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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1913
Page
5
The article describes refugees in Nuevo Saaredo cautiously returning home after wild rumors of rebels, noting crowds at the international bridge and busy streets in the evenings. It mentions local business ads, a marriage announcement in Dilley, and various notices from residents and merchants in Laredo including vehicle service, hunting trips, and weather commentary.
A survey of labor conditions and union activity compares the United States with Germany Great Britain and Ireland and outlines recent changes. It notes child labor bans hours limits old age plans and unemployment insurance proposals as well as shifts in pay costs and employer solidarity efforts.
Landowners Craig and Thompson announce the Espejo pasture east of the Zapata road is leased and hunting is forbidden. No permits are valid there and anyone hunting will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Meredi Nicholson born December 9 1866 in Crawfordsville Ind a leading figure in the Indiana school of novelists. He studied in Indianapolis public schools and began newspaper work before 1891 when he published Short Flights his first poetry collection. His notable works include The House of a Thousand Candles The Port of Missing Men The Main Chance The Lords of Hich Decison and The Siege of the Seven Sultors.
A Mrs Eula Mae Reid of Hines Alabama proclaims Cardui the woman’s tonic has greatly aided her digestion and energy. She gained ten pounds after starting Cardui and urges other women with common female ailments to try it. The Chattanooga Medicine Co offers a 64 page home treatment book and instructions via mail.
Mrs John A Applewhite reports on the Texas Division convention in San Antonio October 28 1913. Speeches by Senator A P Barrett and John B Carrington, songs by Confederate Veterans, and a moving tribute to veterans. Longview won the loving cup for best official programme. 22 of 1132 chapters contributed to debt repayment of 524 25 dollars.
A stream of visitors checked in yesterday and this morning from San Antonio Dolores Benavides Dilley Graham Paper Co and Corpus Christi among others. Notable names include J T Ennis W K Adams Roy Clifton and Chester Crowell with Hamilton hosts and a long loss list of attendees and guests.
Mrs M B Potts today received a telegram from Mr Potts mother reporting his sister, previously reported as dangerously ill, is somewhat improved today.
San Francisco December 9 The Western Company case involving officers directors and employees charged with conspiracy to defraud the Government through manipulating weights was called for trial in the United States District Court This case rose from the Diggs Caminetti white slave cases and former District Attorney McNair claimed interference from the Department of Justice Washington The indictments carry felonies punishable by up to two years in prison or a fine of 10000 or both
Minneapolis prepares for the annual American Economic Association gathering in December with papers on railway rates theory syndicalism rent theory and the economic impact of Supreme Court trust dissolutions attracting public interest and notable participants.
Delegates from chapters responded promptly with $16275 raised, reducing division debt from over $1000 to $361.75. Mrs Mabel Massey Bates urged Virginia relief fund with $1 pledge. $43.50 raised. Mrs Milton Morris noted $75.06 piano debt at the Confederate Veterans Home, Austin, and pledged $1, totaling $7.00 by her chapter. Mrs Chas L Hamil of Loneview elected president for the coming year. Annie Dowling Bobarteen of Houston made life member of Texas Division U D C.
Venustiano Carranza replies to Arizona Governor Hunt, justifying reprisals against Huertista prisoners. He argues democratic defeat bred by a corrupt minority, cites murdered constitutionalists and jailed lawmakers, and says Madero era clemency invited tyranny and loss of prestige abroad. He appeals for American sympathy amid Mexican troubles.
The trial of Rev. J. Frank Norris for arson at the First Baptist church in Fort Worth, Texas began today. E. C. Reese testified he saw a man resembling Norris on the church steps half an hour before the fire, and cross examination did not undermine his account.
The death list increased with 168 known fatalities by noon. Ten bodies found in Bryan area. eleven Black residents reportedly drowned in Pitts Bridge section as waters recede and normal conditions return soon.
At Presidio Texas December 9 the straggling remnant of the federal army and civilian refugees from Chihuahua arrive at Ojinaga. Reports say over 4000 persons accompany the caravan. Civilians may enter the United States while aid may be sent across the border to federals, with U.S. troops ordered to avoid neutrality law violations. Rebels yesterday boarded the Mexican gun boat Tuxpam near Tuxpam port then disabled its machinery and guns and escaped with dynamite.
Washington December 9 The Supreme Court postponed for two months the consideration of the constitutionality of Oklahoma's Jim Crow law as it applies to intrastate and interstate traffic. The move shifts review of racial segregation in travel to a later session.
Concord New Hampshire December 9 Judge Aldrich ruled the mental condition of Harry Thaw must be determined in federal court.
Shelbyville Indiana December 9 Judge Blair directed the jury to dismiss the murder charge against Dr William Craig in the case of Doctor Helene Knabe. The motion to dismiss followed the state closing its evidence yesterday, ending the prosecution.
Indianapolis December 9 Alonso Ragsdale undertaker named as accessory after the fact in the murder of Dr Helene Knabe in the Craig case. indictment pressed today and released.
Berlin December 9 The imperial chancellor defied the parliament by pushing a constitutional amendment backed by Socialists. It makes the chancellor responsible to the house for the emperor's acts and allows dismissal upon the house's demand.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst was taken to the train in an ambulance today and was not molested by the police as she departed London for Paris to spend a week. The trip, dated December 9, marks a calm withdrawal amid ongoing protests.
William Niles, holder of 600 Frisco stock, petitions a federal court for consent to sue current and former Frisco officials for restitution. He alleges violations of fiduciary duties causing losses to stockholders. The railroad is under receivership, requiring court approval to proceed.
Paris reports the new French cabinet ministers under Premier Doumergue assumed office today. The reshuffle follows the recent cabinet changes as France moves to set its policy direction under the premier.
Philadelphia hosts the annual American Good Roads Congress with a crowded First Regiment Armory. Delegates arrive from nearly all states, plus mayors, merchants, and highway engineers and contractors nationwide.
Mrs Verne Shaffer of Vandergrift Pas says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is her children's favorite for colds and coughs. She reports it always helps them and is superior to other cough medicines she has used. Pop sale by all dealers.
The house lobby investigation committee publicizes both majority and minority reports. The majority declares Rep McDermott of Illinois guilty of grave impropriety and finds several groups, including the American Federation of Labor and the National Manufacturers' Association, guilty of improperly influencing or hindering legislation. Martin Mulhall is accused of exaggerating influence claims.
Pennsylvania State Grange opened its annual session in Reading with broad county representation. The gathering will continue through the remainder of the week with delegates from nearly every county attending.
London merchants report heavy exports of plum puddings by steamship during December. Tons of puddings travel from England to the United States Canada Australia South Africa and other parts of the empire as Christmas gifts. One firm alone ships about 350 tons for the season.
An old medical ad warns that constipation poisons the body and leads to serious illness. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy to relieve constipation and associated aches. Availability advertised at Buckten & Co. in Philadelphia and St. Louis, 5¢.
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