Vigilantism under Fire as Law Enforcement Debated
In Montgomery county near Houston a citizen posse stopped cars seeking liquor and arms amid rumors of crime. Two travelers were shot. one killed, one wounded, prompting calls to limit vigilante action and hold officers accountable for posse violence.
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Montgomery County
Houston
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Nevroes
Anmlaw al
Qdheir
Isita
Yvoarruit
Qader
Apedak
Lo Wil
Local Disaster From The Regeant Flood
The regeant flood leaves families homeless and destitute within our limits. Hundreds lack meals and clothing as many struggle to work and survive. Appeals will come from charities, but our priority is aiding local residents in distress.
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la ‘Yado
Laredo Gossip Sparks Local Snippets and Wit
The column scatters social musings and humorous observations from Laredo. It jests about taxes, pride, manners, spring fashion, and local characters like Uncle Abner and Louise the stenographer, ending with a playful note about a neighbor bragging.
Rio Grande Flood Deluges Laredo and Nuevo Laredo
The Rio Grande surged to a record forty six to fifty one feet flooding the lowlands of Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. The Holding Institute, Red Cross, and workers rescued twenty four people including an invalid woman as bridges and waterworks were submerged.
Rodriguez Bridge Destroyed by Flood on National Lines
Torrential rains swollen the Rio Salado washed away the 100 foot Rodriguez bridge of the National Lines of Mexico. Rail traffic through the line was paralyzed while repairs and a temporary bridge are prepared. The first train reached Nuevo Laredo in three days yesterday morning, followed by two more, but traffic remains halted for several days.
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Nuevo Laredo
Omredio
Rodriguez
Merco
Rio Grande
Laredo
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Holding Institute
Zacate
Zapata
Rio Salado
National Lines of Mexico
Road to San Antonio Nine-Hour Overland Trip Report
A postcard from J. Denike describes a nine hour drive from Laredo to San Antonio with Louis Lafon and children, noting rough sections due to ongoing construction but overall good roads. The note urges water conservation as Laredo’s pumping plant is out of service during a flood emergency.
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Teo
Laredo
Denike
Lafon
Here
San Antonio
J. S. Denike
Thea Times
Louis Lafon
Fire safety notice from city fire department officials
Precaution urged to prevent fires with emphasis on preserving the water reserve and ensuring extinguishers are in working order. Fire Chief C. Biggio and Fire Marshal Eug Christen issue the alert.
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C. ©. Biggio
Eug, Christen
Limited Fire Extinguishers Available for Flood Protection
Notice announces a limited supply of chemical fire extinguishers and urges immediate orders for rush shipment from San Antonio or Corpus Christi. Ward Insurance Agency.
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San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Ward Insurance Agency
Flood fears grip Laredo residents as river swells
Thousands crowded near the international bridge watching the Rio Grande surge with fear it might flood. A wakeful night followed rumors of danger and the bridge’s possible closure drew public attention to the river’s rampage and the stability of local crossings.
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Laredo
Rio Grande
R. J. Poster
Auto. Supply Co
Laredo Water Co Locks Hours During Low River
Special notice from Laredo Water Co acting manager J W Brewster states water service will run 11 30 A M to 12 M and 5 30 P M to 6 00 P M only for urgent needs. Lawn sprinkling and other nonessential uses banned. violators will be cut off without notice. Chambers of Commerce endorse the action.
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Laredo Water CO
J. W. Brewster
Water Supply Warned as Laredo Plant Submerges
Laredo Water Co. reports its pumping plant submerged and machinery flooded. Manager Breuster says the reservoir holds enough water for about three days but urges customers to conserve and avoid waste, especially on lawns, as officials close edges and monitor access.
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Laredo Water Co
Brewster
Cavan
Red Cross Opens Emergency Kitchen For Flood Sufferers
The local Red Cross chapter set up an emergency kitchen in the Brunt building at Hidalgo and San Bernardo to feed 200 to 300 flood refugees. Police will issue admission tickets to the needy. Red Cross chair Clingen Peel promises aid for any reported suffering.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
Brunt
Hidalgo Street
San Bernardo Avenue
Clingenpeel
New Latin American Club Selects New Board Directors
At a meeting of the Latin American Club the outgoing board passed control to the newly elected board. The new directors include Eduardo Cruz Mina J Pena Raul Casso Matias de Jano Melquindes Garcia G P Farlan Ezequiel Salinas J M Garcia and Ir Rodriguez. After installation the group elected Eduardo Cruz president J S Pena vice president I Rodriguez secretary and Ezequiel Salinas treasurer.
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Alfaira
Eduardo Cruz
Rk.’ Mina
J. 8. Pena
Raul Casso
Matias de Jano
Melquindes Garcia
G. P. Farlan
Ezequiel
Salinas
J. M. Garcia
Ir. Rodriguez
J. S., Pena
I.’ Rodriguez
Ezequiel Salinas
Series of Clay Modeling Demonstrations Show Progress
A partial report notes a series of demonstrations on clay modeling. The current event shows what can be done in clay form and signals more demonstrations to follow, arranged by Hays.
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We. Hays
Laredo Fields Show Active Drilling as Forrester Promotes New Wells
Forrestor advances first off well on Catarina ranch in Webb county while plans proceed for a test on the Espejo ranch near Laredo. Rigs move to Rose No. 1 site and several wells begin cementing as 59 drilling operations continue amid heavy rains.
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S. W. Forrester
Webb County
Catarina Ranch
Harry L. Fangler
Espejo Ranch
Laredo
H. L. Carnahan
Porcton No. 49
Mr. Carnahan and Associates
el Dorado
North Texas
Mexia
R. Rosa Jones
Rose No. 1
Laurel Brothers Ranch
Torreciilas
Webb
Shasta-Laurel-Barngley No
Witherspoon Oil Co
Rio Grande Oil & Gas Operators Association
Colegio Benito Juarez Admits Students at Flores Avenue Site
Spanish English commercial grammar and high school subjects offered under Prof Feo Naranjo and Dr Jose Naranjo with Julio Naranjo as architect engineer. Brand new typewriters of all makes listed. Contact 1018 Flores Ave. Phone 309.
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Colegio
Benito Juarez
Flores Ave
Feo. Naranjo
Jose. Naranjo
Julio Naranjo
Local Help Desk Note From Seymour Denike
While in San Antonio on business this week, the office will render the same prompt service on all multigraphed work and reports. Miss M. C. Riser will be there to serve you. Seymour Denike, 229 Joseph Bldg. Phone 1246. 6-19-21.
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San Antonio
M. C. Riser
Seymour Denike
Joseph Bldg
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