Rebel stamps worthless says U S postoffice
Mexican rebel stamps issued by the constitutionalist government are not valid postage for mail to the United States. Only the federal Mexican government stamps are recognized, and such rebel stamps must be paid as unpaid postage at double the pre paid rate. Postmaster guidance urges liberal acceptance of valid stamps for mail from Mexico while forwarding invalid stamps for collection.
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United States Postoffice Department
Mexico
United Siates Postoffice Department
United States
Ligarde
Joseph Stewart
Constable Recovers Stolen Mules in Artesia Wells
Constable Marcial Zapata recovered five mules and one nire whip during a seizure in Artesia Wells. The animals had been stolen in the community and sold to innocent purchasers in La Salle County. Further proceedings in the case against the parties will follow.
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Marcial Zapata
Artesia Wells
la Salle
Dismissal in Swindling Case of Jimenez
Garza Jimenez a Mexican arrivals from San Antonio faced a swindling charge after being arrested for disposing of counterfeit constitutionalist currency for United States gold. A preliminary trial before Justice Foster found insufficient evidence, revealing Jimenez bought the currency believing it genuine. $460 counterfeit money found and to be destroyed. he was released.
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Garza Jimenez
San Antonio
Foster
Jimenez Das
United States
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Jimenez
Laredale
Will Go in the Seed Business in Joyce
John D. Davis of Joyce arrived to obtain onion seed for planting this month and to start a seed business. He has agency for Webb County for J Steckler Seed Co. except onion seed, which he will source from the Canary Islands. He plans to offer growers superior seed at least fifty cents per pound cheaper and will plant his own Joyce crop this year. August 18, 1914. Wilmer Threadgill.
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John
Davis
Joyce
Teneriffe
New York
Europe
Webb County
J. Steckler Seed Co
Canary Islands
Wilmer Threadgill
Deed of Assignment Filed by R. F. Alexander
To the creditors of R. F. Alexander you are notified that KR F Alexander of Webb County Texas has executed a deed of assignment conveying all property to the assignee for the benefit of creditors willing to consent to a proportional share and discharge. Creditors consenting must show written consent within four months and file claims within six months with the assignee residing at Laredo Texas.
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KR. F. Alexander
Webb County
Texas
Laredo
Progress in Gulf Coast Agriculture and Industry
Albert E. Elliott of Oden arrived in the city on a short business visit. The Galveston News trade edition notes twelve months of growth across farming, cotton, corn, rice, sugar cane, fruit, truck crops, swine, poultry, dairy and creamery sectors. Mrs. R. S. Dixon and daughter return from San Antonio visit.
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Galveston
Gulf Coast
Texas
R. S. Dixon
San Antonio
Mims Return to Laredo as Hodges Inspects Rio Grande
Mr and Mrs Mims arrived in Laredo to resume residence with Mrs Mims previously in Birmingham and Mr Mims in New Orleans. Josef Heinrich Hodges, based in Dallas area, visits Rio Grande region on an inspection trip to assess conditions and greet locals before moving north again.
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Mims
Laredo
Mrs. Mims
Birmingham
Ala
Mr. Mims
New Orleans
Josef Heinrich Hodges
Dallasway
Rio Grande
Bender
A. Fernandez
Mexico City
A. F. Bernstein
Cincinnati
O. W. Renken
Corpus Christi
Thos Frawley
San Antonio
MiHhzondo
H. H. Houses
Monterey
J Warner
Dallas
S. Marian
R. Salinas
H. Holden
Monte
GetS-IT Drops Claim Fast Corn Relief
An old advertising pitch touts GETS-IT as a two second application for corns warts bunions and related foot issues. It promises rapid pain relief with no sticking or hurting and markets the product at 25 cents per bottle or by mail from E. Lawrence & Co. Chicago.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Notice to Public on Move to New Downtown Office
The downtown office relocates to 1212 Farragut street effective September 1. Contact Laredo Steam Laundry at the listed phone number for inquiries. Dated 8 27 151 with advertising notation.
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Farragut Street
Laredo
Discovery Promises Cheaper Hog Cholera Vaccines
Valuable discovery by Dr. Sehern of Iowa Agricultural College suggests urine from sick hogs can be used to prepare serum, potentially cutting vaccination costs. He warns hog carcases require careful disposal as disease remains virile after low temperatures. He recommends a 6 percent cresol solution as an effective disinfectant.
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Texas
Louisiana
Schern
Iowa Agricultural College
Sehern
Diarrhoea Quickly Cured by Chamberlains Coke Remedy
Mrs C W Florence of Rockfield Indiana says Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her after a severe summer complaint. The testimonial notes one dose checked the trouble and promotes the remedy as for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Jose
C. W. Florence
Rockfield
Ind
Newfoundland Legislature Meets in Special War Session
The Newfoundland legislature convened in a special session at St Julene to authorize expenditures for arming and deploying naval reserves and 500 men for land defense. The opposition agreed to support the government on sea force organization and other emergency crisis measures, with a few days expected to complete the business.
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St. Julene
N. Fy
Newfoundland
Benedict XV Elected Pope Amid European War Update
Rome reports Cardinal Giacomo della Chiesa chosen pope to succeed Pius X. He will take the name Benedict XV and is archbishop of Bologna born in 184. The new pontiff opposes modernism and condemned the tango in a pastoral letter. Also in Paris fronts Germans press toward Paris while Allied forces fall back to regroup Paris to Bordeaux plan announced.
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Rome
Cardinal Della Chiesa
Pius X
Benedict XV
Della Chiesa
Bologna
Italy
Giacomo Della Chiesa
Gibbons and
O'Connell
United States
New York Cotton Exchange Approves Plan to Liquidate
By Associated Press New York September 3 the New York Cotton Exchange unanimously approves the plan of its committee and the Liverpool Cotton Exchange to liquidate international cotton obligations This is a big step toward reopening the exchange.
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New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Campaign to rid city tramps sends migrants to cotton fields
In Victoria Texas authorities launched a novel campaign against migratory vagrants by sending them to the countryside to pick cotton. Farmers in need of labor welcome the newcomers as the workers either toil or depart the community.
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Victoria
Tex
Oman
Won't Lose Pensions for Confederate Veterans
Capt George W Hyser pensions commissioner says veterans who left Texas for years and returned without intending to abandon residence may be reinstated on pension rolls. The attorney general's department rulings cover several such cases and will restore eligible veterans to the pension list.
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Austin
Tex
George W. Hyser
Attorney General's Department
Texas
Oklahoma Moves to Restrict Internal Liquor Licenses
State authorities push to curb internal liquor licenses. Gov. Cruce ordered the official dispenser not to supply drug stores with alcohol under such licenses. Attorney General says internal licenses unnecessary for legitimate alcohol handling. Treasury ruling bars internal revenue licenses in Indian Territory part of Oklahoma.
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Sy Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Sept
Cruce
Treasury Department
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
J H Houghland of Eldon Iowa praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy advising soldiers in the Spanish war to carry it. He credits the remedy with much thanks and urges all travelers and households to have it. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
J. H. Houghland
Eldon
Iowa
French embassy says left flank withdrawn toward Paris
Washington dispatch reports the French embassy announced that the allies left flank was withdrawn toward Paris.
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Washington
Sept
Paris
German losses list reports annihilation of infantry unit
A Copenhagen despatch cites Berlin publishing the thirtieth German losses list. It notes a single infantry regiment was annihilated and twenty thousand Mecklenburg troops were lost.
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London
Copenhagen
Berlin
Mecklenburg
German Samoa Governor Surrenders to Allies
A New Zealand despatch from London reports the German governor of Samoa has surrendered and he and other prisoners are to be sent to the Miji islands for detention.
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London
New Zealand
Samoa
Miji Islands
Japan Lands 4500 More Troops at Chefoo China
Chefoo China on September 3 reports Japan has landed 4500 additional troops at Teingtau with a further 24000 men due to arrive. The move signals intensified Japanese reinforcement during the campaign era.
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Chefoo
China
Japan
Teingtau
Amiens Falls After Three Days of Fighting
London reports German forces captured Amiens after three days of intense combat. British lines reportedly yielded as the city changed hands amid heavy shelling and shifting positions. The advance comes amid ongoing German offensives on the Western Front.
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London
Amiens
Austrians Lose 100000 Men and 57 Cannons at Lemberg
In Rome on September 2 the Russian embassy was notified that Austrian forces suffered heavy losses at Lemberg with about 100000 men lost and 57 artillery pieces captured or destroyed, signaling a major battlefield reversal.
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Rome
Lemberg
Battle at Jadar routs Austrian forces in Serbia clash
A Nish dispatch reports in the Jadar battle 200000 Austrians faced 180000 Servians and the Servians routed 140000 Austrians. A London dispatch adds Lady Randolph Churchill’s claim that Prince William of Lippe died by his own hand after his regiment nearly annihilated a German regiment mistaken for Belgians.
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Rome
Nish
Sérvia
Jadar
London
Lady Randolph Churchill
Germany
Prince William of Lippe
Mutiny on German Steamer
Three sailors aboard a German steamer, reported in New York on September 3, sparked a mutiny incident. Details remain sparse as authorities investigate the aboard revolt and potential disciplinary actions.
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New York
Daughters of the Confederacy Meet Saturday at Library
Members are urged to attend the Library rooms Saturday afternoon at four o clock to elect delegates to the general convention in Paso and to transact other important business.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Paso
Wilson to ask Congress for $100 million war tax
President Wilson plans a joint session address to press a war tax measure estimated to raise 100 million dollars annually. The announcement followed Leader Underwood’s White House visit. no specifics on revenue methods were disclosed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Underwood
White House
Senate opposes moratorium in Austin vote
Austin Texas Sept 3 The senate today voted 20 to 9 to oppose moratorium legislation.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
Teachers Examinations Begin Across Texas
Examinations started today at county seats statewide for county and state teachers licenses under the department of education. Several thousand applicants are taking the tests over three days, covering psychology plane geometry bookkeeping physics chemistry civics methods and Texas history.
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Austin
Tex
Department of Education
American Silk Trade Menaced
New York reports the American silk industry, once the most prosperous textile sector, now faces growing hardship as war in Europe disrupts supply lines. Raw silk relies on Italy China and Japan while dyes come from Germany, threatening operations even if materials are secured. Italy Japan and Germany are central to the crisis.
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New York
Europe
Japan
Italy
China
Germany
Steamer Bluecher Disaster Claims Fifty Steerage Passengers
The German steamer Bluecher returning to Pernambuco after war declaration killed fifty steerage passengers aboard while carrying several million dollars. The passengers demanded the ship continue despite the catastrophe.
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Pernambuco
Prince William Flees Albania From Durazzo
Durazzo Albania Sept 3 Prince William has fled from Albania amid a turbulent crackdown. The move follows reports of unrest and mounting pressure on royal authorities as security forces tightened control in the region.
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Durazzo
Albania
William
Russians Pierced Lines Between Heilsberg and Koenigsberg
Antwerp Sept 3 official announcement says Russian forces broke through the enemy lines between Heilsberg and Koenigsberg, signaling a significant advance in the campaign.
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Antwerp
Heilsberg
Koenigsberg
Japanese seize six islands near Kaochau
Tokio reports that on September 3 Japanese forces seized six islands near Kaochau, signaling an extension of territorial gains in the region. The move follows prior operations in the area, with no immediate word on casualties or strategic impact.
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Tokio
Japan
Kalochau
Chamberlain's Liniment Advertises Pain Relief
The ad touts Chamberlain's Liniment for aches pains and muscle soreness. It cites rheumatism sciatica lumbago and lame back as conditions helped and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
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