Alcohol bootleg raid yields nine captured smugglers
A patrol of law officers including state rangers and deputy sheriffs raided a southwest La Salle County camp, killing its chief and capturing nine smugglers. About 550 quarts of tequila were seized while reports say automobiles supplied San Antonio with liquor. Officers aim to target higher ups to shut the supply chain and curb the growing bootlegging network.
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Law En Fot
Equor Funners
la Salle
Lquor
San Antonio
Cotulla
Grand Jury
Mexico
Revenue
Texas
Path of Glory and the Arbuckle Controversy
A historical critique links fame to scandal and crime, noting Fatty Arbuckle's alleged offenses and the temptations of wealth. The piece traces how humble origins and sudden riches fuel extravagant lifestyles, provoking public scrutiny and moral judgment amid Prohibition era excess and rising sensational headlines.
Public Dissipation and Elite Parties Stir Moral Alarm
A critical column denounces secret sexual excesses and lavish revels by the new rich, condemning open and secret parties where women and men indulge vices. It singles out Arbuckle in a looming trial, laments violence and drunkenness, and calls for a halt to such depravity behind closed doors.
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Arbuckle
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Laredo Worker
Through work. If you suffer from backache or urinary disorders or any curable kidney disease use a tested kidney remedy. Doan's Kidney Pills are praised by Kenry Morton, a Laredo machinist, who reports relief from back pain and kidney irregularities after using the product. Price 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Laredo
Kenry Morton
Doan
Mr. Morton
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
A Good Officer
Formerly a saloon owner in Tampa U S Deputy Marshal John E Cox received a gold badge from the Women's Christian Temperance Union and local groups for vigilant work against bootleggers moonshiners and liquor smugglers He reportedly made more arrests in two years than any southern federal deputy and led raids capturing over 100000 worth of seized boats autos and other property He is a native of Breathitt County Kentucky and is noted as a dead shot.
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Associated Press
Tampa
Pla
U. S
John E. Cox
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
South
Cox
Breathitt County
Kentucky
Had To Learn
Three hundred Middlebury College summer school pupils resumed native English after being required to speak French or Spanish at play and class under penalty of dismissal. Faculty were all professors from France and Spain. students were largely high school teachers from across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Middlesbury
Middlebury College
France
Spain
Four Horsemen at Rialto Draw Big Crowds
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse drew large crowds at the Rialto Theater yesterday and again tonight and tomorrow. Admission was refused to many due to overcrowding. A vaudeville prologue featured Mrs. W. E. Lowry and Lisandro Forseck tango dancing and Mrs. Travis Brace Bunn performed an Argentina themed solo.
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Vicente Blasco Ibatraz
Rialto Theater
Rialto
Argentina
W. E. Lowry
Lisandro Forseck
Travis Brace Bunn
Ammunition and Supplies Advertised by Auto Service Station
An advertisement notes ammunition of all kinds and oil in cans for hunters. Philadelphia Battery Station Auto Service Station promotes ready supplies with a nine seven one phone contact and nearby pickup options.
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Philadelphia Battery Station
L. V. Jambers Secures Sewage Plant Contract
The city council awarded the municipal sewage disposal plant contract yesterday to local contractor L. V. Jambers after four bids were opened. His bid was the lowest and work is to start soon after Kingsness Sands returns, with materials being arranged and orders placed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Jembers
Finaace
Jambers
Kingsness Sands
Resignation Notice From Fraternal Oil Refining Trustee
J H Wright Trustee resigns as secretary of Fraternal Oil Gas and Refining Company and disclaims responsibility for acts or sales of shares. Notice dated September 9 1921 in Laredo Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil, Gas and Refining Company
J. H. Wright
Ecompany O. N. Lightner
Laredo
Texas
Notice of Sale by International and Great Northern Railway Company
The International and Great North ern Railway Company acting through receiver James A. Baker will sell at Laredo Texas on October 12 1921 between 10:00 and 11:30 A M at their Freight depot in cash to the highest bidder the described property One barrel nations shipment Chicago to Laredo Dill IGN 57895 dated 5-10-20 consigned to Mrs Robt D Jones shipped by Lee Mfg Co Chicago goods are advertised for sale under applicable law covering the sale of freight and charges as allowed by statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International & Great Northern Railway Company
James A. Baker
Laredo
Texas
ATSF
Chicago
Laredo Way
Robt. D. Jones
Lee Mfg. Co
Diplomats Heading to Mexico City Centennial
Foreign diplomats and government representatives move toward Laredo en route to Mexico City to attend the centennial celebration opening in the Mexican capital. The Uruguayan minister is delayed by flood crippling the railroad. he is expected to arrive on this afternoon's I and G N train with important messages and documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Mexico City
Uruguay
Notice to Patrons from Harper’s Dairy
M A Harper proclaims all cows tested for tuberculosis are free of disease at Harper’s Dairy phone 494. This notice dated June 22 and filed under dairy services confirms herd health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Harper
Harper’s Dairy
Laredo civic items and notices from daily clips
Regular monthly session of the commissioners court at the courthouse and plans to continue through the week. Notices include plumbing contact, importations from Mexico via Laredo, rain improving cattlemen’s outlook, a charity ball at Caliche Park for Laredo High School athletes, streetcar delay due to trolley failure, florists advert, rising school attendance, auto painting and tops service, a marriage license issued to Cenobio Ruiz and Victoria Ramos, and an infantry band concert at Jarvis Plaza rescheduled for Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
B. Juarez Plumbing
Laredo
Fidel Cantu
17Th Infantry
Jarvis Plaza
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Constitutional Cure
Advertisement asserts catarrh is constitutional and can be cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally. It claims the medicine acts through the blood on mucous surfaces, strengthens general health, and assists nature. Circulars and product details offered by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Nature
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Fall's Successor Nominee Battle In New Mexico Vote
Santa Fe September 13 New Mexico will elect a U S Senator four weeks hence to replace Albert B Fall serving as interior secretary H B Bursum has GOP state convention endorsement Democratic nominee is Er Hanna of Albuquerque former state supreme court justice Eleven constitutional amendments are on the ballot including alien land ownership limits extending voting rights to women service member tax exemption and carrier rate proof requirements
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Santa Fe
N. M
New Mexico
U.S
Albert B. Fall
H. ©. Bursum
M. E. Mechem
Repupublican
Er. H. Hanna
Albuquerque
State Supreme Court
State Corporate Commission
Population decline in the Bahama Islands census figures
Nassau Bahamas September 1 The Bahama Islands show a population drop over the past decade amid emigration to Florida. The census records 65 944 residents, down 2 913 or 6 2 percent since 1911. Watling's Island rises to 686, up 69, while Bimini grows to 610, up 134 in ten years.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Bahama Islands
Atlantic
Florida
United States
Watling’s Island
New World
Bimini Islands
Normal conditions resumed along several railroads
Rail lines report restored service to Laredo with trains back on schedule. Texas and Mexican road, and A G N resumed full operation by Sunday, aiding travelers heading to Mexico City for the centennial independence celebration. Delays linger for excursions from various regions as lines north of San Antonio recover.
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Laredo
Ood
the & G N
Mexico City
San Antonio
Austin
Bids Sought for School District Depository Laredo Texas
Call for bids for the independent school district of Laredo to serve as depository of school funds for the term ending August 31, 1922. Bids received until 10 a m September 21 1921 at the superintendent's office Central School Building. Bids may be rejected in whole or part.
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Independent School District
Laredo
Texas
Rainfall Delivers Sizable Relief to Local Ranchers
A torrential rain of three to six inches swept Webb and Zapata counties last Thursday night and Friday morning, broadening its reach across the area. Reports from ranches and farms indicate renewed vegetation and grass growth, with depleted ranges set to recover and farmers hopeful for a strong season ahead.
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Webb
Zapata
City truck license due by October 1 1921 in Laredo
Public hauling trucks in Laredo must obtain a city license by October 1 1921. Payment is collected at City Hall during hours 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 5 pm by City Tax Collector D C de Lachica. Notice dated 9 10 16.
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City of
Laredo
D. C. de Lachica
Oil drilling in Za pata and Webb counties stalls
Oil operations in Za pata and Webb counties show no gushers as wells reach Mirando field depth. Mirando No 4 and Zapata No 2, both cemented after recent re drilling, are expected to be resumed next Sunday. An eastern firm moves to build a pipeline from Mirando to the Texas Mexican tracks, and will start work once materials are secured. Notice to Mexican citizens from Consul Enrique Ruiz reminds August income tax must be paid before month end to avoid penalties.
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Zapata
Webb
Mirando
Mirando No. 4
Zapata No. 2
Zapata No. 1
Miranda Field
Obregon
Enrique 10. Ruiz
Laredo
Texas
Indianapolis men sail to Mexico City on business
Shelton of Indianapolis and Matias de Llano of the Mexican Products Co. depart tonight for Mexico City. They will remain several weeks to conduct business and visit there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Maurics
Shelton
Indianapolis
Ind
Matias de Llano
The
Mexican Products Co
The Key That Unlocks the Door to Long Living
The article notes that men aged eighty five and ninety often are thin and spare, not stout, and that even careful eaters can suffer indigestion or constipation. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to move the bowels and invigorate the stomach, suggesting without doubt the average man can reach a ripe old age once digestive issues are managed.
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times carries today’s United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans. Tonight and Wednesday are expected to be partly cloudy.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Weather report from Fort McIntosh ends at 7 am
Observations show a 34 hour period with a maximum temperature of 95 degrees and a minimum of 75 degrees Fort McIntosh reports southeast winds and clear skies at 7 am today.
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Fort McIntosh
Mexico City Leads Centennial Independence Celebrations
Mexico celebrates the centennial of independence on an elaborate scale in the City of Mexico with national and local observances. Smaller commemorations will occur across the republic on September 15 and 16, including the traditional grito at midnight. Nuevo Laredo plans a two day festival with music parades Jamaica fiestas bullfights and dancing as residents attend events in Mexico City.
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Mexico
Republic
Nuevo Laredo
Boundary Line
Jamaica
Mexico City
Gunter Hotel Announces Return to High Class Service
Manager Percy Tyrrell of the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio asks The Times to announce the establishment is again prepared to offer its patrons the usual high class service.
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Gunter Hotel
Percy Tyrrell
Gunter Hotel of
San Antonio
The
Times
Catholic Daughters Meet At San Agustin Hall Tuesday
Catholic Daughters of America announce a meeting at San Agustin Hall on Grant Street Tuesday evening September 13 at 7 o'clock. All members are urgently requested to attend. Dated 9 12 21. 7.
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Catholic Daughters of America
San Agustin Hall
Grant Street
Illness at Yellowstone prompts transfer to Georgia
W. S. DeWolf, vice president of the Texas-Mexican Railway, visiting Yellowstone Park with Mrs. DeWolf, fell suddenly ill at the Canyon Hotel due to high altitude. He was rushed to Colorado City, then to Columbus, Georgia, for treatment as Mrs. DeWolf reported his condition improved but still uncertain.
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S. W. DeWolf
Ry. Co
Yellowstone Park
Officials Coming to Laredo With Water Co Plans
T. R. Crumley president and Paul de Leon chief construction engineer of General Engineering and Management Corp. who run Laredo Water Co. and Consumers Ice Co. will arrive in Laredo on Thursday to discuss planned water company improvements.
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Laredo
T. R. Crumley
Paul de Leon
General Engineering and Management Corporation
Laredo Water Co
Consumers Ice Co
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Gerard Party
Ixile
A. Saft
Philadelphia
Caliche Park
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Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
Cenobio Ruiz
Victoria Ramos
Will W. Gregg
Farragut Street
Fall
Prince Oe
Dana
Hag A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
P. A
Prince Albert
G. N
Weather Forecast
Texas-Mexican Ry. Co
Colorado
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