Wilburton mine disaster sparks charges and countercharges
Fiiday's Daily notes the Wilburton Oklahoma blast sparked blame games between state mine inspector Ed Boyle who favors union wages and mine owner Jim McConnell who denies wrongdoing. The piece explains gas risks in mines, historic safety measures, and the broader Florida land boom alongside speculative real estate profits and losses.
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Wilburton
Okahoma
Ed Boyle
Boyle
Jim McConnell
Canaries
Humphrey Davy
Ponzi Reenters Scam Trade With Florida Land Schemes
Boston Italian Charles Ponzi, on stay of sentence for his postal money order fraud, opens new offices in a frenzied finance bid. He sells land certificates at 10 dollars with promises of 200 percent profit in about 60 days, echoing Florida land boom excess and deceitful claims to dupe investors.
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Boston
Charles Ponzi
Federal
Florida
Ponzi
Ihs
Laredo Nueva Laredo Chambers Plan International Highway Meeting
A joint meeting of Laredo and Nueva Laredo Chambers of Commerce officials set plans for an International Highway Convention events on February 18 20 21 with potential ceremonies at the bridge and at the Nuevo Laredo site A grand barbecue for visitors was proposed and further details to be worked out at an afternoon session at Casino Fronterizo General Calderon pledged Mexican support for the cross border celebration aimed at uniting the two Rio Grande communities
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Laredo
Nueva Laredo
Calles
Mexico
Calderon
Two Laredos
Rio Grande
Weekly Drilling Report for Laredo District January 15 1926
In Webb and adjoining counties a weekly report lists drilling activity across multiple pools and fields including Schott Miranda City Pool Webb county Aviator Pool and Walcott Pool. Production totals show numerous producing wells and gassers with specified counts by pool and field and notes on locations and rig statuses. If errors or additions are known contact 872 for Mr Fanaler.
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Webb Zapata
Jim Hogg
Duval Counties
Times
Harry L. Fansler
Weesbb
Schott Pool
Surrey
Laredo, Oil Co
Braswell
Conway
Webb County
Aviators
Walcott
Andrews
Miranda Valley
Zapata County
Henne, Winch & Farifield
Jim Hogg County
Randado
Jim Hoge
Jenninga
Laredo
Paul
Zapata
Notice in Probate Webb County Texas 1926
Ceremonial writ commands publication of probate notice for Nicolasa Garcia de Villarreal. Celedonia Garcia seeks letters testamentary. hearing set February 15, 1926 at Webb County Court House in Laredo. Citizens may appear and contest. writ signed January 6, 1926.
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Laredo
Texas
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Laredo Men Await Borda Na 1 Well In Webb County
A group of Laredo gentlemen traveled by car to the Carolina Texas Field in Webb County to be present for the Borda Na 1 well bring in. Early core samples show a promising producer, raising hopes for a productive outcome.
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Laredo
Carolina-Texas
Webb County
Rights of Oklahoma Dogs in a Supreme Court Case
A 1920–era dispute in Oklahoma involves dog depredations on livestock and a state attempt to redefine owner responsibility. C C V McDonald of Warrent county seeks a Supreme Court ruling on a case about dog damage and legal privileges amid changing animal rights and commercial value.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Jen
England
Cishoma
Oklahoma
C. C
McDonald
Isseek- de Ty
Supreme Court
Oltoon Turkees
Mc Porald
California Becomes Cotton Land as 75 Years of Effort Pay Off
A. P. reports California now leads in cotton area and yields. Since 1851 growers like Selby and Sutter trialed cotton, with spikes in 1862 prizes and Imperial Valley expansion after 1909. World War I and irrigation boosted output. last year California produced 126000 bales from 172000 acres at 351 lb per acre.
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California
T. O. Selhs
Cancun
Sacramento
Sacramento Union
Seeby Ranch
Republic
Sutter
Wissrow
Meek
Marysville
State Agricultural Society
FW. Gibson
Los Angeles
Imperial Valley
Joaquim Walter
United States
Laredo Dominates Trade in the Twenty Third Customs District
Official figures for October and November 1925 show Laredo handling over 75 percent of imports and exports in the Twenty Third Customs District, with Laredo leading in both directions and underpinning its role as the Mexico gateway. The data cites multiple ports including Brownsville Eagle Pass and San Antonio, highlighting Laredo’s outsized share.
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Laredo
Mexico
Twenty-third Customs District
San Antonio
Inter
Brownsville
del Rio
Eagle Pass
Hidalgo
Corpus Christi
Rio Grande City
Fort Worth
Twenty Third Customs District
Jungle Pass
Twentythird Customs District
Vidalgo
United States
Laedo
Laredo Ex-Stars to Meet Local High School Five On Friday
A Friday basketball clash pits the Laredo ex stars led by McCauley Honey man Trevisio Biggio and Dickey against a younger Local High School Quintet. Puig from Dayton and White from West Texas Military Academy join Laredo. both teams seek early season honors after a prior three game series that City Five won two.
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Laredo
Vive
McCauley
Honeyman
Trevisio
Biggio
Dickey
Puig
Dayton University
White
West Texas Military Academy
Ad G'Sell
Carol Burr
Riley Barlow
Etg
Lis
City
Storm Breaker at Rialto Plays Tomorrow and Sunday
Universal Jewel presents The Storm Breaker starring House Peters and Nina Romando with Ruth Clifford and Ray Hatler. A rugged tale of a domineering man clashing with nature and a strong-willed woman, directed by Howard Sloman. Peters portrays a sturdy seafaring figure challenging Great Nature.
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Universal Jewel
House Peters
Rialto Theatre
Nina Romano
Lou Telleven
Ruth Clifford
Ray Hatler
Jere Austin
Lionel Belmore
Gertrude Care
Rd. Brown
Emmett King
William J. Colvin
Mark Fenton
Lon On Paty
Iward Sloman
John Strong
Peters
Oneuin
Pills of Dr Pierce Help Cal Lass With Health
Mrs. Ete Carter of 2516 Rosewood St Cal las Texas says she was rundown and advised to take Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription It helped her and she has heard it helps many others It is promoted as reliable for women and readers are urged to write for trial pills and free advice from the Parates' Hotel in Buffalo New York
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Dr. Pierce
Ete Carter
Rosewood St
Callas
Texas
Tabets
Manidar
Paratids
Buffalo, N. Y
Watch Tito Times Everyday for Deals
Daily alert promotes access to Tito Times content at a 0c per month rate. It emphasizes ongoing opportunities and value for subscribers.
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Tito
Demand for Illustrated Booklets in Laredo Surges
The Times reports high demand for the Illustrated Booklets of Laredo priced at two for 25 cents with envelopes. Officials note wholesale inquiries, but sales focus on individual orders to boost local awareness. readers urged to secure copies promptly.
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Times
Laredo
Reckless Speed Sensation to Premiere at Strand
Frank Merrill world champion athlete and motion picture sensation debuts Reckless Speed at Strand Theatre tomorrow for one night. Merrill stars with Virginia Warwick Gene Corrado Joe Girard Eddie O Brien and Slim Cole. William James Craft directs the feature.
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Frank Merrill
Muett
Merrill
Strand Theatre
Merri
Virginia Warwick
Gene Corrado
Joe Girard
Eddie O Brien
Slim Cole
William James Craft
Bern Air Service Remains in Laredo with Mexico Trips
Bern Air Service will stay in Laredo, offering quick trips into Mexico and beyond. Headquarters are here with overseas pilots in charge, I. L. Stoniger piloting the yellow ship and Vat Love piloting the blue ship.
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Bern Air Service
Laredo
Mexico
I. L. Stoniger
Vat Love
Two Thousand Indians in Scarlet West Battle at Royal Theatre
The Scarlet West uses 2000 Indians as wards of the U S government in a large scale fight scene. Producer Frank J Carrot secured permission and insured each participant against injury. A stockade raid accident cost one Indian 1090 dollars in a demonstration of government control over wards. Two thousand U S soldiers also take part in the battle sequence.
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Uncle Sam
United States
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