Wage dispute eyed under President Lewis rail tie up plan
The article argues President Lewis seeks a rail men alliance to push wage cuts for miners to lower coal costs. It notes miners earn around $8 daily and 200 dollars monthly, while rail and other wages influence freight rates. It criticizes bonds and cash bonuses for veterans and urges prompt action on the soldier bonus, warning on national financial stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lewis
Census Bureau
Lewis
The
United Mine Workers
Soldier Bonus Standoff Signals GOP Caution in Congress
The piece notes Republican hesitation in advancing the soldier bonus as President Harding resists. Senator King of Utah accuses Republicans of rubber-stamp behavior, while the White House reiterates unaltered stance against funding through new taxes. The American Legion urged action as assurances from the administration grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
King
Utah
Wison
Harding
American Legion
House
Senate
White House
Centenary of Rt. Rev Henry B Whipple Birth and Other Observances
The entry notes the 50th anniversary of the Ogdensburg diocese founded February 15 1872 the 24th anniversary of the Maine explosion with 206 sailors lost and the birth 125 years ago of John Bell of Tennessee Speaker of the House. It also mentions a Wisconsin Credit Men normalcy conference in Wausau a Montana Farmers Union convention in Billings and a Midwestern Corn Eaters of America gathering in Lincoln to push higher corn prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henryb. Whipple
Minnesota
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Maine
Havana
U. S. Navy
John Bell
Tennessee
Wisconsin Association of Credit Men
Wausau
Farmers’ Educational and Cooperative Union of
Montana
Billings
Taxpayers’ Association
Corn Eaters of America
Lincoln
Neb
Funeral for Lucia Leyendecker Held Largely Attended
The funeral for Lucia Praxedis Leyendecker, who died Monday evening at 6 30 at 204 Flores Avenue, was held yesterday at St Peter's Catholic Church and burial followed in the family plot beside her sister. Pallbearers were active nephews P P Leyendecker Jr B J Leyendecker Jr J P Leyendecker Jr M M Leyendecker Jr Lawrence Leyendecker and Edward Mullally. honorary pallbearers included Luis A Lafon A H Bruni Cristobal Farias Santos Trevisio B L Puig J A Rodriguez Joe Martin and Jesus Salinas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucia Praxedis Leyendecker
Flores Avenue
St. Peter's Catholic Church
P. P. Leyendecker, Jr
B. J. Leyendecker
J. P. Leyenecker, Jr
M. M. Leyendecker, Jr
Lawrence Leyendecker
Edward Mullally
Luis A. Lafon
A. H. Bruni
Cristobal Farias
Santos Trevisio
B. L. Puig
J. A. Rodriguez
Joe Martin
Jesus Salinas
Chamberlain's Tablets Promoted For Digestive Relief
The ad praises Chamberlain's Tablets as the nicest remedy for indigestion and constipation with pleasant effects. Melard F. Craig of Middle Grove New York endorses them, claiming they work like a charm and do not grip or cause unpleasant effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Melard F. Craig
Middle Grove
N.Y
Great Celebration Plans Formed by Local Committees
Mrs W N Young chairs Indies and trades display and parade committees preparing for Washington Birthday Celebration next week. A meeting tomorrow at 10 is urged for final planning as parade characters are chosen and grand marshal Captain William Ryan names aides for the pageant. Struble Holliday Shows begin Saturday on the Texas Mexican dock with carnival features. Neal Hart and company head to the Strand for cowboys events at Legion Park and the cowboys contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ON. Young
The
Woman's Club
W. N. Young
Eri. H. Bueng
John Martin
A. &. Netzer
J. Alex McDonald
Kate Tarver
Mckinney
St. L. Poster
George W. Derby
M. T. Cogley
J. T. Hassell
Rex Tarver
M. Po Cutlinan
Albert Martin
T. A. Austin
Leonor V. Magnon
Dpociahontang
George Scratchley
Martha Washington
Charles McLane
Uncle Sam
William Ryan
Laredo
Allene Ray Stars in Partners of the Sunset at Royal
Allene Ray leads in Partners of the Sunset at the Royal Theatre with Robert Frazer and J. W. Johnston in key roles and Mildred Bright in the cast. The western drama follows two society girls managing a ranch aided by a windmill man hero, culminating in a daring rescue. Ray appears in person Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allene Ray
Royal Soon
Walter Hall
Robert Frazer
J. W. Johnston
Mildred Bright
Miss Ray
Royal Theatre
the Royal
Local seed firm ships carload of cane crops
SAMES MOORE & CO advertises a fresh carload of cane seed including Red Top Black Amber and Milo Maize. Demand is heavy and supplies are limited with noon delivery preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sames, Moore .& CO
Invitation to Laredo Nuevo Laredo Bridge Dedication
Invitations issued by the Laredo Bridge Co for the February 22 dedication of the reinforced concrete international bridge linking Laredo Texas and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas. Officials including Governors Lopez de Lara Garcia and Neff will attend. Mexican and U S delegations expected. The ceremony follows boundary monument greetings with thousands anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Bridge Co
United States
Mexico
Laredos
Laredo
Samuel Bryant
Larco
Boundary Monument
C. Lopez de Lara
Tamaulipas
Juan M. Garcia
Nuevo Leon
Nuevo Laredo
Pat M. Neff
Notice to Gas Consumers on Temporary Pressure Check
Border Gas Co. informs gas consumers that the new line connection was delayed and will occur tomorrow if weather permits. Pressure will be low between 1 and p.m. as crews complete the work and notify customers of the temporary outage.
New Refrigerator Service for Shipping Laredo Onions
Measrs W H Frazier and T G Beard of the Southern Pacific railway visit Laredo to install P FE ER cars for onion shippers. The plan provides improved service via Texas-Mexican S A A P and Southern Pacific lines. Hundreds of cars will be sent in time for the onion shipping season to minimize delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Measrs
W. H. Frazier
T. G. Beard
Southern Pacific Railway
Laredo
P. FE. ER
Southern Pacific
Two Wells Drilled Near Miranda City Stir Oil Interest
Development in the Laredo oil district draws national inquiries as Miranda field in Zapata county grows. Twelve wells exist now with more rigs spudding in, and Webb county’s Miranda City area expects two new wells soon that could signal large oil deposits and a rush to the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miranda City
County
Laredo
United States
Zapata
Webb
Miranda
Laredo O
Construction Men Arrive With Steel for Laredo Reservoir
Mr. J. Remick of the River-Conly Co. arrives with a crew of steel workers to erect a large steel reservoir for the Laredo Water Co. Three cars of steel and machinery are en route and expected in Laredo by week’s end. Completion is projected within six weeks as the company recently finished the new main on Paramosa Street and several blocks of the Banc road main are to be fed on the.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Remick
River-Conly Co
Laredo Water Co
Laredo
Laredo Gossip and City Observations
A column of local reflections in Laredo covers traffic quirks, public notices, and humorous vignettes. It notes motorists relying on back seats as guides, critiques verbose speeches, and mentions a neighbor’s daughter a ride incident on Lincoln street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Street
Unclear OCR Fragment Sparks Folklore of Lessons and Umbrellas
The readable lines describe a Laredo bounder seeking dancing lessons and a stenographer named Louise remarking on trouble despite doing right. A student demands new holds over steps, and a thought compares umbrellas and men, noting the poorest are left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN SURVEY HINTS AT GILDED AGE TOPICS
A diverse set of notes on women’s roles and rights. Topics include aging brides, a Weatherford poll tax challenge, Myra Bradwell as a pioneering figure, a Maryland bill to shorten the women’s workday, and Dorothy Sheck as a young postmistress. It also mentions marital rebates, Chinese upper-class leisure, girl babies in homes, Turkish nail dye trends, Princess Mary’s art collecting, and a February 14 observance marking Anna Shaw’s birth anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Hall
Hudsonville
Mich
Weatherford
Texas
Myra Bradwell
America
Maryland
Dorothy Sheck
Longport
N. J
United States
Francis Yoder
Somerset
China
Turkey
Mary
London
Anna Monard Shaw
Laredo Prepares Big Celebration as Officials Handle Transit and Extradition
Dust storms and real estate transfers unsettle residents while commissioners set aside time for special business. Jack Burnham remains jailed awaiting Mexican extradition for the Moroney and Gerard killings as preparations proceed for next week’s fireworks on the Rio Grande. decorators dress up the city for the event and crowds plan to arrive starting Monday. Master plumber D Elison offers licensed services with six years in business and guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Burnham
Moroney
Gerard
Rio Grande
Old Laredo
Laredo
D. Elison
Auction Notice for Seized Horse at Port of Laredo
Deputy Collector of Customs announces a public auction in Laredo Texas for a gray horse saddle and bridle seized for violation of section 8082. The sale is to the highest bidder for cash on February 23 1922 at 10 A M at the Item House
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Customs
Port of Laredo
Texas
A. R. Kahn
Judiciary Inquiry Reveals Drug Trade Questions
Fragmentary notes describe an inquiry into the drug trade with references to a traveling (well known) figure and conversations among druggists. The text hints at inquiries and concerns about illicit networks and possible investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ced A
Ian
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Mellon
Republican Party
Senator King
Miss Lcia Leyendecker
Sister
Ladies and Trades Display Committees
Laredo Movies
Neff
P.m
Border Gas CO
Eves
Ose
Markie
Kellogg’s
W. K. Kellogg
Abner
Louise
Ocal
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