Four Hour Closing Arguments in McCoy Murder Trial
The McCoy murder case in Laredo ended after two days of jury selection and four hours of closing arguments. Defense lawyer J W Kenney delivered a two hour maiden address, J L Dannelley spoke for the defendant, and District Attorney Walls concluded for the state. Rebuttal testimony preceded the jury’s 3 30 pm verdict anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett McCoy
Banks
Walls
J. W. Kenney
Mr. Kenney
John L. Dannelley
Card of Thanks for Wm. Simpson Family
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for assistance and sympathy after the death of husband and father Wm. Simpson. Gratitude also to those who sent flowers for the funeral from Mrs. Wm. Simpson and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Simpson
Maud Van Buren Seeks Civic League in Laredo
Miss Maud Van Buren spoke at Elks Hall last night urging a citywide Civic League in Laredo to unite residents with officials for reform. She criticized poorly housed schools and lack of domestic science. urged enforcing laws, budget systems, and playgrounds to keep children off streets while praising plazas and planned cooperation with city leaders.
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Elks Hall
Miss Maud van Buren
Civic League
Laredo
Miss van Buren
Texas
Firefighters Send Sandwiches to Guadalupe Orphanage
After a boys feast, about seventy sandwiches were saved and sent to Guadalupe Orphanage with the Laredo Fire Department’s compliments. The act brings joy to the orphan children and honors the memory of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalupe Orphanage
Laredo
Firemen Receive $100 Check From Local Firm
At a Firemen's Hall smoker honoring the La redo Racing Team President Richter announced a $100 check from James Moore & Co for the fire department's efforts in saving property opposite the Dixie Theatre. The donation came with a brief note of appreciation for the fireboys' work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sames-Moore & Co
Laredo
Richter
Fire Department
James-Moore & Co
Dixie Theatre
Sames, Moore & Co
Texas House Joint Resolution No. 4 on Road Tax Amendment
The Texas Legislature proposes amending Section 9 Article 8 to allow a special road tax not to exceed fifty cents per one hundred dollars of property value in counties or districts with voter approval. The measure, requiring a July 1915 election, directs a proclamation and authorizes up to five thousand dollars for publication and printing costs. John G. McKay, Secretary of State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Texas
State of
John G. McKay
Secretary of
Texas House Joint Resolution on Voting Outside Residence
A Texas House Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to Article 6 Section 2 of the state constitution to allow qualified voters to vote for state officers or propositions in a precinct other than their residence under certain conditions and to provide for an appropriation. The measure preserves residency eligibility and naturalization requirements while permitting cross-precinct voting in unorganized counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
United States
Texas Poll Tax Provisions Allow Voting by Absentee Affidavit
Constitutional amendment proposes allowing voters to participate in statewide elections from any precinct if they have paid poll tax or hold exemption. Voters voting outside their home county must present receipts or use sworn affidavits. The measure, set for July 24, 1915, includes self-enacting provisions and a $5000 appropriation for proclamation and publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Congress
Mrs. A. L. Luckie Reports Relief From Sick Headache
In East Rochester New York Mrs A L Luckie describes relief from a sick headache and despondency caused by a weakened stomach after using Chamberlains Tablets. She says the tablets are pleasant to take mild and effective and restored her to health within a few weeks and they are for sale by all dealers Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Luckie
East Rochester
N. Y
Chamberlain
Sporting notes spark early season leagues and big bouts
The 81State League opened with Elgin replacing Rockford. Rockford moves to the Three circuit. Mike Gibbons vs Leo Houch headlines New York on the 26th as middleweight title chatter grows, with Ahearn Clabby and Jeff Smith among contenders. Ohio State League lineup features Frankfort Portsmouth Ironton Chillicothe Lexington and Charleston. Foreign cyclists including Dane Torwalds Ellergard head to Sheepshead Bay Velodrome. The four-club Kitty League starts Owensboro Henderson Paducah Cairo. Welsh Wolgast rematch set for Milwaukee next Tuesday. Spring college meets fill tracks with Harvard vs Yale the marquee duel.
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Elgin
Rockford
Mike Gibbons
Leo Houch
New York
Ahearn
Clabby
Jeff Smith
Frankfort
Portsmouth
Ironton
Chillicothe
Lexington
Charleston
W. Va
Sheepshead Bay
Torwalds Ellergard
Owensboro
Henderson
Paducah
Cairo
Milwaukee
Harvard
Yale
Whooping Cough Relief Cited For Three Boys
Mrs. Archie Dalrymple of Crooksville Ohio reports her three sons recovered quickly from whooping cough after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She says continued treatment cured the disease in a short time and notes the remedy is sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Archie Dalrymple
Crooksville
Ohio
Ady
Personalities Arrive for Meetings Across Corpus Christi Area
A stream of visitors check in at Laredo and nearby cities for short business trips. Notables include John L. George of Corpus Christi Vicente Lozano and D D Davis Dolores arriving for county commissioners court sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. George, Esq
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Vicente Lozano
D. D. Davis
Dolores
City
County Commissioners Court
Bender
Elected Officers for Year at Tuesday Music and Literary Club
Yesterday at the home of its president the Tuesday Music and Literary Club elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs J H Davis was unanimously re elected along with vice presidents Mrs H W Johnston and Mrs A C Richter secretary Miss Mary Sames treasurer Mrs W B Heaner and press reporter Mrs J W Brewster. Johnston led a program on John Keats with papers on his poetry and readings of his works. Members anticipate continued prosperity under Davis's leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music and
J. H. Davis
H. W. Johnston
A. C. Richter
Mary Sames
W. B. Heaner
J. W. Brewster
John Keats
Keats
Dr King's New Life Pills Ad
An old ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy to calm a sluggish liver and stomach upset. It claims relief from dizziness constipation biliousness and indigestion and notes a price of 25 cents at a local drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Fire Queen Contest To Be Decided At Laredo Meeting
Postponed monthly meeting of the Laredo Fire Department will address the election of a fire queen and next month's racing contests. Ward companies nominate candidates, with coronation set before June 9. Hose races will feature about ten local teams and two from the Ninth Infantry Camp, with the Netzer cup and cash prizes likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
New Braunfels
Paris
Ward Company
Dr Kings New Discovery for Child Cough Ad
An old advertisement urges parents to treat a child's cough with Dr Kings New Discovery claiming it soothes the cold and stops the cough quickly. The copy promises rapid relief regardless of cough duration and guarantees results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Wilson's Note to Germany Maintains Friendly Tone
The Associated Press reports President Wilson's note to Germany over the Lusitania incident is completed. It demands an accounting of violations of American rights and a guarantee against unlawful submarine actions while signaling possible measures under reconsideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Washington
Wilson
Lusitania
United States
Philadelphia
Pacific
Texas Senate OKs four million for eleemosynary institutions
Austin Texas May 12 the senate passed a bill appropriating over four million dollars for eleemosynary institutions and adopted a resolution calling for sworn statements of all prison system finances
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Senate
Opening of Italian Parliament Presses War Talk
Rome May 12 The reopening of the Chamber of Deputies is seen as highly important amid the international situation concerning Italy. Some expect an intervention announcement, though the King alone can declare war. If war is raised in the Chamber a quick decision and swift war financing measures are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
Notables Talk on World Peace Methods
Eminent American church leaders, government thinkers, and world peace advocates gathered in Cleveland for a conference. Former President Taft opens with an address. Judge Parker and Cardinal Gibbons set to speak as the event examines a proposed world supreme court for settling disputes and avoiding war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
William H. Taft
Alton B. Parker
Taft
United States Supreme Court
World Court
Cardinal Gibbons
Y. Sherman
Lineis
Luther B. Wilson
Joseph Silverman
John Mitchell
Bainbridge Colby
Jeremiah Jenks
Supreme Court of the World
America
Charity Leaders Discuss Social Problems Convention Opens
Baltimore May 12 The largest charity convention in US history opens for an eight day run to address unemployment inebriety school curricula for social workers outdoor relief illegitimacy the social evil and relations between public and private charities. Delegates report winter destitution relief public sanitation and child care pressures demand better cooperation among agencies. For only the second time in 42 years a woman presides Mrs Mary Wilcox Glenn of New York wife of Russell Sage Foundation director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
United States
Mary Wilcox Glenn
New York
Russell Sage Foundation
Entertained at Bridge at Mrs Huberichs Home
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Max Deutz of San Antonio hosted bridge at her sister Mrs Agnes D Huberichs Matamoros street home. Five tables played with prizes awarded for high score Mrs W N Young, second high score Mrs M Fish, consolation Mrs Barlow. Refreshments served.
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Bridge
Agnes D. Huberich
Matamoros Street
Max Deutz
San Antonio
W. N. Young
M. Fish
Italian crowds clash with troops over Austria peace calls
Rome reports growing war fever as troops disperse a large crowd in the capital that shouted against Austria and the peace party. Demonstrations also spread to major towns, with attempts to storm Giolitti's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Austria
Peace Party
Giolitt
Anti German Riots Resume in East End London
Riots against Germans renewed in London's East End on May 12 amid police protection. Whenever a German appeared he was attacked.
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London
East Ind
Senator Williams Calls for Fleet Mobilization Over Incident
Senator John Sharp Williams in Jackson Mississippi on May 12 said if he were president he would mobilize the fleet to demand apology indemnity and a pledge that the incident would not recur from Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Jackson, Miss
John Sharp Williams
Germany
Last Austrian Proposal Reaches Italy For Territorial Concessions
Rome May 12. The Italian cabinet met immediately after receiving what is considered the last definite Austrian proposal on territorial concessions to Italy. The discussions began promptly at the government level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Austria
Italy
Allies Press Northward Drive In Flanders Fight
London reports a major phase of the army offensive is underway as Allied forces push from Arras into northern France. Berlin notes the significance of the battle while German papers claim progress against the British. French officials dispute this. In Galicia the German claim of a continuing victory is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Flanders
France
Berlin
Arras
Galicia
Panic on Italian Border Sparks Mass Italian Exodus
A Lugano Switzerland dispatch reports a panic on the Italian border with several thousand Italians attempting to return to Italy. Authorities tighten controls as crowds surge toward border crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lugano
Switzerland
Italy
Pittsburgh Diocese Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary
The Pittsburg diocese of the Episcopal Church marks its 50th anniversary with services led by Bishop Cortlandt Whitehead at Christ Church, the same building as 50 years ago, unaltered since its founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Diocese
The
Episcopal Church
Cortlandt Whitehead
Christ Church
Thanks for Help After Death of Dan H. Hickey
Sincere thanks to friends who assisted during the last days and death of Dan H. Hickey. Their aid and beautiful floral tributes will be remembered by Mrs. Dan H. Hickey and family.
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Dan H. Hickey
Gibson bill to amend Robertson insurance law
The Gibson bill to amend the Robertson insurance law is up in the Texas House. Representative Baker and fifty others offered an amendment to strike out the enacting clause and debate began on the bill as the house recessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Gibson
Robertson
Baker
Auction of Vast Coal Lands Held Today in Danville
Danville Illinois May 12 an auction sale of large coal land holdings once owned by the Dering Coal Company from Michael Kelly and others will occur at the Federal building to liquidate debts totaling six million dollars. The Dering company based in Chicago acquired the properties a decade ago and later faced bankruptcy due to unpaid mortgages and debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Dering Coal Company
Michael Kelly
Ilinois
Federal Building
Dering Company
Chicago
Open Big Art Convention in Washington Opens Attended by Notables
The American Federation of Arts holds its annual convention in Washington starting today with delegates from national art groups and museums and celebrities in attendance. Robert de Rofest presides for three days as Henry White Edwin H. Blashfield Cecelia Beaux George Leland Hunter Louise Connolly Walter Scott Perry Lloyd Warren and others prepare talks on art’s value to a nation. Mrs. Larz hosts a reception for visitors this afternoon as sessions cover art in colleges schools industry and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Federation of Arts
Robert de Rofest
Henry White
Edwin H. Blashfield
Cecelia Beaux
George Leland Hunter
Louise Connolly
Walter Scott Perry
Lloyd Warren
National Congress of Mothers Opens in Portland
The National Congress of Mothers opens in Portland Oregon with delegations from across the country. Governor Withycombe will welcome the visitors this afternoon, Mayor Albee will speak, and Mrs Aris tene Felts president of the Oregon Congress will greet the guests. Mrs Frederick Schott of Philadelphia president will preside and deliver the annual address tomorrow's program covers children home church school and government with many prominent speakers. Sessions run through Friday afternoon.
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Portland
Ore
National Congress of Mothers
America
Withycombe
Oregon
Albee
Aristene Felts
Oregon Congress
Frederick Schott
Philadelphia
National Congress
Engineers Plan New Fight for Higher Wages
Nearly a thousand delegates at the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention in Cleveland discuss renewing pressure on 48 western railroads after a pending arbitration awarded a one year stay. The eastern workers face a split stance over Charles Nagel’s role as mediator due to trusteeship of a railroad stock estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Chicago
Compensating Virtues
A Mississippi senator asks an elderly man about chicken breeds. The man replies that all kinds have merits, noting white chickens are easiest to find while black chickens are easiest to hide after you take them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Money
Mississippi
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy Ad
An old ad claims Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey eases whooping cough and other coughs. It promises mucus loosening throat and lung relief and reduced coughing spells for growing children. Sold for 25 cents at the local druggist.
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M’coy
Kenney
J. L. Dannelley
HOUSE
Sporting Notes
Houston
Press Nichols
L. C. Ceney
White Point
T. H. Shelton
Rio Grande
Guy Patterson
Boston
T. J. Davidson
New Orleans
Mrs. J. Schwartz
Electra
John D. Weid
L. J. Warner
Dallas
H. Hammann
Villa
Associated Press
Obregon
Carranza
Gibson Bill
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