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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1915

Page

2

New Mexico Mexico revolution hints in Sun despatch

A New York Sun despatch predicts a Mexico revolution led by Huerta and Diaz with Pascual Orozco in command. It notes mass Mexican emigration, doubts Villa’s strength against Carranza, and suggests Angeles as a potential unifier while questioning source reliability.

New York New York Sun Mexico Huerta Felix Diaz Pascual Orozco The Sun Diaz United States Villa Carranza Obregon Celaya the Sun Associated Press Hearst Service Villal Madero Felipe Angeles Angeles Maderos

Misleading statements on Gallipoli and Italian neutrality

The article discusses conflicting reports on Dardanelles fighting and suggests Britain accuses Turkey of misleading neutrals. It notes Italy wavers over joining the Allies, cites favorable terms offered to Italy, and mentions potential involvement of Greece, Romania, and Bulgaria. It also analyzes how a Triple Entente alliance after the war could restore Italian territories.

Italy and the Triple Entente Drawn Into War Potential

The passage argues Italy should join the allies rather than align with Austria. It envisions Russia gaining access to southern seas and Balkans influence if the Bosporus opens. A strengthened Quadruple Entente could prevent German dominance in South Europe, urging Italy to declare war on the Teutons. The author predicts Allied victory at the Dardanelles would shift Balkan and Italian support decisively.

Italy Russia Balkans Bosphorus Mediterranean Adriatic Black Sea Europe Teutons Dardanelles Balkan

Lloyd George Pledges High License as Liquor Fix

Lloyd George announces Britain will tax liquor heavily to curb the problem. He cites domestic experience claiming high license measures yield the best results, asserting the system has the strongest track record.

Lloyd George

Cabal Denies Zapatista Cutoff Claim in Mexico

Carranza telegraphs Washington denying the report that the Zapatistas cut Obregon off. He notes Veracruz interior lines are disrupted, with communications only via El Paso and Galveston, casting doubt on the certainty of the claim.

Carranza Washington Zapatistas Obregon Vera Cruz Interior el Paso Galveston

Parson Inciting Uprisings Across Central Africa

In a provocative remark a commentator notes that a troublesome African cleric stirring native uprisings against British rule could be better dealt with in Mississippi where his actions might be more effectively managed.

Central Africa Mississippi

Bryan Denies US Considering Recognizing Mexican Government

Secretary Bryan states the United States is not weighing recognition of any Mexican government. His assertion counters a Carrancista sheet in La Redo, implying the matter is settled by official U.S. stance.

Bryan United States Mexico Laredo

Roosevelt Completes Eight Day Testimony On Stand

Roosevelt finished his eight day testimony on the stand as the colonel faced an audience long obliged to listen. The lengthy session marked a notable moment in the proceedings with persistent attention from the gathered crowd.

Roosevelt

Water analyses reveal peculiar properties in U S Geological Survey report

The United States Geological Survey released a 203 analysis pamphlet from its chemical laboratory. While many findings are common, several waters show unusual characteristics such as Devils Inkpot in Yellowstone and borate-rich Sulphur Bank in California. A copy of Water-Supply Paper 3664 is available free from the Survey director in Washington, D.C.

United States Geological Survey Chemical Laboratory Survey Yellowstone National Park Cal Shoal Creek Missouri Geological Survey Washington, D.C

Pine-Tar-Honey marketed for family cold relief

Mr BE Williams of Hamilton Ohio touts Pine-Tar-Honey as a family remedy for severe colds including infants. The ad claims immediate relief by penetrating throat and lung linings to destroy germs and aid natural healing, priced at 25 cents from your druggist.

BE. Williams Hamilton Ohio

Message From Mars at Royal Theatre for Fire Dept Benefit

English comedy presented tonight at the Royal Theatre by Albert Taylor with local talent. Proceeds support the Laredo Fire Department. The cast includes leading local performers and rehearsals show strong work. Reserved seats sold at Reed's drug store with ticket sales to business patrons. Curtain rises at 8 15 p m.

Royal Theatre For Fire Department Royal Theatre Mars Albert Taylor Laredo Taylor Reed

Watch THE TIMES Everyday for Opportunities

A brief promotion notes THE TIMES publication offering daily opportunities for readers. The ad emphasizes affordability at 50 cents per month and invites subscription for ongoing access.

the Times

Texas House Joint Resolution No. 34 reorganizes universities

A proposed constitutional amendment to divide the University of Texas, establish the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas in Brazos County with Prairie View as a branch, and fix permanent locations for the UT medical branch in Galveston and other colleges. It creates a permanent fund division and outlines governance, land transfer, and sale provisions.

State of Texas University of Texas Travis County Medical Galveston County Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas Brazos County College of Industrial Arts Denton County Junior Agricultural College Agricultural and Mechanical College Board Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College The Agricultural and Mechanical College Prairie View Waller County Republic of State of Texas University

Texas constitutional amendment on university lands and colleges

The document outlines amendments to Article 7 and details a proposed separation of the University of Texas from the Agricultural and Mechanical College with an equitable division of university lands. It sets the Maturity debt collection, establishes the College of Industrial Arts for White Girls in Denton, and authorizes $5,000 for proclamation costs with a July 1915 election.

Agricultural and Mechanical College College of Industrial Arts Denton Denton County Texas State of State of Texas University of University University of Texas Secretary of State

May Queen Crowned By Laredo Children Tomorrow

Tomorrow afternoon in Laredo school plaza the annual May Day celebration culminates with little Miss Julia May Smith crowned Queen of the May. Her princesses are Miss Constance Wilkens and Miss Margaret Schleyer. The program includes doll baby parade Maypole dances and national anthems Columbia My Country and America. Youths will sell tags to raise funds for the public schools library.

Laredo Julia May Smith Constance Wilkens Margaret Schleyer Columbia My Country America Air “Dixie Country

Will Be Closed Saturday Impy Election Day

Store will close Saturday due to election day. Get Saturday and Sunday supplies by Friday evening. MOSER'S, phone 44-29-20.

Moser’s

Ursuline Academy Alumnae Add Twelve Members and Elect Officers

The Ursuline Academy Alumnae Association adjourned meeting added twelve members raising total to about thirty five. Officers elected for the year are Mrs. Melesia Garcia president, Mrs. Jesse E Applewhite vice president, Miss Corinne Dollmer secretary, Miss A Langford treasurer. Next meeting set for Thursday evening at the academy auditorium.

The Ursuline Academy Melesia Garcia Jesse E. Applewhite Corinne Dollmer A. Langford

Shower honoring Margaret Ober’s absent friend in Philippines

Yesterday at the Hassell home the Chafing Dish Club hosted Miss Anna MacGregor’s shower. Lieutenant Collins of the Philippine Scouts to wed soon. 24 guests attended and auction bridge was played. Gifts of cut glass and silver were sent to the bride-to-be in the Philippines. A two course luncheon was served.

Halsell Margaret Oberfelt Anna MacGregor Philippines Hymen Collins Philippine Scouts Hassell

City Treasurer Calls for Payment of 1914 Warrants

City Treasurer A Ordiz announces readiness to settle all outstanding warrants of the City of Laredo for 1914. Call at office No. S06 Convent Avenue to present warrants for payment. Interest ceases on April 20th. 1915 (Adv.)

City of Laredo Convent Avenue

Fowl Toll In Yorkshire Collision Sparks Irony

In Yorkshire a car incident stops Adolphus de Milyuns who discovers four dead fowl on the road. A corduroyed man collects 14 shillings for the four birds, noting two hens survived the shock though killed. The motorist pays, joking the fright explains the casualties. The farmer quips the birds were not hens.

Adolphus de Milyuns Yorkshire Adolphus

German Socialist Demands Peace End War Now

Philip Scheidemann a leading Socialist in the Reichstag has joined several allies in demanding government action to end the war immediately He also protested the suppression of Socialist writings and speeches.

Philip Scheidemann Reichstag

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Ohio Mother

A Ohio mother, Mrs J Boroff of Eliza, reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured her daughter's severe cold and cough two years ago and she endorses the product as quick to relieve a cough or cure a cold. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatism

An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as instant relief for rheumatic pains in joints and muscles. It describes forms like acute, chronic rheumatism, rheumatic headaches, sciatic rheumatism, and lumbago and urges applying the product two or three times daily for penetrating, soothing effect.

Sloan

Dr King's New Life Pills Promise Liver Cleanse

An old advertisement claims the liver is a blood purifier and seat of passions. It warns that impurities in the blood cause biliousness headaches dizziness and constipation and promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy for a clean liver and renewed life priced at 25 cents.

King

Verdict for the Plaintiff in Naranjo vs Hazelrigg

In district court Judge Mullally heard the case Francisco Naranjo vs J B Hazelrigg on debt. The trial concluded with a verdict for the plaintiff amounting to 2338 dollars.

Francisco Naranjo J. B. Hazelrigg Mullaily Mullally

Notice to Property Owners on April 80 Assessment

Property owners must call and render assessments by April 30th as rolls will close that day. Office hours are 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm in the Court House. B. J. Leyendecker, County Tax Collector. Ady 4-21-101.

Court House

Railroad timetable for Mexico City and Saltillo lines

National Railroad of Mexico through fast train to Mexico City departs I G N station at 1 15 p m and arrives from Mexico City at 1 40 p m Standard time The local Saltillo train leaves Lo G N station at 7 25 a m and arrives from Saltillo at 3 45 p m Standard time

National Railroad of Mexico Mexico City Saltillo

Train Times to Corpus Christi in Standard Time

Leaves for Corpus Christi at 3 20 a m arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 55 p m Standard time.

Corpus Christi

Fast Train to St Louis Departs at 6 49 A M

A fast train for St Louis leaves at 6 49 a m and arrives at 2 p m. The schedule notes a long journey with no intermediate stops or delays mentioned.

St. Louis

Night Train Schedule Leaves at Eight P.M Arrives at Five Forty Five A.M

The Night Train schedule shows departure at 8 p m with an arrival time listed as 4 5 a m numerous OCR errors. The route is associated with G N Night Train services.

Train No 1 and No 2 Schedules between Laredo Minera

Daily except Sunday service between Rio Grande and Eagle Pass shows Train No 1 leaving Laredo at 8:00 AM and reaching Minera at 10:30 AM. Train No 2 departs Minera at 1:15 PM and arrives back in Laredo at 3:20 PM.

Laredo Minera

Vokes His Own Medicine An Optimist

An upbeat ad extols Dr King s New Discovery as the cure for colds and irritations. It promises relief by addressing the cause and urges readers to trust the remedy and purchase a bottle today. The copy appeals to optimism and self belief in medicine.

Dr. King

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Gallipoli Rome Germany Austria Greece Roumania Bulgaria Turkey England France HOUSE ORDIZ Emerson Laredo Electric and Railway CO J. Armengol Laredo, Texas G. N Rio Grande Eagle Pass Optimist Times Office
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