Beaumont farm expert visits Laredo to study conditions
Mr. Benjamin Irby of Beaumont, brother of Mrs. Hal Greer, travels to Laredo as an agricultural authority. He formerly taught at Texas A and M and North Carolina A and M, and now engages in rice farming and real estate in East Texas. In Laredo he studies climate and farming practices to inform visitors and promote interest in the region.
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Benjamin Irby
Beaumont
Hal Greer
Laredo
Irby
Texas A. & M. College
North Carolina A. & M. College
Texas
East Texas
Larejo
Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment Heals Skin Eruptions Fast
Unskin blemishes and itching eased by Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. Cures sore skin quickly and begins healing the moment applied. Endorsed by doctors and a customer from Littletown Pa who saw cure in two weeks. Guaranteed relief or money refunded. Available from druggists or by mail Pfeiffer Chemical Co.
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Hobson
Special election notes and local ads blend in issue
The paper urges readers to locate a poll tax receipt and vote on Saturday as residents study proposed amendments. Also promotes a Royal Theatre feature The Vampire Dances and lists local services from Gonzalo Medina a plumber tinner and gas fitter with guaranteed work at 307 Convent avenue.
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the Royal Tonight
Gonzalo Medina
Convent Avenue
Recalling Durango Rebels and Laredo News Tour
A reader letter from Durango recounts the Mexican rebel siege and looting during Huerta’s era, noting surrender attempts, street fires, and casualties. The piece also lists arrivals in Laredo, market fruit conditions, railroad repairs, and local ads including a marriage license and upcoming events.
New York A C Celebrates Twenty Fifth Travers Island
A three day reunion and meet opens at Travers Island clubhouse to mark the twenty fifth anniversary of New York Athletic Club ownership. Old time athletes and former champions attend. Events include track and field rowing lacrosse yachting swimming baseball tennis and lawn dancing.
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New York A. C
New York
Travers Island
New York Athletic Club
Bids Wanted for Three Bridges on Aguilares Road
Bids will be received in the county clerk’s office until 12 m on July 25, 1912 for constructing three wooden bridges on the Aguilares road about seventeen miles from Laredo. Plans are on file in the office, and the county commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the county commissioners court.
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National Railways of Mexico
Monterey
Mesa
Camaron
Aguilares Road
Laredo
County Commissioners Court
Drowned Man in River Near Railroad Bridge
This afternoon about 2 o clock an elderly man named Filitto Ariasa residing near the railroad bridge in the river ventured into deep water and disappeared while swimming. Attempts to locate him continued at 2:30 but the body had not yet been recovered.
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Cramys
Dinner Party Honors Henry Crumpler at Applewhite Home
Mrs. John A. Applewhite hosted a dinner at Farragut Street and Salinas Avenue in honor of her nephew Henry Crumpler and the party aides who helped him during his detention by rebels. Guests included W. A. Craig, M. G. Delling, Tom Gardner, and Guy Thompson as a sumptuous supper followed a most delightful evening.
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Salinas Avenue
John A. Applewhite
Henry Crumpler
W. A. Craig
M. G. Delling
Tom Gardner
Guy Thompson
Little Girl Burned In Yard Fire
Tuesday afternoon a five year old girl Jennie May Callahan was burned when a piece of burning paper blew against her dress as her father Joe Callahan burned trash in the yard. The flames were extinguished quickly and she is now doing nicely though in some pain.
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Callahan
Jennie May
Oldest Walnut Street Theater to Close in Philadelphia
Philadelphia July 17 patrons and theater workers mourn the Walnut Street Theater as it loses its license for not meeting new city safety standards. Rebuilding to satisfy rules would shut it permanently. America’s oldest playhouse, it hosted nearly two centuries of top acts, tied to J. Sleeper Clark’s estate and family links to Edwin Booth.
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Philadelphia
Walnut Street
America
J. Sleeper Clark
Clark
Edwin Pooth
Rebels murder U S mail carrier on Mexican border
A U S mail courier was shot near Columbus between Columbus and Dering after rebels seized mail pouches said to hold a large sum of money and crossed into Mexico. The incident follows reports from Deming New Mexico July 17.
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Associated Press
Deming
N. M
Columbus
United States
Dering
Siesko
Railroads Demand Arbitration Alongside Trainmen
The Eastern railroads issued a statement asserting they will seek arbitration for their grievances as trainmen prepare to strike after voting to walk out.
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New York
Eastern Railroads Today
Colorado Stockmen Meet at Glenwood Springs Convention
Colorado stockmen gathered in Glenwood Springs on July 17 for a three day mid summer convention of their state association. The agenda includes discussion of the forestry quester Underwood tariff bill and its likely impact on the stock growing industry along with other shared concerns.
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Glenwood Springs Cole
Colorado
Execution set for Emerie Koviach in Prince Albert
Emerie Koviach and Lewis Ratz are to be hanged here tomorrow for the February 11 murder of Charles Bruggencote. The brutality included beating, throat-cutting, and dragging the body along a prairie trail after the killing at their ruined shack. Ratz awaits execution one week from tomorrow for his part in the crime.
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Sask
Emerie Koviach
Koviach
Lewis Ratz
Charles Bruggencote
Bruggencote
Ratz
New Haven Champions Lead Eastern Association Push
The New Haven team shows the way by burning up the Eastern Association this year, driving strong performances and setting the pace for the circuit. The squad's early-season dominance signals a bold title bid and rising prominence in regional play.
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New Haven
Notice to U D C members on chapter formation and membership
Mrs Hal W Greer president of the Texas Division U D C calls all members and eligible applicants to meet or call regarding completing formation or reorganizing the local chapter. She has application blanks for new members and seeks the number of membership certificates to order. July 15, 1881 advancement notice.
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U. Db. CC
Mulhall testimony cites Roosevelt backing Taft in 1968 letter
In a Senate lobby committee session, Mulhall quotes a 1968 letter alleging President Roosevelt sought Taft’s nomination and would sacrifice the Sherman Act to gain Wall Street support. He recounts Beveridge’s push for injunctions and child labor reform, provoking sharp rebuttals from Hemenway and others.
Juarez Anniversary Observed Across Mexico
City of Mexico July 17 The forty first anniversary of Benito Juarez death will be observed tomorrow in the customary manner. Juarez societies nationwide hold exercises for the day with President Huerta and other high officials expected to attend the tomb of the patriot.
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City of
Mexico
Benito Juarez
Republic
Huerta
In Memory of Andre Observances Mark North Pole Quest
Stockholm observes the sixteenth anniversary of the balloon ascent with memorial exercises by the Stockholm Geographical Society. Floral offerings mark the commemorative memorial for the ill fated expedition in pursuit of the North Pole.
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Stockholm
Stockholm Geographical Society
Andre
North Pole
Astor Anniversary Marks Founding of American Fortune
New York marks John Jacob Astor's birth in 1763 and his rise from butcher's son to founder of America's fur trade empire. He crossed to America at 20, became a musical instrument dealer, then fur trader, clashed with Hudson's Bay, expanded worldwide, and amassed a fortune about 206 million dollars at his death in 1848.
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Waldorf
Heidelberg
Germany
America
John Jacob Astor
Astor
Atlantic
London
United States
Hudson’s Bay Company
National Securities
New York City
Pleasant Box Party Honoring Consuela Lafon Departure
Miss Eugenie Lafon hosted a box party at the Royal theater for her sister Consuela Lafon prior to her Dallas visit to Mrs. Clinton Philip Reid. Ten couples attended, chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Jaston Penn, with a Movies outing and refreshments at City Drug Company parlor.
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B. Lafon
Dallas
Clinton Phillip Heid
C. V. Kyler
T. & G. N. Railway Company
A J. Landrum
Mineols
Texas
Hamilton
J. Smith
R. I. Scott
San Antonio
N. Hill Chas
Schuwidth
Houston
Ben Tumlingson
Jr. Linton
Has. Lignoski
Hume
H. Clifton
Benavides
Ray Clifton
F. E. Margvse
Fred C. Giebel
P. P. Reed
Hebbronville
T. & Poole
Cotulla
Wm, E. Lucas
Tampico
J. G. Termut
Chicago
H Gossett
R. L. Dinnison
Eugenie Lafon
Royal Theater
Consuela
Murray to be penitentiary chief if session creates post
Austin July 17 announced that Senator W C Murray of Floresville, who resigned Tuesday, will be appointed by Gov Colquitt as manager of the penitentiary commission if the position is created by the special legislative session.
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Texas
W. C. Murray
Floresville
Colquitt
Penitenary Commission
Warden Ends Hunger Strike With Fried Chicken Tray
In Elizabeth New Jersey on July 17 Warden Dodd halted a hunger strike by William Turner a nerv eprisoner by presenting at the cell door a plate of fried chicken and a slice of watermelon Turner sniffed and ended his protest.
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N. J
Dodd
William Turner
Turner
Jewel Robbery Heard at Police Quarters in NYC
In New York on July 7 cracksmen blew the safe at the Rosenburg and Daniel jewelry supply house and stole gems valued at 20 000 to 30 000 dollars. They did not crack a larger safe with more valuable jewels. The scene was only a few blocks from police headquarters.
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Associated Press
New York
Rosenburg and Daniel
Denver Prepares for Knights Templar Conclave
Denver, Coto July 17 Three weeks until the Knights Templar gather for their thirty second tri en nial conclave in Denver during the second week of August. A local reception committee has prepared the events including a grand street parade competitive drills and banquet and ball events. Sightseeing trips will highlight the region’s scenic points.
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Coto
United States
Maine
Florida
California
Oregon
Commonwealths
Knights Templar
Indiana manager leads in new Federal league standings
Whoa Bill Phillips' team in Indianapolis holds an early lead in the Federal league. Otis Clymer, now with the Boston Braves, previously starred for the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Washington Nationals. Mr. Pipp, newly acquired Detroit first baseman, shows solid form as the Tigers adjust. He hails from the Catholic University of Washington.
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Indianapolis
Otis Clymer
Boston Braves
Chicago Cubs
Pitchurch Pirates
Washington Nationals
Mr. Pipp
Detroit
Tigers
Catholic University of Washington
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