A Naive Suggestion on War Policy and Alliances
The editorial argues against entering alliances or funding the Allies, urging neutrality despite demands to confront Germany. It warns that severing relations could embargo Germany while aiding enemies, and stresses Washington’s entangling alliances warning. It emphasizes focusing on domestic concerns and near-border stability before involving in international disputes.
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United States
Germany
Washington
Berlin
Shortage of Shoes Narrows Supply for American Market
A historical note warns that leather shortages during wartime will push shoe prices higher. U S manufacturers fill large war orders while domestic supply shrinks, with Italy's entry increasing demand. Soldiers require substantial footwear, and American production struggles to meet growing needs both at home and in overseas markets.
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United States
Philippines
Italy
Shortage of Leather Threatens Army Shoe Supply
The article notes Argentina still provides hides, but untanned stock and long tanning times threaten shoe production. Germany England and other sources fail to meet orders. war disrupts transport and exports. Europe’s leather scarcity risks higher shoe costs as demand rises with the army’s needs.
Letter from Washington Describes Real Conditions in Mexico
A letter received in Washington after a three week delay conveyed the true grim conditions there, contrasting with garbled daily reports from agencies. It spoke frankly about the hardships and the realities as they exist, not as hopeful spin would have it.
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Washington
Italian War Ministry Protects Pola Amphitheatre Instructs Sparing
The war ministry urges sparing the Roman amphitheatre at Pola in Austrian territory, contrasting Italian restraint with German actions at Louvain and Rheims. It exposes international claims of famine in Mexico, noting refugees leaving Mexico City due to food scarcity and contradicting Carrancista assurances.
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Pola
Louvain
Rheims
Mexico City
Mexico
Mail from Mexico moved direct by train via Nuevo Laredo
Mail for parts of Mexico, including Nuevo Leon with Monterrey and Saltillo, is now dispatched from Laredo to Nuevo Laredo then on the first outgoing train. The change reduces delays. mail volume has been heavy as routes realign.
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Mexico
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Reyes Ortiz
Times
Nuevo Leon
Monterey
Saltillo
The Club Cafe Ad Offers Renovation and New Ladies Department
A redesigned Club Cafe under new management promises first class conditions with a new ladies department. The venue touts excellent service and top market eats prepared by an expert chef, inviting patrons to try the improved establishment.
German Submarine Fires On Trawler Sinking Four Crew
A German submarine attacked a British trawler causing its sinking and the death of four crew members. The unarmed status of the trawler is noted as a factor in the audacious act by the submarine.
77th Birthday Brigs Gen George Sternberg Honored
Brigadier General George Miller Sternberg famed Army surgeon is celebrated on his 77th birthday. He leads the Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis in Washington, warns that tuberculosis caused 143000 U.S. deaths last year with a $215 million economic loss, and notes infection often begins in childhood. Sternberg, born Otsego County New York June 1838, joined the army in 1861 and rose to brigadier general in 1899 before retiring in 1902.
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Geo. Sternberg
George Miller Sternberg
United States Army
General Sternberg
Association For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Washington
United States
Sternberg
Otsego County
N. Y
Charles HH. Sternberg
Canada
Columbia
Army of the Potomac
Department of the Gulf
Army
Cleveland, O
British aviator who destroyed a Zeppelin praised for Victoria Cross
A British aviator who shot down a Zeppelin, fell inside enemy lines, escaped, and is hailed for a Victoria Cross, with supporters arguing the honor is deserved regardless of the outcome.
Double District Court Needing Webb County Courthouse Friday
Webb county courthouse to host two district courts in one building on Friday June 18. In one room District Judge Mullally will preside over a forgery case involving KR. Rushworth that mistried this term. In the other room Special Judge Weeks of San Antonio will try a civil matter where Mullally is disqualified.
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Webb County
Mullally
Weeks
San Antonio
KR. Rushworth
Call For Bids On Bridge Construction Across Zacate And Chacon
Bids for reinforced concrete bridges across Zacate and Chacon creeks will be received by the City Secretary until June 15 1915 at 10 am. Bids opened publicly. Plans and specs available at City Secretary office. Separate bids required. Private plans may be obtained for ten dollars. City reserves right to reject all bids. J S Westbrook, Chairman Street and Bridge Committee.
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Zacate
Chacon
J. S. Westbrook
Street & Bridge Committee
Young German Suicided on River Bank Near Laredo Ranch
The badly decomposed body of Arthur Sehneider, a 26-year-old German, was found on the river bank near the George Bieford Carding ranch forty miles up the river from Laredo. An inquest by Justice J. A. Landrum returned a verdict of death by own action. The man had crossed from Mexico days earlier, wandered the riverbank, and obtained a razor for a shave before disappearing. the razor was never found.
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Arthur Sehneider
George Bieford Carding
Laredo
Justice of the Peace
J. A. Landrum
Minera
Schneider
Mexico
Columbia
Bigford Ranch
Mr. Higeford
Mr. Gigford
Money Makers Promised by Times Want Ads
Local want ads claim six ways to earn money quickly with new avenues and promotions. Readers are urged to explore the opportunities listed and contact providers for details and enrollment.
Sloan's Liniment Promises Fast Muscle Pain Relief
Tired aching muscles relieve with Sloan's Liniment after hard work. A grateful user says nothing else helped like Sloan's Liniment and thanks the product. It is a counter irritant cleaner than mustard, priced at 26c, available from all druggists.
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Sloan
Carroll of Carrollton and the liberty creed in early America
A compact portrait celebrates Charles Carroll of Carrollton Maryland and his kinship with Archbishop John Carroll as champions of Civil and Religious Liberty. It recalls his wealth education and role in independence and notes Anheuser Busch’s Budweiser as a historic, widely consumed beer.
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Charles Carroll
Carrollton, Maryland
Religious
America
Maryland
John Carroll
Carroll
Colonies
United States
Daniel Carroll
Family credits Black-Draught with preventing illness
Mrs J B Whittaker of McDuff Virginia recalls suffering years of sick headaches and stomach trouble until using McDuff McDuff. Thedford's Black-Draught is praised as a versatile vegetable medicine for weak stomachs indigestion colic wind nausea and headaches. The ad claims 70 years of use and over a million beneficiaries with a 25 cent price.
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McDuff
Thedford
N.C
Notice of Texas Mexican Railway Company stockholders meeting
Notice states annual meeting of stockholders at the company's office in Laredo Texas on June 20 1916 at 9 a m for election of directors and business. Board of Directors to meet immediately after adjournment. A B Muller acting secretary. Laredo Texas May 29 1915 29 80t Adv.
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The
Texas Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
A. B.muller
River Rise on the Rio Grande After Heavy Rains
The Rio Grande began rising at 1 30 this morning and by 1 30 this afternoon reached six feet. The rise started gradual then jumped two and a half feet in the two hours before 1 30 as heavy rains fell upstream.
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Rio Grande
Dr Belvs Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Belvs Pine Tar Honey cough syrup. It claims the remedy blends pine palsam tar and honey in a soothing syrup and promises relief from coughing and colds, urging readers to ask for the original bottle at their dealer.
Health officers battle bugs in habitat fumigation on Mexican freight cars
Eighteen Constitutionalist Lines boxcars bound for the U S side of the river were inspected by health officers who found them infested with bedbugs fleas and bacteria yet declared the cargoes all right. Officers fought attackers during the inspection and used disinfectants and fumigation gear to clear the cars of insects and germs. Meanwhile a film adaptation titled The Roughneck depicted the contrast between a real man and pretenders drawing crowds at the Royal Theatre.
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Mexico
Evens
Royal Theatre
Dave Page
Dave
Oakleigh
Fiame
Get Rid of Your Rheumatism Now
An old advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Liniment to cure rheumatism. W A Lockhard of Homer City New York reports severe arm and shoulder pain last spring and says one application helped, with one bottle curing him. Sold by all dealers.
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W. A. Lockhard
Homer City
N. Y
Return to Camp Here After Target Range Stay
The six companies of the Ninth Infantry Regiment returned to the Ninth Infantry Camp at Fort McIntosh after the target range stay. Three companies and the military department arrived yesterday noon, the other three this forenoon, while the Fourteenth Cavalry at Fort McIntosh will depart for range practice around Monday, June 14, for about four weeks.
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Ninth Infantry Regiment
Ninth Infantry
Fort McIntosh
Fourteenth Cavalry
Forth McIntosh
Mr Wiggins Returns to Choose New Territory for Newark Life
Mr Wiggins of Newark Life Insurance Co returns from New York after conference on a new territory. Longtime headquarters in Monterey Mexico. Expected Gibson bill fate influenced plan to base in Laredo, now postponed. Leaving tomorrow for extended trip to scope four states California Colorado New Mexico and Arizona.
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Wiggins
Wigewins
Newark Life Insurance Co
New York
Monterey
Mexico
Gibson
Laredo
California
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Elks Will Send Ball Team to Corpus Christi Series
Laredo B P O E plans a two or three game baseball series against Corpus Christi Seaside Elks on the Glorious Fourth. Henry Crumpler manages and Moser serves as spiritual adviser as Laredo Lodge gathers top local talent to challenge the Corpus Elks on the diamond.
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Laredo
Corpus Christi
Seaside Elks
Henry Crumpler
Moser
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