The Convention's Work and Mexico Policy Debate
Saturday's reflection on the St Louis convention shows Wilson and Marshall nominated as expected. The platform favors no intervention, supports keeping troops in Mexico to restore order, and pushes for preparedness, a stronger navy, foreign trade and a world court. The piece argues Democratic gains and warns against misreading intervention as aggression toward Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Marshall
St. Louis
Mexico
Carranza
Federal Reserve System
Federal Trade Commission
United States
National Democratic Convention
The Mexican Issue in Brooklyn Eagle View
The Brooklyn Eagle argues the Mexican issue will fade before November as the administration is shown to handle the matter satisfactorily. It notes Republican leaders mostly oppose Wilson over foreign policy toward Mexico, and peace or stability could withdraw the campaign issue.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Eagle
the Eagle
Republic Convention
Wilson
Mexico
Laredo ISD Approves Plans for Three New Schools
The board of trustees approved plans and specifications submitted by Page & Co of Austin for a new high school, a grammar school, and a Heights ward school. The mission and bungalow styles were chosen, bids will be sought, and construction may begin soon.
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Page & Co
Austin
Laredo Independent School District
the Heights
Ward
Young bandit de Leon confesses near San Ignacio
Ten year old de Leon, arrested by Customs Inspectors near San Ignacio and brought to Laredo, describes a 300 strong bandit gang recruited at Monterey and planned to cross the river to attack the American camp. He identifies Luis de la Rosa as chieftain and says only seventy crossed. He says many were told they were Carrancistas and he held horses during the raid. He now sits in the county jail as officers photograph a bomb found near the road.
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de Leon
San Ignacio
John Chamberlain
J. J. Edds
Laredo
U.S
Monterey
San Ienacio
la Jarita
de la Rosa
Hamilton Hotel
Coachload of Mexicans Passed Through Laredo
A party of eighty Mexican citizens including men women and children traveled by coach from Corpus Christi and were escorted to the Mexican side at the international bridge after officials determined they were Mexico bound and not American citizens. The group signed citizenship papers with Mexican consular agents and proceeded southward as planned.
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Laredo
Corpus Christi
Mexico
Sanders
Tom Ross
Grimes
Hall
Heights
International Bridge
United States
Melquiades Garcia
Texas-Mexican Railroad
Black Pride and Emancipation Day Reflections
A written piece connects Juneteenth and Emancipation Day to Black pride and celebration. It contrasts festive imagery with stereotypes and notes how the Black community marks the day as a “Black person’s Fourth of July” with regional and cultural references.
Commandeered Two Trucks For Carranza Army Use
Advices reaching Laredo from Villaldama say two large trucks owned by the Compania Minera y Metales have been commandeered by Carranza army officials and impressed for transporting army supplies and soldiers. A carload of gasoline and two chauffeurs were also seized to ensure their use.
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Laredo
Villaldama
Mexico
Compasia Minerales Y Metales
Carranza
Notice to creditors in estate of John Pollock deceased
All persons having claims against the estate of John Pollock deceased are requested to present them to the undersigned as soon as possible. All indebted persons are requested to call and settle with the undersigned. John O. Buenz, Administrator Pro tem. 6-14-6t.
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John Pollock
John, O. Buenz
Lands for sale list to be released September first
J. T. Robinson Commissioner announces a printed list of lands offered for sale on September first, totaling about 4,300,000 acres. Lists will be ready around July first and sent free to those who request them, providing further information on land opportunities.
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the Times
Tribute from Troop M for fallen Privates Katonah Minaden Flowers
The commanding officer of the Third Squadron of the Fourteenth Cavalry and Troop M thank friends of Privates Katonah Minaden and Flowers for sympathy and the flowers sent in tribute to those who died for their country.
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Fourteenth Cavalry
Katonah, Minaden
Social Calendar Highlights From Saturday and Sunday
Mrs Violet Oberfeldt presents a busy social slate with a nine oclock morning cake and pie sale by the Womens Missionary Society at Sanitary Grocery for the Methodist church. An afternoon dancing class at Elks Hall. A five to seven party for June Rose Salisbury hosted by Mrs H S Salisbury. Sunday programs include Junior Epworth League at 430 pm Methodist Church and B Y P U meetings at 7 pm Baptist Church plus Christian Endeavor at seven in the Christian church led by Miss Gladys Mercer.
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Sanitary Grocery
Womens’ Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Elks Hall
Junior Epworth League
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Christian Church
Gladys Mercer
Freed
Social items and visits noted in The Times society column
Names of readers leaving town arriving guests and family visits from Laredo Encinal Fort McIntosh and San Antonio. Amador Sanchez Maria and Lila Sanchez Maria Cardenas Victor Sauvignet Frank Benavides and others on trips. Mrs Parker Weaver Jefferies Jefferies and Lurline Davis among those mentioned and the column includes greetings from the Laredo colony.
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the Times
Amador Sanchez
Maria
Lila
San Antonio
Summer social rounds in Corpus Christi
The Laredo colony enjoys a tranquil season aside from a note that home news is needed. Mrs. Lawrence H. Wharton travels to San Antonio to join her mother, while dances at the Elks Club showcase pink and green decor. A large guest list attends a six course dinner for Miss Emmie Westbrook, followed by a ballroom at Elks Hall. Club notes record a Methodist Women’s Missionary Society meeting with local participants.
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Lawrence H. Wharton
H. Borchers
San Antonio
the Elks
A. ©. Hamilton
T. A. Austin
Edna Brown
Marguerite Nelson
Estelle Moser
Flora Bunn
Elizabeth Mussett
Belle Westbrook
Lillian Westbrook
Emmie Westbrook
Ruth Scratchley
Marie Tenise Cone
Miriam Werner
Maxime Taylor
Irene Moser
Evelyn Moore
Ollie Yates
Marcia Jarrett
Vda Bunn
Will Austin
Tom Austin
Will Sames
Harry Sames
Aaron Moser
Ed, Moser
Leslie Stoner
Asher Smith
Pepe Lowry
Howell Burnett
Robert Muller
Furney Muller
Meyer Katz
Thomas Mussett
John Mussett
M. A. Linnie
Myrtle
Ethel Mackin
Hotel Hamilton
Westbrook
Z. A. Austin
Belle
Stella Moser
Sam Westbrook
Ed. Moser
Tom Mussett
Ed. Cluck
Otto Withoff
Hugh Cluck
Prinz Buttron
Horace Weimer
Percy Winch
Elks Hall
Dr King’s New Discovery for Cough Relief
A vintage advertising item promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for hacking coughs. It highlights soothing pine balsam with tar to heal irritated air passages and loosen mucous, aiding natural sleep and aiding healing over decades of use.
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Dr. King
Dr. Kings
Personalities Arrive as Notables Enter City Circles
Several named figures arrive or reside locally including Julius W. Derby of Monterey John D. Davis of Dolores James M. Morlan of Monterey Egon V. Egghard of San Antonio and U S Consul General Phillip C. Hanna. Also noted are Mr and Mrs Wm Bitt returning from Galveston and a roster of visitors and travelers with list of places of origin including Columbus Monterrey San Antonio Saltillo Torreon Detroit and Mexico City.
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Julius W. Derby
Monterey
John D. Davis
Dolores
James M. Morlan
Egon V. Egghard
San Antonio
Phillip C. Hanna
U. S
Wm. Bitt
Galveston
Ross
W. C. Garrett
Cavalleros
Mex
G. R. Chase
Columbus
Luis B. Trancon
A. Barrera
Torreon
H. M. Robinson
Dr. O. L. Oxford
San Luis Potosi
J. L. de la Fuente
Saltillo
Teofilo Garcia
Lampazos
M. C. Davila
Jose Garza Z
Ursuline Academy Graduation Held at San Agustin Cathedral
Ursuline Academy conducts graduation exercises Sunday evening at 7:30 at San Agustin pro-cathedral. Miss Fermina Guerra, who passed a teacher's exam with high marks, will receive a diploma. Rev. Father Jose Coma will deliver the graduation address and diploma.
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Fermina Guerra
San Agustin
Ursuline Academy
San Agustin Pro-Cathedral
Jose Coma
Remains Sent to Old Home for Pvt. Minaden
The remains of Private James Minaden of Troop M Fourteenth Cavalry died of wounds from the San Ignacio battle were shipped to Cleveland Ohio. Initially the parents requested interment at the post cemetery but later sent a second message asking burial in Cleveland with honors at the family home.
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James Minaden
San Ignacio
Cleveland
Ohio
Fourteenth Cavalry
Campaign to expand natural gas use by solicitors
Border Gas Company announces an active campaign to increase domestic gas customers. Solicitors visit households not using gas to promote NATURAL GAS for cooking and heating. Public courtesy to solicitors is appreciated. June 18, 1931.
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Border Gas Company
Moynahan Taken to Palestine Hospital for Treatment
Robert Moynahan has been seriously ill for several days and will be moved tomorrow to the Illinois General hospital at Palestine for treatment. He will be accompanied by his mother Mrs. William Bitt.
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Robt. Moynahan
Robert Moynahan
IL. & G. N. Hospital
Palestine
Wm. Bitt
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Washington
Lansing
Carranga
Brooklyn
Gov. Ferguson
Democratic Party
Ecome
Ile
Benito Juarez
The
Money Makers
Young Bandit
de la Rosa Gang
J. T. Robinson
Summers
Dox P
Notre
Mrs. V
Violet S. Oberfeldt
Amos R. Wells
Victor Sauvignet
Frank Benavides
Encinas
Maria Cardenas
Mr. A. Magnon
Mrs. Austin and Son
Tarpon
John Martin
Encinal
Ferenbaugh
Fort McIntosh
Peter Parker
Hardy Jefferies
John Jefferies
Lurline Davis
Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Weinert
Mesdames Barr
Burnett
Erans
J. K. Thompson
Lampmann
Callie Smith
Ste
Alamo
S. N. Johnson
Newbro
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