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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1914
Page
7
Reports from Mexico up to noon today say no major change in the past 24 hours with five presidents in charge. A new aspirant may enter the field within 24 hours as theater goers are invited to see The Stain at the Royal tonight. Local ads note car sales, clothing theft incident, hotel catering, and a variety of small town notices with licenses and events.
Mrs McClain of Blairsville recalls her son Ray suffering croup as a child and credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with giving quick relief. She says she always keeps it on hand as a positive cure for croup and recommends it to others.
In a local page filled with names, Hebbronville visitor Roscoe Yo Roper is noted in the city for a short visit. Various residents and guests from San Antonio, Pearsall, Corpus Christi, Monterrey, Victoria, Sabinas, and other locales are listed as visiting or staying with families here. A testimonial about Doan's Kidney Pills is included, with a San Antonio man praising the remedy after years of kidney discomfort.
Walter Wilson of Kansas City Wisconsin named receiver for the circus outfit in bankruptcy proceedings. The Wild West Show featuring Kit Carson Buffalo gear will be auctioned this week in Cincinnati with 71 ponies and performers to be sold under court supervision.
Yesterday the First Battalion of the Nin h Infantry defeated the Second Battalion on the Post diamond. Wooly started as pitcher, was replaced by Williams after six innings, and Williams finished the game as the First Battalion built a six run lead. Puri pitched artillery for the Second Battalion while the First controlled scoring, securing a to victory in a closely watched contest.
A compact note states that for meat and accurate job work a four percent figure applies. The terse line suggests a pricing or commission rule. No further context or entities are provided.
Report states Rumanians ready to join the Allies and the new alliance would destroy Germany Austria hopes for a final successful outcome of the present terrible conflict and aid their defeat.
A roaring northeaster swept the Atlantic coast at 60 mph from North Carolina to Maine. An unknown four funnel warship ran aground off Ocean City Maryland, later released herself. High seas wrecked Seabright seawall and flooded streets as New York Bay and harbor traffic slowed. no casualties reported.
Washington on December 7 the administration submitted estimates for the year showing two battleships and eight or more submarines. Army and navy totals reach 266,241,367 dollars an increase of five million dollars.
Representative Tribble of Georgia introduced a resolution calling for a congressional investigation into the New York cotton exchange and its handling of the current situation.
Associated Press reports progress toward Balkan understanding with Bulgaria and Servia nearing a settlement. Roumania may join the allies, while Russia shifts to a southern attack route through Silesia toward Germany. A thousand-year-old monastery near Lody was destroyed by German forces, killing one priest and two monks.
A Swedish steamer was sunk by mines off the coast with heavy seas. Leni and Dee were sunk. one other Swedish steamer was damaged while all crew on the remaining vessel were saved.
Reports say Allied forces renew attacks along the Yser left bank while French heavy artillery in Champagne continues to shell German positions. The tone notes ongoing trench fighting and artillery exchanges in major western front theaters.
Prices for cotton sagged early in New York trading before stabilizing by midday. In New Orleans by noon values rose about two points as markets held firmer.
Berlin dispatch reports German forces capture Lodz after lengthy fighting with heavy Russian losses. The official statement notes sustained German success and advances in the campaign.
An old apothecary style notice urges readers to treat liver issues with Dr King’s New Life Pills and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It links constipation headaches nervousness and bilious spells to a sluggish liver and offers the remedies at druggists.
In Wenatchee Washington Dee Z Harry Carr of Leavenworth on trial for assault shot and killed C Franklin of Cashmere in a courtroom. The bullet glanced and killed another man, details indicate.
Four of the organizations in the shop men's strike on the Harriman lines voted to continue the strike. The fifth organization has not yet reported, according to an official announcement dated December 7 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Montana laundry workers gathered in Butte for a state organization meeting with sessions held across the day and a banquet planned to close the event Tonight. No admission cards were available for attendees citing a spontaneous assembly.
A two weeks street carnival begins in Jacksonville Florida tonight organized by the Improved Order of Red Men. The city is decorated and events are planned to raise a benevolent fund.
Important meeting of the International League discusses placing teams in Richmond and Brooklyn for the season. Newark likely to be taken over by New Jersey capital.
Newark citizens honor Mayor elect Thomas J. Raymond at a bipartisan banquet tonight. A committee of leaders from all parties organizes the program with many prominent speakers invited.
The Grands Stock Co drew large crowds with Thorns and Orange Blossoms and The Sultan's Daughter last night. The company remains in Laredo this week and will present the four act melodrama Thorns and Orange Blossoms tonight.
Chicago reports 901 persons convicted under the Mann white slave act since 1910 up to July 1 with total penalties of 1557 years and 24 days and fines totaling 188 036 50 dollars. For year ending June 30, 435 indictments, 857 convictions, 43 acquittals and 46 cases pressed, per A Bruce Bielaski head of the Bureau of Investigation.
The annual Horse Show at Madison Square Garden opens tonight with proceeds going to the Red Cross and White Cross Societies. The event may be the last in New York as the National Association planned to abandon it, but current European crisis keeps it on this year. Society people show unusual interest and entries are strong.
Tomorrow morning in district court the injunction case of W. T. Hill versus the Laredo Electric and Ry Co will be called for hearing. The defendant alleges the smoke nuisance has made his home uninhabitable and seeks abatement. Both sides will be represented by able legal talent.
President Wilson announced opposition to Representative Gardner's plan for investigating national defense readiness. He favored a congressional committee with a full investigation and access to all facts, saying Gardner's approach would create unfavorable impressions.
The Supreme Court today upheld the validity of the Arkansas license tax on foreign corporations in the Cotton Belt railroad case.
Washington deputies report Congress returns for a billion dollar session with large appropriation measures. President Wilson will deliver his message tomorrow as the administration pushes major spending programs.
The Supreme Court today refused Leo Frank of Almata a new trial. The ruling leaves the fate of the case to the Georgia Governor.
Competitors nationwide take a civil service examination for a $5,000 a year City of Cleveland recreation commissioner post. Mayor Baker opens the job to competition, following New York's mayor who hired the best candidate.
The Pacific International Livestock Exposition begins in Portland Oregon with breeding stock absent due to hoof and mouth disease precautions. Governors Oswald West attends as a guest of honor. The show runs through Saturday with large slaughter stock exhibits filling the gap left by the missing breeding animals.
Mining men from across the United States gather in Phoenix for the seventeenth annual American Mining Congress. Owners, experts and government delegates discuss Colorado strike, Michigan labor conditions, and war impact on the industry. Sessions run to Friday with many prominent speakers. Entertainment committee includes John C. Greeway D. C. Jackting Dr. J. D. Ricketts and W. Twitehell.
An old advertisement urges parents to treat children's colds with Dr Kings New Discovery. It claims the remedy stops the cold soothes the cough reduces inflammation and kills germs while aiding Nature's healing. The ad cites 40 cents at the druggist and promotes buying a bottle today.
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