Times Local Notes on Raid Photos and City Happenings
The Times reports on photographs of a flag captured from Mexican raiders near Webb, plus local items including an adult dancing class, a rain report between Cotulla and Artesia, offerings at the Eastern Hair Shop, a note on Mr. A. C. Coleman’s illness, and a recent marriage license for Jose Lopez and Genoveva Juarez. Additional items mention shrubbery protection in Jarvis Plaza, self starter work at Citizens Garage, importations from Mexico, and soldier expectations after a raid.
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Times
Webb
Cotulla
Atlee
Artesia
Lincoln Street
A. C. Coleman
Eneinal
Jose Lopez
Genoveva Juarez
Jarvis Plaza
Citizens Garage
Mexico
Ixile
Custom House
Will W. Gregg
Boy Scouts Enrollment Notice At Chamber of Commerce
All boys wishing to enroll should attend the Laredo Chamber of Commerce rooms tonight at eight o'clock. A short special meeting for the parents will follow enrollment. M. R. RAYMOND.
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Laredo
This Date in History June thirteen 1842 1842 1830s events
A compact listing of historical events from June 13 across years. It includes Queen Victoria’s first railroad journey in 1842, 1878 Berlin congress, 1886 Bavarian king’s death, and wartime and political notes such as the 1898 Chapleau death and 1915 World War I battles near Arras.
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Victoria
Stough
Paddington
Congress of European Powers
Berlin
Louis of
Starnberg Lake
Sault Ste. Marie
South Carolina
Charles
Mt. Vesuvius
Kingston
Sir Adolphe Chapleau
Philadelphia
American Daughters of Liberty
Souchez
Arras
Monte Zugena
Trentino
Ala
Trent
Dneister
Neat and Accurate Job Wort hing up 43.
Neat and Accurate Job Wort hing up 43 is noted with a compact, punctual update. The item records a precise action or state, indicating a numbered entry or task reference. Names and places are not specified in the readable text.
Plow Sole Endangers Onion Crops This Season
Fred W. Mally warns onion growers of plow sole or hard pan beneath usual plow depth. He explains how repeated shallow plowing and excess irrigation create a compacted layer that reduces aeration, traps moisture, and deposits minerals at the surface, harming roots. Recommends breaking the hard pan with deep tillage, at least fifteen inches, and testing equipment and methods for deeper cultivation.
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Howe
Fred. W. Mally
Dr King’s New Discovery for Hacking Cough Relief
A traditional remedy promotes Dr King’s New Discovery to ease hacking coughs that weaken the body. It touts over 40 years of use, pine balsam with tar to soothe irritated air passages, loosen mucus, and prevent coughing fits. It claims to aid natural sleep and support the body's healing process.
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Dr. King
Kinee
Neat and Accurate Job Work Ring Up 42
Neat and Accurate Job Work rang up 42 in a recent tally. The score reflects a steady performance across tasks and indicates continued strength in precision operations. The firm reported consistent output and efficient workflow despite minor scheduling delays.
Christ Church Boys Club Plans Early Morning Hike Event
On Tuesday the Christ Church Boys' Club meets at the rectory at 6 30 am for a hike and target practice then swims at Bella Vista. Mrs M T Cogley hosts Nulloy Club members at 9 30 am. Christ Church Junior Auxiliary meets at 4 30 pm at the rectory with Ladies Night at the Ninth Infantry Club in the evening. Wednesday Mrs J H Davis hosts a Tipperary Party and handkerchief shower at 10 am honouring Miss Emmie Westbrook.
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Christ Church Boys’ Club
Bella Vista
M. T. Cogley
Christ Church
Ninth Infantry Club
J. H. Davis
Emmie Westbrook
Laredo Social Notes Speak of Travel Guests and Church Schedules
Mr. Robert Kilsby returns from an auto trip to San Antonio and Mrs. Kilsby will stay a fortnight. Mrs. Ed Staben and baby accompany the Kilsbys home. Jesse Williams returns from a summer vacation in Alabama. Vera Esther and Beulah Sharkey visit Corpus Christi for the Summer Normal. Mrs. Whitted and Miss Mollie Whitted visit Webb. Miss M and Surratt head to Kerrville for the summer. Laredo party guests at the Nueces residence. Mrs. Sam Yates and children stay with Mrs. Frank Nye. Parish Guild will not meet until July. Sunbeam Band suspended for summer. Wedding invitation received for Emmie Smedley and Hugh Cluck on June 28 at First Presbyterian Church.
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Robert Kilsby
San Antonio
John Spencer Westbrook
Emmie Smedley
Hugh Cluck
First Presbyterian Church
Laredo
Texas
Hugh Snider Cluck
Corpus Christi
Carneal
Vera
Mesdames Vera
A. B. Derby
Richard von Blucher
Richard Rivera
R. A. McCulloch
J. Dorenfield
H. H. Edwards
W. C. Knacker
B. E B. Smith
H. E F. Draper
J. &. Olsen
W. FP. Reich
Japan Names Kenrichi Oshima War Minister
Lieut. Gen Kenrichi Oshima assumes Japan’s war ministry post after extensive study in Germany and France. The appointment follows a long record of military leadership and knowledge of European affairs.
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Germany
France
Japan
Kenrichi Oshima
Personal notices from San Antonio guests and visitors
Mr and Mrs 8 Rabe of San Antonio are guests at the Bender. M H McMahon left for Cotulla after several days in the city. Listed visitors include F F Howard San Antonio H F Leeman Boston J Schwartz San Antonio GG Lowmaberg K T Hollionis and wife Dallas IL B B Carrot San Antonio Ga W Wamboolia Monterey CJ Jennings Chicago A W Foster F H Howard J M Arriola San Antonio F M Hutchinson Waco F D Edel Houston F W Rosenstein New York J Albin Johnson Dallas S Rabe and wife San Antonio Thos Davis El Paso Edwin Blumm San Antonio.
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Rabe
San Antonio
Bender
M. H. McMahon
Cotulla
F. F. Howard
H. F. Leeman
Boston
Mass
J. Schwartz
GG. T. Lowmaberg
K. T. Hollionis
Dallas
IL. B&b
Carrot
Ga. W. Wamboolia
Monterey
C.J. Jennings
Chicago
A. W. Foster
F. H. Howard
J. M. Arriola
F. M. Hutchinson
Waco
F. D. Edel
Houston
F. W. Rosenstein
New York
J. Albin
Johnson
S. Rabe and Wife
Thos. Davis
el Paso
Edwin Blumm
Progressive dinner and church notes in Laredo society column
The section highlights a Friday evening progressive dinner at the Hamilton Hotel honoring Miss Emmie Westbrook, a bride of the month, with Myrtle Mackin and others. It covers Whitsunday service at Christ Church, a Splash Party at Bella Vista for James Greer, a Porch Party and Nuiles Club gathering, and notes on Corpus ChristiCaller items about Laredo’s summer residents, plus Flag Day reminders and fire prevention outreach by women’s clubs.
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Emmie Westbrook
Myrtle
Ethel Mackin
Elizabeth Mussett
Edna Brown
Flora Bunn
Hotel Hamilton
A. ©. Hamilton
Bella Vista
James Greer
Helen Richter
Larline Davis
Maxime Taylor
Catherine MacGregor
Evelyn Moore
Tom Austin
Will Austin
Reuben Cotulla
Edward Brewster
New Offensive Begins At Verdun As German Forces Press
The Verdun battle resumes with intensified fighting on the Meuse east bank after Fort Vaux. German units bring up fresh troops and artillery, while French reports claim some advances into trenches but overall repulsals elsewhere. An Austrian claim notes a heavy counterattack in Bukowina driving back Russians and taking 1,300 prisoners.
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Verdun
The
Meuse
Fort Vaux
French War Office
Bukowina
Allied fleets bombard southern Bulgarian coast report
A Saloniki despatch says allied fleets bombarding the southern Bulgarian coast from Port Lagosaro Desdengl. The population is fleeing inland as the bombardment continues and refugees pour into nearby areas.
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Paris
Port Lagosaro Desdenglatch
Austro Aircraft Raid Venice and Berlin Reported Successful
Austrian aeroplanes raided Venice Italy on Sunday night according to an official statement which said the raid was successful. The report also notes raids on Berlin during the same period as part of ongoing aerial operations.
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Venice
Berlin
Italy
Kitchener Memorial Service Held at St Pauls Cathedral
One thousand people including King George, Queen Mary, and Dowager Queen Alexandra attended the Karl Kitchener memorial service at St Pauls Cathedral. The service was held in London with minimal military ceremony after the Hampshire disaster off the Orkneys.
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Associated Press
London
King George
Queen Mary
Queen Alexandra
St. Paul's Cathedral
Karl Kitchener
Hampshire
Orkneys
North Dakota Sunday School Convention Opens in Devils Lake
Sunday school workers from across the state gather in Devils Lake N D for a three day session of the North Dakota Sunday School association. Noted experts including Dr Wilbur F Crafts John L Alexander Walter Clark and Prof John T Shannon will discuss subjects of interest to Sunday school workers.
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Devils Lake
N. D
North Dakota Sunday School Association
Wilbur FP
Crafts
Washington
John L. Alexander
Chicago
Walter Clark
New York City
John T. Shannon
Delaware
Ohio
Wilson to March in Flag Parade
President Wilson will review a combined preparedness and Flag Day parade in Washington, closing government offices for the day. He will lead marchers from Peace Monument to the Post Office Building, then address the crowd at the Washington Monument lot during the national flag day celebration.
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Washington
D. C
St. Louis
Wilson
Uncle Sam
Peace Monument
Capitol Hill
Post Office Department
Washington Monument
Golden Jubilee at Ripon College Celebrated in Ripon
In Ripon Wisconsin on June 13 alumni and friends gathered to mark the semicentennial of Ripon College, originally Brockway College founded in 1851. The institution now enrolls 260 students with 25 instructors, emphasizes religious training yet remains nonsectarian.
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Ripon
Wis
Ripon College
Amutl
Brockway College
Cavalry routs Villa followers in Santa Clara canyon
Field Headquarters reports June 9 action by 20 men of the Thirteenth Cavalry under Captain Rethorse. In a dashing fight north of here in Santa Clara canyon the Villa band was routed with three Mexicans killed. The Americans were unhurt and an immense quantity of ammunition was captured.
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Santa Clara Canyon
Associated Press
Thirteenth Cavalry
Rethorse
Here
State department notices mix on northern Mexico tension
Washington reports show some advices giving a more favorable view of the northern Mexico situation while others note further anti American demonstrations, leaving the overall state of affairs largely unchanged.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico
Cotton Use Rises in May According to Census Bureau
Washington report shows May cotton consumption at 574867 running bales, higher than 493709 bales listed May 16. Census Bureau notes May demand exceeded April, signaling stronger textile activity.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Hughes Defends German Support as Undiluted Americanism
From Associated Press New York June 13 Republican presidential candidate Charles Hughes replies to questions about German support, stating his attitude is of undiluted Americanism. He rejects concessions to foreign elements and emphasizes patriotism in stance.
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Associated Prean
New York
Charlea
Hughes
Retirement of Admiral Fiske Ends A Noted Career
Washington cancels the long career of Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske a Dewey era survivor and naval innovator born 1864 in Lyonia New York. He served in Manila Bay earned praise for conduct aboard the Petrel and later critiqued Navy administration while contributing many inventions including range finders telescopes and a portable stadimeter retained in ships today.
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Washington, D. C
United States Navy
Bradley A. Fiske
Fiske
Dewey
Manila Bay
Navy Department
Daniels
Naval War College
House Committee On Naval Alfatra
Navy
Admiral Fiske
Lyona
Annapolis Academy
Manila
Fleet Tactical Board
General Board
Panama Canal
Western Shooters at Omaha Open Great Western Handicap
Amateur and professional trap shooters gathered at the Omaha Gun Club grounds for the opening of the Great Western Handicap tournament in Omaha Nebraska. The event runs through Thursday and introduces a new State team race over a fifty target course as the Western Handicap Team championship.
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Omaha
Neb
Bryan urges treaty with Progressives on Hull Moosers
In St Louis William J. Bryan, arriving as a reporter, says Democrats should adopt Progressive plank ideas to win over Hull Moosers next fall. He plans to avoid a role in the convention and to press for alignment with Progressive principles. President Wilson speaks at West Point on June 13 defending preparedness and Americanism.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
William J. Bryan
Hull
Wilson
West Point
N. Y
Europe
America
Militry Academy
Fight Over Chairman in Democratic National Convention
Delegates arriving for the Democratic National convention shift from tickets and platform to choosing a new national committee chairman to succeed McCombs. Names tied to Wilson campaign management include Col House Senator Saulsbury of Connecticut and Homer Cummings of Connecticut. Prospects of a vice presidential fight fade as delegates line up for Marshall.
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St. Louis
McCombs
Wilson
Col. House
Saulsbury
Connecticut
Homer Cummings
Marshall
McGown Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Tax Funds
Clarence McGown, a city tax clerk, pleaded guilty to embezzling about 15000 dollars and was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary in Dallas.
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Dallas
Texas
Clarence McGown
Graduation Day at West Point Sees 125 Second Lieutenants
West Point New York June 13 125 second lieutenants from all arms of the service received diplomas from the Superintendent marking transfer from cadet to army officer. Exercises were held on the West Plain before distinguished visitors from many parts of the country.
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West Point
N. Y
Military Academy
West Plain
Second Place Contenders For Vice President At Wilson Nomination
St Louis June 19 With the Democratic convention near decisions on a running mate for President Wilson in doubt the field for second place on the ticket is lively and crowded Governors Morehead of Nebraska Major of Missouri Senators Owen of Oklahoma Chamberlain of Oregon and Roger C Sullivan of Illinois head the list as possible vice presidential nominees.
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St. Louis
Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Governor Morehead
Nebraska
Governor Major
Missouri
Senator Owen
Oklahoma
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Roger C. Sullivan
Imhinoils
End Summer Cold Relief Promoted By Pine Tar Honey
An advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for stuffy heads runny noses and coughing. The copy claims the balsams clear airways reduce coughing and speed recovery with directed use and a bottle kept for future coughs.
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Dr. Bell
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Robert Browning
Jesse Williams
Alabama
Esther
Beulah Sharkey
Mrs. Whitted
Mollie Whitted
M. &. Surratt
Kerrville
J. Moore
Otto Withoff
P. W. Pattron
the Nueces
Sam Yates
City
Frank Nye
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Jack Hassell
Nuiles Club
A. C. Hamilton
G. C. Woodman
Woman's Club
Elks Club
Villa Bandits
Kitchener
North Dakota
SIONS
W. J. Bryan
Moose
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McGown
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