City jail threat leads to second arrest in days
A man previously warned by Mayor McComb to leave town within 24 hours or face six months in jail was found in the county cooler last night. Additional items note loans up to 200000, auto telephones, school board omissions, Elks Flag Day planning, and various social and civic notices across Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McComb
A. C. Hamilton
M. E. Surratt
Melitona Villareal
Border Foundry and Machine Co
Judge Greer subscribes to Liberty Bonds at Milmo Bank
Judge Hal W. Greer has subscribed and paid for $1,000 in Liberty Bonds through the Milmo National Bank. He stated that if Germany wins he would not want property or life under its domination, but if the allies win he considers it a good investment aiding human liberty and universal peace.
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Milmo National Bank
Hal W. Greer
Germany
Railroaders Buy Liberty Bonds in Texas Mexican Railway
Conductors and other employees of the Texas Mexican By Co subscribe to Liberty Bonds. Several state railways, including the B and M, assist by advancing funds and letting subscribers repay via small wage deductions without interest. Next!
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Texas-Mexican By. Co
Personal Notices of Visitors Arrive in City
The list records arrivals and visits from numerous individuals across multiple cities. John D. Davis of Joyce and Gray Childers of Cotulla were in town yesterday, with R. Worsham of Darwin attending district court and Peter D. Parker returning home from Mineral Wells after a health stay. Additional names span Mexico, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Bay City, Detroit, St. Louis, New York, and Houston among others staying or visiting.
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John D. Davis
Joyce
Gray Childers
Cotulla
R. Worsham
Darwin
Peter D. Parker
Mineral Wells
Bender
H. ©. Meyer
Frank McKenney
Mexico
H. Syms
C. H. Austin
San Antonio
HE. E. Harmielle
Mrs. Sturbe
Pine Tar Honey Offers Relief for Croup and Colds
Croup and whooping cough relief is promoted with Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a prepared remedy. The ad claims it loosens mucus and eases breathing, soothes irritated membranes, and halts inflammation. Pleasant to take and available from druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
Diamond Jubilee Begins At Notre Dame University
Notre Dame Indiana June 8 The formal celebration inaugurates the diamond jubilee of the University of Notre Dame with three days of exercises and commemorations marking 75 years of the institution. High ranking church dignitaries and national figures will attend including Cardinal Gibbons Bishop Bonzano Mundelein Hanna Governor Goodrich Admiral Benson Bourke Cochran and Justice Dowling.
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Notre Dame
Ind
University of Notre Dame
Cardinal Gibbons
John Bonzano
Washington
Archishop Munde
Ice Course Served to Noted Ladies and Guests
The record notes an ice course served to Mesdames Ince Jennings G C Burr J M Burr C C Burr B N Burr Heaner Salisbury Canfield D N Windrow Bell Abshear Rodgers Smith Wharton Mann Henry Landrum Putman Wilkes Miss Annie Pace and the hostess as part of the social gathering.
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Mesdames Ince
Jennings
G. C. Burr
J. M. Burr
C. C. Burr
B. N. Burr
Heaner
Salisbury
Canfield
D. N. Windrow
Bell
Abshear
Rodgers
Smith
Wharton
Mann
Henry
Landrum
Putman
Wilkes
Annie Pace
Miss Marguerite Nelson Hosts Morning and Afternoon Social
Miss Marguerite Nelson entertained the Girls Social Club yesterday morning with sewing and chat in attractively decorated rooms featuring shasta daisies and ferns. A two course luncheon followed for Mesdames Gilbreath Muller, Miss Theodora Gullette, Flora Bunn, Maud Mussett. Mrs Albert Martin attended in the afternoon. Mrs J S Penn hosted a shower for Miss Leticia Ferrara with a heart contest won by Mrs B J Foster who gave a hand painted plate. A musical program and recitations by Miss Salinas delighted guests. Pink marine decor adorned chandeliers and table corners. gifts for dining room and kitchen were arranged, with punch served by Misses Virginia and Esther Penn. A refreshment course was served to numerous guests including Mesdames Longoria Theriot Volpe de la Garza Yeager Shelby Ferrara A Volpe Lafon J B Morton Nava E J Foster and many Misses Leticia Ferrara Maria Flores Blasa Flores Lilia Nava Angela Benavides Fidela de la Garza Concha and Adelina Ferrara Eudelia Rodriguez Annie Pierce Zen aida Salinas Luisa and Maria Rer-
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Marguerite Nelson
Mesdames Gilbreath
R. L. Muller
Theodora Gullette
Flora Bunn
Maud Mussett
Albert Martin
Virginia
Esther Penn
Mesdames Longoria
Theriot
M. Volpe
de la Garza
Yeager
Shelby
Ferrara
A. Volpe
Lafon
J. B. Morton
Nava
E. J. Foster
Leticia Ferrara
Maria
Blasa Flores
Lilia Nava
Angela Benavides
Fidela de la Garza
Concha
Adelina Ferrara
Eudelia Rodriguez
Annie Pierce
Zenaida Salinas
Luisa
Maria Rer
Lee Memorial Unveiled at Gettysburg Amid Confederate Reunion
Gettysburg Pa June 8 Governor Henry C Stuart Virginia turned over a monument to the Gettysburg National Park Association honoring General Robert E Lee and Virginia troops who fought at Gettysburg. The unveiling closed the national reunion of United Confederate Veterans as veterans and Grand Army members toured the battlefield and reflected on the war’s memory.
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Gettysburg
Henry C. Stuart
Virginia
Gettysburg National Park Association
Robert E. Lee
Washington
Pennsylvania
Baltimore Street
Centre Square
West Confederate Avenue
Stuart
Battlefield Commission
Leigh Robinson
Confederate Memorial Home
United Confederate Eterans
Grand Army of the Republic
F. William Sievers
General Lee
Lee
Pickett
Proper Questions
In a Georgia police court a black man accused of assault and battery asks why he should refrain after being called a damn black rascal. The judge notes he is one, leading to a humorous exchange about self identity and expected retaliation. The man admits the label but argues hypothetical equal treatment.
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Georgia
Jedge
Liberty Bonds urged for cautious investors in federal appeal
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas officials promote Liberty Bonds to trustees of estates widows with trust money and others lacking finance expertise. They tout tax advantages ease of risk and potential premium value urging prompt subscription to close by the 15th.
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Associated Press
Dalas
Texas
Federal Reserve Bank of
Liberty
United States
Western intercollegiate track meet at Chicago today
Chicago June 8. College athletes gather for the Western Intercollegiate conference meet at the University of Chicago. Many teams are short due to national service, but enough competitors are expected to stage interesting events. Net proceeds go to the Y M C A war work fund.
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Chicago
Ill
University of Chicago
Y. M. C. A. War Work Fund
Webb County urged to boost Liberty Loan response
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce received a telegram from J W Hoopes at the Federal Reserve Bank Dallas stating Webb County has subscribed about five percent of its Liberty Loan quota. It urges contacting the county judge to mobilize citizens, especially well to do ones, to avoid disgrace. Sam W Brown leads an active Webb county campaign to improve the county's showing.
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Laredo
Webb County
Sam W. Brown
Liberty Loan” Committee
Money Makers ad in Times Want Ads
A brief listing from Times Want Ads promoting opportunities to earn money. Includes contact details and brief terms for engagement, urging quick response. Limited information due to fragmented source.
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Money Makers
Pershing Arrives in London Welcomed by British Leaders
General Pershing and his party landed at a British port and were greeted by Walter Hines Page the American ambassador Lord Derby secretary of state for war Viscount French commander of British home forces and other officers including Lord Brooks who will join Pershing's staff during the stay in England.
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London
Lord Brooks
Pershing
Great Britain
Associated Press
General Pershing
Gen. Pershing
Walter Hines Page
Lord Derby
Viscount French
England
Jeane Cordon nier Survivors Report Ship Sinking
Survivors of the French sailing ship Jeane Cordon nier report torpedoing of an American steamer and the shelling and sinking of small boats in which crew members were escaping near Paris on June 8.
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Paris
Jeane Cordonnier
American flotilla to aid French forces in channel
Paris news reports an additional American flotilla of destroyers and patrol boats is likely to join French forces in the English Channel and Atlantic. Le Matin says naval bases are prepared to accommodate the arrival.
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Paris
English Channel
Atlantic
le Matin
Goethals Dismisses Subordinates Amid Shipbuilding Row
Washington on June 8 Gen Goethals head of the emergency fleet commission dismissed F A Eustis of Boston assistant general manager and F H Clark of New York the engineer who originated the wooden fleet idea last night they accused Goethals of holding up the shipbuilding program in the nation’s emergency.
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Washington
Gen. Goethals
Emergency Fleet Commission
F. A. Eustis
Boston
F. H. Clark
New York
Goethals
American Aviators Arrive in France Mission Update
Washington June 8 Secretary Daniels announced 100 American aviators had arrived in France aboard ships for the air service effort. The news details the generous pace of arrivals and the ongoing coordination with allied forces.
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France
Washington
Daniels
San Salvador Destroyed by Volcanic Eruption
A San Salvador despatch reports the city wiped from the map by a volcanic eruption or earthquake. Mejicanos and other towns nearby are said destroyed, with no communication to Tegucigalpa from the edge of the devastation. Heavy rain accompanies the disaster.
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Associated Press
San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua
San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
San Miguel
Salvador
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Cuetzalapeque
Nejapa
Suchichoto
Paisnal
Armenios
Mejicanos
Fire Ordeal Destroys Large Part of Town
Despatches from American Minister Long in San Salvador report a volcanic eruption causing a fire that burned much of the town. The blaze was said to be under control by nine o clock last night.
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Washington
Long
San Salvador
Texas Mexican Railway annual stockholders meeting notice
Notice of the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company at the office in Laredo Texas on June 27 1917 at 9 00 A M to elect Directors and transact business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after adjournment. L V Boniger Acting Secretary 6 26 30¢
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The
Texas Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
L. V. Boniger
British Drive Proves Most Successful In Belgium
British Headquarters in France reports the Antwerp Belgium drive greatly successful with over 6,000 prisoners arriving at collecting stations since yesterday. Several German batteries were captured intact and many guns were destroyed during bombardment as the night passed quietly and territory was held.
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Associated Press
France
Belgium
French general Bertholi elevated to Grand Officer of Legion of Honor
Paris on June 8 reports Henri Bertholi chief of the French military mission to Roumania has been raised to grand officer of the Legion of Honor. The honor recognizes his services in reorganizing the Roumanian army.
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Paris
Henri Bertholi
Roumania
Legion of Honor
Heavy Fighting Last Night Near St. Quentin
Paris reports heavy fighting continued through the night below St. Quentin with French forces resisting German infantry attacks between St. Quentin and La Fere. Bombardments intensified before assaults while several clashes occurred at other front points. The French took prisoners in a raid near Souain.
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Paris
St. Quentin
la Fere
Souain
Wheat crop prospects show 656 million bushels
Washington on June 8 reports the prospective wheat crop at 656,000,000 bushels with winter wheat at 70.9 percent of normal and spring wheat at 91.6 percent. The estimate exceeds last year by 16,000,000 bushels, while the 1911 to 1915 average was 806,000,000.
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Associated Press
Washington
March of gray clad veterans in Washington parade
June 7 in Washington marked the national reunion of United Confederate Veterans. White haired veterans of Lee, Jackson, and Johnston marched along Pennsylvania Avenue in a grand review route, reviewed by President Wilson and many notables. Government offices closed part day. crowds filled stands and rooftops.
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Washington, D. C
United Confederate Veterans
Lee
Jackson
Johnston
Pennsylvania Avenue
Court of Honor
Wilson
Grand Army
Burro to be sold at public auction in Laredo
A stray burro picked up for violation of the city ordinance is in the pound and will be sold at public auction in front of City Hall at ten o’clock Tuesday morning June 12 1917 unless the owner pays all accrued costs before then. M Brennan City Marshal Laredo Texas June 8 1917.
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M. Brennan
Laredo
Texas
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