Armour plan for industrial democracy at packing plant
The article describes Armour and Company proposing an internal “industrial democracy” where employees and management share representation to decide wages hours and working conditions. The plan excludes outside unions and aims to curb national wage standardization, offering profit sharing and pensions if accepted. It contrasts with other labor disputes and mentions Kansas Legion involvement in related unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour and Company
Great Armour Packing Plant
Philip Armour
Great Business
Armours
Armour Company
Armour
Outraged North Dakota League Men Bomb Kansas Foe
Kansas villagers confront invading non-partisan league organizers from North Dakota. State organizer and state secretary were tarred and driven from town after repeated warnings as attempts to address meetings and organize the section faced strong resistance. Citizens framed the episode as a purge of pernicious disruption and order the others to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
League
Kansas
American Legion
Owen Lovejoy
Olindy
Missouri
Legion
Nonpartisan League
Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Aches Testimony
Mrs Ed Sanchez of 705 Rosario St Laredo says she suffered dull kidney pain backache and dizziness for some time and after one box of Doan's Kidney Pills was cured. She reports lasting relief and urges others to try the same remedy priced 60 cents at dealers Foster Milburn Co Mtrs Buffalo NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Sanchez
Rosario St
Laredo
Doan
Eastern manufacturers arrive here on tomorrow
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce reports that Massachusetts manufacturers arrived in San Antonio this morning. After spending the day they will depart by night train to Wed, arriving in Laredo at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday March 16. Merchants jobbers and brokers are urged to meet the train with the Chamber committee to welcome the visitors and explain export facilities of the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Card of Thanks from Troop 7 Scouts to Capt Shropshire
Scouts and Junior Scouts of Troop 7 extend thanks to Capt. Clyde M Shropshire for assistance during a hike and for helping move equipment to and from camp. J R FASNACHT Scout Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde M. Shropshire
J. R. Fasnacht
Harp of Brian Boru Displayed at Trinity College Dublin
In the museum at Trinity College Dublin a harp is shown that is linked to Brian Boru the Irish monarch who supposedly reigned after the 1600s era and is connected to the 1605 accession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity College
Dublin
Brian Borumba
Fort McIntosh Notes Highlight Social, Pool, Promotions
Fort McIntosh notes record a Mrs Clawson visit and bridge party with Maj F V Hemenway and several lieutenants in attendance. The Post Pool opened with strict rules as officers tried the first dives. Company B beat Company C 7 to 1 as Ungerford pitched well. Promotions announced for Maddux Booth and Cahill. A military hygiene course begins for officers under Maj William H. Lloyd. The Seventeenth Infantry Officer's Club met, naming entertainment committees for two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison School
William H. Lloyd
Seventeenth Infantry Officer's Club
Earl Dodge
C. Shropshire
A. H. Dumas
Laredo Fire Department reel racing team forms for Weatherford meet
A group of young men in Laredo including three former reel racing teammates organized to form a racing team for the State Firemen's Convention events at Weatherford May 10 to 12. Training starts tomorrow night with tryouts open to all city youths. The aim is to select top runners and athletes to win laurels, improving on past trips to Waco and New Braunfels where errors cost them victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Weatherford
Waco
New Braunfels
Examinations Announced For Teachers Certificates
Examinations for all classes of teachers certificates will be held at Laredo on the first Friday and Saturday following in April. The dates correspond to the first and second days of April. Intending applicants must notify the county superintendent one week before the examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Nazimova at Rialto in Madame Peacock double role
At Laredo Movies Nazimova appears tomorrow at the Rialto Theatre in a two character performance in Madame Peacock based on a Rita Weiman story. She plays Jane Goring a brilliant stage star and Gloria Cromwell a naive young girl with charm. George Probert stars opposite her with Ray C. Smallwood directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazimova
Rialto Theatre
Madame Peacock
Rita Weiman
Jane Goring
Gloria Cromwell
Jane
Metro
George Probert
Ray CC
Smallwood
Rudolph Bergquist
Edward Shuster
Nobles Impoverished in Constantinople Amid War's Aftermath
Russians of noble blood and high rank in Constantinople scramble to survive as refugees, taking lowly jobs from hall porter to flower seller. Former generals and admirals sell decorations, waiters and waitresses fill the Mosque Aghadjami courtyard, and even princesses and countesses work menial gigs while starting life anew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Petrograd
Wrangel
Aghadjami
Stamboul
Dickert
Legion of Honor
Prince Goubitsen
Oral
Pera
Mieashevsky
Princess Shahofskoi
Vera Tolstoy
Treasure Ship Burned at Sea on the Lady Jermyn
The Lady Jermyn sails home from Australia with gold and lives aboard, as conspirators plot to seize treasure and evade punishment. Vitagraphs Dead Men Tell No Tales, based on BE Hornung, shows at Strand Theatre today and tomorrow with a striking mid ocean fire scene and perilous choices for passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermyn
Australia
Vitagraph
BE. W. Hornung
Raffles
Strand Theatre
Magellan Discovery Anniversary Observed in Manila
Manila marks the 400th anniversary of Magellan's voyage with today’s observance. In Texas, the Cattle Raisers' Association meets in San Antonio for its 45th annual convention. Washington coal miners face an average wage cut of 23 percent effective today. Fresno County holds a special election to decide a $950,000 bond issue for community centers honoring soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas
San Antonio
Washington
Fresno County
Calif
Mollycoddle film by Douglas Fairbanks at Royal Opera House
Douglas Fairbanks presents The Mollycoddle the third United Artists production and the costliest film of his career. It screens at the Royal Opera House for two days Sunday and Monday, reflecting his shift to independent producing with Big Four policy to outdo all prior efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Artists Corporation
Douglas Fairbanks
Royal Opera House
Pneumonia month urges care after winter
The article warns March as a typical pneumonia month with high mortality. It notes winter fatigue weakens defenses and urges prompt attention to any cold. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an expectorant that clears germ laden mucus and helps prevent pneumonia in children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Edward P. Miller
Abbottstown
Grand jury empaneled to probe Webb county district court
The Forty ninth Judicial District grand jury, empanelled by Judge Mullally, includes foreman L. R. Ortiz and members Farias Austin Nelson Borchers Edwards Shiner Davis Bruni Moser Stein Barberio. They began work with District Attorney Walls guiding indictments against Felicito Trevisio Jesus Hernandez Garcia in liquor law violations. Civil docket work dominated the following day with many cases dismissed continued or rescheduled for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Forty-ninth Judicial District
Webb County
Judge Mullally
L. R. Ortiz
Foreman
G. P. Farias
T. A. Austin
Leonard Nelson
H. Borchers
V. Edwards
Shiner
R. W. Davis
A. H. Bruni
Joe Moser
W. W. Stein
J. J. Barberio
Walls
Felicito Trevisio
Jesus Hernandez Et al
Guadalupe Garcia
Onions Ready for Market in Laredo District
Big onion growers in the Laredo district can harvest and ship several carloads, but demand is too weak to justify movement yet. Eastern buyers are in town monitoring conditions, and packing will start when demand justifies it. Despite crop damage from shriveling and lice, some onions remain in excellent condition and cooler stock must clear before wide shipments resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Texas
Collins Company opens wholesale grocery branch in Laredo
Announcement to the Public says The Collins Company, a large San Antonio jobber, has established a wholesale grocery branch in Laredo in the former Wd. Marroquin quarters on Main Avenue near the Texas-Mexican tracks. J. T. Johnston is named local manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Company
San Antonio
Laredo
Wd. Marroquin
Main Avenue
J. T. Johnston
Up-to-Date Sanitary Meat Market in Laredo
The Peoples Meat Market at 1702 Santa Maria Avenue is run by E J Lestriette and is presented as one of the city’s most sanitary markets. It emphasizes expert butchers and a stable supply of choicest beef, inviting the public to visit and become patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
E. J. Lestriette
Santa Maria Avenue
Lesterjette
Onion Growers Notice From International Trading Co
Notice announces a new buying and selling firm International Trading Company for onions season. They offer to pay top market price with cash on hand and seek small pickling onions. Signatories A. D. Bordeaux and Leonard W. Craig at 204 Laredo National Bank Building. Phone 770. Date 3 15 6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Trading Company
Leonard W. Craig
Laredo National Bank
Evidence of Prosperity Seen Everywhere in Laredo
Prosperous conditions in Laredo are highlighted by a modern sewer system, a costly international footbridge, and additions to the Holding Institute under construction. Plans for a seven story tourist hotel Joseph business block and a new opera house are in prospect, with many handsome homes and cottages being planned and contracts let.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holding Institute
Prospect
Joseph Business
Laredo
Hammer
Gaw
Laredo News Briefs and Local Notices 1961
County clerk issues marriage licenses Antonio Ramos and Andrea Sanchez. Local ads note milk, flowers, plumbing, and auto painting services. City projects include sewer work at Matamoros and Juarez avenues. Times items report notable locals and a pushing future opera house plan in Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Ramos
Andrea Sanchez
Tooke
Victoria Street
St. Anthony
Pullman Service to Mexico to Be Greatly Increased
Laredo chamber reports high level talks with Pullman officials and Mexican railroad leaders on expanding Pullman car service via Laredo to Tampico and Mexico City. Hungerford of Pullman discussed railroad management issues, with plan for future announcements and improved gateway status for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
Mexico
Chamber of Commerce
Pullman Car Company
Laredo
M. T. Cogley
Hungerford
R. I. Butler
Pullman Company
Thomas H. Crowder
D. A. Merriman and Family
United States Steel and Wire Company
A. E. Butler
1St
Mlinois Cavalry
Germany Downplays Return of Monarchy Hope
Berlin dispatch reports the King’s Party support for restoring monarchy in Germany remains tepid. Observers say generations must pass to accept a future ruler, with many preferring a limited monarchy and strong democratic frame rather than a Prussia dominated system. A Bavarian factory owner and other elites call for a Bavarian or Württemberg royal line if monarchy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Bavaria
Baden
Wuertemburg
East Prussia
Upper Silesia
England
France
Prussia
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Industrial Democracy
Laredo Chamber of Commerce
Fort Mcintosh
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Company C
Ungerford
Cpl
Maddox
Robert Booth
John Cahill
Laredo Fire Department
Laredo Movies
Philippine Islands
Magellan
Manila
Doug
A. D. Bordeaux
CAL News
Commissioners Court
Pfor
M. J. McCarthy
Zaragoza Street
Vincenzo Pargola
The
Times
Pargola
John Bruni
H. Crotty
Bender
Moreanon
Juarez Plumbing
Green
the Florist
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
Stn St
Matamoros Street
Juarez Avenue
Salinas Avenue
Fidel Cantu
Will W. Gregg
Farragut Street
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