Jesus Carranza Executed by Santibalez Forces in Oaxaca
A telegram reports General Jesus Carranza and his nephew Peraldi were executed after their arrest in San Geronimo Oaxaca on December 31 1914. Santibanez who defected from Carrancista ranks had demanded concessions and warned of further executions within thirty days. Venustiano Carranza received notice from Vera Cruz but offered no terms, while the fate of Santibanez family and further retaliation hangs on ongoing developments.
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Jesus Carranza
Constitutionalist Army of
Mexico
Santibafez
Carranza
San Geronino
Oaxaca
Tehuantepec
Peraldi
Salina Crug
Jesus Carrange
Santibarez
Carrancista
Villa
Venustiano Carranza
Vera Crug
Veraldi
Vera Cruz
Nuevo Laredo
Venustiano Carranga
Santibanez
Santibuder
Jesus Curranean
Santiballes
Times
Santibaher
Novel Attack Planned for City Hall Celebration
The celebration committee announces a planned mock attack on City Hall by impersonated Indians led by Pocahontas and Red Men with U S soldiers. Mayor McComb will surrender the city keys. A grand street parade will follow, with assembly likely in a central city area and a route through main streets.
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McComb
Pocahontas
Oelock
Joona
United States
Red Men
Miuireh
Beld
Dangers of a Cold from Noni Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
A fragment explains that minor ailments are less feared than the lingering effects of cold. It promotes Noni Chamberlain's Cough Remedies as helpful, claiming they clear the lungs, aid expectoration, and hasten recovery. Sold by dealers as an advertised patent product.
Laredo Fire Teams Race For Daiches Cup
Laredo fireboys prepare for hose racing February 21 and 22 with three local teams seeking the Daiches trophy on February 21. February 22 features a Laredo Fire Department team facing Austin New Braunfels and Georgetown, with UT athletes on the Austin squad. Races run in front of the federal building on Matamoros Street under Texas Firemen’s Association rules.
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Laredo
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
J. W. Falvella
Federal Building
Matamoros Street
Chamber of Commerce
Westbrook
Texas Firemen's Association
Rio Grande & Wagle des Ry Stockholders Meet
Notice shows annual stockholders meeting in Laredo Texas on Thursday March 4 1915 at 4 PM to elect a board of directors and conduct other business. The regular board meeting follows immediately at the same place and date, with Secretary CUBGEIO署 Laredo Texas March 2 14 22-30.
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Rio Grande & Wagle Des Ry
Laredo
Texas
Tonight’s Playbill for Cleo Madison Drama and Comedies
Tonight presents A Woman’s Debt starring Cleo Madison in the Trey of Hearts series. In two reels Thou Shalt Not Flirt a Billy Richie comedy features The Butler’s Baby Joker comedy Society theater bills with return engagement tone and light entertainment.
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Cleo Madison
Billy Richie
Notice to the Public Prices 5 and 10 cts Fish Oyster Stand
At the southeast corner of the market near the door fresh fish and oysters available daily in any style. Select and extra select oysters by the dozen or hundred and select fish by the pound. No delivery. customers may select and take away. J. W. Hopkins Shorty. 19-Ilm.
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J. W. Hopkins
Ilm
Difference Between Prophecy and Parade in New York
A quoted Austin American remark notes a predicted 500000 unemployed parade in New York but only thirteen appeared, illustrating the gap between alarmist prophecies and actual events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Austin
Personal notices from Hal Greer to Cotulla travelers
Judge Hal W Greer leaves for Alice on legal business and FEBE Whitaker heads to Reiser for the week. Visitors include Mrs S L Sweatment of San Saba to see Mrs J A Kirkpatrick and Mrs M H MacMahon with a sick Cotulla child under care at the Hamilton. Names listed for Hamilton and Bender rooms include many San Antonio and Houston residents and assorted business travelers.
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Hal W. Greer
Alice
Febe. Whitaker
Reiser
S. L. Sweatment
San Saba
Texas
J. A. Kirkpatrick
M. H. MacMahon
Cotulla
Hamilton
J. D. Haines
San Antonio
D. H. Williams
Houston
Kk. W. Bacon
C. W. Smith
L. Gossett
Devine
W M. Bowes
A.B. Rutherford
New Orleans
Wm. Renken
E. H. Aisles
Corpus Christi
A. D. Riddle
BE. M. Lewis
J.D. Moore
Bender
Manuel B. Thompson
New York
P. J. Devine
Trenton
Don Windrow
BE. N. Dew
City
GK. Watt
J. Donnell
Austin
W. Winter
Chicago
M. Ottenheimer
James C Soden
James Otey
J. V. Bernard
Dallas
A. W. Foster
G. M. Hahn
Chicago, Il
Co. V
Death of Harry Bernstein Proprietor of Eagle Saloon
W H H Conway, manager of Western Union, received a telegram from Asheville announcing the death of Harry Bernstein, 194, proprietor of the Eagle Saloon in Laredo. Bernstein, who came from Chicago eight years ago, died of tuberculosis after seeking a warmer climate. His family joined him in December and the body may be sent to Chicago for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H H. Conway
Western Union Telegraph Co
Asheville
N.C
Harry Bernstein
Wagle
Chicago
Eagle
Market Plaza
Bernstein
Laredo
Conway
Nine Democrats Bolted the Fight in Ship Purchase Clash
The Democratic caucus sent a committee to seek peace with nine Democrats who bolted from the ship purchase bill fight and to win over progressive Republicans. President Wilson weighs adding a declaration that the United States will not buy ships that spark controversy.
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Washington
Bill Fight
Wilson
United States
Repeal poll tax urged by Lampasas Blade readers
A Lampasas Blade letter argues for abolishing the poll tax, saying the people should rule without paying a price and that Texas legislators should prove themselves as friends of the common people by repealing the law.
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Texas
Lampasas Blade
Webb County Sealed Bids for Depository Position
Under Articles 2440 to 2453, sealed bids to serve as Webb County depository for the period required by law are due by 12 o clock noon February 8, 1915. Bids are accepted in the County Clerk's office in Laredo with the County Judge GEO. R. PAGE announcing the notice on January 12, 1915.
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ROC. S. of Texas
Webb County
Commissioners Court
Laredo
Texas
GEO
Thedford's Black Draught Praised For Indigestion Relief
Madison Heights Virginia resident Mr Chas A Ragland reports Thedford's Black Draught eases indigestion stomach trouble and colds. He cites nervousness nausea heartburn and fullness as symptoms and notes 75 years of success. Medicine marketed as safe pleasant gentle with no bad after effects. Available everywhere price 25c Watch The Times for opportunities 60c per month.
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Madison Heights
Chas. A. Ragland
Thedford
Assassination of Villa Rumors Twist and Survive
Reports from Laredo detail alleged assassination of General Pancho Villa. Despite gunfire by officers at Aguascalientes on January 28, Villa, wounded near the heart, continues to command the army of Northern Mexico.
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Villa
Pancho Villa
Laredo
Mexico
Aguascalientes
Major Fierro
Pico
Lake Paterno level drops sixteen feet near Avegano
A report from Rome notes ongoing minor earthquakes at Avegano and records a dramatic drop of sixteen feet in Lake Paterno’s water level. The event is highlighted as the principal feature of the seismic activity.
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Rome
Italy
Avegano
Lake Paterno
England calls food for Germany contraband of war
The Associated Press reports unofficial U S notification that food for Germany Austria or Turkey is contraband of war. Ships and cargoes bound for Germany may be seized without compensation by Allied warships due to the German grain seizure decree.
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Washington
Austria
Germany
Turkey
England
United States
Germans Renew Offensive Toward Warsaw On Sochazew Front
Feb 2 reports from Petrograd confirm a renewed German push along the Sochazew and Bolimow road toward Warsaw. The assault drove some Russian units back to second-line trenches amid heavy fighting. Prisoners cite a battle near Borjimov in the Carpathians where about 6,000 Germans were killed in a week long action. The eldest son of General von Wrink is reportedly killed in action near Lake Middelkerke. Former noncommissioned officers under 50 are invited to drill recruits.
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Petrograd
Sochazew
Bolimow
Warsaw
Borjimov
Carpathians
Wheat futures surge beyond Patton corner to record highs
Chicago reports that May wheat opened at 1.60 percent, surpassing the 1909 Patton corner record of 1.60. Fears of German submarines push prices higher in Liverpool, with May wheat later at 1.65. The Italian government purchased 1,000,000 bushels of wheat amid the volatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Liverpool
Zeppelin scare rehearsal in London city report
An apparent Zeppelin scare in London last night was described as a rehearsal, with reports noting no actual attack and the city being put on alert as precautionary measures. Authorities and observers urge calm while confirming defensive drills were conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Web
Dickies
Giolotti Denies Italy Neutrality Pact Talk With German Envoy
Former Premier Giolotti today denied agreeing with the German ambassador in Rome that Italy must maintain neutrality at all costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giolotti
Rome
Italy
Taft and Goethals to witness in Panama bribery case
New York February 2 trial set today in a bribery case against John Burke former manager of the Panama Canal Zone commissary department. Former President Taft and Governor Goethals will be called as witnesses and former President Roosevelt may also appear. Burke is accused of accepting a bribe and was indicted months ago. Trial has been delayed to arrange Goethals presence.
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New York
John Burke
Panama Canal Zone
Man Attempts Bridge Dynamite Blast at Canadian End
A man in Vinceeboro Me claimed to be Werner Van Horn tried to dynamite the Canadian end of the international bridge. The blast failed, damage was minor, and he reportedly froze a thumb. He is said to be a German officer from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinceeboro
Werner van Horn
New York
England Using Thousands of Trawlers as Naval Vessels
Yarmouth Feb 2 England is employing thousands of trawlers as naval vessels not only as mine sweepers but to guard warships from submarines. The move aims to bolster anti submarine defenses and protect battle fleets.
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Yarmouth
Hug
England
Fight infected coyotes in Oregon rabies scare
Salem Feb 2 rabies infected coyotes alarm rural Oregon areas prompting a call for a heavy state appropriation to eradicate the pest. Bounties on coyotes are paid by state and county A fund seeks 80 000 dollars this year. Ranchers fence yards to protect livestock and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
City Marshal Declares Auto Lighting and Speed Law in Full Force
City Marshal issues notice that the city ordinance governing automobile lighting and speed limits is now in full force and strictly enforceable, warning drivers to heed the regulation and comply immediately.
Recaptured Trenches After German Attack Near Clichy
The official statement says Germans drove the British from trenches near Clichy yesterday. The British rallied, recovered the trenches, and captured German positions. Near La Basse French forces repelled two German battalion attacks along the road. One third of the German force was captured in a trench action, followed by a bayonet charge that killed or captured the remainder.
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Paris
Clichy
la Basse
Canada prepares second contingent for European service
Ottawa reports by month end the second 25 000 man contingent will sail for Europe with third already near recruitment. Plans call for 25 000 men every three months. The trained second army is better equipped than the first and recruitment yields strong, discerning selections. Officials expect strong Canadian representation in the summer campaign with at least 90 percent born in Canada among the second contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
Charge Grotesque Distortions
Berlin reports nothing important yesterday except artillery on fronts in France. The official bulletin accuses French war reports of grotesque distortions of the truth.
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Berlin
France
Lime and tubercle treatment in medical progress article
A summary from a medical periodical discusses tuberculosis treatment by lime supplementation and Eckman's Alterative. Dr J W Carhart of San Antonio cites lime's role in mineral balance, urging safe non narcotic remedies. The note invites readers to obtain Foi rean's Alterative if unavailable locally.
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Bexar County Medical Society
Louisville “Medical Progress
J. W Carhart
San Antonio
Texas
Eckman
Germany Seizes 3,000,000 Tons Grain in Rotterdam
Report from Rotterdam on February 2 states Germany has seized and stored three million tons of grain, awaiting next summer. The figure highlights wartime grain control and supply disruption affecting global markets and neutrality in trade.
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Rotterdam
Germany
German submarine torpedo attack on British hospital ship
Paris February 2 The ministry of marine announced a German submarine tried to torpedo a British hospital ship about ten miles off Havre but the attempt failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ministry of Marine
Havre
Emperor to Inspect Naval Base at North Sea
Berlin reports Emperor William will travel tomorrow to inspect the naval base in the North Sea as part of heightened military oversight amid tensions on the European front.
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Berlin
Emperor William
North Sea
Turks Leave 1000 Dead as Tabriz Evacuated
In Tabriz Persia on February 2 Turks withdrew from the city leaving about 1000 dead all artillerymen. The American consul saved much property from burning and pillage as Kurds retreated.
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Tabriz
Persia
Chamberlain's Tablets Provide Quick Relief for Stomach Trouble
A reader Mrs. G Dunn of Arnold Pa reports relief from bilious attacks after using Chamberlain's Tablets. She says she felt like a new person after one bottle and endorses the remedy, available at all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Showed Attractiveness For Colds
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for colds and coughs. It claims to loosen mucus and soothe the lungs, with a 25 cent price at druggists. The copy urges readers to act quickly to fight germs.
House Judiciary Committee Votes to Kill Jitney Bill
Austin date Feb 2 The House Judiciary Committee reported unfavorably on the jitney bill saying home rule gives cities the right to regulate traffic and handle such affairs themselves in Austin Texas today.
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Austin
Texas
House Judiciary Committee
Texas editor George Rankin dies at 62
Dallas Texas February reports the death of George C Rankin editor of the Texas Christian Advocate and state will prohibition leader at age sixty two after a recent indigestion attack. He was known as the fighting Methodist of Texas and his passing ends a long career in religious journalism and temperance advocacy.
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Dallas
Texas
George C. Rankin
Fighting Methodist of Texas
Texas Christian Advocate
Ice skaters exhibit at national meet opens with Lamy and McLean
In Saranae Lake NY February 2, the national ice meet opens with top skaters Lamy and McLean set for an exhibition alongside Miss Gladys Lamb as Bobby McLean moves toward professional status after his clash with Lamy.
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Saranae Lake
Bobby Mclean
Tdiund Lamy
Lamy
McLean
Gladys Lamb
Governor Eberhardt Speaks at Founders Day at Thiel College
Former Minnesota governor Adolph O. Eberhardt was the principal speaker at Thiel College Founders Day exercises. The event drew many educators and highlighted a college program marking the anniversary.
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Greenville
Adolph O. Eberhardt
Minnesota
Thiel College
German to teach Irish at Illinois University
Champaign Illinois February 2 A German will teach Irish at the University of Illinois beginning this month as visiting professor Dr K KE Meyer of Berlin Celtic Languages department assumes duties. Meyer founded a Celtic philology magazine and a Dublin school and was involved in a push to sway Irish Americans to the German stance on the European War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign, Ill
University of Illinois
K. KE. Meyer
University of Berlin
Single Tax Advocates Organize In Ohio Meeting
Columbus Ohio Feb 2 The single tax advocates of Ohio met here and founded a state organization to push the single tax propaganda. Discussion on using initiative and referendum to enact tax laws in line with their theories occupied most of the session. They favored taxes based on land values rather than improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
College takes to ice at Minnesota carnival
Minneapolis February 2 college fans arrive at the Hippodrome for an ice carnival featuring fair coeds faculty and students in sprint and long distance races plus figure skating exhibitions modeled after St Moritz in the Alps with the event copied from the winter carnival tradition.
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Minneapolis
Minn
University of Minnesota
Hippodrome
St. Moritz
Alps
Mere Man Has Style Show in Milwaukee Contest
Milwaukee February 2 tails of the East and West demonstrated skill in Prince Alberts dress suits and other fashions at the International Custom Cutters Association convention opening today. Garments shone in the eyes of tailors and prizes will be awarded for the most popular designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
International Custom Cutters’ Association
Prompt Action To Stop Your Cough With New Discovery
Advertises Dr King s New Discovery as a quick cough remedy for cold symptoms. Claims immediate throat penetration, soothing irritation and loosening phlegm with testimonials. Mentions price 65c and availability at druggists. Potential health claim emphasized with urgency and consumer reassurance.
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