Laredo Celebration Pictures Draw Large Audiences
Crowds packed the Strand Theatre to view Washington Birthday Celebration parade reels from February 22 and 28. The film featured the city’s key ceremony with Poca hontas Miss Stelle Kistetter, the Ninth Infantry Regiment parade, Fort McIntosh drills, and a Nuevo Laredo bull fight. Portraits of Madero, Carranza, and Villa appeared on screen, drawing respectful silence for Madero, a clap for Carranza, and loud approval for Villa. Additional showings planned for this afternoon and evening.
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Laredo
Strand Theatre
Pocahontas
Stelle Kistetter
Winslow
Ninth Infantry
Fort McIntosh
Nuevo Laredo
Madero
Carranza
Villa
Inz
Death of Mildred Neal 6 Finds Eternal Rest
The 6 year old Mildred Neal of Torrecillas died at the Hospital at 1 30 this morning after illness. Her burial will follow in the Woodman plot with flowers marking the last resting place. The parents Mr and Mrs J E Neal receive heartfelt sympathy and a prayer for consolation.
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Mildred
J. E. Neal
Torrecillas
Mother Earth
Woodman Plot
Benavides de Herrera Sues City for Land in Laredo
The civil suit by Nidia Benavides de Herrera against the City of Laredo sought to recover parcels of land. The case, tried in district court, was concluded and taken under advisement by Judge Mullally. He ruled for the plaintiff, granting all land prayed for except the avenues and streets through the tract.
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Nidia Benavides de Herrera
City of
Laredo
Mullally
Evening of Grand Opera at Market Hall in Laredo
The Woman's Club of Laredo presents an English grand opera evening May 14-15 at Market Hall under Mrs. D F Anderson. The cast features local singers and Mrs Anderson's pupils performing The Marriage of Figaro, Carmen, Flying Dutchman, and Tales of Hoffmann with a full costume orchestra. Tickets go on sale May 1 at Reed's drug store.
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Market Hall
Woman's Club of
Laredo
D.F. Anderson
Alphonse Siros
Gerald Sielski
Alden Muller
Ted Swinson
Figaro
Mozart
Fred Thomas
C. W. Cook
Ethel Mackin
Cherubino
Page
Myrtle Mackin
Susana
Robert Moynahan
Pigaro
Wagner
W. N. Young
A. J. Landrum
Phos. Reed
J. B. Hazelrigg
Vera Lang
Ofelia Sanches
Mary Devine
Bethel Mackin
Courtney Slaughter
Elvira Sanchez
Josephine Staben
Bizet
Carmen
Ay Carmen
Prasquita
Ofelia Sanchez
Mercedes
Tales of Hoffman
Offenbach
Olympia
Spalanzani
Gerald Si
Signor Bomberini
Giveo
Notice to the Public at Market Fish Stand
At the southeast corner of the market outside the door offers fresh fish and oysters daily in any style. Select oysters by the dozen or hundred and select fish by the pound to take home. No delivery, customers may take purchases with them. J. W. Hopkins Shorty. 2 9-1f Adv.
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J. W. Hopkins
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
Advertisement notes a daily watch for chances with a subscription at 50 cents per month.
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the Times
Texas House Joint Resolution proposes road tax amendment
A Dallas era legislative document outlines amending Section 9 Article 8 to permit a countywide special road tax up to fifty cents per one hundred dollars valuation. It directs a July 1915 election and allocates funds for proclamation and printing.
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Legislar
State of Texas
Texas
State of
John G. McKay
Texas House Joint Resolution proposes voting cross-precinct
A historical document outlines a proposed Texas constitution amendment allowing qualified voters to cast state and proposition votes outside their home precinct under conditions and aging eligibility. It details naturalization and residency requirements and specifies precinct voting rules including unorganized counties.
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State of
Texas
Real estate transfers show three city deeds recorded
Deeds filed with the county clerk over the last two days record transfers to Adolph Engel from L. V. Pender for lot 6 block 278 with a 4000 dollar price, to Jose B. Martinez from Francisco Yzaguirre for jot no 1 block 11 at 175 dollars, and to W. Y. Bunn from Bertha Stumbers for blocks 244 and 247 BE at 300 dollars.
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L. V. Pender
Adolph Engel
W. D
Francisco Yzaguirre
Jose B. Martinez
Bertha Stumbers
W. Y. Bunn
BE. D
Court Appoints Counsel for Murder Suspects
District Judge Mullally appointed defense attorneys for two men charged with murder who cannot afford counsel. Hierro Petrolati will be represented by Wilmer Threadgill, and Everett McCoy by John L Dannelley and J. W. Kenney.
Pine Treated Remedy For Colds Promoted By Family
Ohio reader William Hamilton endorses Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as an immediate relief remedy for severe colds in the family. The note claims pine tar honey penetrates throat and lung linings, destroys germs, and invites readers to obtain it for 25 cents at the druggist.
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William Hamilton
Ohio
Suitable Employment Among Terre Haute Troops
The Terre Haute contingent at Leavenworth may be put to work making straw ballots as part of wartime labor efforts.
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Terre Haute
Leavenworth
Galveston
Battle at Ypres Report Details Heavy Losses
London dispatch reports the Ypres battle ongoing with both sides claiming heavy losses. German and Allied officials cite failed German attempts to retake lost territory and costly British charges. French forces press north of Ypres, with machine guns bomb throwers and hundreds of German prisoners reported. near the Yser canal 600 German dead claimed.
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Associated Press
London
Ypres
Planders
Yser Canal
Jury Frees Mrs. Hattie O Neil in Vote Buying Charge
Paris report says Hattie O Neil was exonerated for vote buying at last week's city election. An arrestee with her was bound over for trial on the same charge. Prosecution claimed women’s votes were sold for eight to twelve dollars.
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Paris
Hattie O'Neil
Roosevelt Trial Ends After Testimony On Speeches Travel Costs
The cross examination of Theodore Roosevelt concluded in Syracuse on April 28 as he testified about speeches to be made and traveling expenses received during his presidency.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Southern Shriners Arrive in Macon for Trade Session
Shriners from three states gather in Macon Georgia for a trade and ceremonial session starting tomorrow. About a thousand wearers of the red fez are expected before morning.
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Macon
Indiana Democrats to Hear Redfield in State Capital Meeting
Indianapolis April 2s The Indiana Democrats plan a large rally with Secretary Redfield as guest of honor and principal speaker. State Democratic leaders were invited to attend to build momentum for the upcoming presidential nomination.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Redfield
New Art Academy Head Named in New York
Harry W Watrous, a New York artist, is chosen to preside over the National Academy of Design meeting today to elect a successor to John W Alexander who recently resigned. Watrous has served as secretary of the Academy for several years.
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New York
Harry W Watrous
National Academy of Design
Ineets Today
John W. Alexander
Watrous
Academy
Detroit Police Hire Ad Seeks Honest Husky Recruits
Detroit police department ends filing tomorrow for patrolmen as it raises standards. Officials say the force has drifted and applicants must show integrity and physical vigor, with no political pull required to join.
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Detroit
Mich
Detroit Police Department
Oregon Sunday School Convention Opens in Portland
Big Oregon Sunday School Convention breaks records as the 50th annual event opens in Portland. Governor Withyelowme delivers the first address, with B Lee Taget presiding. Mayor Albee to speak, and a pageant on religious education to feature over 400 participants tomorrow.
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Portland
Ore
B. Lee Taget
WithyeouwMe
Albee
Dye issues dominate cotton manufacturers meeting in Boston
Boston April 28 The National Association of Cotton Manufacturers opens its two day session at Copley Plaza with Albert G Duncan in the chair. Over 400 delegates discuss dye supply and trends in foreign trade, wage systems, cotton production in multiple regions, and dye production at home. A medal will be awarded to a non member who has aided the industry.
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Boston
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Copley Plaza
Albert G. Duncan
Germany
England
America
China
Quiet Wedding at Christchurch Rectory This Forenoon
A quiet wedding occurred at Christchurch rectory at 11 o'clock with Rev W Cook uniting William H Schultz and Linda Dolle in matrimony. Best man Sam Rotge attended as the groom, who oversees renovation work at the Western Union local office. The bride arrived from Shreveport Louisiana.
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Christchurch
W Cook
William
H. Schultz
Linda Dolle
Sam Rotge
Western Union
Shreveport
Germans claim hold on Startmann's Weilerkopf amid French claim
In Berlin on April 28 the German statement says Startmann's Weilerkopf remains under German control despite French announcements of its capture. In Russian Poland Berlin also reports the capture of all Russian positions along a twenty mile front north of Suwatki.
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Alsace
Hartmann
Weilerkopf
Berlin
Russian
Poland
Suwatki
Austrian sub torpedoes French cruiser Leon Gambetta
The Overseas News Agency reports an Austrian submarine torpedoed the French armored cruiser Leon Gambetta near Berlin on April 28. Some crew members were saved, but no further details are provided.
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Berlin
Overseas
Leon Gambett
Cruiser Leon Gambetta Torpedoed Off Italian Coast
Paris reports the cruiser Leon Gambetta was torpedoed Monday night at the entrance to the Otranto canal off the Italian coast. The ship sank in ten minutes with all senior officers perishing at their posts. 136 are reported rescued amid unofficial reports denying further details.
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Paris
Leon Gambetta
Otranto Canal
Duval West Held Up by Destroyed Track
Washington reports Duval West the president's representative is held up by a destroyed track on the trip from Mexilco City to Vera Cruz. Zapatista forces cut the road to isolate Obrevon at Celaya.
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Washington
Duval West
Mexilco City
Vera Cruz
Zapata
Obrevon
Celaya
American editor arrives in Galveston after Vera Cruz report
Philip McCleary, the American newspaper man once reported by Washington as sentenced to be shot at Vera Cruz, arrived in Galveston from Vera Cruz today. He denies any sentence or trouble.
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Galveston
Texas
Philip McCleary
Washington
Vera Cruz
Biddle Duke Wedding In Philadelphia A Society Event
Miss Cordelia Drexel Biddle and Angier B. Duke wed in Philadelphia in a major society ceremony. Miss Biddle hails from the Drexel Biddle family. Mr Duke is a nephew of James B Duke. Miss Mary Duke serves as maid of honor, with William Sturgis of New York as best man.
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Philadelphia
Ita
Cordelia Drexel Biddle
Angier B. Duke
Miss Biddle
Anthony J. Drexel Biddle
Duke
James B. Duke
Tobacco
Mary Duke
William Sturgis
New York
Eskimos Buck the Beef Trust
Under the Interior Department, Alaska Eskimos grow reindeer to challenge cattle as meat sources. Reindeer thrive with less care, and the herd has risen to about 60 000 across 65 known herds, up 2 percent in the last year. The government aids Eskimo education in reindeer raising.
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Washington
Department of the Interior
Alaska
Suite Idea Sparks Housekeeping Change
An exchange in the Baltimore American contemplates abandoning housekeeping for a flat, with a witty reply noting it as a suite idea. The lighthearted quip reflects domestic life humor of the era.
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Baltimore American
Onions Shipments Stream From Laredo This Season
Fifty nine cars of onions were shipped out of Laredo last night over the IL and GN. This brings the season total to 835 cars from the city.
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Laredo
IL & GN
Governor vetoes Alaska anti hanging bill
Associated Press reports from Juneau on April 28 that Governor Strong vetoed the Alaska legislature anti hanging bill, signaling a clash over capital punishment policy.
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Juneau
Alaska
Strong
Consecrate Providence Bishop Thomas I Doran to Bishop of Halticarnassus
The rite today elevates Thomas I. Doran to Bishop of Halticarnassus and Auxiliary to the Providence See. Leading church dignitaries attend as Doran, known in New England for charitable work including hospitals, begins his new post.
Suit Against Mary Pickford to Be Heard Tomorrow
In Los Angeles Miss Mary Pickford and her mother face a suit by Florence Porter for damages to tapestry furniture and floors caused by Marys pet doe. Porter seeks 11144 plus a months rent. Pickford denies the allegations and will defend in court.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Mary Pickford
Moving Picture Star
C. Pickford
Mary
Florence
Porter
Dow
Miss Pickford
Polite German Officer Fumbles Over Belgians Quiet Rebuff
A Brussels tram platform scene shows a Prussian officer requesting a light with a monocle. The Belgian remains silent as the officer thanks him, then discovers the man does not smoke. The German stands abashed with cigarette in mouth and fingers.
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France
Brussels
New York Evening Post
Cruiser Sinks After Incident Off Italian Coast
A cruiser sank after an incident along the Italian coast, with authorities reporting the vessel beached near the shoreline. Investigations are underway to determine the cause and assess any casualties or survivors.
Franciscans Report German Shelling Near Ypres
Paris dispatch says Franciscan sisters arriving from the Ypres battle area report their convent buildings were not spared by German artillery despite flying the Red Cross flag. Three nuns were killed in the shelling.
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Paris
Ypres
Red Cross
German bombs fail to stop Belgian defense in mass assault
Havre France April 28 The gas bombs used by the Germans against the Belgians last night were ineffective because Belgian precautions neutralized them. The Germans, confident of quick success, attacked in masses but were cut down by Belgian machine guns.
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Havre
France
German aviators down French aeroplane at Altkirche
Got French Aeroplane reports German aviators yesterday brought down a French aeroplane at Altkirche near Berlin. The incident occurred on April 28 as fighting continued along the front with air action intensifying.
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Berlin
Altkirche
German Fleet in North Sea Reaches 68 Vessels
Captain Scott reports a German fleet in the North Sea numbering at least 68 ships including battleships cruisers and torpedo boats. His Belgian relief steam er was held up by a German vessel and papers were examined before clearance.
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North Sea
London
Scott
Dr King's New Life Pills Ad Aimed at Liver Purification
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy to clean the liver and purify the blood. It claims the liver becomes black from impurities causing biliousness headaches dizziness and constipation with a price of 25 cents at druggists.
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D. F. Anderson
G. Gatewood
Charlotte Pierce
Gale
Reed's Drug Store
Alexander Hamilton
Daniel Webster
Hamilton
Fathers of the Republic
Colossus
Anheuser- Busch
St. Louis
Anheuser-Busch
St.louis, U.S.A
S. M. Johnson
Laredo, Texas
Wbudweiser
SC Pramers OF the Constitution OF the
U.S.A
HOUSE
Congress
Uy Associated Press
Southern Shriners AT
NEW Art Academy
BIG Oregon Sunday School Convention
Duval
President
Zapatistas
Biddie Duke Wedding
Eskimos
Buck the Beef Trust
Somerville
Tenn
Tom Prooks
Providence
Ady
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