Mexican Division at the State Department Shapes Mexican Affairs
The article describes the creation and function of the U S State Department Mexican affairs division led by Leon J Canova It handles all Mexico related correspondence and questions while acting as a buffer between the secretary of state and Mexican events The unit grew from the Latin American division after Secretary Lansing reorganized to separate Mexican work from broader Latin American duties It manages inquiries on economic conditions investments American interests and the welfare of Americans in Mexico and often addresses odd proposals such as pan American secret service plans and misplaced fund requests.
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Washington, D. C
Francisco Villa
International Boundary Line
Columbus
N. M
State Department
American Diplomatic and Consular Service
Mexico
Villistas
War Department
Villa
Rio Grande
Lansing
William Jennings Bryan
Leon J. Canova
United States
Secret Service
Europe
Consular Service
Carranza
Congress
Department
Department of Commerce
Division of
Mexican Affairs
Mexican Affairs Division
Passport Bureau
Z. L. Cobb
el Paso
Cobb
Treasury Department
Department of State
Santa Ysabel
Chihuahua
Senate
Canova
Cuba
Richard C. Tanis
Passaic
N. J
Post Office Department
Bureau of Indexes
Tanis
Diaz
Mexico division handles queries and passport matters at State
Leon J. Canova heads the State Department Mexican affairs division created to screen and route Mexico related requests. Richard C. Tanis assists, with duties ranging from consular liaison to advising on passports and legal inquiries, amid risks from factions and Carranza’s government.
Inside Bath Habit for Health and Bright Complexions
An editorial promotes daily morning use of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved health and rosy skin for men and women, urging readers to buy a quarter pound of limestone phosphate to test the internal sanitation method.
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Bath
New Motor Loop Planned From San Antonio to Boerne
The Bexar County Highway League plans a 150 mile motor car drive looping from San Antonio to New Braunfels San Marcos Blanco City and Boerne returning. The San Antonio-Austin post road forms the first section to San Marcos with connections to Blanco City and Boerne to be completed. The route emphasizes scenic attractions and will be logged by Mr. olp.
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San Antonio
New Braunfels
San Marcos
Blanco City
Boerne
Return
Bexar County Highway League
D.ef Corp
Olp
Would Cancel Leases in Pleasanton Oil Case
William Cassin filed three suits in the Seventy-third district court against M. S. Blackburn to cancel oil leases on tracts along Pleasanton road. Cassin alleges Blackburn failed to drill within contract periods and sub-leased portions of the acreage. petitions seek cancellation of sub-leases and the main lease and possession of the property.
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Pleasanton Road
Seventy-third District
William Cassin
M. S. Blackburn
Blackburn
Cassin
Father
Must Chain Dogs to Protect Beeville Babies
Beeville Texas Mayor Williamson issued a 30 day proclamation ordering dog owners within city limits to keep dogs chained and directing police to kill any dog found running at large after a mad dog bit three children and several dogs earlier in the week. Children were taken to Pasteur Institute for treatment.
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Beeville
Tex
Williamson
Kidson
Pasteur Institute For Treatment
Calumet Baking Powder and Olives Price List
Local ad lists Calumet Baking Powder five pound can and olives priced at 30 cents for a size and 25 cents for another size. Items appear in a compact grocery sale notice emphasizing bargain prices.
Suspects Quit City After Villareal Detention
Two other Mexicans said wanted by US immigration authorities along with General Antonio I Villareal left San Antonio Friday night for New Orleans after learning of Villareal's detention. Federal authorities in New Orleans were asked to locate them. Villareal, held while evidence is gathered for possible deportation, was a former Nuevo Leon governor and Mexican official connected to church seizures and the Aguas Calientes convention. The article also notes YMCA and Boy Scout reorganizing efforts in San Antonio with planned meetings and cabinet planning.
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United States
Antonio I. Villareal
Washington
San Antonio
General Villareal
New Orleans
Nuevo Leon
Robert Joyce Heads Local Y M C A Boys Cabinet
Robert Joyce elected president of the Y M C A Boys Cabinet at a Friday afternoon meeting. Edward Knox named vice president, Ernest Green secretary, and Eugene Darby treasurer. Six month terms. Twenty-one boys from three divisions named to the cabinet. Intermediate division includes Green, Schofield, Joyce, Riley, Fesler, Hart, Sexauer. Junior A division lists Knox Jr., Battaglia, Jonas, Frink, Crosby, Tatum, Tuttlebee.
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Robert Joyce
Y. M
Edward Knox
Ernest Green
Eugene Darby
Aubrey Schofield
Harold Riley
Forest Fesler
T. J. Hart
George Sexauer
Edward Knox, Jr
Angelo Battaglia
Russell Jonas
Martin Frink
Clark Crosby
Hudson Tatum
Aubrey Tuttlebee
I. & G. N. Shops Excavation to Start Monday
Excavation at the I. and G. N. shops and round house site south of the city will begin Monday. Six carloads of building materials are on site, with a material track completed to connect the site to the main line. The improvements are budgeted at about $400,000.
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San Antonio
Houx
American Construction Company of Houston
Beeville District Reports 1048 Children Count
R H Gillett, scholastic enumerator for the Beeville independent school district, reports 1048 district children. Of these 937 are whites and Mexicans and 109 are Negroes, an increase of 77 over last year.
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Beeville, Tex
R. H. Gillett
Beeville Independent School District
Sunday Train Fare to Sutherland Springs and Return
Advertisement notes a weekly Sunday service on the Southern Pacific line with a fare of 60 cents for a round trip to Sutherland Springs, departing at 7:55 a.m.
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Sutherland Springs
Southern Pacific
Two Tie Elections Reported in County and District
Returns from county and district school elections, bond and school tax votes in three precincts were opened and declared by the county commissioners. Trustees in two independent districts faced tie votes and new elections were ordered for May 20. District No. 23 bond and No. 11 and No. 35 tax initiatives failed or passed as noted. Local results include specific vote counts in districts 4 and 10, plus county trustees T. B. Applewhite, August Liebe, and Harvey Beck elected from precincts 1, 2, and 4 respectively.
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Joel S. Newton
Helotes
Sam Galm
August Tezel
Lookout
Christian Gerhardt
Willie Kneupper
Emil Deenhardt
General County
T. B. Applewhite
August Liebe
Harvey Beck
Fire Rescue Retains Home at 1621 Carson Street
Soldiers rescued Genevieve Cab bin a negro woman from a blazing frame cottage at 1621 Carson Street around 8:30 Saturday night. The dwelling burned to the ground with losses near 150 dollars for contents and building.
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Genevieve Cabbin
Carson Street
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Leon Ee
Hostetter
Parra
Monday & Hershey
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Lange Island
Acron
Elberta
Peerless
Swan's
Kellogg's
Hershey's
Sc 8c
Fc de
Allspice
Peoples Cash Stores
George Mueller
J. J. McAlester
Robert Garret
David Young
Louis Green
Frank Wyatt
Y. M. C. A. Boy Scout
Boys
Eagle Pass
Lim
The
Emmet Bank
West Commerce Street
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