Three Americans Freed After Trial in Nuevo Laredo
On Monday afternoon testimony concluded in the case of Head ley White Will White and Will Burris accused of attempting to smuggle 450 head of Mexican cattle. A Mexican tribunal judge acquitted them and they were released to Consul Garrett and brought to the American side. Terrell Bobo was released earlier as grounds for detention did not exist. Consul Garrett’s hard work secured the liberty of the three men, who endured food shortages while detained.
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Headley White
Will White
Will Burris
Nuevo Laredo
United States
Garrett
Burris
O'Leek
Laredo
Terrell Bobo
Bobo
When the Little Man Got His
A trench front scene shows British soldiers under heavy bombardment with shell bursts and shrapnel. One wounded man murmurs a final line to a comrade as fear and grief ripple along the trench during a grim moment of WWI.
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London
Bill
Social notes from the Hamilton and Bender visits
Holland of the San Antonio Express visits the Hamilton while Sam Lewin of San Antonio is seen in the city. Several locals including M. B. Despain, A. Baird, H. Everett and B. W. Masterson are noted guests and visitors with ties to Chicago Boston and Dallas through the telegraph of the Laredo offices.
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Holland
The
San Antonio Express
Hamilton
Sam Lewin
San Antonio
City
A. Baird
Lid. H. Everett
Bender
B. W. Masterson
Crystal City
Walter McComb, Jr
S. J. Shallow
North American Fruit Exchange
Boston
Mass
Branel of
Sheriff Sale Notices in Webb County Texas
The States of Texas Webb County listings announce sheriff sale actions and public auction dates for delinquent property. Bids will occur at designated county offices under legal process and notices detail parcels, case numbers, and creditor claims.
Webb County Texas sale notice and city council report
Notice of sale stemming from Webb County Texas District Court order to auction assets of Foos Gas Engine Co against J Ward and others. Also city council minutes from Laredo January 19 1915 list tax collection actions and adjournment details. Auction to occur to the highest cash bidder under execution.
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District Court
Webb County
Texas
Southern Engine & Pump Company
J. Ward
Lawrence
Foos, Jr
Webb
State of
City of
Laredo
Villa Accuses Gruterrez Looting Treasury and Tampico Attack
Secretary Bryan said no authentic news from Mexico in two days. Villa disputed the claim that Gutierrez looted the treasury before fleeing and suggested his flight altered Villa's plans, delaying an attack on Tampico.
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Washington
Bryan
State Department
Mexico
Villa
Gutierrez
Treasury
Tampico
Cough Medicine Advised for Children and Adults
Advert says never give a child cough medicine with opium as it causes serious illness. Claims Chamberlain's Conesgh Remedy is the safest for coughs colds and croup in children and equally valuable for adults. It contains no opium or harmful drug and is sold by all dealers.
Pole Falls on Boy as Wagon Collides with Pole
A wagon pulled by two men on Santa Maria Avenue northbound collided with a telephone pole when the team frightened and ran away. The pole toppled onto the wagon, injuring the younger man with a broken tooth and severe facial cuts. He was hospitalized after his wounds were treated.
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Santa Maria Avenue
Aley
Missionary Society Delights Virginia Guests at Luncheon
The Methodist Missionary Society held a Tuesday afternoon gathering at Holding Institute with Mrs. Skinner assisted by teachers. Rev Knight led the event after Dr. Skinner reportedly fled, and a guessing contest on the body sparked laughter before a three course luncheon concluded the visit.
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Holding Institute
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Skinner
Daughters of Virginia
Obregon Army Aims to Occupy Mexico City
Washington dispatch reports Gen Obregon leading a large force and intends to seize Mexico City immediately. Carranza agents confirm the imminent operation and movement toward the capital.
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Obregon
Washington
Carranza
Mexico City
Superintendent Montagne Shot in Fort Worth
A W Montagne, superintendent of Gould lines terminals in Fort Worth, was shot and killed this morning by C A Meyers a switchman who had been discharged Meyers was arrested following the shooting
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Fort Worth
Texas
A. W Montagne
Gould Lines
C. A. Meyers
Meyers
Court of Civil Appeals Rules Employers Liability Act Unconstitutional
The Texas Court of Civil Appeals declared the employers liability act unconstitutional in a decision announced today. The ruling affects workers seeking damages and clarifies the scope of employer responsibility under state law.
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Austin
Texas
Court of Civil Appeals
Public notice of sale by Webb County Sheriff
Between ten in the morning and four in the afternoon on the first Tuesday of February 1915 a public sale will be held at the Court House door in Webb County Texas. Antonio Salinas Sheriff Webb County Texas by M G Benavides Deputy Ady signs the notice.
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Court House
Webb County
Texas
A. D
M. G. Benavides
Ady
Taft to Speak at Indiana University Anniversary
Former President William H. Taft will be the guest of honor and principal speaker at Indiana University's ninety fifth anniversary celebration in Bloomington. Faculty and students will parade to the auditorium for exercises, followed by a holiday fete on campus.
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Bloomington
Ind
William H. Taft
Indiana University
Biliousness and Constipation Cured Advertisement
R F P Erwin of Peru Indiana reports relief from indigestion biliousness and constipation after using Chamberlains Tablets. He bought a bottle of them and they helped right away. For sale by all dealers.
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R. F P. Erwin
Peru
Ind
Independent Telephone Men Conclude Day with Debates
The Minneapolis gathering of independent telephone men featured C B Randall on opposition tactics and Frank Winter detailing the Wisconsin Bell case that forced line connections for independents. H D Cudrier spoke on operating responsibilities while J C Casler outlined association aims. Dr George Vincent of Minnesota University spoke at the banquet on social mind organization as E B Fisher presided.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Independent Telephone Men
United States
C. B. Randall
TriState Company
Frank Winter
Wisconsin
Bell Telephone Co
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Winter
H. D. Cudrier
Chicago
J. C. Casler
Dallas
George —. Vincent
University of Minnesota
E. B. Fisher
Grand Rapids
Alderman Murphy Assault Trial Declared Today
The postponed trial of Cambridge Alderman Charles F. Murphy for assault on Harold D. P. Carew editor of a Cambridge newspaper is scheduled in District Court. Murphy reportedly struck the editor after criticisms of city officials and amid disputes over automobile expenses.
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Cambridge
Mauss
Charles F. Murphy
Harold DP. Carew
Murphy
Dr King's New Discovery Tackles Child Colds Urgently
The ad warns that colds croup and whooping cough in children can lead to serious after effects. It promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a remedy that checks the cold soothes cough reduces inflammation kills germs and aids natural healing. Available for 50 cents at druggists.
German airships raid seven English towns near London
AP report from London says four civilians were killed and six wounded as German airships attacked seven towns within 100 miles of London including Sandringham. Bombs hit Yarmouth and King's Lynn stables. two women among the dead. A separate Dutch patrol boat Toitan hit a mine and sank with five drowned.
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Associated Press
London
Royal Palace
Sandringham
Shottisham
Yarmouth
Cromer
Sheringham
Hunstanton
Heacham
Ders- Ingham
King's Lynn
Cian
Whine’s Lynn
Earthquake Victims Suffer As Snow Delays Aid
Jan 20 Avezzano Italy reports bitter cold and heavy snow worsens the quake toll. Thousands slept in the open while living victims were still being dug out. Relief delays are described as appalling due to slow response. Montbellard France experiences a separate quake with no deaths reported.
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Avezzano
Italy
Montbellard
France
Gough Elected President of Texas Corn Growers
Waxahachie January 20 Hereford farmer L Gough was elected president of the Texas Corn Growers Association today.
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Waxahachie
Texas
North-South romance wedding in Winchester
Miss Marie Donaldson Ames of Boston weds Ensign Richard Evelyn Byrn of the U S N at the Ames winter home in Winchester. Byrn, aboard the Dolphin, will live in Washington after the ceremony. Byrn is the son of Hon and Mrs Richard K Byrn of Richmond, Va.
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Winchester
Marie Donaldson Ames
Boston
Richard Evelyn Byrn
Ames
Byrn
Dolphin
Washington
Richard K. Byrn
Richmond
Turkish Victories Near Holy Land Reported
Constantinople reports two Turkish victories over the British near the Holy Land. Night attacks on forts along the Shatebl Arab river inflict casualties on British forces. Turkish cavalry defeat an English cavalry division near the junction of the Tigris and Huprates rivers with heavy losses.
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Constantinople
Holy Land
Shatebl Arab River
Arabia
Tigris
Huprates
Allied aviators fly over Cologne in raid
London reports two allied aviators crossed into German airspace and flew over Cologne yesterday, signaling ongoing air operations in the region.
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Cologne
London
Germany
Germans Capture Trenches Near Arras and Argonne
Official report states Germans captured 200 yards of trenches near Arras. They also seized several trenches in the Argonne yesterday.
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Berlin
Arras
Argonne
French Recapture Trenches Lost in Argonne
Paris reports the official notice that French forces have retaken trenches previously taken by the Germans in the Argonne, marking a turn in the fighting dynamics.
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Paris
Argonne
British Cruiser Forfeits American Flag On Steamer Green Briar
The state department asked England to explain why the American flag was hauled down from the steamer Greenbriar by a British cruiser while the ship carried cotton to Bremen.
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Washington
State Department
England
Bremen
Seven Pleaded Guilty in Prairie Creek Conspiracy Case
Seven men in Fort Smith Arkansas pleaded guilty to conspiracy against the government over the Prairie Creek coal region troubles last summer. Among those named is Peter Stewart former president of the United Mine Workers of America.
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Fort Smith, Ark
Prairie Creek
Peter Stewart
United Mine Workers of America
Explosion at Clark farm causes minor damage and injuries
A North Laredo blast at the Clark farm yesterday afternoon caused light damage and minor injuries. George Wilson was in a pit adjusting a pump when an explosion occurred, knocking him down. the Edwards mentioned was nearby but unharmed.
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Clark
North Laredo
George Wilson
Wilson
Edwards
Frisco Divorces Rise Forty Percent in 1914
In San Francisco during 1914 divorces granted rose 40 percent from 500 the previous year to 700. Judges and ministers argue over causes while noting outsiders flock to the city for relief from marriage ties. Judge James Troutt says ending man's in humanity to man would solve the divorce problem.
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San Francisco
Calif
James Troutt
Jerome on Job Again in Thaw Case Probe
Harry Thaw and his lawyers prepare to confront a New York conspiracy charge over the Matteawan escape. Supreme Court orders NH officials to turn over Standford White’s alleged killer to New York officers as Jerome reenters the case amid renewed sympathy and a pro Thaw campaign.
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Manchester
N. H
Harry Thaw
William Travers
Thaw
New York State
Jerome
Notice to the Public at Market Fish Stand
At the southeast corner of the market a fish and oyster stall offers fresh fish and oysters daily in any style. Oysters by the dozen or hundred and fish by the pound are sold for take-home, with no delivery service. J. W. Hopkins Shorty. 1 9-Im. Ady.
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J. W. Hopkins
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Bell Telephone
I Telegra
Robt. Mc.Comb
Hein
Maher
Henry
Westbrook
Leyendecker
Avon
Farias
Moser
Winslow
Gulf Refining Company
Fd. McMickin
A. V. Woodman
National Treasury
Cough Medicine
Methodist Missionary Society
Antonio Salinas
Taft
Indiana College
Independent Life Insurance
Nashville, Tennessee
Joe Condren
Luis Lafon
Independent Life
Pandolfo
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
San Antonio, Texas
the Hague
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