A Bizarre Proposal to Settle Carranza Villa Dispute in a Boxing Match
A newspaper column suggests filming a boxing bout between Carranza and Villa in Nuevo Laredo as a peaceful, profitable settlement. It envisions a carefully staged 20 round fight with gloves checked for safety, referees, timekeepers, and ringside profits from admissions and show rights, arguing it would be more practical than war and costly battles.
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Carranza
Villa
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Pelados
Naco
Mexico
Washington
Lord Roberts Dies After Illustrious Militant Career
The British general Frederick Sleigh Roberts of Kandahar died in France after a chill from heavy rains led to pneumonia. Known as Bors Bahadur to his troops, he rose from lieutenant to field marshal and commander in chief, earning praise for bravery, discipline, and pivotal leadership in India and South Africa.
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Lord Roberts
Kandahar
Bors Bahadur
France
Frederick Sleigh Roberts
Conminian Der-Inchief
Gord. Roberts
Queen Victoria
India
Tso
South Africa
Napoleon
Roberts and War News Mixed With Strong Opinions
The article muses on Lord Roberts leadership and legacy noting his military skill and justice while mourning his son’s death at Colenso. It cites political and military figures, potential resignations, and ongoing global conflict with sweeping, opinionated commentary.
At Home Reception at Elks Hall Delights Society
A refined at home event at Elks Hall yesterday afternoon from 4 to 6 featured Mesdames MacGregor Woodman Young and others in a large guest turnout. The Ninth Infantry Orchestra provided music while ferns and potted plants decorated the hall. The receiving line welcomed guests including Mesdames MacGregor Woodman Young Cogley Austin Divis Wolcott Hill Boniger Huberieh Baker. Punch was served by Miss Lucille Murphy and assistants. refreshments by Mesdames McDonald Fish Assell and Christen with coffee tea sandwiches candies and cakes.
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Elks Hall
Elks Halls
Mesdames Wow
Macregor
G. (. Woodman
W. N Young
Ninth Infantry Orchestra
Mesdames MacGregor
Woodman
Mesdames, McDonald
Fish
Assell
Christen
Cracow as the Polish Mecca Through Century Strife
Scrambled chronicle of Cracow from Kasimir the Great to 19th century fortifications. Notes Krakow’s university beginnings, wars with Sweden and Prussia, Austrian annexation, and restoration of Polish character by 1870 amid fortress defences and German influence.
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Cracow
Russa
Prussia
Kasimir the Great
Poland
Lithuania
Andrere
Kine Sied Imund
Albrecht
Brandenburg
Frederick the Great
Warsaw
Cermans
Casimir
Dand
Ireland
Warsa
Charles Gustavus
Sweden
Prince Rekoegy
Charles XV
Fin Seokot Iitow
Thesetter
Ted
Duchy
Funeral of Juan C Herrera
The funeral of the late Juan C Herrera, who died at his home following a protracted illness, was held yesterday afternoon at 5 o clock under Aztec Lodge No 111 Knights of Pythias. The Mexican Camp of the Woodmen of the World attended in a body. A son belonged to the latter. Floral offerings were many and the casket rested amid a mound of wreaths at the home before funeral services. Active pallbearers were S N Johnson Rita Werner Walter Jones Thomas Reed Louis Alexander and Eusebio Gareta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan C. Herrera
Turbide Street
Aztec Lodge No. 111
Knights of Pythias
Woodmen of the World
S. N. Johnson
Rita Werner
Walter Jones
Thomas Reed
Louis Alexander
Eusebio Gareta
Accidents Hit Laredo Electric Power House Workers
Accidents at the Laredo Electric & Ry Co powerhouse injure several employees. Owen Poy Burpers fractures his arm after being caught in a belt. Chief Engineer C F Bumpers suffers facial and hand burns from a gas ignition and receives medical aid. Fireman Eat Cat is burned when coal gas explodes while shoveling coal. All workers are reported improving today.
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Power House
Laredo
Eat
Notice to Public at Therna tional Hotel
It has this day teased the Therna tional Hotel opposite the I and GN depot to Mr Enrique Resende and all outstanding accounts against the establishment up to this date should be brought to me for payment. Los Covnetts Laredo Texas Nov 10 1914 Lild tf Ady.
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I & GN
Enrique Resende
Los Covnetts Laredo
Texas
Lild
Ady
Kentucky Racing Dates For Next Year
The notice outlines racing dates in Kentucky with events at Lexington from April through May, including Churchill Downs in May, Douglas Park in May, and Tatonia during late May. Dates are partially garbled but indicate multiple meets across Lexington Churchill Downs Douglas Park and Tatonia with specific days listed.
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Kentucky
Lexington
Churchill Downs
Douglas Park
Tatonia
This Date in History Amid World Events and Treaties
The entry recalls events including Rome’s dedication by Pope, a peace signal between Molard and Swede, British actions under Cornwallis, the Chesapeake attack, militia movements in various regions, Confederate and Russian actions, the Maine sinking, and the Hay-Pauncefote and Panama Canal treaties shaping U.S. security and relations with Britain and other powers.
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Novermeier
St. Peter's
Rome
Pope Urlan VO
Molard
France
Pers Provincio
Cornwallis Cross
Fort Lee II
Paitet States
Circa
Britain
Chesapeake
United States
England
Prahee
Prassia
Favania
Greece
Kiei
Frome Dalou
Wikville
Tenn
Czar
Russia
Colmmperor
Maine
Brooklyn
Great Britain
Washington
Funeral of General Trevino Impresses Monterey
Telegrams reported the funeral of General Trevino in Monterey as one of the most impressive. About ten thousand civilians attended. Civic societies and the Monterey garrison joined the procession. a 21 gun salute and full military honors were rendered. Business houses and schools closed, with merchants and students in the cortege.
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F. Garza Gongora
Monterey
Trevino
Permits Revoked Over Cow Harm In Pasture Dispute
Hardie Ho Jeep Retes announces the revocation of all permits granted to friends and relations who aided in pastures maintenance after a hunter entered a pasture and killed a registered Hereford cow valued at $200. He states he wants friendship but not at the cost of his cattle.
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Hardie HO
Major Henry Lee Bigginson 80th Birthday Tribute
Major Henry Lee Bigginson of Boston war veteran banker and key booster of the Boston Symphony Orchestra marks his 80th birthday. Born in New York on November 18, 1824, he studied at Harvard and Vienna before Civil War service. He fronts Lee Hisington Co and serves as director of several public, mining, and educational bodies. He lives on Commonwealth Avenue.
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Fhagginson
Henry Lee Bigginson
Boston
Bostonn
New York
Harvard
Vienna
Aldie
Virginia
Lee, Hiseinson & Co
Charites and Betterment
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Major Hispinser
Commonwealth Avenue
Wipprecht to Visit Webb County Farmers Institute
The Varedo Chamber of Commerce arranging with Texas Department of Agriculture to bring Paul Wipprecht to Webb county for a week of farming guidance. He arrives next Monday and speaks at the Teachers Institute while farmers institutes dates are announced. Local farmers may contact the chamber secretary to participate.
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Varedo
Wippreelt
Chamber of Commerce
Wippreeht
Teachers
Wippreehtt
Burdette Mineral Wells advertised tonic and tonic claims
Burdette Mineral Wells offers a general tonic claimed to aid constipation stomach trouble kidney and liver complaints rheumatism neural and female troubles and to tone the system. It is said to have a soothing sleep producing effect and is recommended for nervous troubles. Water shipped to all points in the United States carbonated or plain. For particulars address Burdette Mineral Wells and Hotel Co Burdette Wells via Lockhart Texas June 27 advertisement.
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United States
Burdette Mineral Wells and Hotel Co
Burdette Wells
Lockhart
Texas
Plant Offer Pyramidal arborvitae for cemetery planting
Advertises pyramidal arborvitae for cemetery planting. Orders received before November 20 will be handled by Tarver Plant Co. Phone number provided. Date appears as 11-18-71.
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Tarver
Card of Thanks to Laredo Community and Staff
The family expresses deep gratitude to the Mexican colony of Laredo General Means his staff Col Crane and staff officers of the Laredo garrison and the people of Laredo for kind acts on the occasion of the death of their beloved husband and father Mrs Ceronimo Treveso and family
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Laredo
General Means
Col Crane
Ceronimo Treveso
Ramily
Notice to Tax-payers Opens City Hall for 1914 Taxes
City Tax Collector announces City Hall is open for the collection of 1914 real and personal taxes. Taxpayers are asked to call promptly during office hours, with hours stated as 72 minutes past the hour and other details garbled by OCR.
Entertained Tuesday Bridge Club at Otek Hone
A Tuesday bridge club gathering at Otek Hone featured Mrs. tonehead Ot re see ad and a small party for guests. Prizes included water glasses and a towel set. attendees were entertained by hostess hospitality and a modest prize table.
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Breginnine
Otek
Uae
Devistons
Orb
MLS
Ryan Roberts
Cambh Ad
Pasture Permit Cancelation Notice in Zapita County
J P Jennings posts notice canceling permits in Zapita County effective December 1. He warns hunters and others to stay out of his pasture after that date and states he will stock cattle. the notice requests compliance and lists the date.
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Zapita
J. P. Jennings
Shelton-Match Builds For Sunday In Nuevo Laredo
Jack Shelton arrives in Laredo from San Antonio with wife to train for Sunday twenty round bout with Dale Gardner in Nuevo Laredo. Gardner, a favorite with many sportsmen, will bring strong local backing as Webb County probate court completes affairs including will of Mrs. Rosena Hopkins and guardianships with bonds set.
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Dale Gardner
Nuevo Laredo
Jack Shelton
Laredo
San Antonio
Necrete Bathhouse
Shelton
Oakland
Calif
Meltweight Gardner
Webb
Neo Bony
Rosena
Hopkins
B. M. Alexander
J. Denike
City Council Meets For Routine Semimonthly Session
The regular semimonthly meeting of the city council was held yesterday evening in the city hall with only routine business transacted.
Special Invitation to Confederate Veterans Dinner
Confederate veterans and their wives are invited to attend the Cotton Dinner of the Bills Club next Friday. Details note Sandy Pears and Peat ee Te eee TT Pao MOR Are Me Re Prevident.
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Cottom
Memorial Address Set for Elks Lodge Service
Julian A. Richardson former exalted ruler of the Elks Hall in Austin is slated to deliver the memorial address at the Lireade Lodge of Elks memorial services on December 6. Richardson previously delivered a memorial address for Jodee of EK two years ago.
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Ion
Julian A. Richardson
The
Elks Linge of
Austin
Loreal Jodee
lLiarede Lodge of Elks
Deenber
Notice to remove stolen goods at warehouse
A notice warns the party responsible for a hack in a warehouse in February to call and remove the items by a specified date or face legal action including storage disposal. The language records a formal demand and possible court or gavelling process.
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Tee
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Bobs
Éay
Boin
Colenso
Aileen, Roberts
Kuchner
French Lord Roberts
Duke of Wellington
Curren
Europe
Teatro Principal
Southside Market Plaza
Ascencion
Barvista
Anturo G. Paarao
Heeron Goratyx
Tos
General Trevino
Paul Wipprecht
State Dept. of Agriculture
Burdette Mineral Wells
Bell Directory
Bell Telephone
Os Ory
Proms Ad
Tex
Whitm
Earnest & Bunn Co
F. M. Ramsay
America
Daniel O’ Connell
Lone Star
Lone Star Brewing CO
N. Johnson
Gutierrez
Francisco Vdla. de Petia Gutierrez
Bond
Dorothy A. Moon
Lucy 2D
Moon
Robi
City Drug Company
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