Ancient Mexico rule bans crossing Rio Grande as couple without marriage proof
At Brownsville Matamoros bridge officials revive an old Mexican rule requiring couples to prove they are married before crossing together. Some travelers face delays as immigration asks for licenses or certificates, while others skirt the rule by having the man walk behind the car before proceeding. The port official offers a shrug and says Quien sabe while the rule may be enforced briefly.
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Ibrownsville
Tex
Mexico
Matamoros
International Bridge
Rio Grande
Mta~getry
Mcross
Texas Businessmen Urge Merger Plan
Washington D C Sept 9 Representatives from Texas New Mexico and Arizona urged a merger plan to control the El Paso and Southwestern railroad by lease before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Delegations from chambers of commerce and state commissions testified on new lines in Arizona and other Southwestern routes.
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Washington, D. C
Southern Pacific Company
el Paso Sind Southwestern Railroad
Charles D. Mahaffie
Bureau of Finance of
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Mexico
Texas
Arizona
Arizona Corporation Commission
New Mexico Commission
Southwestern Intershits
Bribery Charge Ties to Liquor Raid at Concepcion Ave
Afgro is charged with attempting to bribe a federal officer during a liquor raid at 507 Concepcion Avenue. He allegedly offered $25 a week to three prohibition agents to release him and let him continue selling liquor. The arrest followed a hearing on liquor possession and sale, with $1000 bond set.
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Edwards
Hite
Negro
Concepcion Avenue
Three More Aliens Arrested by Federal Agents
Immigration officials arrested three more smuggled aliens Monday, following eight arrests in San Antonio. The trio, all Spaniards, were caught in Laredo before entering the interior as Captain W. M. Hanson of the immigration district warned of large European immigrant groups seeking to cross the Mexican border.
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San Antonio
Laredo
Rio Grande
W. M. Hanson
Negro, Horse and Wagon Hit by Motorcycle in Collision
Will Williams, who lives in the 2990 block of Hedges Street, was injured when his horse and wagon were struck by a motorcycle at the Meerscheidt and Heiles streets intersection. The rider fled the scene, and Williams reported the gas-burning cycle did not stop after the crash.
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Will Williams
Hedges Street
Meerscheidt
Heilees Street
Will
Complexions Fresh After Women Fight at Inn
Eva Flores and Jackie Brown, both from San Antonio, fought at the Acme Inn on Gonzales road Monday night. They were separated by Motorcycle Deputy Jack Mynier and arrested. Complaints for fighting were filed in Neal Campbell’s justice court Tuesday morning.
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Eva Flores
Jackie Brown
San Antonio
Acme Inn
Gonzales Road
Jack Mynier
Justice Court
Neal Campbell
Plant Juice touted as a remedy for chronic stomach trouble in San Antonio
In San Antonio, R E Newman describes years of indigestion and weakness, praising Plant Juice from The Plant Juices Man at Sommers drug store Houston and Navarro. The ad notes relief after use, with free samples and availability at all Sommers stores.
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San Antonio
Summers Drug Store
Houston
Navarro
R. E. Newman
Cottonwood Avenue
Sommen Drug Store
Navarro Streets
Sommers
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