A Question of Fact on Mexico Food Shortage and Wilson Policy
A debate over hunger in Mexico pits a Washington constitutionalist agency against the Red Cross. The Carrancistas are accused of seizing corn bound for relief, while hunger afflicts Mexico City and threatens thousands. The cabinet weighs sending food, perhaps with force to guard it, as Wilson seeks aid to avert famine.
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Constitutionalist
Washington
Mexico
Red Cross
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Carrancistas
International Committee
Mexico City
Wilson
Pave Laredo Streets and Sewers with Bonded Funds
Editorial argues for financing street paving and sanitary sewers in Laredo by issuing bonds. It notes flooding, lack of crossings, and weak drainage despite new storm sewers. Proposes taxing property owners holding unutilized land to retire bonds and fund urban improvements.
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Laredo
Laredo debated tax hike for street and sewer improvements
Citizens weigh a small tax increase to fund paving and a sanitary sewer system arguing improvements boost property values and health. Opponents fear cost, but advocates say the city’s growth and safety depend on better infrastructure. The piece also notes German wartime rhetoric influencing American sentiment.
The Pinckneys Fathers of the Republic tribute
A tribute praising Charles Cotesworth Pinckney and Charles Pinckney as founders of liberty and framers of national law. It contrasts their political stances, notes their defense of religious freedom and habeas corpus, and endorses moderate alcohol use and Anheuser-Busch Budweiser as a public-demand brand.
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South Carolina
Free Republic
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Charles Pinckney
Pinckneys
Louisiana Purchase
France
United States
Charles Serchney
Charles C. Pinckney
Tts
Anheuser-Busch
Mexican reports doubted in Washington after clashes
State department despatches say no serious fighting in Mexico since the 22d when Obregon claimed to have repulsed Angeles. It is evident that Mexican reports are not receiving credence in Washington as they once did.
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State Department
Mexico
Obregon
Angeles
Washington
Starving Refugees in Laredo Spur Charity Appeal
A Times report details destitute Mexican families in Laredo living on scraps as Red Cross aid reaches Mexico. Locals urge charity begin at home amid pleas for food for both Mexican and American refugees along the border.
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Times
Land of
Moctez
Prison Bills and Vouchers Sparks Mandamus Action
The text notes the prison investigating committee pushing for salary and expenses, with mandamus proceedings possible in the supreme court to force Comptroller Terrel to approve vouchers. It questions why arrangements cannot be made to pay all bills while allies press gaps in lines.
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Supreme Court
Terrel
Bids Sought for Zacate and Chacon Creek Bridges
Bids for two reinforced concrete bridges over Zacate and Chacon creeks will be received by the Street and Bridge Committee at the City Secretary's office until June 15 1915 at 10 a.m. Plans and specs viewable there. Separate bids required. Private plans available for ten dollars. City may reject all bids. J A Westbrook chair.
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Zacate
Chacon
J. 8
Westbrook
Street & Bridge Committee
Dr Hugo Munsterberg Celebrates 52nd Birthday Today
Harvard psychologist Dr Hugo Munsterberg marks his 52nd birthday with noted roles at Harvard Psychological Laboratory. A prolific author and investigator of mind processes, he studies truth telling, hypnoses and crime. Born in Danzig in 1863, he moved to America in 1892 and resides in Cambridge with multiple American scientific honors.
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Hugo Munsterberg
Harvard
Munsterberg
Germany
Dr. Munsterberg
Danzing
Leipzig
Heidelberg
America
Cambridge
Sloan's Liniment advertised for neuralgia relief
Advertising copy promotes Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia pains in the face head arm shoulders chest and back. It claims fast soothing relief after a few drops and a few minutes of quiet, suggesting brighter life. A 3 ounce bottle costs 25 cents at all druggists. Pene trates without rubbing. Adv
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Sloan
Confederate Veterans Hold Reunion in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia June 1 the United Confederate Veterans opened its reunion, the 25th anniversary of the organization and the half century of peace. Descendants of battle heroes gathered with the United Daughters and Sons of Confederate Veterans as old veterans bivouacked under stars and city homes welcomed them. The three day program includes a parade speeches and continual entertainment for the veterans.
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Richmond
United Confederate Veterans
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Hopkins Delicatessen Ad at Market Corner
At the southeast corner of the market building a delicates sen offers fish oysters boiled crabs and usual items. Short orders of all kinds served promptly. Fresh buttermilk daily. The best French drip coffee in Laredo. J F Hopkins Shorty.
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Laredo
J. W. Hopkins
Chamberlain's Remedy Endorsed by S. N. Galloway
A testimonial from S N Galloway of Stewart South Carolina praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the only remedy that fully cured his colic and diarrhoea. The advertisement notes it is for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
N. Galloway
Stewart
S. C
Confederate Veterans Reunion Links Past and Present in Chattanooga
The Confederate Veterans reunion in Chattanooga marks 25 years since a united organization formed under General John B. Gordon with General Bennett Young now leading. Governors and ladies of the South attend, a cornerstone for a Stonewall Jackson monument is laid, and the Confederate Memorial Institute will be dedicated. Two million Confederate dollars will be paid off to veterans, organized by Gen. J. M. Williams of Memphis.
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United Confederate Veterans
Chattanooga
John B. Gordon
Bennett Young
Louisville
South
Stonewall Jackson
Confederate Memorial Institute
Deserted Carranza aviator arrives in Laredo from Mexican army
Charles Hawes, an aviator with the Carranza forces, deserts to return to the United States. He traveled from Monterey to Brownville, feigning repair work for his airplane, before deciding to quit Mexican service. Hawes recalls flying over Celaya and witnesses brutal losses, claiming heavy casualties on both sides, and indicates he will never return to Mexican army life. Hawes cites unpaid wages and questionable promises as reasons for desertion and promises further stories from his Carrancista days.
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Charles Hawes
Carranza
Laredo
Land of the Stars and Stripes
Hawes
Monterey
Brownville
Texas
Carranza Army
Matamoros
Carrahva
U. S
Celaya
Villistas
Carancistis
Mr. Hawes
Society Editor Appointed at Times
Becomes Society Editor, Mrs. Violet 3S. Oberfeldt has accepted the position and will conduct that department. Those giving social sanctions are requested to communicate with Mrs. Oberfell and all courtesies shown her will be appreciated. Her plane number is No. 70.
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Violet
Oberfeldt
the Times
Oberfell
Chamberlains Tablets Help Appetite and Digestion
Mrs J H Seitz of Detroit endorses Chamberlains Tablets noting restored appetite after impairment, relief from bloatedness, and a pleasant bowel movement. Sold by all dealers. Ady
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J. H. Seitz
Detroit
Mich
Total 2405 Carloads Gone From Laredo Onion Shipments
The Bermuda onion shipping season from Laredo winds down with only light activity remaining. Last night six cars moved, lifting the season total to 2405 carloads as most consignments have finished or are nearing market.
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Laredo
Cardui advertised as a woman’s tonic for long illness
Mrs Anna Belle Emey of Summit Point West Virginia reports eighteen years of pain from womanly trouble. She says Cardus relieved her from the first dose after twelve bottles restored her health. She praises Cardui and urges suffering women to try it through Chattanooga Medicine Go. Ladies Advisory Dept Chattanooga Tenn. Advertising note NG 12 (Adv)
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Summit Point
W. Va
Anna Belle Emey
Cardus
Spea
Chattanooga Medicine Go
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga
Tenn
Relief of Monterey food famine reaches Monterey supplies
Reports from Laredo note three carloads of mixed provisions sent by the American Red Cross reached Monterey Sunday night. Consul General Hanna begun distribution to the needy, using discretion to aid only the deserving. Trains move express shipments daily, easing shortages though prices may stay high until steady supplies arrive.
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Laredo
Monterey
American Red Cross Society
Hanna
Nuevo Laredo
Wells Fargo Expresses Halt to Through Shipments to Mexico
Through express shipments to Mexican points are not accepted via Wells Fargo at Laredo. Shippers must present goods here and arrange reconsignment on the Mexican side, with customs brokers handling delivery to Nuevo Laredo and onward. Express service to Mexico remains suspended despite partial restoration of train routes on the Constitutionalist Lines.
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Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Monterey
Wells Fargo Co
Laredo
Consignees
Express Company
City Drug Store installs modern 18 inch exhaust fan
The City Drug Store in Laredo becomes the first to install an 18 inch exhaust ventilator handling 2000 cubic feet per minute, renewing air every seven minutes and improving comfort and hygiene. The Strand Theatre will receive two similar fans soon, installed by Laredo Electric & Railway Co, which also oversees theater installations.
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City Drug Store
Laredo
Strand Theatre
City
Laredo Electric & Railway Co
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