Grand Jury Finishes Work in Special Session
A special reconvened district court grand jury finished its investigation and, this morning, handed in seven indictments bringing the total to twelve felonies. Indictments target Tomas A Garcia individually in two cases and Garcia with Miguel Vargas in three burglaries. Additional burglaries linked to confessed goods remain unindicted for lack of evidence. Trials begin next Monday in district court.
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District Court Grand Jury
Tomas A. Garcia
Garcia
Miguel Vargas
Notice to Property Owners for 1915 Assessments
County Tax Assessor B J Leyendecker announces opening of the assessor’s office in the county courthouse for the 1915 real and personal property assessments. Property owners are asked to render their property between 12 m and 2 p m.
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County Court House
Tom
B. J. Leyendecker
Laredo ordinance requires vehicle lights after sunset
An ordinance amends section to require automobiles and motor vehicles on Laredo streets to display head and tail lights from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise. It suspends charter reading rules for emergency passage and takes effect upon passage dated January 5 1915 with mayoral approval January 6 1915.
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City of
Laredo
Robt McComb
Wise Guy Dictionary Terms From Brooklyn Eagle
The Brooklyn Eagle presents a humorous glossary. Wise Guy translates to a city chap with about thirty cents, while other entries describe Rube Jay Country Jake and more, defining slang through playful biographical sketches of each character.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Great Depression Crisis Spurs Nationwide Jobless Turmoil
Reports from across the United States and Canada describe severe unemployment, crowded charitable aid, and widespread distress. Cities mobilize soup kitchens, public works, and private relief as skilled and unskilled workers struggle to find work amid rising poverty and food shortages.
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New
York
America
Charities
O. H P. Belmont
St. Louis
Dayton, O
Milwaukee
Frank J Weber
Eperated Trades Council
State Employment
Congress
Washington
Calais siege and historic events highlighted in January report
The article recalls Calais retaken by the French after a week, Galileo’s condemnation by Rome, Lafayette’s voyage to aid France, the Bank of North America’s opening in Philadelphia, and other 18th century milestones. It also notes Vancouver’s voyage, Virginia troop movements, army provisions plan, Canadian school board women, and Carnegie Trust Company failure.
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England
Galileo
Rome
Jansen
Lafayette
Boston
France
America
Philadelphia
Bank of North
Chamberlain's Tablets Endorsement Ad in Crescent Garage
Mrs. G. Dunn of Arnold Pa. praises Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble and bilious attacks. The ad, placed near Borchers, claims excellent relief after taking one bottle. Sold by all dealers in Arizona and surrounding regions.
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Chamberlain
Cities struggle with soaring unemployment across the nation
Thousands are idle as public works are expanded to create jobs. Atlanta reports 1000 city positions filled, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Richmond, Nashville, Chicago and Dallas all report large unemployment. Churches and clubs assist, but relief remains uneven and registering programs halt.
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Toronto
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Richmond
Nashville
Chicago
Woman's Club
Dallas
Personal updates and visitors list from local city society
Mercurio Martinez of Zapata county is in the city. Fred W. Truwit of Brownsville is a guest at the Hamilton. Judge Hal W. Greer has returned from Beaumont and Louisiana for the holidays. A C Villareal collector of customs Nuevo Laredo returned from a San Antonio trip. Raymond Martin and family left for TorreIlas after weeks visiting relatives here. Mrs. Lila Benavides returns from San Antonio and stays with her sister Mrs. H. J. Hamilton. Annie Alexander returns to Laredo after months in Rochester and other eastern cities. Numerous names listed as guests and visitors at Hamilton and Bender housing listings and nearby locals.
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A.C. Villareal
Nuevo Laredo
San Antonio
Raymond Martin
Torreilas
Sveral
Lila Benavides
H. J. Hamilton
Annie Alexander
Rochester
New York
Laredo
Taken Only After A Fight Charles Pulliam Is Returned To Austin
An escaped patient from the Austin asylum, Charles Pulliam, who had worked at the J H Davis farm north of town for three months, was recaptured by Supervisor Flowers after a violent confrontation in Laredo. Pulliam wounded Flowers with a knife during the escape attempt before being jailed and sent back to Austin. While employed on the farm he caused trouble, set fire to a hay stack, and posed a danger to workers.
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Ane
Austin Insane Asylum
Charles Pulliam
Austin
J. H Davis
Supervisor Flowers
Mr. Davis
San Antonio
Vol. Parker
Parker
Hamilton
Pulliam
Flowers
Davis Farm
Turkeys Silent on Caucasus Defeat and Claim Victories
From Washington and London reports the Turkish government refrains from admitting the Caucasus disaster, instead touting victories over small Russian detachments on the Persian frontier. It claims Russian losses of 300 and asserts the Russian move is broken. Oklahoma notes a sharp drop in illiteracy among youths aged 12 to 14, with 124 cases six years ago down to 17 now.
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Washington
United States
Oklahoma
London
Turkey
Caucasus
Revolution erupts in Haiti with Cape Haitien under attack
A new Haitian revolution broke out with Cape Haitien under attack. An American cruiser is protecting U S interests as violence escalates in the city and surrounding areas.
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Haiti
Washington
Cape Haitien
Carranza May Move His Headquarters
The Gutierrez agency reports Mexican gunboats on the Atlantic coast have proclaimed neutrality and retired to a quiet cove off Yucatan awaiting the revolution's outcome. State department despatches suggest the gunboat movements signal a possible transfer of Carranza headquarters to Progreso Yucatan.
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Carranza
Washington
Gutierrez Agency
Atlantic
Yucatan
State Department
Propreso
Paris Commission Reports German Atrocities In War
Paris January 7 The French commission appointed in September to examine charges of German cruelty reports that there has never been a war between civilized nations with so savage and ferocious a character. Pillaging burning ravaging and murder are ordinary practices of the enemy. London in reply to the American note is expected to be conciliatory and vow to avert delay to American shipping.
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London
Paris
German Deny Cardinal Mercier Arrest for Belgian Allegiance Letter
The German military government in Belgium formally denies arresting Cardinal Mercier, the Belgian primate, claiming no detention occurred for a letter advising Belgians they owed no allegiance to Germany or any other cause.
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London
Belgium
Cardinal Mercier
Germany
French artillery silences Germans at several points
Paris reports that French artillery yesterday silenced German positions at several points and stopped mine throwers fire in Belgium. Zeppelins and planes were driven away from Dunkirk amid wet weather that halted heavy fighting in Alsace near Steinbach. French gains threaten the German position at St Mihiel.
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Paris
Ent
Belgium
Dunkirk
Alsace
Steinbach
St. Mihiel
Villa Troops Arrive in It Paso Texas
It Paso Texas on July 7 reported Villa troops began arriving in the city. It is said that thousands are coming and Villa himself is to arrive tonight.
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Paso
Texas
Villa
Germans Report Progress in Western Argonne
The official statement from Berlin says German forces have made progress in the western Argonne while poor weather persists. Weather remains bad in Poland affecting operations and movement.
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Berlin
Jan
Argonne
Poland
Florida coast storm claims three dead and many injured
A Florida Georgia coast storm last night caused immense property loss with at least three fatalities and numerous injuries in Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Rescue and relief efforts are ongoing as crews assess damage and stabilize affected communities.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida and Georgia Coast
Welcome for President Wilson in Indianapolis Jackson Day
Indianapolis prepares for a holiday reception tomorrow as President Woodrow Wilson attends the Jackson Day celebration. He is expected to address critics on foreign policy with a forceful stance against belligerent nations.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Secretary Pryan Warns on War Material Shipments
Secretary Pryan told the German ambassador that if proof exists of American firms shipping forbidden war materials such as dumdum bullets, President Wilson will use his influence to halt the traffic. The statement follows concerns over trade and neutrality amid wartime tensions.
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Washington
Pryan
Wilson
American Ship Carolyn Held Up Off Kesberg
Kesberg Denmark January 7 The American vessel Carolyn carrying cotton to Germany is stalled as no pilot will venture through the German mine fields guarding the approach to the harbor.
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Kesberg
Denmark
Carolyn
Massachusetts weights and measures convention reports varied package weights
Worcester January 7 convention of the Massachusetts Association of Weights and Measures finds both overweight and short weight in state tests. State commissioner Thure Hansen says among 3781 pound packages reweighed 181 full weight 1289 light weight and 681 over weight in butter packages. butter jobbers vow aid for uniform packaging.
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Worcester
Mass
Massachusetts Association of Weights and Measures
Thure Hansen
Bay State
Judge Mullally Decides Against Sawyer Pratt Actions
After deliberation Judge Mullally handed down judgments by limitation in favor of J. M. Slaughter in two trespass to try title cases. Plaintiffs Mrs. J. N. Sawyer and F. S. Pratt failed to prevail as to blocks of land on the Heights. The decisions settle disputed title in favor of the defendant.
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Mullally
J. N. Sawyer
J. M. Slaughter
F. S. Pratt
Illinois Senate to Alternate Chaplains by Denomination
The Illinois state senate abandons a fixed chaplain for daily openings and adopts a rotating system. A Jewish rabbi starts the schedule, with Rev. Preston Bradley of the People's Church as first chaplain this week. Next come Rev. Father J. P. Kiely and then Baptist and Presbyterian weeks, as Lieut-Governor O'Hara invites denominations to attend.
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Springfield
State Senate of
Illinois
Preston Bradley
The
People's Church
J. P. Kiely
O'Hara
Liver Stimulant Herbine Boosts Digestion And Mood
Herb ine is described as an effective liver stimulant that nourishes the bowels strengthens digestion and restores vigor and cheerful spirit. Sold by all druggists at Ste. Price adv.
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Price
Pine-Tar-Honey Cough Remedy Endorsed by Family
Stop That Cough Now Dr Bell’s Pine-Tar-Honey is advertised as penetrating throat and lung linings to fight germs and ease colds. A testimonial from E Williams of Hamilton Ohio supports its effectiveness. Available for 25 cents at druggists.
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Dr. Bell
Mr. E. Williams
Hamilton
Ohio
Federal court strikes down Arizona anti alien employment act
The U S District Court in San Francisco declared unconstitutional the Arizona act that requires a large percentage of laborers on any job to be American citizens. The ruling voids the provision as applied within the state.
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San Francisco
Calif
New York Subway Crash Leaves One Fatality
In New York on January 7 seven dozen injured after a subway accident. One person died yesterday while seventy others remain hospitalized and expected to recover. Authorities say the death list stands at one.
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New York
Two Dollar Wheat Slogan Nears Reality in Italy Sale
Chicago January 7 news reports a dhurum wheat carload sold to Italy at $1.99 and a half-cent near the $2 a bushel target when delivery costs are included. The line “two dollars a bushel” captures market enthusiasm as transport costs push the figure toward parity.
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Chicago
Italy
Ocean freight rates rise for cotton to Liverpool
In Galveston Texas on January dates the ocean freight rates advanced again. Cotton rates per 100 pounds to Liverpool rose 25 cents with the new rate at 1265 dollars.
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Galveston
Texas
Liverpool
Uruguays Public Works Minister Returns Visit for Panama Opening
Dr Juan Carlos Blanco Uruguay minister of public works has left Montevideo for Washington to attend the Panama Canal formal opening. The trip marks a nine year return visit to Elihu Root who visited in 1909 as Secretary of State. Other South American and European envoys are also traveling to the United States for the ceremony.
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Washington
Juan Carlos Blanco
Uruguay
Panama Canal
Montevideo
Elihu Root
America
Panama
Attack Michigan compensation law argued in state supreme court
Detroit January 7 argument set in the state supreme court on the validity of the workmen compensation act. The case of Thomas Mackin seeks redress under common law, challenging rights to jury trial and alleging class discrimination under the act.
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Detroit
Mich
State Supreme Court
Thomas Mackin
Michigan
Biliousness and Constipation Cured by Tablets
R F Erwin of Peru Indiana reports a year ago he suffered biliousness indigestion and constipation. He bought Chamberlains Tablets after seeing high recommendations and they helped him right away. For sale by all dealers.
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R. F. Erwin
Peru
Ind
Chamberlain
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