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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1914

Page

10

Declaration of War Aims Drills Mexico Politics Across Borders

The piece reports Maytorena’s vow to fight Carranza supporters and the clash over leadership in Mexico as Obregon seeks Villa’s adherence. It notes Villa’s demand for a provisional president, Carranza’s stalled intentions, and U.S. involvement and Vera Cruz’s occupation. It also touches on broader international tensions in Africa and Europe and speculative outcomes of ongoing conflicts.

Mexico City Washington Carranza Villa Maytorenu Hermosillo Maytorena Wilios Obregon Obregon Choic Vina Mexico Vera Cruz United States Urrutia Huerta San Antonio Sen. Tellez Salinas Cruz

African colonies dwarfed the US and Europe in wartime size

National Geographical Society data shows African possessions and protectorates exceed three times the continental United States and Europe combined. France holds about four million square miles, England near equal, with Belgium and Germany far smaller. colonial populations range from tens to hundreds of millions, with white populations a minority in many territories. France is credited with strong native loyalty in its colonies.

Germany Belgium Africa Europe France British India Tay United States National Geographical Society England Eugland Algeria

Husband Rescues Despairing Wife in Catron Ky

Mrs Bettie Bullock writes from Catron Ky of severe womanly troubles. After failed treatments, her husband gave Cardui, the woman’s tonic, and she recovered enough to walk two miles and resume work. Cardui touted as a decades old remedy with doctor recommendations and mail order literature included.

Ally attacks Dresden fail with heavy losses

The report notes Allied forces assaulted Napoleon at Dresden and suffered a costly defeat. It mentions bombardment by a British fleet, a stormboat arrival in Detroit, a deadly tornado at Jonesville, and other scattered items including a Canadian writer's death and battleship milestones.

Archbishop Riordan Born in New Brunswick. San Francisco Leader

Most Revetrick W. Riordan archbishop of San Francisco a leading Rowan Catholic prelate was born in New Brunswick on August 27 He moved to Chicago as a child and spent his youth there He studied at Notre Dame and Louvain Belgium and became professor of theology at St Mary's of the Lake Seminary in Chicago He served as pastor in Chicago area from 1868 to 1885 and was consecrated archbishop of Cabesa in 1883 and became cardinal with right of succession to the San Francisco see in 1884.

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Sloan's Liniment Promoted Against Insect Bites

An old advertisement warns that mosquitoes and other insects spread disease and recommends Sloan's Liniment. The antiseptic claims to neutralize infections from bites and injuries and disinfect cuts, bruises, and sores. Available for 25 cents at druggists with money back satisfaction.

Legislature Faces Test in Called Session on Mexico War

The Texas Legislature grapples with whether to resume business in a called session and if policy will address opposition to the war with Mexico, with debate over priorities and action pending.

Texas Mexico

Valley wavering on visit to Noyevo Laredo

Uncertainty hangs over whether Valley will travel to Noyevo Laredo. Local interest grows as residents wonder about Guardiola’s status and fate amid the unsettled plans.

Noyevo Laredo Guardiola

National Railroad of Mexico Timetable

Through fast train to Mexico City departs L and G N station at 1 15 p m and arrives in Mexico City at 6 46 a m Standard time The Saltillo local leaves L and G N station at 7 25 p m and arrives from Saltillo at 3 54 p m Standard time

Mexico City Eaves L, & G. N Saltillo

Oceanic Train Schedules For Corpus Christi And St Louis

Through fast train service on the International and Great Northern line runs to Corpus Christi at twentyone cents per foot. The Standard time schedule shows departure for St Louis with a night train leaving at 8 pm and arriving after midnight.

Train Schedules From Laredo to Minera and Toanredo

Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 6 a. m. arriving Minera at 7 a. m. Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1 15 p. m. arriving Laredo at 2 30 p. m.

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Voting In Favor Of Bonds In City Referendum

The special election to issue 32 000 bonds for sewer and street work in Buredo and Jarvis Plaza beautification is underway. By noon few votes were cast but most reported in favor of the bond. About ten votes opposed at the four polling places, with positivity toward bond passage prevailing.

Buredo Jarvis Plagi Sue

Controversy Over Bridge Closings Ties to Laredo Railway Talks

Brownsville reports intimate that the Brownsville Matamoros bridge closure follows reopening of the Laredo Matamoros railway bridge and hinges on conditions at Nuevo Laredo. Texas-Mexican and Constitutionalists dispute claims of differences after bridge opening.

Brownsville Matamoros Laredo Laredos Brownesville-Muntamoros Nuevo Laredo The Times Texas Auvtramoros Wiiston Hrowtsville

Notice to Creditors of R F Alexander Assignment

To creditors of R F Alexander Webb County Texas you are notified that AL Alexander executed a deed of assignment conveying all property to trustees for the benefit of creditors with proportional share and discharge from claims. Creditors consenting must file written consent within four months and claims within six months from notice. Letredo Texas August PS 114 Wilmer Threadgigle Adv

R. F. Alexander AL Flexander Webb County Texas Wndersignes Sien Redo Texims

Fishermen Tobért and Muller Headed for Nudéces River Trip

Two men, Tobért and Muller, set out this morning for a spot on the Nudéces river to fish and report plans to spend several days on the trip. They are noted as successful fishermen aiming to meet their quota.

Messrs Tobért Muller Nelson Thia Nudéces Dave

Summer Coughs Are Dangerous and New Discovery

A vintage ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery claiming it relieves coughs quickly and prevents complications. It markets a one dollar bottle with money back guarantee and urges immediate purchase from local druggists.

Weihae Driseist

Times Offers Daily Watch Fod Opportunities

The Times announces daily fod opportunities with a subscription rate of 60 cents per month.

the Times

Cotton Seed Meal Delivers with Low Prices From Hodges & Son

Advert shows cotton seed meal offered at one dollar per hundredweight with delivery and ammonia content noted. Hodges & Son advertise a bulk sale with a guaranteed price and delivery terms.

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