Jewish Rise to Highest Office Calls American Freedom
Friday's piece celebrates the United States as the land of religious liberty where Jews attain full political and legal equality. It cites Justice Brandeis as a symbol, notes Jewish progress from the Russian pale, and praises can rise to supreme court, cabinet, and presidency without religious barriers. It contrasts Europe’s limits with American opportunity.
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United States
Supreme Court
England
Disraeli
London
Privy Council
Sir John Simon
Herbert Samuel
Baron Reading
Germany
Austria
Russia
Cabinet
Senate
House
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Judah P. Benjamin
Our Republic
Justice Brandeis
Party Platforms Highlight Distinguised Differences in 1912 Plans
The piece surveys Democratic and Republican platforms ahead of the St Louis convention. It notes Wilson’s draft praising peace, restraint on Mexican affairs, and troop actions, alongside Republican attacks on Wilson and generic labor plank talk. Mention of Carranza, Huerta, and border raids anchors the policy debate.
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Wilson
St. Louis
Mexico
Carranza
Huerta
Fall of
New Mexico
Progressive platform critique of Americanism and defense policy
The piece compares the Progressive platform to the Wilson administration, arguing for a purely American program centered on upholding international law, citizens’ rights, firm Mexican policy, a strong army and navy, universal training, and industrial preparedness. It condemns De la Rosa and mocks rival parties as self serving, urging a people’s platform.
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Republican Party
Wilson
Belgium
Lusitania
Carranza
Rovern
Chicago
Democratic Party
Age and war chatter from a veteran voice
An eighty year old Chauncey Depew defies aging as he speaks for thirty minutes on republican doctrine. The Germans capture Port Vaux, once deemed useful, now judged valueless by the French as a signal station. Modern warfare wastes lives over unimportant points.
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Chauncey Depew
Port Vaux
Roosevelt Considers Chicago Visit If Convention Asks
Roosevelt says he will come to Chicago if the Republican convention desires him to address it. From present appearances the Chicago convention has more pressing work than listening to more addresses, possibly needing a plan of campaign.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Suspected Carranza Soldiers Stop Milk Deliverers Near Nuevo Laredo
Early today, Carranza soldiers allegedly halted Mexican milkmen from countryside west of Nuevo Laredo before dawn and seized their milk for own use. The report notes uncertainty, suggesting bandits as a possible alternative only if a courageous milkman hadn’t spoken up.
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Nuevo Laredo
Carranza
Plans for New School Buildings for Laredo
Advices received indicate plans and specifications for a $40,000 high school and two ward schools at about $20,000 each, drawn by Page & Co. The three brick and stone buildings will be handsome and modern with up to date conveniences, placing Laredo on par with Texas cities of similar size in school facilities.
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Laredo
Page & Co
Wanstin
Taredo
Texas
Stomach troubles praised by Wellsburg druggist
S H Murphy of Wellsburg New York endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation he has sold in thirty four years of drug store service. The tablets are obtainable everywhere.
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S. H. Murphy
Wellsburg
N. Y
Iceberg hailstorm hits auto near Laredo
Customs Inspector Jas R. Barnard reports a freak hailstorm Wednesday evening near Cafiada Verde, about eighteen miles down the river from Laredo. Large chunks of ice weighing over a pound pummeled the auto as thunder and lightning intensified, with a 200 yard wide area of hail. The driver and party escaped injury.
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Jas R. Barnard
San Ignacio
Laredo
Cafiada Verde
Pine Tar Honey Cure Ad Teels Lung Relief
An old advertisement promotes Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for colds and coughs. It claims quick breathing relief, reduced inflammation and loosened phlegm, praising the pine tar balsam and laxative effects, urging readers to buy at druggists.
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Dr. Bell
General Ricaut to visit Nuevo Laredo this afternoon
According to information from Nuevo Laredo General Alfredo Ricaut commander of the Northern Mexico military zone from Nuevo Laredo to Matamoros will reach the city over the river this afternoon. He is said to be on an inspection trip to review conditions at the border during this period.
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Nuevo Laredo
Alfredo Ricaut
Mexico
Matamoros
Ricaut
PoDoLax Laxative Blood Cleanser Teaser
A purifier and tonic laxative marketed for all ages. Promises gentle bowel movement and blood cleansing with a mild non-griping effect. Endorsed as suitable for delicate women with a trial guaranteed. Obtain a bottle today.
Mexican Drawnwork and Cigar Sale At Custom House
A sale at the customs house featured Mexican drawn work and cigars. All handiwork and cigars sold at unusually low figures amid lively bidding among the ladies for the drawnwork while men bid on the work but not the cigars.
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Custom House
Forethought saves big expenses with a trusted remedy
Caldwell Ohio resident BK W Archer notes his family has used Chamberlain's Quolic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years. He says they never travel without it, praising its usefulness during extended visits and everyday needs. Obtainable everywhere.
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BK. W. Archer
Caldwell
Ohio
Chamberlain
Eckman Alterative touted for tuberculosis care
An old advertisement urges attention to diet rest and fresh air for tuberculosis. It promotes Eckman’s Alterative as a lime treatment easily assimilated, claiming beneficial results without opiates or habit forming drugs. Prepared by Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Hullabaloo in Nuevo Laredo Raises Tensions and Bandit Rumors
Reports describe a planned anti American demonstration in Nuevo Laredo tied to bandit activity led by Luis de la Rosa. Wilson administration says no U S troop withdrawal. rumors say de la Rosa's bands raid ranches near the border while U S soldiers monitor the area.
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Nuevo Laredo
Luis de la Rosa
Venustiano Carranza
Wilson
United States
de la Rosa
Guerrero
Zapata
Hidalgo
Laredo
la Jarita
Columbia
Ihs
Reynaldo de la Garza
General de la Garza
Ricaut
Free Shipments Allowed for Texas Militia Aid
Agent W. M. Smith of Wells Fargo reports a circular from Supt Campbell of the Western Texas Division allowing free shipments of delicacies and clothing to militia members on patrol duty along the Texas border. Free shipping applies when items are gathered at a point, repacked, and addressed to the specific company or regiment. Laredo residents sending to the Milmo Rifles will be governed accordingly.
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W. M. Smith
Wells Fargo Express Co
Supt. Campbell
Western Texas Division
Texas
Laredo
Milmo Rifles
Death of Mrs George Sherry in Houston
City residents mourn the death of Mrs George Sherry who lived in Laredo until about three years ago. She died in Houston on June 1 and the sad news arrived today in a letter to Mrs Horace Hamlin. The Sherrys formerly resided on Washington Street and Mr Sherry worked in a clerical post at the joint railroad offices here.
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George Sherry
Laredo
Houston
Horace Hamlin
Sherry Maider
Washington Street
Sherry
Joint Railroad
City Health Warns Fruit Sellers Over Stocking
Notice from City Health Officer Qhak Cte warns all fruit and produce men against overstocking with fruits and melons and the sale of overripe goods. Enforcement to follow.
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Qhak Cte
Public endorsement of Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion
Mrs. C. E. Riley of Alion, N. has used Chamberlain's Tablets for six months and praises the remedy for providing great relief. The tablets are available everywhere.
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C. E. Riley
Alion
Chamberlain
Roosevelt Impasse: Republicans Progressives Hold Short Session
A 20 minute meeting recessed until 10 o clock with a five by five Republican Progressive peace committee. Roosevelt named as possible candidate but no firm agreement reached. A harmony report anticipates united party action pending convention decisions while asserting the country needs rescue from the present Democratic nomination.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Roosevelt
Republican-Progressive Harmony Committee
Republican National Convention Opens With Hughes and Root Nominations
At 11:15 a.m. the Republican convention began its work with the peace conferees’ report welcomed by cheers for Roosevelt. Gov. Whitman nominated Justice Hughes amid a lengthy demonstration. Nicholas Murray Butler nominated Elihu Root. Gov. Willis praised Theodore Burton and planned Roosevelt nomination by Senator Fall of New Mexico as sunshine broke through days of rain.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Whitman
Justice Hughes
Hughes
Nicholas Murray Butler
Elihu Root
Willis
Ohio
Theodore Burton
Fall
New Mexico
DROP FORGE MEN MEET IN PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION
The American Prop Forge Association opened its annual convention in Philadelphia with F. A. Ingalls of Harvey, TH. serving as president. The group includes many leading automobile forging manufacturers and organizes industry activities.
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Philadelphia
James
American
Shortage of Labor Opens Prison Doors in Indiana
Jeffersonville Ind June Forty six inmates of the Indiana Reformatory will be paroled tomorrow and all have jobs to step into Forty eight paroled men stepped forth last month into steady work The demand for paroled men of the laboring class is greater than the supply The prison doors swing more easily in these booming times There is a rule at the reformatory that no man can be paroled until he secures work Governor Ralston recently paroled several inmates of the State penal farm at Putnamville to the owner of a dog and pony show headquartered at Bloomington
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Indiana Reformatory
Reformatory
Clovernor Ralston
Putnamville
Bloomington
Hardtack Captain Defends Meat Quality Amid Grumbles
The New York Globe recounts a forecastle captain aboard Hardtack defending the ship’s meat, quipping that sailors are always grumbling. He jokes that even baked angel would provoke a complaint if stuffed.
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Hardtack
New York Globe
Fire destroys Durango consulate during anti American riot
Associated Press reports the American consulate in Durango City was burned during last night’s anti American demonstration. Rioters dragged the flag through streets before setting the building ablaze, according to military officers in El Paso.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Durango City
Prohibit Americans Crossing At El Paso Bridge
Customs inspectors at the international bridge were ordered from Washington to permit no Americans to enter Mexico from here until further notice. No reason was given. Territorial wording and dates reflect a sudden enforcement action. The measure applies to all travelers at the border crossing pending further instruction from federal authorities.
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el Paso
Texas
International Bridge
Washington
Mexico
Sherman Woman Pours Lye on Husband to Spoil Looks
Mrs L P Gath right of Sherman Texas poured a quart of concentrated lye on her sleeping husband to blind him and spoil his handsome face She claimed she did not want to kill him and he asked that she not be arrested
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Associated Press
Sherman
Texas
L. P. Gathright
German Attacks Repulsed on Meuse Front
French official statement says a general German attack on the right bank of the Meuse was repulsed with heavy losses at one point while other sectors remained favorable to France. Petrograd reports Russian advances in Volhynia with 13,600 Austrians captured. Austrian lines claim new positions on the river Styr after rear guard clashes with Russians.
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Meuse
Petrograd
Volhynia
Styr
Austrian Front Broken Reported to Rome Embassy
Central News dispatch says the Austrian front has been completely broken for four miles with a depth of 37 miles, according to information reaching the Russian embassy in Rome.
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London
Rome
Milk Experts Meet Opens 10th Convention in Cincinnati
The 10th annual convention of the American Association of Medical Milk Commissions began in Cincinnati. Dr. Charles Soucher, president of the Academy of Medicine, leads the local committee of entertainment and hosts the event.
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Cincinnati
American Association of Medical Milk Commissions
Charles Soucher
The
Academy of Medicine
Women to campaign in Alaska by boat and land tour
Miss Margaret Dennison of Germantown Massachusetts and Miss Mildred Lane of Chestnut, Pa., active National Consumers' League workers, plan a 400 mile Alaska tour by boat and over land trails. They will start from Chicago tomorrow to study local conditions and deliver lectures during the trip.
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Chicago
Margaret Dennison
Germantown
Mildred Lane
Chestnutl
National Consumers’ League
Alaska
Chicoagroe
Veterans salute made mandatory for all services
A House resolution by Representative Dyer of Missouri would require enlisted men of the Army Navy and Marine Corps to salute Civil War veterans from 1861 to 1865 when recognized on the street. Sergeant Fidward A Callan of the Marine Corps is the author of the measure.
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Washington
DD. C
United States Marine Corps
Dyer
Missouri
Fidward A. Callan
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Veterans of War
Death of Peter Floyd Jr. Terrible loss for the Floyds
Mr and Mrs Peter M Floyd express sincere sympathy as their sixteen months old son Peter Jr dies at home on McClelland Avenue after a nine week illness. Funeral is set for this evening at six with burial in the old Catholic cemetery.
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Peter Floyd
Peter M. Floyd
Oll
Peter, Jr
McClelland Avenue
Old Catholic
Neat and Accurate Job Work ing up 43
Neat and Accurate Job Work ing up 43 appears to be an OCR fragment noting a job or process count. The readable portion indicates a focus on precision in work steps, likely a brief item about performance or productivity tied to a numeric target. Further context is unavailable in the text.
Borah Addresses Progressive Convention for Harmony
Senator William Borah Republican entered the Progressive convention at noon and urged caution while suggesting Roosevelt as the likely unifying figure. He said the two conventions in session could shape U S policy for the next quarter century and offered support if they back Roosevelt.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William E. Borah
Borah
Roosevelt
Teddy
United States
Progressives Hold Early Platform Debate in Chicago
Progressives meet in Chicago to discuss their platform on June 9 with unfinished business. Debate expected on planks including woman suffrage as peace conferees receive an ovation on entering the hall.
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Chicago
Motion to Compel R R Chief to Testify Echoed in Washington
Arguments proceed today on the Interstate Commerce Commission bid to force Milton H. Smith of the Louisville and Nashville to answer questions about alleged political contributions. The probe, begun in 1914, links railroad spending to campaigns in Kentucky Tennessee Alabama and Georgia with millions reportedly diverted to influence public opinion. George W. Jones of Montgomery and proceedings in Alabama feature in the case as authorities examine an account tied to political activities within the Immigration and Industrial Association of Alabama dating to 1907.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Milton H. Smith
Louisville & Nashville. R
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Interstate Commrece Commission
United States Senate
Luke Lea
Investigutora
Smith
Louisville & Nashville
George W. Jones
Montgomery
Ala
Immigration and Industrial Association of Alabama
George W Jones
Ion
Sloan's Liniment Promises Rheumatism Relief
An advertorial claim notes a user praising Sloan's Liniment for years of rheumatism. It urges readers with rheumatism neuralgia or sore joints to buy the 25 cent bottle at any drug store for warming soothing relief.
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Shorty
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Senator Borah
Harmony
R. R
Sloan
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