Returned Home From Germany After War Adventure
Mr and Mrs John O Buenz return to their home after months in Europe moving through Germany Switzerland and Holland during the onset of war They recounted travels including Hamburg during mobilization and an Austrian aboard a ship who valued his wife at 1000 kroners by accident of a manifest recital
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John O. Buenz
Europe
Sumer
Germany
Hamburg
Mr. Buenz
Laredo
Buenz
Times Office
Switzerland
America
New York
Letter to F M Ramsay Seeks Blue Label Jellies Source
A dated letter from Fr F M Ramsay, Baltimore grocer, requests the mail order address of the Blue Label jellies and preserves maker and asks if any Baltimore stores carry them. The note, published for Laredo readers, thanks Ramsay for the favor and recalls past purchases.
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Fr. M. Ramsay
Laredo
Belview Avenue
Phew Sire
Baltimore
World Events Snapshot From 18th to 20th Century
A compact chronology notes 17vS English seizing the Cape colony and turf battles like Wellington’s victory at Assaye. It records naval blocks by Russia near Sebastopol, French capitulation at Metz, and deaths of Marshal Bazaine in Madrid. Also marks Queen Victoria’s reign length, Loubet hosting mayors, Peru’s President Pardo, and Bulgaria’s Prince Ferdinand honored in Budapest.
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Cape of Good Hope
Wellington
Toul
Francois Achille Bazaine
Metz
Madrid
Versailles
Victoria
Don Jose Pardo
Peru
Prince Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
Buda Pesth
German Right Turned by Allies Reported in London
London dispatches say on the twelfth day of the Aisne battle the German right has been turned by Allied forces. The Germans hold advantage in heavy artillery and positions while the Allies maneuver west to outflank General von Kluck and sever his communications.
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The
Aisne
Associated Press
London
Battle of the Aisne
von Wnluck
French Cabinet Resigns Tied to British Commander Claim
New York report cites Dr. Pred Mason who says a Boulogne official told him Lord Kitchener caused the French cabinet resignation as the war began. A French subordinate commander reportedly did not answer British reinforcements requests and Polcaire’s cabinet faced pressure to resign.
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New York
Evening World Today
Pred
Mason
Europe
Boulogne
Kuchner
Polcaire
Personal Notices Highlight City Visitors and Guests at Hamilton
Max Deutz of San Antonio arrives in the city this morning. J. Jordan and Ralph Kads, guests at the Hamilton, with others from San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Monterey, and Mexico visiting relatives or staying at the Hamilton. Alexander, VP of Laredo National Bank, returns from a pleasure trip to New York and New Jersey. Joe Deutz arrives from New York en route to San Luis Potosi. Various lists of visitors include families from San Antonio, Monterey, Isitas, and Mexico, all noted as guests or callers at the Hamilton.
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Max Deutz
San Antonio
City
WH. Jennings
Hamilton
A. J. Barthelow
Corpus Christi
L. F. Poston
Monterey
William Biegio
Laredo
KR. K. Mims
Bom. Alexander
Laredo National Bank
New York
New Jersey
Joe Deutz
San Luis Potosi
Stop That First Fall Cough Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey
Fall cough or cold may lead to lung trouble and weak vitality. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey soothes throat and lungs, loosens phlegm, antiseptic, fortifies against colds. Safe for babies and children. Guaranteed 25c at your druggist.
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Dr. Bell
Trade boom chance through war and Panama Canal
Dr. Albert A. Snowden, foreign trade commissioner, says war and the Panama Canal open a path for the United States to double trade with Australia and New Zealand. He cites 1912 trade figures and argues U S output can replace imports from continental exporters, with textiles, autos, drugs, and related goods in strong demand.
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Philadelphia
Panama Canal
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Albert A. Snowden
National Association of Manufacturers
Germany
France
Austria
Belgium
Italy
Holland
Switzerland
Doctor Snowden
Great Britain
America
Chamberlain's Liniment Aids Muscles and Back Pain
Advertises Chamberlain's Liniment for aches pains and soreness. Claims relief for rheumatism sciatica lumbago and lame back. Sold by all dealers and widely marketed for muscle comfort.
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Chamberlain
Beauty Parlor Hydrovacuum Facial Ad
An advertisement promotes a hydrovacuum facial treatment for curing black heads and pimples at Room 7 in the Richter Building. Contact Phore 263 7-21-1f for service details.
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Richter
Phore
Sailors Say Two German Submarines Destroyed in Fleet Attack
Harwich reports crowded hospitals with sailors rescued from three cruisers sunk yesterday. A midshipman recalls sighting a submarine after the Aboukir listing and Hogue aiding, then torpedoes and the Creasy sinking. survivors suffer exposure in cold seas.
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Harwich
Eng
Cressy
Aboukir
Hogue
Creasy
Senator Sheppard Proposes Broad Salary Reduction
Washington September 2 reports Senator Sheppard introducing a resolution to cut salaries of government officers including the president, senators, representatives and army and navy officers.
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Washington
Sheppard
Army and Navy
Bishop Carroll Celebrates Jubilee in Helena Diocese
In Helena Montana on September 28 the jubilee of Rt. Rev. John P. Carroll bishop of Helena marked twenty five years since his ordination. A pontifical birth mass was the day’s principal event drawing clergy and laity from across the diocese. Carroll, born in Dubuque, is fifty and earlier led St Joseph's College before becoming bishop in 1904.
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John P. Carroll
Helena
Bishop Carroll
Mont
Dubuquela
St. Joseph's College
Ecclesiastical Seminary
Montreal
St Joseph's College
German U9 Destroys Three British Cruisers in North Sea
Berlin reports submarine U9 single handedly destroyed three British cruisers in the North Sea. It cites Russian casualties near Tannenburg and advances by Von Hindenberg toward Kovno. Correspondents claim Russian trains carried arms under Red Cross flags and that Russians fired on German Red Cross ambulances.
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Berlin
North Sea
Tannen Bursten
von Hindenberg
Kovno
British naval policy to tighten after cruiser destruction
London reports that after German submarines destroyed three British cruisers, officials plan a more vigorous approach and may seal German ships in harbors with mines. About 700 sailors were rescued from crews of over 2,000, while 4,000 merchant sailors remain at sea. The war has seen only 12 ships lost to date.
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London
Indiana Electric Light Assn Opens Annual Convention
Indiana Electric Light Association opens its annual convention in Indianapolis at the Severin Hotel with members statewide in attendance. Thomas F. English of Muncie welcomes delegates as sessions begin. Afternoon talks cover valuation for rate making by Halford Ericson and outdoor substations by H W Young. The event runs through tomorrow with a banquet and ball to close.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Public Utilities Commissions
Indiana Electric Light Association
Hotel Severin
Bent
Thomas F. English
Munele
Halford Ericson
Wisconsin Railroa Commission
H. W. Young
Pittsburgh
Fire Destroys 30 Jewish Quarter Homes in Constantinople
Three thousand Jews are homeless and in distress after a blaze last night wrecked thirty houses in the Jewish quarter of Constantinople. The fire prompted emergency relief as residents faced displacement and loss of livelihoods.
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Constantinople
English aviators bomb Zeppelins near Cologne
Five English aviators dropped bombs on the Zeppelin concentration camp near Cologne, setting fire to hangars according to a report. The German version claims no damage beyond damaged windows.
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Antwerp
Cologne
Po Do Lax Promises Health Benefits and Relief
Advertisement claiming Po Do Lax cures pimples bad blood headaches and indigestion. It touts a pleasant laxative that tones the liver purifies the blood and promotes a clear complexion and steady nerves. Sold in a 50 cent bottle with money back guarantee at all druggists.
Allies Advance Left Wing After Fierce Fighting
Paris reports that the allies advanced their left wing after severe combat and repulsed German attacks on that flank, with the announcement coming today.
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Paris
Trawler Kilmarnock Sunk by Mine in North Sea
The Grimsby trawler Kilmarnock was sunk by a mine in the North Sea yesterday near London. Only three crew members were saved.
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London
Grimsby
Kilmarnock
North Sea
Austrians End Nine Day Struggle at Nish Servia
After a nine days' struggle at Nish Servia the Austrian forces are reported to have achieved a breakthrough. Details remain sparse as reports filter through from the Balkan front with Allied positions described as pressured. No casualty figures or exact territorial changes are confirmed.
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Nish, Servia
Legislature Opens Third Called Session In Texas
Austin Texas Sept 23 leg bodies stage third called session of the Thirty third legislature The bank bill introduced in the house and both houses adjourned until Saturday because of absentees illness and other business The house referred the bill to the committee on banks and banking
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
House
Senate
Committee On Banks and Banking
Blanket ballot returns to Missouri voters after 25 years
St. Louis reports Missouri voters will use a blanket ballot in November for all party candidates on one sheet. In several sections, especially cities, the ballot will be about half a newspaper page. A separate ballot will list the 15 legislative amendments to be voted on.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Indiana Physicians Open Annual State Meeting in Lafayette
A large attendance marks the opening of the Indiana State Medical Association annual convention in Lafayette. About fifty women physicians are among the delegates. The week long sessions feature lectures demonstrations clinics and participation from eminent surgeons and physicians.
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Lafayette
Ind
Indiana State Medical Association
Serbian Forces Press South into Bosnia
Wings were completely beaten and the enemy is in full retreat from Ljubovia to Losnitza as Servians pursue along the line. The Servians continue their advance into Bosnia.
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Ljubovia
Losnitza
Bosnia
Austrian Cruisers Maria Theresa and Admiral Staun Damaged
Travelers from Sebenico report that the Austrian cruisers Maria Theresa and Admiral Staun arrived at Rome badly damaged. The ships were reportedly sent to safety after engaging in operations near Dalmatia.
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Rome
Sebenico
Dalmatia
Maria Theresa
Admiral Staun
German Generals Killed in Berlin Casualty List
Berlin reports on September 23 listing German generals Von Wroehem Von Riboux and Major General Von Throtha among those killed in action.
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Berlin
von Wroehem
von Riboux
von Throtha
Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed by Eldon Iowa Resident
J H Houghland of Eldon Iowa recalls advising volunteers to carry Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for the Spanish war period and reports many thanks for the advice. The plea notes no traveler should be without this remedy and it is for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
J. H. Houghland
Eldon
Iowa
No Mexico City Trains From Laredo Today
Advices from Nuevo Laredo report no train will operate to Mexico City from Laredo today and no information yet on when another service from the capital will arrive. The reason for the disruption could not be learned.
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Nuevo Laredo
Mexico City
Laredo
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