Assassination Threats Shape Peace Conference Debate
The article critiques the attempted killing of French Premier Clemenceau as revealing deep fault lines in society. It argues the attacker may be Russian or German-linked and highlights Clemenceau's staunch stance toward Germany, warning of heightened security for leaders at the peace talks and the broader risk from anarchy impacting international diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premier Clemefceau
France
Paris
Premier Clemenceau
Teutons
Clemenceau
Germany
Wilson
Boston
The Meat Problem in the Packing Industry
A critical view of the meat packing industry outlines the packers’ control of stockyards, refrigerating plants, cold storage, and transportation. It argues that this dominance suppresses competition and allows price manipulation of meats nationwide, threatening the food supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Birthday of Princess Louise, Princess Royal
February 20 marks the fifty second birthday of Princess Louise, eldest daughter of the late King Edward VII and sister to the current British sovereign. Married to the Duke of Fife, she has two daughters, including the wife of Prince Arthur of Connaught. Her husband died in 1912 in Egypt, leaving no male heir and passing the title to their elder daughter.
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Reyal
Kingdward VII
Duke of Wife
Duke of Fife
Prince Arthur of
Connaught
Duchess of Fife
Egypt
Princess Louise
Princess Royal
Fife
Highlands
Scotland
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promoted For Lung Cold
An old remedy advertises Ballard's Horehound Syrup as effective for heavy lung cold and related illnesses. It claims frequent doses check disease progression and aid natural restoration. Prices listed 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. sold by all druggists.
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Ballard
Will You Walk Into My Parlor
A Mr Cobb has married Miss Webb as foretold by a tale in Tit-Bits noting their union after he spied her and recognized they were meant to be together.
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Mr. Cobb
Miss Webb
Getting Rid of Colds With Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A brief health note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for colds. It warns against catching a second cold before full recovery and advises middle aged or older men to rest in bed until recovered, suggesting three days initially rather than three weeks later.
Mexican doctor arrested for mail fraud in city
Dr. Inez Salinas from Mexico, practicing medicine here, was arrested by the department of justice on a charge of using the U S mails to defraud. He was jailed in Webb County and later released on 2000 bond after a seizure of money orders checks and currency from Mexican clients across the state.
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Inez Salinas
Mexico
Department of Justice
United States
Salinas
Today’s Birthdays in Brief for Prominent Figures
General Sir Henry Seymour Rawlinson born 55 years ago today. Most Rev. Timothy Casey archbishop of Vancouver bom in Charlotte County New Brunswick 57 years ago today. Earl Beauchamp British statesman and administrator born 47 years ago today. Mary Garden famed Metropolitan Opera soprano born Aberdeen Scotland 42 years ago today. Herbert S. Hadley former Missouri governor born Olathe Kansas 47 years ago today.
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Henry Seymour Rawlinson
Timothy Casey
Vancouver
Charlotte County
N. B
Earl Beauchamp
Mary Garden
Metropolitan Opera Company
Aberdeen
Scotland
Herbert S. Hadley
Govenor
Missouri
Olathe
Kas
Catarrhal Deafness Cures Propagated by Catarrh Medicine
An old advertisement claims catarrhal deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and that a constitutional remedy, Hall’s Catarrh Medicine, cures it by acting through the blood. It offers a $100 reward for any case not cured and notes free circulation via Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Long Run at the Players Club Leaves Theatrical Laughs
George Cohan told a Players Club audience a humorous tale about an actor in a fur coat who claimed uplift after performing Ibsen’s Master Builder for Bullfrog miners. The anecdote ends with the quip that the run was “about four miles.”
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George Cohan
George
Ibsen
Humphry
Anniversaries and historical milestones across years
A compact roll of notable dates: Meissonier born 1815 in Lyon and died 181, 1863. 1869 Kansas defines the State University in Lawrence. 1872 Brownlow deploys militia against the Ku Klux Klan. 1878 Victoria hosts Empress Eugenie. 1878 Leo XIII elected. 1891 Dervishes repelled Tokar. 1915 Allied fleets shell Turkish forts in Dardanelles. 1916 French gun crew shoots down a German Zeppelin near Revigny. 1917 Senate grants President broad neutrality powers.
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Kansas
State University
Lawrence
Brownlow
Tennessee
Queen Victoria
Empress Eugenie
Chislehurst
Cardinal Peccci
Leo XIII
Tokar
Dardanelles
Revigny
Senate
Witness Testimony Recalls Calhoun Clay Dictation Style
An old colored witness, Calhoun Clay, testifies before a committee. He cannot sign his name, saying he dictates it, not writes, in a brief Atlanta Chronicle account framed by Booth Tarkington observations.
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Booth Tarkington
Calhoun Clay
Atlanta Chronicle
White’s Cream Vermi Fuge Heals Child Worms
A child with intestinal worms is handicapped in growth. A few doses of White's Cream Vermi Fuge destroys and expels worms. The child improves and thrives quickly. Price 26 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists.
Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments
The advertisement touts Zemo as a fast acting liquid relief for eczema blotches ringworm rashes and other skin troubles. It claims instant relief from itching cleanses and soothes the skin and heals quickly. Priced at 35 cents or one dollar for extra large bottles from The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland, O
Witness Summoning In Webb County For Parr Glasscock Race
State Ranger Joe Brooks, now at Austin headquarters, arrived to summon Webb County witnesses for testimony in the Parr Glasscock senatorial contest. He has located most witnesses and aims to depart Sunday night with the group by train to Austin.
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Brooks
Austin
Joe Brooks
State Ranger Force
Webb County
Tom Mix in Hell Roarin Reform at Royal Theater
Tom Mix drew a large crowd last night as Hell Roarin Reform played at the Royal Theater with reckless riding and gun stunts recalling old frontiers tales. Local ads note transit, services, and nearby offerings while community notices mention meetings, licenses, and business updates.
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Tom Mix
Royal Theater
Tom
Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad Promptly Heals Accidents
A scald burn or severe cut heals slowly if neglected. The family that keeps a bottle of Ballard's Snow Liniment on hand is always prepared for such accidents. Price 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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Ballard
Captains Dickson and Bobbitt Return to Law Firm
Captains Charles M. Dickson and Robert L. Bobbitt of Hicks Phelps Dickson Bobbitt have been honorably discharged from the Army and resumed practice with the firm. Dickson will work in San Antonio, Bobbitt in Laredo.
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Charles M. Dickson
Robert L. Bobbitt
Hicks, Phelps, Dickson & Bobbitt
United States Army
Mr. Dickson
San Antonio
Mr. Bobbitt
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo Plans Big Building Renewal Project
Nuevo Laredo Mexico will begin a major reconstruction program on several federal and municipal buildings damaged by the April 24 1914 fire. Funding from the federal treasury is expected soon, with plans also under way for a handsome market building within the coming season.
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Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Federal Treasury
Four Fort McIntosh Boxers Face Brownsville Opponents Saturday
A large crowd is expected at Fort McIntosh Saturday afternoon for a four-bout amateur boxing mill featuring Corporal Lohanitz McGlynn and Hopfe versus Private Wilensky Morgan and Domanski with Marsalek and Corrado. Civilian tickets are selling fast at Soldiers' Club and local drug stores as about five hundred soldiers plan to attend.
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Mike Lohanitz
Stoney McGlynn
Wagoner Hopfe
Corrado
Thirty-seventh Infantry Regiment
Wilensky
Morgan
Marsalek
Domanski
Fort Brown
Brownsville
Aft Brown
Fort Mcintosd
Robert EB. Essing
Fort McIntosh
Fort Mciintosh
Soldiers’ Club
Dreadful Cough Cured by Cough Remedy
Mrs F W Olsen of Marysville Missouri reports her son Jean suffered a severe cold and dreadful cough for days. After trying many medicines Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieved the cough immediately and cured him in one bottle. She praises it especially for children.
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Chamberlain
F. W. Olsen
Marysville
Jean
Will Decrease Acreage in Cotton Across Country
Reports from multiple regions indicate a planned large reduction in cotton acreage this year as farmers curb plantings to sustain prices. Webb County plans to plant about two thousand acres, though final decisions depend on actions elsewhere.
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Webb County
Basketball games here on Washington's Birthday weekend
Corpus Christi High School basketball team arrives this afternoon en route to Laredo High School. The first game is at 4 20 PM tomorrow on the high school court. The second game is at 4 30 PM Saturday on Fort McIntosh football grounds. Both teams claim the Southwest Texas basketball title, drawing large crowds.
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Corpus Christi
Laredo
Fort McIntosh
Texas
Washington
Transfer of Ownership at Economy Grocery Store
A public notice from Laredo Texas dated February 12 1919 states the Economy Grocery Store formerly Hernandez and Guerrero has passed into the hands of Valentin Hernandez who becomes sole proprietor and assumes all debts and liabilities of the business.
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Hernandez & Guerrero
Valentin Hernandez
Guerrero
Laredo
Texas
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Lyons
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A. F. Beddoe
Interchurch Movement
J. L. Fierros
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Juarez Plumbing Co
B. Juarez
Matamoros Street
Ixile
A. B. Bishop
Burroughs Adding Machine Co
C. B. Brown
Bender Hotel
Moran Music Co
Lincoln Street
Bellmont
Main Ave
Jesus Puente
Miss Guadalupe Valdede
Geo. R. Page
E. J. Foster
Commissioners Court
Aguilares
Fidel Cantu
Crescent Garage
Gregg
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
Crescent
B. M. Stitt
American Railway Express Co
Gorman
Express Comany
Holden
Clara Kimball Young
Lawrence &Co
Chicago
Horner
City Drug Co
BIG Fight Mill
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