Opening the Bridge Amid Rebel Control At Laredo
The Laredo area seeks to reopen the bridge over the river to ease stalled commerce after rebels seized the line between Laredo and Saltillo. Mexican National Lines oppose use without compensation, while rebels claim revenue supports their war fund. Merchants, shippers, and chambers urge opening, but owners demand payment and government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Saltillo
National Lines of Mexico
Chamber of Commerce
Mexican National Lines
Texas Railway Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nuevo Laredo
United States
T Railroad
Mexico
Monteres
Alps
Selling Our Battleships To Greece Or The Scrap Heap
The argument favors selling two obsolete battleships Mississippi and Idaho to fund newer vessels. Keeping aging ships costs money while they lose combat relevance as naval tech advances. Sale to Greece or other buyers could modernize the fleet and avoid entangling sentiment, while recouping value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Idaho
Greece
Maine
Oregon
Panama Canal
This Date in History Passages and Dates Collide
Montage of dubious notes lists events from 1721 to 1892 including mail routes, receptions, captures and retakes, mob violence, royal visits, and a political election. Many items are garbled with unclear places and names. Overall, a scattered chronology of historic mentions without coherent narrative.
Flags out, ships kept, and melange of war gear condemned
The article reviews disposal of military stores including rifles and flags, noting condemned vessels like the Maine and Oregon and arguing against scrapping old warships. It mentions Carranza, Greece, and U.S. mediation, plus a local fishing permit notice and a mock baseball debate over the Federal league. It closes with Olympic and Henley regatta notes and U.S. rowing hopes.
Indigestion and Constipation Relief Claim
Mrs Mary E H Mc Mullen of Phelps New York writes that five years ago she began taking Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion and constipation. After years of suffering she found relief at once and was cured after several weeks of use. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain's
Chamberlain
Mary EH. McMullen
Phelps
Ninth Infantry battalions begin range practice under new boss
The Ninth Infantry battalion led by Captain Rethers left today for the target range to two weeks of marksmanship drills and maneuvers. The second battalion, recently on range duty, returned to camp last night, and the first battalion will be followed by another unit for similar training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
John Bulb
Wesll
United States
Union Boat Club
Boston
Harvard
Yale
Ninth Infantry
Big Land
First Goes
Sames, Moore & Co
Rethers
Notice on river conditions and water supply at Espejo plant
The town records ongoing muddy river conditions hindering the pumping plant and water pressure. Staff keep a force at work day and night while urging careful water use. June 1 resignation of Ernest Anderson as manager of Espejo Land & Irrigation Co. effective July 1. Management to pass to Sames Moore & Co with Ornelas as supervisor. Ernest to become a civil engineer in Mexico. Sam and Van Anderson shift to stock business and plan stock raising ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Anderson
Espejo Land & Irrigation Co
Rio Grande
Laredo
Anderson
Sam
Van
de Espejo
Sames, Moore & Co
Mr. Ornelas
Mex
Ico
van Anderson
Burdette Mineral Wells ad and Laredo notices
Burdette Mineral Wells advertises a mineral health tonic for numerous ailments with shipping across the United States and contact details in Texas. The Laredo section covers the funeral of Mrs. F H Lithgow, burial, pallbearers, and service details at the Episcopal church, plus a bid notice for storm sewers and sewer extension with June 15 1914 date and city official quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Burdette Mineral Wells and Hotel Co
Burdette Wells
Lockhart
Texas
City of
Laredoo
Webb County Prospects Boost Cattle and Crops
Southwest Texas locals report Webb county sees propitious conditions after heavy rains. Cattle fattening and robust crop growth noted. Local notices mention peach ice cream specials, theater vaudeville, exchange services, fire department drills, and various ads in a community page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Webb County
Consumers Ice & Fuel Co
Richver
Tampico business revival noted by Langridge report
George Th Langridge of a Galveston and Corpus Christi garage business arrived in town, then departed for Tampico by railway. Advices from Tampico say business is resuming, doors reopening, Americans returning. Langridge ordered modern garage machinery to be shipped from Galveston to Tampico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Th Langridge
Tamepico
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Tampico
Langridgc
Langridge
Made Trip by Auto From Brownsville
Ernest Anderson arrived this morning at four o clock from Brownsville in his automobile. He left Brownsville yesterday shortly after seven on a business trip. En route he faced rough roads and four break downs but persevered and reached his destination with his car in need of repairs. He had been to Brownsville and back along the down river route in his auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Anderson
Brownsville
Ernest
Deafness Cure Warns Against Local Applications
An old advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and promotes a patent remedy. It asserts only a general constitutional treatment can restore hearing and mentions a nasal mucous condition. The notice includes dubious cures and urges readers to purchase Hall's pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hail
Courney: & CO
Toledo
Teke Hall
Personal notices scattered visits and travels across Dolores and nearby towns
The column lists numerous individuals visiting or staying in Dolores, Hamilton, and surrounding cities. Names include Johnson, Davis, Stanford, Latvridge, McComb, Uazell, Reeves, Melton, Brown, Schultz, Meador, Harbour, Crosby, and many others. Places featured are Dolores, Ross, Pearsall, Monterey, San Antonio, Tampico, Saltillo, and nearby Mexican towns, with travel to San Antonio and duties or business trips noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McComb
Fe. Sturgis
Monterey
Uazell
Wtandaon
Kiwin Wharton
San Antonio
Uvzell
J. Reeves
Dender
C. H. Melton
Tampico
Tampico, Mex.; R. M. Brown, Saltillo, Mex.cd, B. Saldata
Monteey
Mex
TH Schultz
Chierut
Ee D. Meador
S. Harbour
J. Crosby
Deilass
Bell
Sam Antone
Oscar Ro Mitchell
City
Perkins Himself In Photo Profile For State Primary
A grainy image shows Judge Perkins in a candid portrait. the caption notes he is the candidate in the Democratic primaries next month. It contrasts his depiction with a supposed friend or spouse posing with other candidates’ families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Jim Wells
Judge Perkins
Moonshine Beanies and a Maiden’s Name Change
A whimsical, fragmentary note references moonshine themed items and a young woman altering her name to Mre, with playful phrases about kisses and small fashion items. The readable text conveys a playful, historic vibe without clear context or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Regal Head Headdress And Hair Care Ad Claims
An ad promotes Herpicide as a cure for dandruff and scalp diseases claiming it stops hair loss and improves appearance. It urges women to request a sample and catalogue, noting a dollar bottle is sold with a barber and druggist endorsement.
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Pune
Quebec
Montreal
Thomas Jefferson
Caire
Napoleon
Jouseph Smith
Marmots
Carrhaee
Charles of
Ene
Breceda
Carranza
Mr. Bryan
Brown
Guaymas
Zacatecas
Houston
Mevator
Loldo
Laguna Taneh
H. Clifton
Alfred Matthews
New York
General Gilmore
Gilmore
Bancroft Johnson
M. G
Feds
Federals
Nee
Aaa
Dr. King
Chichester S Nes
Lad
Espejo
Burdette Mineral Wells
Lila
Laredo Water CO
F. H. Lithgow
Mercy Hospital
G. H. Winch
Mr. Lithgow
Winch
Winch Home
Jd. Si. Whitbrook
Royal Theatre
Exchange Agency
Lincoln Street
Laredo National Bank
Ines
Auriema
Royvel
Clifford & Heflin
S.A Adams
Matamoros Street
Immigration Department
Racine
Racine Tires
Martin Plaza
Times
League Park
Saft’s
City Drug Co
EF. Hy
Lithgow
Dixie Theatre
Dixie
Felix de la Rosa
Coke Street
Mig
Mra. J
Bautista
Royal Grape
J. J. Seite
Detroit
Mich
President Brown
Anont
Austin
Associated Press
National Railways of Mexico
Texas — Railroad Commission
Laredos
Texas Railroad Commission
Watch the Times
Linda Sirs
Fr. Johnson
Dolores
The
Ross
Rae
John Pd, Davis
Joyce
Hanne Davis
Mary Stanford
Hamilton
George HO Latvridge
Coroua Cheisti
Tampley
Hamvelton
Wanna Davis
Nevers
Isasi
Go Zambrano
Aporerey
D Davis
Jaycar
Westursie
Mo Petty
Rubin
Paso
Johnson
Ph. Mindell
Calutett
Me Calzado
Frank Owens
Toladay
Phanasy Mack
Cruz
Geo
Ho Langridae
Perkins Himself
Ady
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