Longtime Laredo deputy resigns after temporary post
Deputy United States Marshal Barthelow announces resignation effective January 1. A 35 year peace officer, he has served in roles from state policeman in the 1870s to Brownsville police, customs inspector, city marshal, and most recently Barthelow served as deputy in Laredo under U S Marshal J A Herring.
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United States
Barthelow
Marshal Herring
Marsha
J. A. Herring
Loredo
Joe” Barthelow
Mr. Barthelow
F E. J. Davis
Brownsville
Capt. McNelly
Company of State Rangers
J. J. Haynes
J. O. Luby
Laredo
Col Brewster
Brewster
Christmas Goods Delayed By Floods In Laredo
Flooded rail lines and rail congestion crippled shipments to Laredo merchants. Food orders for Christmas, even express deliveries, are held on side tracks or delayed. Merchants fear large inventories will linger unless shipments arrive soon. Grocers and saloon operators rely on these supplies to replenish stock.
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Laredo
Corporations Open to Sherman Antitrust Reforms
President Wilson announced that several firms beyond the Bell Telephone Company are showing willingness to reorganize to comply with the Sherman antitrust law. He emphasized a general desire to understand requirements for big business and to cooperate with lawful compliance, indicating a forthcoming statement with the currency bill.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Bell Telephone Company
Federals Report Success at Tepic and Mazatlan
The Associated Press reports federal forces won at Tepic and Mazatlan on the Pacific coast. Rebels were said badly beaten at Tepic. Also noted: the Bank of London and Mexico closed its doors in Mexico City.
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Ciated Press
Mexico City
Tepic
Mazatlan
Pacific Coast
Bank of London
Mexico
Letter List at Laredo Post Office for Week Ending December 22
Advertised letters remaining in the Laredo post office for the week ending December 22 191%. The list includes numerous surname entries for residents and visitors such as Ayala Benavides Chavez Garcia Lopez Martinez and Zambrano among others. Also notes a Christmas program at Laredo Preparatory and Kindergarten with a five cent admission and a brief report on local hunting parties returning with game and tales of success.
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Laredo
W. L
B. A. Puig
Wood Stickney
S. Lewis
James
Winch
Pale Reathers Ranch
Stickney
Agar ‘Im Ranch
Antonio Salinas
Moegers
Juan
Marcelino
Albert Martin
J. A. Rodriguez
Arthur
Robert Alexander
Chas. Gabralca
Joss Benavides
Martin Ranch
Messia
M. G. Delting
Bob Beasley
Bonham
Burglars Start Fire After Robbery at Local Store
Four people were seriously injured when burglars robbed J. F. Landers' store in Boston and started a fire that caused a large explosion. The blaze caused about fifty thousand dollars in damage. Police investigation underway.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
J. F. Landers
Currency Bill Near Final Action in Congress
Washington Dec. 22 The administration currency bill moved to final form after a dawn conference fixing differences between House and Senate texts. It aligns with President Wilson and places the comptroller on the new Federal Reserve Board, with Alaska excluded and banks given three years to shift reserves. Leader Underwood aimed for quick adoption in the House, but cross‑party doubt lingered about passing in both houses before tomorrow.
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Washington
Conference Committee
House
Senate
Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
Alaska
Underwood
Earthquake reported in New Hebrides area
A Paris dispatch from Associated Press says a volcanic eruption sent a wa ve disturbance through Ambria in the New Hebrides islands. Reports to the ministry of marine say two French steamers rescued about 1,200 natives with 500 feared killed.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Fife
Ambria
New Hebrides Islands
Ministry of Marine
Teday
Carabao Members Face Very Serious Reprimand
Wilson releases letters to Secretaries Garrison and Daniels calling for a very serious reprimand for the officer who attended a Carabao dinner where the administration’s Philippine policy was satirized.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Garrison
Daniels
Illegal sale of Brownsville Railroad questioned
St. Louis December 22 The Frisco purchase of the Brownsville Railroad is challenged as illegal due to lack of sixty days notice to stockholders. John D. Johnson, counsel for William Nite, seeks permission to file restitution suit against Frisco directors. The application is under argument today.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Brownsville
Frisco
John D. Johnson
William Nite
Third Cavalry Band To Play Fort Melotosh Star Theater
The Third Cavalry band at Fort Melotosh visits Star Theater for a Monday concert tonight December 22. The program includes State Militia Grand March Cleopatra Air de Ballet Daughter of Love Concert Waltz Intermezzo Mexican Intermezzo Story of a Flower and more. A three reel feature In the Claws of a Vulture will also be shown with special balcony lights. Prices are 6 and 10 cents. Ad.
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Third Cavalry
Fort Melotosh
Star Theater
State Militia
Koppitz
Cleopatra
Air de Ballet
Gounod
Daughter of Love
Teeka Cc
W. Bennet
Hermosillo
A. W. Kneff
AER i
Cheene F. W. Blon
Notice forbidding hunting on pasture lands by Alfred Matthews
Alfred Matthews warns hunters to stay out of his pastures and threatens prosecution for trespass. No hunting permits will be issued, and requests for permits should not be made.
White Sox Likely to Return to Paso Robles Training
The White Sox appear set to resume their spring training in Paso Robles California next year repeating the former setup. The decision rests on logistical reviews and expectations of favorable conditions for early season preparation.
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White Sox
Paso Robles
Cal
For neat and accurate job work ring up 48
A brief note directs to ring up the number 48 for neat and accurate job work. The item reads as a simple instruction likely from an accounting or shop floor log. No additional context or names are provided.
Pepper Secretary Dies While Preparing Senate Run
Congressman L. S. Pepper of Iowa’s Second District and secretary of the Democratic National Committee died in Clinton. He had been preparing to contest the U S Senate seat against Senator Commings.
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Iowa
Democratic National Committee
Associated Press
Cinton
L. S. Pepper
Iows
National Democratic Committee
United States Senate
Commings
Constipation Poisonous From Waste In Body Warns Ad
An ad claims constipation robs the body of toxins and promises Dr. King's New Life Pills will relieve constipation headaches and other troubles. Distributed by H. EK Bucklen & Co. of Philadelphia and St. Louis and sold at druggists.
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Dr. King
Matt, H. EK
Advertised Dead Letter List Sent to Office
Names listed include Paula Gomez Marciana Je susa Gonzalez Benita Garcia Raquel Gonzalez Felis Guerra Ereilia Gareia Petra Guerra Maria Herrera Florencia Jimenez Ana Jimenez Narci so Juarez Teodora Lopez Senovia Lopez F P de Martinex Rita Martinez M. C. Manon Eloisa Moore Lucy Morales Colones Ortiz Gregoria Perex Josefa Ramones Victoria Ross M J Ruiz Virginia Rios Bacilia Fuentes Virginia Salinas Juana Salazar Adela Santo Antonia Torre a Hilaria Villareal V. Vdade Vela J G Vdade Juarez Luisa. These letters were sent to the Dead Letter Office on December 29, 1913 after 4¢ postage remained undelivered. Advertised listing requested.
Vermifuge Promises Health for Sickly Children
Advertisement claims White Cream Vermifuge destroys worms and acts as a strengthening tonic for stomach and bowels. Priced at 25 cents per bottle, sold by druggists. An early 20th century medical tonics pitch.
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Sl Druggists
District Court Takes Recess for Holidays in 1914
The district court disposed of the three remaining on the docket on Saturday morning and after trials that day took a recess for the holidays. The court will not reconvene until Monday, January 5, 1914.
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District Court
Mowlay
Snow blankets Panhandle and Western Oklahoma in December
Six inches of snow covered the Panhandle and Western Oklahoma as a winter storm moved through on December 22, bringing widespread snowfall to Childress and surrounding areas. Local roads faced slick conditions and residents prepared for continued cold weather through the holiday period.
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Associated Press
Childress
Texas
Panhandle
Oklahoma
College Chess Teams Meet for Intercollegiate Cup
New York on December 22 marks the twenty second annual intercollegiate four board chess tournament featuring Harvard Yale Princeton and Colgate at the Murray Hill Hotel. Play runs 1 to 6 pm and 8 to 10 pm through tomorrow and Wednesday. The Caswell cup, awarded to the winner for one year, requires ten consecutive wins for permanent possession. Harvard and Columbia have each won nine times, Yale and Princeton once, with one tie in twenty one tournaments.
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New York
Harvard
Yale
Princson
Coli Wobia
Murray Hil Hotel
E. A. Caswell
Columbus
Princeton
Moving Picture Men Organize in Portland Convention
Portland leaders of Oregon theaters gathered for a two day convention to form a state organization for mutual interests protection. A banquet is planned with Governor West invited and other officials expected.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Governor West
Neehies
Notice to Celebrators Warns on Holiday Cannon Fire
City warning cites ordinance prohibiting cannon cracker firing during holidays. Violators face arrest and punishment. Advertisement notes Ballard's Horehound Syrup available from M Brennan druggists. City Marshal signed notice.
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Ballard
M. Brennan
Indiana Teachers Meet in Indianapolis for Three Day Session
An army of school teachers gathered in Indianapolis for the annual Indiana State Teachers Association meeting and affiliated bodies during Christmas week. The three day program features addresses by former Governor Kitchin of North Carolina, James of the University of Minnesota, Dr. George B. Strayer of Columbia University, and Dr. Jenkin Lloyd Jones of Chicago.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana State Teachers Association
Kitchin
North Carolina
James
University of Minnesota
George B. Strayer
Columbia University
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Chicago
Notice to Hunters in Espeto pasture leased ban
We have leased all Espeto pasture east of Zapata road and forbid hunting there. No one may issue a permit. Anyone caught hunting will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law by CRAIG & THOMPSON. 117 tf. (Adv.)
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Espeto
Zapata Road
Craig & Thompson
Charitable Gifts Total $80 Million Across United States
Charitable gifts in the United States during the past year totalled $80,135,476, or at the rate of $2.91 for every tick of the clock, according to a compilation published in New York on December 22.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Tinplate Makers Booking Orders Under New Law
London December 22 Welsh tinplate makers have booked orders for 46 000 tons in America. The trade, nearly destroyed by former hurts, promises revival under the new law as announced today.
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Associated Press
London
Eng
America
Dog Show Opens in Pittsburg at City Hall
Pittsburgh Pa Dec 22 The annual beach show under the Associated Specialty Clubs of Pitts burgh opened in the old City Hall and will continue tomorrow. Entries in collies bulldogs and Boston terriers are strong while toy spaniels and small breeds are well represented. Judging and prize awards began today and run until closing tomorrow night.
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Pittsburgh
Associated Specialty Clubs of
Old City Hall
Collies
Frisco suits in court before St Louis judge
In St Louis on Dece 22 Judge Walter H Sanbern heard arguments on a petition by William Niles and other St Louis and San Francisco stockholders to permit a restitution suit against current and past Frisco directors. The petition accuses officials of losses from selling feeder lines and claims these deals helped drive the railroad into bankruptcy.
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St. Louis
Dee
United States Circuit Court
Walter H. Sanbern
Willam Niles
Brave Woodrow Tackles Currency Problem in Nine Minutes
In a bold appraisal the Pittsburgh Dispatch lauds Woodrow Wilson for delivering a concise nine minute message that addresses the entire currency problem, calling him brave for compressing complex topics into a single discourse.
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Woodrow
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Eugene Walter and Jack London plan Valley of the Moon dramatization
Eugene Walter and Jack London are to undertake a joint dramatization of The Valley of the Moon, adapting the novelist's tale for the stage. The project brings together two prominent literary figures to render the story as a theater piece.
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Eugene Walter
Jack London
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