New border order clamps arms trade as Funston bans Mexican faction travel
The Times reports General Funston’s new directive forbids members of any armed Mexican faction from entering U S territory to buy arms or supplies. Laredo’s role as a border arms market faces a crackdown, with the aim to stop neutral soil from aiding foreign factions and protect American neutrality. General Evans of the Laredo garrison vows strict enforcement in spirit and letter.
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Funston
Times of
Huerta
Laredo
Washington
Nuevo Laredo
Dif
Mexico
United States
Brownsville
R. K. Evans
Commerce Interference and British Blockade Dispute
The note to Great Britain on blockade and neutral commerce challenges England and sets groundwork for claims over sinkings of American vessels. It argues neutral rights to sell to neutrals without regard to ultimate German passage and mirrors Civil War Britain on blockade effectiveness. The issue centers on future settlements of damages from vessels and cargoes affected by wartime actions.
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United States
Great Britain
England
Germany
Mexico
Just and right in face of German submarine menace
The author argues for an honest fair course that protects American commerce and ships from interference by belligerents. Britain fails to grasp why the U S avoids aiding one side and calls for restraint while condemning interference and seizure of cargoes. Pinchot’s expulsion in Belgium and Terre Haute election fraud case are noted as examples of peril to rights and suffrage.
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Sam
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Gifford Pinchot
Belgium
German Submarine 1 Reported Lost and Balkans Activity Hint
The German submarine 1 is not returned from its last cruise and Berlin declares it lost. A French review notes a shortage of experienced German officers and questions leaders like Hin deburg and Von Kluck. Plans for direct railway links between Russia and Saloniki suggest imminent Balkan action as Russia moves.
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Berlin
Hindeburg
von Kluck
Russia
Saloniki
Greece
Balkans
Election Contests in Zapata District Court Prompt Concession Talks
Election contest cases in Zapata County court drew interest as defeated Democratic candidates pressed for concession on Republican county offices. Judge Mullally presided as grand jury returned two indictments and cases may conclude before Monday or require a special judge from Webb County to open the Laredo term.
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John A. Walls
Laredo
Zapata
Mullally
Walls
Webb County
N. G. Navarro
A. Pp. Spohn
Zapata County
Applewhite
April history highlights mingle early milestones
Events span 179% arrival of French envoy Genet in Charleston to 1913 Chinese Republic parliament meeting. Notable items include Henry Clay and John Randolph duel, Clayton’s balloon flight, Canemah steamer explosion, irrigation projects between the Ganges and Sumna, U.S. registered letters system, Civil War state department actions, British army abolition of flogging, and select early parliamentary milestones in China.
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Redmund
Genet
French Republic
United States
Charleston
Henry Clay
John Randolph
Clayton
America
Cincinnati
Virginia
Canemah
Ore
Ganges
Sumna
U.S Postal Service
Department of State
Cross Roads
Altar Guild Tea at Mrs. James Home
Christ Church Altar Guild hosts a tea at the home of Mrs. W. J. James next Friday afternoon from four to six o clock. Free will offering requested.
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Altar Guild
Christ Church
W. J. James
Stomach Trouble Cured by Chamberlain's Tablets
Mrs H G Cleveland of Arnold Pa reports sour stomach bloating and relief after using Chamberlains Tablets. She says two bottles cured her condition and recommends them. For sale by all dealers.
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H. G. Cleveland
Arnold, Pa
Chamberlain
Herbal remedy promises torpid liver cure with Her Bine
An advertisement touts Her Bine as a treatment for a torpid liver causing bad breath dizziness and a general malaise. It claims the medicine activates the liver vitalizes the blood regulates the bowels and restores energy and cheerfulness with a price of n0¢ sold by all druggists.
Fourth Ward Hose Co Elects Delegate for State Convention
At Firemens Hall last evening the Fourth Ward Hose Co selected Alphonse Wormser as their delegate to the State firemen’s Convention in Waco next month. The Laredo Fire Department lists its representatives including Chief Ghab Resgio Geo R Page and J R Fasnacht Gus Schmitt and Alphonse Wernser with a 14 member fire department base racing team also attending.
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Fourth Ward Company
Fourth Ward Hose Co
Firemens Hall
Alphonse Wormser
State Firemen
Waco
Laredo
MacGregor Announces Engagement of Miss Anna Kingsland
Dr and Mrs W W MacGregor announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Kingsland to Lieut Thomas Kenneth Collins Philippine Scouts USA. The couple plans a future wedding.
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W. W. MacGregor
Anna Kingsland
Kenneth Collins
Philippine Scouts
Villa reports Robles retires and hands over forces
Manuel de Icaza, Villista consul in Laredo, transmits Villa's statement confirming Gen. Jose Isabel Robles retired to private life, turning over four machine guns and all forces in his command. Villa orders no pursuit or molestation of Robles. Capital conditions are said to be restored with schools, offices, water, and cleanliness back, though streetcar service and archives were disrupted by Obregon.
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Manuel de Icaza
Villista
Laredo
Villa
Jose Isabel Robles
Margarito Salinas
Gen. Robles
Francisco Villa
Obregon
Sto Fann McMathus
Armony
All this is brought about using HER RINE
An advertisement claims HER RINE purifies blood and liver, clears bowels, improves digestion, and restores a fair complexion. It markets a pink, healthy stomach and urges purchase from druggists with a stated price.
Fort McIntosh Horse Show Promises Excitement This Weekend
Local notes preview a big horse show at Fort McIntosh starting Saturday at 2 pm with fancy riding and a Texas girl demonstration at Loma Vista Park on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Other items include lodging at the Ross Hotel, medical practice resuming April 1, and assorted local ads.
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Fort McIntosh
Ross Hotel
O. J. Cook
Loma Vista Park
Texas
Voice of Texas highlights Taylor farmer as new oil king
A German-born farmer living in Taylor is hailed as Texas new oil king after his land yielded the latest field. He has spent his first $100,000 distributing it to relatives, and is praised for philanthropy. The item blends local legend with regional booster tone.
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Texas
Taylor
Jeeville Bee
Dr. King
Watch THE TIMES everyday opportunities 60c per month
A note offering daily opportunities via THE TIMES magazine style, priced at 60 cents per month. The brief promotes ongoing access to daily chances and events through a subscription.
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Watch the Times
the Times
Opportunities
Neat and Accurate Job Work Ring Up 43
A tally shows Neat and Accurate Job Work ringing up 43 points in a recent event. The team posted a strong score with standout contributions from key players and favorable conditions at the venue.
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