Laredo Development Shines During Visitor Celebration
Monday’s Daily notes strong manifest growth in Laredo as visitors explore a transformed city since their February 1914 visit. Paved Jarvis Plaza, Mercy Hospital, Bender Hotel, Royal Opera House, and Laredo National Bank rise amid many new cottages on Market Street. Streetcar expansion into Farragut, Flores, and Lincoln streets signals ongoing progress with more promised next year.
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Laredo
Jarvis Plaza
Mercy Hospital
Bender
Court
Royal Opera House
Laredo National Bank
Farragut Street
Flores Avenue
Lincoln Street
Heights
Market
Fire department races set for tomorrow on Mata Moros St
Tomorrow afternoon at 1 30 the hose reel races and Paris rule races will take place on Mata moros street in front of the federal building. Teams from Laredo San Marcos and Taylor participate with Taylor and San Marcos arrive in Laredo yesterday. Chief C C Biggio chairs the racing committee and celebration. Ground rules will be settled by captains this afternoon. Firemen gather at 9 tomorrow morning at Firemen's Hall for the grand street parade at 10.
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Matamoros Street
Federal Building
Paris
Laredo
San Marcos
Taylor
C. C. Biggio
THREE FINE MILITARY BANDS
Several band concerts fill the day with performances by the Ninth Infantry Band the Ozuna Brigade Military Band of Monterey the Third Artillery Band of Fort Sam Houston and the Buitton Brass Band of the city The Ozuna Brigade Band conducts a 3 to 5 pm concert in front of the city hall and the Ninth Infantry Band performs from 8 to 11 pm at Jarvis Plaza for the plaza dedication The Fort Sam Houston Third Artillery Band arrives on today’s train and may play at city hall at 8 pm The Ozuna Brigade Band 45 musicians under Major Miguel Perez has traveled from field service to Laredo and wears army uniforms The note defends military band attire while inviting listeners to enjoy the music
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Ninth Infantry Band
Ozuna Brigade Military Band
Monterey
Third Artillery Band
Fort Sam Houston
Buitton Brass Band
Jarvis Plaza
Ninth Infantry
Ozuna Brigade
City Hall
Miguel Perez
Laredo
City Fish & Poultry Co
City Market
Laredo Public Schools
St. Paul Hotel
New Management
J. W. Earnest
Martin Plaza
Soldier Boys
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
Quick Relief for Irregular Bowels with Herbine
When bowels are irregular discomfort grows as time passes. Take a dose before bed to feel better next day. Price 60c. Sold by all druggists.
Little Locals Recital at Latin American Club
Professor Villar and music pupils prepare for a grand recital at the Latin American Club on the 28th with an elaborate program. Also notes on local businesses, troop movements, sports events, hotel listings, and public notices in Laredo.
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Villar
Laredo Woolen Company
Rom Horner
W. Tate
I 14Th Cavalry
Fort McIntosh
San Ignacio
Zapata County
Saft’s
Laredo Transfer Co
Four year old Daisy Potts Dies After Brief Illness
Daisy Potts four years old daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Potts died at 12 15 Sunday morning February 20 at 1620 Victoria street after a brief illness. Remains shipped to Cincinnati Ohio for interment. Mr and Mrs Potts receive the sympathy of many friends in their hour of bereavement.
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Daisy
G. W. Potts
Victoria Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Remedy for Severe Bilious Attacks with Chamberlain Tablets
A home remedy note describes a bilious attack with headache coated tongue loss of appetite constipation and vomiting of partly digested matter and bile. It advises taking three Chamberlain's Tablets for prompt relief and notes the product is obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Social calendar notes bridge dance and parade events
On Monday the Tournament Bridge Club meets with Mrs. C M Fish at 3 30 pm. No Woman's Club meeting today. Dance at Elks Hall this evening. On Tuesday the Fireman's Coronation Ball is at Elks Hall. On Wednesday the Children's Parade forms at 3 pm in Jarvis Plaza.
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Tournament Bridge Club
Elks Hall
Jarvis Plaza
Social Roundup Delights Washington Holidays Guests
Local society notes list numerous visitors from San Antonio Austin Corpus Christi and Fort Sam Houston arriving for the Washington holidays. Engagements weddings and club parties are reported with Coronation at the Fireman Ball and upcoming Supper and dance hosted by Col. and Mrs. Robt. Brown.
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Col
Mrs. Robt. Brown
Social dances and park gatherings in Laredo clubs
The report highlights a Saturday evening informally hosted by M Fish and hosts for members of the Sextette and Light Brigade Clubs with Washington color decor and cherry theme. It notes a Fort McIntosh hop and a paper chase winning Olive Gray and Alice Gray, followed by a Dutch lunch at Bella Vista, plus a later supper party hosted by Capt. and Mrs. Sirmyer with a large guest list.
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H. W. Greer
A. Huberich
J. 8. Penn
Geo. C. Woodman
Mrs. W. N. Young
J. B. Morton
Miriam Werner
Informa
Lurline Davis
Strene Moser
Ruth Scratchey
Maxime Taylor
Courtney Slaughter
Tom Nye
Claude Bigden
Aaron Moser
Henry Burr
George Hodges
Thomas Mussett
Randall Nye
Fort McIntosh
Clement
Alma Pierce
Dorothy Smith
Mary James
Marguerite Nelson
Theodora Gullette
Edna Brown
Courtney Crutchfield
Cleo Pereira
Louise Muller
Clarisse Ryan
Bailey
Ethel
Myrtle Mackin
Olive Gray
Major Switzer
Robi. Muller
Alden Muller
Pring Buttron
Gerald Sielski
Percy Winch
Leslie Stoner
Jack Lobdell
Lieuts. Tucker
Woodruff
Zundell
Dwan, Gilbreath
Gill and Cronin
Laredo
Batchelors
Onion Fields
Alice Gray
Moore
Bella Vista
Walter Moore
Olive
Major Payne
Lieuts. Moore
Coulter
Gilbreath
Bishop
Dwan
Gill
Sirmyer
Sidney Jackman
San Marcos
Theodora Guilette
Robin Muller
Prinz Buttron
Wlieuts
Zundel
Cronin
New Army Bill Considered Today By House Panel
A new army reorganization bill would federalize the National Guard. It proposes raising the regular army to 134000, doubling field artillery, adding fifteen Engineer Corps companies, creating four aircraft squadrons, and forming a cadet corps from military trained colleges. The plan was tentatively approved today by the House military committee in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Guard
Regular Army
Field Artillery
Engineer Corps
House Military Committee
Supreme Court Holds Up Mining Corporation Tax
The Supreme Court today delayed the corporation tax on mining companies, a decision reported by Associated Press from Washington. The ruling holds the tax in abeyance while further proceedings or interpretations are considered, affecting mining firms and related fiscal policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Supreme Court Today
Jess Willard Not Too Sick For Moran Fight March 25
Chicago February 21 Jess Willard's manager said Willard is not too sick to meet Moran in New York on March 25. The announcement underlines the scheduled heavyweight matchup between the two boxers and sets expectations for the bout.
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Chicago
Jess Willard
Jess
Moran
New York
Oklahoma delegation backs Bierer for Court of Claims
The Oklahoma congressional delegation urged former Oklahoma Supreme Court Associate Justice Bierer for the Court of Claims. President Wilson promised careful consideration of the nomination.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Bierer
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Court of Claims
Wilson
Senate votes to seek Wilson letter on Korea wartime actions
Washington on February 21 the senate asked the president to submit US correspondence with Korea during Japan's occupation in the Russo Japanese War. The move responds to Elihu Root's attack on President Wilson for not protesting Belgium's occupation.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Korea
Japan
Elihu Roots
Wilson
Belgium
Painting the Town Red Ends Marine’s Artistry on Leave
Washington February 21 a court martial board of the U S Marine Corps sentenced Private Michael Angello to a bad conduct discharge for cutting up and painting the town red while on shore leave aboard the Florida The board ruled that misbehavior on liberty ends service and no allowance was made for his artistic temperament.
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Washington, D. C
U. S
Florida
Michael Angello
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps
New York Health Board raids clubs to fight rum
New York health inspectors invaded diverse drinking venues from slum dives to Fifth Avenue clubs under Commissioner Emerson. They aim to curb alcohol with warnings and education, presenting slides declaring intemperate use fills hospitals, asylums, homes, and jails.
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NEW York Health Board
New York
Fifth Avenue
Department of Health
Emerson
Charles F. Molduan
Bureau of Public Health Education
Health Board
Mazda shaped lamps sale notice at Laredo Elec Co
A vendor advertises Mazda shaped lamps of 2h and 40 watts with five for 1.90 dollars. The deal is from Laredo Electric and Telephone Supply Company located in the Royal Theatre Building, dated February 18.
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Laredo Elec. & Telephone Supply Co
Royal Theatre Building
Herbine advertised as liver stimulant and bowel purifier
An advertisement claims gas in the stomach or bowels is linked to a torpid liver and promotes Herbine as a quick remedy. It is described as a marvelous liver stimulant and bowel purifier priced at 50 cents and sold by all druggists.
Russians Press in Turkish Armenia Threaten Reform Efforts
London reports rapid Russian advance in Turkish Armenia strains Turkish reform efforts and aims to cut Turks off along the Black Sea. Russian thrust toward the Baghdad railway seeks cooperation with Britain to seize Baghdad as Premier Asquith seeks a 420 million pound credit for ongoing war funding. Petrograd cites Russians occupying Lake Van region and Turkish evacuation of Bitlis. Berlin notes British repulse on the Yser canal.
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Bagdad
Associated Press
London
Armenia
Black Sea
Asquith
Petrograd
Lake van Diatrict
Bitlis
Berlin
Yser Canal
Calling Young Recruits Urges London Draft March Start
A royal proclamation issued today calls single men about 19 years old to the colors before March 1 as the youngest recruits are inducted into military service under the national registration net.
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London
Probing Lincoln's Escape Pursues Possible Aiding Parties
New York agents of the department of justice investigate the escape of Ignatius T. Lincoln who was recaptured Saturday and may lead to arrests if accomplices are found aware he was a fugitive. The federal circuit court of appeals will decide whether Lincoln may be extradited to England on a forgery charge he calls trumped up, claiming to be an international spy.
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Lincoln
New York
Department of Justice
Ignatius T. Lincoln
Federal Circuit’ Court of Appeals
England
Vienna Promises Reply to Petrolite Attack Demand
Ambassador Penfield cables that the Vienna foreign office promises a prompt reply to the American demand for an explanation of the attack on the tanker Petrolite.
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Vienna
Washington
Penfield
Germany and the Appam dispute over admiralty action
The German embassy at Washington argues before the State Department that treaties bar admiralty proceedings against the captured British liner Appam. The note signals a diplomatic dispute over maritime law and wartime capture rights.
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Germany
Appam
Washington
State Department
Four Steamers Active in Mississippi Rescue
Four steamers work along the Mississippi after a levee break at Newellton marooning thousands. Refugees are being taken to Natchez, Miss.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
Newellton
Natchez
Misa
Government Gives First Public View of Radium at Exposition
The Safety First Exposition at the New National Museum opens with radium on view for the public. Van H Manning of the Bureau of Mines arranged for a sample from a Denver lab so visitors can see the valuable element. Interior Department Day features Secretary one as the evening speaker and daily shows run from 1 to 4 with lectures and moving pictures on government life saving efforts.
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Washington
New
National Museum
van H. Manning
Bureau of Mines
Denver
Interior Department
Grand Jury Hears Story of Triple Murder in Kingston
Kingston Rhode Island February 21 The grand jury meets today to consider the triple murder at the old Kingston railway station. James R Mellon 32 surrendered to police and is the principal suspect. Mellon says he killed William Rhodes the slain man found with Oscar and Gustave Olsen and claims self defense after Rhodes murdered the Olsen brothers. Police report discrepancies in Mellons account.
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Kingston
Rhode Island
James R. Mellon
Mellon
Wiliam Rhodes
Oscar
Gustave Olsen
Reailroad
Olsen Brothers
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by A Satisfied Reader
O J Metcalf reports a severe December cold nearly bedridden before using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He says two bottles cured him in a few days and vouches that the medicine is one of the best and will know what to do for future colds.
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O. J. Metcalf
Weatherby
Child Labor Law Attacked as Unconstitutional
James Nmery of the National Association of Manufacturers testified today before the Interstate Commerce Commission, challenging the Keating-Owens child labor bill as an unconstitutional assumption of state rights.
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Associated Press
Washington
James Nmery
National Association of Manufacturers Today
Interstate Commerce Commission
Through rate division upheld for trunk line railroads
Court today affirmed the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling that trunk line and top lines must divide through rates for shipments to the Yellow Pine lumber districts based on mileage hauled over tapping lines. The decision emphasizes mileage as the basis for rate division and affects interstate lumber shipments and rail transportation policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court Today
Interstate Commerce Commission
Yellow Pine
Daughter of veteran Elmore Scott dies at New Waverly
Mrs. Mary Martin Elmore Scott, daughter of Gen. John Archer Elmore of the revolutionary war, died today in New Waverly Texas after a long illness. Funeral arrangements are pending with local family.
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Associated Press
New Waverly
Texas
Mary Martin Elmore Scott
John Archer Elmore
Innes Extradition Upheld By Court
The court today affirmed Texas courts which held that Victor Innes and his wife are extraditable to Georgia from Texas where they were held for murder. The decision confirms extradition for the murder case pending in Georgia.
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Associated Presa
Washington
Mab
Texas
Victor Innes
Georgia
Lassen Peak Again Active Sign of Eruption
Lassen peak in California shows renewed activity with the crater emitting smoke and steam in a mild eruption, as reported from Redding on February 21.
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Associated Press
Redding
Calif
Lassen Peak
Eleventh annual mid-Pacific carnival opens in Honolulu
The Honolulu carnival week begins with the eleventh annual mid-Pacific carnival. The main event is tomorrow a parade honoring Washington's birthday featuring nearly ten thousand U S soldiers and sailors. Natives present pageants on ancient Hawaiian history while Japanese Koreans and Filipinos display regional spectacles.
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Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Washington
United States
Nova Scotia Counties Vote on Rum Question
Halifax reports Queens County votes today on prohibition while Sherbourne County plans a vote next Thursday. Except for Halifax, the province moves toward full Prohibition Act compliance or retains the Scott Act option.
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Nova Scotia
Halifax
N. S
Queens
Sherbourne
Nova
Osborne Fights Perjury Charge in New York Trial
White Plains New York February 21 Thomas Mott Osborne former warden of Sing Sing Prison faces a perjury trial today on grand jury indictments alleging he denied immorality cases in the prison to Dr Diedling Prison Commissioner The defense claims a stenographer's error caused the discrepancy and that there were no such cases at the time
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White Plains
N. Y
Thomas Mott Osborne
Sing Sing Prison
Dr. Diedling
Frisco Road Reorganization Hearing Set In Jefferson City
In Jefferson City Missouri the delayed hearing on the Frisco railroad reorganization plans occurs today. Opposing the reorganization are B F Yoacum and Sam Lazarus.
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Frisco
Jefferson City, Mo
Frisco Railroad
B. F. Yoacum
Sam Lazarus
Neat and Accurate Job Work ing up 48
The item notes a process titled Neat and Accurate Job Work ing up 48 detailing tasks or steps. It records a placeholder reference to a job content guideline, likely a shorthand annotation used in clerical or industrial workflow. No clear event date or primary figures are provided.
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