A Call to Fund and Arm Filibusters in Mexico
A letter to the Post-Despatch denounces a plan to fund and arm a filibuster expedition to aid Pancho Villa and establish a northern Mexican republic, then annex it to the United States. The author condemns conquest and urges equal rights for Americans in Mexico, warning authorities will act against any such organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Louis Man
Pancho Villa
Mexico
United States of America
Carranza
Villa
Isthmian Canal
Republic
Americas
France
England
Germany
Russia
United States
Moon Myth Debated by Agriculture Department
The Agriculture Department argues the moon has no special influence on crop yields, likening its effect to weather factors. It notes that while many farmers cling to lunar planting beliefs, science has advanced seed selection and crop rotation, boosting production and land restoration across the nation.
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Department of Agriculture
Nion
Et. Ee
Acre
Luther Burbank
Nature
Science and superstition in farming and current affairs
A wide-ranging column praises scientific farming advances and debunks moon planting myths, noting pests and potato green poisoning cures. It also touches on bagpipe production for British troops, US Prohibition debates, Churchill and Fisher, and reports Pancho Villa’s brother being shot amid drunken soldiers in Mexico.
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Mexico
Pancho Villa
Pancho
Alleged Plot To Kill Turk Sultan Frustrated In Ottoman Empire
An alleged plot to assassinate the Turkish sultan Enver Pasha and German commanders Von der Goltz and Lehman von Sanders was reportedly foiled. Evidently not all is peace within the Ottoman empire.
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Enver Pasha
Turkey
von der Goltz
Lehman von Sanders
Ottoman Empire
Falkland Islands Recitation Echoes From A Distant Ship Disaster
A reader recalls Ian MacLaren's tale of settlers stranded after a ship disaster, noting how the Falkland Islands were once humorously mislocated. The Argonaut recounts a Scottish church minister praying for the stranded brethren, asking the Lord to be with them in the South Atlantic.
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Falkland Islands
Ian Maclaren
South Atlantic Ocean
Argonaut
Wester Union Telegraph Manager Resigns to WWooters
W H Conway, popular manager of the Western Union Telegraph Co in the city, resigns after two years. WWooters, formerly manager at the Bayte Pass office, arrives with Mrs. Wooters and assumes charge. Conway has lived in Laredo 15 years and served as local AP correspondent for 12 of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Conway
Western Union Telegraph Co
WW. Wooaters
Eayte Pass
Wooters
Western Union
Conway
Laredo
Dated Press
Mexico
Associated Press
Assoc
Whooping Cough Cure Praised by Ohio Mother
Mrs Archie Dalrymple of Crooksville Ohio reports that after her three sons suffered whooping cough Chamberlains Cough Remedy relieved coughing and whooping spells and apparently cured the disease quickly. The remedy is for sale by all dealers Ad.
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Chamberlain
Archie Dalrymple
Crooksville
Ohio
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities.
The Times offers a daily opportunity feature with a subscription price of 50 cents per month.
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the Times
This Date in History May 19 Highlights Quick Recap
May 19 marks a mix of historic events. include the 1322 death of Osman I, 1536 Anne Boleyn’s execution, 1788 Congress naming cannon Hancock and Adams, 1865 Jeff Davis imprisoned, 1898 William E. Gladstone’s death, and Col Roosevelt’s 1914 New York arrival after a South American expedition. The list also notes battles and political shifts across Europe and America.
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Lincoln
England
Louis the Dauphin
London
Anne Boleyn
Elizabeth
Osman I
Turkey
Poland
Congress
Hancock
Adams
Colonies
Sweden
Northern Alliance
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Plymouth
N. H
Jeff Davis
Fortress
Monroe
William E. Gladstone
Notables at Mohonk Conference
Mohonk New York May attendees focus on world peace methods and neutral position in Europe. Speakers include Lindley M. Morrison, Siméon Baldwin, L S Rowe, Andrew Carnegie, and Charles W. Eliot. International Pan American influence and armament regulation discussed without faulting wartime acts.
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Siméon
Baldwin
Connecticut
L. 8. Rowe
University of Pennsylvania
Andrew Carnegie
Charles W. Eliot
Birth anniversary of Dr J F Hayford in aviation advisory role
Dr John Fillmore Hayford, a renowned American engineer and Northwestern University engineering director, turns 47 today. He was appointed by President Wilson to a congressional advisory commission on aeronautics and has long served in federal geodetic and surveying work, aiming to improve air navigation.
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J. F. Hayford
John Fillmore Hayford
Wilson
Congress
Hayford
College of Engineering
Northwestern University
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Rouse’s Point
N. Y
Cornell
U. S
Army and Navy
Weather Bureau
Knights of Pythias Assembly Opens in Savannah
Savannah Georgia May 19 annual assembly of the Knights of Pythias of Georgia opened today. The city is decorated for visitors who will be entertained for three days. Uniform rank drills attracted many contenders for prizes and the Atlantic contingent prepared to capture the trophy.
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Savannah
Knights of Pythias of Georgia
Atlantic
Editorial Snippets and Satirical Innuendo From Colorado Record
A collage of editorial quips and local satire from the Colorado Record era. Commentary mocks prior restraint for a park fund name, advertising ethics, mermaid rumors at a press meeting, and consumer confidence in dubious collar buttons. Includes jabs at gender roles in business and a dig at sales pitches.
Fie Major Mose Cutting Ties in Texas Republic Rumor
A satirical fragment notes possible Mayo Clinic influence if a middle connection in San Antonio Cuban girls is clipped, then suggesting they might sever the Grape Juice tie linking Wilson and Bryan. The text reflects playful political speculation in a Texas Republic voice.
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Fie
Major Mose
Mayo
San Antonio
Wilson
Bryan
Texas Republic
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatic Pain Claim
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism headaches sciatic pain and lumbago. It claims instant relief by penetrating to the seat of pain and urges frequent applications with a 25 cent bottle.
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Sloan
Navarro case with two charges ends in suspended term
In district court Francisco Navarro is found guilty of railroad car burglary and another charge. He receives two years with suspended sentence after the jury recommends mercy due to his family. The judge dismisses the second case as mercy is shown, highlighting a human interest moment. Also, Laredo Fire Department racing teams practice for June tournament, with Hook and Ladder and Rescue Hose squads preparing for team positions and near-term competition.
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Francisco Navarro
Mide
Navarro
Senfare
Tiis Tam
Mini
Cherd
Celo
Rescue Hose Co. No. 4
Faust
Laredo
Laredo Enthsiasts
Feums
Mrs A Luckie Recovers Health After Tablets
Victim of sick headache and despondency attributes recovery to Chamberlains tablets after a weakened stomach improved within a few weeks. She says the tablets were pleasant to take mild and effective and restored her health. Sold by all dealers.
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Luckie
East Rochester
Aoy
Pine-Tar-Honey Promised for Colds at Home
Mr. E Williams of Hamilton Ohio endorses Pine-Tar-Honey as an immediate remedy for severe colds affecting the family. The tonic allegedly penetrates throat and lung linings to destroy germs and aid natural healing, available at local druggists.
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E. Williams
Hamilton
Ohio
DJ Reli
Nature
Election of Officers at Miriam Chapter holds vote
At the Miriam Chapter Q. BE. 8 last night the annual election elected Worthy Patron H. A. Clark Worthy Matron Mrs F A Thomas Associate Matron Miss Amar Penn Secretary Mrs We Wy MacGregor Treasurer Mrs Annie Thaison Con ductress Mrs W B Heaner Associate Conductress Mrs J A Burnett Installation scheduled for June 2.
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Miriam Chapter
Q. BE
Bela
H. A. Clark
F. A. Thomas
Amar Penn
We Wy MacGregor
Annie Thaison
W. B. Heaner
J. A. Burnett
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Glasgow
Anti Saloon League
Winston Churchill
Lord John Fisher
Doughty
Churchill
Telegraph & Telephone Company
Mo Sia
Col. Roosevelt
New York
South America
Pythians
Voice OF Texas
Corpus Christi Democrat
The
Austin American
Herald
Palestine Herald
Menard Messenger
San Benito
Corpus Christi
State Press Association
Bonham News
Corpus Christi Bay
Jeff McLemore
Houston
Buffalo Bayou
Colorado
Delilah
Ford Motor Co
F.O.B
F.O. B
Laredo Auto Sales Company
Earnest * Bunn Company
F. M. Ramsay
Buick
Jno
A. Applewhite, Agt
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