Wilson to lift export embargo for Mexican arms
Washington announces President Wilson will raise the arms embargo aiding Huerta's opponents. The move aims to curb neutrality bias and curb smuggling along the border. The policy shift could ease shipments for rebels and affect battles across Texas and New Mexico, as border officials face lighter duties.
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Washington
Wilson
Taft
Huerta
United States
Laredo
Brownsville
el Paso
Engle Pass
Mexico
Europe
Secretary Wilson opposes armed labor disputes
Secretary of Labor Wilson denounces the use of firearms and armed guards in labor strikes. He urges Congress to regulate private force in labor conflicts, citing fatal shootings in the Southern Colorado coal strike and noting guns procured across state lines via interstate commerce. He links Colorado to a broader pattern of corporations hiring private forces to intimidate unions.
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West Virginia
Congress
Department of Labor
Wilson
Colorado
Parcel post for children shocks Houston Post editor
The text notes children sent by parcel post aiding Judd Lewis of the Houston Post who complains of few chaperons for his adoptive babies. It also reports Haiti rival armies uniting, one fleeing, the other leader declaring himself president and awaiting a Washington declaration on illegitimacy of the usurper.
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Judd Lewis
The
Houston Post
Haiti
Washington
The Joke Turns On Albert Shaw Case Note
After release from jail at the demand of U S authorities Albert Shaw is found to be a Chilean citizen with no American rights. He may prefer an American jail to mere feet of Mexican soil in this puzzling case.
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Albert Shaw
United States
Chile
Garner
John Garner
San Benito
This Date in History February 4 1824 1824 Lafayette to America
A summary of historical events on February 4 across years. Highlights include Congress offering a whip to convey the Marquis de Lafayette to America in 1824, Baron Aylmer becoming Governor of Canada in 1831, Montgomery meetings for Confederate government in 1861, Ashanti war end with Coomassie capture in 1874, the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1887, Arizona capital move from Prescott to Phoenix in 1890, and the death of Sir John Gordon Sprigg in 1918.
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Congress
Marquis de Lafayette
America
Baron Aylmer
Provisional Congress
I Montgomery
Confederate States of America
Arizona
Prescott
Phoenix
Sir John Gordon Sprigg
Cape Colony
Cape Town
England
Voices From Texas on Politics and Press Snippets
A collage of editorial opinions and quotes from Texas papers. Topics range from Mexican refugees and army provisions at Fort Bliss to anti trust hearings, primary races for Congress, press censorship, and humorous quips about politics, health tips, and Fourth of July plans in Corpus Christi and beyond.
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Bliss
U. S
Mexico
Sam
Rio Grande
Port Arthur
New Owners Assume Control of Laredo Electric Ry Co
R W Morrison and associates of St Louis took control of the Laredo Electric and Railway Co yesterday, purchasing from the G Bedell Moore estate. Morrison arrived to assume charge, relieving longtime manager F E Scovill. The firm, which built Texas west of the Mississippi first electric street car line, plans improvements but has not announced specifics.
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Laredo Electric & Ry. Co
R. W. Morrison
G. Bedell Moore
Scovill
Laredo
Laredo Electric & Railway Co
Mississippi River
Texas
Laredo Improvement Co
Laredo Electric & Street Railway Co
United States
International Bridge
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Custom House
Reiser
Local Laredo notices mix sales, marriages, and ads
Community items list marriage licenses issued Matias Martinez to Rafaela Gonzales Jose Angel Sanchez to Otila Cantu Ramon Rodriguez to Carmen Espinosa Paulino Gomez to Inez Gomez plus ads for organ tuning Ford Garage and farm sells. Notes on improvements in Laredo city, weather forecast miss, carnival engagement by Southern Amusement Co the St Valentines Day items and local business promotions. Also mentions St Peter's church mission attendance and upcoming Washington Birthday program.
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Matias Martinez
Rafaela Gonzales
Jose Angel Sanchez
Otila Cantu
Ramon Rodriguez
Carmen Espinosa
Paulino Gomez
Inez Gomez
Novel cabaret style entertainment at Elks Hall
The Cafe Chantant presented at the Laredo Library Elks Hall proved a highly enjoyable and moral entertainment. Fort McIntosh Third Cavalry Band provided music. local performers including Misses Nelson Mackin Calahan Mussett, Gered Sielski, Bob Ennis, Horace Weymer, and Mrs. Hamilton showcased dances sings and a comic act. The program featured solos, duets, a tango, and a "Singing Cops" number led by Chief Moynahan, with piano accompaniment by Mrs. D I Anderson and Capt. Sirmeyer.
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Laredo
Elks Hall
Third Cavalry Band
Fort McIntosh
D. I. Anderson
Capt
Sirmeyer
Agnes
Marguerite Nelson
Myrtle
Ethel Mackin
Marie Calahan
Elizabeth Mussett
Gered Sielski
Normandy
Prof. Lobde
No Polkinhorn
Etta Thaison
Bob Ennis
Horace Weymer
Valentine Cerd Party Hosts Bridge Club Auction Night
Yesterday afternoon Mrs G G Hint hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club at her home with invited guests for an auction bridge game in Valentine motif and red geranium decor. Prizes included a crocheted centerpiece won by Mrs EB Foster and guest towels won by Mrs J R Woodul. refreshments followed. Invited guests included Mesdames L J Christen, J R Moore, Hal Greer, J M Daniel, J B DaCamara and Miss Ruth Moore of Cuero.
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EB. J. Foster
J. R. Woodul
J. R. Moore
Hal Greer
J. M. Daniel
J. B. DaCamara
Ruth Moore
Cuero
Important Meeting Called by Laredo Chamber of Commerce
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday at 8 p m in rooms at the Hamilton hotel to elect officers for the year and consider other important business. Members are urged to attend to express sentiment and aid in cooperation on pending matters.
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Hamilton Hotel
Laredo
Carriage of 10 percent cash discount for 30 days
John A. Applewhite announces a promotion on high quality automobile casings. Overstocked stock is offered at a ten percent cash discount for thirty days to clear inventory.
Recognized Advantages of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
The ad states Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy loosens and relieves a cough, aids expectoration, and opens secretions to help the body expel a cold. It counters the tendency of a cold to progress to pneumonia, contains no opium, and can be given to children as well as adults. For sale by all dealers.
Notice to Property Owners in 1914 Assessments
County Tax Assessor B J Leyendecker announces his office in the county courthouse is open to receive assessments of personal and real property for 1914. Citizens should render property during office hours 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.
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County Court House
J. Leyendecker
Crumpler brothers lead successful charity program
Seymour and Henry Crumpler helped stage a novel entertainment where a grand chorus closed the program. The ladies in charge earned praise for arranging the event that drew a large crowd and a neat sum was raised for its laudable purpose.
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Seymour
Henry Crumpler
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Port Lavaca
John Bruni
the Times
Elix de la Rosa
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Bautista
Sarnest & Pum Co
Emeteria Flores
County Commissioners Court
A. J. Norton
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John Seymour
A. W. Schmitt
Miss Myrtle Mackin
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Earnest & Bunn CO
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John A. Applewhite
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