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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1913
Page
8
A Los Redos newspaper agitates readers with threats that trains between Laredo and Monterey will be dynamited to deter traffic resumption. Reports of actual train arrivals from Monterey to Laredo contradict the scare, while editors print alarming fiction to sway public opinion amid the Mexican unrest.
A United States immigration inspector named Dixon was shot by Mexican soldiers in Juarez while performing duties. Dixon was reportedly dragged by four soldiers toward the outskirts, escaped, and was wounded with bullets to the back and his shoe. Consul Edwards arranged his transfer to the U.S. side and a formal demand for the attackers’ apprehension followed.
J ARMENGOL announces sole agency for I C pigs and offers two live studs as specimens. Breeders are invited to view and request prices and details. Hog fences in several sizes sold at popular prices. Advertisement dated June 14.
Newton Booth Tarkington born in Indianapolis on July 29, 1869. He studied at Princeton University receiving A B in 1893. His breakthrough came with The Gentleman from Indiana followed by Monsieur Beaucaire and other popular novels and stage adaptations.
The Times reports an impending shift of the Third Military Zone from Monterey to Nuevo Laredo. Thousands more federal troops and several military heads will relocate, elevating Nuevo Laredo as a major base for operations across a vast Mexico region under General Joaquin Tellez.
Three trains reached Nuevo Laredo this morning from Monterey on the National Lines of Mexico. Two passenger trains brought many travelers returning north while a long freight train carried Mexican merchandise. The Monterey passenger service left the I & N station at six and returned after a two hour layover, with many northbound passengers. A long freight train was due to depart for Monterey this afternoon. The Mojina washout had delayed traffic for two days but service is back on schedule as repairs completed.
Professor Potts and County Surveyor continue field work on the proposed goal roadway from city limits to the county line. Specifications will follow after preliminary work and go to county commissioners in special session for action. Also notes on Luna Park events, ads for trades, licenses issued, and local business notices.
Woodmen members are urged to attend the funeral for Joaquin C. Sanchez from the family residence 101 Iturbide street at 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon July 30. J R Fasnacht Clerk.
Lic Pedro Gonzales, a prominent Nuevo Laredo attorney and former mayor, is commissioned as district judge with headquarters in Nuevo Laredo to succeed Lic Mauricio Gonzales. His career as an official of integrity earns broad approval across the city and region.
Paul Mathuika of Buffalo New York proclaims Dr King's New Life Pills the king of all laxatives and a blessing to his family. The ad promotes constipation and indigestion relief with a 25 cent price and recommends stocking a box at home.
The Times notes a new brass band formed by young men in the city led by Amado Vasquez C 8 Guerra and J J Garcia has no ties to Prof Alarcon's band. Vasquez directs a red o boys band poised for debut with outdoor concerts and public support to win Laredo favor.
Public notice that the mercantile firm Federico Gutierrez & Co was dissolved by mutual consent on July 24 with Andres G. Garza retiring. Federico Gutierrez will continue the business, pay all debts, and collect all accounts due the old firm in Laredo Texas dated July 29 1913.
Joaquin C. Sanchez a Laredo resident for forty years died at his home 101 Iturbide street at 10 this morning He was born in Vera Cruz Mexico and came to Laredo at age nine He leaves a wife Mary C Sanchez a son Ed H Sanchez and two daughters Olivia and Otila Sanchez The funeral is tomorrow at 5 pm from the family home with church services at San Agustin pro cathedral He was a news agent for the G N and Texas Mexican railroads and belonged to Grape Camp Woodmen of the World Zaragoza Lodge Freemasons and the local Wichita area orders will attend the funeral and many friends express sympathy
Mr Warren W Chapman long serving deputy in the customs service at Corpus Christi visits Laredo on business here He will resign on August 1 to devote himself to personal interests in Corpus Christi
A 19th century advertisement claims Kickapoo Worm Killer cures child worms and restores health. It describes symptoms such as tossing, teeth grinding, crying in sleep, thirst, stomach pains, feverishness, and bad breath. Mrs J A Brisbin of Elgin Illinois endorses the product noting long use and full relief. Guarantied. Available from druggists or by mail for 25 cents. Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia and St Louis. Recommended by Reed Drug Co.
Toledo hosts a three day northern Ohio firemen conclave with demonstrations of firefighting and life saving and a grand parade to display progress from hand tubs to modern motor engines and trucks.
Bids will be received by the Webb County Texas county clerk for designation as depository of county funds for the term ending February 11 1915. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids. GEO R PAGE County Judge Webb County Texas.
Ramon Munoz resigns after years on the west route of The Times. Ignacio Benavides takes over the route and, being new, may miss subscribers at times. Please call the office promptly if you are overlooked.
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