Boundary dispute and liquor ring consume Texas Oklahoma contention
The Red River boundary dispute between Texas and Oklahoma grows as Arkansas seeks to intervene and a boundary commission is urged to settle the shifting river line. The article links liquor smuggling networks and Milam conspirators to the wider case, arguing for targeted prosecutions of the leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Oklahoma
Red River Valley
Bed Fame
Arkansas
Supreme Court
Red River
Lousalane
Brownwood
Union
Texias
Mexico
Nueces River
Ned River
Spain
United States
Stephen Austin
Boundary Commission
Miami booze ring tied to bankers and swift smuggling
Reports from Colonel Nutt of the internal revenue raid in Miami reveal a well organized ring backed by local bankers acting as trustees for large sales. The operators boasted of supplying Aquor to northern points and delivering liquor to residences, complicating enforcement of the prohibition act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Nutt
Internal Revenue Bureau
Miami
Florida
Miami Ring
Laredo ISD to elect four trustees on April 1 1922
Proclamation by M S Ryan President of the School Board orders an election in the Independent School District of Laredo Texas for four trustees to succeed expiring terms. Polling places are Central Grammar School Building for Precincts 1 and 2 and Urbahn School Building for Precincts 3 and 4. Election officials named and polls open for one day only at 8 o'clock A M under Texas law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M.S. Ryan
Independent School District
Laredo
Texas
Central Grammar School
M. A. Hirsch
Emeterio Mendoza
C. Zagarnaga
Urbahn
P. P. Leyendecker
L.L. Leyendecker
J. W. Brewster
State of
A. D
M. S. Ryan
Funeral for Mrs. J. W. Brewster Held at Episcopal Church
Funeral services for Mrs. J W Brewster who died at her Heights home were held at the Episcopal church at 10 this morning. Rev Charles W Cook conducted the service with choir music and pallbearers included T E Sharkey Charles L Schmidt Dr W W MacGregor J J Christen A C Richter John Colman Active pallbearers were A L Vidauril B A Atlee H E Noringer Charles Colman John Morton and G P Farias. The funeral para moved to City Cemetery for interment. Many floral tributes marked the high regard in which she was held locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Brewster
the Heights
Episcopal Church
Charles W. Cook
Rev. Cook
T. £. Sharkey
Charles L. Schmidt
W. W. MacGregor
J. J. Christen
A. C. Richter
John Colman
A. L. Vidauril
B. A. Atlee
H. EB. Noringer
Charles Colman
John Morton and
G. P. Farias
Hearing This Morning in Dimmitt County Court
Sheriff Robert T. Hall arrived with a party charged with cover of the district court in Dimmitt county. A hearing was held this morning before Judge Mullally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Hall
Dimmitt County
Jn Dimmitt Mney
Mullally
Gossip from Laredo Says Everyone Wants Attention
A column of local chatter from Laredo covers gossip on men and women, residents courting publicity, shop talk on cigars and fashion, and small anecdotes about college students, cops, and everyday life. Observations include names like Hidalgo street, Las Salinas avenue, and references to local stores and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salinas Avenue
Pneumonia Risks and Cough Remedy Advisement
March is a high risk month for pneumonia as winter fatigue weakens the system. The note urges prompt care for even mild colds to prevent pneumonia and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an expectorant that clears throat germs.
Grand jury reports K K K branch in Webb County
The Webb County grand jury at the March term filed five indictments and reported to District Judge Mullally that a local K K K presence exists though not strongly. They named those linked to the organization, asked public notices to block a parade, and urged an ordinance against masked processions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullally
Laredo
Texas
J. F Mullally
District Court
Webb County
U. S
Grand Jury
M. W. Brennan
Protesting Gag Rule Over Klan Membership in Laredo
A Laredo reader denounces a district judge and grand jury for labeling the Ku Klux Klan and other groups as criminal. The letter defends American rights to join any organization while criticizing the parade scare and urging freedom from suppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Texas
Laredo Times
Grand Jury
Klan
Potentate
Ku Klux Klan
Knight of Columbus
Baptist
Nogales Couple Elopes to Tucson for Marriage
Margaret Jean French, 21, and William D. Martin, 22, Nogales locals, eloped to Tucson on March 14 and married. Miss French’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. French, were longtime Laredo residents. the pair then traveled to Los Angeles.
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Margaret French
Nogales
the Times
Margaret Jean French
Willam
D. Martin
Tucson
MerMAIN Sisters and Gorman Duo to Headline Rialto
Two top vaudeville acts visit Laredo this Sunday and Monday under Rialto Manager Daniels. The Mermain Sisters bring drama dances described as the season’s best, while Billy and Eddie Gorman perform their interpretation of Topics of the Day in Song. Plan to attend these standout performances.
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Majestic
Laredo
Daniels
Rialto Theater
Rialto
Mermain Sisters
Bily
Eddie Gorman
Returned 41 Indictments Adjou rned After Eight-Day Session
After an eight day grand jury session led by District Attorney John A Valla the panel adjourned and filed 41 indictments including aggravated assault abuse and language and receiving stolen property The final batch named B N Colon and William Kelly among others and noted two indictments against three men not yet arrested A Ku Klux Klan report was also submitted per Judge Mullallys instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Valla
Ku Klux Klan
Mullally
Grand Jury
Ku Klux
B. N. Colon
William Kelly
Arturo Alarcon
Renewed Testimony on Doan's Kidney Pills In Laredo
W. B. Durborow of 1919 Parragut St testifies on May 20 1915 that back pain and urinary distress improved with Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at Ideal Drug Store. He notes further benefit on April 28 1919 and hasn't needed them for a year as his back pain disappeared. Price 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY enjoys approval.
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Laredo
Durborow
Parragut St
Dean
Ideal
Pfila
Mr. Durborow
Foster-Milburn Co
Mirs
Buffalo
N. Y
Labor Commissioner Meyers Investigates Laredo Employment Claims
State Labor Commissioner Joe Meyers arrived from Austin to probe reports that employment agents illegally mingled with farm laborers and lured them to quit for better prospects elsewhere. He conferred with District Attorney Walls and will stay in Laredo until noon tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Meyers
Austin
Laredo
Meyers
Onion
Walls
Senatorial Candidate Cullen Thomas Visits Laredo Tomorrow
Hon Cullen Thomas candidate for the United States senate will arrive in Laredo tomorrow afternoon from Cotulla where he speaks in the forenoon and will address the people in Laredo tomorrow night. An announcement will be made tomorrow regarding the speaking place with a large crowd expected in the district court room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullen Thomas
United States Senate
Charles’ A. “Culiberson
Laredo
Cotulla
Mr. Thomas
Thomas
Tomorry
Cullen F
Laredo Becomes Headquarters for International Peace Highway
Fred W. Matly of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce was elected secretary and treasurer of the southern division of the International Peace Highway, which will mark the route from Canada to Mexico City through Texas and Laredo. The conference at San Antonio endorsed establishing Laredo as the southern division headquarters to coordinate Texas and Mexico activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Matly
Laredo Chamber of Commerce
Southern Division
Canada
United States
Mexico City
A. E. Nissen
San Antonio
Cloge ‘Association
Laredo
Notice of Seized Dodge Automobile at Laredo
The Dodge car with License 666317 and Motor 692311, seized March 6 1922 for violation of Section 3082 R8, is subject to claim within twenty days of first publication. If unclaimed, it will be sold at public auction at the Custom House 10 A M April 12 1922 under A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of Laredo
Texas
Laredo
Custom House
A. R. Kahn
Automobile Seizure Notice for Laredo Port 1922
Deputy Collector posts seizure of a 1922 Ford automobile with license 461706 seal 41438 motor 3542864 near Laredo Texas for violation of 082 R8. Claimants must file within twenty days from first publication. absent a filing the vehicle will be sold at public auction at the Custom House at 11 a.m. on April 12, 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toma
Laredo
Noth
Ford Automobile
Texas
Custom House
IA. M
A. R. Katin
Notice of vehicle seizure at Laredo customs office 1922
Official notice from the Fort of Laredo Texas March 7 1922 that an Overland automobile with license or serial Jane 45241 is involved in an action by the Deputy Collector of Customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Customs
Fort of Laredo
Texas
Qverland Automobile
Licenagore
Card of Thanks for Cataract Surgery by Associated Charities
I thank the Associated Charities and the specialist who operated on my eyes for the care received. After arriving in Laredo and being taken to the Associated Charity Hospital I was sent to a specialist and underwent an operation that cured my trouble completely. I now see as well as ever and remember those who helped me with kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated ‘Charities
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Florida Voast
iNsett
Joe P. Leyendecker
Abner
Hidalgo Street
Louise
From Majestic
The
Chance
Laredo IS
International Highway
Texas Division
Juares
Lincoln Treat
A. Burikis
Olympia Candy Co
D. Ellison
Hamilton
Wormser Brothers
Lincoln St
G. N. Olson
Mabel Philibert
Green
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
Dr. Rayner
Belmont Apartments
Miranda City
Saft’s
Fidel Cante
Katrina Herrera
Norwood
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