Villa confronts Monterey merchants in march of 1915
A censored Monterey despatch dated March 14 reports Villa denouncing local merchants as thieves for selling provisions at high prices to the starving poor. He extorts a million pesos pledged for aid to the needy and claims not to seek office, while criticizing prior Mexican rulers and U S policy. observers question his motives amid ongoing Tampico and border tensions.
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Monterey
Villa
Chamber of Commerce
Chihuahua
Mexico
Cientifico
Tampico
Editor Stump’s defense of Mexico policy sparks debate
The Port Arthur News editor argues with Houston Post editor George Bailey over apologies for McManus killing in Mexico City and compares reactions to Italian lynching in New Orleans. The piece questions justification beliefs, notes U.S. indemnity practices, and cites Post stance against war talk while foreseeing eventual action.
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Stump
Port Arthur News
Wilson
George Bailey
Houston Post
McManus
Mexico City
Mr. Stump
New Orleans
United States
Zapatistas
Post
Mexico
Texas
British Merchant Vessels Accused Over Coal for Warships
The report accuses British merchant ships of supplying coal to warships awaiting departure from an allied port. It asserts that proven culpability warrants punishment and argues neutrality means no partisans, applying equal standards to all sides.
War talk and rumors across a changing front
Reports question belief in Russian victories and defense costs leading to Przemysl surrender. Von Kluck wounded after a clash with the Kaiser. Kaiser may replace Good with a stubborn generals. German bombings reach Rhein cathedral area by air. St Louis telegraph operators vote to strike, matching wartime expectations.
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Przemysl
St. Louis
Easter Greetings by Western Union Forms
Western Union launches special Easter greeting blanks following past Christmas card forms. Designs feature large Easter lilies on side panels and a lily garland across the upper panel. Available now for use next Sunday.
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Western Union Telegraph Co
Western Union
Major Koester Returns To Ninth Infantry Camp
Major F C Koester of General Evans staff returns to headquarters at the Ninth Infantry Camp after a month in Washington accompanying Mrs Koester.
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Koester
F. C. Koester
Local notes mix imports and Easter ads from Laredo
A collage of small notices from Laredo and nearby towns details six carloads of calamine from Mexico, Easter bread and hot cross bunsdelivered by Borchers Bakery, cream and milk orders, and various advs for ice cream oysters and transportation. The item also mentions weather changes in Laredo, Holy Week services, a May Queen contest to aid a public school library, and local business notes including Shortys fish and Applewhite Transfer.
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Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Villaldama
Borders Bakery
Adv
Oy Borchers Bakery
Borchers
Consumers
Ice & Fuel Co
M Mas
S-21
Cacy
Laredo
Lampazos
Historic Marks and Maritime Events Chronology
A fragmented chronology lists events and figures across centuries. It notes the first English printed book by William Caxton The Game and Playe of Chesse, Fox imprisonment, Utrecht Peace, Napoleon era entries, Calhoun and Morgan births, and Panama Canal act repeal. Also mentions Ohio coal mine closures, a high altitude aircraft record, and a lost steamer crew.
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England
William Caxton
George Fox
Utrecht
France
Boston
Paris
Napoleon
Prussia
Russia
John C. Calhoun
Military Museum
J. Pierpont Morgan
Ohio
Linnekogel
Southern Cross
Walcott’s 65th Birthday Marked by Smithsonian Leadership
Dr Charles Doolittle Walcott head of the Smithsonian and former director of the Geological Survey is 65. He began as an assistant geologist in 1879 and led surveys in Utah Nevada and the Grand Canyon. He helped create the Bureau of Forestry and oversaw irrigation land reclamation before his Smithsonian tenure.
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Br. Oy Bo Walcott
Charles Doolittle Walcott
Smithsonian Institution
Utica
N. Y
U 8. Geological Survey
Utal
Neada
Grand Canon
Colorado
Arizona
Texas
Geological Survey
Forestry
Bureau of Forestry
Department of Forest Conservation
Walcott
Smithsonian
Bids Opened for Jarvis Plaza Improvements
City secretary to open bids on April 20 1915 at 10 for paving Jarvis Plaza erection of a band stand and seating. Plans available at city secretary office. City reserves right to reject all bids. John Maher chairman Park Committee Laredo Texas March 26 1916. 3-26-101 Ady
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Jarvis Plaza
Rites Highlight Chamberlain's Tablets for Stomach and Liver
A West Webster resident testifies after five years of use that Chamberlain's Tablets treat stomach and liver disorders effectively. He praises their mild action and satisfactory results and notes they are for sale by all dealers.
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N. Stuart
West Webster
N. Y
Chamberlain
Watch THE TIMES for daily opportunities price note
A brief notice advertises access to THE TIMES with a subscription rate of 50 cents per month. The item appears as a simple promotional line without dates or specific offers.
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the Times
Meanest Man in American Slur Sparks Outcry
The Galveston News quotes State Press as deeming a Louisiana club member the meanest man in America for claiming his state legislature has three houses upper house lower house and bug house based on government reports and card index facilities.
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Louisiana
Galveston News
Sloan's Liniment Quickly Eases Rheumatism Attacks
Advert says rheumatism cannot be prevented but Sloan's Liniment can stop an attack almost immediately. It penetrates to the inflamed spot within minutes and soothes hot swollen joints and muscles. Protects against colds, sore joints, lumbago, sciatica with near instant relief. Money back if not satisfied.
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Sloan
Sloan's
Yice
Distinction Told By A Mexican Soldier In Battle
An aged Carrancista recounts how Villa and Carranza troops differ. He notes uniforms versus varied clothing, and Villistas who tilt their sombreros back to charge, making their bravos feared by opponents. The article marks this as perhaps the first noted distinction by an American writer.
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Carrancsta
Villa
Carranza
Carrancistas
Villistas
Meeting of United Daughters of the Confederacy
The United Daughters of the Confederacy gather at Mrs Leon Daiches home at 3 30 Saturday afternoon April with topic Southern Literature Rol Call lists southern authors A C Hamilton sings My Old Kentucky Home and readings by Mrs Judith Buttron Mary Johnston selection by Mrs Ed Krewster secretary Mrs Ed H Buenz 3 31 21
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Rogramme
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Leon Daiches
Old
Kentucky
A. C. Hamilton
Mary Johnston
Ed. Krewster
Judith Buttron
ED H. Buenz
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Wilhelm
Rhein
Bell Telephone
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Ady
H. L. Myers
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Borcers
Consumers Ice & Fuel Co
Pennell
Woman's Club
Warragut Street
H. Leo Myers
Reed's
J. Armengol
Weld
John Maher
Laredo, Tex
Benefit Public School Library
Richter
Moser’s and Windrows
Earnest & Bunn Company
MILO
F. M. Ramsay
City Drug Co
C. H
Sanitary Grocer
Consumers Ice & Nde
Phon
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C.D. Jarratt Company
CAR Lot Distributors
Bermuda
Hamilton Hotel
Reed
Amily Trade
Times
Hotel
Earnest & Bunn CO
Chichester
Vail
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