Lieutenant Wood and Diplomatic Speculation Debate
Manila dispatch reports Lieutenant Osborne Wood son of Governor General Leonard Wood has earned nearly a million dollars by stock speculation via cable. The piece argues the ban on diplomats using information is ethical to avoid conflicts of interest and cites risks to his career and reputation.
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Manila
Osborne Wood
Leonard Wood
Philippines
Wall Street
Army
Wood
Lienant
Rewd
Legation
Yvawase
Tov
Bonaparte
Elba
Waterloo
London
Berdin
Nice Faesar
Laredo Sees Bright Promise for 1924 Progress
Webb County and Laredo anticipate major growth in 1924 with expanded street paving, new bond-funded projects, county highways, and two modern oil refineries. Three railroads are sought, and a building boom toward cottages and rental properties is planned as harmony among residents is urged to propel the city forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Webb County
Texas-Mexican Oi & Refining Co
Misko
Miranda City
Soviet Claim of Forgery Sparks Press Row
The text reports a dispute over Secretary Hughes alleged forgery of Izvestia content. Moscow editor Steklov accuses distortion to hide Soviet propaganda, while noting Soviet agents in many countries. The piece highlights claims of direct links between Soviet authorities and agents and a broader war aim against capitalist governments.
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Hughes
Izvestia
Steklov
Communist Internationale
Moscow
Europe
Funeral for Dr Felix Garza Gongoran Laredo
Funeral held Wednesday for Dr Felix Garza Gongoran who died Christmas morning at his home on Martin Plaza West in Laredo. Remains were taken from the home to San Agustin church then to the Catholic cemetery amid a large procession of mourners and abundant floral tributes. Active pallbearers listed include P Floyd and J M Garcia. honorary pallbearers were members of the American Medical Association and Webb County Medical Society.
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Felix Garza Gongoran
Martin Plaza
San Agustin Church
Laredo
P. Floyd
A. L. Vidaurri
G. PB. Farias
J. M. Garcia
Pablo B. Juarez
Jesus Yomez
Servando Benavides
Jose Ma. Ramos
American Medical Association
Webb County Medical Society
Drs. J. F. de la Garza
E. H. Sauvigne
The Common Law At Royal Theater
The Royal Theater presents The Common Law a major photoplay adapted from Robert W. Chambers. The cast includes Corinne Griffith Conway Tearle Elliott Dexter Hobart Bosworth Bryant Washburn Doris May Harry Myers and others. The three day showing promises entertainment for movie fans.
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Royal Theater
Robert W. Chambers
Corinne Griffith
Conway Tearle
Elliott Dexter
Hobart Bosworth
Bryant Washburn
Doris May
Harry Myers
Times Launches Illustrated Feature on Faces Reading
Beginning Saturday The Times will publish a daily illustrated series titled What Does Your Face Reveal. The feature presents character reading by a competent authority and aims to attract broad reader interest.
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Times
The
All Times
City Schools Return Next Wednesday After Holiday Break
The city's public and private schools resume after holidays on next Wednesday morning. Classes will continue through the term and end with the summer vacation in May.
Annual meeting of First State Bank & Trust Co of Laredo
The annual meeting of the share holders will be held in the bank's rooms on Tuesday January 8 1924 at 3 p m for election of directors and other lawful business.
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First State Bank & Trust Company of Laredo
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Fernet Branca Tonic From Branca Bros Sold Here
The world famous tonic Fernet Branca from Milan is recommended by Europe’s leading physician and won a grand prize at the Paris exposition in 1900. John Bruni offers it for sale at 11-7-3m for both young and old, claimed as an invigorating remedy especially for indigestion.
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Fernet Branca
Branca Bros
Milan
Italy
Europe
Lorenz
Vienna
John Bruni
Rotary Club Luncheon Recap and Local Outlook
The Rotary Club held a lively weekly luncheon with the reporter promising a full account for tomorrow's Times. A busy businessman drafts year resolutions while his stenographer reads, as locals eye cement sidewalks and improved streets. Oil men return from Christmas with plans for extensive development in the Laredo district.
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Rotary Club
Death of B J MacCartney in Jaredo Texas 1923
A memorial notice describes the Ireland born immigrant B J MacCartney, decades in Canada and the United States, settling in Laredo Texas as a photo enlarger former hotel clerk, and a faithful Catholic. He died December 26 1923 at Mercy Hospital after bronchial illness. He is praised as a good citizen and true friend.
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B. J. MacCartney
Donegal
Ireland
O'Donnell
Tirconnel
Toronto
Canada
United States
New York
Texas
Laredo
Southwest
Sol
Mercy Hospital
Harding Memorial Fund Appeals for Year End Report
The fundraising committee for the Harding Memorial Fund in Webb County urges vice chairmen to accelerate donations and submit their names to the Laredo Times office. The group plans to report total collections through the press once all contributions are in.
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Harding Memorial Fund
Harding
Webb County
Laredo
Canada Dominions Readies for Eastern Dog Team Derby
Winter dog team races gain popularity as Chauteau Frontenac hosts husky drives on Dufferin Terrace and Kent House near Montmorency Falls. The first Eastern International Derby in Quebec last season produced Jean Lebel’s team winning 1000 dollars, a silver cup, and a leg of the Brown Cup. The 1924 Derby plans include a 120 mile course and two contenders aiming 400 miles from Clarke City to Quebec.
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Chauteau Frontenac
Guebec
Dufferin Terrace
Kent House
Montmorency Falls
Quebec
Jean Lebel
Brown Corporation
Clarke City
Germanys distress as Berlin student joins burglary gang
The Berlin case of Paul Westfahl a law student arraigned for burglary reveals a middle class decline as his widowed mother once affluent becomes a charwoman and medicine funds are scarce. He joined two older offenders after hearing their tales, was released when confessing, while his accomplices received long sentences.
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Berlin
Germany
Paul Westfahl
Paul
Westfahl
Olden Beliefs and New Palm Roles Highlight Southwest
The text notes holly as an antidote for poison and lightning protection. It then states the date palm, once rare in the United States, has become important in the Southwest over the past quarter century.
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United States
Southwest
Japan to Adopt Trial by Jury Under Industrial Insurance Plan
Tokio reports the Yamamoto cabinet will introduce a jury system next year alongside manhood suffrage. Jurors will be trained and trial courts set nationwide, with Japanese workers earning up to 1200 yen annually eligible for wage deductions toward illness, casualty, unemployment relief, and survivor benefits. The plan also covers childbirth illness for women.
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Tokio
Yamamoto
America
Europe
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Commerce St
An Antonio, Tex
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B. J. M’cartney
Jaredo
Dominion
le Pas
Klondyke
Winnipeg
Banft
Hector Chevrette
O. Holt, Penfrew & CO
Wolfhound
Edward Polar
Alon
O. F. Hilden
Milwaukee
Associated Press
Japan
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