Bergdoll to Return Only If Pardoned, Says Washington Attorney
A Bergdoll family attorney in Washington argues that Grover Bergdoll would return from Germany only if the U S government grants him in advance a pardon or immunity. Public sentiment favors dropping charges if he stays in Germany, while many prefer he remain imprisoned. The piece contrasts Bergdoll with a French war mother who compelled her son to serve.
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Bergdoll
Washington
Grover Bergdoll
Germany
Philadelphia
Leavenworth
Our Shipping Trade and the American Merchant Marine
A discussion of the push for American ships to carry all trade. Secretary Hoover argues against exclusive American carriage, noting each nation’s right to its own imports and exports and recalling the era when foreign-flag vessels dominated, while praising a revived U S flag presence in foreign ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Commerce Department
Seven Seas
Ips
Fer
Theet
Howe
Shipping subsidies and a strong merchant marine
A discussion on the need for a robust American merchant fleet to compete with Britain and Germany. Emphasizes subsidies as a tool to grow share of world trade, reduce foreign reliance, and enable U.S. carriers to dominate sea commerce and passenger routes.
German Hat Purchase Shows Currency Chaos After War
Berlin merchants report widespread price instability as the new currency and fluctuating marks disrupt sales. A customer bought a hat for 960 90 000 marks, paid a deposit, later faced a reprice to 900,000,000 marks, and finally bought it for 600,000,000 marks after returning to complete the purchase. The affair illustrates how contracts break under exchange volatility and the push for a stable monetary foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Roy
Reunson
A D J Drilling Deep Hole After Setting Casing
The A Wd J Of Co completes casing on No 2B at the Pratt ranch Webb county near LaSalle line reaching 26017 feet and drills below 2ade feet. They aim to 2575 feet where oil show was found in No 2. No 21 poised for deep test. production expected before 800 feet. Lease activity in Carolina Texas Field noted with ongoing deals and potential finds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wd. J. of Co
Pratt Ranch
Webb County
LaSalle County
Carolina-Texas No. 5
Carolina Texas
Carolina-Texas
Year of Prosperity Ahead and Big Things in Prospect
Laredo and Webb county anticipate a prosperous year with paved streets extending, a Bermuda onion crop, strong oil fields, new industries, and a connecting railroad to the lower San Grande valley. February will feature George Washington’s anniversary celebrations, promising a grand, multi day event attracting excursionists. Laredo will host late conventions and draw prominent visitors as optimism and booster spirit push growth.
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Laredo
Texas
San Grande
Webb County
George Washington
Juaredo
Clarence G. Gilmore
Pimple Cure Claims and Price Appeal
Advert claims Black and White Ointment as a tested, widely sold remedy for skin troubles. It touts high sales, economy, and larger packaging, urging consumers to choose the dependable product.
Notice of Seizure at Laredo Customs Port in 1923
The Office of Deputy Collector of Customs at Port of Laredo Texas reports seizure under Section 593 of the Tariff Act of 1922. Items include revolvers, a Luger pistol, jewelry, linens, playing cards, and personal effects. Claimants must file within twenty days. unclaimed items will be sold at public auction on December 21, 1923 at 10 A.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Texas
One &S
Custom House
A. R. Kaln
Brigadier General Malone Visits Laredo on Way to Mexico
Brigadier General Paul Z. Malone of Fort Sam Houston visited Laredo yesterday en route to Mexico for a bear hunt in the mountains of Nuevo Leon. He spoke at the Rotary luncheon and planned a brief stop in Laredo on return before continuing to Fort Sam Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Malone
Paul Z. Malone
Fort Sam Houston
Laredo
Mexico
Nuevo Leon
Malone
Rotary Luscheon
Associated Charities Notice Meeting at Presbyterian Church
Important meeting of the Associated Charities schedule for Thursday evening November 22 at 7 30 P M at the Presbyterian Church. Election of officers and other important business on agenda. Board members urged to attend promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Presbyterian Church
Notice of Trustee Sale in Bankruptcy in Texas
A bankruptcy trustee sale is ordered by the United States District Court Southern District of Texas Judge J. G. Scott. On December 1 1923 at the trustee's office in Laredo Texas the debtor estate of A D Dominguez will be offered for cash sale including 8500 acres in Mexico ownership claims and multiple Mexican and Texas debts with sale to proceed in bulk or parcels as creditors best benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court For
Southern District of Texas
J. GC. Scott
A. DD. Dominguez
A. B
Laredo
Texas
Federal District of Mexico
City of Mexico
Sra
Frede Maria Flores
Vda
de Mariscal
Alfredo Mariscal
Tuxpam
Guilerme Dominguez
Compean Pons
RE. del Moral
Juy 2
Miguel Arellano
Francisco J. Trevisio
Atilano Aguayo
Amado Paz, Jr
Tam
Laredo approves street upgrade on Iturbide Street project
CityCouncil orders improvement on Iturbide Street from Sta Maria Ave to bridge over Zacate Creek with gravel Warrenite paving and concrete gutters. Hearing set Dec 4 1923 for abutting property and railway owners to contest assessments, as plans and cost roll filed with City Secretary.
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Iturbide Street
Sta. Maria Avenue
Zacate Creek
City of Laredo
Southwest Biulithic Company
City of
Laredo
Texas
Council Chamber
A. R. Garcia
Burr Visits Laredo As State Auditor Seeks Ties
J Guy Burr auditor of the State Game Fish and Oyster Commission and Texas vice president for the National Coast Anti Pollution League is visiting family in Laredo for a short time. Burr considers Laredo a former home and mixes business with a bit of pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Guy Burr
Laredo
State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Texas
National Coast Anti-Pollution League
Mr. Burr
Laredo Storm Sewer Extensions Begin with City Contract
Preliminary work on the storm sewer extensions in Laredo is underway by the San Antonio firm awarded the contract. Crews operate along Iturbide street and San Bernardo Avenue with paving planned soon after sewer completion. Within the next year every street between the I.G.N. tracks and Rio Grande should be thoroughly paved, with Market and Santa Maria Avenue given bituminous surfacing.
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City of
Laredo
San Antonio
Iturbide Street
San Bernardo Avenue
I.G. N
Rio Grande
Arroyo Zacate
Market Street
Santa Maria Avenue
Orpheus Club Dance at Elks Hall Friday Night
The Orpheus Club hosts its monthly dance at the Elks Hall Friday night featuring music from San Antonio. All members are invited to attend.
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Orpheus Club
Elks Hall
San Antonio
Milk Fed Turkeys For Thanksgiving Delivery
Sterling Grocery offers real farm raised milk fed turkeys, young and fat, available in Laredo this season. Place your order for delivery just before Thanksgiving Day by calling phone 1567.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Sterling Grocery
Civil Service Exams Planned for Early 1924
The United States Civil Service Commission will hold examinations on January 8 1924 and in April July October and the following January to fill stenographer typist and typist positions in government service. Exams occur in Laredo and elsewhere with details from the local board secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
United States Civil Service Commission
Laredo
Concert by 17th Infantry Band at Omaha radio
The 17th Infantry Band from Fort Crook Nebraska will perform a concert over the W O A W radio in Omaha on Friday evening November 28 from 6 30 to 8 p m Central Standard Time The program will honor Laredo friends with Mexican numbers dedicated to them Bandmaster H O Wehel signs the note as representative of the band
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17Th Infantry
Fort Crook
Neb
Omaha
Laredo
H. O. Wehel
Notice of No Hunting on Garcias Pastures
Melquiades Garcia states he will not grant hunting permits on his pastures A Pescadito and Two Hearts due to cattle on the land. Trespassers will be prosecuted. Date 11 14 151.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melquiades Garcia
Fernet Branca Tonic From Milan Offered locally
Italian Branca Sros presented Fernet Branca as a valued tonic praised by Europe’s top physicians. The product, a Paris 1900 prize winner, is advertised for indigestion and general vigor. Sold by John Bruni at 11-7-3m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernet Branca
Branca Sros
Milan
Italy
Europe
Lorenz
Vienna
John Bruni
Harding Memorial Stamps Put On Sale Unperforated
Washington November 22 Associated Press unperforated Harding memorial stamps in blocks up to 400 were sold at the Government Philatelic Agency. Postmaster General New ordered stamps prepared without perforations due to high demand from collectors and Congress members who wish to frame them in memory of the late President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Government Philatelic Agency
Congress
New
Civilizations and highways a historical perspective
An essay argues that roads shape civilizations linking Rome to modern networks. It links highways with law, education, religion, and progress, asserting that investment in roads equals investment in civilization and social well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Missionary of the Cross
Church
National Highways urged to connect Washington sites with gov ernment support
An editorial argues for a national road system linking the George Washington Masonic Memorial near Alexandria to Mt. Vernon and the Temple, criticizing Virginia’s lack of a state role and urging federal responsibility to build and maintain backbone highways serving all citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Washington
Vernon
Virginia
Temple
Alexandria
Mt. Vernon
United States
Duke Ernst August Sells Hanover Plate to An American
Vienna reports Duke Ernst August of Cumberland, aged 78 and in financial distress, seeks to sell Guelph treasures valued around 30 million dollars to an American. Austria objects to export, arguing items were not public museum holdings. the duke contends Austria has no claim and would lose export tax if blocked. His son married Kaiser’s daughter in 1912, signaling possible loss of hopes for restoring Hanover.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Ernst August of Cumberland
Paris
Guelph
Austria
Hannover
Prussia
Duke of
Brunswick
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