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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1913

Page

7

Executive Board Meets Ahead of Southern Texas Truck Growers Convention

Monday session of the Southern Texas Truck Growers Associations executive board at Elks Hall discussed preliminary business before the convention. Members present include John H. Davis and Roy Campbell. deliberations were behind closed doors with a report to the association due tomorrow. Debate may touch upcoming onion market issues, with expected lively discussion at the main meeting.

Southern Texas Southern Texas Truck Growers’ Associations Elks’ Hall O'Cloc Filks’ Hall John H. Davis B W. Masterson Robert McComb Laredo D. A. Walker W. Dobrowolsky Joseph Florea Ed Levy San Antonio J. G. Sullivan Asherton Roy Campbell

Another scavenger cart puts two-city service after August 15

The city council voted to add a second scavenger cart to the cleanup program. Beginning August 15, one cart will serve the Heights and the other the area north of the Texas-Mexican track, replacing the prior arrangement where a single cart alternated trips.

Villegas Triumphs Over Bermudas In Local Baseball Fray

In League Park yesterday afternoon Villegas defeated Bermudas 10 to 0 after a lively back and forth. Other notes include Fatima Girls Co concluding shows in town and a Nuevo Laredo band concert on the main plaza drawing a large crowd. The Webb county commissioners and local court activity were also reported along with illness of Customs Inspector Alex Trimble and a forthcoming marriage in Guerrero Coahuila.

League Park Villegas Bermudas Fatima Girls Co Star and Royal Motion Picture San Antonio Nuevo Laredo First Battalion Ignacia Manuel del Rio Jesus Vergara Guerrero Coahuila Commissioners’ Court Webb County BD. Bornberger Ll. M. Clifford Clifford Victoria Street

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities

An ad promotes subscribing to The Times with a monthly rate of 50 cents. It urges readers to watch or follow the newspaper daily for opportunities and updates. The brief notice emphasizes affordability and ongoing access.

the Times

Governor speaks to legislators amid misquote concerns

Austin Aug 11 Associated Press Gov Col quitt says his Fort Worth remarks were misquoted and not aimed at this legislature and he is willing to correct any errors He notes the idea of a head to head clash with the legislature is erroneous Washington Aug 11 President Wilson prefers peace moves and sees no immediate war risk with Mexico He cites misrepresentation and the need for information before recognizing Mexican constitutionalists Mexico City Aug 11 John Lind arrives in Mexico and meets with officials while Lind and wife travel light in altitude and prepare for talks on a possible policy shift

Associated Pre Austin Texas Gov. Colquitt Fort Worth

Thirteen Men Killed in Canal Zone Quarry Slide

At Colon Panama on August 11, a sudden slide at the Frtobello quarry buried a steam shovel and killed thirteen workers. Rescue operations were hampered by debris and the press reported the number of fatalities as confirmed.

Panamea Canal Colon Panama Ug. 11 Frtobello

Seven Victim Died After Boiler Explosion

Associated Press report from Clarksville Texas on August 11 states Georg Peacock, the seventh victim of the boiler explosion Sunday, died today. The line of casualties from the blast continues to rise as authorities investigate causes and assess damages to the plant and nearby structures.

Clarksville Texw Georg Peacock Toda

City hosts short visits from ranch and city guests

FE Gates in the city from his ranch on a short business visit Everett Love arrives from San Antonio R E Weihausen in the city from his Texas Mexican ranch for a short visit Mrs Sam Brown returns to Laredo from Austin Carl H Vick and wife of Monterey arrive and stay at the Hamilton Mr and Mrs Seth Wilcox and baby depart for San Antonio to visit relatives Sheriff Amador Sanchez returns from San Antonio W O Staver leaves on a short business trip to San Antonio Ivan Sorrell leaves for Monterey Mrs D Frederickson and daughters plan to move to San Antonio Robi Rumsey and wife visit relatives then return to Hebbronville N Johnson and son depart for Watertown New York Prof B Richardson returns from Tarpon T N Picnot and wife of San Antonio stay awhile Mrs Picnot visits her aunt in the city John W Thompson and wife visit Pleasanton then return Minnie Reubhinger leaves for a month in San Antonio C C Biggio and Cannel Coal Co officer depart for Texas Mexican Ry J G Garcia returns from a pleasure trip to Galveston Houston San Antonio T G Searle arrives and stays at the Hamilton Mrs Firkins visits here Wm Dobrowolski attends onion growers meeting County Judge Geo R Page returns from Fort Worth Roy Campbell arrives for onion growers meeting in the city Gonzalo Eguillor returns from a pleasure trip ROSS J B Treadwell of San Antonio among attendees at local gatherings listed with many names and connections

Everett Love San Antonio R. E. Weihausen Sam Brown Laredo Austin Carl H. Vick Monterey City Hamilton Seth Wilcox Baby Amador Sanchez Robi Rumsey Hebbrowville N. Johnson Sam Watertown New York Mr. Johnson Prof B. Richardson Tarpon T. N. Picnot John W. Thompson J. C. Newman Pleasanton Minnie Reubhinger Heilbig C. C. Biggio Cannel Coal Co Wm. Dobrowolsky Southern Texas Truck Growers’ Association Geo. R. Page Fort Worth Roy Campbell Southern Texas Growers’ Association

Manufacturers Backing Inquiry Spurs Political Clash

Washington Aus 11 The house lobby committee questioned Martin Mulhall over claims of manufacturer influence. Representative Bartholdt said manufacturers never influenced him, though his vote against exempting labor unions from anti trust prosecutions drew promised support from their executive committee.

Associated Press Washington Aus House Lobby Committee Martin Mulhall House Committee

North Carolina Firemen's Tourney Opens in Wilmington

Delegations of firemen with bands converge on Wilmington for the North Carolina Firemen's Association annual convention and tournament. The week will include business sessions prize competitions and various entertainment features for participants.

Wilmington North Carolina Firemen’s Association

Pacific Highway Association Holds Fourth Convention

In Vancouver on August 11 delegates from Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles and other cities gathered for a three day session of the Pacific Highway Association. The group seeks a continuous first class road from Hazelton British Columbia to Yuma Arizona and works with communities to improve winter accessibility along the route.

Vancouver B. C Pacific Highway Association Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Pacific Slope British Columbia Hazelton Yuma Aziz

Pharmacists Convene in Nashville at A P A Meeting

A majority of the 5060 delegates to the American Pharmaceutical Association convention arrived in Nashville Tennessee and were entertained informally today at the Hermitage the historic home of General Andrew Jackson. Regular sessions begin tomorrow and run through Friday.

Nashville Tenn The American Pharmaceutical Association Hermitage Andrew Jackson

Typographical Union Holds First Session in Nashville

The fifty ninth annual convention of the International Typographical Union opened in Nashville with delegates from the United States and Canada. President James M. Lynch presided and responded to welcome addresses as organizers set the agenda. Calgary is favored for the next convention.

Nashville Tenn International Typographical Union United States Canada James M. Lynch Calgary

Costly Treatment

C H Hines of Whitlow Arkansas chronicled expensive medicines and hospital visits without relief before starting Chamberlain's Tablets. After using them for a period he reports being "all right" now. Sold by all dealers.

C. H. Hines Whitlow Ark St. Louis New Orleans Chamberlain’s

Federation of Catholic Societies Plans anti socialism drive

Milwaukee August 11 plans for a nationwide campaign against the spread of Socialism will be formed at the annual convention of the American federation of Catholic Societies in Milwaukee next week. The federation has 2 560 000 members and the event opens with a pontifical high mass at St John Cathedral celebrated by Cardinal Gibbons. Archbishop Keane of Dubuque will preach the sermon as a street parade and a cancer social follow in the Auditorium.

Milwaukee Wis American Federation of Catholic S&societies St. John’s Cathedral Cardinal Gibbons of Batimore Keane Dubuque Catholic Societies Social Service Commission Louisville America Muldoon Rockford Archbishop Ireland St. Paul Moomas B. Minahan Seattle Federation

Batlard's Snow Liniment Ad

If you sit in a cool draft when heated you will seek relief for a stiff neck or lame back Fix your mind on BATLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT and don’t be talked out of it for it is the best pain relieving liniment you can get anywhere Price 25¢ 50c and 1 00 per bottle Sold by all druggists Adyv.

Batlard's

For meat and accurate job work ing up 48

A brief note reads as a compact item about work and meat, noting a focus on precise task execution and time frames. The readable fragment mentions a figure 48 and hints at a routine or process, without clear names or dates. The item feels like a clipped notice from a local page segment.

American Miner Sentenced in Korean Mine Killing Case

James Mason, American manager of a gold mine at Unsan in Northern Korea, was sentenced to eighteen months penal servitude for manslaughter of a Chinese miner who allegedly assaulted Mason and his wife’s 12 year old daughter. Mason appealed, citing unwritten law. sixty five Americans work in these mines.

Associated Press Seoul Korea James Mason Unsan Mason

Hanged for Murder in Harrison Arkansas

Odus Davidson was hanged here today for the murder of Ella Barbam last November. He died instantly.

Harrison Ark Odus Davidson Ella Barbam

Captured Torres Castro Reported Near Caracas

Caracas government forces report capturing Torres Castro, a relative of Cipriano Castro, as Aug 11 dispatch notes the apprehension by military units. The event highlights ongoing security actions in Venezuela amid turmoil.

Caracas Venezuela Geo. ‘Jorres Castro Cipriano Castro

Murder Mystery in Old Manhattan Marsh

A young woman was found murdered in the marsh at the northern edge of Manhattan Island. Her throat was cut and wounds indicate a struggle. The body was still warm when discovered and there were no suspects identified at the scene.

Associated Press New York Manhatan Island

Gen William J. Bixby retires as chief of U.S. Army Engineers

Brig. Gen. William J. Bixby retires from the United States Army as chief of engineers at his own request. Col. William T. Russell succeeds him, allowing Bixby to clear the way for Russell’s promotion to the top Engineer Corps post. Bixby, a West Point graduate of 1873, shaped Mississippi River improvements and bridge design, including the famed 3012 foot span across the Hudson and the Maine recovery work.

Washington, D. C William J. Bixby United States Army William T. Russell Engineer Corps Bixby Col Russell Massachusetts West Point Army Mississippi River Hudson River Charleston Maine

George Washington referenced in a baseball blunder headline

The item notes George Washington and a critique of the Indianapolis Indians performance. It highlights Mike Kelley’s team as last in batting and fielding and at the bottom of the American Association standings.

George Washington Indianapolis Indians Mike Kelley Tribe

Call For Bids From Laredo ISD Depository

The Independent School District of Laredo Texas invites bids to qualify as depository of school funds for the term ending August 31st 1914. Bids due by 11 am August 18th. The board may reject any or all bids. M RYAN president of the board. Ady. 8-7-10.

Independent School District Laredo Texas

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