Trains Operate Again After Ride of Disrupted Service
Daily report notes the rescinding of Tuesday's order abolishing service on the National Lines between the city and Monterey. Trains resume on schedule this morning, with the southbound run expected tonight and several passengers already departing. Track repaired after last Sunday's dynamite mine blast between Alamo and Villaldama, though rebel activity remains a potential risk to regular operation.
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Monterey
Alamo
Villaldama
Laredo Shows Strength in 1913 Building Boom
Laredo has shown a strong six months for construction with numerous brick business structures and many cottages rising around the city. Notable projects include the three story Little hotel on Matamoros street the Moser store opposite the I G N building the O Connor and Ligarde brick stores on Iturbide and the Cruz building nearing completion at Convent Avenue and Lincoln. The I G N station was finished early in 1913 and remodeling with new fronts continues citywide. The hammer and saw chorus runs through quarters as a robust fall and winter boom is anticipated.
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Laredo
Texas
Matamoros Street
Moser
O'Connor and Ligarde
Iturbide Street
Cruz
Convent Avenue
Lincoln Street
Will Take a Long Auto Trip by Puig Family
Commissioner Webb County Valentin L. Puig plans a three week pleasure auto tour starting next Saturday. The party will travel in a seven passenger car through San Diego Corpus Christi San Antonio and Austin with multi day stays to study road provisions and gather usable data for good roads advocacy.
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Times
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Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Austin
Webb County
Mexico City talks show Huerta Lind progress in US ear
Local notes from Laredo feature political chatter on Huerta Lind talks. Uncle Sam’s envoy Lind reportedly guiding Huerta’s listening stance. Also itemized ads and notices cover road bids, plumbing, auto tires, and shop services with upcoming events and times.
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Lind
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Bandits Fire on Romanian Royal Couple as They Auto Near Resort
London August 21 Bandits fired at King Charles and Queen Elizabeth Carmen Sylva of Romania while the royal party rode in an automobile near a Carpathian pleasure resort. Both royals escaped injury.
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Queen Elizabeth
Carmen Sylva
Rumania
Carpathian Mountains
Railroad superintendents confer at Chicago convention
The twenty second annual convention of the American Association of Railroad Superintendents opened in Chicago with headquarters at the Hotel Sherman. Reports of officers and committees were reviewed as the gathering discussed handling of expletives inflammables and other dangerous articles.
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American Association of Railroad Superintendents
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Jefferson Davis Portrait Unveiled in Jennings Parish
An oil painting of Jefferson Davis was unveiled today before a parish gathering in Jennings Louisiana. The new parish formed from Imperial Calcasieu was named for Davis and the painting was presented by the Jefferson Davis Monument Association of New Orleans.
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Minnesota Municipal League Formed In Minnesota
Minneapolis officials and mayors from nearly all leading cities convened to establish the Minnesota Municipal League. The conference finalized the organization and a first convention is planned for later in the year.
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MacDowell Festival Opens In Peterboro In Memory Of Edward MacDowell
Music lovers from across the country gather in Peterboro New Hampshire for the opening of the MacDowell festival of music held in memory of Edward A MacDowell the composer and pianist who made Peterboro his home. The three day event features numerous renowned singers and musicians.
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Local residents arrive and depart in Corpus Christi visits
Judge M W D Sliter of Liano arrives in the city, Oscar Perron travels from his ranch for a few days, and EK A Leighton makes a regular visit staying at the Hamilton. W Davis and fear host visitors. Mrs C M Fish and daughter Marjorie plan to leave for Mississippi to join Mr Fish. Anna Baya and J Buenz family members depart for home after ten days here. H E Fry visits family in Monterey after two weeks away. Mrs R J Shirley comes from Corpus Christi for the DaCamara baby funeral. W B Alcinder vacationing in Corpus Christi hosted by A A Lichtentein and S J Lichtentein. Mrs Lila Benades travels toward San Antonio with her son. Virginia Tenn returns from Dawson Springs with Viva, their Kentucky trip. Names listed include Hamilton, Frank Abbott, San Antonio, Monterey, Houston, and Artesia Wells.
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Monterey
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San Antonio
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Texas
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St. Louis
Baseball Chatter Highlights Early Season Surprises
The column surveys players returning to form with the Detroit Tigers Paddy Bauman and notes hot hitters like Jake Daubert and Marquard rivals. It mentions Cook and Williams as promising Highlanders rookies, managerial changes, and bold base stealing feats by Reds Marsans and Bescher. The piece cites strong Athletics infield, Mack’s steady lineup, and lingering trading season chatter.
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Witty remark at St. Petersburg dinner pairs Mary Garden with general
Mary Garden attends a dinner in St. Petersburg with a noted Russian general seated beside her. The dignified guest is hard to converse with and a fellow guest teases Garden about singing for him. Garden quips that she waits for him to fire a cannon, showing wit amid formal mood.
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St. Petersburg
Miss Garden
Mary
Penrose urges US troops in Mexico amid debate
Associated Press report from Washington notes Senator Penrose introduced a resolution urging President Wilson to take necessary steps to place United States troops in Mexico to protect American lives and property. An amendment to a deficit bill for 25,000.06 was also proposed. Huerta demand for recognition and stalled talks with Envoy Lane are cited alongside updates on Zapatista captures and Mexican federal advances.
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Penrose
Wilson
United Stes
Mesico
Mexico
First Deposits In Thaws Counsel To Banks Of South
Washington reports the treasury began placing fifty million dollars of government funds in banks to back the crop movement. First deposits landed in Baltimore Richmond Atlanta and Memphis with each of the latter two receiving seven hundred fifty thousand dollars.
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Richmond
Atlanta
Memphis
City Attorney Files Thirty More Tax Suits
City Attorney Winslow filed 30 additional tax suits yesterday, totaling 148 suits and $14,348.04 in delinquent taxes. This amount is about half of the western division's outstanding delinquencies, while the eastern division remains untouched.
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Winslow
Constipation Cure Ad Promises Health Boost
A vintage advertisement urges bowel health by claiming Constipation is the start of many diseases. It touts HERBINE as removing accumulations to put the system in prime condition. Price 50c. Sold by all druggists.
Lace jacket and fur trimmed frocks set summer fashion
A favored feature of late summer frocks is the lace jacket or a coatee with trimming of fur or of swans down.
Cotton crop outlook in the South aims at 13 million bales
New Orleans reports predictions for this year's cotton crop range from twelve to sixteen million bales with the majority around 13,000,000. An assured 13 million would mean no complaint in the South though totals would be well below last year and 1911. South prospects are brighter despite sugar industry risks in Louisiana as cotton, rice, and corn perform well.
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Loan Shark Law Plots Attract Daily Death Threats
Washington Aug 21 Representative Johnson of Kentucky testified at the lobby investigation that his efforts for the federal loan shark law were met with daily threats to his life He introduced affidavits from a former capitol policeman claiming another officer followed him three nights to kill him.
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Oliver Named Superintendent of Confederate Home in Texas
Dr A Oliver senator from the First District was today appointed superintendent of the Confederate Home by Governor Coquitt in Austin Texas on August 21.
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Texas
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Coquitt
Alabama reform to curb reversals on mere technicalities
Montgomery August 21 The state will implement a court procedure reform effective September 1. Appeals can be reversed only if the appellant shows prejudice to the winning party, a change expected to cut court work and save substantial sums from reduced legal procedure.
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Supreme Court
Battle Creek appears poised to clinch Southern Michigan League pennant
The Battle Creek team seems to have secured the league title as the Southern Michigan pennant appears almost sewn up, signaling a decisive advantage and strong finish ahead for the squad.
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White Hopes to Battle at Vernon Arena
Los Angeles, Aug 21 Jess Willard and Bull Young conclude training for a twenty round bout in Vernon Arena tomorrow night They are billed as two of the largest and strongest white hopes and Willard has defeated Young in their two prior meetings in the ring
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Costly Treatment Prompts Vermont Reader to Try Tablets
Cr Hinas of Whitlow Arkansas endured constipation and indigestion spending hundreds on medicines. Visits to St Louis and New Orleans hospitals failed to help. After using Chamberlain's Tablets at home, he recovered. Sold by all dealers.
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Prominent Texas Citizens Killed in Two Towns
Gatesville reports the shooting death of Frank J. Buttle a leading local merchant in his store last night. In Hillsboro J Ward Sanderson a noted farmer was shot on the public road this morning and his father in law 8 M Fisher is held as a suspect.
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Naval gun explodes during test in Pola
An Austrian navy gun exploded at Pola during a test on August 21 killing three officers and fatally wounding six others while injuring scores of sailors and soldiers. The disaster left many wounded and casualties reported by Associated Press from the port.
Colquitt Signs Bills as Legislation Clears Senate
Colquitt signs bills as measures pass through the chamber. A separate note confirms a Lison liquor shipment details, indicating state action on shipments and regulatory oversight.
Earl Mack Near UNC Baseball Coach Post
Earl Mack, son of Connie Mack, is expected to be chosen as baseball coach at the University of North Carolina. He will manage parts of the Raleigh team this season.
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Connie Mack
University of North Carolina
Raleigh
Remarkable Cure of Dysentery by Remedy Use
A Snow Hill North Carolina man reports suffering from dysentery from mid July for two months with weight loss from 146 to 125 pounds. After taking two bottles of Chamberlain's Case Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy he achieved permanent relief and endorses its efficacy. For sale by all dealers.
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Snow Hill
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