Poor Old Monterey Demonstration Demands US Withdrawal
From Laredo reports a Monterey street parade by lower class Mexicans and Carranza troops expressed opposition to US intervention and support for Carranza's demand to withdraw American soldiers. The event circulated by wire to Nuevo Laredo, sparking cautious caution for any similar actions across the river. President Wilson has stated the troops will remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Monterey
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Washington
Wilson
Nuevo Laredo
Death of John Pollock in Redo after 35 years
John Pollock a longtime Redo resident and former stock raiser who later ran a business on Hidalgo street was found dead in his West Hidalgo home. Heart trouble is listed as the probable cause. A Scotland native, 68, he sold his business and planned to retire. Funeral set for 9 am at Convery Undertaking Parlors with friends invited.
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Laredo
John Pollock
West Hidalgo Street
Pollock
Scotland
Webb County
Pea
Hidalgo Street
Convery Undertaking
Laredo Fire Chief Attends Fire Insurance Hearing
Chester C. Biggio chief of the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department travels to Austin to testify before the State Fire Insurance Commission against a 33 1 3 percent rate increase. He carries four years of premium and loss data and represents the Laredo Chamber of Commerce in urging a halt to higher premiums based on low local fire losses and a 15 percent rate reduction already granted here. The hearing may run several days as business leaders statewide join the protest coordinated by the Austin committee chaired by A J Hilers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester C. Biggio
Laredo
Texas
Austin
A. J. Hilers
Laredo Chamber of Commerce
State Fire Insurance Commission
Cream Vermifuge Promises Health From Parasites
An old advertisement claims children affected by ae appear pale and sickly and may contract fatal diseases. It touts WyuTb’s Cream Vermifuge ex s worms as promptly putting the patient on the road to health. Price 25c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Laredo Chapter Recognized by the American Red Cross
The Central Committee recognizes the Laredo Chapter Webb County Texas with Dr Jno T Hassell as chairman and authorizes it to operate under Red Cross bylaws. Miss Jane A Delano notes fifty circulars on military relief supplies are en route for sewing circles to begin work once received.
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Halsell
The
Red Cross
Murray
Jno
T. Hasselll
Laredo
Texas
American Red Cross
Webb
State of Texas
T. Hassell
J. T. Ward
R. K. Mims
W. W. MacGregor
Central Committee of
American Red Croen
Arthur Murray
Central Committee
Jane A. Delano
National Committee
United States
Itch Remedy Ad Promises Curing Skin Trouble
If you have the itch do not scratch. It does not cure the trouble and causes skin to bleed. Apply BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT. Rub in gently on affected parts. It relieves itching instantly and a few applications remove the cause thus performing a permanent cure. Prices 25, 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Batteries Arrive at Ninth Infantry Camp Laredo
Two batteries of the Third Field Artillery with the Second Battalion headquarters, under Major Manus McCloskey, totaling 286 officers and men and eight three inch pieces, arrived in Laredo and moved into quarters at the Ninth Infantry Camp. Battery KE of the Sixth Field Artillery departs tomorrow for Douglas, Arizona to join the regiment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Field Artillery
Third Artillery
Manus McCloskey
Laredo
Ninth Infantry
Sixth Field Artillery
Douglas
Arizona
Ninth Infantry Camp
CC. N. Jones
C. L. Kilburn
Herman Ceckema
David EF. Cain
W. E. Dunn
N. R. Pradson
Lee R. Dunbar
Mule to be sold at public auction in Laredo
A stray mule impounded for violation of the city ordinance will be sold at public auction in front of City Hall at 10 o clock on Wednesday morning June 7 1916 unless the owner pays all accrued costs. M Brennan City Marshal Laredo Texas June 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Brennan
Laredo
Texas
City visitors and funeral attendees a snapshot from Cheyenne era
Names of arriving and visiting individuals include br. G. B. Watson of Cheyenne. J. A. Leighton of San Antonio. James Breeding of Encinal attending the Eliza J. Hill funeral. G. A. Welhausen of Encinal and T. K. Poole of Cotulla. Rilo Grande & Eagle Pass Ry. auditor C. Biggio trips to Austin. J. O. Miller of Woodmen of the World in the city on official business. A long list of accompanying residents and visitors from Chicago to Monterey and San Antonio appears under surnames Ross and Bender with multiple families and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Watson
Cheyenne
Wyoming
J. A. Leighton
San Antonio
James Breeding
Encinal
Eliza J. Hill
G. A. Welhausen
Enecinal
T. K. Poole
Cotulla
C. Biggio
The
Rilo Grande
Eagle Pass Ry
Austin
G. A. Stowers
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
J. W. Falvella
Houston Street
J. O. Miller
Woodmen of the World
Corpus Christi
Ross
C. A. Lampman
Chicago
A. F. Hiatt
P. C. Garcia
P. BE. Garcia, Jr
Monterey
Jose Gonzales
Mexico City
G. Morgan
C. Canales
Wm. Sommers
Juan Parragan
Gonzales
San Diego
Bender
J. H. Hernandez Fluenla
RE. W. Buchitti
H. B. Hebresen
New York
H. 8. Mulleken
C. H. Brodes
P. Henne
H. Syms
B. BK. Goodwin
Mineral Wells
A. D. Watt
San Angelo
Charles Huckley
Houston
Rangel and Family
St. Louis
C. L. Johnson and Son
Social calendar listing meetings for Monday and Tuesday
The schedule lists a Monday lineup with the Tournament Bridge Club meeting at four with Mrs. Halsell, the Heights Civic League at four with Mrs. Brennan, and a Tuesday slate including the Ladies Aid Society at Mrs. Hopkins residence at four, Sunbeam Band at four, Christ Church Junior Auxiliary at rectory after four, Miriam Chapter No 86 at Masonic Hall at eight with an installation of officers, and Ladies Night at the Ninth Infantry Club in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tournament Bridge Club
John Tucker Halsell
The
Heights Civic League
Hal Brennan
Ladies’ Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
S. B. Hopkins
Sunbeam Band
Baptist Church
Christ Church
Miriam Chapter No
Masonic Hall
Ninth Infantry Club
Summer breezes and travel notes in city social roundup
Local society columns list summer trips to San Antonio and Austin by Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Ryan and daughter Evelyn, Dr Helene Kenney and children visiting Richmond Indiana, and Mr Sam Meyer from Rochester with companions. Announcements include parties, baptisms at San Agustin, club meetings led by Mr Bobbit, and year-end officer elections for the Baptist Young Peoples Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Ryan
Evelyn
San Antonio
Austin
Helene BE. Kenney
Kenney
Richmond
Indiana
Sam Meyer
Rochester
New York
Annie
Frances Alexander
Alma Pierce
Baptist Young Peoples Union
Baptist Church
Bobbit
Frank Roskam
Minnie Burr
Ona Putman
Lois Burr
Carl Bergman
Frances Giddens
Eloisa Salazar
Funeral of Mrs Eliza J Hill in Laredo
The funeral for Mrs. Eliza J. Hill was held yesterday at 4:30 pm from her son W. T. Hill’s Heights home. It drew a large crowd with many floral tributes and was conducted by Rev. W. T. Barr at the home and grave. Pallbearers included J. P. Leyendecker, Joe Moser, Robert Muller, J. Cc. Martin, M. B. Potts and J. B. Hazelrigg. honorary pallbearers were A. M. Bruni, M. T. Cogley, J. A. Walls, J. R. Rodriguez, B. M. Alexander, Justo 8, Penn, T. H. Poole and G. A. Welhausen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza J. Hill
W. T. Hill
Heights
Laredo
W. T. Barr
J. P. Leyendecker
Joe Moser
Robert Muller
J. Cc. Martin
M. B. Potts
J. B. Hazelrigg
A. M. Bruni
M. T. Cogley
J. A. Walls
J. R. Rodriguez
B. M. Alexander
Middies start annual cruise to August 30
Annapolis notes the US Naval Academy ships Missouri Wisconsin and Ohio sailing today for tests of senman ship with all lower classes. They will not return until August 30. Other briefs include Virginia seeking to levy on West Virginia property to satisfy a $13 million debt judgment, and planning conferences and tours across the country.
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Annapolis
Missouri
Wisconsin
Ohio
Washington
D. C
Virginia
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
West Virginia
Supreme Court
Cleveland
O.C
National
Chicago
Tacoma
Wash
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Portland
America
St. Louis
Margaret Anglin
Forest Park
Civic Theatre
Herbal remedy Herbine promotes regular bowel action
Advertisement touts Herbine as a purifying strengthening remedy for irregular bowels. Claims it cleanses and regulates digestion and offers a price of 60e with distribution through druggists.
Idle Land Desires Charted For Palestine Progress
A Palestine Herald editorial urges a conference on land reform to curb idle lands. It argues prosperity hinges on occupying unused parcels with progressive, intelligent people and calls for setting aside selfishness to achieve the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Palestine Herald
Herbine Promises Quick Relief For Indigestion Fatigue
Abilious, half sick feeling, loss of energy, and constipated bowels can be relieved with surprising promptness by using Herb ine. The first dose brings improvement, a few doses puts the system in fine, vigorous condition. Price 60c. Sold by all druggists.
What He Really Was Stock Exchange Joke
A wry quip centers on a banker asked if he was a stock market bull or bear. He replies he was an ass, delivering a humorous exchange about speculation. The brief joke highlights a clever reversal in a social chat.
Miss Mussett Wins Club Prize At Small Luncheon
On Saturday afternoon a 500 yard game concluded with Miss Maud Mussett scoring high to win the club prize while Miss Jessie Hale took the guest prize. Both prizes were dainty crepe-de-chine handkerchiefs. A two course luncheon followed. Club members present included Misses Vera Lang Maud Mussett Frances Woodus Hazel Patrick Ruth Simpson. Guests were Misses Jessie Hale Grace Lang Callie Kline Gladys and Hazel Merriman. The next meeting will be with Miss Maud Mussett.
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Maud Mussett
Jessie Hale
Vera Lang
Frances Woodus
Hazel Patrick
Ruth Simpson
Grace Lang
Callie Kline
Gladys
Hazel Merriman
German Losses Still Reported in Jutland Battle
Survivors arriving in Edinburg Scotland say British destroyers sunk the German battleship Hindenburg after four torpedo hits. London officers identify two sunken German ships as the Slindenburg and Lautzow from the Jutland fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Edinburg
Scotland
Jutland
London
Lautzow
Verdun Front Attacks Continue Amid Heavy Losses
German strikes along the Verdun front east of the Meuse fail to break French lines as massed French infantry incur heavy casualties. Petrograd says Russian forces advance from Pripet marshes to the Romanian frontier, claiming 13 000 prisoners captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
Meuse
French War Office
Gering
Petrograd
Pripet Marshes
Roumanian
German admiralty bulletin on Jutland clash reports destroyer sunk
Berlin reports a German submarine sank a British destroyer off Humber during the Jutland battle. Survivors name the vessel as the Tipperary. The British armored cruiser Euryalus was set afire and completely burned out in the engagement.
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Berlin
Jutland
Humber
Euryalus
Texas Panhandle Heavy Rains Hit Texas Panhandle
Heavy rains swept northern Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle with damage to wires. Amarillo reported about one and a half inches of rain to the weather bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Oklahoma
Texas Panhandle
Amarillo
Weather Bureau
Negro Girl Killed in Haskell Storm Damage
A fatality and multiple injuries occurred when a wind and rain storm struck Haskell and nearby areas in northwest Texas last night. In Wichita Falls a black girl was killed and several others were hurt as the weather wrought damage amounting to thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Texas
Haskell
Here
Brandeis Adjourned to Supreme Court Seat
Washington June 5 Louis D Brandeis the Boston attorney today was admitted as associate justice of the supreme court of the United States He is the sixty second citizen to have that distinction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Boston
Supreme Court of the United States
Retrial for Woman Whose Brother Sat on Jury
Newark New Jersey June 5 Mrs Goldie Fink faces trial for assaulting a police officer with a cleaver in her butcher shop Her brother will not serve on the jury after prosecutors learned the foreman was a brother of the defendant during an earlier trial The case resumes today under Judge Martin’s direction and possible juror changes are expected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Goldie Fink
Martin
Christening of Manuel Desiderio Cruz at San Agustin Church
Infant Manuel Desiderio Cruz, son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Cruz, was christened at San Agustin Church at 5:30 yesterday afternoon. God parents were Mr and Mrs Jose E Mogas. A social gathering followed at the Cruz home 1112 Grant Street with many children and adults, refreshments served, and a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Isabel
L. A. Lafon
San Agustin Pro-Cathedral
Jose Merriweather
Manuel Desiderio
Manuel Cruz
San Agustin Church
Jose E. Mogas
Cruz
Grant Street
Mexican vice consul rushed to Mexico City over raid clash
Ismael Vasquez, Mexican vice consul at Del Rio, heads to Mexico City to answer Carranza’s summons regarding his alleged link to the second punitive expedition after the Glen Springs raid. He denies granting permission for Col. Sibley to cross the Rio Grande and states the American action was without his consent. He conferred with Col. Sibley in Del Rio before departure.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Rio Grande
Glen Springs
Eagle Pass
Texas
Ismael Vasquez
del Rio
Mexico
Vasquez
Col. Sibley
Gen
President signs 1918 exposition resolutions for San Antonio
President Wilson signed resolutions passed by Congress authorizing inviting Spain and Latin American nations to the 1918 exposition marking the 200th anniversary of San Antonio's founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Spain
San Antonio
Plattsburg Training Camp Opens for Second Encampment
Plattsburg New York June 5 1920 citizen soldiers from business and professional ranks students and teachers join a month long military training under regular army officers. Multiple camps run from June through October with emphasis on expert training outdoor life discipline and health benefits for American manhood.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Elder Easton farmer seeks Marine substitute for enlistment bounty
An aged but wealthy Easton, Pennsylvania fruit grower and Civil War private, totters through New York seeking a substitute to join the Marine Corps in his place for a large bounty. He would pay up to a thousand dollars and refuses help from regular recruits, saying Uncle Sam needs able-bodied men and patriotic citizens must aid enlistment.
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New York
N. Y
Easton
Farragut
Marine Corps
Frank EK. Evans
Sam
Haston
Sloan's Liniment Claims Rheumatism Relief
A testimonial touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism and neuralgia. The ad urges readers with backache and stiffness to buy a 25 cent bottle at any drug store, promising warm soothing relief.
Hughes Sentiment Grows as Republican Boom Emerges
Chicago June 5 The Hughes nomination movement strengthens with old guard figures saying delegates instructed for other candidates will switch to Hughes after the first ballot if it brings party harmony. Supporters say sentiment centers on unity rather than personal appeal as Roosevelt support remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Justice Hughes
Hughes
Roosevelt
Texas Delegation Contests Settled in Chicago
Texas Republicans reached harmony as at large contestants withdrew or were seated. Only the Seventeenth district contest remained undecided. The Fourteenth district seating favored Dr. Frederick Terrell and William Bierschwale over Scovey and Smith. Renfrow and Davies were seated from the Sixth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Chicago
Frederick Terrell
William Bierschwale
F. T. Scovey
Marshall Smith
G. B. Renfrow
J. W. Davies
Awaiting Republican Nominations In Chicago
Progressive party leaders in Chicago on June 6 announced they would not nominate a presidential candidate until Saturday, awaiting the outcome of the Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dominican Rebels Entrench Near Puerto Plata Town
Rebels who fled Puerto Plata and Monte Christi entrenched outside Santo Domingo as American marines approached. A ministry message said the situation was more serious than believed. Captain Herbert Hirschberger, commanding the marine detachment, was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Puerto Plata
Monte Christi
Russell
Herbert Hirschberger
Texas Facts: Economy and landmarks in brief
Texas holds 7.2 percent of U S land area and 0 5 percent of world land area. It reports 226 484 000 in foreign investment and 5 577 625 000 in commercial property value. Annual construction spending reaches 150 000 000 and gross income 1 000 000 000. Galveston first to adopt commission government. Austin dam noted as largest on any running stream. The state features a frog ranch a snake hatchery and a polecat farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
U. S
New York
Liverpool
Galveston
United States
Austin
Texas Railroads Lead Nation In Mileage And Growth
Texas now records 15 000 miles of main line railroads the most in the United States. The first Texas railway was completed in 1851 as the state promoted rail expansion by gifting 36 million acres of land to spur construction. Texas totals 563 miles of railroad per 100 square miles and 37 miles per 10 000 inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Union
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Dr. Halsell
Nowhere
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Baby
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Harry
Mulliken
Mills Place
Bushnell Street
San Antonio Express
Hunter Harris
Washington, D. C
Harris
Mrs. R. V. Pender
Fred Single
Travelers Hotel
Miss Nelson
Marguerite Nelson
J. S. Penn
George C. Woodman
Christen
Huberich
Greer
A. C. Hamilton
Woodman
Miss Amar Penn
Vera Sharkey
Watre News Club
E. J. Hill
City Cemetery
What HE
Really Was
Gossalay del Rio
Hindenburg and Lutzow
Brandeis
Sloan
Republi
Rines
Santo
Domingo
Railroads
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