Appraisement Court to Hear Protests in City
Proceedings before a board member from New York will meet to hear protests against customs valuations. Cattle and mule appraisals from over a year ago will be reviewed. The nine member board operates from New York and a member is traveling to Texas to resolve long standing matters before continuing to Brownsville and other areas.
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General Board of Appraisement
Customs Service
New York
General Board of Appraisers
Texas
Brownsville
Burglary inmate captured en route after crime at St Paul hotel
Tomas Perez, bell boy at St Paul hotel, burglarized Mrs Graham’s second floor suite in Poteet Texas, stealing a gold water and money. He fled toward the depot, boarded a northbound train, was captured at Cotulla, and to be brought back to Laredo. City officers acted quickly, guests on the lower floor during the break in.
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Tomas Perez
St. Paul
Brennan
Graham
Poteet
Texas
Peres
Vero
Cotulla
Laredo
Herbal remedy Herbine for bowel irregularities
An advertisement touts Herbine as a purifying strengthening and regulating remedy for bowel irregularities. It promises relief from morning discomfort and inability to move bowels. Sold by all druggists for sixpence.
Stockholders Meeting of Texas Mexican Railway Company
The annual stockholders meeting will be held at the company office in Laredo Texas on June 24 1914 at 9 00 am to elect directors and conduct business. The board of directors will meet immediately after adjournment. Secretary J F Boniger.
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The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
J. F. Boniger
Camp Supper for Visiting Girls in Laredo
Captain Welbourn and Lieutenant Clements hosted a camp supper Saturday evening in honor of Miss Isabelle Gallagher of San Antonio and Miss Laura Patrick of Georgetown. The guest list included Isabelle Gallagher, Larry Patrick, Lucille Ruth Marydin Edna Brown, Jore Cullette, Captain Welbourn, Lieutenant Clements, Phillips, Prinz Buitron, Job Ennis, Claude Gullette, and Porcy Bond.
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Bev Innine
Captain Welbourn
Lieutenant Clements
Isabelle Gallagher
San Antonio
Laura Patrick
Georgetown
Laredo
Notice of lease fishing and hunting rights at Laguna Ranch
Alfred Matthews issues public notice that fishing and hunting on the lake at Laguna Ranch are controlled by lessee H Clifton. Public is informed to obtain a permit from him before accessing the lake. Dated June 17, 101.
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Laguna
H. Clifton
Alfred Matthews
Card Party and Hose Shower for Miss Pearl Winch
Saturday afternoon at the Murphy home Miss Lucille Murphy hosted a card party and hose shower for Miss Pearl Winch prior to her wedding to Dr. Robert McCulloch of Corpus Christi. Yellow and white décor featured zinnias. prizes included a hand painted olive dish and a hatpin holder. Guests included Pearl Winch Ruth Murphy Isabelle Gallagher Belle Westbrook Cleo Pereira Flora Bunn Frances Alexander Adelina Thaison Jennie Devine Alice Mowry Maria Mowry Kate Tarver and S M Barlow Richard Weber H M Austin.
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Murphy
Lucille Murphy
Pearl Winch
Hymen
Robert McCulloch
Corpus Christi
Amuss Marie Mowry
Kate Tarver
Ruth Murphy
Isabelle Gallagher
Belle Westbrook
Cleo Pereira
Flora Bunn
Frances Alexander
Adelina Thaison
Jennie Devine
Alice
Maria Mowry
Mesdames S. M. Barlow
Richard Weber
H. M. Austin
Coughs and Colds Weaken the System
Coughs and Colds Weaken the System continued with notes on weight loss and appetite decline. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles claiming quick relief and even life saving benefits for a sick wife, with prices 65c and 1.00.
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Dr. King
QO. H. Brown
Muscatine
Ala
Guests and Arrivals At Hamilton Hotel Highlight City Scene
A wave of visitors and residents arrive in the city and register at the Hamilton Hotel including Judge C. C. Thomas of Cotulla and Hon. Carlos Bee of San Antonio. Notables from Monterey Dallas Houston and Mexico, plus local movers, are listed among the guests and accompanying parties.
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San
An Fond
Hamilton
McGill
Patis
C. ¢ 'Phomas
Cotulla
City
Fi. A. Houser
Monterey
Bender
Miss Matties
Surratt
Kerrville
Carlos Bee
San Antonio
Eldridge
Wpp
Thurmonud
Pearsall
Mrs. J. Sepulveda
Linares
Mexico
The
Farmito Clas. O
Davie
Coblumbus
H. Houser
San Pedro
Pedepicoo
Narro
Alex
Joe K. Ramones
Saltilto
Viewton
Geo
Cumberland
St Lou Mo
Toledo
Ohio
Jarence J Sloan
Dallas
Frage
Nyo
P. Smith
Patrico
Harmilpon
B. W. Tea
Ross IP Woodard
New Orleans
KM de “Erro
Dominguez Gonzales
Vionteres
Mex
Jessie Stuart
Alice
Yelesias Calderon
L. Hurtadospinosa
R. Villavicencio
P. Ramoz
Ivredo Breveda
Francisca Martinez
J. N. Robertson
Hobbstowne
A. Miller
Santa Rosa
Leasico
Laor Federation Convention Plans Set in Grand Forks
The North Dakota Federation of Laor has arranged to hold its annual convention in Grand Forks beginning June 6.
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North Dakota Federation of Laor
Grand Forks
Miss Otila Valdez Funeral In Laredo San Justin
The remains of Miss Otila Valdez daughter of the late Colonel Nicanor Valdez arrived in Laredo from San Antonio after a brief illness. The funeral was held from the Ortiz home to San Justin procathedral with interment in the Catholic cemetery. She was 23 and well known in Mexican social circles here.
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Laredo
Mexico
San Antonio
Hs 4
Nicanor Valdez
Santos Po Ortiz
Valdez
J A. Ortiz
Alberto Gutierrez
Jose Salinas
Itafael Vidaurri
Norberto de la Garza
Pascual Gonzalez
Carlos Rivera
Alcala Flores
Inocente Farias
Zensida Salinas
Lolita Villareal
Amalia Garcia Tina Merriweather
Tomasa Guerra Bluix Flores
Marla Garza
Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad Claims Health Boost
An advert promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy to purify blood prevent constipation and maintain liver kidneys and bowels in healthy condition. It claims better health by ridding the system of fermenting and gassy foods and describes the product as effective and mild with a price of five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Ady
Invited Delegates to Pacify Mexico Reach Niagara Falls
The United States invites Carranza and Huerta representatives to meet informally at Niagara Falls to pacify Mexico. Huerta delegates accept. Mediators propose a plan for a provisional president as negotiations continue between federals and constitutionalists.
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Mexico
Associated Press
Niagara Falls
Ont
United States
Carranza and Huerta
Huerta
Carranza
Roth
Powell Kills Cordan in Street Quarrel in McAlester
By Associated Press McAlester Oklahoma June 22 William Powell shot and killed Jeff Cordan in the street after a quarrel. Both men were paperhangers.
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McAlester
Okla
William Powell
Jeff Cordan
Wool Growers Ten Get Big Rebates From Railroads
Washington June 22 The interstate commerce commission ordered railroads to cut freight rates for raw wool. Western wool growers will receive many thousands of dollars in rebates with interest for excess freights already paid.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Wool
Kansas probate judges meet in Abilene for annual convention
Abilene hosts two day gathering of probate judges from most Kansas counties for the state association annual convention led by president H H Hall of Great Bend. The event brings together judiciary leaders for talks and official duties.
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Abilene
Kas
Kitneas
Hall of
Duke of Gratton Celebrates 93rd Birthday
ENGLISH PEER 1S 93 London June 22 The Duke of Gratton oldest peer in ranks and senior House of Lords except bar of Wemyss quietly marks his ninety third birthday today His Grace is famed for mobility traveling the country in remarkable style He nearly aged ninety was injured skating at ninety two he embraced automobiling and remains an active equerry to Victoria Edward VII and George V era monarchs.
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London
Duke of Gratton
House of Lords
Bar of
Queen Victoria
Edward VII
King George
Atwood and bride escape drowning after lake flight
Toledo June 22 Aviator Atwood and his bride were thought drowned after their plane was beaten down by a storm near an island while flying from Sandusky to Toledo yesterday. They phoned today to say they are safe with no injuries or damage to the machine.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
Tarry Atwood
Sandusky
State Supreme Court Upholds Liquor Shipment Limit
Jackson Mississippi June 22 The state supreme court upholds the May liquor law dating that only one gallon may be shipped to one individual in a dry territory.
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Jackson
Miss
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court rules Kentucky tobacco pooling law unconstitutional
The Supreme Court, in a June ruling from Washington, declares Kentucky's law allowing farmers to pool tobacco illegal, finding it unconstitutional.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Kentucky
Fifty Bodies Found in Mine Tunnel in Alberta Disaster
In Hillcrest Alberta on June 22 fifty bodies were recovered from one tunnel of the wrecked mine bringing the death toll to 181. Eighty slave diggers labored all day as rescuers worked to reach more victims.
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Hillcrest
Alberta
Drownings After Car Drives Into 16 Foot Washout
Sam Woods and Thomas Israel were drowned near Kacle Lake Texas when their vehicle drove into a public road washout 16 feet deep yesterday. Local authorities reported the accident occurred on a public road a short distance from town.
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Associated Press
Kacle Lake
Texas
Sam Woods
Thomas Israel
Fernwood Trust and Savings Bank Fails in Run
Chicago June 22 Fernwood Trust and Savings Bank collapsed after a run sparked by the nearby Lorimer bank troubles. The small institution had no connection to those woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fernwood Trust and Savings Bank
Lorimer Bank
Senate panel refuses to back Nicaragua influence probe
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee declined to sponsor an investigation into charges that American bankers unduly influence U S policy toward Nicaragua. The June 22 AP report notes the committee did not recommend a formal inquiry.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Carolinas Lawn Tennis Championship Opens at Sans Souci
The annual lawn tennis tournament for the Carolinas championships begins at Sans Souci Country Club in Greenville, South Carolina, with many renowned players anticipated to compete throughout the week.
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Greenville
U S. C
Carolinas
Sans Soucl
Bayreuth Festival Opens With Summer Schedule
The Bayreuth festival opened today and runs until August 20. The town is full of visitors from America and England. The season features five performances of The Flying Dutchman, seven of Parsifal, and two of The Ring to be conducted by Steefried Wagner Br Muck and Michael Balling.
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Bayreuth
Steefried Wagner
Br Muck
Michael Balling
One Ray of Comfort From Hard Times at White House
The Denilson Herald notes amid national sorrow a president may find comfort in potential relief from high living costs and the ability to manage the executive salary, as the nation endures loss and strain.
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White House
Denilson Herald
Third trial for murder in Newark police case
Salvatore Laponio faced a third trial in Newark on the 1912 murder of Policeman John J. McGovern. Convicted at the first trial, the verdict was overturned by the high court. The second trial ended in a 19 hour deadlock.
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Newark
N. J
Salvatore Laponio
John J. McGovern
Laponio
Remarkable Endorsement for Chamberlain’s Remedy
N Galloway of Stewart writes that after trying many colic and diarrhoea remedies, Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave complete satisfaction and cured him when afflicted, and he recommends it to friends. notes it is easy to obtain from all dealers.
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Chamberlain
N. Galloway
Stewart
Half Holiday For Clerks Stores Closes At 1 A.M. Fridays
A merchant announces a weekly half holiday starting Friday June 20 closing at 1 a m to give clerks rest during hot summer months. He invites patrons and fellow merchants to respond with preferred days or suggestions for a more convenient time.
Ohio G A R Encampment Opens In Easthiverpor
Civil war veterans and many visitors pour into Easthiverpor Ohio for the forty eighth annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic department of Ohio. The day features visitor receptions and committee meetings as the event runs through Thursday with notable speakers including Governor Cox of Ohio Governor Hatfield of West Virginia Governor Tener of Pennsylvania ex Senator Joseph B Moraker and Washington Gardner commander in chief of the G A R.
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Easthiverpor
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Ohio
Cox
Ohio
Hatfield
West Virginia
Tener
Pennsylvania
Joseph B Moraker
Washington Gardner
Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder Ad
Are you run down nervous tired You are not lazy you are sick Your Stomach Liver Kidneys and whole system need a Tonic A Tonic and Health Builder to drive out waste matter build you up and renew strength Electric Bitters praised by Mrs James Duncan Haynesville Me who was cured after doctors gave up Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for cuts 60c and 1 00 at druggists
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James Duncan
Haynesville
Bucklen
Arnica
Dissolution Suit Against New Haven Must Proceed
President Wilson and Attorney General McReynolds say the dissolution suit against the New Haven railroad must go forward unless Massachusetts creates a holding company to sell its Boston and Maine stock. The government delays only if the legislature acts, but the holding company faces committee review and potential delay until Christmas.
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Washington
Wilson
McReynolds
New Haven Railroad Company
Massachusetts
New Haven
Boston
Wilson backs ship transfer to Greece if not used for war
In a statement President Wilson says the United States should lend the battleships Mississippi and Idaho to Greece only if Athens does not intend to employ them in an impending conflict with Turkey.
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Washington
Wilson
Mississippi
Idaho
Greece
Turkey
Supreme Court upholds vows of poverty for Catholic orders
The Supreme Court ruled that vows of poverty by Catholic orders are not against public policy. The decision allows priests to donate all property to the church regardless of relatives' wishes, clarifying ownership and obligation within religious communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Railroads win oil land dispute in Supreme Court decision
Washington June 22 The Supreme Court voided patent clauses that triggered land reversion to the government if minerals were found. It held the patents irregular but not invalid for other claimants. Only the government could challenge, and its window expired thirteen years ago.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Accused of killing sweetheart in Illinois cemetery
Geneva June 22. The case of Anton Petras is placed for trial in circuit court on an indictment for murder of Miss Theresa Hollander who was clubbed to death in St. Nicholas cemetery near Aurora last February. Petras, a young married man and father, was the last person seen with her.
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Geneva
Anton Petras
Sede
Theresa Hollander
St. Nicholas Cemetery
Aurora
Petras
Hollander
Add Men Meet in Toronto Convention Opens With Greetings
In Toronto June 22 the Associated Advertising Clubs of America opened its tenth annual convention. Messages from the King of England and the U S President were read as William Woodhead of San Francisco chaired the session. Ontario Governor Sir John Gibson and Ontario Premier Sir James Whitney welcomed the delegates. The main agenda centers on eliminating dishonest advertising methods.
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Toronto
Ont
England
United States
Advertising Clubs of America
William Woodhead
San Francisco
John Gibson
Ontario
James Whitney
Ears Come Back Fashion Trend Warned by Port Arthur News
Lillian Russell remarks that ears have returned as a fashion statement, implying women may again wear hairstyles that reveal their ears. The change is portrayed as a gendered fashion shift with no involvement from men, and as a general proposition that ears would be visible most of the time.
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Lillian Russell
Port Arthur
Laredo Fire Dept Hose Racing Teams Form Two Baseball Clubs
Two hose racing squads from the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department organized baseball teams to spark member interest. The Blues and Whites played the first match yesterday afternoon with the Whites winning 6 to 5. Blues captain is Robert Killsby and No 3 captain is Gus Schmitt.
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Laredo
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