The Cloak of Religion and Conscientious Objection
A harsh critique argues that so called conscientious objectors, many of whom are German by birth, misuse religion to oppose war. The piece labels them treasonous, calls for severe punishment, and contrasts their stance with that of a German deserter who would face arms or be shot. It urges returning such individuals to their preferred country after the war and condemns moral leprosy in cloaked pacifism.
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Germany
Baker
United States
Teutons
Laredo
Hoarding Trial Highlights Equality Under Law
A naval officer and wife are convicted of hoarding to illustrate that no one is above the law in the United States. The piece contrasts American ideals with German behavior, noting Kaiser and nobles hoard food while the general populace starves, implying a moral critique of German leadership.
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Germany
Notable birthday today Spencer Eddy rises to forty five
June 18 marks the birthday of Spencer Eddy a prominent diplomat in Roosevelt and Taft administrations. Born 186? in Chicago to the Eddys he studied at Harvard and in Berlin Heidelberg. He served under John Hay and helped secure Ellen Stone's release before holding posts in Argentina Roumania Serbia and Bulgaria.
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Spencer Eddy
Roosevelt
Taft
Mr. Eddy
Augustus N. Eddy
Chicago
Marshall Field
Harvard University
Berlin
Heidelberg
John Hay
Great Britain
Hay
Eddy
Paris
Constantinople
Ellen Stone
Ransor
United States
Roumania
Serbia
Bulgaria
Dallas woman gains twenty pounds with Tanlac
Mrs James A Sanford of 1784 Cockrell Street Dallas describes severe stomach trouble four operations and nightly insomnia. After starting Tanlac her weight rose by twenty pounds in days, appetite and nerves improved, and she feels reborn. Tanlac sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co.
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James A Sanford
Cockrell Street
Dallas
Sanford
Taniac
Tanlac
Laredo
Windrow Drug Co
Adv
Thedford's Black-Draught credited with saving husband
Mrs Kate Lee Able of Rossville Georgia recounts severe abdominal injury from lifting and rapid weight loss. After failing with three doctors and castor oil, she notes relief and recovery began after giving Thedford's Black-Draught, claiming it saved her husband’s life.
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Rossville
Kate Lee Able
Thedford
Watch THE TIMES everyday for Spertualtias S80
The item urges daily reading of The Times for Spertualtias, noting S80 per month as the price or fee.
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TIMES
Spertualtias
This Date In His Tory The Belgian mission to the United States
This date section recalls events from 1770 to 1917 including Sullivan’s American forces retreating from Canada to Crown Point, the British evacuation of Philadelphia, the first alien laws, the Napoleonic defeat at Waterloo, the opening of Waterloo Bridge, Mexican sentiment on union with Texas, Rivoli battle, Palmerston’s premiership, Buckingham statue, and other war and diplomatic notes. A separate report notes American and Mexican labor representatives arriving in Laredo en route to Washington for a joint conference.
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Sullivan
Canada
Crown Point
N. Y
Philadelphia
Delaware
New Jersey
New York
United States
Wellington
Blucher
Napoleon
Waterloo
Waterloo Bridge
The
Thames
London
McLeod
Austin
Texas
Rivoli
Lord Palmerston
Federation of Labor
Washington
Mexico
Laredo
John Murray
Pan-American Conference On Labor
Luis Morones
Mexican Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
St. Paul
Minn
Murray
Samuel Gompers
Cholera Morbus Warns of Dangers and Remedy Use
A warning about cholera morbus describes it as very painful and dangerous with deaths in many neighborhoods before medical help arrives. The ad recommends Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy and cites Mrs. Charles Enyeart of Huntington Indiana reporting immediate relief for two sick children in summer 1911.
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Chamberlain
Charles Enyeart
Huntington
Ind
Two Frenchmen in Laredo praise American wartime relief
Two French gentlemen Messrs Victor Velissalde and A G Carmona arrived in Laredo en route to Torreon, Mexico. They spoke highly of American Red Cross workers and soldiers, noting the French regard for U S troops and the courage of American and French women aiding the wounded. They praised American kindness and the sacrifice of hospital nurses amid bombardments in Paris and elsewhere.
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Messrs
Victor Velissalde
Ste. Marie Des Gosses
Landes
France
A. G. Carmona
Paris
Laredo
Torreon
Mexico
Red Cross
Delissarde
Battlefront
America
American Red Cross
Everyody
Over the Top Bazaar Opens at Ursuline Academy Grounds
On June 28 the Junior Red Cross of Ursuline Academy and St Peter's School will open a bazaar on Convent grounds to raise funds for Thrift Stamps. Features include a fancy work booth, a soldier booth, and a fish-pond with attendees in allied nation costumes. Admission is ten cents to support the W S 3S drive.
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Red Cross
The
Ursuline Academy
St. Peter’s School
Laredo
P Gresham Visits Austin Knights of Pythias Lodge
P Gresham editor of the Texas Pythian Banner Knights of Temple travels to the city to meet Aztec Lodge No 111 members. He is a prominent Texan newspaperman and keen on journalism progress in Texas.
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P. Gresham
Texas Pythian Banner
Knights of Temple
Aztec Lodge No. 111
Knights of Pythias
Gresham
Texas
Rain Lifts South Texas Crops With Diversified Growth
Heavy rains across Laredo and nearby areas boost cotton and corn prospects along the Texas Mexican border, with 5 to 6 inches rainfall eastward and widespread beneficial moisture. Officials predict abundant crops, urging Webb County farmers to diversify beyond onions to maximize land use and prevent idle periods.
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Laredo
San Diego
Corpus Christi
Nueces County
Acre
Robstown
Kingsville
Bishop
Agua Dulce
Banquete
Alice
Benavi
Webb County
Courts Grind at County Courthouse in Civil and Criminal Sessions
In the county courthouse two courts are in session. Judge J F Mullally presides over criminal matters in the district court on the second floor while John L Dannelley sits as special judge in a civil case Lozano et al v Chavarria et al on the third floor. Adelaida Ramirez was jailed two years for selling booze in violation of the dry zone law. Lino Olvera received thirty days for theft under fifty dollars. Pedro Canche was found guilty of zone law violations and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
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J. F. Mullally
John L Dannelley
Lozano Et al
Chavarria
Adelaida Ramirez
Lino Olvera
Pedro Canche
Rail timetable notes for several lines this day
Railroad time table lists Texas-Mexican No 1 1 20 pm to Corpus Christi and No 2 2 10 pm from Corpus Christi. International Great Northern through fast to St Louis 10 45 am to 6 10 pm. Night Train 9 pm to 8 am. Rio Grande Eagle Pass trains from Laredo 8 am to Minera 10 20 am and from Minera 1 pm to Laredo 3 16 pm, daily except Sunday.
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Corpus Christi
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Minera
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised by F B Tressey
A Richmond Kentucky note says Chamberlain's Tablets are a wonder and unbeatable for indigestion or constipation. It urges readers troubled by digestion issues to try them.
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Chamberlain
F. B. Tressey
Richmond
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United Stats
Consumers
CE & Fuel CO
F. A. Matthes
Us.s
Reuter
South Texas
Bloomsdale Savoy
Stein
Charleston Wakefield
Surehead
Volga
St. Louis
Bermuda
South
New Mexico
Chris, Reuter
New Orleans
William A. Buckingham
Connecticut
Hartford
Heligoland
England
Stail
Chauncey H. Depew
Vanderbilt University
Battle of
Arras
Count Helmuth von Moltke
Piave Front
Royal Marines
Uve
J. L. Dannelley
Mullally
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