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United States
Mexico
Canada
Laredo
New Laredo
Fiendish Missouri Baby Kidnap Murder Stuns Nation
Federal aid urged as a fourteen month old banker’s son is abducted from his crib. Ransom is demanded and the child’s body is found in a farm well, prompting calls to punish the culprits severely and to treat the crime as a monstrous breach of humanity. The parents face social scrutiny but seek justice and public safety.
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Missouri
Wisperenta
Teeta
Dean Manity
Lusitania
Unjust Discrimination Against Sailors and Soldiers in Uniform
A historical critique argues that restaurants theaters and other public venues have unjustly refused admission to service members in uniform. It highlights shifts in attitudes from the Spanish American War era to modern times, calls for recognizing enlisted personnel as gentlemen, and condemns classist exclusion. It notes that many guardsmen could afford venues and deserve equal access, with misconduct punished by law rather than by social prejudice.
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Philadelphia
Maine
National Guard
Guard
Africa
United States Army
Navy
En Army
God
Abraham Lincoln
Order of Nobility
Money and murder amid revenge and
The passage condemns those who kill a child for money or revenge, deeming such acts the lowest among humans and as base as any animal. It portrays money as corrupting motive and condemns extreme crime driven by financial desperation.
Notable Birthdays Today Marquis de Chambrun Turns 52
The Marquis de Chambrun, French envoy to America with Joffre, is 52. He chairs the Foreign Affairs Committee, studied U.S. international policy, and spoken of America's relations to world issues. He is Lafayette’s grandson, spent part of youth in Washington, and married Miss Rives Nichols.
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Marquis de Chambrun
America
Joffre
M. de Chambrun
French Chamber of Deputies
France
Marquis
Our
Lafayette
Washington
Miss Rives Nichols
Bellamy Storer
Comte Adelbert
Conte -Hires —de Chambron
Nicholas Longworth
Chamber of Deputies
DATE IN HISTORY JUNE 11 EVENTS ACROSS CENTURIES
Timeline snapshots include Elizabeth I granting Gilbert an American colony charter in 1578, 1693 English expedition to Canada and Martinique reaching Boston, 1776 Jefferson Adams Franklin and Livingston named to draft the Declaration of Independence, and later entries noting political, military, and disaster events through 1918 and beyond.
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Elizabeth
Humphrey Gilbert
America
England
Canada
Martinique
Boston
Congress
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Robert R. Livingston
William Warner
United States
Missouri
Lafayette County
Wis
Kansas City
District of Columbia
Alexandria
Egypt
U. S
Guantanamo
Illinois
Mahmoud Shefket Pasha
Texas Mexican Railway Company to Hold Annual Stockholders Meeting
Notice states the Texas Mexican Railway Company will hold its annual meeting of stockholders at the company's Laredo office on June 27, 1917, at 9:00 A.M. for director elections and business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after stockholders adjournment. Acting Secretary L. V. Boniger signs. 5-26-30t.
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The
Texas Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
L. V. Boniger
BAL LARD S SNOW LINIMENT Itches Relieved Instantly
If you have the itch do not scratch as it worsens the skin. Apply BAL LARD S SNOW LINIMENT, rub gently on affected parts to relieve itching instantly. A few applications remove the cause for a permanent cure. Sold by all druggists with bottles 25c 50c and 1.00.
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Ballard
General Pershing Presented to the King in Military Dress
The account recalls General Pershing being presented to the king in uniform likely with knee breeches and army leggings. It notes he wore no gold lace or frill, and that he probably did not bow three times or carry a small ladies’ tailor made sword.
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Pershing
Tanlac Restores Six Old Ladies at Knoxville Home
Six elderly residents of the Old Ladies' Home on Rutledge Pike in Knoxville Tennessee report remarkable improvements after taking Tanlac. They describe better appetite stronger meals and improved sleep with diminished headaches and nervousness. Mr. Willis endorses Tanlac as a superior tonic for the aged noting its digestive and blood enriching effects. Tanlac is sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co Ady.
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Rutledge Pike
Knoxville
Tenn
Evry
Mrs. Fink
G. F. Willis
South
Cooper
Willis
Laredo
Windrow Drug Co
Ady
Railroad Time Table Leaves for Corpus Christo at 1 10 p m
Texas Mexican timetable shows a 1 10 p m departure to Corpus Christo and a 2 00 p m arrival from Corpus Christi in standard time.
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Corpus Christo
Corpus Christi
La Follette Proposes 1 Percent Auto Tax
The article reports William La Follette proposing a one percent tax on automobile values charged to buyers. It notes broad public disapproval and predicts Ford owners will not support him. The tax stance is framed as alienating the electorate.
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la Follette
Ford
Fast International & Great Northern train to St Louis
A fast service on the International and Great Northern departs for St Louis at 12 05 and arrives at 3 25, providing a swift daytime connection. The schedule highlights a mid day departure with an efficient afternoon arrival, aiming to attract travelers seeking quick city access.
Central powers boast of nearly three million prisoners
The Central powers claim they hold almost three million prisoners of war and express a preference to release them to save their own skins if possible.
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Sheir Keep
Train Schedule For J. and G. N. Line
The J. and G. N. trains depart at 8 p.m. and arrive at 7:15 a.m. The schedule outlines nightly travel times with no additional stops or notes.
Selling Liquor to Soldiers Arrests Kentucky Man
On Saturday evening Jose Garza an old offender was arrested on a charge of selling intoxicating liquors to men in uniform. He used the growler method buying 15 cents of beer from a saloon and selling it to soldiers at 25 cents netting ten cents. Officers raided a shack near the reservation but the other violator escaped. A quantity of beer in bottles and stronger liquor was seized. He is wanted for selling liquor without a license and to men in uniform.
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Jose Garza
Garza
Seizure Sale at Laredo Customs Port June 12 1917
One lot of drawnwork cigars cigarettes watch crystals and other articles seized for violation of revenue laws will be sold at the Custom House Tuesday June 12 1917 at 10 00 A M Mary C Devine Deputy Collector. WhiteCream Vermifuge advertised as worm expeller priced 25c per bottle sold by all druggists.
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Port of Laredo
United States Revenue
Custom House
Mary C. Devine
Marek Appointed Lieutenant In Reserve Army
Arthur L. Marek, a civilian with the quartermaster corps in Laredo, was notified from Washington that he has been appointed to a lieutenancy in the reserve army. He will proceed to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to begin training immediately, after recently balancing military and newspaper work locally.
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Arthur L. Marek
Quartermasters Corps
Washington, D. C
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Army Training School
Marek
Laredo
Don’t Neglect the Summer Cold Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey
A vintage home remedy promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey to fight summer colds. It claims germs are killed by the antiseptic and that honey and expectorant ingredients heal the throat, relieve chest tightness, and invigorate tissues. The ad urges keeping a bottle at home for 25 cents at druggists.
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Dr. Bell
Officers on Pershing Staff from Laredo Army Posts
Two efficient United States army officers stationed with commands in Laredo recently joined General John J. Pershing’s staff in Europe. Captain Margetts, formerly commander of Battery E, Third Field Artillery in Laredo, and Major Rockenback, former quartermaster in charge of the Laredo Q M depot, now serve as assistants to Colonel McCarthy in France.
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United States Army
Laredo
John J. Pershing
Europe
France
Margetts
Third Field Artillery
Rockenback
Q. M
McCarthy
Teething Troubles in Hot Weather Cured by Elixir
Teething babies suffer in heat with gum pain and unsettled stomachs. McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR is promoted to correct sour stomach, calm bowels, and aid digestion. Price 25 cents for small bottle and 50 cents for larger bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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McGee
Train Service Between Rio Grande and Eagle Pass
Train No 1 runs from Laredo to Minera daily except Sunday at 8 00 am arriving 10 30 am Train No 2 runs from Minera to Laredo daily except Sunday at 1 15 pm arriving 3 30 pm
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Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Minera
Death of Mrs. Josefa Garza at 1402 Callahan Street
Mrs Josefa Saenz de Garza aged 50 years eight months died at her home 1402 Callahan street last night at 10 30 o clock Funeral is set for this afternoon at 6 from the residence to the Catholic cemetery She was wife of Cenobio Garza and mother in law of Arturo A Herrera and Luis G Alvarado and leaves other relatives The family has the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
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Josefa Saenz de Garza
Callahan Street
Cenobio Garza
Arturo A. Herrera
Luis G. Alvarado
The Times ad for daily opportunities subscription
An advertisement urges readers to watch The Times daily for opportunities with a subscription priced at 60 cents per month.
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the Times
Herbine Promises Quick Relief For Bilious Feelings
A marginally ill feeling with low energy and constipation can be eased by Herb ine. The advertisement claims early improvement after a few doses and notes the price at 60 cents with sale by all druggists.
Laredo directory nearing print and local items
The Laredo Telephone Exchange directory is finishing touches for printer delivery to subscribers. Notable notes include a marriage license for Raymundo Hernandez and Amanda Birla and multiple local notices on loans, births, Red Cross renewal, onion crops, and a Border Foundry call for welds.
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Laredo
Soldier Twirler Blows Up In Ninth Inning Victory
A crowd watched a Caliche Park game between the Laredo Nationals and the Thirty-seventh Infantry. The Thirty-seventh led 4 to 3 in the ninth when the soldier pitcher lost control, issuing three walks as the Nationals scored two runs and won 6 to 4.
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Caliche Park
Laredo
Nationals
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