Texas Sesquicentennial picks praise merit girls and boys
The article lauds Texas representatives chosen as ideal Americans for the Philadelphia exposition. It highlights a San Antonio girl's merit over influence and a Denison high school senior boy from a Grayson county farm, both born and bred in Texas. It notes Texas schools, farmers, and educators shaping national leadership and pride. It mentions Magee Leahy clashes in New Mexico politics and Magee's vindication, signaling a shift against old corrupt factions.
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Texang
Texas
Wexang
San Antonio
Austin
Denison
Grayson County
Morrison, Johnson
Little
Great Southwestern Empire
Sesquicentennial Committee
Acquittal of Magee Cheers Crusading Editor in New Mexico
The acquittal of Carl Magee, New Mexico editor and critic of predatory interests, is welcomed by many Americans. Magee rose to prominence with bold editorials against entrenched powers and exposed records such as the Teapot Dome affair, challenging former Secretary Fall and other officials for the public good. His work drew attacks from those whose interests were threatened as he fought entrenched rule in the state.
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Magee
Léthy
Leahy
Las Verdes
Carl Magee
New Mexico
Noted Attorney Mauro Munoz Dies at 75
Funeral notices from Laredo announce the death of Lie Mauro Munoz of Monterrey aged 75. Deceased and his family had many friends in Laredo who will regret the loss of this well known attorney.
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Laredo
Lie
Mauro Munoz
Monterrey
Deeased
City Marshall Targets Glarelight Violations On Cars
Brennan warns he will prosecute owners who use glarelights not adjusted to state law. New cars show most violators, but all car owners must ensure lights meet requirements as traffic officers monitor streets for violations.
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Brennan
Mexican Consul Vasquez Faces Morning Rush at Office
Consul Vasquez and staff handle a surge of applicants seeking Mexican passports and interior travel documents. Each morning he assists those needing photos and papers, while daytime calls keep the office busy with Americans seeking required documentation.
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Mexico
Vasquez
Duval County Bridges Bring Commendation for Zachry
Henry Bo Zachry construction engineer for the city secured the contract to build reinforced concrete bridges and culverts on the Duval county highway under construction. A bonded engineer recently inspected a plated structure and praised the workmanship reflecting credit on Zachry as a rising construction engineer.
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Duval County
Henry Bo Zachry
Duval County Fhway
Henry Zachry
Zachry
For Rent Offices in Centrally Located Modern Building
Central location office space in a modern building with ceiling fans and Frigidaire. All conveniences provided. Call T A Bunn at 756, Joseph Building.
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T. A. Bunn
Joseph Building
Offcers Commended for Speed in Huntley Case
Following the conviction of Herminio Garza Williams and Cruz Martinez for the murder of geologist Sterling Huntley the district court last Saturday imposed the death penalty. Messages from state and national officials praise the swift trial and resolution. A motion for a new trial is to be heard before July 3, with possible appeal leading to action late year when the Court of Criminal Appeals resumes in October.
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Herminio Garza Williams
Cruz Martinez
Sterling Huntley
Lone Star
Mullally
Court of Criminal Appeals
Exhibit of Our Livestock Would Show Advances
The Times suggests a poultry exhibit for Washington’s birthday 1927 and proposes adding a livestock exhibit to highlight Webb LaSalle Jim Hogg and Zapata county cattle advances. The note argues this area’s thoroughbred cattle show the shift from longhorns to high grade stock and urges timely consideration at the next celebration.
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Times
Washington
Texas
Webb
LaSalle
Jim Hogg
Zapata
Texas Prairies
Opening of Hamilton Barber Shop
The Hamilton Barber Shop will open Monday at 7 o clock in the Hamilton Hotel building the former Baker's shop with W T Teague as manager. It will close each evening at 8 o'clock. June 18 1921.
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Baker's Barbershop
Hamilton Hotel
W. T. Teague
Maria Flores
Robert E. Lee
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Epworth League of the First Methodist Church
The
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
J. J. Allbright
J. R. Sandefer
Gloria Swanson in The Untamed Lady at the Royal
Gloria Swanson stars in The Untamed Lady at the Royal tomorrow and Monday. The review notes her rich wardrobe and society setting with a free spirited heroine who clashes with her fiancé succession and includes yacht scenes, a storm at sea, and a horseback chase.
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Gloria Swanson
Yale
Princeton
No. 4
Asell
Gloria
Papal Colors Urged for Eucharistic Congress
The Knights of Columbus and Catholics are urged to display papal colors white and yellow on their ears during the Eucharistic Congress from June 20 to 24. A. R. Kahn G K.
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A. R. Kahn
G. K
Chicago
Knights of Columbus
A. V. Navarro
Zapata County
Kingdom of Zapata
Oilers Win Road Series as They Return to Laredo
The Laredo Oilers defeated the Kingsville Jerseys 15 to 7 in Kingsville then returned home with two of three wins against Corpus Zeshawks and Vittoria Rosebuds and two of three from Kingsville. The Gulf Coast League schedule includes a key meeting Sunday to elect a new president and discuss league expansion.
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Laredo Oilers
Laredo
Corpus Zeshawks
Vittoria Rosebuds
Oilers
Seahawks
Victoria Rosebuds
Rosebuds
Corpus
Tundies
Gulf Coast League
George T. Blevins
Four Corner Building Sites Offered for Quick Sale
BE. J. DRYDEN, Agent, advertises four corner lots available for immediate building. Houses must cost at least $2,000 and buyers may take balance on terms of one fourth cash and the balance in one to three years on a half block or entire block.
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BE. J. Dryden
Customs Agents Streamline Cross Border Cargo in Laredo
In Laredo customs agents D B Serna and Ricardo Gonzalez led a plan with Texas Mexican Railway officials to move cargo destined for the Nuevo Laredo customs house by train twice daily then load on the local track. This concentrates cars at Laredo to speed inspection, save unloading and trucking costs, and reduce border delays.
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Custom House
Nuevo Laredo
Alexico
Messrs
D. B. Serna
Ricardo Gonzalez
Nuevo Laredo Custom House
Cotton crop in good shape promises heavy yield
In Webb Zapata and Jim Hogg counties gins prep for early ginning. The crops show a healthy stand strong growth and abundant young bolls with no boll weevil damage. Jim Hogg and Zapata report heavier acreage and higher yields, while Webb has less area but better condition than last year.
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Zapata
Jim Hogg
Zapata County
Webb County
Charola Funeral Held Yesterday
The funeral of Alfredo Charola, who died at his home on Iturbide street, was held yesterday evening at 6 from the home to San Agustin church. Knights of Columbus members and many friends attended. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery beside his father. Pallbearers included Axchive Ludovico Volpe Carlos Palacios Reyes Ortiz L F P Ochoa Juan Longoria and Henry Dieu. Honorary pallbearers named.
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Iturbide Street
San Agustin Church
Knights of Columbus
Axchive
Ludovico Volpe
Carlos Palacios
Reyes Ortiz
L. F P. Ochoa
Juan Longoria
Henry Dieu
L. G Alexander
Leon Daiches
L. A. Lafon
Manuel Cruz
Martin Volpe
G. P. Martinez
Fidel Gonzalez, Jr
Laredo Oilers Open Three Game Series With Seahawks
The Laredo Oilers return from a perfect road trip and start a three game set against the Corpus Seahawks. An afternoon 4 o'clock game leads off today with two more to follow, urging fans to pack the grandstand bleachers and auto parking spaces.
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Laredo Oilers
Oilers
Corpus Seahawks
Laredo
Victoria
Kingsville
Illness Death Of Dr C F Jenkins Noted In Local Note
Fox reports Mrs W E Smith’s father Dr C F Jenkins of Keene Texas died after visiting Laredo where he had many friends. Smith to stay with mother weeks before returning to Laredo. Also mentions Juneteenth humor and local church actions plus Sheriff Navarro’s update on Zapata county about a large cotton crop.
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W. E. Smith
C. F. Jenkins
Keene
Texas
Doctor Jenkins
Laredo
Real Estate Pitch for Five City Lots at $500 Each
Advert reads five city lots offered at $500 with promise to double in two years. Mentions utilities including water gas and electric lights. Respondents instructed to address Box 417.
Removal Notice for Office Move to James Moore Building
The mover relocates from the Alexander building to Suites 210 211 James Moore Building.
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Alexander Building
James Moore Bldg
Society Notes and Announcements Across Town
Society editors urged clubs to forward weekly reports and meeting announcements with typewritten copy to keep the daily calendar accurate. General notices include travel for Mrs A F E Derby and others, social entertainments by the Rose Club and a Fort McIntosh bridge party, plus a San Antonio wedding announced for Frances Gutierrez and Howard W Gass.
French Seaplane Crash Kills Pilot Near Cherbourg
A French naval training seaplane crashed into the mast of the American torpedo boat Lanson in Cherbourg roadstead. The aircraft then fell across the deck and into the sea. the pilot was killed.
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Frace
Lanson
General Pershing Says Plans Indefinite in Europe Visit
Paris June 19 General John Pershing arrived at Cherbourg yesterday from the United States and said his sole purpose in visiting Europe was to work as chairman of the American battle monument commission. He added that his plans were indefinite for the moment.
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John Pershing
Cherbourg
United States
Europe
American Battle Monument Commission
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