Neutral stance urged on armed merchant ships and neutrality
The author argues against accepting Germanys demand that armed merchant ships be treated as warships for sinking without warning. He warns neutrality must be kept to avoid siding with either belligerent, cites Lusitania, and notes arms for defense may become necessary. Also discusses modern rifle range and the push for rifle clubs as national defense prep. A new ambassador to Mexico is due for confirmation. a Oklahoma murder convict freed after 12 years due to doubts about guilt.
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Germany
Brooklyn Eagle
Great Britain
Changing Times on Frontier Rifle Skill and Marksmanship
Gen Leonard A Wood notes that while a rifle was clumsy to load in George Washington era it was accurate in skilled hands. Frontiersmen fired from walls or woods, killing enemy troops with precise aim. Every home kept rifles and tools to load bullets, and youths practiced at marks, shooting at hidden turkeys and nail heads. Civil War era marked thousands of capable marksmen on both sides.
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Leonard A. Wood
George Washington
George
North
South
Russia eyes warmer seas and a new outlet for Sweden
Russia states its friendship with Sweden is sincere and hints at seeking a sea outlet in a different direction, likely toward a warmer climate given reports of Turkey fighting. The piece notes women in politics often lag men and cites a Chicago woman department chief accused of graft on a subordinate’s salary to aid a sister-in-law, suggesting she may be acting under a higher authority.
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Russia
Sweden
Turkey
Chicago
Eugene Brewer Arrested on Old Embezzlement Charge
Last night at about 11 he was arrested leaving the Royal Opera House by Night Marshal Agustin Salinas and jailed on embezzlement charges. The case ties back to December when he was removed as Strand Theatre manager and garnishment actions seized funds in three banks. Brewer had fled to Nuevo Laredo and Webb before reaching San Antonio. bond or habeas actions were not yet decided.
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Royal Opera House
Eugene Brewer
Strand Theatre
Agustin Salinas
Brewer
Strand
Royal Amusement Co
San Antonio
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Webb
Voices and Opinions Across Texas News Echoes
A collage of quotes and observations from Texan papers on Irish babies, newspaper careers, Mexican unrest and national policy. Notables include Felix Diaz, Samuel Palmer Brooks, and references to Texas cities like Corpus Christi, Terrell, Beaumont, Austin, and Wharton.
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Ry Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice from Laredo Texas dated February 2 1916 announces the annual meeting of Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway stockholders at the company offices in Laredo on Thursday March 2 1916 at 3 p m to elect a board of directors and handle other business. The board of directors will meet immediately after at the same place and date. Co C Biggio secretary.
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The
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Ry
Laredo
Texas
Cannel Coal Company
For a Bilious Attack Relief With Three Chamberlain's Tablets
A severe bilious attack brings headache coated tongue food loathing constipation torpid liver and vomiting of partly digested food and bile. Relief may be had by taking three Chamberlains Tablets which are prompt and effectual and obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
American Consul General Robert P Skinner Turns 50
Robert P Skinner American Consul General in London marks his 50th birthday. A veteran diplomat long active in Berlin Hamburgh and London postings his career spans nineteen years abroad with roles including American commissioner to Ethiopia and mediator in Liberia creditor claims. He recently traveled from London to Washington to report on shipping and contraband notes.
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Robert P. Skinner
London
Berlin
Hambure
Mr. Skinner
Masslion
Massilon
Marseilles
France
United States
Ethiopia
Republic of
Liberia
England
Germany
Holland
Skinner
Washington
February 24 in History: Assassination and Wars
Key events include the assassination of Duke de Guise in 1563 and deaths of John Keats and Robert Fulton. Notable years cover 1821 through 1915 with French Revolution outcomes, Arizona territory formation, border security actions, Supreme Court rulings on food safety, postal funding, and WWI battles and submarine losses.
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Duke de Guise
France
Robert Fulton
John Keats
Jonathan Cilley
New Hampshire
William J. Graves
Kentucky
Louis Philippe
Arizona Territory
U. S
el Paso
U. S Supreme Court
Supreme Court
U. S. Senate
Post Office
Meuse
Orkney and Shetland Islands
Bobr River
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promoted For Coughs
An old warning notes a heavy lung cold can trigger fatal diseases, urging frequent doses of Ballard's Horehound Syrup to check progression and aid nature. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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Ballard
Railroad Time Table Shows Corpus Christi Departures and Fast Train
Leaves for Corpus Christi at 8 20 a m arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 55 p m Standard time International and Great Northern Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 12 40 and arrives at 2 15 p m G N Night Train Leaves at 8 pm and arrives at 7 15 a m
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Corpus Christi
St. Louis
Meeting of Cannel Coal Company holders in Laredo
Holders of the Cannel Coal Company will be held at the company offices in Laredo Texas Thursday March 2 1916 at 4 pm for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting Biggio Secretary Laredo Texas Feb 2 1916
Washington Birthday Field Day Closes Seventeenth Celebration
Fort McIntosh yesterday hosted the final events of the seventeenth annual Washington birthday celebration. The Ninth Infantry dominated the baseball games and field day events, with large crowds witnessing relay races, tug of war, rescue races, drills, and mounted demonstrations. Prizes were awarded though the full list had not been announced.
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Fort McIntosh
George Washington
Laredo
Ninth Infantry
Corpus Christi
United States Army
Mazda lamps and Pine Tar Honey ad at Royal Theatre
A local ad notes Mazda shaped lamps at five for $1.00 from Laredo Elec. and Telephone Supply Co in the Royal Theatre Building dated 2-18-11. It also promotes Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a cold and cough remedy with claims of soothing irritation and easing breathing. Price 2½d.
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Laredo Elec. & Telephone Supply Co
Royal Theatre Building
Exports to Mexico Through Port Include Diverse Goods
A recent transit shows shipments en route to Mexico with twelve bushels of corn, 844 tons of coke, 61 tons of coal, 48,000 yards of cotton cloth, 27,000 feet of lumber, and 85 dozen quarts of beer passing through the port in the past several days heading to various Mexican ports.
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Mexico
City Tax Assessor Opens Office for 1916 Assessments
Notice to taxpayers that the City Hall office is open to receive real and personal property assessments for 1916. Office hours are 9 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 5 pm. J. C. Martin, City Tax Assessor. 1-21-30t.
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J. C. Martin
Train Schedule Between Rio Grande and Eagle Pass
Train No 1 runs from Laredo to Minera daily except Sunday leaving 8 00 a m arrives 10 30 a m Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1 15 p m arrives Laredo at 3 30 p m
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Laredo
Minera
Dr Kings New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
For children and adults the advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery made from Pine Tar with soothing agents. It claims to loosen coughs and raise phlegm, antiseptic action, and expel poisons with a slight laxative effect in a single dose.
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Dr. King
Western Union Reinstates Cable Letter Service
The Western Union Telegraph Company announces reinstatement of its cable letter service suspended since January 3. It has reestablished its deferred half rate and week end letter cable service, restoring its full line of supplementary services vital to American foreign trade.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
Quick Relief Claim for Irregular Bowels with Herbine
An old advertisement promises quick relief from bowel irregularity. It advises taking a dose at bedtime and claims the user will feel better the next day. The price is listed as 5c and the product is sold by all druggists.
Richards & Pringles Minstrels at Royal Opera House Delight Crowd
The Richards & Pringles Minstrels known as the Georgia Minstrels performed at the Royal Opera House last night before a full audience. Georgia members offered old plantation songs like Old Black Joe and Dixie with encores, while skits and dialogued routines met the troupe’s longtime standard.
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Richards & Pringles Minstrels
Billy Kersands
Royal Opera House
Georgia Minstrels
Yesteryears
Pete
Malindy
Dixie
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertise style notice promotes Sloan's Liniment as fast pain relief for sciatica and nerve or muscle pains. It claims penetrating action, no rubbing required, and usefulness for rheumatism lumbago sore throat chest pain sprains bruises neuralgia and headaches, priced 25 cents at druggists.
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Sloan
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