Mexican invasion fears and border acts spark debate
The piece recounts Mexican press fear of a U S invasion, a border capture incident near the river, and U S responses. It contrasts labor mobility and seasonal workers with migrant cotton pickers, noting unemployment concerns and the allure of California and the South for transient labor. It mentions governors, extradition chatter, stock market mood, and a Houston Post front-page jab about Mexicans and poll taxes.
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The
Houston Post
A Place of Refuge in California Labor Crisis
California faces a surge of unemployment with San Francisco listing 20 000 to 25 000 idle men in January and Los Angeles 12 000 to 15 000 out of work mostly Mexicans. Governor Johnson condemns I W W influence and calls for a clear line between job seekers and agitators while noting many rely on savings as better weather is hoped to ease conditions.
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McLaughlin
San Francisco
California
Johnson
Labor Commissioner
Los Angeles
January 28 history highlights record
A January 28 historical digest notes events and births: the U S Bank branch in Cincinnati opened in 1817, Alexander Mackenzie born in 1822, Charles George Gordon born in 1832 and killed at Khartoum in 1885, the Jerusalem Anglican cathedral’s stone laid in 1842, the Panama railroad first train in 1855, Paris capitulation to Germany in 1871 after 131 days, Cleveland seeking gold bond authority in 1895, and Tillman re-elected to the Senate in 1913.
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United States Bank
Cincinnati
Alexander Mackenzie
Liberal Party
Canada
Charles George Gordon
Gordon
Woolwich
England
Khartoum
Jerusalem
Ocean
Paris
Cleveland
Congress
Suit Against Senator Gore Promises Sensational Trial
Oklahoma City prepares for February term with a $50000 suit by Mrs. Julien R. Bond against United States Senator Thomas P. Gore. She alleges reputational damages from alleged advances in Washington while her husband sought an internal revenue job. Witnesses include James Jacobs and Kirby Fitzpatrick as the political case unfolds.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
District Court of
Oklahoma County
Julien R. Bord
United States
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Washington
Senator Gore
Internal Revenue Collector
Bond
Cora
Gore
James Jacobs
Democratic Central Committee of
Kirby Fitzpatrick
State Board of Public Land Commissioners
Congressman Fitzpatrick
Tennessee
Demand for Cantu Release Escalates with US Pressure
Mexico faces intense US demands for the release and return of Samuel Cantu after Mexican federal soldiers abducted him from the American side of the border monument. Washington directed formal demands to General Tellez in Monterey, while Velasquez denies involvement in the decoy note. The investigation centers on who authored the note and whether Cantu will be returned amid tense diplomatic exchanges.
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Lampazos
International Boundary Line
United States Army
Our
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United States
Nuevo Larede
Samuel Cantu
International Bridge
Cantu
Uncle Sam
Mexico City
Washington
Garrett
State Department
Nuevo Laredo
Boundary Monument
Nuevo Larejo
Tellez
Monterey
Porfirio Laurel
Laurel
Hidalgo
Velasquez
Velas
Local poll tax push and town notices in 1914
Local notices urge residents to secure poll tax receipts to exercise suffrage and highlight ongoing preparations for taxes and public events. Ads mention theater programs, Mexican supper, car listings, and community updates amid town chatter.
A Real Mexican Supper at James Moore Building
The Episcopal church ladies host a Mexican supper featuring real Mexican dishes in the James Moore building beside the gas office. Tuesday evening starts at 6 o clock. Those who have enjoyed such suppers before will return to enjoy the feast.
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Ladies of Christ Church
James- Moore
Salinas Avenue
the Ladies of Christ Church
Gas Company
Times
The
Episcopal Church
James-Moore
Mission at St. Pete r Opens With Bishop Nussbaum
A mission for English speaking Catholics begins at St. Peter's Church in this city with High Mass on Sunday morning February first and runs for a full week. Opening ceremonies feature Bishop Paul Nussbaum and Father Leguyader invites the public, Catholics and non-Catholics, to attend.
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St. Peter's Church
Paul Nussbaum
Father Leguyader
Times
Meat and accurate Job work ing up 48
A brief note records Meat and accurate Job work ing up 48 as a compact item. The entry appears as a small clerk notation with no further details on dates people or places. The fragment suggests a payroll or inventory tag connected to work id 48.
Laredo to Get Modern Opera House in Heart of City
Laredo plans a two story brick opera house on Florest street opposite the market plaza replacing the Dreamland Theatre and other shops. The project by Mrs. Lila Benavides of Monterey aims to cost 12000 to 15000 dollars and will draw major operatic groups to the city. Construction start is expected in the near future.
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Laredo
Dreamland Theatre
Frank Nye
Comet Barbershop
Florest Street
Market Plaza
Lila Benavides
Monterey
Notice to Autoists Warned on City Speed Rules
Automobilists are warned to obey city ordinance on speed limits horn signaling at crossings and driving rules including street side. Enforcement will be strict and violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law says City Marshal M Brennan. 127-101.
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M. Brennan
Local Classified Notices Compile Brief Items
The fragmentary ad text notes service offerings and notices from a Texas town. Mentions a maker guaranteeing work at 184 Coke Street, Queen Quality shoes at Saft's, public school teachers and pupils during semi annual exams, car hiring via Bautista Garage, Quintin Villegas ill and confined to bed, and Mammoth Pekin Ducks egg settings from Ross Farm in Laredo.
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Ross Farm
Laredo
Texas
Plot to escape thwarted at immigration camp
A planned mutiny by fourteen detainees at a United States immigration service camp was collapsed yesterday when three Syrians leading the plot were arrested and jailed. Police and guards intercepted the scheme to overpower guards and cross the river to Mexico. The three leaders face preliminary disturbance of the peace charges in corporation court.
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Mexico
United States
United States Immigration Service
George S Coury
Immigration Service
Coury
Corporation Court
Notice to Property Owners for 1914 Assessments
County Tax Assessor B J Leysnedcker announces the assessor’s office in the county courthouse is open for receiving assessments of personal and real property for 1914. Hours are 9 a.m. to 12 m and 2 to 5 p.m. Citizens are urged to render property for taxation.
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County Court House
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