Carranza Decree and Galveston Trade Rise in Focus
The Washington government receives Carranza’s port closure of Vera Cruz with concern over possible food shortages if foreign ships are barred. Galveston trade surges as Latin American commerce expands via the Panama Canal, boosting exports and positioning the port for leadership among southern cities.
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Washington
Carranza
Vera Cruz
General Funston
State Department
Funston
Mexico City
Puerto Mexico
Tampico
Annual Convention of Sneezers in Bethlehem NH
The United States Hay Fever Association opened its annual convention in Bethlehem New Hampshire at the Methodist Church drawing hundreds of sneezing attendees from across the country. The event highlights cures and remedies while noting the irony of a health group seeking an elusive panacea.
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Bethlehem
N. H
United States
Hig Fever Association
New Hampshire
Pk. Jerome
Jerome
Apo Net
German thrift in wartime labor practices noted
The article observes German thrift in treating Belgian prisoners sent to Germany to harvest fields. It hints at possible use of cotton pickers from among them, suggesting Texans could supply thousands if labor agents profited from it.
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Germany
Galveston Port Beams With Trade Expansion Plans
The Trade and Coast Edition notes Galveston exports last year reached 255 million dollars while imports exceed one million monthly. A Panama Canal traffic increase and new steamship links between Galveston and San Francisco are planned. Cotton ships directly to the Orient. over one fifth of U S cotton awaits shipment abroad. European market cuts and Japanese mills boost Galveston to meet demand.
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Central
South America
Atlantic
Galveston
Pacific
Central and
San Francisco
Orient
Texas
Oklahoma
Laredo
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Tampico
United States
Panama Canal
The
Galveston News
Japan
Peer Tee Celebrates 44th Birthday Event
A local observance marks Peer Tee’s 44th birthday with a casual gathering. Friends and family attended, sharing well wishes and light refreshments in a warm, neighborhood setting.
Henrietta Crosman A Star of Stage Origin and Fame
Henrietta Crosman born September 2 1870, daughter of Maj George H Crossman, army girl who grew up at frontier posts. She rose from early hardship to perform in The White Slave and Blue Jeans, joined Augustin Daly's company, then Lyceum under Daniel Frohman, later star roles in Glorianna and a string of major stage successes.
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Henrietta Crostean
Artress
Miss Crossman
Geo. H. Crossman
Fourteenth Street
New York
Augustin Daly
Misa Crosman
Daniel Frohman
Lyceum Company
Charles Frohman
Zapata County Gas Well Draws Legislature Rivalry
The Texas legislature now faces competition from a Zapata county gas well with modest output but superior quality, capable of being sold for money and challenging state control.
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Texas
Zapata County
Zapata County Gas Field Marks Texas Record Well
A new vast gas field in Zapata county yields 16 million cubic feet per day from Jennings drill site near Aguilares, depth 1500 feet. J D Jennings seeks experts and possible company to drill additional wells, signaling regional development. Brigadier General Evans will inspect the Seventeenth Infantry at Eagle Pass with Lt. Tucker, absent several days.
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Texas
Zapata County
Aguilares
J. D. Jennings
Zapata
Jennings
San Antonio
Presbyterian Social Meeting and Local Notices
Local brief notices announce a Presbyterian church social on the patent lot next to the church with invitations to the congregation and friends, along with several community ads: studio opening at Shelby House, Laredo Abstract Company contact, reports of a local gasser sighting on Jennings ranch in Zapata county, fresh seafood and fish offerings, Riverside Dairy butter and butter orders, Mesien importations, a cut price at Beauty Parlor, and a Martin Plaza concert by the Ninth Infantry Band with a program to be published in the Times.
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Presbyterian Church
Jennings Ranch
Zapata County
Laredo
Martin Plaza
Ninth Infantry
Arrested on a Serious Charge in City Garage District
Otto Winter led a search with Deputy Sheriff Stoner at Alberto Myers near San Jose and Minera to recover stolen tools from Winter’s ranch. Myers is arrested on alleged possession of stolen goods. another search of a second suspect site yielded no details. Community notices discuss Labor Day plans, local ads, and business service promotions in Laredo area papers.
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Otto Winter
Alberto Myers
Minera
Palafox
Winter
Stoner
Myers
San Jose
Diarrhoea Quickly Cured Says Indianapolis Resident
Mrs. C W Florence of Rockfield Indiana recalls illness from summer complaint years ago and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with stopping the trouble after one dose. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
C. W. Florence
Rockfield
Ind
Burdette Mineral Wells advertised tonic claims
Burdette Mineral Wells advertises a tonic for constipation stomach troubles kidney and liver complaints rheumatism malaria brights disease and female ailments. It claims to tone the system produce soothing sleep and is recommended for nervous troubles with water shipped nationwide. Address Burdette Mineral Wells and Hotel Co Burdette Wells via Lockhart Texas 6-27-tf Adv.
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United States
Burdette Mineral Wells and Hotel Co
Burdette Wells
Lockhart
Texas
Judge Greer Improves After Illness and Travel
Judge Hal W. Greer, long sidelined by a serious illness, left for Beaumont Texas last night with his brother Robert A Greer of San Antonio. A telegram reported a comfortable night on the train and plans to reach Beaumont today. Friends welcome the improvement and speedy return.
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Hal W. Greer
Beaumont
Texas
Robert A Greer
San Antonio
Harry Lauder Plans Another American Tour
Harry Lauder is set to embark on another American tour next winter. The famed entertainer will perform in multiple cities across the United States, drawing on his established repertoire and stage presence.
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Harry Lauder
Colonel Crane Returns From Maneuver Camp
Colonel C J Crane commander of the Ninth Infantry Camp on Fort McIntosh reservation returns with Mrs Crane from McAlester where he led the Oklahoma militia and U S regulars maneuver camp. He says the encampment was the most successful in every respect and will yield good results. About 50 men attended. The Webb County Teachers Institute works proceed with papers and sessions. A list of teachers attending the county institute at the Central school is given under Pratt Richardson.
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C. J. Crane
Ninth Infantry
Fort Mclntosh Reservation
Pratt Richardson
Pratt Richardson, the County Superintendent of
le Gosnett
Ulisses J Castafio
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le Villireal
Pili His
Simon
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Beulah Shurkey
Niscasa
Rayna
Eirez
Garage
Gutierred
Fh. Gutierrez
Poo Vizcaya
Veta
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