Jesus Garcia Takes His Own Life In Laredo Rooming House
Jesus Garcia senior partner of Jesus Garcia & Bro. owners of the Centinela store and rooming house on Hidalgo and Dos Hermanos on Iturbide street died by self inflicted gunshot in a rear Centinela rooming house. He left a note to his wife and to his brother but its contents are unknown. An inquest by Justice of the Peace Slaughter returned death by own action. He was about 60, a longtime Laredo resident, survived by his wife children and a brother with funeral at the family home 1815 Hidalgo street at 4 pm.
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Jesus Garcia
Jesus Garcia & Bro
Centinela
Hidalgo Street
Sears
Garcia
Garela
Justice of the Peace
Laredo
Brownsville
Grand Jurors Summoned for Webb County Court Term
The November term of Webb County District Court will convene at the courthouse on Monday morning November 16. A list of summoned grand jurors includes M. T. Coglay, Hudkins, Ortiz, Isusebio Garcia, Agustin Salinas, Woodlief Thomas, C. C. Biggio, Melwendrick, A. Austin, Leopoldo Illezas, John Armengol, A. H. Docier, A. H. Brunt, Eugene Christen and A. Gates.
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Webb County
Montes
District Ad
Mulladly
M. T. Coglay
Gon Hudkins
Or. Ortiz
Mr. Martin
Isusebio Garcia
Agustin Salinas
Woodlief Thomas
C. C. Biggio
W Mel
Gringo Things Sparks Controversy in El Progresso Satire
A satirical translation mocks political figures and local media in 19th century style. The piece mentions Nuevo Laredo, constitutionalists, and a dream sequence describing an execution, with barbed metaphors about journalism and “Times” staff. It includes insinuations and double meanings aimed at readers familiar with local power dynamics.
Personal notices list guests and visitors at Hamilton and Bender hotels
The items name numerous guests and visitors including QO Pratt and T C Berry Eneinal, Katie Adams Crestonio Texas, W B Tuttle San Antonio, H H Reeder Monterey, Jack Martin San Antonio, Ben Tomlinson Taft, Mrs A B Benson, Wesley Love Jacksonville, Max Deutz San Antonio, Mrs Hal W Greer, Adelaide Wheless Beaumont, Catherine Hamilton and Mrs A Hamilton as debutantes, plus many others from San Antonio Monterrey Dallas and beyond across a long social roundup.
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Wesley Love
Jacksonville
Texas
Hamilton
Max Deutz
San Antonio
Adelaide Wheless
Beaumont
A. C. Hamilton
Wheless
Beamon
Katharine Lamar Hamilton
H. J. Hamilton
Wireless
Laredo
A. Hamilton
Bender
J Bb. Burt
Brownville
BP. Gerriel
EF. Parks
Coob McDaniel
E. B. Baker
Lawrence
Ind
PL Sellman
R. C. Borden
Hk A. Sepulveda
A. Zambrino
WH Reeder
Bo Tenselan
Monterey
Fovalugton S. Lamberton
Men
A. Vanspe Elaxes Pratt
Eneinal
H. A. Hamilton
del Rio
Martin
Tuttle
Everett Love
Sherwou
L. Quicker
Dallas .Inc
J. Scott and Family
N. J. Sanchez
Best Cough Medicine for Children
Three years ago in Pittsburgh Mrs. Lafayette Tuck of Homer City Pa credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with immediate relief for a childs hard cold. The druggist advised a bottle and the child took it without objection the remedy contains no opium or narcotic and may be given to a child as confidently as to an adult. Sold by all dealers.
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Pittsburgh
Lafayette Tuck
Homer City
All Souls Day crowds fill cemeteries amid rain
Large crowds braved rain to decorate graves at Catholic cemetery. Extra street cars carried worshippers to services held in the bishop's mausoleum with lengthy requiems as crowds gathered to honor departed relatives and friends.
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All Souls
Tip Catholic
Admirable bowel regulator Herb ine medicine ad
Regulate the bowels when they fail to move properly. Herb ine helps the liver and stomach and restores strength and buoyancy. Price 50c. Sold by all druggists.
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All
Halloween Party At Tate School Sparks Spooky Night
A 학생 crowd gathers at the Tate school Halloween event with masked games and a candle rite. The reception features bizarre decor while the auxiliary staff, led by Misses Wietter and Sinugher, guides youths through the ghostly program and a secret surprise planned by the organizers.
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Colewe
Fay Nori
Fiat
Tate School
Misves i Wietter
Sinugher
Werner Dintie
Sits Bom
Tinh
Peene
Mouser Gravis
Mivatel
Dat
Lanna Vaytor
Messis
Miller
Brewster
Greer
Ads
Das
Dinemn
Catula Mann
Trent
Bishop
Brews
Reel
Ter
Havelnee
Moser
Wonuser Harnette
Decker
Hal Burnette
Evening Service At Christ Church Despite Bad Weather
Despite the nearly impassable streets a sizable crowd attended the Christ Church evening service. The program included the morning service arranged by the Hipisie and featured moving musical selections, with thanks offered to Mrs Auderson Mrs Schmidt and Mr Hheset for their part.
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Christ Church
Auderson
Schmidt
Hheset Po
Burdette Mineral Wells Ad Promotes Health Tonic
Burdette Mineral Wells offers a tonic for constipation kidney and liver troubles rheumatism nervous and stomach complaints. Water is shipped to all points in the United States in carbonated or plain forms. For details contact Burdette Mineral Wells and Hotel Co Burdette Wells via Lockhart Texas.
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United States
Burdette Mineral Wells and Hotel Co
Burdette Wells
Lockhart
Texas
Gutierrez Elected Provisional President of Mexico
Associated Press report from El Paso dated November 2 states Eulalio Gutierrez was chosen as provisional president by the Aguascalientes conference. Gutierrez, formerly in mining and trade at Concepcion del Oro and governor of San Luis Potosi, is a middle class figure admired for honesty. He is a strong Carranza ally who rebuked Soto y Gama for denigrating the Mexican flag.
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el Paso
Tex
Aguascalientes
Eulalio Gutierrez
Mexico
Eulatio Gutierrez
Concepcion del Oro
San Luis Potosi
Soto Y Gama
Zapata
Mexico Votes Gutierrez Provisional President After Midnight
A dispatch from Aguascalientes reports General Mulaho Gutierrez elected provisional president of Mexico shortly after midnight for a twenty day term.
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Mexico City
Apuascalientes
Mulaho Gutierrez
Mexico
Nobel Peace Prize Funds Aid Belian Refugees
The 40 000 prize money will be used to help Belian refugees in Lolland according to Associated Press dispatch.
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Lolland
Licenses to Lapse Due to War Tax on Beer
Chicago saloons plan to let their licenses lapse on November 2 as a result of the wartime beer tax. About 000 establishments are affected, according to Associated Press reports.
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Chicago
Emperor William addresses troops in France amid fighting renewal fears
AP dispatch from Berlin reports Emperor William assuring troops in France that the enemy will be beaten. Officials say renewed fighting may come soon against the main Russian army in Poland. German HQ claims favorable North France situation with advances near Verdun and southward between Nieuwport and Ypres.
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France
Uy Associated Press
Berlin
William
Poland
Nieuport
Ypres
Turkish ambassador Tewfik Pasha receives British passports
London on November 2 reports that the Turkish ambassador to Great Britain, Tewfik Pasha, was handed his passports today signaling a diplomatic move between the two nations.
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London
Great Britain
Tewfik Pasha
Germans Fix Brussels War Indemnity At Half Million Weekly
A Amsterdam dispatch on November 2 reports Germany fixing Brussels war indemnity at 500000 marks weekly. The earlier figure cited was 8000000 dollars, reflecting wartime settlement terms.
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Brussels
Bulgaria to stay neutral claims Times Sofia
The Times Sofia correspondent reports on highest authority that Bulgaria will remain neutral. The dispatch notes the nation's stance amid evolving regional tensions and aligns with official declarations from Sofia.
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London
the Times Sofia
Bulgaria
Watch The Times Daily for Opportunities
Classified note offers daily access to The Times with opportunities highlighted. Subscription prompts indicate a rate of six dollars per month.
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the Times
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertises Quick Throat Relief
An old advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for sore throat claiming one to two applications suffice. It lists pricing at 2 shillings or a dollar per bottle and notes availability at all druggists.
German Evacuation of Lille Reported Grows Stronger
London reports on November 2 revive persistent news that German forces are evacuating Lille. The claim, echoed by multiple sources, suggests a significant movement of troops and equipment from the northern French city.
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London
Lille
Answering Want Ad Lands $5,000 City Job
George B Thompson of Washington answered a newspaper want ad and became Third Deputy Commissioner of Charities for New York City at $5,000 yearly. Mayor Mitchel sought a skilled business manager to oversee large staff and massive supplies, attracting over 300 responses without revealing the city’s size. Thompson was surprised by his win and by his employer.
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Washington
George B Thompson
New York City
Mitchel
Thompson
Washington Report On Odessa Bombardment
Washington reports no American injuries in the Turkish bombardment of Odessa and notes American property loss as insignificant.
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Washington
Odessa
Paris November 2 German Attacks Between Dixmude and
Paris dispatch reports the official announcement that German attacks between Dixmude and the adjacent sector were in progress with Allied responses ongoing.
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Paris
Dixmude
Meat Packing Halted by Foot and Mouth Quarantine
US Associated Press Chicago, Nov. 2 The Union Stock Yards, the world’s largest meat packing center, was nearly halted today by a federal quarantine stopping cattle hogs and sheep shipments due to foot and mouth disease. Illinois is included but the quarantine was eased to allow stock for slaughter.
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Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Ilinois
Chamberlain's Tablets Then and Now
A brief note claims Chamberlain's Tablets not only relieve bowel issues but also boost appetite and strengthen digestion. The remark adds that the remedy aids during the era of broad gale and commerce.
Halloween Pranks Quiet in Laredo Despite Holiday
Halloween in Laredo produced few pranks as threatening weather kept youths indoors. Many pleasant Halloween parties drew large crowds of young people who enjoyed themselves despite the conditions.
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Hallowe'en
Laredo
Royal Auction Bridge Night at The Nullos Club
Mrs L J Christen hosted a Saturday afternoon at The Nullos Club with royal Auction Bridge. The high score prize, a drawn work dresser scarf, went to Mrs Agnes Huberich and the low score, a pair of embroidered guest towels, awarded to another member. Mrs Justo S Penn attended. a two course luncheon was served.
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L. J. Christen
Nullos Club
Agnes Huberich
Justo S. Penn
Indictments Allege Sherman Law Violations by New Haven Directors
Twenty one directors and former directors of the New Haven Railroad were indicted for violating the Sherman anti trust act. The maximum penalty is one year in prison and a $5000 fine. Warrants were issued for immediate arrests. Named defendants include William Rockefeller Theodore Vail George F B Baker John Billard and Robert W Taft.
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Associated Press
New York
New Haven Railroad
William Rockefeller
Theodore Vail
George FB. Baker
John Billard
Robert W. Taft
Attorney General Looney vows felony charge over liquor ads in dry Texas
In Austin on a November issue the attorney general announces that newspapers carrying liquor advertisements in dry territory face felony charges despite the Allison law decision.
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Austin
Texas
Looney
Money Sewed in Clothes in Bowie Man's Death
Bowie Texas November 2 J M Rust aged 70 died here yesterday from poison and had two thousand seventy seven dollars sewed in his clothing confirming the amount found on his person in the local narrative of the death case.
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Bowie
Texas
J. M. Rust
Woman’s escape attempt on Katy train near St Louis
Julia Krasusky returning with the Gerhard baby tried to escape from the Katy train near St Louis on November 2. The attempt failed and no one was injured.
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St. Louis, Mo
Julia Krasusky
Gerhard
Katy
Native American Music Concerts Open Chicago Symphony Series
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra begins its six concert run of exclusively American works tonight in Chicago, with the first program banishing foreign music and featuring native airs as part of a new series.
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Chicago
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
America
Allied and French Advances Highlight Frontline Shifts
The report notes ongoing heavy fighting with Allies making some progress though Messines village fell in part. Arras saw a significant attack fail while the French gained ground at multiple Aisne points and repelled night assaults. German heavy artillery resumed near Rheims as French forces in the Vosges repelled bombardment of St Die.
German General von Meyer Killed at Dixmude
Mail reports state German General von Meyer was killed at Dixmude Saturday as the war news updates reach London on November 2.
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London
von Meyer
Dixmude
Turkey Plans Holy War Amid Middle East Tensions
London reports evidence suggests Turkey intends to proclaim a holy war. The khedive of Egypt seeks an explanation from England on its stance toward Turkey. Turkish gunboats are spotted at the entrance to the Gulf of Suez.
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London
Turkey
Khedive of
Eygypt
England
Gulf of Suez
Goeben Driven Off Bombardment Near Sebastopol
Petrograd reports the cruiser Goeben was driven off from shelling Sebastopol on November 2. The vessel suffered damage but remained in action.
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Goeben
Remarkable Cure of Croup by Chamberlain’s Remedy
Mrs. J. B. Cook of Indiana Pennsylvania reports her child suffered croup last winter. After using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the phlegm was reduced and coughing eased, and she believes the medicine saved his life. For sale by all dealers.
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