Laredo Loses Its Civic Figure Fred Matthes
In four years in Laredo Fred Matthes built civic and water service improvements and led war bond and Red Cross campaigns. His departure is mourned by the city including the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary-like club he presided over, with hope he will be remembered fondly in Withington. The piece critiques political appointments and calls for cleaner governance.
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Fred Matthes
Laredo
Water Company
Matthes
Ute City
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Mitthes
Hotarians
Mr. Matthes
Sam
Withington
Pon Mir Matthes
Rewards for Service in 1920 Campaign Slush Fund Scandal
Senate inquiry into the 1920 campaign uncovers a large slush fund used by Republicans. Nat Goldstein of St. Louis, nominated as internal revenue collector, faced opposition after testimony alleging he received 2500 dollars to support Lowden and was influenced by Harding managers. Opponents cite records from the committee detailing improper payments and rewards for influence.
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Costa Rica
Missouri
Prohibition
Harding
Harry MM. Daugherty
Oly
Senate
Goldstein
Haring
Nat Goldstein
St. Louis
Internal Revenue Collector
Harrison
Mississippi
Lowden
Goldtein
Pri
Laredo Gossip and Modern Changes Spark Town Talk
Heard By One of the Force notes village musings on crossings and trains, wages versus salaries, fashion trends, and Uncle Abner’s sayings. It recalls changes from brass car horns to electric horns and mocks local celebrity gossip while hinting at social shifts in Laredo.
Reed to open renomination bid for U.S. Senate
Senator James A. Reed launches his campaign for renomination to the United States Senate. An Ohioan turned Missourian and longtime Missouri representative, Reed rose through Kansas City politics as a reform prosecuting attorney and mayor. He is noted for vigor, tenacity, and independence from caucus or executive influence.
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James A. Reed
United States Senate
Missouri
Reed
Melvin
Senate
Kansas City
Ife
Reform
Oil Drilling Rush Across Webb County Fields
In Mirando City Schott and Torrecillas fields drilling continues with four wells completed this week. Carnahan No 1 in Miranda yields 150 barrels daily while Schott leases produce 150 to 175 bpd. Lavello No 2 east of Miranda swabs 800 bpd, becoming the district’s top producer as Magnolia Petroleum moves into Laredo district and Sacramento-Rio Grande digs in Torrecillas.
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Mirando
Mirando Cit
Schott
Carnahan No. 1
Miranda
International Syndicate No. 2
Daling
Mirando City
Bruni No
Times
Sam Mackin
Laredo No. 2
Laredo
Magnolia Petroleum Co
Miranda City
Webb County
Magnolia
Torrecillas
Sacramento-Rio Grande Producing Co
Laurel Gil Co
Jones No. 1
Carolina
Texas
Fippin No
Bruni
Cole Petroleum Co
Los Angeles Grant
Binney
Bruni No. 1
Zapata
Kanaka Oil Co
Mirando No. 9
W. 1
Beckham Et al
Withespoon No. 7
Santone Oil & Refining Co
Wren No. 2
Yates Et al
Henne, Winch & Fariss No. 2
Smith Drilling Co
Cin-Tex Syndicate No. 1
Opals For Sale At Vlaquepaque Art Store
Opals in a rainbow of colors advertised at Vlaquepaque Art Store located at Lincoln Street and Salinas Avenue. Prices range from 5 cents to 50 dollars each, with the notice dated May 6 1931 by T. A. McVicar.
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Vlaquepaque Art Store
Cor. Lincoln St
Salinas Ave
T. A. McVicar
Man Stabs Doll in Scotch Wood. News of Newborn Shocks Family
A chaotic scene unfolds as Paul C. Sulah, in a store named Scotch Wooen, greets passersby with a sign offering a fit free of charge. He behaves oddly, then stabs a doll and murmurs about it being a boy, while news arrives that eight-pound Paul Sulak Jr. was born that morning.
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Paul C. Sulah
Daddy
Paul
Sulak
Flags Replaced After Wind Destroys On Jarvis Plaza
Statement explains wind tore down both the American and Scout flags at Jarvis Plaza. Replacement flags have been ordered and will be raised once they arrive.
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Jarvis Plaza
Cut Flowers Advertisement Reminder
Cut flowers and floral designs available by phone. Call 660 4 7 1m to place orders and discuss arrangements.
Mexican Blue Cross Holds State Convention in Laredo
The Mexican Blue Cross Society state convention opens at the Latin American Club with the undersecretary of foreign relations of Mexico and multiple consul generals in attendance. Delegates confer on credentials as the gathering includes social events and planned sessions through tomorrow.
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Mexican Blue Cross Society
Mexico
E.D. Huiz
Laredo
Aaron Saenz
Mexican Blue Cross
Tocal
Matthes Leaves Laredo for Wilmington N C
Pred A Matthes the citys progressive business leader departs to take a new post in Wilmington North Carolina. Large delegations from the Laredo Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club and friends bid farewell with handshakes and best wishes, hoping for his return on auld lang syne.
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Laredo
Fred A. Matthes
Rugs of gold in film set for Royal Theatre engagement
The two day Royal Theatre program starts Sunday with One Arabian Night starring Polka Negrin. The film’s standout feature is a profusion of Oriental rugs valued like gold, decorating the throne room and harem as part of Lubitsch’s National attraction.
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Royal Theatre
Ernst Lubisseh
Double header draws large crowd at Legion Park
A holiday crowd packed Legion Park for two Laredo Baseball League games. American Legion beat Knights of Columbus 4 3 as Milmos defeated Laredos 8 6 in a lively doubleheader with El Cinco de Mayo framed as the Milmos victory backdrop.
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Legion Park
Laredo
American Legion
Knights of Columbus
Bolton
Cordoran
Legion
Salinas
Johns
K. of C
Milmos
Laredos
Pefin
Gutierrez
Rodriguez
Pierce
Wright
Meltzen
Britain’s Rail and Transport Unions Plan Merger
A virtual agreement was reached to amalgamate two of Britain’s largest unions the railway workers and transport workers with a combined membership of about 1.5 million. The deal aims to unify representation across rail and transport sectors and streamline bargaining power.
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Rail“Waymen and
Transport Workers
Community Notices From Webb County Yesterday
First Presbyterian installs Rev Edward Paisley tomorrow morning and Rev Lawrence H Wharton preaches in the evening. District court adjourned with 23 convictions and no acquittals this term. Cotton markets steady around 25 cents with seed sales for Acala and Mebane long staple. Webb County commissioners plan Monday session extending into next week. Bond issue of 160 000 for a road from Laredo to Miranda City supported. Easton counties plant vast cotton, labor scouts may come to pick. Fort McIntosh boxing card next Wednesday features Battling Hansen vs Tony Mario. I G N road offers summer development fares Fort Worth to Southwest Texas via Laredo at 20 84 round trip, eight days limit. School exams and May 26 graduation loom as term ends.
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First Presbyterian Church
Edward Paisley
Lawrence H. Wharton
Rio Grande
Laredo Gin Co
Commissioners' Court of
Webb County
Taredo
Miranda City
Easton
Larzdo Gin Co
Fort Mcintosh
Hansen
Tony Mario
Fort Worth
Texas
Laredo
Viola Dana at Rialto in Seeing is Believing
Viola Dana appears at the Rialto Theater Sunday and Monday in Seeing is Believing a big romantic comedy. The program includes the wonder dog comedy and the Rialto Orchestra for added entertainment.
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Viola Dana
Rialto
Rialto Theater
Wonder Dog
Rialto’ Orchestra
Big Cockfight Program Set For Tomorrow at Mateo Lopez
A major cockfight event is planned for tomorrow at the Mateo Lopez cockpit in Nuevo Laredo from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The feature fights involve Monterrey and Laredo roosters with Miguel Villareal of Monterrey in charge. Slashers will be used. seven other matches include San Antonio and Louisiana roosters with gaffs, promising strong bouts.
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Mateo Lopez
Nuevo Laredo
Monterrey
Laredo
Miguel Villareal
San Antonio
Louisiana
1500 Carload Mark Passed and Shipments Still Roll
Bermuda onions from the Laredo section continue to ship heavy, with 46 carloads moved last night on I N G and Texas Mexican lines. The season total reaches 1,523 carloads, and projections say shipments will exceed 1,600, despite earlier forecasts.
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Laredo
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans reports tonight and Sunday will be partly cloudy.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary
Observations for Fort McIntosh show a 24 hour period ending 7 am with a maximum temperature of 97 degrees and a minimum of 78 degrees. Wind generally from the west and southwest directions.
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Fort McIntosh
Olear
Church Societies Schedule A Busy Social Calendar
Sunday events include the Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor at 6 45 PM, Baptist Church Junior and Senior B Y P U meetings at 6 PM and 6 30 PM, and Christian Church gathering at 6 45 PM. Monday features Woman's Missionary Society at 4 PM and a called meeting of the Woman's Club at the Club room at 4 PM.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Woman's Missionary Society
Methodist
Woman's Club
Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church
R. A. White
C. F. Smith
Mesdames R. A
Millar
White
Harper
Hamilton
Phelps
Smith
Keithley
Rogers
Stowers
Nye School Entertainment Benefits Local Community
Teachers and pupils of Nye School North Laredo staged a public outdoor performance to raise funds. The evening featured a varied program including songs solos dances a folk dance and a whistling chorus with a stage lit by headlights and autos. About sixty five children and twenty five adults attended with many patrons listed.
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Nye School
North Laredo
M. T. Danifel
T. T. McKnight
Content McKnight
Filomena Cordelli
Frankie Pfeiffer
Bernice Burr
Robin
Ming
Silomena Cordelli
Frankie P ¥Eiffer
Little Maida
Minnie Parrin
Filo‘mena Cordelli
Francisca Lopez
Maria Lopez
Zenalda Herrera
Estrella Vespertina
Rosenda Gonzalez
Luisa Gonnzales
Beulah Pfeiffer
Ceferina Jaso
Petra Garza
Topsy Turvy
Rosenda Gousatez
Luisa Gongalez
Eduligas Gomez
Felipe Serna
Eunicé Burr
Gay
A. Brewer
Ida Wallace
Cordelli
Ambrose Johnson
Lucille Johnson
Perrin
Frank Pfeiffer
Pauline Pfeiffer
C. Burr
Henry Burr
Roe Oliver
Villastrigo
Richardson
Bennett
Andrew Mudd
Dilley
Tax status clarified for Woodrow Wilson Foundation gifts
Secretary Melon told Senator Glass that after reconsideration the Treasury Department agrees with Commissioner Blair that contributions to the Woodrow Wilson Foundation are not exempt from federal income tax.
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Washington
Melun
Glass
Treasury Department
Blair
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Two Bodies Recovered In Fort Worth Area
Associated Press reports two victims recovered in Fort Worth Texas during May including a white woman and a baby. Local authorities continue investigations as details remain scarce.
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Associated. Press
Fort. Worth
Texas
Evils of Constipation and a Remedy
Discusses appendicitis as a serious danger from constipation and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as an easy to take gentle laxative to keep bowels regular.
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Chamberlain
Untouched Deet Iron Ore Deposits Reported in British Columbia
It is estimated that there are 40 225 000 tonn of the deat iron ore in British Columbia, with these resources having scarcely been touched yet.
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British Columbia
Massachusetts Women Eligible for All Offices Say Court
The highest court in the state rules that women are eligible to all elective and appointive offices in Massachusetts jurisdiction. The decision affirms equal political rights and removes restrictions on female civic participation as a public policy matter.
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Massa-chusetts
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G. DaCamara
J. P. Leyendecker
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Helen Lindsay
Mary Donald
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