Mob Violence and Sheriff Thaxton Defiance in Williamson
The piece examines mob threats to storm a mine and seize prisoners in Williamson County led by Sheriff Thaxton who refused to surrender a suspect. It contrasts with Illinois examples of mob action and calls for law upholding officials to enforce statutes and protect citizens amid postwar tensions.
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Texas
Youngecounty
Tleab
Wiinois
Mus Feet
Thaxton
Willamson County
Sheriff Sage
Wreosa
Otto
Tawe
Waien
Addenis
Gaven Lovejoy
Amertenne
Phevten
Economy charges mockery by veterans group in St Louis
Humphrey Sullivan of St Louis and National Commander MacNider accuse Brigadier General Sawyer of misusing funds and stalling hospital construction for World War I veterans. Sullivan says funds diverted from legitimate uses harm disabled veterans and warns of neglect and suicides among the hospitalized.
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Sullivan
Athans
Ohio
Congress
Concrexs
Treasuries
RTS Nooo
Federnad
Vhe
Humphrey Sullivan
St. Louis
MacNider
American Legion
Sawyer
Harding
Federal Board of Health
Cabiria at Strand Draws Praise from Critics
Atlantic era notes praise for the film Cabiria shown at the Strand Theatre in Laredo. Review quotes compare it to the Passion Play and Maude Adams work, citing Stamford Morning News and Oberammergau as benchmarks.
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D'Announzio
Cabiria
Laredo
Strand Theatre
Maude Adams
Jean d’Arc
Harvard Stadium
Stamford
Benefit performance for Nuevo Laredo flood victims staged by Knights
Laredo Council No 2304 Knights of Columbus hosts a benefit at Old Red Men's Hall tomorrow night for Nuevo Laredo flood sufferers. Tickets 50 cents at Benjamín Cardenas bookstore 606 Flores or RE C Hall. The program features local artists including Miss Ofelia Garcia and Miss Elvira de Saenz with piano, Jose Vargas and Mrs Carolina de Valdez vocalists, Miss Magdalena Garcia violinist, and others, concluding with a dance finale.
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Laredo
Knights of Columbus
L. Dalches
Nuevo Laredo
Benjamin Cardenas
Flores Avenue
RE. C. Hall
Sone of
Ofelia Garcia O
Elvira de Saenz
Jess Aguilar
Misa Antoin
Jt. Ligarde
Hasta el Crete
Jose Vargas
Carolina VV. de Valdez
Magdalena Garcia
Mugenio Richer
Julio J. Osorio
Francisca G. Ostos
Knights of Columbis Pall
Keeton Petroleum Co Renamed to Radio Ol Co
Notice states Keeton Petroleum Co has changed its name to Radio Ol Co by amendment dated June 19, 1922. Policy, personnel remain unchanged. G-29.3¢.
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Keeton Petroleum Co
Radio Ol Co
Loy Scouts Aid Save Twenty Three As Rio Grande Flood Hits Laredo
Holding Institute escaped serious damage after Rio Grande flood waters and logs surged through the area. Loy Scouts, at three in the morning, rescued twenty three people with no loss of life. Buildings to be restored to first class condition and grounds cleaned. Next school session to open September 4. Sincerely J M Skinner.
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Holding Institute
Loy
Hves
J. M. Skinner
Fishing and Hunting Rights Lease at Mann Tank
A lease has been granted for fishing and hunting rights on the Mann tank with strict policy. No permits will be issued under this agreement.
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Mann Tank
Rotary Outing Ticket Reminder
A clipped notice urges boys to obtain tickets for the Rotary Outing in July. The line hints at athletic events and a spirited community fundraiser.
Notice of Bankrupts Sale in Laredo Texas 1922
Public auction scheduled Saturday July 1 1922 at 1015 Turbide Street Laredo Texas by order of Referee in Bankruptcy John C Scott for the bankrupts 8 C Freed and M B Freed. Items include all Glock merchandise furniture and fixtures with inspections from 10 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 2 pm. Sale time set promptly at 2 pm.
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John C. Scott
8. C. Freed
M. B. Freed
Turbide Street
Laredo
Texas
Rane
Toth
South Plains Oil Co Promotes Units in Laredo Oil Field
South Plains Oil Co seeks investors in Laredo by marketing units valued at 100 each toward financing its Wormser and Moon wells. The firm, capitalized at 100000, lists Henderson Dexter Smith, Charles Carter as operators with W T Cushing as field man and plans a new well at Villegas tank near Keiser. Jones No 1 and No 2 wells in Webb County progress with a standard rig and promising tests.
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Laredo
Texas
South Plains Ol! Co
Moon Ranch
Wormser
Moon
Henderson, Dexter & Smith
Charles Carter
W.T. Cushing
Miranda Giy
South Plains Oil Co
W. T. McKenzie
Villegas
Keiser
McKenzie
Juncon Petroleum Co
Weil
Webb County
Outdoor Rotary Meeting Sparks Summer Jazz Night
The Rotary Club held a mid summer gathering on the Spanish lawn of the Hamilton with a jazz band. Attendees included Mexican Consul Samuel Vasquez and leaders from Kiwanis Lions and Kahn Oil. W. B. Cantrell presided as talks centered on ethics and club activities.
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Rotary Club
Hamilton
Soltau
W. 8S. Cantrell
Samuel Vasquez
Howard W. Moore
Klwanis Club
John L. Dannelley
The
Lions Club
J. J. Delaney
Kahn Oil Co
Edward Mann
Trutter
Laredo
H. C. Hall
Educational Committee
Vasquez
Pannelley
J.jongs Club
Moore
Kiwanis Club
Code of Ethics
Hiatt
Prince Angel of Denmark Seen As Potential Washington Minister
Prince Angel of Denmark, eldest son of Prince Waldemar, known in American circles for his visits to the United States and western Canada, is described as an amiable Danish army officer with renowned charm and understated manners.
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Prince Sage
Denmark
Washington
America
United
Canada
Waldemar
Frederick Vhe
Alexandra
England
Marie of
Orleana
Prince Angel
Bports
Stole Typewriter Case Arrest in Nuevo Laredo
Jose Perez, just back from Reforma, faces two cases after a June theft burglary at Home Ice Co in Laredo. He fled after an arrest in Nuevo Laredo for selling a Woodstock typewriter for 15 dollars, was bound over on theft and burglary charges, and earlier burglarized a Texas yard boxcar stealing Ford wheels, with a two year sentence looming at the state training school.
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Home Ice Co
Woodstock
Nuevo Laredo
Bega
Jose’ Perez
Anther
Perez
Texas
State Penitentiary
Young Man Dies by Suicide in City Home
Ramon Martin aged 18 shot himself at his aunt’s residence on Plores Avenue near the Texas Mexican tracks after writing a note to his aunt saying he was tired of life. He started a phonograph playing a goodbye song before the fatal act, causing early morning excitement in the neighborhood.
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Ramon Martin
Wlores Avenue
Plores Avenue
No Bill Returned In Blanco Kidnapping Case
The Blanco and Martinez kidnapping case yielded no indictment as the Blanco grand jury adjourned after a seven day session. An autopsy showed General Blanco drowned and Colonel Martinez shot in the head, Major Garcia died by unspecified causes, with no wounds on Blanco or Garcia. The case was referred to the next grand jury for further investigation.
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Lucio Blanco
Aurelio Martinez
Walls
Ramon Garcia
Farm Bureau Milestone Celebrations at De Kalb
De Kalb June 29 A historical celebration marks the tenth anniversary of the farm bureau movement with a pageant Forward Farm Bureau staged by Nina Lamkin of New York. More than two thousand farmer actors participate in an amphitheatre production on the Northern Illinois State Normal School grounds. The event is sponsored by the Illinois Agricultural Association the University of Illinois College of Agriculture and the American Farm Bureau Federation with plans for an audience of 15000 or 20000 expected.
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Farm Bureau
de Kalb
Farm Bureau Movement
Haseen
Misa Nina Lamkin
Community Service, Inc
New York
Ft Natural
New Cleveland Six Cylinder Cars Sold at Four Cylinder Price
A National Motor Co ad touts Cleveland six cylinder cars offered for the price of four, calling them beauties. The page also mentions a railroad damage suit in district court, auto supplies promoting McWade self sealing tubes, and various local business notices and classified items in San Antonio and surrounding areas.
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Cleveland
National Motor Co
Auto Supply Co
McWade
Indestructible Electrical Battery Claims Create Buzz
London reports a rival firm markets an indestructible foolproof battery with 300 to 800 percent more capacity. It recharges in 15 minutes, resists local action, and supposedly powers cars to 300 mile radii and even drives omnibuses or locomotives. Investigations by the National Physical Laboratory are underway to verify the extraordinary claims.
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London
National Physical Laboratory, Ang
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