Big Exodus From Nuevo Laredo Pushes to American Side
Daily report describes a mass exodus by residents of Nuevo Laredo across the Rio Grande to Laredo after rumors that Villa’s army was approaching. Women and children led the move, with the bridge briefly closed by authorities before reopening amid panic. Men remained, belongings were carried, and fear mounted as Villa’s forces were rumored to be advancing toward Saltillo and Monterey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuevo Laredo
Moctezuma
Villa
Risson
Saltida
Monterey
International Bridge
Laredo
Wey
St. Paul
Matamoros Street
Times Office
Saltillo
Villa Army
Laundromat Ad Offers Rough Dry Service
Local laundry advertises rough dry cleaning per pound with bed and household linen pressing available. Service labeled under Larbhostham Laundry with contact details and pricing per pound.
Cotillion Club Holds Noted Meeting At Mrs Applewhite Home
A large Cotillion Club gathering at Mrs John Applewhite's residence focused on planning activities. Attendees discussed schedules for the year and social events with plans to host future meetings and entertainments in upcoming weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
John AL
Laredo adopts night lighting for motor vehicles ordinance
An ordinance passed January 20 1900 requires automobiles and motor vehicles to display head and tail lights from sunset to sunrise on city streets and plazas. It suspends the three readings rule due to an emergency and takes effect from the date of passage. Signed by Mayor Robert McNamee and Secretary Woodman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Laredo
City of Laredo
Local notices list meetings and ads in Laredo
A compilation of small town notices describes the Lone Star Hook and Ladder Co meeting at Firemen's Hall to elect officers and discuss uniforms. Other items include nurse Sofie Zooman services, a business leaders meeting on Washington's Birthday plans, Dr Canseco's return to practice, an inspection detainment of a pig at the border, and local shop ads for Vietrola demonstrations and Hotel St Paul rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wass
Red Men's Hall
Lareda
Washington
FR. Canseco
Laredo
People’s Pharmacy
Official financial statement of First State Bank and Trust Co
The document presents the December 31 1914 financial condition for the First State Bank and Trust Company of Laredo Texas. It lists assets including discounts real estate and cash items and shows liabilities such as capital stock surplus undivided profits and deposits with net totals. Signed by Y Benavides president and R Mims cashier and sworn by Notary Wilmer Threadgill in Webb County Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
County of
Webb
Y. Benavides
Ro K. Mims
Reko Mims
Cid
Recapitulation of financials with listed directors and assets
Recapitulation notes directors INO HAGLSEEL T MANN EF WERNER and details resources loans and discounts real estate furniture and fixtures cash and light exchange interest in Guaranty Pond total assets 522 924 31 capital stock 100 000 00 surplus undivided profits deposits payable and redis cont totals shown with several misprints and irregular figures
Dixie Theatre Presents The Fortunes of Margaret Two Reel Drama
The Dixie Theatre screens The Fortunes of Margaret a two reel human interest drama along with Carmen's Romance a Sterling kid comedy and Love and Spirits a light comedy feature for audiences seeking entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Carmen
Notice to the Public at Market Fish Stand
Notice states fresh fish and oysters available at southeast corner of the market near the door. Customers may select live oysters by the dozen or hundred and take them home. delivery not offered. Signed JA Hopkins Shorty and Cady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JA. Hopkins
Dangers of a Cold and the Remedy Promoted
A brief notice extols the dangers of colds and urges rapid treatment. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as helpful to relieve symptoms, aid expectoration, and help the body expel illness, claiming it is available from dealers.
Times Ad Offers Daily Watch Subscription
An advertised offer promotes daily access to The Times with a monthly rate of 80 cents. The notice uses informal language and suggests ongoing availability.
Personal notices from Laredo area guests and arrivals
W P Thurmond of Pearsall guest at the Hamilton and Paul Hesse Jr of Tampico registered at the Bender. Miss Alice Denike left for Corpus Christi to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Joseph Deutz and children left for San Antonio with Deutz to continue to Mexico via El Paso. Amanda Allen improving after illness. D E Thompson of the Texas Directory Company arrived to compile a city directory for Laredo. Potter Marshfield contracted for carnival shows for Washington Birthday. Fr L Granger of the North American Frontt Exchange arrived to set offices for handling this season's onion and truck crops. Dr H C Hall and family arrived to make Laredo their home, practicing medicine from the Richter building at 1604 Victoria St. Laredo list includes Bell Tampico, Granger Chicago, Hesse Jr Dallas, and many others in Bender and Hamilton foyers.
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W. P. Thurmond
Pearsall
Hamilton
Paul Hesse, Jr
Tampico
Mexico
Bender
Alice Denike
Corpus Christi
Delatives
Joseph Deutz
San Antonio
D. E. Thompson
Texas Directory Company
Laredo
Potter Marshfield
Fr. L. Granger
North American Frontt Exchange
H. C. Hall
Hall
Richter
Victoria Street
L. M. Bell
Granger
Chicago
Paul Hesse Jr
Ll. Sanchez
E J Winken
W. D. Ball
Houston
Tr. D. DuBose
J. A. Meador
EH. K. Lavender
Dallas
J. C. Mansfield
J W. Goodman
St. Louis
Mo Hamilton
L. A. Cage
Austin
R. Bacon
Wor Lester
Monterey
J. A. Roosevelt
W. W. Bland
G. 8. Cheesman
W. B. Brickenkamp
A Joseph
L. H. Adams
PF. I. Howler
Scott Mission Achieves Border Peace Agreement
By Associated Press Naco Sonora January 12 General Scott reports success in persuading rival factions to cease fighting on the border and begins return to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naco
Sonora
Scott
Washington
Monterey Evacuated by Carranza Troops
Washington dispatches report Monterey has been practically evacuated by Carranza forces, according to state department despatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Washington
State Department
Senate fights over appointment powers in Texas session
In Austin on January 12 the senate debated transferring committee appointment power from the lieutenant governor to a senate committee of five. Senator Beresford said he would push a tax penalty suspension bill to aid farmers denied bank loans. In Nuustin the Texas House saw only two members absent and started a committee on committees process, with a speaker election expected late this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Senate
Westbrook
Collin County
Beresford
Nuistin
House
Parish Guild Meeting at Laredo Library All Day
The Parish Guild of Christ Church will meet at the Laredo Library for an all day gathering beginning at 10 o'clock in the morning. Rev. C W Cook will deliver a short address to the guild. Members are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parish Guild of Christ Church
Laredo
C. W Cook
Growers Seek Fight Against Onion Rate Increase
Laredo Chamber of Commerce members organize a Southwest Texas committee to contest proposed rate hikes on onions cabbage and other produce. The effort aims to raise 1000 to 1500 for travel and lobbying to Chicago for a March 14 hearing before Commissioner Daniels. Contributions payable to W B McDavitt Brownsville or Roy Campbell San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Texas
Daniels
W. B. McDavitt
Brownsville
Roy Campbell
San Antonio
Meeting Notice for Rescue Hose Co No 3
An important meeting of Rescue Hose Co No 3 will be held at Firemen's Hall on Friday evening January 15 at 8 o'clock. Election of officers and selection of uniforms will come up before meeting. Ro Fasnacht, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Hook & Ladder Co
Second Ward
Firemen’s Hall
Keys found by marshal tied to Jose Martinez burglary arrest
Marshal Irenpan reported discovering a large ring of keys attached to a waistband hook during a raid on Jose Martinez's home. The keys may belong to someone missing them and could help solve the burglary. Call City Hall to claim or identify the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Irenpan
The
Times
Jose Martinez
Biliousness and Constipation Cured by Tablets
Peru man R P Erwin credits Chamberlain's Tablets with curing biliousness and constipation after a digestion illness last winter. He says he bought a bottle and they helped him right away. The ad promotes the tablets for all stomach disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P Erwin
Peru
Chamberlain
For neat and accurate job work ring up 48
A brief item notes a transaction or emphasis on precise job work with a numeric cue of 48. it reads like a small business ledger entry or trade shorthand used in a local newsroom. No additional context or names are provided in the readable text.
Naval battle reports inked from Grenada siege tale
An Associated Press dispatch from Montreal dated January 12 describes a detailed eyewitness letter on the naval clash off Grenada in the British West Indies. The writer suspects the German cruiser Karlsruhe was sunk and notes a lifebuoy marked Karlsruhe, floating bodies, and boats with severed feet found ashore, along with a German-marked candle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
Grenada
British West Indies
Russians Capture Turkish Companies in Caucasus
Russians in the Caucasus captured two companies of Turks with their officers, soldiers and standard bearer during ongoing fighting. The report dated January 12 mentions Turkish forces taken prisoner and details of the engagement in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Caucasus
Contempt Charge Against Oakland Attorney
Attorney George McDonough must appear in court in Oakland California to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt of court for refusing to reveal the source of a $10 000 bond obtained for three Alameda election officials who were his clients. His hearing was set for December 22 but was postponed by Superior Judge Frank B Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Calif
George McDonough
Alameda
McDonough
Jineas
Prank BB Ogden
King Albert Digging Trenches Like a Soldier
London report says King Albert spent hours Sunday digging trenches with his troops at the front. He and his staff took up picks and shovels as soldiers grew tired during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Albert
London
Nor. Wiglas Declines Warship For Panama Canal Opening
Christiania Norway January 12. Nor Wiglas will send no warship to the Panama Canal opening. The decision preserves the entire fleet to defend Norwegian neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiania
Norway
Nor
Wiglas
Panama Canal
German cruiser Bremen Damaged By Mine At Wilhelmshaven
A Petrograd dispatch reported the small German cruiser Bremen arrived at Wilhelmshaven badly damaged by a mine. The news appeared in the Evening Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bremen
Wilhelmshaven
Petrograd
Evening Star
Denial of Grand Duke Alexander Michaelovitch Death
Petrograd reports an official denial today that Grand Duke Alexander Michaelovitch brother in law of Emperor Nicholas has died. The denial counters circulating reports and confirms no casualty in the imperial circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Alexander Michaelovitch
Nicholas
Carlson's Inauguration Promises Broad Labor Friendly Program
Governor George A. Carlson Republican, sworn in today, pursues his own agenda to heal labor unrest. His platform includes an Industrial Relations Commission absorbing current boards, workers compensation, safety and sanitation laws, reorganization of state education and institutions, farm land settlement, a state budget, and strict enforcement of the 1916 state prohibition amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
George A. Carlson
Industrial Relations Commission
No Developments in France as French Engage Meuse District
Paris reports no major shifts in the fighting with only isolated French advances in the Meuse. French troops drove out a German company pillaging the village of St Sauveur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Meuse
St. Sauveur
Illinois War of 1812 memorial tablet dedication at State House
A bronze memorial tablet honoring Illinois soldiers of the War of 1812 was installed in the State House. Gift from the Daughters of 1812 of Illinois, created by Nellie V. Walker. Governor Dunne accepted. Edmund J. James of the University of Illinois delivered the address. The relief bears an Illinois ranger figure with a Fort Dearborn like backdrop and a dated inscription.
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Springfield
State House
Daughters of 1812 of Illinois
Nellie V. Walker
Dunne
Edmund J. James
University of Ilinois
Daniel Boone
Fort Dearborn
Illinois
United States Daughters of 1812
Great Britain
United States
Public Auction For Stray Horse In Uareda
One brown horse picked up for violation of the city ordinance governing stray animals is in the pound and will be sold at public auction in front of City Hall Friday morning January 15 1915 at ten o'clock unless the owner calls before that time and pays all costs. M Brennan City Marshal Uareda Texas January 12 1916.
Chamberlain's Tablets For Stomach Trouble Endorsement
Mrs G Dunn of Arnold Pennsylvania reports relief from long standing stomach trouble and bilious attacks after using Chamberlain's Tablets. She says one bottle made her feel like a different person and recommends the product from dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mrs. G
Women fill Capitol as suffrage debate rages in rain
In a driving rainstorm women crowded into the house to hear the debate on the woman suffrage amendment. They wore purple and yellow sashes, while anti suffragist women sat on the right gallery with red roses and knitting as they waited for the Speaker's gavel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Terre Haute election fraud cases cut by guilty pleas
In Indianapolis on January 12 seven nine of the 114 Terre Haute men charged with election fraud pleaded guilty in federal court. Mayor Roberts Judge Redman and Sheriff Shea did not plead guilty but filed demurrers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Terre Haute
Roberts
Redman
Shea
Wilson denies 1916 presidential bid during Indianapolis speech
President Wilson stated he was not announcing a candidacy for 1916 and remarked that the people might judge his acts, clarifying that his Indianapolis remarks were not an announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dan
Wilson
Indianapolis
Gunwoman on Trial in Desplaines Street Court
Mrs. Elizabeth Porter faces a Desplaines Street court hearing on charges of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill after she shot beauty specialist Kathryn M. Spring. Spring has recovered and is expected to testify against Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elizabeth Porter
Kathryn M. Spring
Desplaines Street
New Bishop for Cuba District Installed in New York
Rev Hiram Hulse of the Episcopal Diocese of New York was consecrated bishop for the missionary district of Cuba. The ceremony occurred at the Cathedral of St John the Divine with Bishop Greer presiding and Bishops Lines and Knight assisting. Presenters included Bishop Burch and Bishop Garland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hiram Hulse
Episcopal Diocese of
Albion W. Knight
Cuba
St. John the Divine
David HH
Greer
Bishops Lines
Knight
Charles I. Burch
Thomas J. Garland
Pittsburg
Opposition to Forcing Bridges Over Kaw River
Hearing opens in Kansas City on injunction sought by Kansas City Southern and Kansas City Terminal Railway to stop Kaw Valley Drainage Board from compelling rebuilding of two Kaw River bridges. litigation spans three years and reaches the Supreme Court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas City Southern
Kansas City Terminal Railway
Kaw Valley Drainage Board
Kaw River
Supreme Court
Odd Fellows Install Officers
Rio Grande Lodge No. 373 1. 0. O. F. installs new officers for the coming year including J. P. Dobbs noble grand F. S. Pratt vice grand Matt Ussery secretary Fritz Werner treasurer George W. C. Dreyer warden H. E. Baird conductor J. N. Worsham prelate John Mcekhenny right support to noble grand Chas Tannenbaum left support to noble grand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Rio Grande Lodge
O. F
J. P. Dobbs
Noble Rand
F. S. Pratt
Matt Ussery
Fritz Werner
George W. C. Dreyer
H. E. Baird
J. N. Worsham
John Mcekhenny
Noble Grand
Chas. Tannenbaum
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Taos
Wilmer Threadgill
Webb Co. Tex
Ino
T. Haglseel
T. Mann
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Dixie Theatre
the Times
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Karlsruhe
Associated Press
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Argonne
Alsace
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Uareda
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