Defending Treason and Draft Law Contact
Wednesday's Daily reports a defense by Farmers and Laborers Protective Association of America members jailed in Texas for opposing the draft. It blames the National Manufacturers Association and German influence, urges federal action, and urges reading and proper completion of registration cards for June 6 and June 5 voting precincts.
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Farmers and Laborers Protective Association of America
Texas
National Manufacturers Association
Merchants and Manufacturers Association
Farmers’ Protective Association
Kansas City
Missouri
Federal League For Democratic Control
Stockholm
Germany
United States
Protective” Association
Joel Stone
Industrial Workers of the World
Correcting An Impression On Texas Draft Registration
The Times clarifies the June 5 draft registration rules for Texas: only American citizens aged 21 to 30 may register, all in that age range must register, and no exemptions apply for labor class or dependents. Nonregistrants face imprisonment penalties. those unable to register may use a representative to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Texas
National Guard
Naval Militia
Reserve Corps
Arctic explorer and party found safe on Greenland coast
A relief comes as word that an Arctic expedition leader and his four companions who departed four years ago are safe along the Greenland coast. The news eases worries about wartime direction and the rising cost of living.
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Greenland
Public discourse on tariffs and taxes spurs wary political tone
The text notes no tariff increase but a direct tax on sugar and other imports, with remarks on drinking water as an alternative. It adds skepticism about Austria-Hungary possibly deserting the German Kaiser, and warns against taking such news at face value while implying Charlie’s constraints with Uncle Willie and the U.S. stance.
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Austria-Hungary
Bnt
Charlie
Uncle Willie
United States
Texas-Mexican New Schedule for Fast Day Train
The Texas Mexican railroad will begin a new schedule on Saturday June 2 adding a fast day train between Laredo and Corpus Christi with sleeper cars and connections at Corpus Christi to Gulf Coast Lines for Houston and New Orleans. Night trains are deferred, and service will operate from the I and G N station. The Corpus Christi train departs Laredo at 1 10 p m and reaches Corpus Christi at 7 40 p m with return at 7 20 a m arriving Laredo at 2 p m. The change aims to provide quicker travel and convenience.
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Corpus Christi
Gulf Coast Lines
Houston
New Orleans
Laredo
Texas-Mexican
Bum Pers Special Sale At Studebaker Station
To automobile owners we announce a six day special sale at Studebaker Service Station. Henry Crumpler, manager, invites customers to visit during the event. May 25 date appears in the notice.
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Studebaker
Henry Crumpler
New Directors Elected By Chamber of Commerce
Laredo Chamber of Commerce elects seven new directors for the coming year at a well attended annual meeting. Retiring president Sam W. Brown notes strong progress and outlines major actions including the target range at Ft McIntosh, fire insurance rate resistance, Washington Celebration help, Heights Camp site purchase, farm demonstration support, and Pershing entertainment.
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Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Moore
B. C. Salinas
I. Alexander
R. K. Mims
S. E. Leonard
G. R. Weber
Sam Mackin
Sam W. Brown
J. E. Trout
F. A. Lattig
W. M. Smith
Chas, Kenney
J. Jk. Trout
C. F. Kenney
John A. Apple
State Fire Insurance Commission
C. C. Biggio
Austin
McComb
Old Glory Flung to Breeze at Ursuline Convent Flag-Staff
Decoration Day program at Ursuline Convent featured Rev John B McLoy address, vocal and instrumental music, patriotic recitations, tableaux. Flag-raising yielded a striking view as Old Glory floated from the new staff. Children laid flowers at soldiers graves in the post cemetery.
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Sisters of the Ursuline Convent
Ursuline Convent
Vantge
America
John B. McLoy
St. Peter's Church
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
Elizabeth Barnett
M. P. Cullinan
Laredo
Sarbed
Europe
Laredo News Briefs Highlight Local Marriages and Events
Local notices report three marriage licenses issued by the county clerk including Nicolas Vatricio with Maria de Jesus Garcia, Pedro Aguero with Elena Castillo, and J. E. Williams with Lula Helle Buzan. Decoration Day observances included a 21 gun salute and music by the 37th Infantry Band, with graves decorated by children under Ursuline Convent direction. The piece notes Mexican conscription fears among Eastern men traveling through Laredo, and Carranza troops responding to bandit activity south of Saltillo. Harry W. Johnston resigns as purchasing agent to lead the new commercial department of Laredo Electric & Ry. Co. Also reports nine carloads of onions shipped from Laredo, total reaching 2,425 cars and nearing 2,500 with 75 cars to go.
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Nicolas Vatricio
Maria de Jesus Garcia
Pedro Aguero
Elena Castillo
J. E. Williams
Lula Helle Buzan
Christen
Times
Royal Opera House
Thirty Seventh Infantry Band
Sisters of the Ursuline Convent
Laredo
Saltillo
Carranza
San Luis Potosi
Harry W. Johnston
San Antonio
Santo Tomas Coal Co
Laredo Electric & Ry. Co
Johnston
Annual stockholders meet Texas Mexican Railway 1917
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the office of the Company in Laredo Texas on June 27 1917 at 9 00 A M for electing Directors and other business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after adjournment. L V Boniger Acting Secretary 5 26 30t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Texas Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
L. V. Boniger
Six Enlistments Filed For Reserve Signal Corps
A B Zooman, to be commissioned as a first lieutenant in the U S Reserve Signal Corps, urged Laredo youths to enlist. Yesterday six applications were filed for enlistment: Harry Emery, M W Akabus, M C Londagin, Nic Sanchez Martin and Hatch. Those passing the exam may join the ranks. others are exempted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Zooman
United States Reserve Signal Corps
Laredo
Army
Harry Emery
M. W. Akabus
M. C. Londagin
Nic Sanchez
Martin
Hatch
Road to Happiness Through Constipation Relief
Advice urges amiable outlook for happiness while noting constipation hampers mood. Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to ease bowels, boost appetite, and aid digestion, presenting a practical path to improved well being.
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Chamberlain
Times subscription offer heats up readers with daily chances
The Times promotes a daily watch opportunity subscription at 50 cents per month, inviting readers to stay informed with regular updates and streamlined access to news features.
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the Times
Slackers Going to Mexico To Avoid War Duty
A government official reports eastern United States youths, mostly sons of wealth, are crossing the Rio Grande into Mexico under pretenses of mining and oil work to evade conscription. No Texas boys are yet listed. officials track the departures and urge return to enlistment to become real men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Texas
New York
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maine
Massachusetts
Laredo
Rio Grande
Germany
Boundary Line
Army
Navy
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U. S. Secretary of the Treasury
U. S. Customs
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
the National Guard
Webb County Farmers’ Association
F. W. Mally
Chamber
Quartermaster Department
Federal Farm Loan Association
Webb County
Federal Farm Lawn Bank
General Pershing
John J. Pershing
Porty
Southern Department
Hamilton
Mth U.S. Cavalry
9Th U.S. Infantry
Third Field Artillery
Nuevo Laredo
Carrancista Army
Mexico
Wilson
Department of Labor
U. S
Merce
Joseph W. Kenney
John McLoy
Jas. Fieldt
Farragot ST
CRG Sagres Weezer
Monty Makers
Signal Corps
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