An Offensive Alliance Over England and Mexico’s Independence
The piece argues against British miners aligning with British state interests on September 25, warning such a strike would harm global trade and undermine democracy. It contrasts American labor’s stance with Sovietism and cites Mexico’s path to independence, praising Hidalgo, independence, and a government derived from the governed, urging unity for lasting freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United Kingdom
Karl Marx
Hidalgo's Legacy and the Grito of 1810
The piece recalls Padre Miguel Hidalgo lighting the independence cry Viva Mexico Viva la Independencia from Dolores bells on September 15 1810. It notes Hidalgo’s belief in global liberty inspired by the US French Bolivar and Lopez Mendez revolutions and his peasant army fighting for freedom without foreign aid or arms.
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Padre Miguel Hidalgo
Dolores
Mexico
Republic
Hidalgo
Spain
United States
France
Simon Bolivar
Lopez Mendez
Venezuela
Championship decision at Memphis tournament in late September
Sporting notes report the Western Chase association championship to be decided at a Memphis tournament in the latter part of September. Harvard faces Center College Kentucky and Valparaiso Indiana in fall gridiron games. Revere Mass bids for a Dempsey Gunboat Smith bout tentatively Sept 28 at Franklin Field a marathon features the first American Legion field games Sept 18. Maryland State Fair adds 317 500 in prize money. Keene Fitzpatrick returns to Princeton to coach Tiger football candidates. International Bowling Assoc to set date and site for Minneapolis meeting Sept 18.
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Western Chase Association
Memphis
Harvard
Maryland State Fair Association
Laurel
Europe
Keene Fitzpatrick
Princeton
International Bowling Association
Minneapolis
Laredo Cotton Gin Plies Up To 18 Hours Daily
The Laredo Cotton Gin Co plant on the Heights operates 18 hours daily from 7 a.m. to midnight to handle Webb and Zapata county cotton. By morning 730 bales had been ginned with more arriving, as the season extends several weeks to finish processing the crop for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Webb County
Zapata County
Times Offer: Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunities
A promotional note offers daily access to The Times with a monthly rate of 50 cents. The message focuses on subscriptions and opportunities tied to regular readership.
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the Times
Mexico marks 110th independence in sobered celebrations
Observance begins tonight as Mexico nears the 110th anniversary of the grito and independence. Adolfo de la Huerta is praised as a capable provisional president while many seek peace after years of turmoil. Americans are seen as true friends aiding Mexico’s peaceful rise among nations.
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Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Adolfo de la Huerta
Republc
Becomes Bride in Los Angeles
Miss Christine Hill Thompson wed John Paul Thompson in Los Angeles after several months in the film industry. Her parents Mr and Mrs J Feill of this city received a telegram stating a son in law and expressing happiness. Thompson has earned notable roles and appeared in a Sunshine comedy locally.
Two Thirds of the Number for Library Membership
The Times reports that about 200 members have enrolled toward a goal of 300 for the Laredo Public Library in a city of over 22 000. Advocates urge residents to join at five dollars yearly, noting readers save money on books and gain access to extensive reading matter.
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Laredo
A. C. of L
Pioneer Printer Returns to Head Vidaurri Printing Co
Mr P E B Ar guindegui, after twenty years away, has located in this city and assumes charge of internal affairs of the Vidaurri Printing Co. This firm congratulates itself on hiring such an efficient typographical man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. EB. Arguindegui
Vidaurri Printing Co
Arguindegui
Rescission of Cross Border Tax Eases Rio Grande friction
The Nuevo Laredo city government rescinded an eight cent tax on vehicles and the Laredo city council dropped a retaliatory ten cent tax. The move reduces delays for motorists on both sides and signals a return toward normal cross border relations. Also notes a Masonic lodge meeting of Laredo Lodge No 547 A F and A M tonight at 7 30 with work in the F C degree.
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Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Rio Grande
Mexico
R. B. Ler
W. M
Marjorie Rambeau Shines In The Fortune Teller Film
Marjorie Rambeau stars in The Fortune Teller at the Royal for a two day run, delivering a powerful silent drama about a mother wronged and the toll of loss. Her makeup and mobile features transform Renee Browning from beauty to a worn matron, with scenes of custody loss and reunion among the strongest. Rambeau’s psychic scene is marked as the production’s high point, gripping audiences with restrained emotion and dramatic contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Rambeau
the Royal
Miss Rambeau
Renee Browning
Wrestling Champion Steve Savage Joins Gentry Bros.
Wrestling fans will see champion Steve Savage appear with the Gentry Brothers Shows this season. The Slavic giant, at the peak of his career, has faced top opponents and will perform in Laredo on Tuesday, September 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Bros
Steve Savage
Savage
Laredo
Notice of Thursday hours by Consumers Ice & Fuel Co
Sunday hours will be observed by this Company on Thursday September 16 1920 Consumers Ice and Fuel Co 9 14 21
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Consumers Ice & Fuel Co
Artificial Limbs Advertises In El Paso Laredo Areas
Chicago Artificial Limb Co presents legs arms trunks braces services with distribution through agents Thos J Guernsey Jr in Laredo Texas and address at 2016 Farragut Street El Paso 9 10 1m listings imply availability and contact points for fittings and orders.
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Chicago
Artificial Limb Co
Coles Block
el Paso
Texas
Thos
J. Guernsey, Jr
Farragut Street
Laredo
Mexico importations and local notices from Laredo
The Laredo port report lists beer bas kets lead tinware bones and blood imported from Mexico. Local notices cover marriage licenses, a studio opening, Webb county court routine, dress shop ads, cotton harvest, jewelry sales, English classes, an Independence Day elite event in Nuevo Laredo, plumbing services, electric lighting, watch repair, El 16 de Septiembre celebrations, auto painting, a notary public listing, and more community items.
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Mexico
Laredo
Benito Juarez” College
Flores Avenue
Jose R. Garza
Aurelia Trevisio
Russell C. Snyde
Marzelle Elizabeth Beene
Nuevo Laredo
Juarez Plumbing
Laredo Optical Co
Rio Grande
Official financial statement of Merchants State Bank and Trust Co
Laredo Texas September 8 1920 balance sheet shows Loans and discounts 3251000 real estate 506000 Real estate other 174000 furniture and fixtures 64000 deposits 39215738 time certificates 6808226 cashiers checks 113.50 liabilities include capital stock 125000 undivided profits 24844.54 due to banks 236.28 total resources 82227 meants 60075619 filed under Webb County Texas sworn by L Villegas president and D M Valdez cashier and notarized September 14 1920
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Carrote
Essebin Es
Coll, Ac
State of Texas
Webb
L. Villegas
D. M. Valdez
A. D
R. K. Mims
L. A. Lafon
Financial Statement for First State Bank Webb County Texas
Balance sheet details assets of 811,129.99 including loans 578,456.85 and furniture 5,800.00. cash 217,100.58. other resources include Mexican money 24,138.83. liabilities show capital 100,000.00 and deposits 669,093.35 with profits 3,655.96. R K Mims and L A Lafon certify the figures as true before notary Will W Gregg Pablo B Juarez R A Millar T C Mann.
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CN Aci Aces Cori
Guar Snty
PRG Daw So
Guaranty Fund
Mass Meeting Called to Organize Laredo Boy Scout Council
Citizens of Laredo and families urged to attend Friday at 8 PM at Elks Hall to organize a first class Boy Scout Council. The aim is to foster work, physical and mental development, and better manhood through structured scouting for local boys. Mothers and fathers are asked to participate.
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Elks Hall
Laredo
Elks’ Hall
Boy Scouts In
Zemo advertised as skin remedy with low price
The E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland advertises Zemo for 35c, or $1 for extra large, claiming it clears pimples, blackheads, blotches, eczema, and ringworm. The antiseptic liquid supposedly dries cleanly, applies easily, and costs little per use.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Money Makers In Times Want Ads
Local classified brief notes several quick money making ideas and opportunities. Advertisers promote services and products with callouts to potential buyers and readers seeking small side earnings.
Notable 19th Century Leaders Born and Passed Away
September 16, 1817 marks the birth of Gen John M Palmer, a Civil War veteran, Illinois governor, U.S. senator and presidential candidate. He died in Springfield, Illinois on September 25, 1900. Porfirio Diaz, famed Mexican patriot and president, was born. he died in Paris on July 2, 1915.
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John M. Palmer
Illinois
U. S
Scott County
Springfield
Ill
Porfirio Diaz
Paris
Notable Birthdays Roll Call From September 15
On September 15 prominent figures celebrate birthdays. William H Taft, born Cincinnati fifty three years ago. Sir Esme Howard, British Ambassador at Madrid, Cumberland England, fifty seven years ago. Frederick L Blackmon, congressman from Alabama’s Fourth District, Polk County Georgia, forty seven years ago. Henry D Hatfield, former West Virginia governor, Logan County, fifty names ago. Dr Edmund Otis Hovey, curator at the American Museum of Natural History, New Haven Connecticut, fifty six years ago.
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William H. Taft
United States
Cincinnati
Esme Howard
Madrid
Cumberland
England
Frederick L. Blackmon
Congress
Alabama
Polk County
Henry D. Hatfield
West Virginia
Logan County
W. Va
Edmund Otis Hovey
American Museum of Natural History
New Haven
Conn
Prince Humbert Becomes Italy’s Young Heir to Throne
Sixteen year old Prince Humbert, later to rule Italy, wins affection of future subjects. A Boy Scout eager to serve, he requested frontline service at age twelve and accompanied his father onfront visits. Soldiers cheered him as he grew toward leadership in the coming war era.
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Prince Humbert
Umberton
Italy
Lincoln statue unveiled in Manchester marks anniversary
One year ago today a statue of Abraham Lincoln was unveiled in Manchester England. In related news Admiral Kolchak reportedly struck Bolshevik forces in three locations across northern Siberia.
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Abraham Lincoln
Manchester
England
Admiral Kolchak
Siberia
Best Advertisement From Guion Drug Store
E B Milburn proprietor of Guion Drug Store Guion Arkansas offers a testimonial for Chamberlains Cough Remedy saying they have sold it for years and always found it gives perfect satisfaction.
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E. B. Milburn
Guion Drug Store
Guion, Ark
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Gex
Two Laredos
PeaHco
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Commissioners’ Court
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Victoria Street
Lincoln Street
J. E. Fowler
Roa
Fidel Cantu
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Notary Public
Times Office
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Webb Co. Tex
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B. G. Salinas
First State Bank and Trust Company
DOME
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Elle
Webb Co
Tex
Pablo B
Juarez
R. A. Millar
T. C. Mann
Organized Scout Council
Zemo
Utah
Nauvoo Legion
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Supreme Bench of the
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Niagara
Toledo
George Washington
Budapest
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