Oklahoma politics and court battles overshadow campaign
A Thuradfil’s Dally column accuses Republicans of crooked tactics in Oklahoma aiming to discredit Governor Robertson and Lieutenant Governor Trapp. It notes bribery charges, perjury cases, and a petition to overturn a judge’s disqualification, framing the dispute as part of a broader era of dirty politics and legal maneuvering ahead of the election.
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Oklahoma
Robertson
Trapp
Goyer
Cut
Distriet
State Suprem Court
Texas
Man Sues For Five Cents Overcharged Fare In Houston
A Houston resident sued an electric railway company in justice court for five cents claiming he overpaid seven cents into the fare box. The conductor refused refund claiming no fare was seen. A six man jury ruled for the company and the plaintiff paid $8 in court costs, saying it was a matter of principle. Public sentiment criticized suing rich corporations for trivial sums.
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Corporation
Asim
Laredo
Mouston
Houston
Electric Railway Company
Bia
Mally Analyzes North Central Crop Trends For Webb County
Fred W. Mally county agricultural agent reports from a tour of Minnesota Iowa Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma. He notes corn and oats crops strong yet livestock shortfalls threaten prices and South Texas truck crop markets. Growers are advised to minimize acreage and plant within means to avoid losses.
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Webb County
Fred W. Mally
Laredo
Mally
Towa
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Henee
New England
Bermuda
Wreck Strikes National Eines of Mexico Train Between Rinconada and Garcia
Passengers arriving in Laredo describe a Tuesday night wreck on the Saltillo to Nuevo Laredo route. A second class wooden coach derailed after hitting a rock, injuring about 40 passengers. The first class coach and baggage car were derailed, track torn up, and repairs begun within hours. Aboard were American teachers returning from a Mexico University program. The cause remains undetermined.
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Laredo
National Eines of Mexico
Rinconada Dil Garcia
Saltillo
Times
Ainconada
Garcia
Monterrey
Mesxico University
Nuevo Laredo
Arrow Sign Service Offers Bold Window Signs
Neat signs enhance the appearance of ventures offices or business places. Bold jeaf window signs do not come off. Phones 92 and 1267. Published 8-28-6t.
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Venur
Sterling Grocery Opens in Laredo Sept 1
Oren Store at corner of San Agustin Ave and Iturbide St hosts Laredo’s Sterling Grocery opening in the Valdez building. Brothers Fen Pena and Js J Petia lead, with Len Petia bringing twenty years of experience. Store to offer fresh fish sea foods smoked meats and diversified groceries.
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Oren
San Agustin Ave
Iturbide St
Sterling Grocery
Laredo
Valdez
San Agustin Avenue
Iturbide Street
Richter
Fen Pena
Js. J. Petia
Len Petia
Leonard Nelson
La +redo
Sterling
Highest gravity oil found in Leaseholders No. 1 well
The Leaseholders No. 1 well in the Miranda City field near the Texas Mexico track was completed last night at 1710 feet producing oil of the highest gravity yet seen in the Laredo district. Estimated production around 100 barrels daily awaits official confirmation as O W Killam and other oil men monitor the pump start up.
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Miranda City
Laredo
O. W. Killam
T Aday
Rotary Club Meeting Draws Large Attendance in Laredo
The Laredo Rotary Club met at the tramill ion Cafe with 82 percent attendance led by Vice President W. S. Cantrall. Rev. E. B. Paisley spoke on Membership, with Vernon Proffitt and W. S. Cunningham as guests. Mrs. Courtney Slaughter Proffitt sang, and the group concluded with the Star Spangled Banner.
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E. B. Paisley
Mrs. Proffitt
Laredo Rotary Club
Tramillion Cafe
W. 8. Cantrall
Charley Deutz
Long Beach
California
Woman’s Club
John W. Ward
Vernon Proffitt
W. S. Cunningham
San Antonio
Ray. E. B. Paisley
Courtney Slaughter Proffitt
Ward Announces Fall Term at Laredo Preparatory School
Mrs J T Ward announces the fall term of the Laredo Preparatory School starting Monday September 1. For information contact 1815 Washington St or call 876.
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J. T. Ward
Laredo
Washington St
Killam-Condren No 5 Drives Laredo District Oil Output
Killam-Condren No 5 in the Miranda field shows promising productivity with all Killam-Con dren Co wells producing from 60 to 100 barrels per day. Two long-site wells exceed a year in age. Forrest Miracle No 1 drills at 1670 feet on Holbein ranch near Jim Hogs county,预计 production around 2000 feet. Community Haynes No 1 on Leonard Haynes Villa ranch in Zapata county targets depths below 1000 feet.
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Killam-Condren No
Murando
Killam-Condren Co
Laredo
Holbein Ranch
Jim Hogs County
Miranda Field
Notable early American governors and writers in brief
A compilation of notable birth and death dates across figures such as John Houston governor of Georgia born in St. George Parish and died near Savannah in 1796. Biographical notes include Detroit’s first newspaper in 1809 The Michigan Essay, Theopiste Gantier born, Arthur St. Clair Northwest Territory governor died 1838, Emma Coldman arrest 1893, and Samuel Merrill former Iowa governor died 1899.
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John Houston
Georgia
St. George Parish
Savannah
Detroit
Michigan Essay
Theopiste Gantier
Arthur St. Clair
Northwest Territory
Chestnut Ridge
Scotland
Emma Coldman
Philadelphia
British Medical Association
Montreal
Canada
Samuel Merrill
Iowa
Los Angeles
Turner
Maine
Curwood Film "The Broken Silence" At Royal Theatre
A new James Oliver Curwood picture titled The Broken Silence will screen at the Royal Theatre Friday and Saturday. Produced by Pine Tree Pictures, Inc and directed by Delt Henderson, it is the third film in the Curwood series and promises to be the most elaborate release yet.
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Curwood
the Royal
James Oliver Curwood
Royal Theatre
Pine Tree Pictures, Inc
Delt Henderson
Arrow
Gereen
St. Cecilia Music Academy Opens at Residence
On September 1 the author will open an academy of music named St. Cecilia at 702 Iturbide Street. The program will feature piano voice and theory with several capable teachers. Special attention will be given to children seven years and older and a class will be conducted.
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St. Cecilia
Iturbide Street
Pat
St. Cecilia Music Academy
Turbide Street
J. M. de Villar
International Mercantile Co
Kiwanis Club
Hamilton Cafe
the Times
Laredo Advertising Notes and Local Notices
Local notices include import shipments from Mexico via Laredo, school openings, grocery ads, Kiwanis meeting teaser, cattle for sale, Snow Queen flour offer, Santa arrival tease, pest powder, furniture rental, Labor Day banking closure, kindergarten enrollment, hotel dining, service stations, dove hunting season, Cleveland cars promotion, florists, oyster season hint, plumbing, beauty shop, electrical contractors, chamber tour, and a beacon brand shoe.
Resolutions of Laredo Chamber on Rumsey Murder
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce adopts resolutions honoring Robert S. Rumsey Jr a mounted inspector of customs since 1910 murdered by bootleggers while on duty. It commends law officers press editorials and calls for constant pursuit of the murderers with copies sent to Rumsey s widow family and federal officials.
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Robert S. Rumsey, Jr
Mr. Rumsey
Resolutions on Death of Robert S Rumsey Jr
The Laredo Notary Club expresses deep regret over the murder of Robert S Rumsey Jr LAM an officer renowned for fearless service to country and law. The group commends law enforcement and resolves that a copy of this resolution be presented to CG M Greeman Fred W Mally and Joe B Moser as thanks for his patriotic service.
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Robert S. Rumsey
Lam
Mr. Rumsey
Laredo
Collector of Customs
Secretary of Treasury
Washington, D. C
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Daily Digest
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Hidalgo St
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Moser Auto Co
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Alexander Bldg
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Lopez
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Johnny
Loys
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National Motor Co
Phone Crockett
8Th St
Juarez Plumbing
Lincoln Street
Lincoln ‘Street
Wormser Brothers
Beacon” Shoes At Saft’s
Wim W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Corpus Christi Street
Robt. Rumsey, JR
Hat. L. Brennan
Leo N. Purwin
E.G. Clingenpeel
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Robt, S. Rumsey, JR
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Webb County Lumber Co
Ado Welding
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