New Mexico jury woes spark English language concerns
Thorenay's Daily argues that New Mexico must shift to English speaking juries as trials like Magee proceed with translation for Spanish speakers. The piece contrasts border towns like Laredo where trials stay in English and urges English juries for fair verdicts and state integrity.
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Car
Magee
Las -Vegas
New Mexico
United States
Laredo
Coronado
Texas
The Wheel Turns and Shifts in Professions
A historical note observes a shift from liberal arts to skilled trades as crowded professions push wages up for mechanics. It notes universities once promoted classical training but now many youths rebalance toward trades due to wage gaps and apprenticeship shortages.
Laredo Chamber Halts 24Hour Tourist Permits to Nuevo Laredo
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce stops issuing 24hour tourist permits to Nuevo Laredo amid immigration law changes. Tourists must obtain permits from the Mexican Immigration Office after presenting identification. The move follows tensions with Mexican inspectors and aims to ease future travel once the law is amended.
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Nuevo Laredo
Immigration Office
Chamber of Commerce
Staite Department
Mexico City
Mexico
Laredo
Mexican Immigration Office
St Johns Day Verbena in Buenos Aires
A Spanish style Verbena festival is planned for St. Johns Day June 24 in Buenos Aires. The event will include a band concert dancing and amusements suitable to the season. Watch for the Fourth of July bathing contest announcement.
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St. John’s Day
St. John's Day
Buenos Aires
Cod Liver Oil Tablets Supplant Tastier Oil Claims
Doctors and pharmacists tout McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a tastier alternative to cod liver oil. The ad cites a woman gaining 10 pounds in 22 days and promises a refund if a user cannot gain 6 pounds in 30 days, urging purchase through City Drug Co and Laredo Drug Co among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
City Drug Co. Laredo Drug Co
McCoy's
Public dissolution notice of Mussey and Bissonet partners
Partnership of Harold Mussey of Bexar County and F J Bissonet Jr of Webb County Texas is dissolved by mutual consent on June 9 1926. Debts due to Miranda Lumber Company and R S Truck Company split between Harold Massey and F J Bissonet Jr with specific payments listed. Notice dated Laredo Webb County Texas June 9 1926 signed by Fr J Bissonet Jr Harold Mussey.
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Harold Mussey
Bexar County
BF. J. Uissonet, Jr
Webb County
Texas
Harold Massey
I. J. Bissonet, Jr
Laredo
A. D
Fr. J. Bissonet, JR
Rotary Club Luncheon Highlights Farm Loan Bank Growth
Judge Lewis Rogers outlined the Federal Farm Loan Bank’s progress since its 1917 start with 750000 capital. The bank now holds over 9 million capital, 47761 Texas loans totaling 140 million, including Webb county 760000. Loans to agriculturists carry 4 1 2 percent interest over 34 34 years with semiannual payments.
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Rotary
Lewis Rogers
Houston Rotlarian
Federal Farm Loan Bank
Laredo
Texas
Webb County
Vernon Proffitt
S. S. Koczewski
Fort McIntosh
Edward A. Mullally
J. M. Burns
Amedee Ligarde
Bobbitt
Mexican Delegates Arrive in Nuevo Laredo En Route to Chicago
A train from Mexico City carrying 250 laymen delegates to the eucharistic congress in Chicago arrives in Nuevo Laredo this afternoon and will cross to Laredo by 5 30 PM. Local clergy Knights of Columbus Catholic groups entertain them during their seven hour stay before the night train departures. Archbishop Orozco y Jimenez and Mexican bishops travel with the delegation en route to Chicago.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Chicago
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Daughters of America
Children of May
St. Anne’s Society
Orozco Y Jimenez
Guadalajara
Zimmerman Travels to Monterey for Paper Trade
Max Zimmerman general manager of the Charles Boldt Paper Milla Co. New Iberia La passed through Laredo this morning en route to Monterey on business with the Monterey Brewing Association which sources much of its paper supplies from him.
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Monterey
Max Zimmerman
Charles Boldt Paper Milla Co
New Iberia
Laredo
Zimmerman
Monterey Brewing Association
Auction Notice Dodge Car at Port of Laredo
Office of Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas June 10 1926 Notice is hereby given that will sell at public auction on June 25 1926 at 10 A M in front of the Custom House one Dodge automobile license No 834616 motor No 141107 as per Sec 893 of Customs Regulations A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs
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Port of Laredo
Texas
Custom House
Dodge
A. R. Kahn
Auld Lang Syne Comes Back in Laredo Parish Ties
Rev. Father Luis Plana, former pastor of San Agustin in Laredo, now leads Immaculate Concepcion at Goliad. He returns to Laredo to reconnect with old friends and sees the city’s growth and happy, prospering community. He notes his own vigor and warm reception from longtime locals.
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Laredo
San Agustin Church
Father Luis Plana
Immaculate Concepcion
Goliad
Father Plana
Death of Alfredo Charola At Home In Laredo
Alfredo Charola assistant manager at S Alexander Gents Furnishings died at his home 1211 Iturbide Street after about three months illness. A native of Camargo Mexico aged about 33, he came to Laredo as a boy and spent 15 years with J Alexander. Survived by mother wife and two children. Funeral from home to San Agustin Church tomorrow at 6 pm under Knights of Columbus with burial beside his father in Catholic cemetery.
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Alfredo Charola
S. Alexander Gents Furnishings
lIturbide Street
Camargo
Mexico
Laredo
Baldomero Charola
J. Alexander
Knights of Columbus
San Agustin Catholic Church
Notice to City Delinquent Tax Payers
Notice to all persons indebted to the City of Laredo for taxes for any year from 1885 to 1925 inclusive. Pay promptly to the City Tax Collector or suit will be filed to foreclose the tax lien and sell the property to cover taxes penalty interest and court costs. Signed by City Attorney John A Pope this 17th day of May 1926.
Laredo Conference Seeks Freight Rate Relief and Better Service
A meeting between a Laredo Chamber of Commerce committee and representatives of L N and Texas Mexican railways discussed methods to bring Laredo into common-point territory or adjust freight rates to aid local business against rivals. Attending were Horace Booth C M Fish W C Beaman W C Ryan and J R Moore Sr M W Brennan Charles Deutz Teodosio Gutierrez Jr and Secretary Mumm.
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Laredo
Railway Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Horace Booth
Missouri Pacific Lines
Texas
C. M. Fish
W. C. Beaman
W. C. Ryan
L G. N. Railway
J. R. Moore, Sr
M. W. Brennan
Charles Deutz
Teodosio Gutierrez, Jr
Mumm
Oilers Fall to Seahawks in Exhibition Tilt at Corpus
Laredo Oilers with Matthewson Munoz on the mound lost 7 to 1 to Corpus Seahawks in an exhibition game at Corpus Christi. Seattle veteran Chick Brandon pitched five innings and James Munoz surprised friends with a solid spot start as fans dwindled and league results did not count. Presidents and managers offered unclear notes about a Kingsville series and delayed reports from Kingsville.
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Munoz
Laredo Oilers
Corpus Seahawks
Corpus Christi
Oilers
Mufioz
Seahawks
Chick
Brandon
Corpus Christi Culler
Kingsville
Coblent
Laredo Plans Large Turnout for Corpus Christi Fourth
Thousands of Laredo residents will travel to Corpus Christi for the Fourth of July celebration with private cars and an excursion train from the Texas Mexico Division of Conductors and Engineers. The Elks Lodge committee organized a three day program featuring band concerts, baseball, and beach events plus a Gulf Coast League series by the Laredo Oilers. A Comanche revenue cutter salute and speedboat races are planned with fireworks from the breakwater and possible night air displays. New indoor swimming facilities will greet visitors.
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Laredo
Corpus Christi
Texas-Mexican Division of Conductors and Engineers
Texas
Elks Lodge Committee
Laredo Oilers
Gulf Coast League
Fort Sam Houston
United State
Comanche
Shoe repair shop relocates to new Lincoln Street and Agustin address
Patrocio Clover announces the relocation of a shoe repair shop from 1107 Lincoln Street to 614 Agustin Avenue. He asks patrons to visit and promises service excellence and customer satisfaction. Contact number 569. Dated 6 16 3t.
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Lincoln St
Agustin Ave
Patricio Clover
Pancho Heads to Mexico City for Sixth Fight With Lencho
San Antonio flyweight Kid Pancho travels toward Mexico City for the sixth bout against Kid Lencho. Pancho leads the series five to two with three knockouts to Lencho’s two, and Pancho vows to win on June 26. He trains en route and aims for knockout or decision.
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Pancho
San Antonio
Laredo
Mexico City
Kid Lencho
Lencho
Times
Kid Pancho
Black and White Ointment Promises Clearer Skin
An advertisement extols Black and White Ointment and Skin Soup to improve pimply or diseased skin. It claims clearer appearance boosts affection and social approval, touting affordable pricing and larger value in the 60 cent size.
Attorney IRA O'MARA Moves Offices to Sames Moore Building
Removal notice states attorney IRA O'MARA has relocated from the Alexander building to Rooms 210 and 211 in the Sames Moore Building. The notice is dated June 16 and is styled as a formal move declaration.
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Alexander Building
Sames
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