Global outrage over Lusitania sinking across US papers
The column surveys editorials from New Orleans to Los Angeles condemning Germany for torpedoing the Lusitania. It cites calls of piracy and barbarity, pledges for restraint until Wilson acts, and notes the Fatherland’s pro-German propaganda alongside American protests and vows for accountability.
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New Orleans
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Germany
Los Angeles Times
New York Herald
Washington
New York World
Lusitania
Memphis Commercial Appeal
United States
China
Wilson
Maine
Fatherland
Great Britain
Kaiser
New York
Frau Bertha Krupp
Wilhelm II
Prussia
Laredo Library A Key City Institution
The Laredo Library started two years ago by the Woman's Club has grown from 100 to about 600 volumes. It costs residents 25 cents a month for full access and reading rooms. The library supports youth education beyond schools, fostering lifelong learning through fiction and reference works.
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Woman's Club
Laredo
D. F. Anderson
W. W. MacGregor
Transatlantic Liners Cancelled as War Looms
The Mauretania sailing, sister to the Lusitania, is cancelled but not for long. The text predicts a day when seas open to all nations except Germany, noting changes to the German naval flag and implying looming conflict.
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Mauretania
Mourning Children of Lusitania as Avenging Angels
Descriptions compare the murdered Lusitania victims to dolls in the morgue and suggest they will be seen as avenging angels by most Americans. The remark reflects public sentiment toward the tragedy and its impact on the nation.
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Lusitania
America
Railroad Time Table Texas Mexican and connections
Texas Mexican line lists Corpus Christi departures at 8 20 a m and arrivals 4 55 p m. Standard time. International and Great Northern shows through fast train to St Louis leaves 1 15 p m arrives 2 p m. G N Night Train leaves 9 p m and arrives 7 45 a m.
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Corpus Christi
G. N
Train Schedule Between Laredo and Minera
Train No. 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 a m and reaches Minera at 10 30 a m Train No. 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1 15 p m and arrives Laredo at 3 30 p m
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Laredo
Minera
Recoveries Spurred by Eckmans Alterative Claim
Wilmington Delaware resident JAS SQUIRES affidavits that Eckmans Alterative aided his recovery from lung trouble after hemorrhages. The ad cites A Lippincott of Lippincotts Department Store endorsing the remedy and notes its reported effectiveness for bronchial catarrh and severe throat and lung afflictions. It promotes non habit forming ingredients and cites pricing and availability.
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Wilmington
Del
A. Lippincott
Lippincotts Department Store
Eckman
Jas, Squires
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Ady
Money Makers Classified Ad Listing
A compact wants ads column listing opportunities to earn money through available gigs and services. Includes contact details and brief job scopes for quick responses.
Texas Congress Boosts Tick Eradication Funds In Year
The Progressive Farmer notes Congress set aside 488 800 dollars for tick eradication next year an increase of 88 800 over this year. The move along with state raises aims to sustain the successful program. Comanche county farmers oppose Fort Worth packing houses over peanut fed hog discrimination and threaten to switch markets. The Houston Post reports Villa paid 400 for a bath, 50 for underwear. shoes cost unknown. Beaux arts reflection on progress from Troy to modern bombardment is offered by Beaum on Journal. Sealy News notes local doctors blocked by federal action and local residents carry potatoes to treat rheumatism. The Gainesville Signal cites cooks and birds in trees. Austin American reports on various political and military figures in Mexico debating peace prospects.
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Congress
Comanche County
Fort Worth
St. Louis
Waco News
On This Date in History May Thirteenth Century Events
Timeline entries list notable events from 1621 to 1914 including Ed ward Winslow’s Plymouth marriage Susanna White 1780 Charleston surrender 797 Bonaparte Venice 1899 Vienna battle 1820 Florence Nightingale birth 1854 Tiger wreck 1859 neutrality 1870 Manitoba formation 1874 London admits women 1879 Cardinal Newman U S Senate popular vote act 1914 event.
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Plymouth Colony
Edward Winslow
Susanna White
Charleston
Bonaparte
Venice
Vienna
Austria
Maria Luisa
Florence Nightingale
Florence
Italy
London
Odessa
Manitoba
Adams G. Archibald
University of London
John Henry Newman
U. S. Senate
U. S
Laredo Racing Team Honored at City Fire Hall Luncheon
The Laredo Racing Team and Paris Rules Team No 2 were toasted at a Firemen's Hall luncheon hosted by the Laredo Fire Department. Speakers included Judge Geo R Page and General R K Evans who praised the teams and promised more training before February and the next state firemen convention.
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Firemen’s Hall
Laredo
Richter
A. C Richter
R. K. Evans
James- Moore Co
Llks
Carlos Richter
Gus Schmitt
Evans
Dixie Theatre
Soldier Bucket Brigade
Laredo Fire Department
Fire Department
All Laredo
Hon. William A. Smith Birthday Profile
The 56th birthday of Hon. William Alden Smith, U S Senator from Michigan, marks a career from Grand Rapids newsboy to high office. Born May 12, 1859, he rose as a page, studied law, served twelve years as Congressman, and became a key Republican senator on naval affairs and foreign relations.
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W. A. Smith
William Alden Smith
United States
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Senator Smith
America
Michigan House of Representatives
Down Giac
Mich
Western Union
Tieng
Senate
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement claims rheumatism attacks can be halted quickly with Sloan's Liniment applied to the affected joint or muscle. It soothes heat and swelling and offers near instant relief, selling for 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Sloan
Examination for State University admission next Monday
An examination for admission to the State University will be held next Monday at the High School. All applicants must apply to Miss Kate Tarver, principal of Laredo High School, for admission. ARISTON, Superintendent.
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Kate Tarver
Laredo High School
Ariston
Onion Shipments From Laredo Reach 1765 Cars This Season
Sixty eight cars of onions were shipped out of Laredo last night over the 1 and G N line. This brings the season total to 1765 cars shipped from Laredo.
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Laredo
1& G.N
Notice to the Public at Market Corner Fish and Oysters
J W Hopkins advertises fresh fish and oysters sold daily at the Market corner. Customers may select and take items away, with options for select oysters by the dozen or hundred and select fish by the pound. No delivery service offered.
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J. W. Hopkins
Shorty
Alumnae Meeting Set for Ursuline Convent Thursday
Notice announces a meeting of the Alumnae at the Ursuline Convent Thursday evening at six o'clock. All members are urged to attend.
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Ursuline Convent
Invitation for Proposals for Laredo Elevator Remodel
The Treasury Department Supervising Architect's Office in Washington announces sealed proposals due May 28, 1915 at 6 p m for remodeling an electric passenger elevator in the United States post office courthouse and customhouse at Laredo Texas. Specifications may be obtained from the office and must be returned without markings. Government frank is provided for return of the specification only.
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Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
United States Post Office
Laredo
Tex
Jos. A. Wetmore
N. B
Man in Balcony at Strand Theatre Threatens Self Harm
A Mexican man named Bruno Recio, mentally unstable, entered Strand Theatre and sat on the balcony after admission by Justice Slaughter. He claimed no crime and threatened to kill himself, jumped the railing, collided with an audience member and an electric fan, but was unharmed and jailed by City Marshal Brennan. Nearby, three Ninth Infantry companies and their mascot jennet Borrachita prepared for range drills.
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Bruno Recio
Strand Theatre
Justice Slaughter
Think Factory
Brewer
Recio
Brennan
Co. H
Jennet
Borrachita
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Troy
Beaumont Journal
Houston
Sealy News
Cooke County
Gainesville
William J. Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
el Paso Times
Austin American
Port Arthur
Huerta
Diaz
Zapata
Mexico
Austin
Racing Team
Sloan's
Earnest & Bunn Company
F. M. Ramsay
O. H. Guinn
Jnc. A. Applewhite
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J. 8S
Westbrook
Street & Bridge Committee
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