Mediation plan favored to calm Mexican conflict
The article discusses Mexican mediation efforts led by prominent statesmen to reconcile warring factions and avoid foreign intervention. It notes Huerta and Carranza positions, the armistice proposal, and anticipation in Washington over possible U.S. abstention from direct interference. It also covers language usage, spelling accuracy in Spanish names, and the impact on daily press.
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Huerta
Diaz
Carranza
Washington
United States
Mexico
Wilson
Foreign Quotations and Misused Spanish Terms
Critics note persistent misquotations of Spanish in papers since the Juarez shooting and the Ma dero case. The phrase ley fuga means fugitive law, a police permission to shoot escapee, not fuega or fueg a. Several papers also cling to Porto Rico spelling over Puerto Rico, prompting defense of accurate place names.
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Inspector Dixon
Juarez
Gustavo Madero
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Heals Skin Sores
Unsightly face spots cured by Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment which heals all skin eruptions. It stops itching burning or scaly skin humors and begins healing instantly. Mr Alleman of Littletown PA says it cured eczema in two weeks. Guaranteed relief or money refunded. All druggists or by mail 50c Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis.
William H Mann Governor Virginia Birth and Career
William Hodges Mann born in Williamsburg on July 30 1848. He served as deputy clerk of Nottoway County before the Civil War and later became a judge, senator, and finally governor of Virginia in 1910 as a Democrat.
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William Hodges Mann
Virginia
Williamsburg
Brownsburg
Nottaway County
Petersburg
Virginia Senate
Voice of Texas humor mixed with politics across state papers
The clipped quotes reflect varied editorial voices from Corpus Christi to Waco and Beeville, contrasting cabbage and hog production plans, U S policy in China and Mexico, a baby left in a streetcar, and election and legislative notes. The items reveal regional sentiment, mockery, and ongoing debates over taxation and spending.
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South Texas
Corpus Christi Caller
Mexico in Disarray Stirs Calls for U S Recognition
Sr Ernesto Ramos Barreda, a San Luis Potosi businessman, predicts a five year path to restored order in Mexico amid ongoing revolts. He cites loss of authority and labor as causes, notes no US intervention plans, and urges US recognition of the government before October elections. Texans seek cross‑border aid for Americans at Madera Mills, but the request is refused.
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Monterey
Laredo
Ernesto Ramos Barreda
San ‘Ute Potosi
United States
Sr. Barreda
Republic
Torreon
San Luis Potosi
San Luis
Barreda
Mexico
Huerta
Madera Mills
Juarez
Houston Post
Big seizure at Fort McIntosh nets 20 000 cartridges
Col Paul Mason and Lt Zane of Fort McIntosh seized 20 000 36-30 cartridges concealed at the Com pania Ferreteria del Rio Bravo. After a prior tip and a warrant they found the ammunition in a hidden area of the San Bernardino Avenue Iturbide street building. Authorities will act on Washington guidance.
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Col
Paul Mason
Zane
Fort McIntosh
Compania Ferreteria del Rio Bravo
San Bernardino Avenue
Iturbide Street
Convic
Department of Justices
Washington
Laredo Local Notes on Concerts and Local Business
Local readers report on a plaza band concert in Nuevo Laredo honoring General Navarrete and Bishop Nussbaum reception plans at St Peter's church. Advertisements note building materials, veterinary services, auto repairs, and a proposed monthly band concert fund. Two minor corporation court cases handle trivial offenses.
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Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Nussbaum
St. Peter's Church
Man Detained at Bridge Over Valises Packed With Pistols
Customs Inspector Sam McKenzie detained a man at the international bridge after suspecting the traveler with a saddle and three valises. Three pistols and ammunition were found. The stranger named Juan Cadena from San Antonio failed to produce a crossing manifest. Deputy Barthelow arrested him for neutrality law violation and he was jailed.
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Sam McKenzie
International Bridge
McKenzie
United States
Barthelow
Juan Cadena
San Antonio
For neat and accurate job work ring up 43
A brief note directs to ring up 43 for precise job work. The terse reminder implies a specific code or target number used in operations. No additional details are provided about scope, location, or personnel.
Laredo Scholastic Census Rises by 350 Children
The independent school district of Laredo reports a scholastic census of 4,316 children, up over 350 from the previous year, indicating a material population increase in the city during the past year.
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Laredo
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Health for Children
In an advertorial tone a candy lozenge is touted to expel worms and restore happiness in fretful children. It claims to regulate bowels, relieve nightly grinding and thirst, with testimonials from Mrs. J. A. Brisbin of Elgin Illinois and endorsements from Reed Drug Co. Sold by druggists or mail for 25 cents from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis.
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J. A. Brisbin
Elgin
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Reed Drug Co
Two Laredo youths released after consul’s intervention
Francisco Molina and Eduardo Guerra, arrested in Nuevo Laredo last Thursday evening, were freed yesterday afternoon thanks to United States Consul Garrett. The men, held in communicado, had been questioned after discussing a newspaper item about Torreon’s capture and were moved to a saloon’s vicinity before being taken to the jail. They returned home to Laredo, expressing gratitude for the consul’s efforts after five days of detention.
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Francisco Molina
Eduardo Guerra
Nuevo Laredo
United States
Garrett
Times
Torreon
Molina
Guerra
Consul Garrett
Laredo
Important Mexican general visits Nuevo Laredo conference
General Guillermo Navarrete, commander of the division that left Mexico City and built the National Lines, arrived in Nuevo Laredo from Lampazos with staff and a guard of about 100. He conferred with General Tellez, who has been promoted to lead the third military zone, and attended a banquet before returning to Lampazos.
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Mexico City
Monterey
Tellez
Nuevo Laredo
Lampazos
Geeral Tellez
General Navarrete
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