Cromwellian Rule and Oklahoma Crisis Highlight Tensions of Power
The piece compares Cromwell’s rise to Lord Protector after Worcester to Oklahoma Governor Walter’s martial law stance. It describes clashes over impeachment aims, legislative sessions, and military interference, while also noting French and Belgian occupation tensions in the Ruhr and broader postwar debt and honor debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Cromwell
House of Commons
House of Lords
Commonwealth
Charles
Oklahoma
Walter
Tan
Tower House
Ku Klux Klan
Germany ready to surrender but insists on terms
The text describes Germany's refusal to fully capitulate, citing lack of funds for passive resistance yet demanding the right to set surrender terms. It notes armistice advantages to Germany, Versailles negotiations, and Ebert urging an end to passive resistance without ceding any territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruhr
Empfire
Harness Omeker
Bie
Ceer
Germany
Versailles
Ebert
Ruhe
Tman
German Advertisements Demand Modest Wives for Portugal
German ads warn against wives who are too modern. A Portuguese-bound bride must be 16 to 22, with bobbed hair banned, and be companionable, beautiful, good-natured, and domestic. Listings often come from relatives and negotiations occur without legal knowledge, arranged between families before presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Germany
Portugal
General Slashtenest Executed in Moscow
Copenhagen dispatches report Gen Slashtenest, famed Crimea defender, executed in Moscow after fleeing to Yugoslavia and aiding Wrangel. Once welcomed in Soviet Russia, he was tried for treason, found guilty, and promptly put to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Zagreb
Moscow
Slashtenest
Crimea
Czyarina
Slachichefff
Jugo- Slavia
Wrangel
Russia
Shichteheff
Parcel Post Growth Ratifies Postoffice Expansion
The parcel post service shows rapid growth with 1929 revenue at 40 million and 1921 revenue at 139 million. In 1922 revenue is estimated near 160 million as Second Assistant Postmaster General Henderson studies the program’s full scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiy Associated Press
Washingon
Chee
Tut
Parcal Post
Ali
Henderson
Boxing card set for Fort McIntosh tomorrow night
Fort McIntosh hosts a boxing card with a ten round main bout between Hanson and Marto at 124 pounds each. An eight round semi between Young Martinez and Kid Cantu follows, plus two six round preliminaries and a four round bout. A battle royal offers a real purse and a dramatic finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ort MclIntosh
Battling Hanson
Tony Marto
Young Martinez
Kid Cantu
Hard Grimard
Speedy Geoffery
Tony Espinoza
Flip Chato
Fort McIntosh
McDuff
Adlerika touted to relieve gas and heart pressure
An ad claims Adlerika clears foul decaying food matter from the bowel to expel poisons and gas that press on the heart and organs. It mentions buckthorn bark glycerine and references a drug company in city advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlerika
City
Drnog Company
Warns Against Swindlers Selling Hosiery in Laredo
Housewives in Laredo warned by Leon Shapu of Shapu and Frelch about canvassers selling Phoenix hosiery from house to house. They take a dollar deposit and promise delivery by mail, then vanish. The company says Pinkerton detectives and postal inspectors are pursuing the case. Shapu asks victims to report details to prevent further swindles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Leon Shapu
Shapu & Frelch
Phoenix
Dolar
Vee Kim
Mr. Shapu
Pinkerton
Mrr
Shapu
Shapu & French
No Longer Dread Pimples With Black and White Ointment
Advertisement proclaims a skin treatment by the world’s best known kin specialties promising decline of pimples blotches eczema rash tetter and related disfigurements after universal use. It notes demand for Black and White Ointment reaching two million packages yearly and that dealers highly recommend it. It highlights pricing with a 50 cent size offering three times as much as a 75 cent size.
Farm and Ranch Loans at 5 Percent Interest
Loans up to 25000 on farms and ranches in Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties. THOS. H. WARD Office in Joseph Building. 6 1 18.
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Webb
Zapata
Jim Hogg
Duval
Thos. H. Ward
Joseph Building
Local notices list moves and services in Laredo area
Community items show Border Motorcycle Co moving to 1218 Lincoln St and oil field activity rising in Laredo district. Notices include bungalow rental, Pillsbury flour stock, holiday embroidery orders, fall fashion hats, dental office move, Fordson plow ground break, furniture rentals, florists, street paving progress, stenography service, electric lighting, plumbing, poultry trading, auto painting, beauty shop, Fort McIntosh boxing card event, and a notary public.
J M Reid Auto Co Sells Nash Cars and Service
The J M Reid Auto Co at Salinas avenue and Matamoros street in Laredo advertises Nash automobiles with A M Yeary linking in as a well known auto man. The firm offers tire changes and repairs day and night with expert mechanics and a connected garage, open from 6:30 am to 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Reid Auto Co
Moser Auto Co
Salinas Avenue
Matamoros Street
A. M. Yeary
R B Creager Heads to Monterey From Brownsville
R B Creager of Brownsville arrived in Laredo en route to Monterey on a short business trip before returning home. In Laredo he was hosted by Collector of Customs Roy Campbell and he met several local residents during his visit.
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R. B. Creager
Brownsville
Mexico
United States
Monterey
Laredo
Laredo Paving Progress Links Key Streets
Street paving advances in Laredo with four streets already paved and San Agustin Avenue connecting to Matamoros Hidalgo Lincoln and Grant. Concrete work at San Agustin near the Latin American Club and curbing on Farragut Street proceed as surfacing starts. Delays from gravel supply and rain slowed the Southwest Buildithic Co. but the program remains on track.
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City of Laredo
San Agustin Avenue
Farragut Street
San Bernardo
Flores Avenues
San Agustin
Matamoros
Hidalgo
Lincoln
Grant
Southwest Biulithic Co
Laredo
Millinery Reduction and Local Dedication Notices
Millinery sale featuring trimmed sport hats available in multiple colors advertised by Miss M Sallee at Lincoln Street. The First Mexican Baptist Church of Laredo will dedicate its new edifice at San Bernardo Avenue and Coke Street with city ministers attending this evening at 8 o'clock. Notice from Port of Laredo Customs Seizure: Ford automobile license 117 N L, motor 812789, seized Sept 26 1922 for tariff and narcotic violations. claim within 20 days. if none, sale at 10 A M Nov 2 1923 at the Custom House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Miss Sallee’s
Lincoln St
Bass
Joseph Building
M. Sallee
First Mexican Baptist Church of
San Bernardo Avenue
Coke Street
Port of Laredo
Texas
N. L
Custom House
A. R. Kahn
Ochoa pasture partition in Webb County attracts drilling
Oil activity rises in the Ochoa pasture partition of the Los Ojuelos grant as Drue White and Ei. L. M. Oil Co. plan new wells on Block Nos. 46 and 27. Nearby sites Cole No. 3 and Witherspoon No. 12 push ahead as others report drilling depths and possible rich oil sands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ochoa
Los Ojuelos
Webb County
Mid-Ojuelos
Esperanza
Chico Pool
C. E. Wolcott & Co
Drue White
J. W. Russell
Ei. L. M. Oil Co
Ochhoa
Walcott
Ochos
Cole No. 3
Cole Petroleum Co
Bruni
Witherspoon No. 12
Los Ojuelos Grant
Miranda City-Schott
Schott
Fresno
Neville Hinnant
Jim Hogg County
J. W. Pippin
Q. Pratt
Encinal
Arkansas Natural Gas & Oil No.1
W. G. Burton
Mirando
Zapata County
Pola Negri Stars in Bella Donna at the Royal
Pola Negri headlines Bella Donna at the Royal Theater with Conway Tearle Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson. Audiences praised her artistry in a demanding role as the film marks her first American production. Showings continue this afternoon and tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pola Negri
the Royal
Royal Theater
Conway Tearle
Conrad Nagel
Lois Wilson
Miss Negri
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Gen. Slashtcheff
Money Makers
Fort M’intosh
Ocat News
The
Border Motorcycle Co
Farragut St
Threadgill & Threadgill
Pillsbury
Sterling Grocery
Sta. Rita Ave
Michigan Auto Sales
Hidalgo Street
Pillsbury's
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
San Antonio
City Beautiful
B. Juarez
Felix Hernandez
Fidel Cantu
Lincoln Street
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
Corpus Christi Street
J. M. Reid Automobile Co
Nash Cars
Chamberlain
Cole
Sanitary Fish Market
Hausman, Bros. Packing
Mum
B& F
Carolina-Texas
W.G, Burton
Meirando
Boston-Mirando
Randado Field
Nat's Bink Bidg
Reiser
San Francisco Avenue
J. M. Reid
Main Street
Laredo Candy Company
Main Ave
Victoria Street
Market Street
Houston Street
Grant St
Hotel Texas
Laredo Street
Juarez Avenue
A. F. Muller
National Motor Co
Flores Ave
Simon
Victoria St
Cortez Street
G. H. Boyton
Houston St
Peter P. Leyendecker, Jr
City Lumber Co
San Bernardo Ave
Iturbide Street
F. B
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