Wool profiteering case prompts calls to tighten Lever Act
A cartoonish rumor claimed wool sold at 10 cents a pound led to a $60 all wool suit for a son. The piece condemns Judge Hughes for quashing an indictment against American Woolen Co under the Lever Act, arguing cloth makers profit from raw wool through cloth not clothing. It urges full inquiry into cloth manufacturer profits and stronger enforcement to close loopholes.
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American Woolen Company
Charles B. Hughes
Woolen Company
Hugh
Hughes
Watch Springs
Kentucky
A Queer Punishment for a Radical Poet
Press despatches from Mexico City report a prisoner accused of crimes against the common law being sent to the Mexican army as a form of punishment. The detainee Leon Osorio, described as Cuban or Mexican and an agitator, is detailed to a garrison corps where officials doubt whether such military service can be honorable or successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Iorps
Leon Osorio
Soldiers honor and discipline in the Mexican army
The piece discusses how disciplined military punishment shapes citizen respect for Mexican soldiers. It contrasts civilian view, fear, and admiration, noting that unwavering discipline without reverence harms esprit de corps. It cites German wartime mutineers and French Foreign Legion examples to illustrate extremes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mocho
French Foreign Legion
Railroad Time Table Tex Mex and Connections
Rail timetable lists Train No 1 for Corpus Christi with Texas Mexican at 9 55 a m. Train No 2 from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m. International Great Northern through fast train to St Louis at 9 30 a m arriving 4 p m. Night Train leaves 9 p m arriving 6 0? a m. Rio Grande Eagle Pass trains from Laredo at 8 20 a m and Minera return 11 a m arriving Laredo 3 15 p m.
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Corpus Christi
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Minera
Today’s Anniversary Observances Across New England and Nation
The 175th anniversary of Louisburg capture under Pepperell and Warren is marked, with Boston area holiday. The 145th battle of Bunker Hill observed in Boston. The Society of the Cincinnati opens its triennial convention in Exeter New Hampshire. VA continue with ROTC camps nationwide. Tobacco Association meets in Atlantic City. Pacific Ocean resources project discussed at AAAS Pacific division meeting in Seattle hosted by University of Washington.
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Louisburg
Vepperell
Warren
Boston
Bunker Fill
Society of the Cincinnati
Exeter
N. H
United States
Tobacco Association of the United States
Atlantic City
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Seattle
University of Washington
How a Noted Vet Gets Rid of Rats Farmers Heed
Dr H H Butler says he uses RAT SNAP around hospital premises every three months and it works. He recommends it to all with rats. Don’t wait for a brood. act at first sight. Three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00. Sold and guaranteed by A Deutz Brother City Drag Co and Sanitary Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Butler
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drag Co
Sanitary Grocery
Representative Meeting Called By War Department Officer
Lieutenant James Harten of the War Department arrives in Laredo and calls a 10 o'clock meeting at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce to form a central ex service man information clearing house. The aim is aid in employment and relief, with local and national committees linking soldiers with government agencies and welfare groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harten
Service and Information Branch
War Department
Secretary of War
Laredo
Service and
Red Cross
Council of National Defense
Washington, D. C
Home Office
United States
New York City
Indianapolis
San Francisco
Washington
Mathew
Saft
Chamber of Commerce
General Staff
Department
Lincoln Street
J. E. Fowler
Laredo officials edge property values higher at board session
Webb county property owners attend the county board of equalization as valuations rise from 7 500 000 to about 12 000 000. The board meets in session since May 24 and is expected to complete its labors next week. Local real estate firms advertise services and listings while community notices cover ex service men meeting and various ads.
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City Board of Equalization
Laredo
T. C. Grimes
Guatemazin St
Heights
Crumpler Sales Co
International Realty Co. of
Flores Avenue
J. E. Cotter
the Royal
Madlaine Traverse
Royal
Juarez Plumbing
Mexico
Webb County
County Board of Equalization
Charlie Chaplin
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Farragut Street
Cactus Oil Co Drilling Fast Near Callahan Spur
Report from Well No 1 says drillers have passed 1100 foot depth at the Cactus Oil Co site near Callahan Spur Webb county about twenty six miles northeast of Laredo. Drilling is ongoing day and night toward potential liquid gold expected between 1300 and 1400 feet, with continuation if needed to obtain satisfactory results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cactus Oil Co
Callahan
Laredo
Webb County
Unidentified Man's Body Recovered From Rio Grande
A badly decomposed American man about 46 was pulled from the Rio Grande near Los Molinas ranch fifteen miles below Laredo yesterday. After a coroner’s view and verdict of drowning, Justice of the Peace RE A Atlee interred the body near the find site. No identification or signs of foul play were found.
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Rio Grande
Los Molinas Ranch
Laredo
Justice of the Peace RE
Watermelons On Market In High Class Lot Prices Rise
The article notes watermelons offered for sale are in the high class of L class, with a large melon valued at one simulaum or more. It mentions Juneteenth approaching and emphasizes economic disparity, as poorer Black buyers lack funds for melons this year. Prices are expected to drop later in the season.
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H. C
Lost control mail truck falls fifteen feet near bridge
A mail truck from Laredo Transfer Co. fell fifteen feet after losing control near the international foot bridge. Two young men aboard escaped serious harm. one suffered a head cut and the other minor bruises. The vehicle veered from the cement platform by the immigration station, struck a fence, and tumbled to ground below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Footbridge
Laredo
Prince of Wales asks about top hat at races
On the warship Renown before reaching New Zealand the Prince of Wales asked if a topper must be worn at the races. He was told yes. He then inquired what the Governor-General wears at Flemington race course in Melbourne, receiving the reply that a top hat is required. He playfuly asked if a squash hat could be worn at the agricultural show and was told certainly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sydney
Australia
Prince of Wales
New Zealand
Flemington
Melbourne
Today’s Anniversaries June 17 Through History
Key dates include the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775, the 1848 Maori War in New Zealand, the 1845 death of Richard Barham author of The Ingoldsby Legends, the 1851 Jubilee of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Westminster Abbey, and 1918 Knute Nelson’s renomination by Minnesota Republicans for U S senator.
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Bunker Hill
New Zealand
Richard H. Barham
Ingoldsby
London
Society For the Propagation of the Gospel
Westminster Abbey
Knute Nelson
Republicans of
Minnesota
United States
Hon Thomas Crerar Leads Canadian Agrarian Movement
Hon Thomas A Crerar today enters his forty fifth year as a major figure in Canadian politics. Once Minister of Agriculture under the wartime Unionist Government he resigned in 1919 over budget plans and now leads the National Progressive party, touring the Dominion to organize its agrarian base.
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Thomas A. Crerar
Dominion
Mr. Crerar
Molesworth
Ont
Ottawa
National Progressive Party
One Woman and One Man Debate Worth and Worthlessness
A wry exchange frames two sides of virtue and vice as obtuse generalities. The widow remarks on the consistency of people, while one man contends women share equal flaws. The dialogue hints at social judgment and relational tensions in a terse, era-appropriate voice.
Today.s Birthdays June 17 notable birthdays listed
Mrs William Jennings Bryan wife of the former Secretary of State born Perry NL 59 years ago today Hon Thomas A Crerar leader of the Canadian Agrarian Movement born Molesworth Ontario 44 years ago today Edward J Berwind eminent New York capitalist born Philadelphia 72 years ago today Philip B Douglas pitcher for New York National League born Cedartown Ga 30 years ago today Tommy Burns former champion heavyweight pugilist born Hanover Canada 39 years ago today
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William Jennings Bryan
Perry
Thomas A. Crerar
Canadian Agrarian Movement
Molesworth
Ontario
Edward J. Berwind
New York
Philadelphia
Philip B. Douglas
Cedartown
Tommy Burns
Hanover
Canada
Double Death Pact Ends in Drowning Off North Kohala
On June 17 in Hilo island, Uye Tafaburo and Makino Kukuya attempted a joint suicide by leaping into the sea from Hawi rocks. Tafaburo drowned while Kukuya was saved by jailer W. Pinehaka. her infant was found hanging in a tree nearby, the bonds on the pair broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hilo
Island of Hawaii
Uye Tafaburo
North Kohala
Makino Kukuyama
Tafaburo
W. Pinehaka
Pinehaka
Hawi
Kohala
Tater Tafaburo
Griffiths Fall of Babylon closes at Royal Theater
Spectacular production by Griffiths ends its engagement at the Royal Theater with praise from patrons who saw The Fall of Babylon on Tuesday and yesterday. The famed creator also previously staged The Birth of a Nation and In tolerance, reinforcing his reputation for grand historical spectacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Griffith
Babylon
Royal Theater
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau provides Fort McIntosh readings
The Times carries a daily forecast from the U S weather bureau in New Orleans and reports Fort McIntosh data for hours ending 7 am. Tonight and Friday are partly cloudy to cloudy with a high around 98 and a low near 74. Winds are generally east. Clear likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort MclIntosh
Best Remedy for Stomach Trouble
Mrs Mamie Bertel of Moberly Missouri says Cham berlain's Tablets are the best remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. She has used them off and on for two or three years and they always relieve indigestion tone the liver and make her feel fine.
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Berlain
Mamie
Bertel
Moberly
Local Professional Directories and Dentist Offices Listed
Attorney at Law with office in New Alexander Building next to Laredo Nat’s Bank. R A McCulloch and A E McCulloch Dentists in Wilcox Block Over Western Union. J K Thompson Dentist in Richter Building N W Dormer Market Plaza. Dr W J Wilson in Walls Bidg Over People’s Pharmacy with 616 Salinas Ave Brannan Building Upstairs Office.
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Hicks
Alexander Building
Laredo
Nat's Bank
ORS. R
Richter
N. W. Dormer Market Plaza
W. J. Wilson
Fice —Walls Bidg
Over People’s Pharmacy
Salinas Ave
Brannan
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Sonora News Company
International Realty Co
Salinas Avenue
J. B. Cotter
Samson
Isauro Martinez
Brnestina Ramon
Eduardo G. Martinez
Nemesia Perales
Fidel Cantu
Callahan Spur
Nuevo Laredo
William King
Maine
Bath
Scarboro
Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte
Jerome Bonaparte
Elizabeth Patterson
Baltimore
England
Mary Anderson
Antonio F. de Navarro
Wilson
Paris
Belgium
Physicians and Surgeons
J. T. Halsell
H. M. Austin
Richter Building
ORS. Lowry and
Crawford
Flores Ave
Lowry
H. Stow Garlick
W. Shirey
J. T. Ward
Bertani
Adellina Thaison
Ella A. Chittenden
D. C
Alexander Bidg
E. A. Atlee
J. K. Thompson
A. G. Thompson
G. C. Hiatt
Undertakers
H. L. Jackson
Auito
Jarvis Plaza
Travis Bruce Bunn
Flora Dilgarde Anderson
Christ Church Episcopal
Alexander Bldg
Julian M. DE Villar
San Dario Avenue
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