United Front Key to Democratic Victory in November
The editorial argues for a united Democratic front to defeat Republicans in November, praising Governor Cox's nomination and President Wilson's support. It urges educated voters, broader party unity in Congress, and opposition to what it calls old world diplomacy, stressing the fight for league of nations and democratic principles. It asserts Cox's policies favor progress and end to war and domination by a few.
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Democratic
Cox
Davis
London
McAdoo
Wilson
Con €Est
Congress
League of Nations
James M. Cox
Cordoba Clears Scandal Over Jenkins Kidnapping
Gen Federico Cordoba, once the bandit chief behind the Jenkins kidnapping, states he alone devised the sequestration scheme to secure ransom and funds. He asserts Carranza officials framed Jenkins’ involvement to discredit the government. He says Jenkins was the sole wealthy foreign target considered.
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Federico Cordoba
William O. Jenkins
Puebla
Mexico
Carranza
Jenkines
Cordoba
Jenkins
Public prosecutor’s role in Mexican justice scandal
The author urges punishment for a Mexican public prosecutor who allegedly hatched a plot to discredit an American, suborned perjury, and forced an innocent man to pay for his release. The piece stresses lack of immunity for such crimes, the need for an official truth declaration, and accountability for those who abused power in the Mexican legal system.
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Huerta
Mitchell
Jenkins
Mexico
Carranza
Today s anniversaries and historical notes from July 7
A compact clipping lists anniversaries and notable events tied to July 7 across history, noting figures such as William Poulteney and Michael Skobeloff. It references political shifts in Paris in 1815 and reforms like the abolition of public verban whipping in England, with dates and brief biographical anchors.
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William Poulteney
London
Paris
England
Pierre Lous Louvel
City Council Holds Regular Meeting Last Night
The city council met in regular session at 8 pm with Mayor L. Villegas and Aldermen present. Proceedings included approving minutes, deferring reports, handling petitions on street peddlers, draymen, and Salinas Ave traffic, and addressing sewerage plans. An ordinance on building fences was postponed. The Merchants State Bank bond was approved, and executive settlement offered to Fred A. Jones Construction Co. for $3,000 upon release.
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L. Villegas
DaCamara
Henry
Farias
Salings
Brennan
Richter
Moore
Martin
Andres Cantu
Teodulo Carrillo
C. W. Tate
Salinas Ave
DaMara
Chas. BE
Frees
Austin
Ehlers
Fred A. Jones Construction Co
Dallas
Merchants State Bank and Trust Co
B. G. Salinas
M. M. Garcia
Pablo B. Juarez
Laredo Athletic Association
Harry E. Sames
Laredo Street
Springfield Avenue
Waldo
Laredo Plans City Athletic Park Construction
The fundraising committee reports strong local support for a municipal athletic park on the old Caliche Park site. About $1,600 has been subscribed by business leaders as construction begins within days. A substantial grandstand will rise inside a high board fence to host baseball, football and other sports.
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Laredo
Caliche Park
Knight Templars Conclave At Malta Commandery No 32
Malta Commandery No 32 calls a Thursday 7 30 pm stated conclave for all members. Regular meeting and work in the Red Cross urged and expected to be present.
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Knight Templars
Malta Commandery No. 32
Red Cross
Army surplus sale at 1701 Hidalgo Street
Economy Salvage House advertises a large army surplus sale with 20,000 Army shoes, 1,000 wool shirts, 300 cotton mattresses, 20,000 Army leggings, and many other items. Also offers 1,000 pairs of ladies shoes new at below manufacturing cost.
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Hidalgo St
Man's Plaything at Strand Theatre
A Republic Picture, Man's Plaything, screens at Strand Theatre tomorrow. The photo drama follows Nellie Vaughan Grace Davison as she navigates a plot against a rich man. Montagu Love portrays the reviving hero, with Stuart Holmes as the villain weaving the scheme.
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Strand
Republic
Grace Davison
Nellie Vaughan
Montagu Love
Nellie
Stuart Holmes
New Russell Play Thrills At Royal Theatre Tonight
A new William Fox picture starring William Russell, adapted from Ridgwell Cullum’s Twins of Suffering Creek, comes to the Royal Theatre tomorrow. Russell shines in an action packed drama about a man doomed by a five day limit after drawing his fate and surrendering to his foe.
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Russell
Ridgwell Cullum
Bids Referred to Finance Committee On City Contracts
Bids for city work include cost plus 20 percent with $60,000 cash and $64,000 in bonds at par. Pin Youmans of Houston bids $121,000 with extra work at cost plus 15 percent, payments 40 percent of completed work and material on ground, balance in bonds. Jos. Netzer of Laredo bids $134,925. Bonds accepted at par. some contractors subjected to cost plus 10 percent on cash basis. Alderman DaCamara moved to refer bids to finance committee with full authority. all bills await finance committee approval. A. R. Garcia, Secretary.
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Pin Youmans
Houston
Jos. Netzer
Laredo
DaCamara
Finance Committee
Aet
Laredo Section Chosen for Model Plantation Venture
Laredo gains a new agricultural prospect as L V Stewart leases 200 acres of I Alexander & Bros. land at Islitas near the Rio Grande. With R B Edwards as foreman, 150 acres will be Bermuda onions this fall, while 50 acres diversifies into cabbage spinach and other crops. Stewart aims to make the soil yield its wealth and improve irrigation via the Alexander pumping plant. Webb County welcomes the venture and expects strong results.
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L. V. Stewart
Laredo
I. Alexander & Bros
Islitas
Stewart
R. B. Edwards
Rio Grande
Alexander
M. Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Webb County
Withdrawal of District Attorney candidacy in Webb County
John L Dannelley announces he withdraws his name as candidate for Webb County District Attorney due to reasons beyond his control. He thanks supporters and regrets the step. Dated July 6.
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Webb County
John L. Dannelley
Alabama Bound: Bunn Leaves Town for Decatur Visit
W. Y. Bunn and his daughter Miss Elizabeth Bunn departed last night for Alabama. He plans to visit his youth’s scenes in Decatur and other spots before returning home in about three weeks.
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W. Y. Bunn
Elizabeth Bunn
Alabama
Mr. Bunn
Decatur
Ala
Summer Complaint Quickly Relieved By Remedy
Mrs Henry Jewett of Clark Mills New York reports a severe summer complaint attack was relieved almost instantly by Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. The advertisement urges every family to keep this remedy on hand as an excellent treatment for colic and diarrhoea.
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Chamberlain
Henry Jewett
Clark Mills
N. Y
Rotary Club Luncheon Welcomes New Members
The Laredo Rotary Club met at Hamilton Hotel Cafe presided by Robert Lee Bobbitt. Guests included Rey W. E. Sallee of Taiwan China G P Trimble of San Antonio and F H Quinn of New Orleans. New members J L Matthews and W 8S Cantrell were introduced and welcomed by F A Mathes and other officers. Dr Sallee gave an address on his missionary work in China. Routine business concluded the meeting.
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Laredo
J. L. Matthews
W. 8S. Cantrell
Mr. Matthews
Westbrook
Mr. Cantrell
W. L. Guyler
F. A. Mathes
Sallee
China
Gratitude for Kindness at Our Father Evaristo Salinas
The family extends thanks to all who offered services and support during the death of their father, Evaristo Salinas, and vows those acts will not be forgotten.
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Evaristo Salinas
New Books Added to Library Collection
The library reports several new arrivals including The Splendid Outcast by George Gibbs The Man of the Forest by Zane Grey The House of Baltazar by Wm J Locke The Woman Triumphant by W Blascothaffer The Tidal Wave by Ethel M Dell The River's End by James Oliver Curwood Juvenile titles include The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain and The Biography of a Grizzly by Kf Thompson Seton.
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George Gibbs
Zane Grey
Wm. J. Locke
W. Blascothaffer
Ethel M. Dell
James Oliver Curwood
Mark Twain
A Grizzly
Kf. Thompson Seton
Times Readers Offered Daily Opportunities Plan
Classified note invites readers to watch The Times daily for opportunities with a monthly subscription price of 600. per month, promoting ongoing access and updates.
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the Times
Rotary Club visit yields mermaid crowd in Atlantic City
Charles Deutz of A Deutz & Brother returned from an extended Eastern trip and attended the National Association of Rotary Clubs convention in Atlantic City representing Laredo Rotary Club. He reports a large crowd and water full of mermaids with a Rotarian on the crest of nearly every wave. Mrs Deutz and their daughter visited relatives in Moorestown, N J before returning home to Laredo.
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Charles Deutz
A. Deutz & Brother
Atlantic City
National Association of Rotary Clubs
Laredo
Moorestown
N. J
Constipation Remedies Promoted by Local Pharmacy
Advertisement urges relief from stomach upset constipation and related symptoms using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Herrera's Pharmacy offers the product claiming purification of the stomach and cleansing of bowels to restore appetite amid warnings about heat related discomfort.
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Jennie
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Herrera
Cross
Zemo Skin Cure Promises Fast Relief At Low Cost
An advertisement touts Zemo for eczema blotches ringworm and rashes, offered at 35 cents or 1.00 for a large bottle. It claims instant relief from itching, cleansing and soothing effects, non greasy and easy to apply, from The E W Rose Co Cleveland OH.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleviland, Q
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