Merchants Warned by Carranza Regime in Mexico
Saturday's Daily reports Mexican papers celebrate punitive measures against merchants, describing extortion as the crime. Foreign and Mexican traders face deportation or imprisonment, forced to accept Carrancista currency, while taxes and imports demand other payments in hard money. The piece notes fluctuating rates and calls the currency untrustworthy, urging fair exchange and protection for foreign buyers.
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Carranza
Republic
Yorktown
Verdugos
Army of
Mexico
Islas Marias
Gulf of California
United States
Surprising Berlin report questions British sea dominance
Reports from Berlin claim German naval strength challenges Britain’s mastery at sea. The piece doubts British superiority after alleged battles near Heligoland and Baltic actions, noting German ships and subs may have sunk major British vessels including battleships like Warspite.
British and German naval battle analysis urged for navy build up
The Berlin report notes German losses limited to the Wiesbaden and Pommern while British and American crews excel in gunnery. It argues German ships with 11 inch guns cannot outmatch 12 and 16 inch British and American artillery, urging stronger dreadnoughts and fleet defenses amid calls to expand the navy.
Roosevelt Hughes clash looms in GOP convention
Republican leaders foresee a real struggle between Roosevelt and Hughes at the coming convention with broader, unsettled tensions. They also warn the summer path may lack a true contest, while hoping Wilson faces no hindrance in a walk-over, and acknowledge humane restraint in any harsh outcome.
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Roosevelt
Hughes
Wilson
Funston dismisses Mexican troop fate in Baker report
Funston tells Secretary Baker he is not worried about Mexican dispositions and implies any trouble would be for the Mexicans to worry about. The Kansas claim to San Jacinto lore is noted as background.
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Funston
Baker
Kansas
San Jacinto
War talk hints at sea battle risks and public mourning
German report of a recent sea battle recalls a scarred veteran line about seeing the other fellow. It is too early to predict outcomes, but if a British battleship were sunk there would be more to mourn than a torpedo boat or two.
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Berlin
Great Britain
South Atlantic
United States
John Paul Jones
Helgoland
Baltic
Irish Parliament to be formed without Ulster claim
The report states the Irish parliament will be immediately set up with Ulster excluded. It notes that among real Irishmen Ulster has long been excluded, and mocks the province’s fame for an overcoat named after it.
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Ulster
Pioneer Texas mother Eliza J Hill dies at 68
Mrs Eliza J Hill longtime La Salle County settler and pillar of the Methodist church died after a short illness in Laredo. Survived by her husband George Hill three sons J B Hill W T Hill and Jesse Hill and daughter Mrs D S Livingston seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 4 30 p m from her son's residence. Rev W O Rare of the Methodist church will conduct services.
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Eliza J. Hill
Texas
Eliza J. Tim
George Hill
la Salle County
Ist Church
Hill
Israel
Hemstitching and Picot Edging Services Ad
Hemstitching and picot edging offered with 7 percent yard treatment. Accordion plaiting and cleaning dyeing of men and women's garments. Mail orders receive prompt attention. E Y White Dyeing and Cleaning Company operates in San Antonio Texas.
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E. Y. White Dyeing & Cleaning Co
San Antonio
Texas
Red Cross Urges Local Support and Membership in Laredo
The piece urges universal appeal of the Red Cross and calls on every man and woman in Laredo to enlist in the local chapter. Annual dues are one dollar with no further obligation, and members help with funds and supplies locally. Local leadership named includes Doctor J. T. Halsell as Chairman, Doctor J. T. Ward as 1st Vice Chairman, Mrs. R. K. Mims as Treasurer, and Mrs. W. W. MacGregor as Secretary.
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American Red Cross
United States
Batth
Red Cross
Laredo
J. T. Ward
R. K. Mims
W. W. MacGregor
Martinez slander suit begins in district court
In district court today the case Aniceto Martinez versus Santiago Mendoza and Bros was taken up and is now on trial for damages totaling 2500 dollars due to slander.
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District Court
Aniceto Martinez
Santiago Mendoza & Bros
Many Laredoites Head to Summer Resorts
With June and vacation time here, many Laredo residents will flee to summer resorts across the country to escape the heat. Exoduses recur each season, as travelers seek cooler nights elsewhere, while Laredo endures sultry days and relief comes from the refreshing night winds.
Wreck warnings from veterans after Mexican rail crash
Railroad men condemn the Mexico wreck near Mesa and Rodriguez in which nine people were killed and thirty five injured. They blame incompetent Mexican engineers who disobeyed orders, fearing unsafe trains and calling for better training before American crews return.
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Mexico
Republic
Mesa and
Rodriguez
The
Woodmen Camp 55 Meeting Tonight With District Organizer
Members of Grape Camp No 55 W O W are urged to attend at 8 o clock sharp tonight. District Organizer Miller will be present, with G R Weber serving as Clerk.
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Grape Camp No 55
Miller
G. R. Weber
Appreciation for Chaplain’s Service at Christ Church
The Rector of Christ Church thanks the Chaplain of the Ninth Infantry U S A for conducting services on Wednesday and Ascension Day and for ready to minister to the community, giving the Rector peace of mind during the Corpus Christi convention.
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Christ Church
Ninth Infantry
Corpus Christi
Caught Chicken Thief Stopped by Neighborhood Grab
Between four and five this morning a Mexican family behind Dr. J. T. Halsell's home heard a noise in their yard. A man was found in the chicken coop tying and loading chickens into a sack. A scuffle ensued, Dr. Halsell rushed to help, and the thief was subdued and arrested by Officer Margarito Herrera who booked Jose Salinas, reputed professional thief, who had previously escaped capture.
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Hassell
Margarito Herrera
Jal
Jose Salinas
Mule to be sold at public auction in Laredo
A stray mule held in the city pound goes to public auction in front of the City Mall at ten o clock on Wednesday morning June 7 1916 unless the owner pays all accrued costs before that time. M Brennan City Marshal Laredo Texas June 3 1916.
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M. Brennan
Laredo
Texas
Picnic and Barbecue Planned by Rodri muog at San Roque Ranch
Messrs. Julio and Humberto Rodriguez will host a picnic and barbecue for a small group of friends at San Roque ranch tonight and tomorrow. Cars will depart this evening to transport guests to the ranch a few miles from Eneinal. They will stay tomorrow and return tomorrow evening. Preparations have been made for a big time in the woods.
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Julio and
Humberto Rodrimuog
San Roque Ranch
Eneinal
Two Batteries to Relieve Sixth Artillery at Fort McIntosh
Official word states two Third Artillery batteries will relieve a Sixth Artillery unit at Fort McIntosh. The Third arrived from Washington D C and will travel on two T and GN trains to Fort Sam Houston today, with arrival expected tomorrow morning. The Sixth prepares to move Monday night to Douglas Arizona.
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Fort McInstosh
Fort Sam Houston
Washington
D. C
T & GN
Douglas
Arizona
Boys Athletic Club Meets After Regular Session
The Boys Athletic Club met in regular session yesterday afternoon with all members present. The boys cooked their supper on the Chacon, walking back to town after dark.
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Boys Athletic Club
Boys Athletic Int
Chacon
Card of Thanks for Don Priscipliano Bar rera
The undersigned express heartfelt thanks to friends who rendered assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father the late Don Priscipliano Bar rera. Gratitude is also extended to those who sent flowers for the funeral.
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Don Priscipliano Barrera
Dia and Antonia Sanchez-Tamez Wed in Lampazos Ceremony
Mr Dario H Sanchez and Miss Antonia Zuazua Tamez were married at the bride’s parents home in Lampazos Mexico at 8 30 yesterday morning. The couple arrived here last night and will make this city their future home.
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Dario H. Sanchez
Antonia Zuazua
Tamez
Lampazos
Mexico
Woodmen AN Olive Camp to Meet Monday June 5
Woodmen AN members of Olive Camp No 8170 W O W are urged to attend a meeting Monday June 5 to discuss important business. Sanchez is tagged as Advisor Lieutenant KhD mentioned in the notice.
Notre Dame Lady Offers Free Home Rheumatism Cure
A Notre Dame woman named Mira M Summers advertises a free home treatment for rheumatism and related ailments. The offer promises to cure muscular and joint pain, lumbago, backache, kidney pains, and neuralgia without climate change, claiming the remedy purges uric acid, loosens stiff joints, and improves blood and vitality.
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Mira
M. Summers
Notre Dame
Iud
Social and club calendar for Saturday and Monday events
Saturday features Mrs J S Penn hosting Nulles Club at 3 30 pm Miss Vera Sharkey entertains Entre Nous Club at 4 pm Junior Epworth League holds a 4 pm meeting at the Methodist church Christian Endeavor Society gathers at 6 30 pm at the Christian church 3 PP D Br and Junior meet at 7 pm at the Baptist Church Monday the Tournament Bridge Club meets at 4 pm with Mrs John Tucker Hassell The Monday Weekly Bridge Club has no meeting Heights Civic League meets at 4 pm with Mrs Hal Brennan.
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J. S. Penn
Nulles Club
Vera Sharkey
Bridge
Junior Epworth League
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Christian Church
Baptist Church
John Tucker Hassell
The
Heights Civic League
Hal Brennan
May Social Notes From The Times
Miss Rosalie Biggio left for Corpus Christi on a visit. Mesdames Jefferies of Webb stay in the city a few days. Relatives expected in Laredo for the funeral of Mrs Hill include Mrs Murray, niece, and Mr J W Murray, nephew. Mrs David Livingston and Miss Cora Shell to arrive. Mr A C Hamilton left for San Antonio en route to Chicago for the Progressive Convention.
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Rosalie Biggio
Corpus Christi
Mesdames
John Jefferies
H. Jefferies
Webb
The
City
Laredo
J. Hill
J. W. Murray
W. T. Hill
David Livingston
Llano
Cora Shell
A. C. Hamilton
San Antonio
Chicago
Christ Church Guild and Auxiliary Plan Weekly Meeting
The Christ Church Parish Guild and Womens Auxiliary announce a monthly business meeting scheduled for Wednesday at four o'clock in the afternoon.
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Christ Church Parish Guild and Womens’ Auxiliary
Dolleris and Falvella Wed at Travelers Hotel
Miss Carrie Vera Dolleris of Somerville Massachusetts and Mr James W Falvella of Laredo were married this morning at the Travelers Hotel San Antonio by Justice Neil Campbell. The couple will arrive in Laredo tomorrow afternoon and reside at 1408 Houston Street. Club Notes mention follows.
Church Ladies Hold Weekly Meeting and Cake Sale
Yesterday afternoon the regular weekly church meeting covered routine business and local topics. Mrs Evans led the session with Miss Weinert directing the music, and attendees included Mesdames Smith Bunn Barr Burnett Evang J K Thompson A G Thompson J W Thompson Weinert Byerly and another Weinert. The society plans a cake and pie sale at Sanitary Grocery Store today.
Dains of Riverside Pool Attract Summer Visitors
On a hot day the swimming pool drew a line of visitors including Mesdames E J Foster Barlow Miss Court ney Crutchfield Otto Withoff Miss Elizabeth Gladys Hazel Merriman Irene Leyendecker Mary Hall and Will Merriman as they sought cooling aquatic respite.
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Mesdames
E. J. Foster
8. M. Barlow
Courtney Crutchfield
Otto Withoff
Elizabeth
Gladys
Hazel Merriman
Irene Leyendecker
Mary Hall
Will Merriman
Morning bridge party and a princely dinner at Mrs Hall’s
Mrs Hf C Hall hosted a lively morning bridge yesterday at nine o'clock in artistic rooms with shasta daisies and fern. White and green score cards set the color scheme while a three course luncheon and Japanese fan favors were served. Winners were Mrs C M Fish high, Miss Clarisse Ryan low, and Mrs A Huberich consolation. prizes included white ivory and race fans. Guests listed among Fort McIntosh families and acquaintances.
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Hf. C. Hall
C. M. Fish
Clarisse Ryan
A. Huberich
Mesdames Mann
Fort MclIntosh
King
Austin
Greer
Robt
Grown
A. ©. Tramilton
Rucker
Davies
Weaver
F. H
Ruenz
Young
Woodman
Hunberich
J. P. Leyendecker
G. DaCamara
A. Wormser
W. Z. Hoh
J. S. Penn
S. M. Bariow
McComb
Cogley
J. R. Moore
Sirmyer
Read
G. W. Derby
Edna Brown
Margverite Nelson
Alice Denike
Derby Consolation scandal tops Kentucky racing notes
Kentucky racing commission acts today on disclosures about plugging the Derby Consolation race at Churchill Downs where the event was called off on May 18. Wisconsin sends a strong team to Evanston for the western track meet with Illinois and Chicago as favorites. Jim Savage leads a boxing flight to Buenos Aires for high priced contracts. Kentuckys 15000 dollar Handicap at Douglas Park features Borrow as a top pick while Matt Wells aims to overturn Johnny Dundee in Chattanooga on the 15th. Jim Jefferies reportedly weighs 3875 pounds, far above his champion fighting weight.
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Kentucky Racing Commission
Churchill Downs
University of Wisconsin
Evanston
University of Illinois
University of Chicago
Jim Savage
Buenos Aires
Douglas Park
Harry Paine Whitney
Borrow
Matt Wells
Johnny Dundee
Chattanooga
Jim Jefferies
Los Angeles
Lal
A Democratic Tariff Plan Attracts Debate
The Calveston News notes Mr Kitchen’s claim that Democrats will impose a five year tariff on dyestuffs to boost domestic industry. The move faces opposition from party academics but is deemed fiscally expedient and unlikely to cost votes.
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Kitchen
Calveston News
Fateful NC primaries decide Claude Kitchen fate today
Political Pointer notes Claude Kitchen as Ways and Means chair facing NC primaries. Raymond Robins, ex Democrat and land value tax advocate, to keynote for Progressives in Chicago after Moose ticket bid in Illinois. Chicago rush begins, camps open, delegates arrive Monday as women's suffrage discussions reach voters.
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Claude Kitchen
North Carolina
Ways and Means
House
Raymond Robins
Chicago
Senate
Illinois
Moose
Windy City
Towa
Weather Talk in Court Sums Up Climate Change Debate
A jurist quips about climate needs as Arthur seeks relief. The exchange contrasts a directive for change with a forecast noting cooler conditions tomorrow, reflecting a light moment in legal proceedings.
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Arthur
Preacher Sidelined by Headache at West Texas Council Service
Bishop Capers could not preach due to a severe headache as the Episcopal Church closing service for the West Texas diocese council was held. Rev. Mr. Cook of Laredo delivered a textless sermon urging the go forward spirit and missionary zeal, praising Corpus Christi's progress and stressing Fatherhood and brotherhood with calls for broad cooperation in diocesan efforts.
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Episcopal Diocesan
Corpus Christi
West Texas
Christ Church, Laredo
Tie
Roy Miller
Beach Hotel
Dr. Heaney
Eckel
Little Rock
Capers
Episcopal Church
Church of the Diocese of
Mr. Cook
Laredo
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