The Port Bill and Labor Tensions in Texas
The proposed Port Bill by Governor Hobby would let the state seize control of a strike zone at any Texas port, deploy state rangers, and move trials within 100 miles, while making intimidation of nonunion workers a felony. Supporters deny it targets unions, arguing it upholds law and individual rights. opponents warn it could chill labor action and provoke severe penalties for violent acts.
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Goor Hobby
Ure
Hobby
Texas
United
West
Galveston
Avalanche Coming to Hit Surplus Costs and Ford Effect
An avalanche analogy describes the expected drop in living costs sparked by Henry Ford cutting car prices. The ripple could lower prices across goods from gasoline to textiles and furniture. Producers and dealers anticipate further declines, noting high wages once swelled profits. The piece argues profiteering will end as prices normalize, with widespread relief hoped.
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Alps
Henry Ford
Ford
Amoskeag Mills
Laredo Post 59 American Legion push for growth and action
Mack reports on Laredo Post No 59 American Legion urging expansion from 165 members to 800 by year end. He calls for attendance, support from wives and Auxiliary, and sustained wartime principles, with emphasis on community effort and fundraising.
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Laredo
American Legion
Victory Post
Pittsburgh
Buddy
Soldiers Club
Smugglers Fight Rangers Near Concepcion in Duval County
A clash near Concepcion in southeastern Duval County, with Mexican smugglers and Texas Rangers. Four smugglers wounded, four captured and jailed in San Diego, four escaped. Ranger Captain Will is noted for leading the pursuit.
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Duval County
Rio Grande
Texas Rangers
Concepcion
Jim Wells
Rangers
Laredo
Will Tinney
Benavides
Ryan
Ace
San Diego
Will
Not Opposing Plan As Backing Law And Order Support
A group states they will not oppose the measure as they support law and order. The stance signals broad backing for stricter public safety policies. This position underscores a political climate favoring security initiatives.
The World Admires A Man of Nerve Energy
A man with strong nerves and rich blood is praised for vigor, quick thinking, and rapid work. He demonstrates steady hand and clear eye, achieving notable successes through tremendous energy and swift action.
Captain Cooke Feels Fine After Tanlac Cure
Capt F M Cooke a longtime Great Northern conductor from St Paul credits Tanlac with wiping out years of stomach trouble nausea gas heart pressure headaches and dizziness. He says he now eats everything and feels ten years younger. Tanlac sold in Laredo by Windrow Bros.
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Capt
F. M. Cooke
East Winifred St
St. Paul
Minn
Great Northern Railroad
Capt. Cooke
Taniac
Tanlae
Laredo
Windrow Bros
Movement Southward on Mexican Immigration
Mexican Consul General Arturo de Saracho says 250 Mexican laborers pass through Laredo daily on return trips to Mexico. He notes they visit homes then come back for the winter, carrying good clothes and savings, with plans to resume work in the United States and return next spring. He predicts two will follow each returning worker.
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Port of
Laredo
Mexico
Times
Arturo de Saracho
de Saracho
United States
Republic
Saracho
Uncle Sam
Double header on Sunday in Laredo at Caliche Park
A picked Laredo team will clash with Asherton, a club with a long winning streak, in a morning game at 10:30 followed by a double-header starting at 3 p.m. Asherton brings about fifteen players and travels in on Sunday morning. Local fans are urged to attend both games for a strong baseball showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asherton
Laredo
Caliche Park
Railroad Time Table For North Texas Lines
Texas Mexican Train No 1 departs Corpus Christ at 956 am Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 336 pm International Great Northern Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 930 am arrives 4 pm Night Train leaves at 9 pm arrives at 8 am
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Corpus Christ
Corpus Christi
Rio Grande and Eagle Line Train Schedule
Train No. 1 runs from Laredo to Minera daily except Sunday leaving at 8 30 a m and arriving at 10 20 a m Train No. 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 11 00 a m and reaches Laredo at 3 16 p m
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Rio Grande & Eagle Page
Laredo
Minera
The Boy Scouts Aims and Benefits
The world interest in the Boy Scout movement challenges understanding yet prompts questions about Scouting. It means outdoor life, health, happiness, practical education, and citizenship. It develops initiative, offers progress through ranks, and teaches First Aid, Life Saving, tracking, signaling, and campcraft led by a competent leader. A. D. Bordeaux, Commissioner.
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Boy Scout Movement
Lfe
A. D. Bordeaux
May Adjournment Planned As Webb County Probate Court Dates Narrow
Webb county probate court meets after Monday session with little business. It may adjourn tomorrow afternoon. The Arispe case will stay open for probate of the will, and an order grants the Czar minors twenty dollars each for maintenance, support and education.
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Webb County
Presbytery Adjourns After Final Day Sessions
The Western Texas Presbytery held its last day in the Presbyterian Church of this city. A 4:30 tour with Mr. Mally of the Chamber of Commerce ended at the church lawn for a picnic supper. Rev. Chalmers Vinson spoke on his Congo work and will address the church again Sunday before adjournment. On File at Laredo Library. The August issue of American City is on file, highlighting articles on rats, public parks, state school systems, street railways, highways, and health in Houston schools.
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Western
Texas
Presbyterian
Mally
Chamber of Commerce
Chalmers Vinson
Africa
Congo
Vinson
Laredo
E. G.ggert
State Board of Health of Texas
Maurice F. Duhamel
Walter Jackson
A. B. Manson
Houston
Texas Mexican Railway to Sell Freight at Aguilares Station
Notice of lien sale at the Texas Mexican Railway Freight Station in Aguilares Texas on Monday October 25 1920 between 10 am and 2 pm. Items include a carload of oil drilling cable carload well drilling machinery carload KD tanks and lumber with origin Antioch California February 2 1920 and consigned to C L Morrill then Atlas Development Company. Proceeds go to satisfy legal requirements. C M Fish Traffic Manager. 9-24-30t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Mexican Railway
Aguilares
Texas
Antioch
California
C. L. Morrill
Atlas Development Company
Sherry Film at Strand Theatre with Pat O’Malley
McCutcheon novel adapted as second Pathé feature directed by Edgar Lewis. Sheridan Redpath, homeless hero, seeks to reclaim his life after wasting a legacy. All-star cast led by Pat O’Malley and Lillian Hall screens for one day starting tomorrow at the Strand.
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McCutcheon
Edgar Lewis
Pathe
George Barr McCutcheon
Sherry
Sheridan Redpath
Strand Theatre
Pat O’malley
Lillian Hall
Two Mexicans Arrested In Laredo Taken To Austin
Two men from Mexico wanted in Austin for burglary of a large dry goods store were arrested in Laredo on Tuesday by city police. Identified by Austin detective chief G E Martin and San Antonio official R W Kilday, Guillermo Cantu alias Juan Pineda and Rafael Contreras alias Pajaro were transported to Austin. Officer Brennan reported the arrest and transfer to Austin, while Bor-Tex Oil Co announces stock sales near Laredo as it drills a well nine miles northwest of the city.
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Austin
Laredo
Brennan
G. E. Martin
R. W. Kilday
San Antonio
Mr. Martin
Guillermo Cantu
Juan Pineda
Rafael Contreras
Pajarito
Bor-Tex Oil Co
Miss Sadie Hazelrigg Opens Piano Teaching Season
Local notice lists Miss Sadie Hazelrigg announcing the piano teaching season beginning Monday September 27 with information line for contact at 1195. Other items include fort drill at Fort McIntosh, storm insurance promotes by A Westbrook Co, church dedication for First Methodist, Webb county tax rolls special session, Benito Juarez College ad, and various local notices from Laredo 1921 era.
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Sadie Hazelrigg
Miora D. Anderson
Fort Mcintosh
Westbrook Agency
First Methodist Church
Commissioners Court of
Webb County
B. J. Leyendecker
Benito Juarez” College
Flores Avenue
A. Westbrook Co
Heartfelt thanks after the death of Charles Lang
The family of Charles Lang expresses gratitude to many friends who came to their aid after his death. They received floral tributes and help at the funeral, and the family cherishes the kindness in their memory. Mrs. Charles Lang and Family.
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Charles Lang
Chicago Artificial Limb Co advertisement in El Paso and Laredo
An advertising notice lists legs arms braces and related devices by Chicago Artificial Limb Co with agents Thos J Guernsey Jr in Laredo Texas and addresses 8-9 Coles Block El Paso and 2016 Farragut Street Laredo. The entry shows product categories and agent contact.
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Chicago Artificial Limb Co
Coles Block
el Paso
Texas
Thos. J. Guernsey, Jr
Farragut Street
Laredo
Largest room in Lucknow mosque built of concrete
A solid concrete mosque room in Lucknow India boasts a clear span free of columns measuring 162 feet by 54 feet by 63 feet high. The timber mould was left for a year to set and after 126 years the structure remains unimpaired.
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Lucknow
India
Economy Salvage House Sale Listing
Auction notice listing wholesale quantities of Army footwear shirts stockings and mattresses at less than cost of manufacture. Includes 20000 Army shoes 1000 Army wool shirts 800 Army cotton items 20000 Army leggings plus 1000 pairs ladies shoes new. Address 1701 Hidaigo St. sale details unclear.
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Hidaigo St
Ste
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Ewe
Mack
Ek Gee Ee Ea
the Times
City Drag Co
Captain Cooke
Tanlac
Consul de Laredo
Mcxican
Liberty Bell
San Antonio, Tex
Newarense
Liberty Mills
San Antonio, Texas
BOY Scouts
C. M. Fish
Mexican Ry
Capital City
Bar-Tex Oil Co
Manuel Pedraza
Consuelo Garza
Let
Tooke & Co
St. Anthony Hotel
Victoria Street
Laredo Optical Co
Santiago Pappas
Lincoln Street
J. E. Fowler
Juarez Plumbing
Sergeant
Harland M. More
Schofield Barracks
Hawaii
Hazel Gwendolyn More
Fidel Cantu
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
Rialto Theater
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