D Annunzio's Fiume Stand Falls as City Backs Off
The Friday Daily notes that Gabriele D Annunzio faces withdrawal from Fiume after a cold reception to his proposed state. It argues sentiment and practicality drive locals toward independence or union with greater Italy, while warning of regional and international pressures that could shape future control of the port and its revenues.
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Fiume
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Miume
Flume
D’'Annunzio
Italy
League, of Nations
Dutis
Trieste
D’annunzio
League Council
Mexicos Opportunity In Congress Prompts Progressive Hope
Mexico faces a pivotal moment as the opening of the Mexican congress offers a chance to shed reactionary roots. President de la Huerta asserts the government can protect foreign lives and property, setting a test: will guarantees be upheld and abuses punished, or will evasive replies persist. The petroleum deposits remain a national right against private exploitation.
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Mexican Congress
Mexico
de la Huerta
Congress
Exico
Citation by Publication for Guillermo Celis Divorce
Public notice issued by Webb County Texas to summon Guillermo M Celis by weekly publication for four weeks ahead of the September term 1920 in Webb County Laredo. Suit No 5283 filed August 12 1920 by Aracelli Garcia Celis seeking divorce on alleged 1913 marriage and 1917 abuses including beatings in Mexico and Laredo with permanent dissolution of marriage requested.
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State OF Texas
Webb County
Guillermo M. Celis
49Th Judicial District
Laredo
A. D
Aracelli Garcia Celis
Texas
City of
Mexico
Republic of Mexico
Plaintiff
Sage Brusher heads Rialto big feature Sunday and Monday
The Rialto Theater announces a capacity weekend with Benjamin B. Hampton's Great Authors production The Sage Brusher based on Emerson Hough novel. Roy Stewart and Edwin Wallack star in a dramatic flood dam sequence on a rotting shanty roof amid a raging canyon torrent.
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Rialto Theater
Benjamin B. Hampton
Timle
Emerson Hough
W. W. Hodkinson
Roy Stewart
Edwin Wallack
Will Be Closed Monday Labor Day Holiday Store Notice
Sanitary Grocery announces it will be closed all day Monday due to Labor Day. Readers are asked to plan accordingly.
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Sanitary Grocery
Rio Grande Again Rising This Season
The Rio Grande shows a steady rise this season with the river crest advancing two feet from yesterday and still rising. Officials note no major surge expected now, though the river often has rampages in September.
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Rio Grande
Interment of Laredo Soldier at Fort Sam Houston
Notices say Private Jose Ybarra who died in the 1917 Tuscania torpedoing has been buried at Fort Sam Houston instead of Laredo. Examinations for students lacking entrance credits set for Tuesday September 7 at 8 30 a m at the High School. Superintendent L J Christen signs the notice.
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Jose Ybarra
Laredo
Fort Sam Houston
L. J. Christen
Laredo Proclaims Library Week To Seek Public Funds
The mayor proclaims September 1 to 7, 1920 as Library Week to solicit funds for the Laredo Public Library. The administration stresses the library as a free fountain of knowledge besides the public school library, urging community support.
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City of
Laredo
Rain Drums Laredo to Dolores in Texas county area
Rain and thunder swept the Laredo region with 1.15 inches at Fort McIntosh and heavy downpours near Dolores from the Dolores to Palafox belt. The storm reached Cotulla and eastern Webb County, aiding late cotton and forage growth while Zapata County largely missed the moisture. Labor Day closings noted for Piggly Wiggly stores on Sept 6 1929. Film note includes The Miracle of Love at the Strand.
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Laredo
Fort MclIntosh
Aguilares
Webb County
Cotulla
Dolores
Palafox
Zapata
Dissolution of Lowry and Crawford Medical Firm
The firm of Lowry and Crawford dissolves by mutual agreement. All debts owed to the firm will be payable to Dr. Lowry, who will continue practice at 820 Flores Avenue, Telephone 266. Dr. Crawford has moved to 1317 Juarez Avenue. W. E. Lowry M. D. J. L. Crawford.
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Lowry and Crawford
Lowry
Flores Avenue
Crawford
Juarez Avenue
W. E. Lowry
M. D. J. L. Crawford
Last Chance to See Shirley Mason at Royal Theatre
Review urges audiences to catch Shirley Mason in the Fox comedy drama The Little Wanderer before its Royal Theatre run ends. The piece praises Miss Mason’s charm and the film’s delicately conceived story, lively incidents, wholesome sentiment, and expert company.
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Shirley Mason
Royal Theatre
Manuel Garcia Vigil Named President of Mexican Congress
Manuel Garcia Vigil, former Laredo newspaper editor and longtime Mexican chamber of deputies member, was chosen president of the Mexican Congress as it reconvened this week. Vigil is well known in Laredo where he lived during the Huerta regime.
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Manuel Garcia Vigil
Laredo
Mexican Chamber of Deputies
Mexican Congress
Vigil
Huerta
Mexico
Rainy City Delivers Mud and Jitney Scrambles
Rain drenched streets created mud that slowed jitneys and splashed riders. Local notices include re opening piano lessons at 1716 Farragut, fall term starts September 6 at 1817 Victoria, and English classes at 717 Lincoln. Jewish holidays Josh Hashanah and Yom Kippur observed world wide. Dr. Lowry resumes practice at 820 Flores. Laredo Optical advertises jewelry deals. Public schools begin September 13. summer institutes in Corpus planned.
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Thomas Reed
Farragut St
Laredo
J. T. Ward
Victoria Street
Lowry
Flores Avenue
Laredo Optical Co
City of
Webb County
Corpus
W. A. Thomas
Washington Street
Mexican Labor Bureau
Nuevo Laredo
Lincoln Street
J. E. Fowler
Cotton Rush Delayed by Rain Hits Webb Zapata Seed Cotton
Cotton rushing to the Laredo plant from Webb and Zapata counties slows as rain blocks roads and fields. The Laredo Gin reports 415 bales processed so far with more on hand, and expects a renewed rush if weather cooperates. Webb county’s crop runs 3 000 to 4 000 bales, plus substantial Zapata deliveries due to lack of local gins.
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Laredo Cotton Gin Co
Webb
Zapata
Webb County
Laredo
49th Judicial District To Begin Sessions Soon
The Forty ninth Judicial District serving Webb, Dimmit and Zapata counties will convene next week with four weeks in Dimmit, one week in Zapata, and two eight week terms in Webb. District Judge J. F. Mullally will open in Carrizo Springs for a four week term, then Zapata for a week, and Webb in Carrizo Springs for two eight week sessions. The civil docket includes sixty one divorce cases among many other civil matters.
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Fortyninth Judicial District
Webb
Dimmitt
Zapata Counties
Dimmitt County
Zapata County
Webb County
J. F. Mullally
Carrizo Springs
Dimmit County
Zapata
Queen Candy Co Opens In Walls Building Laredo
The Queen Candy Company opened Saturday in the Walls building in Laredo next to Botica del Pueblo. The shop offers home made candies high grade chocolates fancy boxes sodas ice cream and sherbets under manager James Mataragas who is well known in Laredo.
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the Queen Candy Company
Laredo
Walls
James Mataragas
L. A. Consulate Closed Monday for Labor Day
The United States Consulate in Nuevo Laredo will be closed next Monday due to Labor Day observance. Those with business are advised to act promptly and resolve any dealings with the consulate before the holiday.
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L. A
United States
Nuevo Laredo
Campaign Progress for Laredo Public Library Membership
The Laredo Public Library seeks 300 new members at five dollars each to strengthen city library services. The piece urges residents to join, noting readers and nonreaders alike and presenting reading as beneficial to education and civic life.
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Laredo
Labor Day Proclamation Urges Citywide Business Closure
Monday, September 6, Labor Day, urged merchants and employers in Laredo to close shops and give workers a day to celebrate. Mayor L Villegas of Laredo, Texas signs the call, stressing the observance as a national tribute to labor.
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Laredo
L. Villegas
Texas
The Hidden Code at Royal Theatre Tonight
If Old Haroun Al Rashid were alive he would attend the Royal Theatre tomorrow for The Hidden Code a romance of love intrigue and excitement. The rapid plot keeps readers breathless as events unfold with high stakes and dramatic turns.
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Royal
Old Haroun al Rashid
Royal Theatre
Old Haroun
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