Webb County Approves Laredo Mirando City Highway Plan
Webb County commissioners approve plans for a new Laredo to Mirando City highway with a projected cost of 150000. Bids will be advertised immediately and opened by November 20 with contract award to the lowest bidder. The road aims to ease travel for oil workers and others along the route.
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Webb County Commissioners’ Court
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Commissioners Court Op
Webb County
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Schott Field
Dublin
Jennie McNulty O'Trigger Remembered For Notable Figure
Jennie McNulty O'Trigger was famed for a slender waist that grew noticeably after, according to the poem. The verse recalls her evolving shape and the public remark about her changing silhouette.
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Jennie
McNulty O'Trigger
Weather Forecast and Local Observations Report
Tonight fair colder Wednesday fair Local Weather Report shows Fort McIntosh 34 hour data through 7 am today Max 87 degs Min 9 degs NE wind partly cloudy Chrysanthemums and tuberoses sale offer November first prices Chrysanthemums 1 50 per bunch tuberoses 1 00 per dozen Order early to avoid disappointment Green the Florist Crockett 6107 Ave C at Sth St 10-27-4t
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Birthday Remembrances From 19th Century Figures
Cardinal Alexius Ascalesi born in Naples archdiocese 60 years ago. Gen Adelbert Ames born in Rockland Maine 87 years ago. Thomas Lee Woolwine Democratic governor candidate born Nashville Tennessee 48 years ago. William G McAdoo former Treasury secretary born near Marietta Georgia 59 years ago. Josiah Wolcott former U S senator from Delaware born Dover California 45 years ago.
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Naples
Adelbert Ames
Rockland
Maine
Thomas Lee Woolwine
California
Nashville
Tenn
William G. McAdoo
U. S Treasury
Marietta
Josiah’. Wolcott
United States
Weleware
Dover
Cal
Social Calendar Details Local Club Activities
Tuesday events include Junior Auxiliary meeting at 4 PM at the Rectory and a Hallowe en party hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Borchers. Sara and Bella Leal host a 7 PM to 10 PM party. Revellers Dance at Elks Hall at 8 30 PM. Wednesday features Mrs F W Mally hosting Auction Bridge Club at 3 20 PM and Christ Church Parish Guild gathering at 3 30 PM with Mrs M W Brennan.
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A Village Milkman Returns Home From War
A farm milkman wounded in war returns to the village in a wheel chair with one arm missing. He jokes about working the farm and the mother of a hero recalls the sacrifice. The report blends verse memory with local social notes and event updates from New York Times General Mention.
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German Boxers Defend Titles on One Berlin Card
Urban Grasz retained the bantam title after a seventh round stoppage over Phenomemon Volkmer as Gr Breitenstraeter KO’d Jef de Paus in six rounds. Richard Maujocks won on points against Claes in a disputed decision. Hana lost to Ernst Grim in six rounds. Attendance exceeded 10 000 with strong interest in Siki’s prior upset of Carpentier.
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Mexico to Restrict Amparo Recourse in New Bill
Mexico City October 31 The government plans to present a bill to congress to curb use of the amparo legal recourse. President Obregon says many arrested have secured immediate release without bail by an amparo. Attorneys admit no exact definition exists and note the procedure is complex and widely used.
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Forget-Me-Not Day Plans In Cincinnati By Veterans Groups
Cincinnati hosts the national Forget-Me-Not Day on November 4 with involvement from fraternal orders and patriotic groups including the Boy Scouts of America. Proceeds fund wounded and disabled veterans welfare, relief, rehabilitation, hospitalization aids, and legislative assistance. James E. West of New York offers Scouts as liaison officers and will staff headquarters with civic committees.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
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New York
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Noted Jesuit Bernard Vaughan Dead in London
London date October 31 Father Bernard Vaughan aged 75 a leading Jesuit priest and brother of the late Cardinal Vaughan died in London He had toured the United States including New York in 1912 where he sermonized against socialism Mormonism and race death by own action He suffered influenza last summer and later paralysis marked the end of a long public career.
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Associated Press
London
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United States
New York
Passenger Train Crash Kills Show Carnival Passengers
A Southern Pacific passenger train collided with the Wortham carnival special near Adeline Louisiana killing four and injuring several as sleepers were crushed. Names listed include Homer W Jones Will C Jones and R Metcalf show people with several crew missing and injuries described as serious or slight. A searchlight on another locomotive is blamed for failing to reveal the rear lights.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Southern Pacific Railroad
New Oreans
Adeline
Homer W. Jones
Will C. Jones
R. {. Metcalf
Case Dismissed In Texas Relator Suit Over Klan Oath
W H Fryer filed an injunction to keep four Democratic candidates off the ballot claiming they were Klan members unable to take the oath. He took a non suit yesterday and the case was dismissed without prejudice amid a hostile crowd in Paso.
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Associated Press
Paso
Texas
W. H. Fryer
Fryer
Strong and Fearless Felton Praised by National Woman's Party
Columbus Ohio October 31 Mrs W H Felton ad interim United States senator from Georgia is hailed as strong and fearless by Anita Pollitzer secretary of the National Woman's Party in Washington and Charleston who notes her support for human rights over states rights. Pollitzer cites Feltons influence during militant suffrage days and her forward looking attitude toward party headquarters efforts.
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Georgia
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Anita Pollitzer
Charleston
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National Woman’s Party
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Woman's Party
Personal News From San Antonio Visit Notes
J. B. Fellheimer returned this morning from San Antonio. Henry George of San Antonio is in the city on a short business visit.
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San Antonio
Henry George
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Builds Reputation
A historical notice praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. The text asserts every bottle meets high standards of excellence and that it is pleasant and safe to take.
United States Declines Lausanne Peace Conference Invite
Washington reports a formal reply declines participation in the Near Mast peace conference to be held next month at Lausanne Switzerland. The state department says the conference would conclude a war in which the United States is not a participant.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
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Jane Novak Star in Rialto's Open Space Drama
At the Rialto Theatre today and tomorrow audiences will see Jane Novak in a strong heart tale set in the Northwest open spaces. The elder sister sacrifices for the younger, promising a powerful dramatic appeal across all theatre-goers.
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Mayfield seeks injunction to halt ballot injunctions
Attorneys for Earle B. Mayfield filed a motion in the Texas Court of Civil Appeals seeking a writ to stop injunction proceedings at Groesbeck to keep Mayfield's name on the ballots. The state will not further act before tomorrow's hearing, following a supreme court setback.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Earle B. Mayfield
Court of Civil Appeals
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Mayfield
Blackman
Court of Appeals
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George Peddy
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Move to dissolve injunction filed in Fairfield case
A motion to dissolve the temporary injunction granted at Fairfield will be presented at the Gronsbeck nearing tomorrow by the state department as the final attempt to prevent the injunction from becoming permanent, it was understood here today.
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Texas
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Gronsbeck
State Department
Mexico Suspends Mexican Relations With New York Residents
In Mexico City on October 31, President Obregon ordered suspension of commercial relations between the Mexican government and all persons in New York state until the interior department receives further instructions. The move followed a writ of attachment against the Mexican consulate in New York by Oliver American Trading Company, and Obregon said he would apply laws against pernicious foreigners to Howard T. Oliver if he returns to Mexico City.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
New York State
Department of the Interior
Obregon
Coasulate
New York
Oliver American Trading Company
Foreign Office
Howard T. Oliver
Wharton Attacks Labor Board Living Wage Ruling
Chicago October 31 A O Wharton member of the labor group condemns the majority for its living wage opinion in a tense statement. The dissent on the wage decision for maintenance of way workers spurred a living wage response from the majority.
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Chicago
United States Labor Board
A. O. Wharton
Mussolini Sworn In In Paris As Italian Cabinet Forms
Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini is sworn in as premier in Paris. Count Sforza telegrams success to Prime Minister Mussolini and vows a government policy based on its stated aims. Demonstration planned at home prompts demobilization of party members as the situation returns toward normal.
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U S Consulate To Be Reopened In Newcastle
London reports an amicable settlement may lead to reopening the U S consulate at Newcastle England closed last August by order of the American government. British charges against former consul Fred Slater over alleged discrimination may be withdrawn and new U S officials named.
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London
Newcastle
England
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United Sates
Gasoline Plant Explosion Kills Three In Louisiana
A Atlas Oil Company gasoline extraction plant near Swartz Louisiana exploded killing three men A P Long and Fred Jennings both employees. The blast caused an estimated 100000 dollars in damage.
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Monroe
Atlas Oil Company
Swartz
A. P. Long
Fred Jennings
Texas widow testifies in murder trial over O Connell death
Mrs. Mabel Champion of Texas takes the stand in Cleveland in the O Connell case and admits firing the shots that killed the carnival promoter. She says the gun discharged by accident during a scuffle with her husband and O Connell in a restaurant last July.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Mabel Champion
Texas
Thomas A. O’connell
O’connell
O'Connell
Army calls roll to trim troops in Nanking province
A commission formed at Nanking by public bodies to cut the army proposes a roll call of all soldiers in the province. Officials say the move would reduce the 40 000 strength by at least 15 percent due to obstacles and vacancies. Afterward the plan envisions dismissals of those under age and physically unfit.
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