German Torpedoing of Gunflight Sparks Neutrality Debate
Washington faces a rising public outcry over the Gunflight tragedy off the Scilly Islands after a German torpedo strike killed the ship's captain and two American crewmen. The piece urges a firm response, warning Germany of consequences and calling for a full investigation and potential mediation by President Wilson.
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Scilly Islands
Washington
Germany
Great Britain
William P. Frye
Europe
Wilson as Mediator Questioned Over War Armaments Sales
Opinion argues Wilson’s mediator prospects dim as he refuses to halt munitions sales to allies. The piece notes German views on neutrality and cites Krupp as a German stockholder benefiting from arms production. It contrasts U.S. policy with German war-time practices and critiques presidential stock interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Europe
Germany
United States
France
Krupp
Krupps
Harding 51 Today Prominent South Banker to Federal Reserve
Hon. William P. G. Harding, 51, longtime Birmingham banker and Federal Reserve Board member, rose from bookkeeper to bank president and is seen as a key Southern ally in the new U S banking system. Born May 5 1864 in Greene County Alabama he became the South’s friend at court in Washington and is a confidant of Oscar W Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Birmingham
Ala
South
Harding
Washington
Greene County
Alabama
New Orleans
General Jackson
University of Alabama
Oscar W. Underwood
Congress
Calcium treatment in tuberculosis gains cautious support
A 1912 JAMA note praises calcium based regimens for pulmonary tuberculosis. It cites Vaniesom and Eckman’s Alterative as helping to resolve lung lesions and clear tubercle bacilli without stomach irritation or habit forming effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
Vaniesom
Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Laredo School Board Plans Northeastern New Building
The Laredo Independent School District meeting approved constructing a new school in the northeastern city area four blocks north of the Texas-Mexican track between San Dario and San Eduardo Avenues. Plans aim for completion by September with bids to be invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Trustees
Laredo
A. J. Barthelow
Leon Daiches
P. J. MacMahon
San Dario
San Eduardo
Laredo High School
Royal Theatre
Jennie Devine
Myrtle Polkinhorn
Kate Tarver
Alma Pierce
Estelle Kline
Joe Gray
Anita Brulard
C. M. Fish
Flora Bunn
Belle Westbrook
Elizabeth Merriman
Christine
Wilmer Threadgill
Maria Diaz
Maria Cardenas
Artie Reed
Colored School
Louise Muller
Sofia Salinas
Ruth Scratchley
A W. Schmitt
Strain
Board of
Reward Offered for Black and White Bull Pup
A $10.00 reward is offered for information leading to the whereabouts of a black and white bull pup. Contact J B Peddicord at the provided phone number. The notice is dated June 4.
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J.B. Peddicord
Onion shipments from Laredo rise past thirteen hundred cars
Seventy two cars of onions were shipped out of Laredo last night over the I and GN. This brings the season total to 1,382 cars shipped from here. Rain last night will delay harvesting today, so tonight's shipments will reflect yesterday's harvest and likely match recent nights.
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Laredo
I & GN
Invitation for Proposals for Laredo Elevator Remodeling
Treasury Department invites sealed proposals for remodeling an electric passenger elevator in the United States post office courthouse and customhouse at Laredo Texas. Proposals due 4 p.m. May 28 1915 in the Sup er vising Architect Office Washington. Specifications available on request and must be returned unmarked using the Government frank.
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Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
United States Post Office
Laredo
Tex
Jos. A. Wetmore
For Torpid Liver Claim By Mrs Trubus
Mrs F H Trubus of Springville New York says Chamberlain's Tablets have long helped her liver when disordered. They act quickly and provide relief according to her statement. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
F H. Trubus
Springville
N. Y
Fire Department Meeting Postponed in Laredo
President A C Richter of the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department asks the Times to announce the regular monthly meeting, set for tomorrow night, is postponed one week. Absent members attend the Waco convention and hose races so delegates and the hose racing team reports can be presented next week on Thursday evening May 13.
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Laredo
Waco
Richter
Moser's
Local snippets mix rain woes and town notices
A collection of brief items notes rain disrupting onion fields and street conditions in Laredo, updates on hotel rates and services, a hose reel race for the Laredo Fire Department, local car inquiries, and upcoming Choral Club concerts. The Times promises to relay the race results by wire and highlight local business ads for Mummy’s Extra Rye and Cane Seed.
Bids Sought for Zacate and Chacon Creek Bridges
The Street and Bridge Committee invites bids for two reinforced concrete bridges over Zacate and Chacon creeks. Bids due June 12, 1915, 10 a.m. at City Secretary's office. Plans available there. private plans cost ten dollars. City may reject any bid. J. S. Westbrook, Chairman.
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Zacate
Chacon
Street and Bridge Committee
J. S. Westbrook
Street & Bridge Committee
One Thousand Cows Sell for Forty Five Thousand Dollars
In Webb County the Callahan Pastoral Co. agreed to buy 1,000 head of cows from O. Pratt of Encinal for 45 dollars per head, total 45 000 dollars. Delivery by June 15, the Jaboncille herd near Encinal supplied the cattle in excellent condition.
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O. Pratt
Callahan Pastoral Co
Webb County
Encinal
Callahan Pastoral Company
Rainstorm Delta Brings Heavy Thunder and Mildu Water
A storm last night drenched the area with nearly one inch of rain from 7 to 8 pm accompanied by thunder lightning and strong north wind. No injuries or property damage occurred as rapid drainage managed the downpour and reports indicated rain was general across the Texas Mexico railway region.
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Karragut Street
Laredo
Alice
G. N
Arrest of Cocaine Dealer After Federal Probe
Toribie Llanes, owner of a small corner store at turbide street and Santa Maria Avenue, was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Allen Walker on narcotics charges following a search warrant. Cocaine was seized and Llanes was bound over to await the next federal grand jury with bail set at 500 dollars.
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United States
Allen Walker
U.S
Walker
Toribie Llanes
Santa Maria Avenue
Llanes
Foster
Webb County
Whooping Cough Remedies Cited by Ohio Mother
Mrs Archie Dalrymple of Crooksville Ohio says her three boys recovered quickly from whooping cough after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She reports it cured the disease in a short time and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Dalrymple
Crooksville
Ohio
Ady
Relative’s Bedside Summons Reaches Donahue Family
Mrs J M Wilson of San Antonio and John Donahue of Las Animas Colorado arrived this morning to attend the bedside of James Donahue who is not expected to live. Mrs Wilson is the grandmother and Mr Donahue the brother of the sick man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wilson
San Antonio
John Donahue
Las Animas
Colo
James Donahue
Wilson
Mr Donahue
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism Relief
Advertises Sloan's Liniment for quick relief from rheumatic attacks. Apply to surface without rubbing, claims deep penetration to the pain site. Sold for 25c with money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Sloan
New Woodmen Camp Organized in Laredo
A new Woodmen of the World camp named Olive Camp was organized in Laredo with 61 members. Officers will be elected May 17 to serve the next year. The group formed with members of Grape Camp, adviser J. R. Fasnacht and secretary H. F. Valdez aiding.
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The
Woodmen of the World
Laredo
Olive Camp
Grape Camp
J. R. Fasnacht
H. F. Valdez
Sport Returns as Hneland Lifts Ban on Play
Sport is reviving quickly in Hneland as sporting papers resume publication and the ban on sport is gradually lifted, signaling a renewed emphasis on athletic events and public gatherings.
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Hneland
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Smyrna
Yamn Shi Kai
Japan
Berlin
Vienna
William
Ross Hotel
Mumm
Moser’s
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
J. Armengol
St. Paul, New and Modern
Matamoros Street
Leonard Haynes
Zapata County
Dolores Creek
Raymond V. Martin
Times
Choral Club
Laredo Choral Club
Earnest & Bunn Company
F. M. Ramsay
City Drug Coo
O. H. Guinn
Jnc. A. Applewhite
Leudinghams Wagons
Aermengol
Laredo, Texas
Agustin Montes
Pedro Martinez
Romualdo Contreras
Andres Ratmos
Antonio S. Gonzalez
Chichester S
Chichester
United States Marshal
Sloan’s
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