Times in Mexico Sparks Anger Over Old Paper Shipment
A Monterey merchant’s shipment of old English newspapers was banned by Nuevo Laredo authorities. Officials cited alleged revolutions and liberty claims to bar the papers, returning them across the river. The Times condemns the action as oppression and a danger to press freedom amid uprisings and border tensions.
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Times
Monterey
Porfirio Diaz
Republic
The
Laredo Times
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Sr. B. Hazelrigg
Frances G. Harding
Hazelrigg
Thompson
Charlie Chaplin
M. Sallee
Strand
Ultimatum in Sonora Threatens Guaymas Landing Row
Villista authorities in Sonora forbid Admiral Howard from landing troops at Guaymas to shield Americans against Yaqui attacks. A bluff 1500-troop pledge is doubted as insufficient to spare foreign residents, while Yaquis resist Mexican pressure and American escort limits complicate safety for settlers amid ongoing violence.
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Quintana Roo
Villista
Sonora
Howard
Guaymas
Yaqui
Villa
Washington
Earthquake rocks Imperial Valley and debate on land value
The Imperial Valley in California faces a severe quake while posters argue why people travel abroad when Southwest Texas offers land and better society with no earthquakes. Citizens note pool hall bans and Supreme Court oversight, yet business continues despite legal scrutiny.
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Imperial Valley
California
Texas
Supreme Court
This Date in History June 24 1814 to 1914
Highlights include the Battle of Bannockburn in 1814 the naval duel at Sluys with heavy English losses and Cabot sighting America in 1497. King Philip's War opens in 1675, Glasgow malt tax unrest 1724, Daily Mail in 1741, first national agricultural convention 1852, Lee crosses the Potomac 1863, Grover Cleveland dies 1908, and King Peter of Serbia names Crown Prince Alexander regent in 1914.
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Bannockburn
Scotland
Bruce
England
Sluys
John Cabot
Sebastian
America
New England
Glasgow
Daily Mail
London
Washington
Lee
Potomac River
Grover Cleveland
United States
Peter of Servin
Alexander
American Girl in Germany Describes War Routine
Mrs. EK Blume formerly Ellen Lutz of Laredo reports from Germany after a year abroad. She and her Mexican husband’s family observe daily life amid war with garrisons theaters and steady prices. The couple welcomed a son born on German soil and discuss army relatives and scarce substitutes.
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the Times
EK. Blume
Ellen Lutz
Laredo
Blume
Germany
Mexico
Asm
Mr. Blume
Boxing wonder from Chicago claimed by Walter Jacobson
Chicago claims discovery of a 140 pound boxing prodigy in Wal ter Jacobson. The 21 year old won his first four round bout against Sim Nelson. Various adv notices, local ads and notices appear amid community life including a pack mule proposal and street safety urges.
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Chicago
Walter Jacobson
Sim Nelson
Goodyear Tires Cut Prices Again Despite Costs
Goodyear reduced prices by about five million dollars in the year, marking a third price cut in two years and totaling a forty five percent reduction. The notice claims the lower pricing will save Goodyear users approximately five million dollars this year.
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Goodyear
Laredo
Herbal remedy promotes regular bowels and strength
An advertisement touts HERBINE as the remedy for irregular bowels. It purifies, strengthens, and regulates, claiming benefits for daily work readiness. Sold by all druggists with price to be inferred from the notice.
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San Angelo
Thedford
Thedfords Black-Draught
Corpus
Royal and Corona Typewriters
Vidauri and Sons
Will W. Gregg
Ford
CIA
Benet
Fort Sam Houston
New York
Boston
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Long Island
Canada
Ile
Pennsylvania
Corpus Christi
Joop
Goodyear Service Stations
John A. Applewhite
Pilar Garcia Neal Auto Company
Laredo, Texas
Cotulia, Texas
Breese
Northland
Emerson
Laredo Electric and Railway CO
Buick
Jno. A. Applewhite
Laredo Transfer
Dupo
Streator
Dupo Streator
J.C. Seymour
Wooten
Hidalgo St
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