Junk dealer law deemed unconstitutional by court
The Legislature's affidavit of ownership requirement for junk sales was struck down as class legislation and restraint of trade by the Court of Criminal Appeals. The piece argues the rule aimed to curb theft and stolen property, noting the dangers of unscrupulous dealers and the need for a legally sound frame to curb crooks while not harming legitimate trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Criminal Appeals
America
Texas
May Establish Junta and Sikh Immigration to Mexico
A column argues 24 Sikhs seek refuge in Mexico to oppose British rule in India. It notes immigrant concerns, labor competition, and the risk of destabilizing influence from juntas while praising U S immigration controls and predicting Mexican awareness of the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Hon Kong
Mexico
Hindustan
Notable 19th Century Figures and Key 19th 20th Century Events
Timeline entries record birth of Charles Burt in Edinburgh and death in Brooklyn in 1892. In 1837 the Northern Cross railroad debuted the first locomotive in the Mississippi Valley. Other items note a Turin monument to Cavour in 31878, Canada’s first through Montreal to Vancouver train in 1886, Montana’s statehood in 1889, the 1902 US Newfoundland reciprocity treaty, 1916 battles near Riga and Dvinsk, and 1921 US Austria ratification of peace treaty.
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Charles Burt
U. S. Treasury Department
Edinburgh
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mississippi Valley
Northern Cross Railroad
Ninots
Cavour
Turin
Montreal
Vancouver
Montana
United States
Newfoundland
Riga
Dvinsk
Austria
Norwegian Coast Lighthouse Becomes First Use
The largest lighthouse built along the Norwegian coast opened for the first time October 1. Located at Seltringeen near Titian on the west coast, the 150 foot concrete structure features a main lantern with 405,000 candle power, flashing two beams every fifteen seconds. A supplementary light guards nearby rocks and a powerful siren warns in foggy weather.
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Associated Press
Christiana
Seltringeen
Titian
Colony Training Center proposed for blind veterans
In St Louis during November 12 17 the United States Blind Veterans World War plans a second annual convention. A colony training center would aid blinded veterans with poultry farming landscaping gardening typing basketry woodworking weaving music civics and a revolving loan fund for business ventures. Research to ease blind burdens is also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
City Council Votes On Storm Sewer Bid Awards
The Laredo city council, with Mayor L. Villegas presiding, selects two bids for storm sewer extensions Kirkwood Wharton of San Antonio and Peterman Robinson of Laredo after executive session. The meeting adjourns to Friday November 9 1923 at 5 PM with accounts to be paid upon finance committee approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Villegas
Cluck
Henry
Leyendecker Martin
Brennan
Mims
Leonard and
Salinas
Col. Crecilius
Municipal Elevator Co
Oklahoma City
F. C. Youmans Construction Co
Houston
Elder Construction Co
San Antonio
Peterman and Robinson
Laredo
Kirkwood & Wharton
T. S. Miller, Jr
McKenzie Construction Co
Peterman & Robison
Leyendecker
Messers
Kirkwool & Wharton
Rio Grande & Fagle Pass By. Co
Reuben W. Davis
W. D. Laredo
Scott Street
Biulithic Co
City of Laredo
Black and White Ointment touted for skin trouble relief
Advert describes eczema and skin blemishes causing embarrassment and social anxiety. It claims Black and White Ointment quickly clears skin problems and is widely available from local dealers. The 50c size offers three times the amount of the 25c size.
Obituary: Angela G. de Bravo Vda de Bravo Dies at 60
Angela G. Vda de Bravo, longtime Laredo resident, died yesterday at age 60. Funeral held from the family home at 1714 Hidalgo Street with services at San Agustin Church and burial in Catholic cemetery. Survived by a daughter and several brothers.
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Angela G. Vda, de Bravo
Laredo
Hidalgo Street
San Agustin Church
Catholi
White House in Nuevo Laredo Opens Drive In This Fall
A popular venue, The White House in Nuevo Laredo now features a drive in and will open on November 1. Oyster fry every Friday appeals to families, with a focus on a private, high quality experience.
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White House
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico U S Trade Grows Signals Healthy Postwar Exchange
The Department of Commerce summary shows September 1923 imports from Mexico into the United States at 2.89 million dollars, up from 7.15 million the prior year, with nine month total imports rising to 100.79 million. Exports from the United States to Mexico in September 1923 reached 9.41 million dollars, up from 8.71 million in September 1922, and nine month exports total 89.09 million. The balance of trade favors the United States by 5.26 million for the first nine months, indicating a robust expansion of trade relations aided by the Laredo gateway initiative.
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Mexico
United States
Department of Commerce
Laredo
Dangerous Age Draws Large Royal Theater Audiences
A strong First National drama starring Lewis Stone Cleo Madison Edith Roberts and Ruth Clifford draws unusually large weekday crowds at the Royal Theater. The film centers on a husband who betrays his wife and daughter and faces a severe moral reckoning, touted as a powerful warning against infidelity. See the picture tonight at the Royal.
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Royal Theater
Lewis Stone
Cleo Madison
Edith Roberts
Ruth
Ruth Clifford
the Royal
National Railways of Mexico adds another oil well
The National Railways of Mexico announces a new oil well No 5 at Tanchicuin Panuco District Veracruz producing 5000 barrels daily. Total from wells reaches 17500 barrels with 13000 needed for consumption and savings believed to exceed half a million pesos monthly. Plans include a 13 kilometer branch to the fields to speed transport.
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National Railways of
Mexico
No. 5
Tanchicuin
Panuco
Veracruz
National Railways
Salvasuchi
Mahuaves
E. Halcon
San Luis- Tampico
the Times Today
National Lines of Railways of
Tampico
National Lines
Nat the Sanitary Grocery Co
Jackie Coogan Stars in Oliver Twist at Royal Theater
Local readers urged to bring all children to see Jackie Coogan in Oliver Twist at the Royal Theater. The big First National picture features Coogan in the stellar role and is touted as his best silvers screen vehicle yet. Performances are planned for Friday and Saturday.
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Jackie Coogan
Laredo
Royal Theater
Lttle
Oliver Twist
Jackie
Webb and Travis County Officials Seek Deer in Rio Grande Chaparral
County Clerk J A Rodriguez of Webb and County Clerk Fred C Malone of Travis departed today for a multi day hunting trip along the Rio Grande. They travel with gear for big game, aiming to bag deer and other wildlife, and may cut the trip short if a limit is reached.
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J. A. Rodriguez
Webb
Fred C. Malone
Travis
Detroit
Rio Grande
Today’s events mark Winnipeg’s half century as a city
Reported activities include the Italian Chamber of Deputies meeting in Rome to discuss major issues, the Battle Monuments Commission in Washington evaluating WWI memorials, and the American Country Life Association conference in St. Louis with many speakers. Additional items note UVA hosting the 25th conference of the Association of American Universities and a memorial near Durham, North Carolina marking the end of the Civil War. Bids open in Washington for scrapping Iowa Massachusetts Constellation Ranger under naval limitation treaty.
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Winnipeg
Italian Chamber of Deputies
Battle Monuments Commission
Washington
American Country Life Association
St. Louis
University of Virginia
Association of American University
Durham
N. C
Joseph E. Johaston
Sherman
American Railway Association
Association of Railway Executives
New York
Navy Department
Iowa
Massachusetts
Constellation
Ranger
Storm sewer extensions bid approved by city council
City council accepted the Kirkwood and Wharton San Antonio bid for storm sewer extensions. Multiple local notices include fresh mackerel at Sanitary Grocery, marriage licenses issued, and ads for photography, dry goods, and services from San Antonio to Laredo.
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Sanitary Grocery Co
Kirkwood & Wharton
San Antonio
Hackenberger
Fidel Cantu
Convent Avenue
Armengol Guerra
San Eduardo Avenue
Laredo
Texas
Jesus Torrea
Natividad Laveda
Juan H. Jaime
Effie M. Schneider
John Henry Collins
Hazel Lucille Hill
Mariano Delgado
Manuela Garcia
Lucardo M. Garcia
Juventina Trevisio
Borchers Bakery
Borchers
Nuff
The
Florist
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
Sterling
Fernet Branca Tonic Sold By John Bruni In Town
Fernet Branca, prepared by Branca Broe of Milan, praised by Dr. Lorenz of Vienna as an invigorating tonic for all ages. Won grand prize at the Paris exposition in 1900. For sale by John Bruni at 11-7-3m.
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Fernet Branca
Branca Broe
Milan
Italy
Europe
Lorenz
Vienna
John Bruni
City of Laredo Opens 1923 Tax Collection
The City of Laredo begins 1923 tax collection with office hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 6. Tax Collector D. De Lachica posts location and hours for payments.
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County Court House
Amedee Ligarde
Laredo
de Lachica
Federal Farm and Ranch Loans in Four Counties
Loans up to 25000 dollars at about five percent interest available for farms and ranches in Webb Lapats Jim Hogs and Deval. Official notices by THOS OTtiesta H Ward.
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Webb
Lapats
Jim Hogs
Deval
Thos, Ottiesta
H, Ward
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NK Williamson
Chamberlain
Coopz
Goodyear
Leredo Auto Sales Co
Houston & Convent St
Salinug Ave
Stearns
John C. Buenz Lumber
Farmers Gin CO
P.O
Kirkwood & Wharton of
Secret
Milmo National Bank
Scotch Woolen Mills
Garcia
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
Grant Street
Hidalgo
Houston Street
Flores Avenue
Apply
B. Juares
Feliz Hernandes
Lincoln Street
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Corpus Christi Street
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