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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1920

Page

2

The New Revolt Across the River

Friday's editorial argues the Nuevo Laredo uprising has no real political heft, driven by disgruntled officeholders seeking money. It urges restoration of order, protection for Americans, and emphasizes commerce over factional aims, calling for the new government to quell the revolt and safeguard cross-border stability.

Nuevo Laredo Carranza Party Porfirio Diaz Mexico Laredo Pablo Gonzalez Custom House

Stanton Named Manager of New Laredo Supply Stations

At a board meeting of the Laredo Oil Supply Co. Lloyd W. Stanton was elected manager of both wholesale and retail stations for the Columbian Refinery Co. The wholesale depot should open in 20 to 30 days, and the model filling station at Houston street and Santa Maria Avenue will be ready in about 60 days.

Laredo Ol Supply Co Columbian Refinery Co Lloyd W. Stanton Montes Houston Street Santa Maria Avenue

Army surplus sale at 1701 Hidalgo Street

Economy Salvage House offers 20 000 Army shoes 1 000 Army wool shirts 300 Army cotton mattresses 20 000 Army leggings and many other articles plus 1 000 pairs of ladies shoes new at less than cost of manufacture. Location 1701 Hidalgo St. é-3-tt.

Hidalgo St

State troops sent to quell Galveston unrest

Governor Hobby authorized troops after Galveston officials and police failed to maintain order amid attacks on dockworkers and ship traffic. Local authorities face suspension of the police and city judge while federal harbor protection views clash with state action. The port’s future hinges on decisive state measures to restore law and protect commerce.

Texas Galveston Hobby T le Pedpie Federict Tran Dent Porcole Tesny Southwest R Dahor Pexas Alata Galverton Met

Summer Complaint Quickly Relieved

Mrs Henry Jewett from Clark Mills Ontario reports relief after a severe summer complaint using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. The testimonial says the remedy removed the most obstinate symptoms and should be kept at hand by every family.

Alont Chamberlain Henry Jewett Clark Milly

General Seely’s bid for Speaker linked to Irish War era

The piece notes General John Edward Bernard Seely, famed for his War Secretary role in Ireland before World War I, aspires to Speaker of the House of Commons. It recounts his resignation amid Irish affairs controversy, his noble lineage, legal education, and career shifts including War roles and ministry posts. It also lists several historical anniversaries and events from the era.

Fey John Edward Bernard Seely House of Commons Ireland Seely John Mreneh Seely Cotpes Nottinghamshire Inc. of Wight Cambridge Tarvin Cylrics Ise Ministry of Munitions

Todays Birthdays From Wkly by Rohl Amvindsen In News Note

Today marks anniversaries for notable figures including Roald Amundsen born in Sarpsborg Norway for polar discovery, Eugene Ysaye born Liege Belgium famed violinist conductor of Cincinnati Symphony, Bishop St George Tucker born Warniw Washington 46 years ago, and Feryard Blaby a New York capitalist born Belvidere New Jersey 53 years ago.

Wkly Rohl Amvindsen South Pole Sarpsburg Norway Eugene Ysaye Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Liege Belgum Bishop St. George Tucker Protestant Episcopal Church Warniw Feryard New York Belvidere N. 1 Tadiny

Lone Star Motors top Legion in early game clash

Lone Star Motors of San Antonio defeated the American Legion team 14 to 9 in a game disrupted by travel delays caused by railway strikes. The effort featured a strong start by Perkins and a late push by Lone Star as they held off the Legion with solid hitting and pitching.

Lone Star ‘Motors San Antonio American Legion Lone Star Motors Tampice Tampico Nueva Laredo Aloutorey Astation Pahhes Scara Eno Alton Aviaug San Antanly-itet Agit

Rebel Losses At Nuevo Laredo Leave Fifteen Dead

Reported fighting near Nuevo Laredo ends with about fifteen rebel dead and many wounded. Wounded rebels were brought to Laredo for treatment under American authority. two suspected leaders spared execution as others remained in custody in Nuevo Laredo.

Laredo Ricardo Gonzales Rafael Maldonado Carrancista Nuevo Laredo Manuel Ortega Sanchez Cesario Conde Doroteo Sandoval

Special examination for teachers certificates in Laredo

A special examination for all classes of teachers certificates will be held in Laredo August yard and 24th. In tending applicants should notify me at the Court House one week prior to the examination, B. Richardson, County Superintendent.

Laredo Court House

Mexican Bandits Gentle Compared to the Chinese

The piece previews a Royal Theater event for July 26 21 presenting The River's End from James Oliver Curwood. It notes Mexican bandits versus Chinese bandits and that the First National production is directed by Marshall Nielan with Valdeg managing to display the 8S. Kh. O. sign at every showing.

United States Rio Grande Royal Theater

Milmo Bank Of Laredo Extends Charter In 1920

The Milmo Webb and State of Texas national bank in Laredo Webb County Texas received extension of its corporate existence under the national banking act. Acting Comptroller Thomas P Kane certified the extension lasts until June 25 1940 with Charter No 2486 Extension No 1347 dated June 25 1820.

Treasury Department Office of Comptroller of the Currency Washington, D. C Milmo National Bank of Thomas P. Kane T. P.O Kane

Nonsense OCR item about theater at Royal Picture

Fragmentary note mentions Mary Miles Minter and a play at the Royal Picture showing today and tomorrow. Details are garbled.

Ugiv Ned Mary Miles Minter ii Niree Marple Royal Picatre

Webb County’s First Gale of Cotton Arrives Near Aguilares

Teodoro Range and Geronimo Rodriguez raised Webb County’s first bale of the term 1952 1500 pounds of seed cotton on A M Bruni land near Aguilares. The cotton, from a 20 acre fifth of land, was brought to Laredo this morning and will be ginned and sold at a premium.

Teodoro Range Geronimo Rodriguez A. M. Bruni Aguilares Webb Laredo Lareun Teotera Range

English capital invests in Webb County oil lands

A San Antonio date line item in the Texas Oil Ledger reports English investors closing a drilling contract in Webb County involving 33,000 acres near the Reier gas field. Sir B. M. Kemp of Manchester spent days securing the deal, signaling English interest in nearby Jeukes leases and the Keiser gas field amid British buyers.

Webb County Texas Oil Ledger San Antonio B. M. Kemp Manchester Eng Border County Reier England Great Britain

Cavalry Reaches Laredo With Machine Gun Company

Troops I and II of the 16th Cavalry under Captain Smith arrived today from Fort Sam Houston and joined the machine gun company of the 16th Cavalry near the aviation field on the Heights. The 57th Infantry machine gun unit also moved in. They are to station and guard American interests along the Rio Grande, with more troops possibly sent if the Mexican situation remains unclear after yesterday’s rebel attack on Nuevo Laredo.

Benito Viareal Fader Gutierres Lampazas Alere Nuevo Laredo Ritamio Gonzalez Wallis Nievo Laredo Ricardo Pablo Gonzalez L-band Vgpriniching Oman Thix-Estatenant 16Th Cavalry Captai Smith Laredo Fort Sam Houston Rio Grande City 57Th Infantry Rio Grande

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