Diverted Mexican Rail Traffic Sparks Laredo Dispute
Friday's Daily argues against diverting central Mexican freight from Laredo to Eagle Pass. The piece notes Laredo handles Monterrey Saltillo Mexican trade with equal or better facilities, warns of higher long haul costs, and urges restoring the Laredo route to protect local shippers, retailers, and mineral trade. It emphasizes Laredo's historical trade ties and the need for a fair division by Mexican rail authorities.
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Central Mexico
Laredo
Eagle Pass
Monterey
Saltillo
Monclova
Mexico
Eaxle Pass
The
Chamber of Commerce
Brownsville
San Antonio
Convictions and Expediency Praised by State Press
The Galveston News commentary lauds Rep Jeff McLemore for succinctly stated principles and criticizes politicians who hide convictions or seek office by appeasing voters. It argues some Texas figures choose expediency over firm beliefs and cites preparedness and prohibition as political flashpoints.
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Galveston News
Jeff McLemore
Texas
Melemore
Plain spoken on politics ends rhetoric on prohibition
The writer lauds Jeff McLemore for clear principles amid pro prohibition agitation. They decry politicians who hedge, dodge issues, and tailor language to gain office. Plain, direct promises reveal true stance, while vague platforms hide real intent and mislead voters.
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Texas
Jeff McLemore
Pras
Roosevelt Grandchild Birth and Race Views Noted
The report notes President Roosevelt's satisfaction as his children embrace his views on race. It also announces the birth of his fifth grandchild, and suggests future nature studies include the stork as the king of birds.
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Roosevelt
Capture of Erzercum Heralds Black Sea Gateway
The capture of Erzercum is hailed as a greater victory than Przemysl with 100 cannon and 100,000 men taken. The fall opens a gateway to the Black Sea and suggests Russian reversals, noting allied forces have had the few substantive gains.
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Erzercum
Przemysl
Black Sea
How the Parade Will Form For Washington Birthday
Details for parade participants to report by 1 pm and take designated positions. Police lead the parade followed by military units. Gen Evans and staff escorted to City Hall. Milmo Rifles, then city and official autos, then floats and escorts. Floats form on Washington Street facing south to San Bernardo. Fire department and visiting teams reported to Aide Woodlief Thomas on Victoria Street. Civic groups, school organizations, trades, cowboys, and remaining autos follow on Houston Street with specified directions.
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Washington
M. G. Delling
Gen. Evans
Jack Spruill
Milmo Rifles
Washington Street
San Agustin Avenue
United States Forces
Anderson
San Bernardo Avenue
Martha Washington
W. N. Young
Eduardo Herrera
Laredo
Robert Rumsey
Houston Street
Henry Crumpler
Preparations Under Way for Laredo Birthday Celebration
The Washington Birthday Anniversary parade in Laredo is shaping up with Grand Marshal Craig and his aides guiding final parade logistics. Ten floats near completion promise splendor, while trains bring crowds likely to strain city accommodations, which locals will meet by housing visitors or using hotels and boarding houses.
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George Washington
Laredo
Netzer
Executive Committee
Craig
Texas
Dominguez Institute to Be Greatly Enlarged After Cornerstone Laying
At nine this morning a crowd gathered at the Dominguez Institute to witness the cornerstone laying for a new 24 by 70 foot addition. Prof Simon G Dominguez and Benito Juarez lodge Mexican Masons led the ceremony with Miss Jovita Idar placing a time capsule. The event featured speeches, two orchestras, and a performance of the Mexican national hymn and America. The school now counts 112 pupils with five assistants and will gain enhanced facilities to accommodate growing enrollment.
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Dominguez Institute
Houston Street
Sta. Ursula Avenue
Simon G. Dominguez
Benito Juarez Lodge of
Dominguez
Jovita Idar
America
TWO LITTLE WANDERING WAIFS FROM MONTEREY
Two young Mexican waifs aged seven and eight wandered from Monterey and were dumped in Nuevo Laredo after secretly boarding a railroad car. They slept under a fruit stand in Laredo and were held at the police station before deportation. Mexican officials promised to send them back to their parents in Monterey.
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Monterey
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Brennan
Two Large Oil Portraits Of Washington And Wilson Arrive
Houston artist delivers two 4 by 8 foot oil paintings viewed on the city hall sidewalk. One depicts George Washington the first president, the other Woodrow Wilson then in office. Both works will hang on the city hall facade as part of upcoming civic ceremonies with Pocahontas and Red Men figures, soldiers, and crowds expected for the city’s transfer of power.
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Washington
Wilson
City Hall
Houston
George Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Pocahontas
Red Men
Hose Races Set For Tuesday At Local Fire Events
Laredo hosts hose races next Tuesday after 1 36 pm with reel and Paris rule contests. Teams from Taylor San Marcos and other cities join Laredo, racing twelve men on reels and 210 foot Paris runs. The Laredo reel team will also represent the city at the State Firemen's Association Convention in New Braunfels in May.
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Taylor
San Marcos
Laredo
Paris
Firemen’s Association
New Braunfels
Seed corn and cane seed sale by Moore & Co
Moore and Co advertise seed corn Milo maize and cane seed for sale. The notice lists seed varieties including Sudan and related items with a price line of 2-12-6t.
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Sudan
Sames, Moore & Co
Will Re Open Dining Room at Hotel Hamilton
The Hotel Hamilton will reopen their dining room tomorrow morning with preparations completed to provide the very best of service. See their advertisement in another place in this issue.
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Hotel Hamilton
Laredo Public Schools Close for Washington Birthday Celebrations
The Laredo public schools will observe holidays on Monday and Tuesday to honor George Washington and allow students to participate in the city’s celebration. Some children will join a street pageant with floats and trades displays, ensuring no impediment to the holiday festivities.
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George Washington
Laredo
Hal Brennan Marries Dollie Carson in Dallas
Dallas advices report that Hal Brennan and Miss Dollie Carson wed in Dallas on February 12. The groom, Hal Brennan, is well known in Laredo, and the family previously endured the loss of his first wife who died in a house fire.
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Laredo
Ity
Marshal M. Brennan
Dallas
Hal Brennan
Dollie Carson
Mr. Brennan
Mexican smuggler Silvestre Chapa nabbed with mezcal
Immigration Inspector Hopkins intercepted Silvestre Chapa as he attempted to bring two hogskins of mezcal into the United States. The contraband was confiscated and Chapa jailed. He appeared before U. S. Commissioner Foster, posted $50 bail, and was remanded to jail for lack of sureties.
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Silvestre Chapa
Chapa
Hopkins
U. S
Foster
International Harvester Charged With Supporting Revolution
Levy Myer of Chicago charged the International Harvester Company with supplying money guns and ammunition for the Ortiz Argumedo revolution against Carranza in Yucatan, testified before a senate monopoly inquiry today. In El Paso Mexican officials seek buried bullion allegedly left by Francisco Villa, worth hundreds of thousands, with the treasure to revert to the de facto government upon recovery.
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Associated Press
Washington
International Harvester Company
Carranza
Yucatan
Mexico
Levy Myer
Chicago
Senate
el Paso
Mex
Francisco Villa
Federal building funds proposed for Texas towns
Representative Smith introduced a bill to appropriate 100000 dollars each for federal buildings in Ballinger Sweetwater and Big Springs Texas.
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Associated Press
Washington
Smith
Ballinger, Sweetwater
Big Springs
Texas
Cotton Futures Bill Advances From House Panel
The Lever cotton futures bill was favorably reported by the House agricultural committee today. It probably will be called up in the House in a fortnight.
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Washington
House Agricultural Committee
Houston Will Succeed In Cabinet Shakeup
Washington officials believed Secretary Houston former Texas official would replace former Secretary of War Garrison who resigned. Houston declined comment but gave the impression that the cabinet change was ready to proceed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Checloa
Houston
Texas
Garrison
Premier Asquith to Ask New Vote of Credit in Commons
London Feb 18 a new vote of credit of about 400 million pounds will be requested by Prime Minister Asquith in the house of commons on Monday. The measure would raise total appropriations to 2 060 000 000 pounds sterling. Washington Feb 18 senator Lodge in a senate speech said the United States abandoning the open ports and freedom of travel for belligerent merchants would be an unneutral act and a step toward war. Berlin Feb 18 Major General Sir John Maxwell reports he has withdrawn Moslem troops from the Suez Canal to avoid fighting other Mohammedans.
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Associated Press
London
Asquith
House of Commons
Washington
Senator Lodge
Senate
United States
Berlin
Sir John Maxwell
Egypt
Suez Canal
Mississippi Flood Rescue At Natchez
Natchez Mississippi Feb 18 partial relief reported for Newellton Louisiana where 2500 flood marooned persons mainly negroes have been taken off by three steamers arriving last night many received food. Congress to Act Washington Feb 18 bulletin says President Wilson and cabinet decided to have government take steps to control and prevent Mississippi river floods and other floods.
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Associated Press
Natchez, Miss
Newellton
Congress
Washington
Wilson
Russians Reach Baibur t in New Front in Crimea War
London reports scarce war news after the war office announced the capture of Erzroum. Speculation swirls about a southern push toward Trebizond with one claim that Russians have reached Baiburt, 750 miles on the road to Trebizond, a key Black Sea port.
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London
Russian War Office
Erzeroum
Baiburt
Trebizond
Black Sea
British Attacks Near Ypres Beaten With Heavy Loss
British assaults near Ypres Belgium were repulsed with heavy losses on February 18 Berlin reports. British forces suffered significant casualties while trying to advance in the Belgian theater.
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Berlin
Ypres
Belgium
Chicago anarchist flees to New York vicinity
Police pursue Jean Crouse, the Chicago chef accused of poisoning soup at a Mundelein banquet, after reports he is in New York City area. Authorities link a New York Times letter claiming escape and threats to the incident, noting a $15 per cover banquet charge.
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New York
Jean Croues
Mundelein
Chicago
New York City
Crones
New York Times
Times
Motorboat Carnival for Miami Opens at Biscayne Bay
Miami Fla Feb 18 Miami's second annual midwinter regatta for power boats starts tomorrow along the Alton Beach course in Biscayne Bay with events Friday through Tuesday. Three classes express cruisers hydroplanes and open displacement boats race at 20 mph to qualify. Fast boats hail from northern waters amid a strong tourist turnout.
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Miami
Fla
Alton Beach
Biscayne Bay
Reeatta
Vanderlip predicts world markets shift away from Europe
In a March American Magazine interview Frank A Vanderlip of National City Bank of New York says new countries will have to finance themselves without Europe as cisterns of capital in England, France, and Germany dry up. He warns of looming ruin for maturing securities and limits on expansion, urging that capital must be found elsewhere.
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Frank A Vanderlip
National City Bank of New York
England
France
Germany
Europe
Congresswomen Meet White House Bride At Reception
Washington February 18 Members of Congress will attend the President's reception at the White House tonight set aside politics as the women of the congressional set greet the White House bride for the first time President Wilson will welcome many familiar faces and new ones.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Wilson
Mission Workers Wed in New York City
Miss Helen Chustis, a prominent New York girl in South American mission work, and Rev. Francis M. Edwards, Baptist pastor at Sao Paulo, Brazil, marry in New York today at the bride’s home. They met in South America a year ago and plan to sail tomorrow to resume their missionary work.
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New York
Helen Chustis
South America
Francis M. Edwards
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Auto Owners Urged to Decorate for Tuesday Parade
Chairman Netzer urges all automobile owners planning to join the parade to decorate their cars at least a little. Those who have not made other arrangements should consult decorator Mr. Pletz at the skating rink on Lincoln street. Laredo welcomes visitors with festive bunting on vehicles.
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Netzer
Celebration Executive Committee
Pletz
Lincoln Street
Laredo
Mazdia Lamps Offered at Bargain Prices
Just received a large stock of Mazdia shaped lamps rated at 2h and 40 watts. Five lamps are priced at $1.00. Sold by Laredo Elec. & Telephone Supply Co. located in the Royal Theatre Building. February 18 transaction note.
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Laredo Elec. & Telephone Supply Co
Royal Theatre Building
Demonstration by G. A. Stowers on Upcoming Week
To the Ladies of Laredo, tireless cookers will demonstrate at G. A. Stowers Furniture Co. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. A lady demonstrator will be at the store on these days.
Hans Schmidt Executed for 1918 Murder at Sing Sing
Hans Schmidt was electrocuted at Sing Sing prison in Ossining New York after pleading for forgiveness and forgiving his victims. He died within a minute of the electric chair for the murder of Anna Aumuller on September 2 1918.
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Ossinning
N. Y
Hans Schmidt
Sing Sing
Anna Aumuller
Defense ends argument on motion to dismiss receivership
In Dallas Texas Feb 18 the defense concluded its arguments on the motion to dismiss the Texas and Pacific receivership and Bankers Trust Company of New York counsel attacked the motion. Plaintiff's counsel argued the 1915 act limiting federal court jurisdiction did not apply as it was general legislation.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Texas and Pacific
Bankers Trust Company of New York
Education and ambition in early 20th century notes
From the Educator's Note Book reports Wilson directing funds for a Princeton dormitory gift from Mrs. Fiske. Dr Thwing calls for emphasis on thinking and hard work in American college life, warning against indolence among wealthy students. In Seattle, Morton Dunning stresses Japan's教育 push, noting 95 percent of school age children attend school and English is in demand.
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Los Angeles
Wilson
Marie Antoinette Fiske
Princeton University
Fiske
Cleveland
Charles F. Thwing
Western Reserve University
Seattle
Wash
Japan
Morton KK. Dunning
American Board of Japanese Missions
Doshisha University
Kyoto
Orient
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by O J Metcalf
O J Metcalf describes a severe December cold and near bed illness. He bought Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in two bottles and recovered within days, endorsing it as a top medicine for future colds.
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O. J. Metcalf
Weatherby
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