Return of Third Cavalry and band to Fort Sam Houston
In accordance with orders this morning the squadron of the Third Cavalry and band, now stationed at Fort McIntosh since November, will depart after the Washington Celebration. They are expected to leave February 26 morning, taking 250 men back to Fort Sam Houston along with regimental headquarters under Colonel A P Blockson.
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Fort McIntosh
Third Cavalry
Fort Sam Houston
Washington
A P. Blockson
Laredo
Birth of General Sir Beauchamp Duff on his 59th birthday
General Sir Beauchamp Duff, born February 17, 1855, is named commander in chief of British forces in India, succeeding Sir O'Moore Creagh. Son of General William Duff, he trained at Royal Military College Woolwich, was commissioned 1874, served in Afghanistan 1878 84 and later led in Waziristan and South Africa. He has held top Indian posts and, as chief of the General Staff, worked with Lord Kitchener, with his appointment signaling continuity in Indian military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beuchamp Duff
Sir Beauchamp Duff
India
O'Moore Creagh
William Duff
Hatton Castle
Aberdeenshire
Royal Military College Co
Beauchamp Duff
Afghanistan
Waziristan
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
A Winter Cough Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed
A stubborn cough described as lingering and depressing is relieved by the first dose of Dr King’s New Discovery. Henry D Sanders of Cavendish Vermont credits it after pneumonia and warns it should be in every family. Suitable for children’s coughs with money back guarantee.
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Dr. King
Henry D. Sanders
Cavendish
H. FE. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Amateur Athletic Union basketball title meet opens at Irving Park
Chicago hosts the central district tournament at Irving Park Country Club through the week with top teams from Indiana Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin Ohio Michigan and Iowa. Two divisions crown champions with bronze plaques for winners and gold silver bronze medals for players based on finish.
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Chicago
Amateur Athletic Union
Irving Park Country
Indiana
Tllinous
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ohio
Michigan
Iowa
Lung Trouble Yielded to This Medicine
A Philadelphia reader reports complete recovery from grippe pneumonia and lung trouble after using Eckman’s Alterative. The letter says sleep, strength, and appetite returned, no further hemorrhages, and cough fully ceased. Eckman Laboratory promotes the remedy for throat and lung affections and offers a booklet of recoveries.
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Eckman
Girard Ave
Phila
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Local teams prep for February 28 hose racing
The three hose racing teams of the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department practice each evening as they prepare for the hose racing contest set for the afternoon of February 28. Spectators can expect interesting races from the local volunteers.
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Laredo
Now Is Your Time To Stock Up On Auto Tires
Local ads highlight a fifteen percent discount on automobile tires at Laredo Auto Sales Co and note a busy scene of guests and visitors in Laredo. Mentions of individuals visiting from San Antonio, Dallas, and other areas, plus upcoming parade decorations and various local business notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Auto Sales Co
A. R. Mitchell
San Antonio
Ross
H. C. Baker
Dallas
Rose
Decoration Drive for Laredo Parade Route
The Decoration Committee of the Washington's Birthday Celebration urges citizens to brighten homes and businesses along the parade route to create a welcoming scene for visitors. Deadline noted as February 17, 1981.
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Laredo
Recognized advantages of Chamberlain's cough remedy
Recognized advantages over most medicines for coughs and colds. It loosens and relieves a cough and aids expectoration by opening secretions so the system can throw off a cold. It counters any tendency of a cold to insult in pneumonia. It contains no opium or narcotics and may be given to a child as confidently as to an adult. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre
Electric Bitters Liver and Kidney Remedy Claim
Feeling miserable or out of sorts Electric Bitters is touted as a guaranteed liver and kidney remedy. It claims to have cured Robert Madsen of virulent liver trouble after four doctors failed. The ad promises safety and dependability with a $1.00 price and directs readers to Buckten & Co. in Philadelphia or St. Louis.
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Robert Madsen
West Burlington
Jtoen
Bueckten & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times carries the daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau at New Orleans. Tonight and Wednesday are expected fair with warmer conditions. Fort McIntosh observed a 24 hour period ending 5 pm yesterday with a maximum of 71 degrees and a minimum of 38. The wind shifted generally to the southwest as skies remained cloudy.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Lodging notice for visitors during celebration
All persons with rooms beds or cots for visitors during the celebration will notify the undersigned at the earliest possible moment. Clarence Jefferies, Chairman Lodging Committee February 12, 1961, or Geo Agan.
Luncheon and Shower for Bride Elect Maria Merriweather
Mrs T A Leyendecker hosted a combined luncheon and shower for bride elect Maria Antoinette Merriweather and her bridesmaids. Decor featured yellow and pink, with a table centerpiece of an artificial lake, sweet peas, and heart shaped confections. A silver slipper tied to a ribbon released a shower of silver as Merriweather pulled the ribbon, signaling the gifts.
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T. A Leyendecker
Maria Antoinette Merriweather
Eugenia Laton
Constancia Vidaurri
Miss Merriweather
Among the Carnival Crowds at the Night Grounds
Crowds fill the grounds as carnival rides attract families and adults. Kelly, a gaunt worker fearing dismissal, hopes his boss moves on from Laredo before his health collapses. The Moon ride and hobby horses promise thrills while the motor drome lures spectators with two daring riders.
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Kelly
Laredo
Colds and Croup Trust Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs W H Thomas of Logansport Indiana praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for colds and croup stating it gives prompt relief to her children and she confidently recommends it to neighbors and friends. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
WH. Thomas
Loganspet
Ind
Rest and jury out in Bond versus Gore damage suit
Associated Press report from Oklahoma City dated February 17 notes both sides rested in Minnie Bond's $50,000 damage suit against Senator Gore for alleged assault. Judge Clark instructed the jury that past character could not determine the case and that conspiracy by either party would bar recovery. Arguments began and a verdict was expected by nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Minnie Bond
Senator Gore
Clark
Gore
King Albert Thrown From Horse at Waterloo Battlefield
King Albert of Belgium broke an arm after being thrown from his horse near the Waterloo battlefield. Physicians say his condition is not grave and he escaped serious injury today in Brussels.
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Albert of
Belgium
Associated Press
Brussels
Albert
Waterloo
Frank Must Hang Is Court's Decree Supreme Court
The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed Leo Frank's death sentence for the 1913 murder of Mary Phagan, a 14 year old factory worker. The decision upholds a hang sentence after an appeal, with execution postponed pending review.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Supreme Court of Georgia Today
Leo Frank
Mary Phagan
Frank
Telegraph Operator Shot in Denison Station
Denison Texas February 17 C R Gray a telephone operator was shot and probably mortally wounded in the Union passenger station today L Bd Tatum of Fort Worth surrendered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Denison
Associated Press
Texas
C. R. Gray
L. Bd. Tatum
Fort Worth
Illinois Farmers Institute opens at Galesburg with strong turnout
The nine th annual meeting of the Illinois Farmers Institute began in Galesburg with farmers and families from across the state attending. Over three days the program includes humorous lectures by noted experts on crops soils livestock dairying and household science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Illinois Farmers
Lasttine
Kilbane to Defend Feather Title Tonight in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Feb 17 Johnny Kilbane defends his featherweight title against Jack White of Chicago in a ten round bout. Both fighters reported in excellent condition and a keenly contested match is anticipated by local boxing clubs.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wolgagt Rivers
Johnny Kilbane
Jack White
Chicago
New Beer Agency Opens in City by Royal Brewing Co
Mr Jack Danciger vice-president of Royal Brewing Co Kansas City arrives to establish a beer house and agency here. Appoints EB V Yzaguirre as agent. setup planned near IL & G N and National Railway tracks in the city west side. Royal beer to be introduced once stock arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Danciger
Royal Brewing Co
Kansas City
EB. V. Yzaguirre
National Ry
Yzaguirre
Royal
Captain and crew die in icebound Castagna tragedy
Five men, including Captain Garva, found frozen to death in the rigging of the Italian bark Castagna ashore off Cape Cod. Lifesavers rescue seven sailors who had been exposed and rendered unconscious.
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Associated Presa
Wellfleet
Mass
Cape Cod
Garva
Eailors
Snow shoveler saves six children from burning home
Stephen Groh shoveled snow from his Jersey City sidewalk and used a snowbank on his roof to save his six children when a house fire broke out. He pitched them one by one to safety as flames engulfed the home, all unhurt thanks to the snow.
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Associated Press
Jersey City
N. J
Stephen Groh
Exemption Clause Repeal Faces House Debate
President Wilson eyes the house where strong opposition is expected to the repeal of the Panama Canal act toll exemption clause. Senate sentiment supports repeal while arguments favor coastwise trade exemptions are noted, but the president intends full elimination of the exemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Wilson
House
Fire destroys Espinosa village in Avila province
Associated Press report from Madrid says a blaze leveled Espinosa de los Caballeros in Avila province today. Meager despatches indicate numerous dead and injured.
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Espinosa
Madrid
Spain
Esp Hisu de Los Caballeros
Avila
Stolen 14 Inch Ear of Corn Fetches Big Sum
Associated Press report from Dallas dated February 17 states an ear of corn measuring 14 inches long, bought by James J. Will for 1000 dollars, was stolen during a National Corn Exposition exhibition last night.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
James J. Will
Second General Convention Opens for Lutheran Laymen Missionary Movement in the South
The second general convention of the Lutheran Laymen's Missionary movement in the South opened in Washington D C with about a thousand delegates from Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia Florida and other states attending the three day session.
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Columbia
D. C
Lutheran Laymen's Missionary
South
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Best Laxative I Know Of Prominent Iowa Seller Says
Frank Strouse of Fruitland Iowa endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as the best laxative and constipation cure he has encountered after years of selling them. The tablets are offered for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Frank Strouse
Fruitland
Iowa
Times subscription offer banner_watch the times daily
An advertising notice promotes a daily Times subscription at 60 cents per month. It urges readers to watch The Times every day and secure ongoing access to news for a low monthly rate.
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the Times
Michigan Invited to Represent at Copper Strike Inquiry
Hancock Michigan February 17 Chairman Taylor of the Investigating committee invited Governor Ferris to represent Michigan at the congressional strike inquiry after strikers counsel served notice of witnesses to prove outrages by state militia while on strike duty. One invitation to the state had been declined but due notice was promised before evidence about state troops is heard.
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Associated Press
Hancock
Mich
Michigan
Taylor
Ferris
Found explorers' bones shock Cromer's Peru mystery
Members of the Besley expedition returning from uncharted South American regions said they found bones of Cromer's expedition members who disappeared in Peru two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Peru
Associated Press
New York
Besley
Cromer
Wreath Sent For Senator Bacon Funeral By Wilsons
Washington February 17 The Senate rule against flowers in the chamber was broken as a wreath from President and Mrs Wilson was placed on the bier of the late Senator Bacon whose funeral was held today. The president intended to attend but stayed indoors due to a severe cold.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Bacon
Melee in Port au Prince Sparks Panic in Capital
In Port au Prince Haiti on February 17 authorities clash as police at headquarters fight soldiers in the capital. The encounter triggers a panic among residents with few details available from the scene.
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Port AU Prince
Associated Press
Haiti
Beekeepers Open National Convention in St Louis
The National Beekeepers association began its annual convention today at the Planters Hotel in St Louis with attendees from across the United States and Canada. Sessions continue through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
National Beekeepers’ Association
Planters
United States
Canada
Secretary Houston Birthday Acknowledgments Note
Secretary of Agriculture Houston today marked his forty eighth birthday as colleagues in the cabinet and public life sent congratulations. A North Carolina native, he studied at Harvard and taught at South Carolina College before leading the University of Texas and then Washington University in St Louis prior to joining the cabinet.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
North Carolina
Harvard
South Carolina College
University of Texas
Washington University
St. Louis
Wilson
Notice to parade entrants Washington Birthday Celebration
People who plan decorated autos floats or displays for the Washington Birthday Celebration parade are urged to notify the undersigned at once. The organizer offers assistance including financial aid to help prepare creditable displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Christen
Perede Committee
Washington
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