Hose Racing Contests Set for Monday Fire Department Teams
Three Volunteer Fire Department hose racing squads will compete Monday afternoon February 23 on Matamoros street in front of the federal building. Each team of ten sailors, led by a captain, completes a 300 foot dash to uncouple and water flow in 30 to 40 seconds. The event seeks to beat the 32 second state record, with teams sponsored by J W Falvella, Asher R Smith, and George S Coury in blue, red, and white colors.
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Fire Department
Matamoros Street
Federal Building
Laredo
J. W. Falvella
Alphonse Wormser
Hasesman
Muller
Burbank
Shiner
Weber
Seymour
Mussett
Sielski
Williams
Hodges
J. A. Landrum
Crumpler
Nelson
Ennis
O'Brien
Lilian Westbrook
Marjorie Fish
George S. Coury
Howell Burnett
Frank Barthelow
Will Chase
Henry Burr
Louis Sauvignet
Guy Trout
Marcus Wormser
Thomas Mussett
Archie Capps
Teelmen
Julia Leyendecker
Willis Leyendecker
Kaen
Asher R. Smith
George Coury
C. Biggio
8. Penns
Junther
J. C. Netzer
This Date in History 1795 to 1918 Highlights
Chronological roll of events featuring George Peabody’s birth and death dates, Trinidad captured by the British under Sir Ralph Abercromby, the first Italian Parliament at Turin proclaiming Victor Emmanuel, Maximilian and French forces at Queretaro, northern Mexico insurgents declaring a republic, powers recognizing the Republican France, Emile Loubet’s election as French president, Monte Christo Hill and Coelenso actions, Lord Roberts’ retirement, funeral of King Christian IX, Gen G W Custis Lee’s death, and his Fort Monroe birth in 1832.
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Turin
Victor Emanuel
Italy
Maximilian
Queretaro
Mex
Ico
Mexico
France
Emile Loubet
Monte Christo Hill
Coelenso
Lord Roberts
Christian IX
Denmark
G. W. Custus Lee
Robert E. Lee
Ravensworth
Porn
Fortress Monroe
Opponents of Brady Spark Idaho Senate Contest
Boise February 18. Opponents of United States Senator James H Brady seek to block his re election through a heated personal battle in Idaho. Four Republican candidates including Frank P Gooding James F Airshie and Burton Lee French contend with Brady as northern and southern factions clash over regional succession rules amid Democratic split factions and a possible Progressive bid by Fred T Dubois. The contest promises a record tough battle in Idaho politics.
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Boise
Ida
United States
James H. Brady
Idaho
Senate
Brady
Welden BP
Washington
Frank P. Gooding
James F. Airshie
State Supreme Court
Burton Lee French
Congress
Harge
Heyburn
Seati
North Idaho
Airshie
French
North
South Idaho
Fred T. Dubois
Mos
Automobile Club Minutes Plan February Parade
Minutes from the Automobile Club meeting on February 17 outline an evening parade gathering at the Heights at Market Street. The committee may dim headlights or whiten them, purchase sparklers and pennants, and require sign ups with cost payment. The club to finalize by laws and officers at a public meeting after February 22.
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Automobile Club
Market Street
Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Kenney
M. B. Potts
Arsa
Friday Night Benefit for Heights Civic Club at Royal Theater
A Friday night performance at the Royal Theater will raise funds for the Heights Civic Club to beautify the city. A special program of music and pictures has been prepared and will appear in tomorrow's issue. Tickets are on sale at City Drug Company. Be there.
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the Royal Theater
the Heights
Decorate Your Houses For Washington's Birthday Parade
The Decoration Committee urges Laredo citizens to dress up homes and businesses along the parade route to present a pleasing city impression to visitors. The event is part of the Washington's Birthday Celebration on February 17.
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Laredo
Nice Shower This Morning in Laredo
A gentle rain fell in Laredo and surrounding country around 1 AM, lasting briefly. The slow shower cleared dust in the city for a day or two and benefited vegetation nearby.
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Laredo
Castillo Caught in United States Extradition Dilemma
Reuters style dispatch reports Maximo Castillo the Mexican bandit captured in the United States faces deportation as an undesirable alien or extradition questions. The case involves recognizing belligerency of rebels and whether the Huerta government desires him while Villa threatens a public execution for killings at the Kum bre tunnel. United States cavalry strengthens border patrol as Diaz faction plans a counter-revolution.
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Associated Press
Washington
Maximo Castillo
United States
Tiplemats
Castillo
Huerta
Villa
Cumbre Tunnel
Douglas
Arizona
United States Cavalry
Mexico
President Wilson backs Alaska bill in talks with Underwood
President Wilson assured House Leader Underwood of support for the Alaska bill in Washington. Earlier reports suggested he opposed the measure, but today he confirmed backing the proposal.
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Wilson
Underwood
Associated Press
Washington, Med
House
Alaska
Gore's Attorney Scored McMurray in Enmity Claim
Oklahoma City february 18 robert rogers an attorney from little rock ark a friend of the accused senator argued to the jury that j f mcmurray a wealthy oklahoma lawyer now in washington sought to ruin gore by a supposed conspiracy over eight million dollars in indian land fees rogers said gore alone had nerve to oppose mcmurray and that the plot was planned a verdict for a cent would satisfy the plaintiff as it would brand gore
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Robert Rogers
Little Rock
Ark
Gore
J. F. McMurray
Oklahoma
Washington
Rogers
McMurray
Suffragette Attacks Baron Weardale With Dog Whip
A suffragette in London attacked Baron Weardale with a dog whip as he waited for a train, striking him from behind. He fell but sustained no permanent injuries. the woman was arrested.
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Associated Press
London
Baron Weardale
Billinghurst Exiled from Peru by Steamer Bound for Panama
Lima Peru March 18 Former President Billinghurst was exiled today and sent aboard a steamer bound for Panama. The action marks a decisive move against the former leader as authorities remove him from the country amid political upheaval.
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Associated Press
Lima
Peru
Billinghurst
Panama
Haitian Rebels in Danger of Defeat Near Cape Haitian
Government troops and rebels clash fifteen miles from Cape Haitian as Theodore’s followers look pressed The city remains tense with American sailors patrolling streets to prevent looting amid the fighting reported on February 18 in Haiti
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Associated Press
Cape Naitien
Haiti
Theodore
Former Texan and NY Cotton Exchange leader dies
George Neville prominent New York Cotton Exchange member and former president died today in New York. Born in Virginia, his early career was spent in Texas.
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Associated Press
New York
George Neville
New York Cotton Exchange
Virginia
Texas
Denied Engagement Report Stuns Wilson Family
Washington Heb 18 The report that Misa Margaret Wilson the president's eldest daughter was to marry Boyd Fisher of Kangon City was officially denied today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Misa Margaret Wilson
Boyd Fisher
Kangon City
Florence Mercantile Co. Building Destroyed by Fire
Florence Williamson County fire devastates the Florence Mercantile Company building and stock, causing an estimated loss of $20,000. Firefighters fought the blaze today in Florence Texas.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Florence
Williamson County
Florence Mercantile Company
Anti-Saloon League Year Book of 1914 Promotion
The Anti-Saloon League Year Book for 1914 is offered by American Issue Publishing Company Westerville Ohio. It sells postpaid for 26 cents and details the Prohibitionists work across the United States.
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Anti-Saloon League
American Issue Publishing Company
Westerville
Ohio
United States
King of All Laxatives Promoted by Buffalo Resident
A Buffalo New Jersey man praises Dr Kine's New Life Pills as the king of all laxatives. He says they are a blessing to his family and he keeps a box on hand. Available for 25 cents at druggists or by mail from Besklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
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Dr. Kine
Aul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. J
Truggiers
HLKH
Besklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunities
A brief notice promoting daily access to The Times with a subscription price of 50 cents per month for readers seeking daily opportunities and updates.
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the Times
Educators Gather in Richmond for National Conference
Richmond Va February 18 educators head to the annual meeting of the National Education Association department of superintendents and affiliated bodies. Sessions include the American School Peace League International Kindergarten Union National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Associations and more.
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Richmond
Department of Superintendents
National Education Resociation
American School Peace League
International Kindergarten Union
National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers' Associations
National Society For the Study of Education
Educational Press Association of America
National Conference of Teachers of Inelish
The
Society of College Teachers of Education
Virginia Sunday School Workers Convene in Lynchburg
Delegates from nearly all Virginia counties arrive for the annual State Sunday School convention in Lynchburg for a three day session. Congressman Carter Glass delivers the welcome address at the opening session.
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Lynchburg
Virginia
Carter Glass
Knights of Pythias Golden Jubilee Opens in Washington
Washington February 18. The four day celebration in honor of the Knights of Pythias opens with a reception for visitors from across the United States and Canada. The main celebration and the order’s 50th anniversary in the city lie ahead tomorrow.
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Washington, D. C
Knights of Pythias
United States
Canada
Kansas Real Estate Dealers Meet In Hutchinson
The Kansas Real Estate Dealers association held its annual convention in Hutchinson with President D. E. Bly of Larned presiding. The two day sessions will cover the mortgage tax issue immigration and other topics of interest to dealers.
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Hutchison, Kas
Kansas Real Estate Dealers’ Association
D. EB. Hly
Larned
Parade participants urged to notify for Washington Birthday displays
Citizens planning decorated autos floats and displays for the Washington Birthday Celebration parade are asked to notify Eugene Christen chairing the Parade Committee. The committee will provide assistance including financial aid to help create creditable entries.
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Washington
Local option fight in Alberta to be discussed at convention
Calgary Feb 18 Definite plans for a vigorous local option campaign in Alberta are to be formulated at the annual convention of the Alberta Temperance and Moral Reform League. The two day session opened at Knox Presbyterian church with delegates from church and temperance groups across the province in attendance.
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Calgary
Alta
Alberta
Alberta Temperance and Moral Reform League
Knox Presbyterian
Work on Reserve Districts Begun in New Federal System
Washington reports that with the return of Secretaries McAdoo and Houston work began on limiting reserve districts and selecting reserve bank cities. Of 7500 national banks in the United States all but 200 had joined the new system. New York banks signified their intention to join the federal reserve system with all thirty-five banks in the city expressing plans to join.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
Houston
Reserve Bank
United States
New York
Federal Reserve System
National Park
Vanderbilt House Burns In Jericho Fire Loss Million
Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt Jr. home on Long Island was wrecked by a fire last night, totaling about 1 million dollars in damage. The Associated Press report from Jericho notes the country house was completely destroyed.
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Uy Associated Press
Jericho
Long Island
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Collision at Naples injures two liners from sea clash
At Naples February 18 the White Star liner Celtic and the Fabre liner Madonna collided in the port. Both ships suffered serious damage though there were no casualties. The Madonna was carrying 1,400 emigrants.
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Mediterranean Port
Associated Press
Naples
Italy
White Star
Celtic
Fabre
Madonna
Earthquake in Nevada Shocks Reno This Day
A violent earthquake lasting three seconds struck Reno today. The tremor caused alarm and drew residents from buildings, with no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. Authorities surveyed affected areas and urged calm as crews inspected structures for safety.
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Associated Presa
Reno
Nevada
Convict guards drown pursuing prisoners in Ship Channel
Houston Texas February 18 Isom Taylor and Roy Bailey convict guards were drowned today in the Ship Channel when they tried to pursue prisoners who escaped by swimming the channel.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Isom Taylor
Roy Bailey
Giants To Leave For Marlin Training Camp
New York Giants players gather in town to depart for Morin xac training camp tomorrow. Most young players and the catching staff join, with Christy Mathewson among pitchers. Old players not on world tour will head to Martin in a week as world tourists join in March for exhibition games before the April season.
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New York
New York Giants
Morin
Xac
Christy Mathewson
Thoee
McGraw
Martin
Ontario Legislature Opens Brief Session At Queen's Park
Ontario Lieutenant Governor Gibson arrived at Parliament Buildings to declare the Legislature open. The session is expected to be brief with few major battles planned, though amendments to the workingmen's compensation act will be among the first items examined.
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Tornto
Ont
Gibson
Queen's Park
Ontario
California National Orange Show Opens in San Bernardino
The National Orange Show opened in San Bernardino California with more than 2 000 000 choice orange and lemon specimens on display. Hundreds of visitors are expected during the week as elaborate entertainment is arranged for them.
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San Bernardino
Cal
California
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Danvers
Mass
Trinidad
Sir Ralph Abercromby
Gen. Buller
Toga
John F. Nugent
James H. Hawley
Royal
Ady
M’murray
Senator
Membber
Cape Haitien
Virginia Sunday School
I. W. Harper
J. J. Czar Moser’s
Kansas
Eugene Christen
Te Oal
New York Banke
Vanderbilt
Ship Channel
Giants
Marrlin
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