Prohibition Debates Stir Texas Legislature Conflict
The piece argues that prohibition advocates push the topic despite governor Ferguson’s veto threat and a special legislative call. It criticizes Mrs. Nannie Webb Curtis and prominent reformers for seeking publicity and political gain, cites Robertson and Gibson bills, and notes Lusitania and disarmament debates shaping state and national views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Ferguson
Nannie Webb Curtis
Mrs. Curtis
House
Senate
Anti-Saloon League
Malcolm Patterson
Tennessee
Richmond Pearson Hobson
United States
Alabama
German Efficiency and Lusitania War Debate
A column contrasts German efficiency with wartime ruthlessness after the Lusitania attack and notes Japan style arms made in Germany. It cites Belmont Enterprise and Galveston News, mentions Mike Connolly’s election as Memphis lodge ruler, and references Texas editors at Corpus Christi. It includes local comments on Texas journalists and minor state anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Belmont
Lusitania
Galveston
Sendin
Mike Connolly
Memphis
Tenn
Hiks
Mike
Paris
Old Fort Worth Gazette
Texas
Sherman Democrat
Onion Shipments Hit Laredo Total Totals Soar
Fifty cars of onions were shipped out of Laredo last night over the 1. and GN. This brings the season total to 1697 cars from this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Neat and Accurate Job Work Ring Up 43
A local business report shows Neat and Accurate Job Work posting a 43 point tally in daily operations. The note cites steady orders and improving efficiency as managers forecast continued gains.
Senator McGregor Defends Robertson Insurance Law from Austin
From Austin Senator McGregor responds to query 45 in support of the Robertson act. He cites past lobby efforts by insurance firms and argues the law keeps Texas premiums in Texas and boosts policyholder security. He compares pre law to a cow fed in Wall Street and milked abroad, asserting the state may not remit back taxes on premiums collected since 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
McGregor
Texa
Austin
Robertson
Texans
Wall Street
Captains of Finance
New York
Franklin remembered as father of American diplomacy
A tribute recalling Benjamin Franklin as a pivotal statesman who helped secure French aid during the Revolution. The piece notes his roles as signer of the Declaration and Constitution, his influence in Europe, and public mourning at his death. It also links his legacy to the Budweiser brand's long American presence.
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Fort Worth
Chief Bailey
Waco News
Benjamin Franklin
Aer
Franklin
Washington
United States
Wade
Lrd Chatham
Europe
France
Congress
National Assembly
Republic
New Republic
America
Anheuser-Busch
Dixie Theatre Razed by Fire in Laredo Inferno
A blaze consumed the Dixie Theatre in Laredo shortly after midnight leaving only the front walls. Fire crews from the Lone Star Hook and Rudder Co and Protection Hose Co No 4 battled four water streams, saving the Elks building Nieto garage Sanit ary Grocery and Convery’s stable as soldiers from Ninth Infantry assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Theatre
Elks
Nieto
Sanitary
Convery
Lone Star Hook and Rudder Co. Rescue Hose Co. No. 3
Protection Hose Co. No. 4
Laredo
Convent Avenue
Elks Club
Dixie
Plaza
T. J. Johnson
John Convery
Harry Hughes
The
Hughes
Texas constitutional amendments on Supreme Court and student loans
Legislative proposals call for a Chief Justice and four Associate Justices with set terms and salaries, plus a method to elect them and gubernatorial vacancy rules. Another amendment adds a county level Students Loan Fund enabling bonds and a local tax, with a statewide publication and election plan in July 1915.
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State of
Texas
Supreme Court
United States
Ino. G. McKay
Elgali
Consmmissioners Court
Commissioners Court
Jack McKay
Texas Joint Resolution to Amend Constitution
House Joint Resolution No 9 seeks to amend Article ? by adding Section 3b enabling the Legislature to provide by law for the creation of a unspecified entity or framework. The text outlines procedural steps for constitutional change and possible future lawmaking authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
McCoy Testifies in Self Defense in Banks Killing Trial
Everett McCoy, charged with killing Private William Banks, testified in his own defense. Defense witness Villareal said Banks and he had two encounters and Banks was a known scrapper. McCoy admitted the shooting, claiming self defense after being cornered and struck. The trial featured delays for additional witnesses and is expected to conclude this afternoon.
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Everett McCoy
William Banks
J. W Kenney
J. J. Dannelley
Walls
McCoy
Haduardo Villareal
Villareal
Banks
Card of Thanks for Florinda Bugholi
We express sincere thanks to friends and relatives who assisted and showed sympathy during the illness and death of our daughter Florinda also to those who sent flowers at the funeral A Bugholi and Family.
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Florinda
A. Bugholi
Mrs A L Luckie Reports Relief From Sick Headache
Mrs A L Luckie of East Rochester New York attributes relief from sick headache and despondency to Chamberlain's Tablets after a weak stomach improved. She notes they were pleasant to take mild and effective and restored her to former health in a few weeks. Sold by dealers.
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A. L. Luckie
East Rochester
N. Y
Chamberlain
Nearly Wrecked the Cart During Fire Incident
An auto traveling at high speed nearly struck a hose cart on Matamoros Street during a fire. Firefighting crews were positioning equipment near the hydrant when the vehicle struck and forced the cart aside. Firemen escaped danger as they granted the right of way to the speeding motorist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matamoros Street
Fire Toys
Federal Building
Hickey Funeral Procession In Laredo
A large procession accompanied the remains of Dan 4H Hickey to St Peter's Church and Catholic Cemetery in Laredo this morning. Rev Father McLoy conducted the solemn funeral service. Pallbearers Frank Masterson H W Johnston James Gray J P Leyendecker M M Leyendecker and Charles Coleman helped carry the bier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Hickey
St Peter's Catholic Church
Father McLoy
Laredo
Frank Masterson
H. W. Johnston
James Gray
J. P. Leyendecker
M. M Leyendecker
Charles Coleman
Dixie Theatre Owner Estimates Loss From Fire
Mrs. W. M. Bitt proprietor of the Dixie Theatre reports a total loss estimated at four dollars with insurance under two thousand dollars. Loss includes thirteen films valued about thirteen hundred dollars, plus the picture machines piano building chairs and other equipment making up the remainder.
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W. M. Bitt
Dixie Theatre
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Cologne
Volks Zeitung
Belgium
Morris Sheppard
Wilson
Voice OF Texas
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Arlington Journal
Texas Press Association
Corpus Christi
Henry Kb, Ellis
Denison Herald
Bowen
Ellis
Georgetown Commercial Co
Ac Bowen
Fagle Pass
Bermuda
Robertson Law
Coca-Cola CO
Atlanta, Ga
Paroeys
St. Louis
S. M. Johnson Laredo, Texas
Budweis
Laredo Vire
Uhe
Ninth Infantry Camp
Bucket Brigade
Pyans
Winney
Chet Biggio
Evans
Kinney
State of Texas
Commissioners’ Court
M’coy
Barney Oldfield
St. Peter's Church
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