Nucleus of widening work starts on Convent Avenue
Mayor Leopoldo Villegas drives Convent Avenue widening from its convent boundary northward to ease congestion as Mexico trade grows. Ursuline Convent land set back thirteen feet triggers project. Ortiz to begin work within days pending signatures from property owners.
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Varedos
Leopoldo Villegas
Convent Avenue
Mexico
Villegas
Good Sisters of the Ursuline Convent
Times
R. Ortiz
Mayor Villegas
Convent
al Laredo
Courthouse Notice in Texas Land Dispute Heirs to Seek Title
Publication cites Webb County court action over land described as Survey Number 4, Abstract 842 totaling 160 acres. Plaintiffs claim peaceable, adverse possession for over ten years prior to June 1922 and exclusive rights under recorded deeds, naming Francisco Aguilar heirs as defendants and listing multiple plaintiffs.
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State OF Texas
Webb County
Francisco Aguilar
Laredo
Jose Marta Zapata
Petra Zapata
Rafaela Zapata
Gertrnilis Zapata
Benjamin Benavides
Matilde Zapata
Carlos Ramon
Guadalupe Ramon
Herminija Ramon
Erasmo Vicente Ramon
Texas
Certan
Williams Holman Recalled On 100th Birthday Anniversary
Washington recalls William S. Holman as the long serving Indiana representative and watchdog of the treasury on the hundredth anniversary of his birth. The obdurate advocate of Union preservation and anti corruption saved taxpayers millions through restrained appropriations and strong legislative leadership.
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Dearborn County
Indiana
Franklin College
Jouse Lynch Holman
Holman
Court of Probate
Tie
Court of Common Pleas
House of Representatives
House
Licoln
Congress
Samuel J. Randall
House Appropriations Committee
Holaman
The Ideal Purgative Chamberlain’s Tablets
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Tablets as a reliable purgative. It claims strong action for adults and gentle effect for children, promising regular bowel movement and relief from discomfort.
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Chamberlain
Mrs Violet Oberfeldt Society Editor
Mrs Violet Oberfeldt is named society editor in the local column. The entry notes the Oberfeldt position and provides a telephone contact.
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Violet
Oberfeldt Society
Social Calendar Shows Morning and Evening Gatherings
Mrs. McKinney hosts a morning event at 9 30 honoring Mrs B Adams. John T Hassell Jr plans a stag Mexican supper at 7 30 in the evening.
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McKinney
B. Adams
John T. Hassell Jr
Summer stockings and mosquitoes spark a color quarrel
A playful verse on summer fashion contrasts red and white hosiery with insect swats. In a local notes column, residents like Mrs. Falvella and Mr. Morgan are listed with travels, visits, and unwinding at homes in Galveston and nearby areas, plus social events such as an Al Fresco dinner hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Hall.
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H. C. Hall
Horace and Beverly Return to Virginia Studies
Horace and Beverly prepare to resume studies with Horace entering the University of Virginia and Beverley rejoining Augusta Military Academy. A five course dinner celebrated the occasion with guests including Horace Hall, Beverley Hall, Jack Hassell, St. Elmo, Richard Trout and other local names.
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Beverly
Virginia
University of Virginia
Beverley
Augusta Miliary Academy
Honor Pucatsy
Beverley Hall
Jack Hassell
St. Elmo
Richard Trout
Bernardino DaCanara
Conrad LaRo
Phillip Moore
Ted O'Sell
Reginauld Hackenjos
Arthur Derby
Fred Rogers
Wilmot May Decline Nomination For Senate
Dr. B. P. Wilmot, Republican nominee for United States senator, left for San Antonio to attend the Republican state executive committee meeting. Rumors in party circles suggest he may decline the nomination with a statement expected later today.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
B. P. Wilmot
San Antonio
Republican State Executive Committee
Wilmot
Stephens Leads in Mississippi Senate Nomination Race
Jackson Mississippi September 6 revised unofficial returns from 75 of 2 counties 29 complete show Hubert Stephens leading James K Vardaman by over 10000 in the Democratic nomination contest for the Senate.
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Associated Press
Jackson, Miss
Hubert Stephens
James K. Vardaman
Food price levels show slight July to August rise
Washington report states only one of 26 cities showed a price increase in retail foods from July 15 to August 15, by less than one half percent, while Dallas saw a one percent decline in the same period.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Cnn
Department of Labor
Dal- Ing
Personal notes on regional business visitors
Collector of Customs Roy Campbell returned this morning from a several days business visit to San Antonio. A. C. Hamilton, sq., returned yesterday afternoon from a business visit to Trebbronville. O. W. Killam, a prominent oil operator, is visiting in Houston and Galveston on business for a few days.
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Roy Campbell
San Antonio
A. C. Hamilton
Trebbronville
O. W. Killam
Houston
Galveston
Ray Uses Psychology In Directing Football Players
Ray Charles Ray proves himself a capable director guiding actors and athletes with psychology, avoiding overrehearsal. For the forthcoming Royal Theatre presentation of Two Minutes to Go, he urges college players to treat the game as real, aiming for a hard clean match on screen.
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Charles Ray Hs
Tin
Royal Theatre
Eight anniversary of the Marne battle observed in France
Today's events mark the eighth anniversary of the Marne battle in France. Other notable anniversaries include the centenaries of Wiliam Holman and James Thomas Robinson birth dates, and Jesse Pomeroy’s long imprisonment in Charlestown. The Protestant Episcopal Church holds its triennial convention in Portland, and Atlantic City begins its pageant and beauty tournament. Municipal primaries in Atlanta feature five candidates for the Democratic mayoral nomination.
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Marne
Wiliam
Holman
Indiana
James Thomas Robinson
Massachusetts
Jesse Pomeroy
Hier
Charlestown
Protestant Episcopal Church
Tssembles
Portland
Ore
Atlantic City
Atlanta
A Pronounced Success of Chamberlains Remedy
The uniform success of Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy in relieving bowel complaints for children and adults has made it widely used and nearly undefeated. It is regarded as without an equal by those who have tried it.
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Chamberlain
Neff Declares Attitude At Texas Democratic Convention
In San Antonio on September 6 the Texas Democratic convention heard a party platform denounce the Republican administration, endorse Neff and Wilson, back labor rights and prohibition enforcement, and call for tariff reform and church-state separation. Governor Neff defended his use of martial law during strikes and urged law enforcement to protect property and commerce. He stressed unity over sectarian or sectional divides.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Democratic Party
Nefé
Wilson
Neff
Voexas
Cormorant
La Follette Renominated in Wisconsin Primary
Milwaukee Sept 6 Indications show Senator La Follette overwhelmingly renominated in the Republican primary with 181000 votes from 1300 of 2500 precincts. opponent W A Ganfield trails with about 74000 votes as returns come in.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
la Follette
Senate
W. A. Ganfield
Plane resumes voyage from United States toward Brazil
The sea plane Sampaio Correia UH resumed its journey today, departing from the United States toward Brazil. Nonevitas Bay, 166 miles distant, is named as the next scheduled stop.
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Associated Presa
Caribarten
Cuba
Sampaio Correia UH
United States
Brazil
Nonevitas Bay
Twenty Five Bodies Recovered from Coal Pit Disaster
Whitehaven England reports twenty five bodies recovered after an explosion trapped forty miners. Rescue efforts hampered by unstable rock and gas.
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Associated Press
Whitehaven
Eng
Major General Hines to Inspect Fort McIntosh Troops
Major General John J. Hines commander of the Eighth Corps Area arrives Saturday from Fort Sam Houston for his first inspection tour of Fort McIntosh troops. He will be accompanied by Colonel Hickok commander of the Fourth Cavalry to visit Dolores San Tnocio and Zapata outposts.
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Hines
Genera John J. Hines
Eighth Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Fort McIntosh
Hickok
Fourth Cavalry
Dolores
San Tgnocio
Zapata
Local Well Spudding Exhibit to Open Friday
Motion pictures of the Spudding operation at the Weber No 2 well on the Holbein ranch in Jim Hogs county will be shown in Hebbronville Friday evening under the Hebbronville Chamber of Commerce. The well spudded in on August 18 and is making fine progress in drilling.
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Weber No. 2
Holbein Ranch
Jim Hogs County
Hebbronville
Preposition to End Strike in Chicago Union Move
Sept representatives of the striking federation were declared by Doh Scott secretary of the railway employees department of the American Federation. The report notes efforts to end the labor action and restore labor peace in Chicago.
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Chicago
Cratie
Doh Scott
Railway Employees Department
Armerican Medera
Possible Riot Court Considered For Mine Riot Cases
Special court may be needed as delay pushes indictments for murders tied to the Werrin mine riot. Grand jury reassembled in Marion, Ohio, Aug 6, struggles with witnesses and coroner records. Crowded local court could delay trials. an exclusive riot court is floated as alternative.
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Associated Press
Marion
Werrin
Labor unions vow to resist force in Ireland
British labor unions announce they will resist force in Ireland as part of the Observance of Linfayette Marne Way.
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Ireland
Holding Institute Reopens With Large Attendance
The Holding Institute resumed sessions Monday morning attracting many pupils from across the country and Mexico. Enrollment grows daily and President Quinner expects records to be broken in the thin session.
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Holding Institute
Mexico
Quinner
Family Feud Triggers Triple Killing in Texas Town
A feud between the Sehattner and Beall families over political differences sparked a deadly shooting in Woosenly Austin County. Three people died Fritz Sehattner and Robert Sehattner Luther Beall. two others were wounded Meenet Sehattner and Fritz Sehattner’s son. Thompson Pell later died. The incident occurred on the town’s Main Street after a dispute lasting months, involving county officials. The Sehattner and Pell families are prominent in Sealy and Beeville, with excitement high in both towns.
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Houston
Texas
Woosenly
Austin County
Fritz Sehattner
Robert
Luther Beall
Mrneet Sehattner
Oson Fritz
Wan
Thompson Pell
Seladtner
Pett
Sehattners
Sealy
Ssa
Beeville
Peechtils
Jucare’s Optice
de Bethe
Schaffners
On Drug Store
Baltimore discussions on rail strike proposal
The article notes Gither would be in Baltimore today for conferences with rail executives on a plan to send the strike. It mentions a proposal prepared for enacting the strike but does not detail it. If meetings fail, the policy committee may summon 96 union representatives to meet in Chicago.
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Gither
Baltimore
Railrord
Tie
Guard M. V. Torres Shot Near Mingus Texas
Fort Worth reports a Texas D Pacific guard stationed at Mingus was shot last night by unknown assailants. He was brought to Fort Worth this morning badly wounded and not expected to recover. The guard identified as M. V. Torres, brother of Deputy U S Marshal Torres, provided statements to authorities as investigators seek a suspect. Circumstances of the shooting remain undisclosed.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Texas D Pacific Guard
Mingus
Here
M. V. Torres
United States
Torres
Senved
Tog
Derailed by wreckers in Jacksonville incident
A northbound Southern Railway Royal Palate limited train to Cincinnati derailed just outside Jacksonville yards due to wrecking activity. Several cars left the track but no injuries were reported. Local officers investigated today and cautioned on the incident.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Southern Railway Royal Palate Limited
Cincinnati
Yoad
Episcopal convention opens in Worthing with broad attendance
The 47th triennial Protestant Episcopal Church convention opened in Worthing, Oregon, welcoming church leaders from across the nation and abroad. Delegates will discuss changes to the prayer book and a three year program.
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Asociated Press Worthind
Ore
Protestant Episcopal Church
The Devils Pawn At Strand Theatre Two Day Showing
The Paramount picture The Devils Pawn comes to the Strand Theatre for a two day run featuring Pola Negri as a young woman driven by a craving for medical knowledge. Her ambition collides with legal nationality barriers in a tale of desire and fate.
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Strand Theatre
Pola Negri
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