Young Russia a land of unlimited possibilities
The piece cites Gilbert H. Grosvenor of the National Geographical Society arguing Russia is vast, populous, and rich in resources yet hampered by limited ports. It notes potential future outlet to the sea, agriculture and industry strength, and calls for Russian studies to boost literacy and European prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Geographical Society
Young
Russia
Gilbert H. Grosvenor
North America
Europe
Asia
China
Great Britain
Globe
Grosvenor
Holland
Russian Plain
Amsterdam
European Russia
Arctic Ocean
Black Sea
Mediterranean
Bosphorus
Dardanelles
Germany
France
Austria-Hungary
Schiff Sees U S Role in End of European War
In a recent interview Jacob Schiff, prominent financier, states the United States should play a major part in settling the European conflict. Though of German descent, Schiff emphasizes his American patriotism and argues Germany’s victory would empower a world threat beyond imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiff
Wilson
England
Germany
Jacob Schiff
United States
Dockets Cleared as Five District Cases Adjudicated
Court and jury disposed of five district cases in one session. Damaso Gonzales paid a $1 gold fine for unlawfully carrying arms. Margarito Cordero received two years for theft over $50. Agapito Farias got 90 days for theft under $50. Dionicio Rodriguez drew three years for theft under $50. State of Texas vs. San Martinez on stolen property pending verdict at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damaso Gonzales
Margarito Cordero
Agapito Farias
Webb County
Dionicio Rodriguez
State of Texas
San Martinez
Dionicio Ttodriguez
Holiday Excursion Fares Via 1 and G N Ry Adv
Tickets on sale at 11 3 fars to all points in Texas Arkansas Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma and to Memphis Tennessee on December 23 24 25 26 31 and January 1 Return limit January 4 and to St Louis Chicago Washington Kansas City and all points in the Southeast and to certain points in Colorado on December 20 21 and 22 Return limit January 18 See ticket agent L and GN Ry Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Ark
Okla
Memphis
Tenn
St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
Kansas City
Southeast
Colorado
Grands Stock Co. Delivers Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Night
A large Laredo audience packed the big tent across from the Episcopal church to see the five act drama. Robert Grandi earned praise for his dual role as Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and the play's tragic end left the crowd in awe. Tonight the troupe presents the four act society drama The World Against Him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grands Stock Co
Episcopal Church
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Laredo
Dr Jekyll
Robert Grandi
Mr. Grandi
Richard Mansfield
Hyde
Grandi W
Entertained Afternoon and Night by Mrs Younkin
Mrs Younkin hosted a card party at her home with six tables at the first event and a white and pink rose decor. Prizes included a silver sandwich tray and a cut-glass violet vase. The evening session featured Piye Han dred with multiple awards for high and low scores across ladies and gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E Younkin
Tvo
M. Fish
W. T. Hill
Hal Irby Greer
Dr. G. ©. Hiatt
S. W. de Wolf
Requiem Mass For Mrs. Raymond Martin at San Agustin
A solemn requiem mass for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Raymond Martin will be celebrated at San Agustin pro cathedral on Tuesday December 15 1914 at 8 am Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend The Family 12-12-21 Ady
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Martin
San Agustin Pro-Cathedral
Botello Family Returns to Laredo to Reestablish Home
Mr Apolonio Botello and family returned to Laredo yesterday to resume residence at 715 Grant Street after previously operating a mercantile business in Encinal for several years. They disposed of that business and plan to engage in new work in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apolonio Botello
Laredo
Grant Street
Botello
Encinal
Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method
If you suffer from bleeding itching blind or protruding Piles send your address and I will tell you how to cure yourself at home by the new absorption treatment and also send some of this home treatment free for trial with references from your locality if requested Immediate relief and permanent care assure Write today to Mrs M Summers Box P ghotre Dame fet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Summers
Box P
Ghotre Dame
Fet
Petty thefts plague Laredo as night looters target clothing
Numerous small thefts plague Laredo with clothing and food items taken from homes and autos in recent weeks. Most crimes occur early at night while residents are out at events. a larger burglary targeting three dentists yielded under 106 dollars, attributed to professionals, not the common petty thieves. Citizens are urged to lock homes when away at night events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Townboys Lose to High School 18 to 13 in Court War
Local game on the high school court drew many fans as the High School team dominated from start to finish and secured a decisive 18 to 13 victory over the Townboys who never led the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Tawnboys
No stamps on telegrams in local Western Union office
W H Conway local manager Western Union Telegraph Co. says war revenue stamps are not used on messages sent locally. He notes the law requires one cent cash per telegram and monthly accounting by telegraph companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Conway
Western Union Telegraph Co
Pancho Sepulveda Fired from Nuevo Laredo Customs
Francisco Sepulveda deputy customs chief at the Port of Nuevo Laredo is dismissed with orders to cross the Rio Bravo and settle in Laredo. The action, said to be directed by the Nuevo Laredo collector, ends his brief three month tenure and hints at a return to securing funds or a new clerical post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Sepulveda
Nuevo Sacredo
Rio Bravo
Moctezuma
Pancho
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Sepulveda
Braves
Rank Braggy
Rochester
Red Cross Horse Show
New York
Matty Baldwin
Karl Fisner
Eidie Mexizer
Cincinnati
McGraw
Piano Lessons at Home by Conservatory Professor
Honoria Rodriguez of the Conservatory of Madrid and Philharmonic Union of Mexico offers piano lessons at home. Modern instruction for all grades with satisfactory references. Laredo, dated December 8. Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honoria Rodriguez
Conservatory of
Madrvid
Philharmonic Union of Mexico
Ady
Laredo
Knights Templar to Inspect Local Commandery
R. J. Ball of San Antonio will inspect the local Knights Templar at the Malta Commandery No. 32 in an annual, highly regarded event representing the Grand Commandery of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Asylum of Malta Commandery No. 32
R. J. Ball
San Antonio
Grand Commandery
Texas
Rockefeller fights taxes in Cleveland suit over 211 million in property
Attorney Virgin Kline says a suit will be filed in Cleveland to stop Cuyahoga County Tax Commissioners from taxing 211 million dollars of personal property owned by Rockefeller. The board of complaint upheld Deputy Tax Commissioners Fackler and Agenew, leaving two options: appeal to the state tax commission or seek federal court relief as a nonresident. Kline plans to file in federal court to enjoin local assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Virgin Kline
Cuyahoga County
Fackler and
Agenew
State Tax Commission
Columbus
Personal notices from Hat Irby Greer to Marshall Hicks
Hat Irby Greer left this morning for Keiser duige M. Stator of Liano arrived yesterday and is staying at the Hamilton. Mrs Joseph Deutz and daughter Theklita left for San Antonio to visit relatives. Miss Jessie Lee Wellman from St Louis arrived to visit Miss Frances Alexander. Mr and Mrs J B Peddicord arrived from Asherton and now reside at the Hamilton. Mrs S W Thomas of Wilcox Arizona left for Pearsall to visit relatives. Servando de la Garza returned from Washington DC and will go to El Paso to stay. he works in the Villa faction purchasing department. County Judge Geo Ro Page and Hon Marshall Hicks returned from Lazel Rigg Brothers ranch hunt near Aguila. List of attendees at Wender and Hamilton venues follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Lee Wellman
St. Louis, Mo
City
Frances Alexander
S. W.thomas
Wilcox, Arizona
F. A. Thomas
Pearsall
Servando de la Garza
Washington
Geo
Ro Page
Marshall
Licks
Lazelrigg Brothers
Aguilares
South's Opportunity Aims at Belgian Farm Immigrants
A Southern meeting led by Senator Fletcher and Secretary of Labor William B Wilson urges inviting Belgian Alsace Lorraine and other European farmers to immigrate for farm labor. Delegates from Southern states discuss incentives and financing plans while the federal government backs the plan as immigration policy energy grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Belgium
Alsace
Lorraine
Europe
Duncan I. Pletcher
Florida
William B. Wilson
Fletcher
America
South
Congress
Department of Labor
Sporting Notes and Rumors From Baseball and Boxing
Reports detail player trades and signings including Braggy to the Braves and Captain Lai Tin joining the White Sox. Boxing news cites Jim Flynn in position to fight Al Reich while Freddie Welsh limps along as a declining figure. Other items note Griffith and Johnson clashing with Sir Walter, six day cycling plans in Newark, and Harvard opposing a three corner rowing race with Princeton and Penn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braves
New Park
Griffith
Johnson
Sir Walter
Freddie Welsh
White
Donlin
Giants
Waldek Zbyszko
Gotel
Husky
Stanislas
Newark
Boston
New York
Basebal
Jimmy Callahan
Lai Tin
Honolulu
White Sox
Charley White
Jimmy Murphys
Kenosha
Wis
Walter Johnson
Ora Morningstar
Fila Wile
Harvard
Princeton
Penn Sy
Crimson
Annapolis
Parody Verse Reflected in Baltimore Evening Sun
A humorous fragment mocks shocking phrases including a loaf of punk and a safety razor. The verse mentions Laura Jean Lib and a city dump as ironic paradise, attributed to A. P. H. in Baltimore.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the New
Naco
Gutierrez
Maytorena
Carranza
Hill
Aratgona
Andrew Carnegie
Andy
Brownsville
Belgrade
Warsaw
Chichester
Aoki
Everi
Nieuport and
Dixmude
Rockefeller
Kline
Irby Greer Teft
Keiser
Duige M. Stator
Liano
Hamilton
Joseph Deutz
Theklita
J. B. Peddicord
Asherton
Lave
Wender
A Stewart
Garrett
Austin
L. WH. Finneburgh
WH. Jennings
A. A. Martinez
Monterey
R Thuster
F Baker
Fn Minette
T. B. Clarke
S. J. Fuller
Mexico City
Frank Bo James
Detroit
J. B Peddicord
Marshall Hicks
Paysmans
Sunny Brook
U.S
Sunny Brock Distillery CO
Jefferson Co
Kentucky
J. Oppenheimer & CO. General Distributors
San Antonio, Texas
Sporting Notes
Plank
Marquard
Jim Flynn
al Reich
Hank Gowidy
Cleveland
Mercy
Billy Wagner
Cruek
Tommy Daily
Terre Haute
Ind
Omar
Enew. —A. P.H
Baltimore Evening Sun
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!