The Chinese President Yuan Shi Kai Dies Likely By Poison
Wednesday's Daily reviews Yuan Shi Kai's death and the political fallout in China. It portrays Yuan as a cautious, calculating dictator who sought to head a new regime, fearing revolution and Western interference, while Sun Yat Sen looms as a rival.
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Yuan Shi Kai
Yuan
China
Tammany Hall
Orient
Imperial Palace
Tsi An
Sun Yat Sen
Japan
Li Yuan Hung
Su Yat Sen
Insolence charge over Carranza note disputed by local paper
A Carrancista paper defends Carranza and condemns the interventionist press for portraying his latest note to a great power as insolent. It argues that never before has the country received such an insolent communication, surpassing even Britain’s notes in earlier struggles.
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Germany
Mexico
United States
Carrancista
Carranza
Venustiano Carranza
Great Britain
Villa
San Marcos
Republic
Washington
Seslor Carranza
Denison Herald
Voice of Texas style clashes over foreign policy and pleasantries
A collection of editorials and comments cites reactions to the Wilson note and U S naval preparedness while criticizing politicians for overemphasizing readiness. It references Carranza and intervention, quotes the press, and ends with playful praise of Lower Rio Grande Valley watermelons as a local seasonal note.
City of Laredo Finances Show 1916 End Year Figures
City of Laredo finalizes its 1916 fiscal year statement with the mayor noting warrants to be paid from 1916 tax collections. The report details balance on hand, tax and license income, various departmental expenditures, epidemic measures, street and public works costs, and bond debt standings including 1883, 1893, 1911 school, storm sewer, and Jarvis Park bonds with cash and balance figures.
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TG Sorand
Ica
Cressed
Baireies
Otriciais
Sanitary Department
Sais
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Ieee Rivers Crisines
Uene Motpviog
Eesti
Ee Cece
Charity
S. M
Peele Sea
Clog Cape Coed
Sean OU Uooo
Soul Cmon Sci i
Eee
E & Sy Eerie
A. Winslow
Arie Ewe Ree
Ignor
Telonnoo
Aatves
RAEN
Seadehenasek Eubee
Great Blaze Devastates Homes West of Arroyo Zacate Bridge
A massive fire yesterday afternoon on Iturbide Street west of the Arroyo Zacate bridge left about thirty Mexican families homeless. Most houses on both sides of the block burned within minutes, as wind fueled flames. Laredo Electric & Ry. Co halted power to curb danger, melting wires and taking phones out of service. restoration crews faced weak water pressure and slow hydrants. Firefighters, aided by a sudden wind shift, gained control after partial demolition of a small building, with onlookers calling the change miraculous.
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Arroyo Zacate Bridge
Iturbide Street
Laredo
John B. Morton
Laredo Electric & Ry. Co
G. R. Weber
Telephone Company
Providence
Military alert along the Laredo river front in border tensions
Reports of a planned raid by bandits under de la Rosa prompt heavy U S military activity across Zapata county. The Fourteenth Cavalry patrols the river front from Zapata to San Ignacio while Troop I joins in lower country duties. Local alarmists’ rumors are being debunked as soldiers remain vigilant.
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de la Rosa
Laredo
Fourteenth Cavalry
Fort McIntosh
Dolores
Zapata
Sefior de la Rosa
San Ignacio
Sirmyer
Brown
United States
City Council approves finances and street changes
Regular session transacted routine business and sent several matters to a con sion. The fire committee will buy a motor hose truck up to 1500 dollars. Deposition of funds to Laredo National Bank for two years approved. Warner-Lenz auto taxes and Zarita avenue renamed to Main Avenue adopted. City attorney to study water pricing law. Bills and accounts paid on finance committee approval.
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Holding Institute
Collin
Laredo National Bank
Warner-Lenz
Zarita Avenue
Main Avenue
City chooses Laredo National Bank as depository
Last night the city council affirmed City Secretary Woodman in naming Laredo National Bank the city depository for the ensuing year. The bank was selected as the best bidder and funds will be deposited there from July 1 onward.
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City Depository
Woodman
Laredo National Bank
City of Laredo
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism neuralgia backache and stiffness. It features a testimonial claiming a 25 cent bottle cured years of pain and urges readers to buy at any drug store for quick soothing warmth and relief.
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Promises Cold Relief
Harmless tone promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a cure for colds and persistent coughs. Claims healing inflammation easing breathing and loosening phlegm with pine tar balsam and laxative syrup. Sold at druggists with guarantee to help.
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Dr. Bell
Public notice on Chamberlain's Tablets endorsement
A public endorsement states Mrs. C F B Riley of Wren New York used Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion for six months and reports great relief. The notice notes the remedy is obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
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