Death of A B L Scrivner Veteran and Leader
Alphonse B L Scrivner born July 28 1875 in Germany died yesterday at 5 40 pm at 2012 Market street after a weeklong illness from heart failure Surrounded by his wife and three children and a brother he had served in the Spanish American War and in the Philippines where as a lieutenant he captured rebel leader Luprane He later worked in Mexico as assistant general superintendent of the National Lines of Mexico returning to the United States last year Funeral from his Market street home to St Peter's Catholic Church tomorrow at 9 26 am Woodmen of the World will conduct graveside rites in the city cemetery
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Alphonse B. L. Scrivner
Germany
United States
United States Army
Mexico
Market Street
Joseph Scrivner
Albany
N. Y
Cuba
Philippines
Scrivner
Luprane
Samar
McKinley
Laredo
Lena Sweetman
Mr. Scrivner
Aguascalientes
Wilson
Iris Condron
New York
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Laredo Welcomes Wave of New Residents
Laredo experiences a steady influx of new residents from Northern states and across Texas. Demand for vacant rental homes stores and business leases is high as builders race to meet housing needs while newcomers seek suitable places to live and work. The city prospers as people flock to its flourishing economy and opportunities.
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Laredo
Texas
Iilux
On the Other Foot Delivers Caustic Fashion Comment
The Temple Telegram mocks prevailing women’s styles with a satirical image of bulky sacks and high-water pants topped by a pointed crown hat with a flaming hand, suggesting it is time to call out fashion absurdities.
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Land of Providente
Temple Telegram
Local page notes and ads from Texas town
Community notices list theater schedules and events at the Royal Paramount and Strand theatres along with local business ads. It covers school observances for Texas Independence Day, address changes for the Howell and Mussett families, seed and cement ads, and notices on births and probate for the Gernstein estate. Positive health and household product pitches round out the item.
Notable Visitors at the Hamilton Hotel
Austin social figure L. M. Knight and railroad man H. Franks stay at the Hamilton. Guests include Bender list with C. A. Borden and S. F. Hauser from Austin and San Antonio, plus Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Corpus Christi, Milwaukee, and New Orleans names.
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L. M. Knight
Austin
Hamilton
H. ©. Franks
San Antonio
Bender
C. A. Borden
S. F. Hauser
Thos. Newton
Dallas
B. Jurgens
T. L. Dodge
S. Josepthal
Chicago
L. Eckerts
Houston
H. T. Pittman
Corpus Christi
C. J. Waelder
O. C. Gerdes
T. J. Armer
L. C. Dewey
White Point
E. R. Kelly
D. B Sanders
Milwaukee
Wis
J. ©. Mangham
H. C. Franks
Roy Weissinger
New Orleans
la. A
G. L. Toombs
Police Question as Critics Mount After Florence Brown Killing
Dalial police seek to blame the negro outlaw killed during arrest for the Florence Brown murder. Marks on the victim dispute the charge, while officials aim to end criticism and deflect claims of negligence per Denison Herald.
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aDlial Police Department
Florence Brown
Denison Herald
Penrose's Opponent to Be Trust Buster
Philadelphia report says A Mitchell Palmer will return to Pennsylvania to practice law and may work as a special attorney for the Department of Justice to prosecute antitrust cases. Palmer lost to Boies Penrose in last fall's contest for the Senate, and a Senate committee may investigate the election this spring.
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Philadelphia
A. Mitchell Palmer
Washington
Pennsylvania
Department of Justice
Palmer
Boies Penrose
Senate
Charges the militia with immoral acts in Colorado strike
The House committee report on the Colorado strike damns the militia for lawlessness and mistreatment of miners families. It cites higher fatality rates and faults mine management, criticizes Rockefeller Jr for distancing from conditions, and notes men jailed on slight provocation without chance for defense.
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Washington
Colorado
House
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Rockefeller
Love Cools In Fifteen Minutes At Wedding
In Chicago a language teacher Angel M. Broshi told Municipal Court his wife deserted him fifteen minutes after their wedding. His wife testified that he was to blame and she had a warrant for his arrest for desertion. Judge Sabath held the case for today as the Domestic Relations Court seeks reconciliation.
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Chicago
Angel M. Broshi
Senate OKs bill reestablishing racing in Arkansas
The Arkansas senate passed a bill to reestablish racing. It now goes to the governor for approval.
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Arkansas
Little Heck
Ark
Senate
Health Promotes Happiness With New Life Pills
An advertisement urges daily use of Dr King s New Life Pill to ensure regular bowel movements. It claims improved digestion and appetite, promising a full movement by morning and better overall health.
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Dr. King
Plan Declared Unconstitutional Houston Tax Scheme
The district court ruled that the Houston plan of taxation is unconstitutional. The decision was delivered on March 28 in Houston Texas, signaling a major challenge to city fiscal policy.
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Houston
Texas
District Court
Parisian duel veteran seeks witness to marriage
A young Parisian known for grace in duels agreed to sign as a witness at a mayoral marriage. At the final moment he forgot himself and blurted, Can not this unhappy affair be arranged Is there no way of preventing this sad occurrence.
Texas Senate Debates Adjournment and New Normals Plan
The Texas Senate defeated a March 13 adjournment. Lawmakers consider extending the session to April 11 to finish platform pledges. Normal school bills will be replaced by a single bill creating four regional normals. The Katy compromise investigation was reported unfavorably and the punch and chicken salad injunction hearing was postponed.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
Texas Normals
Katy
Mary Wickford Stars in Runaway June Play
Mary Wickford in a major stage feature labeled as the queen of the screen stars in a revival of a storm country style drama about a woman's heroism and sacrifice. The production promises emotional depth and self sacrifice appealing to broad audiences as it comes tomorrow to theaters.
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Mary Wickford
Thedford's Black Draught Endorsed For Indigestion
Madison Heights Va Mr Chas A Ragland writes that Black Draught relieves indigestion stomach troubles and colds. He says after a few days he feels like a new man and cites nervousness nausea heartburn fullness after meals as symptoms. The ad notes 75 years of success and price 25c available everywhere.
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Madison Heights
Chas. A. Ragland
Thedford
Breaks Solid Democratic Legislature Seen at Capitol
New Orleans reports for a special session this week will mark the first break of Louisiana's solid Democratic Legislature in a quarter century. Dr Labbe of St Martin Parish, a Progressive, becomes the first non Democrat observed at the state capitol in many years, prompting cheers.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Labbe
St. Martin Parish
State Capitol
Dardanelles bombardment reports shift amid fog
Associated Press from London reports mixed on the Dardanelles action as a mist halts or renews bombardment. An unnamed Russian admiral joins the allied fleet and fort batteries guarding the strait are said destroyed. A submarine engagement near a British collier ends with the submarine sunk. Washington notes Wilson will send a note to England to probe blockade enforcement and methods.
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London
Dardanelles
Ecollier
Washington
Wilson
United States
England
Germany
Genon Dirigibles Destroyed Over Paris
Paris reports four German dirigibles destroyed recently after a French official note announced the action. The incident underscores ongoing aerial hostilities in the theater.
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Genon
Paris
Austrians Execute 200 Civilians in Galicia After Stanislaus Fall
Reports from Lemberg Galicia describe Austrians recapturing Stanislaus and executing about 200 civilians mainly of Austrian birth for alleged offenses against the state. Rushed prisoners arrive here with many suffering frozen legs as resistance dwindles and Germans remain largely in arms.
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Lemberg
Galicia
Stanislaus
Germans Repulse French Attacks in Champagne
Berlin reports German forces repelled French assaults in Champagne with heavy losses. The Russian advance toward East Prussia has been checked.
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Berlin
Champagne
East Prussia
No Right to Change War Rules Says Wilson
President Wilson stated no nation may alter warfare rules as methods evolve. He asserted the United States will persist in urging belligerents to respect American shipping carrying non contraband and cautioned there is no danger to U S neutrality.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Seizes German Trench
The British official report says yesterday morning Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry captured a German trench with dash, killing eleven occupants and driving out the rest. The Germans did not attack the British over the last three nights.
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London
Princess Patricia's
Canadian Light Infantry
French Forces Gain Ground Near Perthes
Paris reports Rheims bombarded again with 50 shells. French artillery fought a daylong storm and advanced around Perthes. A small Vosges gain is noted as counterpoints to the bombardment.
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Rheims
Paris
Perthes
Vosges
Bridge Plan In Detroit To Link City With Belle Isle
Detroit March 2 a new bridge costing about two million dollars will be built this year connecting Detroit to Belle Isle. A special bond issue will be voted on in spring elections.
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Detroit
Mich
Belle Isle
Melting Pot Plans Capital for Granite City Foreign Quarters
Wealthy foreigners in Granite City led by Nicholas Alabach map a capital for 2000 foreign quarter residents from Madison Venice and Hungry Hollow. A capitol building with halls gym libraries rest rooms is planned. until built activities occur at the Bulgarian Church. Nationalities include Macedonians Poles Armenians Servians Greeks Slavs Hungarians and Bulgarians. The aim is a mutual education spiritual benefit and assimilation of Americanism.
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Granite City
Nicholas Alabach
Madison
Venice
Thejties
Hungry Hollow
Watch THE TIMES daily for opportunities 68c per month
Read THE TIMES daily to catch early opportunities offered to readers. Subscription costs 68 cents monthly.
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the Times
Funeral of Adolph Ingel Jr Observed at Local Church
The funeral for Adolph Ingel Jr took place yesterday afternoon four o clock. The remains were taken from the family home to the Methodist church for services. Afterward the procession went to the city cemetery where Woodmen of the World lodge conducted grave ceremonies. Friends of the family attended and sent floral offerings.
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Adolph Ingel, Jr
Methodist Church
Woodmen of the World Lodge
Woodmen of the World
McGoorty and Gibbons Meet Tonight in Hudson
In Hudson Wisconsin on March 2 the Mike Gibbons Eddie McGoorty middleweight bout will be decided after more than two years. The ten round clash could shape the title race with the winner likely facing Jimmy Clabby in a 20 round match possibly set for New Orleans. Jeff Smith may seek a return bout from Australia and Jack Dillon remains a fifth contender ready to wager a forfeit to meet tonight's winner.
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McGoorty
Gibbons
Hudson
Wis
Mike Gibbons
Eddie McGoorty
Jimmy Clabby
New Orleans
Jeff Smith
Australia
Jack Dilson
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised by West Webster Reader
I N Stuart of West Webster New York reports five years of use with satisfactory results. He says the tablets are mild in action and meet expectations. For sale by all dealers.
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I. N. Stuart
West Webster, N. Y
Anarchist Plot to Bomb Banks and Churches Foiled
New York police halted an anarchist plan to murder Carnegie Rockefeller and Vanderbilt, dynamite Wall Street banks and terrorize the city. Frank Abarno, 24, was arrested after hurling a lighted bomb at the altar of St Patrick's Cathedral as 800 worshippers attended morning Mass. Detected by a detective to thwart further attacks, the bomb was extinguished at the altar.
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New York
Carnegie
Rockefellers
Vanderbilt
Wall Street
Frank Abarno
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Wheat Breaks to 1 41 14 on Turkey Peace Rumors
May wheat futures fell to 1 41 14 per bushel in Chicago trading as rumors circulated that Turkey would pursue peace talks. The price drop reflected market sensitivity to geopolitical developments impacting grain demand and supply expectations.
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Chicago
Turkey
Eighty Miners Entombed by West Virginia Explosion
Hinton West Virginia March 2 eighty miners are entombed here by an explosion with little hope of rescue. Authorities fear many may be trapped underground and rescue efforts are underway despite dangerous conditions.
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Hinton
W. Va
Reading Railway Pleads Poverty Before New Jersey Panel
The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad argues its business is losing money as it seeks higher passenger fares before the Public Utility Commission of New Jersey. Final arguments from the railroad and commuter opponents are to be heard today in Trenton.
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Strand Theatre
Comet
Times
Trenton
N. J
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Public Utility Commission of New Jersey
Filipinos Start Steamship Line To Seattle Service
A Manila firm plans a regular Seattle to Orient steamship service. M. Rocco, agent, says the line will operate large liners and expand from coal trade to compete with British and Japanese lines in Far East shipping.
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Seattle
Washa
Manila
Orient
M. Rocco
Far East
Burley Tobacco Growers Plan Major Pool Meeting
Lexington Kentucky March 2 A general convention opened to control regulate and market the 1915 Burley crop. Growers propose pooling crops to curb acreage and shift price control to farmers. Governor McCreary supports the plan and Agriculture Commissioner Newman urges Congress action on the American Tobacco Company dissolution. Green River dark tobacco growers may join if terms are agreed.
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Lexington
Tobacco
McCreary
Newman
Congress
American Tobacco Company
Green River
Fresh fish and oysters market notice at southeast corner
Notice to the public announces fresh fish and oysters daily at the market corner near the door. Select oysters by the dozen or hundred and select fish by the pound for take home. No delivery service offered. J. W. Hopkins Shorty.
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J. W. Hopkins
Shorty
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U. S. Army
Thomas Reed Lowal
A. E. Vidaurri
SONS
Laredo, Texas
A. Ritter & Co
Parragut St
Frank Pfeiffer
the Royal
Moser College
J. J. Howell
Convent Avenue
J. W. Mussett
Mussetts
Arthur
Salinas Avenue
Howells
Royal Paramount
Applewhite Transfer Co
Ffor
M. Mas
Tos Salinas Avenue
Cadv
J. Armengol
Manuel Fernandez
Angelina Bovadilla
Jore
Horatio
St. Paul
Matamoros Street
R. A. Bigden
Sign Printer
H. Bernstein
Chamber of Commerce
Louis Joseph
Sloan
HH. W Gernstein
Webb County
A. J. Barthelow
Stein
Penrose
Trust Buster
Matehuala
Manuel Santana Garcia
Prop
Militia
Congressional Report
Associated Press
D. Saft
H.W. Moon
Guatemozin Street
Associate Press
Dixie Theater
Mr. Ragland
Singapore
Aires
Reading Railway
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