Jarvis Plaza trees to be removed for square layout and health
Street Commissioner Christen begins removing trees around Jarvis Plaza to square the area for walks and a bandstand. Citizens protest amid explanations that infected trees must go and new plantings, including fruit trees, could enhance beauty and climate adaptability. Mayor McComb plans removing mulberries to curb pests and replace with ornamental species. A separate note mentions onion market stability with high prices and strategic selling guidance. A final line notes an Italian peace delegate not returning via Germany due to tensions and absence of Manchester drummers in Berlin.
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Christen
Jarvis Plaza
Plaza
Ordr
McComb
Laredo
Texas
Galveston
Central Plaza
Ilinois
Lincoln
Hague
Germany
Manchester
Berlin
Onion price concerns cited by growers in Laredo
A Times report notes some growers fear a market glut and cut prices to cash sales as low as 70 cents a crate while others receive $1 or more per crate. Bankers offer loans to cover marketing cash needs. onion demand remains steady as the market tightens with ongoing sales.
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Laredo
New York
the Times
Onion Growers Committee
Berlin praises Austrian victory in Carpathians
Berlin reports a great Austrian victory and voices approval of the army that lost the Carpathian passes and Przemysl, while Vienna remains silent on the matter.
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Berlin
Carpathian Passes
Przemysl
Vienna
Real Estate Transfers Filed in Laredo and Webb County
Several property transfers were filed with the Webb County clerk in Laredo. Listings include Andres Pesia and wife to Mariano Lara for lot 8, block 90, KH D at $125. Dario Sanchez to Mrs. Dario Sanchez for 2,125 acres in Webb County at $1. Dario Sanchez to Ofelia G. de Sanchez for lot 3, block 121, WW D at $1. A. T. Bunn to R. K. Mims for blocks 1128 and 1268, BE D at $200. Santos Lopez et al to Rosendo Caballero for west 1137 varas off lot in block 98, W D at $450. Inocencia M. de Gonzales et al to Felipe Salazar for lot 7, block 696, W D at $75.
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Laredo
Webb County
Andres Pesia
Mariano Lara
Dario Sanchez
Ofelia G. de Sanchez
Ww. D
T. A. Bunn
R. K. Mims
BE. D
Santos Lopez Et al
Rosendo Caballero
Varas
W. D. Consideration
Inocencia
M. de Gonzales
Brigida G. de Vargas
Micaela G. de Orozco
Petra Gonzales
Felipe Salazar
W. D
Italy’s neutrality debated amid war time claims in editorials
Voices across Texas papers condemn Italy’s neutrality and accuse it of seeking plunder. Others lament rainwater waste and rail damage, while columnists recall Julius Caesar and critique politicians and critics in varied editorials.
Gouveneur Morris Hero of American Progress and Beer Legend
The piece extols Gouveneur Morris as a premier constitutional founder and orator, notes his roles in the Louisiana Purchase and Lafayette’s release, and lauds Anheuser Busch's Budweiser for 58 years. It highlights Morris’s hospitality, social charm, and vigor, alongside Budweiser’s dominance and 7500 daily workers to meet demand.
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United States
Morris
Europe
Washington
Clinton
Hamilton
Gouveneur Morris
LaFayette
The
Anheuser-Busch
Texas Senate Joint Resolution on Supreme Court and Loans
Texas lawmakers propose amending Article 5 Section 2 to set a five member Supreme Court with a Chief Justice and four associates and define eligibility terms and salaries. The measure also creates a Students Loan Fund in counties, allows a 20-cent ad valorem tax, and outlines election timing and funding details.
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State of
Texas
Supreme Court
United States
McKay
Secretary of
Commissioners’ Court
Texas House Joint Resolution Amends Article 7
A joint resolution to amend Article 7 of the Texas Constitution by adding Section 3b, authorizing the Legislature to provide by law for the creation of a yet unspecified authority or mechanism.
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State of Texas
State of
Texas
Laredo Hose Team Heads to Waco for Texas Race Meet
The Laredo Fire Department Hose Racing Team departed by train to Waco to compete with thirty five Texas fire teams. Captain J W Falcella trained the squad for two months while Gus Schmitt leads as nozzleman. Henry Crumpler and Walter Stein travel as substitutes and observers for the event.
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Texas
Laredo
Waco
J. W. Falvella
Gus Schmitt
Laredo Racing Team
Walter Stein
Hose Co. No. 3
Prominent Visitors to Laredo from Railway
Thornwell Fay assistant to the receiver and H Booth traffic manager of the International and Great Northern Railway travel in a private car with their families. They arrive in Laredo tomorrow morning and stay until the afternoon train. J B DaCamara arranges an automobile tour and pleasant visit for the party.
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Thornwell Fay
International & Great Northern
H. Booth
Laredo
J. B. DaCamara
Dr Bell Pine-Tar-Honey Ad Declares Health Boost
An old booster ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey as antiseptic and healing from the Piney Forests. It claims to clear throat and head and return health with a “spirit of Newness and Vigor.” Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
El Cinco de Mayo notes and local notices in Laredo
Local fragments describe pay day at Ninth Infantry Camp with soldiers spending money and sending funds home. Various small ads mention electric wiring, hotel rates, Mumm’s Extra Rye, onion farm sights, horse clipping, and a dynotized man spectacle at a theatre. Also notes on marriage licenses and office notices amid general commerce chatter.
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Ninth Infantry
Laredo
Ross Hotel
Mexico
Puebla
Onion Shipments Reach 310 Cars From Laredo This Season
Sixty three cars of onions were shipped out of Laredo last night over the I and GN. The season total now stands at 310 cars.
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Laredo
Cardui touted as relief for womanly troubles by West Virginia user
A Summit Point resident, Mrs. Anna Belie Emey, describes severe right side pain from womanly issues. She credits Cardui for rapid relief after twelve bottles and urges others to try the tonic, noting it has aided weak women for over 50 years.
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Summit Point
W. Va
Anna Belie Emey
Cardus
Cardui
May Queen pageant notes credit gaps revealed
A Times writeup on May Day festivities omits key organizers. Mrs Threadgill led the May Queen pageant while Miss Siros and Miss Murphy arranged the baby buggy parade. Miss Devine and Miss Westbrook managed finances as votes and tags raised 186 dollars.
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Times
Threadgill
Siros
Murphy
Devine and
Westbrook
Railroad Time Table Texas Mexican Schedules
The Texas Mexican Railroad leaves for Corpus Christi at 8 20 a m standard time and arrives from Corpus Christi at 2 55 p m standard time.
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Corpus Christi
International & Great Northern Schedules for St Louis and Night Train
The 1:15 pm fast train to St Louis arrives around 2 pm. The GN night train runs from 9 pm to 7:45 am. Rio Grande and Eagle Pass service: Train No 1 from Laredo leaves 8 am daily except Sunday and reaches Minera at 10:30 am. Train No 2 from Minera leaves 1:15 pm daily except Sunday and arrives at Laredo at 3:30 pm.
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G. N
Laredo
Minera
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Eagle Pass
Theodore Roosevelt
Beaumont Enterprise
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Atlanta, GA
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Senate
Commissioners Court
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HOUSE
Laredo Hose Racing
J. B. Peddicord
Sam Foster
Farragut Street
Mumm
Moser’s
Nuevo Laredo
el Cinco de Mayo
J. Armengol
Stowers Show
Dixie Theatre
Kip van Witnklesiest
Hotel
St. Paul
Matamoros Street
Saragoza Solis
Alejandra Nobles
Alexander
Ady
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Ladies’ Advisory Cert
Chattanooga, Tenn
Rio Grande
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