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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1913
Page
5
Tuesday's report notes persistent high passenger flow to and from Mexico with daily inbound Americans and outbound workers. Laredo accommodates newcomers awaiting return to the republic, while many Americans seek to leave Mexico due to unsettled conditions and the suspension of trains.
The article quotes Section 5282 and Section 5286 of the Federal Statutes to define neutrality offenses. It notes penalties for enlisting to fight for foreign powers and for aiding military expeditions against nations at peace with the United States, with fines up to $1000 or $3000 and potential prison terms up to three years.
Local items report a Young Men's Progressive League meeting at the Elks hall with plans for the Corpus trip and Southwest Texas Boosters convention. Notices mention new Ideal Drug Store grand opening, building activity, coyote skin bounties in Webb County, tire sale, and highway meeting postponement to August 25.
The piece contrasts Grover Cleveland's 1894 Cuba policy remarks with McKinley’s 1898 justification for intervention. It cites humanity, national interest, and the peril to U.S. peace as core reasons, noting echoes that apply if Mexico were replaced for Cuba. The column frames a historical pattern guiding national duty.
Jersey City August 12 Porter Charlton the man accused of murdering his wife at Lake Como Italy three years ago is expected to leave Hudson County jail tonight for a voyage to Italy to stand trial He will travel with two Italian government guards and his father Judge Paul Charlton plans to be present for the trial His health is good and he weighs more than at his arrest on June 22 1910, when he stepped ashore from the Prinzess Irene.
Billy Hamilton, famed Boston Nationals star, has assumed management of the Fall River team in the New England league. Olaf Henriksen of the Red Sox is recuperating from an appendicitis operation performed in Chicago and staying at his Canton, Massachusetts home. Catcher McGee is delivering solid work for the Detroit Tigers both behind the plate and at bat.
In a concise note the item records a tally of forty three for meat and accurate job work. No further context or names are provided to identify the source or the parties involved.
A long list of guests and locals arriving or registering at the Hamilton hotel in the city includes Tom Gardner Islltas T. W. Van Ness Encinal Chester Crowell San Antonio and many others from San Antonio Monterey Cotulla Mexico City Little Rock and Dallas. Several residents return from trips to San Marcos Martindale and San Antonio while others depart for Mexico City and El Paso on business or to join family.
Tokyo says Mexico’s Felix Diaz will be received only as a private individual, not as special envoy to thank Japan for centennial participation. Diaz plans to sail from Vancouver, while reports place him continuing toward Tokyo despite the setback. In other news, Diaz asserts he will go to Japan anyway amid political tensions and reports from Dallas and Washington detail unspecified payments and lobbying tied to manufacturers and a national association.
Charge d Affaires O'Shaughnessy cables that Minco City is peaceful as authorities aim to secure foreign acknowledgment when Lind presents the American note. Administration officials say England likely will recognize Huerta as provisional president once the declaration is made.
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for statements of condition from National banks at the close of business August 9. The notice was transmitted by Associated Press from Washington on April 12.
Associated Press reports M E Zapp a post clerk and Shriners member aged five leaped head first from a bridge into shallow Trinity River water. His body was found in mud with hat and card left at the jump site. No reason for the apparent self inflicted act is known.
The Mexican Presbyterian church of this city observed its eighteenth anniversary with a Sunday night service at the Lincoln Street chapel. Mexican Methodist and Mexican Baptist churches joined in the observance with pastors participating. Speakers included Revs. E. M. Seii C. C. Aceveno W. S. Scott and Mr F. M. Ramsay. A social with a literary program and refreshments followed on Saturday night in the church basement. Spanish preaching services are planned nightly this week at the church.
Albany Aug 12 Associated Press report lawmakers prepare for a major impeachment battle against Governor Sulzer. A final vote is not expected until tonight as party lines and procedural maneuvers shape the outcome.
The Associated Press reports from Washington that Paraguay has accepted Brya's peace plan, becoming the twenty eighth nation to do so. The note is signed and dated in Washington, signaling a diplomatic development in Central American affairs.
Official dispatches say a camel train of British native troops was ambushed by dervishes near Burao. Sixty British soldiers were killed or wounded, including two officers. Thousands of Mac Mullah followers are said to be moving toward the warpath.
Des Moines hosts the forty fourth annual Knights of Pythias state conclave and the twenty third annual Pythian Sisters convention with record attendance. Delegates attend sessions and lodge degree work through Thursday evening, with teams from lodges across Iowa performing.
London August 12 marks the Glorious Twelfth opening the grouse hunting season. Regent-aired sport remains aristocratic with rising costs as Scottish keepers warn scarce grouse and quail due to last spring’s rain and cold. Each bird is estimated to cost hunters three to four dollars.
H Hines of Whitlow Arkansas describes chronic constipation and indigestion, spending hundreds on medicines and hospital visits in St. Louis and New Orleans without relief. After using Chamberlain's Tablets, he reports complete recovery and urges purchase through dealers.
Windsor Ont Aug 12 The Windsor Jockey Club’s second meeting opening Saturday promises the best racing of the year in Canada with top stables returning and many fast horses traveling from the United States. Larry Lajoie’s recent showings for the Naps in the East suggest he is not finished yet.
A Snow Hill North Carolina man recounts severe dysentery beginning July 15 losing weight from 145 to 125 pounds. After two months he was advised to take Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and reports permanent relief after using two bottles. For sale by all dealers.
Denver witnesses the thirty second Knights Templars conclave parade with over 20 000 sir knights and caress-hilted swords marching six miles through city streets. Governor, Denver mayor, grand encampment officers, and numerous guests review from grand stands as fifty famous bands perform along the route.
Bids will be received until 11 a m August 18 from parties wishing to qualify as depository for the Independent School District of Laredo Texas for the term ending August 31 1914. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. M RYAN President of the Board Adv 37-10
The house foes block a 3750 refund in the miscellaneous appropriation bill for a Grayson county unused mail liquor license. The senate hears the Oliver Wheeler election contest with Wheeler’s lawyers saying no fraud, only that the election law was not followed making votes at Douglasville illegal. Ben E. Cabell named prison commissioner for a vacation appointment.
M Leeves a banker of Texarkana and Omaha Tex dropped dead at a hotel in Big Springs Texas. He was traveling to California with his wife and daughter. An Associated Press report notes he was well known in local business circles. The incident occurred August 12 as the party moved through Texas.
Boston Aug 12 Ernest Naumsen a Russian newspaperman was ordered deported by U S Immigration officials who call him highly undesirable He escaped from Siberia where he was sentenced for writing in favor of a democratic government in Russia
At an International Medical Society meeting in London Major L R Rost of the Indian Medical Service said the word incurable may be erased from leprosy textbooks. He cited numerous successful cures using vaccine methods.
New York reports the Metropolitan Golf Association open championship starts tomorrow at Salisbury links in Garden City Long Island. The field includes top American amateurs and pros plus four foreign stars Harry Vardon Edward Ray Wilford Reed and Louis Tellier joining the field to challenge the domestic elite.
The Cincinnati Reds show weakness in generating timely hits as manager Joe Tinker sees only one Red Bird batting in the .300 circle, highlighting a rare offensive drought for the club.
An advertisement from Clinton Maine claims Trucklen's Arnica Salve removes pain from cuts bruises sprains burns and other skin injuries. BE E Chamberlain touts its healing power and warns other remedies fear it. It is sold for 25 cents at Need Drug Store.
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