Our Anniversary of The Times Three Fifths Century
Wednesday's Daily salutes The Times on its 35th anniversary praising its long running, Texas and Union stance, loyalty to Laredo and Webb County, cordial ties with Mexicans, and commitment to public service without subsidy. It recalls changes in printing and city growth while pledging continued faithful coverage and prosperity for readers and patrons.
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Laredo
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Union
Webb County
Friends of the Times
Flag Day Reflections On Freedom And The National Flag
The piece honors Flag Day on the anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner and its meaning for freedom especially for refugees at the border. It recalls Francis Scott Key and the national hymn, and presents the full text of Oh say can you see. The tone is patriotic, emphasizing the flag as shelter and symbol of a hundred million people.
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Mexico
Francis Scott Key
Fort Henry
Star Spangled Banner and Civic Reflections in America
The piece weaves a patriotic refrain with a commentary on national memory and political hints. It notes the verse from the national anthem, then mentions a birthday reflection, Bryan’s potential convention stance, and Earl Kitchener’s memorial service.
Queen Sophia of Greece Turns 46 Amid Wartime Attention
Queen Sophia of Greece, wife of King Constantine and sister of the Kaiser, is 46 today. Celebrated for intelligence and will power, she is seen by some as shaping pro German stance, though German influence theories are challenged by Greek journalists and diplomats. The princess-turned-queen converted to Greek Orthodoxy, faced public coldness, and had five children with Constantine.
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Sophia
Venizelos
Germany
Prussia
Constantine
Sparta
Athens
Forethought saves big expense with remedies
FE W Archer of Caldwell Ohio says his family has kept Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and always takes it on extended visits. The notice notes the product is obtainable everywhere.
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W. Archer
Caldwell
Ohio
Chamberlain
Voices From The Press On Flags Courts And Elections
A Brow nsville Herald editorial blasts a 30 day flag desecration ruling as light, citing mob mentality and free hoard. Corpus Christi Caller notes religious supremacy of the see and American prerogative. The Texas Republic na comments on a cost-saving type device and fanfare from the El Paso meeting. Austin Stateman lists anticipated Anti-Saloon slate leaders and notes unopposed Hobby oppose rs.
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Brownsville
Rock Springs
Dollahue
Texas Press Association
el Paso
Ozona Stockman
The
Republic
Kussin
Bill
Texas Republic i
This Date in History June 14 1907 Highlights
June 14 events include Norway granting limited suffrage to women in 1907 and the U S Congress adopting the Stars and Stripes as the national flag in 1777. Other items note battles from Naseby in 1645 Marengo in 1800 and Friedland in 1807, plus Harriet Beecher Stowe’s birth and Leonidas Polk’s death.
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Naseby
Crownwell
Charles the First
Albany
Six Nations
Marengo
Italy
Bonaparte
England
Benedict Arnold
Friedland
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Litchfield
Conn
Hartford
Local notes mention moves, classes, and border unrest
Little locals report Mr C M de la Garza and family moving to the city with apartments in the Villegas building. An adult dancing class is planned. Reports surface of an anti American demonstration near the city, with cautions about regional unrest. Detachments of Ninth Infantry and Fourteenth Cavalry patrol near the river. Real estate deeds and civil cases noted in local records.
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C. M. de la Garza
Islitas
Villegas
Webb-Cactus
Lincoln Street
Laredo
Will W. Greeg
Times Office
Ninth Infantry
Fourteenth Cavalry
Times
New American business growth amid Flag Day sentiment in Laredo
In Laredo commercial circles daily life grows with new American investors. Firms seek sites for electric fixtures, shoe, and large mercantile businesses, with most leases secured prior to foundation. Flag Day observed at Elks Hall honors Betsy Ross's banner and the flag’s emblem of protection amid border tensions.
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Laredo
Culberson a Prophet at White House Texas Delegation Secures Wilson Signature
Senator Culberson with Senator Sheppard and Congressman Garner gained President Wilson's signature on a congressional resolution inviting Spain and Pan-American nations to the 1918 San Antonio Bi Centenary exposition. An invitation to Wilson to attend the opening was accepted, with Culberson saying he would attend as president. Browns ville Herald reports the event.
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Culberson
Senator Culberson
Senator Sheppard
Garner
Texas
Congress
White House
Wilson
Spain
San Antonio
The
Neat and Accurate Job Work Ring Up 48
Neat and Accurate Job Work recorded a score of 48 in a recent performance event. The team posted solid times and improved precision under pressure, echoing strong effort across the lineup.
Dr King’s New Tile Bhite Buy A Box Today
An original ad copy promises relief from constipation with Dr King’s New Tile Bhite. Take one or two pills at night to banish a dull feeling by morning and improve energy, urging readers to ask their druggist for the product.
Railroad Time Table Shows Texas Mexican and Through Fast
Texas Mexican line leaves Corpus Christi at 20 a m and arrives 3 66 p m standard time. International and Great Northern fast through train to St Louis departs 1 15 p m arrives 3 p m. GN Night Train departs p m arrives 7 16 a m. Train No 1 runs Laredo to Minera daily except Sunday 8 a m to 10 30 a m. Train No 2 runs Minera to Laredo daily except Sunday 1 15 p m to 3 30 p m.
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Corpus Christi
G. N
Laredo
Minera
Notice of Saturday noon office closing by Laredo Electric & Railway Co
Beginning Saturday June 17 and continuing until further notice our office will close at noon every Saturday. The notice is directed to patrons of Laredo Electric and Railway Co for schedule and service adjustments.
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Relief From Cough
A long standing remedy advertises Dr Kings New Discovery to ease a hacking cough. It touts pine balsam with tar to soothe irritated passages loosen mucus and prevent further coughing while aiding natural sleep and the body’s healing.
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Dr. King
Dr. Kings
Mysterious Friendly Letter Warns of Mexican Bandits
A letter mailed to Dr J K Thompson in Laredo, Texas, and routed to District Attorney Walls, warns of Mexican bandits and predicts U S intervention. Dated Monterey June 9 1916, the authentic missive pleads for American action to punish bandits and avoid wider conflict, reflecting tensions along the border.
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Walls
J. K. Thompson
Laredo
Texas
Texas-Mexican Railway Company Stockholders Meeting
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the company's office in Laredo Texas on June 28 1916 at 9 00 a m for the purpose of electing directors and transacting such business as may come before the meeting. The board of directors will also meet immediately after adjournment. A B Muller Secretary May 25 1916.
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Laredo
Ixile
Citizens Garage
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Fetf
J. O. Buenz
F. Mamsay
W. D
District Court
The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Texas
A. B. Muller
Special Session Grand Jury Reconvened by Judge Mullally
Judge Mullally ordered the grand jury reconvened tomorrow morning to examine matters including charges against three Mexican bandits captured Monday near Webb by Webb county stockmen. Jurors listed from the May 8 session include foreman M. T. Cogley and members Sam Mackin Joseph Netzer J. B. Morton A. R. Ortiz J. R. Moore J. M. Martin T. A. Austin Jos Henry Dario Sanchez Sr A. E. Garcia and Eugene Christen.
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Mullally
Webb County
Webb
M. T. Cogley
Foreman
Sam Mackin
Joseph Netzer
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