Carranza blunders threaten Mexican diplomacy and U S stance
Saturday column critiques Venustiano Carranza for deportation threats against Spaniard Angelo del Caso and ties his actions to broader Mexican misrule. It contrasts past expulsions, notes Del Caso's alleged ties to Villa, and warns Washington may force a stance against Carranza. The piece then shifts to war casualties and global conflict, citing Civil War and current European battles, comparing losses and noting naval and submarine developments and Spain’s submarine purchase.
Worst War in History Noted as Most Terrible Since Napoleon
The dispatch from Russia claims the Warsaw front fighting is the fiercest since Napoleon's invasion. It compares modern losses to 1812, noting Napoleon's army suffered heavy casualties and ultimate retreat. It recalls Gettysburg as Civil War era's costliest battle with 23,000 Union and 20,448 Confederate casualties.
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Antietam
Union
Germany
Europe
Oea
Napoleon
Moscow
Russia
Warsaw
Borodino
Poland
Gettysburg
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey advertised for colds
An old ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as remedy for colds and coughs. It claims to loosen mucus, stop coughing, and soothe the lungs, priced at 25 cents at the druggist.
Bob Heflin Killed Near Nogales Arizona
Austin dispatch reports Robert Heflin aged 24 shot and killed by a negro soldier at Nogales Arizona. He was a former member of Clifford and Heflin garage in Laredo and had long ties to Austin including work at State National Bank. He leaves mother Mrs. Alice Heflin sister Miss Alta Heflin and brother Rainey Heflin. The body will be brought to Austin for interment.
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Austin
Laredo
Clifford & Heflin
Texas
Robert Heflin
Nogales
Ariz
Heflin
Alice Heflin
Alta Heflin
Rainey Heflin
San Antonio
Leader in Navy social circles
Photograph features Mrs. George Barnett, wife of the United States Marine Corps commandant, a prominent hostess in Washington Navy circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
George Barnett
United States Marine Corps
Navy Circle
Washington
Notable 18th Century Events Streak Across February 4
On February 4 in history ex governor Hodges discussed. The Parliament in England voted to abolish the peers. Salle began his descent of the Mississippi River. Charles II died of apoplexy. French and Indians destroyed a Mohawk village near Schenectady. Pope Clement XII died. Aaron Burr was born in Newark. France and the United States signed a defensive alliance. Vermont adopted its constitution. Joseph Priestley aided by Benjamin Franklin. United States ordered alien enemies to report. Baratarian pirates received a full pardon from the President. The USS Potomac was destroyed in Sumatra seas. Congress authorized 150 in treasury notes. Queen Liliuokalani abdicated Hawaii.
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Aaron Burr
Newark
N. J
Princeton
France
United States
Longtime Kansas Governor Retires and Lumber Heir
The former Governor of Kansas, who retired last month, was born in Orion Wisconsin on February 6 1866 and moved to Olathe Kansas as a child. He built a lumber business from a laborer start, entered the state Senate in 1904, and won the governorship in 1915 as a Democrat the only one elected that year. He will live in Olathe and B volto his lumber interests after leaving office, having married Ora M Murray of Olathe in 1899.
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Kansas
Orion
Wisconsin
Olathe
Ora M. Murray
Boy Scouts Seek Government Charter in Senate Favor
Washington reports the Boy Scouts of America with headquarters in Washington seek a government charter. The Senate Judiciary Committee favorably reported a bill to incorporate the organization, praising its aim to supplement education and curb juvenile delinquency through outdoor activities and character building. Corporators hail from all sections of the country.
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Washington
Pebo
Boy Scouts of America
Senate Judiciary Committee
Boy Scouts
Hoy Scout Movement
Scout Movement
Ars
United States
Notice of Sale of Real Estate Under Execution Webb County Texas
Webb County Texas district court will auction land parcels in the eastern division of Laredo described as blocks 439 through 496 and others belonging to J Ward. Sale set for March 2, 1915 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the courthouse site. Sheriff Antonio Salinas authorized to conduct the sale for cash.
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District Court
Webb County
Texas
AOD. Nia
John He. Davis
J. Ward
City of
Laredo
State of Texas
J Ward
Antonio Salinas
Sheritt
Military parade to feature four teams at Laredo event
Washington Birthday Celebration on February 22 will showcase a mile long military pageant in Laredo. units include Ninth Infantry Band and line, Fourteenth Cavalry troops, Sixth Field Artillery, hospital ambulances and signal corps. Fort McIntosh drills attract crowds. San Marcos joins race for hose contests with Austin, New Braunfels, Georgetown, and San Marcos providing four top teams.
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San Marcos
Laredo
Ninth Infantry
Ninth Infantry Reament
Fourteenth Cavalry
Battery Hy Sixth Field Artillery
Uncle Sam
Fort Mclintosh
United States Army
Texas
J. W. Falvella
M. It Remy
Austin
New Braunfels
Georgetown
Fresh Fish and Oysters Market Notice
Notice to the Public at the southeast corner of the market offers fresh fish and oysters daily in any style. Select and extra select oysters available by the dozen or hundred and select fish by the pound for take home. No delivery. J. W. Hopkins Shorty 19-Im Adv.
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J. W. Hopkins
Shorty
Cannel Coal stockholders meeting set for March 4 1915
Annual stockholders meeting of the Cannel Coal Company will be at the company offices in Laredo Texas on Thursday March 4 1915 at 430 p m to elect a board of directors and attend to other business. The regular board meeting will follow at the same place on the same date.
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Cannel Coal Company
Laredo
Texas
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass By
Defending England's Shores Faces Severe Invasion Fears
London reports emergency coastal defenses prepared for winter amid heightened vigilance along Britain's coastlines. Despite strong naval power, authorities acknowledge possible invasion scenarios, recalling Humbert's 1798-99 Irish campaign and Fishguard episode to illustrate historic shocks and current precautions.
A Musical Meeting At the Woman's Club Debussy study
In the Woman's Club music department a meeting led by Mrs A Burnet features readings by Pauline Gilmore Luisa Martin and Estella Mistetter. Frances Alexander and Miss Mary Sames perform Debussy pieces including Arabesque No.2 and Cortege. Other names include Josephine Sauvignnet Estelle Moser and Myrtle Mack.
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Pearl Norwood
Mary Sames
Denike
Helen Richter W
Musie de- Josephine Sauvigsnet
Woman's Club
Mon Estelle Moser
Debussy
Frances Alexander
Eugenia Latfon
Anderson
Francisca Garcia
Myrtle Mack
Etta Thaisen
Estella Mistetter
Ellen Mayfield
Maxine Taylor
Netzer
Josephine Staben
Notice of Rio Grande Eagle Pass By Meeting
Notice of meeting for holders of the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass By at the company's offices in Laredo Texas on Thursday March 4 1915 at 7 p m for the meeting at the same place and on the same date February 2 1915 by C Rigglo secretary Laredo Texas
Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method
If you suffer from bleeding, swelling or protruding piles, send for details about a home treatment called the new absorption method. Free trial samples offered with references available on request. advertorial solicitations appear to misdirect readers.
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MM. Siuaner
Notte Osmie
Inet
Change of Jitney Route on February Fourth
Beginning Thursday February 4 the Jitney service will alter its route. It will depart I and G N station to Stowers Furniture then south on Flores avenue to Riechter's corner. From there it goes east on Itur bide and Market streets to the Heights top.
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Stowers Furniture Store
Flores Avenue
Riechter’s Corner
Iturbide
Market Streets
The
Heights
Postable Factory Houston Claim Odd Fact Reported
A Corpus Christi Caller-Times snippet notes Houston based Postable Factory denying peas capability and claiming an unusual four legged mill supports operations while paying dividends in lard, presenting a quirky local business anecdote.
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Houston
Hest
Corpus Christi
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Mexico City
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Carrancistas
Mexico
Huerta
Senate
Hales Penrose
Pennsylvania
Liewrence Yo Sherman
Witnois
Spain
Bob” Heflin
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TENAS
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England
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Salle
Mississippi River
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Ehured
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Northumberland
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Franklin
ISIS
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Congress
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Liliuokalani
Hawaii
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Ward
Plainstive
Seuert
Soldiery
Bhgglo
Tesak
Rio Bravo Hardware Store
Pogvenpohl
Seanal
C. N. Kenney
Lucille Murphy
Guadalupe de la Garze
H. PF. Valdez
Garcia
Knndelia Rodrigues
Angee Zuniga Drugstore
Jesus Garcia
Stieber
Pocahontas
Chas. W. Cook
Margaret
London
British Isles
Maeland
William of Orange
Capra
Luisa Martin
C. Martini
Kenedy
First State Bank
Convery
Macdonell
Herrera Drugstore
Humbert
Stella Bruni
E. Flores
Mr. Stowers
Farias
Julia Levendecker
Sonora News Co
Windrow Drugstore
Y. Benavides
Mr. Garcia Rio
Sanchez Jardinera Store
A. Guerra
Sl. Gonzalez
B. de la
Lachica
Juarge
R. F. Erwin
Peru
Ind
Chamberlain
Amada Perez
Virginia J. Penn
Dr. Lowry
Roy Rast
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Eady
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