Press Sensationalism Over Nuevo Laredo Fears Debunked
The piece criticizes San Antonio and El Paso papers for sensational reports that Nuevo Laredo faced an imminent rebel attack. Fort McIntosh officials denied any American forces on the bridge and authorities say the city is normal. Mexican and U.S. agencies warn against unverified claims fueling panic.
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San Antonio
Iese Tvorry
San Antoni
Paso
Nuevo Laredo
EL Varo
International Bridge
Laredo
Bombr
Nueva Garedo
St. Nicholas
Fort McIntosh
Cre
Bridge
Anc
Department of Justice and Military Intelligence Department
Mexico
de la Huerta
Probing War Graft and Public Suspicion
The piece reflects on wartime graft across eras, noting distrust of patriotism monetized by profiteers and officials, past scandals like embalmed beef, and broader corruption claims tied to supplies for major wars. It discusses lingering questions about integrity and accountability in government and contracting.
Investigation urged into graft in Spanish war supplies
The American Legion backs a thorough probe into profiteering and substandard Spanish war contracts. Officials and contractors face punishment if found guilty, as soldiers and civilians alike suffered from inflated profits and inferior goods during and after the war. The call crosses party lines and targets all responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Bun More
Saiutilaga
Congress
Aigus
Laredo Gossip Reflects Shifting Timelines and Values
The column blends local quips about retirement, city life versus rural roots, and social polish. It parodies modern pretensions with lines about the farmer, the city man, and a joke about providing gasoline, illustrating changing expectations and everyday humor.
Notice in probate guardians seek mineral lease on Gonzales estate
In Webb County Texas the guardianship of Gonzales minors seeks court permission to lease part of Porcion 6 described by metes and bounds on the Rio Grande river. The County Judge will hear the petition at the Courthouse in Laredo on June 15 1922.
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Gonzales
Webb County
Taos
Ben- Ti
Jumnin Gonzales
Gildardo Gonzales
Geovavent
Rina Gonzales
Benjamin Gonzales
Juan Gonzales
Nemesia Gonzales
Herlinda Gonzales
Texas
Porcion Number
Borrego Grant
Porcion
Varas
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Funeral for Ferdinand Wormser Held in City
Ferdinand Wormser, who died in San Antonio last Tuesday, was laid to rest yesterday at 4 pm from the family home on Matamoros Street. Rabbi Rosenbaum of Austin conducted the services, with Knights of Cyhnias assisting at the grave. Pallbearers included M. Alexander and A. Saft, and interment was at the Hebrew Rest in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Wormser
San Antonio
Matuaneros Street
Laredo
Rabbi Rosenbaum
Austin
Knights of Cvnhias
Pall-Hearera
M. Alexander
A. Saft
M. Davis
Wil Duaiches
Eon Shapa
Joe Moser
Arthur Jevans
Lews Franklin
J. Polkoff
J. €. Martin
Horace Hamlin
Rodriguez
Sam W. Brown
Charles , Richter
E. B. Brewster
J. B. Morton
Hebrew Reet
Kingsville Team Arrives for Three Games Here
Kingsville, Gulf Coast League pennant winners in 1921, arrive tomorrow to play three games against Laredo in the local league. Matches set for Saturday afternoon Sunday morning and Monday afternoon.
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Kingsville
Kingsvie
Laredo
Alonzo Bound Over On Liquor Theft Burglary Charges
Harique 1) Alonzo appeared before Justice of the Peace A Avec this morning on charges of violation of the liquor law theft over 50 dollars and burglary He was bound over to the next grand jury on bail of 200 for each charge In default of bail he will take summer quarters at Motel Latinas
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Harique
Alonzo
Justice of the Peace
A. Avec
Simmer Quaivers
Motel Latinas
Chamberlain's Tablets Restore Stomach Strength
The piece promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a prompt and satisfactory remedy for ordinary stomach troubles. It claims they strengthen the stomach so it can perform its functions naturally and encourages a trial, noting the price as a quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sheik to Play at Strand. Laredo Road Project Advances
Plans for bidding on the Laredo Miranda City highway bond work move ahead once $150,000 is in the county treasurer. Meanwhile Strand Theater will screen The Sheik on June 6 7 and 8 starring Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino in the original production acclaimed as the wander play of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Miranda City
Strand Theater
Agnes Ayres
Rudolph Valentino
Geologist Surveys Laredo Oil District Work
Well known petroleum geologist I M VanKeuren, now in San Antonio, surveys the Laredo oil district with Witherspoon Oil Co. and Claude Witherspoon. Jones No 1 shows oil and gas at 1 828 feet, while Jones No 2 derrick rises as testing nears. Cole No 1 north of Bruni drills at 1 600 feet through red shale as Cote well targets 2 500 feet. G A G aviators well delays bailings at 1 628 feet.
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I. M. VanKeuren
Kansas, Oklahoma
Texas
San Antonio
Laredo
Mr. VanKeuren
C. Witherspoon
Witherspoon Oil Co
Miranda
VanKeuren
Claude Witherspoon
Miranda Field
Bax
Joseph Building
C. C. Bishop
Bishop
Redus Land Co
Alte
No. 1
Cole Petroleum No. 1
Bruni
Tampico
Aviators
Chamberlain's Tablets Praise From Mrs Newton Vreeland
Mrs Newton Vreeland of Minon New York says Chamberlain's Tablets help both her and her husband after meals and during travel. She reports relief from heaviness and dullness after consuming one or two tablets and recommends them for constipation or indigestion.
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Chamberlain
Newton Vreéland
Minon
N. Y
Laredo Scouts Headed to Corpus Christi Camp
A train carrying 131 Laredo Boy Scouts departed for Camp Sauvignet at Corpus Christi for a ten day encampment. Scout Executive F. L. Mackay and Scoutmasters including Harry Andrews and Clarence Jefferies led the group with an accompanying orchestra. Many local parents and supporters gathered at the station to bid farewell.
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Laredo
Twain tale screens at Royal Theater in June
Manager Valdez books a film version of Mark Twain’s A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court for June 6, 7, and 8 at the Royal Theater. The piece lauds Twain’s humor and enduring appeal as a fit treat for patrons.
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Mark Twain
King Arthur's Court
Valdez
Royal Theater
Local Color Showplace Promises Laredo Attraction
A new Mexican handcraft shop named Tlaquepaque Art Store opens opposite Milmo National Bank aiming to become a premier city attraction. The venture pledges high quality displays to draw trends and visitors to Laredo.
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Laredo
Tlaquepaque Art Store
Milmo National Bank
Dune Brides and Juneteenth Notes at Laredo
Vague items mention Astec pottery at Tlaquepaque Art Store and a planned Knights of Columbus clubhouse move. Also notes import flows through the port of Laredo with carloads of ixtie and garlic. The text references June 19 Juneteenth and cultural reflections with racial terms.
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Laredo
Mexico
Citation by publication in land suit Webb County Texas
Publicacion por citacion en caso de tierras: N H Browne contra W R Huycke et al. En Webb County Texas se ordena citar a los demandados mediante publicidad semanal durante cuatro semanas. Proceso No 6830. Demandante solicita título y restitución de 97 acres descritos por múltiples cargamentos de parcelas y planos.
Damage suit on trial over fatal electrocution case
In district court here Paula Martinez Vda de Pefia sues Laredo Electric & Ry Co for 65000 in damages arising from the electrocution of her husband Lorenzo Pesia Jr on the Johnson farm in South Laredo on March 17 1921. The jury selection began with Special Judge JB McNeill Turner presiding. attorneys include Hicks Hicks Dickson Bobbitt for the plaintiff and Dallas attorney Joe D Franka for the telephone company. Trial expected to take several days.
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Paula Martinez
Hicks, Hicks, Dickson & Bobbitt
Telephone Company
Joe D. Franka
Dallas
Laredo
Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to cure catarrh and deafness
An old advertisement states Hall's Catarrh Medicine will cure catarrh and deafness caused by catarrh. It describes the liquid taken internally that works through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore normal mucous surface conditions. Circulars are free and available from Druggists. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Tulsa riots claim many lives in race clash
June 1 reports indicate numerous deaths in race riots at Tulsa Oklahoma. The U S Supreme Court upholds restrictive tax features of the Volstead Act in a separate ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Supreme Court of U. S
Hand Made Pottery from Tlaquepaque AR Art Store
Hand made pottery described with care from the primitive potter grinding clay and shaping it, then decorating with scrolls bands or tropical foliage. The piece undergoes a delicate finishing stage as heat effects introduce uncertainty.
Archer Parr Seeks Re election to State Senate District 28
The Times announces Archer Parr as a candidate for reelection to the State Senate from the 28th district subject to Democratic primaries held in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Archer Parr
Smith declares candidacy for 23rd District Senate
The Times announces ASHER R. SMITH as a candidate for the State Senate from the 23rd District subject to the Democratic Primary in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Asher R. Smith
State Senate
Webb County Sheriff Candidate Seeks Vote in May 1922
H H Jefferies announces candidacy for Webb County Sheriff and urges voters to support him at the November polls. He signs the letter from Laredo Texas dated May 27 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Yam
H.H. Jefferies
Larado
Texas
Expert Cleaner Offers Hand Pressed Suit Cleaning
Local shop advertises expert cleaning for suits with hand pressing at 40c per item and 1.00 for cleaning and pressing. The terse note highlights by hand finish and pricing, signaling a practical service for garments.
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Velstead
Nyuor
Louten
Sava
Shakespeare
Daily Digest
Cataropo Fiewos
Jones
Cole
Red Shale
Corpus Christi
Sauvignet
Corpus
Lonesome Pine
Davenport
Sambo
Liza
Knights of Columbus
Red Men's Hall
Western Union
N. H. Browne
W. R. Huycke
District Court
49Th Judicial District
State of
Webb
W. R. Hyyeke
Elmer‘ Hendrickson
K. A. Green
Clarence Allery
J. R O'Detshoe
L. W. Rises
Southern States Oil Company
49Th Judicial District of Texas
A. D
Elmer Hendrickson
Harry Solomon
J. F. O'Donahor
L. W. Riggs
International & Great Northern Railway Company
State of Texas
Hugh Stapp
N. B
Antonio Guerra Grant
S. W
N. W
Varas Pass
S. EB
Viray
Varas Pase N. W
N. E
Varas N. W
New York & Texas Land Company Limited
Dimmit County Pasture Company
Nesl
C. M. de la Garza
Lorenzo Pena, Jr
Johnson Farm
Chichester
The
Thomas W. Perry
Michigan
United States
Mackinac
Mich
Grand Haven
Jen
Thomas’ Summer
South Mount
D. C
Virginia
Lord John Russell
Canadas
Charles Lever
Trieste
Dublin
Boston
Julia Ward Howe
Georgev
Prince George
London
Adolfo de la Huerta
Youngerina
Meslean
USA
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