Large audience enjoys Ursuline Academy drama Mrs Briggs of the Poultry Yard
Thursday's Daily reports a large attendance at Ursuline Academy where Miss Corinne Dollmer starred as Mrs Briggs in the three act drama. The cast included Master Steve Simon Master John Roberts Elsie Strain Josephine Roberts Elizabeth Barnett and Miss Alice Lingford with a final pantomime The Last Rose of Summer. Graduating exercises are planned for Friday night with a large audience expected.
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Ursuline Academy
Steve Simon
Ralph
Briggs
John Roberts
Mercier Lake
Elsie Strain
Alice Lingford
Silas Green
Back Woods
Margaret Simon
Mr. Lee
Virginia
Laura Taylor
Elizabeth Barnett
Edward Wright
Dorothy Morton
Mary Kathleen Hummell
Villistas Rumor in Ciudad City Stir
Rumor swirls in the city and Nuevo Laredo that a large force of Villistas is moving toward the border town. Soldiers are digging trenches and laying barbed wire within Nuevo Laredo between the track and market, sparking fear of an impending attack.
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Allende
Nuevo Laredo
Inaugural Ball for Club Social Laredense Opens New Hall
The newly formed Club Social Laredense hosted its inaugural ball in Red Men's Hall on Flores Avenue above the Western Union office. Mexican society leaders danced to a Mexican orchestra with Manuel Cavazos Jr. and Miss Luz Guajardo leading the grand march. about ninety couples attended and enjoyed refreshments.
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Club
Social Laredense
Two Laredos
Red Men's Hall
Western Union Telegraph Co
Flores Avenue
Manuel Cavazos, Jr
Luz Guajardo
Laredo Corpus Ball Games Set for Independence Day
Corpus Christi hosts the annual Laredo versus Corpus Christi baseball series for Independence Day. Three games start July 4 afternoon and July 5 morning and afternoon, with Pelicans led by F Rossi and Bermudas by Alfred Poggenpohl. Local lineup includes Cauley, Peiligrino, Sims, Kelly, Cook, Green, Burnet, Shiner, Freeman, and Battaglia.
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Corpus Christi
San Antonio Express
Laredo
Corpus
Pelicans
F. Rossi
Bermudas
Alfred Poggenpohl
Paul Cauley
Mat Peilligrino
Sims
Joe Kelly
Cook
Green
Burnet
Red Shiner
Freeman
Battaglia
One Act Farce in Nuevo Laredo Ends in Paper Debacle
A Monterey merchants purchase of several thousand pounds of old papers is thwarted by Nuevo Laredo immigration officials who bar the shipment as inimical to the Carrancista cause. The stalled cargo is returned to Texas while the men lament the comic, pompous authorities and the Times bears no loss.
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Puck
Burg
Nuevo Laredo
Francisco
Jose Saldana
Monterey
Laredo
Times Office
Senor Santos
Carranga
Messrs
Saldanha
Mexico
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie
Times
If you have the itch don’t scratch it cure proven
An old advertisement for Ballard’s Snow Liniment promises instant relief from itching and a permanent cure after several applications. The bottle costs 50 cents or one dollar and is sold by all druggists. The copy emphasizes quick relief and a lasting effect to attract buyers.
Reward for information on Santa Maria avenue vandalism
A $25 reward is offered by Peter P Parker for information identifying party or parties who during a joy ride on Santa Maria avenue last night threw an empty beer bottle through a window of Parker's home in North Laredo. Dated June 23, 1921.
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Santa Maria Avenue
North Laredo
Peter DP. Parker
Ady
Social calendar events at Elks Hall and Ursuline Convent
Thursday night Mrs. John Convery hosts a dance for the Misses Martin at Elks Hall after eight. Friday morning the Misses Westbrook give a shower for Miss Grace Davis at nine thirty. Mrs. A. C. Hamilton and Miss Mildred Irby entertain for Miss Grace Davis at four thirty. Philathea society plans a School Plaza event after eight. Commencement exercises at Ursuline Convent begin at 8:30 pm.
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John Convery
Martin
Elks Hall
Misses Westbrook
Grace Davis
A. C. Hamilton
Mildred Irby
Philathea Society
Ursuline Convent
Bridal shower and luncheon fill season in Kansas City
The Kansas City Journal reports on the Grace Davis and William Kemper marriage set for Tuesday at the bride’s home. A luncheon and multiple bridge sessions celebrate the engagement with Mrs. Hermann Baenz hosting a four table event adorned with Shasta daisies and ferns. Guests include numerous locals, with prizes such as hand-painted sets and a bath towel. A separate shower for Miss Davis featured a tea-tray gift and daisy linen petals, with sixteen covers. A motoring party to a target range and Bella Vista visits accompany the social items, and the Philathea society plans an eight thirty fundraiser on School Plaza to support church steps.
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Hermann Baenz
Farragut Street
G. C. Hiatt
J. B. DaCamara
Robt. McComb
Alma Pierce
Clara Nelson
Francis Alexander
Marzelle Beene
Margaret Oberfeldt
Grace Davis
Bridge
Miss Davis
Ruth Murphy
Marguerite Nelson
Mesdames Davis
Cogley
Dew
Oberfeldt
Hassell
Lorline
Bids Opened for Carrying Mails to I G N Depot and Posts
Postmaster J N Worsham announced sealed bids for carrying mails to and from the I G N depot and the Laredo and Nuevo Laredo post offices. Bids accepted until July 2, with final award to Washington. Contractor must provide conveyance and team and receive a yearly sum per bid.
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J. N. Worsham
Times
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Washington
Nuevo Jeredy
Personal Guests and Visitors Trade City Notes
A coastal roundup lists guests in city hotels including W. C. Hasdorff from San Antonio and Chas F Eckart from Corpus Christi, with Epstein of San Antonio arriving this morning. Farmers J. C. and N. R. Shafer of San Benito inspect prospects for business relocation. College students Juan Puig and Mateo Gonzalez return from St. Louis for vacation, met by W. L. Puig. Additional visitors include J. EF. Goodin and many others stopping at Bender and Hamilton hotels, with frequent names from San Antonio, Dallas, Detroit, and beyond.
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W. C. Hasdorff
San Antonio
Hamilton
Chas. F. Eckart
Corpus Christi
Bender
J. Jennings
Alice
Billie Krame
Juan M Weber
J. L. Weber
Monterey
I. W. Young
Detroit
J. Tom Jackson
Chicago
D. W. Young
eDetroit
Tom H. Etheridge
W W. Grosser
Dallas
Wm. Epstein
L. D. Lewis
J. A. Blackburn
G. W. Parterdge
Mexico
Gas Stove Fire Triggers Quick Laredo Alarm
Last night at 10 20 o clock an alarm of fire sounded from the Second ward. Firefighters arrived within minutes at Manuel Duran home 816 Benavides street, where a gas stove caused jets to ignite simultaneously. Neighbors and occupants battled the flames with wet cloths, and the blaze was extinguished without department intervention.
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Second Ward
Central Fire Station
Laredo
Marl Kitchener 65th Birthday Hero of the War
Marl Kitchener secretary of war in the British cabinet turns 65 today as England relies on his leadership in the great European War. Born June 24 1850 in Ballylongford Ireland he rose from engineering corps to command Khartum and Nile expeditions before South Africa. A strict disciplinarian unmarried and called a woman hater he welds the forces for Belgium and France battles ahead.
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Marl Kitchener
Kitchener
England
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Roberts
Belgium
France
Gonzalez Reaches Capital Suburbs as Order to Storm City Bypassed
The Carranza agency reports Gonzalez has reached the suburbs of Mexico City. Zapatistas are entrenched and Gonzalez was ordered to spare storming the city if possible. The incident is dated June 24 from El Paso.
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el Paso
Carranza Agency
Gonzalez
Mexico City
Zapatistas
No Hope of Settlement After Carranza Refusal
Washington notes official hope for Mexican peace faded as Carranza announced he would not agree to a truce with Villa, signaling continued differences and no settlement.
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Washington
Carranza
Villa
Warehouse license issued to seventeen bonded firms
Seventeen bonded warehouse corporations received licenses today in Austin as part of a statewide licensing push. The Associated Press reports the action occurred on June 24.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Artillery Duels On Italian Austrian Front Reported
Rome reports artillery duels on the entire Italian Austrian front amid claims Austrian reinforcements from Galicia may halt the Italian advance. Austrian counter attacks last night failed to recapture five villages Italians held yesterday on the Trieste front.
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Rome
Galicia
Trieste
Sinking of seven Scottish drifters by German submarine
A German submarine sank seven fishing drifters off the coast of Scotland near London on June 24. The incident adds to ongoing wartime losses suffered by British fisheries as authorities scramble to assess damage and casualties.
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London
Scotland
Russians Retire Behind Frontiers After Push Fails
Petrograd dispatches say Austro German aggressiveness may take years to wear down as Russians retreat behind their frontiers. Only a small Galicia segment on the Dniester river remains outside the line.
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London
Petrograd
Galicia
Dniester
Germans Bombard Souchez Amid Allied Advances
German forces bombarded Souchez heavily at night as Allied operations continued. Since June 14 French troops have captured over 700 Germans in the River Fecht area of Alsace, signaling intensified combat in the region.
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Souchez
Paris
Thaw to Tell Life Story at Sanity Trial
The state will call Harry Thaw as a witness against himself to compel him to relate his entire life story in his insanity trial, a move announced today. This briefing notes the plan aims to expose Thaw’s history and character for the defense and prosecution alike as proceedings continue in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Thaw
Allied gains at Dardanelles amid June advances
Paris reports that between June 1 and June 24 the French and British progressed from 160 yards to a quarter mile along a front about a mile wide. The advance yielded 600 prisoners taken.
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Paris
Dardanelles
Fifteen Bishops Confer at Marquette Diocesan Meet
A conference of fifteen Episcopal bishops opened at Marquette Michigan headquarters of the diocese. The meeting gathers leaders from Michigan Illinois Wisconsin Ohio and Indiana to discuss church affairs and regional matters.
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Marquette
Mich
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
Ohio
Indiana
American Made Opera Featured at National Federation Conven tion
In Los Angeles on June 24 the Biennial Convention of the National Federation of Music Clubs opens with a focus on a genuine American opera, homemade and home-sung, to encourage American composers. Mrs. Julius Fe. Kinney of Denver is named president.
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Los Angeles
Calif
National Federation of Music Clubs
Julius FE. Kinney
Denver
Turks Capture Heights in Caucasus Action
Constantinople reports Turks resumed the offensive in the Caucasus and yesterday captured about one and three quarters miles of the Karabagh heights. Russian forces retreated eastward as the engagement expanded. The report does not give the number of troops involved.
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Constantinople
Caucasus
Karabagh
Austrians Repulsed With Heavy Losses In Italy Front
Verona June 24 Reliable reports say Austrian reinforcements arrived to push the offensive along the front but are being repulsed with heavy losses, as Italian defenses hold.
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Verona
Italy
Further German Victory Across Dniester River
Berlin reports another German victory in Galicia as Gen. von Lisingen crosses the Dniester river today. The war office confirms the move, signaling continued advances on the eastern front.
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Berlin
War Office
Galicia
von Lisingen
Dniester
Big Battle at Paredon Reported by American Arrival
An American traveler arriving in Nuevo Laredo from Monterey says a fierce Carrancista versus Villista battle raged at Paredon since Tuesday afternoon. Monterey forces were reportedly being sent to reinforce Carrancistas to hold against Villista advances from Saltillo.
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Nuevo Laredo
Monterey
Paredon
Saltillo
Western Pacific road in courts in California move to widen control
San Francisco June 24 The question of whether Western Pacific Railroad affairs will stay in local federal courts or go to New York rises before Judge Van Kreet as receivers seek a restraining order against Equitable Trust Company suit to recover on first mortgage bonds. Denver & Rio Grande owns two thirds of Western Pacific stock. bonded debt stands at 375 million. California governors and wealthy allies push state purchase at about 50 million to extend line to Southern California. Western Pacific was created by Gould interests in 1906 to connect San Francisco with Salt Lake City via Denver & Rio Grande.
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San Francisco
Western Pacific Railroad
van Kreet
New York
Equitable Trust Company
Equitable Company
Denver and Rio Grande
Western Pacific
Johnson
California
Gould
Salt Lake City
Denver & Rio Grande
No Attempt on Warsaw Reported by Amsterdam Despatch
London June 24 Dutch telegram says after Galicia victory the Germans are not trying to take Warsaw and are instead moving troops west of the city. The message notes continued German pressure on the region and shifts in troop deployment.
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Warsaw
London
Amsterdam
Galicia
What Became of Dernburg Sailed From New York
In June the Bergensfjord detention at Kirkwall left no London despatches about Dernburg’s fate. The Tribune published an interview Dernburg gave before his departure, claiming he aimed to influence U S readers to understand Germany’s view while he was in the United States.
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Dernburg
New York
London
Bergensfjord
Bernard Dernburg
Kirkwall
United States
The
Tribune Today
France Refuses Passports for Americans of German Origin
Washington dispatch reports that France notified the United States on June 24 that it will not issue any more passports to Americans of German origin. The decision affects residents and travelers seeking consular documents and reflects ongoing wartime tensions between the two nations.
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France
Washington
United States
Holland's Tribute to New York City Flag Raising
New York June 24 The City of Amsterdam presented its first municipal flag of New Amsterdam now New York City to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the first mayor and common council. The orange white and blue flag bears the city seal and will be raised over City Hall with appropriate exercises.
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New York
Amsterdam
Holland
New Amsterdam
City Hall
Notice of Texas-Mexican Railway annual meeting
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 20 1915 at 9 a m for electing directors and business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after adjournment. A B Muller Acting Secretary Laredo Texas May 29 1915. 529 301 (Adv)
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The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
A. B. Muller
Impaired Appetite Relieved by Chamberlains Tablets
Detroit man J H Seitz reports Chamberlains Tablets restored appetite, eased bloating, and brought pleasant bowel movements. Sold by all dealers.
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J. H. Seitz
Detroit
Mich
Gale
Earthquake Shockfelt in California Raises Irrigation Alarm
Centro Calif June 24 another earthquake shock was felt this morning keeping residents in a tremor throughout the valley. Officials estimate losses from recent shocks may reach 500000 dollars but more shocks could damage the irrigation system and threaten supplies.
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California
Ie Centro
Calif
Wilson Visits Col House on Long Island
President Wilson, en route to his summer home, spent much of the day at Col. House’s residence on Long Island. He planned to discuss Col. House’s recent trip to Europe. Lansing Sworn in as Secretary of State. Robert Lansing took the oath today in Washington.
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Associated Press
New York
Wilson
Col. BR. M. House
Long Island
Col. House
Europe
Celebrate Bishop Nichols 26th Anniversary Anniversary
San Francisco on June 24 marks a fitting celebration for the 25th anniversary of the consecration of Bishop William Ford Nichols of the Episcopal Diocese of California to be observed here today.
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San Francisco
William Ford Nichols
Episcopal Diocese of
California
Harvard Yale Freshmen Boat Race Set For Today
New London Conn June 24 The freshman four oared race between Harvard and Yale will be rowed this afternoon unless weather prevents opening the annual rowing contests between the two universities. The big events will come off tomorrow.
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New London
Conn
Harvard
Yale
Atlantic City Carnival Opens With Shore Pageant and Masquerade
Atlantic City Atlantic City N J June 24 A two day carnival opened this morning at the great Atlantic shore resort Auto parties came from far and near The board walk pageant is set for this afternoon and an open air masquerade tonight A naval parade is planned offshore tomorrow featuring the choicest craft along the coast
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Atlantic City
Atlantic Shore
Missouri Begins New State Capitol Ceremony
Jefferson City Missouri June 24 a big parade of state troops citizens and public officials turned the city into a celebration as the cornerstone of the new Missouri state capitol was laid The new capitol is a 3 5 million structure with Former Governor Hadley and Governor Major among the principal speakers The cornerstone was laid under Masonic ceremonies
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Jefferson City
Missouri State Capitol
Hadley
Major
Presentation of Widener Library To Harvard
Cambridge June 24 Harvard Commencement Day features the formal presentation of the Widener Library donated by Mrs Eleanor Elkins Widener of Philadelphia. Senator Lodge delivered the address and President Lowell accepted the library unlocks its doors for the dedication showing the memorial to Harry Elkins Widener who perished in the Titanic disaster.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
University of the Great
Eleanor Elkins Widener
Philadelphia
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lowell
Harry Elkins Widener
Sanders Theatre
Notice of Market Delicatessen Offerings in Laredo
Notice announces the southeast corner market building delicatesen with fish oysters boiled crabs and lunches of boiled ham Swiss brick and American cheese corned beef lunch tongue pickled herring salmon sardines in oil or tomato sauce. Short orders served promptly. Fresh buttermilk daily. The best French drip coffee in Laredo by J. W. Hopkins Shorty.
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Laredo
J. W. Hopkins
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Flavio Vargas
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Kansas City Journal
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John H. Davis
Iatt
Belle
Lillian
Emmie Westbrook
Gill
Herr, Gilbreath
Coulter
Bella Vista
Judge Mullally
Antoinette Flasseur
Anita Mullally
Fdward Mullally
Yhe Philathea Society
G. N
Post Office
Western Pacific Road
New York City
Missouri
State Capitol
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