Women to have voice at national conventions say in politics
Friday's Daily notes New York Democrats accept the equal suffrage amendment and anticipate women delegates at the national convention. It predicts women will vote in November and participate as delegates, shaping platforms and policies, while urging caution in selecting potential leaders. The piece comments on partisan politics and the need for public duty over party shibboleths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
America
Partisanship in Senate over Wilson treaty debate
The piece argues Republicans push Democrats to back partisan measures in the treaty debate while framing their own opposition as for the country’s good. It notes Wilson’s treaty aimed at global benefit, while the Republican majority delays action and opposes ratification to advance partisan goals.
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Senator Lodge
Senate
Wilson
Big Races at San Ignacio Draw Large Local Crowd
A big racing card is planned for next Sunday forenoon at San Ignacio with a main double event. The 30 yard race between La Conesa and Pancho Villa is set, following a recent El Prieto over El Pico Blanco, which prompted backers to arrange a rematch after the La Conesa Pancho Villa race. A large crowd from Laredo and parties from San Diego Hebbronville and other towns are expected to attend.
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San Ignacio
la Conesa
Pancho Villa
Duval County
EE Prieto
el Pico Blanco
el Prieto
Times
Canada Petroleum Company Forms in Tampico District
W O Martin of Laredo is president and F E Whitaker serves as secretary of the newly formed Canada Petroleum Company in the Tampico district. Scott N Handley is vice president and I E Whitaker is secretary. Drilling work to begin soon with a contract signed to drill at Callejon in the Topila district, rig and materials expected within sixty days.
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W. O. Martin
Laredo
F. E. Whitaker
Canada Petroleum Company
Scott N. Handley
I. E. Whitaker
Martin
States
Whitaker
Allison W. Smith
Callejon
Topila
Tampico Tribune
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Endorsed By Wise Woman
Mrs. Kate Hall attests she has kept house 15 years as mother of four and would not keep house without Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. The Wise Woman claims it drives away sickness and brings health and happiness to the family, advertised by Herrera's Pharmacy.
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Kate Hall
Hollister
Herrera
Laredo Politics and Paving Pleas From 1740 Burro Roads
A long critique urges Laredo voters to back a real drainage and paving program. It cites historic Royal Grants, street widths for grazing burros, and warns that without an equalized tax base and a modern sewerage system, paving will trigger floods, raised costs, and political manipulation. The piece attacks the Independent Club for political stagnation and calls for a three unit sewer plan and tax reform to fund lasting improvements.
Brilliant Minister Victim of Influenza and Local Reform
The article profiles Reverend Dudley B. Ashford a prominent activist and minister who served in London Cardiff Newfoundland and New Zealand before suffering influenza in 1918. He recovered with Tanlac and wrote to The Tanlac Co. praising its health restoration while urging civic action in Laredo urging street improvements and anti political manipulation.
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Dudley B. Ashford
Harley College
London
England
New Court Congregational Church
Norway
Colonial Missionary Society
New Zealand
Wood Street Congregational Church
Cardiff
South Wales
British Empire
Queen’s Road Congregational Church
St. John’s Newfoundland
Tanlac Co
Atlanta
Tanlac
Queen's Road Congregational Church
St. John's
Newfoundland
Ramon Zardeneta Killed by Assassin Near Tampico
Ramon M Zardeneta an American citizen and former Laredo resident, auditor and chief bookkeeper for Buckley Oil Co in Tampico, was murdered February 11 by Serbando Canales a noted criminal. Canales was captured in Tampico and jailed. Zardeneta is brother of Mrs Maurice Didieu of Laredo.
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Laredo
Tampico
Ramon M. Zardeneta
Juan Zardeneta
Zardeneta
Buckley Oil Co
Servando Canales
Waco
Texas
Mexico
Tampico Oir
Maurice Didieu
Canales
Absence of Jack Johnson Shocks Nuevo Laredo Crowd
Reports from Nuevo Laredo say Jack Johnson the former heavyweight champion did not arrive aboard recent trains en route to Chicago to face trial on old charges. The expected visitor was conspicuously absent as trains carried travelers without him.
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Jack Johnson
Laredo
Pugilist
Chicago
Nuevo Laredo
Bor-Tex Ready to Spad In Well North of Laredo
Bor-Tex Oil Co reports last tool carload moved to the Ortiz pasture ten miles north of Laredo. Driller Black says full crew will be on site within a day or two, derrick up, well spadded in early next week. Other firms near Laredo include Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co on Santo Tomas tract with 25 feet depth, and two more outfits planned within 25 miles, promising a race to strike pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bor-Tex Oil Co
Laredo
Ortiz
Ed L. Ayers
Black
Buor-Tex Co
Bor-Tex
Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co
Santo Tomas
la Perla Ranch
Three Trucks for Webb County Road Work Arrive
County Commissioner W L Puig returned from San Antonio with three of four two ton trucks assigned by the State Highway Commission to aid road work under the 300000 bond issue in Webb county. The three trucks left for Laredo and are due here this afternoon. The fourth truck will arrive later.
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W. L. Puig
San Antonio
State Highway Commission
Webb County
Puig
Laredo
Tax Return Window Opened In Laredo For March Dates
The deputy internal revenue collector M. S. Ryan announces he will be in Laredo from March 6 to March 16 to receive income tax returns. This provides ample time for local residents to file and complete their reports.
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M. S. Ryan
Internal Revenue
Laredo
Times
Ryan
San Antonio
Unfortunate General Escobedo May Win Release
For three years General Escobedo, calling himself such, has been held in the county jail awaiting transfer to an asylum after being judged of unsound mind. Though not dangerous and never harming anyone, he was restrained. Officials consider releasing him if asylum care cannot be provided, as there is no justification for a prisoner who is an unfortunate, mentally unbalanced man.
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General Escobedo
Chronic Constipation Treated With Mild Laxatives
Some people suffer chronic constipation from overuse of mineral waters and strong cathartics that dehydrate the body. Chamberlain's Tablets provide a gentle bowel movement without triggering further constipation and are less likely to cause dependency.
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League of Nations
Yeslent Wilson
United States
Congress
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Lodge
Plain John Smith
Massachusetts
DR. Hall
Spain
Lawredo
Rio Grande Valley
Thlaredo
Independent Party
Aguascalientes
Texas State Health Department
United States Public Health Service
Independent Club
Vigtim
Turer
Three Continents
Laredo Club
Ramon Zardeneta
Bor-Tex Company
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