Alexander Barn Fire Reported Suspected Arson Near Islitas
In Islitas area north of Laredo a series of fires destroyed a De la Garza barn Leyendecker schoolhouse and the Alexander Morrow siding farm barn with two adjoining houses. Placed as unknown origin, investigators Deputy Sheriffs Herrera and Lano went to the Alexander scene to pursue possible incendiary causes and determine if any clues remain.
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Islitas
Laredo
Rio Grande
C. M. de la Garza
Leyendecker
S. Alexander
Alexander Farm
Morrow Siding
Herrera
Lano
Man of Apparent Dementia Causes Webb Station Incident
A young Mexican man rode into Webb, hitched a horse to a wagon, and loaded empty boxes from a store. Deputy Sheriff Jack Hill arrested him after a scuffle, and he was held at Webb jail while his sanity is evaluated. Officers from Laredo then transported him to the city.
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Webb
Webb County
Jack Hill
Hill
Sheriff's Department
Laredo
Promising Relief from Indigestion with Herb ine
Abilious, half sick feeling and low energy are claimed to improve rapidly with HERBINE. The first dose brings relief and a few doses reportedly restore vigor. Price 50c. Sold by all druggists.
Big Class of Communicants at San Agustin Pro Cathedral
On Ascension Day about 200 Mexican youths received the sacrament of first communion at the San Agustin pro-cathedral during the early mass. Rev. Father Jose Coma administered the rite as girls in white dresses and veiled, and boys in dark suits, knelt before the altar. An afternoon Spanish address followed, with a concluding program at 7:20 pm.
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San Agustin Pro-Cathedral
Jose Coma
Woodmen Leader to Visit Laredo Camps in June
J C Miller president of South Texas Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle Association plans a Laredo visit. He will meet Grape Camp Saturday evening June 3, Olive Camp Monday night June 5, and Ahuehucte Camp Wednesday night June 7.
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President Miller
South Texas Woodmen’s Association
the Times
J. C. Miller
Corpus Christi
South Texas
Woodmen of the World and
Woodmen Circle Association
Mr. Miller
Laredo
Woodmen of the World of
Terrible Mexican train wreck claims nine lives
Harrowing details arrive from Meza to Nuevo Laredo about a southbound freight and a northbound passenger train colliding on a curve. Nine dead include two railroad workers and two tramps. many injured, with Americans aboard the passenger train unscathed. General Reynaldo de la Garza led relief efforts. the wounded treated in a military hospital.
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Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Meza
Rodriguez
Saltillo
Reynaldo de la Garza
General de la Garza
Herbal bowels remedy advert claims purity and regulation
Early morning bowel routine matters says the ad for HERBINE a purifying strengthening regulator of the bowels. It promises to restore regularity and comfort and is priced at 50c sold by all druggists.
Social calendar highlights church, clubs, and dances
Thursday features the Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs Claflin home at four. Mrs C C Biggio hosts the Married Ladies Social Club at four. Alice Denike hosts a dance at Ellis Hall in the evening. Friday includes Mrs Horace Carlin Hall at home Friday morning at 9 30. Courtney Slaughter hosts Sexette Club al fresco dinner dance at 8 at Mrs Elizabeth Lobdell's North Laredo.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Claflin
C. C. Biggio
Alice Denike
Ellis’ Hall
Horace Carlin Hall
Bridge
Courtney Slaughter
Elizabeth Lobdell
North Laredo
June Treasures and Local Social Roundup
In June the piece lists humble wealth and country pleasures alongside a busy social schedule. Dr. A B Younkin returns home. several residents travel to Newport, San Antonio, Del Rio, and Dallas for summer weeks, school, and visits. Engagement announced for Emmie Smedley and Hugh Snider Cluck. Swimming dancing and box parties, entertainments at Bela Vista and the Methodist church fill an active social scene with numerous attendees.
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John Spencer Westbrook
Emmie Smedley
Hugh Snider Cluck
Oldfield to retire with final Chicago speedway bid
Barney Oldfield, famed as a premier racing driver, plans a final bid at the Chicago speedway to challenge the world two mile record with a $1,000 prize from Chicago speedway president David F. Reid and an extra $1,500 if the new mark surpasses 120 mph. He aims to retire this year toward business ventures and will race in the second International auto Derby on June 10.
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Barney Oldfield
Barney
David F. Reid
Chicago Speedway
Oldfield
Leas
Personal notices from the city
Dr. HH C Hall departed for San Antonio on a short business trip. Dr. H J Hamilton left last night for San Antonio for a brief business trip. Customs Inspector John Chamberlain of San Ignacio Zapata county visits the city. Floyd McGown Jr of San Antonio arrived for a few days to visit his brother Davis McGown. Edward Staben, who went to San Antonio last week, returned to Laredo. Mrs Staben and the baby are doing fine. A K Jake Cousineau a Texas Mexican road engineer leaves tonight for North Texas on a visit, plans to revisit Slaton after 21 years away.
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HH. C. Hall
San Antonio
H. J. Hamilton
John Chamberlain
San Ignacio
Zapata County
Floyd McGown, Jr
Davis McGown
Edward ©. Staben
San Ronio
Laredo
Norte
Staben
A. Ki
Jake) Cousineau
Texas
Slaton
Neat and Accurate Job Work Ring Up 42
A report notes Neat and Accurate Job Work achieving a score of 42 in a recent event. The ranking reflects performance by the firm against competitors in the same division. The outcome indicates the team posted a solid result amid strong enterprise activity.
American Troops Stay in Mexico Await Carranza Control
Washington reports that U S troops will not leave Mexico until Carranza authorities show they can protect the border. President Wilson favors withdrawal when feasible but will wait for stronger Carranza control. The State Department doubts the note created an urgent crisis and plans a firm response within a week or ten days. Consul Daweon in Tampico instructed to press Carranza officials over alleged oppressive decrees affecting American oil operators. European influence behind Carranza’s move is again suggested.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Carranza
Wilson
State Department
Department
Daweon
Tampico
Carranga
Business activity tops in upturn says Fed bulletin
The Associated Press reports from Washington on June 1 that business in the United States has perhaps reached the maximum in the present upward movement. The Dallas district report states that conditions from all sections remain most favorable, according to the Federal Reserve Board’s monthly bulletin.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Federal Reserve Board
Dallas
Revolt in Venezuela leaves twenty dead or wounded
Associated Press reports in Willemstad Curacao that June 1 an outbreak at Maracaibo against General Garcia, appointed president of Sulia, left twenty killed or wounded as troops fired on citizens blocking his landing from a steamer.
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Associated Press
Willemstad
Curacao
Maracaibo
Venezuela
Garcia
Sulia
Mrs Cowles Elected President of General Federation of Women's Clubs
Mrs Josiah Evans Cowles won the presidency by a large majority, defeating Mrs Samuel B Sneath of Tifton, Ohio. The vote was tallied yesterday and announced today with Cowles receiving 1278 votes to Sneaths 3.
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New York
Josiah Evans Cowles
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Samuel B. Sneath
Tiftin
Ohio
Cowles
Sneath
Waite Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair
New York June 1 Dr Arthur Warren Waite was sentenced to die by electric chair during the week of July 10 for the murder of his father in law John B Peck of Grand Rapids Michigan whom he was convicted of killing last week.
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New York
Arthur Warren Waite
John B. Peck
Grand Rapids
Mich
Injunction Denied in Texas Senate Runoff Case
In Fort Worth Texas on June 1 a district court denied a temporary injunction to bar the state Democratic executive committee from assessing local candidates to pay the expenses of the senatorial run-off primary. An appeal will go directly to the state supreme court.
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Associated Press
Ort Worth
Texas
Democratic Executive Committee
District Court
Supreme Court
Seven men to face trial in $500000 lumber fraud case
The United States District Court in Philadelphia will hear the case of seven New Jersey and Philadelphia businessmen accused of a $500,000 lumber swindle. Indictments allege fake lumber orders, unpaid notes, and repeated indorsements. The defendants pleaded not guilty after arraignment in March.
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Philadelphia
New Jersey
United States District Court
George Hull Dalymple
New York
James N. Halloway
James D. Halloway
John R. Weaver
John B. Hiller
Newark
N, J
Thomasg. Westcott
Train Workers and Railroads Meet Over Eight Hour Day
New York June J. Representatives of trainmen and railroad chiefs discuss a nationwide eight hour day demand backed by a $100,000,000 payroll impact. The union vote shows near unanimity, while railroads reject the proposal. Governments may step in, but neither side is bluffing.
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New York
United States
Canada
Mexico
Repentant Ex Convict Lands Swell Job
Detroit June 1 J G Reese a reformed robber and jailbird works in uniform as an elevator man for Henry Ford. He fled Canton after a daylight robbery but told Ford his story and was given a chance to work. Court prosecutors then sought his freedom and he remains content and productive.
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Detroit
Mich
J. G. Reese
Henry Ford
Canton
Ford
Funston Denies Border Crossing Pact With Mexico
General Funston issued a statement from San Antonio dismissing rumors that American troops would cross the border in pursuit of raiding Mexicans. He said El Paso talks produced only a tentative agreement Carranza did not ratify and denied any assurance that no more Americans would be sent across the border. The statement responded to insinuations in Carranza’s note published the night before.
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Funston
San Antonio
Texas
el Paso
Carranza
Obregon
Gavira to Return From Casas Grandes Meeting
General Gavira, who went to Casas Grandes to confer with Pershing, is expected to return to Juarez tonight or tomorrow. Conferences were expected to begin early today, according to word from the interior.
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Gavira
el Paso
Texas
Casas Grandes
Pershing
Juarez
Interior
Germans Repulsed In Night Attacks On French Front
French official statement reports German assaults on Dead Mans Hill repulsed with the attackers driven back. A heavy bombardment continued overnight with an intense artillery duel ongoing on the east and west fronts at Dounaumont. Berlin claims a foothold was gained southeast of Dead Man's Hill but was beaten off at other points with losses.
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Dead Mans
Dounaumont
Dead Man's Hill
Berlin
Coal firms seek $450000 freight refund from rails
Final briefs filed with Examiner Edgar Watkins for the Interstate Commerce Commission by five eastern Pennsylvania coal companies and involved railroads seek a refund of 450000 for freight rates paid in excess of 1.20 and 1.40 per ton on coal shipped since 1892. A July decision is expected.
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Philadelphia
Edgar Watkins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
Hardenbrook Ford Wedding Tonight in St Louis
Miss Marie Hardenbrook of New York and George Byron Ford Jr of Ontario California to marry at eight tonight at the home of Mrs James Van Sweringen Barret with her debut earlier. The couple plans to honeymoon near Pasadena among his orange groves after the ceremony.
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St. Louis
Marie Hardenbrook
New York
George Byron Ford, Jr
Ontario
Calif
James van Sweringen Barret
Woman recruiter opens independent enlistment office in New York
Miss Edna Payne the first woman recruiter in America has set up at 39th street and Sixth avenue in New York to enlist for the Army Navy and Marine Corps. She is patriotic and has already secured one enlistment in the Army one in the Navy and two in the Marine Corps. Her efforts have no official sanction and are undertaken on her own account.
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New York
N. Y
America
Edna Payne
39Th Street
Sixth Avenue
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Payne
United States Marine Corps
City Man’s Novel Scheme to Return to the Farm
An editorial in Farm and Fireside outlines a cooperative back-to-the-farm plan. Forty to fifty city men with saved capital would buy eighty-acre families, share equipment and stock improvements, and hire a skilled manager to operate multiple farms. The venture includes a centralized center village with running water and electric light, plus a new school, aimed at relocating farm families from city life.
Bowel Remedio Mentioned In Indian Interior Visit
A missionary from India spoke in a Des Moines church about traveling into rural India where he fell ill. He carried Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and believes it saved his life. He notes the remedy is used in India as both preventive and cure for cholera and suitable for milder bowel complaints in the United States. Obtainable everywhere.
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India
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
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Croesus
A. B. Younkin
Joe Clements
Newport, Ky
Minnie Anderson
Mulholland School
Mrs. Putman
the Heights
Zara Mowry
del Rio
J. A. Wilson
M.S. Ryan
Evelyn
Chas. W. Cook
Josephine Staben
Annie Myers
Fort Worth
Myrtle Goforth
Sara Rice
John Rice
Estelle Kline
Austria
David Franklin Anderson
Belle Dilgarde
Mary
Horace
Beverly Hall
Irene Leyendecker
Laura Taylor
Evelyn Ryan
Margaret Hazelrigg
Margaret Sturtevant
Mercenl Lake
Willie Belle Brennan
Poliie Yates
Phyllis Bunn
Catherine Crutchfield
Carolyn Brennan
Joseph W. Kenney
Elizabeth Hawkins
Indianapolis
Flossie Deutz
Moorestown
T. A. Austin
Moore
Edna Brown
Clarisse Ryan
Myrtle Mackin
Marguerite Nelson
Lillian Westbrook
Estelle Moser
Louise Muller
Emmie Weatbrook
Joe Moser
Baker and Griffin
Gilbreath
Dwan
Bishop
Gill
Zundell
Messrs
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FE. Stoner
Asher Smith
Prinz Buttron
Mary Hall
Bela Vista
Evelyn Moore
Vida Bunn
Lurline Davis
Sadie Hazelrigg
Marsha Jarratt
Trene Moser
Maxime Taylor
Miriam Werner
Inez Hill
Anita Sharkey
Edward Trewster
Pepe Lowry
Aaron Moser
Ernst Buenz
Peter Leyendecker
St. Elmo Trout
Will Austin
Will Sames
Reuben Cotulla
Howell Burnett
Ed, Mann
Edward Wormser
Mr. Cutts
C. M. Fish
M. T. Cogley
H. (. Hall
Methodist Social
Methodist Church
Ole Virginney
J. A. Burnett
P. W. Evans
Mrs. Cowles
Waite
Ferlin
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