Executive Order on Prohibition Enforcement Sparks Debate
The Daily reports criticism and support for a new executive order allowing federal officers to be commissioned as dollar a year agents to enforce prohibition across states. General Andrews says the order is constitutional and revocable at will, while opponents warn of federal overreach and conflicts with local duties. The piece notes varied enforcement harmony and compares Latin American revolutions, predicting possible trials in California before wider adoption.
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Andrews
Saud
Andrewa
Federt
Isioua
United States
California
Texas
Gen. Andrews
Native trait and revolutions taint Spanish race critique
The passage criticizes Chamorro supporters in Nicaragua and identifies a persistent Spanish revolutions attitude. It recalls historical opposition to Isabel II, noting calls for republics and foreign princes amid late 19th century upheavals, portraying enduring republican fervor in Spanish factions.
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Chamorro
Nicaragua
Isabel II
Laredo Resident Praises Doan's Pills for Kidney Trouble
A letter from Henry Morton of 2005 Victoria St Laredo endorses Doan's Pills for kidney pain and backache. He reports relief after use and urges others to seek Noan's Pills, backed by home testimony. Sold 69 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Mr. Morton
Victoria Street
Laredo
Henry Morton
Victoria St. Laredo
Doan
Lareda
Dean
Noan
Mr.Morton
Foster- Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
District Court Opens Criminal Docket Tonight
The district court took up the criminal docket this morning and disposed of all day’s cases. Mrs M Wessner and K C Pilate were fined fifty dollars and costs for driving under the influence. John Harris was found guilty of petty theft and sentenced to sixty days in jail. Geronimo Cortez and Luis Guillen were found guilty of transporting intoxicating liquors and each sentenced to two years in the pen.
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Luis Guillen
Elbert Rice Visits Laredo During Mexico City Posting
Elbert Rice, manager of the Mexico City branch for Kagle Pass Lumber Co., passed through Laredo yesterday on his way to Eagle Pass. He was hosted by his sister, Mrs. Willa Louise Flynn.
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Elbert Rice
Kagle Pass Lumber Co
Mexico City
Laredo
Eagle Pass
Willa Louise Flynn
Bermuda Onion Seed Woes Warn Growers in Tropical Canary Islands
A Laredo letter from Federico Varela, Canary Islands seed grower, discusses seed shortages for White Crystal Wax and red Bermuda onions. He notes 1925–26 weather and a February hailstorm damaged crops, forecasts scarce Crystal Wax seed and high prices, and explains past misstatements about seed roasting.
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Laredo
Federico Varela
Santa Cruz de Teneriffe
Canary Islands
Spain
Mr. Varela
United States
Bermuda
South Texas
Louisiana
Magland
Puerto Cruz
Orotava
Teneriffe
Gomera
Gomera Island
America
Teneriffe Islands
Canary Islands supply seed for South Texas onions
High grade onion seed used in South Texas and across the nation is imported from the Canary Islands each year. Mr. Varela’s statements provide valuable information for onion growers nationwide about this supply source.
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Canary Islands
Texas
Varela
Laredo Eyes Gulf Coast League Baseball Debut
City leaders and business figures back a move to place Laredo in the Gulf Coast League. Dupuy predicts rapid growth, with local ownership and a season likely starting next Saturday. Mayor Martin endorses the effort as a major boon for the city.
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Laredo
Mumm
Chamber of Commerce
QO. W. Killam
W. T. Killam
Robert L. Bobbitt
J. F. Lynch
Clemente Arechiga
J. T. Wise
Miimo
Texas
San Antonio
Austin
Galveston
Dupuy
Texas Association
Waco
Gulf Coast League
Martin
Southwestern Bell opens Rio Grande line for direct calls
The old military line from Fort McIntosh to Fort Ringgold, 120 miles, is now a commercial line by Southwestern Bell. Stations at San Ignacio Zapata Roma and Rio Grande City connect the lower Rio Grande Valley with Laredo and Brownsville and extend to Harlingen Mercedes Kingsville Robstown Corpus Christi. A new Laredo to San Antonio line also improves service and relieves congestion.
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Miliary
Laredo
Rio Grande City
Fort McIntosh
Fort Ringgold
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
San Ignacio
Zapata
Zapata County
Roma
Starr County
Brownsville
Rio Grande Valley
United States
Kingdom
Rio Grande
Rio Grand City
Harlingen
Mercedes
Kingsville
Robstown
Corpus Christi
United States Army
Catarina Garza
San Antonio
Laredo Adopts Air Mail Routine Despite Stamp Delay
Laredo residents can send letters by air despite missing air mail stamps. Postmaster Ligarde and Assistant Reyes Ortiz advise writing Via Air Service at the top center, drawing red and blue lines across the envelope, and adding ten cents in postage. This speeds letters from Fort Worth to eastern, western and northern destinations.
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Laredo
Air Service
Likards
Air Mail Service
Air Mai
Air Mail
F. H. Ligarde
Reyes Ortizig
Fort Worth
Great Drilling Activity Expected in Laredo District
Oil and gas lease activity surges in the Laredo district with a predicted summer drilling boom. Stroube and Stroube buy Edginton blocks 78 79 in Aviator Field Webb County and plan early drilling. Murchison and Fain take half interest in Edginton blocks 67 13 45 Albercas from George M. Ball and prepare to drill. Ramsey and Maxey secure 4000 acres on Starr County porciones 75 76 77 and will test immediately to prevent lease expiration.
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Laredo
Stroube & Stroube
Powell
Mexia
North Texas
Edginton
Puig Brothers
Aviator
Webb County
Porciones Nos
Starr County
Notice of Nonresponsibility for Road Labor Webb County
Notices hereby given that I will not be liable for any debts contracted by any person firm or corporation performing any labor on road No 12 A in Webb County Texas except upon a written order signed by me H. B. ZACHARY.
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Webb County
Texas
H. B. Zachary
Bold Promise of Clear Skin With Black and White Ointment
The ad touts Black and White Ointment and Soap as remedies for pimples blotches eczema and other skin conditions. It claims widespread use throughout the year and promises happiness and social appeal upon clearer skin. Ointment comes in 60c and 25c sizes with the larger offering three times the content. All dealers stock both products.
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Ste
Webb County Board of Equalization Meeting Notice
Webb County Commissioners Court will sit as a Board of Equalization on Monday June 7 1926 and continue for ten days to equalize county taxes under Article 7206 Revised Statutes 1925. J A Rodriguez County Clerk Webb Co Texas. 24 121
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County Commissioners’ Court
Webb County
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Texas
Notice to City Delinquent Tax Payers in Laredo
City tax debtors of Laredo from 1885 to 1926 must pay promptly or legal action will be taken to foreclose the tax lien and sell property to cover taxes penalties interest and costs. dated May 17, 1926 and signed by City Attorney John A Poph.
Negro disarms guard and shoots jailer in Nuevo Laredo
At the Nuevo Laredo city jail Carlos Washington a black inmate disarmed a guard and fired three shots at the chief jailor all hitting their target He was shot by federal troops and died on the scene The wounded jailor was hospitalized and expected to recover The incident occurred near the Shamrock Cafe as visiting homeseekers from central and western states watched in alarm
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Laredo
International Bridge
Nuevo Laredo
Shamrock Cafe
Carlos Washington
Washington
Serrano Heads For Mexico City Amid Presidential Speculation
General Francisco Serrano, ex minister of war under Obregon, arrives in Laredo en route to Mexico City. He travels with Ernesto Prieto and other Mexican officers to discuss politics and potential presidential nomination backed by ex-President Obregon.
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Francisco Serrano
Mexico
Obregon
Europe
Laredo
Mexico City
Ernesto Prieto
Socialist Parties of Mexico
Jose Luis Amezcua
Victor Gonzalez
San Antonio
Mexicans In Meeting General Serrano
Federal District of
Calles
General Serrano
Serrano
Amiens Tops Paris in Divorce Rate
Amiens France reports the highest divorce rate in the country. The city shows one divorce per nine marriages, surpassing Paris which averages one in ten. The trend marks Amiens as France’s leading city for divorce rates.
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Amiens
Picardy
Paris
Graduates Create Fund At Carleton College
Northfield Minnesota May 25 1914 Carleton college graduates started a fund in 1914 to grow via interest until a student who is a son or daughter of a donor becomes a senior at Carleton The pool spans from Washington state to Washington DC and even includes a missionary in Transvaal South Africa with two eligible seniors sharing the prize if they qualify simultaneously
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Associated Press
Northfield
Minn
Carleton College
Carleton
Washington State
Washington, D. C
Mumbers
Transvaal
South Africa
Laredo notices announce classes and services
Notices advertise June 1 registration for summer courses at the English Spanish Business Academy led by Mrs Mary Neal Naranjo and C T Julio Naranjo. Also listed are a Latin summer school, library reads, Bermuda onion shipments, ice cream molds, sign service, flooring, vaccines for dogs, honey delivery, oil and gas lease activity, and local legal notary services.
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A. Deutz & Brother
English-Spanish Business Academy
Flores Ave
Mary
Neal Naranjo
Julio Naranjo
Webb
I Zapata
Jim Hogg
Duval
Laredo Creamery Company
Tag Day declared in Laredo for Salvation Army funds
May 1926 proclamation by Mayor Albert Martin calls May 29 as Tag Day to aid the Salvation Army. He praises the army’s wartime services and urges Laredo residents to donate to the cause.
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Laredo
Texas
Salvation Army
Albert Martin
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