Gateway talk and Texas border trade debate in Laredo
A San Antonio Express editorial lauds San Antonio as a gateway to Mexico but credits Laredo with a stronger claim as the true border conduit. The piece traces Laredo’s history, notes reforms to boost the border port, and discusses federal involvement to curb auto theft and trafficking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Express
San Antonio
United States
Mexico
Laredo
Rio Grande
Express
Rio Bravo del Norte
St. Louis S
Far West
Rome
Meysen
Stolen Alto Ring Broken Up By State and Federal Efforts
Federal and state officers dismantled a ring trafficking stolen autos. Twenty six defendants stand trial in Monroe Louisiana federal court challenging the 1919 Motor Vehicle Act as unconstitutional. The scheme moved cars across state lines with alterations to thwart identification, complicating recovery and jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Canada
Mexico
Monroe
Louisiana
Sheriff Sale Set on December First in Webb County
Alias execution issued by Webb County Justice Court directs sale of A R Vidaurri property to satisfy a July 2 1923 judgment for 38 87100 dollars with costs. The court house door in Laredo Texas to host cash sale for one Woodstock Typewriter among Vidaurri's vested rights on December 1 1923 during legal hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace Precinct
Court of
Webb County
Peerless Wire Goods Co
AL R. Vidaurri
Justice Court
Court House
Texas
A. R. Vidaurri
Woodstock
Sheriff Sale Notice of Webb County Judgment
By virtue of an alias execution, American Bank Check and Cover Co. sues A K Vidaurri. The case grants a lien for 58.96 dollars with 6 percent interest and costs. The Webb County Sheriff will sell Vidaurri’s described personal property at the Webb County Courthouse on December 1, 1923, to satisfy the judgment.
Laredo City Council Transacts Much Business At Session
The Laredo city council met in regular session with Mayor Lb Villegas and six Aldermen present. Actions included approving minutes, addressing advertising nuisance, reopening a meat market, wiring for electric light, hearing on Itarbide street, reviewing packing house sanitation, permitting Parragat street widening, and first readings on ten year ordinance extensions and street railway contracts.
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Villegas
Cluck
Henry
Leyendecker
Martin
Salinas
Brennan
Leonard
Mims
J. W. Gallahan
Laredo
Arried
EK. T. Lestergette
Committee On Market and Public Buildings
Parragat Street
Convent
Flores Avenues
Jude
Albermaun Brennan
P. R. KR. Co
City of
Santa Maria Avenue
Hidalgo Street
San Bernardo Avenue
Garza Street
Washington Street
Garfield Street
Lnes
Laredo Electric & Ry. Co
Convent Avenue
Farragut Street
Carza Street
City of Laredo
Laredo Electric & Ray Co
A. R. Garcta
Washington Birthday Celebration Plans Expanded for 1924
Laredo prepares for a larger Washington Birthday celebration in February 1924 with new committees to organize events. Previous observances drew thousands of visitors over three to four days from February 20 to 23, amid improving streets and anticipated Hamilton Hotel opening to accommodate crowds.
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Washington
Laredo
Yesteryears
Lmelight
Rai
Shine
Hamilton Hotel
Washington Birthday Celebration Association
Laredo Webb County Exhibit Hopes To Grow Into Annual Event
The Heights Civic Club hosts a Hamilton Hotel exhibition of home raised fruits vegetables flowers and other Webb County products from November 25 to 28. The event seeks to showcase the wide range of local goods and plans next year prizes in every department.
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Laredo
Webb County
The
Heights
Sale Notice in Webb County for Pabst Judgment Recovery
Precinct No 1 Court of Bexar County orders sale on December 1 1923 at Webb County Court House to satisfy a judgment issued November 16 1923 in favor of Joseph Pabst et al against A R Vidaurri for 178 31/100 dollars with 7 percent interest and costs. One Yawman Erbe Safe No 833181 is levied and to be sold cash to the highest bidder. Sale to occur in Laredo Texas.
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Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 1
Court of
Bexar County
Joseph Pabst
A. R. Vidaurri
Justice Court
Court House
Webb County
Texas
Mrs Brunner Dead
Mr. F Brunner announces the death of his wife at Carthage Missouri. Brunner came to Laredo two months ago to accompany the remains of his sister Mrs Alfonso Juarez who died in Gabriels New York. Friends here express regret at Mrs Brunners sudden demise.
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Alfonso Juarez
F. Brunner
Carthage
Brunner
Laredo
Gabriels
N. Y
Black and White Ointment Promises Pimples Relief
Advert says many feel stuck with skin blemishes but advises asking a dealer about Black and White Ointment. It claims thousands improved from pimples blotches and eczema using the product, noting pricing and the availability through all dealers.
Fernet Branca Tonic Sold By John Bruai In City
Branca Bros of Milan produces Fernet Branca touted by Europe's leading physician Dr Lorenz of Vienna as an invigorating tonic for all ages and indigestion. It won the Paris exposition grand prize in 1900 and is offered for sale by John Bruai at 11 7 3m.
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Fernet Branca
Branca Bros
Milan
Italy
Europe
Lorenz
Vienna
John Bruai
Probate Court Session Briefly Adjourned with Postponed Case
Local probate court remained in session with no dispositions today and one case started was postponed until tomorrow. The page lists ads for bulk chocolates at 40c a pound, beauty services, engraved cards, oil and gas lease notes, and various shop notices in Laredo and nearby areas.
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New Royal Fruit and Candy
Nestle
J. F. Gunther
Citation by Publication in Webb County Court
Public notice in Webb County Texas for Anna H. Markley to appear in the 49th Judicial District Court at Laredo on December 3, 1923, to answer a petition filed August 24, 1923 in suit 6420 involving claims to multiple tracts of land and related interests. The petition seeks cancellation of a prior judgment and divestiture of title with costs and relief.
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State OF Texas
Webb
District Court
Webb County
Texas
49Th Judicial District
Emmon Anna H. Markley
City of
Laredo
A. LP
A. D
Albert Urbahn
John H. Davis
A. C. Markley
Rebecca C. Markley
Anna H. Markley
M. Barlow
S. M. Barlow
A.C. Markley
Estanislado Garza
S. E
Garza
Rio Grande River
C. M. de la Garza
Iesued
Notice of Stockholders Meeting to Reduce Capital
Merchants State Bank and Trust Company of Laredo Texas announces a special stockholders meeting for January 8 1924 to decide on reducing capital from 125 000 to 100 000 with 25 000 as surplus. Notice lists directors L Villegas John H Zachry I Rodríguez B G Kaerog and 5% majority directive. Meeting at 1201 Lincoln Street Laredo Webb County Texas. Publication in Laredo Daily Times and registered mail to all stockholders.
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Merchants State Bank and Trust Company
Laredo
Texas
A. D
Merchants State Bank and Trust Company of
Texas, & Banking Corporation
Lincoln Street
City of
Webb County
Laredo Daily Times
L. Villegas
John H. Zachry
Rodrigurhz
G. Kaeerog
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Sheriff's
A. J. Condren
J. L. Fierros
Justice of the Peace
Place 1
American Hank Check and Cover Co
American Bank Check and Cover Co
A. K. Vidaurri
San Eduardo Ave
Central Hardware
Rio Grande Valley
Royal Fruit
Hackenberger
Fidel Cantuphone
William Epstein
Royal and
Strand Theatres
M. Sallee
Lincoln St
Royal Fruit and Candy
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
Green
the Florist
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
Gilbert
Terry
Ladies of Christ Church
Episcopal
B. Juarez
Felix Hernandes
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Timea
Corpus Christi Street
Threadgill
Associated Charities
Presbyterian Church
John Colman
Kansas
Ku Klux Klan
Harding
Congress
Voltaire
Paria
Vernon
Porto Bello
Darien
Napoleon I
Berlin
British Isles
Frederick
Queen Victoria
England
Conberg
Benedict XV
Genoa
Mariano Fortuny
Garret A. Hobart
Paterson
N. J
Long Branch
Dublin
Cardinal Mercier
Waterloo
Arthur T. Quiller-Couch
Cornwall
Mary Johnston
Rootecourt County
Frank Kramer
Evansville
Ind
Clark Griffith
Washington American League Baseball Club
Nevada
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