What Has Become of Clemente Vergara
A Webb County stockman, Clemente Vergara, disappeared after being abducted by Mexican federal soldiers on an island near Palafox. Rumors of his release circulated, but Vergara has not appeared on the American side. An official inquiry investigates his fate and whereabouts amid tensions between U S and Mexican authorities.
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Charlie Ross
Laredo
Pittsburg
Clemente Vergara
Webb County
Palafox
Hidalgo
Uncle Sam
Powers That Be
Mexico City
Piedras Negras
Vergara
IMMENSE CARNIVAL CROWDS THRONG GROUNDs EACH NIGHT
Immense nightly crowds fill the carnival grounds with orderly revelry and no major disturbances. Attendees enjoy tent shows and popular attractions such as Teddy, the Orient, the Tip to the Moon, Edna, animal acts, the metordrums, and Filipino midgets near the Bruni store.
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Teddy
Edna
Bruni
Overstocked autos to cut price with cash discount
MNO A Applewhite announces a 15 percent cash discount on autos for the next thirty days to reduce stock. Dated February 14, 1961.
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MNO
A. Applewhite
Washington Birthday Parade Displays Notice
Notice to participants in the Washington Birthday Celebration parade to notify the undersigned with plans for decorations including flowers and displays. The organizer offers assistance and financial aid to help produce creditable displays.
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Washington
Cardui credited with curing severe nervous headaches
Pleasant Hill woman describes three summers of debilitating headaches and prostration, nearly unable to walk or work. After three months on Cardui the narrator reports restored strength, appetite, and vitality. Cardui is advertised as a gentle vegetable tonic for women.
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Pleasant Hill
N. C
Walter Vincent
Cardui
Webb County Webb County Treasurer Financial Recapitulation 1914
Recapitulation of balances and receipts from Webb County Texas, detailing fund balances due to treasurer, stationer y, contingent, salary and court house and jail sinking funds. Includes totals, disbursements, and cash on hand as of January 31, 1914, sworn by County Judge Geo R Page and commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. R. Page
A. J. Barthelow
W. L. Puig
D. I. Davis
Webb County
A. Ty
Important Suit On Trial In Zapata County
A mandamus action was heard in district court seeking to force Zapata county officers to appoint election judges from both Democratic and Republican parties. The case, soon to decide whether future elections will feature bipartisan representation, could significantly alter Zapata County’s political mix where Republicans have predominated.
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Zapata Couunty
Mullelly
Zapata County
A. P. Spotn
Commissioners’ Court
Ziapata County
Affidavit of Webb County Commissioners on Treasurer's report
In regular February 1914 session the Webb County Commissioners certify the quarterly report of A M Bruni, Treasurer, covering Nov 1, 1913 to Jan 31, 1914. They compare cash in hand, list fund balances, and approve credits per Article 867. The board inspects cash totals for Jury, Road and Bridge, and General funds, noting balances and receipts.
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A. M. Bruni
Webb County
Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Geo. Ro Mase
Said County
Tex
Torreon Ends Fear by Agreeing to Neutral Zone
Associated Press reports General Villa agreed by telephone with General Scott to create a neutral zone at Torreon. Villa promised to battle federals outside the city while keeping noncombatants in their homes safe.
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Associated Press
Juarez
Mex
Villa
Torreon
General Scott
Gave Up Search for Missing Schooner Off Cape Hatteras
The steamer Mattapan, en route from Panama, paused in its search for the schooner Kineo in distress off Cape Hatteras and wirelessed today that areas given up the search. Passengers include Col Goethals, traveling to confer with the president on Canal Zone organization. Wireless calls sweep the Atlantic seaboard as the missing ship and her eleven crew members remain unfound.
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Mattapan
Panama
Kineo
Cape Hatteras
Matapan
Col. Goethals
Canal Zone
Atlantic Seaboard
Bandits Run Down by Constitutionalists Near Hachita
Hachita New Mexico February 19 report says constitutionalists captured twenty seven more members of the Castillo band after a pursuit in the region. The operation broadens efforts against the outlaw gang.
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Hachita
N. M
Constitutionalists
Bandit Castillo
Rebels Defeated Twice In Haiti Battles
The rebel leader Theodore was defeated in two battles today in Cape Haithen Haiti and General Paul the rebel commander in chief was killed in action. The dispatch from Associated Press reports the two clashes unfolded on February 19.
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Theodore
Sy Associated Press
Cape Haithen
Haiti
Paul
Colds and Croup in Children Reported Cure
Mrs. BE H. Thomas of Logansport Indiana praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for colds and croup. She says it has provided prompt relief for her children and she recommends it to neighbors. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
BE. H. Thomas
Logansport
Ind
Valentine Party at Miss Annie Pierce Home
Miss Annie Pierce hosted a Valentine Party on Matamoros Street with many friends. The afternoon featured red heart decorations and a game of 500, awarding first prize lingerie to Dora Guillette, consolation to Roberta Kelly, and booby prize embroidered apron to Lizzie Moassett, followed by a two course luncheon.
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Matamoros Street
Annie Pierce
Dora Guillette
Roberta Kelly
Mors Lizzie Moassett
Arthur Schmitt
Lilian
Mie Westbrook
Marguerite Nelson
Lizzie Mussett
Marie Calahan
Minna
Lupe
Stella Rosenbaum
Irene Hughes
Cleo Voerelis
Ruth Moore
Rate Increase Decision Expected Before Summer Recess
Washington on February 19 Commissioner Tarion said the Interstate Commerce Commission expects to rule on the proposed railroad freight rate increase within three months and certainly before the summer recess on July 1.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Manahan Blames Chicago Duluth and Minneapolis Chambers
Representative Manahan of Minnesota charged in the House that the Chicago Duluth and Minneapolis chambers of commerce form a combination restraining grain trade and causing high prices. He urged a congressional investigation and said they control wheat prices via elevator facilities, linking today’s living costs to their operations.
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Ty Associated Press
Washingon
Manahan
Minnesota
Chicago, Duluth and Minneapolia
Cammerce
Gore victory in damage suit against conspiracy
Oklahoma City February 19 jury verdict favored Senator Gore in damage suit. Gore’s lawyers said federal Justice Department expected to act immediately on the conspiracy against Gore. Mrs Bond’s attorneys gave notice of appeal.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Beb
Gore
Senator Gore
Lay
Federal Department of Justice
Bond
Mrs Stevenson Dead Widow of Famous Novelist
Mrs Robert Louis Stevenson widow of the famed novelist died in Santa Barbara California on February 19 from apoplexy.
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Samoa
California
Associated Press
Santa Barbara
Calif
Robert Louis Stevenson
Kansas teachers set annual North Central meeting in Clay Center
Kansas teachers meet in Clay Center for the North Central Kansas Teachers Association annual session starting February 19. A large attendance and an attractive program promise a highly profitable gathering lasting through the week.
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Clay Center
Kas
North Central Kansas Teachers’ Association
Frank Chance Rescues Flood Victims On His Texas Ranch
In Glendora Texas on February 19 Frank Chance manager of the New York Americans saved three men swept away by floods. He floated ropes and pulled them from peril clinging to trees, saving their lives on his ranch.
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Associated Preas
Glendora
Texas
Frank Chance
New York Americans
California D A R Opens State Conference in Los Angeles
A large attendance greeted the opening day of the annual State conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Los Angeles. The three day sessions feature receptions and social events as plans unfold for electing state regent to succeed Mrs. LN Chapman.
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Los Angeles
Cal
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Maynard Force Thayer
Pasadena
LN. Chapman
Alameda
Minnesota editors gather for forty eighth annual meeting
Three hundred members of the Minnesota historical association convene in Minneapolis to open their forty eighth annual convention. President Vincent of the University of Minnesota and other notables are slated as speakers over the two day event.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Reb
Minnesota Hdstorial Association
Vincent
University of Minnesota
Jersey to War on the Skeeter
Governor Fielder and state mosquito commissions plan a two day conference in Atlantic City to launch a statewide campaign against the New Jersey mosquito. Dr. L O Howard of the Smithsonian will address the meeting.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Fielder
New Jersey
L. O. Howard
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
New Pacific liner Orduna joins South American service
Liverpool Feb 19 The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's new liner Orduna sails on maiden trip forming a notable addition to the Europe to west coast South America route. Orduna a 15 600 ton triple screw vessel will call at Callao Rio de Janeiro Montevideo and Valparaiso and connect at Callao with the Panama service.
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Liverpool
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
British Isles
South America
Europe
Callao
Rio de Janeiro
Montevideo
Valparaiso
Panama
Philadelphia Brainerd World Champions Title Idea
The suggestion notes Brainerd Minnesota as the birthplace of Chief Bender and Joe Graves and Leslie Bush making Brainerd his off season home. It proposes a headline pairing Philadelphia with Brainerd for the World Champions angle.
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Brainerd
Athletics
Chief Bender
Joe Graves
Connie Mack
Minn
Leslie Bush
Repeal Free Tolls Program Moves in Senate
President Wilson pressed Congress to repeal the Panama Canal Act exemption clause. Senate Leader Kern signaled probable Senate action before the House as leaders seek a presidential message to justify the move amid new international circumstances. Underwood may drop opposition and Henry of the rules offered help to push tolls and trust topics.
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Y Associated Press
Ceal
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Kern
House
Congress
Underwood
Henry
Rules Committee
Eight-Inch Rainfall Floods Southern California Areas
Eight inches of rainfall swamped southern California with rail traffic disrupted and streets under water. One person drowned at Santa Barbara, several houses collapsed, and the orange groves report severe damage across the region.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Calif
California
Santa Barbara
Miners Withdraw Request to Probe Calumet Disaster
Attorney Hilton for the Western Federation of Miners withdrew the request for a congressional inquiry into the Christmas Eve Calumet disaster saying no good purpose would be served. The statement came from Hancock Michigan on February 19.
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Associated Press
Kancock, Mich
Hilton
Western Federation of Miners Today
Congressional Committee
Calumet
Nova Scotia Legislature Opens Busy Regular Session
Halifax February 19 The Nova Scotia legislature met to open the regular session with Lieutenant Governor MacGregor presiding and a ceremonial military display. A busy, interesting session is forecast, though no extraordinary measures are planned for introduction.
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Halifax
N. SS
Nova Scotia
MacGregor
Wisconsin-Illinois League Holds Schedule Meeting
Club owners and officials of the Wisconsin Illinois baseball league met in Madison to finalize the coming season schedule and arrangements. The key issue is the Moll franchise, which opened in Milwaukee and moved to Fond du Lac, with Marinette and Menominee as applicants for the franchise.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin- Illinois Baseball League
Charles F. Moll
Milwaukee
Fond du Lac
Marinette and
Menominee
Young Fashion Advice Warns Against Premature Aging
Grace Margaret Gould editors a March Woman's Home Companion department urging spring fashion for youth. She argues dresses should match a girl's age to avoid looking older than her years.
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Mareh Woman’s Home Companion
Grace Margaret Gould
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