TURN THE MONEY LOOSE IN U S TRADE BALANCE FINDINGS
The article argues that despite a record cash surplus in the United States from a favorable balance of trade and reduced imports, money remains costly and credit tight. It urges using the windfall from exports to fund factory expansion and building, urging lower interest and active investment at home. It calls on manufacturers and financiers to deploy cash to boost domestic growth and improve the nation’s wealth.
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Europe
Atlantic
California
United States
Viereck Attacks Wilson Sly on Neutrality Policy
The article documents George Sylvester Viereck of The Fatherland branding the Wilson administration as dishonest and subservient to Britain. It cites his charges against Secretary Bryan and the U S government over neutrality laws, loans to belligerents, and German diplomacy. It notes his accusation that the administration pressured lenders and favored Britain while suppressing German wireless communication.
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George Sylvester Viereck
the Fatherland
London
Bryan
United States
Great Britain
Count Bernstorff
Mr. Bryan
Viereck
Mr. Morgan
Imperial government prepares wire to Germany and Odenwald incident
The article discusses a wireless station project to relay messages to Germany during peace, explains the Odenwald affair in Porto Rico where a German ship was interned after being denied clearance, and notes wartime tensions, suffragette protests at the White House, and embargo efforts affecting cotton exports.
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Imperial
Germany
Porto Rico
Viereck
German boldness grows as trawlers come under fire
The report states Germans now fire on British trawlers rather than sinking them. It suggests they may soon target a British gunboat if enough forces are available.
Railroad Schedule to Corpus Christi
Leaves for Corpus Christi at 8 20 a m. Arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 55 p m. Standard time.
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Corpus Christi
Train to St Louis Leaves at 1 16 P M
The International and Great Northern train bound for St Louis departs at 1 16 PM and arrives at 2 PM. The schedule lists a swift connection with a quick crossing window for travel.
J. G. Night Train Schedule Listing
The J. G. Night Train departs at 9 p.m. and arrives at 7 45 a.m. in the morning, providing overnight service.
Train Schedule Between Laredo and Minera
Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 4 am and reaches Minera at 10 30 am. Train No 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 1 15 pm and arrives in Laredo at 3 20 pm.
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Laredo
Minera
For a Torpid Liver
Mrs E H Trubus of Springville New York says she has used Chamberlain's Tablets off and on for six years for a disordered liver and they have always given quick relief. Sold by all dealers Adv.
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E. H. Trubus
Springville
Reception and Luncheon for Laredo Racing Team by Fire Department
The Laredo Fire Department plans a reception and luncheon at Firemen's Hall next Tuesday evening at 8:30 to honor the racing team from Laredo that set strong records at the State Firemen's Association meet in Waco and won the Clark trophy. Firemen invite all members to attend and show pride in their organization.
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Laredo
Affa’r
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
A promotional note offering a daily Times subscription at 60 cents per month for ongoing opportunities and updates.
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the Times
Voices of Texas editors toast Lee Rountree in Waco
Texas editors gathered in Waco to honor Georgetown editor and owner of the Commercial Lee Rountree with a water toast. Edith McCullum notes Rountree’s loyal standing among state editors and his strong character.
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Waco
Lee Rountree
Georgetown
Edith McCullum
Waco Tribune
Leeee J. Rountree
Commercial
Bob Yantis
Athens Reporter
N. FE. A
Los Angeles
Colonel Rountree
Colonel Yantis
Rountree
Texas
Whole Republic
Greenville Banner
Sporting notes tease crowd with clashes on distant mats
Charley Cutler vs Yussif Hassane on the Louisville mat headlines a wrestling night. Ted Meredith the iron man tops the Exposition meet in Frisco this August. Bandsman Blake meets Pat O Keefe in London next Monday in a 20 round bout. Pacifier Coast bouts spark Fair week with eastern champs versus western amateurs. New York State league opens with Utica at Albany and Syracuse at Troy. Pittsburg and Washington and Jefferson duel looms Friday. Sheephead Bay motordrome seats rise as work starts. Stanford crew sails from the Pacific to Poughkeepsie regatta to face rival Mast crews.
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Charley Cutler
Yussif Hassane
Louisville
Tittle
Ted Meredith
Frisco
London
Bandsman
Blake
Pat O'Keefe
America
West New York
Two Railway Men Hurt In Laredo Collision
Dan H Hickey chief clerk and William Beaman a clerk for Texas Mexican Ry were severely injured when two motor cars collided seven miles east of Laredo. Hickey lies in critical condition with a compound fracture and possible lung puncture. Beaman has a fractured leg, severe bruises, and facial wounds. A third man escaped with three broken fingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan H. Hickey
Fish
Texas-Mexican Ry. Co
Kate Hickey
William C. Beaman
Laredo
Hickey
Beaman
Mary Ann Shaw
Corpus Christi
Trial of Corporal McCoy for Death of Private Banks
A district court trial opened for Corporal Everett McCoy charged with killing Private William Banks near the Fort McIntosh area on March 11. The case unfolds from a confrontation at a woman Garcia's home to a yard shooting, with McCoy later surrendering in Mexico and being bound over to a grand jury. The defense was appointed and a special venire of fifty jurors summoned, but a key witness absence prompted a recess and continuance.
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District Court
Mullally
Everett McCoy
Fort McIntosh
William Banks
Fourteenth Cavalry
Banks
Times
Garcia
McCoy
MetCoy
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
San Ignacio
Laredo
J. W. Kenney
John L. Dannelley
Proposal to remodel elevator at Laredo post office
Treasury Department invites sealed proposals for remodeling an electric passenger elevator in the United States post office courthouse and customhouse at Laredo Texas. Proposals open May 28 1915 at 3 p m in the Supervising Architect's Office Jos A Wetmore. Specifications may be obtained from the office and must be returned unmarked. Government frank is for this return only.
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Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
United States Post Office
Laredo
Tex
Jos. A. Wetmore
N. B
Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Rushworth Forgery Case
The jury reported being hopelessly divided on a verdict in the Richard Rushworth forgery case involving four forged checks on the Laredo Masonic lodge. Deliberations continued through the afternoon and were suspended with no decision, and they were discharged by Judge Mullally at six o'clock.
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Rushworth
Richard Rushworth
Laredo Masonic Lodge
Mullally
Sale of Captain Minus crop not consummated
The note to Onion Growers states the reported sale of Captain Minus crop used as a scarecrow by some brokers has not been consummated, per Ady Secretary Denike.
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Denike
Ady
Mrs Luckie Recovers Health After Chamberlain's Tablets
Mrs A L Luckie of East Rochester New York suffered a sick headache and despondency due to a weakened stomach. She began using Chamberlain's Tablets found them pleasant mild and effective and within weeks was restored to former health. Sold by all dealers.
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A. L. Luckie
East Rochester
N. Y
Mrs Mary Shaw of Corpus Christi Dies at 82
News from Laredo reports the death in Corpus Christi of Mrs Mary Anna Shaw aged 82. A pioneer immigrant from Ireland she arrived in 1852 and raised a large family including five sons. Her recollections covered Civil War bombardments Mexican raids yellow fever and other early city events. She was beloved by old residents who valued her vivid memories and generous nature.
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Laredo
Corpus Christi
Mary Anna Shaw
John KR. Jeff
Edward
Henry Shaw
Joseph Shaw
San Diego
Corpus
Shaw
Laredo Endures Severe Storm with Thunder and Flooding
A powerful overnight storm hit Laredo around 1 30 am bringing thunder lightning high winds and heavy rain. The event cooled the air after a prior heat wave and caused residents to shut windows and doors as the city endured the weather fury.
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Laredo
Cure for whooping cough via Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Mr Archie Dalrymple of Crooksville Ohio reports his three boys recovered from whooping cough after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He states the treatment relieved coughing and whooping spells and cured the disease quickly. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlains
Archie Dalrymple
Crooksville
Ohio
Onion Shipments Hit Laredo Rail Yard Total Top-Steaming Season
Seventy cars of onions were shipped out of Laredo last night over the G N. This brings the season total to 1475 cars from this city already.
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Laredo
1.& GN
Laredo Fire Department teams win Clark trophy
The Laredo Fire Department racing team and Laredo Paris Rule Team No. 2 won the Clark trophy and will reach home tomorrow morning. they will be honored at a reception and luncheon at Firemen's Hall. The Times notes various local notices on licenses, hotel rates, court term, and weather.
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Laredo Fire Department
Laredo Paris
Firemen’s Hall
This Date in History Amid Ancient and Modern Tales
A compact collage chronicles events from 899 B C to 1914. From Socrates in Athens and Bainbridge’s birth to territorial Indiana and Browning’s life, it touches maps, treaties, and disasters including Natchez tornadoes and Haiti’s earthquake.
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B. C
Socrates
Athens
Commandore
William Baindrige
U. S
Princeton
N. J
Philadelphia
Indiana
Robert Browning
Issa
Turkey
Black Sea
Natchez
Miss
Haiti
Posen
Yucatan
Marie
James Nustmyth
Fleanor BR. Wilson
White House
Don Woothai Gibbs
Hon. Joseph G Cannon Celebrates 79th Birthday Today
Former speaker of the House and long time political figure Hon Joseph G Cannon is 79 today in Washington His career spans Illinois roots to national leadership including chairmanship of the Appropriations Committee dubbed WatchDog of the Treasury He was born May 7 1836 in Guilford North Carolina and rose from Illinois farm boy to Congress veteran through a long public life.
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Joseph G. Cannon
National House of Representatives
Washington
Ilinois
Congress
Guilford
N. C
Hlinois
Cannon
Committee On Appropriations
Treasury
Pine-Tar-Honey Antiseptic Ad Sparks Health Spirit
An 19th century style advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey Antiseptic. It promises clearing throat and head mucous and claims Piney Forest vigor. The ad urges purchase by Drugeists for 25e.
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Bell
Meighi's Civic Club Sets Loma Vista Park Cleanup Plan
At a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. M. P. Cullinan's home members pledged to fight pests and improve Loma Vista Park. Spraying with paris green will follow shrubbery removal to deter insects and stock. Mr. Trout of the Chamber of Commerce praised past work and outlined future civic projects. He secured broad Heights Club support for Laredo welfare. Miss Van Buren will speak on civic improvement at Mrs. J. R. Moore's residence Monday at 10 o clock.
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Meighi's Civic Club
M. P. Cullinan
Loma Vista Park
Paris Green
Trout
Chamber of Commerce
The
Heights
Miss van Buren
J. R. Moore
Money Makers $313
Classified ad notes a money making opportunity with a reference amount of 313 dollars. It lists no names, dates, or locations. The item is presented as a brief ad segment from a times want page.
Dr Kings New Discovery Helps End Coughs And Colds
Colds drain vitality and can lead to serious illness. The ad urges early treatment with Dr King’s New Discovery to clear the head ease breathing and restore strength. encourages buying a bottle now.
Tin mine smelting tests show reduced metal loss in Wales
Reports from Wales describe electrical smelting tests at old tin mines reducing metal loss to about a certain percent compared with former methods. Other items note insect traps, automatic lamp signals on ships, census population shifts in England and Wales, new propelling machinery patents, an energy cost meter for consumer devices, and a bag turning machine from Oregon.
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Wales
New York
England
Switzerland
Oregon
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Voice OF Texas
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Han
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Express
Mr. Wetegrove
Mercedes Tribune
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Snyder
Guadalupe Gazette
Seguin
Cleburne Enterprise
Dan Hickey
Corporal M’coy
Private Banks
Electrical and Rainstore
Eulogio S Santos
Luisa Garcia
Commissioners Court
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Bender
Jarvis Plaza
J. Armengol
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