Seventeen Men Take Civil Service Immigration Exam
Seventeen male applicants gathered at the federal building yesterday for the United States immigration department civil service exam conducted by Capt. Thos. N. Worsham, secretary of the local civil service board. The seven hour test covered U.S. immigration laws, including the Chinese exclusion act and naturalization, with results due in several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Immigration Department
Civil Service
Federal
Thos. N. Worsham
Civil Service Board
J H. Williams
F. A. Thomas
H. E. Baird
L. J. Perkins
J. P. Byrne
G. W. C. Dreyer
Otto Withoff
Sam Foster
Manuel Raymond
John
Where They Are At Carranza Villa Split Rumor
Reports from yesterday claim Carranza and Villa have agreed to disagree and Pancho Villa may no longer command Venustiano Carranza’s forces. Rebel sympathizers debated whom each leader would support, while Americans awaited confirmation before taking sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Villa
Pancho
Venustiano
Negroes Celebrate Juneteenth in Laredo Glory Day
Tomorrow marks Juneteenth the anniversary of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation declaring slaves free. The piece notes the historical dates beginning September 22 1862 and June 19 1863 with the celebration described as the Negroes Fourth of July. In Laredo few Negroes live there yet they observe the day with jubilation and traditional foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
United States
Laredo
Railroad Time Table for Mexico City and Saltillo
National Railroad of Mexico schedule shows a through fast train to Mexico City leaving I G N station at 1 15 p m and arriving from Mexico City at 6 46 a m standard time The local Saltillo train departs I G N station at 7 25 a m and arrives from Saltillo at 3 64 p m standard time
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Faust
Mexico City
Saltillo
Train Schedule Leaves for Corpus Christi at 8:2 a m
Train leaves Corpus Christi at 8 20 a m and arrives back at 4 40 p m Standard time with no extra details provided.
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Corpus Christi
Fast train to St. Louis leaves at six ten a m
A fast train bound for St Louis departs at 6 10 a m and is scheduled to arrive at 2 p m. The schedule reflects typical mid century travel times and domestic rail service cadence. The note highlights departure and expected arrival without additional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Night Train Leaves Platform at 8 P.M.
The night train departs at eight o clock with passengers aboard for the onward trip. Details are limited to the departure time and arrival city being on the schedule.
Train Schedule Between Laredo and Minera
Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 6 00 a m and reaches Minera at 10 30 a m Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1 16 p m and arrives back in Laredo at 3 30 p m
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Laredo
Minera
White's Cream Vermifuge promotes child worm removal
An advertisement notes that children with worms appear pale and sickly and may risk fatal disease. It claims White's Cream Vermifuge expels worms promptly and restores health, priced at "Se per bottle" and sold by all druggists.
Local notes and ads mix in Laredo Times
The Times highlights include bouquets from Mesdames Cullinan and Tarver, ads for Alfalfa Seed and exchange services, news of Carranza reception plans in Matamoros, bicycle repairs by S A Adams, and Racine tires. It also mentions excursion trains to Corpus Christi, a future move of W A Roy to Ohio, a city treasurer report by Jo A Ortiz, a marriage license, and local business promotions for shirts and auto services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Office
Mesdames
M. P. Cullinan
EB. R. Tarver
The
Times
Jo A. Ortiz
Laredo
S. O-Tett
Dr King’s New Discovery Promised to Stop Coughs
An old advertise says coughs and colds weaken the system and cause weight loss. It claims Dr King’s New Discovery stops coughs and is good for throat and lung troubles. A testimonial from Mr O H Brown of Muscatine praises it saving his wife during hot summer months. It notes prices of 46 cents and availability at druggists for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
O. H. Brown
Muscatine
Ala
Deafness Cured Only by Internal Treatments, Laryngologist Claims
Local ad promotes a cure for deafness by internal remedies, claiming catarrh and chronic mucous conditions cause deafness. Offers one pendrins for cases cured by internal treatment not reachable by external applications. Mentions Hal's Catarrh Cure and Toledo druggists, urging readers to take laultily pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mustas
Lal
Pioneer Resident of Texas Passes Away After Long Life
Southwest Texas resident Valentin Manuel Este ban Puix died at his home at 9:00 last night after a long illness. Born in Villanova de la Roca Spain on March 16 1837 he emigrated to the United States at 20 and lived in New Orleans Bagdad Galveston San Diego and Laredo before settling in this city. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs William Hebbrew Tampico and Mrs L Fullan New Orleans. two sons B A and Valentin Vueig of this city. Funeral from Pure residence 714 Zaragoza to San Agustin pro cathedral tomorrow at 8 o clock. Burial in family vault Catholic cemetery.
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Texas
Valentin Manuel Esteban Puix
Villanova de la Roca
Catalina
Spain
United States
New Orleans
Bagdad
Brownsville
Galveston
San Diego
Laredo
William Hebbrew
Tampico
L. Fullan
B A
Valentin Vuig
Zaragoza Street
San Agustin Pro-Cathedral
Personal arrivals and visitors noted at the Hamilton hotel
Fred W. Williams arrived in the city on business. Several officials from Cotulla and San Antonio joined guests at the Hamilton, including Judge C. C. Thomas and Sheriff T. F. Poole. Miss Wudelia Rodriguez and her sisters returned from San Antonio with gold scholastic medals. A long list of travelers, interpreters, and visitors from Texas and surrounding areas were cataloged as guests or locals in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Williams
Miguel de la Garza
Randado Ranch
Franco G. Salinas
Monterey
Geo. Cooper
San Antonio
Hamilton
H. & Johnson
Moore
Payne Briscoe
Dilley
J. H. Fairbanks
Ieiser
C. C. Thomas
T. F. Poole
Cotulla
G. S. Courey
Immigration Department
Brownsille
Wudelia Rodriguez
Evelyn
Cuca
Ursuline Convent
Julio Ro Rodriied
Piano Tuning Service in Laredo This Week
R. W. Foster, a piano tuner, announces tuning and repair work available in Laredo this week. Orders may be left at the Koos Hotel with GOGQGAN and BROS. A mouse proof piano attachment is offered at a small cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Koos Hotel
Thos
Gogqgan & Bros
R. W. Foster
Death of M. M. Reynolds in Old Point Comfort
Telegram from Laredo reports the death yesterday in Old Point Comfort Virginia of M. M. Reynolds a noted railroad official. He formerly edited the Texas Mexican and Mexican National Lines in Laredo later moved to Mexico as controller of the National Lines. Ten years ago he became vice president of the Grand Trunk Lines in Montreal. Ill health prompted a May move to Old Point Comfort where he died yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Reynolds
Laredo
Old Point Comfort
Mexico
Mr. Reynolds
Montreal
Canada
Grand Trunk Lines
Way to Restore Appetite with Chamberlain's Tablets
An advertisement from Detroit Michigan touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy to impaired appetite and poor digestion. It claims the product restores appetite relieves bloating and promotes a pleasant bowel movement. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Seitz
Detroit
Mich
Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder Ad
An advertisement touts Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder to revive the digestive and body systems, claiming it can drive out waste and renew strength. Mrs. James Duncan of Haynesville, Maine, reports complete cure after doctors gave up. Also promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts at 50 cents to $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Duncan
Haynesville
Bucklen
Arnica
No Hose Racing Abandoned for Corpus Fourth of July
A telegram from J E Shoemaker chief of the Corpus Christi Fire Department states hose racing contests will be dropped for July 4 in Corpus due to insufficient teams. Requests for entrants drew only To x edo and Cuero. many towns plan large Fourth of July celebrations and prefer to stay home. Two Laredo teams planned to attend if the contest occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Corpus
J. E. Shoemaker
Corpus Christi
Toxedo
Cuero
Bevzema Ointment Promises Quick Itch Relief and Healing
An old newspaper ad touts Bevzema Ointment as a cure for stubborn itching and rough red skin. It claims one application soothes the irritations and promises long-term relief after nine years of suffering, with a money back guarantee at your druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hobson
A. Winfeldt
Rock Island
The Cook Davies Wedding In Dolores Yesterday
The wedding of Dr. Albert T. Cook and Miss Margaret Davies occurred at the bride’s parents home in Dolores yesterday forenoon at 11 o’clock, described as a beautiful ceremony. After a lavish repast the couple, with Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Cook, spent the afternoon in Laredo and left last night for Colorado on a bridal tour. A full recount from an attendant will be in tomorrow’s Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook Davies
Albert T. Cook
Margaret Davies
Mroo
Dr. Davies
Dolores
O. J. Cook
Laredo
Colorado
Texas Editors Meet in Wichita Falls Convention
Texas editors and their families occupied Wichita Falls at the annual Texas Press Association gathering. Prominent publishers from across the state and visiting experts will address the convention, discussing every phase of newspaper making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Texas
Texas Press Association
Irregular Bowels Addressed by Hierbine Remedy
Regular morning operation of the bowels puts you in fine shape for the day's work. If you miss it you feel uncomfortable and cannot move easily. For all bowel irregularities Hierbine is the remedy. It purifies, strengthens and regulates. Price 50. Sold by all druggists.
Yale Harvard Boat Races Draw Record Thames Crowd
New London hosts Yale and Harvard on the Thames for the annual boat races. Enthusiasts pack streets as visitors surge to attend the varsity and freshman events, with Yale and Harvard evenly matched in both varsity and freshman eights and favorable water conditions expected to yield a course record.
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New London
Conn
Annuah Yale Dlarvard
Thames
Willie
Hedi
Yale
Harvard
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Blood Purification
Advertisers claim the pills improve health by purifying the blood and preventing constipation while keeping the liver kidneys and bowels healthy. They are described as effective mild and priced at 25 cents at local drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Negro Emigrants Still Optimistic About Africa Voyage
A crowd of 550 African Americans from Oklahoma gathered in Galveston as the steamer Liberia arrived, carrying hope for a Back to Africa expedition. Most await space on the voyage, paying their expenses and planning a future return for the rest of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Sam
Liberia
Africa
Oklahoma
Gold Coast
Negro Colony
Portland
Maine
Attempt to blow up Russian emperor trip derails trains
BerlinJune 1kAn attempt was made near Tschudovo to blow up a Russian imperial train carrying the emperor and family. A bomb on the track was struck by a pilot train preceding the imperial train, many coaches were derailed and several people injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Tschudovo
Russia
Illinois Spanish War Veterans Open Eleventh Encampment in East St Louis
More than 1,000 delegates and visitors gathered in East St Louis as the United Spanish War Veterans department of Illinois began its eleventh annual encampment. The three day event blends business sessions with entertainment arranged by Nelson Miles Camp No. 62 of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
United Spanish War Veterans
Department of I Ilinois
Nelson Miles
Villa demands control of army in clearest split with Carranza
Dispatches from Piedras Negras say Villa presented an ultimatum to Carranza demanding removal of both civil and military governments. Villa allegedly offered to recognize Carranza as his superior if granted command of the army and made supreme military chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pass
Texas
Piedras Negras
Villa
Carranza
Carranza Preparing to Flee to Laredo
Representative Kent of California said today he was informed from Mexico that Carranza was about to flee to Laredo Texas. Kent did not name his informant.
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Carranza
Washington
Kent
California
Mexico
Laredo
Texas
Poker Chips for Change in Tampico Currency Famine
Tampico Mexico on June 18 reports poker chips serve as small change amid a currency famine. Local merchants accept chips in lieu of coins, with customers using them for everyday purchases and street vendors adapting to the shortage.
Roosevelt says he will not run for governor
Col Roosevelt declares he will not seek the governorship as he boards a ship homebound from Southampton England on June 18. The statement came amid questions about political plans after his return to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Eng
Col Roosevelt
Texas Press Association Holds Annual Convention Program
Members gather in Wichita Falls for the Texas Press Association convention with editorials and speakers. Will H. Mayes and Wright A. Watterson head listed addresses, plus J. Farnsworth of Southwestern Telegraph. Entertainment includes an oil field tour. Joe J. Taylor presides, St. Hurben serves as secretary, and Corpus Christi and Austin seek next committee.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Fourth Estate
Texas Press Association
Shears
Iepot
Will HH. Mayes
School of Journalist
University of Texas
Wright A. Watterson
Western Newspaper Union
Chicago
J. i Farnsworth
Southwestern Teegraph and Telephone Company
Texas
Joe J. Taylor
Dallas
St. Hurben
Richard Hon
Press Association
Corpus Christi
Austin
Miami University Holds 75th Commencement
Graduates from Miami University's senior class received their diplomas at the seventy fifth annual commencement in Oxford. President Raymond M. Hughes presented the diplomas as Federico Alfonso Peret, the Peruvian minister to the United States, delivered the commencement address.
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Oxford
Miami Univerversity
Raymond M. Hughes
Federico Alfonso Peret
United States
Deserved Promotion At Western Union In Laredo
Nfonse Bedinghaus who has served as messenger and in other capacities in the Western Union Telegraph Company office in Laredo for two years left this morning for Wichita Falls where he has accepted a position as operator under manager Chas Pog xenpohl. Alfonso deserved his promotion, the result of his painstaking efforts and industrious application.
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Nfonse Bedinghaus
Western Union Telegraph Company
Laredo
Wichita Falls
Chas. Pogxenpohl
Alfonso
For neat and accurate job work ring up 48
The note directs a precise type of ring up task labeled as 48, emphasizing neatness and accuracy in job work procedures. It appears to reference a standard operating guideline or shorthand for a specific job step. The terse instruction implies a focus on careful counting or pricing accuracy during processing.
Stockholders Meeting of Vexas Mexican Railway Company
Annual stockholders meeting at the company office in Laredo Texas on June 24 1914 at 9 90 am for election of directors and business before the meeting. Board to meet immediately after adjournment. J F Boniger Secretary 6 23 301 Adyv
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Vexas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
J. FP. Boniger
Times Daily Fog Opportunities Ad
The Times advertises a daily fog opportunities feature at 60 cents per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Steering gear failure cited in Empress of Ireland disaster
In Quebec June 18 the Storstad case heard that Empress of Ireland quartermaster Galway reported the steering gear was disabled the night of the disaster. In New York June 18 seven steamers faced difficulties in fog with no fatalities reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Canada
Storstad
Ram
Quartermaster Galway
New York
Arms for the Irish lands on Connemara coast
Dublin reports a night delivery as large quantities of the latest American rifles were landed on the Connemara coast for the Nationalist volunteers. The seizure underscores continued aid to Irish nationalist forces from abroad and signals potential escalation of armed conflict in the region.
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Dublin
Ireland
Connemara
Farm Mortgage Loans Availability Under New Currency Law
Washington June 18 The comptroller of the currency estimates that 500 million dollars are already available in National banks for farm mortgage loans under the new currency law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Receiver sought for Lorimer bank in Chicago
Attorney General Lucey moved to appoint a receiver for the La Salle Street Bank chaired by former Senator Lorimer. The petition claims assets are greatly overvalued with bonds listed at 900000 but worth 250000 and loans totaling three million largely without value. Cash items show 137000 listed but only 32000 is real, indicating improper large loans to Lorimer enterprises.
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Chicago
Lucey
la Salle Street Bank
Lorimer
Lorimer Enterprises
GOP Convention Opens in Tacoma With Full Delegates
The Republican State convention convened in Tacoma Washington on June 18 with a full turnout of delegates. The main tasks are to draft a campaign platform and ratify the Republican National Committee decision on changing representation basis for national conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Republican National Committee
Clark University Commencement Highlights in Worcester
Distinguished visitors attended Clark University in Worcester Massachusetts for today's commencement. Dr Romulo S Naon Argentine minister in Washington delivered the address on The Moral Sense of the People as a Condition of Success in a Democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Clark University
Romulo S. Naon
Washington
Teething Troubles in Heat Gums and Stomach Ailments
Advice urging McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR as aid for teething infants in hot weather. Claims it corrects sour stomach cools and quiets bowels aids digestion. Priced 25c and 50c per bottle, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
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Ham
National Railroad of Mexico
Rio Grande
Varela
South Texas
Exchange Agency
Lincoln Street
Laredo National Bank
Matamoros
Venustiano Carranza
Nuevo Laredo
Racine
Clifford & Heflin
S.A. Adams
Matamoros Street
W. A. Roy
Glen Roy
Ohio
Roy
Minera Coal Mines
Ady
Cruz Gonzales
Cruz Rodriguez
District Court
Felix de la Rosa
Coke Street
Harry Shelby
Shelby
Convent Avenue
Bautista
Ee Penn
Valentin Manuel Esteban Puig
Jas
Crosby Dallas
Joel Switzer
Peoria
David McAtllen
Mt. Worth
Ross Ben Aspers
T N. Manley
Chattanooga
S. T. Biggs
E. Bachelor
R. A. Sepulveda
B. W. Burrough
W Ic. Smith
M. Calzado
Mex
PD 7. Mahone
Hamilton Jack Cassidy
Geo Cooper
A V. Bose
A S. Sharpton
M. T. Davis
B. G. Lane
W. Lane
T. BE. Wing
H. B Johnson
FE. Waldrop
Longview
Ro Kann
Paris
Walter Billings
Wayne Briscoe
T. B. Poole
C. Thomas, Cotulla; Geo. A. Krumb
G. B. Cummins
J. H Fairbanks
Reiser
A. C. Christopher
Houston
T. L. Choistre
Sweatt Jo Carry
Meeting OF Texas Editors
Sam EX
Niagara Falls
Ont
Justice Lamar
EL Base
Wilbvs
Jane T. White
Huerta
Nhew
Perial
Illinois
Hy Associated Press
Uy Associated Press
Stockholders’ Meeting
Lorimer Bank
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