Frank Martin Murder Case Called For Trial
The Frank Martin murder case, charged with killing Jim O Connor in Jim Hoge county two years ago, was called in district court this morning. A recess was taken until 2 pm to allow attorneys to consult on trial matters while witnesses from Alice San Diego and Hebbronville attended. A special venire of sixty was present and excused until afternoon. details remain sparse but many witnesses suggest revealing testimony to follow.
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Frank Martin
Jim O'Connor
Jim Hoge
Alice
San Diego
Hebbronville
O'Connor
Delaware Punch Ad Warns Buyers To Take Home Bottles
An advertisement urges readers to bring home DELAWARE PUNCH for family use, claiming the product is available through a local dealer. The brief notice markets the beverage with a domestic, family oriented appeal.
Two Years in Webb County Jail for Pietrolati
Pietrolati, the Italian charged with and convicted for the killing of Lucio Martinez, was sentenced to two years in Webb County Jail. The jury found negligent homicide due to unlawful arms carrying, with evidence suggesting no premeditation and that the pistol discharged while Pietrolati handed it to Martinez for a pawn loan.
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Pilede Pietrolati
Lucio Martinez
Webb
Pietrolati
Martinez
Webb County
McGees Baby Elixir Ad for Stomach and Bowel Ailments
An advertisement touts McGees Baby Elixir as a grand corrective remedy for stomach and bowel disorders in infants. It claims to prevent digestion issues sourness vomiting colic and diarrhoea and notes the product is pure wholesome and pleasant to take priced at 25 cents per bottle and sold by all druggists.
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McGee’s
New Woodmen Camp Olive Camp Organized in Southwest Texas
The New Woodmen Camp Olive Camp was formed yesterday at the K of P Hall with Deputy C Woods as organizer and installing officer. The charter, signed by SC members and transfers from Grape Camp, makes it Southwest Texas largest camp with 154 members. Officers installed include R L Sutton consul commander BE H Sanchez advisory lieutenant N Polkinhorn banker J R Fasnacht clerk D M Valdez assistant clerk L F Ochoa escort Pearcy Winch watchman FF H Hale sentry J T Hassell 58 W Brown H F Valdez and Manuel Cruz managers. Meetings set for first and third Mondays monthly. Promoter J R Fasnacht credited for the effort. Vote aims for 250 members in three months.
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J. R. Fasnacht
Man Takes His Own Medicine is an Optimist
An optimistic message extols Dr King's New Discovery for colds. It argues taking the remedy proves belief in relief, claiming the cough medicine penetrates throat tissues, kills germs, and allows Nature to act not by superficial treatment.
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Dr. King
Woodmen Meeting At K of P Hall Tonight
All Olive Camp W O W members are urged to attend a meeting at 8 o clock this evening at the K of P Hall.
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Olive Camp
Personalities At Hamilton Hotel Guests From Wide Range
Local personals note visitors and residents stopping at the Hamilton hotel including H E Johnson of Moore Texas Roy E East of Hebbronville J B Hazzelrigg and family Arthur Hazzelrigg and others from San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth and Alice New York and Kansas City. Several locals like Jarratt and Mims travel for business with Duval and Hebbronville ties.
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Co. D. Jarratt
Jacksonville
H. £. Johnson
Moore
Texas
Hamilton
Roy E
Hebbronville
Oscar Thompson
Henry Edds
L. H. Kinsley
W. H. Dunn
Asherton
San Antonio
W. H. Gilmore
Arthur Hazzelrigg
J. B. Hazzelrigg
M. F. Hitt
Dallas
Fort Worth
Royle P. Mims
First State Bank & Trust Co
Waco
Bankers of Texas
Neill Robinson
Duval County
San Diego
Bender
Sillman
New York
A. R. Smith
Houston
John W. Hansum
Kansas City
H. C. Baker
R. A. Werth
St Louis
Ed. Peterson
Reiser
C D. Jarratt
A. B. Gardedhire
R. C. Barfield
Orange Grove
Forrest Clark
Alice
M. D. Bennett
Cuero
P. L. Mathews
Minera
J. G. Wilson
Islitas
W. C. Ellis
R. G. Luse
Ft. Worth
H. H Parker
F. S. Lyman
H. E. Johnson
B. J. Lange
B. R. Webb
Hiram Chaney
Wheeling
W. Va
A. V. Kennedy
P. Jackson
Buffalo
N. Y
Rk. E. East
J. P. Osborn
B. J. Lyman
J. W. Ewell
L. W. Kinsley
W H. Dunn
L. Haynes
Fred
W. Heaps
A. M. White
E. L. McCargo
There There There There DELA WARE PUNCH be
A brief, fragmented OCR line presents a stringy phrase with odd capitalization and punctuation. No clear event or named entities are identifiable.
Herbal remedy touted to stimulate liver function and relieve bilious symptoms
Advertises Herbine as a powerful liver stimulant claiming dizziness vertigo and other bilious symptoms will vanish after one or two doses. The copy notes a 50 cent price and that the product is sold by all druggists.
Probate Court in Session in Webb County
Probate court of Webb county met in regular session this morning with County Judge Page presiding. Court business is being taken up and disposed of in the regular order.
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Webb County
Page
Pine-Tar-Honey Promises Fast Relief for Cold Suffering
Mr J Williams of Hamilton Ohio urges the Pine-Tar-Honey remedy for his whole family. The ad says it relieves throat and lung discomfort by destroying germs and aiding nature, urging readers to buy at their druggist for 25 cents.
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J. Williams
Hamilton
Ohio
Onion Shipments From Laredo Reach 2075 Cars This Season
Seventy two cars of onions were shipped out of Laredo Saturday night and six cars went out last night all over the IL. & G. N. This makes a total of 2075 cars shipped from this city this season.
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Laredo
Brother of Villa Shot in Chihuahua Palace Clash
From Chihuahua City El Paso May 17 Associated Press reports Antonio Villa brother of General Villa and seven men were shot in a political dispute in the palace at Chihuahua City last night.
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Associated Presa
el Paso
Texas
Antonio Villa
General Villa
Chihuahua City
Roasting Ears High Texas Record Price
The Associated Press reports in San Antonio on May 17 that the first roasting ears of this year’s Texas crop sold for eight dollars per bushel, setting a high price record for the state.
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San Antonio
Texas
Mitchell Accepts City Manager Post in Sherman Texas
Karl M. Mitchell, longtime manager here at River Forest, Ill, has accepted the position of city manager of Sherman, Texas, marking a new chapter in his public service career.
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River Forest, All
Karl M. Mitchell
Sherman
Texas
Robbers escape with $1,000 from bank
Three masked robbers robbed Farmers State Bank in Burbank Oklahoma this morning taking $1,000 before fleeing. Posses are pursuing them as authorities search the area.
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Burbank, Okla
Farmers State Bank
Southern Baptist resolution on Roman Catholic influence
The Southern Baptist Convention adopted a resolution in Houston on May 17 expressing alarm and vigorous protest against what it calls efforts by the Roman Catholic hierarchy to gain control of the U S government.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Southern Baptist Convention
Cottonseed Crushers Convent opens in Birmingham
The Interstate Cottonseed Crushers Convention opened in Birmingham Alabama on May 17 and will run three days with President L Ives presiding. Attendance is strong as delegates discuss new problems facing the future of the cottonseed industry.
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Birmingham
Ala
L. Ives
Historic May Week Pageant Promises Big Savannah Celebrations
Savannah Ga May 17 The May Week Festival opens with a grand historical pageant recreating the landing of General Oglethorpe Tomochiecht and John Wesley aboard the good ship Anne under bright searchlights. A Forest City parade of elite organizations follows. Wednesday features a 300 car children’s parade. Friday presents a military parade and dance, and Saturday hosts athletic contests.
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Savannah
John D. Jr to Testify Before Federal Board
Washington May 17 The delayed appearance of John D Rockefeller Jr to rebut charges tied to his Colorado strike activities is expected today before the Federal Board on Industrial Relations. He has prepared detailed testimony to address implications and will discuss correspondence obtained by Board investigators Chairman Walsh.
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Washington
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Colorado
Federal Board On Industrial Relations
Walsh
Board of Investigators
Delaware Punch 5c at all fountains and clubs
Readable note states Delaware Punch priced at 5 cents available at all fountains, clubs, and cafes. The brief lists the beverage as a standard offering, implying wide distribution in local venues.
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Delaware Punch
Forms of Rheumatism and Sloan Liniment Claim
Some forms of rheumatism are described as diseases with pains in joints and muscles. Acute and chronic rheumatism rheumatic headaches sciatica and lumbago are listed as common forms. Sloan's Liniment is promoted as an effective treatment when applied to the affected area two or three times daily.
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Sloan
Snow Liniment Promises Fast Healing for Flesh Damage
In medicine there is no remedy quicker at repairing flesh than Ballard's Snow Liniment. It claims to heal cuts, wounds, sprains, burns, scalds and rheumatism with extraordinary penetrating power. Prices are 26c, 50c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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Ballard
All Druggsts
Norway's Independence Day Celebrated in Minneapolis
Norwegians in America marked the 101st anniversary of Norway's independence with a gathering in Pording Park. Ceremonies centered near Ole Bull's statue which was decorated for the occasion and included remarks by Mayor Wallace G. Nye.
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Minneapolis
Minn
America
Norway
Pording Park
Ole Bull
Wallace G. Nye
Big Auto Convention Opens in Boston at Copley Plaza
The American Automobile Association begins its annual meeting in Boston with five hundred delegates from across the country. John H. Wilson of Franklin, Pa., presides at the Copley Plaza today and tomorrow as topics include good roads progress, expanded auto racing under AAA rules, and related issues. The annual banquet is held tonight and a tour along the Paul Revere route is planned for tomorrow.
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Boston
American Automobile Association
Copley Plaza
John H. Wilson
Franklin
Paul Revere
Salandra to Convene Cabinet as Italy Reaches War Decision
Rome reports Premier Salandra will chair today's cabinet meeting to decide on war and potential reopening of parliament on May 20. Frontier clashes with Austrian guards are noted amid rising Italian unrest. Rumors claim 47 women killed and 300 wounded in Trieste during a women’s uprising. Large crowds greet Salandra’s stay in power as society women join protests with anti emperor banners and French British Russian Belgian flags. Similar demonstrations spread in many Italian cities.
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Rome
Salandra
Council of Ministers
Italy
Trieste
Emperor Franz Joseph
Berlin Tageblatt Commentary on Italy to Enter War
A London May 17 snippet reports the Berlin Tageblatt says Italy’s entry into the war can hardly be prevented, reflecting German media optimism on Italy joining the conflict. The remark underscores shifting alliances as the war broadens across Europe.
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London
Berlin Tageblatt
Italy
King Constantine Worse
London May 17 Greek delegation reports King Constantine’s pleurisy has worsened and he remains seriously ill with limited progress toward recovery.
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Constantine
London
King Constantine of Greece Reported in Serious Condition
Paris dispatch reports the condition of King Constantine I of Greece as serious. No further details on his health or immediate prognosis are provided.
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Paris
Constantine
Greece
Armenian Massacre Report From Van In Urgent Dispatch
Official Russian despatch dated May 15 from Urumiah reports 6000 Armenians massacred at Van in Asiatic Turkey. It states Armenians are defending themselves against Turks and Kurds and call for urgent assistance.
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London
Van
Turkey
Urumiah
Zeppelins Bomb Calais Killing Two Children
A Zeppelin from the channel dropped bombs on Calais last night, killing two children and injuring one woman. The raid caused only minor property damage as the airship flew off toward the sea.
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Calais
Channel
German Attacks Checked at Het Sas and Yser Front
The official statement reports French forces in the Het Sas region of Belgium occupied a strongly defended house and seized the first line of German trenches on the east bank of the Yser. It notes four German counterattacks near Lorette were repelled.
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Paris
Het Sas
Belgium
Yser
Lorette
Germans Withdraw From Positions Near Het Sas
Berlin reports that on May 16 German forces pulled back from their advanced lines along the Yser near Het Sas to avoid intense artillery bombardment. The move follows ongoing bombardment and indicates a tactical withdrawal rather than a decisive retreat.
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Berlin
Het Sas
Yser
German cruiser Karlsruhe feared at Hampton Roads May report
Unverified reports from Norfolk Virginia on May 17 suggest the German cruiser Karlsruhe attempted to enter Hampton Roads, similar to the Kron Prinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel Friedrich during prior events.
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Norfolk
Karlsruhe
Hampton Roads
Kron Prinz WilLhelm
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
British Gain Announced Near La Basse Front
London May 17 General French reported a British gain of half a mile against the German line northwest of La Basse. Military commentators call it a genuine break in the German trench line. French forces also recaptured the German connection to the Yser canal by retaking the Steenstraate bridge.
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London
la Basse
Yser Canal
Steenstraate
Disturbances Recur in Lisbon and Madrid May 17
An official dispatch from Lisbon reports disturbances similar to last night's broke out again today. No specifics given. Indications point to renewed rioting and killings in Lisbon.
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Portugal
Madrid
Lisbon
British Damaged Zeppelin Attacked Ramsgate Raid
The British admiralty announced that British aeroplanes attacked and damaged the Zeppelin that raided Ramsgate England last night.
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Zeppelin
London
British Admiralty Today
Ramsgate
Eng
Japanese Diet Convenes for Three-Week Session
Tokio May 17 The Japanese Diet convened by the Emperor opened today for a three week session. Negotiations with China dominate the agenda as members focus on the central issue of the session.
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Tokio
China
Notice to the Public at Market Building Delicatessen
At the southeast corner of the market building outside, a deli offers fish oysters boiled crabs and lunch goods including Swiss brick and American cheese corned beef lunch tongue pickled herring salmon sardines in oil or tomato. Short orders served promptly. Fresh buttermilk daily. The best French drip coffee in Laredo. J. W. Hopens Shorty.
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Laredo
J. W. Hopens
Senate Consider Gibson Bill Amid Opposing Opinions
Austin Texas May 17 Senators report a flood of letters and telegrams on the governors appeal for public opinion on the Gibson insurance bill Opponents claim a majority of one against the measure The senate moved to take up the Gibson bill in committee of the whole as the public response split on the proposal
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Austin
Texas
Senate
President Wilson Guards at Fleet Review in New York
President Wilson appears under heavy protection by detectives and secret service agents in New York during the review of the American battle fleet. The fleet paraded in a drizzling rain as officials ensured security.
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New York
Secret Service
Wilson
Jitney Regulation Upheld as City Police Power
District Judge Young ruled that regulating jitneys is a city police power and not subject to a referendum vote. The decision is viewed as a significant defeat for jitney opponents in Fort Worth Texas.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Young
Mississippi editors meet at West Point convention
West Point May 17 editors from Mississippi opened the state convention to discuss Mississippi affairs through Wednesday.
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West Point
Miss
The
Mississippiness Association
Mississippi
Shippers and Railroads Open Adjustment Board Formed
Memphis Tennessee May 17 The joint committee of shippers and railroad men begins work this week to adjust freight rates on lumber east and west of the Mississippi River. The sixteen member board includes eight from each side, with an even split of railroad officials and lumbermen.
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Memphis
Tenn
Joint Committee of Shippers and Railroad Men
Mississippi River
Charged with Girl's Death in Lincoln HL
Daniel Hurley Jr faces murder charges in the death of Katherine Roller, 17, reportedly poisoned with strychnine after a buggy ride. Hurley admits giving poison but says she asked for it. coroner's hearing and envelope marked strychnine poison link him to the crime.
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Lincoln
Daniel Hurley, Jr
Katherine Roller
Logan County
Miss Roller
Hurley
Stage Basement Construction for Royal Theatre Feature
A crew has excavated in the rear of the Royal Theatre creating a deep pit to serve as the stage basement and foundation. Wall construction will start after Laredo High School closing exercises on May 28, with work to be rushed thereafter.
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Royal Theatre
Royal
The
Laredo High School
Special Session Opens in Louisiana With Constitutional Convention Talk
Baton Rouge May 17 special session of the Louisiana legislature called by Governor Hall meets today. It may take three to four weeks to consider thirty three subjects. Key issues include calling a constitutional convention, banning corporate campaign contributions against amendments, primaries regulation, and sugar refinery operations in Louisiana.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Hall
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Jim Hoge County
Sovereign Deputy Co. Woods
Schlitz
Brown
John Gilligan
Amilton
Laredo, Texas
Milwaukee
Delaware
Germany
Villa
Chimuahua
Sherman’s
John D. JR
Karlshuge
Gibson
Surance
Shippers and Railroads Open Adjustment Board
Girl
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