German food blockade and rail regulation debate analyzed
Wednesday’s Daily reports German claims of plenty clash with visible shortages in Berlin where meat scarce distribution limits to half a pound weekly and bread dominates diets. American observers in Berne note crisis looming as Allied blockade folds into policy, while railroads face legal battles over interstate regulation and state sovereignty amid wartime pressures.
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Berne
Switzerland
Gerard
Germany
Berlin
United States
Vossische Zeitung
Ison
Outlawing the Railroads in Texas Legislature Debate
A radical Texas bill would outlaw railroads disobeying state orders unless clearly justified by federal law. It would bar courts from Texas redress and requires railroads to prove congressional authority, raising tensions between state and federal powers amid vigorous criticism.
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Congress
Texas
Railroad Commission
Congress of the
United States
State of
Congress of the United
Two Big Parades Next Week Will Be Attractives
Laredo will host two major parades as part of the birthday celebration for the first president. A strictly military morning parade on February 22 features infantry cavalry artillery medical and other Army units marching or mounted. An afternoon civic parade contrasts frontier life Indians cowboys and modern scenes with floats autos and various organizations marching.
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Laredo
United States
Infantry
Cavalry
Artillery
Medical and Hospital Corps
Ambulance Corps
Engineers Corps
Signal Corps
Quartermasters Corps
United States Army
Stars and Stripes
Yesteryears
Florida Infantry
Rio Grande
Missouri
L International Electrical Co
Wilson & Stafford
Denwists
People’s Pharmacy
John T. Dobbs
Stowers Furniture Fo
Untiring War News Echoes Across a Quiet Nation
The report notes passenger traffic suspended on the Mexican Central railway to transport Carrancista troops against Villa. It remarks the public, while not bursting with excitement, shares the mood of a country moved by the Lusitania sinking and the assassination of many noncombatants.
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Mexican Central Railway
Villa
Aviators watch Villa forces near Palomas border
Report says American planes scout over Villa’s troops at Palomas near the New Mexican line. No evidence of anti aircraft guns in Villa’s force. Allied aviators note that his gunners must improve their aim compared with Naco.
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Villa
Palomas
Naco
Notable Birthdays Today February 14 Charles Rann Kennedy
Notable birthdays mark Charles Rann Kennedy, 46, dramatist of The Servant in the House. Born in England, Kennedy settled in the United States and achieved major successes in theater. He married Edith Wynne Matthison in 1898, a leading lady with Sir Herbert Tree. Kennedy’s self-education began at age thirteen as an office boy and clerk before pursuing acting, lecturing, and writing.
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Charles Rann Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy
England
United States
Edith Wynne Matthison
Sir Herbert Tree
America
When You Have a Cold and a Child’s Cough Remedy
Mrs Frank Crocker notes severe cold and lung coughs in five year old Paul. After failing with other medicines a neighbor recommended Chamberlains Cough Remedy. One dose helped and continued use cured him.
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Chamberlain
Frank Crocker
Paul
Merchants Bank building hosts new decorative cornice and services
In Laredo the progress of pouring a cone for a new bronze cornice near the south area continues as workers erect a building to house the Merchants State Bank and Trust Co. Local ads list decorating materials, repair services, and a parade timetable for February celebrations, with notes on schools and military units returning.
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Merchants State Bank & Trust Co
Hidalgo Street
San Bernardo
Young driver injured in Matamoros street collision
Robert Everett, driver for One Price Department Store, was thrown from a Ford delivery car traveling at high speed on Matamoros street when it struck another vehicle. He suffered several non serious bruises and was taken home to rest, expected to return in a few days.
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Ford
One Price Department
Matamoros Street
Robert Everett
Young Everett
American Ambassador Fletcher Leads U S Envoy to Mexico City
American Ambassador Henry P. Fletcher arrives in Laredo with Captain Frank B. McCoy and Major Howard H. Bailey en route from San Antonio. They plan a brief breakfast stop before crossing to the Mexican side on a special train for Mexico City, escorted through the Felicista threatened zone.
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Henry P. Fletcher
Frank B. McCoy
Howard H. Baily
United States Military Corps
Mexico City
Laredo
San Antonio
Ambassador Fletcher
Watch The Times Everyday For Opportunities
An advertisement inviting readers to subscribe to The Times offering daily opportunities for readers. The notice promotes a monthly rate of 60 cents and emphasizes ongoing access to news and features.
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the Times
Mexican woman arrested in Brownsville for alleged ammo smuggling
A Mexican woman was arrested in Brownsville, Texas today on charges of smuggling ammunition into Mexico. The incident occurred amid ongoing border security efforts and involves cross border trafficking concerns.
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Brownsville
Texas
Mexico
Zapatistas Stage Bold Train Hold Up Between Vera Cruz and Mexico City
American travelers report Zapatista ambush near Córdoba on a passenger train from Vera Cruz to Mexico City. Bandits seized about 20000 dollars worth of bullion from a box car, while Carranza soldiers aboard were unable to stop the theft before the train continued. Further incidents are claimed to be occurring around the capital with little pursuit by Carranza forces.
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Zapatistas
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Laredo
Mexican Republic
Cordoba
Orizaba
Carranza
Military officials tour roads after mine inspection
Military officials accompany County Commissioner D. D. Davis on a road and bridge inspection between Laredo and Santo Tomas to assess damage caused by heavy army motor trucks. Captain Stewart of the United States Engineers Corps joins in coordinating Webb county road repairs with local officials.
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Davis
D. D. Davis
Dolores
Stewart
United States Engineers Corps
Laredo
Santo Tomas
Webb County
Decorator Horwitz Arrives Friday for 22nd Celebration
EB Horwitz the decorator will reach the city Friday morning with a large stock of material to handle building and all kinds of decorating for the 22nd celebration next week.
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EB. Horwitz
Philadelphia Sailed from Liverpool Parade Attractions Highlight
Liverpool Feb 16 The Philadelphia the first American liner to depart the grand parade will be accompanied by a fireworks display. Nightly band concerts on plaza by U S Military and Mexican bands precede the Jamaica Mexican fair hosted by city ladies. Feb 23 a Fort McIntosh field day with athletic events and army maneuvers follows horse races mounted wrestling bucking horses and U S Cavalry drill. Twenty committees rush plans as Joseph W Kenny chairs the celebration with excursions on all railways drawing thousands.
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Philadelphia
Liverpool
U.S
Jamaica
Fort McIntosh
U. S. Cavalry
Joseph W. Kenney
Proposals for forage bedding and fuels at Fort Sam Houston
Sealed proposals sought by the Office Department Quartermaster at Fort Sam Houston Texas for furnishing gasoline mineral oil forage and bedding to Southern Department stations and camps from April 1 to June 30 1917. Proposals due by 11:00 a m March 2 1917 and information available on request.
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Office Department Quartermaster
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Southern Department
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertise Relief for Constipation
An old style advertisement claims constipation causes dull skin and pimples. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild laxative taken at bedtime to ensure a full, non gripping bowel movement by morning and reduce fatigue from overloaded intestines and sluggish liver. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
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Erlin
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Winston-Salem, N. C
Leia Uit
John
Rte
Country
Jose Vasquez
Fidel Cantu’s
Laredo National Bank
Kid” Goodman
Guy Turpin
Kid” Herman
New Orleans
Williams
Turpin
Washington
New York
Sonora News Company
Santa Isabel
C. G. Sheely
Alamo Construction Co
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
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Katherine Nicholson
Jose Garcia
Mancula Perez
Rafael Garcia
Manuela Cadena
Times Job Department
Richter
Capt. McCoy
Major Baily
Stetson
Sunny Brook
J. Oppenheimer & CO General Distributors
San Antonio, Texas
A. Ritter & Co
Farragut St
ICE Factory
P. M. Sauvignet
Villegas & CO
Laredo, Texas
Queen Quality Footwear
Salem
Western Oregon
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John C. Buenz Lumber Co
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Tit
Laredo Novelty CO
Lincoln
Frank Barthelow
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