Publicity Needed in Food Law Violations, Hoffmans Say
Robert H. Hoffman urges publicity in cases where public health laws are violated. He cites a San Antonio case where a judge refused to publish names, arguing open court records deter others. The piece stresses rigid milk and meat sale laws, condemns concealment of violators, and calls for naming convicted wrongdoers to warn the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Hoffman
State Department of Foods and Drugs
Hoffman
San Antonio
Cor
Star Chamber
Lynching of Italians and federal indemnity issue
An editorial discusses the lynching of Italian Joseph Speranzo in Illinois and similar cases dating back nearly thirty years. It notes repeated indemnities paid by the United States, the tension between state jurisdiction and federal action, and the unlikely passage of a federal crimes bill for aliens amid strong states rights sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italan
Joseph Speranzo
Mlllinois
Congress
United States
Hennessey
New Orleans
Louisiana
Colorado
Lousiana
Italy
Harrison
Union
Federal stance on lynching indemnity and foreign victims
An editorial argues the federal government should not pay indemnity for lynching crimes by local mobs. It cites sympathy for rioters, calls for suing local bondholders, and notes the cost of indemnity has been low. The piece warns against taxing citizens for crimes by mobs in states like Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Louisiana
Patriotism urged beyond holidays and protests
President Wilson asks Americans to keep patriotism alive on nonholiday days and avoid loud displays. Britain paid for cotton seized in April, signaling a quick Tusitania settlement. Chicago jitneys offer the best yet, as no streetcars run and workers resort to roller skates. The Italian people show humanity and skill in war, with thousands conscripted into Austrian armies and their families set to receive Italian government allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Ialian
Sloan's Liniment Ad Card for Common Aches
A small medical chest offers Sloan's Liniment at 25 cents for bruises sprains stiff neck backache neuritis rheumatism and many emergencies. It claims to treat symptoms caused by congestion and inflammation and encourages trying a 250 bottle with endorsements from users and druggists.
Red Cross urged aid for starving Mexicans
The Fort Arthur News notes the Red Cross seeks more than prayers, urging donations of food for starving Mexicans. The appeal emphasizes tangible relief over mere goodwill, calling on the public to provide actual grub to those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
U.S
Fort Arthur
Anniversary of Our Flag Observed by Laredo Elks Lodge
Last night Elks Lodge in Laredo marked the 138th birthday of the flag with patriotic exercises. Flags draped the hall, Washington and Wilson portraits framed the stage, and the Star Spangled Banner opened a program featuring Elks tributes, a bell wreath ceremony, and an oration by Hon. Asher R. Smith.
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Francis Scott Key
Old Fort McHenry
Betsy Ross
Laredo
Elks Lodge
Elks Hall
George Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Elks
N Ninth Infantry
Sam Mackin
Jim Gray
Combia
F. Anderson
G. C. Woodwon
Courtney Slaughter
Messrs
W. Cook
F. A. Lattig
Leonard Nelson
Anderson
Ifef
Seavill
Asher R. Smith
Complaint on Carrancista tolls at Nuevo Laredo
Francisco Ramirez condemns the collection by Carrancista authorities on this side of the border for fumigation charges. He cites $1 per bundle, charges for trunks and valises, and delays in delivery while noting women forced to abandon belongings across the line. He asks if such levies are legal or intended to ruin Mexicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Times 1
Carrancista
Nuevo Laredo
Francisco Ramirez
Laredo National Bank Granted Extension to 1935
The Laredo National Bank of Laredo Texas is authorized to continue corporate existence until close of business on May 15 1935 by order of Acting Comptroller of the Currency Thomas P Kane after compliance with national banking laws. Certificate dated April 15 1915. Charter No 5001 Extension No 3324.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Laredo National Bank
Laredo
Webb
Texas
Thomas P. Kane
T. P. Kane
The Times offers daily watch opportunities for 50c per month
A short notice states The Times is now available daily for 50 cents monthly, inviting readers to subscribe and watch for opportunities.
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the Times
Get Rid of Your Rheumatism Now
Advertisement notes that Chamberlain's Liniment can relieve rheumatism with a personal testimonial from W. A. Lockhard of Homer City New York. The claim states one application provides relief and one bottle cured. Available for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lockhard
Homer City
N. Y
Robert Morris and the Foundations of American Finance
This piece extols Robert Morris as a pivotal financier of Washington's army, crediting him with funding key victories like Trenton and shaping early U.S. banking ideas. It links Morris to signing both the Declaration and the Constitution, notes his Philadelphia hospitality, and lauds Anheuser-Busch Budweiser as embodying temperance and mass appeal, attributing broad public demand to quality beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
United States
Washington
Philadelphia
Morris
Anheuser-Busch
Budweiser
Ursuline Academy Commencement Performs June 25
Closing exercises at Ursuline Academy feature three graduates Miss Josephine Dell Roberts Miss Margaret Julia Simon and Master Steve Peter Simon. Program includes essays readings duets recitations tableaux and a class song with conferring of honors by Rt Rev P J Nussbaum and valedictory by Miss Simon.
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The
Ursuline Academy
Josephine Dell Roberts
Margaret Julia Simon
Steve Peter Simon
J. Bo Me Loy
Romeo and Juliet
Marie L. Salinas
Steve Simon
Jane
Alice Ruth Langford
P. J. Nussbaum
P. PD
Tuableaux
Sciencia
Corinne Dollmer
Anonymous letter prompts raid on Matamoros street dive
District Attorney Walls and three deputy sheriffs raided 817 Matamoros last night after an anonymous letter accused officials of neglect and a demoralizing dive. They seized mezcal and a federal malt liquor license, arresting Matiana Hernandez on a serious charge. Walls vows to enforce laws against illicit dives and holds authorities accountable if informed of further violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walls
Sheriff's Department
Matamoros Street
Laredo
Matiana Hernandez
Matiana
New Billiard Hall Opens on Santa Isabel Ave
J. Davis opens a billiard and pool hall at 705 Santa Isabel Avenue offering first class tables and equipment. Visit the new venue for a good game and social recreation. Adyv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Davis
Santa Isabel Avenue
Our Flag tribute and patriotic concert closing with song
The speech praised the flag as beautiful while Judge Greer delivered Our Flag. A sextette sang Suwanee River Old Black Joe My Old Kentucky Home and Massa s in the Cold Cold Ground to applause. The Ninth Infantry Band closed with Home Sweet Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Suwanee River
Kentucky
Massa's
Southland
City Council Opens Bridge Bids On Reber and Matamoros Roads
The street and bridges committee led by J S Westbrook J P Leven decker and Henry Hein opened bids for two reinforced concrete and steel bridges on Reber road and Matamoros street over an arroyo. A G Ramey of San Antonio offered the lowest combined bid for both structures and may receive the contract. A council meeting tonight could authorize a mayoral call for a special election to approve about 12000 in funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaccatethacon Topeka Bridge Co
Mus & Vasquez
A. G. Ramey
San Adriodio
Clarence Jefferies
A G. Ramey
San Antonio
Proposals for Construction at Fort McIntosh Texas
Sealed proposals will be received here until 10 a m June 25 1915 and opened for furnishing material and labor for hospital and hospital stewards quarters. Further information on application Adv
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McIntosh
Texas
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
A dated advertisement offers a $100 reward for any case Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It states the medicine treats catarrh as a constitutional disease and is taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available and to be sent upon request from Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Chen
Halle
Willhe Y & CO
Toledo, O
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