Duplicity in Carranza government and border tensions
The piece denounces Carranza as duplicious while accusing his government of provoking war with the United States. It recounts the Carrizal fight claims, warns of possible attacks on U S troops, and urges Carranza to withdraw troops and guarantee peace. It notes Red Cross fundraising in Laredo, a meeting at Hotel Hamilton, and calls for local Civilian contributions to help soldiers and war care.
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Carranza
Treviso
Gen. Trevisio
Mexico
United States
Ricaut
Trevisio
Gonzales
Carrizal
Pershing
Germany
Mex
Fort MclIntosh
Army and Navy
Washington
National Red Cross
Red Cross
Laredo
National Guard
River Front
The
Hotel Hamilton
Red Cross Chapter Formed at Laredo Begins Plan Work
The Laredo Chapter of the National Red Cross formed recently has delayed activity due to the need to complete prerequisites. Members and officers have shown interest and ambition, and the organization is preparing to begin substantial work once the required steps are finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Red Cross
Treasury
Chapter
The
National Red Cross
Yaqui at Piedras Negras Face U S Soldier Clash Risk
Two thousand Yaquis at Piedras Negras may clash with United States soldiers though they have not yet fought Mexican troops. The report notes their inexperience in combat and current posturing around the border town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedras Negras
United States
Death of Corporal Oberlies prompts Webb county grand jury reconvening
Corporal William Oberlies of Troop M Fourteenth Cavalry died from wounds received in the San Ignacio battle on June 15 at Fort McIntosh hospital. Webb county grand jury was ordered reconvened to investigate the case, with four Mexican bandits jailed locally. Jurisdiction granted as death occurred in Webb county.
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Webb County Grand Jury
William Oberlies
Fourteenth Cavalry
San Ignacio
Fort MclIntosh
Corporal Oberlies
Webb County
Grand Jury
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in Bankruptcy
In the District Court of the United States Southern District of Texas N Buitron is adjudged bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be held in Corpus Christi Texas at 10 oclock in the fore noon on the 34th day of June 1916. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. INO C- Sports Referee in Bankruptcy Corpus Christi Texas June 18 1916.
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District Court of the United States
Southern District of Texas
N. Buitron
Webb
Corpus Christi
Texas
Trials of the Three Bandits Set for July 7
The three bandits face trial in district court on July 7 with public interest likely high as proceedings begin. Court schedule and key witnesses were not disclosed in the available text.
Laredo Militia Docket Shows July Court Session
District Attorney John A Walls details new criminal docket for district court with four days of trials including three Mexican bandits previously jailed near Webb station. Notable cases include embezzlement burglary theft and murder in Hamilton case. Militia anecdotes describe Fort Ringgold alert and home letters, pay day, promotions, and upcoming blood test amid border tensions.
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John A. Walls
Webb Station
Walter Barnett
Hamilton
Fort McIntosh to be Lighted by Electricity
The fort’s grounds officers quarters barracks and all lighted areas will be illuminated by electricity after the War Department approved the plan. Laredo Electric & Ry. Co. has been awarded the contract to wire install fixtures and complete the lighting system at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Electric & Ry. Co
Fort McIntosh
War Department
Dr Kings New Discovery for Colds and Coughs
The ad advises giving a cold proper attention and diet while starting Dr King s New Discovery with pine tar antiseptic oils and balsams. It claims to ease cough soothe throat and bronchial tubes checks the cold and clears the head, noting over 40 years usage and urging a bottle at once from the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Texas-Mexican Railway Stockholders Meeting Notice
Stockholders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company are told to assemble at the company office in Laredo Texas on June 28 1916 at 9 00 a m to elect directors and transact any business. The board of directors will meet immediately after adjournment. A B Muller secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
Board of
Corpus Christi Fourth of July Prep Parade Draws Interest
On the border both defense and interior excursions are planned. Redo residents look to the regular Texas-Mexican division excursions by conductors and engineers. Corpus Christi hosts a grand celebration next month featuring a monster preparedness parade to show local sentiment on the president’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Corpus
Vizcaya Sierra contracts two story brick building
L. V. Jambers & Co. won the Vizcaya Sierra construction in Laredo for 25000 dollars. The new two story brick structure will measure 60 feet on Flores Avenue and 90 feet on Iturbide street, with plans by M S Ryan. Work expected to start by July 15 after the old building on the site is vacated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Jambers & Co
Laredo National Bank
Bertani
Vizcaya Sierra
Flores Avenue
Iturbide Street
M.S. Ryan
Vizcaya
Virile ideas urged to curb coquettes in Laredo stores
A Times report recalls local fears of masculine suitors mobbing Mexican girls in Laredo stores. Foreigner suitors from Mexico and beyond allegedly harass workers with flirtatious advances, causing several to be fired. The piece calls for stricter measures at the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Mexico
Times
Prayer ends for weary circus visit ends
A six year old Tommy returns home to Walbrook after a circus outing and, tired, refuses to say prayers. His mother insists and he recites a humorous blessing asking the Lord to bless the circus clowns and animals, ending with a garbled farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Walbrook
Muyver
Baltimore Sun
Commencement at Old Harvard Marks 280th Year
Cambridge Mass June at ward University closes its 280th year with one of the largest classes in its history. The exercises move from Sanders Theater to the Stadium to accommodate a large crowd. The 1891 class celebrates its twenty fifth anniversary with the ceremony led by its peers.
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Cambridge
Mass
Atward University
Sanders Theater
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Rumuallo Contreras
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Antonio Cuevas
Norberto Pezzot
Manuel Lopez
Lorenzo Salinas Chapa
Julian Tailer
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William Randolph Hamilton
the Times
Ayeamore
Fort Ringgold
Milmo Rifles
Co. I
Second Texas Infantry
Walter
Parker
Hulen
Mirker
Company
Austin
Texas Infantry
Adam Bold
Santone
Army
Walter Nye
Samfordyce
Prince Albert
J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
P. A
Prince Albert Tobacco
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N. C
A. B. Muller
Old Harvard
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