Miners Fight Limits on Immigration to Protect Jobs
The United Mine Workers push for laws barring further immigration until all surplus U.S. labor is employed. They note many miners are foreign born yet favor restrictions to shield native workers, arguing employers should not source labor from Europe to cut wages. The piece urges presidential and congressional action to address the immigration issue.
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United Mine Workers
United States
Andrew Carnegie
Scotland
William B Wilson
Wales
Europe
Barred from naturalization prompt across border region
The federal statute passed seven years ago could bar many foreigners on the border from naturalization as U.S. citizens. One authority estimates the law as written may eliminate 15,000 Mexican votes along the Rio Grande, stirring widespread interest.
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United States
Rio Grande
Naturalization debates and political moods across borders
A federal official in San Antonio criticizes Texas naturalization laxity as final papers to vote for state offices are debated. The looming federal ruling by March 1 could bar many Mexicans from state balloting, while other items touch on Scotland suffragists, Haiti's revolution, and calls for Mexican stabilization.
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San Antonio
Texas
State of
Congress
United States
Federal District Court
Call for statewide showdown on telephone toll cuts
New Orleans on January 24 inaugurates a statewide protest against high rates. Protests will be filed with the Louisiana State Railway Commission, supported by comparative statements showing lower tariffs in other U S cities and in other Louisiana cities.
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New Orleans
Louisiana State Railway Commission
United States
Louisiana
Liver Stimulant Herbine Boosts Digestion and Spirits
Promotes liver activity and bowel purification. Strengthens digestion and restores vigor and cheerful spirits. Price 500. Sold by all druggists.
THIS DATE IN HISTORY JANUARY 26 SUMMARY
On January 26 events include Keel of the Griffin near Niagara Falls by La Salle in 47, later noting Acadia joining Massachusetts in 1892 and notable births and deaths such as Samuel Parr in 1747 and Alexander Cochrane in 1768. Also Michigan statehood in 1837 and Gen Hooker’s Army shifts in 1863, plus George Shiras born January 26, 1882, later Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Niagara Falls
la Salle
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Eagle Pass Reader
Mrs M A Houchin of Eagle Pass Texas reports kidney trouble pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She says the pills cleared back and kidney pain and she continues to rely on them for satisfactory results. Sold by all dealers price 60 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY brand Doan's.
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M. A. Houchin
Ceylon St
Eagle Pass
Texas
Bright
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Letty Tyler hints Braves may seek higher pay or switch teams
Letty Tyler warns Boston Braves he could move to the Feds if his contract demands are not met, signaling possible player-side pressure for bigger pay. The remark highlights growing salary tensions in pro baseball at the time.
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Letty
Tyler
Boston Braves
Texas swine breeders meet in Memphis convention
Memphis Texas January 23 Hogs more hogs and better hogs is the slogan of the Northwest Texas Swine Breeders Association which began its annual convention here today with many members in attendance Experts from the Department of Agriculture at Washington spoke on swine breeding and industry prospects in the Texas panhandle sessions to conclude tomorrow
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Memphis
Texas
Northwest
Texas Swine Breeders’ Association
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Texas Panhandle
An Ideal Woman's Laxative Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a gentle natural remedy for all bowel troubles. It claims the pills act on the stomach and liver, stimulate and regulate bowels, and tone the body, priced at 2fhc and available at all druggists. H. EB Bucklea & Co. lists Philadelphia or St. Louis as contact locations.
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Dr. King
H. Eb, Bucklea & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Montana Poultry Show Opens With Record Display
Missoula Montana January 26 a record breaking display of poultry and pet stock was placed on view at the opening of the sixth annual Montana Poultry Association show. The exhibition will run through the week.
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Missoula
Mont
Montana Poultry Association
Rebels Visit San Ignacio Camp Across River
A party of young men from Laredo visited the constitutionalist camp in San Ignacio across the river. They toured the town, met Major Jesus S. Novoa and staff, and observed rebels nearby while noting export duties on cattle crossing to the American side. The group returned home after a day of sightseeing and reports of rebel presence near Nuevo Laredo. The Laredo Electric & Street Railway Co is near transfer to a possible St. Louis firm, with details pending.
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Laredo
Richter Farm
San Ignacio
Messrs
Carlos Richter
E. H. Zuehl
A. M. Wormser
E. J. Moser
George Courey
Times
Texas
Jesus S. Novoa
Constitutional Military
Constitutionaliais
Nuevo Laredo
Constitutional
Constitutionalists
Muchos Hombres
Carranza
Laredo Electric & Street Railway Co
Scovill
St. Louis
Notice to Property Owners Seeks 1914 Assessments
County Tax Assessor B. J. Leyendecker announces office hours from 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM in the county courthouse for reception of assessments of personal and real property for the year 1914. Property owners are urged to render their property promptly.
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County Court House
Card of Thanks for Floral Tributes to Late Husband
Mrs Thomas P Hickey expresses gratitude to friends who aided during her bereavement and sent floral tributes. She thanks them sincerely and assures that their kindness will be remembered.
Tax payers urged to pay taxes by January 81st
Notice to taxpayers from County Tax Collector H LIGARDE warns to pay state and county taxes on or before Saturday January 81st to avoid a ten per cent penalty. Office hours are 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Ad.
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H.ligarde
Ady
Relief for stomach distress with Herb ine sale notice
An old advertisement claims Herb ine relieves heartburn and indigestion by forcing poorly digested food from the body and restoring stomach and bowel tone. Sold by all druggists at 50 cents.
Fatal Shooting in Nuevo Laredo Police Station Row
Captain Perez of the Twenty Ninth Battalion was killed by Policeman Smith after an altercation in a resort district. Eyewitnesses say the two men caused a disturbance while intoxicated. Perez struck the officer with his saber before Smith fired a single shot. An attempted lynching of the policeman occurred the next day but was halted by guards and a promise of due process.
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Perez
Twenty Ninth Battalion
Nuevo Laredo
Verez
Twenty- Ninth
Smith
Federal Army
Red Light
Important meeting announced for Washington Birthday event
An executive committee for the Washington Birthday Celebration will meet tomorrow at 4 PM in Red Men’s hall to discuss a tentative program and plan a grand celebration next month. Members include Joseph Netzer as chair and J W Falvella as secretary, with many others invited and urged to attend. Netzer just returned from San Antonio with news.
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Washington
Red Men's Hall
Joseph Netzer
J. W. Falvella
B. M. Alexander
A. C. Richter
Colonel Blocksom
Major Caldwell
Lieut. Zane
Ike Alexander
G. R. Page
Sam Mackin
C. F. Kenney
A. Saft
Robert McComb
L. Villegas
F. IE. Seavill
K. K. Mims
M. P. Cullinan
Ray McLane
Leon Daiches
Executive Committee
Netzer
San Antonio
Will Take Practical Course In New York For Training
Mr A C Richter will leave Thursday for New York City to purchase spring and summer stocks for his large department store. He will be away several weeks. His son Carlos will stay in the metropolis for about two years to gain practical training in business at a major department store. On his return he hopes to be a full fledged business man and someday be known as the Marshall Field of Texas.
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A. C. Richter
New York City
Richter
Carlos Richter
Metropolis
Carlos
Laredo
Marshall Field
Texas
Worms Cause of Your Childs Pains Kickapoo Worm Killer
A vintage health ad describes intestinal worms causing foul breath, dark circles, feverish spells, thirst, flushed then pale cheeks, cramping abdomen. It touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as safe, effective relief with laxative aid, claiming perfect safety and household necessity. Sold at 25c by druggists or by mail from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co.
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Kickapoo Indian Med. Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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Supreme Bench
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