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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1914
Page
3
Nuevo Laredo garrison remains in place as Mexico’s interior factions clash. Reports say Matamoros was to receive Carrancista reinforcements but orders were cancelled amid suspected revolts, leaving local troops silent to avoid becoming targets.
An advertisement touts White's Cream Vermifuge as a remedy for worms and a stomach and bowel tonic. It claims to strengthen the system and notes a price of one shilling per bottle with druggists selling the product.
Tomorrow at 4 p.m. on the high school court the Ingeh School team meets the Town Boys in a tightly contested game. Lineups include Cobb Richter OConnor Moser Muller Willis Orange Prouty for the Town Boys and Becker Cotulla Trout Wormser Burnett for the High School. Admission is ten cents and a large crowd is expected.
Overwork cold or disease may cause a lame back. Ballard's Snow Liniment is advertised as the remedy. Rub thoroughly on the affected area for prompt relief. Price one dollar per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Settlement reached in district court after jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff. Defendant must redeem the counterfeit Mexican constitutionalist currency by paying Fernandez about 1050 American dollars, the equivalent of 5000 constitutionalist money at current exchange.
Mrs Verne Shaffer of Vandergrift Pa says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is her children's remedy for colds and coughs and that it is superior to other medicines. For sale by all dealers.
Professor Honorio Rodriguez of the Conservatory of Madrid offers at home piano lessons. Modern instruction across all grades. Satisfactory references available. Contact 1420 Far Gut and 128 Im for advances.
Washington announces that United States artillery at Nace and across the border will fire on Mexican forces if they continue crossing into U S territory. Brownsville reports recount Mexican filibusters killed or captured after a Texas expedition chase by U S cavalry.
Antonio Salinas Sheriff of Webb County Texas will sell at public auction the lands described as Lots 9 and 10 in Block 55 of Block 629 in the Western Division of Laredo Texas. The sale is on Tuesday January 5 1915 between 10am and 4pm at the Webb County Courthouse door to satisfy a judgment of 57 4 A with balance due 470 85 on the tax lien. John Bruni is the defendant in the underlying case City of Laredo v Bruni.
Local society notes list residents visiting and staying at the Hamilton hotel including Judge C Thomas and cattleman Meusday plus visitors from Center Point and Alpine. A carnival official discusses Washington's Birthday plans. A foreclosure sale is scheduled in Webb County with Antonio Salinas as sheriff for January 7, 1945 at the Webb County Courthouse.
The first women’s legislative congress convened in Chicago to draft laws on women and children, social life and education for the Illinois state senate. An executive committee of twenty women was formed, with leaders including Mrs Harriette Taylor Treadwell, Mrs Grace Wilbur Trout, Mrs Charles Zimmerman, and Mrs Harlan W. Calley.
The state association of county judges and commissioners met in Portland to discuss road building and repair methods. President Furbus C Holman presided as members planned a inspection trip to the Columbia River Highway to review this year’s work and argue that Oregon would not fall behind neighboring states in roadway progress.
Annual meeting of the Association of Life Insurance Presidents opens in New York. Leaders plan a cooperative effort to educate wives mothers and children about protecting the family beyond fire insurance amid competing views on policy and health concerns.
Representative Gardner told the House that the president set up a straw man and warned that if war breaks out today the nation would lack ammunition for defense. He said defenses have not honed enough for potential foe's deeds.
An early morning fire at the Wilison manufacturing plant killed one man and left two workers missing. A charred body was found in the room where the blaze started. the loss is estimated at seven million dollars. A long-term science data project by Edinon spanned thirty years.
Reports from Montivedea Uruguay dated December 10 state the German cruisers Dresden and Nurberg, which fled after the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau sank, are heading toward Port Santa Cruz on the Argentine coast. It notes 1,500 German soldiers aboard Princes Bitel and mentions British actions and German Reichstag debates, with political dissent cited.
Sydney officials report the legislative council ratified empowering the overseer to buy the entire forthcoming wheat crop of New South Wales at a fixed price. The action, dated December 10, releases authorities to execute the purchase for the harvest.
Wadlington reports that Turkey will permit and send a relief expedition and supplies to Jews in Jerusalem. The move signals humanitarian aid amid the crisis in the city.
A dated official statement reports German troops repelling French assaults in the Arrenne forests with heavy losses. The article mentions ongoing London debates about the seriousness of Hooperoy Willian’s perceived actions and unrelated lines about Inshiengza to pregnionia.
Miss Adrien Atrieh daughter of ex Senator Nelson Aldrich married Stephen Maurice Bagel Harvard 07 of Newport in a simple ceremony at the Ware home. Attendants included Miss Abiy Rockefeller as flower girl and Horace Haventeyer as best man with Lawrence Rockefeller and Nelson Aldrich as pages.
Baraboo Vist News reports Mr Blewerk and Mama Hellpip wed at the German Lutheran Church Sunday with Rev Mittlestead officiating. The notice notes the ceremony was held in a local quiet event as Beaumont Journal references it.
Washington December 10 Senator Works today introduced a bill to prohibit the export of all supplies to Norapean belligerents. The measure aims to curb support for factions in ongoing conflict and would apply broadly to military and civilian materials.
Associated Press reports Joseph Smith head of the Mormon church died in Independence. Details indicate the prominent religious figure passed away today with church officials confirming the loss. Remaining information notes reactions and a period of mourning within the community.
Entertainment at the Dixie Theatre on Friday night raises funds for the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Proceeds support the local chapter’s fund to aid the Victrola gift for the Confederate Home. Buy a ticket and help the ladies bring happiness to the home inmates.
The Texas Farmers' Congress closes after a three day session featuring top lecturers and discussions on improved farming methods. The event emphasized cooperation for better yields and practical agricultural progress across the state.
The civil case Oo PB Mantey vs Noblitt began in district court this morning before a jury. Earlier hearings Monday and Tuesday focused on demurrers, with Laredo, Toll, and North Texas parties involved.
The Board of Pardons advised against commuting Federico Gomez of Webb County who was sentenced to hang for the March 29 1918 murder of his sister in law Santos Mora at the Ranlado home. Gomez shot his wife and child then killed Santos Mora as she tried to shield them.
Johnny Evers III captain of the world champion Boston team is reported in serious condition with pneumonia. The Associated Press dispatch from New York dated December 10 notes his illness as a major sports health concern for the team and its schedule.
Governor Colquitt today conditionally pardoned Jim Nite a due ferrier and Dalton gang member. Nite was convicted years ago of robbing the Longview Texas bank. Nite denied this robbery but the pardon stands with conditions.
Dr. Henry Van Dyke, minister to Holland, has largely recovered from his illness and will sail Saturday to resume his duties. He will dine with the Lotus Club tonight, denies any link to war or peace prospects, but his Washington visit is said to have shed light on the European situation.
Reports assigna date of December tenth for German forces to reach Calais the key western port and invasion base. Estimates put German casualties around 100000 in the drive toward England.
The State Public Service Commission opened a hearing in Philadelphia on December 10 to examine a proposal by the Pennsylvania and other railroads to raise passenger rates. Railroads must prove reasonableness and legality, with the burden of proof on them despite only a week to prepare evidence.
A comic opera company of thirty eight performers from the City of Mexico arrives in Laredo and will open tonight at Teatro Principal on Market plaza. The troupe, said to be among the strongest in the Mexican Republic, includes several famous artists under the venue’s new management.
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