Dollar diplomacy debate fuels border policy clash
Washington chatter claims President Wilson may oppose Mexican border fire to protect South American trade. a senator urges firm action. Reports cite General Hugh Scott meeting Villa at El Paso and Cabral replacing Maytorena, with Villa seeming reasonable while Hill remains disruptive. The piece also covers literacy tests for immigrants, labor-immigration clashes, and ongoing Mexican Civil War updates.
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Friends of the Administration
United States
Mexico
Washington
Wilson
Naco
South
Central America
Hugh Scott
el Paso
Villa
International Bridge
Cabral
Maytorena
Cerain
Literacy test debate framed by Galveston News
The Galveston News argues against literacy tests for immigrants claiming the measure would bar many fit for residence while admitting some unfit. It contends that illiteracy often correlates with criminal risk and cites Black Hand cases from southern Italy as examples of immigrants lacking reading or writing skills.
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United States
Galveston News
Volorado
The
Italy
Oregon Bishop Consecrated in Chicago Ceremony
Dean Walter Taylor Sumner of the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul was consecrated Bishop of Oregon in Chicago. Presiding at the ceremonies was Bishop Charles P. Anderson of Chicago with Assisting Bishop Anderson joined by Rt Rev Dr Leonard of Ohio and Rt Rev Dr White of Michigan City. Presenters included suffragan Bishop William E Toll and Bishop Morrison. The preacher was Rt Rev Dr Reese with attending presbyters Rev H M Ramsey of Portland and Rev Herman Page of Chicago.
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Chicago
Walter Taylor Sumner
SS Peter and Paul
Oregon
Charles P. Anderson
Chicaoo
Sumner
Anderson
Leonard
Ohio
White
Michigan City
William E. Toll
Morrison
Town
Dr Reese
Soutern
H. M. Ramsey
Portland
Ore
Herman Page
Voices From The Street And Court In Early Texas Clippings
The clippings reference poverty faced by girls earning six dollars a week and the push against capital punishment with a Chicago murder case. They critique sidewalks and road costs, note changes from mud to paved roads, and mention local humor about ginger ale shipments and debt collection with a twist of early press banter.
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Glendower Evans
Boston
Corpus Christi
George Painter
Chicago
Alice Martin
HK. W. Baxter
Sangamon County
Painter
Tragic Death of Local Youth Frank Thompson Jr
Frank Thompson Jr aged about 16, son of the late Frank Thompson, was found dead at his mother's Cotulla home Monday evening. His body hung from an iron bar with a bath robe cord. The funeral was held in Cotulla this morning. Mrs. Thompson runs the Cotulla telephone exchange. Flowers from Laredo florists testified to the esteem for the young man.
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Frank Thompson, Jr
Frank Thompson
Frank Bb
Earnest
Cotulla
Thompson
Laredo
Shareholders Meeting Set for First State Bank Laredo
The regular annual meeting of the shareholders of the First State Bank & Trust Co. of Laredo Texas will be held at the banking rooms January 12 1915 at 3 o clock p m for the election of directors and other business.
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First State Bank & Trust Co
Laredo
Texas
Trousers Stolen From Times Reporter Recovered Tale
A garbled account describes a burglar stealing trousers from the Times building on December 286, smuggling them to Nuevo Laredo, and later recovering them with police. The tale includes a killed man and wounded others, a coat and a woman’s dress, and a claim about the Carrancistas at city hall. The piece also mentions various local notices and ads.
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Times
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Marshal Brennan
Nora
Biliousness and Constipation Cured Adv
Per u Ind resident R Erwin reports a winter bout of indigestion biliousness and constipation. He states Chamberlain's Tablets helped him right away and recommends them. Sold by all dealers.
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R . Erwin
Peru
Ind
Chamberlain
Gale
Padre burglars linked to refugee priests and local notices
Article notes ongoing investigation into two youthful Mexican burglars arrested Sunday. It mentions identifying a suit tied to a refugee priest from Mexico, plus various local ads about theatre shows, a new engineering office, cafe management changes, a new home at 1714 Houston Street, and a newborn girl born to Mr and Mrs Chas Ao Balance.
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Mexico
Peter . P. Leyendecker
Houston Street
Laredo
Mrs. Chas, Ao Balance
Birthday note on Ambassador Sullivan amid State Department probe
The text records James Mark Sullivan born January 6 1873 in Killarney Ireland emigrated to the US, educated at Yale, a New York lawyer and Democrat. It notes he became ambassador to the Dominican Republic and faces charges of favoring New York capitalists with his office. Senator-elect James Phelan to investigate with hearings planned in Washington and New York. Sullivan denies all charges. Authority: State Department investigation with Bryan backing.
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James Mark Sullivan
Dominion Republic
State Department
Killarney
Ireland
America
Connecticut
Yale
New York City
New York
Wilson
Daminican Republic
James D. Phelan
California
Bryan
Washington
Ty Sullivan Hig
Sullivan
Billy Sunday Blamed for Low Attendance in Oia Revival
Evangelist Billy Sunday and his revival campaign faced criticism for poor baseball attendance in Oia as crowds were drawn to prayers and revival activities last summer. His influence is cited as diverting fans from local games.
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Billy Sunday
Hintsely
White Sox
Oia
Piano Lessons At Home Modern Instruction In Madrid
Honorio Rodriguez professor of piano from the Conservatory of Madrid and member of the Philharmonic Union of Mexico offers at home lessons in modern piano instruction for all grades with satisfactory references.
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Honorio Rodriguez
Oat
Conservatory of Madrid
Philharmonic Union of Mexico
Fargut
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertises Liver Relief
An old newspaper ad claims a sluggish liver causes biliousness headaches and constipation and promises relief with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It asserts mental state improves as physical health returns and urges purchase at the druggist for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Carranza hostage report disrupts Texas-Mexican train
Nuevo Laredo reports General Jesus Carranza remains held as a hostage amid demands by Santibanez and his brother the grand chief. Two trains were delayed by wrecks caused by soft tracks and washouts after heavy rains, with no injuries or damage beyond property.
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Carranza
Nuevo Baredo
Jesus Carranza
Salina Cruz
Santibanez
Laredo
Mile Post No. 64
Hebbrowville
Realitas
Dangers of a Cold Warn About Hidden Dangers
An old period ad claims colds are dangerous as they lead to serious illnesses. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as fast relief that loosens phlegm eases breathing aids expectoration and helps the body throw off the cold. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Watch THE TIMES everyday to opportunities
An offer promotes a daily times service for six cents per month, inviting readers to subscribe for frequent opportunities and updates.
Stop That Cough Now Pine Tar Honey Remedy
When you catch a cold or begin to cough take Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It penetrates throat and lung linings to fight germs and provide quick relief. The Hamilton family of Hamilton Ohio credits its use for coughs and colds. Teaches how to dispel coughs with your druggist.
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Bell
KK Williame
Hamilton
Ohio
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