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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1913

Page

9

Nuevo Laredo to be Division of the North base

General Joaquin Tellez announced promotion to a high command and the transfer of the third military zone headquarters from Monterey to Nuevo Laredo. The move creates a major northern base with about ten thousand troops to be concentrated there for garrisoning and distribution across zones.

Division of the North Monterey Third Military Zone Joaquin Tellez of Mexico Nuevo Laredo Republic of Mexico Tellez Nuevo Laresto Monclova Matamoros

Trains to Monterey and Nuevo Laredo Resume Regular Runs

Train crews delayed by a prior washout slowed service but both Monterey to Laredo and the southbound trains resumed on schedule. The railway reports good track conditions and expects regular service to continue barring unforeseen issues. a freight train from the south left today and another is due in this city later.

Monterey Laredo Nuevo Laredo

July 30 in History: Battles and Births Across Eras

July 30 marks Champlain's 1609 Iroquois defeat near Ticonderoga, 1711 British colonial ships setting for Canada, Pennsylvanias founder William Penns death in 1718, 1775 Articles of War adopted, 1818 Richmond becomes Canada governor, 1827 US manufacturing convention in Harrisburg, 1859 diplomat Richard Rush dies, 1898 Bismarck dies, 1912 Meiji Emperor Matsuhito dies.

Continental Congress Duke of Richmond Canada Burg Richard Rush Philadelphia Prince Karl Otto von Bismarck Matsuhito Japan Tokio

Personal notices of visits and departures in the city

Juan Garza Galan visits the city while C. W. Hellen and other noted figures from Hebbronville Monroe and Corpus Christi arrive or depart for Monterrey Laredo and San Antonio. J M Robbins reports cotton acreage in La Salle County and forecasts a big yield. J W Brewster returns from Minnesota after an operation that proved unnecessary. A long list of names and towns follows as callers and visitors are noted.

J. M. Robbins la Salle County J. W. Brewster Rochester Minnesota Brewster P. Reid St. Louis Vist. Ross W. E. Schmidt St. Louie C W. Hellen Hebbrowville Gee, Cunningham Corpus Otto R. Winte San Enrique O. H. Thompson Dallas Nick Fernich E. D. DuBose San Antonio F. Menger New York W. A. Hartmiller

Examination Papers Heard From

On May 12 a civil service exam for clerk carrier posts in the U S Postal service was held. Postmaster Ligarde received the list of applicants who passed and are on the eligible list: Amedee Ligarde, Peter M. Floyd, Carl F. Staben, Bartholomew O'Brien and Miss Delfina Rivera.

U. S. Postal Service Department Ligarde Lst Amedee Ligarde Peter M. Floyd Carl F. Staben Bartholomew O'Brien Delfina Rivera

King of All Laxatives Ad by Paul Mathuika

Paul Mathuika of Buffalo New York hails Dr Kings New Life Pills as the king of all laxatives. The ad claims they ease constipation headaches indigestion and dyspepsia and urges readers to buy a box at two cents price recommended by Reed Drug Co.

Dr. King Paul Mathuika Buffalo N. Y Reed Drug Co Ady

Public Pound Sale Notice For Burro In Laredo

A gray burro held at the city pound will be sold at public auction in front of City Hall at 10 o’clock Thursday morning July 31 1913 unless the owner calls before that time and pays all costs. City Marshal M Brennan Laredo Texas July 28 1915 7-28-31 Adv.

Laredo Texas

Long Branch hosts Monmouth County horse show at Hollywood Park

In Long Branch New Jersey the annual Monmouth County Horse Show opened at Hollywood Park and runs through the week. Saddle harness hunter and jumper classes fill the program along with running races drawing many social figures. Also noted is Paris couture with hand painted gauze gowns and pale rose designs on delicate tulle.

Long Branch N. J Monmouth County Horse Show Association Hollywood Park Paris

Senator Du Pont Proves Stalwart at Seventy Fifth Birthday

Delaware's Henry A. Du Pont, veteran senator and multi millionaire, is celebrated for reaching his seventy fifth birthday. The piece traces his lineage from Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours to the present, notes his Civil War service and Medal of Honor, and describes his autocrat reputation and limited public bearing.

Washington, D. CC Henry A. du Pont Delaware Senate Col. du Pont du Pont Congress Washington United States Senate Senator du Pont Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours France Turgot United States Louisiana Eleuthere Irenee du Pont Pierre Samuel Brandywine Alfred Henry Eugene du Pont T. Coleman du Pont United States Military Academy Simon Cameron Newmarket W. Va Piedmont Lynchburg Opequan Fishers Hill Cedar Creek Crook

Eight Sisters to Take Veil at St Peter's Church

An article describes eight Sisters of Mercy to be invested with the black veil by Rt. Rev. Bishop Paull Nussbaum at St Peter's Church next Saturday morning at 7. The vows follow two years in novitiate and two years on probation. The ceremony marks their permanent entry into the religious life to care for the sick and needy and teach the poor, with vows of charity and mercy.

Sisters of Mercy St. Peter’s Church Paull. Nussbaum Earth

Notice to Creditors Augusta Fasnacht Assignment

The State of Texas Web County to the creditors of Mrs Augusta Fasnacht you are notified that on June 30 1914 she executed a deed of assignment conveying all property for the benefit of creditors consenting to accept proportional shares and discharge her. The assignee Wilmer Threadgill has qualified and creditors consenting in writing must respond within four months and file claims within six months at his address in Laredo Texas dated July 8 1913.

Augusta Fasnacit Laredo Texas

Notice of Dissolution and Business Continuation in Laredo

Notice to public that Federico Gutierrez & Co. was dissolved by mutual consent on July 24 with Andres G Garza retiring. Federico Gutierrez will continue the mercantile business and assumes all debts and collects all accounts due the old firm. The notice appears from Laredo Texas dated July 29 1912.

Andres G. Garza Laredo Texas Bouquet Federico Gutierrez & Co Federico Gutierrez

Ambassador Wilson Seeks Restrained Huerta Recognition

Ambassador Wilson urged restricted recognition of Huerta in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee executive session. The committee took no action as Secretary Bryant listened. the tense Mexican crisis dominated the briefing from Diaz’s abdication to Huerta’s rise. Separate dispatch notes a Rangers border patrol kill report deemed unfounded. Also, Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Winters closed by state examiners over a 10,000 default. liquidation expected without guaranty fund help. cashier F. W. Merrick absent since July 17.

Washington Wilson Huerta Senate Foreign Relations Senate Foreign Relations Committee Execu Tive Bryant Cao Gen. Diaz Madero Associated Press Austin Texas Farmers and Merchants State Bank Winters State Bank Department States Guaranty Fund F. W. Merrick

Balkan Armistice Agreed At Bucharest Conference

Delegates from Servia Greece Monte Negro and Bulgaria agree to a five days armistice at the Bucharest peace conference. The pact was reached after discussions among the Balkan nations and their representatives.

Warrang Servia Greece Montenegro Bulgaria

Compromise Seen Impossible in Tariff Debate

Senator Mc Lean of Connecticut attacked the tariff revision bill accusing Democratic leaders of breaking promises to mill workers and failing to bridge cost differences. Senator Stone countered that Republican remarks aimed to create a panic and cited mercantile agency reports showing solid business conditions.

Associated Press Washington McLean Connecticut Today Stone Mercantile Agency

Williamson County narrowly approves local option vote

Austin July 30 reports from prohibition elections show Williamson County went by a 500 vote majority and Midland County went dry by 75, reflecting mixed results in local option ballots across Texas.

Austin Tex Williamson County Midland County

Mexicans to Attend Toroton Congress

Vera Cruz Mexico July 30 A party of ten noted Mexican geologists has booked passage on the Ward Line steamer sailing tomorrow for New York. They will go to Toronto to attend the International Geological Congress to assemble in the Canadian City on August 7.

Vera Cruz Mexico Ward Line New York Toronto International Geological Congress

Jewelry theft hits two mansions in Narragansett

Associated Press reports two Newport area robberies. Jewelry valued at 15 000 dollars was stolen Friday from John H. Hanna's summer residence in New York. A Rumsey house robbery the following night yielded about 75 000 dollars. The Hanna crime included a diamond necklace a pearl necklace and rare black diamond earrings.

Narrangansett John H. Hanna New York Rumsey House

Rube Benton Hurt in Car Collision

Cincinnati star pitcher Rube Benton was injured when his motorcycle collided head on with a street car early this morning. Authorities fear he will die from his injuries in Cincinnati Ohio on July 30.

Cincinnati Ohio Rube" Benton Cincinnati Nationals

Oil Penalty Fund Now in Treasury

In Austin on July 20 the oil penalty of 500000 dollars was deposited in the general revenue fund after the legislature failed to direct its disposal. The treasurer will hold 205000 for a short time. the rest will retire pension warrants and some revenue warrants.

Austin Texas Edwards General Revenue A. & M. College

Oldest American Naval Officer Celebrates 91st Birthday

Washington July 30 Rear Admiral James H Watmough the oldest officer on the navy's retired list marked his ninety first birthday Born in 1822 in Pennsylvania he began as a midshipman in 1842 serving forty years in active duty He fought in the Mexican War California conquest Civil War operations and later served as paymaster general of the navy He has resided in Washington since retiring in 1884.

Washington, D. C James H. Watmough United States Navy Pennsylvania Admiral Watmough California Navy

Peace Celebration at Fort Erie on Canadian soil

Buffalo residents crossed the river to Fort Erie beach for the first Canada based peace celebration marking a century of Anglo American peace. Prominent speakers from the United States and Canada attended, including cabinet officials and Dominion Parliament members.

Buffalo N. Y Great Britain United States Fort Erie Beach Old Fort Erie Canada

A Good Investment by Whitemound Merchant Purchases Chamberlains

W D Magli a well known merchant of Whitemound Wisconsin bought a stock of Chamberlains medicine to supply customers. After receiving them he fell ill and says one small bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by all dealers. Ady

W. D. Magli Whitemound Wis Chamberlain

Dallas Police Pursue Suspects in Stabbing of Florence Brown

Police follow strong leads in Dallas after the murder of Florence T. Brown, a 4 year stenographer and church worker. The throat slash occurred at her uncle's real estate office. Suspects unnamed await uncle Jeff Robinson's return for possible help, as investigators probe a tampered safe and letters from a traveling man giving an early marriage motive.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Florence T. Brown Jeff Robinson Colorado

Rebellion Broken as Nanking returns to Government

The return of Nanking to the government is seen as removing the cornerstone of the southern rebellion. The report from Peking notes the shift weakens rebel influence and consolidates official control.

Nanking

Powerful Wireless Station Opens for Public Use in New Orleans

New Orleans July 30 wireless service to the public begins Friday at the United Fruit Company station, the nation’s most powerful aside from the Arlington government setup. Operating since May 15, it has served company business, with Central and South American routes, a Caribbean network, and a distant Santa Marta, Colombia relay 1865 miles away.

New Orleans United Fruit Company United States Arlington Central South America Carrbbean Santa Marta Colombia

Causes of Stomach Troubles Remedy Ad

Sedentary habits and lack of outdoor exercise contribute to stomach issues. Incorrect eating and excessive worry worsen symptoms. Correct habits and take Chamberlain's Tablets to recover. For sale by all dealers.

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N. Laredo Ule Champlain Ticon Boston William Penn Rushcombe England London Manufacturing Interests of The Harris Juan Garza Galan C. W. Hellen Hebbronville John J. Egan Express Nacional Torreon W. L. Irwin Edwin Uehlinger Corpus Christi Biggio M. Brennan Edward Addicks Addicks Black Veil Mesdames J. R. Woodul Fi, Baird Roderick Dew J. R. Weber Ray McLane Adellina Thaison Mesdames Woodul Paird Dew McLare Daiches Cogley Barlow Morton Fish Vidales Westbrook Greer Hamilton Higgins Hassell Moore Younkin Hiatt Wager Derby Pierce Winch State of Texas Web Augusta Wilmer Threadgill Adv Henry Lan Wilson Bank OF Winters Cognition OF K. J. Sanders Texas Rangers Balkan Bucharest Senator McLean Tion Democrats FREE Trade Democrats Sett Pier Associated Prec Rube Benton Treasury Standard Oil Sy Associated Press Peking China Times Office
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