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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1909
Page
4
The Galveston News defends corporate taxation, arguing power to tax affects state creation and that corporations enable average citizens to participate in large markets. It cites A T Stewart as a monopoly brake, laments income tax limits, and contrasts Texas’s cold Panhandle with milder San Antonio. It questions Nicaragua canal advocacy vs Panama’s route and urges cooperation in monopolies through charters.
The piece mixes reminiscence of Texas fighting days with notes on foreign titles and rich girls seeking status. It mourns the death of Corpus Christi Mayor Dan Reid as a loss of an excellent municipal administrator. It also mentions a standout bull in Nuevo Laredo last Sunday, described as worthy of a medal.
Reports from flood troubled Mexican regions say the country is gradually recovering and nearing normal conditions though confidence remains cautious. Elsewhere, Nicaragua attracts attention, and criticisms target public works like roads and sidewalks as wasteful spending.
San Antonio papers report first shipments from Tampico Mexico will bring a car load of wild game including 3000 mallards red headed ducks venison and hundreds of quail by rail in refrigerator cars. J J Haynes Corpus Christi customs chief notes federal law restricts interstate and cross border shipments but not foreign imports. duties cited 5 cents per pound for birds and 1 1 2 cents per pound for venison. Local wardens face enforcement to prevent out of season shooting and concealment of imported meat amid dwindling game supplies.
A 19th century exhortation on maternal responsibility, urging mothers to guard children from street temptations, teach Bible truths, and model virtuous conduct. The piece honors the home as the cradle of the soul and cites Bishop Haygood on parents shaping children in the nurture of the Lord.
Real estate transfers filed since yesterday noon include Emilio Flores to Emeterio Mendoza for lot 7 in block 700 West Division for 80050 Quirino Perales and wife to August D Zienas for 60 acres more or less in Webb County for 1250 dollars J M Pace to Reynaldo Montes for lot 3 in block 527 West Division for 75 dollars
Mrs. O. Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York extols Electric Bitters as a divine gift to women claiming it lifts spirits restores vigor and health and cures nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache fainting and dizziness with a quick boost to the weak and sickly priced 50 cents at all druggists.
Chinaman known as Jung faced Commissioner Scott in San Antonio with a $1000 bond to await the next term of the Galveston federal court. Indicted by a Brownsville grand jury for conspiracy to smuggle Orientals into the United States Yee Fook, formerly a Hamilton Hotel cook, was arrested in San Antonio after immigration officials traced his movements to Brownsville and San Antonio.
On December 15 1909 the managers of Laredo Texas amusement houses agree on admission charges for moving pictures songs vaudeville and attractions Adults pay 10 cents for movies or songs and 15 cents for all attractions with children half price These terms take effect December 18 1909 The signatories include Electric Theater ALARCON Bros Laredo Theater Dreamland Theater GUTIERREZ AND GARCIA Solorzano Theater VALPEZ Bros Co Electric Palace Ewina Horner and others.
The northern region experiences intense cold with snow covered ground and ice coated lakes as the thermometer swings from 44 above to as high as 80 in the city yesterday. The wind returns from the south east and the sky clears after a gloomy dawn.
One black mule and four brown mules seized in violation of the United States Revenue Law will be sold at the Customs House on Wednesday December 22 1909 at 11 A M. All claimants must file claims with the Collector within seven days from the date hereon. Laredo Texas December 15 1909. J A Tomas Acting Deputy Collector.
Twenty ox carts arrive with goods for the lower Rio Grande country including groceries hardware lumber clothing and furniture. The Grands Stock Co. to perform next Monday under canvas north of the Texas Mexican depot. Tax collectors report slow payments but expect a rush next month. Down-the-river railroad work may start once bonuses are secured. Mrs. A H Matson learns of sister F M Nichols death in Brownsville. Attie McClendon rehearsals for upcoming concert continue. Deer hunters surge as brush thickens. Luis Lafon now bank collector. Marriage licenses issued for Eulalio Zaavedra and Juana Guerrero. Weather forecast predicts a cold night. Two corporation court docket items and port imports from Mexico include calamine and wood. Christmas holidays to begin in one week with schools closing then. Children write letters to Santa and New Laredo fiestas beckon. City council to meet tomorrow evening. A fresh partner blew up this morning and it is quite cool.
A deal closed in which L. H. Pearson of Marion Iowa and F. Pierce of Port Lavaca Texas bought 5300 acres from P A Andrews. Land lies upriver from Nuevo Laredo on the Mexican side and fronts the river. Pearson and Pierce plan development of the tract.
J F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina finally found relief after 15 years of indigestion and failed doctors and $200 in medicines using Pr King’s New Life Pills. The pills claim to cure constipation biliousness sick headache stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles and are priced 25 cents at druggists.
A long list of named individuals traveling north from Mexico includes Carlos Lamb A G Canales A Bowles F M Lawrence and Roy Campbell among others. The report also notes local residents recovering from injuries and several visitors passing through Pearsall San Antonio and Monterrey on business or returning home.
W J Atkins, night watchman in Banner Springs Tennessee, suffered a severe cold that harmed his lungs after exposure to dampness and drafts. He finally recovered after using Dr King s New Discovery, reporting a return to work and promising deep relief for severe colds and related respiratory issues. Trial bottle free, guaranteed by all druggists, 50 cents and 1.00.
Business for sale by Mrs. Joan C. Twiss offering The Tavern board and rooming house. Well established and thoroughly equipped with everything brand new. Must sell this week, sacrifice bargain. Prefer sale to one party but will sell in parts. Terms easy. 1215 4t.
The regular annual meeting of the shareholders of the First State Bank and Trust Co of Laredo Texas will be held in the banking rooms on January 3, 1910 at 3 oclock P M for the election of directors.
Bring your clean rags to The Times office and turn them into money at three cents per pound.
A Shawnee led mob travels toward Osceola to hang six Black suspects held for robbing and torturing Mrs Cummings and others. Sheriff with deputies guards the jail to prevent mob violence amid reports of a brutal assault and vigilante action.
If you suffer from biliousness constipation indigestion or chronic headaches send a one cent postal card with your name and address to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa for a free sample. Sold by all dealers.
District court heard Palmetto Lumber Co. versus F H Lithgow and P P Leyendecker yesterday. The suit rested on account and, after hours of proceedings, concluded at noon with a judgment for the defendants.
A vintage medicinal prompt suggests giving Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup to children with colds to move the bowels and expel the illness. The ad claims prompt relief, gentle action, and cough soothing properties. Reed's Drug Co. supplies the product.
Governor Jos. M. Brown and his family were awakened in their night clothes when a fire broke out in the Tennessee executive mansion this morning. They were moved to nearby houses as firefighters extinguished the blaze with minor losses.
Baltimore December 15. Nearly two thousand workers from three large garment houses walked out today protesting a new machine pressing method. The action disrupts production as the workers seek revisions to the automation plan and maintain traditional labor practices.
The peculiar properties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy have been thoroughly tested during epidemics of influenza, and when it was taken in time we have not heard of a single case of pneumonia. Sold by all Dealers cb.
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