Murgia Executed as Mexico Revolt Fails
The article notes Murgia's execution in Durango after a failed cross border uprising against the Obregon government. It argues his movement lacked broad support, cites arrests and prior executions, and suggests many Mexicans favor stability and daily needs over new revolutions.
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Murgia
Durango
Obregon
Murguia
Mexico
Hope
Jessa
Carranza
Marguin
Murgula
Political Tricks Spread in Texas as Election Tactics Rise
Report from Zapata County claims federal officers and an army officer demanded the arrest of nineteen men marked as slackers. The sheriff learned every listed man was a Democrat and was told to hold them until called to service, with election day approaching and Republican voters scarce. The District Attorney was notified for action.
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Texas
Zapata
Orney Ned. m
Aires
Democratic Party of
Republican
John A. Walls
Rapata
Laredo
Valls
Zapata County
Lst
Sangnacio
Walls
Culberson
Sheppard
Garner
Washington
Health program under way in Philippine Islands
Colonel Edw. L. Munson U S A adviser to the director of health and the governor general's office is shaping a health program for the Philippine Islands. He notes health work is fundamental to industry commerce and wellbeing.
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Hy Associated Press
Manila
P. 1
Edw. L. Munson
Governor General’s Office
Philippine Islands
Munson
Philippines
Mayfield attacks stem from Republican leaders, aims seen nationwide
The text argues that Mayfield and Zapata County voting suppression are driven by Republicans in Texas and Washington. It claims federal officers attempted a quiet arrest to derail Democratic votes, with officials warned to Congress and calls for investigations. It frames such tactics as a return to Reconstruction-era methods and predicts Democratic victory in Texas.
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Mayfield
Texas
Washington
Senate
Newberry
Zapata County
Americans greatly reduced in Mexico City population
The Mexican census shows Spaniards at 72 052 in Mexico City, French as second with 2 652, Americans 2 382, Germans 1 228 and British 610. About 8 000 Americans are now in Mexico, down from 25 280 in 1910.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mexico
Simpler Weddings Grow In England Registry Trend
Associated Press reports a shift from old fashion church weddings to quicker civil ceremonies in England. Twenty five percent of marriages last year occurred at registry offices with 16000 London weddings by registrar out of 50000 totals. Civil ceremonies rise from 30000 in 1890 to triple that figure nationwide, as couples seek privacy and avoid publicity especially among high profile parties.
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Associated Press
London
Zapata slacker arrests spark Texas political clash
In Zapata County officials report a raid on Democratic voters by visiting officers and federal staff lacking warrants, amid claims of a scheme to suppress Mexican American turnout. Separately Porcion No 1 of the Porcion Oil Co near Laredo reports setting casing at 2 053 feet with gas shows and hope for a nearby producer, signaling possible new field development in Webb County.
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Porcion No. 1
Porcion Oil Co
Farias
Webb County
Laredo
Wormser No. 1
Wormser
Web County
Miranda City
Gates- Kirkpatrick
Producing & Refining Co
Dental associates form with Dr G C Hiatt
Dr G C Hiatt announces the association with Dr F A Bass for dentistry. Bass is well recommended and the partnership aims to expand service. Offices are in the Ramos Building rooms 21 22 28 with available patient access beginning late October.
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G. C. Hiatt
F. A. Bass
Bass
Ramos
Bohemian Club Orchestra Impresses at Halloween Dance
The Bohemian Club Orchestra under Cal Huddleston delighted a large Halloween crowd with refined music replacing old jazz. Saxophonist Bernard Huddleston group members include Dee Orr on drums from Chicago Six Aces and Texas A M connections.
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Bohemian Club
Cal Huddleston
Fluddleston
Smith’s Novelty Orchestra
Richmond
Ind
Eubanks
St. Anthony Orchestra
San Antonio
SuperJaze Orchestra
Mexico
Dee Orr
Famous Six
Aces
Chicago
Texas A & M
Wright
Texas Aggie- Jazz
Huddleston
Southwest
Fall Hat and Sweater Patterns for Ladies
Ad promotes new fall hat and sweater lines with Corget Bragsiera fitting options and stamped finished tiles for Pictorial Review Patterns and magazines. Mentions a phonograph with a tone for entertainment. Appears as a purchase teaser for women’s apparel and home goods.
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A. Corget
A. Toni
EvsnOiza
Prominent Oil Man Dies After Operation in Tampico
Martin C. Piton 44 a Canadian native and longtime oil operator in the Tampico district died in Tampico after an appendicitis operation and complications His remains arrived in Laredo this morning accompanied by his brother Fred F Piton The funeral is set for 11 AM tomorrow at Jackson Chapel with interment in the city cemetery He is survived by his wife and three children and his brother Fred F Piton who traveled with the body to Laredo
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Martin C. Piton
Canada
Laredo
Tampico
Fred F. Piton
Jackson Undertaking
Snoon
Undertaking
Texas
United States Dramatic Service
Remaina
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims 40 Years Use
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a long standing remedy for catarrh. It describes an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts on mucous surfaces through the blood to reduce inflammation, sold by Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Ns . F
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Conquering Power Studio Drama Heads Rialto
Rex Ingram adapts Balzac in Grandet for a Rialto two day engagement starting today. The film portrays greed and passion in a small French town, with strong performances noted by New York audiences.
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Rialto
Rex Ingram
Metro
New York
Age
Mathis of Balzac
Grandet
Etary
Alice Taend Dolph
Reverend Paisley Elected Director of Laredo Red Cross
Miss Clara McCormick arrived to organize the budget campaign for the Laredo Red Cross. Rev. E. B. Paisley was unanimously elected director of the annual budget campaign and pledged full support from all city organizations. The conference adjourned awaiting Paisley's call for committees and final Armistice Day timing.
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Clara McCormick
Red Cross
Laredo
B. G. Clingenpeel
Webb
Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Clingenpeel
Robert L. Bobbitt
B. Paisley
Paisley
Death of Infant Herrera
The three month old son of Mr and Mrs Cecilia Herrera died at 7 40 last night and was buried this morning at 11 oclock from the family residence at 810 Grant Street.
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Jesus
Cecilia Herrera
Grant Street
Imports and political notes amid Laredo scene and rainfall
The Laredo port saw three carloads of ixtle one of beans silver parrots pecans and carted goods from Mexico yesterday. Elections loom next Tuesday for U S Senator Governor and local officials as Texas voters urged to pay poll tax. Armistice Day to be observed in Laraine with remembrances of WWI American arms ending tyranny. Corner notes mention hunters and scattered rainfall morning.
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Laredo
Mexico
Outja
Mving
United States
Texas
Times
Laraise
Amusing Local Snippets on Laredo Life and Fashion
A collage of casual observations from Laredo area locals. comments on conscience and wealth, bachelors with babies, a salesman’s disguise, fashion shifts among Hidalgo street merchants, and quirky quotes from a doctor and stenographer.
Little Inconsistencies and Social Observations
A dated reflection on gender roles and social norms. It notes women who cook and save, contrasts born misfits with those who shop for cars, criticizes a poor politician unable to argue, and muses on Christmas shopping and standards of modesty. It ends with commentary on an old maid giving childrearing advice.
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Rataing
Labor Party plans large field for next general election
The English Labour Party will field over 460 candidates for the House of Commons in the coming general election, surpassing the 1918 total of 361. Leaders celebrate buoyant results in 1918 and by elections, with extensive organizing across districts and a national Labor Agents Association training agents and mobilizing hundreds of volunteers.
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Associated Presse
London
English Labor Party
House of Commons
Nvith
Labor
England
The
National
Association . of Labor
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