Radical taint cited in federal labor raids prompt alarms
From Wednesday's Daily reveals calls to probe the federal trade commission for radical influence and questions about officials’ loyalties. It notes a commission official arrested amid raids and a 1917 conscience objector prior prison time, warning that radicals in government threaten public trust and national stability. The piece discusses Gompers, Stone, and labor federation dynamics, suggesting broader scrutiny of foreign-born public workers and potential treason in government employment.
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Federal Trade Mission
Mexico
Esek
Nearing Break Between Big Rail Brotherhoods and Gompers
Washington reports rising tension between four major railroad brotherhoods and Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor. The brotherhoods remain independent and fear absorption, often aiding Gompers while preserving their own autonomy.
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Washington
Samuel Gomypers
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Gompers
Dr King’s New Medicine Ad Beware Cold Dangers
An old promotional notice warns neglecting colds leads to fever sneezes and hard cold. It touts Dr King’s New Medicine used by many for half a century. Claims relief with no disagreeable side effects and lists prices 00 and 1.20.
New Life Pills Ad and Plaza de Toros Stockholders Meeting
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as gentle yet effective cleansing tonics. A stockholders meeting for Plaza de Toros Laredo S A is set for January 10, 1920 at 2 p m at the association office with audit balance, new board of directors, and general business on the agenda.
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Dr. King
Plaza de Toros “Laredo
S. A
Notable Birthdays and Personal Notices On January First
On January 7 several notable birthdays are celebrated: Rear Admiral Casper F. P. Goodrich born in Philadelphia 73 years ago today, Sir Gordon Hewart born in Bury England 50 years ago, Rev. Charles A. Richmond born in New York City 68 years ago, and George Bronson-Howard born in Howard County Maryland 36 years ago. Also a note that Raul Casso will move offices and warehouse to 1301 Iturbide Street on January 1 to meet friends and patrons.
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Casper FP. Goodrich
U. S
Philadelphia
Gordon Hewart
Great Britain
Bury
England
Charles A. Richmond
Union College
New York City
George Bronson-Howard
Howard County
Iturbide Street
Raul Casso
Ursuline Sisters Bring Christmas Joy to City Poor
Hundreds of needy children from Guadalupe and Holy Redeemer Schools received warm clothing shoes and treats from the Ursuline Sisters of Laredo. Merchants aided by Mrs M P Callinan donated goods leading to a belated Christmas celebration on Flores Ave with over four hundred beneficiaries and joyful nuns.
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Ursuline Sisters of
Laredo
Flores Ave
Ursuline Convent
Italy
St. Angela
Ursuline Sisters
Guadalupe
Holy Redeemer
Ursuline
M. P. Callinan
Laredo Port Imports. Local Notices and Ads Tie Up Day
Yesterday at Laredo port five carloads of beer in bond to Juarez Mexico plus pottery baskets ixtle and other goods passed through the international foot bridge. County Clerk’s office closed in honor of the late County Judge Page. district court in recess. Local ads include plumbing service furniture store delicatessen and auto repairs. Building work stalled by weather. some inside carpentry continues. Laredo’s Red scare report says none found locally. Two theater shows repeat programs The Fear Market and The Hoodlum.
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Mexico
Laredo
Bond
Juarez
Ixtle
Kennedy
Sanitary
Page
B. Juarez
Jdo
Bellmont
Main Ave
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Digestive Help
An old ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a natural remedy to unclog bowels and relieve headaches, claiming it makes you feel new. The message urges readers to purchase at Herrera's Pharmacy tonight.
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Hollister
Herrera
Death of Mrs Elmira Dalrymple in San Antonio
Telegram announces death of Elmira Dalrymple at 72 in a San Antonio hospital. A New Orleans native who lived in Laredo for over twenty years left behind sons Charles and Joe Dalrymple, plus another son and three daughters in San Antonio. Funeral held there this afternoon. relatives receive condolences from many friends.
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Elmira Dalrymple
San Antonio
New Orleans
Laredo
When you are wearied from over work run-down
The ad warns that fatigue and illness invite disease and promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy. It mentions Herrera's Pharmacy as a place to obtain the product, reflecting a vintage patent medicine promotion style. The terse notice mirrors early 20th century wellness advertising.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Herrera
Notice on rent for Presto-Lite Battery Station
On account of moving to larger quarters my present location is for rent or lease after February 1st. Presto-Lite Battery Station at 1117 Farragut St, 1-3-tf.
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Presto-Lite Battery Station
Farragut St
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Phate
Engineers’ Brotherhood
Scone
Engineer Brotherhood
Federation of Labor
Stone
I. Gonzalez Pellegrin
Nuevo Laredo
Lincoln Street
J. L. Fierros
Arragut Street
Laredos
Uncle Sam
Boundary Line
Alice Brady
the Royal
Hoodlum
Mary Pickford
Strand
A. Saft
Graly
Laredo, Texas
John C. Buenz Lumber CO
F. M. Ramsay
R. B. Hooker
Hudson
Nash
Ford
Maxwell
Texas Auio Sales CO
Laredo Business College
Buick Automobiles
Republic Trucks
RIO Grande Buick CO
Goodrich
New No
Oliver
Wm. A. Parker Co
Tid Flores Ave
Laredo Plumbing Company
Texas
Sora
Laredo Auto Sales CO
Silinger
Valdez Building
Auto Supply CO
GLOBE
Salinas Ave
Eagle Pass Lumber CO
York
Manila
Netzer
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