Mexico stamps court ruling echoes across ports
A Thursday Daily report notes Joseph Stewart's ruling that only federal Mexican postage stamps are valid for letters sent from Mexico to the United States. Unrecognized rebel issues face penalties, and shipments bearing them are treated as unpaid. The piece also discusses Mexico’s political situation and potential election impacts.
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United States
Joseph Stewart
Mexico
Stewart
Galveston
Laredo
Brownsville
el Paso
Post Office
Gas Well at Zapata County Ranch Hints Rich Resources
A deep well on the Jennings ranch in Zapata county suddenly yielded an enormous gas flow to supply Laredo, with about sixteen million cubic feet daily. The discovery, while wasting gas until capped, signals potential income and suggests possible mineral oil in the region alongside the Reiser Brothers water well near Laredo.
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Jennings Ranch
Zapata
Laredo
Reiser Brothers
Jennings
Reiser
Zapata County
Sheriff’s sale notice of tax lien in Webb County Texas
By order of the Webb County District Court Sheriff Amador Sanchez will sell at public auction on October 6 1914 the tax lien on multiple east Webb County city lots in Laredo. The City of Laredo recovered $366.48 in taxes for June 4 1914, with judgment against J Ward. Sale 10am to 4pm in front of Webb County Court House.
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District Court
Webb County
Texas
Laredo
J. Ward
Elena Gonzales
Electing a New Black Pope in Rome This Fall
Rome prepares for the Jesuit general election to replace Father Wernz. About a hundred delegates will meet, with two thirds needed to choose. The process includes solitude, possible fasting, and secret ballots overseen by the vicar at the Pisaole headquarters near Florence.
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Rome
Father Wernz
Piesole
Florence
Sheriff Sale Notice in Webb County Texas 1914
A sheriff's sale advertises a tax lien foreclosure on Lot 1, Block 13, Western Division, Webb City. Francisca Juarez was sued by a plaintiff, with a judgment dated June 20, 1914, for taxes of 49, to be sold at public auction October 6, 1914, at the Court House door between 10 AM and 4 PM, Webb County, Texas.
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Erty
Webb County
Dowager Queen Olga of Greece Born in Russia
Queen Olga widow of King George of Greece and mother of Constantine was born to Grand Duke Constantine of Russia on September 3. She received an excellent education as part of the Russian imperial family and married King George in St. Petersburg in October, after his Danish royal lineage led Greece. The Dowager Queen has six children, the eldest now king Constantine.
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Greece
National Assembly
Athens
Constantine
Judgment Entered Against Elena Gonzales for Taxes
A city recovered a judgment against Elena Gonzales on June 20, 1914 for taxes totaling 15.00 dollars. The record shows 1414 and mentions delivering plaintiff to Elena Gonzales as defendant.
Aprhying Ballars Snow Liniment for Various Ailments
An advertisement touts Ballars Snow Liniment to relieve swelling flesh fever colds fractures toothache neuralgia and rheumatism. It claims deep healing power and easy application with prices shown. Also a public foreclosure notice for Webb County auction on October 6 1914 and a Presbyterian program outline with acts and invitations.
Death of Gabriel C Raymond in Laredo
Gabriel C Raymond known as Dave Raymond died at Mercy Hospital after an appendicitis operation. Born July 10 1863 in New Orleans he lived in Brownsville and Laredo, served as deputy sheriff state ranger and immigration inspector. He leaves a second wife and a son from his first marriage and a sister Mrs Clara Wall Corpus Christi. Funeral will be held at 4 PM tomorrow at 100 Santa Tina Avenue from nephew W J Lewis residence.
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Laredo
Dave” Raymond
Mercy Pospital
Mr. Raymond
Q. C. Raymond
New Orleans
Brownsville
Clara Wall
Corpus Christi
Raymond
Uri Rity
Mineria
Mercy Hospital
Liver Correctant Tonic Promises Purification and Vitality
Old advertisement touts a liver correctant for skin blemishes and distitching winsomishes. It claims to purify the system, stimulate vital organs, and place the body in vigorous condition. Sold by all druggists with a stated price.
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Thedford
Birthday celebration marks Marjorie Fishs eighth year
Mrs C M Fish hosted a large party at her lawn to honor Marjorie fond Fish on her eighth birthday. Little guests enjoyed games prizes and refreshments before departing with warm wishes for future gatherings and more parties.
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C. M. Fish
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Oelock
Fish Home
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Alice Porn
Phdils
Marjorie
Oeonie
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