Cotton discipline and mob rule threaten Southern economy
The article denounces White Cap and Ku Klux like mobs terrorizing neighborhoods and merchants over cotton prices. It argues organized legal action by farmers beats illegal threats and recalls historical lessons from the Ku Klux Klan and night riders. It warns such violence harms all regions dependent on Southern cotton and stresses interdependence with Northern mills and Western farmers.
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Prva
State
Night Riders
Kentucky
Tennessee
South
Cotton and Our Country and the North South Exchange
The article argues that the cotton crisis harms the entire nation not just the South. It warns that reduced cotton income would lower spending on Northern and Eastern goods, corn, wheat, and Western fruit, stressing interdependence in a reciprocal trade. It notes Northern mills rely on Southern cotton and that a crop failure would threaten their existence.
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New England
Middle West
Northwest
Kansas
Missouri
South
United States
Pittsburg
Nebraska
California
Western Furiiver
North
This Date in History Military and Political Highlights
A compact timeline notes General Rosecrans assuming command of the Army of the Cumberland in 1864, the Treaty of Vienna leading to peace among Austria Prussia and Denmark, French troops entering Tone in support of the Pope in 1267, the suppression of the Irish Land League in 1878, Prince Hohenlohe becoming German Chancellor in 1844, and the Japanese attack on Port Arthur.
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Cumberlain
Vienna
Austria
Prussia
Tone
Tvish Land League
Prince Hohenlohe
Port Arthur
Gentry Brothers All New Feature Shows Arrive with Local Support
The article highlights the unseen hotel and kitchen staff serving the Gentry Brothers All New Feature Shows as they prepare beds meals and logistics for hundreds of workers. It notes the show arrives November 5th and that the commissary buys heavily in local markets, promising patronage from Laredo merchants when the animal exhibition comes to town next week.
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Gentry Brothers
Dig
Wilers
Gentry Brothers Commissary Department
Laredo
Postal savings boom aids war effort and Halloween tale
The article notes postal savings receipts rising after wartime hostilities begin, with deposits up over ten million and thousands more depositors, including many foreign births, as funds stay in circulation. It mentions the Laredo post office and urges public inquiry for savings literature. It also lists a 1914 cavalry horse proposal and briefly shifts to Halloween customs, nostalgia for pranks, and common games for children on Halloween Eve.
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Europe
Sam
United States
Atlanice
Laredo
Battery D Arrives in Laredo En Route to Brownsville
Battery D of the Sixth Field Artillery commanded by Captain Butner arrived in Laredo from Leon Springs and will encamp at the Ninth Infantry Camp for a day or two before resuming its journey to Brownsville. The unit had completed turret practice at Leon Springs and passed through here weeks ago on the way to its posting. Battery E reached its station here on Tuesday with Battery I expected to continue its overland watch to Brownsville on Monday.
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Sixth Field Artillery
Butner
Laredo
Leon Springs
Ninth Infantry
Brownsville
Sloan's Liniment Offers Quick Lumbage Relief
Advertised remedy Sloan's Liniment promises fast relief for lumbago and rheumatic back pain. It claims quick penetration of sore muscles, relaxing and warming the back. The ad urges a 25 cent bottle from any druggist and guarantees satisfaction or money back.
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Sloan
Turkish Cruiser Bombards Theodosia In Crimea Turmoil
Reports from Theodosia Crimea describe a Turkish cruiser bombarding the station and city damaging the cathedral Greek church pier and sheds. Descriptions claim the vessel is the former German cruiser Breslau and naval actions reach to the Black Sea with multiple nations reacting.
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DESMA
Breslav
Theodosia
Crimea
London
Times
Petrograd
Iyesina
American Property Destroyed at Odessa Coastline
The Odessa coastal report from Washington notes American property damage as a result of recent events. Details are sparse in the fragment.
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Washington
Odessa
Ameri
No Action Taken on Resignation Yet Threatened Delay
Washington officials say Carranza may delay his resignation as Pun stairs withdrawal faces possible further postponement. A temporary suspension of postal order business between Mexico and the United States is announced due to unsettled conditions.
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Washington
Oet
Asuascalientes
Carranza
Mexico
United States of Mexico
Zamor Driven Away by Rebels From Port Prince
The report states President Zaayjer of Haiti was forced to flee Port au Prince as rebels moved to seize the Dutch steamer Pris.
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Withitucton
Zaayjer Ot Taiti
Porta Prince
Pris
Man Burned To Death In Trinity Fire Tragedy
In Trinity Texas on October B0 a 76 year old man nearly blind J Wuteh iheom was burned to death during a town fire at MLV AWwoods. Woods suffered severe burns while attempting a rescue of Mr Hutchin sen.
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Trinity
Texas
J. Wutehiheom
Mlv
Awwoods
Woods
Hutchin
War talk as Russia orders consul withdrawal from Turkey
London reports Russia effectively declares war by ordering all Russian consuls to withdraw from Turkey. Rumors also suggest Hungary seeks peace amid tense regional tides.
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Crimean
Russia
Turkey
London
Hungary
Belgians Slow German Advance as Front Holds Near Yser
Paris reports indicate progress almost everywhere with Belgian dike cutting forcing Germans who crossed the Yser to withdraw. German counterattacks northeast of Ypres were repulsed while British and French troops north of La Basse gained ground and inflicted losses. London cites Belgian officers suggesting a retreat threat before a Crepman attack. Berlin dismisses claims of a German raid into Portuguese West Africa as propaganda.
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Yser
Ypres
la Basse
Lonien. Oet
Times
Berlin
Portuguese West Africa
Portugal
Nye School Seeks Well Driller for North Laredo Site
Trustees of Nye School issue notice seeking a well driller for the school premises in North Laredo. Address Dennis O'Brien Love Pump North Laredo. Date 1 28 01.
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Io North Laredo
Dennis O'Brien
Love Pump
North Laredo
City hires idle labor for wharf improvements
A Montreal dispatch reports a crew of unemployed men will be hired next week for six weeks to help bulkhead and level wharf property. A Milwaukee note says the Federated Trades Council urges city employment of thousands of idle men and women as relief.
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Comidon
Montreal
Milwaukee
Wis
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Federated Trades Council
Bombing Near Dunkirk Claims Several Civilians
A German air raid over Dunkirk on Wednesday killed multiple women and wounded others as Luftwaffe bombers attacked from two miles up. Reports describe a strike that hit a market area, causing casualties among civilian residents.
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London
Vet Horny Frauen
Dune Deyo
Dunkirk
Times Subscription Offer For Daily News Access
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Mexicans Held on Recruiting Charge Remain in Jail
Four Mexican men arraigned before United States Commissioner Foster on charges of recruiting for a military expedition into a friendly country. Bonds set at $500 each, but none have furnished bail and they remain in the county jail.
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United States
Foster
Ninth Infantry Band Concert Rescheduled for Wednesday Evening
The Ninth Infantry Band will perform on Martin Plaga Wednesday evening instead of Thursday due to the Gentry Brothers and a pony show in Laredo next Thursday. Laredo residents will still have a band concert and can attend the Thursday show as planned.
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Laredo
Ninth Infantry
Martin Plaga
Band concert entices crowd to Martin Plaza
A Ninth Infantry band concert at Martin Plaza drew a large crowd last evening. The program featured classic selections and a health pitch for Dr Kings Life Pills, advertised as aiding digestion and purifying the blood, with pills priced at 25 cents at local druggists.
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Martin Plaza
To Succeed Prince Louis Appoints Baron Fisher
London dated October 30 reports Baron Fisher named to succeed Prince Louis in a high office. The appointment shifts leadership at the premier establishment, with officials noting Fisher's prior service and protocol duties.
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Prince Louis
London
Berlin moves to annex Belgium and threaten British citizens
A Copenhagen despatch reports Berlin preparing to proclaim the annexation of Belgium. Germany also warned Great Britain that unless England frees detained civilians by November 5, all Englishmen in Germany may be arrested, with exceptions for those already under strong suspicion.
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Russia
England
Ifrance
Belgium
Germany
Austria
Berlin
Great Britain
No word from Russian battlefrreeds since yesterday
London report notes no communication from the Russian battlefredds since yesterday. The terse bulletin reflects ongoing uncertainty in the theater. No additional details about movements or casualties are provided in the dispatch.
Galveston Banker Named Cashier of Dallas Reserve Bank
J. W Hoopes cashier of the First National Bank of Galveston is chosen to be cashier of the Dallas Regional Reserve Bank. L. Van Zandt of Fort Worth will serve as vice manager. The announcement came from Dallas, Texas.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
J. W Hoopes
First National Bank of
Galveston
Here
Congress man Slayden Arrest Reported in San Antonio
In San Antonio, Representative Slayden was arrested today amid a charge described as failing to comply with a local order. The terse dispatch glances at legal trouble without detailing the accusation or ensuing court action.
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Man Slayden
Wisconsin Teachers Hear Educators at Western Wisconsin gathering
Ort Sih Educators of Minnesota and Wisconsin spoke at the Western Wisconsin Teachers Association annual convening in La Crosse. Notable speakers included Prof Joseph Jastrew of the University of Wisconsin Prof Fletcher Swift of the University of Minnesota Supt C Bres er of Chippewa Falls and Supt M Potter of Milwaukee.
Southern League Chiefs Meet in Birmingham
The annual Southern League meeting in Birmingham opened with talks on league status amid federal raids. Members expect changes in personnel and a plan to drop the Montgomery club for a new one, plus strong demands for radical umpiring reforms.
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Birmingham
Ala
Montgomery
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