Carranza Adopts Mock Mediation Stance In Mexico Crisis
Wednesday’s Daily reports Venustiano Carranza ridicules the mediation while pressing to join talks on terms set initially by mediators. U S negotiators insist on their conditions, with Carranza’s bid to dictate terms rebuffed. The mediators doubt a Mexico City capture is near, while border towns show little value to rebels.
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Venustiano Carranza
United States
Carranza
Huerta
Mexico City
Mexico
Tampico
Torreon
Saltillo
Monterey
Durango
Zacatecas
San Luis Potosi
Paving Questions and Global Happenings Across 1920s News
The piece critiques city paving costs urging removal of faulty streets and favors vitrified brick while urging storm and sanitary sewers first. It also references Roosevelt in France, Santo Domingo unrest, Dominican blockade doubt, and quirky notes on crime, volcanoes, a leper in a California hotel, and Irish press issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Dominican
Black Republic
City approves three storm sewers for drainage relief
City council authorized construction of three storm sewers to relieve flooding in a Texan city with natural drainage advantages. The editorial argues for a complete sanitary sewer system, paving, crossings, and curb work to prevent future street damage and maintain dry streets without costly asphalt pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Laredo
Texas
Confederate Dead Monument Dedication Plan At Arlington
An unveiling program at Arlington National Cemetery will feature Col. Hilary A. Herbert presiding and President Wilson as principal speaker. Gen. Bennett Young and Washington Gardner will attend as guests of honor, with leaders from United Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of Confederate Veterans present. The monument, funded by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, was designed by Sir Moses Ezekiel, a former Confederate Army member, and completed after praise from art critics.
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Washington
C. Chine
Arineton National Cemetery
Hilary A. Herbert
Wilson
Bennett Youn
Kentucky
United Confederate Veterans
Washington Gardner
Michigan
Iehief
Grand Army of the Republic
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Virginia
Maryland
North Carolina
United Dangsters
Moses Mzekiel
Virginia Military Institute
Kiineton Memorial
Rooster Day Declared At Texas A and M College
A and M College of Texas designates June 20 as Rooster Day for the wholesale slaughter of yaeless roosters. Poultry expert Kennedy cites warm weather issues and infertile eggs as why many roosters should be killed to boost cold storage and summer supply. Public interest may address Kennedy at College Station for his experience.
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A. & M. College of Texas
Kennedy
Poultry Matters
Texas
Miles
College Station
City Council Meeting Debates Delinquent Taxes and Repairs
The Laredo city council met in regular session with a quorum and approved minutes, filed delinquent tax progress, granted extensions for theater move out, referred double payment issues, and authorized underground storage tank and wall work. The market repair bid was awarded to Ristetter for 4195 dollars with work to start October 1 1914, and police stipends were set. Aldermen Thein and Moser named to board of equalization. Ward No 1 vacancy filled by Maher. The city bought Lot 7 Block 116 for 1600 dollars. a delinquent tax collection ordinance passed. A grand jury trial for a Texas-Mexican Ry case proceeded with a listed jury. All bills approved.
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Robt
McComb
Hein
Henry
Farias
Westbrook
Leyendecker
Azan
Moserle
Hickey
A. Winslow
Francisco Guerra
Solerzang
Vicente Rodriguez
Teves
Marnest & Bann
Ristetter
Convent Avenue
Eits
Wirst State Bank and Trust Company
Ro J Bistetter
Waver
Thein and
Moser
Board of Equalization
D. the Key
Maher
Anderson
Notice of sale of blacksmith shop Ritter Bertrand firm
Notice to the public that the disposer has disposed of his interest in the Ritter and Bertrand blacksmith and machine shop to Mr Salebury. Thanks for past patronage from Tam, FL. Robert Rand June 2, 1881.
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Ritter & Bertrand
Salebury
Tam
Robertrand
Walked Off Zacate Bridge Incurred Arm Injury
Thompson, a man living east of the city, lost his glasses near Zacate bridge and, blinded by glare, walked off the bridge into the creek bed. He broke his left wrist, sought a physician at a drug store, had the arm set, then returned home near Curr Place.
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Thompson
Zacate Bridge
Zacate
Chambertain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
The testimonial states that Chambertain Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave complete relief from colic and diarrhoea. A reader from Stewart, 8.Cc, recommends it to friends and notes it is sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambertain
N. Galloway
Stewart
Farmers and Stockmen Happy With May Rains Report
Farmers and stockmen praise May rainfall across the region, noting heavier precipitation than in years, leading to lush ranges and improved prospects for cotton corn and cane crops. Library additions include new books from local donors and a growing community center role. listings feature titles and authors.
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Laredo
Laredo Public Library
A. Wolcott
S. R. Anderson
Christine Siros
Hibrary
Sohn Dixon
Jr Rolf
Woods
Seton Thompson
New York
Aurelia
Barry Potash
Perlmutter
Montague
Granstark
Geo
Barr
Rebecca
Wiggins
Ben Hurlen Wallace
B. Wharton
H. Ritesell
Little Locals Race Day Delays and Local Weddings
Local notices report mud slows hose racing practice for June 10 celebration races at 5 PM in front of the federal building. Ads reference bicycle and motorcycle repair by S. A. Adams, phone 1102 Matamoros, and Clifford & Heflin tires. Dallas weddings include Alphonse Wormser with Miss Marjorie Vesner and Louis Joseph with Pauline Wormser, with a wedding tour planned.
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Federal Building
Ascencion C. Bautista
Farragut Street
Dallas
Alphonse Wormser
Marjorie Vesner
Sulphur Springs
Louis Joseph
Monterey
Pauline Wormser
Reenie Tires
Clifford & Heflin
Vanula Motter Brings Stage Life From Brighton to America
Vanula Motter born June 3 1863 in Brighton Midland a celebrated dramatist. He moved from London correspondence to New York newspapers and then to American stage. His career centers on plays and adaptations including The Americans Minister Notre Dame and Arsene Lupin.
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Pad M.rpottick
Vanula Motter
Brighton
Midland
America
London
New York
Chicago
Iss
William H. Crane
Chimney Fire Alarm Mixup Wards Run Ruby
Last night a fire alarm in the first ward proved a miscue when the rope to the bell snapped after one tap. The blaze, from a dirty chimney near the flour mill, caused only soot damage and a cleanup bill for the homeowner. No law requires chimney cleanouts more often than twenty years.
Coughs and Colds Weaken the System
Prominent advertisement touts Dr. Kings New Discovery for coughs colds and throat troubles claiming it stops coughs and aids weight loss with first dose. Mrs H Brown Mascatine Ala reports life saving relief for her wife during hot summer months. Suitable for children priced 5c and 1.00 at druggists.
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Chet
Prine
Fh. Brown
Mascnatine
Ala
Kins
Laredo Ladies Plan Big Lawn Party and Queen Contest
Well attended session at Chamber of Commerce led by Dr. C F Kennedy organized entertainment for 1500 to 2000 soldiers. Committees to run homestyle cakes ice cream and refreshments. queen contest for Laredo Volunteer Fire Department debated with several candidates and a possible late entrant. final voting to close at 10 pm with results tallied in the telephone company office.
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Fom
Fort Mcintosh
Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
C. F. Kennedy
Farredo
Jhire Department
Elks Hall
Bsk
Weber
Stockholders Meeting of Texas-Mexican Railway Company
The annual stockholders meeting will be held at the company's office in Laredo Texas on June 24 1914 at 9 00 a m to elect directors and transact business. The board of directors will meet immediately after adjournment. J F Boniger Secretary Dee Bot Adv.
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The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
Electvic
J. F. Boniger
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