Death of South Texas Pioneer Mrs Freitagh
An octogenarian Rockport resident and immigrant from Germany, Mrs. V Freitagh died after a long illness. She moved to Rockport after the Civil War, shared recollections of Texas coast days, and spent years visiting Laredo with her daughter Mrs Lang. Her remains were taken to Rockport for burial beside her husband after a funeral at the Catholic church.
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V. Freitagh
Charles Lang
Inncreased
Germany
Rockport
Texas
America
Tex
Huvman
Chas. Lang
This Date in History Recalls Wars and Diplomacy
This fragment chronicles events from 1864 to 1858 with references to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s visit to France, Sherman’s capture of Atlanta, Napoleon III’s surrender at Sedan, the 1609 Belgian Constitution revision, Gordon’s victory at Dundurn, and the Chinese capture of Nanking.
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Lanta
Napoleon TH
Sedan
Prussia
Berlin
LRTS
Tvtcloory
Werbert
Lord
Laredo City Council Minutes Cover Storm Sewer Bonds
The Laredo city council convened in regular session to review election results for storm sewer bonds and Jarvis Plaza improvements. Votes showed 123 for storm sewer bonds and 106 for Jarvis Plaza bonds, with subsequent ordinances approved and taxes authorized. The meeting included bills, a city attorney report on delinquent taxes, and a plan to place five hydrants on an extension by the Laredo Water Company.
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Wis Honor
Robt
Mt Comb
Hein
Henry
Arias Westbrook
Leyendecker
Moset
Maher
Agan
A. Winslow
R. C. Bateman
Laredo
City of
Jarvis Plaza
Gait
Jarvis
Texas
Laredo Water Company
Heights
Laredo school board meeting sets term details in 1914
City of Laredo trustees met in regular session September 1 1914 approving minutes and opening plans for September 21 school start. New hires include Miss Merriweather resigning and Mrs M J Diaz named assistant Spanish teacher with 34 dollar salary. Several teachers elected and salaries increased by 10 dollars monthly, painting contract awarded, and city bills ordered paid after finance committee approval.
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Board of School Trustees
City of Laredo
Christen
Fourth Ward
Merriweather
M. J. Diaz
Josephine Staben
Vera Lang
Vera Sharkey
Pauline Gilmore
Hazel Patrick
Gonzalo Farias
C. J. Cook
Supt
Central School
Howe
Juan Creed
Leyendecker
Finance Committee
A. V. Woodman
Wilson Named as Candidate by United Democracy
President Wilson is announced as a candidate for re election by Vice President Marshall with the White House not confirming. The report notes unity within the Democratic party and references wartime strategy and international developments in Europe with Allied actions on the Oise and Russian movements toward Berlin.
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Associated Press
Washington
Marshall
Wilson
Tumulty
White House
United Democracy
PERSONALS Update on arrivals and visits across cities
D Davis of Joyce arrived in the city yesterday Hi. A Houser of Monterey is a guest at the Bender, Mrs. Julia M. Moore and daughter left for Tyler to make their home. Joell Terrill returned from a Texas trip and is stopping at the tramil ton. W E B Lowry and wife depart for Rochester Minnesota for two weeks then other points, home by October. Rev. Burroughs of the West Texas Military Academy made a flying trip to Laredo. Mr. and Mrs. Harris leave for Topeka to visit his 96 year old mother for about a month. Master Keeran Young returns from California to resume college in San Antonio. Executive lists from Hamilton, Ross, Bender, and other names accompany local social notices.
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W. EB. Lowry
Rochester
Minn
Mr. Burroughs
West Texas Military Academy
St Mary's Hall
San Antonio
Laredo
Mrs. A. Harris
Topeka
Kas
Mr. Harris
Keeran Young
WN. Young
California
Youngs Ranch
Sloan's Liniment Claims Fast Rheumatic Relief
Mr. Chas. H. Wentworth of California reports wonders for rheumatism as the liniment soothes joints and muscles. A medicine for pains, bruises, cuts, sore throat, and chest discomfort, priced at 25 cents with a druggist guarantee.
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Sloan
Chas. H. Wentworth
Calfornia
Soldier Escapes As Austrian Forces Take Mitrovita
In a fragmentary report a Servian trooper named Nitza witnessed Austrians occupy Mitrovita and exclaimed that there was no place for him there before retreating toward Podgoritza.
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Nitza
Mitrovitaa
Podgoritza
Ineinnati Enginer
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertisement Claim
Dizzy bilious and constipated readers urged to try Dr King’s New Life Pills. The ad promises a healthy bile flow and toned stomach liver and system with the first dose curing low spirits and queasiness. Sold by all druggists in 1900s style.
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Dr. King
McNealus Defeated On Warehouse Bill Moratorium
In Austin on September 2 the senate rejected Sen McNealus resolution to postpone warehouse bills three weeks to probe an alleged financial conspiracy among buyers importers and bankers. McNealus had urged a moratorium to end the conspiracy.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Senate Today
MccNealus
McNealus
Veteran head of Life Saving Service turns eighty
Washington veteran Sumner I Kimball long headed the U S Life Saving Service from its creation. Born September 2 1834 in Lebanon Missouri he studied law and served in the Maine legislature before moving to Washington to join the Treasury Department. He led the service as it expanded to all U S coastlines and lakes.
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Washington
D. C
Sumner I. Kimball
United States Life Saving Service
Kimball
Lebanon
Bowdoin College
Maine
Treasury Department
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Long Island
New Jersey
United States
Indian fairs drop Wild West and horse racing features
Washington September 2 The Commissioner Sells ordered elimination of Wild West acts and horse racing from autumn Indian fairs to align them with white mens fair traditions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sells
Storm Rages at Nome Endangers Life-Saving Station
Nome, Alaska reports a fearful storm on September 2 threatening to repeat last spring's damage. The surf reached the life-saving station as merchants prepare to move vessels and valuables inland.
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Associated Press
Nome
Alaska
Delaware Republicans Meet Nominates Miller for Congress
Dover Del Sept 2 The Republican State convention met to nominate a candidate for Congress and other officers. Indications favor Thomas W Miller current secretary of state for the congressional seat held by Democrat Franklin Brookson. Also to be named are candidates for state treasurer and state auditor.
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Dover
Del
Congress
Thomas W. Miller
Franklin Brookson
Veterans March in Detroit at 48th encampment
Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic paraded through Detroit as part of the forty-eighth annual national encampment. Governor Ferris, Mayor Marx and other officials reviewed the march as veterans from various states, led by the Holiness unit, passed cheering crowds along a mile and a half route with bands, fifes and drums.
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Detroit
Midh
Grand Army of the Republic
Grant
Sherman
Ferris
Marx
Gardner
Holineis
English Capture Guns in Paris Report
Paris reports English forces captured on guns Tuesday from the German cavalry corps advancing on Com. IEEE
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Paris
Ieee
British defense holds as war reports narrate ongoing battle
London dispatches summarize that British forces report 153 killed 700 wounded and 4200 missing. The third British battle raged in the upper Oise valley with heavy German losses as the defense remained stubborn. Refugee reports suggest fighting near Compleene, about 60 miles from Paris. another Zeppelin sighting over Antwerp.
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Upper
Oise
Melit
Compleene
Paris
Austria plans evacuation of Lemberg to Russian lines
A Vienna despatch dated September 2 reports Austria preparing to evacuate Lemberg, capital of Galicia, to advancing Russian forces. The move signals a strategic retreat to avoid street fighting and to permit a orderly withdrawal of authorities and troops.
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Vienna
Austria
Lemberg
Galicia
Russians Repulse Austrians Across Poland and Gilici
An official dispatch says Russian forces repelled Austrian troops everywhere in Poland and Gilici. The battles left fifteen thousand Russians dead and many captured.
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Petrograd
Desitch
Poland
Gilici
Turkey Declares War on Russia Reported by London Dispatch
A London dispatch reports, unconfirmed, that Turkey has declared war on Russia. The notice notes the claim originates from London sources and awaits official confirmation.
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New York
London
Turkey
Russia
Kronprinz Wilhelm Reported Captured by British Forces
New York reports that the British have captured the North German Lloyd steamer Kronprinz Wilhelm during ongoing hostilities. The fate of the vessel and its passengers remains unconfirmed, with officials noting moves in the North Sea theater and potential implications for merchant shipping.
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New York
German and Austrian forces occupy Lodz in Polish battle report
Washington reports a German official wireless stating German and Austrian troops have occupied Lodz, the largest manufacturing center in Russian Poland, while a battle continues northward from Lemberg.
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Washington
Lodz
Russian Poland
Lemberg
Chamberlain’s Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Card
In Eldon Iowa J H Houghers thanks kind friends who aided their family during illness death of their daughter Flossie and funeral. They praise Chamberlain’s Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and invite dealers to carry it. Mr and Mrs Jos Gallahan also express gratitude.
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Chamberlain
Colle
Flossie
J. H. Houghers
Eldon
Iowa
War crimes claims from fronts downed by German reports
The Germans allege Russian forces mutilated a mother and impaled five children on a fence. They accuse Soviet troops of raping a woman while her handcuffed husband was forced to witness. French forces are accused of abducting fourteen women.
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Prussia
Poland
Berlin
Koenigshutte
Times
Germany
Italy
Mediterranean
Ger
Japan lands 15000 troops beyond Tsingtao violating neutrality
Viollated Neutrality. Peking China Sept 2 Japan has landed 15000 men 100 miles above Tsingtao in violation of China's neutrality.
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Peking
China
Japan
Tsingtao
Zeppelin Damaged Houses in Antwerp Bombing
London reports a Zeppelin air ship seriously damaged Antwerp residences this morning by bombs. It is believed a cannon shot struck the air ship.
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London
Antwerp
Will Urge War Tax Address To Congress
Washington September 2 President Wilson likely will address Congress tomorrow urging a war tax.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Turkey to Go to War in Three Days
A semi official statement reports Turkey will enter war within three days. Turkish forces have landed near Smyrna and dug trenches near Scutari under German direction.
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Turkey
London
Smyrna
Scutari
Chamberlain's Liniment for Aches and Soreness
An advertisement praising Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism sciatica lumbago and lame backs. It notes strong results from sufferers and states it is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
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