The Boy in the Blue Blickey and Co operative Schools
In the Friday Daily this notes William Hughes Mearns portrays the co operative high school as a solution for training boys for future work. Pupils split days between school and shop, gaining practical experience and stronger education than previous apprentices. The system originated in Germany and expands across cities.
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Co-Operative School
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Germany
Wuertemberg
Texas
German Empire
United States
Big Tim Sullivan Portrait of a Noted New York Pol
News from New York City reports that famous figure Big Tim Sullivan is deemed mentally incompetent and will have a commission appointed to manage his estate, valued around one million dollars. Sullivan, born on the East Side fifty years ago, long served Tammany Hall linked, in state politics and once in Congress, known for philanthropy, shoes for newsboys, Thanksgiving picnics, and loyalty to friends.
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New York
New York City
Big Tim” Sullivan
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Congress
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Lower East Side
Washington Birthday Celebration Elaborate Four Day Program
A meeting of Washington Birthday Celebration organizers outlined a four day festivity program to run February 21 to 24. Planned events include trap shooting, band concerts, carnivals, bull fighting in Nuevo Laredo, Jamaica on plaza, a 21 gun salute at Fort McIntosh, parades, street fairs, and military demonstrations with further additions to be published.
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Bull Field
Martin Plaza
Moose Hop Tonight And Board Of Trade Meeting Mixup
A Times item mixed a Moose hop notice with a Board of Trade meeting plan. The mistaken final sentence joked that attendees may wear any attire and leave their hair unstyled, highlighting a lighthearted clerical error.
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Board of Trade
Everywoman Read By Mrs March Culmore At YMCA
The auditorium of the Young Men’s Christian Association was full to standing room as Mrs March Culmore delivered a dramatic reading of Everywoman. Her accurate character portrayal and poised performance earned praise from critics who noted her mastery of art for art’s sake and her natural, direct manner.
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Everywoman
Aso
Houston Post
Glittering lights plan for Laredo celebration
Local decoration committee readies ornate illumination with iridescent incandescents flags and banners for evenings of the upcoming celebration. The Times promotes ad services and public notices while reporting on sidewalks, charity drives, and social events across the city.
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Laredo
Street Fight In Constantinople Prompts Wounds And Arrests
Dozens wounded and many arrested in street fighting across Constantinople this morning. Talgat Bey, interior minister, told foreign embassies that the government will defend the country’s interests amid a looming war resumption as Young Turks tighten control. London observers expect a resumption of hostilities within a week.
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Interior
Constantinope
Morgan’s Partner Denies The Money Trust Claim
Washington January 24 a partner of M Morgan’s firm J Davidson denies that 180 men from various regions control the financial interests of the country. He testifies before the money trust committee asserting such claims misstate the facts while noting the men represent diverse interests and origins.
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Morgan
Votes for Women at Bar of House Bitterly Opposed
London January 24 The forty five year fight for votes for women reached a critical stage in the House of Commons. Alfred Lyttleton moved to strip the word male from the franchise reform bill and debate began. Lewis Trarcourt attacked the measure bitterly after suffragists faced arson attempts at his home.
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Associated Press
London
Lewis Trarcourt
Waldrop Not Guilty in Miss Georgia Sharp Killing
A Sherman jury acquitted Waldrop of the murder of Miss Georgia Sharp killed at the Sperry ranch last June. He remains under indictment for the murder of L. W. and Walter Sharp.
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Georgia Sharp
Waldrop
Sperry
Walter Sharp
Diamond theft reported in Dallas residence
Dallas attorney and city official E. Tennison reports a $6,000 diamond theft from his home yesterday. No arrests announced. Police investigation underway targeting suspects connected to the city’s national bank. District attorney notes this is a major jewelry burglary case in Dallas.
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City Nationda Bank
Canadian Swimmers Set for U S Aglo Invasion
Ten of McGill University's speediest swimmers left Montreal today for an American tour. Over the next two weeks they will contest at Yale the University of Pennsylvania Columbia and other eastern universities, showcasing Canadian talent against top U S rivals.
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McGill University
Yale
University of Pennsylvania
Columbia
New Senate Bills Added to Record in Austin
New Senate bills today include a measure by Senator Verrel to cut mileage allowance from twenty cents to five cents per mile a constitutional amendment by Senator McGregor to exempt all manufacturers of cotton goods from taxation for twenty five years and a bill by Senator Murray creating a fish and oyster commission of five members.
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Associated Press
Austin, Tex
Verrel
Mile
McGregor
Murray
Fish and Oyster Commission
Modern Planing Mill and Lumber Yard to Open in Laredo
J O Buenz & Son plan to open a first class planing mill in Laredo with 40 by 46 foot building and the latest machines including planer edger sash door and blind. The mill will meet demand after a San Antonio mill fire disrupted local work and should be running in about six weeks.
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Laredo
J. O. Buenz & Son Lumber Yard
San Antonio
Buenz
Senate Vote Opens Way to Place Naval Observatories in Scientists Hands
Washington January 24 The senate adopted a resolution authorizing the naval affairs committee to investigate whether naval observatories should be placed under scientists regardless of navy connections.
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Washington
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
Hum phrey convention resolution reported favorably
Austin government news reports the Humphrey resolution for a constitutional convention to be held next October. If approved, the question of calling the convention will go to a vote on the fourth Saturday of August. The House common carriers committee heard long arguments for the Katy consolidation. Over a hundred sheriffs and county officials oppose ending the fee system.
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House
House Common Carriers Committee
Katy
Laredo Officials Plan Big Celebration Visit
A special committee led by Chairman Wormser of the Washington Celebration executive group toured Nuevo Laredo. They met federal military and municipal leaders, seeking support for next month’s event. Mexican authorities promised aid, including arranging Municipal Band from Nuevo Laredo and collaboration with additional bands from Mexico.
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Wormser
Public Works Begin in Mexico Headlines Major Inland Port Projects
Coatzacoalcos and Salina Cruz host early stages of Mexico's plan to boost commerce and shipping. Work starts today on a mammoth government dry dock at Coatzacoalcos and on dredging the Salina Cruz harbor bar to allow the largest vessels to reach the Pacific port on the isthmus of Tehuantepec.
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Mexico
Salina Cruz
Pacific
Tehuantepec
Crusade Against Barking Dogs Declared in City
An unnamed writer calls for a dog killing crusade to silence barking canines disturbing a neighborhood. The satire targets police response and public nuisance concerns, proposing lethal measures as a quick remedy to end the nuisance and improve city life.
Notice to Tax-payers for City Poll Taxes Due
Notice to taxpayers states all city taxes including poll taxes must be paid by January 31. City Hall office hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. to receive payments. D. C. de Lachaica, City Tax Collector, advertises payment method.
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Ady
Chicago Indoor Meet Opens With Mid West Stars
Chicago hosts the nineteenth annual indoor meet of the First Regiment Athletic Association. An army of college and association athletes from the middle West compete over two days with preliminaries tonight and finals tomorrow. The program includes thirteen open events, three scholastic numbers, and relay races for local teams.
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Middle West
First Regiment Athletic Association
Watch The Times Daily for Opportunities Ad
An advertisement offers daily opportunities from The Times, priced at 50 cents per month. The notice invites readers to subscribe for access to frequent opportunities.
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All a Mistake hails last Laredo social before Lent
Miss Edna Summers leads popular Laredo youths in a comedy at Market Hall on Tuesday March 4 to benefit the Rebekah Lodge. The play titled All a Mistake by W Parker promises laughs from start to finish as the final attraction before Lent in Laredo society.
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Edna Summers
Laredo
Market Hall
Rebekah Lodge
W. ©. Parker
Tax Collector Notices Penalty if Delinquent
Tax collector urges payment of state and county taxes by January 31 to avoid a ten percent penalty. Public advisory signs urgency and provides default deadline, signed H. Ligarde, County Tax Collector (Adv.).
Store Collapse Not Holocaust Says McKinney Rescue
McKinney Texas January 24 Injured rise to fifteen with tenants Williams among those at risk as dawn reveals the ruin of a department store. Eight dead confirmed, no more bodies located in debris by noon as rescuers reassess the catastrophe.
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McKinney
Tex
Corey Opposed Tennessee Coal and Iron Stock Purchase
New York January 24 former President Corey of the steel firm testified in the government dissolution suit that he protested taking over Tennessee Coal and Iron during the panic of 1907, saying the price was more than double the stock's worth. His protests were unavailing.
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New York
Associated Press
Corey
The
Steel Corporation Today
Coal and Tron Company
Tennessee
Plan to Import Mexican Labor For Farm Work Deliberated
Callingston Louisiana January 24 Plans to import farm laborers to replace indolent negroes will be discussed at a farmers conference tomorrow. Farmers from across the parish arrive for the meeting as wages rise, making old rates unattractive. many planters favor Mexican labor.
Federals Arrive in Juarez, Rebels Forego Attack
In Paso, Jan 24, seven hundred federal soldiers reached Juarez overnight likely averting the threatened rebel assault. The arrival shifts the balance in the region as authorities assess next moves and security.
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Ke Paso, Tex
Lumber hearing resumed on lumber freight rates
Cincinnati January 24. The protest of Southern lumbermen against a proposed rate increase for lumber shipped from the South to Canadian points was resumed before a special examiner of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Southern lumbermen say the higher rates would unfairly favor Northwest lumbermen who can ship to Canada more cheaply.
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Inter
Imported Cattle from Mexico to Artesia
Seven carloads of cattle from Mexico purchased by Mr. J. W. George of Artesia were crossed yesterday and sent by train to Artesia where they will likely be placed on pasture. The delivery marks a sizable livestock addition for the Artesia ranching operation.
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