Bandits Hold American For 50000 Ransom In Mexico
Tuesday’s Daily reports an American, Joseph Williams of the American Smelting and Refining Co., captured by Villa era bandits near the raid on a Mexican train. The attack killed the conductor and guard, looted cars, and left Williams as a hostage. officials condemn Villa’s action and question Mexico’s ability to restore order while debating U S policy toward Mexico and the Treaty dispute with opponents of Wilson.
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Mexico
Villistas
Pancho
Mexico City
Villa
Joseph Williams
World Way
Williams
American Smelting and Refining Company
United States
Juarez
Friends
Carranza
Peace or Imperialism in Wilson's League Debate
The piece frames the Wilson stance against opponents of the League of Nations as a choice between world peace and imperialism. It notes Wilson’s Paris mission to prevent future invasions by weaker nations, and argues the core aim of the peace pact is to deter war through a united international front while preserving each nation’s sovereignty.
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Wilson
League of Nations
Paris
Anniversaries and Historical Notes March 9
Highlights include Samuel Ulman Ulatchford born in New York City and dying in 1898, poet Anna Letitia Barbauld’s June 174% date, the end of the three months war with Mexico and France, Civil War era Monitor and Merrimac clash, a banishment decree reversed for Duc d Aumate, Wilson calling Congress to meet in extra session, a Winchester Ky theater collapse killing forty, and the Grad Trunk Pacific Railway entering receivership.
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Samuel Ulatchford
Supreme Court of the United States
New York City
Newport
K. I
Anna Letitia Barbauld
Mexico
France
Monitor
Merrimac
Hampton Roads
Duc d’Aumate
Wilson
Winchester
Grad Trunk Pacific Railway
Brig Gen Felix H Robertson Celebrates 81st Birthday
March 9 notes Brig. Gen. Felix H Robertson of Texas is one of three surviving Confederate general officers. Born in Washington, Texas, he quit West Point near graduation to serve the South, rose from second lieutenant to cavalry brigadier, and stayed until Johnston's surrender. He later practiced law in Waco after varied postwar pursuits.
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Felix H. Robertson
Texas
Confederate States Army
Robertson
West Point
Southland
Washington
United States Subilitary Academy
Wheeler
Johnston
Waco
Cold snap eases but crops largely safe in Laredo
The recent severe cold eased as cloud cover persisted, preventing heat. No major damage expected to gardens, with lettuce and cabbage lightly affected and onions mostly spared, though some outer leaves may yellow and be discarded.
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Laredo
Mr. R. C. King Tells a Wonderful Rat Story
A testimonial touts RAT SNAP as a rats control solution after months of rodent problems at a farm. The ad claims quick dead rats and elimination of survivors, with three package sizes and guaranteed results through A. Deutz & Brother, City Drug Co., and Sanitary Grocery.
Pasture Wanted for Two Thousand Cattle Lease
J H Burgess seeks to lease pasture for a term of years for about two thousand cattle. Request in writing with full particulars on price location acreage and other terms. Address 221 181 Sheridan Wyoming.
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J. H. Burgess
Sheridan
Wyoming
Doan's Kidney Pills Back Up Laredo Case
A Laredo repair shop owner, G. L. DeBuissart, credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing severe kidney pain and irregular secretions. He says two boxes purchased at Reed's Drug Store ended attacks, strengthened his back, and normalized kidney function. Price 1.00. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York endorses the product.
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Laredo
Doan
G. L. DeBuissart
Reed's
North Texas Oil to Build Warehouse Station in Laredo
R. L. Clagett representing North Texas Oil & Refining Co seeks a site near Laredo railroad tracks to construct a warehouse and service station as the company enters the Laredo field. Headquarters are in Greenville Texas. Earl Shafter of Eagle Pass will lead local operations once a site is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Clagett
North Texas Oil & Refining Co
Laredo
Greenville
Texas
Earl Shafter
Eagle Pass
City Mexico Dry Goods Store Sells Half Interest
Alfredo Gutierrez notifies friends and customers he bought one half of the Dry Goods Store and Sewing Shop La Ciudad de Mexico at Iturbide Street and Flores Avenue and offers to sell at the lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfredo Gutierrez
Santiago Mendoza
LA Ciudad DE Mexico
Iturbide Street
Flores Avenue
Eight Indictments Return by Grand Jury in Liquor Case
The district court grand jury, convened yesterday, returned eight indictments all for liquor law violations against Lino Castillo Francisco Torres Enc alpac ion Guardiola Timoteo Flores Manuel Jimenez Dolores Gonzales Mariano Arenales Cleofas Arenales. The panel resumes work today and is expected to issue more indictments tomorrow morning. Luke Rielly’s RAT SNA P testimonial ad claims the product kills rats quickly in multiple sizes 26c 60c and 1000 from A Sanitary Grocery.
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Lino Castillo
Francisco Torres
Encalpacion Guardiola
Timoteo Flores
Manuel Jimenez Et al
Dolores
Webb County Commissioners Convene Regular Session
Webb county commissioners met at the courthouse with County Judge Winslow presiding. The court spent yesterday and today on routine business brought before it for consideration.
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Commissioners’ Court
Webb County
Winslow
Had Stomach Trouble Relieved by Chamberlain Tablets
Theodore Sanford of Fenmore Michigan suffered seven years of stomach trouble keeping him from eating vegetables or fruit and caused sleepless nights. After using Chamberlain's Tablets he can eat vegetables and fruit without pain or sleep disturbance. If indigestion or constipation troubles you, try these tablets for relief.
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Theodore Sanford
Fenmore
Mich
Royal Arch Masons Convocation at Laredo Chapter 185
Called convocation of Laredo Chapter No. 185 Wednesday evening March 10 at 8 o'clock for work in the Most Excellent Master's degree. All visiting Companions invited. John Colman, Secretary. 32t.
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Laredo
John Colman
Constipation relief praised in Kentucky ad copy
Meadowsville resident Mrs Pearl Patrick credits Thedford’s Black Draught with easing her sour stomach and constipation after ineffective doctor prescribed pills. She says it is an easy laxative, gentle, reliable, and without bad after effects, helping digestion to normal. NC-188
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Meadowsville
Pearl Patrick
Ilaredo Masons Prepare for Major Event Saturday
The Masons of Laredo plan a landmark evening on Saturday March 18 at 7 PM inviting San Antonio Scottish rite degree team to exemplify the work in full uniform. Local committees organize reception and a banquet after the ceremonies at the lodge hall.
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San Antonio
Masons of
Laredo
Laredo Lodge
Alamo City
Automobiles ad and Elks lodge meeting in Laredo
An automobile operation cost ad appears for Universal Chemical Co. A Laredo Elks lodge notice for Lodge No 1018 calls an eight o clock meeting with officer elections initiation and smoker. Also a customs sale notice lists public auction of unclaimed merchandise at the Customhouse on March 30 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Chemical CO
Laredo Lodge
A. B. Muller
Death of Amador Arizpe at 22 in San Antonio visit
Amador Arizpe aged 22 son of Mr and Mrs Tomas Arizpe died at 11 o clock this forenoon at the family home 1720 Flores Avenue He had been living in San Antonio employed by Joske Brothers and returned home ill The funeral from the home to Catholic cemetery tomorrow at 10 50 AM in care of the family and friends express deepest sympathy
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Amador Arizpe
Tomas Arizpe
Flores Avenue
San Antonio
Joske Brothers
Best Laxative Endorsed by Hotel Proprietor
George F. Daniels of Hardwick VI, proprietor of the Hardwick Inn, praises Chamberlain's Tablets as the best laxative. He notes his sedentary habits require occasional relief and endorses the remedy as superior among many tried.
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Chamberlain
George F. Daniels
Hardwick
Daniels
Hardwick Inn
New England
Government Sale D S 182 At Federal Court Rooms Laredo
On March 19 1920 at 10 00 a m I will sell at the Federal Court Rooms Laredo Texas for cash to the highest bidder the following property pistols calibers 32 20 police special 32 20 colt army special 38 army special 32 20 police positive 32 20 police positive special 38 army special plus 1000 22 cal cartridges 2200 2300 3000 1000 cartridges assorted seizure numbers pistols sold separately cartridges in lots jewelry by piece seizure numbers 1570 L diamonds sapphires pearls rubies ring earrings and stickpin jewelry sold by piece marshal J A Herring and deputy Allen Walker 3 4 138t.
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D. S
Federal Court Rooms
Laredo
Texas
D L
J. A. Herring
D. T
Allen Walker
Rushing Brickwork for Three New Laredo Buildings
Contractor Jambers pushes bricklaying on the Laredo Auto Sales Co Thaison and Convery buildings. All three structures are near completion and slated for occupancy in April with interior work rushed to avoid delays. The Laredo Auto Sales Co and Thaison buildings are described as two of the finest of their kind in the state’s business district.
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Jambers
Laredo Auto Sales Co
Thaison
Convery
J. V. Jambers
Laredo
Automobile Owners Suave Ad Seeks Buyers This Issue
An automobile owners classified item promotes a suave ad offering a few hundred this year. It appears as a brief notice in the issue, urging readers to view the advertisement and engage with the sale or listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Chemical CO
Nellie Gene Elliott Born on Feb 29 at Elliott Home
A son or daughter named Nellie Gene Elliott arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur J Elliott on Sunday February 29 The father, a former captain in a Missouri field artillery battery, is noted for his local friendships The child’s birthday will occur only every four years due to the leap year arrival.
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Nellie Gene Elliott
Arthur J. Elliott
Missouri Field Artillery
Nellie Gene
Ask Your Soldier Boy How Cooties Got Such a Hold
A wartime advertisement explains rats swarmed European fronts carrying vermin that caused misery. It urges using Rat Snap to end infestations at home, offered in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 by A. Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
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Luke Rielly
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Europe
John Tuthill
Economy Salvage House Offers Army Goods At Low Cost
1701 Hidalgo Street advertises surplus Army items including 20000 army shoes 1000 army wool shirts 300 army cotton mattresses 20000 army leggings and many other articles with 1000 pairs ladies shoes new offered under cost of manufacture.
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Hidalgo St
Highway to Mexico City Route Via Canada to Capital
A revived plan to build a vast highway from Canada to Mexico City gains attention. Laredo and Webb county plan a major road program to connect with regional routes and attract thousands of tourists passing toward Nuevo Laredo and the Mexican border.
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Canada
Mexico City
Laredo
Webb County
Nuevo Laredo
RAT SNAP CURES RAT MENACE AT DRASTIC SAVINGS
John Tuthill swore RAT SNAP killed rats after failed poisons. He praised the product for use without mixing with food and claimed complete removal within ten days. Ad describes three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00, sold and guaranteed by A.
Auction of Souls Greatest Book At Strand Theatre
The sensational story of Aurora Mardiganian, sole survivor of 500000 Armenian girls deported by the Turks, is presented as a book and motion picture. Ravished Armenia chronicles her two years in Turkish harems and soul markets, with nearly two million copies sold in seven months.
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Aurora Mardiganian
Armenia
Strand Theatre
Mardiganian
Money Makers Featured in Times Want Ads
Classified listing highlights eight money making opportunities in the Times Want Ads. Details unspecified in the fragment, with plausible pricing and phases likely present in adjacent ads.
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Money Makers
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Loden
Salt Lake City
Boise
Podunk
Four Corners
Mr. Wilson
Lodge
Mr. Lodge
Hill's
Hill
Royal Arch Masons
Ilaredo Masons
Port of Laredo
A. R K. Kahn
Walker-Morrow Company
Sonora News Company
Webb County Lumber CO
E. G. Clingenpeeks
Convent Ave
Wormser Brothers
Iturbide St
Citizens Auto Company
Col. Houston and
St. Maria Ave
Borderette
Consumers’ Ice CO
Iain
ELK
J. W. Falvella
Times Office
Tom Watson
ROY Campbell Company
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