Local Washington Birthday celebration planned in Laredo
A small but enthusiastic gathering of Patriotic Labor and Fraternal groups in Laredo approved a purely local Washington Birthday celebration. A grand February 22 parade includes military units, automobiles, and fraternal and labor groups, followed by patriotic addresses on Jarvis Plaza and a band concert on Jarvis Vilazu. The Thirty seventh Infantry Band will provide music. The local committee mirrors the prior year’s organizers and no excursions are planned.
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Laredo
The
Red Cross
Campfire Girls
National Honor Guard
Hoy Scouts
Washington
Lincoln Anniversary Observed At Fort McIntosh Meeting
A large crowd of soldiers and civilians gathered at the Y M C A in Fort McIntosh to honor Abraham Lincoln on his birthday. Col Ferguson, commander of the Laredo District, delivered a plain spoken tribute linking Lincoln to current wartime leadership as U S and allies fight autocratic oppression. Musical performances by the Thirty Seventh Infantry Band the G Q Quartet and Mrs MacDonald plus a reading by Mrs Russell accompanied the program, making the event a grand success.
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Fort Mcintosh
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
South
Ferguson
Laredo
Union
United States
Thirtyseventh Infantry Band
Juartette
Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Quick Kidney Relief
In Laredo, Valente Gutierrez credits Dean's Kidney Pills from City Drug Co. with a lasting cure for years of kidney trouble after using four or five boxes. He reports no back pain and easy bending. Price 60 cents, available at all dealers. Foster Millburn, Buffalo, NY.
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Dean
Laredo
Valente Gutierrez
Iturbide St
City Drug Co
Mr. Gutierrez
Foster-Millburoo
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Money Makers at Nine Times Want Ads Spotlight
Classified item notes earnings potential with emphasis on lucrative opportunities. Highlights references to time slots and advertiser interest, suggesting a feature or ad promoting money making ideas. Contains dense typographic style typical of want ads.
Social Calendar Listings For Wednesday And Thursday
The Red Cross Surgical Room opens at 2 30 pm with Mrs H G Warnest in charge The Nopales Camp Fire Girls meet at 4 pm with Mrs J A Burnett The Christian Endeavor Training for Service Class meets at the Christian church in the evening On Thursday the Parish Guild of Christ Church meets with Mrs H W Johnston at 3 30 pm Room is in charge of Mrs Horace Hamlin at 2 30 pm The Red Cross Knitting Circle meets with Mrs T A Bunt at 4 pm
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Red Cross
Mra. H. G. Warnest
Nopales
J. A. Burnett
Christian Endeavor
Christian Church
Parish Guild of Christ Church
H W. Johnston
Red Cross Surgical Room
Horace Hamlin
Red Cross Knitting Circle
T. A. Bunt
Socials and wedding note on Mrs. Moore at 1600 Juarez
Entertainment by Mrs. Chas Moser and Mrs. Joe Moser honored Mrs. Sidney Katz of San Antonio with a valentine themed party. Prizes for games included silver tipped knitting needles and silk hose. A St Peters Choir gathering at Dr. and Mrs. Cullinan honored newly married Mr. and Mrs. Moore with a musical program and silver chest gift.
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Chas. Moser
Joe Moser
Sidney Katz
San Antonio
Valentine
Percy Booth
Louise Crutchfield
Kentucky
St. Peter's
M. V. Cullinan
Moore
Benedict
Our Flag and Liberty Lead Our Nation Forward
Poem honors the flag as sovereign symbol of Liberty and duty to preserve heritage. Local notices describe social visits to Austin and Laredo, travel plans, and community club activities. Red Cross efforts at Fort McIntosh era hospital rooms listed, with bandages, gauze wipes, and triangle bandages prepared by volunteers.
Women Gain Evening College Admission at City University
For the first time women may enroll as matriculated students for degrees in the evening and summer classes of the College of the City of New York, effective with the term starting today. The change follows a protest and petition by one hundred Brooklyn women refused registration last term.
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New York
College of the City of New York
New Order
Brooklyn
PERSONAL ADS Bunch of City Arrivals and Travelers Listed
Dr. W M Clune of Dolores and J A Vidaurri of San Antonio in the city. G A Welhausen of Encinal visits briefly. Miguel de la Garza Randado guests family. Notables HAMILTON and BENDER lists include many names from San Antonio Dallas Houston and beyond with travelers and residents noted.
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J. A. Vidaurri
San Antonio
Chas. F. Eckert
Corpus Christi
G. A. Welhausen
Encinal
BE. R. Ames
Miguel de la Garza
Randado
Gray
Prestonhilders
Cotulla
Hamilton
H. K. Cheworth
Nogales
Ariz
W. EK. Ellis
O. M. Burt
L. L. Jackson
Eula Gonzalez
Hebbronville
Gregorio Custafio
Eagle Vass
Geo
A. Ellege
Houston
W. A. Halamicek
Rowena
W. LD. Kynerd
Dallas
N. N. Basila
Chicago
Iil
Edwin R. Lewis
S. D. Manley
J. M. McKenney
Kansas City
J. A. Henderson
Mexico City
KE. Ib. McLean
Minneapolis
Hal Chase Birthday Highlighting Major Leagues Star
Cincinnati born Hal Chase, longtime first baseman for the Reds and former Los Angeles and New York Americans star, celebrates his thirty-fifth birthday. The California product rose from Santa Clara College to a storied career, leading the National League in batting in 1916 and planning spring training with Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Hal Chase
Hal
Reds
Chase
California
Los Gretos
Santa Clara College
Star of the
Victoria, & C
Victoria
Young Chase
Los Angeles
New York Americans
John Ganzel
New York
California Outlaws
Highlanders
Chicago White Sox
Buffalo
Federals
Commodore Hull Memorial Event Marks 75th Death Anniversary
In Philadelphia Virginia Feb 13 the Laurel Hill cemetery altar tomb of Commodore Isaac Hull was adorned with a wreath for the seventy fifth anniversary of his death. Hull, famed for the War of 1812 victory of the Constitution over the Guerriere and the nickname Old Ironsides, is a towering figure in US naval history.
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Philadelphia
Laurel Hill
Commodore Isaac Hull
United States Navy
Commodore Hull
New Owner Assumes Custom House Brokerage in Hamilton Hotel
C G Brewsthr announces he has taken over the Custom House brokerage business of the late James J Haynes. He asks friends to continue patronage and states the office will remain in the Hamilton Hotel building with the same phone number.
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Custom House
James J. Haynes
Hamilton Hotel
Numiana Fe
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times carries the daily forecast, noting tonight will be partly cloudy and warmer, with Thursday expected to be generally cloudy and warmer.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Local Fort Mcintosh Weather Report Observations
Fort Mcintosh observations show a maximum of 86 degrees and a minimum of 52 degrees for the 2 hours ending at 7 am today. Winds from the north with clear skies prevail.
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Fort Mcintosh
Moderating Weather in France May Prompt Renewed Hostilities
German prisoner report notes a March offensive plan on the British front with marked activity behind lines. Across the front, fine weather aids training for German assaults as artillery crews receive extra drills while the American sector experiences normal activity with artillery harassment and patrols.
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France
Associated Press
Amendment May Be Voted On This Month
Attorney General Looney advised Governor Hlobby that the proposed prohibition amendment to the federal constitution need not be submitted to the federal ratification process during the coming special session. He argued the governor cannot veto a proposed amendment to the federal constitution and that the Texas constitution restricts the session to governor‑submitted legislation unless federal ratification is involved.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Looney
Hlobby
Teutons Celebrate Peace Agreement Across Europe
Special from The Times in Geneva reports continued celebrations in Berlin and Vienna over the Ukraine Central powers peace accord. The Neue Freie Presse highlights commercial advantages for the Central empires. Ukraine described as Russia’s wealth hub with vast cattle, oil, and mineral wealth and a population around 50 million.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Ukraine
Berlin
Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Russia
Carpenters Pledge Service for War Effort Across Nation
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, told the senate commerce commission that labor was ample but misdistributed amid rapid war industry growth. He cited 20,000 carpenters willing to work wherever needed and said organized labor fully supports the United States in the war with only a few critics.
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Times
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Senate Commerce Commission
United States
Fund to Rebuild French Cities Campaign Launched
A national drive for the French Restoration Fund begins in New York and will expand across the United States to aid rebuilding in Northern France devastated by German war damage. Leading the effort is Mrs Cecile Sartoris, wife of Algernon Sartoris, grandson of General Ulysses S Grant.
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New York
United States
France
Cecile Sartoris
Algernon Sartoris
Gen
Ulysses S Grant
Beginning of Lent Observed in New York
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent with special services across Catholic, Episcopal, and some Lutheran churches in New York. The 40 day penitential season is expected to bring restrictions on society events amid wartime conditions, while many plan wartime relief breaks at southern resorts before Easter.
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New York
Florida
A Hint to the Aged on Bed Rest and Cough Remedy
A short article advises people over sixty to rest in bed for one or two days when a cold starts. It suggests faster recovery, fewer complications, and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a aiding treatment.
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Chamberlain
Bonar Law Says Auction Will Be Taken Under DRA
In the House of Commons today Andrew Bonar Law stated that any auction will be taken under the defense of the realm act to address ongoing pressures. The remark underscored government measures during wartime control.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Adams Withdraws From National Chairman Race
St Louis Mo Feb 13 John R Adams of Iowa withdrew this afternoon from the contest for chairman of the Republican national committee Will Hayes of Indiana will be placed on nomination by Adams and his election by acclamation probably will follow Adams said his withdrawal was unconditional The question whether he would remain as vice chairman did not figure
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Associated Press
Stt. Louis
Johbn R Adams
Iowa
Republican National Committee
Will Hayes
Indiana
Adams
Cincinnati Faces Floods as Ice Dam Menaces Ohio River
Special to The Times Cincinnati reports Cincinnati could face disastrous floods if the Ohio river ice dam holds. A large section may be inundated unless the gorge is blown up to release water.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Suffrage Leaders Predict Senate Victory
New York February 1 suffrage leaders predicted victory in the senate for the suffrage cause. They expect a major boost from the endorsement by the Democratic national committee executive committee, signaling strong party backing.
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the Times
New York
Senate
Democratic National Committee
Russians State Position Telegraphs on Wilson Address
The All Russian convention in New York telegraphed congratulations on President Wilson's address. They state that no self appointed government has the right to make a separate peace for Russia and order her armies disbanded.
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the Times
New York
Wilson
Russia
Pennsylvania Lumber Dealers Hold State Convention in Pittsburgh
Leading representatives of the retail lumber trade from across Pennsylvania gathered in Pittsburgh for the annual state association convention. The large attendance and wartime trade issues slated for discussion promise a notably active meeting, with sessions continuing tomorrow.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
American steamer sinks submarine in Mediterranean encounter
An American steamer, arriving at an Atlantic port, reports sinking a German submarine in the Mediterranean on January 8 after a running fight. The steamer was not hit. The account is filed by Associated Press from An Atlantic Port on February 13.
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Hy Associated Press
Atlantic
Mediterranean
War Department seeks Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers names
Washington February 13 The War Department has asked the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers to turn in for tank service and 1400 for transportation service for and Chief Stone of the Brotherhood pave the War Department a list of available names
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Washington
War Department
Brotherhod
Brotherhood
Waldo Named Assistant Provost Marshal General in France
Word from Ayer Massachusetts confirms Major Rhinelander Waldo former NYC police commissioner is appointed by General Pershing as assistant provost marshal general in France reflecting high level American staff roles in the war effort.
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Times
Ayer
Mass
Rhinelander Waldo
New York City
France
Pershing
Great Offensive Near Western Front Opens Quiet Battle
London reports a major western front offensive drawing near with both sides tense. Allies claim Germany is feigning weakness while British forces hold tight. The atmosphere is charged as anticipation rises for a likely pivotal clash.
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Times
London
Censor Refusal Blocks Morning Post Article
Val Repington, Morning Post military correspondent, protested a censor’s refusal to publish. The piece was later printed in a different form without censor submission.
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Val Repington
Morning Post
Ensor
British Raid Succeeds Against German Trenches
London reports a successful British raid last night on German trenches. Hostile artillery activity was noted near Ypres and to the northeast of the city of Ypres with action around Ephy.
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London
Ephy
Ypres
Hertling Plans Reichstag Reply to Wilson Next Tuesday
An Amsterdam despatch reports Chancellor von Hertling intends to answer President Wilson in the Reichstag next Tuesday. The note indicates Berlin’s response to the American note amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges.
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London
Amsterdam
von Hertling
Wilson
Reichstag
French Forces Advance In Woevre With Heavy Artillery
Paris note reports French forces massed heavy artillery and pushed through the fourth German line between La Pretre and Mortmere wood in the Woevre sector. The offensive included four attacks, yielding prisoners while German counterattacks were repulsed.
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Paris
la Pretre
Mortmore Wood
Woevre
Buried Victims in Tuscania Disaster Reach 171 in Scotland
By Feb 13, fifteen hours into the seventh day after the Tuscania wreck, the number buried along the Scottish coast stood at 171. Of these, 115 were identified Americans, 33 unidentified, and 7 crew members.
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Scottish
Tuscania
Ultimatum to Roumania Demanded by Central Powers
Amsterdam reports the Berliner Tageblatt that the Central powers have issued a demand for Roumania to enter peace talks and require a reply by this evening.
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Roumania
Amsterdam
Berliner Taglebias
Family dilemma over knowledge and love in a naturalist scene
A daughter pleads with her father for permission to marry Edward while the naturalist father mocks her plan, questioning basic science as a barrier to matrimony. The exchange blends emotion with a playful attack on ignorance.
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Edward
Papa
Furingly
Christian Register
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