Wilson Keeps Firm Stand On German Accountability
President Wilson will not back down from holding Germany strictly accountable for the sinking of American ships and lives. Cabinet debate considered war risks, but Wilson argued that insistence on accountability will avert greater danger, and that Germany must repay and guarantee no further noncombatant deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Germany
United States
Garrison
Congress
Dr. Dernburg
Kaiser
Lusitania
England
Washington
Great Britain
Ireland
Criticism of Laredo school housing by Miss Van Buren
Miss Van Buren of the American Civic Association warned Laredo over poor school buildings. She cited the Laredo High School’s abominable housing and urged better facilities to teach cleanliness and sanitation during a child’s formative years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss van Buren
American Civic Association
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Laredo
Modern School Housing Sparks Local Debate in Laredo
A reader urges upgrading local school facilities in Laredo, noting frame buildings and inadequate housing for pupils. The piece compares county and city efforts, cites Senator Williams, and touches on anti German riots and Chaplin at The Strand as side notes.
Webb County Commissioners Court to sit as Board of Equalization
Webb County Texas will convene on the fourth Monday in May 1915 for the Board of Equalization to receive the Assessor of Taxes lists for inspection correction equalization and approval. Witness dated May 13 1975. J A Rodriguez County Clerk Webb County Texas. Adv notice. Sallow complexion due to torpid liver ad promotes Hepine liver and bowels sale 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Texas
Laredo
Texas, This 13Th Day of May, A
J. A. Rodriguez
Jarvis Plaza work ready to start as soon as materials arrive
Readiness is reported for Jarvis Plaza improvements including bandstand cement walks and settees with the bandstand foundation already in place. Local items note sales, school vacation plans, and a prominent concert event featuring Rafael Galindo with the Strand Symphony Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis Plaza
M. Sallee
Electric wiring of houses poses fire risks and safeguards
A Laredo demonstration shows a minor fire from improperly wired electric lights. Experts urge conduit-work with iron pipes and adherence to underwriter code rules, noting city inspections or condemnations prior to connection can prevent property loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Electric Leht
United States
Laredo Racing Team Honored by Sponsor at Westbrook Home
Miss Lilian Westbrook sponsor of the Laredo Racing Team hosted a reception and supper at her Mata Moros Street home after presenting the Clark Trophy won by Paris Rules Team No. 2 at Waco. Fire Chief C C Biggio and team captain J W Falvella spoke as members from Rescue Hose Co. No. 3 attended.
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Matamoros Street
Lilian Westbrook
Laredo
Fire Department
Reel Racers
Westbrook
Dhones Westbrook
Waco
J. W. Falvella
J. S. Westbrook
Laredo Fire Department
Temple Fire Department
Cc. C. Biggio
Gus Schmitt
A.D. Wright
Carlos Richter
Percy Winch
Claude Bigden
Solomon Freed
Henry Burr
Frank Barthelow
Ed, Staben
William Sharkey
Henry Eistetter
Well Drilling Offer for Oil on Your Land
Advertisement states drilling service available to locate oil on land. Claims capability to drill to depth using a drilling outfit. Contact Leo Eistther at phone 170 for details dated 5-12-12.
Advanced Pupil Recital Highlights Mrs Austin and Mrs Gatewood
Advanced pupils of Mrs. T. A. Austin with assistance from Mrs. Charles Gatewood presented a high quality piano and vocal recital at the Austin home. Performances included pieces by Beethoven Chopin Liszt and Arensky among others with several students mentioned by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Austin
Gatewood
Austin
Charles Gatewood
Weber
Moser
Denike
Mes
Weaderley
Nélson
Beethoven
McCoy Convicted of Manslaughter in Five Year Term
Everett McCoy was found guilty of manslaughter for the March 11 killing of William Banks. The jury assessed a five year sentence in the state penitentiary after a four hour deliberation. Defense praised for securing the light term and jurors thanked Deputy Sheriff Joe Herrera for juror comfort during a lengthy selection process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett McCoy
William Banks
State Penitentiary
J. W. Kenney
J. L. Dannelley
McCoy
M. W. Bretman
Mullally
Joe Herrera
Laredo
Onion Shipments From Laredo Reach 1857 Cars This Season
Ninety two cars of onions were shipped out of Laredo last night over the 1. and G. N. This makes a total of 1857 cars so far shipped from here this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Petrolati Murder Case Set For Trial Tomorrow
In district court Pietro Petrolati faces trial for the February 4 pool room killing of Lucio Martinez after a gun discharge claimed accidental. Defense counsel Wilmer Threadgill appointed and a fifty‑man venue called. jurors were partially discharged from the week’s panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
A. N. Shipp
Pietro Petrolati
Lucio Martinez
Wilmer Threadgill
Martinez
Petrolati
Times
Petrolani
Birth anniversary marks Marquis of Londonderry’s 37th year
This date in history notes May 13 1520 massacre at Mexico City and various events. The Marquis of Londonderry, 37, inherits vast wealth and holds titles in Britain. Born May 13 1878, he studied at Eton, serves in Parliament, and resides at Londonderry House with Mount Stewart estate. His heir is Viscount Castlereagh.
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Alvarado
Cortez
Mexico City
Jamestown
Virginia
Benedict Arnold
Society of
Cincinnati
Vienna
Austria
The
American Bible Society
New York
Congress
Polk
Mexico
Alaska
Londonderry
Seitler
Eton
Royal Horse Guards
Tidith
Henry Chaplin
Viscount Castlereagh
Wellington
Ireland
Ag Land
London
Londonderry House
England
Wynyard Park
Mount Stewart
County Down
Manikei's Baby Elixir for Stomach and Bowel Ailments
An old advertisement touts Manikei's Baby Elixir as a grand corrective remedy for baby stomach and bowel disorders. It claims relief from digestion sourness vomiting and colic with gentle, pleasant taste and wholesale availability from druggists.
Mrs A La Luckie Recovers Health After Tablets
Mrs A La Luckie of Rochester New York suffered sick headache and despondency from a debilitated stomach. She began taking Chamberlain's Tablets and found them pleasant, mild and effective. In a few weeks she was restored to her former good health. For sale by all dealers.
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A. la Luckie
Rochester N. Y
Chamberlain
Atl
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John Sharp Williams
East End
R Bernstorfe
Philadelphia
Chas. Chaplin
the Strand
Royal Theatre
J. Armengol
Elks Hall
Nuevo Laredo
Villaldama
Firemen's Hall
Rafael Galindo
Mexican National Conservatory of Music
Musicians’ Union of Mexico
Strand Symphony Orchestra
Genasco
Made
Nature
Trinidad Lake
City Lumber Co
Loredo, Texas
Laredo Racing Team
Clark
Leo Eisthtter
Ads
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Flavio Vargas
Miss Brown
Trish
Bohm
Miss Lielen Huahiter
Denke
Schumann
Helen Richter
VEY feSanals
Dleoni
Arditiy
J. W. Brewster
Peethoven
Arensky
Miss Moser
Louise A
Carpentier
Poldini
Liszt
Miss Denike
M’coy
Ady
Man
Emerson
Laredo Electric and Railway
Leudinghaus
Armengol
Laredo, Texas
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