Local man receives captain commission to recruit Texas artillery
Davis McGown, a well known onion grower from this section, has been commissioned as captain of artillery in the proposed Texas Militia units. He will open an office in San Antonio to recruit young men, aiming to fill a field artillery battery before the selective draft starts. Prospective recruits in Laredo and nearby areas are urged to apply promptly.
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Davis McGown
Hutchings
Texas National Guard
San Antonio
Laredo
Artillery
National Guard
Freight Offices Close at Noon Saturdays
Notice that on and after June 14th the Freight Offices and Warehouse of International and Great Northern Railway will close at 12 noon Saturdays. C Hanson, Agent.
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International & Great Northern Railway
C. Hanson
Laredo Lodge Elects Officers for Coming Year
At their regular meeting Laredo Lodge No. 527 elected officers for the ensuing year and they will be installed on June 24. Elected are John L. Dannelley W M J A Burnett S W Fritzee E We Fred Werner treasurer Polkinhorn secretary and Janes Barton tiler. Several appointive officers will also be inducted.
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Laredo Lodge No. 527
A. F
A. M
John L. Dannelley
W.M
J. A. Burnett
Fritzeee E-We
Fred. Werner
Polkinhorn
Janes
Barton
Tiler
Case of Juan Garza in Zapata County Ready for Jury
The Juan Elias Garza murder case in Zapata County, charged with killing Rosendo Ramirez on March 6, 1916, moved toward a possible verdict after testimony in district court. Garza testified about the fatal day and the quarrel the night before, detailing the confrontation and subsequent actions leading to the shooting.
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Juan Elias Garza
Rosendo Ramirez
Zapata County
Whooping Cough Remedy Praised by Peru Woman
Mrs. P. H. Martin of Peru Indiana reports relief from whooping cough after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The remedy loosens the cough and aids expectoration, described as working like a charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
P. H. Martin
Peru
Ind
Purchased Liberty Bonds by Local Resident
Alfred Gridley, via Laredo National Bank, subscribed for 4000 dollars in Liberty Loan Bonds. It may be the largest individual purchase in Laredo. Tomorrow is the final sale day. buying a Bond offers 3 percent annual interest and a patriotic investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Gridley
Laredo National Bank
Laredo
Herbal remedy Herbine advertised for bowel regularity
An old advertisement promotes Herbine as a purifying strengthening remedy for regular bowel movements. It claims to relieve discomfort from irregularities and to regulate the bowels, priced at 50 cents and sold by all druggists.
WPI Commencement Address Delivered by Dr Leo Baekeland
Worcester mass June 14 graduates mark commencement day with simple exercises at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The address to the class was delivered by Dr Leo Henrik Baekeland a prominent chemist and active member of several scientific societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Leo Hendrik Baekeland
United States
Texas Mexican Railway stockholders meet in Laredo
The annual stockholders meeting of the Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the company office in Laredo Texas on June 27 1917 at 9 00 A M to elect directors and transact business. The board of directors will meet immediately after adjournment. L V Boniger Acting Secretary 5 26 30t
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The
Texas Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
Board of
Gets It corn remedy touted by City Drug Co
An advertisement proclaims Gets It as a revolutionary corn remover with a dramatic claim of lifting five million corns. It contrasts modern treatment with older methods and urges readers to try two drops for quick relief rather than old ways.
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B. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Laredo
Ne A ©. Horner
Society notes capture bridge luncheon and dances
Friday's society page highlights a Brigade Luncheon hosted by Mrs. Frederick Gilbreath to honor Miss Louise Muller, and the Married Ladies Dancing Club's monthly dance at Elk's Hall. It covers hostesses, guests, and various local family movements including travels to San Antonio, Portland, Monterrey, and Syracuse, plus a Girls' Bridge Club party and Madonna's thirteenth birthday celebration with games, daisies, and a luncheon.
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Frederick Gilbreath
Louise Muller
Married Ladies Dancing Club
Elk’'s Hall
J. W. Mussett
Mesdames Couch
Frank Nye
J. H. Slaughter
Albert Martin
Girls’ Bridge Club
Mesdames Gilbreath
Vidales and
Cluck
Alma Pierce
Maud
Safe Transit Seed in Onion Growers Canary Island Supply
Lindsay Waters in Harlingen asks congressional aid to ensure safe transit of onion seed from the Canary Islands. D F Houston, secretary of agriculture, pledges thorough investigation with growers and seedsmen nationwide. Water urges newspapers and chambers of commerce to publicize to protect South Texas onion growers dependent on Canary Islands seed.
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the Times
Lindsay Waters
Harlingen
Congressman Garner
Secretary of Agriculture
D. F. Houston
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
D. C
John N. Garner
House of Representatives
Mr. Garner
Texas
Canary Islands
Waters
Garner
South Texas
Commercce
Houston
Personal notices record of arrivals and assignments in San Antonio and beyond
Hon Marshall Hicks of San Antonio arrived in the city this morning. R Zaffirini and Joe Barberio returned yesterday from a short business trip to San Antonio. Joe Ryan of San Antonio arrived this morning on a short business visit. Dr H C Hall returned this morning from a short business trip to San Antonio. C S Cooper of the Maverick Clarke Co arrived in Laredo this morning on a periodical business visit. Wilmer Threadgill returned this morning from a trip to various parts of the State. Dr J T Hassell has orders to report June 26 at Fort Oglethorpe GA for service with the U S Army Medical Corps. A list of names follows including W A McTavish San Antonio Otto Baumman Dallas W A McArthur San Antonio S Frelich Yoakum N Y Sol Oberdorfer Houston Frank Armbrust Max Branger San Antonio C Gonzalez Saltillo CC C Garboa San Antonio B T Barnett F C Cole Dallas Pat Dolan El Paso C H Robinston Monterrey Mr and Mrs Patterson Lassett San Antonio Frank Clark Clark Realitas J H Hausch San Antonio D M Maple El Paso Wm Hueston Gomez Palacio Mex J Paula Cuarta Mexico Z Guzman Monterey Alex Zim San Antonio Fred de Malander Waco J W Mack New York R A more S L Nuegrad Philadelphia Taylor Monterey S Sachs Ba nti Pa Charles A Miller Ray C Gren New York R S Morton Houston Geo C Smith Chicago Clarence W Oztel St Louis MO
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Hicks
San Antonio
R. Zaffirini
Joe Barberio
Joe Ryan, Esq
H. C. Hall
Cooper
The
Maverick-Clarke Co
Laredo
Wilmer Threadgill, Esq
J. T. Hassell
Fort Oglethorpe
Georgia
Medical Corps
United States Army
Bender
W. A. McTavish
Otto Baumman
Dallas
W. A. McArthur
Frelich
Yoakum
N. Y
Sol Oberdorfer
Houston
Frank Armbrust
Max Branger
C. Gonzalez
Saltillo
CC. C. Garboa
B. T. Barnett
F. C. Cole
Pat Dolan
el Paso
C. H. Robinston
Monterey
Mrs. Patterson
Lassett
Frank Clark Clark
Realitas
J. H. Hausch
D. M. Maple
Wm. Hueston
Gomez Palacio
Mex
J. Paula Cuarta
Mexico
Z. Guzman
Alex Zim
Fred de Malander
Waco
J. W. Mack
New York
R. A.more
S. L. Nuegrad
Philadelphia
Taylor
S. Sachs
Baiti- Pa
Charles A. Miller
Ray C. Gren
R. 8S
Morton
Geo. C. Smith
Chicago
Clarence W. Oztel
St. Louis
Sloan's Liniment Advertisement Promises Fast Pain Relief
An old ad touts Sloan's liniment for rheumatic pains toothache neuralgia and sore muscles among others. It claims quicker penetration cleaner than plasters and no skin staining with easy application and prices at 25c 50c and 1.00.
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Sloan
Birthday cake honors at afternoon party with pink roses
The celebration featured a decorated cake table with pink rose ornaments and white wax tapers. In the cake cutting the ring went to Miss Dorothy Derby, the thimble to Miss Minerva G'Sell, and the dime to Miss Belva Bergmann, as a group of guests including many named Misses attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Derby
Minerva G’sell
Belva Bergmann
Emilie Hassell
Marguerite Schleyer
Evelyn Ryan
Dorothy Borchers
Dorothy Morton
Kathleen Heaner
Hattie May Bryan
Ada Johnson
Odette Bunn
Carolyn Brennan
Mildred Leyendecker
Margaret Copeland
Josephine Brewster
Marjorie Fish
Mrs
Sc ‘Dler
Weee
Mesdames Schleyer
Reeves
Currie Borg
B. Arthur
Uruguay in touch with allied cause in war note
Uruguayan government praises allied cause as Brazil’s neutrality ends and calls for a league of nations to defend international law. Austrian papers view Wilson’s note to Petrograd as pressuring Russia to yield and push war to exhaustion in Europe.
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Uruguay
Associated Press
Montevideo
United States
Germany
League of Nations
Amsterdam
Vienna
Wilson
Petrograd
Russia
Europe
Spanish War Minister Vows Quick Settlement or Resign
Paris reports General Fernando Primo Rivero, new Spanish minister of war, aims to settle the military association controversy exercising political influence. If no early adjustment, he will resign, according to a dispatch.
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Paris
Fernando Primero Rivero
Germans abandon sections of front near Lye and Styves
London reports important portions of the German front between the Lye river and Styves have been abandoned. British forces pursued the retreating troops closely and advanced significantly east of Ploegsteeri wood.
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London
Lye River
Styves
Ploegsteeri Wood
Explosion at Ashton-under-Lyne kills fifty in London report
Andrew Bonar Law announced that fifty people were killed and many injured by a factory explosion in Ashton-under-Lyne, a manufacturing center, with details released in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ashton-under-Lyne
Andrew Bonar Law
Reign of Terror in Tharitsy Declares Separate Republic
A London dispatch reports a reign of terror in Tharitsy where extremists control the town after a separate republic declaration. The situation is described as serious with the town fully in extremist hands.
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London
Petrograd
Tharitsy
New Commander Named for Western Front Armies
June 14 Petrograd announces General De Nike, former chief of staff, nominated to succeed General Gurke commanding the western frontier armies. Strong entities include Petrograd June 14 General De Nike Gurke and western frontier armies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Denike
Gurke
Entente Troops Land in Greece Near Athens
Entente forces are landing at Piraeus and Castella and occupy heights near Phalerum bay while others march toward Athens. The operation appears to be underway in the Greek capital region as of June 14.
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Entente
Greece
Athens
Piraeus
Castella
Phalerum Bay
Germans Report Air Raid on London Fort
Berlin reports a June 14 raid by a fleet of large German airplanes bombarded the London fort. All aircraft reportedly returned unharmed according to the German official statement issued today.
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Berlin
London
Constantine Leaves Athens for British Warship
Constantine departed Athens on June 14 aboard a British warship after attending to royal duties. The move marks a key step in royal travel during ongoing regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantine
Athens
Zeppelin L-43 Destroyed Over North Sea
London June 14 Bonar Law announced that Zeppelin L-43 has been destroyed over the North Sea by naval forces. The loss marks another blow to Germany's airship program as Allied strengths continue patrols over the European theater.
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London
North Sea
Bonar Law
Urge British Reprisals After German Raid
London reports the government will be urged to strike back with reprisals against German towns following yesterday's air raid.
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London
Russia Proposes Conference With Allies
Petrograd reports the cabinet has decided to suggest a conference with allied powers to examine treaties among the allies. The message emphasizes joint effort in reviewing wartime agreements and seeks formal discussions to align postwar arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Petrograd
Paris Welcomes Pershing With Historic Victory Reception
Paris opened its arms to Gen. Pershing and his staff with a reception described as the grandest homecoming for an American commander since 1914. Japan plans a diplomatic mission to the United States, with broad powers, expected to depart Japan in July. The Senate Finance Committee cut the tax on athletic goods, patent medicines, perfumes, and cosmetics from 5 to 2 percent, trimming about nine million dollars.
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Associated Press
Paris
Gen. Pershing
George
Japan
Washington
United States
Senate Finance Committee
Cotton Consumption Totals Decline Largely for May
Washington June 14. Cotton consumed in May reached 615171 running bales. For ten months ending May 31 consumption stood at 5684570 bales. May last year saw 576566 bales.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Williston's Diamond Jubilee Opens at Easthampton
Easthampton Mass June 14 Four day celebration opens at Williston Seminary for its diamond jubilee founded 1842. Centennial event honors growth into a leading eastern educational center with patriotic tone. Speakers include Sir Herbert Ames Montreal Dr Charles H Parkhurst New York Dr G Stanley Hall Clark University and John M Whitehead Janesville Wis.
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Easthampton
Mass
Williston Seminary
Wau
Herbert Ames
Montreal
Charles H. Parkhurst
New York
Williston
G. Stanley Hall
Clark University
John M. Whitehead
Janesville
Wis
Flag Day in Philadelphia Celebrates 140th Birthday
Philadelphia marked the flag's 140th birthday with ceremonies at Independence Hall attended by thousands of schoolchildren. The program featured patriotic talks, singing The Star Spangled Banner, and flag raisings of the Louisiana and Kansas emblems. Betsy Ross House on Arch Street drew attention as Betsy Ross is said to have patterned the first flag under George Washington. The event was hosted by the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association.
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Philadelphia
The
Stars and Stripes
Independence Hall
Louisiana
Kansas
Betsy Ross
Arch Street
George Washington
American Flag House
Family Twin Struggle Amid Poverty Highlighted in Courier Journal
The Courier Journal notes a harsh family scene where one twin is blonde and the other brunette, captured amid poverty. The mother recalls washing one child herself as she and her partner explain they could not afford a maid and shared chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srange
Courier-Journal
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
Catarrh cannot be cured with external applications. It is a constitutional blood disease requiring internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure, taken internally, targets blood and mucous surfaces and is backed by a physician's prescription. Manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio. sold by druggists at ten cents. also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
O. Sola
Price
Great Britain endgame urged in Dallas Liberty Loan drive
An extract from a speech issued by Reichstag leaders is cited alongside calls to support the Liberty Loan. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas officials urge wide publicity for the appeal, urging Americans to contribute to aid for Europe amid war news and Allied suffering. The message stresses faith in American resolve and calls on the Southwest to respond.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
London
Great Britain
Reichstag
Kaiser
Federal Reserve Bank
Eleventh
Federal Reserve
Europe
Southwest
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Reach 1.843 Billion Dollars
Washington reports subscriptions to the Liberty Loan totalled 1.843 billion dollars as of 1 p m today. No further figures will be released until books close at noon tomorrow.
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Washington
Liberty Loan
Texas Christian Endeavor Opens Texas Convention
Delegates from Christian Endeavor unions across Texas gather in Houston for the annual convention opening. The event runs through the week with speeches and programs promising a successful gathering. A public hearing on tentative standards related to definitions and milk products is also noted.
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Houston
Texas
Christian Endeavor
United States
Orleans
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Texas Field Artillery
Liberty Bonds
Cardus
Cardui
Woncester Polytechnic
L. V. Boniger
City Drug Co
Violet & Oberfeldt
Sanchez
Otila Cardenas
de la Garza
Leticia Ferrara
Elks Hall
Frances Alexander
Hortense Lipshitz
Hearne
S. E. Woods
Waldine Lucia
St. Helen's Hall
Portland
Oregon
C. E. Scratchley
Mary Hall
Sweet Brier College
Virginia
Schoor
E. C. Dodd
Asheville
North Carolina
Luz Tamez
Monterrey
Estelle
Lupe Garza
Howard Mains
Syracuse
Phylar
Charles Randolph
Galveston
Mary Devine
England
Lord Balfour
Col
Kirby Walker
Maj
France
Safe Transit Union Seed
Pershing
League OF NA
America
Texas Christian Endeavor
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