The Laredo Times Birthday and Future Plans
Forty one years ago The Laredo Times began as a steadfast community paper. The editorial notes praise local growth, declares allegiance to the plain people, and outlines plans for a new printing plant, expanded news, and broader advertising while urging continued public support and honest competition.
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Waco Legion Plans Local Police Reserve
A Waco committee including the mayor and Legion members proposed a post police reserve of twenty men. They aimed to deputize the mayor for emergencies to protect liberty and property, seeking lawyers’ support, but lawyers refused and urged authorities to enforce law and public sentiment.
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Baby Abandoned On Grant Street Porch Found
On a Sunday morning a newborn girl was found wrapped on the porch of 264 Grant Street. Police traced the mother to a nearby home and she admitted leaving the infant due to inability to care for it. she was not arrested as the case may be resolved.
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Red Cross Nurse Work Highlighted In Public Health effort
Public Health Nurse Miss Dunham is praised for school health work and community support. The nurse’s report outlines 108 bedside care visits and 8487 school children examined across city, county, parochial, and private schools.
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Paytoning Sena Bee
Further disclosures in the Blanco case emerge today
District Attorney Wally reports renewed disclosures in the Blanco case this morning as the investigation intensifies. He may reconvene the grand jury at the current term and plans to present all known evidence, with no arrests until the body acts.
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Weather outlook from New Orleans bureau at Fort McIntosh
The Times received daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Thursday are partly cloudy. Observations at Fort McIntosh show a 24 hour period ending 7 a.m. with a maximum of 92 and minimum of 73. Winds from the southeast. Conditions are clear.
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Expert Cleaner Ad Offers Hand Pressing Service
Suits cleaned and pressed by hand at 40c each Sulta cleaned and pressed $1.00 call and deliver telephone 227 J. Schwartz at 1017 Iturbide Street B 17 tf
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Chamberlain's Tablets Praised by Mrs Newton Minos
A reader endorses Chamberlain's Tablets saying they relieve heaviness after meals and fatigue. She notes both she and her husband use them for five years and she keeps them when traveling. The testimonial cites quick relief from indigestion and low energy.
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Death of Leonidas Giles, Terry Rangers veteran dies at 81
Leonidas Banton Giles, a veteran of Terry's Texas Rangers, died at his daughter's home in the city aged 81. Born October 2, 1841 in Washington County, Texas, he joined the Rangers early in the Civil War and served with distinction through Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Perryville and other battles. After the war he farmed, wrote about the Rangers, and served as immigration officer in El Paso Galveston and Laredo. He leaves four children and a brother. Funeral services were held in the Jackson chapel and he was interred in Austin.
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Wells Ramp Up Drilling In Webb County Field
In Webb County Texas a major drilling push continues with the Gates Kirkpatrick ranch No 1 at about 1000 feet and gas seen at 495 feet but not tested. Cupgenpeel-Sallee No 1 near Laredo No 2 is close to casing and expected to come in strong. Dozens more wells and rigs are spreading from Miranda City to Laredo as production prospects rise.
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Laredo Seeks Paving With Sewer Connections Urged
The city moves to pave sections and expand citywide with two major Texas paving firms preparing bids. Procrastinating property owners must connect to the sewer system. bonds funded by all property owners will soon be available. Once paved, dust storms will be a thing of the past in Laredo.
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Petrograd Port Opens as ARA Ships Reach Russia
London reports Petrograd open and five ships with American Relief Administration cargoes have been sent here. The vessels carry supplies for adult sufferers in Russia. Opening Petrograd eases the American Relief Administration shipping task in the Baltic.
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Swimming Lessons by Rosalie Biggio at Copeland Pool
Limited slots for summer swimming lessons taught by Rosalie Biggio at Mr. Copeland's private pool. Programs for ladies, girls, and small boys meet twice weekly focusing on strokes, saving technique, and resuscitation. Reservations via phone 14 b h14 8t.
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Rosalie’ Biggio
Copeland
Laredo Scouts Return From Corpus Christi Camp
Laredo Boy Scouts, encamped at Camp Sauvignet for ten days, returned aboard a chartered train led by scout executive F. L. Mackay. They enjoyed Corpus Christi bay water activities, reported good health and high spirits, and favored another seaside camp there next year. Corpus Christi hosts praised for hospitality and the camp proved more affordable than Cotulla despite longer travel.
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London Waiter Prepares For The Ordeal At Claridge
Fragmentary notice describes a London waiter at Claridge's, maintaining professionalism as crowds surge. A wink and valet carry a question about haircut or shave, signaling tense social mood and impending events in England.
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London
Strand Theatre Notice By Courtesy Of Mr Farley
Public notice via Mr G P Farley outlines arrangement connected to the Strand Theatre on its south side with management details implied and no further specifics available.
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G. P. Farley
Strand
Anonymous threat to Mexican Consul General prompts protection
American officials vow full protection for Mexican Consul General Ruiz after an anonymous letter signed La Justicia accuses him in the Blanco and Martinez kidnappings. Deputy Sheriff Condren orders nighttime guards at his home as authorities assess risk on American soil. Some view the letter as a prank, others as a potential danger but no harm will be allowed to come to Ruiz.
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Stara and stripes 145th: today’s events in Great Bend
Great Bend Kansas marks a semi centennial today with observances of the 60th anniversary of the first Rail road Y. M. C. A Moat Rev John Glennon archbishop of St Louis celebrates his birthday. Duncan McArthur born 150 years ago noted as governor of Ohio. Convention opens its ann ward session in Indianapolis. A tablet at the French fort site near Fort Wayne Indiana from 1750 will be dedicated by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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