Italy and Fiume crisis shapes postwar expectations
The piece argues allied powers may concede Italian control of Fiume per the 1915 London Pact, contrasting this with Wilson’s stance and US delays. It warns refusals could trigger future tensions with Croat and Slav groups and stresses Italy’s strategic value against Austrian aims in the Adriatic. It also notes U.S. stance toward Carranza and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Fiume
Italy
London
Germany
Austria
Senate
Great Britain
France
Wilson
Jugo-Slavia
Adriatic
Mary
Elks Memorial Services Set at Laredo Lodge
Laredo Lodge No. 1018 announces annual memorial services at the hall next Sunday afternoon starting at [time]. Public invited to join in honoring departed members with piano music by Mrs Flora Dilgarde Anderson and performances by lodge officers and family participants. Separately, the downtown Laredo Steam Laundry office moves from 1212 Farragut Street to 507 Salinas Avenue opposite Jarvis Plaza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Lodge
Laredo
Rumor Explodes Over Mexican Situation in Laredo
A local note dismisses sensational reports of a Mexican uprising and a mass expulsion. It notes that only a break in diplomatic relations would alter life, primarily affecting Nuevo Laredo and cross border trade at the bridge. Local merchants would feel the initial impact through disrupted cross-border purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Texas
Army Harness Sale Offers US Regulation Breast Collar Sets
A limited stock of double sets of New Black Leather U S Regulation Heavy Field Artillery Breast Collar Harnesses is offered to the public. The harnesses match army use quality, with reinforced breeching and long lines, and are priced at $75 per double set in San Antonio Texas. Cash terms and certified remittance required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
U.S
Old San Antonio
Texas
Olive Tablets Claim to Clear Skin and Blood Purge
Odorless vegetable formula promoted as gentler alternative to calomel. Advertises improved complexion and energy by cleansing liver and bowels, urging one or two tablets nightly for a week. prices 10 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
The Goat at Strand Sunday Stuns With Stunts
Fred Stone headlines The Goat at the Strand Theater on Sunday. He performs stunts that keep the audience laughing from start to finish, including swinging upside down on ropes and a boxed set caper with bathers and a monkey. Bell Family troupe also at Royal Opera House through Sunday, drawing praise for vaudeville artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand Theater
Fred Stone
Stone
Chuck
Masonic Notice for Laredo Lodge Called Meeting
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A PF and A M tonight at 7 30 o clock. Work in Ea degree. All visiting brethren invited to attend. Fritz Werner W M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
A. M
Fritz Werner
W. M
Birthdays and notable figures born this December day
Viscount Jellicoe of Scapa the British naval commander visits Canada on a birthday marking 61 years since birth. Lieu Cen Sir Arthur William Currie led Canada to victory born in Napperton Ontario 44 years ago. Lord Decies born in England 53 years ago. Mills Parker Butler famed American humorist born Muscatine Iowa 50 years ago. Rt Rev Walter T Sumner Episcopal bishop of Oregon born Manchester New Hampshire 46 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viscount Jellicoe
Scapa
Britain
Canada
Sir Arthur William Currie
Napperton
Ont
Lord Decies
Vivian Gould
New York
Enngland
Mills Parker Butler
Muscatine
Iowa
Walter T. Sumner
Oregon
Manchester
N. H
Chamberlain's Tablets for Indigestion and Constipation
The tablets are described as a gentle stomach stimulant that toning the liver and bowels to restore normal function. They are recommended when feeling dull and constipated, with the promise of pleasing results.
Raid by Mexican bandits hits El Clarefio ranch near Zapata
A gang crossed the Rio Grande to the El Clarefio ranch eleven miles from Zapata, looted the general store, binding the owner’s son and loading provisions on horses. Bandits crossed back to Mexico after Sheriff Mc Dermott and Bosse pursued them to the river. The incident reached Senator Fall through Captain W M Hanson in Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Spohn
Zapata County
Laredo
Zapata
el Clarefio Ranch
Rio Grande
Serapio Vela
Humberto Vela
McDermott
Bosse
Mexico
Captain Hanson Seeks Testimony On Mexican Situation
Captain W. M. Hanson, investigator for the U S Senate border committee, remains at the Hamilton Hotel in Laredo gathering testimony of importance on Mexican affairs along the Texas border. He urges residents to provide information for the committee as it weighs Senator Fall’s resolution and considers a future visit to Laredo, though travel is uncertain amid developments in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Hamilton Hotel
W. M. Hanson
United States Senate
Texas
Senate
Fall
Hanson
Laredo
Washington
Weather Lingers as Northern Break Fails to Arrive
A dusty report notes continued disagreeable weather in Laredo with calls for a strong norther to clear clouds. Local merchants advertise holiday goods and services while a Mexican bandit raid near Zapata is briefly noted. Additional items include plumbing, auto services, and social notices.
Governor Gonzalez Visits Nuevo Laredo In Tamaulipas
Governor Francisco Gonzalez arrives in Nuevo Laredo from Victoria for a day or two on his first official visit. He will be a candidate in the next election to fill the unexpired Tamaulipas term, facing General Carlos Osuna, brother of ex Governor Andres Osuna and campaign manager for Boni Uas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Gonzalez
Tamaulipas
Mexico
Arived
Nuevo Laredo
Victoria
Gonzalez
Carranza
Carlos Osuna
Andres Osuna
Boni Uas
Railroad Time Table Texas-Mexican and Through Fast Train Schedule
Train No. 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9 55 a m. Train No. 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m. International and Great Northern. Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 8 30 a m and arrives at 2 50 p m. Anne Might Train leaves at p m and arrives at 8 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Anne
Train No 1 and No 2 schedule between Laredo Minera
Rio Grande and Eagle Pass operate two trains. Train No 1 leaves Laredo at 8 30 a m daily except Sunday and reaches Minera at 10 20 a m. Train No 2 departs Minera at 11 a m daily except Sunday and arrives at Laredo at 3 16 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Minera
You're Sick Youre Tired Youre Nervous Vitality Call
A dated ad touts renewed vitality and energy. It promises remedies to restore nerve tissue and boost red blood cells, urging readers to seek help to push through fatigue and fatigue related weakness.
Sensapersa Promises Nerve Health Boost After Ten Days
Advertises Sensapersa as a remedy for irritability nervous indigestion and restless sleep claiming to double nerve health in ten days. Promotes two sizes 50c and 1.00 and directs readers to their druggist or City Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Co
Bell Family vaudeville to extend Laredo engagement
The Bell Family troupe will stay in Laredo three more performances after last night, with shows tonight Saturday and Sunday. The ventriloquist George Bell and the dummy will remain, as the dummy has a sweetheart here and plans to marry, prompting the entire company to perform nightly despite weather and crowd size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Royal Theater
Laredo
George Bell
Notable 19th Century Figures and World Events Snapshots
Chronology of births and deaths including Robert Harley Earl of Oxford Martin Van Buren and Washburn Nanard. Also mentions 1869 Fire in Constantinople 1914 French aviators at Freiburg and 1917 US House vote on war with Austria Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rtobert Harley, Earl of Oxford
England
Queen Anne
London
Martin van Buren
United States
Kinderhook
N. Y
Washburn Maynard
Nashville
Knoxville
Tenn
F. Augustus Heinze
Brooklyn
Saratoga Springs
Constantinople
Dom Pedro II
Brazil
Paris
Rio de Janeiro
Freiburg
Bucharest
Committee On Foreign Affairs
U.S. House of Representatives
Austria- Hungary
Permits Stamped Here Restrict Mexico Border Crossings
Mexican consulate here now vises and stamps permits good for Nuevo Laredo only. Permits issued along the Texas border from Brownsville and Eagle Pass become void for other crossing points, affecting traveling men and border traffic under the new regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Brownsville
Eagle Pass
Adam Joseph In Critical Condition At Mercy Hospital
Adam Joseph, well known Laredo businessman and former manager of the Laredo Novelty Co, is critically ill at Mercy Hospital after recent illness and may be moved to San Antonio if his condition permits. Friends hope for quick improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Joseph
Mercy Hospital
San Antonio
Laredo Novelty Co
Joseph
Mateo Lopez Opens New Barber Shop in Market Plaza
An owner announces the opening of a first class modern barber shop in the Laredo National Bank building on Market Plaza south side. The shop invites friends and customers and lists phone contact 1171.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mateo Lopez
Market Plaza
Laredo National Bank
Isolating colds and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Physicians urge isolation to prevent spread of colds, comparing their contagion to measles. They argue rapid recovery lessens danger and endorse Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective cold cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Chamberlain
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L. H. Wharton
Spinney
Alden B Muller
Auld Lang
A. F. Beddoe
Army Harness Sale
Herbert Peairs
Army Harness Sales
State
Nat'l Bank Bldg
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Royal Opera House
Spohn
Hig County
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Jocar
Anews
Kennedy
Sanitary
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Washington Street
Laredo Barber Supply Co
Flores Avenue
Boundary Line
B. Juarez
J. L. Fierros
Larragut Street
Santa Claus
Bellmont
Main Ave
Ixtle
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
Warragut Street
Eugene Sallee
Kaifeng
China
Baptist Church
O. E. Kennedy
the Royal
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