Boosters to Corpus Christi Trip For Laredo Delegation
Secretary Poits of the Young Mens Progressive League says many Laredo members and local business men will attend the booster convention in Corpus Christi. The Texas-Mexican railway offers a $2 round trip for August 14 to 18, with a special coach for Laredo and the Alarcon band joining the delegation. By August 14, over 100 Laredo representatives are expected, marching together upon arrival. Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised for pain relief with 25c to $1.00 prices.
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Poits
Young Mens Progressive League
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Texas-Mexican Railway
Buvsater
Alarcon Band
Corpus
Appointed Superintendent of Cannell Coal Farms
J F Johnson has been named superintendent of the farms of the Cannell Coal Company near the coal mines and Islitas. He has moved to Darwin and will assume charge on September 1. The Cannell farms span several thousand acres and Johnson brings farming knowledge and experience to the role.
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J. F. Johnson
Cannel Coal Company
Islitas
Darwin
Johnson
Laredo School Board Awards New Building Contract
The Independent District of Laredo Board of School Trustees met in regular session. Minutes approved. Building committee awarded the new school to Hernandez & Flores for two thousand dollars. Work to complete by opening of next session. Repairs at High School underway. Depository bids invited. Condolence resolutions adopted for late trustee Charles Moser.
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Independent District
Hernandez
Charles Moser
Laredo Truck Growers Association Meet Set in Market Hall
To Association Members an important meeting of the Laredo Truck Growers Association will be held in Market Hall Saturday evening at eight o'clock on August 4, 1913. Full attendance is earnestly desired. President B W Masterson signs the adv.
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Laredo Truck Growers Association
Market Hall
Lemp's Extra Pale Beer Ad Signals Summer Appeal
An old newspaper advertisement touts Lemp's Extra Pale as the ideal summer beer by praising its extra pale character. Also promotes Falstaff and Pabst Blue Ribbon with brief branding phrases and mentions Moser's Store with a phone number for orders.
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Pabst
Moser’s
To Rent Onion Lands Ad From H L Hodges Adg
H L Hodges offers to rent or find renters for onion lands. Agent charges five percent cash for bringing a renter or renting land. Ad dated 8 7 21.
Local notices and ads from Texas town July 1911
Mr J E Trout inspector returns from vacation with sunburn and pictures plus a Star theater music program and 10 cent admission. The Villegas baseball team accepts Bruno Rio San Diego challenge for August 24 and 25 with manager Reyes Ortiz negotiating. Local lumber and building materials ad from John D Buenz & Son. Booster trip to Corpus convention urged by Gonzalo Medina plumber. New auto tire stock with 10 percent price cut by Jno A Applewhite. Recruiting office reports enlistments from local youths for constitution army. Queen Quality shoes and hose at Saft's. Rebel activity in Nuevo Laredo said past. Carrancistas reportedly moved. Born last night to Mr and Mrs Edmund J Foster a boy. Buick agent John A Applewhite.
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Universal Pictures
Villegas
Bruno Rio
San Diego
Reyes Ortiz
John DD
Resolution on the Death of Charles Moser
The school board greatly mourns Charles Moser who served the city and schools with active untiring effort and exemplary citizenship. The board expresses sincere sympathies to his family and orders the resolution entered in the minutes and published in The Laredo Daily Times with a copy sent to the family.
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Charles Moser
Moser
Laredo
Bailey to Address Veterans at Texas reunion
Greenville Texas hosts the annual Texas division reunion of the United Confederate Veterans with a gala welcome to veterans and friends. Tomorrow’s feature is Joseph W Etasley former United States senator delivering the address. Adverse health note about bilious impurities and liver function ends with promotion for HERB INE.
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Greenville
Texas
Texas Division
United Confederate Veterans
Joseph W. Etasley
United States
Lind Mission Seeks Friendly Note to Mexico
Washington reports indicate John Lind, President Wilson’s envoy, will deliver a message from the United States stressing constitutional government and goodwill, not interference with Mexican candidates. Lind departed on the battleship New Hampshire from Galveston for Vera Cruz today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Huerta
John Lind
Wilson
Mexico City
M Lind
Galveston
Texas
Go Lind
Vera Cruz
New Hampshire
Cody dies in air crash at Aldershot with Eva passenger
Famous aviator F M Cody, once a cowboy who gave up American allegiance to become British, was killed today in an aeroplane test at Aldershot. Passenger Eva is reported among the deceased. Cody’s rare skill in constructing aerial machines had secured him a plan with the British government after a long struggle to start uprated aviation in England.
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Cody
Aldershot
W — Office
Two Negroes Sought After Paris Murder Rail Victim
Police hunt for two Black men suspected in a double homicide near Paris Texas. Sam McMillan and a companion, identified only as Joe, were found murdered last night with their bodies placed on a railroad track. A nearby robbery is linked to the case as officers pursue suspects.
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Paris
Texas
Sam McMilon
Joe
Plice
Personalities visit the city from multiple towns
A string of visitors and arrivals fills the city scene with names such as J B Donahoe El Paso, Clovis Perron Minera, T A Coleman, J W Shriver Corpus Christi, Guenther New Braunfels, J A McGill, H B Guilette and many others. Guests stay at the Hamilton while others travel on to San Antonio Monterey Paris Houston and beyond.
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Guenther
New Braunfels
City
Hamilton
Polar region charts by New Orleans hydrographers
New Orleans naval hydrographers completed polar region charts for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The charts include Peary and Amundsen notes with ice fields glaciers and snow plateaus. Lt. John C. Seley praised the staff for handling a difficult charting task.
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New Orleans
Naval
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
Peary
Amundsen
John C. Seley
United States Hydrographic Office
Department
Municipal League Opens Convention in Winnipeg
Winnipeg August 7 with hundreds in attendance from major U S and Canadian cities the annual convention of the League of American Municipalities began. The first session featured welcomes officer reports and papers on municipal problems. The event winds up Saturday with officer elections and choosing the next convention city.
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Winnipeg
Man
United States
Canada
League of American Municipalities
Diaz denies plan to visit nephew in Mexico
Paris August 7 General Pan Mirio Diaz authorized a denial of reports he would meet his nephew Felix Diaz and return to Mexico. Washington August 7 Senator Clar of Wyoming pressed for investigation by the Foreign Relations Committee of Mexican conditions but Democrats shelved the resolution after a heated debate.
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Paris
France
Pamirio Diaz
Felix Dia
Mexico
Washington
Clar
Wyoming
Senate
Sleuths Employed to Watch Judges Denied by Attorney General
Washington aut 7 Associated Press reports Senator Borah charged the department of justice kept agents to investigate federal judges over the past four or five years to influence their actions in government interests. Attorney General McReynolds said the espionage claim is wholly unfounded.
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Washington
Department
Panama Canal Builders The Mighty Panama Gang
Colliers Weekly profiles a powerful, diverse crew of engineers doctors and steam shovel operators. They boast strength endurance and confidence as they near new work across rivers mountains and seas. They vow not to return to dull office life and anticipate future trouble and achievements.
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Husky
Opening of Virginia State Farmers Institute in Lynchburg
The midsummer meeting of the Virginia State Farmers Institute opened in Lynchburg Virginia with large attendance. Experts will discuss marketing farm products cooperation between banks and farmers alfalfa culture improvements in rural schools and making farm life more attractive during the two day sessions.
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Lynchburg
Virginia State Farmers’ Institute
Flynn to Try Out the Guaboat at Madison Square Garden
New York August 7 Flynn to test the so called Gunboat Smith in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. The Pueblo fireman Jim Flynn is seen as a strong trial horse who has dethroned several perceived heavyweights. A victory would boost Gunboat Smiths reputation and heighten the talk of a rising champion.
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New York
Boat” Smith
Jim
Flrnn
Pueblo
Fynn
Madison Square Garden
Drill sergeant teaches rifle drill with blank cartridges
A drill sergeant drilled the scruit squad in rifle use. The exercise ran smoothly until blank cartridges were used. The recruits were told to load and stand at the ready while the sergeant gave the command Fire at will. Private Line 48 asked, Which one is Will? Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin.
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Will
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Call For Bids On School Funds Depository
Bids will be received until 11 a m August 18 from parties wishing to qualify as depository of the Independent School District of Laredo Texas for the term ending August 31 1914. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. M S Ryan President of the Board. (Adv.) 8-7-10
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Independent
Laredo
Texas
Forty Men Killed In Persian Street Fighting
Teheran August 7. Over forty men were killed and wounded in street fighting today between Persian troops and Firqhtar tribesmen before the tribesmen submitted.
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A. Teheran
Persia
Two Negroes Hanged in Fort Worth Murder Case
Fort Worth Texas August 7 Pat Fowler and Ernest Harrison two black men convicted of murdering sculptor Robert Knetsch were executed by hanging this morning in Fort Worth. The case drew regional attention as the punishment followed a swift trial and appeals process.
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Fort Worth
Teas
Pat Fowler
Ernest Harrison
Robert Knetsch
Indictment Thought Likely In Dallas Murder Case
Rumors say an indictment may soon be returned by the Dallas grand jury in the Florence Brown murder probe. The grand jury has conducted the inquiry, but details of the investigation have not been released.
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Dallas
Texas
Florence Brown
Return to Missouri promise from insurance firms
It was announced today that 132 fire insurance companies which withdrew from Missouri on the passage of the Orr law, which they considered unfavorable, are prepared to resume business within two days.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Misouri
First Regiment Band Plays Tonight in Nuevo Laredo
The First Regiment Band, recently moved from Monterey to Nuevo Laredo, will give a plaza concert this evening. The celebrated Mexican troupe, praised as one of the finest musical aggregations, drew cheers during last February’s Washington Birthday procession. A large crowd is expected.
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Monterey
Nuevo Laredo
Mexican Republic
Washington
Texas House Debates Blue Sky Law and Cemetery Monument
AUSTIN August 7 The house recessed after considering a new blue sky law shifting company registration to the secretary of state and discussing a 16000 monument for General Ed Durleson at the state cemetery. The session also touched on a penitentiary bill and the Oliver Wheeler contest as a committee of the whole.
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Austin
Texas
Morris
Banking
Ed Durleson
Leley
Eugie
Turkey urged to evacuate Adrianople under London treaty
London August 7 powers moved to compel Turkey to withdraw from Adrianople. They demand Turkey respect the London treaty signed with former Balkan belligerents as Balkan states resolved their dispute.
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Associated Press
London
Turvy
Adrianople
Balkan States
Unit 12
Turkey
Rebels Attack Gates of Canton In Fierce Clash
A clash at the east gate of Canton left five hundred killed or wounded as government troops fought rebels. Federal reinforcements arrived to guard foreigners amid the August fighting reported by Associated Press from Canton China.
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Canton
China
Conference on Welfare Work in Silver Bay
A not able conference on welfare work began at Silver Bay New York under the auspices of industrial and religious leadership departments. Topics include industrial workers of the world rights of property socialism and protection of workers with noted figures like Secretary of Labor Wilson and Seth Low on the program and other national figures expected.
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Silver Bay
Industrial and
M. CA
Industrial Workers of the World
Wilson
Seth Low
New York
Building Associations Prosper at Milwaukee Convention
The twenty first annual convention of the United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations opened in Milwaukee with 400 delegates from nearly every state. About 606% associations attended, with total assets near 900 million dollars. Governor McGovern and Mayor Bading welcomed attendees as Charles O Hennessey presided. H F Cellarius of Cincinnati reported local associations shared in the nation’s prosperity over the past year.
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Milwaukee
Wis
United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations
McGovern
Wisconsin
Bading
Charles O. Hennessey
H. F. Cellarius
Cincinnati
League
Costly Treatment and Sudden Relief in Arkansas Man
C H Hines of Whitiow Arkansas describes years of constipation and indigestion treatments costing hundreds. After hospital visits in St Louis and New Orleans yielded no relief he began Chamberlain's Tablets and soon recovered. Sold by all dealers. (Ad)
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Whitiow
Ark
St. Louis
New Orleans
Chamberlain
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