Expositions of 1876 and Today Highlight Inventions and Unity
The article contrasts the 1876 Philadelphia exposition with yesterday’s opening, noting rapid invention from the telephone to radio and refrigeration. It argues American industrial leadership, urges unity with Laredo and Corpus Christi, and warns San Antonio against diverting trade. It emphasizes the value of cooperation among Texas cities to secure a balanced border trade network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Newark
New Jersey
Wilbur
San Antonio Seeks Trade Monopoly Through New Rail Link
The article argues San Antonio pushes for a direct Corpus Christi connection to secure a policy favorable to its trade enclave, claiming other cities must be kept from fair competition. It critiques Panhandle and Gulf access debates as tactics to monopolize Lower Valley traffic.
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San Antonio
Texas
Gulf
Mexico
Laredo
City
Corpus Christ
San Antonians
Panhandle
Culf
Corpus Christi
Rio Grane
International Great Northern
Oil Men Adopt Resolutions Over Death of Geologist Huntley
Laredo oil men held a mass meeting at the Sims Oil Co offices after noon on May 31 1926 to honor Stirling Huntley a geologist who died suddenly. A. O. Maddox chaired as committees drafted resolutions expressing sympathy to Mrs Huntley and noting Huntleys fine character and professional standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Huntley
Sims Oil Co
James Moore
A. O. Maddox
Stirling Huntley
Texas
Laredo
Stirling Truntley
Don’t Give Up Hope Pimples Go Forever
An anti skin ailment advertisement touts Black and White Ointment and Soap as a cure for pimples eczema and rash. It claims high sales and urges readers to buy the 50c size for three times the content and to obtain both ointment and soap from local dealers.
Watch THE TIMES syveryday for opportunities 0c par month
The notice urges readers to watch The Times daily for opportunities at a monthly rate. It promises daily chances to find deals or chances to participate in promotions, emphasizing consistency and value.
Campaign Platform for Fifteenth District Texas Candidate
A Democratic candidate in the Fifteenth Congressional District of Texas lays out platform items and personal qualifications. He supports protective tariffs favoring farmers and stockmen, opposes centralization and federal regulation of state taxation, and pledges to advance agricultural and commercial interests while relying on state sovereignty and voter instruction. He frames government by the people and requests support at the July 24 Democratic primary.
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Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
Andrew Jackson
John H. Reagan
Charley Culberson
John W. Davis
Democratic Party
Washington
Congress
Wou
Te Grande Valley
Winter Garden
Notice to Dog Owners for License Tags
City Tax Collector D C De Lachica announces licensing tag issuance hours from 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 6 pm at 41 100. Eligible dog owners must obtain tags as required by law.
Notice of nonliability for road labor in Webb County Texas
Nodca states inability to be liable for debts contracted by any person firm or corporation performing labor on road No 12 A t in Webb County Texas unless a written order is signed by Moe H. B. Zachary.
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Nodca
Webb County
Texas
Moe H. B. Zachary
Beckham Motor Company Moves to Flores and Houston
Removal notice states Beckham Motor Company relocates from Mores avenue and Miata moros street to the former National Motor Company building at Flores avenue and Houston street. They offer Hudson Essex cars, accessories, full repair equipment, 24 hour service, and ample storage space. Call at their new location, 6 1 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckham Motor Company
Mores Avenue
Miatamoros Street
National Motor Company
Flores Avenue
Houston Street
Hudson-Essex
Victoria Rosebuds Take Fourth Game From Laredo
The Victoria Rosebuds beat the Laredo Oilers 8 to 4 to move into second place in the Gulf Coast League standings. Victoria led early, Laredo tied, then Victoria pulled away with three runs in the seventh and three more in the ninth. Batteries Mattox Beier and Kel ly. Rossman and Miller. Victoria heads to Kingsville for a series, while Corpus Seahawks visit tomorrow to face Laredo.
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Laredo Oilers
Victoria Rosebuds
Kingsville
Laredo
Rosebuds
Oilers
Victoria
Mattox
Beier
Kelly
Burke
Rossman
Miller
Kings Ville
Corpus Seahawks
Duco Dupont
Texas
Laredo Drug Co
Camp Richter Dedicated as Scout Camp Ceremony Held
Camp Richter was formally dedicated and opened at 6 p m with visitors inspecting cabins dining hall and facilities. James Richter troop 5 scoutmaster named troU? freTander. merit badges awarded nine scouts nine merit badges and six second class badges. Tom Simms named junior assistant scoutmaster as new rank introduced.
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Camp
Troona
Aesistant
James Richter
A. C. Richter
Na Onal Council
Court of Honor
Tom Simms
Wan
Scout Simms
Scout
Schonts
Weather Forecast For Fort McIntosh Area
The Times reports a partly cloudy to cloudy forecast from the Weather Bureau for tonight and Wednesday. Highs near 98 degrees with a low around 76, southerly winds.
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the Times
Chamber of Commerce
United States Weather Bureau
Fort McIntosh
Murderers of Huntley Confess to Cold Blooded Killing
Two men Herminio Garza Williams and Cruz Martinez confessed to murdering geologist Sterling Huntley on a Zapata county road. They killed him for his Buick, dumped the body in a creek, and fled toward Laredo before being helped by a passing car. Special term of court in Zapata will indict them and transfer the case to Webb county for trial.
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Sterling Huntley
Bar of Justice
Rio Grande
Joe Condren
Webb
Navarro
Zapata
Laredo
Raymondville
John A. Walls
Willacy County
Walls
Huntley
Dolores Creek
J. B. Mullally
Zapata County
Webb County
District Court
Forty-ninth Judicial District
Pittsburg
San Antonio
San Ignacio
Rio Grande Section
Herminio Garza Williams
Cruz Martinez
Mexico
Rio Grande City
Willams
Martinez
Condren
Webb Countty
A. V. Navarro
Raymondaville
Williams
Hidalgo County
Hutley
Arroyo Dolores
Mexican Immigration Law Goes Into Effect Today in Laredo
Consul Vasquez announced immediate enforcement of new Mexican immigration rules. The law requires a foreigner national register and individual identification cards for all entrants, with cross border passage blocked for noncompliance.
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Laredo
Republic
Huntley murder confession tied to homicides court
Sheriff Joe Condren drove nearly 300 miles and reached Laredo within twenty hours to obtain confessions from the Huntley murder suspects. A special district court term will be held in Zapata next Saturday to probe the case, with expectations the judge will resolve the matter quickly. The notes also mention funeral rites for Sterling Huntley and other local notices.
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Joe Condren
Laredo
Huntley
Zapata
District Court Disposes Several Criminal Cases
Ralph Zimmermann received two years with suspended sentence for forgery. George Lewis was fined 50 dollars and costs for driving under the influence. N. W. Cude had aggravated assault continued on state’s first application. Bonifacio Castillo assault with a prohibited weapon continued by agreement. Santiago Alvarez failed to appear. his $300 bond was forfeited.
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Ralph Zimmermann
George Lewis
N. W. Cude
Bonifacio Castillo
Santiago Alvarez
Five Bermudas Shipped from Laredo Mark Down
Bermuda onion shipments from Laredo to national markets are shrinking. Last night five carloads were sent two via the Texas-Mexican road and three via the I G N Rail. The cumulative total reaches 1,364 carloads.
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Laredo
I.G. N
Texas-Mexican Railway Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the stockholders of The Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the companys office in Laredo Texas on June 30 1928 at 10 00 a m for the election of directors and to transact business brought before the meeting The Board of Directors will meet immediately after adjournment of stockholders meeting.
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A. Deutz & Brother
J. T. Ward
Public Library
Banco
Crockett
Green
the Flottet
Broadway
8Th St
San Antonio
Texas
The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Notice to City Tax Debtors of Laredo 1885 1925
A city notice lists all persons indebted to the City of Laredo for taxes from 1885 through 1925 inclusive. It directs immediate payment to the City Tax Collector or face suit to foreclose the tax lien, sell the property, and recover taxes penalties interest and costs. City Attorney John A Pope signs on May 17 1926.
Pyorrhea Remedy Offered By Windrow Bros Drugstore
An advertisement from Windrow Bros Drugstore promotes Leto’s Pyorrhea Remedy. It claims to cure sore gums bleeding gums loose teeth and foul breath and offers a money back guarantee if not pleased.
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Ileto
Windrow Bros. Drugstore
la Botica Blanca
Detectives Nab Suspects in Huntley Murder Case
The men were arrested in Laredo on charges of burglarizing a Raymondville jewelry store and were surrendered to the Willacy county sheriff. They were returned to Raymondville where Sheriff Joe Condren and Sheriff A V Navarro secured a written confession detailing the Huntley murder after a 300 mile drive and rapid handoff to District Attorney Walls within twenty hours.
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San Ignacio
Zapata
Rio Grande City
Walls
Laredo
Marion Davies Transforms For Beverly of Graustark
Marion Davies hides her femininity for a strong masculine role in Beverly of Graustark at the Royal Theatre today through Thursday. She describes erasing feminine traces and adopting boyish mannerisms to portray a dual character, with Antonio Moreno and a MGM production.
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Marion Davies
Cosmopolitan
Beverly of
Sidney Franklin
George Barr McCutcheon
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
Antonio Moreno
Roy D'Arcy
Creighton Hale
Paulette Duval
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Fast Corpus Seahawks
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Richter
Ideal Camp
the Weather Report
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Farragut Street
San Agustin Ave
Sea Madlem
W. Y. Bunn
ABC Care
Laredo Times
Geo. Lake
American Legion
Star Car
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
Corpus Christi Street
Tay
T. A. Bunn
Joseph
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