Old-Time Ursuline Academy Alumnae Form Association
A gathering of twenty former Ursuline Academy pupils formed the Alumnae Association of the Ursuline Academy with temporary officers Mrs Jesse K Applewhite president Mrs Rat Warwick secretary and Miss Langford treasurer A further meeting Thursday will elect permanent officers and expand the membership to support the school and help local poor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesteryears
The
Ursuline Academy
Father MecLoy
St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Parish School
A Message From Mars at Royal Theatre Friday Night
Strong drama by Albert Taylor and local talent presented as a benefit for the Laredo Fire Department. Horace Parker leads in a tale stressing unselfishness and the golden rule, with Ricard Ganthony's moving script. Tickets are on sale for Friday evening at the Royal Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Taylor
Royal Theatre
Mars
Horace Parker
Mr. Taylor
Ricard Ganthony
Ian
Laredo
Land dispute in Laredo seeks twenty blocks in northeast
The civil case Seeking to Recover Land by Nidia Benardes de Moreno et al vs The City of Laredo was called in district court before Judge Mullally. Plaintiffs, represented by Greer and Hamilton, sue the city for twenty city blocks located within Laredo. City Attorney A Winslow represents the City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nidia Benardes
de Moreno Et al
City of
Laredo
Mullally
Greer & Hamilton
A. Winslow
Dr Kines New Life Pills Ad Declares Liver Cure
The advertisement claims the Liver cleans impure blood and cures biliousness headaches dizziness and constipation. It promotes Dr Kine's New Life Pills as a remedy to purify the liver and renew vitality priced at 25 cents at your druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kine
Go To Sunday School Day Aims To Reach Kentucky
Louisville reports the Kentucky Sunday School Association names tomorrow as the Commonwealths second Go To Sunday School Day with plans for statewide observance after last years success. Sporting notes mention George Chip versus Yung Ahearn in a 10 round bout at Irving A C New York and Freddie Welsh facing Billy Murray in Hudson Wisconsin tonight before Minneapolis St Paul crowd.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Kentucky Sunday School Association
Commonwealth
George Chip
Yung Ahearn
Irving A. C
New York
Philadelphia
America
Freddie Welsh
Hudson
Wis
Minneapolis and St. Paul
Billy Murray
Personalities gather in Cotulla social notes and visitors
Judge C C Thomas of Cotulla arrived yesterday while J J Irvin from San Antonio stayed at the Hamilton. Local residents include G J Giles and Davis McGown returning from San Antonio, Solomon Freed back from a San Antonio trip, and C H S Vick visiting for business. Many others listed hail from San Antonio Dallas Galveston and beyond with trips to San Antonio New Berlin Watertown and the San Jacinto fiesta.
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C. C. Thomas
Cotulla
J. J. Irfin
San Antonio
Hamilton
G. J. Giles
Davis McGown
Solomon Freed
C. H
Vick
Monterey
Lillian Irvin
A. L. Vidaurri
M. H. McMahon
H. F. Rethers
Capt. Rethers
Los Angeles
Calif
Capt. Kinney
Kinney
Watertown
N. Y
Zara Mowry
San Jacinto
Duchess of Laredo
Ross
J. H. Lunis
San Marcos
R. B. Cannon
Littchfield
J. A Smeney
A. A. Hartley
Dallas
H. K. Adais
Melon
RR. K. Stacey
Minera
C. V. Depew
Dallas Ender
William Dunne
New York
J. W. Carter
Ft. Worth
Thos. Gordon
T. R. Ermeling
James O'Keefe
Chicago
Tih
J. L. Winter
Galveston
C. A. Wood
Charles W. Kahn
W. H. Matlock
Wm Simmons
Austin
J. S. Noel
W. H McCullough
Hamilton Hammer Cummings
Fort Worth
J. K. Kirsch
W Marzell
Buffalo
N.Y
CC. Thomas Cotulla
J. J. Irwin
L Haynes
Ranch
M. J. Bennett Cuero
Mernest O. Heinsdorf
J. HH Lewis
EK. Db. Bauer
Port Arthur
C.H. Syowold Vick
EL Paso
J. G. Childers
Temple
J. Kounsville
A. B. Gardenhire
Louis Sinsheimer
Houston
W. Rothschild
Louisville
Chas. Bikel
Accident Injures Nephew of County Clerk on Train Arrival
Julio Rodriguez nephew of County Clerk Rodriguez arrived this afternoon from San Roque ranch after an accident at a morning event. A 45 calibre pistol discharged accidentally when it dropped from his hand injuring the calf of his left leg. He received immediate medical treatment upon arrival and is doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julio Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Waso
San Roque Ranch
Tie
Dole
Entertained for Bride to Be at Pink Rose Shower
Mrs E J Poster hosted a Saturday afternoon auction bridge party and rose shower at her home in honor of Miss Rose Lynden Shorey. Lieutenant Horatio Ireland Lawrence U S A is to marry soon. Guests included Mrs Barlow Buenz Cogley Christen Carr Fish Clement Gatewood Kenedy Ryan McComb Mackin Rosenbaum Vida les Schwartz and Miss Esther Hirsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Poster
Rose Lynden Shorey
Hirmen
Horatio Ireland Lawrence
S. A
Mrs Foster
Mesdames Barlow
Buenz
Cogley
Christen
Carr
Fish
Clement
Gatewood Kenedy
Ryan
McComb
Mackin
Rosenbaum
Vidales
Schwartz
Esther Hirsch
A Stitch in Time Kidney Ad Warns of Urinary Clues
A vintage health ad urges early kidney trouble warning signs such as backache dizziness and discolored urine. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a time tested remedy endorsed by Mrs. G Wueste of Eagle Pass Texas and notes a 50 cent price at dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Doan
American Jailed by Carrancistas Executed for Uncensored News
Washington April 26 American correspondent Philip B. McCleary of Vera Cruz is imprisoned and sentenced to be shot by Carranza authorities for sending out uncensored news. Secretary Bryan received an aid appeal for another American, John W. Roberts, with no details given. Bryan instructed Silliman to investigate. Military authorities on the border ordered denial of entry to Mexicans known to be soldiers of any Mexican factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philip B. McCleary
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Bryan
John W. Roberts
Nis
Silliman
el Paso
Texas
United States
Obregon Brother Francisco Francisco Freed After Reported Execution
El Paso April 26 Villa agency reports General Obregon's brother Francisco, captured by Villa and said to be executed, has been released. No further details provided about the earlier claim or circumstances of the release.
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Obregon
el Paso
Tex
Villa
General Obregon
Franccisco
Villa's Horse Shot in Celaya Battle Report
Washington reports Villa's horse was shot under him in the Celaya battle. Villa was unharmed according to the Villa agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Villa
Celaya
John Bunny Dead
John Bunny the famous movie actor died today in New York according to Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bunny
New York
Roosevelt Trial Reveals Letters Defining Platt Relation
Confidential letters from the late Thomas Platt were read at the Roosevelt libel trial. The documents show Roosevelt stating he consulted freely with Platt, acknowledging Platt as the Republican boss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Thomas Mlatt
Roosevelt
Platt
Cloudburst at Temple Causes Major Flood Damage
A cloud burst in Temple Texas last night flooded numerous houses and caused heavy property damage. no lives were lost.
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Temple
Texas
How Grain Is Bound
A Farm and Fireside piece notes how Yucatan Indians cultivate henequen and produce sisal fiber used for twine. It describes binding machines, harvesters, and engines driven by horses, linking supply chains from Progreso port to mills. The piece links Mexican politics, Carranza, and the cruiser Des Moines to global grain and fiber demand.
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Yucatan
Progreso
Carranza
Des Moines
Scalp Bounty Law Delayed Until After June 19 1915
Notice from Webb County Judge GEO R. PAGE stating the Scalp Bounty Law passed by the last Legislature does not take effect before June 19, 1915 and no bounties on animals killed prior to that date will be paid. Compliance required on where and when animals were killed. Laredo Texas April 19 1915. 20 4-19-101 Adv.
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Geo, R. Page
Webb Co
Charities in Paris War Reforms Expose 76 Frauds
A Paris municipal inquiry finds 147 wartime charities formed. 76 labeled swindles. Thirty-five claimed to be run by ex-prisoners released since the war began. Two alleged philanthropists, once destitute, now own fine homes and cars and host lavish entertainments while collecting funds for soldiers refugees and the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
American Delegates Delayed Abroad For Hague Voyage
London reports forty American women delegates to the Hague peace conference cannot obtain permission for their steamer to pass through the Maelish Channel to Rotterdam. Rumor cites North Sea naval tensions delaying the voyage as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rotterdam
North Sea
German Bark Captain Receives Warning Of German Squadron
A letter sent to Captain Carl Branch, master of an interned German bark in Portland Oregon, reports a German squadron heading for the Canadian coast. The notice arrives as the ship remains interned.
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Portland
Ore
Canadian
Carl Branch
Battle of Ypres Secrecy in Daily Reports
London reports the Ypres battle is kept secret with brief official notes. French say British repulsed two German attacks while Germans bombard Ypres. Germans claim over 1000 Canadian captives near Ypres and 6000 Allied prisoners since the battle began. Berlin denies French recapture claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ypres
Yser
Ypres Delghts
Berlin
Austrians Fortify Frontier in Dig-Italy Border
Halian refugees report Austrian forces fortified the entire Italian frontier with entrenchments and large guns mounted on concrete positions near Belluno on April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belluno
Italy
Austria
German Cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm Begins Coaling at Newport News
The German auxiliary cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm started coaling at Newport News Virginia today with preparations suggesting a dash to sea. Coaling is not expected to finish until tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Kronpka Wilhelm
Dardanelles Assault Resumed And Army Advances
London reports an official bulletin stating the general attack on the Dardanelles by fleet and army resumed yesterday. The army disembarked with success despite entrenched positions and barbed wire, establishing a large force on shore as it advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dardanelles
Germans recapture Hartmann's Weilerkopf near Berlin
The official report states German forces recaptured Hartmann's Weilerkopf from the French near Berlin on April 26 and took nearly 100 prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartmann
Weilerkopf
Berlin
Second trial begins for George Lynch in election fraud case
Oakland April 26 the second trial of George Lynch accused of aiding in frauds in the recent primary election will begin this morning. Lynch is hopeful of acquittal after the first trial ended with a hung jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Califonia
George Lynch
Lynch
Labor Reformers Meet in Memphis on Child Labor
Delegates appointed by southern governors convened in Memphis Tennessee on April 26 to discuss woman and child labor. The conference will review progress, consider future steps, and explore prospects for a uniform child labor law with insights from noted male and female speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Trial set in Newark for slayer of two women
Hiram E. Craig a salesman faces trial in Newark on April 2 for the murder of Miss Hattie Reeve and landlady Mrs. Mary Clark. Craig was found wounded beside the bodies on Feb 20. Jealousy cited as motive. authorities believe he attempted suicide.
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Newark
N. J
Hiram E. Craig
Hattie Reeve
Mary Clark
Craig
Dansante Entertainment At Elks Hall By Fort McIntosh
Fort McIntosh officers and ladies joined the younger set for the dansante at Elks Hall on Saturday afternoon hosted by Miss Mary MacGregor. Red lilies adorned the hall with a mist inviting appearance while the Royal Orchestra played. Mrs. W. W. MacGregor served punch and sandwiches during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort MclIntosh
Elks Hall
Mary MacGregor
Royal Orchestra
W. W. MacGregor
Missing man turns up at home in murder case
Abilene Texas April 26 Isom G Curry who was linked to the murder indictment of Mason Gamble arrived in Abilene from Powderly Texas. Curry says he left home while his mind was unbalanced and no body identification has been confirmed for the corpse previously linked to Curry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Abilene
Texas
Isom G. Curry
Mason Gamble
Powderly
Curry
Unusual Heat Wave Grips Chicago Area
An unusual heat wave continues in the North with Take Superior near shore reaching 84 degrees. Ice delays navigation until May 1, delaying shipping and commerce in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Take Superior
Governor Burns Calls Special Texas Legislative Session
Austin April 26 Gov Per euson prepares a message to call a special session of the Texas legislature to begin Thursday with likely agenda items to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Volker Seeks Receivership for Kansas City and Orient Line
William Volker, bondholder, filed a petition in Topeka for receivership of the Kansas City and Orient railway. The action seeks court appointment of a receiver to operate the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
William Volker
Kansas City and Orient Railway
Thompson in Chicago Becomes Mayor as Republicans Return
William Hale Thompson is sworn in as Chicago mayor succeeding Carter Harrison. Born in Boston in 1858, he rose from newsboy to western cowboy and railroad worker. He intends to order police to clear crooks and address stalled labor disputes affecting city construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Hale Thompson
Carter Stlarrison
Thompson
Boston
Crooks
Ballinger Habit of Local Support Builds School and Town
A Brady Standard editorial urges residents of Ballinger to keep money at home to fund public schools and community improvements. It contrasts local patronage with mail order dependence, arguing that home investment fosters better schools, roads, and character, and that a truly live town requires universal effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinger
Coleman Democrat Voice
Brady Standard
Set of Books Prize at Royal Theatre Benefit
At the Royal Theatre next Friday night the play A Message From Mars will be staged for the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department. Local talent present a contest where a Laredo student who forms the most words from the letters in Laredo Fire Department wins a handsome set of standard works. Any Laredo school child may enter. a lively race is anticipated.
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Royal Theatre
Mars
Laredo
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MR. Albert Taylor
Schlitz
John Gilligan Hamilton
Milwaukee
Sporting Notes
Edgar Zuehl
New Berlin
A. B. Lafon
Edna Wright
Bride
Carrancistas
New
Home Enterprise
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