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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1913

Page

10

Wilsons Message and Mexican policy hotly debated

Thursday's Daily reports President Wilson's conciliatory yet firm message on Mexico and Huerta. He demands a strict accounting for harm to Americans and maintains no side may arm within the border. The piece notes possible troop movements to Laredo and the role of the signal corps in border defense, with public reaction and political commentary included.

Huerta Mexico Wilson United States Lind Washington Mexico City

Troops for Laredo at Fort McIntosh Stir Citizens

With more troops arriving at Fort McIntosh there is renewed citizen interest in military matters. Officials stress that troop increases do not signal war. President Wilson's stance on arms smuggling calls for stronger border patrol and a new field artillery display will be watched by spectators.

United States Wilson Rier Zaredo Signal Corps Laredo United States Army Fort McIntosh

Americans Arrive in Nuevo Laredo Seek Help Home

A party of twenty two Americans arrived in Nuevo Laredo yesterday afternoon about 1 o clock and went to the United States consulate to report to Consul Garrett seeking assistance to reach their homes in the states. They are refugees from Durango, Tampico and Montemorelos aided by transportation arrangements. More refugee groups are en route and the exodus from Mexico is expected to be heavy in the coming days. The refugees report grave conditions in Mexico.

Nuevo Laredo United States Garrett Durango Tampico Montemorelos Mexico

Cleaning and Pressing Work Opens Sept in Ross Hotel Building

A. F. Bridman announces a first class cleaning press ing and repairing hat works business opening September 1 in the Ross Hotel building. Guarantee of satisfaction. Trial invited. Signed A. F. Bridman. August 28, 1931.

Ross Hotel A. F. Bridgman

THIS DATE IN HISTORY AUGUST 28

THIS DATE IN HISTORY lists August 28 events from 1728 to 1949, noting Henry Hudsons voyage, Bennington victor John Stark birth, Hancock elopement, Algiers England treaty, steam locomotive first passenger service, Leigh Hunt death, Sheridan Civil War actions, New Orleans form of government adoption, and Dr Frederick D Kerschners birth and career. It blends a historical almanac with an advertising block for coffee and a medical remedy.

John Stark Bennington Londonderry N. H Manchester John Hancock Dorothy Quincey Fairfield Conn Algiers England Christian

Monument Unveiled for Confederate Dead at King William

A Confederate memorial ceremony at King William Courthouse Virginia honored soldiers from the area with a large veterans’ gathering. Congressman A J Montague gave the main oration as the monument to fallen Confederates was revealed. An unrelated medical ad warns of worms in children and promotes White's Cream Vermifuge at 25 cents a bottle.

King William Courthouse A. J. Montague

Pirates Manager criticizes Rehg and Sox buyout

The Cincinnati Inquirer notes Manager Clarke of the Pirates scorns Walter Rehg's performance. He would have recalled the St Paul outfielder instead of letting the White Sox acquire him in a surprising move dated 8 26 11.

Clarke Pirates Walter Rehg St. Paul Rel Sox

Dedication of the Palace of Peace at The Hague

The transfer of the Palace of Peace from the Carnegie Foundation to the Permanent Arbitration Court began with a ceremony in The Hague on August 28 attended by 400 guests, including 140 judges. President van Karnebeck spoke in French, with the Foreign Minister accepting. The dedication will be held tomorrow with honorary degrees from Leyden to Elihu Root and others. the palace sits on a 16 acre site between The Hague and Scheveningen, purchased for about $206,000, built in Dutch style with nation specific decorations.

the Hague Palace of Peace Carnegie Foundation Council of the Permanent Arbitration Court Arbitration Court Diplomatic Corps M. van Karnebeck

Good Reason for Hig Enthusiasm

When a man suffers days with colic diarrhea or other bowel complaints and is cured sound by one or two doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, he praises it. It never fails and life is often threatened in severe attacks. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain B. W. Hill Snow Hill N. C

For neat and accurate job work, ring up 43

A brief instruction item notes that for precise work one should contact or complete the task by ringing up the number 43. The item emphasizes accuracy and proper process in handling job tasks.

Webb County awards road contract to lowest bidder

Webb County commissioners awarded the Webb County good road contract to R. M. Johnson after opening seven bids. Johnson submitted the lowest bid and supplied bond for the full amount. The 34 mile gravel, 60 foot wide first class highway should begin within 30 days and be ready for travel early next spring.

Johnson Commissioners Court of Webb County G. R. Page Flores Barthelow and Davis Foster R. J. Potts Commissioners’ Court D. C. Colp Bexar County Highway League R. M. Johnson

Cole Automobile Demonstration in Laredo Promoted

L L M Clifford announces taking agency for Cole cars and plans a 1914 series 9 demonstration in Laredo. He asserts the Cole is among the best and invites prospective buyers to arrange a demonstration by leaving orders at Ritter Bertrand's shop or by phone 342.

Cole Laredo Ritter & Bertrand Ll. M. Clifford

Startling Joint-Dislocation Demonstration Draws Crowd

Ellis Whitman of New York City displayed extraordinary joint dislocations in a Laredo office before the medical fraternity and onlookers. He contorted his body for an hour, a feat noted as one of the area's most startling demonstrations. Ad inserted promotes HERBINE as a liver stimulant and bowel regulator, price 50c.

E. H. Sauvignet Ellis Whitman New York City Whitman Medical Fraternity of Laredo

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MR. Wilson Amiss Sheppard Sunny Jim Warry Thaw Harry Thaw Liberty Sylvania Woods Clifton Mills Henry Hudson Half Moon Delaware America Baltimore and Ohio Leigh Hunt Putney, Enz Southgate, Eng Sheridan Shenan Doah Valley New Orleans Commission Jackson Square Frederick D. Kerschner Washington County Maryland Hagerstown Transylvania University Lexington Princeton University Germany Italy Kerschner American Society For the Kee Mar College American University Tennessee Texas Christian University Fort Worth Cincinnati Inquirer Mitted Ady Mazda The Laredo Electric & Railway CO Leudinghaus Armengol Laredo, Texas Physicians, Surgeons and Specialists Webb Co. Medical Society W. E. Lowry Flores Ave Houston St R. A. Wilson Valdez Dor, H. Stow Garlick Richter C. F H. E. Kenney A. E. Younkin Richter Building Corner Market Plaza G. C. Hiatt Ofice Wilcox Block Telephone J. K. Thompson Lincoln Civil Engineers Atlee & Foster Engineers Valdez Building Undertakers John Convery Architects Luthered & Company Western Union Telegraph Office D. Bleininger 14Th Cavalry Villegas & CO Laredo Ice Factory P.M. Sauvignet Farrag T Convent Ave Times
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