Harding praise of arms talks spurs debate on unions and power
The piece cites President Harding lauding the Washington arms conference as a landmark toward world peace while contrasting it with the Versailles league. It critiques organized labor’s influence on railroads and mines, highlighting union power, potential coal mine and railway coalitions, and fears of an American Soviet-style rule under leaders like Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Germany
United States
Tennyson
Wilson
Versailles
League of Nations
Washington
League of World Nations
League of Nationa
Austria
Mr. Harding
UMW President Proposes Alliance With Railroad Brotherhoods
President Lewis of the United Mine Workers proposes an alliance with the four major railway brotherhoods to curb alleged capitalist attacks on union labor amid potential rail wage cuts. Brotherhood chiefs oppose cuts but see wartime wage scales as government‑imposed and seek wartime alignment to win the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Russia
Hugh
Laredo Gossip Ponders Town Character And Wit
A humorous column hoists social quirks and local rumors in Laredo. It riffs on thrift, pride, gossip, and the oddities of residents from punny conversations to a swain stung by a father’s pride. It notes witty exchanges and everyday foibles in the community.
Eight Years Old Today Alexandre Ribot Noted French Leader
A profile of Alexandre Felix Ribot, aged eight on today’s date, recounts his long career as France's premier twice and a trusted finance minister. It notes his American wife, general esteem in France, early role as Boulogne deputy, and influence in foreign affairs including the France Russia entente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandre Felix Ribot
France
M. Ribot
Isaac N. Surch
Chicago
Boulogne
Mexican Band to Headline Laredo Celebration in February
Telegraphic reports from Mexico City confirm a major Mexican military band will headline the Laredo celebration on February 21 22 and 23. The event also features Gaona the famed bullfighter, a Rio Grande fireworks display, a new bridge dedication, and extensive entertainment attracting thousands of visitors. Governors Lopez de Lara and Garcia indicate they will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Laredo
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Laredos
Rodolfo Gaona
Rio Grande
Uncle Sam
Wareda
B. M. Alexander
Laredo Bridge
C. Lopez
Assassination of Swinney Thoroughly Investigated
Walter G. Swinney of Del Rio died at Mercy Hospital after being shot near the Rio Grande by men on the Mexican side. The United States Consulate led investigations and handed the case to Mexican authorities. Swinney’s brother Anderson arrived from Del Rio for the funeral set at Saaredo with services by Rev. Chas Nixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Swinney
del Rio
Mercy Hospital
Saaredo
Jackson
American Legion
Chas. Nixon
Methodist Church
Anderson Swinney
United States
Walsh
Adams
Swinney
State Department
Washington
Rio Grande
P. M. McCampbell
Buick Six Nineteen model priced for quick sale
A Buick Six Nineteen in like new condition is offered for 650 dollars by Citizens Auto Co with phone 353. Also listed are Nash Six cars, ranging in price from 800 to 1250 dollars, and autos repaired or refurbished by local shops. The notice includes county business notes and various local service ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Citizens Auto Co
Nash
Alexander Building
Lincoln Street
Walker-Morrow Co
William Cooper & Nephews
Webb County
Fidel Cantu
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Laredo Resident
Carmen Zamora of 1408 Iturbide St Laredo endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney relief. She reports previous pain with cold and exertion, noting one box cured the complaint and that her back remains free of trouble. Updated testimonial in 1919 praises long term kidney health. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Mfrs Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Carmen Zamora
Iturbide St. Laredo
Steve
Doan
Zamora
Mer. Zamora
Foster-Milburn Co. Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Card of Thanks for condolences and floral tributes
We express sincere thanks to friends who offered assistance and words of sympathy after the death of our husband and father, and to those who sent floral tributes at the funeral.
Now or Never Harold Lloyd Comedy At Royal Theatre
Thousands in Laredo flock to see Now or Never at the Royal Theatre. The film is a three reel Harold Lloyd special packed with the comedian’s best gags and delivered in his signature style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lloyd
Royal Theatre
Lloyd
Wanted for Embezzlement in Roy New Mexico
Eddie Cable former assistant postmaster of Roy New Mexico was captured at the international footbridge by immigration inspector Maurice Didieu and handed to local authorities. A $5000 reward was offered for his arrest on embezzlement charges involving post office funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Footbridge
Maurice Didieu
Eddie Cable
Joy
New Mexico
Post Office
Didieu
Cable
Picheu
Februay
Leicester
Converse
Marietta
Ohio
Chares Dickens
Portsmouth
England
Gad's Hill
Gavagnor Montoya
James W. Grimes
United States
Iowa
Burlington
Deering
N. H
Get
Pius IX
Rome
Shelby M. Cullom
Ilingis
Senate
Burnin
Outel Royal
New York City
Chares
David Williams
Michigan
Heliotrope at Strand and Five Days to Live at Rialto
The piece contrasts a heliotrope plot trigger with Strand Theatre’s Heliotrope feature. Sessue Hayakawa stars in Five Days to Live at Rialto, praised for lavish sets and ornate Chinese street scenes and a happy ending for Tai Leung and his wife amid its visual splendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sessue Hayakawa
Rialto Theatre
China
Hitle
Lfe
Tai’ Leung
Pay Him a Visit It Will Pay You
Manuel Cruz of Laredo brings a fresh northern market line of silks and up-to-date laces to his small dry goods store. Visitors are urged to pay a visit as business promises good value and selection for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Red Team Triumphs In Polo Clash At Fort Texas Field
The Red team won 7 to 6 against a picked Blue and Yellow squad in a Sunday polo match at the aviation field. Jones starred with a long run and goal, while Stafford held steady for the All-Stars. Next Sunday the Red and Yellow teams meet, with Feb 21–22 set for Fort McIntosh and Fort Ringgold polo series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Cavalry
Aviation Field
Jones
Stafford
Fort McIntosh
Fort Ringgold
South Texas
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promised as Constitutional Cure
Advertisement explains catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is said to work through the blood to reduce inflammation of the Eustachian tube, restoring hearing. Circulars free. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Also offers grapefruit orange lemon trees for Laredo with delivery March 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
al Druggiste
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Laredo
E.R. Tarvor
Trial of UMW officials set to open in Charleston
Four officials of the United Mine Workers face conspiracy and insurrection charges in a Charleston West Virginia trial scheduled to begin today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Charleston
W. Va
Legion Meeting Tuesday at Laredo Post No 59
Special meeting of Laredo Post No 59 at Legion Club over the Club Cafe at 8 p m Tuesday night February 7th. A large attendance is requested as matters of importance will be brought up. All ex soldier men are welcome. HAL L BRENNAN Commander L MACKAY Adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Meeting
Laredo Post
Legion Club
Hal L. Brennan
Birthday Anniversaries Highlight Notable Figures
Sinclair Lewis born in Sauk Center Wisconsin 37 years ago. Francis Wilson born in Philadelphia 68 years ago. William J. Graham born in New Castle Pennsylvania 50 years ago. Patrick J Moran born in Fitchburg Massachusetts 46 years ago. George Babe Ruth born in Baltimore Maryland 28 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair Lewis
Sauk Center
Wis
Francis Wilson
Philadelphia
William J. Graham
Congress
Illinois
New Castle
Patrick J. Moran
Cincinnati
Fitchburg
Mass
George (Babe) Ruth
Tateman
New York
Baltimore
New Books Arrive at Laredo Library February Bargains
The Laredo Library reports new arrivals including Helen of the Old House and Patty titles by Carolyn Wells and L. M. Montgomery. Other works range from The Mucker by Edgar Rice Burroughs to The Outline of History by H. G. Wells, all offered at a small subscription fee as a February bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Helen of
George Ban Mec- Cutcheon
Rilla
Ingleside
L. M. Montgomery
Edna Ferber
Lady Luck
Hugh Wiley
Indian suits ready for those wishing to plead
Ambiguous OCR text indicates suits proceeding with activity related to an attack case involving a Ch suil reference. Names, places, and clear entities are unreadable, but the fragment implies legal action and participants preparing to plead in court.
Principles of Small Garden Success and Freshness
The article urges growing quick maturing vegetables for best freshness and flavor, avoiding space‑heavy crops like cucumbers and melons in small gardens. It advises hardening off indoor or frame raised plants, careful spacing, and using one fourth to one half acre for a family of six with succession crops to maximize yield.
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Federation of Labor
Central
West Virginia
Rockies
Kansas
Uncle Abner
Wold
Louise
U. S
Commissioners Court
M. J. McCarty
Flortat
B. Juarez Plumbing
Chas. McLane
Beacon
Saft's
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Farragut Street
Bt-Ee
Laredo Movies
Lloyd’s
Inspector M. Didieu
Man
Roy, N. M
Strand Theatre
Hayakawa
Rialto
Manuel Cruz
Reds
All-Stars
Hart
Willoughby
Gibney
Shoemaker
Gilbert
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