Rev Dr Philip W Crannell Pioneering Educator Dies
Rev Dr Philip Wendell Crannell born Albany New York December 26 1861. Educated at Dartmouth Roches ter. Served as educator pastor in New York Minnesota Kansas. First president of Kansas City Baptist Theological Seminary. Married Fannie Grout of Luverne Minnesota in 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Crannell
Philip Wendell Crannell
Kansas City Baptist Theological Seminary
Albany
N.Y
Dartmouth
Rochester
LeRaysville
Waverne
History bites include battles and deaths of notable figures
This date recalls key events such as the Mason and Dixon survey completing the line between Maryland and Pennsylvania, Washington crossing the Delaware, and Hessian surrender. Also noted are European wars with French and Russian defeats, a Richmond theatre fire disaster, and the deaths of Stephen Girard and Phil Cocke.
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France
Tech
William Leland
Uisnaken
Ireland
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Washington
Delaware
Austria
Baden
Igatia
Wurtemberg
Cold storage plant planned for city with new building
The Times reports plans for a brick cold storage facility beside the I G N station to serve refrigerated produce. Sames Moore & Co will construct a 48 by 90 foot plant on the west side of the track between Hidalgo and Lincoln streets with capacity for seven cars and room to expand. Construction starts soon and operation is expected in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Texas-Mexican Ry. Co
Consumers Ice & Fuel Co
W. J. Sames
Sames, Moore & Co
Hidalgo
Lincoln Streets
Judge Corley and Texas Industrial School Appeal
A profile of Quentin D Corley, Texas County Judge of Dallas, praising his determination after losing both arms. The piece lauds his work for the Texas Industrial School for Delinquent Girls, his youth as the county’s youngest judge, and his fundraising drive to complete a $46,000 to $46,000 target. It notes public support from Loredo residents and urges broader donations to aid the reform school.
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Press of
Texas
Texas Indus
Quentin D. Corley
Dallas County
American Magazine
Judge Corley
Quentin D Corley
Gore
Quentin
Corley
Lorelo
Schh
Laredo
Webb County
Germany Uses Turkey and Russia in Black Sea Power Play
The article argues Germany seeks to settle differences with Russia and gain Turkish Black Sea ports in exchange for Suez Canal compensation, warning that Russia would stay loyal to Britain and France amid a potential allied victory. It notes Turkey’s bargaining and the Balkans may shift with Allied moves on Constantinople.
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Goeben
Breslau
Turkey
Bosphorus
Dardanelles
Suez Canal
Russia
Germany
Europe
Great Britain
Pussit
France
Turkish Black Sea
Black Sea
Port Arthur
England
Hussia
Balkans
Constantinople
Dr King's New Life Pills for Liver Health and Constipation
An 1890s style notice promotes Dr King's New Life Pills to energize the liver, improve mood, and ease constipation. It claims cleansing blood, toning the stomach, and a salve for piles sold at Rucklen's Arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Millionaire Lloyd's Love Dilemma Faces Third Marriage
The Massachusetts case centers on John Bross Lloyd a Chicago yachtman and heir with two prior marriages and a possible third. Miss Mary J Sullivan of Massachusetts sues for 150000 in a breach of promise claim as Lloyd fights to answer and a trustee fund faces damages rulings. Lloyd's recent moves include a world trip and a whirlwind second marriage in Chicago amid ongoing legal wrangles with Boston trustees.
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Tooston
Chico
John Bross Lloyd
Chicago
John Bross Loyd
Boston
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Lloyd
Minnesota
Indiana
Hazel Laura O'Donnell Carliste
Walker
Circuit Court
John M. Carlisle
Ilinois
Mary J. Sullivan
Mass
James HH Flint
Wo BR Sprout
Brookline
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Miss Sullivan
Demarest Lloyd
Mayme Fisher
Harvard
No Flies Mess What We Sell Health Campaign Idea
As a health messaging note a flyer proclaims disease control and enterprise responsibility. The text emphasizes collective action against pests with a promise of keeping products clean and safe. It frames health groups and sellers as partners in preventing fly contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Grocery
Elimination of Poverty Proposed by Mormon Church Leader
Frederick M. Smith, acting head of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, outlines a social reform program in Worcester. He advocates wealth redistribution through church funds, elimination of poverty, and placing capable workers in productive roles while assisting the needy.
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Worcester
Mass
Dee
Frederick M. Smith
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints
Reorganized
Mormon Church
Clark University
Smith
Joseph Smith
Independence
Fovel
Morimon
Mr. Smith
Sue
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Vandergrift Mother
Mrs Verne Shatter of Vandergrift Pa praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the mothers favorite saying it always helps her children and is superior to other cough medicines. She recommends trial and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
One Week Until Xmas Turkey Sale At Pedro Treviso Co
Local ad promotes fresh fat hens and robblers for Christmas with orders encouraged. Contact Pedro Treviso & Co at the listed phone for pricing and availability before the holiday rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedro Treviso & CO
Ideal Christmas Day Laredo Weather Draws Crowds
Christmas day featured perfect weather with bright sun and clear skies in Laredo though mud and slush from a long wet spell persisted. Families hosted gatherings, soldiers on the reservation enjoyed feasts, and church services were well attended as the day carried a proper festive spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Indigestion Link to Sick Headache Advised by Patient
Mrs John Bishop of Hoseville Ohio reports long bouts of indigestion and sick headaches last year. She tried remedies until a friend advised Chamberlains Tablets which relieved her quickly. For sale by all dealers Aa7.s
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John Bishop
Hoseville
Ohio
Chamberlain
Thief Chases Overcoat From Station Steps
Jose Ramos arrived by train and tried to steal a station overcoat after placing it on a seat. Salting Gonzales pursued the thief, caught him, and escorted him to jail. The case moves to preliminary trial next.
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Jose Ramos
Gonzales
Better Than Spanking Treatment for Bedwetting Advised
An advertisement claims spanking fails to cure bedwetting and offers free home treatment by Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame. The program promises to help mothers with children troubled by bedwetting or adults with urinary difficulties by day or night without sending money. It urges writing today for details.
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M. Summers
Bor Wn
Notre Dame
Santa Claus visits Johnson farm for Christmas joy
Master Sam Johnson played Santa distributing over 200 Christmas food packages prepared by Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Robert Warwick from the S. N. Johnson home. The auto-delivery brought toys games and treats to the children tenants of the Johnson farm, spreading Christmas cheer.
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Santa Claus
Johnson Farm
South Jaredo
Sam Johnson
S. N. Johnson
Johnson
Robert Warwick
Mrs. Johnson
Community Christmas Tree Missed By Weather
Adverse weather kept crowds from the Community Christmas Tree event though about fifty in the chorus performed well. Volunteers plan to formalize the group and begin preparations earlier next year to ensure a larger, more successful celebration.
The Fly Fight at Sanitary Grocery
A 151 advertisement for the Sanitary Grocery argues against disease and filth in the stable and triumphs with a confrontational stance toward flies, urging cleanliness and sanitary practices.
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Sanitary Grocery
Personal greetings fill Laredo social season notes
Monterey’s J W Derby visits the Bender. Woodlief Thomas from a ranch stays in town. Miss Marian Seymour of San Antonio holidays in Laredo with Miss Louise Muller. Miss Ella Wheeler arrives from Corpus Christi to visit relatives. Miss Ruth Young of San Antonio visits W N Young family. Mr and Mrs George M Kenedy of Corpus Christi spend the week with Mrs B Kenedy and the Wak. Haworth of Watseka Illinois spends winter with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs M B Potts. Roscoe Y Roper arrives from San Antonio and will leave for Hebronville. Miss Courtney Slaughter recovers from illness and can go out. Mrs Gilbert DeWolf from Dawson Ga visits S W DeWolf family. Gilbert DeWolf from Mexico joins wife at DeWolf home. List of visitors includes Ralph Smith San Antonio C S Johnson WY Pasa J O Coleman L Baldwin Cotulla J W Derby San Antonio t Aguilar J Rodriguez Monterey Sidney Kats San Antonio Dr O E Dunlap New Laredo G C Cleveland T Lloyd Ingram Fort Worth R A Sepulveda A Garza M Ll Lara Monte Rey GO Hill San Antonio.
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J. W. Derby
Monterey
Woodlief Thomas
Marian Seymour
San Antonio
Laredo
Louise Muller
Ella Wheeler
Corpus Christi
Ruth Young
W N. Young
George M. Kenedy
B. Kenedy
Wm. RK. Haworth
Watseka
Ill
M. B. Potts
Roscoe Y. Roper
Hebronville
Christmas Tree Celebrations for Ninth Infantry Units
Christmas events were held Thursday for the Ninth Infantry, Fourteenth Cavalry, and Sixth Artillery, with about fifty children, officers, and families attending. A Ninth Infantry Band quartet and Grace Davis recitations highlighted the program as Private Smith provided Santa Claus gifts amid decorations and fruit baskets. The evening at the Methodist Church and Christmas Eve at the Christian church featured trees, real Santa, and well received performances despite muddy streets.
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Ninth Infantry
Fourteenth Cavalry
Sixth Artillery
Grace Davis
Smith
Company B
Wilmer Threadgill
Miss Siros
Jarrett
Gravi
Midnight and Christmas Services at Christ Church
The midnight service drew good attendance despite bad weather and poor streets. Christmas morning communion service was well attended. Offerings from both services go to the Aged and Infirm Clergy fund of the church at large.
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Christ Church
Shareholders Meeting Notice for First State Bank Trust Co
Regular annual meeting of the board of directors of the First State Bank Trust Co of Laredo Texas will be held in the banking rooms on January 12 1915 at 3 oclock p m. The session will cover election of directors and other business as legally required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank Trust Co
Laredo
Texas
Een
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Trigg
Lartarita
Mexico
W. P. May
May & Pratt Ranch
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Elks Club
Shorty
Hopkins Place
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Grands Stock Co
Eastman Kodak
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Peter WD
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Christchurch
A. (. Hamilton
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Mrs. Bitt
Dixie Theatre
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Orphan Asylum
Heights
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Watts
J. B G'Sell
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James-Moore Co
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B Gategood
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Texas Optimist
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Marys
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Dawson
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