Soldiers and society in Laredo face mixed treatment
A Daily contributor's claim of uniform disrespect is challenged by Laredo society. The Fourteenth Cavalry and Ninth Infantry have long served here with many soldiers joining churches and fraternal orders. While most are courteous, a minority of guardsmen caused trouble, yet social circles welcomed well behaved soldiers. The piece also discusses Carranza and Villa, Mexican politics, and local reflections on U.S. attitudes toward the conflict.
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United States
Laredo
Fourteenth Cavalry
Ninth Infantry
Mexico
Villistas
Carranza
Tere
Villa
Mexico City
Zapatistas
Carranza shown unworthy of further consideration after talks
The Mexican-American joint commission stalemates as Carranza rejects all U S propositions. The author decries the conferences as a fiasco and portrays Carranza as politically impossible, arguing the United States offered well worded plans but were dismissed. The piece questions Carranza's suitability for future dealings.
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Carranza
United States
How to Prevent Croup In a child hoarseness begins attacks
The guidance advises giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of hoarseness to ward off the attack and reduce danger and anxiety for the child. The message stresses early treatment to prevent croup episodes.
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Chamberlain
Local marriage licenses and port imports noted
County clerk reports marriages for Julian Donavan and Ysaura Martinez. Arthur A. Oakes and Helen Campbell. Antonio Lara Guerera and Flora Garza. Felipe Alvarez and Celsa Navarro. Frank C. Masterson and Beulah Sharkey. Rosas Dairy Lunch advertises Tumales at Market Plaza. Port yesterday saw fifteen carloads of calamine, fourteen of lead, one of hides, one of skins, one of wool. Grand jury reconvenes to examine murders of women of ill fame in Laredo.
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Julian Donavan
Ysaura Martinez
Arthur A. Oakes
Helen Campbell
Antonio Lara Guerera
Flora Garza
Felipe Alvarez
Celsa Navarro
Frank C. Masterson
Beulah Sharkey
Rosas
Market Plaza
Mexico
W. R. Muter
Laredo
This Date in History December 28 Highlights
A compact historical log notes events on December 28 across years: Queen Mary II’s death in 1694 from smallpox, 1797 papal tensions in France, 1817 the American Colonization Society formed, 1818 Alexander II grants peasant manufacturing rights, 1846 Iowa statehood figures, Woodrow Wilson born in 1856, Canton bombardment 1857, Lord Macauley’s death 1869, Mrs. Dewey’s death 1872, Calabria Sicily earthquake 1908, Leo Frank habeas corpus appeal 1914, and Wilson’s protest to Britain in 1914 during World War I.
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Mary II
Duplet
American Colonization Society
Washington
Africa
Alexander
Russia
Iowa
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Staunton
Canton
Lord Macaulay
George Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Susan Goodwin
Ichabod Goodwin
New Hampshire
Woodrow Wilson Notable Birthday Marked At 60
The text notes President Woodrow Wilson is 60 years old today. It recalls his 1912 election on the Democratic ticket while governor of New Jersey and his 1916 re-election over Charles E. Hughes.
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Woodrow Wilson
Ile
United States
New Jersey
Mr. Wilson
Roosevelt
Wilson
Charles FE. Hughes
Europe
Mexico
Federal grand jury returns indictments amid wartime seizures
In New York a federal grand jury handed up eight indictments against a Congressman an ex Congressman and six others charging conspiracy to restrain commerce with the Entente. Separately Russian reports claim capture of the important Persian city Kashan in Persia as war news continues to unfold.
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New York
Kashan
Persia
Second Missouri Infantry Leaves Laredo in Three Sections
The Second Missouri Infantry Regiment under Colonel Raupp departed Camp Missouri in Laredo for Fort Riley Kansas where demobilization will take place in about ten days. Trains left in three sections at noon, a few minutes apart, and the unit will return to Missouri after service on the border since last June.
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Second Missouri Infantry
Raupp
Camp Missouri
Fort Riley
Kansas
Missouri
Second Missouri
Laredo
Mexican families ready to move large cash sums to safety
The Times reports that wealthy Mexican families in Nuevo Laredo plan to cross to the U S with about 125000 in a box or two for safekeeping amid unrest. They did not name owners, only that members of prominent Mexican families intend to bring the money to this city from Mexico.
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Times
Nuevo Laredo
Rio Grande
Mexico
Filibuster Moves Stir Nuevo Laredo Amid Border Tensions
Reports trace renewed filibuster activity near Nuevo Laredo with clashes against Carranza troops. Observers note suspected executions and wounded being ferried to local aid as U S border surgeons assist. Predictions of renewed revolutionary pressure around January 1 1917 heighten cross border alert.
White's Cream Vermifuge for Worms and Strength
Sickly children are advised to use White's Cream Vermifuge which destroys worms and also acts as a strengthening tonic for stomach and bowels. Price 25 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Musterole Promises Quick Relief for Congestion
Keep a jar of Musterole handy. A little Musterole rubbed on the sore chest before bed loosens congestion and helps colds and coughs. An ointment made with oil and mustard, it relieves sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and more without blistering.
Laredo’s Successful Citizens Thomas Murray Biography
Thomas Murray, proprietor of the Laredo Steam Laundry born January 10, 1867 in Steubenville Ohio, rose from glass blower to Pennsylvania railroad locomotive engineer before moving to Mexico. In 1912 he bought the Laredo Steam Laundry and built a locally minded business, famed for his motto Wash your duds in Laredo suds. He supports local suppliers and civic life, earning widespread public confidence as a leading Laredo business man.
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Thomas Murray
Laredo
Steubenville
Ohio
Murray
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Company
Mr. Murray
National Lines of Mexico
Mexico
Laredo Suds
Negro Woman Killed in Restricted Laredo District
A private in the Ninth Infantry, W A Hamilton, shot and killed a negro woman Willie Johnson in a restricted district room in Laredo yesterday around 3 30 pm after being found drinking. He was arrested, bound over to await the grand jury, and the incident follows two prior tragedies in the same district this past week.
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Laredo
Willie Johnson
W. A. Hamilton
Ninth Infantry Regiment
Hamilton
Justice of the Peace
Benavides
Gas in the stomach relief with Herbine remedy
Advertisement promotes Herbine as a cure for gas from fermented food and bilious attacks. It claims to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels, restore energy and cheerfulness, and lists a price of 50 cents sold by all druggists.
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