Johnston Selected for Brief U.S. Senate Appointment
The Times lauds Col. Johnston of Houston as a practical loyal Democrat chosen by Gov. Colquitt to fill the U.S. Senate seat for six weeks. It notes his long service to the Democratic ticket, friendship with Senator Bailey, and willingness to stand firm on tariff and other measures, predicting a solid but short term impact.
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Houston
Joseph W. Bailey
United States Senate
Colquitt
Texas
Johnston
Wilson
Bailey
J Houston Post
Times
Houston Post
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the Times
Taft backs arbitration in Panama Canal dispute
President Taft reiterates support for arbitrating the U S and Great Britain over the Panama Canal issue. The article notes Britain’s position on Canadian rail lines and canal ownership, cites U S construction costs, warns against international tribunals, and comments on Taft's cabinet nomination and regional news. Greek troops recapture Chios amid London peace talks as other items touch on local weather and Riviera Journal launch.
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Taft
United States
Great Britain
Panama Canal
Mr. Taft
Great Interra
Conadatas Caverns
Canadian Pacific
Texas mules ship to Costa Rica for banana trade
Voice of Texas reports Texas mules are in high demand in Central America. A 200 head herd from West Texas will depart Galveston December 28 for Port Limon Costa Rica, with 100 more to follow to another banana port. Texas mules touted as best carriers for fruit往to shipside, amid expectations of further shipments through Galveston.
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West Texas
Galveston
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Texas
Denison Herald
Collision near cemetery leaves several with minor injuries
About noon a regular passenger car collided with a funeral car near the cemetery incline on the way to the tomb. Several passengers, including two women, received slight injuries or facial cuts but none were seriously hurt. A conductor and another man were treated and released after first aid.
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Oda
Laredo Electric & Ry. Co
Antonia Salinas
Vicenta Ramon
A. Myers
Meewise
Tax notices remind residents to pay before January first
City Hall receipts point to Tax Collector Lachica urging taxpayers to settle due levies by January first. The message specifies payments accepted at the city hall and details about where to send funds.
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de Lachica
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Looking After Unfortunates At Laredo Charity Meeting
The Associated Charities of Laredo, led by H. Kers, reported aiding the needy yesterday at the Methodist parsonage. Since its formation a month ago the interdenominational group has provided relief to the indigent, crippled, disease victims, and the poor, urging citizens to contribute to its fund to sustain the work.
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Associated Charities of
Laredo
This Is My 60th Birthday Governor Ferris Birthday
Woodbridge N Ferris newly inaugurated Michigan governor was born January 6 1855 in Spencer New York. He trained at Oswego Normal School and studied medicine at the University of Michigan before leaving to run a business college in Freeport Illinois. He later moved to Big Rapids Michigan where he built a successful college and formed various industrial and financial ventures amassing a fortune.
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Michigan
Spencer
N. Y
Itis
Normal School
Oswego
University of Michigan
Perris
Freeport
Illinois
Big Rapids
Mich
Watch THE TIMES daily for opportunities price
An advertisement offers the Times newspaper with a daily issue at 50 cents per month, inviting readers to subscribe for ongoing opportunities and access to content.
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Watch the Times
Shareholders Meeting at First State Bank Laredo
The regular annual meeting of the shareholders of the First State Bank and Trust Co. of Laredo Texas will be held at the banking rooms on January 14 1918 at 3 o clock PM for election of directors and other business to come before it.
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First State Bank and Trust Co
Laredo
Texas
Train Abandoned Indefinitely Amid National Strike
With shopmen on the National Lines striking, one through train from the city to Mexico City will be abandoned indefinitely. The Saltillo local will also be halted until service can be restored. Reported plans to strike engineers and firemen in sympathy linger, while freight cars are moved to prevent yard congestion near Bruni and Hebbronville. Monterey’s smelters close due to fuel transport disruption.
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Xico
Saltillo
National
Times
Bruni
Hebbrowville
Nuevo
Laredo
Mexico
Monterey
Notice to Tax-payers Pay Taxes Before January Thirty First
Notice from the County Tax Collector urging taxpayers to pay state and county taxes by January 31 to avoid a ten per cent penalty. Contact number 1-2-3001 for payment details.
Struck by Switch Engine Injures Mexican Rider in Yard Crash
A Mexican man who hopped a freight train in Alice era was bumped by a switch engine in the yards near the station around 11 PM Saturday. He was dragged briefly before the engine halted and the injured rider was taken to Mercy Hospital with leg fractures and bruises but not in critical danger.
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Alice
Mercy Hospital
Red Men Meet This Afternoon For Birthday Celebration Plans
An urgent joint meeting of the Red Men's executive committee and the board of directors with the Board of Trade committee will convene at 4 pm to outline plans for a Washington Birthday celebration next month. The session will review a tentative program and discuss potential additions to last year's lineup, aiming to mount the most elaborate event yet.
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Board of Trade Committee
Red Men's Executive Committee
Board of Directors
Washington
Returned From National Capital Visit by Laredo Clerk
Randolph Robertson deputy district clerk of the Laredo branch United States District Court returned from Washington D C after six weeks on business and pleasure. He stayed as guest of his brother Ensign Richard Robertson in the paymaster's department of the navy and attended social functions hosted by Congressman Garner and Texas delegation members. He traveled via Corpus Christi to visit his mother and sisters briefly.
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Laredo
United States District Court
Washington, D. C
National Capital
Robertson
Ensign Richard Robertson
Washington
Corpus Christi
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