Centralized power and coal issues in need of government action
The piece argues against a wholesale shift to central power plants and wide transmission networks as a cure for coal problems. It cites profiteering, coal shortages, and transport limits, urging legislative fixes and nearer, practical solutions over grand industrial restructuring. It notes water power as a partial solution but warns of high cost and transmission challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Great Central
Kenedy White Sox Open Three-Game Series at Legion Park
The Kenedy White Sox arrive in Laredo with a fan delegation for a three game set against the Milmos at Legion Park. First game today at 4 pm, with games tomorrow morning and afternoon, expected large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Park
Weber No 3 Promising New Oil Producer in Texas
Weber No 3 on Holbein ranch near Jim Hogge County shows good oil and gas indications at 2020 feet depth with 28 feet open hole. Water above may delay completion until a packer arrives and Hale is hauled in. If successful, first producer for the county could be in by mid next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew B. Weber
Weber Oil Interests
Rune Holbein
Jim Diows
Laredo
Hebbronville
Times
Abent
Weber No. 3
Holbein Ranch
Weber
Weber MO. 3
Nower
Caling
Eib
Jin
District Court Adjourned as Two Terms Run in Webb County
The first term of eight weeks of district court in Webb County concluded this afternoon and adjourned. A second eight week term begins next Monday, totaling sixteen weeks for the district court in the county. The grand jury will convene Monday morning from listed jurors including A Garcia Arthur Jevans J S Westbrook I A Puig A Schwarzanman Alpert Martin J A Ortiz Paul Suliak John Colman Sidton Lindheim Joseph Netaer Z A Austin So Vo Edwards John B Morton Gus Becker and Leonard Neleou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jevans
J. S. Westbrook
I A. Puig
A. Schwarzanman
Alpert Martin
J. A. Ortiz
Paul ©. Suliak
John Colman
Sidton Lindheim
Joseph Netaer
Z. A. Austin
So Vo Edwards
John B. Morton
Gus Becker
Leonard Neleou
Bermuda onions roll 700 carloads past Laredo in new runs
Thirty two carloads of Bermuda onions rolled out of Laredo on special runs along the Texas Mexican and G N lines last night. Twenty carloads went over the Pecos Mexican and twelve over the GON. Season total reaches 714 carloads with expectations of continued brisk shipments into next week. Officials estimate about 890 carloads for the season could be surpassed by a hundred plus as activity slows toward the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Laredo
Ho & Gon
UN. Jose
Sunday Baseball Doubleheader at Legion Park
Kenedy White Sox face Milmos in two Sunday games at Legion Park with fans promised exciting, semi professional action. District court activity noted as ending one term and starting another, while border courts cycle on and off in a changing schedule. News from Laredo district hints at encouraging developments and upcoming Carolina Texas No 6 and Cole No 2 details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Park
Kenedy White Sox
Milmos
Laredo
Carolina-Texas
Cole
Two Republics Nos 4d yields 1200 barrels daily at Miranda City field
Two Republics Oil Co No 4d on Los Orucios grant block 20, Miranda City Schott Field, reported swabbing 1200 barrels per day and rising to about 300 barrels daily on pump. Other Laredo district wells include Magnolia 9 and Carrinahan 34 with varying outputs, plus spudding in Binney No 3 and Burton No 1 preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miranda City-Schott
Webb County
Los Orucios Grant
Ross Amigos No. 4
Magnolia
Cary
Weedo
Ina
Laredo
Freserve
Miranda City-Schett
Miranda City- Schott
Band Concert at Post Changes to Evening Time
The Fourth Cavalry Band will perform at 7 30 PM on Sunday, shifting from an afternoon concert previously scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Fourth Cavalry Band
Jumps Ahead at Royal Theatre with Tom Mix
Tom Mix stars in Jumps Ahead at the Royal Theatre Sunday and Monday. Alma Bennett and Pony the wonder horse accompany him in this thrilling western written and directed by Jack Ford. The film features a strong love story, comedy moments, and an excellent cast, reaffirming Mix as a standard of entertaining screen westerns.
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Tom Mix
Royal Theatre
William [Fox
Jack Ford
Tori Mix
Alma Bennett
Pony
Mish Bennett
Mr. Mix
Bulls on Public View at Nuevo Laredo Ring
Bulls scheduled for Sunday May 13 to be killed by noted mata dores Silvetti and Alcalaresio. The bulls come from Paranguco ranch, Michoacan, Mexico and may be viewed daily at the Nuevo Laredo bullring from 9 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. The management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matadores
Silvetti
Alcalaresio
Paranguco
Michoacan
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Light turnout in five amendment vote in Laredo
By noon 184 votes were cast across four wards in a special election on five proposed city charter amendments. At 1 PM totals were 85 in Ward 1, 42 in Ward 2, 22 in Ward 3, and 25 in Ward 4, with strong early support for the amendments and polls closing at 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Texas
Social Calendar Crowded With Dinners Bridges And Church Meetings
Saturday events feature Captain and Mrs Seabury and Miss Rice of Fort McIn Tosh hosting a supper at Montrose. Mrs Convery and Mrs Hamlin host a bridge party at the Elks Club at 3 30. Mrs Goodman hosts a bridge at 3 o clock 1819 Farragut Street. Kathleen Heaner and Alice Taylor plan an evening bridge at Heaner home. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 46 at the Presbyterian Church. The Benlor B Y P U meets at Capital Church at 6 30. The Women Missionary Society of the Christian Church meets at 6 46 Monday. City Circle W M S meets with Mrs Allaworth at Belmont Apartments 3 30 afternoon. Heights Circle W M S meets with Mrs Kickex Shinks 3 20 afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabury
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Benlor B. Y. BP. UL
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
The
Methodist Church
Heights
W. M. Se
Kickex Shinks
Local clubs urged to send weekly reports to Society Editor
Announcement requests all clubs with reporters to submit weekly reports to the Society Editor and phoned meeting announcements to No. 70. Staff notes help maintain the daily society calendar and inform the public of events. Also includes a poetic excerpt and various social notices.
Expression Recital and Society Notes at Our Lady of the Lake College
Mary Elizabeth Jervis presented a program at Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio featuring works by Labitzki Haymann and Reinhold with performers Antonia Gonzalez Clare Jervis Virginia Gonzalez and others. The Christian Church Missionary Society held a Wednesday afternoon meeting discussing Negro Americanization and citizenship training. Mrs Patton hosted a birthday party for Annie Catherine Burrows with many young guests and spring flowers. The Friday Bridge Club hosted a party by Mrs Mally with bridge games prizes and a two course luncheon.
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Our Lady of the Lake College
San Antonio
Mary Elizabeth Jervis
John T. Murphy
Harbour Dream of the Shepherdess
Labitzki
Antonia Gonzalez
Clare Jervis
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
T. Phelps
White
Hodges
Mra.att
Phelps
Mesdemes Siodges
Hart, Keithley
Rogers
Millar
Barlow
R. A
Fasher
Fruth Loftus
Bama Lee Bradley
Mary Anderson
Louise Killam
Anita Yates
Margaret Carter
Margaret Wilson
Shermey Maher
Janette Maher
Mary Louise Creswell
Doris
Dorothy Wilson
Anna Catherine Burrows
Patton
Cunningham
H. L. Guinn
Club
Mesdames
M. Alexander
Cantrell
Marr
Swarecoat
Watson
Heuermann
Chas
Richter
Purwin
Shelby
Euests
Mesdames Huberich
Traylor
O'Meara
W. Y. Bunn
Halley
Epstein
Marlin
Dafches
W A Johnson Dies Sudden in Memphis Texas
Memphis Texas May 5 W A Johnson editor of the Hall County Herald and former lieutenant governor of Texas died suddenly at his home. He collapsed after rising for water and funeral plans were set for the following day. A message from Waco Texas May 6 confirms the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Texas
W. A. Johnson
Hall County Herald
Waco
Tex
Three Hock Brothers Arrested in Denison Liquor Case
Martin August and Henry Hock Jr. were arraigned in Denison justice court on 112 counts of liquor law violations. They were bound over to the grand jury with a $21,300 bond. Their father Henry Hock Sr. is also indicted on liquor law charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Texas
Martin
August
Henry Hock, Jr
Henry, Jr
Music Lesson Notes and Recital Schedule for Community
Saturday publication notes request telephone submissions to Mrs Reed by Thursday noon. The article reviews student focus and musical instruction, praising gradual progress, discipline, and devotion to art, alongside reports of recent pupil recitals at the Rectory and church programs with soloists, ensembles, and forthcoming events.
Choir Plans Evening Service Anthems and Solo
Aing the offertory solo, Through Peace to Light by Ashford. At the evening service the choir will sing an anthem Softly the Twilight Falls by iNeidlinger.
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Aing
Ashford
iNeidlinger
Fanster Travels to San Antonio with Wife and Daughter
Harry L. and Fanster left this morning for San Antonio to visit his wife and daughter for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L.,fanster
San Antonio
Ford Declared World’s Richest Man After Ford Co Statement
The street widely agrees Henry Ford is the richest man after Ford Motor Company released its financials showing assets of 536 million dollars and cash on hand of 159 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Henry Ford
Ford Company
Labor Leaders Clash Over AFL Radical Challenge
Samuel Gompers launched a campaign within the American Federation of Labor to expel the radical wing led by the Trade Union Education League. Figures named include W. Z. Foster and C. D. Ruthenberg in New York on May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Trade Union Education League
W. Z. Foster
C. D. Ruthenberg
Harding Names Two Farm Officials to Key Posts
President Harding appointed Edward H. Cunningham of Iowa as the dirt farmer member of the federal reserve board. In the same action he designated Moward B. Jones of Pennsylvania as an additional member of the farm loan board created by new agricultural legislation.
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Washington
Edward H. Cunningham
Iowa
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Moward B. Jones
Pennsylvania
Farm Loan Board
Flapper Picks Favorite Hymn Amid Inquisitive Interview
A flapper told reporters she has three or four hymns she likes but singles out Harry as her favorite. The playful exchange reflects the era’s flapper culture and candid celebrity style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
Harry
Matrimony Parody Shines Through Courtroom Banter
In a light moment during the divorce hearing, one lawyer jokes that matrimony is like buying a bungalow with continual alterations needed after moving in. The exchange underscores the couples' clashing views on compatibility and commitment.
Taking What Comes in a Weary Citizen Exchange
A brief verses the speaker urges acceptance of limited prospects while a weary interlocutor notes that many phone numbers received lack any practical value or use. The exchange captures grim pragmatism amid scarce options.
Bizarre Quote Beckons Laughs At Church Sculpture
A pair of tourists gawked at a church facade and traded quips about religion and its needs. One joked that religion should give its sculptures a notice, prompting a rocky, humorous exchange about sacred art and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunt
Relfion
Arguing and Monologue Sparks Tense Exchange
The quotation notes a tense domestic exchange where one speaker recalls arguments with his wife. He admits not arguing openly while describing his partner delivering a fiery, red-hot monologue. The remark reflects strained marital dynamics and colorful characterization.
World Industry Notes and Historic Inventions Span Nations
A survey of global industry highlights scarce as a map of progress. Topics include Canadian fisher cooperatives in Michigan and New Orleans cotton shipments dating to 1760. Discussions cover the Leviathan shipyard, locomotive workers insurance, patent costs, and color psychology research at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Michigan
New Orleans
Gathernburg
Sweden
America
Cumberland
Rll
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Canada
University of Pennsylvania
Acientis S
London
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Carnahan No. 54
Egyocey
Mra
Violet & Oberteidt Society
Misees Kathl On Heaner
Alice Taylor
Bridge
Edith M. ‘Thomas
General
Mertion
Robert McCulloch
Corpus Christ
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C. W. Cook
Oither Points
R. A. Millar
Miranda City
James Vernon Proffitt
Baby
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Johnny’ Thompson
Houston
Grand Lodge of
Knights of Pythias
S. J. Serrel
Pythians
Corpus Chisth
Woman's Club
Auditoersium
Sunbeam Band
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
George Wilkes
Bessie
A. J. Mann
Violet Beaman
Bernard, Vernon
Marguerite Schelper
Jillyn
Louie Simms
Carroll
A. Guest Cohen
J. Haymann
Reinhold Clare Jervis
T. A. Daly
Ccc Ea Eee Dunbar
Virginia Gonzalez
Phano
Welen Abies
Green Steele
Elisabeth Reed
Clare
Theo Gande
Studio Fecital
iMova Oifeanne
Milton
Vivian Qtrom
Jens Vorker
Delberc Wibsit
Dorothy
Virginia Moon
Misges Holta Applewhite
Dorothy Borchers
Yulee Leacher
Jaredo Shrine Club
Travis Bruce Boon
Logan
Christ Church
Cook
Alden B. Muller
H. M. Taylor
Mendell N. Morgan
Jack Younkin
Thomas Greenstreet
Delbert Wright
Edward Shahady
Hunter Randolph
Church Music
Presbyterian Church
Mixa Dorothy Borchers
Boreceuse
Beaumont
Boris
Cee
Eee
Vincent
Evening Service
Kern
Briggs
Ford
Industry
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