Anti American Press Attacks on Bryan Over Lusitania Note
The piece condemns Hearst papers for publishing sensational claims that Secretary Bryan possessed affidavits about Lusitania armed status. It cites customs inspectors denying arms aboard and defends Wilson’s policy, urging Americans to distrust sensational reporting aimed at boosting newspaper circulations.
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Hearst
United States
Bryan
Wilson
Germany
Washington
Lusitania
Local option for students loan fund gains support
A proposed July vote would empower counties to create a students loan fund. The plan urges aiding deserving youths to pursue higher education, with loans repaid with interest to grow the program. Webb County and others could establish funds that match local need and wealth, ensuring future repayment and community benefit.
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Texas
Webb County
County urged to establish student loan fund
Argument promotes replacing a loan with a fund to help Webb county graduates attend university, A and M, or industrial arts colleges. It notes benefits to county and state economies, highlights that loans are repaid after self support, and urges adoption to aid students facing board, housing, and work costs.
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Industrial Arts College
Webb County
Agricultural and Mechanical College
French carpenters union praises mobilized member pay and widows’ pension
A group of French carpenters who formed a union in the past have completed five million francs worth of work. They pay their mobilized members the same allowances as the government and also provide a pension of four pence to the widows of their members. This is described as the right sort of union.
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France
Chauncey Confucius: Chinese Student Adopts English Prefix
The origin of Chauncey is traced to a Chinese student named Kung, whose surname Confucius inspired his adoption of the English prefix Chauncey, suggesting that Chauncey Confucius could become a known name in time.
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Chauncey
Kung
Confucius
Chauncey Confucius
Germans grant PhD posthumously to battlefield dead
The German authorities plan to confer the degree of doctor of philosophy on candidates who have died in battle after passing the required examination. Accompanied by the iron cross, this gesture is intended to console their bereaved relatives.
Frisco Letter Contends US Carranza Ties Not Close
Arredondo faults the president's note as reflecting a distant relation between the Carranza government and the United States. He says readers were led to expect closer accord by daily bulletins.
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Arredondo
Carranza
United States
Frisco
Austro-Germans Recapture Przemysl From Russians
Austro-German forces retook Przemysl from Russian control amid reports the Russians could not hold out against the offensive pressure and surrendered under pressure or protest.
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Przemysl
Ursuline Academy to Hold Graduation and Closing Events
Ursuline Academy prepares a program for an entertainment on June 23 ahead of the commencement exercises on June 26 in the academy auditorium. Three graduates this year include Miss Josephine Roberts Miss Marguerite Simon and Mr Steve Simon who will receive diplomas on the evening of June 25 during the graduation ceremonies.
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The
Ursuline Academy
Josephine Roberts
Marguerite Simon
Steve Simon
City Board of Equalization Completes Work
The city board of equalization finished its weeks of sessions yesterday afternoon after inspecting the taxation rolls and making several adjustments to property values for taxation. No radical changes in the tax rate are expected.
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City Board of Equalization
Foreign-born Residents Seek Final Naturalization in Laredo
In recent weeks three foreign-born residents submitted applications in the clerk of the United States District Court for final naturalization. Anton Goetz, musician in the Ninth U S Infantry Band at Fort McIntosh, is a subject of Francis Joseph of Austria and apostolic king of Hungary. Higinio Francisco Valdez, furniture dealer of 1215 Washington Street, is a citizen of the United States of Mexico. Adan Abrego, clerk, of 1717 Benavides Street, is a citizen of the United States of Mexico.
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Laredo
United States District Court
Anton Goetz
U. S. Infantry Band
Fort McIntosh
Francis Joseph
Austria
Hungary
Higinio Francisco Valdez
Washington Street
Texas
United States of Mexico
Adan Abrego
Benavides Street
President Wilson note prompts reticent Mexican military officials
The Times reports Nuevo Laredo military leaders remain reticent about President Wilson's note to Mexican factions. Copies reached Monterrey and Vera Cruz officials, with no public reaction seen yet. Leaders are expected to respond with acquiescence to restore peace and order.
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Nuevo Laredo
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Garrett
Janna
Monterey
Carancistas
Hanna
Venustiano Carranza
Vera Cruz
State Department
Washington
Republic
Bids Sought for Two Reinforced Bridges Across Zacate and Chacon Creeks
City Street and Bridge Committee invites bids for construction of two reinforced concrete bridges across Zacate and Chacon creeks subject to a bond election. Bids due June 15, 1915 at 10 am at City Secretary office. Plans available there. Separate bids required. Private plans may be secured for ten dollars. City may reject all bids. Chairman J S Westbrook.
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Zacate
Chacon
Westbrook
Street & Bridge Committee
Fourteen Convicts in Webb County Jail Await Transfer
In Webb County Jail fourteen inmates await removal to state penitentiary or reformatory. Federico Gomez’s sentence was reduced from death to life imprisonment. Twelve others head to the state rock pile with terms of two to five years, while some juries recommended suspended sentences reducing eligible Rockpile.
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Webb County
State Penitentiary
Reformatory
Federico Gomez
State Rock Pile
Sloan's Liniment Ad Claim Weighs Quick Nerve Pain Relief
An old newspaper ad promises neuralgia relief with Sloan's Liniment. It claims fast soothing effect for face head arm shoulders chest and back with a few drops and lying still for minutes. Bottle priced at 25 cents for 3 ounces at all druggists.
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Sloan
Filed suit in U S Court over large Texas land parcels
Terrel Walthall Terrel of San Antonio filed in the U S District Court Southern District of Texas at Laredo for Theodore Durig trustee of Long Pine Nebraska against L A Machemehl of Bellville Texas and 9 Connable of Houston Texas for trespass to try title and damages covering McMullen county surveys aggregating 13 000 to 14 000 acres.
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Terrel
Walthall & Terrel
San Antonio
Texas
U. S. District Court
Southern District of Texas
Laredo
Theodore Durig
Long Pine
Nebraska
L. A. Machemehl
Bellville
Austin County
Connable
Houston
Harris Country
McMullen County
Public Auction Notice at the Customs House in Laredo
Notice given that on Saturday June 19 at 10 o clock A M at the Customs House Laredo Texas there will be sold at public auction items listed including linen sheets pillow shams table cloths napkins towels books silverware cigars and other articles per list in the customs office Ed Cotulla Special Deputy Collector AdyV.
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Laredo
Texas
Customs House
Customs Office
Cotulla
Neat and Accurate Job Work ring up 43
A brief item notes that Neat and Accurate Job Work recorded a score of 43 in a recent event. Details on the event type, location, and participants are not provided in the fragment.
Change of Commanders of Nuevo Laredo's Garrison
General Ricaut to surrender Nuevo Laredo command and be replaced by General Procopio Alessandro. New commander arrives with about 800 reinforcements, boosting garrison to about 1,500 men of the Mexican constitutionalist army. Ricaut to depart for Monterey for reassignment.
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Carranza
Nuevo Laredo
Alfredo Ricaut
Procopio Alesandro
Navarrrete
Matamoros
Alejandro
Monterey
Ricaut
Nuevo Jaredo
Navarrete
Villa
Civil Case on Trial in Walter Brown v. A Bagnell
The civil case to try title to a certain parcel of land, Walter Brown versus A Bagnell, was called for trial, resumed this morning, and continued until noon.
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Walter Brown
A. Bagnell
Refugees Fill Nuevo Laredo From Monterey Exodus
Monterey’s poor flee by rail to Nuevo Laredo, creating an influx of hundreds needing shelter and food. Officials fear crossing to the U.S. side will be limited to those with means, while authorities screen newcomers for disease to prevent public health risks.
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Monterey
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Laredoites Plan Exposition Trip to Pacific Coast
Laredo residents will depart for the Pacific Panama Exposition in San Francisco between now and June 15. At least ten people, both women and men, will be away six to eight weeks with possible side trips to the San Diego Exposition and a potential Panama excursion if plans proceed.
Thirty six for 25 cents Dr King’s pills
An old advertising blurb promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills in glass bottles containing 36 sugar coated white pills for 25 cents. One pill with water is the suggested dose and promises relief from constipation by morning. Easy to take, cheap, and effective.
Onion Shipments From Laredo Reach Season Total
Eleven cars of onions were shipped out of Laredo last night over the 1 and G. N. This brings the season total to 2,427 cars from this city.
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Laredo
Summer Saturday freight offices close at 1 P M statewide
Notice to the Public announces that starting Saturday and every Saturday in 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 Eagle Pass Co and International & Great Northern Ry Co. 6-241.
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Texas-Mexican Ry. Co
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Co
International & Great Northern Ry. Co
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr King's New Discovery as an affordable remedy for coughs colds and bronchial woes. It urges readers to visit a druggist and begin treatment immediately promising relief and cure.
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Dr King
Dr. King
British Official Aids Foreigner Transport in Mexico City
Washington June 4 Associated Press reports British authorities in Mexico City are arranging to move foreigners by horseback and automobile to points with train service to Vera Cruz. The plan aims to facilitate travel for foreigners amid evolving transport arrangements in the capital.
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Washington
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Steel stock rise after antitrust victory
The United States Steel Corporation saw a sharp rise in stock sales following yesterday's antitrust victory. The Associated Press reports that investors boosted demand, driving prices up as traders reacted to the court outcome in New York.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Ford Stock Increase Declared in Detroit
Detroit June 4 Ford Motor Company announced an increase of authorized stock from two million to one hundred million dollars and a stock dividend of forty eight million dollars payable July 1.
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Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Company Today
Wagner Siegfried at Harvard Stadium Boston
Open air performance of Wagner Siegfried staged in Harvard Stadium Boston tonight. Stage placed at the open end of the horseshoe with a sounding board to project sound. Leads include Mesdames Gadski and Schumann-Heinck and Messrs Goritz Sembach and Reiss. an orchestra of 120 pieces. 260000 expected attendance.
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Boston
Harvard Stadium
Siegfried
Wagner
Mesdames Gadski
Schumann-Heinek
Messrs. Gorit
New Danish Constitution Takes Effect Tomorrow
Copenhagen reports the new Danish constitution, to take effect tomorrow, grants equal suffrage to men and women and replaces the 1868 charter. It sets voting ages: 31 for the upper house Langsting and 26 for the Folketing, with a gradual reduction timeline to 16 years.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Germany
Austria
Christian Tomorrow
Langsting
Folketing
House of Representatives
Market Delicatessen Offers Fresh Fish and Lunches
At the southeast corner of the market building a delicates sen presents fish oysters boiled crabs and lunches of boiled ham Swiss brick and American cheese corned beef tongue pickled herring salmon sardines in oil or tomato sauce. Short orders served promptly. Fresh buttermilk daily. The best French drip coffee in Laredo. J. W. Hopkins Shorty.
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Laredo
J. W. Hopkins
Wilson sends new note to Berlin on noncombatant safety
President Wilson finished a note to Germany and said it would be sent to Berlin late tonight or tomorrow. He wrote the note himself with input from Secretary Bryan and Lansing. Cabinet members agreed the United States must insist that noncombatants be moved to safety before a prize is destroyed, paving potential arrangements for merchant ships with passengers to be clearly unarmed.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
Berlin
Bryan Andoonsellor Lansing
United States
Special Agent Sailed to Copenhagen With Papers
New York June 4 Meyer Gerard agent of the German ambassador to Berlin sailed yesterday for Copenhagen with official papers to explain what President Wilson told the ambassador in an interview The United States does not wish Germany to discontinue submarine warfare entirely but to extend safeguards
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New York
Russian Emperor Responds To Wilson On Prisoner Camps Probe
Washington report states the Russian emperor replied favorably to President Wilson's letter regarding Austria's request to inspect Siberian camps holding Austrian prisoners. The exchange centers on access and verification of treatment and conditions in the camps.
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Washington
Wilson
Austria
Siberian
Swedish Steamer Laplind Sunk Off Scottish Coast
London dispatch reports the Swedish steamer Laplind sunk off the east coast of Scotland last night. The captain saw nothing and suspects a submarine.
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London
Laplind
Scotland
No Independent Action Protested by Kato in House of Peers
Tokio June 4. Japanese Foreign Minister Kato told the house of peers that England France Russia Italy and Japan have agreed to take up independent action of any kind in connection with the European war.
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Tokio
Kato
House of Peers
England
France
Russia
Italy
Japan
Naval graduation speech warns war aircraft as fearsome as subs
Secretary Daniels told the naval graduation class that war aircraft in the near future will be as dread engines of destruction as submarine craft. A London dispatch reports Russia’s forces south of Libau cut Merpel from the city, depriving Germans of supply relief, while another Russian group nears Libau from the north.
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Annapolis
Daniels
London
Petrograd
Reuter
Libau
Merpel
Russians Say Materials Taken at Przemval by Avowed Capture
Petrograd reports an official statement claiming that in evacuating Przemval a Russian unit carried away war materials captured from the Austrians. The release admits German forces are pressing forward rapidly since the Przemval capture.
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Petrograd
Przemvel
Przemval
Portugal Calls for Severing Ties Over Submarine Sinkings
Lisbon reports on June 4 that Portugal demands Germany sever diplomatic relations after German submarines sank two Portuguese ships, heightening tensions and prompting official protest.
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Lisbon
Germany
Homeless Jews Increase in Lodz Russia Border Area
A Warsaw newspaper reports rising homelessness among Jews on the Russian side near Lodz, with estimates around Tao 000. The note highlights a growing humanitarian concern amid border instability and displacement.
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Lodz
Poland
Warsaw
Prussians Losses Reported by The Tele
Amsterdam dispatch notes German losses in the war exceed figures cited earlier. Report lists 11 airmen killed or wounded and 1 missing, reflecting high Prussian casualties amid ongoing hostilities.
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Amsterdam
Heavy Fighting in Galicia Near End, Austrians Say
Austrian field headquarters report heavy fighting across the Galicia front on June 4 as battles persist, with Vienna asserting the action may be nearing a victorious conclusion for their forces.
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Galicia
Black Man Lynched in Princeton Ky After Confrontation
June 4 in Princeton Kentucky, Arthur Jell, an African American man, was lynched by a mob after an encounter with a young white woman. Officials described the incident as a racially charged mob action with deadly violence. The case has drawn immediate condemnation from local leaders and civil rights groups. Police have launched an inquiry and are seeking witnesses to the events.
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Princeton
Arthur Jell
Laredo Plans Fourth of July Baseball Series with Corpus Christi
J. J. Perkins of the customs clerical department leads a push to assemble a strong Laredo baseball team for games with Corpus Christi on July 4 and 6. The aim is to send a lively squad to face the seaside city, a key feature of the annual Corpus Fourth of July celebration.
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J. J. Perkins
The
Custom House
Laredo
Corpus Christi
Corpus
Texas Ginners Oppose Law in Bold Challenge
Dallas notes report strong opposition by the ginners association to Texas permanent Warehouse law. President H. J. Quintus of Ware said members will soon decide if they will challenge the state government and its law, calling the measure unreasonable.
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Dallas
Texas
Sinners’ Association
H. J. Quintus
Ware
Texa
Governor Signs Eighteen Bills and One Resolution
Governor Ferguson signed eighteen bills and one concurrent resolution in Austin on June 4. The package includes a one million dollar appropriation for rural schools and a memorial urging Congress to pass a law returning the cotton to be paid by the Southern States.
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Austin
Texas
Ferguson
Congress
District Attorney Ro H H Jackson Faces Bar Association
Pittsburg Pa June 4 The Allegheny County Bar Association meets in secret to decide whether District Attorney Ro H H Jackson should be ousted or cleared of formal charges tied to his conduct of office Two investigative reports have been prepared but no findings have been released yet
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Pittsburg
Allegheny County Par Association
Ro H H. Jackson
Bar Association
Blairsville Seminary Grounds to Be Sold by Sheriff
Indiana Pa June 4 Among the property to be sold by the Sheriff today are the grounds and buildings of Blairsville Seminary later Blairsville College for Women. The school organized 65 years ago educated hundreds of women in Western Pennsylvania but declined under poor management and closed two events ago.
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Indiana
Blairsville Seminary
Blairsville College For Women
Pennsylvania
Complaints Peak Over Tobacco Trust Actions in New York
In New York on June 4 the Independent Tobacco Jobbers' Association and Independent Retail Tobacconists' Association filed 17 specifications in Federal Court alleging a conspiracy among Metropolitan Tobacco Co New Jersey Tobacco Co and the American Tobacco Co to eliminate independents and monopolize the Metropolitan district open market. United Cigar Stores allegedly gains price advantages by buying from American Tobacco, enabling them to undercut and drive independent retailers from business.
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New York
Algerican Tobacco Company
Assen
Assn
Metropolitan Tobacco Co
New Jersey Tobacco Co
American Tobacco Co
United Cigar Stores of America
American Tobacco Company
United United Cigar Stores
Constipation Cured Overnight With Po-Do-Lax
An advertisement claims Po-Do-Lax cures constipation overnight with a small dose, avoiding Podophyllin. It asserts the medicine arouses the liver, increases bile flow, and makes digestion perfect with no gas or fermentation. It urges readers to obtain a bottle from their druggist now.
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U. S. Court
Procopio Alejandro
Associated Press
FORD
Harvard
Speaker Said
College
Hammer
Tobacco Trust
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