Public address contrasts Quezon and Wood in colonial Philippines
The piece argues Manuel Quezon criticizes Governor General Wood and asserts executive power, while contrasting present rule with old Spanish governance. It notes widespread opposition to Filipino independence among sensible figures, praises Wood’s integrity, and discusses U S military uniform changes from blue to khaki including collar styles and practicality for peace time.
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Philippines
Manuel Quezon
Silipino Senate
Wood
Quezon
Rizal
Ili- Pino
Army Uniforms and Clothing Allowances Across Enlistment
The article discusses how army uniforms change frequently to seem sensible but raise government costs. It notes officers pay for most clothing except the belt, clothing allowances cover enlistment needs, and past shifts like khaki during the Spanish American War disrupted soldier balances and made conformity uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asturry
Mexican Postmaster General Hinojosa Visits Laredo
Cosme Hinojosa postmaster general of Mexico arrives in Laredo from Mexico City with his wife and son as guests of Postmaster Fred Ligarde. He plans to study Chicago postal operations to apply reforms in Mexico before traveling to New York and Washington then onward to Paris for his son’s diplomatic service. The family expects to return to Mexico City by February 6.
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Cosme Hinojosa
Mexico
Laredo
Mexico City
Is City
Fred H. Ligarde
Chicago
New York
Washington
Hinojosa
Cosme Hinojosa, Jr
Paris
France
Canern
Hinofosa
General New
Hinofoga
Supreme Knight Flaherty Visits Laredo On Mexico Inspection
Jamis A. Flaherty supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus with headquarters in New Haven Conn and District Deputy Rowley arrived in Laredo from the north. They met a local delegation had breakfast at Hamilton Cafe toured onion farms and vegetable plots. They departed by National Lines of Mexico train for cities in Mexico on an inspection tour expected to last about two weeks.
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Jamis A. Flaherty
Kaights of
Columbus
New Haven
Conn
Ty Bo M. Rowley
Columbiws
Republic of Mexico
Laredo
Supreme
Flaherty
Dostriep
Rowley
National Lines of Mexico
Mexico
Knights of Coumbus
Mexican Republic
Wlahoerty
Confederate Memorial half dollars sold to fund Stone Mountain memorial
Webb county chairman M. W. Brennan urges Dixieland residents to buy Confederate Memorial half dollars sold by four Laredo banks to fund the Stone Mountain memorial. Each coin costs 60 cents to the memorial fund and 60 cents to the federal government, with a nationwide appeal stressing duty to support the Confederate heroes and the republic.
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Stone Mountain
Southland
Dixieland
Laredo
Memorial
M. W. Brennan
Webb County
Atlanta
Old South
U. S
Lee
Jackson
South
Notice of Seizure of Star Touring Car at Laredo
The Office of Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas announces seizure on January 7 1926 of a Star touring car Motor No Lugd97 License No 77 NS for violation of Section 593 Brith Act. Claimants must file within twenty days at the office or the car will be sold at public auction February 1 1926 at 10 AM at the Customs House.
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Port of Laredo
Texas
T Laredo
N. S
Customs House
Alr. Kahn
Death of Ed M. Allen in Laredo Texas
Edward M. Allen a Corpus Christi native aged years died at 712 San Francisco Avenue at 4 15 PM after a long illness. He came to Laredo thirty years ago to work for the Texas Mexican Railway Co. and remained employed until illness forced him to bed. He leaves a niece Ming Annie Stephenson of Corpus Christi who arrived yesterday. Funeral from the home to the Episcopal church this afternoon at Lovelock with interment in the Episcopal church plot in the city cemetery.
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Edward M. Allen
Corpus Christ, Texas
San Francisco Avenue
Laredo
Corpus Christi
Texas-Mexican Railway Co
Ming Annie Stephenson
Hakes
Epscopal Church
Loavelock
Episcopal Church
For Rent or Sale My Home Unfurnished After January
Mrs Velma B Vidaurri seeks rent or sale of her unfurnished home after January 23. The property at 1-16Gt listed with basic details for prospective tenants or buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma B. Vidaurri
Laundrymen Attend San Antonio Convention in Laredo Event
About twenty five delegates from the Texas Laundrymen's Association arrived in Laredo after noon yesterday from San Antonio. They were hosted by Thomas J. Murray of the Laredo Steam Laundry who treated them to dinner across the river with drinks on the side. The group remains in Laredo today and plans a return visit next fall for the semi annual convention.
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Texas Laundrymen's Association
San Antono
Laredo
Thomas J. Murray
Tom
Big Events Loom in Laredo With Meridian Highway and Celebrations
Laredo anticipates a record crowd February 18 to 23 for the Meridian Highway convention and related events plus the Second District Bankers gathering February 19 and Washington Birthday Anniversary functions February 20 21 22 and 28. Railroads plan low excursion rates to lure visitors as tentative schedules are readied for publication.
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Laredo
Washington
Mexico
Meridian Highway
National Lines of Railways of Mexico
Bordo No 1 well shows promising gas in Webb County Texas
Bordo No 1 of Bordo Oil Co on A C de la Garza ranch in Webb County northeast of Gilton was brought in yesterday. The well produced mud and water over the derrick and later sprayed oil with gas and water. Drilling paused after 2127 feet and will resume toward 2500 feet with prospects for oil or gas before 2200 feet based on current indications.
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The
Bordo Oil Co
Larel
A.C de la Garza
Webb County
Qilton
Benefit Performance Honors Soprano Martha Marcelli
A benefit concert at the Roalto Theater on Tuesday January 19 at 8 15 pm honors dramatic soprano Martha Marcelli. Local artists perform vocal and instrumental pieces plus selections from Rigoletto and a finale of Spanish Mexican songs and a novelty dance. Tickets available at Cardenas News Stand.
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Mile Martha Marcelli
Laredo Pable
Roalto Theater
Cardenas News Stand
New Hotel Under Construction Opens Soon In City
Workers rush final interior finishes on the eight story Robert Hotel building as contractor Walsh Alivenes and general subcontractors push to complete the project. Tyrell the lessee sets up offices in the site to ensure steady progress for the anticipated February opening and service for expected visitors.
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Walsh Alivenes
Robert Hotel
Iotel
Renriner
Tercy Tyrell
Bynes
Heii Cleo Tone
Wil Elves
Daredevil Babe White to climb hotel roof in double show
Babe White renowned as a world famous date devil and daredevil plans a two show event at the Hamilton Hotel on Wednesday January 20 at 2 30 and 7 30 pm He will climb the building with bare hands perform upside down stunts and race sights with bright colors and a searchlight promising a nerve testing display watched by crowds in the city and beyond including Mexico City spectators in past performances.
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Babe White
United States
Canada
Cuba
Old Mexico
Hamilton Hotel
White
Woolworth
New York
Maximilian
Mexico City
Laredo
Society notices and obituaries fill local calendar
Announcements urge clubs to submit weekly reports to the Society Editor at No 70 and phone meeting dates to keep the daily society calendar accurate. The column includes funeral attendances and church school activities plus a note about a new organist at the Royal and relatives visiting from San Antonio and Eagle Pass.
Confederate Memorial Half Dollar Drive Promoted By Timesman
The issue urges readers to purchase a Confederate Memorial Half Dollar to honor Lee Jackson and other southern heroes. Mentions yard eggs sale by Mrs. J. O. Quinn, weather changes portending heater demand, local eateries, and upcoming theater programs at the Royal Strand and Rialto in Laredo.
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San Antonio Highway
J. O. Quinn
Lee
Jackson
Laredo
Bucket Brigade
Timesman
Royal
Strand
Violet and Oberfeldt Society Editor News Note
Society editor Violet and Oberfeldt announce upcoming social events and notes from the local circle. Included are addresses, dates, and contact details for members and guests.
Social calendar notes Saturday and Sunday church events
Mrs John T Halsell hosts Married Ladies Social Club at 1 16. Mrs A M Mansur plans a 4 to 6 party for daughter Margaret Mansur. Sunday Christian Endeavor at 6 46 PM at the Presbyterian Church. Senior B Y P U at 6 30 PM Baptist Church. Christian Church youth meet at 6 46 PM. Christ Church School girls meet at 4 PM at Rectory under Mrs Co W Cook. Woman's Missionary Society of Methodist Church meets at 4 PM for Mission Study led by Mrs J K Thompson.
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Olter Girls of
Christ Church School
Ars. CC. W. Cook
St Barnabas Community House
Sacramento
California
John T. Halsell
A. M. Mansur
Margaret Mansur
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Co. W. Cook
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
J. K. Thompson
Dinner Parties At Hamilton And Mexican Dinner In Laredo Circle
Social notes describe a Monday dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Killam at Hotel Hamilton with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Creswell and other local couples. A separate Mexican dinner party honored Miss Mollie Schwartzman with a five course meal, songs, bridge, and gifts. A Missionary Meeting of the First Presbyterian Woman’s Auxiliary featured immigrant work talks by Mrs. Rupp and a program by the Young People’s Society, followed by refreshments.
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O. W. Killam
Hotel Hamilton
Creswell
Hamilton
H. W. Johnston
James Roark
J. A. Simpson
C. W. Killam
Marie Safir
Mollie Schwartzman
Rosalie Wormser
Miss Schwartzman
Josephine Daiches
Hua Torchin
Rose Hendler
Betty Silski
Louis Franklin
Jack Freed
Safir
M. S. Davia
First Presbyterian Church
George Winch
F. M. Ramsay
R. L. Bobbitt
Rupp
America
Arvilla Seaman
Thaison
Mesdames Ramsay
Edwards
Hatley
Bobbitt
Pue
McCall
Davis
Westbrook
Graham
Seaman
Casa
Colman
Bass
Lang
Misses Ox
Dixon
Niendorf
Randolph
Bryan
Twenty Four Foreign Liquor Vessels Seized
The department announced that twenty four foreign liquor vessels were seized between July 1 and January 1. Of these, twenty were British, two Cuban, and two French. The British captures nearly matched the total for the entire previous year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department
Jury still out in W. A. Martin bank robbery case
Port Worth Texas January 16 The jury in the W A Martin case had not returned a verdict at noon today. The panel was given the case late last night. Martin is charged with the robbery of a bank at Krum in Denton County last summer.
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Associated Press
Port. Worth
Texas
W. A. Martin
Martin
Krum
Denton County
Mexican liquor smuggler killed in gunfight near Falfurrias
A Mexican liquor smuggler was killed today 25 miles from Falfurrias in a gunfight between a smuggling band and mounted customs inspectors. Two men, six horses and 340 quarts of Mexican liquor were captured.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Falfurrias
Hale Surrenders to Feds in Murder Case
Edwin Brown assistant U S attorney general asked Governor Tripp today to surrender W K Hale to federal authorities for prosecution on a murder charge and to dismiss state murder charges pending against him at Pawhuska.
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Associated Press
Okahoma City
W. K. Hale
United States
Pawhuska
Edwin Brown
Tripp
Senate panel weighs surtax rate cuts in tax bill
Washington January 16 the senate finance committee will reexamine the key surtax rate in the house tax reduction bill aiming to trim rates on lower brackets and adjust the plan.
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Associated Plans
Washington
Jan
Senate Finance Committee
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Congress
Bureau of Island Administration
General Wood
Boston
Little Brown Brother
O. D
O. C
United States Army
Continental Army
London
ARMY
Cosme Hinogjosa
Knights of Columbus
Ed M. Allen
Amedee Ligarde
Heights
Prrkins & Shanks
Furst Nat’ Bank
Watch the Times
Beauty
George Meason Wicher
Annie Stevenson
Mr. Id. Allen
Thomas Peyton McNeel
Alec Stevenson
Fagle Pass
Willa Louise Flynn
the Royal
Allan Stowers
Blue Bonnet Tea Room
Violet & Oberfeldt Society
Young People's Service League
Epworth League of the First Methodist Church
Flynn
Laredo Musical Circle
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