Immigration law amendment opposed by labor chief
Texas labor commissioner Meyers urges opposition to any move to loosen immigration rules citing no statewide labor shortage. He argues current limits protect American workers, noting three percent annual intake, literacy demand, and head tax, while many Mexicans return home after seasonal work. The piece contrasts past need during drafts with ongoing unemployment and warns unions will resist relaxation.
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Meyers
Congress
Texas
Life Saver Louis Pasteur Prize of Science Brightens Era
The article lauds Louis Pasteur as a world saving figure for his contributions to disease prevention through sera and fermentation science. It traces his shift from chemistry to microbiology and notes his recognition by the French Academy of Medicine. It highlights his impact on antitoxins and public health, underscoring his enduring legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merly
France
Japan
Pasteur Institute
Louis Pasteur
Pasteur
School of
Bacteriology
French Academy of Medicine
Ater
Constance Talmadge Becomes Song Composer
Constance Talmadge, famed film actress, co authored a popular song with Edward Laska titled If Anyone Can Steal You Then You're Not the One For Me. The idea arose at a New York luncheon about jealousy and quickly became a completed composition in under an hour. Studios Stark and Cowan published the tune for wide release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Talmadge
First National
West
Miss Talmadge
Miss Tatmatze
Edward Laska
New York
Green Eyed Monster
Jove
Mr. Laska
Messrs. Stark and Cowan
Laredo Gossip Bares City Whispers and Jests
A column of casual culture and street sayings from Laredo voices a playful mix of anecdotes and quips. The piece lampoons duty versus pleasure, Christmas paychecks, marriage musings, and local characters including Uncle Abner and Louise the stenographer.
Untitled Verses on Marriage and Reform
A poetic collection remarks on marriage cost and custody, noting theft complicates divorce more than marriage, tying knots versus undoing them. It suggests naming children after great figures burdens youths, and that silence may mask meaning. It questions reformers beginning at home and compares car tires to children’s shoes in effort and endurance.
Honest Value Smoke House Cigar Prices
A local advertisement promotes real tobacco cigars offered at five cents each or six for a quarter, emphasizing affordable prices and value for customers.
New Orleans Weather Forecast Previewed by The Times
The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans via The Times shows tonight will be fair and colder with frost, followed by a Thursday that remains fair. The report emphasizes clear skies and stable temperatures for the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary
Observations for Fort McIntosh show a max of 81 degrees and a min of 45 as of 7 am. Winds are from the north and the sky is clear.
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Fort McIntosh
Constipation Relief Ad Promises Quick Bowels Move
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets to ease constipation after supper. It claims gentle bowel movement without unpleasant effects and a banishment of dull feeling associated with constipation, promising liver balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Revival of sinking fund for Japanese state bonds
The budget plan for the next fiscal year allocates 42,000,000 yen to a sinking fund for redeeming state loans. Funds will largely be used to buy state and municipal bonds to regulate the money market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Emilio Arevalo Freed From State Penitentiary
Emilio Arevalos formerly jailed for auto theft by a Forty ninth District Court sentence was pardoned by Governor Neff. District Attorney John A. Walls pressed for clemency citing Arevalos World War I service with the First Texas Infantry unit and Croix de Guerre honors. He will return to Laredo this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Valls
Emilio Arevalos
Forty-ninth Judicial District
Neff
Arevalos
Hi Javali
Laredo
First
Texas Infantry
Jack Lobdell
State
John A. Walls
Walls
Oliver W Killam Hosts Laredo Heights Football Dinner
Oliver W Killam hosted a 1922 Laredo High School football dinner at the Hamilton Hotel for 22 members. Coach Seyfried announced letters to 15 players led by Captain Honeyman and Joe Puig was elected 1923 captain amid remarks on future service to Laredo schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Fligh School
O. W. Kxlam
Hamilton
Matzow
Seyfried
Honeyman
DaCamuara
E. Wright
Benavides
D. Wright
Rodgers
Dickey
Almand
Puig
Richter
Trevisio
Wharton
C. Jefferies
P. Jefferies
Maher
Joe Puig
Graves
O. W. Killam
Missouri University
Laredo
B. Rodgers
G'Soll
Austin
Burr
Neff
Winfield Killam
Bernard Killam
Thanking Friends for Kind Deeds During Illness and Death
A brief gratitude note from JW Thomd thanks friends for kind deeds and floral offerings during a loved one's illness and death. The message expresses blessing and appreciation for comforting words and support.
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JW. Thomd
Laredo Birthday Celebration Postponed to 1924
Washington Birthday Celebration Association of Laredo held a luncheon to advance chartering and a twofold plan for 1924. The board discussed city paving road work and highway rebuilding to oil fields, and decided to postpone the celebration from February 1923 to February 1924 with a jubilee noting paving completion and street widening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Birthday Celebration Association of Laredo
Howard W. Moore
L. Villegas
H. L. Brennan
M. W. Brennan
Alphonse Wormser
Chas. Deutz
Joseph Netzer
A. M. Bruni
Sam Mackin
Robert L. Bobbitt
International Bridge
Market Square
Committee On Oil Fields and Public Roads
Laredo
Webb-Zapata
People of
Texas
Washington
Death of Encinal man Scott Cobb at Mercy Hospital
Scott Cobb 33, longtime Encinal resident, died at Mercy Hospital at midnight after a brief illness from lockjaw. A World War veteran, he is survived by his mother Mrs. S Cobb and siblings Maud Cavender May Skidmore May Cutter Bent Cobb and T B Cobb. Funeral plans hinge on arrival of relatives.
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Mercy Hospital
Scott Cobb
Encinal
Laredo
S. Cobb
Encimal
Maud Cavender
Boerne
May Skidmore
Pennsylvania
May Cutter
San Antonio
Bent Cobb
California
T. B. Cobb
del Rio
Encing
Desperate Chances in Health Woes and Caution
A fragmented note discusses desperate attempts to recover from severe colds. It mentions precautions and uncertain outcomes, reflecting a cautious stance on treatments and the difficulties of recovery.
Robison Case Set for Webb County Trial Next Week
More than a hundred witnesses are expected to travel from Corpus Christi to Webb County for the trial of ex Sheriff Frank Robinson accused in the October killing of Fred Roberts. The proceedings will open Wednesday with jurors drawn from special venues and extensive legal teams on both sides.
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Laredo
Corpus Christi
District Court
Frank Robinson
Fred Roberts
Webb County
Nueces County
Robinson
Joe Acedo
Lee Petzel
John A. Walls
John A. Pope
Raymond & Pope
Webh County
Acebo
Petzel
Balaguer Fails to Appear. Bond Forfeited in Laredo Abduction
Luis Balaguer, charged with abducting Bobbie Mason in Laredo and out on a $500 cash bond, did not appear when his case was called in district court this morning. His bond was forfeited and it is reported he has fled to Mexico.
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Luis ¥. Balaguer
Bobbie Mason
Laredo
Balaguer
Mexico
Paving Bids Sought by City of Laredo Texas
Sealed proposals are invited by the Liredo City Council for about 120000 sq yards of paving in Trilithic Limestone Rock Asphalt sheer Asphalt Vitrified Brick and Two Course Concrete. Bids due 4:45 PM January 23 1923 with plans available at Puig Building S F Crecentus Paving Engineer. Read aloud 5 PM January 28 and award pending. City pays 85 percent. abutting property owners pay one sixth on completion and balance in five annual installments with seven percent interest.
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Liredo
Texas
S. F. Crecetus
Puig
Laredo
Local Marriage Licenses Issued in Laredo Holidsays
County clerk reports marriages during the holidays including Howell Aubrey Burnett with Alma S. Johnson Ernesto Perez with Estella Garza Balli Leopoldo Naranjo with Dolores Castro W V Whitely with Thelma Loniver and Manuel Limon with Celia Mireles Vda de Baldespino.
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Cupid
Dan Cupid
Laredo
Olleeing
Howell Aubrey Burnett
Alma S. Johnson
Ernesto Perez
Estella Garza Balli
Leopoldo Naranjo
Dolores Castro
W. V. Whitely
Thelma Loniver
Manuel Limon
Celia Mireles
de Baldespino
Laredo commercial notices hint at new year growth
A collection of local business blurbs signals 1923 optimism for Laredo, listing rental ads, shop services, furniture and table rentals, turkey sales, and electrical contracting. Mentions paving contracts forthcoming on Avenue C and 8th Street, with several business hours and phone references.
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Phone Crockett
8Th St
San Antone
Texas
Lincoln Street
Wormser Brothers
Annual meeting of The First State Bank & Trust Company
The annual meeting of the share holders of The First State Bank & Trust Company of Laredo will be held in the banking rooms of said institution on Tuesday January 9 1923 at 3 p m for the election of directors and other business as required by law.
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First- State Bank & Trust Company of Laredo
Royal Peter B. Kyne Breaks Into Films at Royal
The author known for selling stories to producers enters motion pictures with Brothers Under the Skin. He was asked to title the film after Goldwyn adapted his story. He enjoyed the work but not the experience. The film screens at the Royal theatre for two days starting Saturday.
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the Royal
Peter B. Kyne
Goldwyn Company
The
Royal Theatre
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O. K
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Weather Forecast
Associated Press
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EL Javali
Valls
Oliver W. Killam
Corpus
Threadgill & Threadgill
Old Laredo
Goodyear Shoe Shop
Hidalgo Street
Percy Clark
Saft's
Royal Fruit Store
GB. Juarez Plumbing Co
Lincoln St
Sir William
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
Felix- Hernandez
Fidel Cantu
W. Gregg
Times Office
Corpus Christ Street
Andre Tardieu
Cabinet
Chamber of Deputies
M. Tardieu
Ani ‘Authority
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