Georgia Seeks Tomb of General James Oglethorpe Shrine
The article appeals to establish a Georgia shrine for General James Oglethorpe founder of the colony. It argues for preserving his resting place as a national memory akin to Mount Vernon and Monticello. It links Georgia Alabama and Mississippi in supporting a memorial tomb in his honor. It also urges fire safety and prevention measures across homes and cities.
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Virginia
Pocahontas
Georgia
James Oplethorpe
Oplethorpr Lecame
London
Griselle
Nfe
Atlantic
Carolina
Florida
Savannah
America
Darien
St. Simon
Augusta
Spain
England
Oglethorpe
Tee
Anperthenn
Criihita
Essex
Jengland
Oelsthorpe University
Aldubama
Mississippi
Fmt
Paken
Mount Vernon
John Harvard
Cambridge
Ili
Oglethorpe University
University
Alabama
All
Silvage Swirg
James Tdeward Oplethorpe
Fire Prevention Urges Action to Cut City Losses
An editorial argues Laredo faces high fire risk and costly losses, urging stricter adherence to fire regulations. It cites US averages of one fire per minute and estimates daily losses of 1.4 million dollars and many deaths, noting preventable fires hit the weak hardest.
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Laredo
United States
London's Peramanent Lord Mayor and Sir William Saulsbay
London, Oct. reports the City of London has a new Lord Mayor and notes Sir William Saulsbay, private secretary at the Mansion House, has served forty years guiding and advising nearly fifty Lord Mayors. He receives hundreds daily but remains reticent about himself.
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London
Oct. T.s
Laondon
Dick Whittington
Madage
William Saulsbay
Mansion House
Revere
William
Sir William
Make the frame as lovely as the picture ready
An ad touts Buick and White Ointment as a solution to skin blemishes such as pimples eczema and other disfiguring marks. It claims users will gain attention and kindness from others after using the ointment which is sold in 50c and 26c sizes and available through dealers.
Chester Congdon Biggio Laid To Rest Amid Floral Tributes
The funeral of Chester Congdon Biggio in Laredo drew a large crowd from the Elks Fire Department and local officials. Floral tributes came from Corpus Christi Laredo and distant communities and the procession included Elks, firefighters, and family friends. Father John Duhouree officiated at the home and St. Peter’s Church, with Elks ritual at the grave.
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Chester Congdon Pigeto
Miks
Corpus Christi
Chester Biggio
Laredo
St. Peter's Catholic Church
John Duhouree
Elks Lodge
Harry CG. da Canara
Randolph Robertson
Morace Jillamlin
Mities de Llano
Mexican Products Co
Andohn B. Morton
For Sale Bohemian Club in Nuevo Laredo
Property listing notes sale of Bohemian Club assets in Nuevo Laredo with contact to owners at the club and a 10-letter item reference.
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Bohemian Club
Nuevo Laredo
Commercial World Magazine Promotes Fort Worth Texas and Mexico
The Times reports on the October issue of Commercial World a monthly Fort Worth publication by World Company described as the Southwest business men's magazine. It features Guanajuato imagery Mexican national colors and phrases Nuestro Mexico Vecino and Mexico Our Neighbor. The piece emphasizes readings statistics and illustrations of Texas and Mexico and aims to strengthen US Mexico relations.
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Commercial World
the Times
Fort Worth
the World Company
Southwest
Mexico
Guanajuato
Nuestro Mexico Vecino
Texas
United States
New Management at Boarding House on Juarez Avenue
Reading shows boarding house at 820 Juarez Avenue under new management. Contact Nate at 1502 for rooms and home details. Proprietor EDGAR lists 101 as a reference.
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Juarez Avenue
Nate
Edgar
Local forecast shows showers tonight and Thursday
The United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans posted by The Times calls for tonight and Thursday likely showers. Fort McIntosh observations show a 7 a m high of 7 degs and a low of 67 degs with southeast winds and clear skies.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Train Timetable Between Laredo and Minera
Train No 1 runs daily except Sunday from Laredo at 8 30 am reaching Minera at 10 20 am Train No 2 runs daily except Sunday from Minera at 11 am arriving Laredo at 3 pm
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Laredo
Minera
Gunther Succumbs After Zapata Highway Crash
J Fred Gunther dies at Mercy Hospital about forty eight hours after a Sunday evening crash on the Zapata highway near Laredo. He was 46, born in San Diego Texas, survived by his wife Elinor Leissner and a sister and brother. Funeral set for 9:36 tomorrow at St Peter's Catholic Church.
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J. Fred Gunther
Royle K. Mims
Zapata Highway
Laredo
Chester C. Biggio
Mercy Hospital
Fred Gunther
San Diego
Texas
Texas-Mexican Railway Co
Texas- Mexican
George D. Barnard Stationery Co
St. Louis
Elinor Leissner
Seguin
Martin
Heights
Theodore Wright
del Rio
W. EE. Gunther
Justo S. Penn
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Fire Prevention Week Observed Across Nation
The nation marks Fire Prevention Week from October 7 to 13 1928 to urge universal caution and prevent fires. It cites grim tolls including 15 000 annual deaths and 17 000 injuries in the U S with $250 million annual property losses and notes Texas adds substantial casualties and about $16 million in property loss yearly.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
America
Europe
Texan
Seventeen Indictment Bills Returned by Grand Jury
The district court grand jury reported seventeen indictments after two days of work. On Tuesday ten bills were filed and seven more today including Macario Hernandez rape Juan Romo unlawful transporting intoxicating liquors George Carlson driving intoxicated Jose Gonzalez burglary G. W. Hains driving intoxicated Feliciano Guerra unlawful transporting intoxicating liquors Felipe Sosa burglary. The jury resumed work and may issue another batch tomorrow morning.
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Grand Jury
District Court
Macario Hernandez
Juan Romo
George Carlson
Jose Gonzalez
G. W. Hains
Feliciano Guerra
Felipe Sosa
Proclamation Declares Columbus Day a National Holiday
Friday October 12 designated as a national holiday in memory of Christopher Columbus. Schools and businesses urged to observe the day. Knights of Columbus coordinate a fitting celebration for the occasion.
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America
Christopher Columbus
Knights of Columbus
Leaguers to Meet Milmos in Four-Game Series at Laredo
The Texas Leaguers return to Laredo for four games against the Milmos to settle who is who. McGrew of the Washington Americans will pitch one game. The series could be the season’s last, with Laredo fans urged to attend record crowds.
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Texas
Laredo
Milmos
McGrew
Washington Americans
Notable Birthdays Mark October Tenth Across Nations
On October 10, Lord Reading now Viceroy of India born in London 63 years ago. Fridtjof Nansen former Arctic explorer born near Christiania 62 years ago. Prince Charles second son of Belgian king born in Brussels 20 years ago. John M Nelson congressman from Wisconsin born in Dane County 53 years ago. Walter H Newton congressman from Minnesota born in Minneapolis 43 years ago.
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Lord Reading
England
India
London
Fridtjof Nansen
Christiania
Prince Charles
Brussels
John M. Nelson
Wisconsin
Dane County
Wis
Walter H. Newton
Minnesota
Minneapolis
World and Local Observances Mark Notable Dates
Observances include Father Matthew’s birthday celebrate temperance, China marking the republic anniversary, and the US two cent postage anniversary. Kipling to be installed at St Andrews University with Nova Scotia premier as guest. Brown University hosts Jesse U H Metcalf Memorial Laboratory dedication with ceremonies. Canadian College of Arms events mark Charles I proclamation anniversary in Halifax.
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Father aMthew
China
Republic
United States
Cuba
Rudyard Kipling
St. Andrews University
Scotland
Armstrong
Nova Scotia
Boston
Brown University
Jesse U H. Metcalf
College of Arms of Canada
Halifax
Charles I
Virginia
British America
Elks Lodge Members Urged to Attend Gunther Funeral
All members of Laredo Lodge No 1018 B P O E are urged to meet at Elks Hall tomorrow Thursday morning at [time obscured] to attend the funeral of Brother J Fred Gunther in a body at 9 30.
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Laredo Lodge No. 1018
Elks Hall
J. Fred Gunther
Anita Stewart Stars in Rose o' the Sea at Royal Theater
First National presents Anita Stewart in Rose o' the Sea at the Royal Theater on Friday and Saturday. The popular star, with a strong fan base, headlines this top production noted for its quality storytelling and First National backing.
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Anita Stewart
First National
Royal Theater
Miss Stewart
Acting With a Lion in a Hollywood Stunt Talk
A Hollywood director urged a nervous star to wrestle a lion describing the animal as tame and never tasting raw meat. The actor replied that curiosity could still pose a risk, quoting the lion’s unpredictable nature. From Everybody's Magazine October issue.
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Everybody's Magazine
Watch THE TIMES Everyday for Opportunities
A brief classified note advertises a subscription offer from THE TIMES noting a 60 cent monthly rate.
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the Times
Rail executive Carl R. Gray led Union Pacific since 1919
Carl R. Gray profiles as a railroad president whose career spans telegraph operator at the Santa Fe in 1883 to general manager then president of multiple lines. He led Spokane Portland and Seattle Electric Railways, served as Great Northern president, and headed Western Maryland. During World War I he directed the U S Railway Administration transportation division.
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Carl R. Gray
Union Pacific Railroad
Santa Fe
Spokane, Portland and Seattle Electric Railways
Great Northern Railroad
Western
Maryland
Mr. Gray
Division of Transportation
United States Railroad Administration
The Proud Mother and Father Debate Baby's Laugh
A playful exchange shows a mother proud of her baby's loud laugh while the father doubts the feat and recalls telling two stories without a smile. The lighthearted dialogue captures a family moment.
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Baby
Cardui Helps Run-Down Mrs Bowman Regain Strength
Mrs. I G Bowman of Morgan City Louisiana recounts severe weakness nervousness and loss of appetite. After using Cardui she reports renewed strength better sleep and appetite and soon felt well again. She urges others with similar troubles to try Cardui NC-144.
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Morgan City
I. G. Bowman
Front Street
Cardus
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Biggio
New Management
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Royal Furniture Warehouse
J-Aredo
F. M. Ramsay
Emerso
Chamberlain
Louisiana
Emerson
Laredo Electric & Railway Company
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