Birthday Tribute to George Washington as Civil Hero
Wednesday's Daily lauds George Washington as a model American and the first democrat of the country. It traces his Virginia upbringing, surge from surveyor to Continental Army commander, presidency, and lifelong devotion to citizen rights and liberty. The piece praises his humility, leadership, and lasting moral example for the nation.
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George Washington
Virginia
Washington
Efigiger Nm
House of Burgesses
Continental Congress
United States
America
Citizen Soldier Fred Funston Remembered At Fifty
A tribute recalls Nelson Miles and Fred Funston as citizen soldiers who rose from civilian life to command roles in war. Funston died at fifty after a life of perilous campaigns in Alaska and Cuba, facing injuries yet continuing to seek adventure and national service.
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Nelson A. Miles
Spain
Cincinnati
Fred Funston
Funston
Alaska
Kansas Regiment and the Aguinaldo Capture Hero
The piece profiles Fred Fussion, a Kansas regiment colonel who led early battles after Aguinaldo’s attack. His unit rebuilt and guarded the "Kansas Short-Line" railway, and he famously captured Aguinaldo with a small force. Praised for bravery and modesty, he rose to brigadier general before his final, near-miss defeat.
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E iAston
Aguinaldo
Manila
Prize Awards For Washington Celebration Prizes Listed
The Times publishes announced prizes from the Washington Celebration committee led by Seaman and J. EB Trout. Awards include prizes for floats, decorated automobiles, horse drawn vehicles, comic features, cowboys and cowgirls, marching society, military floats, Boy Scout features, and individual male and female features with items like silk waists, hats, shoes, clocks and gift certificates. Fifteen blue ribbons will also be awarded.
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Washington
The
Times
Seaman
J. EB. Trout
I. Goodman
Eduardo Cruz
City Drug Co
Garcia
Laredo Novelty Co
Laredo Auto Sales Co
Wormser Bros
Texas Auto Co
Refugio Drugstore
Deutz & Bro
varape—Sonora News Co
L. Daiches
Botica del Pueblo
Bon Ton
Echols and Edwards
Los Dos Laredos
Marching Society
H. Dubin
Schwartzman
H. Valdez
Moser’s
Consumers Ice
Laredo
Laredo Ready for Washington's Birthday Celebration
Arrangements for the Washington's Birthday festival are complete with banners flags and lights in the business and residential districts. Excursionists arrive from Corpus Christi San Antonio and other points ahead of the big parades and events. The official program lists a grand military parade a civic float pageant and illuminated auto parade with bands and displays across Thursday and Friday.
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Laredo
Mexico
George Washington
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Alice
San Diego
City Concerts Fill Week With Band Performances
The celebration schedules nightly band concerts in city plazas and City Hall. Ninth United States Infantry Band plays at Martin and Jarvis Plazas across Wednesday to Friday. Second Florida Infantry Band performs at Jarvis Plaza and Martin Plaza. Banda Laredo concerts at City Hall. Juvenile Band performs Tuesday and Wednesday at City Hall with times from 8 to 10:20 or 10:30 p.m.
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Ninth
United States Infantry Band
Martin Plaza
Jarvis Plaza
Second
Florida Infantry
Banda Laredo
City Hall
Laredo schools close for Washington Birthday week
The Laredo Independent District will recess all schools until Monday after the board of trustees ordered a week’s closure to permit teachers and pupils to enjoy the Washington Birthday Anniversary Celebration and related field day events.
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Laredo Independent
Board of Trustees
Military Parade Order for Washington's Birthday in Laredo 1917
Official district order lists units and vehicles for the February 22 parade in Laredo Texas. The 16th os and attached detachments including the 14th Cavalry 2nd Battalion 3rd Field Artillery engineers and medical detachment form the marching column under Colonel Alonzo Gray with a 10 a m start and a Flores Hidalgo Fort McIntosh route.
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Washington
Ana Arama
Market Plaza
Nelling
Redelyil
Pocahontas
Laredo
Hth Cavalry
9Th
U. S. Infantry
4Th
Missouri Infantry
Floridanfantry
U. 8S
District of Laredo
Venate
Texas
Sth Infantry
14Th Cavalry
1St Engineers
Camp Hospital
3Rd Field Artillery
Alonzo Gray
Victoria Street
Fort McIntosh
Vidaurri Avenue
Matamoros Street
San Bernardo Avenue
Lincoln Street
Flores Avenue
Hidalgo Street
Gray
Buster Brown Visits Laredo Amid Carnival Buzz
A feature about Buster Brown and his dog Tige arriving in Laredo, drawing crowds as they walk from the depot to a hostelry, with a bustling carnival scene nearby. Notices include jitney cars, civic parade plans with Old Glory, and various local business ads and service announcements.
Army Field Day And Cavalry Races On Fort McIntosh Parade
Festivities begin at 9:00 a.m. with Military Field Day featuring relay, mounted and dismounted events, and a retiring sharp shooters race. At 2:30 p.m. U S Army equestrian events on the Parade Grounds include horse racing and jumping contests, followed by 8:00 p.m. band concerts and illuminated carnival attractions. Saturday features a 3:00 p.m. baseball game at Caliche Park between Star U S Army and Star Laredo teams, culminating in a grand finale with music and carnival.
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U. S. Cavalry
Fort McIntosh
U. S. Army
Heights
Caliche Park
Laredo
Garden of Knowledge at Star Theatre February 21 22 23
Screenland's Supreme Sensation The Garden of Knowledge screens at Star Theatre formerly The Principal on February 21 22 and 23 Admits only.
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Garden of Knowledge
Screenland
Star Theatre
Firemen Parade Tomorrow for Laredo Truck Dedication
Tomorrow at 2 PM the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department will dedicate and parade with the new modern combination chemical truck presented by the city council through Mayor McComb. All four companies are urged to assemble in uniform at Wiremen's Hall for the dedication, then march in the civic parade with their apparatus, followed by refreshments after the ceremonies.
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Laredo
Fire Department
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