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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1914
Page
5
The case of Carlota B de Morales versus Laredo Steam Laundry over a two year old work accident remains in district court with a jury empaneled. Testimony began yesterday and continued this morning as witnesses described injuries to Morales when her hand was caught in a laundry mangle. The jury is likely to hear more evidence and may retire for deliberation later today.
Mrs WR McClain of Blairsville Pa describes her boy Ray suffering croup and credits Cham berlain s Cough Remedy with quick relief. She keeps it in the house as a positive cure and recommends it to other parents. Sold by all dealers.
Butchers and fruit vegetable vendors return to renovated city market now with cement flooring new stalls painted walls and overhead ironwork creating a cleaner safer shopping area. Temporary stalls outside will be removed and the plaza cleared once occupants move back inside.
Nicular J. Vela, longtime cashier of the First Staite Bank & Trust Co., resigns and moves to El Paso to make his future home. J. J. West arrives from San Antonio and joins the bank’s staff.
Last evening the Avellon Bridge Club gathered at Mrs Aleree on Matamoros street for a social bridge session. Four tables accommodated the participants with light refreshments served afterward.
A fast train to Mexico City departs the I G N station at 1 16 p m and arrives from Mexico City at 6 46 a m Standard time The local Saltillo train leaves the I G N station at 7 26 a m and arrives from Saltillo at 3 64 p m Standard time
The schedule shows departures from the city at 8 00 a m and arrivals from Corpus Christi at 6 40 p m standard time.
Through fast train for S1 Louis leaves at 5 1 am and arrives at p m.
Train timetable fragment notes i and G N Night Train leaves at 5 30 p m and arrives at 9 a m. The readable text lists departure and arrival times in a partial schedule context with rail line references.
Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 00 AM and reaches Minera at 10 30 AM Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1 16 PM and arrives back in Laredo at 3 30 PM BB
The Nuevo Laredo forces under General Ricaut reinterred Lieutenant Manuel Canales and Major Jesus Galindo with full military honors at a site called Cuardio la’s graveyard after exhumation from the private burial ground. Both officers, captured last year by Mexican federal troops at Hidalgo and executed, were identified prior to reburial alongside Porfirio Laurel.
Notice to the public that the International Hotel opposite the I & GN depot is leased to Enrique Resende. All outstanding accounts against the establishment up to November 10, 1414 must be paid. Signed W. Dy CBAR, Laredo, Texas. November 10, 1414.
The Grands Stock Co opened in Laredo last night at their large tent opposite the Episcopal church with Beyond Pardon. The four act drama from Bertha McChay’s novel impressed a full house with fine costuming scenery and an effective cast. Tonight the company offers My Kentucky Pardner.
Unclear health ad claiming a cold remedy named Dr Bell’s Pills Sart Honer cures colds and coughs. States it soothes lungs and mucus while stopping cough with a guaranteed price of 25 cents at your druggist.
The New Butchers Engel and Hazelrigg opened for business this morning in Laredo offering high grade meat at standard prices. They promise expert butchering and delivery by auto after they install a telephone line at S41 for orders.
Mrs. Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky recounts near paralysis and months of illness before taking Cardus a woman’s tonic. She credits eleven bottles with restoring health and weight and urges readers to obtain Cardus from druggists or write Chattanooga Medicine Co for guidance and a 64 page booklet.
J Warren Kerrigan stars as Terence O Rourke in a two part tale titled His heart His Hand His Sword. The serial promises excitement and thrills while framing a baseball story featuring Frank Chance in a leading role crowned as Baseball's Peerless Leader.
Public hunting is forbidden on private pastures. Violators will be treated as trespassers and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. S N Johnson Ignacto Brenavids Lite Pomekee warn against trespassing during hunting season.
M Sneed of Nashville and W C Billings of Bruni are guests at the Hamilton. Mrs S W Thomas of Wilcox Ariz visits Laredo with her son I A Thomas. Mrs Sebh S Wilcox and daughter Genevieve join Mr Wilcox the district court stenographer. Paul Suluk departs for Dallas to establish another Scotch Woolen Mills Agency. Hamilton lists include Hotchkis Sneed, Barton, Sillings, Quin tanilla and many others from San Antonio to New York.
Public notice from C Jennings and Sons dated October 19 1911 warns that hunting is forbidden in their pastures. Trespassers will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Alf persons are notified that no hunting or trespassing is allowed in the Espejo lands and pastures owned by Espejo Land and Irrigation Co. The notice appears as an advertisement with the date 10-17.
Francisco Villa led about 25,000 troops into the outskirts of the capital to restore order as he waits for Provisional President Gutierrez to arrive. A collision aboard a troop train nearly killed Villa. thirty two people died and six mines were found along the track a mile ahead.
Senator Sheppard of Texas announced a joint conference of Southern senators and representatives to determine the procedure for legislation on financial relief for the cotton states, to be held immediately after Congress convenes.
A notice from Hirsch warns that no hunting, fihnting, or entry is allowed and no permits will be issued. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Travel and trespassers are advised to stay out of the Pine area.
London observers acknowledge Russian victory claims in Poland were premature. The German army near Lody endured heavy fighting and broke the Russian cordon, but the outcome remains undecided as reinforcements arrive to boost the German position.
Central News reports German forces began a general retirement before Dixmude as fighting rages along the Yser canal. Reuter’s correspondent in Stouis telegraphs of heavy artillery fire all day.
Budapest reports the moratorium remains in effect with slight changes lasting through January first. Officials note continued pauses in relevant payments and activities amid ongoing economic measures.
Burleson instructs all postmasters to accept letters and parcels for Germany and Westrolimeary. Service had been suspended since the war began, but clearance now extends to wartime mail routes.
A wartime bulletin reports enemy activity yesterday north of Arras with live whiskey fighting and ongoing artillery along the Aisne. The Woëvre and Vosges districts are quiet.
The cotton market opened steady but slipped slightly. At New Orleans at noon new style months were % point under yesterday's close.
A dated pasture warning from Alfred Matthews states no entry or permits will be issued. It declares that anyone found in the pastures will be treated as trespassers and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The Southeastern Kentucky Inter Denominational Mission Conference opens in Somerset with many leading home and foreign missionary workers from America attending. Dr. Lilly of Nashville is among the chief speakers and participation spans all local churches.
J Borden Harriman died in New York today after a lingering illness. The financier was prominent in New York society and associated with several philanthropic efforts. His death follows a long career in banking and public service.
President Wilson stated that Henry van Dyke the minister to the Netherlands will visit the White House tomorrow and that, as far as he knows, no peace message from the queen of Holland accompanies his call.
Berlin reports no new developments in the western theater and says yesterday was generally quiet in east Prussia and southern Poland. In northern Poland the Germans...
Rome December 1 The Cabinet Council has summoned Parliament to meet tomorrow for a two week session All debate will avoid Italy’s foreign policy and stance in the war.
Statement warns that no one may assume rights not possessed and condemns hunting on the speaker’s property. It mentions valuable livestock and debts owed to workers, labeling trespassers as crazy or abusive and asserts that the law will address such acts.
In Denver the United States Commission on Industrial Relations opens a hearing on the Colorado coal strike. Witnesses include mine owners union officials public officials and militia officers as the panel studies causes riots and bloodshed. The aim is to inform Congress and shape policy rather than settle the dispute. The AF of L urges federal action or government takeover if operators fail to comply with a federal settlement plan.
Lexington Kentucky December 1 Good prices and active demand for Burley leaf marked the opening of the Lexington tobacco market. The market was above average and local warehouse men predicted record business for local tobacco men.
President Wilson told his cabinet the message to Congress will be brief and focus on the conservation bills the government owned merchant marine plan and regular appropriations. He does not urge passage of the immigration bill.
T A Coleman revokes all prior hunting permits and warns that any parties found hunting in the pastures will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law in effect on 10 7 1f Adv.
Notice that all previously granted hunting permits in the pasture are revoked and no hunting will be permitted there. The owner states the change applies to all areas under their control.
Reichstag members met in Berlin on December 1 ahead of the formal opening tomorrow to decide the agenda. War funds are believed to be the main item to be advanced during the session.
Motion pictures of farm operations in Massachusetts were shown at the 52nd annual winter meeting of the State Board of Agriculture in Worcester. The films are to be exhibited at the Panama Pacific Exposition.
Today at the suffrage school run by the Equal Franchise League young lady students select their nominees for the December 15 election.
The American ambassador to the Netherlands Dr Henry Van Dyke is reported greatly improved after a three week rest. He left his post on Nov 14 due to eye strain and fatigue and is expected back at his desk this week.
The Ar row Liner Camino sails with a large relief cargo gathered by a local committee backed by the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. The chamber received state contributions and chartered the vessel for Belman Relief efforts.
Trespassers warned against hunting in local pastures with firm stance on vigorous prosecution. Note aimed at deterrence and legal enforcement pending.
Notice declares no hunting in the fields and warns trespassers will be prosecuted.
Passenger rates are increased today in the central United States. The rise moves from 2.14 to 2.5 cents per mile, following Interstate Commerce Commission guidance. Roughly a dollar more is added to long Chicago runs, with comparable increases elsewhere in the Central territory.
Chicago plans municipal dance halls operated by the department of public welfare to curb private venues. The first hall likely opens tomorrow night with City officials and Mayor Carter Harrison in attendance. Chaperones will be provided by women's clubs under Mrs. Leonora Z Meter.
Mrs John Bishop of Hoseville Ohio reports indigestion caused her sick headaches lasting days. After trying remedies a friend advised Chamberlains Tablets and her headaches eased quickly. For sale by all dealers.
Postmaster Worsham asks Times readers to mail parcel post Christmas packages in ample time to ensure delivery. Packages should be securely wrapped plainly addressed with sender’s name in a corner and mailed early for proper attention at mailing and destination offices.
President Wilson warned the public against reports about the Mexican situation. He said many people in Mexico and the United States seek to profit by giving out false information.
Emiliano Zapata, whose forces occupy Mexico City, has assured the United States through Consul Silliman that he will grant foreigners full protection and maintain order.
Heavy rains drenched Dallas and Port Worth with forecasts calling for clearing skies later. The brief weather update notes widespread showers across the area on the day reported.
Three persons are reported killed in a confrontation with robbers near Toledo aboard a Lake Shore train. The incident occurred as the train traveled through Ohio on December 1.
Senator I Metcher of Florida chairs the U S Rural Credit Commission as it reconvenes to adjust differences in rural credit bills before Congress. Senator Fletcher discusses with Secretary McAdoo and the panel is expected to endorse a measure aligned with the administration.
Chicago December 1 leaders of the Progressive Party gather for the national executive committee to discuss preserving the party after recent election collapses and sustaining the fight tomorrow's decisions hinge on keeping the Moose alive.
Kansas City, Dec 1. Missouri River fleet enters winter quarters in good condition after a tough season. Improvements in river handling and maintenance reduced wear and tear while the river became cleaner and boatmen more skilled.
Reported gains include 9 500 more prisoners 19 additional cannon 26 machine guns and many ammunition carts following yesterday's successes.
President Wilson told callers that Western hemisphere shipping neutral zones proposed by South American nations must be entirely voluntary for European belligerents. The remark framed U S neutrality policy amid wartime tensions and regional security concerns.
Emperor Wilhelm yesterday reached Insterburg East Prussia en route to the front in an automobile and headed toward the front lines with his army in motion.
Emperor Nicholas left today for the front at Petrograd as war coverage reports his move from the capital toward the battle zone.
The ad urges stopping a cold at first sneeze or cough with Dr King’s New Discovery. It claims quick throat penetration and soothing relief, loosening phlegm and ending irritation. Testimonials praise immediate improvement. Available 650c at druggists.
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