Increased Exports Boost Galveston Trade in February
The Galveston port district reports exports rising by about nine million dollars in February with over five hundred thousand bales of cotton shipped valued near twenty five million dollars. Warehouse stock is about a half million bales, valued higher than February shipments due to price increases. The article notes Texas ports, water trade, and education reforms as factors shaping broader prosperity. It also cites Governor Ferguson and compulsory education, linking educational policy to future economic growth.
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Europe
Galveston
United States
Texas
Laredo
Port Aransas
New York
Texas Compulsory Education Law Now Enacted
The state has joined progressive states by enacting compulsory education, awaiting only Governor Ferguson's signature. Opponents argued it infringes personal liberty, but advocates note prior illiteracy and limited access hindering children's basic schooling. The text underscores education as essential to prevent ignorance and support language and math fundamentals.
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Texas
Ferguson
Soldier killed in Nuevo Laredo related clash
Private William Banks of Troop I Fourteenth Cavalry died last night after a confrontation with Corporal Everett Mc Coy a cargador of pack train No 8 Fort Mcintosh who fled and has not been found The incident occurred near Clara Garcia’s home as Carrancista and Huertista movements and regional evacuations affected nearby Piedras Negras and Eagle Pass by a wider border crisis.
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Private Banks
Corporal McCoy
William Banks
Fourteenth Cavalry
Everett McCoy
Fort Mcintosh
Eagle Pass
Carrancistas
Piedras
Negras
Villistas
Huertistas Ing
Nuevo
Banks
Laredo
Clara Garcia
Pierce-Por
Ladyce Oil Co
Gardo
Huuertistas
Nuevo Laredo
II Piedras Negras
Maverick County
Carranza
Piedras Negras
Maverick
San Antonio
Judge King
United States
Piedras Newras
Tas Veras
del Rio
McCoy
Garcia Place
Dayton Bicycles Offered by Laredo Acto Sales Co
Local shop advertises Dayton bicycles with a five year guarantee and complete stock on hand. A sales notice from Laredo Acto Sales Co promotes available models and pricing.
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Dayton Bicycles
Laredo
County Board Tours Webb County Rural Schools
Webb County School Board and County Superintendent Prof Rh Richardson visited rural schools between Laredo and Minera. They observed thriving conditions at North Laredo Leyendecker Dolores Minera and Minera and praised domestic science programs and teaching staff during lunch visits.
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Webb County School Board
Rh. Richardson
Laredo
Minera
North Laredo
Leyendecker
Slitas
Dolores
Darwin
Condi
Large Pasture Changes Hands In Unclear Deal
A deed filed with the county clerk reports the sale of the Dos Hermanos pasture, totaling about 15 428 65 acres in Welcb county west of Encinas, from Mo L Oppenheimer to VA Petty of San Antonio. The stated consideration appears around 75 000 dollars, with accompanying unsettled items and potential liens or trusts not detailed in the deed.
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Said
Portugal
A. Petty
Carranza
Fragmented historic dates from 1664 to early 1900s
A muddled OCR passage lists dates and events across centuries including 1664 Charles II’s grant of Long Island to the Duke of York, 1775 Effingham resigning, 1780 Mobile garrison surrender, 1838 US Pension Bureau, a Toronto bridge disaster, and Wilson Alaska railroad bill, with scattered names and notes.
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Charles II of England
Duke of York
Long Island
Hudson River
Connecticut
Tin Wedding Anniversary of Sergeant and Mrs Bolding
Sergeant and Mrs R L Bolding celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary at their Fort McIntosh area home. Mrs Bolding, formerly Miss Minnie Klebahn of Fort McIntosh, accompanied her husband from the Philippines to Fort Thomas and later to Laredo, with well wishes from friends for a long and happy life together.
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R L. Bolding
Fort MclIntosh
Bolding
Laredo
Minnie Klebahn
Fort McIntosh
Fort Mcnntosh
26Th Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Ninth Infantry
Cebu
Philippine Islands
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
The Times invites readers to subscribe at 50 cents per month to access daily opportunities and notices.
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the Times
Retail Merchants Meeting Postponed In Laredo
Captain Davenny of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress addressed the Chamber of Commerce last night delaying the Retail Merchants Association meet to tonight. Bo Willan will speak at Wilmer Threadgill's office about aims and membership benefits to Laredo businessmen.
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Davenny
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants Association
Bo Willan
Retail Merchant A Association
Wilmer Threadgill
Laredo
American Killed by Zapatista Forces in Mexico City
American John G. McManus was killed in Mexico City as Zapatista forces entered the capital. A state department despatch notes the flag flying over his house and mentions promises of punishment by General Salazar. The motive is described as revenge with conflicting accounts of who fired first.
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Washington
John G. McManus
Mexico City
Zapata
State Department
Salazar
McManus
Zapatistas
Lila House
McMaaanus
White Hottwe
Mexico City Palace Storm Injures Dozens
Report from Los Angeles dated March 12 says about 2000 Mexicans stormed the National Palace in Mexico City to free imprisoned Catholic clergy. Two people were killed and many injured in the confrontation.
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Los Angeles
Califi
National Palace
Mexico City
Mexican disorder hits city before Zapataists momentum
Diplomatic reports indicate a British house was looted and about 100 persons were injured in Mexico City amid unrest before the Zapataists gained control.
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Washington
Marely
Diplomatico
Mexico City
Zapatistas
Pipeline bill practically killed in senate
In Austin on March 12 the senate postponed the pipeline regulation bill until session end. The house passed the uniform child labor bill with an amendment exempting counties with population under 10,900.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
House
Polo marks fifty years without saloons celebration
Polo residents prepare a homecoming for the fiftieth anniversary of the last saloon ban. A committee plans a banquet and to invite former residents, aiming to secure a nationally known speaker for the event.
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Polo
Dave
German cruiser Prinz Witel Friedrich to be interned
Washington reports indicate the German auxiliary cruiser Prinz Witel Friedrich will be interned. Officials say Berlin must provide full reparation for the Frye sinking as a prerequisite. The Eitel Friedrich’s commander says three weeks are needed for repairs. Belgium reports gains near Nieupore. Russia orders rails and wire from U.S. suppliers.
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Germany
Associated Press
Washington
Prinz Witel Friedrich
Frye
Newport News
Five Billion Looms Over Powder Firm Plant
New York reports Pierre Dupont, head of the large powder concern, says orders from bel ligerent powers justify spending five billion dollars on matensions of his plant. In Constantinople, March 2, a correspondent saw the British bombardment of the Dardanelles on March 5, with five hours of action and cautious British maneuvering against Turkish batteries.
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New York
Piierre
Dupont
Big Powder
Constantinople
Associated Press
Dardanelles
Kilid Bahr
British War Actions Reported on Western Front
British warships shelled Westende Belgium with no damage reported. British advances near Neuve Chapelle were repulsed several times. Germans push near Prausnysz closing to 2.5 miles. Germans captured 4000 Russians near Augustowo and at Przasnysz.
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Pertin
Mare
Westende
Belgium
Neuve Chapelle
Prausnysz
Augustowo
Przasnysz
Bulgaria Plans Heavy Artillery Move Toward Greek Frontier
Report says Bulgaria is deploying heavy artillery toward the Greek frontier amid rising tensions. The move follows border incidents and increases regional security concerns in London and Sofia.
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London
Bulgaria
Germans at large plan to blow Russian rail tunnels
London report states nine Germans who escaped Tsingtao obtained Chinese game hunting passports and twenty camels and are attempting to dynamite the Russian Siberian railway tunnels.
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London
Tsingtao
Electrocution in Oklahoma ends farmer Jem Sterling murder case
Sapulpa Oklahoma reports the execution of Frank Hawkins in the long sensational murder of farmer Jem Sterling two years after the crime. Hawkins was sentenced January 7 to die today, while Sam Price remains serving a life term. The pair abducted Sterling from his farmhouse and shot him in a cold blooded killing.
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Sapulpa
Okla
Mareh
Frank Hawkins
Jem Sterling
Hawkins
Sam Price
Price
Sterling
Japan Softens Demands on China in Peking Note
Peking reports Japan has modified its demands on China and no longer insists on immediate compliance, signaling a shift in the diplomatic stance and potential easing of the request.
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Peking
Japan
China
Reward Offered for Arrest of Cattle Thief
The notice offers a one hundred dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of the person stealing cattle from Young. The fragmentary text includes stray dialogue about a milkmaid in a musical comedy and an uncle’s joke, with unclear attributions.
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Pashaires
Eben
George
Russian Black Sea Fleet Expected Bombardment Of Bosphorus
London reports diplomats say the Russian Black Sea fleet plans to begin bombardment of the Bosphorus today as tensions rise over naval actions in the region.
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London
Bosphorus
Allied Forces Repel German Attacks in Belgium
An official statement says Indian troops repulsed several German attacks in Belgium last night and early today with heavy losses. London reports England adds wool hides copper and other items to the contraband list.
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London
Belgium
England
Welwall Sermons Aid Long Distance Church Attendance
The note says Welwall enables people to attend church from afar but they must still engage with the sermon lesson. It mentions Honus ton Telegram as part of the discussion. The text reflects a discussion of sermon access and a referenced publication.
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Welwall
Welsh Ritette Mating in New York Tonight Promises Lively Exhibition
The article hints at a dramatic mating show in New York tonight between the Welsh and Ritette, suggesting old grudges may fuel a spirited exhibition despite limited readable facts.
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New York
Russian general Sievers dies by own hand after Mazurian defeat
Berlin reports that General Sievers, commander of the Russian army defeated at the Mazurian lakes, died by suicide. The event follows the setback and is described as an act of self destruction.
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Berlin
Sievers
Mrs Rockefeller Dies at Home in Tarrytown
New York mourns as Mrs Joh D Rockefeller dies at her Tarrytown residence after a long illness. Born Laura Celestia Spelman in 1839 she married John D Rockefeller in 1864 and left four daughters and John D Rockefeller Jr among her children. Her husband and son were reported to be in Florida.
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D. Rockefeller
Tarrytown
N. Y
Florida
Laura Celestia Spelman Rockefeler
Wadsworth
Ohio
New England
Miss Spelman
Rockefeller
Cleveland
Atte Rockefeller
Busine
Mrs. Rockefeller
John Do. Rockefeller
Alta
KL Parmelee Prentice
Month
Harold Pawlet McCormick
John DD. Rockefeller Jr
Wool cargo worth two million docks in Boston aboard Lord Erne
A cargo of wool valued over 2 000 000 pounds is bonded for Boston on the British steamer Lord Erne which sailed from Australia on February 25. The wool is described as Australia’s finest and the largest ever brought to this port. The Lord Erne will be the first steamship from Australia to use the Panama Canal route to Boston, shortening the voyage by about three weeks.
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Boston
Lord Erne
Australia
Panama Canal
Fines Anticipated Over Feeding Ban In Germany
Paris reports a shortage of food leads authorities to follow Charles IX precedent by imposing fines and imprisonment for overfeeding. The era's law limited meals to three courses per person with strict portion rules to curb rising costs of living.
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Paris
Germany
Charles PX
France
Charles IX
Chamberlain Tablets Praised For Stomach and Liver Relief
A Webster New York reader reports five years of use with Chamberlain Tablets for stomach and liver disorders. He finds them mild in action and satisfactory, expressing high regard and noting they are sold by all dealers.
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Stuart
Webster, N.Y
Sixty Five High Schools Compete in Iowa Meet
Sixty five high schools participate in preliminary basketball games at Grinnell Ames Drake and Cedar Falls as teams prepare for the state semifinals and finals to be held March 1 and 2 at an upcoming site to crown the Iowa high school champion.
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Iona Glity
Ola
Grinnell
Ames
Drake
Cedar Falls
Ina
Pine Forests and Cough Relief Remedy Ad
Whooping cough relief claim touts Dr Beil Pine Tar Honey as quick help for severe coughing. Promotes use for families with children and urges keeping the remedy on hand for coughs and colds.
British Landing Party at Dardanelles Sunk or Captured
A British landing party of about 2,000 men at the Dardanelles was all killed or captured in the action. The force faced heavy resistance and heavy losses as British and allied troops attempted the crossing.
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Dardanelle
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William P Frye
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W. A. Petty
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Mobile
Dublin
Leinster United Irish
Robert Emmett
United States Pension Bureau
Des Jardins Canal
Toronto
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Lilioukalani
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Retail Merchants Meeting
Friedrich
SOME
Nieuspore
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