Swanson Warns Against Naval Hegemony Within World Trade
Senator Swanson argues in the senate against exclusive British naval supremacy. He warns that England's control of sea routes risks global conflict and calls for reducing naval arms to allow fair access to the seas. He cites Japan Germany Italy and the United States as rising maritime powers and urges universal disarmament and free trade to secure peace.
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Swanson
Senate
England
Blake
Shea
Commonwealth
Holland
Russia
Germany
Mamburg
Hetain
Orient
Japan
Seven Seas
America
Italy
United States
Mogland
Great Britain
Getting Acquainted Plan for Mothers Teachers Reception
The Woman's club plans a reception for mothers and teachers to promote acquaintance and reduce prejudice. Close contact helps mothers and teachers understand each other, fostering trust and friendship, especially on the border where racial and cultural differences exist.
Laredo Gossip Reflects Quirky City Buzz and Local Tales
A reader asks about sightings of oddities while locals share sharp quips about debt, romance, and daily life. Chief Brennan notes fewer purse snatchers, a party actress scandal, and jokes about home cleaning and drinking. A Walls Block lawyer reveals he was shaved by a graduate barber who then admits he shaved himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguilares University
Barver
Sride
Railroad Time Table For Texas And Mexican Lines
Train No 1 to Corpus Christi departs 12 10 p m. Train No 2 from Corpus Christi arrives 3 86 p m. Through fast train to St Louis leaves 12 01 p m arrives 6 00 p m. Night Train leaves 10 p m arrives 7 30 a m. Laredo line trains ex Sunday depart 8 30 a m minero 10 20 a m and 11 00 a m to Laredo 8 16 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Aio
Increased Phone Service to Expand Laredo's Exchange
Manager CG Underwood of Southwestern Bell explains to The Times the extensive upgrades at the Laredo exchange. The project raises operators’ pay, adds 300 new phones soon, and expands total lines from 1,400 to about 1,700, with 28 operators now on duty and two more to be added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. Underwood
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Times
Laredo
Ineal
Be Rid of That Ache With Doan's Kidney Pills
A Laredo resident testifies that after months of back pain kidney irregularity and headaches improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought four boxes at the City rug Store and reports her back was cured and kidneys regulated. Price 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Leichhardt
Rosario St
Laredo
Dean
Doan
Ministers Meet in Laredo Plans for Charities Perpetuation
The Ministerial Association of Laredo met at Rev. L. H. Wharton's office with W. A. Knight L. H. Wharton Charles Nixon and R. A. White present. R. A. White was elected secretary. They arranged a Sunday 3 p m gathering at the Presbyterian church with three representatives from each church to plan for a new Charities institution and set Thanksgiving worship at 10 a m on Thursday Nov 24 at the Methodist church with Rev. L. H. Wharton delivering the sermon. The meeting adjourned to the first Sunday in December.
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Ministerial Association of
Laredo
L. H. Wharton
W. A. Knight
Charles Nixon
R. A. White
Wharton
Associated Charities
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Seey
Deer Season Opens in Laredo Amid Brisk Morning Hunt
The opening day of deer season in Laredo brings hunters into the brush as Meredith M. Honeyman reportedly lands the first deer, a three point buck, with many others still pursuing venison before the season closes on December 1.
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Laredo
Meredith M. Honeyman
One of Laredo's Noble Women Dies at Home
Thekla Deutz Biskamp of 1806 Matamoros Street died yesterday at 2 45 PM surrounded by family. Born August 3 1870 in San Antonio she moved to Laredo as a girl and married here. She was active in civic life and Red Cross during the war and is survived by son Ernest and four brothers and two sisters. Funeral from 1806 Matamoros today at 4 PM with burial in the city cemetery.
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Laredo
Thekla Deutz Biskamp
Matamoro
San Antonio
Texas
Joseph
Agatha Deutz
Ernest Biskamp
Agnus Huberich
George Ll. Hatley
Adolph
Charles Deutz
Henry Deutz
Moorestown
N. J
Joseph Deutz
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
New Methodist Pastor Assumes Charge At Laredo
Rev. Chas. Nixon of Leander Texas arrived in Laredo to assume the Methodist pastorate, succeeding Rev. M. K. Fred who was transferred. Nixon preached his first sermon last Sunday to a large congregation welcoming the new pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Nixon
Leander
Tex
Cherokee Junior College
Cherokee
Texas
Laredo
Methodist Church
M. K. Fred
Nixon
Methodist
Webb County valuations rise despite heavy losses in 1921
Webb County assessed valuations for 1921 show a total of 14,216,923 dollars, up 468,395 from 1920 despite losses of 422,000 in livestock, cattle, intangible taxes and related categories. The gain stems from extensive building in Laredo and other county improvements, with pasture notices at Pescadito ranch banning hunting.
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Webb County
B. J. Leyendecker
Webb
Texas
City of
Laredo
Trespass Prohibition Notice for Pastures Near Target Range
In the adjoining pastures, slunting is strictly prohibited. Trespassers will be vigorously prosecuted.
Aged Lady Died in San Benito Texas
Aged Mrs. M. J. Antone grandmother of Mrs. J. Shahady died Saturday in San Benito Texas. The funeral was held there Sunday.
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M. J. Antone
J. Shahady
San Benito
Texas
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised by Mrs Button
Mrs Ella I Button of Kirkville New York writes that Chamberlain's Tablets have done her a world of good and that she has recommended them to friends who all praise them highly for indigestion and constipation.
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Chamberlain
Ella i. Button
Kirkville
N. Y
Notable Laredo figure John Woessner dies in Torreon
John Woessner long known to Laredo residents, served as United States consul in Torreon and later ran a telephone service there. He died October 22 at his home in Torreon after forty years of residence. The item lists various local ads and notices from the period, including horticultural sales, a deer season report, a marriage license, and service advertisements.
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John Woessner
Laredo
Torreon
Mexico
United States
Weather Forecast From New Orleans Bureau
The Times reports a daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau New Orleans. Observations at Fort McIntosh show 80 degree maximum and 44 degree minimum for the 34 hours ending at 7 a m with a southeast wind. Weather is clear tonight and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Fort McIntosh
Best Matadors of Mexico To Visit Nuevo Laredo
Mexico’s famed matadors Juan Silvetti and Manuel de los Rios will appear in Nuevo Laredo with a series of bullfights arranged by empresario Ricardo Real. Gaona and other notable toreros will follow, with rail excursion rates set for Saturdays and Sundays to draw crowds from Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and nearby points.
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Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Ricardo Real
Empresario
Gaona
Juan Silvetti
Manuel de Los Rios
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Intermediate Pointe
Bond Forfeitures Tied to Road Building Case
In district court this morning Blas Padilla was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary with suspended sentence on liquor law violations. Pedro Pedraza had a cash bond of 509 forfeited after failing to appear for trial on embezzlement over $60. Isidro Santana's case for auto conversion was reset for November 4 at the defendant’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blas Padilla
Pedro Pedraza
Isidro Santana
C D A Meeting Postponed By Regent
The Catholic Daughters of America meeting scheduled for tonight is postponed to Thursday night. Mrs. B. O. Puig, Regent. 11-3-2¢.
Troop 7 Plans Overnight Hike Friday
Scout 7 convenes at Scout Headquarters at 5 30 p.m. in uniform with provisions for three meals. Participants are instructed to bring gear suitable for an overnight hike and follow troop safety rules.
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Scout Headquarters
Observances and political moves mark today’s events
All Saints Day observances and memorial days in France honor fallen WWI soldiers. US Senate Finance Committee fixes a tariff hearing date while Democratic National Committee chairmanship talks stir in St Louis. Major General Peyton March retires. Stockyards come under federal supervision. Veterans’ war veteran measures face opposition in New York. Industrial Relations Association convenes in New York. Illinois alumni raise 2.5 million for stadium and athletic field. American Legion convention opens with Marshal Foch reception in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Brooks
Peyton €. March
U. S. Army
Jooring
Democratic National Committee
St. Louis
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Packers and Stockyards
New York
The
University
Ihlinoig
American Legion
Kansas City
Marshal Foch
A Timely Suggestion for Cough Remedy Use
A timely note urges prudent housewives to stock Chamber laing Cough Remedy for winter. It promises prompt, satisfactory results when given at first signs of a cold and before it settles in. The remedy contains no opium or other harmful drug.
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Idren Ag
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the Heights
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Davenport
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American Red Cross
Convent Avenue
NEW Methodist
Pescadito” Ranch
A. M. Bruni
Leonard W. Cram
Bankers Life Company of
Des Moines
Laws
Laredo National Bank
J.C. Netzer CO
the Auto Repair Shop
B. H. Burr, Prop
Webb County Lumber CO
Oll Derricks
Au Timbers
Jitney Station
Market St
Sanitary Grocery Co
Laredo Creamery
Guillermo Ponce
Beatriz Uribe
Lincoln St
Commissioners Court
Court House
Gault
Thalson
B. Juarez Plumbing
Hallowe’en
Hallowe'en
Br. J
Thaison Bldg
A. Saft
Philadelphia
Sarpedo
the Florist
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
Fidel Canta
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Farragut Street
Silvetti
de Los Rios
Finance Committee
United States Senate
Board of Promotion of the Northern Baptist, Convention
Indianapolis
Willleex
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