Collector Rabb Reaches Laredo on Business Visit
Collector of Customs Frank Rabb of the Laredo district arrived Saturday from Brownsville and will stay until Wednesday morning before heading to Corpus Christi. He recently returned from a trip to Washington and New York where he attended a meeting of Democratic customs collectors. The conference discussed matters tied to President Wilson’s appointees and the new tariff bill as part of a school of instruction for the new collectors. Rabb is in Laredo on district headquarters business and will visit subparts of the district, lodging at the Hamilton hotel.
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Frank Rabb
Laredo
City
Brownsville
Corpus Christ
Rabb
Washington
New York
Wilson
Brownaville
Hamilton Hotel
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Warns Against Calomel Use
An advertisement warns against calomel and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer, pleasant remedy. It claims the product regulates bowels, rejuvenates the system, and improves well being while offering a money back guarantee from The City Drug Co. for 50 cents. The copy urges readers to start using Liver Tone instead of calomel for constipated or bilious feelings.
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Dodson
City Drug Co
Americans Arrive in Nuevo Laredo From Monterey
Seven fully loaded coaches carried numerous Americans who were detained in Nuevo Laredo until early this morning before crossing. Mrs A Pattison, Mrs John Woods and baby formerly of Dallas now Monterey, arrive to stay with Supt S W De Wolf for a few days. Others include Milmo, Sam Bridge family, QC Hart, and Mrs Hughes and daughter. Many Mexican passengers seek temporary residence in the United States.
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Nuevo Laredo
Monterey
A. Pattison
John Woods
Baby
Dallas
S&s W. de Wolf
Milmo
Sam Bridge
QC. Hart
Hughes
Mexico
Ranger Company for Laredo Arrives With Governor's Dispatch
Capt. J. J. Sanders and a sergeant of the State Rangers arrived in Laredo this morning. Authorities say Laredo will be the Rangers' headquarters for some time as they, dispatched by Governor Colquitt, seek a camp site. The exact reason for the deployment remains unclear, though officials suggest the governor has been advised of a possible brewing event.
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J. J. Sanders
State Rangers
Huerta Allegedly Flees Capital as Wilson Sees Shifting Power
Reports say President Huerta secretly left Mexico City for Vera Cruz aboard a special train. Foreign Minister Modero's presence at Vera Cruz ties to plans for Huerta to leave the country. officials offered no confirmation. Huerta later returned, saying he had been visiting a farm nearby. Meanwhile President Wilson noted Mexican factions are maneuvering, with constitutionalist gains narrowing Huerta’s control.
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Associated Presa
Mexico City
Huerta
Vera Cruz
Interoceanic Railroad
Modeno
Washington
Wilson
United States
Smoked Out Mexican Bandit Besieged at Utah Mine
Associated Press reports Smudges sighted at the Utah Apex mine as about 200 deputy sheriffs guard all entrances to smoke out Ralph Lopez, a Mexican desperado who killed a fellow countryman and five officers in the past week. Lopez reportedly may break for liberty if he tries.
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Associated Press
Bingham
Utah
Utah-Apex
Ralph Lopez
Lopez
Becker murder case argues conspiracy for new trial
In Albany on December 1 attorneys for former Police Lieutenant Becker argued in the court of appeals that a conspiracy based on perjured testimony led to his death sentence for the Rosenthal gambler killing. They harshly criticized Judge Goff for denying a recent new trial.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Becker
Gambler
Rosenthal
Goff
Federals Aim to Recapture Torreon City
From Mexico City on December 1 reports to the war department indicate federals are set to retake the key city of Torreon. Despatches from the theater describe renewed assault plans and anticipated gains as forces converge on the stronghold.
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Mexico City
Torreon
War Department
Mining Firms Must Pay Payne Aldrich Tax, Supreme Court Rules
Washington reports the Supreme Court decision that mining corporations must pay the Payne Aldrich corporation tax. The industry filed 500 suits to recover about $10,000,000 in taxes paid under protest.
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Associated Press
Washington
Payne-Aldrich
Supreme Court
Regular Session Opens as Congress Reassembles
In Washington on December 1 the second Wilson term session opened at noon. Vice President Marshall adjourned the old session and announced the new one, as the House reached a quorum after weeks. The Senate faced a stalled currency bill with Republicans allowed until tomorrow to confer after Leader Gallinger said there would be no obstruction.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Marshall
House
Senate
Gallinger
Personalities visiting the city in a bustling round up
A flurry of arrivals and short visits fills the city as merchants, officials, and travelers from Encinal to Monterey pass through. JR Roper, Miss Merriman, Sheriff Sanchez, Mr and Mrs Pender, Br Wiggins, and others are noted in transit or staying at local homes as T C McDermott and other officials move through. An unrelated croup remedy advertisement and local transport offerings accompany the list.
Ada Behan Returns From Annual England Visit
Ada Behan has completed her yearly trip to England returning with observations on stage and society. Edna Wallace Hopper is slated to pursue acting in motion pictures as a new career path, signaling a shift toward the film industry.
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Ada Behan
England
Edna Wallace Hopper
Chamberlains Tablets Cure Sick Headache Claim
Mrs. John Bishop of Roseville Ohio writes about indigestion and sick headache lasting days. A friend advised Chamberlains Tablets and she was relieved quickly. For sale by all dealers. Adv.
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John Bishop
Roseville
Ohio
Chamberlain
Notice to Hunters in Pastures From Alfred Matthew
A warning notice from Alfred Matthew prohibits hunting in his pastures and states no hunting permits will be issued. Prosecution will follow for any trespass. The page includes the directive and a contact line.
New President Elected for Southern Railway
New York December 1 Fairfax Morrison, president of the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville railroad, was today elected president of the Southern Railway, succeeding the late President Finley.
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Southern Railway System
Associated Press
New York
Whairfax T Morrison
Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railroad
The
Southern Railway
Pinley
Queen Alexandra Begins Her Seventieth Year
London observers report Queen Alexandra entering her seventieth year with a large royal family gathering. Salutes and flags marked the day as congratulatory messages from across the world attest to Her Majesty's enduring popularity.
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London
Alexandra
Cities adopt commission form of government in Pa.
Harrisburg Dec 1 twenty three Pennsylvania cities including Altoona Reading Wilkes Barre Erie Johnstown Harrisburg McKeesport Allentown New Castle Easton Williamsport Bradford Franklin Titusville Hager ton York Chester Lebanon Pittston and others switch from the old two council plan to a commission system. The new setup gives four mayors and four councilmen as eight commissioners with initiative and referendum features.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Altoona
Reading
Wilkesbarre
Erie
Johnstown
McKeesport
Allentown
New Castle
Easton
Williamport
Bradford
Pranklin
Titusville
Hagleton
York
Chester
Lebanon
Pittston
Senator Fletcher's Daughter Weds Lionel Smith Gordon
Washington Dec 1 Nell Fletcher daughter of Senator and Mrs Duncan A Fletcher of Florida married Lionel Smith Gordon son of Sir Smith Gordon Bart and Lady Smith Gordon of Alderholt Lodge Salisbury Songland at All Souls Church. The couple plans a New York departure for a Mediterranean cruise with winter in Switzerland and later Dublin where Gordon will oversee the Russell Library foundation for Irish agricultural interests.
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Washington, D. C
Dec. J
Nell Fletcher
Duncan A. Fletcher
Florida
Lionel Smith Gordon
Sir Smith-Gordon
Bart
Lady Smith Gordon
Alderholt Lodge
Salisbury
Songland
All Souls’ Church
Fletcher
New York
Switzerland
Dublin
Smith-Gordon
Russell Library
Trish
Woman Suffragists Open 45th Annual Session in D C
Enthusiasm marked the opening of the forty-fifth annual National American Woman's Suffrage Association session in Washington. Dr. Anna Howard Shaw of Pennsylvania presided at the New Masonic Temple. Delegates from forty-two states attended as welcomes were offered by the District of Columbia Suffrage Association and the Congressional Union. Mrs. Solon Jacobs of Alabama spoke for the visitors. The rest of the day covered officer and department reports.
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Washington, D. C
National American Woman’s Suffrage Association
New Masonic Temple
Anna Howard Shaw
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia Suffrage Association
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Solon Jacobs
Alabama
Constipation Poisons You Warns of Waste Build Up
An old advertisement advises that constipation poisons the body and promises relief with Dr. King's New Life Pills. It claims rapid elimination of constipation and headaches and offers purchase by druggists or mail from H. F. Backlen & Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis.
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Dr King
Lewis Camberlain
Manchester
Ohio
H. BE. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Dr. King
H. FE. Backlen & Co
Heartburn Remedy HERBINE Promises Instant Relief
A vintage drug advertisement explains heartburn as indigestion. Taking a dose of HERBINE is described to instantly relieve pain, stimulate speedy bowels, and leave the user feeling fine and vigorous. Price is 50 cents, sold by all druggists.
Laura Burt Debuts New Vaudeville Sketch Act
Laura Burt introduces a fresh vaudeville sketch, combining timing and stage presence to engage audiences in a performance described as lively and polished. The act showcases Burt's versatility and aims to establish a strong early impression with theatergoers.
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Laura Burt
Congress Asked To Appropriate Over One Billion For 1915
Washington, Dec. Congress is asked to appropriate 1,108,681,177 for the 1915 federal government fiscal year. Secretary McAdoo presents estimates from departments totaling allocations for legislative, executive, judicial, agriculture, foreign relations, army, navy, Indian affairs, pensions, public works, post office, permanent appropriations, and miscellaneous items.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
United States
House
McAdoo
Department of Agriculture
Army
Navy
Post Office Department
Teamsters Strike in Indianapolis Industrial War Deepens
Indianapolis reports intensified labor strife as teamsters who walked off at midnight harass drivers and trigger arrests. Mounted patrols dispersed strikers congregating in the streets amid ongoing employer tensions.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Teamsters’ Union
Henry Bill Would Punish Sherman Violations by Prison
Washington December 1 Representative Henry of Texas introduced a bill in the house proposing that violations of the Sherman anti trust law be punished by imprisonment rather than fines. The measure aims to strengthen penalties and deter corporate restraint and unlawful monopolistic practices. Henry emphasizes enforcement and calls for harsher treatment of violators.
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Associated Press
Washington
Henry
Texas Today
House
To Resume Hearing in Anti Trust Case in Boston
The United States against United Shoe Machinery Company for Sherman act violations will be reopened before the full U S court in Boston tomorrow unless postponed. The case, suspended since June and sent to a special examiner for patent hearings, has consumed much of summer and autumn and may take two to three months more before the fall bench. It is among the era’s most significant anti trust prosecutions.
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Boston
Mass
United States
United Shoe Machinery Company
Taft
Billposters Meet in Chicago Convention Opens
The annual convention of the Billposters and Billers of America began in Chicago with delegates from numerous U S and Canadian cities. The agenda includes plans to counter efforts thought harmful to bill posters and billers, with sessions running through most of the week.
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Chicago
Til
Dee L
The
Billposters and Billers of America
United States
Canada
A A A Meeting Opens in Richmond on Auto Plans
In Richmond Virginia the twelfth annual American Automobile Association convention began with highway improvements as the main topic. The 1962 Chicago founded group gathers many founders and former officers with Governor Mann Mayor Alvistie and President Belvin among the welcome speakers.
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Richmond
American Automobile Association
Chicago
Mann
Virginia
Alvistie
Belvin
Virginia State Automobile Association
Notice to Hunters at Espelo Pasture Lease Guarded
Craig and Thompson announce the Espelo pasture east of Zapata road is leased and hunting is forbidden. No permit is authorized. Anyone hunting in this pasture will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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Espelo
Zapata Road
Craig & Thompson
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Sherif Amador Sanchez
L. V. Pender
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James M. Morlan
T. C. McDermott
Lopena
Zapata County
Guy Thompson
M. G. Delling
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Alfred Matthews
H. Hi. Jefferies
Miss Lucille Murphy
Mrs. Gallagher
Francisco O'Hart
Europe
J. M. Woods
Mrs. Woods
Ed M. Patterson
Cal
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Istitus
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Roy Robbins
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Howe
Joe Howell
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Queen Alexandra
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