Incorrigible youth and mercy at Christmas debated
A fourteen to fifteen year old boy in Waco was paroled for Christmas after a theft conviction but quickly returned to crime, robbing an office desk and being caught with the loot. The piece argues mercy has limits and calls for targeted aid and vocational education, noting the value and limits of suspended sentences and the role of government in training and supportive work for veterans and the disadvantaged.
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Waco
Texas
Bethlehem
Notice of Sale in Webb County Texas Lands
Webb County court issues execution sale of multiple properties in Laredo. Named owners include Manuela Sanchez de Sanchez and several relatives. Auction set for January 4, 1921, at the Webb County Courthouse between 10 AM and 4 PM for cash. Sheriff Antonio Salinas presides with Deputy F H Ligarde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Webb County
Texas
Manuela Sanchez de Danchoy
Felix G. Sanchez
Jane Trevisio
Eugenio V. Sanchez
Porcion
Manuela Sanchez de Sanchez
Viviana Sanchez de Sanchez
Jose Maria Sanchez
Refugio Gutierrez
Julian Sanchez
Anastacio G. Sanchez
Rafaela Sanchez de Lozano
Jesusita Sanchez
Jose Sanchez
Guadalupe Sanchez de Garcia
Teresa Sanchez de Cantu
Laredo
A. D
Antonio Salinas
F. H. Ligarde
Debating Postwar Soldier Rewards and Social Welfare
A critic compares how nations treat veterans after war, noting Italy’s migration reliance and England’s high veteran unemployment. The piece questions compensation plans and a proposed bonus, arguing many veterans returned to prior jobs or found better ones, while some rose in earnings opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
England
Germany
Austria
Alfonso and Ena in London a two week royal visit ends
King Alfonso of Spain and Queen Ena attracted heavy attention in London during a two week stay. The couple enjoyed private society functions and shopping sprees, with Alfonso buying two cars and the Queen four gowns, while their son Jaime remains in England for treatment on a car problem. The king aims to bring English polo to Madrid for winter practice and to develop Spanish coast resorts.
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Ty Associated Press
London
Alfonso
Spain
Ena of
Battenberg
England
Piccadilly
Jaime
Royal Nursery
Madrid
Lord Wimborne
America
Riviera
Government Sale Public Auction Buick Roadster in Laredo
On December 29 1926 at 7 a m in front of the federal building in Laredo Texas I will sell at public auction for cash to the highest bidder one Buick roadster automobile J A Herring U S Marshal Gen Dist of Texas By Allen Walker Deputy
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D. L
Federal Building
Laredo
Texas
J. A. Herring
U. S
Gen. Dist
Allen Walker
Pioneer Resident Anne Hicks Dies in San Antonio at 87
Mrs. Anne O Hicks, native of Virginia and mother of Hon. Marshal Hicks, died at her home 815 Main Avenue in San Antonio at 11 oclock. A widow for about ten years, she lived in Cherokee county, Shreveport, and finally San Antonio. Survived by six children and two daughters, funeral set for 10:80 tomorrow from the home to the Presby terian church.
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Texas
Anne O, Hicks
Virginia
Marshal Hicks
Main Avenue
San Antonio
Flicks
Re Oo
Lexus
Cherokee County
Shreveport
Hicks
Iicks Co. Limited
Tomorow
Laredo
Hi M
K. J. Bobbitt
First State Bank share holders meet in Laredo
The annual meeting of the shareholders of The First State Bank & Trust Company of Laredo will be held at the banking rooms of the institution on Tuesday January 11 at 3 p m for the election of directors and other business as may be legally brought before it. L A Lafon secretary.
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First State Bank & Trust Company of Laredo
Sa Ae
Ijc
Ft. L. A
The War Taxes the Nerve Energy of the Country
The piece urges full national concentration of body and mind to win the war. It warns that fatigue, memory lapses, insomnia, irritability, and slowed thinking signal a breaking nervous system and the need for rest and recovery. It frames wartime effort as exhausting but emphasizes self care to sustain momentum.
Sensapersa blood tonic claim for nerve health revival
An ad copy touts Sensapersa as a blood tonic and nerve sedative to rebuild worn curves and tissues, promising doubled nerve health in ten days and renewed strength to tackle daily strain. Available in two sizes, 50c and 1.00, from a doctor or Mtve Orne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtv Orne
Five Years Testimony On Dean's Kidney Pills
A Laredo resident cites back pain from a cold and says Dean's Kidney Pills relieve attacks. May 20 1916 statement from W. S. Charborrew notes relief after use at Ideal Drug Store. Durborow adds April 28 1919 that his back no longer troubles him and he endorses the medicine, Buffalo NY advertised by Foster Milburn Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Charborrew
Farragut St
Dean
Ideal
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfars
Buffalo, N. Y
Petty Thieving and Burglaries Reported in Laredo
Local residents urged to secure homes at night as thieves in uniform are blamed for break ins. Frank C. Nye’s residence was entered on two consecutive nights with items stolen, a man in army attire was captured near the post gate with clothing linked to Nye theft, and other homes of Mrs. J. T. Murphy Luis Tejada and A. A. Myers were ransacked by the so called visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Frank C. Nye
Nye
J. T. Murphy
Luis Tejada
A. A. Myers
Grand Duke Cyril Gives Up Golf During Exile
Grand Duke Cyril of Russia, facing persecution and exile, quit a golf match near Lausanne after a Swiss father told his child the game was for war profiteers. An American and Swiss fellow players witnessed the moment, highlighting growing discontent with his wartime fate.
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Associated Press
Lausanne
Switzerland
Grand Duke
Cyril
Russia
Turll
Hustling Agents of SAP Visitors in Laredo Today
Allan K. Ragsdale traveling passenger agent and Ben M. Sheldon service agent of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass By Co with headquarters at San Antonio arrived in Laredo yesterday afternoon and left this morning for Corpus Christi. They promote a through Pullman service across Houston San Antonio and Laredo with connections via the I and G N to Mexico trains. Ragsdale presides over the Texas Epworth League encampment at Corpus Christi and Sheldon once served as Rockport postmaster and mayor.
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Allan K. Ragsdale
Ben M. Sheldon
San Antonio
Laredo
Ragsdale
Texas Epworth League
Corpus Christi
Sheldon
Rockport
Oil Prospects Rise Near Laredo Cactus Well
Oil activity grows in Webb county with Cactus Oil Co drilling at Callahan Spur nearing a likely 1470 foot depth as casing begins to protect a hoped for strong flow. Miranda Oil Co advances a new hole near Zaapata county Webb line, reaching 1035 feet by Christmas with plans for two rigs from Rinecon Petroleum to accelerate near Laredo.
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Laredo
Webb County
Cactus Oll Co
Callahan Spur
Miranda Oil Co
Zapata County
Feeline
Rinecon Petroleum Co
California
Ljeases
Company of L. S. Engineers Enroute to Samfordyce
Company C Ninth United States Engineers with about 65 men under Captain Simpkins arrived at Fort McIntosh on Christmas day from Fort Sam Houston. They are en route to Samfordyce near Rio Grande City to begin overland travel to the lower Rio Grande valley for unspecified station work.
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United States Engineers
Simpkins
Fort McIntosh
Fort Sam Houston
Samfordyce
Rio Grande City
Rio Grande Valley
Footbridge and sewer work progress in progress
Reports indicate ongoing sewerage system work and an International footbridge project advancing. Preparatory tasks on the new footbridge will intensify in the coming days as the project moves forward.
Assaulted and robbed by men in uniform at home
F. H. Earnest reported to police last night that two men in uniform knocked at his door at 1004 Vidadurri Ave. He seized his pearl-handled revolver. the assailants wrested it from him and vanished, with the gun missing as of noon today.
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F. H. Earnest
Vidaurri Ave
Mr. Earnest
The North Wind's Malice at the Royal Theatre
Rex Beach novel drama set in the frozen north features Joe King and Tom Santschi as rivals for Lois Folsom played by Jane Thomas. Lois is married to Roger Folsom who grows jealous of Henry Carter amid a stormy arctic sequence.
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Royal Theatre
Rex Beach
Joe King
Tom Santschi
Lois Folsom
Jane Thomas
Lois
Roger Folsom
Roger
Henry Carter
Dry frost blankets area after strong norther strike
Ice formed this morning and frost covered all as a strong norther chilled the air after last night’s plunge in temperatures. It was a dry freeze with little growing vegetation expected to suffer, though many plants that endured earlier frosts were nipped.
Taking Desperate Chances With Colds
A warning that many people ignore cold symptoms and risk lung weakness and serious illness. The piece touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as affordable protection and a proven cure for bad colds.
Money Makers Ad Item
Classified notice from the Times Want Ads indicating a money making opportunity. Details are partially illegible in the OCR, but the item promotes income potential and relates to an advertised scheme or service offered locally. Readers are advised to seek full terms before participation.
Negroes Bound Over In Laredo Theft Case
Two negro women and one negro man arrested Sunday in Laredo for allegedly relieving Cuasi miro Saldivar of possessions were bound over to the grand jury in $250 each after a preliminary trial before Justice Atlee. They remain jailed. Francisco Gutierrez, charged with liquor law violations, was also bound over in $250 and is confined at Hotel Salinas.
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Cuasimiro Saldivar
Laredo
Justice of the Peace
Atlee
Francisco Gutierrez
Hotel Salinas
December 28 Birthdays of Wilson Ervine Willis Decker
Woodrow Wilson born in Stanton Virginia 64 years ago today. St John Ervine Belfast born 37 years ago today. Frank B Willis Lewis Center Ohio born 49 years ago. Benton C Decker Lima New York born 53 years ago. See The Times for daily birthday notes and subscription details.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
Stanton
St. John Ervine
America
Belfast
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Lewis Center
Benton C. Decker
First Naval District
Lima
N. Y
Grave Crisis in India Deepens Over Unrest
London reports India faces a grave crisis from widespread unrest after WWI. Strikes, rioting, bloodshed, and anti government boycotts rise as costs of living soar and wartime promises fade. Bolshevist influence is limited by literacy gaps, while the Montagu Bill promises more native say in governance next year.
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Associated Press
London
India
Montagu
Delhi
Public warned on holiday firearm and firework ban enforcement
Authorities warn that firing firearms cannons and other fireworks is illegal during the holidays. Violators will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The notice cites public safety measures effective through a stated date.
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Marshall Hicks
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Rincon Co
Hamilton Hotel
Bragg
Louise Huff
Rialto Theater
Selznick
Will W. Gregg
Vines
Parragut Street
Mexico
McGee
M. C. McGee
San Marcos
Manuel Abrego
Luz Cerrato
Juan R. Robles
Maria Flores
Natividad Castillo
Victoria Degollado
Juarez
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