Turkey’s Ambassador in U S is urged to be replaced
The Turkish ambassador faces calls to be replaced after a heated clash over Red Cross ships to aid Turkish refugees. He compared Turkey’s treatment of Christians to lynching in the United States, sparking strong American backlash. The piece argues Turkey should avoid aligning with Germany, and notes Greece’s purchase of ships formerly used by the United States.
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United States
Greece
George Fred Williams
Sublime Porte
Constantinople
Turkey
Red Cross
Rustem Bey
Teutonic Allance
Germany
Austria
Idaho
Mississippi
France
England
Washington
Dumdum Bullets in War Time Discourse
The note from the German emperor to President Wilson protests dumdum bullets as inhumane while the French embassy in Washington denies such use by the Allies and questions French production. The piece explains what a dumdum bullet is, its nickname soft nosed, and its intended lethal effect in big game and human targets.
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Europe
Wilson
Washington
France
Benton MeMieIiin 69th Birthday Celebration
A local observance marks the 69th birthday of Benton MeMieIiin. Friends and neighbors gather to share memories and well wishes. The event emphasizes community ties and longstanding friendship, reflecting a simple, warm tribute to a lifelong resident.
Benton McMillin Rise From Kentucky to Peru Minister
Benton McMillin born in Monroe County Kentucky on September 11 1845 pursued law in Tennessee where he gained prominence as a lawyer and politician. He served in Congress from 1874 to 1894, was a special judge, and twice elected Governor of Tennessee before becoming United States minister to Peru under President Wilson.
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Benton McMillin
United States
Peru
Monroe County
Kentucky
Tennessee
Congress
Circuit Court
House of Representatives
Wilson
McMillin
Pern
Lifting of Embargo Eases Texas Mexico Border Guard
Instructions from Washington revoke the April 23 embargo prohibiting export of arms and ammunition to Mexico. The U S military guard at the Texas border bridge and river patrols from Laredo are withdrawn. Embargo lift relieves border forces but could resume if revolutions threaten, ensuring war material can flow again if needed.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Mexico
International
Laredo
United States
Brownsville
el Paso
Uncle Sam
Made Rite flour ad and married couple notice
An ad for Made Rite and Robust Kansas flour praises cream of northern mills for cake baking and urges trials with a phone contact. A wedding at San Agustin church for Miguel Pesia Jr and Maria Vasquez includes details of attendants, celebratory banquet, and gifts, noting the bride's teaching career.
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Kansas
Ady
Miguel Pesia, Jr
Maria Vasquez
San Agustin
Gil Vasquez
Melquiades Garcia
Alberto Pefia
Pedro Trevino
Gregorio Peta
Mamie Worsham
Anastacio Espinosa
Eloisa Salazar
Carlos Pena
Teodora Sanders
Charles Phillips
Laisa Peta
Sanitary Grocery
Citizens Garage Opens Day and Night for Auto Needs
Beginning September 14 the Citizens Garage will be open day and night with a competent workman on hand to attend to your wants and supply all kinds of accessories. 9-10-41.
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Citizens Garage
City Market to Add Fly Proof Fire Proof Screens
A city market project starting October 1 will install new screens described as fly proof and fire proof. An earlier item misquoted and swapped terms, but the plan remains to make the market more secure against insects and flames.
Sanitary Grocery Ad Promotes Chamberlain's Liniment
An old newspaper ad notes Sanitary Grocery offering Chamberlain's Liniment for aches pains and muscle soreness. It highlights rheumatism sciatica and lumbago relief and states the product is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Deputy to nab Bartolo Rodriguez with papers from Galesburg
Deputy Sheriff Stoner receives telegram from Sheriff Seaman of Galesburg to join in Laredo with papers to extradite Bartolo Rodriguez, who escaped Joliet prison and fled south after killing two men. A $250 reward is offered for Rodriguez’s capture.
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Stoner
FS Seaman
Galesburg
Webb County
Laredo
Bartolo Rodriguez
Joliet
Illinois
Rodriguez
Concert Draws Large Crowd On Ninth Infantry Band
The weekly Thursday open air concert at Maron Plaza drew a large crowd for litwhi class selections. Sergeant Goetz played a cornet solo The Trumpeter on Guard with the band providing soft accompaniment and an encore was demanded. Also noted a popular excursion to San Antonio via La 6 No Ey on Sept 12 with low return limits and rates.
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Maron Plaza
Ninth Infantry
Goetz
San Antonio
La 6
Finn
IL & G
Worsham Awaits Bond Approval for Laredo Post Office
J N Worsham recently appointed postmaster at Lardédo will assume duties once his 15000 dollar bond is approved and an auditor arrives to review outgoing mail. Bond was sent to Washington ten days ago but final action awaits the red tape process and official notice of approval.
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J. N. Worsham
Lardédo
Worsham
Washington
Po Do Lax Promises Health Through Indigestion Cure
An advertisement touts Po Do Lax as a pleasant laxative that cures pimples bad blood and various ailments from indigestion. It claims to tone the liver purify the blood and prevent stomach troubles with regular use. A 50e battle today money back is not satisfied at all druggists.
County Schools Open With Large Webb County Attendance
Webb County schools resumed on last Monday morning and reports indicate large attendances across all institutions.
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Webb County
Spokane Chamber backs bigger army and reserve system
The Spokane Chamber of Commerce adopted resolutions urging the U S government to build a proper military organization and an adequate reserve system. Copies were sent across the Pacific Coast to mobilize public sentiment. The resolutions warn that trained armies now exist and warn of the danger of defending a nation with untrained troops.
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Spokane
Wash
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
United States
Pacific Coast
Notice of office move for Laredo Steam Laundry
Notice to the public states that from September 1st the downtown office will be located at 1212 Far ragut street with the phone number 66. The ad is attributed to Laredo Steam Laundry with a 27-15t classification.
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Farragut Street
Laredo
Kaiser Lied In Belgian Affair Sparks Protests
Count de Litchtervelde, secretary of the Tel Pian commission in New York, testified that the Kaiser claimed German actions in Belgium were necessary due to Belgian civilians shooting Germans. The count remarked the accusation a lie, citing German soldiers executing a wounded Belgian colonel at close range.
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Associated Press
New York
Count de Litchtervelde
Tel Pian
Germany
Jewish Population Figures In Texas Revealed
Dallas reports Jews comprise about 216 percent of Texas population, roughly 20,000 people. Dallas hosts an estimated 3,500 Jews, the largest Jewish community in the state, and Jews control about 11 percent of Dallas wealth.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Dales Chamber of Commerce
Wheat plant pledge spurs Texas county farmers unity
In Bowie and Miller counties farmers in a mass meeting pledged to plant at least five acres in wheat this year and to follow government suggestions for diversified farming. The gathering, starting this week, heard reports of a likely larger sweet potato crop and expected shipment of about twenty cars.
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Associated Press
Texarkana
Tex
Bowie
Miller County
Texas Business Men's Association Lawsuit Updates
In Austin nine of the eight defendant corporations filed answers in the state suit seeking to perpetuate the temporary injunction against the Texas Business Men's Association and its members. They report they do not know the funds' use. Assistant Attorney General Althon Nickels says these answers will relieve defendants of further costs, though association officials are not spared. Trial is expected to continue in the fall term of the 26th district court.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Texas Business Men's Association
Althon
Nickels
26Th District Court
Allies Press German Lines Across France and Balkans
Sept 11 reports from Loudun Paris and Belgrade describe Allied advances and German setbacks. French capture Muehlhausen, German retreat stalled by French and British forces along the Oise and Marne. Serbian forces take Semlin, Montenegrins seize Foteha near Visegrad. Rome cites a violent Turkey war policy exchange. Turkish crown prince and war minister shot incidents.
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Muehlhausen
Alsade
Paris
Champenoux
Times
Oureq
Crvan de Morin
Marne
Nish
Seéervia
Semlin
Belgrade
Foteha
Visegrad
Sarnueva
Bosnia
Rome
Turkey
Cotton plan urged by House to seek governor action
Austin, Texas, Sept. 41 The House today urged the governor to submit the question of exemplifying from tion cotton bought under the Bay a Bale plan. The brief item notes House action and the request to refer the cotton promotion proposal to the Legislature for action.
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Austin
Texas
Tion Cotton
Wader
Fighting gin law sparks special session action
Gy Associated Press reports in Austin Texas that a bill to divorce cotton gins from cotton oil companies is likely to become law in the special session. Opposition from affected corporations has emerged as oil mill men argue many gins operate as a private adjunct to their business.
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Austin
Tex
Alliance formed to block Turkey aiding Germany
London reports Roumania Bulgaria and Greece have forged an alliance to interfere should Turkey assist Germany, signaling a coordinated Balkan response amid looming war realignments.
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London
Roumania
Greece
Turkey
Germany
Kaiser at Luxemburg in air raid on London
A Sept official report says Kaiser’s forces are at Luxemburg as bombers drop four bombs on London with searchlights active. One hostile aeroplane crossed defenses but caused no material damage and the general reaction remains unrecorded in the brief dispatch.
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London
Luxemburg
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Local ad notes that travelers and residents should carry Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, praising its use during the Spanish war enlistment period and claiming many thanks. Sold by all dealers.
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Bers
Chamberlain
J. UW
Houghland
Belden
Towa
Cheyenne Indians Arrive En Route to Peyote Grounds
A party of Cheyenne Indians arrived this morning from Oklahoma and will move toward Hebbronville nearby hunting grounds. Each year they haul a quantity of peyote to make a traditional Indian beverage. They plan to depart tomorrow morning for the peyote hunting grounds.
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Oklahom
Hebbronville
Fragments of War Reports Mention Captures and Movements
The dispatches describe British forces taking 1,600 prisoners and rifles, with infantry surrendering on sight. Reports claim demoralization, village pillaging, and pursuit near Copenhagen and East Prussia, while Belgians press German corps toward France and Berlin notes Alsace vaccination and German activity in France.
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Copenhagen
von Mindenburg
East Prussia
France
Berlin
Upper
Alsace
Koenigsberg
German Line Retired Near Paris
German forces east of Paris retire from the line after reporting a break in the advance near the capital. Military units indicate a strategic withdrawal of about 15 miles as of September, with French and Allied positions shifting in response.
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Paris
Poincare Denies Charges Amid War Tensions
President Poincare rejects Kaiser charges and says Germany sought to shift blame for German bullets since the war began. Copenhagen reports Germany and Austria declined to negotiate separate peace talks.
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Washington
Poincare
Kaiser
Wilson
Copenhagen
Ustrig
Germany
Crown forces seize fortifications near Verdun
Washington dispatch reports that the crown army officially announced capturing fortifications southwest of Verdun as part of ongoing operations. Strong sources note the strategic position and potential impact on the front line.
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Washington
Sept
Crown Prices
Verdun
New Stores Opened as Mexican Refugees Stay in Laredo
Refugees arriving from Mexico over several months decide not to return home and settle in Laredo. Consequently, many new stores with small stocks open across the city to serve the growing community and economy.
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Mexico
Laredo
Comercial
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