United States Should Consider Acquiring Caribbean Islands
The writer argues for negotiations with Great Britain and France to cede Caribbean islands to the United States, highlighting strategic and economic benefits. It notes the status of Cuba Haiti Santo Domingo Jamaica and the Bahamas, discusses plebiscite risks, loyalty to Britain, and potential gains from unified administration and revenue. The piece also links imperial policy to Germany's reparations and calls for financial stewardship to stabilize postwar claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Great Britain
France
West Indies
Porto Rico
Greater Antilles
Cuba
Haiti
Santo Domingo
Jamaica
Lesser Antilles
Bahama
Virgin Islands
Denmark
Bahamas
Atlantic
United States
South America
Trinidad
Jury begins murder trial in Corpus Christi case
After a delay to secure jurors, a panel is seated for the trial of ex sheriff Frank Robinson and three co defendants charged with the October killing of Fred Roberts. The jury of twelve is sworn and the court adjourned till morning as witnesses testify about the shooting and its aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buliene
Arthur Co Theaits
Corpus Christi
Web County
Defense Counsul
Wpinen
Frank Robinson
Lee Petgel
Joe Acebo
W. Rodgers
Medianic
The
Laredo
A. Werner
Sig Sass
William Henry
Lee Wetzel
Joe Acedo
Cleve Goff
Walls
Pope
Cass
Texas
John A. Pope
David Peel
A. i B. Warren
CG. EK. Warren
Peel
Roberts
Warren
Johnson
Robinson
German Finance Minister Proposes World Business Leaders as Advisers
Andreas Hermes argues Germany could benefit from attracting figures like John D Rockefeller Henry Ford and even Herbert Hoover as economic advisers or a potential financial dictator to end industrial chaos. He cites Haiti Cuba experience to justify outside management of finances and administration amid political turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andreas Hermes
Germany
John PD. Rockefeller
Henry Ford
Herbert Hoover
John D. Rockefeller
Herr Hermes
Haiti
Cuba
Local Advertisements and Courtroom Notes From Laredo
Laredo notices include hardware and service ads for Henistitehing 10 cts per yard on Hidalgo Street, Goodyear Shoe Shop, and B Juarez Plumbing Co. The district courtroom buzzes with the Robinson murder trial as 167 witnesses test the case, others stay for a seat and the weather turns cool with a Sunday chill. Felix Flemandeg advertises poultry, Green Flowers offers florals, and Ye Beauty Shoppe operates on Lincoln Street while Wormuser Brothers provide electrical contracting. The eventful trial may extend another week with more witnesses expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Shoe Shop
Hidalgo Street
Percy Clark
Dstrict
Robinson
Flortat
Notice to Tax-Payers opens county office for inventories
The county assessor announces the Webb county office in the courthouse is open daily from 8 a m to 6 p m for the reception of property inventories until April 20th. B J Leyendecker.
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County Court House
Webb County
The Fast Moi at the Royal Theater Jan 11 and 12
William Fox presents The Fast Moi at the Royal Theater with a Lincoln J. Carter melodrama story directed by Bernad J. Durning. Charles Jones and Fileen Percy star as leads in a hero’s tale filled with villains horse races a gun duel and a happy ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Royal
Wiliam Fox
Royal Theater
Lincoln J. Carter
Bernad J. Durning
Charles Jones
Fileen Percy
Home Ice Company Shareholders Meet Inredo Texas
Notice that the annual meeting of Home Ice Company of Inredo Texas will be held in its offices on Monday January 16 1928 at 6 p m for election of a board of directors and other business as may be legally brought before the meeting L J Christen Secretary A J Neff President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Ice Company
Inredo
Texas
Hotel committees ready push campaign for new Laredo hotel
Enthusiastic support follows a mass meeting of citizens and Chamber of Commerce members at Elks Hall. Hotel company directors and commerce leaders plan a rapid campaign next week to realize the referendum and attract Texas travelers, conventions, and civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce and
Elks Hall
Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Oil Section of The Times Details Laredo District Fields
The Times publishes a two page illustrated resume of 1922 oil field progress in the Laredo district with a map by J. R. Bradshaw. Data compiled from month to month by The Times oil editor, aiming for accuracy and wide distribution to show a permanent, proven oil district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Laredo
P. O
the Times
J. R. Bradshaw
Mexico
Europe
Times of Today
Laredo Gossip Fragments and Witty Sayings
A column of assorted witticisms and local observations from Laredo. Quips touch on life, marriage, smoking resolutions, manners, money, and social habits with humorous asides about neighbors, clients, and daily routines.
Mrs Ward Hosts Dance At Laredo Candy Kitchen
Saturday events include Mrs Henry Ward hosting a dance party at the Laredo Candy Kitchen from 4 to 6 PM honoring her children Jamie and Nellie Ward. Nearby activities cover Christian Endeavor gatherings at 7:39 PM, Presbyterian Church meeting at 6:46 PM, Senior B Y P U at 6:30 PM, and a Christian Church meeting at 6:45 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward
Laredo
Jamie
Nellie Ward
The
Christian Endeavor
Treadwell
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Community society notices and travels fill holiday pages
Local society column lists residents visiting relatives in Beeville and San Antonio, travelers returning from holidays, and plans for meetings. Notices include Pan American Round Table at the Hamilton Hotel and the Tuesday Music and Literature Club at the High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan- American Round Table
Hamilton Hotel
Forget-Me-Not at Rialto
The Rialto Theatre screens Forget-Me-Not a tale of two foundlings Ann Gordon and Jimmy whose paths diverge after a rich woman seeks Jimmy and the crippled leg girl finds a street musician. Years pass as Ann remembers Jimmy and pursues violin success inspiring her to persevere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rialto
Rialto Theatre
Ann Gordon
Jimmy
Jimmie
Ann
New Orleans Weather Outlook Tonight And Sunday
The forecast from the U.S. Weather Bureau in New Orleans predicts tonight partly cloudy to cloudy and warmer. Sunday appears unsettled but warmer with continued mild conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
the Telephone Co
Ladies Are Grateful for Laredo Aid to Nuevo Laredo Children
The women of Laredo gathered food clothing and goods for poor children in Nuevo Laredo. Mexico refused duty free crossing so Immigration officials arranged passage allowing the donation to be shared with the children on this side. The ladies thank the officials for their help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Sociedad Protectora del Nifio
Fort McIntosh Weather Observations
Observations for the 14 hours ending at 7 a m show a maximum temperature of 77 degrees and a minimum of 41 degrees. The wind ran from the north with generally clear conditions.
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Fort McIntosh
Notice to Taxpayers State and County Taxes Due
Taxpayers are notified that the last day to pay state and county taxes is January 31. Failure to pay before that date exposes property owners to the statutory penalty. H. Ligarde, County Tax Collector. 1-4-20t.
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H. Ligarde
Community Social Roundup Reflects Holiday Events
Tamale supper planned at 7 pm at a local home. Sunbeam Band met at the Baptist Church with Mrs Fletcher Smith and Mrs Sutherland directing. Mrs Sutherland succeeds Mrs Guinn as pianist. Afternoon stories titled Three Knocks In the Night and The Gospel according to the Telephone Director were enjoyed. Attendees included Margaret Guinn Violet Beaman Charles Knight Avis Love Regina Love Bessie Mann Margaret Schelper Vernon Schelper Lillian Louie Henry Simms Truett Lamar Smith Eugene Mary Thomas Fred Mildred Warner Edward Ruth Young James Allbright Beulah Cezeaux. Woman's Club held a festive Market Hall party decorated with mistletoe Holly and red green crepe paper. Punch served by Misses O'Sell Wormser. Sadie Hazelrigz at the piano. Chaperones listed. Choir Boys honored with a dance party hosted by Miss Marjorie Lou Fish and Mrs C M Fish. Games of banco used and prizes awarded. Guests included Content McKnight Mary Cook Pearl Colman Betty Traylor Carolyn Brennan Kathleen Aldridge Anne McKinney Nelle Ward Delbert Wright Thomas Greenstreet Hunter Randolph Edward Shahnadw George Kehl Jack Younkin Evans Younkin Jamie Ward Jack Poster Jack Denike Ralph Cook and hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeam
Baptist Church
Fletcher Smith
Sutherland
Minerva O'Sell
Rosalie Wormser
Misa Sadie Hazelrigz
Mesdames O'Meara
Keht
Henry Ward
Greenstreet and
Arkles
Marjorie Lou Fish
C. M. Fish
Content McKnight
Mary Cook
Pearl Colman
Betty Traylor
Carolyn Brennan
Kathleen Aldridge
Anne McKinney
Nelle Ward
Delbert Wright
Thomas Greenstreet
Hunter Randolph
Edward Shahnadw
George Kehl
Jack and
Evans Younkin
Jamie Ward
Jack Poster
Jack Denike
Ralph Cook
First Meeting Set Between British Debt and U.S. Funding Panels
Secretary Mellon announced that the first formal meeting between the British debt commission and the American funding commission will be held Monday, marking the initial step in coordinating talks on postwar financial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
British Debt Commission
American Funding Commission
Mellon
Better relations with Chinese urged by Kwantung official
Baron Train governor of Kwantung warns diplomatic officials that Liaotung Peninsula in the leased territory truly belongs to China. He stresses Japan must consider this reality to avoid harming Japan's diplomatic relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prasa
Port Arthur
Manchuria
Baron Train
Kwantung
Liaotung Peninsula
Kwantung Province
China
Japan
Odd and Interesting Historical Quirks
The text lists curious facts from various eras including the Russian alphabet having 35 letters, efficient right ears, stone bullets used until 1614, strong hair, pigs with more flesh when washed, tiny watch screws, a thimble piercing 100000 pieces, late newspaper ads in England, the Tower of London arms collection near 6000 items, and a coal miner who worked sixty one years without sick Leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Tower of London
Holstein Association Plans Expanded Educational Program
Extension work of intensive character will employ district fieldmen in Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Washington Idaho and Oregon to interest breeders in sales marketing and efficient production. The Holstein-Friesian Association estimates 50 000 Holstein breeders in the country with more than 600 000 registered animals.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Holstein-Friesian Asag0elation of America
Association
Gstimates
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G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
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B. J. Leyendecker
L. J. Christen
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Oberfeldt Society
the Mariners
Laura Blackburn
Chicago Tribune
Aline Corrigan
Beeville
H. J. Hamilton
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Raul de la Garza
C. G. de la Garza
Presbyterian Hospital
Lucille Murphy
Mrs. Gert Mars
Fort Worth
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Arthur Hazelrigg
EB. A. Manford
P. J. McMahon
Cuero
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E. A. Manford
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