Germany accused of spy mission under Red Cross cover
Thursday's Daily reports charges that Dr. Anton Meyer Gerhard, the German ambassador’s messenger, is in fact Alfred Meyer, a German war ministry official. The alleged mission aimed to obtain war supplies and gauge U S military readiness, prompting a state department review and broad public debate on espionage and diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Meyer Gerhard
Berlin
Alfred Meyer
Germany
Department of Army Supplies
Ministry of War
Red Cross
State Department
New York
Gerhard
East Front
England
France
The City's Affairs: City Finances Near Solid Ground
The city reports stronger financial solvency with year end balances in the general and street funds. Bond issues totaling 32000 for storm sewers and Jarvis Plaza are covered by existing tax allocations, with no tax-rate increase anticipated. Total bonded debt stands around 77219.48 against a taxable property value near 2.994 million. City attorney costs for delinquent tax collection are offset by 109? delinquent taxes recovered, marking an asset toward future balances.
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Jarvis Plaza
Laredo
A. Winslow
Laredo finances show solvent city with prudent balance
The citytreasurer reports 1920 funds at 19 920 53 asserting strong solvency and economical management. Opposition comments on tax rates are answered by noting assessment bases and property values. Reports of French air raids and Japanese protests are noted with cautious commentary.
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Laredo
Texas
Financial Statement of the City of Laredo 1915
The City of Laredo Texas publishes the Treasurer's Annual Report dated May 31 1915 detailing the General Fund receipts and expenditures including taxes collected permits licenses and city salaries water and street services and various departmental payments. It lists the bonded indebtedness with amounts owed on 1883 and 1893 bonds 1911 school bonds storm sewer and Jarvis Park bonds and closes with the city treasurer and auditor signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Fund
TPS Uopartmiene
Beceessanes
Lest
Cbs
Laredo
Texas
Texans or Strangers Spark Lone Texas Gunfight
A Texas town endures an all night gunfight leaving one man dead and a baby girl badly injured. The piece argues that strangers start trouble, not Texans, and cites Bryan's opinion on the causeless war with a tone of schoolboy rhetoric. The Chicago street car strike ends and arbitration is to determine remaining issues, a calmer outcome than private force from "Bad Bill" Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Bryan
Alps
Italy
Sherman
Chicago
Bill" Thompson
Ursuline Convent to Close Next Wednesday Exercises Held
The Ursuline Convent and affiliated schools will close next Wednesday. In the convent auditorium an evening class day program features vocal selections drills and short plays by younger pupils followed by a three act drama Mrs Briggs of the Poultry Yard performed by older pupils. Admission is 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ursuline Convent
Good Sisters
The Club Cafe Under New Management Offers Renovated Dining
The Club Cafe has been renovated and put in first class condition with a new ladies department. Service is excellent and the market’s best eats are prepared by an expert chef. Give us a trial. we will appreciate it. 21-Im. (Adv.)
Case dismissed in Texas-Mexican Ky. Co. receivership
District Attorney Walls reported to Austin that no attorney general representative was present. Judge Mullally dismissed the case at 5:30. A telegram later indicated Assistant AG Luther Nicholas would handle the matter. the case may be reinstated and retried if approved. Constipation ad follows claiming Dr Kings New Life Pills relieve waste buildup.
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Walls
Attorney General of Texas At
Austin
State of Texas
Ky. Co
Attorney General’s Department
Mullally
Luther Nicholas
San Antonio
Looney
Mr. Nicholas
Marshall Hicks
Texas-Mexican Railway stockholders meet in Laredo June 30 1915
The annual meeting of the stock holders of The Texas-Mexican Railway Company will be held at the company's office, Laredo, Texas, June 30, 1915, at 9 a.m. for electing directors and business. The Board will meet immediately after adjournment. A B Muller acting secretary. Laredo Texas May 29 1915. 629-301.Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
A. B. Muller
Teething Troubles in Hot Weather Relief Product
Teething babies suffer in hot weather with sore gums and upset bowels. McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR is advertised to correct sour stomach, cool and quiet bowels, and aid digestion. Priced 25 or 50 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
Ellinir
Replenished Treasury in Preparation for Hire
A Monterey letter reported by a Laredo source says Constitutionalists extorted large sums from Monterey merchants and three banks last Monday. The Carrancistas demanded immediate payment, threatening punishment for noncompliance. Merchants paid about 0.5 million dollars in Constitutionalist currency and banks 100 thousand dollars in gold before midnight. The note labels Mexican "freedom" as liberty for military rulers to demand money and for people to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Monterey
Carrancistas
Villistas
Carranza
Mexico
Office Depot Quartermaster Seeks Troop Forage Proposals
Sealed proposals will be received at Fort Sam Houston Texas until 1:14 p m on July 15 for furnishing oats bedding and forage for troops on the Mexican border between Pecos High Bridge and Browns ville Texas from Oct 1 1915 to June 20 1916 Information furnished on application Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Pecos High Bridge
Brownsville
Convention Called Off For Flood Delays In Fort Worth
City Marshall Brennan planned to attend the annual convention of the City Marshals and Chiefs of Police Union of Texas at Fort Worth but received notice from Secretary G A Smith that the meeting is postponed due to flood conditions in the Fort Worth area. Dates to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Brennan
Indigestion and Constipation Relief Story
Mrs. Mary E. McMullen of Phelps New York reports long standing indigestion and constipation resolved after five years of struggle by using Chamberlain's Tablets. She notes rapid relief and complete cure over several weeks and states the product is for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain's
Chamberlain
Mary E. McMullen
Phelps, N. Y
Bishop Nussbaum to Speak at Ursuline Convent Graduation
Rt Rev P J Nussbaum bishop of this diocese based in Corpus Christi will travel to Laredo next Thursday to deliver the commencement address for Ursuline Convent graduates on Friday evening June 2. The bishop is known as an eloquent speaker and is expected to attract a full auditorium for his educational address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Nussbaum
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Ursuline Convent
Nussbaum
GETS-IT Drops Promise Smooth Coinless Feet
An older style advertisement promises GETS-IT will remove coins from feet and leave skin smooth. It claims dramatic results and a “world's wonder” quality that attracts attention and begs users to try the product.
Despairing Wife Rescued by Husband in Cardui Notice
A Cardui advertisement from Catron Kentucky recounts Bettie Bullock’s four year battle with womanly troubles. Her husband’s aid and Cardui preceded her renewed strength enabling two mile walks and daily work. The ad urges readers to consult their druggist and request guidance and a home treatment booklet from Chattanooga Medicine Co. Ladies Advisory Dept. Chattanooga Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Lands to be sold in Webb County Texas in 1915 auction
Sheriff Antonio Salinas of Webb County announces a public auction of six hundred forty acres from Survey No. 74 and the lower half of Survey No. 75, Rio Grande corridor, to satisfy a judgment of $15 463.10 plus interest and costs in favor of Laredo National Bank and L. Villegas & Company against J J Randolph and Higinio Cant. The sale will occur at the Webb County Courthouse steps in Laredo between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the first Tuesday, July 6, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Webb
District Court
Webb County
Texas
Laredo National Bank
L. Villegas & Company
J. J. Randolph
Higinio Cant
Court House
Rio Grande River
State of
Laredo
Andrea J. de Alexander
Public Free School Fund
General Land Office
State
S. W
O. A. Perron
N. W
la Cochico
Varas
N. E
Chaos Rules in Mexico headline from Port Arthur News
Old Man Chaos has run things in Mexico for four years while others claim the country cannot keep a ruler longer than a week. Port Arthur News reports the situation and public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Old Man Chaos
Port Arthur
Dr Kings New Discovery Cough Remedy Claim
Cough relief with care to avoid draughts and exposure using Dr Kings New Discovery. First dose soothes irritation and stops coughing in a short time. Marketed for 45 years with money back guarantee. bottle available from your druggist at low cost to aid cough relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Red River Valley Breeders Meet Opens in Hallock
In Hallock Minnesota the Red River Valley Development Association opened its annual meeting endorsing affiliation with the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association. The two day program includes a tour to the Hill farm and talks by prominent breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallock
Minn
Minnesota Red River Valley Development Association
Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association
Hill Farm
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the Club Cafe
Mils
Remg
Bishop Nussbaum
Kh, Lawrence & Co
Odah Laredo
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Ment
Cardus
Emerson
Laredo Electric and Railway CO
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Red River Valley
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