Carranza’s desperate bid to bar Villa from Vera Cruz
State department reports reveal Carranza tried to abandon the capital to prevent Villa from seizing power, tearing up tracks northward. Blanco resisted evacuation, keeping 20,000 troops in place until Villa arrived. Evacuation of Vera Cruz followed by American withdrawal. locals remain nervous as Carranza’s actions alienate loyal supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Carranza
Villa
Zapata
Blanco
Zapatistas
Mexico
Amour Propre
Vera Cruz
Candido Aguilar
Flirting with Ireland in German policy
Berlin hosts Irish nationalist Sir Roger Casement highlighting Germany's aim to win Irish support against Britain. Casement, a British subject, counsels Germany while British authorities threaten treason charges. Irish leaders reject German aims, warning of German conquest and pillage if Ireland aids Berlin. Belgium's suffering underscores risks for Ireland under German victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
England
Roger Casement
Tristan
Rio Janeiro
Trish
Ireland
John Redmond
Belgium
Irish Resolve Against German Invasion Stands Strong
The piece argues Ireland will resist a German invasion despite pressure and colonial rule, insisting on political liberty and a rejection of German alliance. It notes divergent war reports, concerns about Veracruz, and a German consul advising Germans in America to boycott wartime nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier
Ireland
Belgium
West
America
Germany
Fatherland
End Four Years African Expedition Reaches Conclusion
New York reports the Congax expedition by the American Museum of Natural History and Belgian government has finished four years in the jungle. More than 40,000 dollars were spent, a collection of 5,000 specimens plus 1500 vertebrates, 9 1500 data pages, and many photos. Herbert Lang led the project and will stay in Africa for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Museum of Natural History
Herbert Lang
Alines
Remains Arrive Tomorrow for Mrs Hal Brennan
Telegram from City Marshal Brennan says the remains of Mrs Hal Brennan will reach San Antonio this evening and leave for Laredo tomorrow afternoon. Funeral plans are not finalized and are not expected before Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Brennan
Dallas
San Antonio
M. W. Brennan
Brennan
Laredo
Teacher address on vocational training and farm development
Moist Wipprecht, director of institutes, visiting local farms, spoke to teachers called by Superintendent Lt. Christen. He urged stronger vocational training, broader agricultural education, and practical schooling for most students, noting Texas lands could yield prosperity with better farming and rose culture in Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moist Wipprecht
Insttutes
Chamber of Commerce
Christen
Wipprecht
Kendall County
Webb County
Jatty
Texas
eGutees
Nide Ao
Laredo
New Life Pills Promise Health and Relief
An advertisement claims Dr line's New Life Pills improve health and complexion by driving out undigested foods, purifying the blood, and relieving constipation. It markets benefits like clearer skin and general well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Line
Woman's Pluck Exposes Voting Fraud On This Date
A historical note recalls a plucky woman in an 19th century voting fraud case. She identified forged ballots, confronted suspects, and helped thwart irregular registration efforts, with a dramatic chase and capture ending when police arrived.
Those Were the Happy Tixys and His Bie Chante at the Dixie
A chaotic program listing side splitting comedy Those Were the Happy tixys and a drama piece Let Us drave Peace featuring Mary Muller in His Bie Chante at the Dixie venue. The notice hints at neutral interest and Universal Star involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal
Mary Muller
Dixie
Family avoids serious sickness through Black-Draught use
Mrs J B Whittaker of McDuff Virginia says Black-Draught keeps her family well. She notes it relieves sick headaches stomach trouble indigestion and is a preferred vegetable remedy used for over 70 years by more than a million people. The package costs 25 cents and is sold by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDuff
J. B. Whittaker
N.C
Foreclosure of Deed of Trust on Webb County Property
A. Winslow trustee proceeds to collect a long overdue promissory note of 3400.00 with 10 percent interest and foreclose the deed of trust on rent parcels in Laredo Webb County Texas described as Lot 3 Block 171 and Lot 10 Block 3s, recorded Vol 4 page a76, including security arrangements and future payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilshras
Andrea J de Alexander
Gee, BR
Alexander Go
Ateyan
A. Winslow
Triste
City of
Laredo
Webb County
Exis
Texas
M. A. Wirseh
Auction notice of Webb County property sale in December 1914
T A Winslow trustee will sell described real property at the Webb County Courthouse Texas on the first Tuesday in December 1914 between 8 AM and 4 PM for cash to the highest bidder. The notice is signed in Texas and provides dates and governing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Winslow
Court House
Webb
Birthday of Captain Robert Lee Russell Celebrated
Captain Robert Lee Russell U S N judge advocate general marks his 50th birthday born in Edgefield County South Carolina on November 24 1864. A graduate of Annapolis and George Washington University he rose from ensign to captain and served aboard the New Orleans in the Spanish American War and in the Philippines. He married Miss Ethel Solely of New York in 1903 and resides in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Russell
U.S. N
Navy Department
Washington
Edgefield County
South Carolina
Annapolis
George Washington University
District of Columbia
New Orleans
Philippines
Russell
Ethel Solely
New York
Political Notes Highlight Shifts in 1916 Era Debates
A Kentucky Democratic vote slump from 1912 figures is noted as context for ongoing suffrage progress with women winning in eleven states. The lame duck phase appears in the capital, Hammond’s Minnesota victory shocks Republicans amid prohibition ire. Rivers and harbors bill drafts promise lean allocations as pork barrels lose favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Hammond
Minnesota
Local Clinic and Dentist Listings in City Directory
Office locations include Richter Building hours 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m Sundays 9 to 11. Officiary numbers 609 Ktes Vidaurri 212 Eye Ear Nose and Throat at Victoria St office hours 9 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 6 p.m Osteopaths at Millimoros St opposite St Pures Church telephone 197 Dentist Wilcox Block J. K. Thompson office Tichter Building NW corner Market Plaza phone 646.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flores Ave
Houston St
Richter
Vidaurri
Wat
Victoriast
Ostheopaths
Millimoros St
St Pures Church
Tichter Building
Corner Market Plaza
Celebrated cow case ends with Wormser Bros. winner
The Webb county cattle dispute over Sukey ends with Wormser Bros. gaining ownership after a court settlement with Macedonio Villareal, who joins Carranza’s army in Nuevo Laredo. The decision clears the docket and marks Sukey’s transfer to Wormser pasture amid wartime patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Wormser Bros
Wormser
Macedonio Villareal
Mullally
Villareal
Constitutionalist
Carranza
Nuevo Laredo
Sukey
Mexican Money Quoted Low In Northern Mexico Currency Values
The article notes Mexican currency remains depressed with pesos valued at about 22 cents for constitutional money and 14 to 20 cents for others. It says quotations have held steady for weeks, with volatility tied to territorial control by Villa and Carranza factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirkeney
Mexico
Ville
Carranza
Pupils Present Varied Program At Local Meeting
At a joint gathering of the High Soliant Girls Cink and the Ho Athletic Club last Friday at 8 o clock senior girls presented a program before an appreciative audience. The lineup included Two Aunts and a Photo by Burnett Jarratt and Blen. What Jack Said by Marcia D Jarratt. guitar and French harp duet by the Naranjo brothers. teeture by a Negro Suffragist by Mav Netzer. Have a Shine Sir by Sreer Rig den Brewster Woods and Cline. Crous Guy Trout and Athletic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Soliant Girls' Cink
Te Ho Athletic Club
Dience
Onartette Burnett
Cotulla
Trout
Blen
Jack
Marcia D. Jarratt
Naranjo Brothers
Teeture
Mav Netzer
Sreer, Rigden, Brewster, Woods
Cline
Crous
Guy Trout and Athletic Club
Dixie Theatre Show Promises Laughs and Romance
The Dixie Theatre presents Let Us Have Peace a comedy drama with a two reel pre pose and Those Were the Happy Days a comedy riot featuring Eddie Lyons Victoria Ford and Lee Moran in two reels His Biz Chance with Diana Mai Midler and Mary Pickford in The Good Little Devil a featured attraction with Monday showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Lyons
Victoria Ford
Lee Moran
Diana
Mai Midler
Mrnday
Mary Pickford
Notice to Hunters on Private Pasture Threat of Prosecution
A pasture owner warns hunters that no hunting is allowed and trespassers will be prosecuted. The message cites enforcement by the owner and mentions willful violation leading to legal action. The notice appears under informal language with names such as Ignacio and others, indicating a local public notice style.
Notice to Public on Land Trespass Prohibition by Cannel Coal Co
The public is notified that all land and pastures owned by Cannel Coal Co are posted as required by law. Any person hunting or trespassing will be prosecuted. Signed by D. T. Davis, vice president. October 26, 191?.
No Hunting and Trespass Notice in Pastures
Public notice states no hunting allowed in specified pastures and that trespassers will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The notice warns to stay out, citing enforcement by the property owners Jennings and Sond.
Notice to Hunters at Espejo Irrigation Co. Pastures
All persons are notified that no hunting will be allowed in the Vepeja and Pescadite pastures of the Espejo Land & Irrigation Co. Unauthorized hunting will lead to prosecution for trespassing. The notice says violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Public notice T-14-2m.
Pasture Trespass Warning From Alfred Mattilews Pur Thee
Notice prohibits hunting in specified pastures and declares no permits will be issued. Perpetrators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Reader warned to feed in warning and keep out at Ave.
No hunting rights claimed on private pasture land
A local notice warns that hunting on the property is forbidden without consent. The owner states livestock and other income sources rely on peaceful use, and violators will be pursued under the law.
Pasture Protection Notice Revokes Permits and Prohibits Hunting
A notice proclaims all pastures off limits to Blunters and revokes permits. Any person found hunting in the pastures will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
All permits revoked. hunting prohibited in area
The notice states that all permits in the region are revoked and hunting is prohibited in the area. No permits may be exercised until further notice.
Notice forbids hunting in pastures
A posted notice states no hunting is allowed in the pastures. It warns trespassers will be prosecuted.
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Mexico City
Lucio Blanca
Zapaty
Russia
Aguilar
Vera Crug
Arkansas
Europe
Ady
Tempar O
Boglind
Duke de Cuise
Trewry
Nte
Praince
Wwe
Columbia
S. Cy
Womien
Peeler
Alan Iso
Commodore Perry
Japan
Tradt
Battle of
Lookout Mountain
Hideo
Henry Ward Beecher
National
Pittshbureh
Lafayette Tuck
Homer City
Anton
Gane
Noreening
Valine
Chen
Conran
J. Yarner
Liane
Thedford
Faredo
L. Daiches, Jeweler
Trustee's. Sale
Ty ,Exas
Quared
Physicians, Surgeons and Specialists
Webb Co. Medical Society
J. T. Hassell
Drs. O. J. and
A. T. Cook
Physicians and Surgeons
Phos
H. M. Austin
Proypstee
DR. H. Stow Garlick
J. T. Ward
G. Cc. Hiatt
Wilcox
J. K. Thompson
O. E. Dunlap
Neyo Boaredy
Foot Bridge
Chena
Civil Engineers
E. J. Foster
Oftiae Valdez Building
Undertakers
John Connepry
International Hotel
I. & G. N. Depot
Enrique Resendez
Dds Czar
San Agustin Avenue
Manuel Martinez
Refugio de la Rosa
de la Rosa
Martinez
Nuevo
Jaredo
Pantie
Jennings
Architects
Luthered & Company
Western Union Telegraph Office
Bells Vine
Dixie Theatre
Jarvis Plaza
the House OF Mirth
Linters
Ignacio Ben Avidss
Cannel Coal CO
Sy D. T. Davis
I. BS
Ofgriy
Jennings and Sond
Espejo Land & Irrigation Co
Loutth (Nitty
Garcta
Dario Sancuez
W. P. May
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