Coal Miners Strike Sparks National Debate and Government Response
Friday editorial warns that coal miners will begin a strike Saturday and weighs government options. It criticizes the walkout as unjustified given wage gains, predicts hardship from curtailment of coal use, and argues forceful government action may be needed to protect industry and public welfare. It also discusses Anglo Saxon heritage and national identity in a broader cultural reflection.
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United Mine Workers
Coal Miners’ Union
Language and people in an Anglo-Saxon nation
The writer argues against labeling the country as Anglo-Saxon noting Irish and other groups use diverse languages. They claim English is the blend of ancient Anglo-Saxon and Danish, shaping laws and official speech while acknowledging immense ethnic diversity across the population.
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Witenagemot
Europe
Daily News
Texas
Shakespeare
Chiucer
Tower of Babel
New York City
William
Catarrhal Deafness Treatment Advised by Medicine Ad
Doctors warn catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and urge a constitutional remedy. The condition arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube lining, causing rumbling sounds and potential permanent hearing loss if untreated. The ad touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine promising relief with a money back guarantee from Hall's Medicine Co.
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Hall
Cheney & CO. Toleda
Gen Adelbert Ames Faces Eighty Fifth Birthday in View
The aging Union Army veteran and former provisional Mississippi governor and U.S. senator, Adelbert Ames, marks his eighty fifth year. A noted Reconstruction figure, he later served as a brigadier general in the Spanish American War and distinguished himself in the Santiago campaign.
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Adelbert Ames
2Nd Infantry
Mississippi
United States
Senate
South
Gen. Ames
Massachusetts
Santiago
Money Makers Ad Listing Shows Eight Local Opportunities
Classified brief highlights eight money making chances in the Times Want Ads. Listings mention varied tasks with potential earnings and local job options for readers seeking quick income.
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Money Makers
Webb Zapata Oil Co Organizes in Laredo to Drill Deep Field
The Webb Zapata Oil Company formed by Laredo business leaders plans a 3500 foot deep test on a Zapata County tract after drilling eighteen wells to 160 feet on a 2000 acre lease. With 10000 surrounding acres and favorable geology, the firm aims to create a major Texas field. Funds and stock sales support equipment, production, and future deep tests as trustees oversee financing and operations. Officers include George W. Sprague president F A Lattig secretary Antonio Walls treasurer J R Moore trustee J H Winch trustee.
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Webb-Zapata Oil Company
Laredo
Zapata County
Texas
Laredo National Bank
B. M. Alexander
Hebbrowville
Messrs
F. A. Lattig
W. H. Snyder
Eastern Trust
I. A. Lattig
Geo. W. Sprague
Antonio Walls
J. R. Moore
J. H, Winch
Major General Dickman to Visit Laredo on Monday
Major General John T. Dickman and his staff will arrive in Laredo Monday morning from Fort Sam Houston on their first inspection trip to the Laredo District. A welcome by Fort McIntosh officers and a grand troop review are planned, followed by an inspection and a reception at the Soldiers' Club before departing for San Antonio Tuesday morning.
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John T. Dickman
Southern Department
Winters
Macon
Laredo
Dickman
Fort Sam Houston
Buck
Fort McIntosh
Soldiers’ Club
San Antonio
Dissolution of Mexican National Lines Merger Sparks Interest
Announcement from Mexico City says November 19 stockholders will elect a new board as the National Lines of Mexico revert to original owners. The 1908 merger created a unified system under Diaz. Huerta era saw Americans ousted, now likely to regain posts. Outcome hinges on the upcoming meeting.
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Mexico City
National Lines of
Mexico
Laredo
President Huerta
United States
Violation of Passport Laws Threatens Citizenship Loss
Yoel Fladerman, a naturalized Russian Jew, was smuggled across the Rio Grande near Laredo and captured by Mounted Customs Inspector Robert Rumsey and Immigration Inspector Mal Petty. He is held in this city on passport regulation charges and faces an examining trial. indications suggest possible loss of citizenship and deportation.
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Yoel Fladerman
Rio Grande
Mexico
Laredo
Robert Rumsey
Mal Petty
Mlnderman
Laredo Chamber Calls for Greater City Support
The 1919 annual summary asks merchants and citizens to renew and greatly increase Chamber memberships to fund a Greater Laredo. The board urges broad public welfare, port and business center goals, with members urged to cooperate generously as the chamber shifts from war work to constructive city development. The president W L Guyler and secretary Fred W Mally sign, with reports available on request.
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Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
R. L. Bobbitt
Laredo Chamber of Commerce
W. L. Guyler
Fred W. Mally
University of Pennsylvania to Open Million Dollar Women's Facility
The University of Pennsylvania plans a new women students facility with a million dollar auditorium and dormitory soon. The project aims to expand housing and academic space for female students on campus.
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The
University of Pennsylvania
Consul General P C Hanna Resigns after Long Service
Consul General Philip C Hanna retires after twenty five years in Monterey Mexico and service through revolutions and tensions with Huerta regime. He plans to live in the United States and is expected to be succeeded by Consul Bowman.
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Monterey
United States
Philip C. Hanna
Mexico
Hanna
Bowman
Poeta
Tepasega
Huerta
Laredo
Man with many wives jailed for bigamy in district court
Genaro Alviar was found guilty of bigamy by a district court jury and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary. The trial of Juan Amaya on liquor importation charges began this morning and was expected to go to the jury this afternoon.
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Juan Amaya
Genaro Alviar
Alviar
State Penitentiary
Opening of deer and dove season announced for tomorrow
The town marks the deer turkey quail and dove season opening tomorrow at daybreak with hunters ready to pursue game. Local news notes a Royal Theatre performance of Sacred Silence starring William Russell and a Halloween reminder about goblins on the streets. County clerk reports several marriage licenses issued and imports from Mexico include baskets broom root ixtle chickpeas and other goods conveyed across the international footbridge.
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Johnny
Pastures Green
the Royal
William Russel
Mr. Russell
Captain Craig
Hallowe’en
Pedro Lopez
Octavia Zepeda
Samuel de la Rosa
Amanda Neira
Inez Ruiz
Maria Peta
Antonio Diaz
Petra Solis
Mexico
Laredo school district buys riverfront block for new playground
Laredo Independent School District purchases Block K south of Laredo High School from Maria B. de Sanchez for 600 dollars. The board plans to fence and improve the site along the Rio Grande from Flores Avenue to San Agustin Avenue, creating a spacious playground and school courts. The block will replace unsightly shacks and be developed as a premier city play area.
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Laredo High School
Rio Grande
Flores Avenue
San Agustin Avenue
Water Street
L. J. Christen
Laredo Independent School District
Maria B. de Sanchez
Christen
Notice to Hunters In Pasture Areas
Notice to hunters that hunting in Jarral Barracito Burritos Tortuga and La Mota pastures will harm cattle owners interests and requests that no hunting permit requests be made.
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Jarral
Barracito
Burritos
Tortuga
la Mota
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