Italy Shuns Garibaldi Monument Ceremony Amid War Tensions
Thursday's Daily reports Italy's plan to unveil a Garibaldi monument but notes King Victor Emmanuel and ministers declined to attend. Pressure from Germany and Austria allegedly shaped the decision to keep the celebration anti Austrian in tone, while Italian public sentiment remains strongly anti Austrian and pro Allied options.
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Italy
Garibaldi
Victor Emmanuel
Austria
Savoy
Germany
Berlin
Galicia
Vienna
Buda Pesth
Gabriel d'Annunzio
House of Savoy
Trieste
Trentino
The Bridge Bonds Vote Laredo Citizens Face
Laredo property owners will vote on bonds to build two bridges over Zacate and Chacon creeks. Officials say bond approval would not raise taxes, as existing street and bridge funds will retire debt. The city has recently expanded sewers and Jarvis plaza without tax increases.
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Laredo
Zacate
Chacon
Jarvis Plaza
City bonds to fund bridges and sewers in Laredo
The article describes a $32,000 bond plan to fund storm sewers and bridges in Laredo without raising the current tax rate. It argues the improvements benefit residents, citing the Zacate bridge and Jarvis plaza, and notes the city’s finances and sinking fund use to save interest. It also mentions unrelated political items and state issues.
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Laredo
Jarvis Plaza
Federal Building
Zacate
Matamoros Street
Heights
Laredo Racing Team Dominates Texas Firemen’s Meet
The Laredo Paris Rule Team No 2 wins the Clark trophy after beating Yoakum in a three tie finish at Waco Texas. The squad of Richter Barthelow Burr and Fistetter posted 20 15 seconds to outpace Hillsboro Coleman and Austin with strong showings.
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Laredo Parise
Yoakum
Waco
Laredo
Texas State Firemen's Association
Texas Firemen’s Association
Texas
Fireboys
Laredo Paris
Austin Austin
Carlos Richter
Plagman
Frank Barthelow
Boseman
Henry Burr
Nozzleman
Henry Bistetter
Spannerman
Clark
J. W Falvella
J. W. Falvella
Hillsboro
Coleman
Austin
Henry Efistetter
Gus G. Schmitt
Taylor
New Braunfels
San Marcos
Cuero
Victoria
Laaredo
Mexican Champion Falls Fast In Ten-Round Bout
Cuahtemoc Aguilar the Mexican champion was knocked out by Kid Foster in less than a minute after the bout began at a San Antonio club. Aguilar was known as a wrestler in Laredo and this marks a swift knockout in the recent boxing card.
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San Antonio
Cuahtemoc Aguilar
Foster
Aguilar
Laredo
Pine-Tar-Honey Antiseptic Ad by Dr Bell
An old advertisement extols Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey Antiseptic as healthful Piney Forest a spirit of newness. It promises throat and head relief from mucous ailments and urges purchase by drugetists for 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
Bids Open for Two Reinforced Concrete Bridges
City announces bids for construction of two reinforced concrete bridges over Zacate and Chacon creeks subject to a forthcoming bond election. Bids due June 15 1915 at 10 am with separate bids required. Plans at City Secretary. private plans available for ten dollars. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. Jo S Westbrook, Street and Bridge Committee Chairman.
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Zacate
Chacon
Jo S. Westbrook
Street & Bridge Committee
Mrs SullivanVisits Old Home In Laredo Reunion
Mrs M J Sullivan and two children from Tallahassee Fla are visiting in Laredo as guests of Judge and Mrs Winslow. The lady, formerly Miss Maggie Winslow, was raised and educated in Laredo and has many friends glad to welcome her back.
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M. J. Sullivan
Tallahassee
Fla
Laredo
Judge
Winslow
Sullivan
Maggie Winslow
Torpid Liver Symptoms and Herbine Remedy Claim
The note lists dizziness vertigo sallow complexion and flatulence as liver torpor symptoms. It promotes HERBINE as a powerful liver stimulant claiming a dose or two will remove bilious symptoms and urges readers to try it per medical sellers.
Real Estate Transfers Show Multiple County Deeds Filed
The last report records new deeds filed with the county clerk. G W Sprague and wife transfer lots 7 and 8 in block 699 to Arturo Volpe for 600 dollars. Sprague and wife then deed lots 5 and 6 in block 699 to Martin and Ludovica Volpe for 600 dollars. Mrs Rafael Vidaurri sells lot 2 in block 42 to Tomaso Cardenis de Soto for 25 dollars. J A Ortiz sells lot 2 in block 280 to M Little for 655 dollars. Astanisiado Gutierrez transfers to Julian Gutierrez tract 466 certificate 5937 in Webb county containing 640 acres, for 10 dollars and other considerations.
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G. W. Sprague
Arturo Volpe
Martin
Ludovica Volpe
J. A. Ortiz
M. Little
W. D
Ete
Astanisiado Gutierrez
Julian Gutierrez
Webb County
Sloan's Liniment Touted for Quick Rheumatic Relief
Advertising copy touts Sloan's Liniment as fast relief for rheumatism by topical application only, promising immediate pain draw and penetration. It claims broad use for colds sore joints lumbago and sciatica with a money back guarantee.
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Sloan
Onion Shipments From Laredo Reach 1408 Cars This Season
Twenty three cars of piftons were shipped out of Laredo last night over the I and GN. This brings the season total to 1,408 cars shipped from the city.
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Laredo
It Was a Case of Competency in Court
Justin Montes faced a theft from the person charge in district court and pled not guilty after a prior plea of guilty in Justice Benavides court. District Attorney Valls noted the contrast, Montes humorously claiming competence as the audience laughed. Justice Benavides considered five extra years warranted for the reply.
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Justin Montes
Montes
Justice of the Peace
Benavides
Valls
Up to Date Opera House to Rise in Laredo
HF Valdez will build a two story opera house on the Royal Theatre site in Laredo. The 140 by 60 foot white stone and brick building will seat 1,200, with a 60 by 34 foot stage, 42 foot proscenium, mezzanine boxes, 20 musician pit, 14 exits, and fireproof construction. Completion expected by October 1, with July 1 as the tear-down of the Royal planned.
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HF Valdez
Royal Thetre
Laredo
Clarence Jefferies
Opera House
Royal Theatre
the Royal
Royal
Murder trial set for Everett Mc Coy at Ft McIntosh
Tomorrow in district court Everett Mc Coy a quartermaster corps corporal at Ft McIntosh faces a murder trial for the killing of Private William Banks. A 50 man special venue will assemble at 9 00 a m to select the jury. The case follows prior coverage of the Banks killing near the military reservation.
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Everett McCoy
Quartermaster’s Department
Ft. McIntosh
William Banks
Banks
Times
State of Texas
Alfonso II Garcia
Garcia
Richard Rushworth
Laredo Masonic Lodge
Out Comes the Corn With GETS-IT Drops
The advert proclaims GETS-IT drops remove corns quickly leaving the feet smooth. It targets readers seeking fast relief and promises relief from stubborn corn pain with a simple application.
Young man shoots self after pistol purchase attempt
Siro Sanchez a 20 year old shopper at Davila pawnshop fired a 22 caliber pistol to end his life after expressing despair over finances and a failed relationship. Justice of the Peace Slaughter found him wounded and he was taken home for medical care in precarious condition.
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Siro Sanchez
Davila
Justice of the Peace
Texas Senate Joint Resolution 18 proposes bonds for public works
The text outlines amending Section 52 of Article 3 to allow counties and districts to issue bonds up to 25 percent of real property value for rivers canals roads and reclamation projects with two thirds voter assent, and to levy taxes for interest and a sinking fund. It sets a special election for July 4 1915 and directs state proclamation and ballot wording.
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Texas
State of
State of Texas
Teas
Ashin
Sim
Civic organizer Miss VanBuren to lecture in Laredo
Miss Maude VanBuren of Owatonna Minnesota organizer of civic leagues will visit Laredo on Monday May 10 to speak under the Woman's Club auspices. Her lecture titled Your City and Its Betterments will include demonstrations via stereoscopic views on urban beautification tree care and keeping streets alleys and signs clean while promoting harmony in civic work.
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Maude VanBuren
Owatonna
Mint
United States
Laredo
Woman's Club
Miss van Buren
Texas
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Birthday Tribute to Honorably Philander C. Knoynson
A vintage notice marks the 62nd birthday of Hon. Philander C. Knoynson, former Attorney General and U.S. Senator, noting his career in law and public service. It recalls his birth in Brownsville, Pa in May 1853, education at Mount Union College, admission to the bar in 1875, service as Western Pennsylvania U.S. District Attorney, and tenure as Secretary of State under McKinley and Roosevelt.
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Philander CC. Knon
Whilander
Kollox
United States
Penn
Sylvain
Oliver
Vale
Vitteshure
Harry K. Thaw
Polmeyleania
Bittebure
Segaroriver
Koos
Mrownaville
Mount Union Colege
Lie
Pittsburg
Taos
Vie
Ballard's Snow Liniment Sold By Drugists
A ragged wound care claim touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a healing antiseptic. The ad lists prices of 26e 50 and 4200 per bottle and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Ballard
All
Sallow Complexion Treated By Herbine Liver Tonic
Herbal remedy claims to improve a sallow complexion by toning the liver and bowels and restoring a rosy health glow to the cheeks. Uses include as a tonic for general malaise. Price 50 cents. Sold by all druggists.
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All Drug
Gulf Club Open to Millionaires in Boston
A proposed Gulf Club in Boston plans a $1,000 initiation fee with similar annual dues. The item notes this club would be restricted to millionaires. Meanwhile in the Philippines artesian wells supply one fifth of drinking water to about 1,000 people, a fact noted as new after American arrival. A Lynn Mass schoolboy used wireless to tell a teacher he could not attend due to a sprained ankle.
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The
Philippines
Lynn
Mass
Boston
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Mexico
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