Death of Rev J E Westbrook in Laredo
Rev. James B. Westbrook pastor of the Christian church in Laredo died in his apartments on Victoria Street from heart failure induced by asthma. Born in Woolsey, Georgia on September 3, 1885, he studied at Johnson Bible College and served churches in Lake Charles and Bradshaw before moving to Laredo with his wife in October. He conducted services last Sunday and had been ill since Monday. He leaves his wife and his mother, and his remains will likely be taken to Lake Charles, contingent on flood-disrupted train service. He was a member of I O O F and W O W.
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J. B. Westbrook
Westbrook
Mary Wright
Victoria Street
James BE. Westbrook
Christian Church
Laredo
Woolsey
Johnson Bible College
Knoxville
Terp
Lake Charles
Bradshaw, Nel
Bradshaw
Bradshaw When He Was Called By the Congregation of the Christian Church
Wright
Elks Memorial
Ventus
Roy Westbrook
W. O. W Lodges
Electric Bitters Claim Cure for Women’s Ailments
Stomach troubles and related illnesses vanish with Electric Bitters says ad. Eliza Poe of Depew Oklahoma tests the remedy and credits it with lifting her from sickness. Thousands of women reportedly swear by the product, which is guaranteed and sold by H E Bucklen Co in Philadelphia or St Louis.
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Eliza Poe
Depew
Okla
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Heights Civic League aids refugees from Nuevo Laredo
Members of the Heights Civic League organize a relief movement to shelter and care for refugees fleeing terror in Nuevo Laredo. Ladies arrange vacant buildings and warehouses to house the displaced and prevent exposure during cold nights.
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The
Heights Civic League
Nuevo Laredo
Real name of singer Emmy Dezgunn revealed
Emilie Kittel is identified as the birth name of the performer known as Emmy Dezgunn, clarifying her stage identity and personal history.
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Emmy Dezgunn
Emilie Kittel
Neat and Accurate Job Work Ring Up 43
A brief report notes a factory shift ending with a tally of 43 units. The line manager records efficiency as steady, and workers credited for timely completion. No safety incidents reported, and production targets appear on track for the day.
Cure for Sick Headache Through Stomach Care
Mrs. John Bishop of Roseville Ohio reports chronic indigestion caused sick headaches lasting days. After trying remedies, she tried Chamberlain's Tablets on a friend's advice and was quickly relieved. For sale by all dealers.
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John Bishop
Roseville
Ohio
Chamberlain
Through fast train to Mexico City and Saltillo schedule
Railroad time table from National Railroad of Mexico lists the through fast train to Mexico City departing the I G N station at 1 16 p m and arriving from Mexico City at 6 46 a m Standard time. The Saltillo local leaves the I G N station at 7 25 a m and arrives from Saltillo at 3 54 p m Standard time.
Personal notices from Hamilton guests and locals
Lewis Maverick of San Antonio is a guest at the Hamilton. Wilbur Allen arrived from Hebbronyitc and left for Astin. Masterson and W. Masterson of Crystal City are stopping at the Hamilton. J Franklin Moore of Saltie arrived this morning and leaves on the first train. County Surveyor EK Foster returned from Jim Hoge county after surveying work halted by weather. Also listed are attendees at Hamilton and various names. Military Road Meeting: Chamber of Commerce Directors endorse a public meeting on December 16 at Tiklal to discuss funding and construction of a military road along the Rio Grande from Bronsville to Del Rio and possibly to El Paso, with a military band and open to ladies clubs.
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Wm. Dobrowolski
San Antonio
City
Hamilton
Masterson
Crystal City
Cty
EK. J. Foster
Jim Hoge
Tie
Rio Grande
Bronsville
del Rte
el Too
Col Bloknon
Fort McIntor
Chamber of Commerce
Croup Remedy Praised in Local Testimony
Manchester Ohio resident Lewis Chamberlain reports his children recovered from severe croup with Dr King’s New Discovery. The advertisement claims the remedy treats croup coughs and colds and urges every home to keep a bottle. Available at druggists for 60 cents or one dollar. Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis.
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Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Complaint Books At Russian Rail Stations
At all railway stations in Russia books are kept inviting passengers to enter any complaints they wish to make.
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Russia
Texas Mexican Train Schedule Briefing
Texas Mexican departures show a Corpus Christi leg at 8:00 a.m. and return arrival at 3:45 p.m. standard time. The International and Great Northern line notes a through fast train to St. Louis leaving at 7:14 a.m. with an unspecified arrival time.
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Texas
Corpus Christi
Forest notes on American and Philippine woods in commerce
The article notes Florida forests hold 175 wood varieties and seven US spruces amid a continent wide White spruce distribution. It cites Douglas fir used for paper in Oregon and California redwood as among the strongest conifers for US forest products, with Philippine forestry reports on lumber shipments for cabinet making.
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Florida
United States
Mareh Field
Oregon
California
U. S
Philippine Bureau of Forestry
Night trains between Rio Grande and Eagle Pass
GN Night Train leaves at p.m. and arrives at 7 a.m. Rio Grande to Eagle Pass. Train No 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 a.m. arrives Minera at 10:30 a.m. Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1:15 p.m. arrives Laredo at 3:20 p.m.
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Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Minera
Minéra
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Earns Mother's Good Word
Mrs Verne Shaffer of Vandergrift Pennsylvania says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is her children's preferred medicine for colds and coughs and that it is far superior to others she has used. The remedy is for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Ojinaga Border Fortifications Amid Mexican Revolution
The main portion of the Northern Mexican federals fortifies Ojinaga opposite Presidio Texas to reprovision and secure funds for potential hostilities. A wireless message from Tampico warns of an imminent attack on Tampico. In Manila the assembly trims salaries sparking resignations as the government faces a $2 million annual saving and possible commission modification.
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Associated Press
Juarez
Mex
Ojinaga
Presidio
Texas
Manila
P. 1
Assembly
Philippine Commission
Warships at Tampico to defend foreigners amid rebel advance
Washington reports the placement of the warships Chester and Wheeling at Tampico to meet today’s threatened attack. The vessels are deemed sufficient to shelter foreigners if fighting erupts. The rebel vanguard, about 4,000 strong, is nine miles from Tumpleo.
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Washington
Dee
Chester
Wheeling
Tampico
Tumpleo
Anti Saloons March To Capitol Washington Event
In Washington on December 10 two day parade by anti saloon league members met at the east front of the Capitol. Repressingie Webson and Senator Morris Slejperd received the group, signaling a notable protest actions by reformers.
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Capitol
Repressnigie Webson
Senator Morris Slejperd
President Seeks Government Ownership of Telegraph Lines
Washington reports the president is seriously considering government ownership of telegraph and telephone lines. Postmaster General Burleson says parcel post and postal savings spurred demand for public communication, noting discussions with Sir Herbert Samuel of Britain.
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Associated Press
Washington
Durleson
Burleson
Herbert Samuels
Great Britain
England
Flood reports ease as deaths hold at 165
Associated Press dispatch from Houston dated December 10 says flood waters are moving to the gulf with no new death toll changes. Richmond area showing improvement with receding water while Richmond death list remains about 165. In Tay City Texas the Colorado River flood rapidly subsided with no loss of life reported.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Gulf
Richmond
Tay City
Texas
Colorado River
Bride Harry Ware wedding features composer performances
In New York on December 10 a bride named Harry Ware wed at St John the Divine Chapel. The ceremony was conducted by Bishop Scarborough of New Jersey. The program included the bride’s own compositions performed by David Bispham and Miles Farrar and featured Hugh Montgomery Krumbhaar, a civil engineer, among the attendees.
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New York
David Bispham
Miles Farrar
Harry
Ware
Hugh Montgomery Krumbhaar
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Ishop Scarborensh
New Jersey
Mrs Miller Dies After Shooting in Fort Worth
Mrs John Miller died in Fort Worth Texas after being shot yesterday by Joe Miller. The incident occurred December 10 and the death followed the wound. Police investigation continues as details emerge about the shooting and parties involved.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
John Miller
Joe Miller
Farmers urged to pay poll tax by Texas union chief
Fort Worth Texas December 10 Mr W D Lewis president of the Texas Farmers Union calls on all members and all farmers to pay their poll tax He notes farmers cast about fix percent of ballots while 74 percent of the population lives on the farm and urges active government participation and poll tax compliance to meet coming issues
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Fort Worth
Texas
W. D. Lewis
Texas Farmers’ Union
Lewis
Big Poultry Show in Dubuque
The third annual Dubuque Poultry Association exhibition opens in Dubuque Iowa and will run through the week. The show features a large variety of poultry with pigeons and pet stock also on display, illustrating the region's growing industry.
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Dubuque, la
Iowa
Dubuque Poultry Association
Notice to Hunters On Espejo Pasture Lease
We leased all Espejo pasture east of Zapata road and forbid hunting there. No permit authority exists. Hunters found in the pasture will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law by Craig & Thompson. Adv 11-7-1f.
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Espejo
Zapata Road
Craig & Thompson
Cavalry Band Provides Fine Emassical Program at Star
A portion of the Third Cavalry Band rendered a fine program of emassical selections at the Star Theatre last night. About half the audience heard the performance and it was praised as some of the finest music heard in Laredo, noting the city already has notable musicians.
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Third Cavalry
Star Theatre
Laredo
Mexican Congress Nullifies Huerta Election
The Mexican congress published the recent election and ratified Huerta's provisional presidency to run until July, a move seen as unsurprising by officials. Diplomatic stance remains unchanged. In London, reports deny a British naval build up in Mexican waters, calling any added ships a local matter.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexican Congress
Huerta
London
Eng
Mexican
Hold Americans for Ransom in Pasadena Case
A Pasadena report states a hoard wired Secretary Logan to secure the release of W. S. Windham and J. M. Dann. The prominent locals are held for a $5,000 ransom by Mexican constitutionalists in Sinaloa.
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Pasadena
Calif
Iogan
W. S. Windham
J. M. Dann
Sinaloa
Lavender Confession Read in Fort Worth Fire Tragedy
Port Worth Texas December 10 authorities read Fred Lavender’s closed confession in the J Prank Norris case as Rasipant State Fire Marshal Peniger published the document.
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Fado
J. Prank Norris
Fred Lavender
Rasipant
Peniger
Woman Accused of Killing Children in Meridian
Mrs. Ellon Etheridge of Meridian, wife of a stockman, is charged with the murder by poison of her four children and attempted murder of a fifth. Five indictments were returned, with the trial set for December 22 in Meridian.
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Associated Press
Waco
Texas
Iitp
Ellon Etheridge
Meridian
Moridian
Acquittal Beiliss Becomes Absolute Frees Man
In Kiev on December 16 the state failed to appeal Mendel Beiliss after the time limit expired. The court's acquittal of the ritual murder case becomes absolute and Beiliss is finally freed.
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Mendel Beiliss
Associated Press
Kiev
Russia
Texas Industrial Congress postpones Dallas convention
Dallas news reports the Texas Industrial Congress postpones its annual convention due to the illness of President Col Henry Exall. The event, originally set for next Saturday, December 1, is rescheduled for February in Dallas, aligning with the sixth annual National Corn Exposition exhibit.
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Dallas
Texas
Henry Exall
Texas Industrial Congress
Congress
Pity the Tourist in a Turbulent World
Fort Worth Star-Telegram notes Balkan states clash among themselves and Mexico shows instability, while even Cole Blease unsettles visitors to South Carolina. The piece warns that higher fares may drive tourists home with funds spent locally reduced.
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Balkan States
Old Mexico
Cole Blease
Piney Woods
South Carolina
Hime
Fort Worth
Notice to Hunters Prohibited in Pastures By Alfred Matthews
Hunter warning posted by Alfred Matthews prohibits all hunting in his pastures with threats of prosecution. No hunting permits will be issued and requests for permits will be denied. Ady. 19-214f.
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Alfred Matthews
Ady
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J. E. Westbrook
Thig City
Jobn Sebastian Bach
Wuberich
Austin
J. W. Harper
J. J. Czar
Moser’s Store
Lewis Maverick
Wilbur Allen, Esq
Hebbronyitc
Astin
Ho W. Masterson
J. Franklin Moore
Saltie
Wima
N. Hannaberg
T. J. Cotline
Wm Dobrowolski
Willa P. Allen
Ob. W. Masterson
Urvtal City
Ko It. Prada
Monterey
JM. Olivarri
T. Hale
SD. James
W. O P. Srath
Antonin Riosand Rios
Ross Ban
Military Road Meeting
Chamber
Tiklal
Bell
Mr. Merchant
Bell Telephone
Telegraph and Telephone Company
niEe
Forest Notes
Vera Cruz
Tampeil
ANTI
Saloon League
Son
Sheppard
Dew
Sand
Aw Sitoon League of America
Mmhrehol Tony
Dou Prews
MENT
TELE
Colorado
Dubuque
Cavalry Band
Star
Lavender
Port Worth, Texas
Meri
Dian
Col. Exall
Ilness
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