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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1914
Page
3
Washington Birthday Celebration executive committee met at Red Men hall to discuss a military field day. Officers from Fort McIntosh will perform hurdle and fancy riding and cavalry drills not witnessed here before. The program will feature U S soldier boys and evolve at the baseball park on the Heights.
Foreign-born residents in Laredo and Webb County show strong drive toward naturalization with 211 declarations of intention filed with Deputy U.S. District Clerk Randolph Robertson since the last federal court term. The election-year tempo is lifting the pace, and hundreds of new citizens are expected within the legal timelines.
To the People of Laredo a jovial appeal invites one night of hearty laughter with Mike and Jake Live Close to Nature and the two part feature The Watch Dog of the Deep. A single trial will convince you.
Automobilists are warned to follow the city ordinance on speed signals at crossings and side of street rules. The city marshal declares enforcement to the letter and violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. M Brennan city marshal 127 101.
Mr A C Richter and his son Carlos depart for New York City with Mr Richter planning to visit Festern markets to choose spring and summer stock for his department store. Carlos remains to enroll in a two year practical business course in the metropolis.
Three Syrians who attempted to incite a mutiny at the immigration detention camp were arrested and jailed before their plan was carried out. They later received a hearing in the corporation court, were reprimanded by the mayor, advised for the future, and released from custody.
Cough Medicine For Children. Never give a child a cough medicine that contains opum in any form. When opum is given other and more serious diseases may follow. Long experience has demonstrated that there is no better or safe medicine for coughs, colds and croup in children than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is equally valuable for adults. Try it. It contains no opium or other harmful drug. For sale by all dealers.
The Times advertises a daily newspaper subscription at 50 cents per month, inviting readers to watch THE TIMES daily for opportunities and updates. The notice emphasizes ongoing availability and affordability.
At a regular Chamber of Commerce meeting a unanimous vote of thanks was given to recent subscribers to the Military Highway Fund. The project envisions a road from Brownsville to Eagle Pass via Laredo along the river, with $382.59 pledged so far and more promised. The group aims to raise about $750 to cover pro rata expenses, including printing, hotel bills, and transportation for the logging party to Eagle Pass for the January mass meeting on the 20th to 22nd. $275 has been spent to date. The highway is seen as a viable project to be built by the National government, benefiting federal departments and the Rio Grande border region, and a delegation to Washington may be sent soon to secure support.
Moorhead Minn Jan 29 Northwest Central Minnesota Teachers association opens a two day session at the State normal school with the topic Social ization in Education on the agenda. University of Minnesota President Vincent and other educators of note are on the program.
The New Jersey State Board of Agriculture opened its forty first annual meeting in Trenton with broad attendance. Topics include rural taxes and highway improvements along with practical farming subjects. Joseph S. Frelinghuysen of Somerville, president, gave the annual address this afternoon.
Washington observers honor the late President McKinley on his birth anniversary with red carnations worn as boutonnieres by a large number of senators and representatives.
California now heads the United States in annual petroleum production with 98,000 barrels. Oklahoma Illinois Texas Louisiana West Virginia Ohio Pennsylvania Wyoming Kansas and Indiana follow in order.
A Ky. woman recounts relief after four years of illness and a husband’s aid in starting Cardui, the woman’s tonic. The letter promotes Cardui, cites personal recovery, urges readers to ask a druggist and contact Chattanooga Medicine Co. for guidance and a 64 page treatment book.
A series of names and movements among visitors in Brownsville and nearby towns. A. E. Mitchell of Brownsville stays at the Ross. W. O. Hasdorff of San Antonio is in the city. W. A. Guthrie of San Angelo is a guest at the Hamilton. Oliver arrived from Brownsville and is stopping at the Rose. Threadgill leaves Laredo for Miami and plans a return next summer. Bruce Bunn and wife arrive from Robstown ahead of his move to the Brownsville country for dam work. The Hamilton and Ross list include many travelers from Dallas, New York, Crystal City, San Antonio, Washington D. C., Mexico City, St. Louis, and other places.
The Library of Congress in Washington is now ranked third among the great libraries worldwide. It began in 1800 and faced near destruction when Britain burned Washington in 1814, after which Congress acquired Thomas Jefferson’s private library to restart the collection.
An ad explodes the notion of a baldness cure, stating baldness is not a disease and can be checked if follicles remain, promoting Newbro’s Herpicide to cleanse the scalp, kill dandruff germs, and restore hair growth where follicles aren’t atrophied. It touts endorsements from professionals and offers samples via The Herpicide Co. Detroit and City Drug Co. as agents.
A 1914 letter from Morris Sheppard to R C Bateman, Laredo Chamber of Commerce secretary, expressing support for a proposed military highway along the Rio Grande from Brownsville to El Paso. He notes a January 18 Brownsville meeting, a Washington delegation plan, and President Wilson’s positive reply, praising cooperative Boards of Trade and aim for eventual success.
Two more attempts were made to wreck Missouri Pacific trains by placing obstructions on the track. Watchmen found both devices on the Iron Mountain line. Fort Smith Ark reports an unsuccessful attempt to wreck Iron Mountain passenger train No. 120 near Mackey Oklahoma.
Associated Press reports a freezing cold wave struck Southwest Texas to 8 degrees above zero, North Texas at 15 above, and South Texas around freezing. The chill extended into Louisiana and Arkansas, prompting weather alerts and concerns for crops and power usage.
London officials report the Bank of England reduced the discount rate for the third time this year to 8 percent. The move follows relief in the worldwide money market and aims to ease financing conditions.
About one thousand workers from Central Coal and Coke Company walk out in Fort Smith Arkansas over a dispute about the treatment of four men. The strike began January 29 and involves miners from this county.
New York dispatch reports Catherine Breshkovskaya a 70 year old Russian revolutionary leader was sentenced to eighteen months of solitary confinement for an attempt to escape from Siberia. She is described as a nobleman's daughter.
Austin Texas January 29 Attorney General Looney says the Katy compromise may be filed Saturday or Monday and many details remain unfinished. Administration policy reportedly avoids heavy penalties if Katy grants beneficial extensions and suggests divorcing Katy from Wichita.
Washington Jan 29 House Leader Underwood announced the present session will make no changes in the tariff law. He cited bills to repeal the collection at the source feature of the income tax as the reason, noting it is part of the tariff law.
Dallas dispatch reports a telegraph error misstated the Breckenridge post office robbery as $400 instead of $4000. The corrected figure shows the heist on January 28 and involves the same Breckenridge area suspect lines.
Spokane millionaire Francis KE Lewis Clark, missing two weeks, is held for a 75000 ransom per a letter received today. His wife responded through the newspapers as requested and police watch the case from Los Angeles California.
Washington Jan 2 Secretary Garrison announced Col Goethals has signified acceptance of the Panama Canal Zone governorship and it is intimated the offer will be accepted unqualifiedly by the colonel.
Savannah, January 29. W. W. Oxlorn e told Speer investigators that the Savannah bar signed a petition urging Speers promotion to a Texas judgeship to remove him from Georgia.
Norrisburg Pennsylvania January 28 The annual meeting of the Pennsylvania State Board of Agriculture opens at the Capitol for a three day session. The programme features more than a hundred papers and addresses by farming experts and heads of state departments and bureaus.
Peru Indiana man R F Erwin reports relief from indigestion biliousness and constipation after using Chamberlains Tablets for a winter attack. He says the tablets helped him right away and the product is sold by all dealers Ad.
President Wilson sent the nomination of Col. Goethals to the Senate for governor of the Panama Canal Zone, with an effective date of April 1. The announcement from Washington on January 29 confirms the assignment.
Hundreds of Georgia farmers and business leaders gathered in Macon on January 29 to finalize the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The group aims to organize a statewide campaign to promote development of agriculture and other industries, with sessions continuing the next day.
Denver Colorado January 29 delegates from YMCA branches across the state attend the opening of the annual Colorado YMCA convention in Denver. The gathering runs through the remainder of the week with officials and delegates on hand for the opening sessions.
The Episcopal church ladies host a Real Mexican Supper in the James Moore building beside the gas office on Thursday from 6 o clock. Those who have tasted such dishes before will attend eager for the anticipated treat and to get theirs.
Lynn Massachusetts January 29 opening day of the Lynn Kennel Club beach show features many prize winning dogs from New England and New York State including Thomas W Lawson famous bulldog collection on public display.
Real estate transfers list deeds filed since last report including Pedro G Ramirez to Lorenzo Jimenez for lot 3 block 478 E D Consideration at 190 dollars F Ochoa to Jesus Maria Zertuche for lot 10 block 28 W D at 1500 dollars F S Pratt and L A Reiser to R A Bigden for lots 1 2 and 3 block 992 W D at 350 dollars
In Europe Lael Washington reports that administrative rural credit bills were introduced in the U S house and senate following White House conferences. The bills create a treasury bureau of farm land banks allowing state farmer co operatives to issue bonds while limiting loan-to-value and term lengths.
London January 29 The Archbishop of Canterbury received Mrs Daree Fox who protested forced feeding. He said he would give the matter earnest consideration and expressed dissatisfaction with the method of the protest as the siege continued.
Pekin January 29 article reports the administrative council new law passed restraining religious rites. President Yuan Shi Kai submitted the bill proscribing the worship of heaven and of Confucius by the president of the Chinese republic.
Canton O Jan 29 Canton, the life long home of William McKinley, marked the presidential birth anniversary with school exercises revealing his life and work. Several handsome wreaths sent by men closely linked to McKinley in public life were deposited at his tomb.
Chicago area reports the Central A A U wrestling championships start tomorrow night at the Illinois Athletic Club. Major Midwest athletic bodies send top grapplers. Seven classes determine titles from bantamweight to unlimited heavyweight.
City law requires horses to work or rest within a 12 hour day cycle. Officials say the rule aims to protect animal welfare and regulate stables. Local ranchers monitor compliance as inspectors conduct spot checks across kennels and stables.
A week long English speaking Catholic mission begins at St. Peter's Church in this city with High Mass on Sunday morning February first. Bishop Paul Nussbaum will conduct opening ceremonies and Father Leguyader invites all, Catholics and non Catholics, to attend.
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