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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1914
Page
6
The Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company carries subscriptions and advertising details. It lists delivery options to the United States Mexico and Canada with weekly and monthly rates and payment terms.
The court opinions agree the state cannot block a self supplied drink through an agent in dry territory. The piece argues the Allison law is unconstitutional and should be wiped from the books. It also discusses community Christmas chorus efforts in Laredo and a local criminal case involving a 15 year old girl.
Washington reports the Hobson constitutional amendment to ban liquor sales manufacture and importation in the United States and territories will be debated in the House. Proponents cite life saving and moral uplift while opponents argue against a federal across the board prohibition and local control.
The community Christmas tree program in Laredo invites broad participation with a message that the tree is for everybody. The notice emphasizes inclusivity and public spirit during the holiday season.
The account of a German victory in Poland is doubted even in Berlin as reports of continued Russian firing lines are blamed for undermining the story. Locals note many Germans remain in Missouri.
An enthusiastic gathering at the Unitarian Church in Lawrence marks the opening of the Good Citizenship League of Kansas annual convention. Speakers discuss proposed legislation and plan to improve state and city affairs. A second session will elect officers for the coming year.
A compact history snippet lists Milton’s widow selling Paradise Lost for 40 dollars, James Oglethorpe born in London and died 1785, and various parliamentary and war events from 1667 to 1900. Also appears an early 20th century Doan’s Kidney Pills advertisement citing kidney health in children.
The 44th birthday tribute recalls Charles Homer Haskins born December 21 1870 in Meadville Pennsylvania. A Harvard dean and former Wisconsin and Johns Hopkins professor his career spanned European history modern languages and numerous historical societies. He married Clare Allen in London two years ago.
An ordinance amends fire limits in Laredo Texas extending north of Zaragoza Street to the Texas Mexican Railway track and east of San Bernardo Avenue to Santa Rita Avenue. It prohibits lumber or inflammable building within the area and repeals conflicting ordinances except one from March 1914. It suspends three-reading rule due to emergency and takes effect from this date.
Mrs John Bishop of Roseville Ohio reports persistent indigestion and recurring sick headaches that vanished after taking Chamberlain's Tablets. She says the medicine gave quick relief during a sick spell. For sale by all dealers.
Three electric shocks strike within twenty four hours with one fatal in Nuevo Laredo where Jose Cisneros died after touching a live socket while Melchor Cadena suffered severe burns but survived. Reports say several others were nearly electrocuted at the electric company offices.
A district court jury returned a not guilty verdict for Otto Winter in the assault with intent to murder case involving Dr. W E Lowry. Testimony showed the shot fired at night near the Winter ranch was not proven to aim at Lowry, with marauders cited as the surrounding motive and no reliable evidence of a ricochet sound.
Local ad announces a Christmas turkey sale at Pedro Trevino Co offering fat hens and gobblers at low prices. Phone number 166 provided for orders. Date 12-17-101.
Lieut Edmund N Zane announces a Fort McIntosh auction at 10 a m on December 28 1914 offering ten horses artillery one mule pack one bicycle one wagon sprinkling eight cavalry horses two mules draft four desks two wagons escort and other condemned property with government reserve right to halt sale. Holiday excursion fares via I and G N Ry offer 11 2 half fare to Texas Arkansas Missouri Oklahoma and Memphis with return by Jan 4 and extended return to St Louis Chicago Washington Kansas City and Southeast with returns by Jan 18. See ticket agent for details.
Christmas pot plants for sale by Mrs Jones at 1704 Callahan St. Phone 339. advertisement dated 12 19 81.
A church ceremony at San Agustin pro cathedral yoked Leopoldo Gonzales and Elvira Ochoa as husband and wife at 10 am yesterday. Rev. Father Ramon officiated. Guests then followed to the bride’s home for a lavish reception and dancing. The groom works as a bookkeeper at L Villegas & Co.. the bride hails from a prominent family recently moved from Villaldama.
Heartburn signals indigestion and a dose of Herb ine relieves pain instantly. Bowel action speeds up and the user feels vigorous and cheerful. Price 50 cents. Sold by all drugstores.
Honorio Rodriguez, piano professor at the Conservatory of Madrid and member of the Philharmonic Union of Mexico, offers modern home lessons. All grades taught with satisfactory references at 1420 Far Gut. 128-lm. Adyv.
A party of three Grands Stock Co employees left Laredo for a hunting trip toward Minera. One man strayed in the chaparral on Thursday, two others returned Friday reporting the loss. The missing man was found wandering about forty miles later near Webb after reaching a goat herder and then a ranch before catching a train Saturday afternoon.
The Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph Company ends reduced night rates after 6 p m to ease congestion and improve service. Local manager G R Weber says postponing calls to night hours caused delays and social calls. new pricing introduces a three minute period and lowers minimum to fifteen cents to spread business across the day.
Officials warn revelers that the ordinance banning firearms and cannon firecrackers will be strictly enforced. Anyone discharging them will be arrested and severely punished. Signed M Brennan dated December 14, 1910.
The district court calendar shows a mandamus application to inspect the Zapata County district court record slated for tomorrow morning. The injunction case Ortiz versus George is also scheduled for a hearing.
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