Local celebration prep races into high gear
Little locals note committees working like Trojans to ready features for the big event. The Laredo Fire Department Racing Team plans regular practices toward February 22, with other teams awaiting replies as some cannot attend. The piece mentions church attendance, valentines on leap year, hotel updates, shipping imports, a marriage license, street car work, and carnival setup as part of the lead up.
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Trojans
Saft's
Laredo Transfer Co
Victoria and Shiner
City Fish & Poultry Co
City Market
Private Mail Boxes Demand at Laredo Post Office
Demand for private lock boxes at the Laredo post office is brisk with nearly a hundred applications on hand. Postmaster Worsham has asked Washington for relief to secure at least one hundred more boxes to meet the influx at the earliest possible moment.
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Laredo Postoffice
Worsham
Washington
Laredo
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Receives Strong Endorsement
Mrs Amanda Gierhart of Waynesfield Ohio praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for twenty years of use in her family saying it has never failed to cure a cough or cold. The medicine is obtainable everywhere.
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Amanda Gierhart
Waynesfield
Ohio
Injunction Issued Against Street Railway Over Lincoln Street
Plaintiffs Adolfo Farias and Andres Cardenas obtain a writ restraining the Laredo Electric & Street Co. from operating cars on Lincoln Street where track encroaches on their property. Attended by Hamilton & Greer, the petition cites city line deviations and imminent danger to buildings. Judge Mullaly issued the restraining order after the petition was presented in Carrizo Springs. dissolution may follow if no agreement is reached.
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Flores Avenue
Lincoln Street
Farragut Street
Citizens Garage
Will W. Gregg
Laredo
John B. Morton
Street Railway Company
Market Plaza
Greer
Carrizo Springs
Mullaly
Stret Railway Company
Glycerine and Bark Claim to Prevent Appendicitis
A tonic mix called Adler i ka using buckthorn bark and glycerine is promoted in Laredo as effective for both lower and upper bowel issues. One spoonful is claimed to relieve constipation sour stomach and gas and may prevent appendicitis. The ad notes instant action and lists The City Drug Co. as source.
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Laredo
Adler-ika
The
City Drug Co
Mines Found in El Oro Mexico by Laredo Miner
Refugio N. Sanchez, a well known Laredo resident now back from Mexico, reports two valuable mines at El Oro in state of Mexico named La Mariposa and La Providencia. Assays show 12 kilos silver and 28 grams gold per ton in La Mariposa, 14 kilos silver and 40 grams gold per ton in La Providencia. Ore at 40 meters depth appears plentiful. denunciation completed and government authority secured to work. Sanchez will travel with a Kansas City capitalist and an expert mining engineer for a report on the venture at month end.
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Refugio N. Sanchez
Laredo
Mexico
Sanchez
Kansas City
Zapata County Abstract Co Advertisement
Zapata County Abstract Co offers abstracts to date for all lands in Zapata county in skeleton or full copy. Charges reasonable. Address Jose B. Garcia county clerk Zapata county Texas.
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Zapata County
Jose B. Garcia
Texas
Gets-It Corn Cure Featured by Went-And-Cut-It Ad
An old style ad touts Gets-It by EB Lawrence & Co as the world’s best corn remedy. It depicts a humor streak with a razor and corn and claims rapid relief in 20 seconds. Product marketed through druggists at 25 cents a bottle, with Chicago origin and local retailer Fla vio Vargas in Laredo.
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EB. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Laredo
Flavio Vargas
Fort Mcintosh society card club and church notices
Society items list Thursday and Friday meetings for the Ladies Card Club at the Ninth Infantry Club and Married Ladies Dancing Club at Elk's Hall. B Y P U Jr at Creath Memorial Church. Bishop Johnston Auxiliary at the rectory. Miss James at home for Miss Oberfeldt. Sextette Club at Irene Moser's with pink and green colors. Light Brigade boys box party at Royal Theatre. Methodist Women Missionary Society met at the church. Christ Church Parish Guild sewed for Easter Sale. auxiliary meeting at Mrs Cook's rectory.
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Ladies Card Club
Ft. Mcintosh
Ninth Infantry Club
Married Ladies Dancing Club
Elk’s Hall
Creath Memorial Church
Bishop Johnston
James
Oberfeldt
Irene Moser
la France Rose
Miriam Werner
Ruth Sccratchley
Maxime Taylor
Lurline Davis
Courtney Slaughter
Light Brigade
Royal Theatre
Christ Church Parish Guild
Arkles
Mesdames
Elmer Anderson
Arthur, Clark, Donovan
Mussett
Younkin
Cook
Miss Nelson
Latin American Club Monthly Dance Attracts Large Crowd
The Latin American Club hosted its regular monthly dance last evening with a large attendance and an enjoyable time reported by attendees.
Social club events and a ninth infantry club gathering
Miss Flora Bunn hosted a Strand Theatre box party with a drugstore refreshment stop. The Ninth Infantry Club hosted a Ladies Night with floor, music, chafing-dish supper, and hosts. Mrs R K Mims held a second Auction Bridge Club party with pink and white decor and bonbon favors. prizes awarded for a series of games.
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Girl's
Flora Bunn
Strand Theatre
Ethel
Myrtle Mackin
Etta Thalson
Elizabeth Mussett
Maud Mussett
Cleo Pereira
Ninth Infantry Club
Brown
Read
Loeb
Morris
Gray
Clement
Clarissa Ryan
Evelyn Bailey
R. K. Mims
Auction
Wedding Of Rossi Campbell And Olivia Marulanda
One of the prettiest weddings of the season took place at St Augustine pro cathedral. The bride wore a white crepe de chine gown with shadow lace and orange blossoms. Attendants wore pink chifon and black velvet hats. A reception at the bride’s parents home followed with about fifty guests and a luncheon. They will reside at 702 Iturbide Street.
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Rossi Campbell
Olivia Marulanda
St. Augustine Pro-Cathedral
la France
Amalia Duclos
Father Coma
Luis Marulanda
Luisa Marulanda
Ofelia Sanchez
Ernestina Sanchez
Gounod
Ferrifio
Lavalliere
Iturbide Street
Women Across Nation Rally For Suffrage and Reform
Reports from Minnesota, Bozeman, New Haven, Washington, Boston and Newark highlight ongoing suffrage activism. Delegates promote child labor bans, literacy aid for immigrant workers, and democratic social shifts while notable figures and clubs host lectures, tours, and lunchroom fundraising for the cause.
Brandeis Nomination Hearing Clouded by Testimony
James V. Carmall challenged Clif ford Thorne’s claim that Brandeis was unfaithful in the eastern rate increase case before the Iowa railroad commission. The senate sub committee hearing saw dispute over hearsay testimony as Senator Walsh urged focus on substantial facts to judge Brandeis’s fitness.
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Associated Press
Washington
James V. Carmall
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Clifford Thorne
Iowa Railroad Commission
Brandeis
Walsh
Mrs John McKay obituary claims pneumonia death
Mrs John GeMcKay wife of the secretary of state died in Austin Texas today from pneumonia. The notice records her as a civic figure and notes her passing on February 10.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
John GeMcKay
Wilson ends plan for extended Southern trip
President Wilson told Southern congressmen he will not undertake an extended Southern preparedness speaking tour. He may visit a few cities but the major trip is canceled. Washington, Feb. 10. AP report notes the change in schedule and possible limited travel.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
President Brooks Dead at Home in New York
Belvidere Brooks president of the Western Union Telegraph Company collapsed and died at his New York home after a period of ill health. He led the company during a lengthy tenure and his sudden death shocks the business community.
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New York
Belvidere Brooks
Western Union Telegraph Company
Native Texan Belvedere Brooks’ Telegraph Career Revealed
Was a native of Texas, Belvedere Brooks, born in Wheelock Robertson County, grew up in Bremond and became a telegrapher. The note traces his Texas roots and early life in the Bremond area.
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Waco
Texas
Child May Recover in Mingus Killing Case
Dallas February 10 authorities in Mingus Texas held Katy Sinclair daughter of G W Sinclair in hospital after a sudden turn for the better. The child who is a key witness and the only one to speak says a man did it. Police seek motive and details to solve the double attack that left his wife and a visitor dead.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Katy Sinclair
G. W. Sinclair
Mingus
Artillery duel in Artois and Balkan odds shift
In Artois the French and Germans fight on with a claim of a large trench area captured northwest of Vimy and a mine crater retaken near Neuville. South of the Somme the French regain a foothold in a German first line. Sofia reports Bulgarian plans against Greece affecting Balkans. Russians push in Galicia and cross the Dniester, while Smyrna is bombarded by French planes.
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Associated Press
London
Artois
Vimy
Neuville
Teutons
Somme
Sofia
Greece
Balkans
Galicia
Dniester River
Smyrna
Athena
Secretary Lansine seeks investigation of submarine attack
Washington February 10 Secretary Lansine announced he sent a dispatch to the Austro Hungarian government seeking an investigation and explanation of the Austrian submarine attack on the American tanker Petrolight The secretary denied that a demand had been made but said some form of demand might be presented later
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Washington
Lansine
Petrolight
Germany to treat armed merchant ships as warships
Berlin Feb 10 reports that Germany will announce to neutral governments that armed merchant ships from belligerent countries will be treated as warships in the future.
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Balkans
Berlin
Germany
Rebels seize town in Szechuen province report
Shanghai dispatch says Yun han revolutionists captured Lucaw in southern Szechuen. The Associated Press reports the town fell after fighting and notes the move comes amid ongoing turmoil in the region. Local authorities have not confirmed additional details.
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Associated Preas
Shanghai
China
Marshall 18 Willing to Run for Re election
Vice President Marshall says in a letter published in Portland that he is willing to run again if his name is placed on the Oregon primary ballot. The note answers questions about his candidacy and reflects his intention to seek renomination.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Marshall
Oregon
Dartmouth Winter Carnival on Friday to Saturday
Hanover N H February 10 The winter carnival at Dartmouth College is being held today Friday and Saturday The program includes jumping snowshoe races and other events
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Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth Colege
Mayors Rally to Oppose Michigan Fire Insurance Law
Kalamazoo Mich Feb 10 mayors from Michigan gather to challenge the fire insurance anti discrimination act. They plan steps to revise the insurance laws and seek repeal of the act blamed for raising fire insurance premiums by over five million dollars statewide.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Michigan
Love Quarrel Leads to Death Chair
In Toledo on February 10 1915 Peter Skribner a Russian killer of detective Kaiser Bartecki awaits execution by electric chair tomorrow at Columbus state penitentiary The State Board of Pardons rejected review and the Supreme Court or Governor must delay if justice permits The motive stemmed from a lovers quarrel with Pauline Myson Skribner’s fiancée who changed her mind and triggered a fatal confrontation after he demanded the return of gifts.
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Toledo
Peter Skribner
Kaiser Bartecki
Columbus
State Board of Pardons
Supreme Court
Skribner
Pauline Myson
Skri
Ball of the Gods Thrills Set for Hotel Astor Ball
New York February 10 The Ball of the Gods at the Hotel Astor tomorrow night promises to outshine a Venetian fete from two years ago. The three groups Hindu Egyptian and Greek will depict night goddess fire god and wine with vestal processions and births. Artemis will be played by Mrs Leonard M Thomas Hera by Mrs John Jacob Astor. Proceeds fund the Society of Beau Arts Architects School of Design.
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New York
Hotel Astor
Society of Beau Arts Architects
School of Design
Society
For a Bilious Attack Relief with Three Chamberlain's Tablets
A medical note explains bilious attacks include headache coated tongue loathing food constipation and vomiting bile. It urges relief by taking three Chamberlain's Tablets as prompt and effectual, obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Notice of departure of firm member to form new company
Public notice states that since January 1, 1916 Mr. M. M. Trevisio is no longer connected with the firm. He left to attend to personal affairs and will establish his own company Ferreter a del Rio Bravo, Cia. This paragraph appears in the public notice with a closing statement indicating further action in two weeks.
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M. M. Trevisio
CIA
Ferretera del Rio Bravo
Flood Waters Overflow Levee Near Helena Knowlton
Helena Ark Feb 10 flood waters pour over a levee at Knowlton about 60 miles south of Helena. Government engineers say damage will be slight despite rising Mississippi flood levels.
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Associated Press
Helena
Ark
Mississippi
Knowlton
Here
Chamber of Commerce backs arbitration in rail labor dispute
Washington February 10. The Chamber of Commerce of the United States adopted a resolution urging railroads and their employees to settle their labor controversies by arbitration.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Associated Press
Chamber of Commerce of the United States Today
California Man Nominated as Interior Solicitor
Washington February 10 Alexander T Vogelwang of San Francisco was nominated by President Wilson for solicitor of the Department of the Interior to succeed Preston Weat of Oklahoma.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alexander T. Vogelwang
San Francisco
Wilson
Department of the Interior
Preston (. Weat
Oklahoma
Fire destroys Tecumseh high school in incendiary blaze
A fire in Tecumseh Oklahoma on February 10 destroyed the local high school. Investigators believe the blaze was incendiary, causing an estimated loss of ten thousand dollars. Local authorities are reviewing nearby structures for clues and potential suspects.
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Associated Press
Tecumseh, Okla
Washington toadated Chamber adopts commerce resolution call
Washington February 10 The Chamber of Commerce of the United States today adopted a resolution calling on officials and business leaders to coordinate policy and accelerate national economic measures aimed at stabilizing markets and boosting growth.
Bandit Robs Passengers On Union Pacific Train
A bandit boarded a Union Pacific train near Green River Wyoming last night and held up twenty passengers in the sleeping car. He forced the brakeman to pass the hat among passengers and escaped by leaping from the train as a posse pursues the culprit.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific
Green River
Taft To Speak At Law Academy Anniversary
Philadelphia February 10 Taft will be the chief speaker at the 133rd anniversary of the Law Academy of Philadelphia and will attend a reception after the exercises. The academy traces its origin to 1783, the year the Revolutionary War ended.
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Philadelphia
Taft
Law Academy of Philadelphia
Seek New Trial Of Love Swindle In Chicago
A motion for a new trial for Miss Lodavine Miller and her brother Attorney J Marion Miller will be heard tomorrow after they were convicted of operating a love confidence game. They swindled farmer Sentinel Tommy Foulkes of Danbury Iowa out of 11312 in cash and two farms valued at 40000. The couple allegedly used love to obtain money and property and Foulkes says Miller later gave him a Bible and urged California marriage to a rich widow. This is their second conviction after a 1911 trial and they face one to ten years in the penitentiary.
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Chicago
Foulkes
Miss Miller
California
Go to church next Sunday for a warm welcome
A general urging to attend any church next Sunday invites members and friends alike to participate. The message emphasizes choosing any church and joining the community, noting that many will be gathering on Sunday.
Herbine Promises Quick Liver Boost for Gas Relief
An early 20th century health ad touts Herb ine as a marvelous liver stimulant and bowel purifier to end gnawing gas in the stomach or bowels. Price 50e. Sold by all druggists.
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Herlinda Vasquez
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Iit
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Violet S. Oberfeldt
Valentine of Peace
St. Valentine
Valentine
Minna Irving
Randall Nye
Claude Bigden
Henry Burr
George Hodges
Thomas Mussett
Dave Clark
Methodist Women's Missionary Society
W. T. Hill
H. Stow Garlick
J. W. Brewster
McComb
O. J. Cook
L. J. Christen
M. T. Cogley
L. Daiches
W.T. Hil
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J. P Leyendecker
Martin
J. B. Morton
Vidales
Kenney
Garlick
Penn
Wager
Davis
Moore
Hamlin
DaCatwara
Miss Hillert
Catpain
James A. Wilson
del Rio
Fort Clark
C. Scales
Maude Clarkson
Jewel Barnes
Blanche Strohm
Taylor
Walker
Geran
19Th Infantry
Medafee
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State University of Iowa
Spekaer
Bozeman
Mont
Bozeman's Woman's Club
State College
Houston
Nellie Kedzie Jones
Wisconsin
Gertrude McChenne
Washington, D. C
E. H. Riley
Una B. Herrick
New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Helen Todd
Miss Todd
White House
Mrs. Wilson
Boston
Susan Brandeis
U. S. Supreme Court
Maud Hutchinson Page
Quincy A. Shaw
Newark
N. J
Minaj, van Winkle
Women’s Political Union of
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Kansas
RGHIT
Bulgaria
Thorne
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John McKay
South
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