Big gas well spouts on Jennings ranch in Airpata county
The large Basser gas well on the Jennings ranch continues erupting with cuspid fluid and a water spray sixty feet high. Owner J D Jennings ordered a 800 pound cap valve from Pittsburg to shut it off once received, and expects test results on flow and quality before further drilling. Labor Day observance in Laredo is low key with offices closed and post office operations limited.
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Jennings
Airpata County
J. D. Jennings
San Antonio
Pittsburg
Jennings Ranch
Zoepata County
Laredo
Card of Thanks and Saloon Brawl Incident
A Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lang and Family thanks friends for support during illness of Mrs. V. Freitagh and for flowers. A saloon brawl in the northwest parts of town involved a black man brandishing a razor and wounding two soldiers, with one soldier needing twelve stitches and another cut on the leg. The assailant fled after being struck by a billiard ball. officers pursue him while a soldier lies in the hospital.
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V. Freitagh
Chas. Lang
Soldado
Carranza Not President in Mexican Election Standoff
Saturday's Daily notes Carranza has not forfeited candidacy by constitutional definition and remains a temporary chief executive rather than provisional president. It argues he seeks to retain army power, while Villa warns against a military-backed rule, and U.S. relations with Mexico could shape the run to November.
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Carranza
Mexico
Wilson
United States
Venustiano Carranza
Victoriano Huerta
Villa
Huerta
Guadalupe
Republic
Defending Militarism in The Fatherland Tone
A late issue of The Watherland, the German defense league in the United States, argues for German leadership in music and science while downplaying militarism. It claims Germany’s monarchy drives Europe’s arms race and mocks England’s response amid German aggression.
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Watherland
German Defense League
United States
Europe
France
England
Germany
Arson squads in London proposed as auxiliary corps
A remark envisions London arson squads joining the German side’s efforts then suggests redirecting their energy by forming an auxiliary corps to Sir John French, implying a controversial use of miscreants in wartime service.
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London
Sir John French
Birthday announcement of Bishop Chauncey Brewster
Rt Rev Chauncey B Brewster Protestant Episcopal bishop of Connecticut was born in Windham Connecticut on September 5 1848 He was educated at Yale College ordained deacon in 1872 and priest in 1873 He served as rector of Christ Church River New Detroit Baltimore and Brooklyn later becoming bishop coadjutor in 1897 and succeeding to the see in 1899 Brewster was renowned as an eloquent speaker and writer on religious topics.
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Chauncey B. Brewster
Connecticut
Windham
Conn
Yale College
Protestant Episcopal Church
Christ Church
Rive New
Detroit
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Brewster
Cloudy Year for Big League Stars
A survey of the 1915 season shows veteran stars lagging with Lajoie and Wagner among those slipping from former heights. The piece notes Cobb Johnson Wood and Demaree as slumping pitchers, and mentions Johnson's control issues and Wood's post operation recovery. It ends with hints of a new wave of diamond stars replacing the fading veterans.
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New York
Larry Lajoie
Tfonas Wagner
Honus Wagner
Lajoie
Man
Burt
Wagner
Laskie
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Waener
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Joe Wood
Red Sox
Notice to Creditors of O P Reid Estate
Notice is given that original letters testamentary for the estate of O P Reid deceased were granted to J Ward on August 17, 1914, by Webb County Court Texas. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal period. Residence and post office address: 1008 Vidaurri Avenue Laredo Webb County Texas. Executor: J Ward.
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O. Pe Rett
Webb County
Texas
Vidaurri Avenue
City of Laredo
J. Ward
Notice to Creditors of Florence M Reid Estate
Notice is hereby given that original letters testamentary and of administration on the estate of Florence M Reid deceased were granted to Oliver Morosco on the 10th day of August, A.D. 13__ by the Webb County Court in Texas. Creditors must present claims to the undersigned at 1008 Vi daurni Avenue Laredo Webb County Texas within the legally prescribed time. Oliver Morosco has signed a contract with Fritzi Scheff to star in the Viennese operetta Madcap Therese.
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Oliver Morosco
Fritzi Scheff
Therese
Chamberlain’s Colte Cholera and Hiarrhoes Remedy Advised
A regional advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colte Cholera and Hiarrhoes Remedy for soldiers enlisting for the Spanish War and for travelers at home. It claims many thanks and urges all dealers to stock the product, noting J. J. Hough land of Eldon Iowa as a reference point.
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J. J. Houghland
Eidon
Iowa
Card of Thanks for War Service Support
A card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who sent flow ers and aid during wartime. It lists many supporters by name and family in appreciation of the kindness shown to the family of G. C. Raymond and others.
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Tion Servic
WF. Jefferies
Veg Schwantz
Mics Anta Daetteries
Tre
Burdette Mineral Wells Advertises Health Tonic
Burdette Mineral Wells promotes a tonic for constipation stomach troubles kidneys rheumatism malaria and Bright's disease claiming it tones the nervous system aids sleep and improves general health. Water shipped nationwide in carbonated or plain forms with details via Burdette Mineral Wells and Hotel Co. Burdette Wells Texas. 6-27-tf.
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United States
Burdette Mineral Wells and Hotel Co
Burdette Wells
Lockhart
Texas
Quiet Episcopal Wedding at Christchurch Rectory
Last evening at 8 o'clock Rev ANE Cook presided over a ceremony at the Christchurch rectory. George Lyons of Washington D C wed Miss Lillian Lacy of Atlanta Georgia in the Episcopal church. Only the witnesses were present, and the newlyweds depart tonight for the North.
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Christchurch
Ane Cook
Episcopal Church
George Lyons
Washington, D
Lillian Lacy
Atlanta
North
Funeral of Gabriel C Raymond Pavaud Police Honor Guard
The funeral for Gabriel C Raymond of the district force, stationed at Almera, was held from Wood Lewis’s home to the Catholic cemetery. The casket lay draped in an American flag as taps sounded, with police honor pallbearers listed among attendees.
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Gabriel the Pavaud
Wien
Force Pot Chion
Almera
Mercy Hospital
Wooj
Lewis
Aa Tranody
United States
Mcintosh
Mother Earth
Immjernion
Appointment of Don Emilio Reyes as Administrador del Timbre
Don Emilio Reyes, named by the Constitutionalist government of Viexteo, assumes charge of the Timbre revenue office in Nuevo Laredo on September 1. A long-time resident near Laredo, he has many friends in the two Laredos and has recently moved his family to Nuevo Laredo after years in Saltilo.
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Austria
Italy
Alexander Harvey
United States
England
Boston
Wash
United Munerary i Uwington
London
Harvey
Palestine
Germany
Belgium
France
Enlightenment
Don Emilio Reyes
Viexteo
Nuevo Laredo
Don Emilio
Laredo
Laredos
Saltillo
Dr Kings New Life Pills Claim Quick Body Tonic Relief
The advertisement says Dizzy and bilious conditions will vanish with Dr King s New Life Pills. It claims to cure constipation by stimulating a healthy bile flow and cleansing the stomach and liver, promising rapid relief after the first dose and urging readers to buy from all druggists.
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Dr. King
Institute Closes Today After Five Day Webb County Program
The Times corrects yesterday's report on the Webb County Teachers Institute stating the program did not end yesterday afternoon. The institute terminated at noon today after completing the five day schedule.
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Webb County Teachers Institute
Personal Notices From Local Visitors and Departures
Local personals note guests and residents traveling for business and pleasure. Names include W. J. Gohike of San Antonio visiting at the Bender. J. A. Fairbanks of Reiser in the city. Joan Bo Baker heading to Corpus Christi. Joel Terrill returning to Dallas. Frank A. Dickinson off to Corpus Christi. Mrs A. C. Richter and two children to San Antonio. M. B. Potts returning from Sheffield, Alabama. Miss C A. Sloan bound for Victoria. Chester Burbank on a several weeks vacation. and several others listed among travelers and destinations such as Tampico Victoria and various states.
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J. A. Fairbanks of
Reiser
The
Amipon
Joan Bo Baker
Corpus Christi
Joel Terrill
Dallas
Frank A. Dickinson
M. B. Potts
Sheffield
Ala
Miss C A. Sloan
Victoria
Chester Burbank
Dorne
Colorado
California
Hamilton
J. Fairbanks
I. G. Bateman
Tampico
C. L. Jules
R Howard
Houston
A. Bamberger
J Miller
W Kelley
M. Gornzilez
Victora
J. MS. Carr
Alouterey
J i! McCormick
San
Church Services Near St Augustine Pro Cathedral and More
Church services listings from St Augustine Pro-cathedral St Peter s Guadalupe and other parishes include mass times rosary benediction and sermons. Notable notes show First masses at dawn and special Labor Day sermon at 11 am with an open air service and cordial invitation to all worshippers.
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St. Augustine Pro-cathedral
St. Peter’s
Guadalupe Church
Presbyterian Church
Sliam
Juese Bevie
Th Wharton
LINN
Baptist Church 645 Sunday School and Bible Study Note
The pastor is absent so Sunday services are canceled. Bible study and prayer meeting will be held Wednesday evening led by Rev. Henry B Woods from residence 1620 Houston St. Phone 568. Superintendent is Mr J fae Daar.
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Baptist Church
Henry B. Woods
Spanking Debate Sparks Confused Rhetoric in Odd Piece
Fragmentary text hints at a controversial topic with misread names and garbled phrases. The readable portions reference a discussion on spanking and parental discipline amid unclear surrounding commentary.
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BIG
Zapata County
Turkey
Greece
Christabel Pankhurst
Bishop Brewster
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA
Coca-Cola
Joseph
Wood
Carrigan
Ed Walsh
White Sox
Walsh
Demaree
al Demaareé
Giants
Mathewson
O. P. Reid
Florence M. Reid
Florence M. Dreid
Vidaurni’ Avenue
Burdette Mineral Wells
Gabriel C. Raymond
Institute
J. Gohike
A. C. Richter
Church Services
Church of Divine Redeemer
Christ Episcopal Church
Rloew
Chas
W. Cock
Shirtecuty Snoddy Attyy Pranty
Cryer Cheerr Hs
Hole Catimiaion
Church of Christ
Christ Churchs
Davis
Bory
A. Millér
Ivanvelist
Giuring
Methodist Church
Merny Hogh
Thompsbry
Supeerat
Houston St
Ted Tal
Ady
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