German commerce raiders and the Emden in WWI critique
The Brooklyn Eagle criticizes German commerce raiders for destroying merchant ships. It argues Germany seeks sea bases and Monroe Doctrine opposition, condemns the Emden and others as useless destruction, and urges an end to attacks on civilian vessels while noting Associated Press independence and legal issues in press law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Eagle
the Eagle
Dresden
Karlsruhe
Germany
England
Seven Seas
Brazil
United States
Great Britain
Emden
Aurora Murders Haunting Town As Suspect Faces Hearing
Aurora police press ahead in a yearlong string of unsolved killings. Clarence Burke is to be arraigned for Emma Peterson's murder amid 42 suspects rounded up February 26. Witnesses describe a tall man in a long coat at the scene and a single scream alerted residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Associated Press
Aurora
Clarence Burke
Emma Petersen
Michels
Burke
Miss Peterson
Emma Peterson
Clean Bill of Health on Associated Press Attacks
Attorney General Gregory finds no foundation to outsider attacks on the Associated Press after Justice Department scrutiny. He defines the AP as a cooperative association of newspapers for collection and exchange of information to aid publication and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
Associated Press
New York Sun
the Sun
Frank B. Noyes
Department of Justice
New York
Sun Printing and Publishing Company
Informa
Telephone Line Sold in Hebbronville to Garcia Family
A deal completed in Hebbronville transfers ownership of the 8. G. Smith Telephone and Telegraph line from S. G. Smith to 8 E. Garcia and his father. The new owners promise immediate operation and improvements including new wires to restore first class service between the Texas Mexican Railway line and Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. G. Smith Telephone & Telegraph Co
Texas-Mexican Ry. Co
Corpus Christi
S. G. Smith
8.E. Garcia
Hebbronyville
Jaredo
This Date in History March 20 Highlights
A compact chronicle lists events from 4 March to 1871 including Sir Isaac Newton’s death in 1727, Napoleon’s 1815 Paris return, Henrik Ibsen’s birth in 1828, Louis Napoleon’s 1848 rise, Commodore David Connor’s death in 1856, and Louis Kossuth’s death in 184~. The garbled entry also notes the guillotine adoption by France and Napoleon’s 1815 Dover arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Hooker
Conway
North Wales
Napoleon
Duke de Reichstadt
France
Paris
Elba
Henrik Ibsen
Louis Napoleon
French Republic
David Connor
Dollar Sign Origin Tied to Spanish Colonial Currency
A learned professor asserts the dollar sign has Spanish roots from the Spanish milled dollars used by colonies during the Revolution, linking the symbol to early monetary practices and exchange.
Villistas Near Matamoros in Fierce Predicted Clash
Advices from Matamoros indicate large Villista forces nearing the town in a culminating Carranza Villista struggle. Carrancistas occupy Matamoros with heavy fortifications and artillery while Villistas prepare for a decisive battle. Reports also claim Camargo in flames near Rio Grande City and potential action at Zacatecas signaling widespread revolutionary activity. Sloan's Liniment advertised as fast pain relief for rheumatic conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matamoros
Brownsville
Diaz
Mexico
Villa
Carrancistas
Camargo
Rio Grande City
Villistas
Zacatecas
Mexican Republi
Entertained Laredo Fire Team at Staben Home Party
Mr and Mrs Oscar Staben hosted the Laredo Fire Department Racing team at their Bella Vista Park home. The evening featured games swimming luncheon music and dancing with team members listed among the guests. The event aimed to provide a memorable social occasion for the visiting squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella Vista Park
Oscar Staben
Laredo
Staben Place
Pavilion Dance Hall
Staben
Julia
Josephine
Elvin
Real estate transfers filed in county clerk records
The City of Laredo transfers to PJ Mation block Nos 10 1342 L288 and 13b0 with value noted. J McMahon transfers to Allan McMahon with consideration listed as $1 and other amounts. Quetuoso Granados transfers to Martin Button the west half of lot No 89 with West Db. and a stated consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Laredo
PJ. Mation
J. McMahon
Allan McMahon
Quetuoso Granados
Martin Button
Better Than Spanking Advice for Bedwetting Urges Help
An advertisement claims spanking does not cure bedwetting and presents home instructions from Mrs. M Summers of Hox W Indiana. It promises free treatment guidance by mail to mothers, noting the method helps children and also adults with related difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croutie
Notre Dame
M. Summers
Hox W
Ind
Promoted Cure Promises Clean Liver and New Life
An advertisement touts King's New Life Pills as a remedy to purify the liver believed to influence passions. It claims the liver turns black from blood impurities causing headache dizziness and constipation and offers the pill as a cleansing remedy available at druggists.
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King
Horse Show Preparations At Fort McIntosh April 10
Local committee plans an elaborate charity book program for the big Horse Show at Fort McIntosh on April 10. Merchants are being solicited for adverts while transit and local services are noted, including Gasoline prices and transport firms in Laredo.
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Fort McIntosh
Moser’s
Personal notices from city guests and arrivals
A stream of visitors and locals checked in at hotels and hosted homes. James O Keefe and J H Fairbanks appear among guests in Chicago Webb and Hamilton listings with others from San Antonio Dallas Corpus Christi and Houston. Names of guests and accompanying families are listed with several from Austin Laredo and Dallas based on hotel and city notices.
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James O'Keefe
Chicago
Bender
J. H. Fairbanks
Webb
Hamilton
Besse Breeding
L. H. Bruni
Bruni
W. E. Schmidt
Graham Paper Company
J. E. Jones
Baby
Texas City
Sam Mackin
San Antonio
P. H. Burger
Texas Company
Houston
Julian Slaughter
Laredo
Pender
T. Lundblat
O'Keef
Jacksonville
S. R. Gardner
J. W Fisher
J. M. Warren
William Renken
Corpus Christi
G. H. Ball
U.S. Army
Thomas Buford
Dallas
Ross
M. Mujo
M. C. Hill
Asherton
Louis Freund
New York
Ki. G Hinckley
J. F. Jackson
Wikt
W. E. Schmith
M R Cohen
St. Louis
Henry Rosenthal
Cincinnati
Milton Dubose
Dubose
J. Dunn
R. O. Skidmore
Alice
G. C. Combe
Austin
R Luther
Tyler
C. J. Polman
Eneinal
A. B. Comstock
M Bromberg
Galveston
N. Sack
E. R. Kelly
Corpus
J. A Fairbank
Ed. Peterson
Reiser
R. W. Wall
Harry Matlock
FP Thompson
Walter Thompson
Pearsall
J. A. Bachman
Z. P. Jourdan
C. E. Jones, Jr
L. Cobb
Kansas City
Pine-Tar-Honey and Bathing Resort Improvements Promoted
Mr E Williams of Hamilton Ohio promotes Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey as a household cold remedy. Improvements at Bella Vista Park include a new pool and closed pavilion with dancing. A jitney service arranged by Mr Staben offers roundtrip rides for 10 cents to the grounds this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Williams
Hamilton
Ohio
Balla
Vista Park Ois
Staben
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised for Stomach and Liver
In Noo Stuart West Webster N Y the user reports five years of experience with Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach and liver disorders. She finds them mild in action and satisfactory, valuing them highly and noting they are for sale by all dealers.
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Noo Stuart
West
Webster, N.Y
Recreation in Progress Discussed by Woman's Club
The Woman's Club meets at Elks Hall on March 22 at 4 p m to discuss recreation and progress. Miss Mary Sames reads on broad themes. Rev Chas W Cook addresses church efforts. Mrs Hal Wheeler outlines Heights Civic Club activities. Mrs Uelle Dilgarde of San Antonio speaks on playground work and juvenile initiatives. admission free.
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Woman's Club
Elks Hall
Mary Sames
Chas. W. Cook
Hal Wheer
The
Heights Civic Club
Laredo
Uelle Dilgrade
San Antonio
Dilgarde
Texas
Dilgrade
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Mothers’ Congress
Complete Rock Island in Inquiry
Washington March 1 abstracts of evidence were filed today by the Rock Island railroad and by Joseph W Folk chief counsel of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The hearing ordered by Congress on the railroad affairs resumes as the commission earlier heard testimony from Rock Island president Henry Mader Daniel G Reid and others on stock and physical condition. A report to Congress is expected at the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rock Island Road
Joseph W. Folk
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
To & Chase Lake
Henry (. Mader
Rock Island
Cmpany
Daniel G. Reid
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Commerce Raiders
Bro. Booth
Alice Echo
George
Dardanelles
Mildred Rexroat
Henry Spencer
Theresa Hollander
Tony Petras
Jennie Miller
U. S
Albert J. Hopkins
Hopkins
Peterson
S. E. Garcia
Sir Isaac Newton
Dover Waeland
Sedan
Isvd
Louis Kossuth
Sloan
Villista
Hidalgo
Palafox
Carranza
Nuevo Laredo
Times
United States Army
Jno. A
Applewhite
Villaldama
Moser
Manila
Gunst
Los Angeles
Moser’s— Wine Cigars
Applewhite Transfer Co
Shorty
Jno, A. Applewhite
Whitman's
Philadelphia
Aney Groceries
Hfe
Ville
Tampico
Reed's
Collins UH
Ball
U. 8
S. A
Texas National Guard
National Guard
M. Mas
Salinas Avenue
J. Armengol
Ady
S. Ste.Advy
Flouston
Roy Campbell
Southern Texas Truck Growers Association
Mr. Campbell
Steed's
Edgewood
Moser's
Aster
Phone 16
Bella Vista
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