German Stinnes Visit Sparks Debate on American Oil Investment
Commentary warns against German investor involvement in U S oil fields led by Hugo Stinnes son and Sinclair ties. The piece argues foreign capital could dodge reparations and harm American interests while urging stronger local defense against bandits and organized crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Stinnes
Oklahoma
Texas
Sinclair
Stinnes
Germany
Spiee
Sinclair Company
Organize a Home Guard Against Bank Robberies
The article warns small towns near Fort Riley and other rural areas face coordinated bank robberies. Bandits cut wires, posted guards, fired on houses, and escaped before help arrived. It urges forming a local home guard or defense to deter pitch attacks in isolated towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atric
Home Defense Committee
Fort Riley
Kansas
National Guard
Great Highway to the Sea Bond Issue Approved
Jim Hogg county voters approved a bond issue of 60000 with state and federal aid totaling 180000 to build a twelve mile bituminous highway from Laredo to the coast. The project connects with Webb county and Duval county, linking to Corpus Christi and Hebbronville as part of a Laredo to Corpus highway expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hogg County
Laredo
Corpus
Webb County
Corpus Christi
Hebbrowville
Laredo-to-Corpus Highway
Jim Hoge County
Duval County
Hebbronville
Rio Grande
Texas
International Bridge
Shriners Dinner to Be Hosted by Ladteg at City Church
The Ladteg of the Christian Church will entertain the Shriners with a dinner at 8 p.m. Tuesday the 33th in the Christian Church basement. Reservations may be made with Mr. C. L. Milton at Daiches Jewelry Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladteg
Christian Church
C. L. Milton
Daiches Jewelry Store
White House Nuevo Laredo announces drive in and oyster fry
A popular place opens a private drive in at the White House in Nuevo Laredo with an oyster fry every Friday. Frank Williamson advertises the new venture and invites families to visit, noting it will be open in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Nuevo Laredo
Frank Williamson
Armistice Day Observances Mark Fifth Anniversary Parade
Tomorrow Laredo observes Armistice Day with a grand street parade from Central School at 1 o clock proceeding through Matamoros San Agustin Zaragoza Flores Lincoln Juarez Hidalgo Santa Maria Mata moros Salinas Farragut Juarez Hidalgo to the Royal Opera House. A 10 45 a m program follows with invocations honors and addresses by Legion leaders and clergy plus Taps and the national anthem.
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Laredo
United States
Flanders Field
American Legion
Central School
Matamoros Street
San Agustin Avenue
Zaragoza Street
Flores Avenue
Lincoln Street
Juarez Avenue
Hidalgo Street
Santa Maria Avenue
Salinas Avenue
Salinas
Farragut Street
Hidalgo Avenue
Royal Opera House
Epstein
Charles W. Cook
John H. Zachry
S. O. Wright
4Th Cavalry
Ft. McIntosh
America
the Beautiful
Base Po
The Bright Shawl at the Royal features Bartholmess and Dorothy Gish
Richard Barthelmess stars as Charles Abbott in The Bright Shawl a First National production set in Cuba with a daring duel and spy intrigue. Dorothy Gish is highlighted as the vivid dancer amid a tale of courage romance and resistance against the Cuban crown showing a prestige screen event for Laredo patrons.
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Laredo
Richard Barthelmess
Dorothy Gish
First National
Richard Brrtheliness
Charles Abbott
Cuba
Havana
Abbott
de Vaca
Tyro
Gift of books to Warren Harding Junior High
Mrs. C. W. Killam donated a fine set of books to Warren Harding Junior High, praised by teachers and students. City Superintendent J. L. Christen plans to contribute another set, and local citizens are urged to support the school’s needs and visit to learn about its work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Killam
Warren Harding Junior High School
C. W. Killam
Killam
J. L. Christen
Laredo
Elks Lodge Meets Tuesday November 13 in Laredo
Regular meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 1018 B B O Elks set for Tuesday evening November 13 at 8 oclock. Annual roll call smoker. Visiting Elks invited. Secretary A B Muller. 11 10 31.
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Laredo Lodge No
B. B. O. Elks
Elks
A. B. Muller
Christy Brothers Big Four Ring Wild Animal Show Coming
Advance crews and agents pass through town for Christy Brothers Four Ring Wild Animal Exposition set to arrive November 17 18 in Laredo. The show promises motor electric light plants a mile long street parade and a ten acre canvas city with hundreds of people horses and trained wild beasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy Bros
Laredo
Christy Brothers
Armistice Day Observances and Local Notices in Laredo
Armistice Day is observed worldwide with ceremonies marking the fifth anniversary of the Armistice. Local items note tamales and coffee at San Agustin Hall, ongoing paving in the business district easing dust and mud, a theater showing The Bright Shawl, a Zapata county roadway case in district court, and pleasant but cloudy weather with outdoor life encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Royal Theater
Richard Bakthelmess
Dorothy Gish
Zapata
Social Weekend Notices From Local Churches and Groups
Saturday afternoon Mrs Joe Vidales and Miss Alma Pierce host bridge at Alma Pierces home honoring sister Mrs Charles Gatewood. Sunday Christian Endeavor Society meets at the Presbyterian Church at six forty six. Senior B Y P A gathers at the Baptist Church at six thirty tonight. Christian Church society meets at six forty six at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Vidales
Alma Pierce
Bridge
Charles B. Gatewood
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Armistice Day Closure Notice For Laredo Water
Office will be closed Monday November 12 in observance of Armistice Day. Laredo Water Department alerting customers to the holiday schedule and service expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofice
Laredo
Society notices and wind lovers verse announced
A call for reporters to submit weekly society reports to the Society Editor. Announcements of meetings should be phoned to No 70 to maintain the daily society calendar. Also includes a verse about wind lovers and sea folk and a series of general notices from San Antonio to Laredo, mentioning various people and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itea
Circulo Social Fronterizo to Host Regwar Dances Thursdays and Saturdays
Beginning this evening Circulo Social Fronterizo will hold regular regwar dances each Thursday and Saturday evenings for members and their families.
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Circulo Social Fronterizo
Sargeant and Ralston Reunite in The Wild Party at Strand
Lewis Sargeant and Esther Ralston, both seen in Huckleberry Finn, appear together again in Universal’s The Wild Party starring Gladys Walton. Sargeant as office boy, Ralston as society girl. Marion Orth wrote the script. Herbert Blache directed. Strand theatre screens next Sunday Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand
Lewis Sargeant
Huckleberry Finn
Filmland
Esther Ralston
Mary Jane
Mark Twain
Sargent
Gladys Walton
Miss Ralston
Miss Walton
Marion Orth
Herbert Blache
Strand Theatre
Munday
Armistice Day hours observed by Consumers Ice Co
Notice that Monday November 12 will observe Sunday hours for Armistice Day. Consumers Ice Co informs customers of the change in service times and asks for understanding.
Music Supervisor Appointed for School Year
Mrs. Travis Bruce Bunn is employed by the school board as music supervisor for the coming school year and will begin duties next Monday with training in music integrated into school work.
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Travis Bruce Bunn
Webb County Sheriff Sale of McKenzie assets set for Dec 4
By order of the District Court of Webb County the sheriff will sell on December 4 1933 at the courthouse in Laredo the property of McKenzie Petroleum Company. Items include two 90 ft derricks, extensive casing and pipes, tanks and a tent house plus tools to satisfy a $511.60 judgment plus costs. Proceeds go to the plaintiff Robert Green Hough.
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Hon. District Court of
Webb County
Robert Green
McKenzie Petroleum Company
Robert Teen Hough
District Court
Court House
Towit
Texas
Rincon
McKenzie Well
McKenzie
Robert Green Hough
Students Gather for Evening of Games and Dancing
High School students met at Miss Rosita Applewhite's home for a combined games and dancing party. About fifty five attendees enjoyed a delightful evening with a luncheon served. Chaperones included Miss Henry, Miss Kline, Miss Walter, and Mr Seyfried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosita Applewhite
Henry
Kline
Walter
Mr. Seyfried
Brave Jailer's Stand Stalls Prison Break
James Whitehill jailer used a set of keys as his sole weapon to thwart a two man escape attempt at the city jail. He subdued a suspected train robber who struck him with an iron bar while Grover Durrill, alleged gang member, was also involved. The second inmate surrendered to the jailer's ferocious defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
James Whitehill
Grover Durrill
al Spencer
Obber
Man Seeks Divorce From Wife Named Only By Husband
An 80-year-old man in Nashville seeks a divorce from a wife he married last August but cannot recall her name. He asked county officials to send the marriage certificate so he can proceed with the divorce.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Alaska Salmon Pack Will Exceed Five Million Cases This Year
E M Ball assistant fisheries agent for Southeastern Alaska estimates the total salmon pack in Alaska for 1923 will top 5,000,000 cases. Only 1917 and 1918 produced more. Bristol Bay district pack reaches about 1,200,000 cases while Central Alaska totals 914,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Associated Preza
Cordova
E. M. Ball
Ballyard
Bristol Bay
Watson Macmanus and Joshua S. Smith Visit Laredo
Personal A. F. W. Macmanus, former Corpus Christi resident now in San Antonio, is here on legal business. "Watson" Macmanus, once captain of Co. B Kenedy Rifles, left in 1898 for the Spanish-American War. Joshua S. Smith, once a Corpus Christi druggist, now a traveling salesman for a large drug firm, is a visitor in Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. W. Macmanus
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Watson” Macmanus
Co. B. Kenedy Rifles
Joshua S. Smith
Laredo
Poland Faces Civil Service Pay Strain in Winter Aid Plan
Warsaw reports a weakened treasury facing a pay dispute among government employees. A general strike looms after a sharp drop in the Polish mark and rising prices. Leaders are dismissed as authorities seek aid from coal and textile industrialists to provide coal and warm clothing free to civil servants this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preag
Warsaw
Whic i
Rumanian Factories Face Sharp Economic Crisis
Bucharest reports an acute economic crisis with factories cutting workforces and closing due to unpaid debts and stalled wheat exports. The Universul notes the situation worsens as the leu falls below currencies of Balkan states, amid winter preparations and government efforts to boost exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bucharest
Rumania
Rumanial
Neawspaper
Univeral
Balkan States
Pickle Foresight Powers Prosperity in Potash and Permutter
First National film produced by Samuel Goldwyn. Abs bites a pickle and Mawruss loses an eye initiating the famous partnership. Stars Barney Bernard as Abe and Alexander Carr as Mawruss with Vera Gordon Hope Sutherland and Ben Lyon in the cast. Clarence Badger directs.
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Samuel Goldwyn
Abs
Mawruss
Barney Bernard
Abe
Alexander Carr
Allstar
Vera Gordon
Hope, Sutherland
Ben Lyon
Clarence Badger
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A. R. Garcia
World Peace
Edward B. Paisley
Laredo Post American Legion
Red Cross
John Dubourgel
Benediction
Sadie Hatchley
F. G. Clingenpeel
Wil
M. O
4Th Cavalry Band
W. A. Knight
J. W. Graves
Our Comrades of the
A. EB. F
Robert L. Bobbitt
Col
Howard R. Hickok
John Duhoureel
E. J. Coustneau
Luke W. Loftus
Percy R. Winch
George Bigden
Charles Woodul
Gustin K. Smith
Adam Bold
Jack Correu
Miles Little
Leonardo Diaz
Edmundo Lopez
Benjamin Hastings
Moises Carrejo
Francisco Garcia
Lorenzo Rendon
Jose Ibarra
Maurice Akabass
Jose Zamora
Loula F. Folcom
Harold Smith
J. P. Rosai
William Lake
William Ford
the Royal
Elka
A. Saft
Ladies of
Mre
Violet
Oberfecht Society
Methodist Church
New York Herald
David Dilgarde
City
Mr. Milton
Jesse Thompson
J. W. Russell
Los Ojuelos
Little Rock
Ark
B. G. Anderson of
H. DaCamara
Denton
John W. Miner
S. V. Staples
Austin
Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Irwin
Lee Vollmer
Mrs. Bismark Pope and
Baby
Young Peoples Service League
Co. W. Cook
Mrs. Bunn
Katherine Evetts
Evelyn Randolph
Eleanor Morrow
Eivelyn Claredy
Alice Black
Adelaide Bunn
Ethel Punter
Consumers Ice Co
A. J. Condren
R. W. Carrejo
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