FIELD DAY EVENTS FRIDAY AT FORT MCINTOSH
On Friday regular soldiers at Fort Mcintosh will hold a long program of field day events on the main parade grounds. The day includes obstacle, wall-scaling, rescue, mounted and dismounted races, relays, drill, a Cossack race, high jump, flat race, and artillery drill contests. Music will be provided by the Ninth Infantry Band and the Second Florida Infantry Band.
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Fort Mcintosh
Third Field Artillery
Ninth Infantry Band
Second
Florida Infantry Band
Laredo Men Face Tests In Saloon Law Violations
Testimony on charges of violating 9 30 closing law or Sunday law was taken yesterday and today before Commissioner Asher R Smith of the state comptroller s department Attorney Humphrey of Austin traveled to investigate the cases Two of the accused were represented by counsel or appeared in person while the third conducted his own examination before the commissioner
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Laredo
Asher R. Smith
State Comptroller’s Department
Humphrey
Austin
Comptrollers’ Department
Smith
Prince Napoleon a Clever Midget on Worldly Fame
A newspaper feature extols Prince Napoleon as a charming, intelligent little performer. Born in Italy and arriving in the United States at age three, he mastered English, follows European affairs, and captivates crowds with deft wit and comic characterizations on tour with A. Wortham.
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Prince Napoleon
United States
Italy
France
A. Wortham
Prince Nay Dleon
Notable Birthdays Today February 21 1914
Hon William H Osborn United States Commissioner of International Revenue by appointment of President Wilson since April 1913 is 61 years old today. He reports collecting 22 609 576 in revenues formerly evaded over the last three years. Osborn born February 21 1886 in Oxford North Carolina, formerly tobacco merchant and trader, later Greensboro Keeley Institute president and Greensboro mayor 1891 to 1895.
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William H. Osborn
United States
International Revenue
Wilson
Osborn
U. S. Treasury
Internal Revenue Department
Oxford
N. C
Durham
Greensboro
Keeley Institute
Social Calendar Offers Afternoon Church Meetings
Wednesday social calendar lists the Women's Auxiliary of Christ Church Parish Guild meeting at the Rectory with Mrs. C. W. Cook in the afternoon. The Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church will meet at the church at four o clock in the afternoon.
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Women’s Auxiliary of
Christ Church Parish Guild
C. W. Cook
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Christ Church
Katherine
Gretchen Wood
Anita Lane
Mary Cook
George Kehl
Bayless Gullette
Ralph Cook
Poor Man With a Smile and Social Notices
Poetry vignette contrasts a cheerful poor man with a booming world from San Antonio to Corpus Christi. Then a long social column lists guests visiting Laredo from San Antonio Waco Flatonia and Corpus Christi, including Mrs. Harris Mrs. Capra and the Shaw sisters. A Children’s Concert at Elks Hall praises Mrs. Loring and the Laredo Preparatory School.
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M. R. Perron
San Antonio
Wm. Simpson
A. M. Vetters
Margaret
Katherine Shaw
May Benson
George Benson
Corpus Christi
Joe Gallahan
Elks Hall
Laredo
Loring
Dorothy Morton
Alma Pierce and Evelyn Whitman Host Bridge Luncheon
Alma Pierce and Evelyn Whitman entertained at a bridge luncheon in honor of Mrs. Robert McCuttock of Corpus Christi. The ornate table featured Teneriffe lace, etched crystal vases, violets, ferns, green tapers, and butterfly place cards. A six course luncheon preceded a bridge session won by Mrs. Biggio. The event also noted church society meetings and a Latin American Club dance with numerous attendees.
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Bridge
John Tucker Halsell
Robert McCuttock
Corpus Christi
Teneriffe
Robert McBulloch
J. A. MacDonald
C. M. Fish
C. C. Biggio
H. S. Garlick
L. J. Christen
W. T. Davidson
New Orleans Weather Forecast and Fort McIntosh Observations
The Times reports a forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans with tonight partly cloudy and warmer conditions and a unsettled Thursday. Fort McIntosh observations record a max of 83 and a min of 50 degrees with a northeast wind and cloudy skies.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Muscle Relief
Sore muscles after a cold grippe are eased by Sloan's Liniment which does not stain skin or clog pores. It penetrates quickly without rubbing and claims to relieve rheumatism neuralgia lumbago strains sprains and bruises. Get a bottle today at all druggists for 25a.
Entertaining Movie Party Honors Mrs. H. M. Taylor
Mrs H D Shelby hosted a pleasant movie party yesterday afternoon with a reception for Mrs H M Taylor of San Antonio. The rooms were attractively arranged with potted plants, several musical numbers were performed, and a clarinet solo complemented the program. Punch and coffee were served, salad was enjoyed, and a list of attendees included Mesdames Haynes Derby Taylor Austin Fish Woodman Deutz Marshall and others.
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H. D. Shelby
H. M. Taylor
San Antonio
J. C. Marshall
Annie Pace
Laird
G. A. Brown
Asher Smith
Mrs. Hawley
Mesdames Haynes
Derby
Taylor
Austin
Fish
Woodman
Deutz
Marshall
A. R. Schmitt
Anderson
Harry Shelby
Vidales
Couch
Flores
Greenstreet
A. C. Richter
Lusk
Sames
Hamilton
Harris
Huberich
Zilker
Hawley
Misses
ICC Rules Aim to Ease Car Shortage in Coal Trade
Washington February 21. Strict ICC regulations to solve car shortage go into effect today. Rules require forwarding foreign cars under load and prompt handling of empty foreign cars. For coal cars the new rules are expected to reduce high coal prices by improving mobility and pricing.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Constipation Diet Tips and Remedy Mentioned
The article notes that cheese tea and boiled milk tend to check bowel movements. In contrast raw fruits especially apples and bananas graham bread and whole wheat bread promote movement. For severe constipation the remedy recommended is Chamberlain's Tablets taken after supper.
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Chamberlain
Times Subscription Offer Promises Daily News Access
The Times invites readers to subscribe for everyday access with a 60 cent monthly rate, highlighting ongoing news coverage and opportunities for regular readers.
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the Times
Personal visitors fill city for celebration week
J B McEnery of the San Antonio Paper Co and many others travel to the city for a gala celebration. Davis McGown and Max Deutz attend on business visits while Judge Thomas and Woodliet Thomas arrive from Cotulla. Miguel de la Garza and E Cousineau visit relatives and hosts extend welcomes. Families from San Antonio, Wichita, Dallas, and other cities join locals as guests prior to the event.
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J. BE. McEnery
San Antonio Paper Company
Davis McGown
Chicago
Max Deutz
San Antonio
E. Cousineau
Jake” Cousineau
Mr. Cousineau
Robstown
H. O. McCorquodale
Studebaker Automobile Factory
A. Z. Harris
W. C. Maness
M. QG. Delling
Dolores
Hamilton
Jacinto B. Trevisio
Carranza
Pefia
Roberts
Bender
This Date in History Highlights Wars and Births
A chronological list notes key events and births from 1801 to 1916. It includes Cardinal Newman born in 1801, Sherman burial in 1891, Berea College fine in 1905, a Birmingham mine explosion, the 1912 Houston fire, Albania's throne event in 1914, and major WWI actions with losses and credits.
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Cardinal Newman
Myllensburgh
N. Y
Charles Serth
Scribness Magazine
Brander Matthews
New Orleans
U. S
District of Columbia
William T. Sherman
St. Louis
Berea College
Birmingham
Ala
Pasha Ghali
Houston
Tex
Prince William of Wied
Kingdom of
Albania
U. S. Senate
Great Britain
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
Portugal
Spain
Italy
Japan
Evelyn
Verdun
Crown Prince
Frederick
Meuse
British
House of Commons
Artois
France
When You Have a Cold Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Mrs. Frank Crocker of Pana NL praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy after her five year old son Paul suffered a severe cold and troubling lung cough. One bottle and the first dose eased his symptoms, leading to a full cure.
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Chamberlain
Frank Crocker
Pana
Paul
Wilson Considers Universal Military Training Plan
President Wilson studies measures toward universal military training and seeks a plan he can support. He does not endorse the Senate bill or the War Department proposal but believes in the general principles involved.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Senate
War Department
National Farmers Association Convention Opens in Kansas City
In Kansas City Missouri on February 21 the annual convention of the National Farmers Association opened with a focus on improving marketing conditions for farm produce. Members from nearly every section of the country attend. C D Resler of Chanute Kansas serves as president and presiding officer, with I M Wright of Waukesha Wisconsin as secretary.
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Kansas City
National Farmers’ Association
C. D. Resler
Chanute
Kas
I. M. Wright
Waukesha
Wis
Washington to host Washington birthday celebrations with Wilson
Washington D C Feb 21 Arrangements completed for two Washington birthday celebrations in the capital Most notable event in years will be attended by President Wilson French ambassador Mme Jusserand and diplomatic corps Cabinet officers congressmen and Supreme Court justices to hear addresses by Pomerene Stotesbury McKim and McGrew Marine Band to provide music Knights of Columbus also hosting with Champ Clark presiding and Morgan J O'Brien delivering the principal oration
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Washington
D. C
George Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sons of the Revolution
Sons of the American Revolution
Wilson
Memorial Continental Hall
Mme. Jusserand
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Court
Atlee Pomerene
Ohio
Louis
W. Stotesbury
State of
New York
House of Representatives
Morgan J. O’brien
Appellate Division
Supreme Court of New York
Neglected Colds Grow Worse Promises Pine Tar Remedy
A periodical notice urges readers to treat a lingering cough with Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It claims soothing relief from irritation, easier breathing, and germ-killing antiseptic action to prevent chronic bronchial issues. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
An Appeal For Accommodations In The City
The committee asks residents to offer lodging for visitors as crowds grow. Please call 41 or inform City Marshal Brennan at City Hall so offerings can be listed and matched to needs.
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Brennan
Committee
Wilson to address Congress on extra authority for ships
Associated Press reports President Wilson plans to speak before Congress before adjournment on March 4 to seek authority to protect American sailors and vessels from German submarine attacks. He will outline his message but not seek a war declaration. Austrain break expected. Also: many ships sunk in the Mediterranean including Italian transporter and armed steamers carrying cargo to Salonika. Oceana Moventaux and Aphrodite noted.
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Congress
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Austria
Herlin
Mediterranean
Overseas
Saloniki
Oceana
Moventaux
Aphrodite
List of Sunken Vessels Announces Recent Sinks
Paris February 21 official notice lists sunken ships from February 16 to 20 including the Minas February 16 the Skogland February 18 the Giuseppe February 18 the Guido February 19 and the Rosalie February 20.
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Paris
Minas
Skogland
Giuseppe
Guido
Rosalie
Two Thousand Killed in Romanian Rail Crash
Approximately two thousand people were killed or injured in a railroad accident near Chirurchai in northern Romania, according to Moscow newspapers cited by the Overseas News. The report notes massive casualties and ongoing inquiries into the disaster.
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Berlin
Chirurchai
Romania
Moscow
Overseas
N Enoy
Pive
Ert Ntly Kifrad
Embargo urged to prevent national unrest
President J P Griffin of the Chicago Board of Trade telegraphed the Interstate Commerce Commission and railroad heads warning that without an immediate embargo on all eastbound products from Chicago except fuel and foodstuffs the country will face danger of anarchy and riots.
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Associated Press
Chicago
J. P. Griffin
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Railroads
Million for Food Pledge Promises City Aid
New York on February 21 Mayor Mitchel says he will consider a request from East Side housewives whose children are starving due to high food costs. They urged a city appropriation of one million dollars to buy food for needy families.
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New York
East Side
Mitchel
Pershing Named Commander of Southern Department
Associated Press reports Gen. Pershing has been appointed commander of the Southern Department, succeeding Gen. Funston. Maj. Gen. Scott, chief of staff, informed Pershing today that the appointment is effective immediately.
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el Paso
Texas
Pershing
Southern Department
Funston
Scott
Youngstown Cue Wizard to Contest Pocket Billiard Title
Louis Kreuter, 17, of New York City, aims to take the continuous pocket billiard championship from Frank Taberski of Schenectady in a series of matches starting tomorrow night in Youngstown Ohio. The contest carries the trophy and 150 dollars a side. Taberski has held the trophy since September after beating John Layton of Sedalia Missouri and has defended it against Ralph Greenleaf Edward I Ralph and James Maturo.
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Youngstown
Louis Kreuter
New York City
Frank Taberski
Schenectady
Taborski
John Layton
Sedalia
Ralph Greenleaf
Edward I. Ralph
James Maturo
Death of Judge George M. Martin Shocks Atascosa and Laredo
A telegram announced the death today in San Antonio of Judge George M. Martin a prominent Atascosa County resident familiar to many in Laredo. He had suffered impaired health for some time and was well known locally.
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G. M. Martin
Lee Miller
San Antonio
George M. Martin
Atascosa County
Laredo
Judge Martin
Colombian treaty not to be ratified at this session
The senate foreign relations committee decided the Colombia Panama partition compensation treaty could not be ratified this session after the President Wilson letter urging ratification was read.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Colombia
Panama
Wilson
Ash Wednesday Observed Across New York Churches
Ash Wednesday ushered in the 40 day Lenten season with blessings and the distribution of ashes after services. Catholic churches held special masses and sermons while Episcopal and some Lutheran churches observed the day with services across the metropolis.
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New York
Metropolis
Court League to Hear Noted Speakers
The World's Court conference and dinner at the Hotel Bileators hosts morning sessions by the Amer Peace Society and peace workers, with a late afternoon joint conference of the World's Court League and allied groups. Dinner features Congressman James L Slayden Texas President Nicholas Hurray Butler Columbia Prof Anna Garland Spencer Pennsylvania and James Brown Scott Neutrality Board adviser to the State Department.
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Board of Renaings
World's Court Es Sil Hoff
Bileators
Amer Peace Society
World's Court League
James L. Slayden
Texas
Nicholas Hurray Butler
Columbia University
Anna Garland Spencer
Pennsylvania
James Brown Scott
Neutrality Board
State Department
Train wreck fatality toll amid panic and blast chaos
Chaos following an explosion caused a fire aboard a train. Passengers panicked as the wreckage piled up, the train derailed and telescoped, killing others in the chaos. Investigation and rescue efforts commenced as authorities assessed the scene.
British Ship Sunk Centurion Sinks. Crew Landed
London reports the British sailing ship Centurion has been sunk and the crew landed Lloyds announces.
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London
Centurion
Lloyds
Port of Plymouth Closed to All Vessels Except Allies
London February 21 official statement says Plymouth port is closed until further notice to all ships except those of the allies. Any other vessel entering the harbor faces penalties under the defense of the realm act and possible detention.
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Plymouth
London
Turkey Grants Immediate Departure for Americans in Beirut
Washington February 21 Turkey assured Ambassador Elkus it will waive all restrictions on the immediate release of a thousand Americans gathered near Beirut and pledged protection for American relief ships against Turkish submarine interference.
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Washington
Turkey
Elkus
Beirut
Must Call at Allied Ports
London dated Feb 21 says vessels must call at British or allied ports and prove they are not bound for enemy ports or they may be captured to determine if carrying contraband of war, under an order in council effective Feb 16.
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London
Submarine menace grows grave in February losses
London reports First Lord of the Admiralty Carson telling the house of commons that the submarine menace is grave and unsolved. He cites 268000 tons lost in the first 18 days of February.
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London
Admiralty
Carson
House of Commons
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Fast Cough Relief
Lingering coughing kept you awake and drained energy. Dr King’s New Discovery is a balsam remedy, antiseptic, laxative, and promptly effective. It soothes irritated membranes and kills cold germs. Delay is dangerous, get Dr King’s New Discovery at once. For fifty years it has been a favorite for grippe, croup, coughs, and colds. Available at druggists for 50c.
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Dr. King
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