Captain Davenny to Lecture on Rivers and Harbors
Captain Wilson J. Davenny, field secretary of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington, D. C., will lecture tonight at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce on waterways work and their impact on transportation and rates. He has spoke in Brownsville Mission Corpus Christi and will describe the congress aims including a fifty million dollar annual federal appropriation. The lecture is free and open to the public with special seating for large crowds.
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Laredo
Wilson J. Davenny
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Washington, D. C
The
Rivers and Arbors Congress
United States
Congress
United States Congress
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
Laredo Considers Annual Live Stock Show and Fair
Webb county business leaders and farmers discuss a fall event to launch a yearly livestock show and county fair in Laredo. If realized, the fair would serve as a strong advertising medium, attract visitors, and grow each year with broad local cooperation. The plans are in early stages and to be developed further.
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Laredo
Washington
Webb County
Women in the News in Pittsburg and Windsor
Nancy Bevington 85 faces a court claim of desertion against James Conkle 82 after 57 years. The piece also notes Clara Bromley Greenwood ordered deported to England, a druggist affair, and Windsor voters nominating an all women municipal ticket led by Mary Barton for mayor.
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Pittsburg
Nancy Bevington
James Conkle
Ohio
Conkle
Ince
Miss Bevington
GettsIt corn cure and mixed society notes
An assortment of items from a 1900s newspaper page includes a popular corn remedy advertisement for Getts-It claiming quick corn removal with 2 drops, sold by EK Lawrence Co Chicago, and various short reports on Michigan press association meetings and Chicago society figures. Also mentions the Tuesday Music and Literary Club in Laredo with Byron studies and a notable violinist, Joseph Chapek.
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EK. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Laredo
Flavio Vargas
Byron
Joseph Chapek
Dayton bicycle deal at Laretm Auto Sales
Local ad promotes Dayton bicycles with a five year guarantee through LARETM AUTO SALES. The listing highlights a complete stock and invites buyers to inquire at the shop location CO. 310-71.
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Dayton Bicycles
Laretm Auto Sales
tAdy
Rancher’s Son Injured After Fall From Horse
John Jordan of the Villegas ranch near Reiser was brought to Mercy Hospital in Laredo after a horse fell on him while rounding up cattle for T. A. Coleman. He sustained internal injuries with no bones broken. his father Sam J. Jordan arrived to be with him.
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John Jordan
Sam J. Jordan
Laredo
Villegas
Reiser
Mercy Hospital
T. A. Coleman
Reward Offered for Cattle Theft Arrest and Conviction
A 100 dollar reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing cattle from Joy pastures. Also an advertisement urges keeping Ballardys Snow Liniment at home for cuts wounds sprains and rheumatism with prices 25 50 and 1.00 dollars. It is sold by all druggists.
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Ballartys
All Drugs
Ists
Times Subscription Notice
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Ballabius Snow Janiment Relieves Side Pain
A rubbing salve claims to ease sharp side or back pain when you straighten up by relaxing contracted muscles. Sold by druggists at 25e per bottle plus one dollar for a tie.
Sam J. Jordan Arrives in City for Short Visit
Sam J. Jordan came to the city from San Antonio and is staying at the Hamilton. Frank L. Sims, famed as the "knight of the grip," arrived on a semiannual visit. Mrs. Gus Schmitt departed for San Antonio due to her grandmother’s illness.
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City
San Antonio
Hamilton
Frank L. Sims
Knight of the
Grip
Gus Schmitt
Vines Tucker
W. F. Jones
Maeinal
J. F. Goodin
J. Haynes
Jno
T. Conroy
Portsmouth
Ohio
D. Games
New York
Kelly
Kate Keane
M. Hazan
el Paso
A. J. Armer
National park leaders meet to boost See America First plan
Berkeley hosts a three day conference as government and state forestry officials join park experts to expand national park development. Stephen Mather leads the gathering with topics including road work visitor care pest control wildlife propagation fire fighting and park beautification. The event marks a new government effort to bring the public closer to National Parks.
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Benjamin the Wheeler
University
Mark Daniels
Stephen T. Mather
Secretary of the Interior
Yosemite
Yellowstone
National Park
Four Spaniards Killed in Mexico City Reported
The Spanish ambassador informed Secretary Bryan that four Spaniards were assassinated in Mexico City and reports of looting were presented. Officials said Carranza’s reply to American demands suggested improving conditions, and the situation was considered encouraging.
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Washington
Bryan
Mexico City
Carranzas
Portuguese Minister Joao Chagas Resigns in France
Paris March 11 João Chagas Portuguese minister to France resigns due to the abandonment of constitutional rule in Portugal He was the first constitutional premier of that country.
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Paris
Joao Chagas
France
Portugal
Wilson orders inquiry into Frye sinking by German cruiser
President Wilson announced a searching inquiry into the sinking of the American sailing vessel William P Frye by the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich now at Newport News. The inquiry aims to lodge a protest while Germany defends the action as justified by contraband on board.
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William P. Frye
Frye
Washington
Wilson
Pring Eitel Friedrich
Newport News
Ashe
United States
Germany
Neutrality Board
Pring Witel Friedrich
Raoul Massar
Paris
Friedrich
Rock Fells Train in Asturias Killing and Injuring Many
A mail train was derailed when a rock fell onto the track near Vigo in Asturias. The impact trapped the engine under three piled cars and left many dead or injured according to initial reports.
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Madrid
Spain
Asturias
Vigo
Land hearing opens in Dallas Monday by federal commission
Dallas Texas March 11 the federal commission on industrial relations begins its land hearing in Dallas Monday with the session expected to explore land use and labor relations.
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Dallas
Texas
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
British steamer Chareas Sank by U Boat Near War Zone
The British steamer Chareas, linked to the sinking by the Pring Witel Friedrich, was American owned and en route to New York to take American registry. The Chareas was owned by a British firm that has already registered four vessels in the United States.
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Washington
Chareas
Pring Witel Friedrich
New York
Crossing continent in prairie wagon to San Francisco Fair
Philadelphia March 11 two men William Stevens a New York businessman and John Drebinger a newspaper man undertake a 2k week trip across the continent in a prairie wagon to see the San Francisco Fair. The prairie schooner rolled through town last week and is now moving westward up and down hills as they sleep and cook their meals in the old-style vehicle.
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Philadelphia
William Stevens
New York
John Drebinger
Five Year Old Boy to Speak at Teachers Convention
Sioux City Iowa March 11 Educators of the middle west plan a sensational appearance at the Northwestern Teachers Association convention. Five year old Billy Walsh of Pittsburgh will address the gathering in seven languages including Esperanto. He is a botanist and an astronomer. his father is William F Walsh Assistant District Attorney. Mrs Walsh accompanies him.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Mar
Middle West
Northwestern ‘Teachers’ Association
Billy” Walsh
Pittsburg
Walsh
Northwestern
William F. Walsh
Card of Thanks for Arthur W. Schmitt Family
Mrs. Arthur W. Schmitt and Family express heartfelt thanks to friends who assisted during illness and death, at the funeral, and with floral offerings, for their kindness and support.
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Arthur W. Schmitt
Bombardment of Dardanelles Continues as Fog Hinders
Le Matin reports on the Dardanelles bombardment continuing on Wednesday with fog delaying results. Shore batteries reduced their fire perceptibly according to the dispatch. In Amsterdam March 11 the German governor of Belgium orders compulsory school attendance for all Belgian children.
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Paris
le Matin
Dardanelles
Admsterdam
Belgium
Russian General Staff Reports German Forces Regrouping
The Russian general staff announced a regrouping of German forces in Northern Poland and the start of a new attack on Przasnysz. The movement shows greater strength than the prior operations near Przasnysz, which had ended in a general retirement by the Germans.
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Petrograd
Poland
Przasnysz
Ger
Soviet efforts repelled as German advances gain ground
Berlin reports a fresh Russian attempt south of Augustowo was annihilated. German forces push north and northwest of Przasnysz, seizing 900 prisoners northwest of Ostrolenka and 600 northeast of Augustow. British units also report entry into parts of Neuve Chapelle.
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Berlin
Augustowo
Przasnysz
Ostrolenka
Neuve Chapelle
King George Signs British Naval Preparations Order
London reports King George signed a British order in council for naval preparations against Germany as tensions rise amid wartime moves.
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London
King George
Great Britain
Germany
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by J W Sexson
A Montevallo, Mo merchant offers Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a customer report. J W Sexson writes he recommends the product and customers are pleased, calling for it again when needed. Available for sale by all dealers.
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J. W. Sexson
Montevallo
Secretary McAdoo to Undergo Appendicitis Operation
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo went to a hospital to be operated on for appendicitis with no complications reported at his office. The operation was to occur tonight or tomorrow as announced from Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
Senate approves traveling men voting amendment for Texas
The Texas Senate adopted a house resolution to submit a constitutional amendment allowing traveling men to vote in state elections anywhere in the state. The house killed the nominations bill and preferential primaries proposal. The senate passed a $4000 appropriation bill for eliminating charbon.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
House
Charbon
Woodmen of the World choose Waco for 1916 convention
Fort Worth dated report states Waco won the 1916 Woodmen of the World convention held today with attendees from Texas.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Waco Today
the Woodmen of the World
Cattlemen to Houston for Texas convention
Cattlemen from San Antonio head to Houston for the next Texas convention scheduled in March 11, with Houston to host the event.
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Houston
San Antonio
Texas
Palm Beach Hosts Regional Fair Days At West Palm Beach
Palm Beach Florida visitors enjoy a new country fair with Oklahoma Day on Monday Ohio Day on Tuesday and New York Day on Friday at the West Palm Beach fair grounds. Local guests travel from Palm Beach to partake in the event.
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Palm Beach
Ila
Oklahoma
Ohio
New York
West Palm Beach
Hearings On Dissolution Suit Proceed Across Cities
U S District Attorney Clyne of Chicago conducts the third hearing in the United States government suit to dissolve the Quaker Oats Company. Hearings have taken place in Memphis and Dallas and will continue in Atlanta Jacksonville and Richmond.
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New Orleans
U. S
Clyne
Chicago
United States
Quaker Oats Company
Memphis
Dallas
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Richmond
New Company Planned for Canadian Pacific Steamers
Montreal report from March 11 cites Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, president of Canadian Pacific Railroad, stating ocean steamship lines will form Canadian Pacific Ocean Services Limited under separate management while the railroad retains overall control. Routes span Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Great Lakes, and inland Canadian waterways.
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Montreal
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Ocean Steamship Lines
Canadian Pacific Ocean Services Limit
Canadian Pacific
Great Lakes
Canada
White's Cream Vermi Fuge for Worms in Children
Describes White's Cream Vermi Fuge as an approved remedy for children with worms. Claims the child becomes strong and healthy after worms are expelled. States price is 25 cents per bottle and that it is sold by all druggists.
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