Local News Bites From Laredo 1916 Solstice to Bridge Trade
Local digest notes a break in J D Rendon’s San Agustin shop with four suits stolen by a file entry. It marks the summer solstice in 1916 and reports civic work on the city hall balcony by Aloys Fuessel. Also mentions new Bertani building tenants on Convent and Hidalgo, self starter work at Citizens Garage, and Mexican border transport trends into Nuevo Laredo.
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J. D. Rendon
San Agustin Avenue
Gregg
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
Aloys Fuessel
City Hall
Bertani
Convent Avenue
Hidalgo Street
Laredo
Citizens Garage
Antonio Salinas
United States
Mexico
U. S
Times
W. H. Sweetman
Will W. Gregz
Notary Public
William Barton
Mr. Maupin
Lincoln Street
Santa Maria Avenue
Sheriff Publishes Spanish Proclamation for Webb County Mexicans
Sheriff Antonio Salinas of Webb County distributes thousands of circulars translating the governor’s proclamation and issues an open letter to Mexican residents in Laredo. The Spanish preface urges peace, order, and respectful submission to authorities to avoid lamentable events and protect homes and families.
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Antonio Salinas
Webb
Laredo
Webb County
State of
Texas
Proclamation by Garza orders strict border security
The proclamation by General Reynaldo Garza, commander at Nuevo Laredo, and brigade commander Juan Antonio Acosta, vows to quell bandit incursions from Mexican forces along the border. It orders detachments to arrest or execute unknown armed individuals near the river if no proof of mission is shown, and urges American authorities to aid vigilance. Dated June 0, 1916, in Laredo Tamaulipas.
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Reynaldo Garza
Carranza
Nuevo Laredo
Alfredo Ricaut
Garza
Juan Antonio Acosta
United States
Nero
Rome
Mexico
C. Laredo
Tamaulipas
Notice to Contractors and Builders Sale of cement and steel
The undersigned offers cement sand and reinforcing steel at attractive prices for quick sale. Contact for details about available quantities and terms. Sale notice dated 20 21.
Meeting of Texas Managers in Laredo Opens Utility Conference
After a two day session in Laredo the Texas Managers and Superintendents of the Interstate Electric Corporation owners of the Laredo waterworks plant and Consumers Ice Co factory adjourned. Officials from San Angelo Palestine and local city were present.
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Texas
Interstate Electric Corporation
Laredo
Consumers Ice Co
R. J. Irvine
San Angelo
R. W. Baker
J. F. Brown
Palestine
Sam Mackin
W. H. Irvine
This City
Doctor P Ornelas Opens Practice in Laredo
Has located in Laredo, Dr P Ornelas, well and favorably known in Laredo, who has been practicing his profession in San Antonio for many years, has moved to this city to make his home and will practice his profession here. Dr Ornelas will office at the Refugio drugstore, at the southwest corner of Market Plaza. 6-15-15t.
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Laredo
P. Ornelas
San Antonio
Ornelas
Refugio Drugstore
Market Plaza
Social calendar highlights week events and parties
Wednesday and Thursday clubs host entertainments at Bella Vista and with sewing at Mrs Richter home. Several social notices list visits, travel plans and arrivals including Miss Mary Irwin, Miss Ruth Murphy and Miss Olivia Schultz. Red Cross meeting at Hotel Hamilton and a Christ Church Junior Auxiliary gathering are noted with others detailing community engagement.
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Marguerite Nelson
Estelle Moser
Bella Vista
Nelson
A. €. Richter
Personal arrivals and listed travelers in the city
M. H. McMahon of Cotulla arrived in the city yesterday. A. Leighton of San Antonio is in the city on a regular visit. Judge M. D. Slater of Llano arrived yesterday and is staying at the Hamilton. Gen. A. C. Markley left last night for Alton, Ill, and other places and will be away several months. The BENDER list includes R. E. Lee, fatson family, Villal dama, EB. L. Broadbury, Dallas, C. V. Millard, San Antonio, W. C. Wilcox, El Paso, A. L. Stiff, St. Louis, R. L. Ross, Saltillo, G. Tingle, San Antonio, Guillermo Pool, Monterrey, A. Comhaff, New Braunfels, J. W. McGill, San Antonio, T. J. Darwin, Baltimore, H. H. Coghtel, San Antonio, John Duff, Connecticut, R. F. Smith, Milwaukee, Wis., R. J. Tamez, Houston.
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M. H. McMahon
Cotulla
Fr. A. Leighton
San Antonio
A. C. Markley
Alton
Ill
Baltimore
H. H. Coghtel
John Duff
Connecticut
R. F. Smith
Milwaukee, Wis
R. J. Tamez
Houston
American Language War Review Mockery in Chicago Press
A Chicago Post quips about the Chicagoer Presse feature printing a war review in the American language. The excerpt mocks diction on the Austrian Italian front noting Joffre’s future reporting challenges and the vain concealment of truth on Dead Man Hill.
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Chicagoer Presse
Joffre
Dead Man Hill
Chicago Post
Mexico’s Day to Celebrate Forty Ninth Anniversary
City of Mexico marked the forty ninth anniversary of the capture of the city by Liberal forces under Gen Porfirio Diaz on June 21 1867. The occasion featured salutes at artillery barracks and national flags over public buildings.
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City of
Mexico
Porfirio Diaz
Count von Khevenhuller
Diaz
Folding bed saves prayers tale in bedchamber
A visiting boy admits he never says prayers at home. The host reassures him that it is fine to pray there, noting the folding bed as a clever prompt. The anecdote underscores safety and instruction in a domestic setting.
Rope and Tie Safety Clash on Elevator Railways
A Philadelphia Public Ledger item recalls workers cutting tie ends on elevated rails. They were told never to drop any piece to the street without a rope. A foreman confronts a worker who defends dropping rope with tie saying he is obeying orders.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Optical Illusion Ends With a Fall on Way Home
A drunken Jones staggered up his street toward his home then suddenly toppled and struck his nose on a barber’s pole. He muttered a puzzled line about a woman in striped stockings as onlookers aided him.
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Jones
San Francisco Star
Local social list includes Hazelrigg and many guests
A crowd of individuals names Hazelrigg Maxine Taylor Vida Bunn Ollie Yates Irene Moser Helen Rich ter Olivia Schultz Marzelle Beene Miriam Werner Courtney Slaughter Edward Brewster Will Sames Frank Cullinan Will Austin Dave Apple white Marcus Wormser James Greer Furney Muller Guy Trout and the hostess attend a community gathering noting their presence and roles.
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Hazelrigg
Maxine Taylor
Vida Bunn
Ollie Yates
Irene Moser
Helen Richter
Olivia Schultz
Marzelle Beene
Miriam Werner
Courtney Slaughter
Edward Brewster
Will Sames
Frank Cullinan
Will Austin
Dave Applewhite
Marcus Wormser
James Greer
Furney Muller
Guy Trout
Gregory for Supreme Court Appointee Nearing Confirmation
Associated Press reports Attorney General Gregory of Austin Texas remains prominently mentioned as Wilson’s choice to fill the Hughes vacancy on the supreme court bench. Wilson is expected to name the appointee within a few days.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gregory
Austin
Texas
Wilson
Hughes
Supreme Court
Halifax Observes Natal Day Centennial Spirit Marks Holiday
Halifax Nova Scotia observed the 167th anniversary of its founding as a public holiday with military sports and athletic events. The Nova Scotia Historical Society organized exercises as part of the day’s program.
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Halifax
N. S
Nova Scotia Historical Society
Smith Seeks 200-Pound Lift At Boston YMCA
Boston June 21 John Y Smith famed strong man aims to set a new world weight lifting record at the Boston YMCA gym tomorrow. He plans to lift a 200 pound dumbbell from floor to shoulder with two hands then press it overhead with his right arm. At over fifty he previously broke amateur records and surpassed Eugene Sandow's marks.
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Boston
Mass
John Y. Smith
Boston Y. M. C. A
Smith
Eugene Sandow
Colonial lawmakers to confer in London on empire plans
Ottawa June 21. A large party of parliamentary members from Australia New Zealand and Canada sails for England to attend an Empire Parliamentary Association conference in London. The purpose is not public but is seen as coordinating a postwar commercial campaign against Germany. The Canadian delegation is led by Sir George Foster and includes a dozen or more MPs.
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Ottawa
Ont
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
England
Empire Parliamentary Association
London
Empire
Sir George Foster
Conference on international relations opens at Western Reserve
Cleveland June 21 experts of national reputation will discuss America's foreign policy at a university conference for students at Western Reserve University this month. Notable speakers include Newton D. Baker Leonard Wood W H Thompson Henri La Fontaine John Barrett Senator Fall Herbert S Houston Shailer Mathews and others addressing topics from national defense to pan Americanism and world organization.
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Cleveland
America
Western Reserve University
Federation of International Polity Clubs
World's Foundation
Church Peace Union
Carnegie Endownment For International Peace
Charles F. Thwing
West Reserve University
Manley C. Hudson
University of Missouri
Newton D. Baker
National Defense
Leonard Wood
W. H. Thompson
Ohio State University
League of Nations
Henri la Fontaine
Belgium
Interparliamentary Union
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
Fall of
New Mexico
University of Chicago
United States
City Council approves bank depositary and street light
At last night regular meeting the council granted the selection of Laredo National Bank as city depositary and approved placing a light at the corner of Sta Isabel avenue and Washington street.
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Laredo National Bank
Sta. Isabel Avenue
Washington Street
European powers press Carranza to avoid break with US
In Washington on June 21 strong pressure from European powers sought to stop Carranza from breaking with the United States. Indirect state department reports indicated probable success of these efforts. Entente agencies are believed to be aiding this move due to suspected German influence inflaming Mexican tensions.
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Washington
Carranza
United States
State Department
Anxiously Awaiting Word from Carranga on War Stance
Washington awaits Mexico City reply on Carranga attitude to the American note. Officials fear war as Carranga’s response will decide if hostilities resume. Public anxiety centers on measures to curb outlaw treatment of Americans and the potential for a formal Mexican response.
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Washington
United States
Mexico City
Carranga
Pershing Finds No Mexican Forces After Probe
Gen. Pershing reported to Gen. Funston that a detachment moved 35 miles from base to check for Mexican troop concentrations but found none. The move was aimed at testing threats to attack unless Pershing moved north.
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San Antonio
Texas
Pershing
Funston
Matamoros Evacuated as General Moves HQ Inland
Brownsville reports that on June 21 the civilian and military population of Matamoros opposite Brownsville evacuated the town as Gen. Ricaut moved his headquarters ten miles inland. American officials expressed puzzlement at the development.
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Brownsville
Texas
Matamoros
Ricaut
Murguia Arrives With 2000 Yaqui Indians At Piedras Negras
Eagle Pass Texas June 21 General Murguia reached Piedras Negras opposite here with a detachment of 2000 Yaqui Indians to reinforce the garrison there.
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Murguia
Eagle Pass
Texas
Carranza
Piedras Negras
Tolay
Destroyers Move to Mexico Coast under Pacific Patrol
Destroyers Hull Hopkins and Trux ton sailed from San Diego today bound for La Paz and the Mexican coast. The Hull was dispatched toward La Paz while the Hopkins continued to unspecified Mexican ports as part of a patrol.
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Mexico
San Diego
Calif
Hull
Hopkins
Truxton
la Paz
German Attacks Again Repulsed In East
Reports from Petrograd confirm the cutting of General Pilanzer's Austrian army in Bukowina as Russians reach the fortified line south of Czernowitz. The Austrians attempted two retreats to reach the line, but Russian forces under General Letchitzky intercepted them, dividing the army.
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Associated Press
London
Pilanzer
Bukowina
Petrograd
Czernowitz
Letchitizsky
War Update From Front Lines Near Rheims and Regions
German forces attacked a trench at Hill 108 northwest of Rheims and toward Berry au Bac but were repulsed according to a French statement. Russians crossed the Styr west of Kolki and counter attacked, while northwest of Lutz they resisted German advances. The Austrians report Russians crossed the Sereth with tight Austrian rear guard, and the Lekateht district south of Vladimir claims the capture of 1300 Russians.
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Pons
Rheims
Berry-au-Bac
Styr
Kolki
Lutz
Sereth
Lekateht
Vladimir
German Aviator Killed in Press Report
London reports the death of Treut Immelmann, the renowned German aviator, with confirmation of his fatal casualty on June 21.
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London
Immelmann
Summer Frost at the Republican Convention
The Beaumont Enterprise notes a mournful mood at last week’s Republican convention as reporting highlighted a funeral like atmosphere surrounding the events. Delegates and proceedings were described with solemnity, even after Hughes secured the nomination.
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Hughes
Beaumont
Ohio Republicans Convene in Columbus for Convention
The Republican State convention met in Columbus on June 21, called to order by temporary chairman Ralph D. Cole. Delegates aim to nominate presidential electors ratify national nominations and craft a platform for the state campaign.
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Columbus
Ralph D. Colé
General Scott Receives Degree At Pennsylvania Military College
Chester, June 21 Major General Hugh L Scott Chief of Staff of the United States Army was honored with the degree of doctor of military science at today's annual commencement of the Pennsylvania Military College. A class of 17 graduates, several of whom will join the regular army as lieutenants, completed the program.
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Chester
Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
Pennsylvania Military College
Agricultural College Editors Convene at Kansas State College
Meeting for the first time west of the Mississippi, the American Association of Agricultural College Editors opened its fourth annual conference at Kansas State College of Agriculture. F. W. Beckman of Iowa State College will preside over the three days of sessions.
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Manhattan
Kas
American Association of Agricultural College Editors
Kansas State College of Agriculture
United States
F. W. Beckman
Ilowa
Middlebury remembers poet at college centennial
Middlebury College holds commencement with two new buildings opened Hepburn Dormitory and Commons and Mead Memorial Chapel. The centennial celebration honors John Godfrey Saxe born in 1839 with speakers John Godfrey Saxe Jr and Howard Elliot chief among them.
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Middlebury
Middlebury College
Hepburn
Mead Memorial Chapel
John Godfrey Saxe
Howard Elliot
New Haven Railroad
Route Mention of Port Calls Between Cities
A brief item notes travel connection from San Jose del Cabo to the Truxton and onward to Topolobampo, indicating a maritime or transport link between these locations. The text preserves place names and suggests a regional routing context.
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San Jose del Cabo
Truxton
Topolobampo
Completing Mobilization in Washington June 21
Marching orders for National Guard units summoned to the colors are delayed awaiting full mobilization of troops in state camps. Once enough are mustered into federal service, the war department will dispatch them.
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Washington
National Guard
War Department
Mexican Volunteers Begin Military Training in Mexico
Galveston June 21. Beginning Sunday thousands of volunteers start military training in Mexico, according to information received by the Mexican consulate today.
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Galveston
Texas
Mexico
Silliman Returns to Eagle Pass from Mexico
Consul John R. Silliman, formerly stationed at Saltillo, arrived in Eagle Pass Texas late last night. He is the last American consul to leave Mexico.
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Silliman
Eagle Pass
Tex
John R. Silliman
Saltillo
Mexico
Train to Vera Cruz Carries 30 Americans Women
Special Agent Rodgers in Mexico City reports a special car with 30 Americans mainly women aboard the train to Vera Cruz. They are due to arrive today unless the car is detained.
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Mexico City
Washington
Rodgers
State Department
Vera Cruz
Ordered German Released in Freedom Bid
Washington June 21 telegraph says Chief Biel of the justice department bureau of investigation urged El Paso agent to drop charges against Frederick Griese a German banker of Mexico City detained for alleged attempts to violate neutrality investigation found no violation occurred and he was released.
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Washington
Bielaski
Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation
el Paso
Frederick Griese
Mexico City
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 a m for electing directors and other business. The board of directors will meet immediately after adjournment. A B Muller secretary 5 25 1m.
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The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
A. B. Muller
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