Parcels Post and Express Firms Spark Debate in Laredo
In a broad editorial from Wells Farco Messenger the Wells Fargo line is praised for public service as the U S parcels post launches a challenge to express firms. The piece notes growth of express companies, railroads roles, and fears for their fortunes while urging law and order during strikes and discussing a Texas man choosing death over robbery.
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Wells
Farzo Messenger
The
Express Company
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Company
Express
United States
Expres
Uncle Sam
John O. Buenz & Son
Manville
Nueva Laredo
Used Hat Pins Highlight NY Garment Strike Conflicts
A feature of the Garment Workers' strike in New York will impress people in a disagreeable way as several women engaged in the protest fought the police during a confrontation marked by tense clashes and scattered hostility.
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United States
New York
Chicago
Garment Workers
Notable Early Americans and International Figures
A chronicle lists January twenty as the birth and death dates for figures like Robert Morris and David Garrick, notes John Marshall’s appointment as Chief Justice, mentions Wilmot and Lindbergh in political context, and references naval actions at Sabine City. Also includes endorsements for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Dean's Kidney Pills with local testimonial.
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Robert Morris
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Wis
David Garrick
London
Hereford
England
John Marshall
Supreme Court of the United States
David Wilmot
Pennsylvania
Wilmot
Horn
Death of Rufus Gilmore in local telegraph service
Rufus Gilmore a native of Beeville Texas died yesterday morning at his home after a long illness. He worked as a telegraph operator from ages 16 and served with Western Union and the Southern Pacific before settling in this city. He leaves two sisters and one brother. Funeral at 2:00 pm today under the auspices of the local Telegraphers order.
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Agiiutas
Jales Gilmore
Beeville
Texas
W. T. Gimore
Elock
Western Union
Telegraph
Compani All Austine
Anatin
EL Paso Avision
Southern Pacific, Railway
Wietern Donkin
Dallas
Rai. Gileere
Laredo
Revornil
The
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Ans
Ladies Have Taken Hand Named at Meeting Saturday
A meeting of representative women of Laredo held at Elka parlors discussed support for the Washington Birthday Celebration. Mrs A H Jackson was elected chairwoman of the ladies general committee, with subcommittee leaders named for transportation and related duties as part of organizing a grand street pageant turnout.
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Hin Wormeeer
Washington
Laredo
Elka
Wormeser
A. H Jackson
Ladies General Committee
Mrs. A. ©. Riehter
Automobile de
Local notices mix of events and ads in Laredo section
The Laredo page lists onion crop notes and March shipment hopes, theater and recital ads at Reed’s Drugstore and Pix Hall, roofing and showcase ads from Dallas firms, a Nueva Laredo band report, school exams, vehicle services, auto repairs, and various civic event notices with names like Mrs March Culmore, Jno A Applewhite, and local venues.
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Southwestern
Dallas
Texas
County Road
South Laredo
March Culmore
Pk’s
Laredo
A Girl's Wild Midnight Ride
A girl rides at midnight to warn against a forest fire in the Catskills saving many lives and a medical claim touts Dr Kine's new lung cure. The ad cites a testimonial from W R Patterson of Wellington Tex about recovery from coughs and consumption with dramatic weight gain. Trial bottle offered by Reed Drug Co.
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Catskills
Kine
W. RR. Patterson
Wellington
Tex
Reed Drug Co
Lodging notice for February 22 1912 crime lodging
Lodging notice requests all parties offering rooms beds or cots for visitors on February 22 1912 to notify J. T. Agan lodging committee chairman or City Marshal Brennan with street and number and the quantity of beds and cots available adyv 1 13 1f.
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J. T. Agan
Brennan
Important Booster Meeting for Laredo Young Men
This evening at the Board of Trade rooms a meeting of the young men's booster organization will address by laws and constitution adoption. Eligible gentlemen under 40 may enroll as members, and afterward the boosters will work for the good and advancement of Laredo.
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Board of Trade
Laredo
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Laredo Times
Penn Publishing Company. Publishers and Proprietors
Mexico
Canada
New Laredo
Penn Publishing CO
Telephone
Laredo, Texas
the Parcels Post and the Express Companies
Tion
New Mexico
Ishotf
Germany
Turkey
Europe
Bohemia
John Gilligan Hamilton
Sabine City
Elisha Gray
Newtonville
Mass
Barnesville
Niagara River
Nlindberghi
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Charlies A. Lindbergh
Minnesota
Sweden
University of Michigan
Little Falls
Minn
Lindbergh
United States Senate
Chamberlain
Lida Dewey
Milwaukee
Dean
Ryan
Pearsall
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Ady
Rufus Gilmore
Reed's
Elk's Hall
Southwestern Show Case Works
Pierim
Phinyan
Dixie
Adv
Saft's
Jose Nieto
Hest
Jno
Boonyan
the Dixie
John A. Applewhite
Buick Autos
Sam Mackin
R. P. Woodard
Fritz Werner
John Bo Morton
A. J. Landrum
Dora Cullette
Corporation Court
Crescent Garage
Goodyear
Jnc. A. Applewhite’s
All Metals
Atos
Jno A. Applewhite
Boosters
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