Laredo Seeks Permanent Celebration Association Plan
Friday's Daily argues for a resident led, year round celebration association to plan future fiestas. It compares Laredo to New Orleans, urges broader entertainment, richer history display, and more lodging as essential to elevating the annual fiesta beyond a provincial street fair.
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Laredo
New Orleans
United States
Carnival Association
Laughing Water
Minnesota
Virgin Prairie
New Empire
Santa Ana
San Agustin
Texas
Republic
National Defense Highway Bill Proposed by California Congressman
A California member of congress introduced a bill to acquire a national defense highway encircling the United States. It would 10 000 miles long, create jobs for at least 100 000 Americans, and train workers for military duty two hours daily under Army regulations. Estimated cost starts at 216 000 per mile, with possible higher final costs.
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California
Congress
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf Coasts
Wm. D. Stephens
United States Army
Texas
Attos
el Paso
Rio Grande
National Defense
War Department
Stephens
Interior
Border Highway Debate and Military Road Contrast
The piece weighs border defense via a Rio Grande military road against a broader national defense project. It questions cost, intent, and local backing, noting Texas interest and army engineer oversight, while comparing to a distant California plan and current World War I developments in France.
Germans sink British prize off Teneriffe
The Germans seized a British vessel at Teneriffe in the Canary Islands, towed her to sea, and sank her after landing the prisoners. The exact advantage gained is unclear, but England has lost another vessel.
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Teneriffe
Canary Islands
Zeppelin commander survives sea battle after raid losses
The article recounts the Zeppelin commander who, after a raid on a foreign land, faced a sea battle and sent final messages to loved ones before his craft was lost. Unlike his doomed air crew and raid victims who had no time to send word, he remained more fortunate in this perilous night.
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Bngland
Rumor on German Ambassador Passport Drop Shocks Chicago Wheat
A sensational drop in Chicago wheat prices is traced to a rumor that the German ambassador was to be handed his passports. The source of the rumor remains unclear, with investigators unable to identify who manufactured it at the crucial psychological moment.
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France
William
Chicago
Onion crop dimmed by pest ravages near Laredo
Growers along the Laredo belt report uncertain yields as thrips and other insects devastate onion fields. While some areas show promise of heavy production, widespread damage and dry weather portend far smaller carload shipments this season than last year.
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Laredo
Laredo Bond Election Set For Next Saturday
Residents of Laredo prepare to vote on an eighty thousand dollar bond issue to finance a modern high school and two ward schools. Proponents argue the current buildings are outdated and inadequate, urging approval to support city progress and expanded enrollment. The outcome is expected to be decided by progressive property taxpayers.
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New Laredo
Laredo
Spanish Peanuts for Seed Grown at Katy Texas
100 pounds choice seed Spanish peanuts thoroughly recleaned with no sticks stems pops or dirt. Double sacked. Freight to your station $4.50. J. Ed. Cabaniss Box 28 Katy Texas.
Mazda Shaped Lamps Sold Five for One Dollar
Laredo Electric and Telephone Supply Co offers Mazda shaped lamps in 25 and 40 watt options. A bulk deal lists five lamps for $1.00, advertised from the Royal Theatre Building.
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Laredo Elec. & Telephone Supply Co
Royal Theatre Building
Laredo Competes as San Marcos Triumphs in Race
The San Marcos Times notes San Marcos wins at Laredo in 31.8 seconds to Taylor 36.2, praising the fire boys. Laredo arrived this morning and was greeted by a parade on the big fire truck. In the second run Taylor clocked 29.2 and Laredo 27.4, while San Marcos faltered.
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Laredo
San Marcos Times
Hase
San Marcos
Taylor
Notice to Tax-payers Opens Assessments at City Hall
The city hall office is open for the reception of assessments on real and personal property for 1916. Tax-payers are urged to call and render assessments during office hours from 9 a.m. to 12 m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as a fast acting remedy for sciatica nerve pain and muscular aches. Claims no rubbing required and broad usefulness for rheumatism lumbago sore throat chest pain sprains bruises neuralgia and headaches with 2c price at druggists.
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Sloan
Notice of Sheriff Sale in Webb County Texas 1916
The State of Texas Webb County sheriff announces a sale by execution issued in the case Eduardo Y. Martinez versus A Perron and Amador Sanchez No 6651. On March 7 1916 at the Webb County Courthouse Laredo Texas lots 4 5 6 7 8 and 9 in block 72 will be sold for 641 dollars plus costs to satisfy the judgment. Antonio Salinas sheriff and R M G Benavides deputy oversee the sale.
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State OF Texas
Webb
Bexar County
A. S
Eduardo Y. Martinez
A. Perron
Amador Sanchez
Court House
Webb County
Laredo
Texas
O. A. Perron
A. D
Antonio Salinas
R. M. G. Benavides
Laredo Enjoys Springlike Weather and Civic Bustle
Locals note ideal spring conditions as trees bud and birds sing while removing holiday decorations. The February 12 carnival ends tomorrow with no major incidents, Laredo teams excel in sports, and a bond election for $80,000 to fund three new schools is a week away. Marital licenses include Aurelio Lopez and Mrs San Juana Moreno, with imports from Mexico recorded as ixile calamine and other goods. Washington’s Birthday is celebrated as Laredo’s day.
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Annie
Laredo
Times Office
Aurelio Lopez
San Juana Moreno
Mexico
Ixile
Robbery Strikes Rail Paymaster as 70000 Pesos Vanish
A National Lines paymaster carrying 70000 Carranza pesos in a private car at Nuevo Laredo was robbed after he left the vehicle for a night at a hotel. The safe was blown open and money removed, with no clues. The paymaster and several railroad yard workers were later arrested on suspicion but held without evidence.
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National Lines Railroad
Nuevo Laredo
Carranza
Signs of Activity Around Laredo Bank and Bertani Buildings
In the business district of Laredo activity rises from ongoing construction at the Laredo National Bank and the Bertani building, three blocks apart. Workers concentrate on the upper levels of the bank while bricklayers rapidly raise walls on the Bertani project, which will span 107 feet square.
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Laredo National Bank
Bertani
Laredo
Bank
April elections set for Laredo city officials and school board
In April two major elections will occur in Laredo. Voters will choose all city officials including mayor and city officers and elect four trustees for the Laredo Independent School District. The school election moves from May to April. no opposition has been announced yet.
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Laredo
Laredo Independent School District
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
An informal notice offering a subscription opportunity to read THE TIMES daily at 50 cents per month. No other details provided.
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the Times
Wilson Opposes Congress Action on Armed Ships
President Wilson reiterated opposition to congressional action to warn Americans off armed ships in talks with Speaker Clark House Leader Kitchin and Flood. House members warned the measure would pass two to one if brought to a vote. Senator Lodge voiced support for Wilsons stance. A Senate resolution urged Congress to decide any issue touching national honor before action. Bryan signaled support for warning ships.
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Washington
Wilson
Clark
House
Kitchin
Flood
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Germany
Senator Lodge
Senator Stone
Congress
Senate
Jones
Bryan
Automobile Hit by Train Kills One in Ballinger
In Ballinger Texas on February 25 J F P Wid of Moran Texas was instantly killed and J W Chestnut of Abilene probably fatally injured when their car was struck by a passing train near Ballinger this morning.
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Associated Press
Ballinger
Texas
J. FP. Wid
Moran
J. W. Chestnut
Abilene
Here
Fomenting strikes defendants ordered arraignment in New York
Washington February 25 United States commissioner dismissed attack on the indictment of Robert Fowler Herman Schulters and Henry Matin charged with fomenting strikes as members of Labor's National Peace Council. They must be arraigned in New York.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Commissioner Today
Robert Fowler
Herman Schulters
Henry Matin
Labor
National Peace Council
New York
German forces claim gains north of Verdun and 10000 prisoners
The German war office reports capture of French positions north of Verdun to Loudemont with ten thousand prisoners since the drive began and six more villages taken. France admits retreat to Beaumont rear as fighting eases. The Turkish statement says British attacks near Kutel Amara were repulsed with notable losses.
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Associated Press
London
German War Office
Verdun
Loudemont
Beaumont
Kutel-Amara
Verdun Offensive Seen as Last Major Push
Paris Feb 25 German prisoners report Verdun offensive is the last great offensive against France. The statements suggest the windup of Germanys major drive as Allied forces hold strong.
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France
Paris
Verdun
German Steamers Seized at St Vincent Harbor
Eight German steamers in the harbor at St Vincent Cape Verde Islands were seized by the Portuguese government on February 25. The action reflects escalating hostilities and Portuguese enforcement of wartime controls in the region.
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St. Vincent
Cape Verde Islands
United States Probes German Removals Aboard China
Washington instructed Ambassador Page in London to ask the British foreign office about the removal of 38 Germans from the American steamer China on the Pacific. The inquiry seeks release of any prisoners if arrests occurred on the high seas.
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Washington
United States
Ambassador Page
London
British Foreign Office
China
Pacific Ocean
High Seas
Georgia mob hangs accused Black assailant in Cartersville
In Cartersville Georgia on February 25 a mob of forty men took Jesse McCracken from jail and hanged him in front of the city hall. His body was riddled with bullets. He was charged with entering a home and assaulting white resident Mrs A T Heath who remains in a serious condition.
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Associated Press
Cartersville
Jesse McCracken
A. T. Heath
Anti Tuberculosis Church Is Latest
Battle Creek Michigan February 25 work will begin in early spring on the first anti tuberculosis church. The edifice will be nearly all windows with a dim religious atmosphere and windows open most of the time. Pastor Rev Marion H Garrard says the idea grows from Michigan wide campaign against the white plague.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Marion H. Garrard
Michigan
Six DC lawyers cited for disbarment in Washington
Six members of the bar of the District of Columbia are summoned to court to answer charges by the grievance committee. Three are jailed, two convicted of embezzlement, one accused of misusing estate funds. Names include John W. Paterson, David Rothechild, William H. Reilly, William F E Ambrose, Creed M. Fullen, Edward N. Hopewell. One member vanished from Washington years ago and is feared dead.
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Washington, D .C
Bar of
District of Columbia
District Supreme Court
John W. Paterson
Stillwater
Minn
David Rothechild
Leavenworth
Kas
William H. Reilly
Atlanta
William FE. Ambrose
Creed M. Fullen
Ambrose
Edward N. Hopewell
Janewel
Washington
Sinless
1. S Marshall
Wets and Dry War Grips Greensburg Indiana
Greensburg Indiana February 25 war brews between wets and drys as local option period expires. Liquor interests expect to win March 8 election to reopen saloons amid mayor awaiting impeachment trial for failing to enforce liquor laws against blind tigers.
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Greensburg
Ind
Soldier of Fortune to Face Hangman in Denver
J C Bulger, noted soldier of fortune and revolutions leader in Mexico and South America, faces execution in Denver as a sentence of death stands for the May 6 1914 killing of hotelman Lloyd F Nicodemus. The state Supreme Court twice commuted the sentence for hearings into mental condition and juror illness. a January 10 verdict found Bulger sane, paving the week long execution window starting February 27. Sister Pauline Bulger of Brooklyn advocates for clemency or delay.
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Denver
Colo
J. C. Buker
Bulger
Llyod F. Nicodemus
State Supreme Court
United States Army
Pauline Bulger
Brooklyn
Dr Kines New Discovery for Cough and Cold
For children's cough and cold this remedy uses Pine Tar and balsams. It claims to be antiseptic and to loosen phlegm while soothing irritation. Advertises as safe for adults and the aged and urges immediate treatment with all druggists carrying it.
Remains Sent to Philadelphia for Private Kern
The remains of Private Kern of Troop L Fourteenth Cavalry who died at Fort McIntosh hospital from blood poisoning were shipped home to Philadelphia this afternoon. A cavalry escort accompanied the casket on a caisson draped with a large American flag. The fallen cavalryman’s mount led the procession, both in mourning, as the Ninth Infantry Band played a slow dirge. The funeral was described as very impressive.
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Philadelphia
Kern
Fourteenth Cavalry
Fort McIntosh
Ninth Infantry
Mexicans Narrowly Escape Lynching Near Donna
Three Mexicans attempted to lasso Gertrude McClelland, a young American schoolteacher near Donna, Texas. Soldiers intervened before a mob could seize them. In Washington, the Senate confirmed Henry Prather Fletcher as ambassador to Mexico.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Texas
Gertrude McClelland
Donna
Mexico
Washington
Senate Today
Henry Prather Fletcher
Wheat Advances On Chicago Market Rally
Chicago February 25 wheat opened with a four cent gain amid renewed buy interest after yesterday’s panic selloff driven by rumors of a breach in international relations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Passengers Safe After Liner Cretan Collision
Norfolk, Feb 25 All aboard the liner Cretan were transferred after a fog collision with a schooner off Cape Hatteras. No lives lost and damage to the steamer described as slight. A wireless message brought aid.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Cape Hatteras
No Schooner Involved Collision Report
Baltimore February 25 reports to the general offices say the liner Cretan collided with the steamer Dorothy which rescued the Cretan passengers. No schooner was involved in the accident.
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Baltimore
Dorothy
Football Rules Committee Session in New York
The annual Intercollegiate Football Rules Committee session is underway in New York with two days of meetings. Talks focus on defender protection for receivers of forward passes and whether penalties or touches down behind the line should determine a score.
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New York
Wife Sues Professor for Divorce in Cambridge
Mrs Caroline G Eastman files for divorce from Prof Charles R Eastman of New York alleging desertion and cruel treatment. The case follows past Harvard research years and a prior acquittal in a 1890s shooting claim linked to the Eastman family scientist lineage. Mrs Eastman, living in Cambridge, cites nervous condition and seeks seclusion.
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Boston
Cambridge
Caroline G. Eastman
Charles R. Eastman
New York
Eastman
Profesor
Harvard
Richard Rogan
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburg
Alvah G. Clark
Southern League to Approve Drafted Playing Schedule
Atlanta Ga Feb 25 The directors of the Southern League will meet here tomorrow to approve the playing schedule drafted for the coming season.
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Atlanta
Southern League
Times-50 CTE Subscription Offer
The Times-50 offers a monthly subscription at i per month. Readers may subscribe to access ongoing coverage, with details on rates and payment options available through the publication’s official channels.
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TIMES
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