What’s in a Name The Fatherland becomes The New World
Friday's Daily reprints a German writer Viereck who renames The Fatherland as The New World American Weekly. The piece attacks German American sympathizers and argues citizenship, loyalty, and adherence to the U S. Declaration of Independence define true American identity amid war rhetoric.
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Fatherland
The
New World
Viereck
Germany
Wilson
America
Mr. Viereck
George Washington
United States
Sinn Fein
Gert
Bren
Americanizing Immigrants in Texas Discussion
Officials debate methods to teach duties and language to thousands of immigrants arriving in Texas via Laredo. The piece notes Mexicans circulate as laborers, refugees, or long-term residents, with varied plans from return to naturalization under current law.
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Texas
Laredo
United States
Civic duty and citizenship education for immigrants
A historical call urges teaching immigrants civic righteousness and the American form of government. Night schools should instruct newcomers in duties and privileges of citizenship, while immigrant children must choose allegiance as either Americans or Mexicans, not both, to avoid dual loyalty.
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Ood
German Warning on U S Vessels Towed by Tempting Fate
A German newspaper denounces American ships sailing despite a German prohibition calling it wickedly tempting fate. The piece contrasts this view with the belief that the devil would be busier with sinking innocent women and children and other non-combatants, not combatants.
The Fatherland uses Schurz quote to praise nation
The piece notes The Fatherland repurposes Carl Schurz's line my country right or wrong to praise the United States, stressing the quote originally referred to America rather than the German empire and implying a shift in meaning.
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Carl Schurz
Schurz
United States
German Empire
Steamer Reaches Bordeaux with Twenty Americans Aboard
A steamer sailing from New York has reached Bordeaux, France with about twenty American passengers. The voyage faced no interference, and the report contrasts with an American schooner destroyed by an Austrian submarine. The piece frames President Wilson’s justification while expressing reluctance to rush into war.
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New York
Bordeaux
France
Wilson
Consul Garrett Hosts Ambassadors Visit in Laredo
United States Consul Alonzo R. B. Garret hosted a reception and luncheon for Ambassador Fletcher and his retinue in Laredo. Brigadier General J. W. Buckman led the escort of honor and headed the reception. Garret arranged all preliminaries, maintained telegraphic coordination, and accompanied the visitors to Nuevo Laredo before they boarded the special train toward Mexico City.
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Upheon
H Pletcher
Laredo
Times
J. W. Buckman
United States
Alonzo RB. Garret
Bender
Fletcher
Garrett
Garret
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico City
Webb County Commissioners Court Adjourns Tomorrow
Webb county commissioners court, meeting in the county judge's office, will conclude its labors tomorrow afternoon after a week in session. The probate court will convene Monday morning at the county judge's office and remain in session throughout the coming week.
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Commissioners Court
Webb County
Page
Repose Mass for Mrs Charles Ross at St Peter's
A solemn requiem mass for the repose of Mrs Charles Ross will be celebrated at St Peter's Church at 7 a m on Monday February 19 1917. Friends are invited to attend.
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Charles Ross
St. Peter's Church
Treasury to dispose of confiscated bird plumage
Feathers seized from A Kallman in a smuggling case are to be sent to Washington for disposition after a court reversal. The treasury will decide their fate, likely not burning them. Separately, Webb County onion growers are urged to attend a February 17 meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss standardized Bermuda onion grades and pledge cooperation with the Office of Markets.
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A. Kallman
New York
Robert Rumsey
John Chamberlain
Customhouse
Treasury Department
Washington
Kallman
United States
Mexico
Rio Grande
Burns
United States Circuit Court
New Orleans
Allen Walker
Office of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Bermuda
Webb County
Chamber of Commerce
Office of Markets Service
Miss Slaughter Is Pocahontas In Washington Birthday Parade
The Washington Birthday Celebration executive committee has chosen Miss Courtney Slaughter of Laredo to impersonate Pocahontas in the parade next Thursday afternoon. She will head the cavalcade of Indians and Indian maids, carrying the key presented by Maygielle Comb. Slaughter is noted as a graceful rider and was praised for her prior portrayal of Pocahontas. The group of maids to accompany her will be announced later.
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Washinton
Courtney Slaughter
Laredo
Mos
Pocahontas
Maygielle- Comb
Suiss Slaughter
Cahontas
Miss Slaughter
WILL KINDLE COUNCIL FIRE
San Antonio members of the Improved Order of Red Men Lodge led by Joseph I Ryan will attend the state council meeting to be held during the celebration here. Laredo leaders Joseph Netzer Ike Alexander Charles Ross and others are preparing for the council fire. Degrees will be conferred on officers and important state matters discussed.
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San Antonio
Order of Red Men
Joseph I. Ryan
State Council of the Order
Joseph Netzer
Ike Alexander
Charles Ross
Laredo
Florida Guardsmen Battle Bandits Near Zapata
Florida national guardsmen of the Second Florida Infantry fought mounted Mexican bandits ten miles below Zapata on the Rio Grande. One bandit was captured. seven horses and a horse killed in the night fight. No further battle details, and authorities withhold actionable information.
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Rio Grande
Zapata
Florida National
Texas
Florida Boys
Second
Florida Infantry
Chamberlains Tablets for Digestive Ailments
These tablets target stomach liver and bowel disorders and may relieve heartburn indigestion and constipation with practical relief claims.
Webb County Bridge Construction Arrives for Santa Isabel Creek
C G Sheely of Alamo Construction Co of San Antonio arrives in Laredo with foreman William O Neal to begin building a new bridge over the Santa Isabel creek about 100 yards upstream from the current span. All equipment is on site and work will start immediately to deliver a modern structure capable of withstanding future creeks rises.
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C. G. Sheely
Alamo Construction Co
San Antonio
Webb County Commissioners Court
Santa Isabel Creek
Laredo
William O'Neal
Webb County
Fourth Missouri Infantry to Return Home from Laredo
Homeward plans emerge as several Fourth Missouri Infantry men receive discharge by request and many await before next Tuesday’s departure date. Florida guardsmen fight bandits near Zapata. Ambassador Fletcher travels from Nuevo Laredo to Mexico City. Mexican imports arrive at Laredo include ixile zinc rubber and more. A thief jailed after stealing 13 fowls. Wortham Shows set to arrive by train with a ten day stay near the Texas-Mexican depot.
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Fourth Missouri Infantry
Laredo
Zapata
Florida
Ambassador Fletcher
Nuevo Laredo
Monterey
Mexico
Ixile
Inquiry sent to Germany on delay of second trainload
An Associated Press report from Washington says a formal inquiry was dispatched through the Spanish embassy in Berlin about the delay of the second trainload of former American officials from Germany to Switzerland. The Munich departure was expected early this week with 86 former American consuls and their families aboard plus an unknown number of other Americans.
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Munich
Switzerland
Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Berlin
Abyssinia in turmoil after Menelik death
London reports civil war erupts following Emperor Menelik’s death. In a major battle about 25,000 people were killed. The new ruler is Empress Zaudita, Menelik’s daughter.
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London
Abyssinia
Menelik
Zaudita
Increased rates killed proposed postage measures
Washington reports February 16 the proposed increased postage rates for newspapers and magazines and the one cent drop letter provision were eliminated from the postal bill, ending the measure.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tick Eradication Bill Moves to House
By Associated Press Austin Texas February 16 The statewide tick eradication bill passed by the senate advances to the house for final action.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Senate
House
Measles Epidemic Hits San Juan Puerto Rico
A severe measles epidemic has struck San Juan Puerto Rico with about 1700 cases reported. Public health officials urge caution and warn of possible further spread to surrounding areas as clinics mobilize to meet demand.
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Associated Press
San Juan, P. R
San Juan
Strengthen Border Patrol After Raids Announced
San Antonio Feb 16 Gen Funston announced stronger patrols on the border west of Columbus following recent raids. Background notes emphasize military measures to curb incursions and bolster security along the line.
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San Antonio
Columbus
Funston
Mexican woman arrested in Brownsville for ammunition smuggling
In Brownsville Texas a Mexican woman was arrested today on charges of smuggling ammunition into Mexico.
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Brownsville
Texas
Mexico
Founders' Day Observed at Stetson University
De Land Florida February 16 Founders Day marked by an engaging program at Stetson University Dean Shailer Matthews from the University of Chicago Divinity School gave the principal address as part of the day's exercises.
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de Land
Fla
Stetson University
Shailer Matthews
Divinity School
University of Chicago
Warned Americans to Leave Austria
Paris, Feb 16. Americans in Austria have been warned from Washington to leave that country.
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Paris
Austria
Washington
No Warning Sent to Americans in Austria
Washington on February 16 state department officials said no instructions had been sent warning Americans to leave Austria but Ambassador Penfield may have acted on his own initiative.
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Washington
State Department
Austria
Ambassador Penfield
Negotiations End Between Penfield and Austro Hungarians
London Feb 16 reports say talks between Ambassador Penfield in Vienna and the Austro Hungarian government have broken off. Principal issues could not be reconciled and no new negotiations are planned at this time.
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London
Penfield
Vienna
Germany Extends Large Loan to Turkey in War Aid
A Amsterdam despatch reports Germany has lent Turkey 42.5 million Turkish pounds, with finance minister Bey noting that Germany and Austria Hungary have advanced Turkey 79 million pounds since the war began, repayable eleven years after peace is declared.
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Turkey
London
Germany
Amsterdam
Bey
Austria-Hungary
Call for More Money in German War Effort
Amsterdam reports Berlin newspapers say the new war loan will be introduced in the Reichstag likely this week. The move follows mounting wartime expenses and signals continued government appeals for financing from the public and financial markets.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Reichstag
Three Colleges in Atlantic Meet
Boston February 16 The triangular indoor track meet brings Harvard Dartmouth and the University of Pennsylvania together in Mechanics Building tomorrow night. Regular events involve undergraduates, with special races including a 600 yard dash featuring Ted Meredith and BE Riley and a 100 yard dash between J T Higgins and rivals. Caldwell and Eby also compete in the specials, spotlighting strong performances.
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Boston
Mass
Harvard Dartmouth
University of Pennsylvania
Mechanics’ Building
Ted Meredith
BE. C. Riley
Dartmouth
C Olors
New York Athletic Club
J. T. Higgins
A. C
New York
D. S. Caldwell
Boston Athletic Association
Cornell
Karl Eby
Philadelphia Sailed From Liverpool With 95 Passengers
Liverpool Feb 16 The Philadelphia the first American liner to leave Europe since Germanys submarine warfare sailed Wednesday afternoon carrying 95 passengers 38 Americans Marine officials believe she passed safely through the zone in absence of information
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Philadelphia
Liverpool
Europe
Germany
Sailed for Glasgow New York Feb 16 Tuscania details
The Anchor Line steamer Tuscania sailed for Glasgow and New York on February 16 carrying 14 crew and passengers. The brief note records the voyage as part of the regular midwinter schedule with no incidents reported.
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Glasgow
New York
Harbor mined claim contradicted by gunboat visit
Washington reports an American gunboat arrived at Santiago de Cuba and explored the harbor finding it free from bombs, countering a despatch that the harbor had been mined. Near Havana, heavy fighting occurred last night with several rebels killed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Withheld
Santiago de Cuba
Havana
Cuba
Diet items affecting bowel movements prompt constipated relief
The article notes that certain foods slow or stimulate bowels. Cheese tea and boiled milk tend to check movements while raw apples bananas graham and whole wheat bread promote them. For severe constipation one to two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper is advised.
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Chamberlain
Golden Wedding Cup to honor veteran stage couple
Philadelphia on Feb 16 a gold cup from theater leaders will be presented to Mr and Mrs E A Eberle on their golden wedding anniversary. The couple have starred for sixty years and will receive the gift after the matinee of Little Women at Walnut Street Theater where they currently perform.
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Philadelphia
America
E. A. Eberle
Walnut Street Theater
Masonic Notice Laredo Lodge 547 Called Meeting
The Masonic Lodge in Laredo No 547 A F and A M invites visiting brethren to a called meeting at Masonic Hall tonight at 8 00 p m. Work in the Entered Apprentice degree. R L Sutton W M presiding.
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Laredo
Masonic Hall
Distressing Accident Injures J Maxcy Pace
A morning collision severely injures J Maxcy Pace as another auto hits his machine. The windshield breaks, Pace sustains shoulder bruises and head cuts. He rests comfortably now, but will be unable to move about for several days.
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J. Maxcy Pace
Mr. Pace
Big Wrestling Match At Strand Theater Friday Night
At the Strand Theater on Friday February 16 at 8 pm Private Zook of the Fourth Missouri faces C L Desausmiers of the Motorcycle Co in a catch as catch can to a finish. Zook famed for a nine minute bout with Champion Coleman at the Strand on January 24. Both men evenly matched and a good exhibition expected. Ladies invited. Price 15 cents.
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Strand Theater
Zook
Missouri
C. L. Desausmiers
Motorcycle Co
Coleman
Strand Theatre
Price
Sub mission bone dry resolution defeated in house
In Austin on February 16 the bone dry resolution failed in the house by a 9 to 41 vote. The measure needed two more supporters and three absentees to pass.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
House
Print paper makers urge action to ease high prices
By Associated Press Washington Feb 16 report says print paper manufacturers filed a signed statement with the Federal Trade Commission proposing steps to relieve prohibitive prices. Details were not disclosed. The commission’s report is said to indicate no shortage of newsprint paper.
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Associated Pressa
Washinton
Federal Trade Commission
Y M C A Convention Draws Texas Leaders At Marlin
Practically every Texas Y M C A branch attends a three day state convention in Marlin with national leaders including Dr C H Williamson of Memphis F A Lawrenson of New York and A A Hyde of Wichita set to address the gathering.
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Marlin
Texas
Young Men's Christian Association
C. H. Williamson
Memphis
F. A. Lawrenson
New York
A. A. Hyde
Wichita
National Eee
Oregon Christian Endeavorers Visit La Grande Meeting
La Grande Oregon February 16 Scores of Society of Christian Endeavor members arrived to participate in the annual convention of the eastern Oregon section of the organization. Several representatives are expected to attend the international society proceedings.
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la Grande
Ore
Society of Christian Endeavor
Eastern Oregon
Faihe International Society
Salem Convention Moves After Sunday Sessions
The speaker will conclude the current sessions on Sunday and then travel to Salem for the Western Oregon section convention next week.
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Sentati
Salem
Western Oregon
Electric railway men ready to aid in war effort
Boston, Feb 16 All resources and equipment of the American Electric Railway Association will be placed at the Government in case of war. The body includes about four hundred electric railways and three hundred manufacturers and suppliers representing over ninety percent of U S mileage and supplies.
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Boston
Mass
American Electric Railway Association
United States
The Wretch
A husband and wife exchange quips about a gray hair as a keepsake with playful sharpness and affection. The wife jokes about preserving it to remember him, while he counters that he will keep it to remember her.
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John
Passengers Sail for Glasgow Including Four Americans
Cabin passengers boarded today for Glasgow with four Americans among the travelers. The voyage proceeds under regular scheduling as the ship sets course for Scotland.
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Glasgow
Ribot seeks larger French budget for Q2 spending
Paris February 16 Finance Minister Ribot asked the chamber of deputies to approve 9.574 billion francs for the government’s second quarter expenses, an increase of 900 million francs over the first quarter appropriation.
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Paris
Ribot
French
Chamber of Deputies
Submarines Sink Several British Vessels
London reports Lloyds announces submarining of three British steamers Greenland Longscar and Kyrisui the sailing ship Perry Roy and a trawler with no further details on casualties or locations.
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London
Lloyds
Greenland
Longscar
Kyrisui
Perry Roy
Germans Capture Ground in Champagne Advance
Berlin reports a German assault began yesterday and broke through, gaining ground half a mile deep along a stretch over a mile and a half long. The attackers took 858 prisoners as they pushed forward in Champagne.
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Berlin
Champagne
Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
Painful coughs relieved by Dr King’s New Discovery, a fifty year tested remedy with pink balsams and mild laxative ingredients. It soothes the throat and drives the cold from the system. A bottle on hand for winter colds, croup, grippe and bronchial affections. At your druggist, 50c.
Money Makers Ad Seen in Times Want Ads
Classified item notes lucrative opportunities in the Times Want Ads. Brief listing highlights potential earnings and suggests readers investigate the section for details and qualifications.
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Ishington Ranklin
Consul Garrett
Chas, Ross
Treasury
Birds OF Paradise
Council
Regular
Wortham
Stetson
Atlantic
Santiago Harbor
R. L. Sutton, W. M
Oregon
Christian Endeavorers
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