Civilians training camp proposed for Laredo Texas teachers
Thursday's Daily notes agitation for civilian training under army officers in Texas with a proposed camp at Laredo. Advocates cite climate, water, transit, and proximity to Fort McIntosh and Leon Springs while urging War Department support. Officials warn of neutrality issues and discuss German actions, Villa, Brandeis, and naval policy amid international tensions.
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Texas
General Funston
Fort Sam Houston
Southern Department
Leon Springs
Fort McIntosh
Ninth Infantry Camp
Laredo
War Department
Chamber of Commerce
Mexico
German Conspirators Against US Neutrality
A columnist argues the German conspirators in the United States threaten neutrality more than Britain. It cites alleged plots by the German consul general in San Francisco and others to damage Allied targets, including tunnels on Canadian railways. The piece condemns German arrogance and questions American adherence to its laws amid rumored plots.
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England
San Francisco
United States
Germany
Laredo Votes on 80000 Bond for New Schools
A special election will be held in Laredo three weeks from Saturday to decide if city taxpayers approve bonds totaling 80000 for building two ward schools and a new high school. The petition gained city council support, and local leaders expect near unanimous backing with about half the funds directed to a modern high school replacing the old structure.
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Laredo
Board of School Trustees
City of
White's Cream Vermi Fuge For Worms In Children
An old advertisement notes a child with intestinal worms suffers growth impairment but improves after several doses of White's Cream Vermi Fuge. It claims immediate health gains and thriving, priced at 25 cents per bottle and sold by all druggists.
Wolf of Wall Street returns to Atlanta jail after two years
Atlanta police report David Lamar known as the Wolf of Wall Street must serve two years in the Atlanta federal penitentiary for impersonating a government official. His Atlanta start included wildcat insurance and stock ventures, a bogus check, and a string of scams from 1891 onward, culminating in news of his conviction and impending imprisonment.
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Atlanta
David Lamar
New York City
Lamar
New York
Wall Stret
Battle of Wits
Federal
Wall Street
United States Supreme Court
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Luck
Washington
Supreme Court
Wallingford
Joseph Jacobs
Mobile
South
Russell Sage
Dr. Jacobs
Cannel Coal Company Stockholders Meeting in Laredo
Notice states the annual stockholders meeting of the Cannel Coal Company will be held at the company offices in Laredo Texas on Thursday March 2 1916 at 4 p m to elect a board of directors and address other business. The regular board meeting follows at the same location and date. C C BIGGIO secretary. Laredo Texas February 2 1916. 2-2-80t
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Cannel Coal Company
Laredo
Texas
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by O J Metcalf
O J Metcalf writes of a severe December cold that nearly kept him in bed. He bought two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and recovered within days praising the medicine as one of the very best for colds. Obtainable everywhere.
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O. J. Metcalf
Weatherby
Chamberlain
Husband rescues despairing wife in Catron tale
A letter from Bettie Bullock of Cardon Ky recounts four years of illness from womanly troubles. After trying Cardus, she regained strength, walking two miles and performing chores. The Chattanooga Medicine Co invites readers to request guidance and a 64 page home treatment book.
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Catron
Bettie Bullock
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Ladies Organize for Washington Birthday Celebration Work
A meeting of Laredo ladies at Elks Hall approved three prior minutes and named a general executive committee led by Mrs J F Mullally. Esther Hirsch and Christina Siros among others joined, with plans to craft floats and parade ornaments for the Washington Birthday Anniversary event.
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Ladies of
Richter
J. EF. Mullally
A. C. Richter
Mesdames W. H. Mims
E. R. Tarver
M. P. Cullinan
W. N. Young
Kate Dear
8. Cook
Jos. Netzer
C. Warwick
F. Werner
J. B. Morton
C. M. Fish
Hal Greer
L. R. Ortiz
V. L. Puig
H. F. Valdez
D. M. Valdez
J. R. Rodriguez
J. C. Netzer
C. F. Kenney
L. J. Christen
Esther Hirsch
Christina Siros
J. Salinas
Kate Tarver
E. Sanchez
Q. Vidaurri
M. Netzer
E. Rodriguez
C. Sanchez
FE. Sanchez
T. Sanders
Lincoln Street
Mr. Pletz
This Date in History 1864 to 1915 Highlights
A compact chronology lists events from 1864 to 1915 including King Charles's withdrawal of protest over Louisiana, US Coast and Geodetic Survey formation in 1807, Russia's war against Sweden in 1808, Upper and Lower Canada union in 1841, McKinley's 1899 peace treaty with Spain, governors urging Roosevelt in 1912, Cleveland's marriage in 1913, riots prompting Japanese cabinet resignation in 1913, Carnegie's 1914 gift to church peace work, Alabama liquor ad ban in 1915, relief cargo on US Great City in 1911, and wartime notes and battles in 1915.
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Charles
England
France
Louisiana
United States
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Russia
Sweden
Upper and Lower Canada
Lord Sydenham
Pres. McKinley
Spain
Eigh
Chicago
Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
Thomas J. Preston, Jr
Tokio
Carnegie
Church Peace Union
Alabama
U. S
Germany
Carpathians
Bukowina
Wilhelmina
Alsace
Baron Charles Beresford Turns 70 In Naval Career Highlight
Baron Charles Beresford, noted British naval leader and Parliament figure, celebrates his 70th birthday. Born in Waterford Ireland on February 10 1846 he joined the navy at 13 and later earned multiple honors for lifesaving acts. He advocates a strong navy and peace through power while remaining a prolific writer on naval affairs.
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Charles Beresford
Baron Charles Beresford
King George
Lord Beresford
Waterford
Ireland
John Beresford
Alexandria
Baron Beresford
House of Commons
House of Lords
Commons
America
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Fast Help for Accidents
A printed caution notes burns scalds and cuts heal slowly if neglected and promotes BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT as a ready remedy. It lists bottle sizes 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 and states it is sold by all druggists.
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Ballard
Sloan's Liniment Ad Appeals to Pain Relief
Pain is a universal visitor and Sloan's Liniment is pitched as the best pain killer. A Berkeley reader recounts neck stiffness easing after exposure at the Panama Exposition, with two applications noted. advertised price is 25 cents at druggists in March 1915.
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Sloan
Mervin HH. Leister
Berkeley
Cal
Panama Exposition
Druggists
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promoted For Bad Colds
An old warning notes that a heavy lung cold once thought self curing can lead to death, urging a course of Ballard's Horehound Syrup. It claims the syrup checks the disorder and aids nature, priced 2 shillings for a dose, or 1.00 per bottle, sold by all druggists.
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Ballard
Nature
Washington
Whipple
Lincoln
Jesus
Col
A. J. McClure
Universal
Workers' Council Meets at First Methodist Sunday School
The Workers Council of the First Methodist Sunday School met in regular monthly session at the church last night. Nineteen members were present, four absent. Superintendent Dr. J. K. Thompson led devotional exercises and reported on the school’s progress. Officers and teachers reported advances. Five delegates who attended the District Institute at Pearsall reported back. New plans were adopted and the council adjourned with prayers for divine guidance.
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Workers’ Council
Workers Council
First Methodist Sunday School
J. K. Thompson
Pearsall
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for Colds
Colds threaten throat and chest with inflammation and soreness unless treated early. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey loosens phlegm, destroys germs, soothes and heals. Pine is antiseptic and honey soothing, making a strong combination against cold germs. 25c at all druggists.
Railroad Time Table Texas Mexican Schedule
Texas Mexican leaves for Corpus Christi at 8 20 a m and arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 65 p m standard time.
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Corpus Christi
A. m
International and Great Northern Schedules and Rio Grande Routes
The notice lists train times for the International and Great Northern line to St Louis with a 1 p.m. departure and 1 50 p.m. arrival, plus a night train at 7 p.m. to 7 16 a.m. Rio Grande and Eagle Pass services show Train No 1 from Laredo to Minera at 8 a.m. daily except Sunday arriving 10 30 a.m. and Train No 2 from Minera to Laredo at 1 15 p.m. daily except Sunday arriving 3 20 p.m.
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Laredo
Minera
Onion Crop Improves Aids by Cold Weather Near Laredo
Times reporters capture optimistic view from several growers near Laredo about Bermuda onions. Pest thrips caused damage earlier, but rains and chilly weather have eased losses. forecasts vary on next season’s output, with some predicting several hundred carloads more than 1915, others about the same. Markets are seen as favorable for fair prices and potential early price gains, as transplanting pain subsides and new plants grow steadily.
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Times Reporter
Bermuda
Laredo
Dr King’s New Discovery Warns of Lung Disease Danger
Public health notice warns coughs and colds can lead to serious lung ailments. It promotes Dr King’s New Discovery, claimed to aid all ages, with over 45 years of use and sale through druggists.
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Villa
Juarez
Louis Brandeis
Supreme Bench
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Lansing
J. C. Martin
C. C. Biggio
Cardus
Nent
Denie
Laredo Auto Service Co
Athy Point
Weights
Fort Mclntosh
Zaragoza and
Goreis
DekKreko Bros
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
de- Kreko Bros
Tex. Mex. Depot
Opera House
House With
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Comet
W. H. Baker
City Hall
J. S. Roberts
Prop
W. B. A. Dingwall
P. O. Box
Joan C
Winston Company
Sonora News Company
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