Stock Exchange Plea Sparks Debate on Government Oversight
Friday's column criticizes Van Antwerp of the New York Stock Exchange against Owens's bill for federal regulation, arguing such supervision would destroy honest trade and likening pools and gambling to moonshining, while noting revolutions in Peru and political shifts in Boston and Mexico.
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Senate Banking Committee
United States
Stock Exchange
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Wall Street
Sing Sing
New York
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Peruvians, US Faces Limits on Demands
The article argues the United States lacks ships to enforce a Peru policy and questions backing Billinghurst as president. It notes demands must be constitutional and highlights Peru's political instability, implying Washington may not back a disputed leader.
Costa Rica Leader Ricardo Jimenez Marks 55th Birthday
The Costa Rican president Ricardo Jimenez born February 6, 1859, has led public life since early years and was elected in 1910. His term ends this year as Costa Rica, a progressive Central American state, governs as a centralized republic with indirect presidential elections and a single chamber legislature.
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Republic of
Costa Rica
Europe
Spain
United States
Central America
Wit, Whiskey, and Worries Cross Texas Columns
A collection of editorial quips from Texas papers lampooning Prohibition zeal, railroads, and social mores. Jests touch on alcohol liability, drier weather, oversized strawberries, and the perennial Adams family in a Ready-for-print roundup.
Don Quintin Villegas Dead Pioneer of Laredo
Don Quintin Villegas a pioneer of the Texas frontier died at 6 30 pm after a long illness. Born in Santander Spain in 1850 he came to the United States as a youth and settled in Laredo in 1874 forming a prominent mercantile firm with his brother. He was noted for philanthropy generosity and steady decency and is survived by his wife a daughter Mrs J B Baker a nephew Leopoldo Villegas and other relatives Funeral services will be held at San Agustin pro cathedral tomorrow morning at 4 o clock with interment in the family burial ground.
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Merecedes Tribune
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Laredo
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Santander
Spain
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Corpus Christi
California
Southwest
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Leopoldo Villegas
San Agustin Pro Cathedral
City Becomes Strict on Auto Rules and Speed
City Marshal M Brennan warns automobilists to obey the street driving rules speed limits and horn use at crossings under a strict city ordinance enforcement with prosecutions for violators.
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M. Brennan
How to Prevent Bilious Attacks Advice
Coming events cast their shadows before. Bilious attacks bring dullness and loss of appetite. Take three Chamberlain's Tablets as soon as symptoms appear to ward off the attack. For sale by all dealers. Adv.
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Watch THE TIMES everyday fod opportunities
Watch THE TIMES advertises daily opportunities for readers, offering a 50 cent per month subscription rate. The notice emphasizes affordable access to ongoing news and features.
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Watch the Times
Trains Resume on National Lines of Mexico Route
National Lines of Mexico trains resumed service between this city and Monterey after delays due to telegraph line issues. A Monterey to Laredo train left today, carrying many passengers, with the first passenger service since December 10. Officials warn service length depends on developments in northern Mexico amid rebel and federal clashes. The evening schedule shifted with a later Monterey arrival possible tomorrow.
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Nuevo Toredo
Guardiola Y Aguirre
Nuevo Laredo
General Quintana Summoned to Monterey for Campaign Plans
General Quintana, the federal commander in Nuevo Laredo, was summoned by wire to Monterey by General Tellez of the Northern Military Zone. Tellez reportedly received orders to present plans for a vigorous campaign against the constitutionalists and to prepare a plan of extermination of rebel hordes. Quintana rode the first train from Nuevo Laredo to meet the call, Guardiola y Aguirre presiding in his absence.
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Nuevo Laredo
Monterey
Joaquin Tellez
Mexico
Tellez
Laredo Chamber Elects Board and Officers for New Year
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Laredo, a board of directors was elected for the ensuing year: Dr. C. F B. Kenney, W. J. Sames, Sam Mackin, F. E K. Seavill, J. C. Netter, J. B. DaCamara, W. M. Smith. Officers named: Dr. C. F. Keynes, president. Sam Mackin, vice-president. R. C. Bateman, secretary. FF. E. Scovill, treasurer. The group approved last year’s reports. Dr. Kenney, new president, spoke on progress and hopeful activity ahead.
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Laredo
Kenney
Chamber of Commerce
Notice to Property Owners in County for 1914 Assessments
County Tax Assessor B. J. Leyendecker announces the office in the county courthouse is open for receiving assessments of personal and real property for 1914. Call by 9 a.m. to 12 m. or 2 to 5 p.m. to render property.
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Bark sale in Siuslaw National Forest is announced
Two tons of cascava bark were sold from the Siuslaw National Forest in Oregon at a price of one cent per pound.
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Siuslaw National Forest
Oregon
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