Confidence men and a Las Casas treasure ruse exposed
A Daily account recalls con artists using Las Casas documents to lure a Webb county man with a fake treasure. Two smooth criminals planted a brass filled pot and a second pot, duping the victim into paying 1500 dollars for junk treasure that measured only pennies in value. The scam drew on credulity and plausible historical lore to mislead.
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Webb County
Las Casas
Father Las Casas
Dupe
A Matter of Religion and Persecution Across Faiths
A historical overview notes Christians, Jews, and pagans facing persecution, but highlights Muslims as causing the most religious killings since Islam's rise. It references Armenian massacres under Turkish rule and recurring persecution of Armenians by various groups, challenging reader belief that persecutions are solely tied to one creed.
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Byzantine Empire
Prince Albert Tobacco Puff Perfects Flavors and Fragrance
The ad touts Prince Albert tobacco as flush with smoke happiness and rich flavor. It claims a unique process prevents bite or parch, promising long smoking sessions and a joyous experience with pipes or papers. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Winston-Salem, N. C.
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Prince Albert
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem
N. C
Mohammedanism and its alleged menace in world affairs
A column argues that Islam, the Koran, and Mohammedan beliefs threaten global peace and religious liberty, citing riots in Cairo and violence against unbelievers. It links Muslim violence to Turkey and Indian and Sulu communities and urges world stand against the creed. A second item reports Mrs. George P. Turner gaining 20 pounds after using Tanlae and praises the remedy from a Waco Texas resident.
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Great Britain
Egypt
Cairo
India
Sulu
Resignation of Count Czernin and Paris bombardment report
April 15 reports the resignation of Austrian Foreign Minister Count Czernin at Batum in the Caucasus as Turkish forces recapture the port. It also notes a German long range gun bombardment of Paris causing 13 deaths and 45 injuries.
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Count Czernin
Batum
Black Sea
Caucasus
Paris
Today’s anniversaries April fifteenth through nineteen-seventeen
A compact list of historical anniversaries on April 15 covering figures like John Lothrop Motley and events including the Loyal Legion’s founding in Philadelphia 1865 and a 1917 proxy for Roosevelt’s army division proposal. Read as a quick reference of notable dates, people, and milestones.
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John Lothrop Motley
Bor
Dorchester
Mass
London
John Sweeny
St. John
N. B
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Philadelphia
Canada
Missionary Society of the M. F. Church
New York City
China
Peking
Alps
Roosevelt
Europe
Today’s Birthdays Reach Across Nation and Professions
On this date, General Horace Porter born Huntingdon Pennsylvania 82 years ago. Rt Reverend Patrick J Donahue Catholic bishop Wheeling born England 70 years ago. Abbott Fuller Graves artist Y M C A France born Weymouth Massachusetts 60 years ago. Livingston Beeckman Rhode Island governor born New York City 53 years ago. Wallace Reid actor born St Louis 29 years ago. James J Jeffries heavyweight champion born Carroll Ohio 44 years ago.
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Horace Porter
Huntingdon
Patrick J. Donahue
Wheeling
England
Abbott Fuller Graves
France
Weymouth
Mass
Rk. Livingston Beeckman
Rhode Island
New York City
Wallace Reid
St. Louis
James J. Jeffries
Carroll
Ohio
War Trade Board Offices Closed In South
The United States War Trade Board offices in the South closed today after a year of operation led by J. C. Williams. Branch offices in Laredo Mobile Galveston Eagle Pass El Paso and Nogales shut with April 15 deadlines for license processing. From then on exports and imports licenses must be mailed to the War Trade Board in Washington D C or directly to the local Collector of Customs for guidance.
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United States War Trade Board
Federal
J. C. Williams
Times
Laredo
Mobile
Galveston
Eagle Wass
Ei Paso
Nogales
Collector of Customs
War Trade Board
Washington, D. C
Advertising Notice for Buying and Selling Services
Mr. Business Man seeks buyers sellers and help needed through the Southwest San Antonio Express. Contact 1401 or the office on Jarvis Plaza. H. A. Padon, Agent. 4-14-6t.
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San Antonio Express
Jarvis Plaza
Passover Celebration for Men of 37th Infantry
Jewish Welfare Board hospitality marks Passover visit by 37th Infantry men to Laredo. Aimed to make soldiers feel at home, with services, a feast, and planned entertainments at the J W B hall. Community Branch, Mr Rieser and Mr Posner organized meals and events with military and bank support.
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The
Jewish Welfare Board
Sith Infantry
Laredo
J. W. B. Hall
Joint meeting of men and women's committees planned drive work
A large turnout attended the joint meeting of men and women's committees to organize the ward and city drive. Officers and assistants from multiple wards were named including Mr. Richter and Mrs. Bobbitt, with plans to finish the campaign in the first week.
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Aug. C.uchter
Cummings
Federal Reserve Bank
F. A. Mathes
Richter
Alfonso Wormser
W. B. Heaner
First Ward
Joe Condren
Arturo Volpe
L. A. Lafon
J. A. MacDonald
Gus Becker
S. E. Leonard
Hiatt
J. Foster
C. Garza Cantu
Nuevo Laredo
Jesus Gomez
C. Guajardo Jr
O. L. Longoria
Cantu
Monterrey
Adolph Deutz
Chas
Deutz
Moore
Purwin
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
Classified notice urging readers to subscribe to The Times at 60 cents per month, highlighting daily opportunities and content access.
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the Times
Deserved Promotion for Laredo Telephone Manager Moves to Corpus Christi
G R Weber who rebuilt Laredo’s telephone exchange in 1905 and later led the local system since 1998 has been promoted to district manager of the Corpus Christi district. He leaves Friday with Mrs. Weber and their son joining him later, as Laredo wins a successor, L P Heil from San Antonio.
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G. R. Weber
Laredo
Greenville
Texas
Southwestern Telephone & Telegraph Co
Corpus Christi
Telephone Company
L. P. Heil
San Antonio
Weber
Chamber of Commerce
Elks Lodge
Mrs. Weber
Little Son
Mr. Weber
Oil activity to surge in Webb and nearby counties
Webb county and neighboring regions brace for a burst of drilling as hundreds of prospect leases are filed, signaling extensive operations near Laredo and Zapata and potential major value from new wells. Producers in Burkburnett and Columbia already show strong results, with deeper tests planned in Zapata.
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Burkburnett
Columbia
Webb
Zapata
Jim Hogg
Laredo
Kimsey duo to lead Soldiers Club sing song tonight
Howard Wade Kimsey and his wife, noted song leaders of the Southern Department, conduct a community singing at the Soldiers' Club this evening. They will render the latest hits and invite all to join and enjoy a pleasant evening.
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Southern Department
The
Soldiers Club
Soldiers’ Club
Howard Wade Kimsey
Holy Week Observances Across Denominations
Holy Week marks Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday with solemn rites in Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches worldwide. Easter Sunday on April 20 celebrates the Resurrection, with special sermons and grand music, and spring attire becomes common as resorts open for the season.
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Mount Calvary
Barber Zeferino Rodriguez Dies At Home After Self Inflicted Shot
Zeferino Rodriguez an 18 year old barber died at his home on Hidalgo street after shooting himself in the head this afternoon. He and a brother had lay down for a siesta when a .38 pistol discharged, the bullet entering his right temple and exiting above the left eye. Medical aid arrived but he succumbed within minutes. No reason is given for the act.
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Zeferino Rodriguez
Hidalgo Street
Santa Ursula Avenue
Zeferino
Mortgages Stir Conversation Between Jinks and Binks
In a Boston Transcript dialogue an older Binks laments waning interests while Jinks agrees noting his mortgage as a present irritant. The exchange captures everyday finance tensions in a concise pair of lines.
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Boston Transcript
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Tanlac
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Tanlae
South
Business Man
H. A. Padon
the Kimseys
Royal Remington Oliver
L. C. Smit
Arbons
Falvellages
Barber
Lincoln St
Laredo Business College
Iturbide St
SRAZY
ROY Campbell Company
T. M. Reid
Teneriffe
Canary Islands
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