Laredo Times Publisher and Subscription Details
The Laredo Times lists the Penn Publishing Company as publisher and proprietor. It details weekly publication by mail postpaid to the United States, Mexico, or Canada with subscription rates of 2.00 per year, 1.00 for six months, and 0.60 for three months, all due in advance, and provides contact via telephone 43 in Laredo, Texas.
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United States
Mexico
Canada
Penn Publishing CO
Telephone
Laredo
Texas
Associated Press Notice of Copyright and Use
The text notes that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to news dispatches and local news published in the paper, prohibiting republication without credit. It serves as a standard copyright disclaimer appearing in the publication.
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Associated Press
New Murder Program Warns of Communist Upheaval
A German news despatch warns that Mecklenburg communists may kill landowners during an early rising. The piece argues communism aims to seize others property, predictably leading to bloodshed, and asserts American readers will resist such revolution, aligning with loyal citizens defending homes.
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Russia
Germany
Mecklenburg
United States
Mexico
Canada
Republic
Berlin
Ourir
Popular movement supports new Mexican provisional government
The piece argues the Mexican revolt against Carranza is a broad popular uprising with citizens from across the republic pledging allegiance to the new provisional government. It notes leaders like Villa and Pelaez disbanding forces, claims of graft under Carranza, and urges U.S. neutrality while promising friendship if the new government respects American rights and citizens.
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Carranza
Republic
Mexico City
Tampico
Manuel Pelaez
Villa
Huerta
Sonora
Carranciatas
Mexico
Francisco Midero
Porfirio Diaz
Thousands of Prominent Mexicans Return Home on National Lines
The National Lines of Mexico resume service after a nine day suspension. The first southbound train reached Nuevo Laredo with about 400 passengers from Monterey Saltillo and Mexico City. Many returning exiles say peace and a new government will protect rights under the Porfirio Diaz era memories. Americans Britons and oil men travel with others for business and homeward moves.
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Mexico
Monterey
Saltillo
Mexico City
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Carranza
Porfirio Diaz
United States
Controversial group targets speeches at public meetings
A critic condemns a faction for heckling speakers at public gatherings and denigrating dissenting views. The text accuses them of praising a figure named Boviet Ruesia while attacking freedoms and applying a similar harsh pattern across events.
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Boviet Ruesia
Land of the Free
Stop Itching Eczema Zemo Skin Remedy Ad
Stop itching eczema quickly with Zemo applied to the skin. Furnished by any druggist for 35c, extra large bottle 1.00. Healing begins at once and soon removes eczema tetter pimples rash and similar skin diseases. Zemo is an antiseptic penetrating liquid from The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland, O
Mayor of Nuevo Laredo Sends Cordial Letter to Laredo Officials
The municipal president Felipe Zeveda announces new Tamaulipas governorship holder Emilio Portes Gil appointee took charge on the 12th and the 13th council session directed addressing the honorable district attorney to foster the strongest cordial relations with the American authorities and people.
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Jno
A. Valls
Nuevo Laredo
C. Laredo
Felipe Zepeda
Governor Portes Gil Leaves Tamaulipas for capital visit
Emilio Portes Gil the new provisional governor of Tamaulipas Mexico left Nuevo Laredo this morning for Victoria the state capital and will continue on an official visit to Tampico. He plans to return soon and establish his permanent residence in Victoria, his birthplace.
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Tamaulipas
Nuevo Laredo
Victoria and
Tampico
Emilio Portes Gil
Mexico
Victoria
Gil
Royal Arch Masons Convocation in Laredo Chapter 185
Royal Arch Masons announce an important convocation of Laredo Chapter No. 185 on Monday evening at 7 45 for regular business and work in the Most Excellent Master’s degree all members urged to attend and visiting Companions invited John Colman secretary 6 15 21
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Laredo
John Colman
Sec’y
Storm and rain sweep Laredo with cool aftermath
A strong thunder and lightning storm hit Laredo Saturday night with light to moderate rain totaling about .88 inches over 24 hours. The system brought cooler air, making summer clothing uncomfortable, and left promising soil moisture for a bumper cotton crop, as rainfall was reported heavy elsewhere in the region.
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Laredo
Yoakum
San Marcos
San Antonio
Austin
Proclamation Urges Legion Push Week in Laredo May 17 22
The mayor of Laredo proclaims May 17 through May 22 1920 as American Legion Push Week urging citizens to join with veterans in observing the nationwide drive for new members. The document bears mayor L Villegas and city secretary A R Garcia seals and signatures.
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Laredo
American Legion
Texas
L. Villegas
City of
A. R. Garcia
Southern Plumbing Co Ad Invites Public to Visit Shop
To the Public. We now have employed first class plumbers and sheet metal workers, all experienced men, and would like the public to visit our shop and show room, 1818 Hidalgo street, where they will meet with a courteous reception. All work is guaranteed if you need a plumber at night, phone 606.
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Hidalgo Street
Southern Plumbing CO
Commencement Exercises at La Redo High School Royal Opera House
Prices for the La redo High School commencement at the Royal Opera House Friday evening list lower floor 85c balcony 25c. Box seats may be reserved by phoning Miss Pierce at 351.5c. Reserved seats go on sale Wednesday and Thursday at City Drug Store and Friday afternoon at the Royal box office.
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Laredo High School
Royal Opera House
Miss Pierce
City Drug Store
Royal Box Office
Criminal Docket Called In District Court Today
The district court opened this morning with a jury trial on the criminal docket. Ignacio Reyes was convicted of theft under 50 dollars and sentenced to six months in the county jail. Refugio Tijerina pleaded guilty to unlawfully carrying arms and fined 100 dollars plus costs. Francisco Reyes and Concepcion Magayanes faced trial for liquor law violations. Agustin Cano, a former Carranza captain, held up laborers and robbed them and faces five counts, three for robbery, with trial set for May 20.
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Ignacio Reyes
Refugio Tijerina
Francisco Reyes
Concepcion Magayanes
Agustin Cano
Carranza
Cano
Webb County court adjourns for special session Thursday report
Webb County commissioners court adjourned Saturday afternoon to reconvene next Thursday in special session. A citizen committee, appointed at the prior meeting, will present its report then. Other items include local ads for Samson Plows Crumpler Sales Co and various services in Laredo with Realty Co listings and probate court notes.
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Commissioners’ Court of
Webb County
Crumpler Sales Co
Pappas
Winslow
Bellmont
Main Ave
Rio Grande
Laredos
Samson
Bids Sought for U S Mail Handling at Laredo Texas
Notice states bids will be received in Laredo Texas for a one year contract to handle the U S Mail for the Texas Mexican By Co between the Post Office and the International Great Northern passenger depot. Bids due June 15 1920. Addressed by 5S. W. DeWOLF Vice Pres and Gen Mgr.
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Laredo
Texas
U. S
Texas Mexican By. Co
International & Great Northern R. R
W. Dewolf
Laredo Justice of the Peace Juan V Benavides Seriously Ill
Juan V Benavides a native of Laredo aged about 65 and well known to local residents is critically ill at his Flores street home opposite city hall. He was stricken with pneumonia last Thursday night and at 2 pm today was sinking fast with little hope of recovery expressed by attending physicians.
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Juan V. Benavides
Laredo
Flores Street
Manicure Appointments Offered at City Barber Shop
Public invitation urges general coverage for manicuring services at City Barber Shop with engagements via phone number 1103. The notice appears dated 4-16-1f and targets ladies and gentlemen seeking nail care.
Bermuda onions shipments from Laredo decrease
Twenty two carloads of onions left Saturday night and only one left Sunday night bringing total shipments to 1,188 carloads to date. Decrease in expected future carloads, not over 100 more, signals diminishing activity from the Laredo section.
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Laredo
Bermuda
Stockholders Meeting Called For Laredo Oil Co
All stockholders of Laredo in the Ranger and Burkburnett Oil Go. are invited to attend a meeting at Brennan & Leonard offices on Wednesday evening May 19, 1920 at 8 o'clock to hear Mr Brennan report on the recent general stockholders meeting in Houston dated 5 17 8t.
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Laredo
Ranger
Burkburnett Oil
Brennan & Leonard
Brennan
Houston
Sonora Consul Agent Departs for Official Mission
Arturo de Saracho, recently named commercial agent of the Sonora government at Laredo, left on Saturday night’s train for Sonora to conduct official business. In his absence, Eduardo Idar, the assistant commercial agent, will head the office as vice consul.
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Sonora
Arturo de Saracho
Laredo
Mr. de Saracho
Eduardo Idar
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans area: tonight will be fair and somewhat warmer, and Tuesday will be fair. The forecast is provided daily by the Telephone Company.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Readout
The Fort McIntosh area recorded a maximum temperature of 71 degrees and a minimum of 54 degrees for the 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. today. Winds were from the east with cloudy skies.
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Fort MclIntosh
Royal Theater Showcases The Gift Supreme Feature
The Royal Theater presents The Gift Supreme an all star cast includes Bernard Durning Melbourne McDowell Leena Owen Hugenie Besserer Lon Chaney and Tully Marshall. The drama centers on a noble woman sacrificing her life to save the man she loves drawing crowds and promising another full house tonight.
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Royal Theater
Laredo
the Royal
Bernard Durning
Melbourne McDowell
Leena Owen
Hugenie Besserer
Lon Chaney
Tully Marshall
No Ice Cream Sales After 8 P.M at Factory
Consumers Ice and Fuel Co of Laredo Texas announces an effective today policy prohibiting ice cream sales after 8 p m at the factory. The notice dated May 15 1920 appears in this edition with internal reference 5-16-31.
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Consumers Ice & Fuel Co
Laredo
Texas
Purge and health claim ad from Herrera's Pharmacy
An advertisement urges thorough cleansing after indoor living using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. It promotes starting tonight and credits Herrera's Pharmacy as the source. The copy emphasizes a thorough bowels cleanse as a path to better health.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Herrera's
La Pitahaya Annual Out From Laredo High School 1926
The Laredo High School annual La Pitahaya for 1926, produced by The Laredo Times job department and Laredo High School editorial staff, features many half tone engravings and reads with jokes and articles. It sells for 126 per copy, spans 96 pages, and is available through V. L. Puig Jr., phone 169.
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Laredo High School
Laredo Times
Laredo Business House
Laredo
V. L. Puig, Jr
Today’s anniversaries May 17 through 1912 events
May 17 marked Ville-Marie's rounding in 1642, John Penn born in 1741, Virginius premiered in 1820, a 1841 Quebec landslide cost lives, 1849 St Louis fire destroyed much of the city, 1902 Alfonso XII invested with the Garter, and 1912 the Socialist Convention at Indianapolis nominated Debs for president.
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Ville-Marie
Montreal
John Penn
North Carolina
Carolina County
Granville County
M. C
Virginius
James Sheridan Knowles
Covent Garden Theatre
London
Quebec
St. Louis
Alfonso XII of
Spain
Order of the Garter
Duke of Connaught
National Socialist Convention
Indianapolis
Eugene V. Debs
Notable Births Marking Anniversary of Royalty and Pioneers
On this date in history Alfonso XIII king of Spain born in Madrid 34 years ago Ronald Ross renowned malarial expert born 63 years ago Schuyler Skaays Wheeler noted electrical engineer and inventor born in New York 60 years ago Bishop Eugene R Hendrix of the Methodist Episcopal Church South born in Fayette Missouri 73 years ago
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Alfonso XIII
Spain
Royal Palace
Madrid
Ronald Ross
Schuyler Skaays Wheeler
New York
Eugene R. Hendrix
M. E. Church
South
Fayette
Today’s National Events Highlight Political and Legal Movements
Norwegian Independence Day is observed as King Alfonso marks 35 years. John M Parker begins as Louisiana governor while A B Smith of New York holds daylight saving repeal hearings. Colorado and Washington Democrats meet to select delegates and decide conventions. Supreme Court may issue Prohibition rulings. ICC hearings in New York address express carrier rate hikes. NAM starts silver jubilee in New York. Ship by Truck Week promotes highway freight across U S and Canada.
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Alfonso
Spain
John M. Parker
Louisiana
A. EB. Smith
New York
Colorado
Denver
Washington
Spokane
Supreme Court of the United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Association of Manufacturers
United States
New York City
Canada
Rocky Mountain Tea Promoted For Children's Summer Comfort
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea endorsed for young children to ease summer stomachs. Marketed as reliable and harmless with a 35c price tag at Herrera's Pharmacy, offering a cooling remedy for tender bodies.
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Hollister
Herrera
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Liniment
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Alonzo O. Bliss Medical Company
Washington, D. C
Lincoln Street
Fowler
International Realty Co. of
Flores Avenue
J. EB. Cotter
Manger
M. Sallee
Viviano Reyna
Petra Prado
Juarez Plumbing
Fidel Cantu
Will W. Gregg
Farragut Street
Times Job Department
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