Knickerbocker Theatre Roof Collapse Prompts Probe Calls
A Washington roof collapse at the Knickerbocker motion picture theater kills 100 plus and injures many, sparking demands for a building code probe. Debates accuse faulty administration, structural strains, and enforcement failures by congressional appointees in the District of Columbia.
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Knickerbocker Motion Picture Theater
Washington
Capper
Senate
District of Columbia
Congress
Frolinghuysen
Harding
Messrs. Capper
Frelinghuysen
Chicago
Congressional
Civil Service
Mrcurr
Limitations of Science
The piece argues science enhances safety and substitutes for natural products yet acknowledges Nature’s still hidden secrets. It cites Henry Ford’s criticism of artificial essentials and suggests that despite chemists’ advances some essential nutrients like vitamins remain elusive or inadequately proven in nutrition.
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Nature
Henry Ford
New Vitamin Discovery Could Boost Child Milk Benefits
Dr. McClendon of the University of Minnesota works on adding a missing vitamin to milk via orange juice powder to preserve healthful growth in children. He notes natural cow milk contains three vital vitamins, while powdered milk lacks the third, which oranges can supply in a processed form for easy use.
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McClendon
University of Minnesota
Laredo
Birthday List Marks National Figures Born on January 31
On January 31 anniversaries are noted for Irvine Lenroot United States Senator from Wisconsin born in Superior Wisconsin 53 years ago Henry A Wiley naval leader born in Alabama 55 years ago Nathan Straus New York merchant philanthropist born in Bavaria 74 years ago Frederick Lehrbach New York Tenth district congressman born in New York City 46 years ago Henry Lawrence Missouri Third district congressman born in Decatur County Indiana 54 years ago
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Irvine L. Lenroot
United Sates
Wisconsin
Smerior
Wis
Henry A. Wiley
Charlestown Navy Yard
Naval District
Alabama
Nathan Straus
New York
Bavaria
Frederick N. Lehrbach
Congress
New York City
Henry F. Lawrence
Missouri
Decatur County
Ind
Fifty Years of Schubert Birth Celebrated and Portugal Memorial Day
Today marks the 125th anniversary of Franz Schubert's birth and Portugal observes Memorial Day for the 1891 republican attempt. Nathan Straus enters his 75th year. A Rome paper conclave is expected to begin. New York Port Authority port development plans face Albany hearing. Missouri holds a special election for constitutional convention delegates with several women as candidates.
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Franz Schubert
Nathan Straus
New York
Port of New York
Albany
Missouri
Halstead Catarrh Medicine Promoted for Deafness
An advertisement claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local remedies and requires constitutional treatment. It promotes Halul’s Catarrh Medicine as a blood acting remedy to reduce inflammation of the Eustachian tube and restore hearing, with circulars offered by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Watch THE TIMMS Every Key Opportunity
An advertisement invites readers to subscribe to THE TIMMS with a rate of 50s per month, highlighting ongoing opportunities and access to content.
Laredo Gossip Doodles From Town Characters
Snappy column in old Laredo paper offers humorous vignettes about a Hidalgo Street barber, a dogs keen nose for mischief, local flappers and old maids, plus quips on work, fashion, jealousy and bootleggers. Light social sketches capture town talk and quirks with dated slang and local color.
Constipation Prevents Proper Body Waste Removal
An old health note explains constipation as a stoppage of bowel waste removal and urges daily bowel movements. It recommends Cham berlain's Tablets to keep bowels regular and maintain good health.
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Chamberlain
Bryn Mawr Student Sues College Over Reinstatement
Miss Marjorie Barker former Bryn Mawr College student sues in Norristown Pennsylvania court to compel reinstatement to full standing after dismissal last spring. The suit seeks restoration of her student status and related rights amid ongoing dispute with the college.
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Marjorie Barker
Bryn Mawr College
Norristown
M Barker
Rain Trace Found Amid Mud in City as Celebration Plans Grow
Morning, damp and cloudy, with light rains and trace moisture. Farmers welcome a potential storm for irrigation while officials plan a grand Washington birthday celebration with committees in Nuevo Laredo and Laredo aiming for bull events, a 100 piece Mexican band, and reduced railroad rates.
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Leopoldo Villegas
Washington Celebration Organization
M. W. Brennan
City of Laredo
B. M. Alexander
Nuevo Laredo
Two Laredos
Gaona
Laredo
Doan's Kidney Pills Touted By Laredo Residents
Over a hundred thousand recommend Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and urinary ills with fifty thousand testimonials published locally including Laredo residents. A sample from Chas Wharton of 1206 Davis Ave says two boxes restored kidney function and strengthened his back. Price 60c at dealers. Also notices rehearsals for Fads and Fancies show and plumbing services offered by W J Miller with 35 years experience and contact via phone 506.
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Dean
Laredo
Chas. Wharton
Davis Ave
Duan
Doan
the Royal
Jimmie Homes
American Legion
Laredo Post
Local Resident Killed By Street Car
Fructuoso Barreda a former Laredo resident longer in Monterrey was killed by a street car Sunday afternoon. He married Constancia Valdez and leaves his wife and two young sons. Friends in Laredo regret the tragic accident.
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Fructuoso Barreda
Laredo
Monterrey
Mr. Barreda
Constancia Valdez
H.F. Valdez
Burglary at Thaison Building on Hidalgo Street
Burglars visited the second floor of the Thaison building at Hidalgo Street and Salinas Avenue last night. They forced entry into Roy Campbell’s offices, stealing a stenotype, pipes, tobacco, and barber shop supplies, with no clues left behind. The theft suggests amateur burglars due to the choice of a stenotype.
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Thaison
Hidalgo Street
Salinas Avenue
Roy Campbell
Dan Pue
J. 3. Roberts
Scout Executive Board Meeting Notice
Official notice of the Boy Scouts of America Executive Board meeting set for Tuesday evening January 31 at 8 o'clock. The gathering will be held at Scout Headquarters over Club Cafe. President E H Sauvignet of the Laredo Council presiding.
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Scout
Boy Scouts of America
E. H. Sauvignet
Laredo Council
Dubinsky Stock Co Opens With The Girl Of My Dreams
The Dubinsky Stock Co drew large audiences at the big tent last night in Laredo with The Girl of My Dreams. Performances have pleased crowds on every night of the run and will close Sunday night with What a Woman Will Do as the opening bill in town.
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Dubinsky
Dubinsky Stock Co
Laredo
Spstorel
Shoe Repair Notice Hidden in Fragments
Fragmentary OCR shows a shoe repair service reference with unclear phrases including electrical term hints. The legible bits point to repair work and contact or instruction lines, but no complete address or firm name is readable.
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Abner Gays
Hidelgo Street
Earth
Bessie
Tommy
Louise
Bryn Mawr
C. D Dilison
Hilison
W. J. Miller
Bill
Kellogg’s
Seronce
Kellogg's
Moving Pictures
International, Mercantile Co
Hamilton
Catettly
Crockett
Avenue C
Sth. St
San Antonio
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B. Juares
Furniah
Toney
I. New
Auk
Particula
Webb ‘County
Lumber Lo
Pho
Philadelphia
Diamond Grid
Tery Sales
Ana
Apt
Automo Auto Tops
Beacon” Shop
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