President Wilson cites Huerta as barrier to Mexican peace
Wednesday’s Daily reports President Wilson’s address to Congress on Mexico, denouncing Huerta as dictator and arguing for constitutional government. It notes the collapse of Mexican authority, the risk to regional stability, and U.S. policy of watchful waiting until a new Mexican leadership emerges. It also covers border rail limits, defense posture, and scattered border posts as key issues.
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Wilson
Sixty-third Congress
Mexico
Huerta
United States
America
Negetbors
Victoriano Huerta
Jong
Constitutional Ordrey
Congress
Reactionary letter attacks Rio Grande highway proposal
A signed piece by A Reactionary to the Houston Post denounces the projected military highway along the Rio Grande as vermiform and insinuatingly sophistical. He decries it as unconstitutional, claims Congress can only authorize post roads, and argues railroads already allow swift troop movement from El Paso to the river mouth within 48 hours. He asserts only two objectives exist in war with Mexico.
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Taylor
Mexico
del Rio
Hagle Pass
Laredo
el Paso
Brownaville
Policia
Hkaglo Pass
San
Brownsville
Texas
Houston
Congress
United States
Rio Grande
Union
Rio Grande Valley
Houston Post
Bulla
Dixie Theater for sale in boom moving picture business
A small investment chance to profit as the Dixie Theater, ready for business, is offered for sale at a large sacrifice. Inquiries at 2062 Farragut Street, date 12-2-31.
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Dixie Theater
Farragut Street
This Date in History December 3 1777 to 1894
A compilation notes historical events on December 3 across years including the New Jersey Gazette appearing in Burlington in 1777, Austrian victory in 1800, Illinois statehood in 1818, Gregory XVI bull abolishing slave trade in 1824, Manitoba ministry formed in 1874, electric street lights in Philadelphia in 1881, and the death of Robert Louis Stevenson in Samoa in 1894.
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New Jersey Gazette
New Jersey
Burlington
Battle of
Hohentin
Hlinois
Gregory XVI
Manitoba
Robert Atkinson Davis
Philadelphia
Robert Louis Stevenson
Samoa
Edinburgh
City Council Minutes Reflect Lighting Proposal And Refund Request
The Laredo city council met with a quorum and approved minutes from the last meeting. A refund petition by Rafael Salivar for $1.13 on 1904 taxes was ordered filed, and the Light Committee proposed a lighting contract with Laredo Electric & Railway Co. for 300 lights at 1.50 per month, scaled down by tiers up to 400 lights, with city costs for moving posts and extending the lighting boundary.
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Robi
Hein
Sanchez
Ochoa
Henry
Westbrook
Leyerdeckert
Sommerville
Rafael G. Saialvar
Laredo Electric & Railway Company
Mar Noes
F. EF. Seoyidl
Laredo
Refugee Train Arrives as Monterey Exodus Grows
A Monterrey bound train crossed into Nuevo Laredo with about seven coaches packed with refugees, mainly wealthy Monterrey families fleeing turmoil. About fifteen hundred wealthy residents have left over four days, while workers and poorer citizens also depart amid rebel attacks and factory closures. The piece notes unrest in Nuevo Laredo and Saltillo, with Monterrey as a target, and includes city water light contract discussions and council actions from Laredo dated December 2, 1913.
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Monterrey
Nuevo Laredo
United States
Monterey
Haredo
Saltillo
Little Locals Laredo Notes Refugees Seek Rooms and Quarters
Local column records refugees in Laredo filling hotels boarding houses and homes yet still needing space. Mentions a tourist hotel as beneficial to the city and notes moves of residents and arrivals, with ads and notices about services and events including Dreamland performances and a Third Cavalry Band arrival.
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Honges of
Laredo
Eity
Convention Attendance Disrupted by Colorado Strike Conditions
President John P. White and Vice President Frank J. Kayes could not attend the American Federation of Labor convention in Seattle due to ongoing Colorado strike conditions requiring their constant personal attention.
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John P. White
Frank J. Kayes
American Federation of Labor
Seattle
Colorado
Man Found Intoxicated Prostrated at Altar Steps
A priest at San Agustin procathedral discovered a intoxicated man lying on the altar steps. Police searched the suspect at the scene and found small articles stolen from the altar area. He was detained at the lockup for investigation.
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San Agustin
Notice to Hunters on Pasture In My Parish
Hardie H Jeppries warns hunters to stay off his pasture causing monetary loss. Anyone disobeying will be prosecuted and a suit for damages will follow. Friends not exempted. Dated January 8, 3. A dy.
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Damaes
Hardie H. Jeppries
Death of Mrs J H Lockwood in South Laredo
Mrs J H Lockwood who moved from New York with her husband years ago to a farm in South Laredo died at her home at 7 20 this morning. The remains will be brought to the city this afternoon and lie at Canvery from 8 to 9 p m for viewing. Tomorrow the body will be taken to the old New York home for interment with the husband. The family and friends express heartfelt sympathy.
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J. H. Lockwood
New York
South Laredo
Canvery
Entertained Bridge Club at Mrs Cook's Heights Home
Mrs O J Cook hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club at her Heights residence with a lively auction bridge game. Prizes included a hand embroidered negligee for Mrs E H Buenz and a guest towel for Mrs J M Daniel. A three course luncheon, with guests listed, accompanied the afternoon event.
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the Heights
O. J. Cook
Mos
E. H. Buenz
J. M. Daniel
Mesadames
T. H. Buenz
G. C. Hiatt
G. R. Weber
James Hale
William Hale
FE. J. Foster
R. K. Mims
J. C. Martin
J. B. Morton
M. B. Ryan
J. B. DaCamara
D. F. Anderson
A. P. Johnson
W. T. Hill
EF. F. Wager
Miss “Lora Bunn
Almost Had Hand Cut Off in Laredo Incident
Santos V Madrigal, an elderly local figure in Laredo, narrowly escaped a severe injury last night when he tried to stop a buzzing fan with his hand reaching into the guard wires at Shorty’s Waldorf-Astoria. The fan tore flesh from one finger and mangled two others as three leaves were ripped from the blades. He sought aid at the City Drug Co. for medical attention.
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Laredo
Shorty
Waldorf-Astoria
Madrigal
City Drug Co
Boy in Pool Room Accident Breaks Arm
Antoni Medrano a young pool hall helper near the city market fell from a chair while washing windows. He broke his left arm at the wrist and sustained other injuries. Medical aid was summoned and the boy was treated.
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Antoni Medrano
Compete Santa Isabel Bridge Reopens After Flood Washout
The Santa Isabel bridge over the Santa Isabel creek, about 18 miles from Laredo, washed away in the recent flood, has been reconstructed. It now rests on eight foot reinforced concrete pillars and is built to resist future washouts. Traffic can again use the bridge, delivering relief to travelers in the area.
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Santa Isabel
Santa Isabel Creek
Laredo
Santa Travel Creek
County Commission
Autos For Hire At 2 And 2 1 2 Dollars Per Hour
Several good autos are available for hire in the city at 2.00 and 2.50 dollars per hour with special rates for country trips. The service advertises going by train schedules and mentions Cressent Garage at 1011 Matamoros Street phone 481.
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Cressent Garage
Matamoros Street
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Chihuahua City
Guaymas
Mazatlan
Nuevo Laredo Etrill
Villa
Mexico City
Utah
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Republic
Pice
Laredo Electric & Railway
Laredometrie & Railway Company
Henry Hein
J. Wenry, Eliseo BE. Ocho
Felix de la Rosa
Coke Street
John A. Applewhite
Buick Autos
Adv
Mevien
Third Cavalry
Dreamland
Saft
Ady
Saala
John C Ruenz & Son
Clarence Jefferies
Juarez Avenue
Ture
Ldsbesides
John F Biggio
Christian Ladies
James Moore
Alfonso Valero
Maria Ninfa Vasquez
Mauricio Careno
Balvina Mendoza
Jno. A. Applewhite
Fort McIntosh
Third Cavalry Regiment
Bautista
Luis H. Bruni
Bruni
DEG
Earnest & Bunn
F. M. Ramsay
City
H.W
Edmonds
W Fn
Proprietors
Victoria St. Laredo
San Antonio
Entertained Bridge Club
Chichester
Hay
Ruggtet
Dion —Aee Billa
Applewhite
Mieto
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