
The Common Law at Royal Takes Night Scene In NYC Cafe
Principal players and over five hundred extras worked two nights for George J. Archainbaud’s The Common Law at the Royal Theater on December 27 28 29 scenes set in a New York cafe on New Year’s Eve. A giant Broadway gilded palace replica stood as the backdrop with a jazz band and heavy frolic decorations for a bacchanalian revel. Corinne Griffith Conway Tearle Eliott Dexter Phyllis Haver Bryant Washburn and Larry Myers acted through the all night shoot and many Hollywood extras joined in with Ginger ale flowing from champagne bottles.
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George J. Archainbaud
Myron Selznick
Royal Theater
New York City
Hollywood
Broadway
Corinne Griffith
Conway Tearle
Eliott Dexter
Phyllis Haver
Bryant Washburn
Larry Myers
Birthday Anniversaries List Noted Figures Born Today
Norman Angell English peace advocate and author born 49 years ago in England. William Stephens former California governor born 64 years ago at Eatonville. Carl Mapes Fifth Michigan district congressman born 49 years ago in Waton County Michigan. John H. Puelicher Milwaukee financier and ex ABA president born 54 years ago in Milwaukee.
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England
William §. Stephens
California
Eatonfi O
Carl EB. Mapes
Congress
Michigan
Waton County
Mich
John H. Puelicher
Milwaukee
American Bankers’ Association
James W Good to Lead Republican HQ in Chicago
James W Good a former Iowa congressman and longtime Chicago lawyer will head the Republican pre con convention activities from a Chicago headquarters this week. Born in Cedar Rapids and educated at Coe College and University of Michigan law school he served seven terms in the House and chaired the Appropriations Committee shaping budget policy.
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James W. Good
Chicago
Coolidge
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Good
Coe College
University of Michigan Law School
House of Representatives
In the Palace of the King Shines at Royal House
A Wonderful Picture. The presentation of In the Palace of the King from Francis Marion Crawford's novel at the Royal yesterday was one of the finest seen here. It stays tonight and all should see it as a sweet historical romance with good artistry and fitting costuming.
Chadwick Notice From Fort Worth Address
A public notice identifies M. M. Chadwick of 1416 W Rosedale St Fort Worth Texas with a date 12 22 81 for an event or record filing.
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M. M. Chadwick
W. Rosedale St
Fort Worth
Texas
Mexican Review Company Delights Laredo with Arte Nacional
The Arte Nacional company delivered a standout Christmas show in Laredo with strong dancing and singing. Dora Ceprano impressed as a premier comedienne and the trio captivated the audience, while La Nueva Huerta de Don Adolfo offered vivid satire and lively music. The troupe plans remaining performances at the Strand with nightly changes in program and costumes.
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Arte Nacional
Dora Ceprano
Laredo
Don Adolfo
Strand
Reparations Commission Declares Germany In Default On Wood
Italy and Belgium joined France in voting against Britain as the Reparations Commission declared Germany in default for wood deliveries, signaling a shift in postwar economic tensions.
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Belgium
France
Britain
Germany
Boxing Day and St Stephen's Day Observances Across Regions
The piece details Boxing Day customs in England including gift boxes for workers and goose feast remnants of St Stephen's Day. It notes Germany marks the 200th birth anniversary of Baron Friedrich Grimm, a noted eighteenth century writer. Cincinnati hosts the 75th AAAS anniversary meeting attracting thousands of scientists.
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England
Germany
Baron Friedrich Grimm
Cincinnati
American Association For the Advancement of Science
City Market Plaza to Be Paved On All Sides
Mayor Villegas announces that the city market and city hall premises will be fully paved under the second paving contract. Inner walks between the main and outer buildings will be surfaced to eliminate mud and slush after rain. Paving is near completion on San Agustin Hidalgo and Lincoln streets and will proceed from Matamoros toward the market plaza.
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8Th St
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R. M. Johnson
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Hidalgo
Lincoln Street
Matamoros
Market Plaza
Market Building
Weather Forecast From New Orleans Bureau
The Times carries a daily forecast from the U S weather bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Thursday are unsettled with possible rain and variable winds as the system moves through the region. Temperature guidance suggests cooler night lows and mild daytime highs.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh Weather: Mild 64/44 with SE winds
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am report a maximum of 64 degrees and minimum of 44 degrees. Conditions are clear with southeast winds.
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Fort McIntosh
Arctic Mails Slow But Sure
Four years after Roald Amundsen mailed a letter from the Arctic a fetter reached Minneapolis from Norway via ice preserved mail pouches. Eskimo carriers and dog teams faded from the route under cold and hunger until Russians found the pouch last summer and sent it to Amundsen's home, then forwarded to Minneapolis.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Roald Amundsen
Amundsen
Norway
Leon
Gold Digging in Siberia Sparks American Interest
J C Vint of Seattle, a long-time Alaska veteran, runs a placer concession at Blagovestchensk in Amur province. He says the Soviet government granted the first foreigner gold mining concession. The tax is five percent of gross output and about 40 men work for him.
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Associated Press
Riga
Latvia
Siberia
J. C. Vint
Seattle
Alaska
Blagovestchesk
Amur
Vint
Money Makers Ad Listings Highlight Local Deals
Classified ad brief notes various money making opportunities and purchasable items offered in the Times Want Ads. Listings emphasize bargains and services with short descriptions for potential buyers and entrepreneurs.
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Money Makers
Notice to Christmas Celebrators in Laredo City
The city will strictly enforce the ordinance banning firing of firecrackers and fireworks inside city limits to prevent fire damage. All violators will be arrested and prosecuted. M. Brennan, City Marshal.
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Laredo
M. Brennan
Yeats Senate Passes Resolution for Nobel Prize
The Irish Free State Senate passed a resolution congratulating Yeats a member of the Senate on winning the Nobel prize for literature in Dublin dated December 26.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Irish Free State Senate
William Butler Yeats
Senate
Times Ad Seeks Daily Watch Subscriptions
Classified notice invites readers to watch THE TIMES daily, offering a subscription at 606 dollars per month for ongoing access.
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Watch the Times
Wild deer descend to tame pastures near Palo Alto
Wild deer from the foothills above the Santa Clara valley have moved into safe areas near Palo Alto and Los Altos about 45 miles from San Francisco. They trot along highways and ignore cars while children feed them from their hands. Shooting is prohibited nearby.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Santa Clara Valley
Palo Alto
Los Altos
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