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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1914
Page
3
A quiet election day finds saloons and liquor houses closed in the city. Dr. Austin relocates his office to Room 6 in the Richter building with new hours. Bonds vote shows apathy with light turnout. Notices include marriage licenses, rentals, and business ads. Civil notices and community events fill the rest of the page.
The Ninth Infantry Band performs tonight at the Dand concert hall starting at eight. The program includes Two Step Hungarian Rag Light Cavalry overture from Le har Gounod selections from The Count of Monte Cristo and Robin Hood many airs and marches like Babes in Toyland Down South The Star Spangled Banner and more excerpts from Nevin Medley arrangements.
Readable fragments include numerous personal names and scattered locations such as Geordin San Vette Alam Philadelphia and Robertson Trumpiea. The text resembles an OCR rush of names with minimal context and no clear event or dates.
Fragmented ad text mentions Burdette Wells and mineral waters as a remedy for stomach, kidney, liver, and other system troubles. References a recommended tonic or medicine with unclear details about beneficiaries and usage.
Fragmentary note describes a legal matter involving L b Cantelou and Cantetou with references to Cantelou related items. Other named parties include Claren can, Choleta and Mes Wt Theme. Details are unclear, but the text implies a fraud claim or financial dispute discussed across several named individuals.
A garbled OCR line appears with partial phrases and repeated words making it impossible to identify people places or events. The readable content offers no clear facts or coherent narrative to summarize.
The item notes a daily or ongoing feed of opportunities in THE TIMES publication with a subscription at 56 cents per month.
A damaged ad claims a medicine called ETL PINE cures bilious complexion and impurities in the blood by stimulating the nerves and regulating the bowels. It asserts liver and bowel issues are tied to the condition and promotes Pyice 500 as the price, with All druggists selling it.
An Trishman and Scotchman argue about great inventions like the wireless telegraph and telephone. The Seater contends these aided human progress, while praising the wheelbarrow as the key to upright posture, provoking a lively discussion among the speakers.
In Knoxville Sentinel style dialogue, a detective reports no past life record for Stamps beyond selling AW NINS while a political boss suggests portraying him as involved in questionable dealings to frame him for future politics.
Associated Press reports Vice Admiral Kato of the Japanese flag ship declared a blockade of the Kao port area this morning. Japanese warships then shelled a small unoccupied island as the governor warned American Consul Peck of a 24 hour evacuation option.
An official statement reports Belgian operations were completely successful. Belgian divisions reduced enemy trenches and drew German forces from the Meerlin Brugsels line. Four divisions halted the German southward advance after Belgian retirement on the French line. Namur forts are said to still hold.
Rome reports that Germany and Austria press Italy to enter the war but their appeal fails as Italy remains neutral. The dispatch notes the diplomatic push from Berlin and Vienna and Italy's cautious stance amid the conflict.
Villa and Obregon left Del Paso Texas today for Sonora to attempt settlement of the Maytorena revolt against Carranza. The leaders seek peace talks amid the regional conflict and tensions with the central government.
City charitable officers report several cases of destitute invalids being passed on from Arizona California and Colorado to San Antonio. The latest involves a tired husband frail wife and a young child who fled to Texas after aid in other states. Officials urge action to make other cities assume responsibility for their unfortunates.
Mrs. Rosie Rish of Wabash Indiana praises Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble saying they strengthen and invigorate the stomach and restore natural function. The ad notes the tablets are for sale by all dealers.
Aug 27 Tokio dispatch reports Austrian ambassador recalled. Justice Minister Ozaki warns Japan will watch the war from the sidelines if Germany does not hold its position in the South Seas after the capture of Kian Chau.
An Aug 27 dispatch reports Russian forces advancing in Priseta with strong momentum while German defenses falter, indicating a shift in the front. No further corroborating details available in the fragment.
Major General Colin John MacKenzie former chief of the general staff and first military member of the militia council of Canada has taken the field with the British forces as the war mobilizes.
The West Texas Log Rolling Association met today in Hilene Texas. About ten thousand visitors were expected and 3500 pounds of meat were prepared for a mammoth barbecue and festivities.
A notice to delinquent subscribers states that those several months in arrears must call and settle or arrange payment at the business office before September 1 1914 or delivery will be discontinued on that date. No further notice will be issued by the manager Times.
An official statement from Paris on August 27 says yesterday's events in the north neither imperil nor modify plans for future operations between the Vosges and Nancy. Our troops continue progress.
The British consulate announced three warships were sent today to protect the cotton and oil trade in the Gulf of Mexico near Galveston Texas.
London report says Austria has evacuated the Sanjak of Novipazar, a province between Montenegro and Serbia that Austria seized during the Balkan troubles.
An official notice declares Paris preparing for siege conditions as civic authorities brace for potential disruption. The move signals heightened security and civil measures in the city and surrounding districts.
Washington reports confirmation of bomb attack at Antwerp with many women and children killed.
An official statement from St. Petersburg on August 27 reports Russian successes in Prussia and Galicia with details of military actions and outcomes.
A new warehouse bill introduced in the House proposes private ownership under state supervision. A Senate measure calls for a cooperative marketing bureau to oversee related operations.
Farmers merchants and bankers from cotton states will meet in New Orleans to devise marketing plans for the 1914 cotton crop. The session was called by Harvie Jordan, Southern Cotton association president, with delegates named from Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas. Robert Gillam of Ardmore is among Oklahoma delegates.
Battery DD Sixth Field Artillery under Capt Buckner arrives in camp at Fort Mcintosh after a hike from Brownsville to Leon Springs. The long marching column with heavy pieces and wagons created an imposing scene as it rested until about Saturday.
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