Foolish Attack on Mellon Highlighted by Watson
Friday's Daily notes Senator Tom Watson's criticism of Secretary Mellon over alleged violations of a federal statute. The piece defends Mellon's record, adds that many treasury officials prior held banking roles, and argues lawmakers may misuse power for self interest. It also discusses amateur radio operators, their weather reporting value, and regulatory tensions.
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Tom Watson
Mellon
the Treasury
Treasury Department
Watson
Regulation Debate Clouds Radio Use In Peace Time
Federal officials confront regulation of radio telephony as Navy Secretary Denby complains that ragtime concerts and amateur conversations interfere with naval communications at sea. Government seeks limits on wavelengths and classes of wireless operators to prevent interference with official military and government activities.
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Iions
Laredo
Dempsey-Carpentier
Minnesota
Arlington
Washington
California
Fort McIntosh
Hoover
Denby
Elaborate Wednesday Program for Fort McIntosh Celebration
The February 22 tabloid program outlines a grand day beginning with a 21 gun salute at daybreak, city official gatherings at 8, a boundary line reception at 8 30, and a bridge dedication at 9 30. Parades, a Pocahontas theme, grand street procession, international cowboys contest, bullfight, carnival events, and pyrotechnics close with Uncle Sam’s warships on the Rio Grande.
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Fort McIntosh
Boundary
New International Bridge
Pat M. Neff
Texas
C. Lopez de ‘Ara
Tamaulipas
Juan M. Garcia
Nuevo Leon
Pocahontas
Grand Street
San Bernardo Ave
W M. Ryan
Courtney Slaughter Proffitt
Mr. Proffitt
Uncle Sam
Charles McLane
George Washington
F. A. Matthes, Jr
Martha Washington
George Scratchley
Legion Park
Nuevo Laredo
Rodolfo Gaona
Rio Grande
Laredo Gossip Sparks Minute Musings and Local Jests
A column of lighthearted vignettes from Laredo reporters lampoons daily life. Quips on ambition, marriage, vehicles, and local characters mix with playful observations about businesses, weather, and social norms across town.
Notice by Publication in Probate for Guardianship
Public probate notice in Webb County Texas seeks guardianship of Blas Dionisio and Ramon Rocha minors. The First State Bank and Trust Company of Laredo filed February 15 1922 for guardianship letters. hearing March 20 1922 at Webb County Court House.
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State OF Texas
Webb County
Blas Rocha
Dionisio Rocha
Ramon Rocha
Laredo
Texas
Heat constable Lena Buckley noted in Ohio police tale
A fragment describes Miss Lena Buckley of Toledo as a demure officer constable. The text hints at humorous remarks and a lighthearted portrayal in a local Ohio setting.
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Ohio
Lena
Buckley
Rot
Toledo
Laredo Busy as Visitors Arrive for February Festivities
The Kiwanis club notes record crowds in Laredo for the upcoming celebrations with oil men carnival crowds and prospectors lodging in hotels. Col Hickok chairs the day as the Chamber promotes an international highway conference after the Rio Grande bridge dedication to boost trade between Texas and Mexico.
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Fort Mcintosh
Texas
Mexico
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Rio Grande
Old Laredo
Kiwanis Club
America
Chas. Cook
E. H. Sauvignéet
Murl O'Keefe
Walter ¥. Coney
Border Publishing Company
Harry Mason
K. F. Fletcher
Monterrey
W. L. Pettison
Austin
C. V. Cochran
Laredo High School
W. L. Guyler
Pierre V. Blanchard
Sodville
Kiwanians
Rotary Club
Kiwanis
Chas. E. Barker
Barker
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Rito Grande
Texas Highway Commission
Republic of Mexico
Grand Trunk
Tamaulipas
Nuevo Leon
Laredo Gateway
International Committee On Highways
Republic
International Committee On
Allene Ray Visits Laredo For Royal Theater Show
Miss Allene Ray arrives in Laredo to star in Partners of the Sunset at the Royal Theater with showings at 2 30 8 and 10 p m today and tomorrow She talks of her rise from Fame and Fortune winner to Lubin Pictures leading lady and praises Laredo locations and the Essex car arrangement by Moser Auto Co.
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Allene Ray
Royal Theater
Laredo
the Royal
Miss Ray
Bert Lubin
Western Pictures Corporation
West of the Rio Grande
Fame and Fortune
Times
St. Anthony
Moser Auto Co
Essex
Corpus Christin
Joe
Earl Privott
Ella Ohm
Geronimo Moran
Margarita Martinez
Jesus Gonzgalez Herrera
Maria Dela Luz Quintanilla
Richelieu Cafe
Hidalgo Street
Seed varieties arrive for farmers at Sames Moore & Co
A carload of Red Top, Black Amber and Milo Maize seed has arrived at Sames Moore & Co in Sames, Missouri. Demand is heavy and supply may run out soon. Sold by Sames Moore & Co. February 14.
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Sames, Moore & CO
Olga Nethersole Aims for British Parliament and Stage Pioneer
The English born actress Olga Nethersole, famed for emotional roles and American stage work, is noted for political ambitions in Parliament. She trained across London, Holland, and Germany, debuted at 17, gained early fame, ran her own company, leased major theatres, and organized the People’s League of Health in England.
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Olga Nethersole
London
Nethersole
Holland
Germany
America
Miss Nethersole
People's League of Health
England
Unclear note on license and engine number changes
A garbled excerpt notes license and engine numbers were altered and the car repainted a different color yet someone still recognized it. The text is fragmented and lacks concrete details to identify entities or actions beyond these changes.
Webb County appoints N M Sanchez as assistant inspector
The Webb County commissioners court names N M Sanchez as assistant inspector under U S Sanitary Commission of Texas led by Mr Swan coat who oversees cattle dipping. Other inspectors to be appointed later by the court.
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Commissioners Court
N. M. Sanchez
Swancoat
U. S. Sanitary Commission of Texas
Webb County
Child Welfare Day Marked by National Congress of Mothers
Washington February 17 Child Welfare Day kicks off nationwide to honor the twenty fifth anniversary of the National Congress of Mothers founded by Mrs Theodore W Birney and Mrs Phoebe A Hearst. The group backed child labor laws and promoted parent teacher associations and home education. It has branches in forty states with over 300 000 members and advocated juvenile courts child hygiene and national education initiatives while shifting home education work to university extensions.
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Washington, D. C
America
National Cogress of Mothers
I National Congress of Mothers
Theodore W. Birney
Phoebe A. Hearst
Congress
National
Department of Parent-Teacher Associations
National Association
Board of Health
National Bureau of Education
World Tour for Sunday Schools Sets Sail
W C Pierce associate general secretary of the World's Sunday School Association sails on the Adriatic tomorrow. The trip aims to organize national Sunday school bodies strengthen active groups and prepare fields for a world-wide advance. He carries a message from John Wanamaker to Sunday school workers. Spain and Italy will be visited first, then Athens amid a Greek Orthodox leaders appeal for information.
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New York
W. C. Pierce
Adriatic
Pearce
John
Wanamaker
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