A Barefaced Lie From the Mexican Progreso
The Daily reports a sharp rebuke of the Mexican Progreso newspaper from the Carrancista government’s organ, accusing it of lies about peace while accusing editors of stirring Laredo Mexicans against the United States. It condemns Progreso writers as foreigners, danger to both nations, and warns of legal remedies if provoked.
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Carranciata Government
Pl Progreso
United States
Laredo
Times
America
The
Progreso
PRESS CENSORSHIP AND THE RIGHT TO NEWS
Commentator argues that public access to war news is essential and criticizes censorship. The piece contrasts Lord Kitchener's stance with modern press rights, noting suppression in the Mexican campaign and urging transparency from newspapers and news agencies that gather field reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Kitchener
Kitchener
Peace Preparedness and Prosperity Slogan in Campaign Fray
The piece notes campaign slogans from past to present with Peace Preparedness and Prosperity as a notably American phrase. It records daily spats among Judd Lewis and allies over baldness and their shift to minarets, concluding with a vivid label of some figures as nuts, some of which are hollow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom
Judd Lewis
Suffragists Map Golden Lane to Convention Hall
Demonstrators unveil a Golden lane a multi block path lined with a yellow color scheme for delegates marching toward the convention hall. One reporter hints at calling it the yellow streak as the week unfolds.
Washington State Bankers open annual meeting in Everett
In Everett on June 15 the Washington State Bankers association opened its annual meeting with Governor Lister delivering the welcome address and Thomas H. Brewer of Spokane replying for visiting bankers. President H. Lucas of North Yakima gave the annual address as the convention proceeds with business to be concluded tomorrow.
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Everett
Wash
Northwest
Washington State Bankers’ Association
Lister
Thomas H. Brewer
Spokane
H. (. Lucas
North Yakima
Excursion Plans for Texas Mexican Division to Corpus Christi
Tentative plans for the annual excursion of the Conductors and Engineers of the Texas Mexican Division to Corpus Christi for the Fourth of July are under way. The committee says a special train could depart Sunday July 2, returning July 4 around 11:20 PM, with a round trip fare of 2 dollars. Corpus Christi promises a novel Fourth of July celebration and a distinct festivities program for visitors.
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Corpus Christi
Corpus
Snday
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
A concise promotion notes daily access to opportunities with a sixty cent monthly rate. The ad emphasizes regular readership and affordable price. No specific events or entities are cited.
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the Times
This Date in History June 16 Through 1914
A compact chronicle lists events dated June 16 from 1720 to 1914, including Luther’s excommunication, Washington’s appointment, Arkansas statehood, the Mont Cenis tunnel opening, Kaiser Wilhelm II’s ascension, the crowning of King Peter of Serbia, the General Slocum disaster, Prince Gustav Adolph’s marriage, and a 1914 conference on international relations at Cornell.
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Reese
Martin Luther
Leo the
George Washington
ISI
Arkansas
Teuton
General Slocum
Gustav Adolph of Sweden
Margaret of Connaught
Cornell University
World Peace Foundation
War a Year Ago Today in World War I Headlines
Twenty three French aeroplanes drop 285 bombs on Karlsruhe starting fires and a panic. Austro German forces capture Mesciska in Galicia and storm Danksze in Russian Baltic provinces taking 1660 prisoners. British seize German first line trenches near Ypres, 157 prisoners. French advance near Arras on the labyrinth and Lorraine front, taking hundreds prisoners and war materiel. Russians retreat on all Galician front under Austro German pursuit.
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Karlsruhe
Grand Duchy of Baden
Germany
Mesciska
Galicia
von der Marwitz
Danksze
Baltic
Ypres
Arras
Lorraine
Galician
Birthday tribute to Madame Johanna Gadski turns 44
Madame Johanna Gadski, renowned Wagnerian soprano born in Prussia on June 15 1872, marks her 44th birthday. The celebrated artist debuted in Berlin at 17 and rose to international fame with the Metropolitan Opera and Covent Garden, receiving Bavarian and American art medals. Her private life links to Captain Hans Tauscher and ties to a German conspiracy case. details note his alleged involvement with Franz von Papen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Gadski
Prussia
Germany
Berlin
Kroll’s Theatre
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Elsa
Metropolitan Opera Company
Metropolitan
Covent Garden
London
Europe
America
Kingdom of Bavaria
Taft
Madame Gadski
Frau Tauscher
Hans Tauscher
Krupp
Franz von Papen
Washinton
Welland Canal
Endure Summer Colds With Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey
A local ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a cure for congested airways and runny noses. It claims quick relief from coughing and suggests keeping leftover as cough and cold insurance, urging readers to buy a bottle and use as directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Jess
Flag Day Exercises at Elks Hall Honor Old Glory
A largely patriotic program at the Elks Hall featured Ninth Infantry Band performances and a wreath build of the Liberty Bell. Hon. Asher R. Smith gave the Elks Tribute to the Flag, and Hon. John A. Walls delivered a stirring Patriotism oration as the crowd heard Navy and civic figures praise the Stars and Stripes.
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Elks Hall
Laredo
Washington
Niks Hall
Ninth Infantry
The
Elks
Sam Mackin
Chaplain Wood
Ninth Infantry Regiment
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
Mesdames Seaman
A. W. Schmitt
Myrtle
Ethel Mackin
Courtney Slaughter
Messrs. Lattig
Nelson
Martin and
Henry
Mrs. Mullen
Wing
C. W. Cook
Asher R. Smith
Elks Lodge
Mr. Smith
Mrs. A. ©. Hamilton
Kentucky
John A. Walls
Walls
the Elks
Getting Rid of Vagrants in Laredo Roundup
Officials in Laredo conducted a morning roundup of vagrants at a pivotal time for public safety. The notice offered the men the choice of accepting work with local labor agencies or deportation to the Mexican side of the river. The article labels these individuals as undesirable and urges removal promptly.
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Laredo
Itch remedy ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment
A vintage ad urges relief for itching by applying Ballard's Snow Liniment to affected skin. It claims instant relief and permanent cure after a few applications, noting prices of 25 cents, 60 cents, and 1 dollar per bottle and availability at all druggists.
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Ballard
All Drug Piets
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in Bankruptcy
In the United States District Court Southern District of Texas a bankruptcy proceeding for N Buitron is announced. The debtor was adjudged bankrupt on June 12 1916 and a first meeting of creditors is scheduled at Corpus Christi Texas in the referee Mo C Scott offices at 19 o clock fore noon on June 24 1916 for creditors to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. Corpus Christi Texas June 12 1916.
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District Court of the United States
Southern District of Texas
Buitron
Puitron
Webb
N. Buitron
Corpus Christi
Texas
MO. C. Scott
Herbal remedy advertises Herb ine for bowel irregularities
A drugstore ad promotes HERBINE as a purifying strengthening and regulating remedy for bowel irregularities. It claims to restore vigor and comfort with a price of 50 cents and notes availability from all druggists.
Texas-Mexican Railway Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of stockholders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the companys office in Laredo Texas on June 28 1916 at 9:00 a m for electing directors and such business as may be brought before the meeting The board of directors will meet immediately after adjournment Secretary A B Muller
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The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
B, Muller
Flag Day Exercises Honor Patriotic Leaders in Speech
Mr Walls held an audience spellbound during Flag Day remarks praising patriots and leaders from Washington to Grant and Lee. He traced American history from the revolution through modern times, praising patriotic soldiers and men, ending with a united singing of America.
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Walls
France
England
Germany
Ireland
Crand
George Washington
Lee
Grant
America
Grand Jury Reconvenes to Probe Mexican Bandit Case
District Judge J F Mullaily ordered a special grand jury session to hear matters since the last adjournment. Key focus is the Mexican bandit investigation and the three Mexicans jailed on horse theft and conspiracy charges, with likely upgrade of charges after full inquiry.
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District Court
J. F. Mullaily
Notice to creditors for estate of John Pollock deceased
All persons having claims against the estate of John Pollock deceased are requested to present them to the undersigned promptly and all indebted to said estate are urged to call and settle with the undersigned. John O. Buenz Administrator Pro Tem. 6-14-6t.
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John Pollock
John, O, Buenz
Funeral of Mrs. A M de la Garza at San Agustin
Funeral services for Mrs. A M de la Garza, who died Monday night, were held at San Agustin procathedral Tuesday afternoon. The service was well attended and floral tributes reflected the deceased's popularity. Pallbearers were Romulo Pesia Fidel Cantu Martiniano Garza Fred Gonzales Plutarco Leal and B G Salinas, with honorary members Thomas Worsham J J Haynes Henry Edds Oscar Thompson Julian Garza and Tomas Perez.
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de la Garza
A. M. de la Garza
San Agustin
Romulo Pesia
Fidel Cantu
Martiniano Garza
Fred Gonzales
Plutarco Leal
B. G. Salinas
Herbine Promises Quick Relief for Ills and Constipation
Abilious and half sick feeling with loss of energy and constipation can be relieved quickly by Herb ine. First dose brings improvement and several doses restore vigor. Price 60c. Sold by all druggists.
Found Butter Box Note Sparks Old Romance Tale
A man cutting into a pound of butter at a local grocery discovers a tin box containing a note written by a girl of 18 seeking correspondence. The note reveals she died years ago, leaving an aged husband and grown children, ending the romantic mystery. The tale, recounted in the Yoakum Times, notes the bachelor finder’s failed matchmaking.
Laredo Electric & Railway Co Announces Saturday Noon Closures
The office will close at noon every Saturday starting Saturday June 17 and continue until further notice. This notice is from Laredo Electric and Railway Co.
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Laredo Electric & Railway Co
White's Cream Vermifuge Exterminates Worms Quickly
Product advertisement notes pale sickly children affected by worms can contract fatal diseases. White's Cream Vermifuge expels worms promptly and helps restore health. Price 25 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Attributes of Sheep From Farm and Fireside
The sheep is a misdirected creature with a perpetual head cold and constant nose wiping. It uniquely wears all wool year round and excels at getting lost in snowstorms, inspiring many famous painters to depict sheep at work in the snow.
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Sylvania Woods
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