Political climate and 1916 campaign outlook
The piece discusses Frank Hitchcock's claim about Hughes candidacy, contrasts Roosevelt and Hughes, notes Bryan’s view on Republican unity, praises Wilson for unifying Democrats, and argues Republicans have no strong issue against Wilson, predicting Wilson's re election. The analysis cites Roosevelt Root and Parton as potential rivals and highlights Mexico policy and Carranza notes as decisive themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hitclcock
Justice Hughes
Hitchcock
Galveston
Roosevelt
Hughes
Bryan
Elihu Root
Theodore Parton
Wilson
Democratic Party
Mexico
Rumor on Britain, Germany war claim deemed foolish
A published remark questions a report that Britain would sink an American ship to provoke a war with Germany. The writer calls such speculation foolish and unlikely, arguing it would not trigger U S involvement or conflict with Germany.
Sinking Maine myths and wartime bets on Britain and Germany
The piece argues no war would follow a sinking of an American ship, notes Britain’s strong wartime position, disputes Cubana conspiracies over the Maine, and questions German losses versus British. It mocks sensational claims as harmful war-time rhetoric while predicting direct political moves around Roosevelt’s Republican nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Spain
United States
Maine
Great Foritain
Germany
Cervera
Navy Department
No excuses as staffer wed boosts effort at paper
The editorial notes a key reporter’s wedding led to a tougher Saturday edition. It mentions openings at Fort Sam Houston for Laredo men, urging able-bodied recruits to join the training camp and defend the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Fort Sam Houston
Railroad Time Table For Texas Mexican And I G N
Leaves for Corpus Christi at 8 20 a m and arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 66 p m Standard time. Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 1 15 and arrives at 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
A.m
St. Louis
Night Train Schedule Note
The Night Train leaves at p.m. and arrives at 7 15 a.m. The timing appears partially unreadable from the fragment, indicating a late departure with an early morning arrival.
Voice of Texas Opinion on Hospitals and Society
A collection of editorial snippets urges acceptance of modern hospitals for all sick, argues against prejudice, and promotes progressive community care. Includes notes on home aesthetics, editor humor, a caution for El Paso visitors, famine relief in Mexico, forest conservation, and Roosevelt’s stance against hyphenated Americanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi Times
Marcus J Wright 85th Birthday Veterans Confederate Historian
Marcus J Wright, noted Confederate Army veteran and historian, turns 85. For 38 years he has served the War Department compiling military records. Born in Purdy Tennessee on June 5 1881, Wright raised a Tennessee regiment in 1862 and was wounded at Shiloh. He later helped publish memoirs and lifeworks of southern leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus J. Wright
War Department
General Wright
Tennessee
Shiloh
Gen. Wright
Purdy
Tenn
Encylopedias
Robert B. Lee
Winfield Scott
Wright
Southern Historical Societies
Washington
Laredo Kidney Remedy Testimony Still Standing
Carmen Zamora of 1408 Iturbide St Laredo recalled backache and kidney trouble for years. One box of Doans Kidney Pills from City Drug Co cured her symptoms and she later confirmed lasting relief in 1915. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Carmen Zamora
Iturbide St
Dean
City Drug Co
Zamora
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Timeline of historical events from 1740 to World War I era
On June 6 across history, events include John Fitch's steamboat voyage from Philadelphia to Trenton, Venezuela's independence, 1854 US Canada reciprocity, Know Nothing convention in Philadelphia, San Francisco unrest, Baltimore powder seizure, Fremont's resignation, Galveston surrender, Chinese embassy in Washington, Denmark's 1916 constitution advancing women's suffrage, MacMillan's Peary report, and trench warfare notes near Lemberg and Monfalcone with alliances shifting and frontline gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Trenton
John Fitch
Fulton
Venezuela
U. S
Canada
Know Nothing
San Francisco
Baltimore
Fremont
Galveston
Washington
Christian of
Denmark
Donald MacMillan
Peary
Crocker Land
ISIS
Lemberg
Monfalcone
Trenting
Arras
Aisne
Dr. King's New Discovery Promoted for Coughs and Colds
A vintage advertorial promotes Dr. King's New Discovery as a palatable syrup for coughs and colds. It touts proven medicines, long-time users as its best friends, and a money back guarantee with a remaining bottle kept for future sicknesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Health Department Act and Bridge Will Be Closed
Precautionary steps by health officers to prevent disease spread. Quarantine service in Laredo issues notice that starting June 6 1916 the international footbridge between Laredo Texas and Nuevo Laredo Mexico will close nightly from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. for traffic. The measure, aimed at safeguarding public health, will affect cross border business and is described as precautionary by federal and state health officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
United States
Texas Health Officers
Laredos
Texas
Nuevo Laredo
Exico
E. W. Scott
M. D
U. S. Public Health Service
H. C
Hall
Monterey
Mexico
Citizens Garage
Will W. Gregg
J. R. Fasnacht
J. V. Benavides
Flores Avenue
Old Town
Arctic
Attendance Day at First Methodist Church
Attendance Day announced by the Sunday School to be held next Sunday June 11 at First Methodist Church. Parents are urged to bring children and spouses, and all enrolled scholars are expected to attend with their families for a large Sunday School event in the Rio Grande homes. J. K. Thompson, Supt. W. L. Bark, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Rio Grande
Play 17 Innings Tie With 3 3 Final In Laredo
A marathon baseball game at Caliche Park between the Laredos and the National ended in a 3 to 3 tie after seventeen innings. Laredos pitchers Joseph Bates and Smith faced Gallo Martinez for the Nationals, delivering a tense duel that kept the score close from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caliche Park
Laredos
National
Joseph
Bates
Smith
Gallo
Martinez
Nationals
Umps
Dissolution Notice of McCulloch and Barton Firm
The firm McCulloch and Barton is dissolved by mutual consent. Robt McCulloch will pay all debts and collect all accounts due the firm. Signed Robt McCulloch and Wm Barton. Laredo Texas June 2 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulloch & Barton
Robt. McCulloch
WM. Barton
Laredo
Texas
Stomach Troubles and Constipation Remedy Endorsed
A Wellsburg New York druggist praises Chamberlain's Tablets as the most satisfactory stomach troubles and constipation remedy he has sold in thirty four years of drug store service. Obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Murphy
Wellsburg
N. Y
Special Judge Wicks Arrives to Hear Two Texas Cases
Judge Ed H. Wicks, of San Antonio, arrived in the city this morning to sit in two cases Mullally disqualified. He set Mrs Lila G Benavides v Rosetti for July 24 and Tomas OConnor v Dario Sanchez for July 26.
Teething Remedies Promoted for Stomach Aches in Heat
An old advertising note touts McGEE'S BABY WIXIR as relief for teething infants suffering in hot weather. It claims to halt sour stomach aid digestion and ease bowels with bottles priced at 25c and 60c, sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
Local notes and ads from Laredo Times 1911
Local brief items describe military dispositions in Laredo with Ninth Infantry and Fourth Cavalry, plus two Third Field Artillery batteries. Short ads urge clipping horses and note a barometer theft, evening language lessons, and self starter work. Heat, a Mexican band concert, and train delays on I and G N lines are also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Infantry
Laredo
Fourteenth Cavalry
Third Field Artillery
Po-Do-Lax Described as Blood Cleanser and Laxative
An advertisement touts Po-Do-Lax as a blood cleanser and laxative tonic. It claims to purify the blood gently move bowels and stimulate the liver for all ages including delicate women. A trial is guaranteed and a bottle is urged today.
Callaway Questions Submarines In Naval Debate
Oscar Callaway of Comanche claims submarines make battleships cowards in a Galveston News note. The piece notes Comanche is not a seaport and he has never sailed, suggesting he misstates who holds Europe under blockade and that battleships rather than submarines are the ones resisting the blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Callaway
Comanche
Callaway
Europe
Galveston News
Forethought saves big expenses with a trusted remedy
Caldwell Ohio resident BR Archer notes his family has used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and always takes it on extended visits, asserting its reliability and availability everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. W. Archer
Caldwell
Ohio
Chamberlain
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Telephone
Mark Twain
G. N
Minera
New York
Public Library
Thomas Robins
Peter Cooper Hewitt
Thomas A. Edison
W. L. Saunders
Naval Advisory Board
Voice OF Texas
Gilmer Mirror
Spotts
Bonham
Brother Sports
Mineral Wells Index
Texas Press Association
el Paso
Juarez
Austin American
Greece
Alexan
Austin
Field Bakery
Namiquipa, Mexico
Army
Namiquipa
Ican
Akeries
Health Department
J. K. Thompson
W. L. Bark
Pastor
Horlick
M. T. Cogley
Gregg
Times Office
Martin Plaza
Times
A.w
Moser’s Store
J. J. Czar
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