Secret conference of Carrancista leaders in Nuevo Laredo
Thursday’s Daily reports a secret meeting of governors and generals allied with Venustiano Carranza in Nuevo Laredo. General Antonio Villareal presided as delegates arrived by special train from Monterey with one governor from Coahuila. discussions covered the revolutionary situation and troop movements toward Topo Chico and Mata Moros, with authorities giving no publication details.
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Venustiano Carranza
Nuevo Laredo
Monterey
Coahula
Nuevo Juarejo
Times
Antonio Villareal
Nuevo Leon
Carranza
Tampico
Topo Chico
Villa
Laredo
Saltillo
Matamoros
Burglary Case Highlights Youthful Defendant Garcia
The docket shows Tomas Addlape Garcia on burglary of the Trout home. He testifies he walked in, took a ring, and left, saying he 15 years old and did much work after sunset. Jury imposes three years in prison. Garcia shows no regret and entertains teaching pilfering. Real estate transfers also listed among filings.
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Yank Canin
Bunka
Pee Hireeb
Therini
Sears
Cordilene
Tomas Addlape Carcia
Garcia
Juey
Jaredo
Miguel Vargas
Forest Notes Report On Fires In British Columbia
A fragmentary item notes forest fires in British Columbia covering more than 500 acres. Mentions of individuals include Hamilton and a railroad man from San Antonio, with references to a business trip to San Phera, KK, Dallas.
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Hamilton
Wsq
San Phera
Dallas
San Antonio
British Columbia
Caution on Cough Medicine for Children
An old warning advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for adults and children but cautions against medicines containing opium. It warns of risks from opium and urges buyers to rely on non opiate options, noting dealers in the West.
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Chamberlain
Ugh
Burglary Recoveries Mark Night at Bender Hotel Area
Office burglarized on Houston street case of missing a typewriter and mimeograph recovered by officers after being hidden in bushes on a vacant lot. Police continue to seek suspects while noting other local notices and a string of regional forest and park news from the era.
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Maxey Pace
Bender Hotel
NG Ottenington
Houston Street
Earthquake Devastates Italy Killing Thousands Across Regions
The Associated Press reports a disaster in Italy with estimated 20 000 dead and many injured as sixte en towns were destroyed and twenty three partly ruined. Cold weather worsens conditions as relief efforts slow.
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Associated Press
Rome
Italy
Messina
Naples
Bassi
Capelle
Securola
Magliano
Cappadola
Celane
Peseire
Sora
Arping
Soissons battle updates from Paris January report
Paris reports some ground loss in the battle around Soissons with small gains noted. Unofficial word says General Von Kluck directs the German attack.
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Paris
Soissons
von Wluck
Germans Capture Va rceny Heights Near Soissons
In heavy rain German forces captured trench after trench and finally seized the heights of Va rceny near Soissons. They took 1,200 French prisoners. The top German commanders watched the Soissons battle from the rear as events unfolded.
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Berlin
Varceny
Soissons
Carriage Driver Reports Avezzano Destruction Amid Dust Cloud
An eyewitness in Rome described the moment after leaving Avezzano when a roaring train-like sound and a dust cloud enveloped the town. He heard shrieks and women calling on the saints before wreckage blocked return. The last railroad train near Aquila was found to have run off the track.
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Rome
Avezzano
Aquila
Carnegie to Attend Board of Trade Anniversary
Washington January 14 The twenty fifth anniversary of the Washington Board of Trade will be observed tonight with honorary members Andrew Carnegie and Gen Geo Harris expected to attend and address the gathering.
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Washington
Washington Board of Trade
Andrew Carnegie
Geo. 1
Harris
Notice to Property Owners for 1915 Assessments Open
County Tax Assessor LEYENDECKER announces hours for assessment of real and personal property for 1915 at the county courthouse. Office hours are 9 a m to 12 m and 2 to 5 p m. Submit valuations during these times.
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County Court House
Leyendecker
Public Auction for Stray Horse at City Hall
A brown horse picked up for violation of stray animal ordinances is held in the pound and will be sold at public auction in front of City Hall Friday morning January 15 1915 at ten oclock unless the owner calls before then and pays all accrued costs. M Brennan City Marshal Laredo Texas January 12 1915.
Ragged Wounds Heal With Ballard's Snow Liniment
An antiseptic healing remedy for ragged wounds. Apply at night and cover with a cloth bandage. Heals in a few days. Price 25c 50c and $1 per bottle. Sold by all druggists Ad.
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Ballard
Powerboat Carnival Opens in Biscayne Bay Miami
A three day motorboat carnival begins in Miami with top Atlantic speedboats entered. Prizes total 2500 dollars, course laid in Biscayne Bay, dredged water and protected on all sides. Entrants enjoy no fees no handicaps and no crew restrictions, with entry permitted by half hour notice.
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Miami
Fla
Atlantic Seaboard
Biscayne Bay
Fresh fish and oysters for take home at market corner
Notice to the public announces a seafood stand at the market southeast corner offering fresh fish and oysters daily in any style. Select oysters by the dozen or hundred and select fish by the pound are available for takeout, with no delivery service. J. W. Hopkins (Shorty).
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J. W. Hopkins
William Watched Fighting Victory at Soissons
Emperor William personally witnessed a German victory at Soissons yesterday as Berlin reported the scene. The note reflects royal presence at a key World War I engagement and underscores German military success in the theater.
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Berlin
William
Soissons
Bombing Raid Report From Antwerp by British Airmen
Amsterdam dispatch notes British aviators dropped bombs on Antwerp on Monday. Details on damage or casualties were not learned.
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Antwerp
Amsterdam
Masons Lay Cornerstone of Grand Rapids Temple
In Grand Rapids Michigan on January 14 a cornerstone laying ceremony for a new Masonic Temple drew a large gathering of high Masons. Thousands of small trowels were sold to raise money for the project.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Philadelphia Urges Rapid Transit Fund
Civic leaders at a mass meeting in the Academy of Music demand a $46,000,000 city fund for rapid transit. Business groups seek subways and elevated lines with terminals and transfer facilities to upgrade transport for Philadelphia residents.
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Philadelphia
Academy of Music
Funeral for Mrs. Rafaela Merriweather Held Today
The funeral for Mrs. Rafaela 8. Merriweather, who died yesterday morning, was held from the home of Charles Merriweather to San Agustin pro-cathedral this morning and drew a large crowd. Interment followed at the Catholic cemetery with active pallbearers T. P. Leyendecker, John Myers, Francisco Guerra, Francisco Martinez, and Ed. Pena.
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Rafaela
Merriweather
Charles Merriweather
San Agustin Pro-Cathedral
T. P. Leyendecker
John Myers
Francisco Guerra
Francisco Martinez
Ed. Pena
Blease Resigns Governor’s Seat in South Carolina
Governor Cole Blease resigned in Columbia on January 14, days before his term would end. Threats of impeachment were reported as the cause for his early departure from office.
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Blease
Associated Press
Columbia
S. C
Cole Blease
Cotton exports return to normal in December
Cotton exports mostly recovered in December reaching about 1.25 million bales, nearly back to typical levels for the season. The report from Washington notes a strong run in shipments that month.
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Washington
Wheat futures set fresh record on Pacific Coast sale
Chicago January 14 May wheat climbed to a new high as traders cited a record gain of 1.42 percent per bushel. Reports say the entire Pacific coast wheat crop has been sold signaling strong demand.
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Chicago
Senator McNealus Proposes October Constitutional Convention
Austin January 14 Senator McNealus introduced a senate resolution proposing a constitutional convention on the first Monday in October if a July special election authorizes it. Twelve bills were introduced including one to limit women’s work hours in theaters hotels and mercantile houses.
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Austin
Texas
McNealus
Senate
Texarkana Telephone Company to Take Over Local Plant
Texarkana Arkansas January 14 The Texarkana Telephone Company will take over the local plant of the Southwestern Telephone Company tomorrow. The merger terms were arranged recently in St Louis.
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Texarkana
Ark
Texarkana Telephone Company
Southwestern Telephone Company
St. Louis
Treasury fights German wheat product tariff case
Washington Jan 14 The Treasury Department contests a customs case over wheat products from Germany. The Board of General Appraisers ruled for free entry, denying a 15 percent ad valorem duty. Officials argue Germany’s tariff on American wheat and related products justifies retaliation and may reach the Supreme Court if unchanged.
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Washington, Jan
Germany
Treasury Department
Department
Board of General Appraisers
U. S
United States
Supreme Court
Italian artist Narciso Quatrini to lecture in Laredo
The intellectual society of Laredo announces that Italian artist Narciso Quatrini will give drawing and painting lessons and take portrait orders in oil, watercolor, and crayon during his short stay. Some works are exhibited at G. A. Stowers' furniture store.
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Laredo
Narciso Quattrini
G. A. Stowers
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