Reed Proposes Inquiry Into International Bankers Aims
The article discusses Senator Reed’s proposal for an inquiry into whether international bankers and foreign governments seek to influence U S foreign policy. It argues against such an investigation as insinuation and supports participation in disarmament discussions, noting benefits for taxpayers and adherence to world diplomacy.
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Reed
League of Nations
Washington
Congress
Feague
League
Ruse'a
Ane
Ruasin
Khel
Brownsville Street Car Loss Highlights Transit Shift
Brownsville loses its street car as the power utility cuts supply due to unpaid bills by the street car company. The city must rely on buses or other means while debates continue on street cars returning in large cities amid traffic congestion and evolving transport needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
City Power Company
Streetcars Return to Prominence in Urban Travel
The article notes a shift from private autos to street cars as the main commute in both large and smaller cities. Increased streetcar use boosts rolling stock and schedules, benefiting workers who arrive early and easing costs for low income riders. Some systems add motor routes as feeders, and overall patronage rises in Laredo and similar towns, signaling expanded service and revenue.
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Metropols
Ave
Arene
Jre
Hla
Hhe
Nedareey
Funeral of Thos A Austin Held in Laredo Morning
The funeral of Thomas Alexander Austin was held at 10 o clock from his family home on Matamoros street. A large procession including prominent business men and Masonic bodies honored the deceased. Burial occurred in the family plot at the city cemetery with pallbearers and honors from Knights Templar and others.
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Thomas Alexander Austin
Matamoros Street
Laredo
C. W. Cook
Knights Templar
Familly
John Colman
Sam Mackin
J. S. Westbrook
W. B. Heaner
Charles Schmidtt
Ed M. Matson
J. Gorman
J. B. Roark
G. W. Derby
L. J. Christen
A. M. Bruni
W. B. Hamilton
M.T. Cogley
George L. Hatley
J. R. Moore
W. J. Sames
C. M
Oil and Gas Developments to Watch in 1926
Oil and gas developments in the Laredo district and Webb Webb Duval counties are expected to expand in 1926. Projected Miranda crude shipments beyond 15000 carloads, with new fields possibly coming in as wildcats. Demand for Webb county gas drives extensive development to supply Houston and San Antonio.
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Miranda
Laredo
Noreda
Duval County
Webb
Zapata
Jon Hogg
Webb County
Carolina-Texas
Houston
San Antonio
Monitor
Corpus Christi
Conflicting Cold War Era Events Highlight Historic Date
The item notes events of 65 years past including a Mississippi secession convention, a planned Canadian warlike vent, Quebec legislature session, a White House reception for judiciary members, a National Wool Day observance, a Vanderbilt wedding in New York, and shifts in calendar observances plus a national shippers advisory meeting in Chicago.
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Jackson
Canada
Quebec
Coolidge
New York
Misa Conesedo Vanderbilt
W.oOk, Vanderbilt, Jr
Karl KT Sith
Althoneh Tussin
Ora
Chicago
Daily History Retro: 1844 Sketches Highlight Glass and Carleton
A genealogy style note recalls Rear Admiral Henry Glass born in Kentucky and dies in California, plus Gen. James Carleton who built the California Column in the Civil War. It mentions the California Star in San Francisco, Howard MacQueary trial in Cleveland, Kruger's custody shift in Cape Colony, Toronto gas ownership, and early Colorado representative James T. Relford.
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Henry Glass
U. 5S. N
Guam
Shopkinsville
Paso Robles
Calif
California Star
San Francisco
James ¥. Carleton
California
San Antonio
Texas
Maine
Howard MacQueary
Cleveland
Kruger
Doctor A Cooks Offices Established in Richter Building
Notice states Dr. A T Cook has established his offices in the Richter building over City Drug Store with dates and address shown in the local notice.
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Cook Hag
Richter Building
Laredo Citrus Meeting Aims to Grow Industry
Tonight at 7:30 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Laredo residents with citrus orchards or interest in citrus culture gather to discuss industry prospects. Officials note current plantings and ambitious plans to expand, aiming to position Laredo as a competing citrus shipping and marketing hub within five years.
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Chamber of Commerce
Laredo
California
Florida
Rio Grande
Citrus fruit meeting urged to boost 1926 industry
Chamber of Commerce hosts an evening gathering at 7 30 to unite growers and prospective planters for a strong citrus fruit year. The event aims to mobilize effort and interest across the region this season.
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Chamber of Commerce
Prospective Opera Star Kathleen Kersting Gains Fame
Kathleen Kersting, a Wichita girl turned opera hopeful, trains in Europe under Emma Calve with Wichita Rotary Club support. Calve predicts she will be among the great voices within five years after a dramatic rise from Kansas church singer to acclaimed protege.
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Associated Press
Wichita
aKa
Kathleen Kersting
Europe
Mme
Emma Calve
Wichita Rotary Club
Calve
Kathleen
North
South America
France
Italy
Kansas
Madame
Kerstings
Onion grower meeting in Laredo sets 1996 plan
A mass meeting of Bermuda onion farmers from Webb LaSalle Frio and Dimmit counties is called for Saturday January 16 in Laredo to discuss adopting the successful 1925 marketing and shipping plan. The plan pooled shipments, assigned daily carloads, and revived prices after a previous overstocked market.
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Webb
LaSalle
Frio
Dimmit
Bermuda
James O'Keefe
Roy Campbell
Joseph Rosenblum
Laredo
Rocka
Young Wife Afraid to Eat Any Thing
An anxious note describes a young wife avoiding food due to digestive trouble. The ad claims Adlerika removes intestinal waste and CNS, promising relief and renewed hunger after one spoonful, with City Drug Co selling the product.
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A. Howard
City Drug Co
Watch THE TIMES for daily opportunities at low rate
A promotional note advertises access to THE TIMES newspaper daily opportunities for a subscription priced at 0c per month. It emphasizes ongoing chances to find notices, schedules, and items of interest.
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the Times
Citrus Growers Meeting Set by Webp County Group
A Webp county citrus growers meeting is scheduled for Thursday January 7 at 7 30 p m in the Chamber of Commerce office James Moore Building. The gathering seeks to form a permanent citrus growers organization and discuss related problems. Tax notices state 1925 taxes due with January 31 as the last penalty date. Office hours are 9 to 12 and 2 to 5.
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Webp County
Chamber of Commerce
James-Moore Bldg
Frohman Urges Time For Homegrown American Stage
Daniel Frohman criticizes Americans touring foreign countries for actors and plays. He favors concentrating on U S productions to better use talent and funds, warning that high costs and competition risk current theater. He praises older wholesome dramas and urges revival of old works and fresh American writing. He notes state of writers today and calls for support of U S dramatists.
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Dy Associated Press
New York
Daniel Frohman
United States
Frohman
Broadway
Actors Fund of America
Maude Adams
Hackett
Faversham
Sothern
John Drew
May Irwin
Mr. and Mrs. Kendall
Texas Central Power CO
Collection of Playbills Reveals Long History of Theatrical Culture
A Chicago plasterer and bibliophile, Thomas Conolly, preserves a vast archive of playbills, programs, and related memorabilia. The collection spans from early American drama to modern opera with items from Madison Square Garden, Covent Garden, Drury Lane, and venues like McVicker's and Niblo Garden. It includes signatures, personal writings, rare Bibles, first editions, and stamps, highlighting figures such as Edwin Booth, Sarah Bernhardt, Caruso, and Langtry. The trove may eventually go to historical societies.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lrtish
Thomas Conolly
United States
Edwin Booth
Edwin Forrest
Haymarket
Chicaca
Covelents
Hig
Pre
Mme. Patt
Robert Mantell
FE. WW
Julia Marlowe Sothern
Eddie Foy
Lily Langtry
Enrico Caruso
Paderewski
Elen Terry
Tom Conolly
Tondon
Tiambs Club
Athenian Society
London
Great Britain
Charles Dicken
Pony Expresa
Abraham Lincoln
Catarrhal Deafness Claim and Catarrh Treatment
An ad asserts catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and promises cure with WALLS CAP4AnQy MEDICINE. It claims relief of catarrh or deafness, says the medicine has been sold by Eb J Cheney & Co for over 49 years and is available from druggists.
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Wwe
EB. J, Cheney & Cn
Trivda Oine
The Progressive Grocer Cartoon Exchange
A cartoon panel shows a grocer questioning a boy about a note to Mrs Jones. The boy jokes she cannot read or see, prompting the grocer to ask why she did not notice the hat on his head.
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Grocer
Canada to Mexico City Highway Conference Overview
Associated Press report from Chicago notes a conference on an international traffic plan linking Northwest Mexico City toward an American Road Builders Association gathering January 11 15. Charles M Schwab will open with remarks on a proposed continental highway uniting existing roads into a continuous route.
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Associated Presgg
Chicago
Jan. T
Mexico City
Ameerican Road Builders’ Association
Charles M. Schw
Steel
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