Rumors of Mexican Revolt Prompt Texas Border Mobilization
Prominent fears of a 3000-strong Mexican revolt near Juarez led Gen Hines to mobilize 5000 American troops at Fort Bliss near El Paso. Demobilization followed after intelligence suggested no immediate threat, while Obregon offered early discharge to officers displeased with the army. The piece notes lingering rumors and warns of potential uprisings tied to holidays with no substantial border activity reported.
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Juarez
Hines
Eighth Corps
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Robert Howze
Washington
Obregon
Revolutionary Party
Nuevo Laredo
Push to Remove General McIntyre From Insular Affairs
The American Chamber of Commerce in Manila asks President Harding via Governor Wood to dismiss General Frank McIntyre who heads the Bureau of Insular Affairs. Allegations include incompetence and discord with Governor Wood, with a history of prolonged tenure and complaints from natives and American businesses.
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General McIntyre
Wood
Manila
McIintyre
Washington
Philippines
Frank McIntyre
Bureau of Insular Affairs
American Chamber of Commerce of Manila
Harding
Governor Wood
McIntyre
Regular Army
Burton Harrison
Islands
Busimido
Sodville Wins Twelfth District Basket Ball Championship
The Sodville fast basketball team from San Patricio county defeated Laredo High School 25 to 23 at Legion Park to claim the Twelfth district title after an earlier 13 to 2 first quarter. A rematch at 10:00 AM yielded 49 to 3 in Sodville’s favor, securing the district championship.
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Sodville
San Patricio County
Texas
Laredo
Legion Park
Aileen Ray Appears at Royal Theater in Laredo
Aileen Ray the leading star of the Western Partners of the Sun Set appeared at the Royal Theater in Laredo yesterday afternoon and again last night. She sang a vocal number performed lariat stunts and spoke about her screen work drawing large crowds. She toured the city by auto in an Essex provided by Moser Auto Co and is scheduled to perform again this evening before departing for Corpus Christi.
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Alleen Ray
Laredo
Royal Theater
Miss Ray
Aileen Ray
Essex
Moser Auto Co
Royal Stage
Corpus Christi
Four Governors To Attend Laredo Bridge Dedication Celebration
Governors Pat M Neff of Texas Cesar Lopez de Lara of Tamaulipas Mexico Juan M Garcia of Nuevo Leon Mexico and Arnulfo Gonzalez of Coahuila Mexico will attend the dedication of a new international bridge on February 22 in Laredo. The event includes a Wash ington's birthday parade bullfight and other citywide festivities drawing visitors from Texas and various Mexican states.
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Overnor
Pat M. Neff
Texas
Cesar Lopez de Lara
Tamaulipas
Mexico
Juan M. Garcia
Nuevo Leon
Arnulfo Gonzalez
Coahuila
New International Bridge
Washington
Laredo
Monterrey
Nuevo Laredo
San Bernardo Avenue
San Bernardo
Houston Street
Main Avenue
Matamoros Street
Salinas Avenue
Hidalgo Street
Flores Avenue
Zaragoza Street
San Agustin Avenue
Juarez Plaza
Washington Street
Port Mcintosh
12Th Cavalry
Fort Ringgold
Lieut. Jones
Fort McIntosh
4Th Cavalry
McIntosh
Polo Field
City Drug Co
Sonora News Company
Big international cowboy contests set to open at Legion Park
Contests begin tomorrow at Legion Park with a parade at 11 30 am and first exhibition at 2 pm. Notables include champion bronco rider Chas Williams from Kalispill and cowboys Hunt from Globe, with local entrants and several featured acts nightly.
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Legion Park
Joe Hunt
Globe
Arizona
Chas. R. Williams
Kalispill
Montand
Big Horn Basin
Northwest
Jack Gamble
A. W. Garrett
Shorty Kelso
Roy Mayes
Rey Dunne
M. McCoy
Babe Bebee
Oil Boom Spreads in Laredo Mirando District
The Laredo oil district centered on Mirando field in Zapata county and Mirando City field in Webb county attracts major operators. The Schott gasser and the Texas pipeline spur activity, with Leaseholders Oil Co, California Syndicate, Kaneka Oil Co, Marathon Oil, and others drilling near Mirando City as the town booms. More wells are planned across Miranda, Torrecillas, Bruni, and Cactus, while refiners prepare in Mirando City and Laredo.
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Laredo
Mirando
Zapata
Miranda City
Webb County
Webb
Texpata Pipe Line Co
Miranda Field
Zapate County
Mirando City
Texas-Mexican Railway
Webo County
Schott Gasser
Marathon Oil Co
Schott No. 2
Jim Ross
Carnahan
Cooper-Henderson & Co
Breckenridge Field
Schott Well
United States
Mexico
Mirando Field
Torrecillas
Bruni
Cactus
Bor-Tex Oil Co
Ortiz
Bar-Tex Co
International Highway Conference Aims For Shared Cross-Border Route
Officials in Texas and Mexican states Coahuila Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas promote a grand trunk highway from Laredo gateway to interior Mexico. Governors seek cooperation from engineers and highway commissioners to attend the dedication of an international bridge and discuss the project with Texas leaders. Citizens urged to support and spread public sentiment for an enduring cross-border road.
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Mally
Coahuila
Nuevo Leon
Tamaulipas
Laredo
Mexico
International Bridge
Texas
United States
Train Time Change from Laredo to Corpus Christi
Effective tomorrow the Texas-Mexican line trains from Laredo to Corpus Christi depart daily at 10 am instead of 12:05 noon to improve connections at Robstown.
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Laredo
Corpus Christi
Robstown
Funeral for Mrs. Lena Sweetman Scrivener Held
The funeral for Mrs. Lena Sweetman Scrivener who died Thursday at her Heights home was conducted yesterday at 4 PM with many friends in attendance.
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Lena Sweetman Scrivener
the Heights
Scouts Gather at Martin Plaza for 22nd Celebration
All troops meet at Martin Plaza Wednesday at 8 30 am in full Scout uniform to take part in the 22nd celebration announced by F L Mackay executive dated February 18 1931.
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Martin Plaza
Webb and Zapata Oil Drilling Progress In Webb and Zapata Counties
Section 114 activity reports several rigs in Webb and Zapata with locations including Killam-Condrea No 8 Witherspoon No 5 and Tennessee Zapata No 6. Outputs noted at 22 million feet daily and 100 barrels per day with multiple drill depths 500 to 2000 feet. Magnolia Oil Co expands holdings and prepares new locations while interest grows in Miranda City and surrounding towns.
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Killam-Condrea
Miranda City
Webb County
Scott No
Sacramento Syndicate No. 1
Schott No
Carnahan No. 1
Henderson-Cooper No
Marathon No. 1
Laredo Oil Co
Sacramento Syndicate No. 2
Carolina-Texas
Reiser
Webb
Rincon Petroleum
Magnolia Oil Co
Zapata
Schott
W. L. Richards
Oid
Texas
Miranda
Oklahoma
Harry Adams
Chicago
Bruni
Social notes and upcoming events in city society
Mrs. A. Williams and son Sidney of San Antonio visit Mrs. C. M. Fish. Ed Denike leaves for Tagle Pass to visit daughter. Tom Atlee of Austin to stay with his mother Bettie Atlee. Gua Becker to Dallas after work in San Antonio. will remain there. Mrs. Kennedy of San Antonio to visit sister G. D. Becker. A Latin-American Club shower honors Miss Berta Gongora. High School basketball game followed by a student social and basket supper. Correction: flower girl Mary Melissa Hiatt added to Slaughter-Proffitt wedding account. Wedding music by Mrs. Flora D. Milton. performed by a double quartet and soloist Mr. Blanchard. Governor's reception on Feb 22 set. executive committee formed from women’s civic societies with Mrs. Aug. C. Richter chair. Societies represented include Women’s Club, Tuesday Music and Literary Club, Pan-American, Heights Civic Club, and Community Service.
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Chamber of Commerce
Aug. C. Richter
Women's Club
Wm. Young
F. W. Mally
A. L. Bobbitt
Heights ‘Civic Club
A. B. Gates
Aug. O. Eee
Pan American Round Table Hosts Valentine Luncheon
The Pan-American Round Table held its usual monthly luncheon at the Bender Hotel on St. Valentine Day with red decorations and heart motifs. Absent members were noted but guests included Miss Courtney Slaughter Misas Rosemary Lobdell Mrs. Colbern and others. the program featured Miss Prince Miss Price Mrs Halsell Canada and Mrs Burr with remarks and excerpts. The group adjourned at 3 p m to reconvene March 14.
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Pan-American Round Table
Bender Hotel
Courtney Slaughter
Misas Rosemary Lobdell
Miss Slaughter
Colbern
Ony
Halls
Burton
Illinoiy
Copeland
Chile
Halsell
Canada
Tex Rickard Leases St Louis Coliseum for 25 Years
Tex Rickard, who resigned from Madison Square Sporting Club after indictment for assaulting two small girls, has leased the St. Louis Coliseum for 25 years and plans a modern sport amphitheater modeled after Madison Square Garden.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Madison Square Sporting Club
St. Louis Coliseum
Madison Square Garden
Coliseum Lease Denial By Company President
T P Bates president of the Coliseum company denied that Pex Rickard or anyone else had leased the Coliseum for 25 years. The denial was issued on February 18 from St Louis Missouri.
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St. Louis, Ma
T. P. Bates
Coliseum Company
Pex Rickard
Oil Driller Kills Woman Then Takes Life in Mexia
Clarence Bigges, an oil driller, fatally shot Little Mills yesterday and then shot himself. He died in Mexia hospital today. Relatives of Mills arrived from the Ranger oil fields to arrange funeral services. The motive remains undetermined.
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Associated Press
Mexia
Texas
Clarence Bigges
Little Mills
Ranger
Biggers
Webb county commissioners may adjourn to Monday
Webb county commissioners court continues routine and special business and may not finish this afternoon. Laredo ports report one carload of race horses and one carload of skins from Mexico. Laredo prepares for a gala celebration with early decoration work starting Monday. advertisements note a large iron safe and a truck for sale at Wilson Furniture Company.
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O. W. Wilson Furniture Co
Commissioners Court
Webb County
Laredo
Mexico
Deans of Women Colleges to Convene in Chicago
Principal leaders from major women’s colleges across America gather in Chicago for the annual association meeting. The gathering focuses on policy, curriculum, and advancement of women’s higher education nationwide.
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America
Cago
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Sidney
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Ed Denike
Tagle Pass
Harold Keller
Tom Atlee
Austin
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Dallas
J. D. Kennedy
San Antoqniio
Berta Gongora
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Slaughter-Proffitt
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P. V. Blanchard
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d'Hardelot
ST. Louis
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Mexico City
Strand Theater
Sanitary Bakery
Knights of Columbus
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Francisco Ochoa
RE. V. de Cardenas
Royal Opera House
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