Texas projects gain in river and harbor bill details
Friday’s report on the annual river and harbor bill highlights Texas aims including Port Arthur Ship Canal from Sabine Lake to Port Arthur Austwell and Port O Connor deep water harbor, and the Colorado River link to Wharton. The inland waterway expansion and levee work on the Mississippi share funding, while a Boston to Florida Atlantic coast canal link is planned.
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House
Texas
Congress
Port Arthur Ship Canal
Sabine Lake
Port Arthur
Austwell
San Antonio Bay
Port O'Connor
Colorado River
Wharton
Board of Engineers
Res
Com
New Orleans
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Brownsville
Congres
Mississippi River
Mississippi Valley
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
Delaware River
Chesapeake Bay
Boston
Florida
Rio Grande
Southern pine forests face renewed hope from Forest Service findings
A longleaf pine, famed as Georgia and Southern pine, is praised for decay resistance and fire tolerance. Past ruthless logging and turpentine methods depleted stands, while early beliefs said the species would not reproduce. Foresters note rare seed years and ground fires hinder regeneration, though mature trees resist fire due to thick bark.
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Southland
South
Forest Service
Protection urged for longleaf pine seed year 1913 rich yield
Forest officers report 1913 as an exceptional seed year for longleaf pine with abundant crops and wind-dispersed seeds reaching hundreds of yards. Seedlings germinated by December and now grow across the region. Experts estimate planting costs at five to ten dollars per acre to replace losses from lumbering camps and fires, urging protection from wandering stock and fires. The piece also notes the Gore controversy and potential federal prosecutions for conspiracy claims.
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Washington
County hospital urged by state health group
The Texas Public Health Association advocates a county hospital in response to inadequate protection for the poor and misused bodies amid widespread spending on cures for sin-sick souls, costly structures, and workers to fight the devil. The piece argues for concrete public health protection.
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The
Texas Public Health Association
Expedition from Nuevo Laredo joins three columns to attack Matamoros
The report describes a sally from Nuevo Laredo with three columns alleged to have departed Monterey to strike Matamoros. It suggests the date was chosen to thwart a battle plan for a celebration and notes Villa offering to fight federals outside Torreon to keep noncombatants safe.
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Nuevo Laredo
Monterey
Matamoros
Laredo
Villa
Torreon
Twenty Seven Castillo Gang Captured by Constitutionalists
Report says twenty seven more of Castillo's gang were captured by constitutionalists. It suggests Maximo could have an army as large as the federals if this pace continues, asserting that rebel successes become more glorious.
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Castillo
Maximo
Excursion Trains Bring Large Crowd to Laredo Route
Excursionists on two special trains via the L and GN line from San Antonio and Corpus Christi are converging on Laredo. The first train left San Antonio this morning and will reach here shortly after 2 PM, carrying about 400 passengers total. A Texas-Mexican train due to arrive around 2 45 PM brings several hundred more, with about 135 aboard at Corpus Christi and over 200 by Benavides. The big Texas-Mexican crowd is expected Sunday afternoon.
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L & GN
Laredo
San Antonio
Corpus
Benavides
Watch The Times daily for opportunities
Classified note offers a subscription at 50 cents per month with an invitation to read The Times daily for ongoing opportunities and updates.
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the Times
Charming Song Recital Delights Laredo Audience
Ellis Hall hosted a full house last night for Mrs D F Anderson and pupils concert. Mrs Anderson performed Parla in two numbers with charm and the chorus offered Ashes of Roses while a quartet of Thomas Burr Cook Schmitt impressed. Denza A Merry Heart featured Mrs A W Schmitt and The Fairy's Lullaby sung by Courtney Slaugh tre. Mrs Burr’s My Heart Is Weary and Yesterday and Today plus A June Morning followed. Hansel and Gretel scene by Ethel and Myrtle Mackin drew praise. The event was praised as one of Laredo's most pretentious musical affairs, with Mrs Anderson and her students commended.
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Fred Thomas
J. Gd. Burr
A. W. Schmitt
C. W. Cook
Denza
Heart
Courtney Slaugh
J. G. Burr
Hansel and Gretel
Ethel
Myrtle
Larede
Corpus Christi Visitors Flock to Laredo Birthday Celebration
The Corpus Christi Caller reports hundreds of Corpus Christi residents will travel to Laredo for Washington's Birthday festivities, with low Texas-Mexican railway fares effective tomorrow and extra equipment on regular trains. Laredo reciprocates with July Fourth visits, as excursions have run for a quarter century drawing several thousand people.
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Laredo
Chas. O. Williams
Texas-Mexican
Border City
Corpus Christi
Pythian Golden Jubilee Celebration at Aztec Lodge No 111
The Knights of Pythias Adtee Lodge held a golden jubilee ceremony at Castle Hall with 100 plus members and guests. W O Staver presided as master of ceremonies and A R Smith and W R Pace spoke. A banquet for 125 followed at the Latin American Club with toast remarks and music until 1 am.
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Aztec Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Order
Justus H. Rathbone
W. O. Staver
Grand Lodge of Texas
J. W. Thompson
Castle Hall
Staver
Messrs
W. K. Pace
S. J. Sorrell
James Mclhenny
Ed Denike
Jos. Netzer
A. J. Barthelew
J. A. Applewhite
Terpsichore
Six Day George Washington Birth Anniversary Features Begin
The opening day of a six day celebration honors George Washington with band concerts on plazas and a carnival. Activities include Fort McIntosh field day events, a mock bull fight, and a Jamaica and Mexican street fair with festive performances and visitors.
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George Washington
Aida” Brass Band
Martin Plaza
Fort Mc
Black Hand Bomb Ravages Chicago Grocery Store
Three buildings were partially destroyed and twelve people injured when a bomb exploded in the basement of Leonardo Melone's grocery in Chicago's Italian quarter. The explosion followed a demand for $5,000 by the Black Hand. A separate blast at Nobel powder works in Glasgow killed seven workers and damaged nearby structures.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Leonardo Melone
Black Hand
Melone
Glasgow
Scotland
Nobel
Ferellee Schooner Lost With Thirteen Crew Off Iceland
Bremen Germany Feb 20 The fishing schooner Ferellee and her entire thirteen man crew are missing at sea after being blown off course and lost off Iceland according to dispatches from the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Bremen
Germany
Iceland
Tom Ball Laconic as to Nomination
Fort Worth Texas February 20 Tom Ball the first Prohibition leader to arrive for the elimination convention tomorrow gave only a terse reply I get it to questions about his acceptation of the nomination Leaders here said the Prohibition-Democrat state ticket would not be chosen at the convention
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Tom Ball
Ball
Thaw Liberty Fight Renewed in Federal Court
Harry Thaw renewed his bid for liberty in federal court seeking habeas corpus discharge and bail rights. The proceedings focus on his imprisonment and whether bail is allowable under the disputed detention.
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Associated Press
Concord
N. M
Harry Thaw
Thaw
National Amateur Baseball Championship Planned
Delegates from several cities in the East and Middle West met in Chicago on February 20 to discuss forming a national amateur baseball Championship series. The plan envisions a national governing body with strict amateur eligibility rules.
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Chicago
East
Middle West
Recovered from Lung Trouble Now Insured
A man claims Eckman's Alterative helped him recover from lung trouble and gain insurance acceptance. The letter from W. E. Ger of Brooklyn describes night sweats, cough, weight 142 pounds, and eventual medical clearance after using the remedy. Eckman Laboratory promotes the product for throat and lung ailments.
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Eckman
Dean St
Brooklyn
N. Y
W. E. Ger
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Conference of Oklahoma Democrats Meet In Oklahoma City
Plans for the coming state campaign will be discussed at a conference by the Young Men's Democratic Clubs of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. A banquet will follow with speeches by several prominent party leaders.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Young Men's Democratic Clubs of
Oklahoma
Englishman Benton Executed by Villa Rebels at Juarez
English ranchman and mine owner William Benton was court martialed and executed by firing squad in Juarez after going missing in Juarez Tuesday night. Villa left for Chihuahua amid stirred outrage with many saying no foreigner is safe in Mexico. Benton had confronted Villa over rebel depredations and disappeared. some suspect Villa and framed the court martial report.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
William Benton
Courtmartial
Villa
Juarez
Benton
Consul Edwards
Bryan
Chihuahua
Cumbre Tunnel
Mexico
Benton death triggers immediate investigation announced
Washington February 20 Secretary Bryan announced Bentons death but offered no details After a cabinet conference Monday he ordered an immediate investigation of the Benton killing to determine what occurred and who was responsible.
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Washington
Bryan
Benton
Stories of Spaniards in Torreon Revolt
Reports from Spaniards returning from Vera Cruz describe the shooting of seventy five Spaniards and the burial alive of many others by rebels at Torreon. The incidents were published here and across Spain today.
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Madrid
Spain
Torreon
Vera Cruz
Three Masked Men Robbed Train Near Birmingham
Three masked robbers halted a Queen and Crescent passenger train near Birmingham, Alabama, last night and rifled only registered mail. Initial estimates put the loot well above $40,000, though precise figures remained unavailable and no attackers were found.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Queen and Crescent
Here
Oregon Christian Endeavors Invasion At Albany
One of the largest and most enthusiastic conventions held by the Christian Endeavor societies of Oregon opened in Albany and will run through Monday. Delegates from branches across the state attend while many well known religious workers from Oregon and other states are on the program.
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Albany
Ore
Christian Endeavor Societies of
Oregon
Henry B Ledyard Clocks Seventieth Birthday in Detroit
Henry B Ledyard 70, chairman of Michigan Central Railroad, received numerous congratulations in Detroit on his seventieth birthday. Born in Paris, son of a U.S. secretary, he is a West Point graduate who left an Army career after five years to join the railroad, and has been with Michigan Central for forty years.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry B. Ledyard
Michigan Central Railroad
Mr. Ledyard
Paris
United States
West Point
Michigan Central
How to Prevent Bilious Attacks Ady Ad
An ad advises taking three Chamberlains Tablets at the first signs of bilious attacks to ward off the illness. It notes the remedy is sold by all dealers and attributes the notice to Ady.
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Chamberlain
Cleaning City for Celebration in Laredo Streets
Eugene Chris ten, street commissioner, leads a daily crew cleaning and sweeping streets in Laredo. The city’s business district and approaches now present a clean, sanitary, and presentable appearance ahead of visiting celebrants.
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Eugene Christen
Laredo
Thaw Habeas Corpus Decision Expected Soon
Judge Ridgar Aldrich heard final arguments on Harry K. Thaw petitions for habeas corpus and bail. A decision is expected to be announced about the first of the coming week in Concord New Hampshire.
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Concord
N. H
Ridgar Aldrich
United States District Court
Harry K. Thaw
Auto Parade Invites Laredo Auto Owners Monday Night
The committee organizing the automobile feature of the celebration requests all automobile owners to join a parade on Monday night February 23 at 8 o clock. The lineup starts from the corner of Seymour and Market streets in front of J R Moore s residence on the Heights. Free pennants and sparklers are available at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Laredo
Seymour and
Market Streets
J. R. Moore
Heights
Chamber of Commerce
Administration conservation policy preserves federal powers
In a February 20 letter, Secretary Garrison to Chairman Adamson outlines that the administration will not surrender federal authority to regulate navigable streams. It instead assigns states full supervision over operation of planned measures to prevent discrimination or monopoly, with all benefits accruing to the state.
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Associated Press
Washington
Garrison
Adamson
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Pioneer Texan Bowles Dies in Sherman
Sherman Texas February 20 J FP Bowles a pioneer North Texas newspaper man died today at his home in Sherman Bowles founded early local papers and served the community for decades his death marks the end of an era in regional journalism.
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Associated Press
Sherman
Texas
J. FP. Bowles
North Texas
Senate supports renewal of all treaties in general terms
Washington Feb 20 The senate rejected amendments to the Spanish general arbitration treaty to exempt Panama tolls immigration and Monroe doctrine issues A test shows the president’s wish for renewal of all treaties in their general terms has a substantial senate majority.
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Washington
Senate
Panama
Birthday of the Princess Royal observed in London
London bells rang at the Curfew Tower and Windsor parish church to mark the birthday of the Princess Royal Princess Louise Victoria born February 20 1867. A royal salute was fired in the Long Walk as part of the celebration.
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London
Princess Royal
Louise Victoria
Edward
Windsor
Texas Y. M. C. A. Convention Opens in Waxahachie
Delegates from major Texas cities arrived in Waxahachie for the annual state convention of the Young Men's Christian Association. The sessions run through Sunday with clergy educators and association workers slated for addresses. Reports show a gratifying membership rise in Texas over the past year.
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Waxahachie
Texas
Young Men's Christian Association
American girl weds in Paris under foreign title
Miss Gladys McMillan of Colorado Springs marries Count Paul Cornot of Brussels in Paris. She is Spencer Penrose’s stepdaughter and granddaughter of the late Senator McMillan, with a large fortune. Born in Detroit, she spent her youth there and has lived in Paris and London with aunt Lady Harrington.
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Paris
Gladys McMillan
Colorado Springs
Paul Cornot
Brussels
Spencer Penrose
Colorado
Senator Penrose
Pennsylvania
Senator McMillan
Michigan
Detroit
London
Lady Harrington
Parade Participants Asked to Notify For Washington Birthday
All who plan decorated autos floats and displays in the Washington Birthday Celebration parade are urged to notify the undersigned at once. It will render assistance including financial aid to help prepare creditable displays. 2-911.
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Washington
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League Park
Heigh
Dioner
Conference OF Oklahoma Democrats
Oregon Christian Endeavors
Ady
MR. Wilson Said
the Princess Royal
Texas Y. M. C
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