CONSCRIPTION DODGERS AND AMERICAN DUTY
Saturday's Daily condemns native born Americans who flee the country to dodge military registration. It cites President Wilson's proclamation warning slackers they must serve upon return, and urges citizens to aid officers in locating those evading conscription. The piece portrays evasion as cowardly, stating rights are forfeited until voluntary service is fulfilled. It lauds Mexican migrants who saved their families by leaving but notes Americans must not flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Department of Justice
Wilson
University of Texas Politics Sparks Fight Over Governance
The UT controversy centers on political interference by Governor Ferguson and faculty actions. The letter argues for depoliticizing the university to protect its mission of educating Texas youth, urging a clear separation from partisan interests and political appointments.
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University of Texas
Ferguson
Texas
Separation of school and state urged by Texas essayist
The author argues that educators should be judged by qualifications not political ties. He asserts universities must be free from political domination and prioritize merit in appointments and funding. The piece contends a Texas university should operate independent of party influence and legislative cliques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
University of Texas
Board of Regents
Variverssi
Workmen Demonstrate for Peace as Russian Strikes Grow
In Austria workers staged a peace demonstration while in Russia labor actions expanded to over a hundred factories. The piece notes that if such agitation continues an early end to the war could come from many belligerents, yet the author insists on sticking to the current stance.
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Austria
Sailing ves sels attacked by gunfire test truth of war vow
Three American sailing vessels came under sudden gunfire raising questions about Wilhelm's claim he would not declare war on the United States. The old proverb In vino veritas echoes as the incident fuels debate on truth and intent amid escalating tensions.
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Wilhelm
Polling Places List Urges 21 to 80 Year Olds to Register
The Times says a list of polling places will be published Monday for city and county. All men aged 21 to 80 must register next Tuesday June 5, regardless of perceived exemption from service. Noncompliance risks arrest and possible imprisonment.
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the Times
Left For Mercedes By A H Nenn Onion Grower
A H Nenn, long time in La redo and active in onion farming, left for Mercedes where he has leased a plot to aid in producing government required foodstuffs. He managed the Goodwin farm last season with notable onion yields before relocating to Mercedes. The Times wishes him success in the new location.
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A. H. Nenn
Laredo
Mercedes
Nunn
Goodwin
the Times
Money Maker Ad Notice in Times Want Ads
Classified notice in the Times Want Ads highlights a money making opportunity. Details are limited in the readable text. The ad emphasizes potential earnings and calls for interested individuals to respond for more information.
Assault on Way Home by Pair of American Haters
Shelby Cotulla was assaulted near Lincoln Street by two Mexican men while returning home after missing a streetcar. They taunted him, struck him on the head leaving a forehead gash, and fled. A soldier helped him reach his home where a physician treated the wound. No arrests yet. suspects being sought.
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Shelby Cotulla
Ed. Cotulla
Lincoln Street
Mr. Cotulla
Market Street
Detentions at Border After Draft-evading Probe
Washington orders to arrest cross border escapees for conscription evasion were carried out prompting detentions in Laredo. About twenty five young men from across the United States were held at the federal building while investigations continued. John Maddox and Cecil King from Batesville pleaded guilty to attempting to flee and were bound over for 1500 dollars each. They later posted bonds and returned home agreeing to register next Tuesday if drafted.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Laredo
Mexico
Federal
United States
California
New Hampshire
John Maddox
Cecil King
Batesville
Texas
Foster
Maddux
King
Snap Shots Brute and Colonel Blunt Exchange Paint Talk
Miss Manyears recalls a painting of her as a child while Brute notes it sparked debate on whether the work is by Rubens or Rembrandt. Colonel Blunt asks to ID the artist, prompting a cautious discussion about attribution.
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Miss Manyears
Colonel Blunt
Rubens
Laredo High School Class of 1917 Graduation Scene
Last night the Laredo High School Class of 1917 celebrated a formal commencement with ten girl graduates and one boy. The program featured a play on woman suffrage, a patriotic address, diplomas, and scholarships to the top students.
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Laredo High School
Royal Orchestra
Santa Lucia
Mann
Horace Cole
Ethel
Winifred
Josephine Roberts
Agatha
Horace
Pat Eerhie Lou Vena Sires
Molly
Josefa Martinez
Madame Christine
Rela Omer
Anna Sutton
Mandy Sparks
Meese Maxime Taylor
Lizzie Wilkins
Okly
Refugio Diaz Lily
Julia Hopkins
Gerald Williams
United States
Apostles of Democracy and Justice
Ho Uates Ito A
Bobbitt
M. 8. Ryan
Board of School Trustees
Christen
University of Texas
Texas Christian University
Edward Mann
Jesusa Gonzales
Nancy Lee
Courtney Slaghter
America
Miss Slaughter
L. H. Wharton
Joseph Netzer
Refugio Benavides
S. W. DeWolf
Helene Kenney
Daley
Refugio Diaz
Jos
Netzer
Mesdames DeWolf and
Richter
Laredo’s T A Austin heads to Boston over onion case
T A Austin of Laredo, a prominent onion grower and National Onion association member, travels to Boston for a conference with the district attorney to verify details of his alleged involvement in a government case. He says he has not been served papers and did not attend any meetings. His wife Eva Darrow will stay in Waco or return to Laredo.
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Waco Times-Herald
Laredo
Boston
T. A. Austin
National Union Association
National Onion Association
Mr. Austin
Austin
Texas
Waco
Eva Darrow
Sealed Proposals for Supplies at Southern Department Camps
Fort Sam Houston Texas invites sealed proposals until 11 00 a m June 5 1917 to furnish wood smithing coal gasoline mineral oil crude oil distillate forage and bedding for Southern Department stations and camps for the period July 1 to September 30 1917. Information furnished on application.
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Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Southern Department
Notice to Property Owners in 1917 Laredo assessment rolls
Property owners are warned that the 1917 assessment rolls for the City of Laredo will close on June 11. If not already rendered, visit the assessor's office at once to present property for equalization. The board of equalization will meet on June 11.
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City of Laredo
Board of Equalization
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
A compact promo noting a subscription offer of 50 cents per month for daily access to THE TIMES. The line emphasizes ongoing opportunities tied to regular readership.
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the Times
Community Society Notes and Club Gatherings
Busy Bees host with Lois and Dorothy Derby at four and Miriam Werner with Irene Moser at four thirty. Boy Scouts meet at seven. church groups hold weekly meetings across Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Christian churches. Local clubs and families host entertainments, visits, and travel updates. school seniors celebrated with a Royal Opera House reception. graduates showcase self-made dresses with prizes.
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Lois
Dorothy Derby
Miriam Werner
Irene Moser
Boy Scouts
37Th Infantry Club
Ed. Mann
Royal Theater
The
Methodist Church
Fred Miller
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
Epworth League
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Christian Church
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Woman's Club
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R. L. Bobbitt
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Isaac Gill
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Hassell
Shiner
Vidales
Mrs. Fish
Marjorie Lou Fish
Pierce Nye
Elizabeth Nye
Rosita Applewitte
Mendelssohn
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Casa Em Brounoff
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