Laredo Gains Its Own Brass Band Under Alarcon
Laredo now has a homegrown brass band led by Professor Alarcon, former director of Nu evo Laredo municipal band. The fourteen piece group will grow by at least seven more players soon and debuted last night on Martin plaza from 6 to 8, drawing hundreds who enjoyed classic and contemporary selections and lively promenade. Possible twice weekly performances are planned.
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Laredo
Alarcon
Municipal Band of
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Martin Plaza
Excursionists Enjoy Day Trip to San Jose Mines
A Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway special carried over 490 excursionists from Laredo to San Jose for a picnic excursion. Villegas beat San Jose mine 11 to 0 in the forenoon, then Villegas won 12 to 3 in the afternoon after more ball games, meals, and an impromptu concert by the new local brass band.
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Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
San Jose
Villegas
Laredo
Returned home on Saturday from Monterey
Walter Greig and Peter Olsen, who left the city in May with a seven passenger car for Monterey, returned to Laredo Saturday evening. They were detained on arrival but not mistreated. Earlier reports claimed they had been shot as suspects, but no bullet signs were found.
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Walter Greig
Peter Olsen
Monterey
Laredo
University professors begin survey for county road
Professor Robert J. Potts of A. and M. College leads surveying along with County Surveyor E J Foster and Commissioner Puig. They will map the first class highway from the city limits to the county line, taking one to two days to complete field notes and draft specifications before presenting to county commissioners in a special session for construction plans.
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Robert J. Potts
A. & M. College
E J. Foster
Puig
Stovall to leave for Switzerland after appointment
New York July 28 Col Pleasant A Stovall Savannah newspaper publisher named by President Wilson as United States minister to Switzerland has arrived in New York and plans to sail tomorrow for his post.
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New York
Pleasant A. Stovall
Savannah
Wilson
United States
Switzerland
PERSONAL S HAMILTON-J MORLAN AND OTHERS LISTED
A long personals column lists numerous names including Morlan and daughter from Monterey, H W Scrivener, several from Dallas, San Antonio, Eagle Pass, and Houston. It notes travels, visits at the Hamilton Hotel, and social moves such as Julia Staben visiting friends. The item also mentions individuals from Webb, Devine, Hebbrowville, and Brownsville with several remarks on arrivals and departures around the city.
Flor ence Brown found dead in real estate office lavatory
Florence Brown a 27 year old patrolman’s daughter was found dead with her throat cut in a real estate office lavatory. Blood spattered the room, water in the basin was bloody, no weapon found, she was alone for about thirty minutes. Twenty five men were arrested in a drag net later that day.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Florence Brown
Miss Brown
Embarry Women to Cars? (Note: This line seems unclear in source. ensure title fits 70 chars)
In Hong Kong on July 28 British river steamers were ordered by the consul to be ready to embark women and children due to the unrest.
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Associated Press
Hong Kong
China
Senator Bailey Unable to Come to Greenville in August
Former senator Joseph W. Bailey cancels plans to speak at Greenville on August 8 during the Confederate Veterans reunion and at the old settlers reunion due to pressing work. He states he would forgo fees but must remain to fulfill obligations.
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Associated Press
Pilot Point
Texas
Joseph W. Bailey
Bailey
Greenville
United States Wins Davis Cup Title at Wimbledon
United States champion Maurice F. McLoughlin of San Francisco defeated Charles P. Dixon in the fourth and deciding match to give the United States team the Davis Cup at Wimbledon. Seven nations participated in the tournament.
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Associated Press
Wimbledon
Eng
United States
T Day
Maurice F. McLoughlin
San Francisco
Charles P. Dixon
Power Craft to Race at Toledo Pace Perry Centenary
A large fleet of the fastest motor boats gathers in Toledo Ohio for the Perry centennial opening. After two days on the Maumee River Speedway the boats move to Put-in-Bay for handicaps and free for all contests through the week long celebration.
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Toledo
America
Maumee River
Put-in-Bay
King of All Laxatives Ad Promotes Relief and Family Use
An advertisement from Buffalo New York features Dr King s New Life Pills touted as the king of all laxatives. Paul Mathulka says they are a blessing to his family and he keeps a box at home. Price 25c and recommended by Reed Drug Co.
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Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. Y
Reed Drug Co
Adv
Tennis at Crawford Notch opens with state and White Mountain events
At Crawford Notch New Hampshire on July 28 a week of tennis opens on the Crawford House Tennis club courts featuring ranking players. The New Hampshire State and White Mountain championships are part of the tournament.
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Crawford Notch
N. H
Crawford House
New Hampshire
White Mountain
St John Marathons Lead New Brunswick Maine League
The St John Marathons lead the New Brunswick Maine league standings as the Bangor club struggles carrying the target, having lost 29 of their first 35 games.
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St. John
Bangor Club
Texas Farmers Congress Opens At College Station
Bumper crops for Texas are predicted as farmers from across the state gather for the annual Texas Farmers Congress at Texas A and M College. The session began today and will continue through Thursday.
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Colege Station
Texas
Texas Farmers’ Congress
Texas A. & M. College
Dedication Planned for Fort Rice Memorial Park
Fort Rice North Dakota on July 28 outlines elaborate plans for tomorrow dedication of the memorial park with militia companies in attendance and speakers including Governor Hanna former Governor Burke and other prominent North Dakotans.
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Fort Rice
N. D
Fort Rice Memorial Park
Hanna
Burke
North
Grand Circuit Trotting Opens Fourth Meeting at Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Mich July 28 speed trotters and pacers returned to the local track for the fourth Grand Circuit meeting. Weather favorable may push this week to its best yet with six race days and a $19000 stake schedule. The headline event is the Furniture Manufacturers 2 12 class trot for $10000.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Burro to be sold at public auction in Laredo
A gray burro picked up for violation of city stray animal ordinances is in the pound and will be sold at a public auction in front of City Hall at 10 o clock Thursday morning July 31 1913 unless the owner contacts and pays all accrued costs. M Brennan City Marshal Laredo Texas July 28 1913. 7-28-81.
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Winnipeg
Mar
National Association of Real Estate Exchanges
Winnipes
Edward S Judd
Chicago
Canada
United States
Redmond Roblin
Manitoba
T. R. Deacon
T. H. Crotty
Judd
Phillip Moessinger
Cincinnati
Edward F. Loveley
Detroit
M. Brennan
Five More Arson Trialists Open in Chicago Case
Chicago July 28 five more alleged members of Chicago arson ring go on trial. Three of the five face charges tied to a Milwaukee avenue store burned three years ago. The other two defendants are public fire insurance adjusters.
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Chicago
Arson Trust
Milwaukee Avenue
Auto Racing at Galveston Beach Tests for Carnival Events
Galveston Tex July 28 Incoming trains bring large crowds of car enthusiasts to the beach races. Top speed trials precede the main events as drivers tune engines for speed and endurance. A fourteen-event program offers total cash prizes of 6550 with distances from one mile to the four and a half hour Cotton Carnival Sweepstakes.
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Galveston
Tex
Galveston Beach
Hog breeders invited to view O I C pigs
To Hog Raisers I have accepted the sole agency for the O I C pigs and I keep a pair as specimens Breeders of hogs are invited to come and see them and ask for prices and particulars I also have hog fence in several sizes at popular prices.
Times daily subscription offer for readers
The Times offers a daily news subscription at 50 cents per month, inviting readers to watch the paper every day for opportunities and timely information.
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TIMES
Progressive Republicans back LaFollette tariff plan in Washington
Eleven Progressive Republican senators have tentatively agreed to support Senator LaFollette's substitute schedules on woolen, cotton and other tariff bill sections. The conference marks the first definite stand by the Progressive Republican element on tariff revision.
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Washington
LaFollette
Steamer Chalmette Grounds Off Barnegat Coast
The steamer Chalmette en route from New Orleans to New York ran aground on the New Jersey coast near Barnegat during the night. A tug was dispatched in response to a wireless distress call.
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Chalmette
New Orleans
Barnegat
New York
New Jersey
Prison Employee to Call Witness Before House in Cotton Report
A resolution to compel Jeff Steele, an employee of the prison system in 1911, to testify before the House is introduced. The measure cites Steele who claimed daily ginning of 15 to 20 bales of cotton with only six to seven percent reaching the gins and alleges cattle shipments were never reported. The resolution is signed by Llewelling, Hill and Hunter, urged by Reeves of Grayson County, and would be presented tomorrow in Austin, Texas on July 28.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Llewelling, Hill and Hunter
Reeves
Grayson County
Jeff Steele
Steele
Cross and Baldwin Ready to Mix in 20 Round Fight
Leach Cross of New York and Matty Baldwin of Boston have completed training for their 20 round bout at Vernon Arena tomorrow night. Both fighters look in good condition and a fast, hard bout is anticipated in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Leach Cross
New York
Matty Baldwin
Boston
Vernon Arena
Race Meeting Opens at Hamilton Jockey Club Track
The second of the season under the Hamilton Jockey Club opened at Hamilton Ontario on July 28 and runs until the following Saturday. Horses arrive well seasoned after two months on the Canadian circuit and owners plus track officials predict one of the best summer meetings.
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Hamilton
Ont
Hamilton Jockey Club
Poisonous insect bites treated with Ballard's Snow Liniment
Swellings pain or itching from stings or bites require prompt care as they are poisonous. Ballard's Snow Liniment is claimed to counteract the poison and serve as antiseptic and healing. Sold by all druggists at 25e, 50e and 31.60 per bottle. fAdy.
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Ballard
fAdy
A Good Investment By Whitemound Merchant
W D Magli, a Whitemound Wisconsin merchant, bought Chamberlains medicine to supply customers. After receiving the stock he fell ill and says one small bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy proved worth more than the cost of the entire stock. For sale by all dealers.
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W. D. Magli
Whitemound
Wis
Chamberlain
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Matthews Ranch
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Henry Edds of
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J. E. Hill
Webb
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