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Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1913

Page

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Felix Diaz Declares Candidacy for Mexican Presidency

General Felix Diaz, former associate of President Huerta, announces he is a candidate for president of Mexico. He says friends in Mexico support him, but his distance hampers action and his plans depend on developments in Mexico. He mentions possible travel to Japan if ordered.

Associated Press London Felix Diaz Mexico Japan Diaz Wilson New York Mexican Senate Sr. Camacho

Cotton futures tax amendment postponed for study

Associated Press reports in Washington that the cotton futures tax amendment to the tariff bill was postponed until Monday. Senator Clarke of Arkansas urged the delay to prepare stronger support, while Senator Smith of South Carolina plans a substitute limiting deliveries to within two grace periods of the contract.

Associated Press Washington Senate Senator Clarke Arkansas Smith South Carolina Clarke

Jerome's Trick Is Latest in Thaw Writ Saga

Sherbrooke Quebec August report on Thaw case notes a writ attempt to keep him in custody. Lawyers discuss legality as a Montreal rumor spurs action. Authorities pursue transport via train, while officials debate arrest grounds and damages.

Sherbrooke Boudreau Jerome Montreal Hut Ebec Irt Poce Deat Iitneys Arison

See Weve GP Beg Un 2.00 Ab Eee Eene

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Wealthy Indian Woman Divorced Ninth Husband in Oregon City

Ellen Deering Gangerow, described as a wealthy Indian woman, obtained a divorce from her ninth husband for desertion in Oregon City on August 30. She paid $2000 alimony to him.

Associated Press Oregon City Ore Ellen Deering Gangerow

Seven Die As Towboat Boiler Explodes On Ohio River

Seven crew members were killed and six injured when the boilers of a towboat exploded on the Ohio River near Pittsburg. The incident occurred this morning and all the dead were crewmen.

Ohio River Pittsburg Associated Press Here

Charter Oak Meeting Opens Under Connecticut Fair Asoociation

Hartford Aug 30 The New England end of the Grand Circuit closes with a Charter Oak meeting opening Monday under the Connecticut Fair Association. Charter Oak Park stables fill with summer campaigners from Empire City and beyond. The headlining event is the Charter Oak pace for 2:14 class trotters with $10,000 purse.

Hartford Conn New England Connecticut Fair Association Charter Oak Park Empire City Charter Oak

Lord Chancellor Haldane to Address American Bar in Montreal

Montreal schedule outlines elaborate reception for Lord Chancellor Haldane during his visit to deliver the American Bar Association annual address. Hon. C J Doherty will escort him from West Point, with private dinner, Ritz Carlton banquet for Taft and Maitre Labori, and a departure by steamship the following day.

Montreal Haldane American Bar Association C. J. Doherty Dominion West Point Lord Haldane Frank B. Kellogg Lord Heldane Association Ritz Carlton Presi Dent Taft Maitre Labori City New York

Fritzie Scheff Files Bankruptcy Petition

New York August 30 Fritzie Scheff the actress filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition stating debts of 150 009 with assets of 75 000 including Big Stone Gap the home of her former husband John Fox Jr The filing outlines her financial status and lists the notable property involved

Associated Press New York Fritzie Scheff Big Stone Gap John Fox, Jr

Week of Global Gatherings Promises Busy Public Schedule

Washington reports a packed coming week with events from the American Bar Association meeting in Montreal to the Enterprise Boxer centennial. Notables include Taft White Root and Haldane. Foreign pageants feature Princess Augustine Victoria’s marriage in Sigmaringen. Labor Day union conventions and U S post events also loom as gatherings shift public focus.

Washington, D. C Congress American Bar Association Montreal Viscourt Haldane Great Britain Perry Lake Erie Chesapeake Shannon Bryan Maine Goodwin William R. Pattangall Germany Augustine Victoria Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen Manuel Portugal Sigmaringen Prince of Wales George Interparliamentary Union The Hague International Convention of Zionists Venna International Statistical Institute Vienna International Association of Fire Engineers New York City Farmers’ Co-operative and Educational Union Salina Kas United Spanish War Veterans Buffalo Dominion Association of Chartered Accountants Winnipeg San Francisco Indianapolis

Galveston Sets New World Cotton Receipts Record

Galveston Texas Aug 30 The yearly cotton season ending today shows that Galveston established a new world record for receipts totaling 4 035 114 bales reported by Associated Press. The record marks a peak in Texas port handling capacity and reflects a robust cotton trade this season.

Texas Associated Fess Galveston Galeston

Judge Brown Clears Grand Jury in Norris Conspiracy Case

Fort Worth report states Judge Brown exonerated the grand jury of conspiracy charges in the Norris case, delivering a decisive ruling.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas Brown Norris

Dallas Man Shot by Woman in Apparent Accident

Andrew J. Conley died after a bullet wound inflicted by Tina Web Daniels in Dallas. Daniels said she thought the pistol was unloaded and aimed to show her marksmanship, but the weapon fired. The incident occurred August 3 with Conley dying later in hospital.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Andrew J. Conley Tina Vweb Daniels

Hollanders to Celebrate Orange Day Across United States

Grand RapidsMich August 50 A committee in this city has completed arrangements for Orange Day celebrations by all Hollanders in the United States The event starts tomorrow with large Dutch settlements expected to send cable messages to Queen Wilhelmina and honor the house of Orange for a century of influence on Dutch history and people worldwide.

Grand Rapids Mich United States Wilhelmina House of Orange

Eastern Canada Exhibition Opens in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke Quebec August 30 Canada’s Great Eastern Exhibition opened to the public for its twenty ninth annual engagement and will run through the coming week. New buildings and pavilions have been added since last year and improvements to the grounds are noted. The livestock poultry and agricultural displays are said to be the best ever seen.

Sherbrooke Que Canada

Race Meeting Opens in Great Falls Montana

Great Falls Montana August 30. A fourteen day race meeting inaugurated under Northern Montana Racing Association auspices. Many of the best horses seen recently at Butte and Anaconda compete here.

Great Falls Mont Northern Montana Racing Association Butte Anaccada

Sports and events flash across nations and venues

The note lists diverse events of interest to sports fans including rifle matches at Camp Perry, sender boat races off Marblehead, Midwestern rowing in New York, the national amateur golf championship in Garden City I L, the Newport Rhode Island horse show, Grand Circuit races in Hartford Connecticut, Great Western Circuit races at the Minnesota State Fair, and the Montreal Jockey Club film meeting opening.

Rochester Salt Lake City Camp Perry Marblehead Mass New York Garden City I. L Newport R. 1 Hartford Conn Minnesota State Fair Montreal Jockey Club

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