Fighting for existence says Germany not menaced today
From Tuesday's Daily 1915. The piece argues Germany is not fighting for existence, accusing autocratic rulers of tyranny and praising German exiles like Carl Schurz. It contrasts German history with a future free Germany and discusses religious liberty in the United States amid anti Romanist sentiment. It names Schurz, Sigel, and others as examples of German-Americans who left oppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria
Servia
Russia
Belgium
Black Forest
Junkers
Rhine
United States
Schurz
Sigel
Carl Schurz
France
Cro
Rmans
The Roman Hierarchy and U S Government Control
The article critiques claims that Roman Catholic power seeks to control the U S government. It notes a distinction between religious and political sides of the church, argues such domination is impossible, and cites Catholics as about ten million in a Protestant-majority nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard
Blaine
United States
Washington
Rome
Quirinal
Vatican
This Date in History May 18 1291 Acre fall to Turks
A historical list notes events on May 18 across centuries. Acre in Palestine fell after a 30 day siege with massive Christian casualties and enslaving actions, while other entries include Canada’s oldest town charter, wars, proclamations, church disruption, fires, cyclones, a Hague peace conference and the Panama Canal opening for barge traffic.
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Acre
Palestine
Holy Land
St. John
N. B
Canada
England
France
Napoleon Bonaparte
Church of Scotland
St. Louis
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Llinois
Missouri
The
Hague
Panama Canal
The Irishman and the Wheelbarrow Myth of Skill
A Voice of Texas piece mocks the idea that an Irishman can outdo others with a wheelbarrow. It argues the wheelbarrow’s potential is uncertain, compares the Irishman to a capricious tool, and notes the joke’s satirical tone about skill and effort.
Forms of Rheumatism and Sloan's Liniment Ad
The ad describes rheumatism forms including acute chronic rheumatism rheumatic headaches sciatic rheumatism and lumbago. It claims Sloan's Liniment penetrates to the seat of trouble and provides instant relief with applications two or three times daily. A 25 cent bottle is advertised for home use as emergency pain relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Trespasser disruption of rail service highlights safety
A man hopped a freight train near Palestine and activated the emergency brake causing a sudden stop. A drawhead and the locomotive pilot were damaged, costing several hundred dollars. The piece urges keeping nonemployees off railroad right of ways and supporting a safety campaign, with notes from Palestine Herald and McKinney Courier-Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Palestine Herald
Jess
Denison
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offering 100 Dollar Reward
An old advertisement promises one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure failure and extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as a remedy. It notes internal use, blood action, and testimonials free, with price listed at 76 cents per bottle and distribution through doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J Cheney & CO
Toledo
A Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
Birthday tribute to Prince Rupert of Bavaria on his 46th year
A 46th birthday profile honors Prince Rupert of Bavaria noting his leadership of Bavarian forces in the Belgium Calais drive, praised by Allies for skill and bravery yet blamed by the Kaiser for its failure. The piece recalls his early career, marriage, children, and ties to European royalty including Queen Elizabeth of Belgium and Queen Maria Theresa of Bavaria.
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Rupert
Bavaria
Calais
Belgium
Elizabeth
Prince Rupert
Lorraine
United States
Gosme
Marie Gabrielle
Berlin University
Maria Theresa of
Charles I
England
Whitehall
Webb County Live Stock Show and Fair Committee Meeting
A Webb County Chamber of Commerce committee will hold its first general meeting tomorrow at 8 pm in the chamber rooms. The panel will report on interim work, discuss possible exhibits, and outline plans for a Webb County Fair to be staged in the fall. Business to organize the effort and seek cooperation from local businessmen and fair associations will be reviewed. All interested are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
John A. Applewhite
Webb County
Chamber of Commercce
Chamber of Commerce
Rural Webb County schools mostly closed
Webb County rural education faces widespread closure as thirty of thirty-two schools have ended sessions. Only two schools remain open, both having started late and now nearing term end. County School Superintendent B. Richardson announced the upcoming closure in a morning statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
B. Richardson
Bids Sought for Two Concrete Bridges Across Creeks
Cal for bids announces construction of two reinforced concrete bridges across Gacate and Chacon creeks, bid deadline June 15, 1915 at 10 am. Bids opened thereafter. Plans at City Secretary office. Separate bids required. Private plans available for ten dollars. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. J. B. Westbrook, Chairman Street & Bridge Committee.
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J. 8
Westbrook
Street & Bridge Committee
Whooping Cough Remedy Praised by Ohio Mother
Mrs Archie Dalrymple of Crooksville Ohio says her three boys recovered quickly from whooping cough after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy, which she attributes as the sole effective treatment. For sale by all dealers Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Dalrymple
Crooksville
Ohio
Ady
Real Estate Transfers Quiet Market Transfers Noted
Real estate transfers filed for record with the county clerk include M. Esperanza to Mrs Thekla Denis Riskamp for lots 7 and 4, 10 11 12 in block 22 bk 1 with a $400 consideration. T. A. Buna to Felicitas C de Villa for lot 6 in block 225 Fi B ey with a $20 consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Esperanza
Thekla Denis Riskamp
T. A. Buna
Felicitas C. de Villareal
Fi Bey
Webb County Board of Equalization to Meet May 24 1915
Webb County Texas County Commissioners Court will sit as Board of Equalization on May 24 1915 to inspect correct and approve the assessor taxes lists and books. Witness by the clerk Jy. A. Rodriguez in Laredo Texas dated May 1 1915.
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Board of Equalization
County Commissioners’ Court
Webb County
Texas
Laredo
Jy. A. Rodriguez
Cardus Woman's Tonic Praised by Satisfied Patient
Mrs Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky describes a six month recovery from severe illness and nervous trouble after using Cardus. She reports weight gain improved health and ability to work including washing. The ad urges women with similar woes to obtain Cardus from druggists and requests a 64 page home treatment book from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bratcher
Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Frank Martin Case Ends With $350 Fine
The State of Texas v Frank Martin concluded with a jury finding him guilty of negligent homicide in the second degree. The court assessed a $350 fine after a trial that featured witnesses from three counties and testimony spanning two days. The jury, composed of twelve men, found the defendant guilty and the foreman read the verdict shortly after noon.
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State of
Texas
Frank Martin
Jim O'Connor
Jim Hogg County
Marshall Hicks
Hicks & Teagarden
San Antonio
John A. Walls
Martin
Ay Myers
Joe Merriweather
S. M. Barlow
Jim Gray
MD Cluck
Emilio Dodier
W. L. Barton
Leonariotello
M. A. Saenz
Chas. Phildo H. Muslips
Isidro Romano
Usett
State of Texas
J. Gray
Webb County Probate Court Names Guardian for Garcia Minor
The Webb county probate court convened in regular session at the courthouse under County Judge Page. One of three cases was disposed of. Inez D. de Garcia was appointed guardian for the Garcia minors with a $50 bond. Appraisers named were M. P. Juarez, F. Nix and M. G. Benavides.
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Webb County Probate Court
Page
Garcia
Inez D. de Garcia
M. P. Juarez
F. Nix
M. G. Benavides
Settees Selected for Jarvis Plaza from Ohio Works
The city displayed three steel settees at the County Surveyor office, seating two three and four. Mayor McComb will choose a three-person model for the plaza. Eighty four sets will be ordered for each plaza totaling 252 seats across cement walkways. Each durable piece has seventeen slats armrests and reinforced supports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Iron Works
Jarvis Plaza
McComb
Alfred Hies Company opens Laredo branch in Valdez Building
The well known architects Alfred Hies Company announces a Laredo branch in the Valdez Building. It is described as the oldest firm in Texas and northern Mexico. JF W Heaps, long in charge of Monterey offices, will manage the new local branch.
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Alfred
Grandfather Receives Telegram About New Grandson
Judge Hal W. Greer learned by telegram yesterday that he has another grandson. The infant was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank T Higgins in Sulphur, Louisiana, early yesterday morning. Mrs. Greer is visiting her daughter in Sulphur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal W. Greer
Frank T Higgins
Sulphur
Well Drilling on Your Land by Leo Bistetter
A local notice announces well drilling on the land with a mobile outfit ready to locate underground resources. The ad provides contact at phone number 170 and lists Leo Bistetter as the contact person, dated June 12, 1201.
Bond Forfeiture in Cattle Theft Case
In district court yesterday the bond of 210 against Jose Martinez for cattle theft, with Cenobio Garcia and Refugio Garcia as sureties, was forfeited after the defendant failed to appear. Judgment nisi entered.
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Jose Martinez
Cenobio Garcia
Refugio Garcia
Nisi
Chamberlain's Tablets End Liver Troubles Quick Relief
Mrs F. H. Trabus of Springville New York endorses Chamberlain's Tablets describing six years of on again off use for disordered liver and rapid relief. Sold by all dealers Adv.
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F. H. Trabus
Springville
N.Y
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New Revolutionary Party
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Republic
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Col. Fierro
Sherman
Mr. Wilson
New York
Dernburg
Arrow
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola CO
Atlanta
Caer
Voice OF Texas
Henison
Razine
Kan
San
McKinney Courier-Gazette
John Hancock
Boston
Paol
Hancock
Pisanita
Massachusetts
Sons of Liberty
Anheuser-Busch
Free Republic
T. Louis
Vgdares
S. M. Johnson Laredo, Texas
Udhweise
PLAZA
Ohio Foundry
Leo Bistetter
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