Another American Killed in Mexican Oil District
A telegram to Mrs. Kate Ussery from Secretary of State Bryan states an American citizen, Jo N. Bennett, was killed in the Panuco oil district Mexico on May 28. Details are unavailable. Consul Garrett seeks fuller information from the Panueco consul general. Bennett was married to Mrs. Ussery’s sister and had worked for an American oil company after leaving the National Lines of Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Ussery
W. J. Bryan
Mexico
Bryan
Ussery
Jo N. Bennett
Panuco
Consul Garrett
Punuco
Bennett
National Lines of
Panuco Oil District
Garrett
Panueco
Inducement to Merchants to Restock Their Stores
Free transportation from Monterey to Nuevo Laredo is offered to Monterey merchants who after arrival in Laredo place immediate orders to restock their stores. Goods are admitted free of duty to Mexico under these terms. A derailment near Lampazos killed the engineer and fireman, delaying service. two trains later arrived with over 800 passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Mexico
Lampazos
Naranjo
Lst
Huizachito
Thomas Hardy Aged 71 and Dorsetshire Life Chronicled
The article notes Thomas Hardy aged 71, praising his literary rise with Far From the Madding Crowd and Tess of the D'Urbervilles. It also highlights his early career as an architect and magistrate in Dorsetshire, and his habit of recording local life with keen observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hardy
Hardy
Royal Institute of British Architects
Purdy
Dorsetshire
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief
A 19th century style advertisement urges one fourth to one teaspoonful of Dr King’s New Discovery to soothe coughs colds and bronchial or lung ailments. It claims inexpensive and simple remedy with quick relief and urges visits to the druggist for a bottle today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Dr. King
Aviator Steals Runabout Then Flees to Webb County Jail
Charles Hawes a Carranza aviator who deserted the constitutionalists is jailed in this county after being traced from Edinburg Hidalgo county where he stole an Oakland runabout. Officers Davenport and Edwards pursued him to Laredo and the Times office, and Hawes described life as an aviator before his arrest. The car will be returned to Hidalgo county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hawes
Carranza
Constitutionalists
Webb County
Times Office
Hawes
Carranga
Edinburg
Hidalgo County
Oakland
Laredo
Raumiresio
Zapata County
Joe P. Davenport
George Edwards
Davenport
Rio Grande City
Howes
Dinbute
Edwards
Yvesterday
Carranza Army
Becomes Society Editor at Times Journal
Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt accepts the role of society editor and will oversee the department. Those planning social functions should communicate with her, and courtesies will be appreciated. Phone number 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet S. Oberfeldt
The
Times
Open Air Band Concert by Ninth Infantry Band
An open air concert begins at 6 30 PM today on Fort McIntosh parade grounds in front of headquarters. The Ninth Infantry Band will perform six high class selections plus The Star Spangled Banner as the closing number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort MclIntosh
Ninth Infantry Band
Notice to the Public drives summer freight office hours
Notice informs that beginning Saturday and each Saturday thereafter during the summer months all local freight offices will close at 1 PM and no shipments will be delivered or received after that hour. Applies to Texas Mexican Ry Co Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Co International and Great Northern Ry Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Mexican Ry. Co
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Co
International & Great Northern Ry. Co
Notaries Qualify in Webb County Appointed by Governor
A large roll of notaries for Webb county appointed by Governor Pergu eon and confirmed by the senate qualified yesterday by filing bonds and taking oaths. Names listed include Miss Lilla May Bearman John V Benavides Frank W Nye W W Grege J Poster J B Baker N Villegas A B Muller J Haynes T Mann Seb Witcox A Winslow and W W Winslow. More qualifications expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Pergueon
Senate
Lilla May Bearman
John V. Benavides
Frank W. Nye
W. W. Grege
J. Poster
J.B. Baker
N. Villegas
A.B. Muller
T. (. Mann
Seb
Witcox
A. Winslow
W. W. Winslow
How to Fight Tuberculosis In a Pauper Read Inst
Dr J W Carhart of Sao Anterno Texas highlights tuberculosis dangers and mineral nutrition. He cites lime in Eckman’s Alterative as a safe, non habit forming treatment with reported success in pulmonary tuberculosis and related throat and bronchial conditions. Readers urged to ask a druggist or order from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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Bexar County
Louisville
J. W. Carhart
Sao Anterno
Texas
Eckman
Society notes for Wednesday and Thursday events
Wednesday Night Benefit at Strand Theatre for Christ Church Altar Guild directed by Misses Louise Muller Maud Mussett Elizabeth Mussett Maud Mc Knight and Elizabeth Merriman Thursday Mrs WN Young entertains the Married Ladies Club at four o clock The Baptist Ladies Aid Society holds a social and business meeting at Mrs Volmers home on the Heights at four o clock The officers of the Ninth Infantry at target range host a gathering at eight o'clock in the evening
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Strand Theatre
Christ Church Altar Guild
Louise Muller
Maud Mussett
Elizabeth Mussett
Maud McKnight
Elizabeth Merriman
W.N. Young
Baptist Ladies Aid Society
Social News From Laredo and San Antonio Docket
Miss Kate Tarver heads to San Antonio for two weeks then California for the summer. Mrs. Ford Dix and daughter Miss Dorothy of San Antonio visit Mrs. Reid Poster General and Mrs. Evans, and Lt Evans will drive to San Antonio Sunday then on to California. Jesse Applewhite Jr reports a delightful summer in San Antonio and Kerrville. BRDA Club meets at Miss Farias to elect new members. Miss Sadie Martin heads from Canada to Laredo to visit. Mrs Convery travels to meet her. Local dance hosts fifty couples at Elks Hall. Dr and Mrs O J Cook and Miss Dora Gullette join Lieut Hornsby Evans, James Gray, and Claude Gullette on a fishing and coon hunting trip leaving at 8:30 tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Tarver
San Antonio
California
Sadie Martin
John Convery
Laredo
Canada
O. J. Cook
Gullette
Dora Gullette
Lieut. Hornsby Evans
James Gray
Claude Gullette
BK. W. Teagarden, Esq
Hamilton
Lela McNemar
Edwards
Mississippi
J. M. Skinner
New Markensville
West Virginia
Father J. Solsana
Alice
Luis Muhlenbruch
Hot Springs
Ark
U.S. Army Hospital
Oscar Perron
Perron Bros
Mary Lawson
Holding Institute
Chicago
Maria Salgada
San Juan
Porto Rico
Mary Kirkenball
Winston Salem
North Carolina
Kirkenball
Elizabeth Strazzer
Monterey
Mexico
Bender C. M. Brown
Houston
Frank G. Abbott
W. Peterson
Jo. L. Walters
Dallas
C. A. Gray
H. T. Pittman
Corpus Christi
D. K. Newsum
W. H. Fisch
St. Louis
J. P. Zambrano
M. Elizondo
Lauro Izraguirre and Family
Rio Grande City
Chas. Kikel
Chas. Clark
J. K. Warren
Paris
H. B. Wolff
A. V. Kennedy
Jonas Weil
Domingo Zorrilla
Juan Behainis
Monterrey
J. R. Whayne
J. W. Watson
W. S. Watson and Sons
McDade
H. IS. Hunter
Fancher Satchet
Fort Collins
Colo
Gren Martin
Pearsall
E. M
Personalities Stopovers and Departures Close of Day
Corpus Christi visitors report stops at the Hamilton with customs inspector Lorenzo Shely of Zapata county and BK. W. Teagarden of San Antonio among arrivals. Many residents and guests depart for summer visits or trips to San Antonio, Chicago, Edwards Mississippi, and various points including Hot Springs and Perron Bros. ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Weil
Corpus Christi
Hamilton
Lorenzo Shely
Zapata County
H. C. Dinkins
Laredo City Council Hears Zoning, Fire Marshal, Arson Reward
The June 1 1915 session included approval of last minutes and tax collection report, filing of city personnel and property disputes, a park use discussion, hose sample requests, a meat transport ordinance with zinc linings, creation of a fire marshal office, and a 200 reward arson statute with 18 percent city fund allocation. The meeting adjourned after routine bills were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. McComb
Hein
Henry
Farias
Westbrook
Leyendecker
Agan
Moser
Maher
A. Winslow
Reynaldo Pesia
J. R. Moore
BE. D
A. C. Richter
A. M. Bruni
Geo. R. Page
Public Park Committee
Laredo
Constipation Cured Overnight With Po-Do-Lax Claim
A promotional note touts Po-Do-Lax as a cure for constipation by a small dose at night. It claims Podophyllin from May Apple arouses the liver to increase bile flow, eliminating gas and irritation and promising a full bowel movement by morning.
Installation of Officers in Miriam Chapter No 86 KE
At Miriam Chapter No 86 KE last night officers were installed in a formal ceremony led by Past Grand Matron Mrs Eliza J Randolph with assistance from Mrs R A Millar Grand Marshall. New officers include Worthy Patron H A Clark Worthy Matron Jessie H Thomas Associate Matron Amar Penn Secretary Anna J MacGregor Treasurer Annie Thaison Conductress Adaline Heaner Associate Conductress Minnie F P Burnett Chaplain Amanda Allen Organist Annie Thaison Marshall Daisy D B Millar Adah Golda Mims Ruth Grace Clark Esther Alma J Potts Martha Daisy Lewis Electa Mary Arkels Warder Rosabel Cook Sentinel Con Mims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Chapter
KE. S
Eliza J. Randolph
R. A. Millar
H. A. Clark
Jessie H. Thomas
Amar Penn
Anna J. MacGregor
Annie Thaison
Adaline Heaner
Minnie FP. Burnett
Amanda Allen
Marshall
Daisy D
Get Rid of Your Rheumatism with Chamberlain's Liniment
A Homer City New York reader reports relief from severe rheumatoid pains after using Chamberlain's Liniment. He describes immediate relief on first application and complete cure after one bottle. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lockhard
Homer City
N. Y
Sebastian elected Los Angeles mayor after sensational trial
By Associated Press Charles T. Sebastian chief of police was elected mayor of Los Angeles yesterday. He recently faced a sensational trial on charges of immorality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Charles T. Sebastian
Minneapolis Murder Trial for Brother-in-Law Killing
William H Karstadt faces first degree murder charges in the shooting death of his brother-in-law Julius Webber on May 5 near Champlin, with trial set for today in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Wiliam H. Karstadt
Julius Webber
May Sth
Champlin
Woman Faces Second Murder Trial in Mobile
Mobile, Alabama, June 2. Mrs. Theresa Nelson McBroom, charged with murdering her husband, will be tried for a second time today after a prior mistrial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Theresa Nelson McBroom
Pittsburg Welcomes Pan American Bankers
Pittsburg Pa June 2 A rousing welcome was prepared for South American and Central American bankers visiting as guests of the United States The Chamber of Commerce arranged entertainment while they are in town and their planned tour of steel and coal works follows the noon arrival by special train
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States
East
Chamber of Commerce
Montana State College Announces Record Commencement
A record class will graduate today at Montana College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in Bozeman. President James M. Hamilton will confer degrees on the largest class yet from a Montana institution of higher education. Commencement speaker is Hon. R. Wardman of Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Mont
Montana College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
James M. Hamilton
Montana
R. Wardman
Des Moines
Public wedding for Philadelphia pastor and teacher
In Philadelphia on June 2 the Rev. D. L. Sultzbach pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Resurrection will marry Miss Marion J. Rawlings a Sunday School teacher. The ceremony will be officiated by pastors from other churches with no special invitations issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
D. L. Sultzbach
Marion J. Rawlings
Self defense plea in fatal Newark Velodrome case
David Lautinberg, a Brooklyn confectionery franchise holder, faces a manslaughter trial in Newark for the April 17 death of Floyd Meffarland, a famed bicycle rider. Lautinberg's defense argues the screwdriver wound was in self defense during a dispute over advertising signs, with Meffarland dying from a skull fracture after the blow. The accused is free on $2,500 bail and will be tried before Judge Osborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Floyd Meffarland
Mearland
David Lautinberg
McFarland Lautinberg
Brooklyn
McFarland
Osborne
Lautinberg
McKenzie
Market Delicatessen Offers Fresh Fish and Lunches
At the southeast corner of the market building an outside stall sells fish, oysters, boiled crabs and all delicatessen staples. Short orders, fresh buttermilk daily, and French drip coffee are featured. J. W. Hopkins (Shorty) advertises the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
J. W. Hopkins
German Ambassador Talks With Wilson at White House
Washington June 2 The German ambassador and President Wilson sat on the same divan for half an hour and a later session with the chancellery chief suggested talks with Berlin. The White House declined to discuss the visit. Von Bernat orff reportedly spoke again with Wilson for another half hour as the president drafted a new note to Germany for Friday’s cabinet meeting and immediate submission to Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusitania
Wilson
Germany
Washington
Berlin
White House
von Bernatorff
Germans Down British Plane Over Belgium. Captured Officers
German forces shot down a British aeroplane over Belgium yesterday and captured one Belgian and one British officer. In another update, German troops recaptured the Soudiest sugar refinery from French control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Belgium
Soudiest
Roumania and Bulgaria Reach Mutual Understanding
A Bucharest dispatch to the Petit Parisien reports a complete understanding between Roumania and Bulgaria. Roumania agrees to cede Bulgaria territory in Droubudia, which Roumanina had previously taken from Bulgaria. Both sides are said to have reached accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumania
Bulgaria
Paris
Bucharest
Petit Parisien
Droubudia
Roumanina
Wilsons Attitude Is Now Very Plain Deem Mexico
President Wilson’s warning to Mexico was wired to Carranza Villa Zapata and Garza. It is a declaration of his attitude not a diplomatic note. He calls on Mexican leaders to unite for their country or the United States will decide what means to use to help Mexico. The note says the U S wants nothing in Mexico and does not seek to settle Mexico’s affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Carranza
Villa
Zapata
Garza
United States
Americans Reported Killed Near Tampico by Mexicans
Captain Oscar Lane of the tanker Winnie Fred, arriving from Tampico, says ten or twelve Americans were killed by Mexicans near Tampico in recent days. The report cannot be confirmed as the Winnie Fred sails toward the Houston ship canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Oscar Lane
Tampico
Tumpice
Lane
Houston Ship Canal
Convention consul reports Villa forces defeat Obregon at Silao
The convention consul in Laredo, Sr. Manuel de laza, said he received a telegram published in The Times without date. It claimed Francisco Villa's forces defeated Obregon's at Silao, with the Carrancistas retreating toward Penjamo and pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Manuel de Laza
Francisco Villa
Obregon
Silao
Penjamo
Carranza Troops Capture San Luis Potosi in Mexican Fighting
The Carranza consulate in Brownsville Texas reports that on Tuesday Carranza troops captured San Luis Potosi. Three Villa generals were killed and one was captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Luis Potosi
Brownsville
Texas
Carranza
Wilson Policy Approved By Villa Representative
Francisco Urquidi, representing Villa, endorses President Wilson s new Mexican policy as excellent in a New York report dated June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
New York
Villa
Francisco Urquidi
Thirteen Cartloads Ammunition Cross International Bridge
A convoy of thirteen carts loaded with rifle ammunition moved at 1 PM from a local dealers establishment toward Nuevo Laredo, attracting attention as it crossed the international bridge en route to Carranza forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Nuevo Laredo
International Bridge
Delaware Punch Trade Label Adv Bottle For Home Use
A brief advertisement promotes keeping a Delaware Punch bottle at home for family and company use, emphasizing the trade mark label and stating the price as five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Millers Meet At Toledo Opens Three Day Convention
The annual mass convention of the millers of the United States opens in Toledo Ohio today. Topics to be discussed include export and domestic trade conditions traffic matters the mixed flour law flour standards and ocean transportation of flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
United States
Postmaster in Illinois to be sentenced for funds misuse
Jerome J. Smrz, postmaster at Argo Illinois, who pleaded guilty to misuse of post office funds, will be sentenced today to Leavenworth. He also operated an industrial savings bank while serving as postmaster and it was charged that postal funds were diverted to his own use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jerome J. Smrz
Argo
Leavenworth
Smrz
Post Office Department
Columbia University Commencement Exercises Begin in New York
June 2 New York Columbia University held a full commencement with an academic procession from the library steps to the gymnasium. Trustees faculty and honorary degree recipients marched as President Nicholas Murray Butler conferred degrees. An alumni lunch followed in the gymnasium with Dean J Harold Van Amringe presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Columbia University
Nicholas Murray Butler
J. Harold van Amringe
Novel Wedding in Black and White in Washington
Miss Madge Pickett Stokes and Mr. R King Stone wed in a first of its kind black and white ceremony at Epiphany Church in Washington. The service and church decor were all white with bridesmaids in white and black hats, followed by a reception on Massachusetts Avenue featuring a black velvet rug. The groom is the grand-nephew of Dr Richard Stone, Lincoln’s physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Madge Pickett Stokes
R. King Stone
Epiphany Church
Stokes
Massachusetts Avenue
Richard Stone
President Lincoln
Nations Prepare Simultaneous War Entry Against Austria and Turkey
Countries will enter the war at the same time with Roumania opposing Austria and Bulgaria facing Turkey, signaling a coordinated broader conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumania
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
German explain Gulf Light torpedoing as a mistake
Berlin June 2 the German government issued an official explanation stating that the torpedoing of the American steamer Gulf Light was a mistake and not an intentional act. The disclosure follows earlier reports of the incident with the United States seeking clarity on the attack and potential diplomatic repercussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Gulf Light
Russians Captured in May Push Near Przemysl
Berlin reports over 100000 Russians captured during May with additional entrenchments seized near Przemysl as the Army headquarters details strategic gains and a tally of captures in the ongoing campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Przemysl
French Capture German Trenches near Neuville
Paris June 2 official statement reports French troops seized several German trenches in the labyrinth southeast of Neuville. French forces also took several houses in the village during the night action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Neuville
British Steamer Torpedoed in North Sea
The British steamer Saidieh en route from Egypt to Liverpool was torpedoed yesterday in the North Sea. Seven crew members were drowned in the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Saidieh
Egypt
Liverpool
North Sea
Roumania Mobilizes Rumor Sparks Allied Concern
London reports a rumor that Roumania is mobilizing an army of about one million men. The German press shows anxiety, while Vienna is told that Germany must expend blood and treasure and that Austria should be ready to concede to Roumania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumania
London
Vienna
Germany
Austria
Notice of Texas-Mexican Railway stockholders meeting
The annual meeting of the stock holders of The Texas-Mexican Railway Company will be held at the company's office in Laredo Texas on June 16 1915 at 9 a m to elect directors and transact business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after adjournment. A B Muller Acting Secretary Laredo Texas May 29 1915 Adv 529 301
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
A. B. Muller
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BR. D. A. Club
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J.J. Hewitt
Fagle Pass
Solons
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Binghampton
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