Politely Defiant German Note Threatens Escalation
A Washington correspondent reports Germany will not desist from sinking enemy vessels and warns Americans traveling under allied flags may be killed. The note to Wilson insists on strict accountability while US policy stresses neutral rights and a measured response aligned with Washingtonian ideals.
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San Antonio Express
Itshington
Washington
Germany
Wilson
Italy
United States
Great Britain
Galveston News urges abolishing Texas Agriculture Dept
The Galveston News suggests dissolving the Texas state department of agriculture and transferring its functions to the agricultural and mechanical college. It argues this would boost economy and efficiency, with professors and advanced students handling farm problems and diseases for Texans.
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Galveston News
State Department of Agriculture
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Department of Agriculture
Federal Department of Agriculture
State Department of Agriculture of Texas
Texas
Abolish the department of agriculture debate at length
The author argues efficiency and cost savings by ending the department of agriculture and letting college instructors handle the work. They claim professors and students could perform all tasks, reducing duplication and taxpayer burden. Criticism targets ongoing public employment and pension concerns amid legislative scrutiny.
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Department of Agriculture
State Department
Agricultural College
House
Senate
Germany Pushes for Unrestricted Food Passage
The report that Germany is prepared to endure four years of war is questioned as possibly based on speculation rather than solid evidence, amid calls for unhampered food transit and continued wartime pressure.
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Germany
How He Took His Ice on an Asiatic Cruise
An American and English officer aboard an Asiatic fleet ship debated ice use in drinks. The American sent a small cake of ice with a note of courtesy, and a week later the English officer admitted the ice was his first cold bath since leaving England.
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Engishman
Old Top
England
Harper's
Summer Home Planned for British Embassy
Beverly Massachusetts May 14 Sir Cecil Spring-Rice the British ambassador to the United States is expected to arrive tomorrow to complete arrangements for the embassy headquarters for the summer in Beverly. Last summer the ambassador had headquarters at Dublin New Hampshire.
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Beverly
Mass
Cecil Spring-Rice
United States
Dublin
N. H
This Date in History May 14 Highlights
May 14 entries recall Vespucci's third voyage reaching Patagonia in 1501, a Baltic Sea canal opening in 1785, Jenner's vaccination principle in 796, Lewis and Clark leaving St. Louis in 1804, the 1814 Paris Peace ratification, Sing Sing Prison opening in 1826, Texas independence acknowledged by Mexico in 1836, German Empress visiting Windsor in 1879, 1884 stock market panic and bank failures, and Mellen’s 1914 testimony before the ICC on New Haven Railway finances.
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Amerigo Vespucci
Portugal
America
Patagonia
Baltic
North Seas
Sir Edward Jenner
Lewis and Clarke
St. Louis
Northwest
Paris
Napoleon
France
Sing Sing
New York State
Mexico
Texas
England
Windsor Castle
New York Stock Exchange
Charles S. Mellen
New Haven Road
Voice of Texas and scattered newspaper quips
A collage of short notes and opinions from Texas papers. It references a lost friend in Corpus Christi, a prisoner’s eight-year sentence for horse theft in Brownsville, and juries acquitting murder suspects in different counties. The items mock war-time coin schemes, hospital jokes about tourists, safety warnings about babies, and humor pieces from multiple city papers.
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Brownsville
Texas
Temple Telegram
Denison Herald
Birthday Tribute to Hon James D Cameron at 82
Hon James D Cameron veteran of Grant era and former Secretary of War turns 82 today. Senator Cameron from Pennsylvania remains a key Republican adviser though retired from active politics. He owns coal iron interests and Washington property and once led the Northern Central Railroad. He was born May 14 1838 in Middletown Pennsylvania and now resides on a Donegal farm near Harrisburg.
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J. D. Cameron
James Donald Cameron
Grant
United States
Pennsylvania
Senate
Washington
Northern Central Railroad
Mr. Cameron
Middletown
U. S
Simon C. Cameron
Princeton
President Grant
Senator Quay
Donegal
Harrisburg
Neat and Accurate Job Work Ring Up 43
A business report notes Neat and Accurate Job Work posting a score of 43. The item highlights efficiency targets, production metrics, and earnings implications for the firm.
Laredo Fire Department to Elect Queen at June 9 Celebration
An Laredo Fire Department meeting approved a June 9 celebration with the coronation of a fire queen and a grand ball. Hose racing on June 9 will feature reel and Paris rule teams, with ten teams competing for cash and cups while soldier units are ineligible.
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Laredo
Paris
Heights Hose Co
Lone Star Hook and Ladder Co
Rescue Hose Co
Protection Hose Co
G. R. Weber
Robert H. Kilsby
Alphonse Wormser
Gus G. Schmitt
Co. C. Biggio
B. Hrewster
Harry G. DaCamara
the Heights Hose Co
Invitation for Proposals for Elevator Remodeling in Laredo TX
Sup ervising Architect’s Office Washington D C invites sealed proposals by 3 p m May 28 1915 for remodeling an electric passenger elevator at the United States post office courthouse and customhouse in Laredo Texas. Specifications available from this office. bidders must return unmarked copies. Government frank used only for return of specification.
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Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
United States Post Office
Laredo
Tex
Jos. A. Wetmore
N. B
Frank
Onion Shipments From Laredo Reach New Total
Mighty six car onions were shipped last night from Laredo over the I G N. This brings the season total to 1913 cars shipped from Laredo so far.
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Laredo
Call For Bids On Two Reinforced Concrete Bridges
Bids for constructing two reinforced concrete bridges over Zacate and Chacon creeks, contingent on a bond election, will be received by the City Secretary’s office until June 15 1915 at 10:00 am and opened then. Plans and specifications are available at the City Secretary’s office. private plans may be obtained for ten dollars. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J S Westbrook, Chairman Street and Bridge Committee.
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Zacate
Chacon
Westbrook
Street & Bridge Committee
Laredo
Arroyo Chacon
Farewell Party Held For Mrs Jackson By Auction Bridge Club
Yesterday afternoon at Mrs Hill's Heights home the Auction Bridge Club hosted a farewell for Mrs C G Jackson who leaves May 28 for Michigan. Four tables played auction bridge. high score prize went to Mrs C M Fish and guest prize to Mrs Lott Taylor. Both winners gave prizes to the honoree, with the club presenting a silver engraved cold meat fork marked AB. Punch ice cream and cake were served.
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Jackson
W. T. Hill
Heights
Auction Bridge Club
G. Jackson
Michigan
Hill
C. M. Fish
Lott Taylor
A. B
Laredo Busy With Proposals for Public Music and Bridges
Local notices report plans to fund a weekly plaza band and evening music, building booms in the Heights, and bids for two city bridges over Arroyo Chacon and Zacate creeks. Events include a fire brigade racing team, a grand opera style performance, and social dances at Elks Hall amid ads for seed, moving services, and electric lighting.
Will Preach Annual Sermon at Holding Institute
At the start of commencement exercises Rev. F. S. Onderdonk of San Antonio will preach the annual sermon Sunday at 11 o'clock. Dr. J. M. Skinner, president of the Institute, invites the public to the chapel for the service.
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Holding Institute
F. S. Onderdonk
San Antonio
J. M. Skinner
Cure for whooping cough praised by Crooksville mother
Mrs Archie Dalrymple of Crooksville Ohio reports that after her three boys suffered whooping cough, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieved coughing fits and whooping spells and cured the disease quickly. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Archie Dalrymple
Crooksville
Oho
Holding Institute Commencement at Faith Hall
The Holding Institute announces its senior class commencement at Faith Hall on Thursday evening May 20 at 8 oclock.
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Holding Institute
The
Laredo Seminary
Faith Hall
Arbor Day Observed in Rhode Island Schools
Providence Rhode Island May 14 Arbor Day is celebrated today under a new law making the observance compulsory for all state schools. Instead of a day off, schools will hold special exercises to mark the event.
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Providence
R. I
Rhode Island
Pietrolati Murder Case in District Court
Corporal Everett McCoy of the U S Army was found guilty of manslaughter in the murder of William Ganks and sentenced to five years. He asked his lawyers not to pursue a new trial or appeal, a request his counsel will honor. The two day period for filing a new trial begins, with the sentence to be pronounced today.
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Everett McCoy
U. S. Army
William Ganks
John L. Dannelley
Joseph W. Kenney
McCoy
Trial Under Way in Texas Murder Case Pietrolati
In district court this morning State of Texas v Pietrolati began with a 26 man jury venire, 16 appeared, 5 qualified and another venire of 30 was ordered to reach a 7 member panel. Defense hints at accidental shooting as Pietrolati allegedly tried to sell a pistol to Martinez in a pool room.
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State of Texas
Pile de Pietrolati
Lucio Martinez
Wilmer Threadgill
Walls
C. ¢. Burr
Alonzo Barrera
L. L. Leyendecker
Rafael Flores
Clarence Jefferies
Mullally
Pietrolali
Martinez
Pietrolati
Mrs. A. L. Luckie Referrs Relief From Sick Headache
Mrs. A L Luckie of East Rochester New York suffers sick headache and despondency from a weakened stomach. She started Chamberlains Tablets found them pleasant mild and effective and within weeks improved to her former food health. For sale by all dealers.
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A. L. Luckie
East Rochester
N. Y
Chamberlain
Well Drilling Offer for Oil Beneath Your Land
A notice offers drilling services claiming to locate oil on landowners property. The speaker advertises a drilling outfit ready to reach depth and provides a contact phone number 170 for arrangements.
Ill James Donahue Taken To Mercy Hospital
James Donahue bedridden at his Heights home for weeks was moved to Mercy Hospital as his condition improved. Seaman John Donahue of the 88S Warrington, visiting, plans to leave around May 25 for the East with his mother to rejoin his ship later this month.
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James Donahue
Heights
Mercy Hospital
Seaman John Donahue
Warrington
East
King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief for Children
An old time ad touts Dr. King’s New Discovery as the remedy for stubborn child coughs. The copy claims soothing balsams and antiseptic benefits, promising to stop the cough and guarantee relief with a bottle from the druggist.
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King
Electric wiring systems and safety concerns
A letter to The Times discusses wiring options beyond conduit, noting knob and tube can be safe with proper methods and adequately sized conductors. It urges strict inspection during installation or a qualified wireman to ensure compliance and safety.
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the Times
Examination Next Monday for State University Admission
An examination for admission to the State University will be held at the High School next Monday May 17. All applicants must submit an application to Miss Kate Tarver, principal of Laredo High School. L. J. Christen, Superintendent.
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Kate Tarver
Laredo High School
L. J. Christen
Indiana Judge Impeached Amid Terre Haute Election Fraud Case
Impeachment proceedings against Vigo County Circuit Judge E H Redman begin in the Indiana Supreme Court while he is jailed at Leavenworth for election fraud tied to the Terre Haute case. Mayor Don M Roberts of Terre Haute is noted as ringleader. Rockville suit could oust Redman and trigger a gubernatorial appointment.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Supreme Court
E. H. Redman
Vigo County
Leavenworth
Terre Haute
Don M. Roberts
Redman
Rockville
Supreme Court
Ralston
Charles Pulliam
Circuit Court
Taylorville
Terre Eslante
Hilton Redman
Todman
Charles Smiley
Laredo Physician Launches City Clean-Up Campaign
A prominent Laredo physician announced a city wide clean up drive to improve health by eradicating mosquitoes. He urged citizen cooperation and said details of the plan would follow, emphasizing sanitation without signaling an impending epidemic.
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Laredo
Won by Losing in Southern Dialect Exchange
A colloquial exchange reveals a betrothal dispute where Rastus admits proposing to Mose’s wife months before the marriage. Mose confirms the claim as true while recalling a rabbit’s foot he wore, the wife declining him despite the omen.
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Rastus
Mose
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