Memorial Day Observed at Fort McTin With Military Honors
Memorial Day observances occurred at Fort McTin with guard duties suspended and church call at 8 30 am. Chaplain Wallace H Watts led services in the Post Cemetery with the Ninth Infantry Band, prayers, hymns, and a message on patriotism, sacrifice, and loyalty. The ceremony included a flag salute, three volleys, taps, and graves decorated by residents and soldiers.
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Fort Mctintosh
Wallace H Watts
Ninth Infantry
Post Cemetery
Wei
Turnerhoff
Laredo
Personal notices list visitors and guests at Hamilton Hotel
Mrs. Biggio and children visit relatives in Corpus Christi. H K Johnson of Moore stays at the Hamilton with Walter McComb Jr of San Antonio. A Hearn of San Angelo visits. Robert Ennis returns from San Antonio for a funeral. Ed A Atlee and Elizabeth Kerr arrive by car. Grace Davis returns from Washington. Asher Ro Smith reports from Austin after legislature adjourns. Pauline Gilmore leaves for Corpus Christi for Summer Normal. Emma Wright travels to Benavides. Pandolfo of San Antonio and Ada Pereira visit. Esma Yates from Pearsall visits. Crockett couple from Kingsville visit Chas Tannenbaum. Numerous others listed as guests or locals around Laredo and San Antonio.
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Biggio
Corpus Christi
H. Kk. Johnson
Moore
Hamilton
Walter McComb, Jr
San Antonio
A. Hearn
San Angelo
Texas
Robert Ennis
T. L. Ennis
Grace Davis
John 4. Davis
Washington, D. C
Asher Ro Smith
Austin
Pauline Gilmore
Emma Wright
Benavides
Pandolfo
City
Dilley
Bender
DuBose
Came Home Through Storm From Nueces River Camping Trip
Mr and Mrs Charles Deutz and their children Julia Belle Master Ernest and Mrs Theklauskamp and son returned from a camping and fishing trip twelve miles east of Cotulla on the Nueces river. They faced a torrent rain while driving home at three this morning yet, with chains on the wheels, the car navigated mud and water without an accident, turning a storm into a memorable journey.
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Charles Deutz
Julia Belle
Theklauskamp
Master Ernest
Nueces
Cotulla
McGEE'S Baby Elixir Promises Relief for Digestive ills
An old advert claims McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR cures stomach and bowel disorders in babies. It describes symptoms of overeating including digestion issues sourness and vomiting with frequent bowel involvement and colic. The product is advertised as pure wholesome and pleasant to take priced 25 cents per bottle and sold by all druggists.
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McGee’s
Entertained the Graduates at a Laredo High School party
Miss Ernestina Sanchez hosted a banco party for the Junior and graduate class in a charm ing setting. Decorated with shasta daisies and the gold and black class colors, the event featured miniature diplomas on place cards, a three course luncheon, and Buneco as the evening’s game. Prizes went to Guy Trout and Miss Vesta Sutton with consolation to Elizabeth Bunn.
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Ernestina Sanchez
Banco
Laredo
Elizabeth Bunn
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a cheap simple remedy for coughs colds and bronchial and lung ailments. It urges readers to visit a druggist to obtain a bottle and begin treatment immediately promising relief and cure.
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Dr King
Dr. King
Shared beauty of towns surpasses wealth and ownership
A Galveston News passage argues beauty belongs to all townspeople, not just a multimillionaire’s wealth. It notes no one owns Earth’s scenery. it is shared by those who see and absorb its charms, and taxes and upkeep affect everyone.
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Drayman
Builion
Earth
Usl
Galveston News
Red Cross Seeks Border Posts for Relief Depots
Central Mexico has seen no serious fighting since May 22 when Obregon claims to have repulsed Angeles as he aims to cut Villa's northern communications. The Red Cross requests permission to use border army posts as depots for relief supplies.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Mexico
Obregon
Angeles
Villa
Red Cross
Flooding Submerges 50,000 Acres in Jefferson County
In Little Rock on May 31 a levee breach at Rob Roy along the Arkansas River floods about 50,000 acres in Jefferson County. Water covers large tracts threatening farms and infrastructure as authorities assess damage and relief needs.
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Little Rock
Ark
Jefferson County
Rob Roy
Mandamus Sought to Force Peni tentiary Vouchers
Associated Press reports in Austin on May 31 that mandamus proceedings may be used in the Texas Supreme Court to compel Comptroller Terrell to approve vouchers for salaries and expenses of the state penitentiary investigating committee.
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Austin
Texas
Supreme Court
Terrell
State Penitentiary Investigating Committee
Unveiling of General Reynolds Monument in Reynolds Park
Mayor Blankenburg will preside at ceremonies in Reynolds Park for the unveiling and dedication of a Civil War era General J. F. Reynolds monument. Memorial Day exercises will accompany the event honoring the Pennsylvania hero.
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Philadelphia
Blankenburg
General J. F. Reynolds
Reynolds Park
Pennsylvania
Trade Commission Begins Inquiries In Boston Hearing
Boston May 21 The Federal Trade Commission opened a two day hearing to gather views of leading manufacturers and business men on New England trade conditions. Representatives from cotton wool and boot and shoe industries will outline issues while the commissioners keep open statements and show no hostility to enterprises. After Boston the panel will move to New York for further sessions.
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Boston
Federal Trade Commission
New England
New York
Wilson at Maine Memorial Dedication
President Wilson will attend the Battleship Maine memorial dedication at Arlington Cemetery. Secretary Daniels will give the main address. Very Rev John Chidwick is invited to speak. The ceremony includes unveiling, naval rigging, and participation by veterans and allied groups.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Maine
Arlington Cemetery
Daniels
Navy
Havana Harbor
John Chidwick
Maine Memorial
Grand Army
Army and Navy
Sons of Veterans
Women's Relief Corps
Daughters of Veterans
United Spanish War Veterans
United States Navy
Raised Fine Crop of Corn by Juan Valle in Laredo
Juan Valle a leading farmer from the Laredo area on the Alexander place visited with a fine display of corn. He also grew a large onion crop and noted his corn gave two ears per stalk with potential for three if rains had arrived earlier. The unusually heavy yield satisfied him.
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Juan Valle
Laredo
Alexander Place
Valle
German note sparks pessimism as Wilson opts for rest
Washington reports President Wilson will not begin a thorough study of the German note tonight while a large crowd watches his motorcade. Officials remain tense over Germany policy, saying the note seeks to obscure humanity and that ongoing attacks on American ships amount to hostile practice. New York editorials mock the note as flimsy, while Chicago papers demand clear answers about Lusitania.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
New York
the Times
Chicago Staats Zeitung
United States
Germany
Chicago Journal
German Papers Don’t Comment on Berlin Note
Berlin May 31 newspapers publish German note today with limited commentary. Kew offered brief remarks but news pages show no decisive editorial stance or additional analysis.
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Berlin
Kew
French Assault at Le Pretre Fails Amid High French Losses
Berlin May 31 report says French forces attacked through the forest of Le Pretre with strong columns but were repulsed with heavy losses. French managed to seize a few weak German trenches in the same forest. An allied aeroplane was shot down at Ostend. In Przemysl battle, German units advanced toward the northeast front yesterday.
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Berlin
le Pretre
Ostend
Przemysl
British steamer Dixiana torpedoed off French coast
A German submarine torpedoed and sank the British steamer Dixiana off the French coast on Saturday. The vessel, sailing from Savannah to a Welsh port with cotton and steel, foundered but the crew is reported saved.
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London
Savannah
Allies Filling Gaps In Turkish Front Near Constantinople
Constantinople May 31 war office reports allies filling gaps in their lines as Turkish attacks press their land troops with violent bombardment yesterday. The communiqué notes continued bombardment and shifting lines amid ongoing operations.
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Constantinople
War Office
Heavy Fighting at Gallipoli Ends Turkish Rout
Official statement reports heavy fighting on the Gallipoli peninsula with a rout of Turkish forces. Turkish casualties are listed at least 2,000 while British losses reach 300.
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Gallipoli
London
Newsboys Give Cripples an Outing in Boston
Boston reporters describe a May 31 outing where hundreds of lame children are ferried by car to a city park for a day of feasting and entertainment. Local street merchants funded the event, supplying souvenirs and comforts for the guests.
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Boston
Newsboys
Confederate Veterans Meet at Richmond Memorial Event
Richmond Virginia May 31 The city welcomes remnants of the Confederate legion as they gather for the reunion set to open tomorrow This may be their last national gathering The event centers on the dedication of the Confederate Memorial Institute and the cornerstone laying for a monument to General Stonewall Jackson Joy blends with pathos as the veterans reunite with descendants and the old gray line.
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Richmond
Confederate Legion
Confederate Memorial Institute
Stonewall Jackson
Anna Kingsland MacGregor Weds Lieutenant Collins in Manila
Dr and Mrs William Wallace MacGregor announce the marriage of their daughter Anna Kingsland to Thomas Kenneth Collins Lieutenant Philippine Scouts U S Army on April 15 1915 in Manila Philippine Islands The bride is noted as one of Laredos most popular young ladies Best wishes are extended for a long and happy life together.
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Collins MacGregor
Times
William Wallace MacGregor
Anna Kingsland
Thomas Kenneth Collins
Philippine Scouts
U. S. Army
Manila
Philippine Islands
Army Deficient in Men and Material at Memorial Day Address
Washington May 31 Assistant Secretary of War Breckenridge warned the United States army is short of personnel and material during Memorial Day exercises near Grant's tomb. He urged preparedness to preserve peace amid a tense international situation.
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Washington
Grant
Breckenridge
United States Army
Mrs Frank on stand at Leo Frank pardon hearing
The principal witness for Leo Frank, Mrs. Frank, testified before the Georgia pardon board denying a cook’s affidavit that she said Frank was drunk the night Mary Phagan was killed. An affidavit from late Judge L Roan described the hostile trial atmosphere influencing the verdict.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Leo Frank
Georgia Pardon Board
U S shuts two Indian warehouses in Omaha and New York
Government orders close the Indian Warehouses in Omaha and New York. Moving forward the United States Indian warehouses will operate only in Chicago, San Francisco and St. Louis. This aligns with Congress action requiring the closures.
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Omaha
Neb
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
St. Louis
Clearing Billboards Of Whiskey Ads In North America
Prohibitionists announce a nationwide banner purge as the Poster Advertising Association bans contracts for whiskey and other hard liquors effective immediately, with a full ban planned for January 1, 1916. Beers and wines remain excluded. Over 4,000 towns are cleared as billboard firms end advertising for red eye brands from Palm Beach deliberations.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Palm Beach
State Bankers Endorse Texas Extension Work
The State Bankers association praised the extension department of Texas universities and urged broader support for continued expansion. It lauds the Agricultural and Mechanical college and the Smith Lever program, noting benefits already felt and predicting greater results with a liberal future program.
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State Bankers’ Association
Higher Institutions of Learning of Texas
Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Smith-Lever
Texas Bankers
Dallas Evening Journal
Po-Do-Lax Promises Overnight Constipation Cure
An advertisement touts Po-Do-Lax as an overnight remedy for constipation. It claims a small dose tonight yields a full morning bowel movement, noting Po-Do-Lax contains Podophyllin and increases bile to improve digestion with no griping or gas.
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Chaplain Watts
9Th Infantry
Lareco
A. Atlee
Elizabeth Kerr
la Salle County
Mr. Atlee
Schlitz
Brown
Ch Litt
John Gilligan Hamilton
Milwaukee
Goriman
Border Army
Gen. Reynolds
Assistant Secretary OF War
SIGNI
Mrs. Frank
U. S
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