Desperate effort to unite Republicans for fall election
The piece argues that only close cooperation between Republican factions can threaten the Democrats in the coming election. It contrasts the current unity of the Democrats with Republican disarray, endorses Roosevelt or Wilson as pivotal figures, and discusses broader political stakes and potential party realignment. It also touches on wartime naval power and its impact on global trade and German prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
United Republicans
United Democracy
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
United States
President Wilson
Supremacy of the Seas Claims Stir Naval Debate
A wartime dispatch and review of German claims argue the sea supremacy shifted from Britain to Germany. The piece questions Berlin reports of German gains, British losses, and German fleet activity, noting minefield engagements and limited German losses despite submarine warfare. The author casts doubt on exaggerated German victories and British concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
France
Italy
Berlin
Teutons
Germany
Austria
Buncombe
Harris
Mose Harris
Kaiser Wilhelm
England
Wilhelmshaven
Flag desecration in Mexico sparks retaliation across borders
The text notes the American flag is treated as a plaything by mobs in some countries, with Mexico singled out. It mentions incidents in Tampico and Vera Cruz provoking strong responses, and suggests that desecration will be avenged, implying serious repercussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Tampico
Vera Cruz
Durango
Borah Sways With Progressive Convention Orbit
Senator Borah visited the Progressive convention and may have acted from curiosity or sought a foothold for future influence. As currents rise, he could ride the flood tide on the crest of the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Progressive Convention
Sherman woman mocks beauty to deter rivals
A sharp satirical note claims a Sherman woman ruined her husband’s appeal to stop other women from loving him. The piece boasts of none of our beauty, prefers blinders for women over loss of beauty, and jokes that Trussians report a 4 mile front breached to 27 miles deep against Austria, blaming attractive fronts and whiskered Russians for the glare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Neve
Will Observe Flag Day Program Plan by Laredo Elks
A Laredo Lodge of Elks committee prepared a Flag Day observance set for Wednesday June 14 at Mike’s Hall starting 8 30 pm The event will feature addresses on the days significance a tribute to the flag and musical selections The public is invited to attend this nationwide observance in Laredo with further program details to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Ellks of Laredo
Laredo
Mikes Hall
Christ Episcopal Church
Hemstitching and Picot Edging 16c a Yard
E Y White Dyeing and Cleaning Co offers hemstitching and picot edging at 16 cents per yard plus accordion plaiting. Cleaning and dyeing of men and women's garments provided. Mail orders receive prompt attention from San Antonio Texas company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Y. White Dyeing & Cleaning Co
San Antonio
Texas
Funeral Held for Peter Floyd Jr at Catholic Cemetery
The funeral for Peter Floyd Jr who died early yesterday was held from his parents home at 6 pm. The remains were taken to the Catholic cemetery, followed by many of the deceased’s young friends. Pallbearers included Jose Ortiz Justo Pena Jr V Guerra Alejandro Marulanda Eulalka Flores Lilia Withoff Delfina Alexander and Michaela Ramon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Floyd, Jr
Jose Ortiz
Justo Pena, Jr
V. Guerra
Alejandro Marulanda
Eulalka Flores
Lilia Withoff
Delfina Alexander
Michaela Ramon
Better Than Spanking for Bed Wetting Help
An advisory promotes a home cure for bed wetting claiming a constitutional cause. Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers free instructions to any mother, requesting no payment, and notes the treatment also aids adults with urinary issues day or night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Summers
Box W. Notre Dame
Ind
Generals Mann and Ricaut Conferred on the Bridge
In a bridge meeting at the boundary last night General Alfredo Ricaut and General William Mann discussed Mexican troop actions and cross border cooperation. Ricaut pledged to dispatch units from Nuevo Laredo to disperse attackers with a Mexican flag to aid US identification.
Letter from Secretary Houston praises onion marketing work
A letter from Secretary David F. Houston of the agriculture department to the Laredo Chamber of Commerce expresses hope the bureau of markets will provide similar support next year as it did for onion growers this season. Charles J. Brand of the office of markets thanks the chamber for cooperation in funding daily bulletins and distributing market news and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenney
Laredo
Charles J. Brand
Office of Markets
Department of Agriculture
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Schleussner
Washington
DATE SET FOR THE INVASION ARRIVED IN TEXAS FEARS EASED
Rumor of Mexican bandits led by Luis de la Rosa planning an attack near Nuevo Laredo on June 10 circulated to Washington and San Antonio. Despite nerves, local authorities prepared fortifications and patrols from Laredo to the city. A reported large influx of troops was expected, but officials urged calm as precautions safeguarded the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Department
San Antonio
Luis de la Rosa
Texas
Nuevo Laredo
de la Rosa
Mexico
Ricaut
Laredo
Ninth Infantry
Fort MclIntosh
Local building razed on Convent and Farragut corner
A one story brick former Diaz property at Convent Avenue and Farragut Street is being demolished by a force of men with adjacent structures razed. M Little has purchased the site and plans a large brick building. Military guards around the city were doubled as a precaution with a special train from Fort Sam Houston expected to arrive bringing additional soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convent Avenue
Farragut Street
Bernardino Diaz
M. Little
Federal Building
Federal
Laredo
Corpus Christi
Luis de la Rosa
Texas
Kywunk Earnest
Salinas Avenue
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Five Big Trucks Arrive for Fort McIntosh Unit
Five Packard motor trucks and a White water tank arrived at Port McIntosh and Fort McIntosh via a San Antonio line train. Each truck carries 30 to 40 men and includes chauffeur and mechanic. The trucks will be kept at Fort McIntosh and can move a whole company quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Port McIntosh
Ninth Infantry
Laredo
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Fort McIntosh
Public endorsement for Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion
Mrs C B Riley of Ilion New York reports six months use of Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion and says they have done her more good than any remedy. The tablets are available everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Card of Thanks for Kind Support During Illness and Death
Peter M. Floyd and family express sincere sympathy to friends who assisted during their beloved son's illness and death and those who sent flowers to the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter M. Floyd
Nelson Sanitary Grocery to close Thursdays at noon
To Our Patrons. Commencing Thursday, June 15, and until further notice we, the undersigned, will close our stores every Thursday at noon. Please govern yourselves accordingly. Nelson Sanitary Grocery John Colman. 6-10-41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
John Colman
Prudent Mary and the Rocket Ford in New York Times
In a playful note from the New York Times a woman named Mary owns a Ford she calls the Rocket. The quirky line claims she keeps the car in her pocket when not driving it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
New York Times
City Health Officer Warns Against Overstocking Produce
Notice from C. J. Cook city health officer dated June 9, 1981 warns all fruit and produce men against over-stocking with fruits and melons and states sale of over ripe goods will not be tolerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Cook
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
A reader testifies he saved years of suffering with Sloan's Liniment, praising fast relief for rheumatism neuralgia and stiff painful joints. Advertisement urges sufferers to buy at drug stores for 25 cents, promising warmth and soothing comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan's
Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunities This Month
A reader note urges daily attention to The Times for opportunities arriving each month. Emphasizes consistent monitoring to catch grants, events, sales, or notices as they appear in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TIMES
Social Calendar Highlights Weekend Gatherings
The Times notes community social items including visits at the Penn and Leyendecker homes, a Bella Vista splash party, and a Sunday church meetings lineup. Engagements, travel, and upcoming announcements for weddings, school commencements, and club activities fill the weekend and early week schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Christian Church
Baptist Church
Tournament Bridge Club
M. Fish
A. C. Hamilton
Bella Vista
James Greer
Personal notices from the border region and travelers
Dario Puig left this morning over the Texas Mexican. J. R. Moore departed for Corpus Christi to stay a few days and seek a summer cottage for his family. Dr. Scott of the Public Health Service returned to headquarters after visiting Eagle Pass. A list of individuals including L. Reuter San Antonio and others from Monterey to Tampico follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dario Puig
J. R. Moore
Corpus Christi
Dr. Scott
United States Public Health Service
el Paso
Brownsville
Eagle Pass
Bender
L. Reuter
San Antonio
L. W. Wabooks and Family
Monterey
G. O. Bates
Chattanooga
Fred W. Stocker
Charles B. Lang
Evansville
L. Rodriguez
Saltillo
J. R. Huffeingter
Dallas
F. M. Shelton
Tampico
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Wally
Alamo
S. N. Johnson
Mann
Alfredo Ricaut
Matamoros
William Mann
Boundary Line
General Mann
Reynaldo de la Garza
Alonzo Garrett
Shelby Theriot
Columbia
Department Agriculture
Solldiers
Prudent
Sloan
Nulles Club
Amar Penn
Penn
Mildred Leyendecker
Ellis Hall
Colonel Kennon
the Times
Tia
WH. W. Greer
Beaumont
Miss Greer
Sulphur
Frank Higgins
Mary Ethel Richardson
Winifred Dukes
Asherton
Elizabeth Lobdell
North Laredo
Thomas Mussett
Austin
The
University
Floyd McGown
Davis McGown
Joe Howell
Gladys
T. C. Mann
St Me
Prinz Buttron
Otto H. Withoff
A. J. Landrum
Maud Bigden
George Beverly Watson
Loveland
Colorado
Christ Church
Chas
Cook
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Miss Bigden
Miriam Werner
la France
Maxime Taylor
Lurline Davis
Irene Moser
Ruth Scratchley
Courtney Slaughter
Meyer Katz
Aaron Moser
Edwin Wormser
Pepe Lowry
Ed, Mann
Will Austin
Mesdames Mackin
DaCamara
Barlow
Sirmyer
Westbrook
Mary Louise Cone
Ethel
Myrtle Mackin
Cleo Pereira
Holna Brown
Belle
Lillian
Emmie Westbrook
Jessie Hale
Estelle Moser
Georgia Curry
Courtney Crutchfield
Little John
Edgar Sirmyer
Rosita Putegnat
Julie Hopkins
Mise/ Rosita Putegnat
J. B. Coulter
Vesta
Anna Sutton
Alice Adams
Gordon Ferguson
Richard Puig
Christian Brothers College
Victoria Theater
John H. Davis
Emmie Smedley Westbrook
Christ Church Boys’ Club
Zuehl
A. (. Richter
Richard’ T. Holmgreen
Enid Marguerite
Edgar H. Zuehl
la Vernia
Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Miss Byerly
Holding Institute
Weinert
Mesdames Weinert
Parr
Lampmann
Erans
T. A. Bunn
Guinn
Buenz
W. H. Mims
J. K. Thompson
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