Martial law debate in Laredo not imminent says Times
From Mondays Daily the Times rejects Consul Garretts martial law recommendation as unnecessary now. It argues martial law suspends civic courts and local authority, places control in military hands, and could order citizens from streets. Local police and county officials are handling the situation with cooperation from military authorities.
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Garrett
Laredo
E.eh
Consul Garrett
Webb County
International Bridge
United States
State Department
Mann
Building American ships a record daily output in shipyards
American yards build ships at a rate described as a daily record unmatched in the nation and rivaled only by Britain’s Clyde ships. The piece lauds Atlantic coast yards Bath Maine Newport News Philadelphia and others for turning forests into vessels while noting laws hinder shipbuilding and crew nationality issues. It warns that current freight costs and registry laws threaten U S merchant marine as foreign ships capture traffic and profits.
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Great Britain
Atlantic
Bath
Maine
Newport News
Philadelphia
Pacific
Manila
Coun
South America
City and county urge calm with defense cooperation
Officials and military authorities assure public there is no need for alarm and that martial law would bring burdensome restrictions without added benefit. Citizens are asked to support defense efforts and cooperate with authorities for proper safety.
This Date in History Highlights a 1786 Death and More
Key events include the 1786 death of Gen Nathaniel Greene, 1844 Texas annexation by the United States, 1867 Maximilian shot at Queretaro, 1877 University of Manitoba founded, 1900 Chinese ultimatum for foreign ministers to leave Peking, 1814 mine explosion at Lethbridge entombing 250 miners, 1915 Iceland grants complete suffrage to women with Danish consent, and the 1915 launch of the battleship Arizona in New York.
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Maximilian of Mexico
Queretaro
University of Manitoba
Lethbridge
Alberta
Iceland
Arizona
New York
Teething Troubles in Heat Linked to Stomach Ailments
In hot weather teething infants suffer sore gums and disordered stomachs with bowels often looser and discomfort overall. McGee's Baby Elixir is promoted as the best aid to correct sour stomach calm the bowels and aid digestion. Priced at 25 and 50 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists.
Lawyers Not Always Great Jurists Quote by Taft
A Taft quotation notes that lawmakers, though numerous, are not always precise in legal knowledge or adept at predicting all legal interactions. It adds that courts may err in interpreting statutes, but lawmakers can remedy missteps by enacting clearer laws to reflect legislative intent.
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Congress
William H. Taft
Mexican Bandits and Trainmen Urged Not to Strike
A dated note comments on a tense mood among Mexicans and U S bandits near Brownsville. It suggests American cavalry tracked bandits north of Brownsville and warns rail unions against striking during potential government needs, urging patriotism and nonobstruction.
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Brownsville
Birthday tribute to General Haig turns 55 in France
General Sir Douglas Haig, supreme British commander in France and Flanders, is 55 today. From rising from captain to major general in eight years, Haig was praised for leadership at Liege Mons Aisne Neuve Chapelle and on the British front. He married Queen Alexandra’s favored, Lady Haig, daughter of Lord Vivian. The Haigs have two daughters named Alexandra and Victoria.
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Bed Rae
Douglas Haig
France
Flanders
First Army
Haig
John
Lord French
Douglas
South Africa
Liege
Mons
The
Aisne
Neuve Chapelle
Queen Alexandra
Lady Haig
Lord Vivian
Haigs
Alexandra
Victoria
When You Have a Dad Cold Remedy Ad
The ad urges attention to health and diet for family care and promotes Dr. King's New Discovery. It claims pine tar antiseptic oils and balsams ease coughs and sore throats, check colds, and clear the head. Sold at druggists as a standard family cough syrup for over 40 years.
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Dr. King
Get Ready For the Great Allied Push in War News
The piece notes Russian forces and Czarist legions ready for action, hints at a widespread offensive along a long front, Bulgarian coast bombardment, renewed Italian attacks, and British activity near Ypres with Canadian troops taking German positions, signaling a potential major Allied concerted movement.
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Ypres
Corpus Christi
Bowel Complaints in India Lecture Des Moines Church
A missionary from India spoke at a Des Moines church about traveling into the Indian interior and falling ill. He kept a bottle of Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, which he believes saved his life. He asserts the remedy works as both preventive and cure for cholera and milder bowel complaints in the United States. Obtainable everywhere.
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India
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Deporting the vagrants to the Mexican side of the river
The Times reports authorities have been deporting vagrants who refuse work by taking them to the international footbridge then the boundary monument and sending them back to Mexico under Texas vagrant laws. Some deported individuals are described as not seeking employment.
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International Footbridge
Boundary Monument
Texas
Chance for the Texas Boys Volunteers Join National Guard
Two Laredo youths Sidney Adams and Lee Edwards volunteered for the Texas National Guard joining Troop A First Texas Cavalry in Houston now at Fort McIntosh. Laredo youths enlist in Company IT Milmo Rifles and other units as Texas prepares to mass volunteers for possible service in the United States Army.
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Laredo
United States Army
Texas National Guard
Sidney Adams
Lee Edwards
First Texas Cavalry
Houston
Fort McIntosh
Uncle Sam
Second Texas Infantry
Milmo Rifles
Army
Union
Texas
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Knee Pain Relief
James Ferguson of Philadelphia reports wonderful relief after one application. The ad urges readers to try Sloan's Liniment for knee pain, noting it penetrates without rubbing and can be bought at any drug store for 25 cents.
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Sloan
James 8S
Ferguson
Phila
Modern Laredo to Build Three Contemporary Schools
Plans detail a new high school and two additional buildings for Laredo with modern conveniences. Structures will feature Mission style, basement rooms for domestic science, large gym, libraries, auditoriums, and ample daylight. Construction expected to start soon with completion aimed for September.
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Laredo
Grammar School
Baptist Church
Heights
M.S. Ryan
Board of School Trustees
Laredo Independent
Filis
University of Texas
United States
Texas-Mexican Railway stockholders meeting notice
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the Company's office in Laredo Texas on June 28 1916 at 9 00 am for the purpose of electing directors and transacting such business as may be brought before the meeting. The board of directors will also meet immediately after adjournment of stockholders. A B Muller Secretary. 25 1m
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The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
A. B. Muller
Itch Relief Ad Promises Cure With Snow Liniment
If you have the itch do not scratch. It fails to cure and causes skin bleeding. Apply Ballard's Snow Liniment, rub gently on affected parts. It relieves itching instantly and a few applications remove the cause, yielding a permanent cure. Price 25, 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists. ar
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Ballard
Attempted Break-In At Ursuline Convent After Fire
After a small fire at the Ursuline Convent on Zaragosa Street, late Saturday a group of men tried to enter the building. They damaged doors and locks before leaving. General William Mann ordered US soldiers to guard the convent nightly to protect the sisters.
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Ursuline Convent
Zaragosa Street
Convent Avenue
William Mann
Laredo
United States
Texas born Mexicans urged to stay calm on border
General Funston urged Texas and Mexican born Mexicans in Brownsville to remain in their homes and accept the situation calmly with assured army protection. He will notify Governor Ferguson to reinforce assurances, calling on American born Mexicans to aid peace and protect women and children on the border.
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Funston
Parker
Brownsville
Texas
Ferguson
St. Louis
Soldier shoots at night worker near plant
About 12 15 Sunday morning W H Sweetman an employee of the Laredo Electric Ry Co going to the plant to start his midnight shift was challenged by a guard who ordered Halt. He did not comply and a shot or two were fired. Sweetman was struck in the elbow by a missile and the wound is not serious.
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W. H. Sweetman
Laredo
Mr. Sweetman
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Nathaniel Greene
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Monument
Chance
Horlick
Sister
Gen. Funston
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