Prizes for a Plan to Prevent War and U S Cooperation
Thursday's Daily notes an Edward Bok prize offering 100000 dollars for a practical plan showing how the United States may cooperate with other nations to prevent war. A seven-member jury led by Ellen V. Pendleton will pick a winner. 50000 dollars is paid after selection and the remainder upon Senate passage or broad popular support. The piece argues for real, workable peace grasps beyond leagues and stresses constitutional rights and civic duty.
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United States
Edward W. Bok
Philadelphia
Ellen Vite Pendleton
Wellesley College
Senate
Hue
Congress
Germany
Hire
Europe
Piladelphia
Great Britain
Mawire
Constitution Week Spotlighted Across Nation
The Constitution Week campaign by the American Bar Association pushes the U S Constitution as the foundation of government. It argues foreigners attack constitutional government and contrasts the written charter with Britain’s unwritten system. The piece recalls the founders’ unity under law and the enduring need for a lawful framework.
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American Bar Association
United States
Britain
Ely
Today’s Events Highlight Historic Anniversaries Nationwide
Events mark the Paoli Massacre anniversary with exercises near Woot Chester and Maryland Road. Maryland Route plans call for mass ratification at the state convention. Pendieton Oregon hosts its Round-Up carnival drawing thousands. National automobile club talks in Cleveland. A race relations conference opens in Washington. Virginia Military Institute cadets reenact New Market battle with U S Marines.
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Atv
Mito
Rome
Paoli
Exerebens
Woot Chester
Es PeaGernts
Pendieten
Ore
Hee Anmaab
Cnmnival
Iade
Cleveland
National Sociological Society
Washington
United States
Hay
Virginia Military Institute
UW. 3. Marines
New Market
The
Military Institute
Cole No 8 Drilling Deeper Into Web County Limerock
Cole No 8 of Cole Petroleum Co north of Bruni Webb County drives below 3500 feet in limerock and sand rock. President CG Br Cole notes progress toward a sand interval within feet. Only Hughes Butler McMurry No 1 near Dilton has drilled deeper at 3560 feet and tested interval by intervals as the well advances.
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Cole No. 8
Cole Hetroleum Co
Bruni
Webb County
Limerock
CG. BR. Cole
Cole Petroleum Co
Hughes, Butler & McMurry
Dilton
Slemp Appointment Defended By Texas Reader
Jeff McLemore of Laredo Texas defends C Bascom Slemp as President Coolidges secretary arguing charges against Slemp were unfounded and political in nature. He recalls Slemp's congressional service and notes Slemp trusted views on the Laredo region and planned later investment there.
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Siuny
C. Bascom Slemp
Coolidge
Slomp
Congress
Slemp
Pantlemon
Campbell Bascom Slemp
Virginia
Cehuarges
Stemp
Woodrow Wilson
Hose
Woodrow
Joe
Wilson
Bascom Slemp
North
Laredo
Rio Grande
Jeff
McLemore
Texas
First Cavalry Division to Concentrate at Marfa Texas
The First Cavalry Division will concentrate at Marfa on Sept 23 for maneuvers under Major General Robert L Howze. Maneuvers run to Oct 3 followed by a division review with expected attendance by General Pershing and war and navy secretaries among other top officers.
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Associated Press
el Faso
Tex
United States
Marfa
Texas
Robert L. Howze
Fort Bliss
Fort Clark
Pershing
War and Navy
Holbrook
Cavalry
Hanson F E. Ely
War College
H. A. Smith
Leavenworth
Edward L. King
Fort Riley
Kansas
Army
Texas Leaguers to Arrive in Laredo for Four-Game Series
The Texas Leaguers from the San Antonio-Galveston clubs arrive Friday for a four game set with the Milmos at Legion Park. Arguijo Lupe Rodriguez Mueller and Seydier are slated to start the four in a row with Ohio held to a defensive role unless needed.
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San Antonio
San Diego
Milmos
Lupe Rodriguez
Mueller
Seydier
Ohio
Fort Worth
Galveston
Nervousness from Gas Described as Instant Relief
An old remedy promotes buckthorn bark and glycerine in Adjerika to relieve gas pressure on the heart and nervous anxiety. It claims quick action on the bowel to expel matter and prevent appendicitis, advertised by City Drug Company.
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City Drug Company
Webb County Seeks Bids for Chacon Bridge Repairs
Webb County invites sealed proposals by October 1 1923 for repairs to the Chacon Bridge to be opened publicly at the Webb County Courthouse in Laredo Texas. Bids require a $500 certified check payable to County Judge A Winslow and must include bond and contract within twenty days. The county may reject any or all bids.
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Webb County
Chacon
Court House
Laredo
Texas
N. J. Foster
A. Winslow
Chacon Bridge
Remains of James B. Sutherland Sent to Bay City
The remains of James B. Sutherland a noted cattle buyer who died suddenly from acute indigestion in his Shelby House apartment were sent to Bay City this morning by the Texas-Mexican railway accompanied by his wife and parents. The funeral is set for Friday afternoon in Bay City, his former home.
Hamilton and Phelps Firm Dissolved in Laredo Texas
The law firm Hamilton and Phelps dissolves, with both members continuing practice in the Joseph Building Laredo Texas. A C Hamilton and T Phelps will operate solo offices under the same names.
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Hamilton & Phelps
Joseph Building
Laredo
Texas
A D J Resumes Work On Webb County Test Drill
Reports from the A D J Oil Company on Survey 1127 at Pratt ranch near Encinal say the test well shows good progress despite hard surface rock and low weight on the bit. Plans include 10 inch casing at 600 feet and 8 1/4 inch at 2222 feet to test a prior oil and gas show. Gas bubbles heard at No 2 water well. geologists from major concerns report favorable acreage and the cretaceous target remains the dream of oil men in Texas.
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A. D. J. Oil Company
Webb County
Pratt Ranch
Encinal
Laredo
Frank R. Campbell
No. 2
Texas
Office renamed to Dr. L A Wright replaces G C Hiatt
The G C Hiatt office will now be operated under the name of Dr. L A Wright. Mrs G C Hiatt dated 9 17 61.
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G. C. Hiatt
Dr. L. A. Wright
Rotary Club Spotlights School Reentry Drive
The Rotary Club held a school talk with Holcombe Austin introducing the Boys' Work Committee. Desiderio Trevislo Spark Plug, Joseph Pulg and Jed C. Rogers addressed peers about athletics and the push to persuade undecided students to return to high school. Jim Trout spoke on Rotary support and the group closed with the Star Spangled Banner.
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Rotary Club
Paisley
Holcombe Austin
Desiderio Trevislo
South
Texas
Joseph Pulg
Jed C. Rogers
High School Athletic Association
Trevisia
Austin
Jim Trout
Rotarians
Asher Smith
Mabel Normand Stars in Sugauna at the Royal
Local critics praise Mabel Normand for a strong screen turn in Sugauna at the Royal Theater. The film adapts pioneer California tales and showcases her dramatic range, drawing enthusiastic audience reaction from yesterday and last night showings.
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the Royal
Laredo
Mabel Normand
the Royal Theater
Rotary Club invites Webb County teachers to Sept 29 luncheon
The Rotary Club extends a cordial invitation to all school teachers in Webb County to attend the Luncheon Entertainment on September 29 at 7 45 p.m. at the Elks Hall. The notice targets recent appointees and teachers who may not have received the personal invitation previously mailed to Laredo and Webb County teachers.
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Rotary Club
Webb County
Elks Hall
Laredo
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