Sense of Wall Street influence in Harvard honor debate
The piece argues Senator Heflin attacks Governor Harding and Harvard over a Doctor of Laws degree, defends Harding as a capable financier, and dismisses Wall Street influence. It notes the claim lacks evidence and emphasizes Harding's independence from financial interests. It also calls for measured, nonpartisan review of honors and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Thomas Heflin
Alabama
Federal Reserve Board
W. 7. G. Harding
Heflin
Harvard University
Harding
Fleffin
Walk Street
Deetor Tanes
Bret Few
Chem
Boles Penrose
Senate Finance Committee
Chauncey Depew
Trarvard
Lt. YD
Time to Settle It Coal Strike Demands Government Involvement
Article argues the coal strike has cost workers forty two million in wages over 100 days and warns of widespread shortages this winter. It calls for miners and operators to resume work or for the government to take over mines until an agreement is reached to avoid food shortages and wagon shortages nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
United Mine Workers
High Cost of Silk Reignites Bank of Japan Debate
Tokyo dispatch reports sparring over cocoons and raw silk pricing as Bank of Japan advocates lowering cocoon costs to protect national economics. Cocoon producers led by Sanji Muto accuse the bank of disturbing supply and demand, warning price protections jeopardize exports and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Bank of Japan
Sanji Muto
Manegafuchi Spinning Co
Muto
Dankag
Mr. Muto
Imperial Raw Silk Co
Americ
Laredo Chamber Gains Statewide Respect at Texas Convention
At the State Convention of Secretaries and Executive Managers of Chambers of Commerce, about seventy Texas chambers saluted Laredo for promoting trade with Mexico and developing the local oil field. Secretary Mally announced plans to circulate updates on the oil industry in Webb and Zapata counties statewide. The convention praised Laredo for prudent publicity and invited another international gathering.
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Com Trerce Cine
Waco
Taredo
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce of
Texas
Mexico
Laredo
Chambers of Commerce
Mally
Webt
Zapata
Laredé
Marty
Jaredo
Alolly
Injunction Hearing Over Webb County Ballot Challenge
An injunction by M. J. Raymond seeks to prevent the Webb County Democratic Executive Committee from placing R. L. Obbitt on the Democratic primary ballot for the district. The hearing before Judge Mullally adjourned at 11:30 with proceedings to resume at 2 pm.
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M. J. Raymond
Webb
Sommitty
R. L. Obbitt
Socialuture
Mullally
Marshall Hicks
John A. Valls
Raymond
Pope
Preliminary paving prep under way in Laredo
City paving engineer Crecil Mus and assistants map street levels and lines as preliminary work continues for a 150000 bond funded paving project. Initial paving will run in the business district then extend toward the Texas Mexican track Rio Grande and Arroyo Zacate areas. Sewer, wire undergrounding, and water gas connections must be completed before construction, with full progress expected by late 1922.
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Crecil Mus
Laredo
Rio Grande
Arroyo Zacate
Guaranty Title Co
Chicago
Local business and civic notes from the county
A county clerk reports a marriage license issued for Santiago Rios and Mrs. Salome Garcia since the last record. Advertisements list B Juarez Plumbing and Wormser Brothers Electrical Con tractors with service promos, Ye Beauty Shoppe at 1112 Lincoln, and Fidel Cantu offering electrical work. The commissioners court met in session and the federal building addition nears completion for post office use. Beacons shoes advertised at Saft's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Juarez Plumbing
Lincoln Street
Santiago Rios
Salome Garcia
Philadelphia
Wormser Brothers
Saft's
Kid Herman to Arrive Saturday for Boxing Match
A letter from promoter Joe Brosig of Houston says Kid Herman will be in Laredo on Saturday July 16 to arrange a boxing match there a few days later. Herman seeks welterweight world title and Mexico all weights champion status, with H. B. King his manager. Location of the bout TBA.
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Laredo
Herman
Mexisa
the Times
Joe Brosig
Houston
Ferman
H. B. King
Nuevo Laredo
One Dollar Saved Represents Ten Dollars Earned
An old aphorism urges frugality noting the saver earns more by cutting waste. The text argues the average man should limit spending to save, citing garden seeds as a practical example of saving dollars.
GOME LAREDO Gossip Heard by One of the Force
A column mocks self important Laredo figures and town talk about wealth, boastfulness, and generosity. It quips at those who claim to act for others good while money talks and misfortune is rarely shared. It notes lovers, fishing gear cycles, and blame shifted to wives.
Laredo Citizens Question Flap Pers Smoke In Public
Local residents report smoke seen in various places and debate when it might rise in Laredo Hidalgo Street with a cigarette habit. A neighbor’s boy on the porch boasted a tall tale naming ten wild animals, reflecting playful daft talk in the era.
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Laredo
Hidalgo
Hite
Amart
Steak and Potatoes Reveals Hidden Affairs Farce
A curiously phrased passage discusses secrecy and stereotypes, contrasting the visible presence of a plump man with a plump woman and imagining odd conversations about a group called Laredo Mappers and a crowd of young bounders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Vagrant Musings on Wisdom and Fault Finding
Brief excerpt notes wisdom as mutable clay and fire clay potentials. It suggests many Laredo residents derive misery from persistent fault finding, reflecting on human fragility and judgment.
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Laredo
German Colonies in South Russia Reported by Odegsa
From Warsaw reports published here via Odegsa in South Russia large tracts are nationalized and offered to German ex service men forming colonies. Within two years the Soviet plans to establish 100000 German colonists in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Warsaw
Rusia
Odegsa
Russia
Kingston 260th Orange Day Celebration Opens
The Kingston Ontario city marks its 260th Orange Day celebration as leaders including Lord Birkenhead and the next premier are noted. Birthday milestones for Lord Chancellor and Admiral Robert Wyman are mentioned amid a list of events. The National University of Mexico opens its summer session for U.S. students and American balloon teams participate in events abroad.
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Kingston
Ontario
Lord Birkenhead
Robertw. Wyman
Navy
United, States
National University of Mexico
Knights and Legion Meet In National Sport Showdown
Two famed groups prepare for a notable contest described as an unusual pairing. The event promises a strong display by both sides before a national audience as they face off today.
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Knights
Legion
Knights of” Columbus
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Kan- Oka
New’ York
Victoria Atreet Ang Flores Ave
Cenuine Parker House Falls
Borchers Bakery
Rayvor
Botice del Refugio
Porcion No. 1
Farias
National Motor” Co
Henry Burr
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Ugarte Building
Ixile
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
San Anonio
Borcers Bakery
Commissioners Court
Fidel Cantu
St. Paul Hotel
Kellogg's
Kellogg’s
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Alte
Bellogg
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Tiferent
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