Threats of invasion stir Port Arthur currents
The marine transport workers branch threatens an invasion of Port Arthur to defend “constitutional rights” for three members who were allegedly kidnapped and beaten. Officials doubt the action will escalate, noting possible federal or Texas Ranger involvement and downplaying the organization’s power.
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Port Arthur
Marine Transport Workers
Bo Ww W. W
Texas
W. W
Carder
Vort Arthur
Urey
Arthur
Texas Rangers
W. W. Fromm
Arizona
Gulf of Wexies
Phocis
Fryoston
Prevas
FW. W
Maesuke
Sockless Senators and the Common Life Debate
A column ponders Magnus Johnson the Minnesota senator elect who embraces a roughneck unrefined style and mocks books and manners. The piece recalls past figures like Jerry Simpson and imagines Johnson’s future in Washington amid crude humor and Prairie memories.
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Jerry Simpson
Washington
Senate
Miagnus Johnson
Minnesota
Magnus
Arkansas
Coften
Congress
Chamber Urges Bond Vote To Support Laredo Improvements
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce urges residents to vote on July 21 in favor of issuing additional bonds to fund street and other city improvements. The board calls on all members to inform voters and maximize turnout to avoid stalling the program and hindering Laredo’s progress. Robert L. Bobbitt presides. Phed. W. Mally is secretary.
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Laredo
Coronel
Chamber of Commerce
Robert L. Bobbitt
Phed. W. Mally
Royal scion becomes banker and manager in Budapest
Vienna July reports Count Otto See fried, a grandson of the late Emperor Francis Joseph, has been named manager of the Budapest branch of the Austrian Commercial Bank, marking the latest royal entry into commerce.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Otto Seefried
Francis Joseph
Btudapest
Sheriff Condren traps De Silva and plans oil field tests
Sheriff Condren foils De Silva in Laredo telegraph office trap with deputies nearby. De Silva, wanted for murder and death row in Jefferson County, is moved to Beaumont for a necktie party while Webb County pursues further testing on the Carolina Texas Field with deep oil prospects and a spudding in planned within sixty days.
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Joe Condren
Webb Crornty
Teotonic Beer
Anusey
Newt Fie Silva
Cort Arthur
Pexus
Brituiogt
DeSilva
Condren
de Silva
Houston
Himsely
HH. H. Holmes
Maple
tDe Silva
Western Union
Condrety
Sherity
Jefferson County
Des
Wallis
Leatmont
Carl E. Kenedy
Laredo
Kenedy
Hedlo
Joe Fierros
Webb County
Beaumont
United States Marshal's Sale in Zapata County Texas
Public sale conducted by the United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas at Zapata County Court House door on the first Tuesday in August 1923 between 10 am and 4 pm. Property described as 2110 acres in Porcion 29 in Zapata County with boundary metes and bounds. Levied to satisfy judgment for $12,140.66 plus interest from April 19, 1923, at 10 percent, in favor of M H Whittier against T Vela Peta.
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District Court of the United States
Southern District of Texas
Laredo
M. H. Whittier
T. Vela Peta
Court House
Zapata County
Texas
Cpwo
Porcion
Iowa
Vo Grande
Porcion No
Rio Granda
Porcion No 29
WL. Vela
N. J. Vela
N. J. Vala Et al
Porciion No
Varas
Poreion
Gaid V Porcion No
Varags Pass
Porion No
Varas Road
Varas Cross Creek
Cross Creek
Saran Fence
N. W
Zapata
Varas Pass
Varas Stone
PT. Vela Pea
A. D
Gas on stomach disrupts sleep and pressure relief remedy
Advertises Adlerika as a remedy for trapped gas pressing on the heart and organs, causing restlessness. Claims Adlerita removes old matter from the bowels and guards against appendicitis, sold by City Drug Company.
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Adlerika
Adlerita
City Drug Company
Children Parade At Chautauqua In Jarvis Plaza
The Chautauqua committee hosts a children parade this evening at 2 on Jarvis Plaza with prizes including a season ticket for the Chautauqua for the best costume and for a boy and girl participant. Also a notice forbids parking on Matamoros street in front of the fire station with penalties for violators as issued by City Fire Marshal Eugene Christen dated 7 18 10.
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Jarvis Plaza
Matamoros Street
Hugene
Christen
Zapata County Reports First Cotton Bale Of 1928
Zapata county ginned its first bale of cotton for the 1928 season on July 1 at Ruben Gonzalez's gin in San Ignacio. Raised by Juan Fadilio the bale is high quality and expected to bring a premium price. The county's crop is described as the best in its history with expectations of a record-breaking year.
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Zapata County
Ruben Gonzalez
San Ignacio
Juan Fadilio
Progress in Well at O Pratt Ranch
Johnson and DeTray of ALD. 3. OF Co report the drilling of the O Pratt Ranch well progressing. They have recovered three overshots and half the lost drill stem, plan 10 inch casing to 600 feet to stop cave formation, and will remove remaining drill stem after casing. Gas shows are strong when mud is agitated. oil showings noted. Frank R. Campbell, geologist, calls it one of Webb county's most interesting tests.
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Johnson and
DeTray
ALD. 3
Arede
Frank R. Campbell
Webb County
Army Munson last shoes at $2.76 direct sale
The U S Stores Co offers 100 percent leather Munson last army shoes with heavy soles at 2.76 dollars. Uppers are tan chrome leather and waterproofed. Sizes 6 to 11, all widths. Pay on receipt or money order, money back if unsatisfied. 1441 Broadway New York. 2-22-tf
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Army Munson
U. S. Stores CO
Broadway
New York City
Night and Friday forecast: partly cloudy and unsettled
Fort McIntosh observations report a 24 hour period ending 7 am with a high of 101 and a low of 77. Wind generally from the southeast. Overall conditions clear with a chilly to warm transition expected in the day ahead.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Qureann
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Roses for the Living and the Dead in Laredo Paving Bid
The San Antonio Express lauds Laredo in Think column for an ambitious paving program starting with 104 blocks. New bonds will follow to fund the work as the city modernizes, with San Antonio praising Southwest Texas growth and the gateway role to Mexico.
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San Antonio Express
Laredo
the Express
New Laredo
Rio Grande
San Antonio
Texas
United States
Mexico
Luagedo
Hendrys to headline Radcliffe Chautauqua acts feature
The Hendrys will lead the third day entertainment with Mr Hendry delivering tender impersonations and skilled musicianship. His makeup and costumes create the illusion of a full company. Mrs Hendry provides charming vocal support as the act entertains afternoon and evening programs.
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Radcliffe Chautaugia
Hendrys
Hendry
U. S
Panama Canal Zone
Masonic Notice for Laredo Lodge 547 Meeting Friday
Fraternal communication of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M called for Friday at 8 oclock on the second floor 634 Flores avenue. Examinations and visiting brethren invited. G B Tennisson W M. Schaal opens July 5 29 1m. Learn to Dance Correctly at Laredo Studio 713 Salinas avenue over Club Cafe Prof J B Goad principal. Phone 1488 W.
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Laredo Lodge No
A. F
A.M
Flores Avenue
G. BE. Tennisson
W. M
Laredo
Salinas Avenue
J. B. Goad
W. Schaal
Reporters Strike Succeeds in Ireland Parliament Boycott
Ireland's reporters and newspaper owners reached a settlement after a week long boycott of parliament. Poor facilities and prohibitive restrictions prompted the action. The dispute ended with the grievances addressed and access restored.
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Prees
Dublin
Ireland
Duty and shop talk in a witty July vignette
A humorous exchange from Everyboly’s Magazine July issue shows a worker pressed by duty replying to leave at noon. The clerk thanks him, and the employer insists on staying busy, while his wife asks to go shopping.
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Merk
Everyboly’s
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