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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1914
Page
7
Local items report daily happenings in Laredo Texas including military drill disturbance at dawn. Notices advertise sales of livestock and goods, chamber of commerce updates, a Mexican supper event, car ads, and railroad employment pay news with multiple small notices and classifieds.
A stream of visitors and locals arrive and depart. Names include V. L. Puig, Mrs. Roy, A. E. Derby, James Morlan, O. Pratt, the Reisers, Isador Kantrowitz, Dr N. D. Davila, Jesus M Davila, W. N. Young, R. M. Johnson, John H. Davis, R. A. Duffy, Rev. G. W. Plack, F. E. Hale, H. Stow Garlick, Jon N. Sanchez, and others. Locations span San Antonio Durango Minneapolis Victoria San Antonio Harlan Iowa Waco and more.
R F Irwin of Peru Indiana reports an attack of indigestion biliousness and constipation last winter. He took Chamberlains Tablets after strong recommendations and they helped him right away. For sale by all dealers.
Florence Marjorie Earle wed James Neill Galbraith Jr on January 14 1914 at All Saints Episcopal Orange New Jersey The couple will reside in Mexico City after March 1 Mr Galbraith son of J N Galbraith a former Laredo resident is a high official with National Lines of Mexico
The Historian General of the United Daughters of the Confederacy may tour Texas from March 16 to May 16 with lectures. Miss Rutherford, from Athens Georgia, is a noted teacher author and lecturer making her first Texas visit. Chapters clubs and schools should write for terms and dates to Mrs Emma H Townsend Corsicana Texas.
A historical notice advises avoiding opium in children's cough medicines and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for both children and adults, claiming no opium or harmful drug. It endorses the product for sale by all dealers.
An old advertisement promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a remedy for a bad cough. It claims to heal the lungs and quiet irritation, with bottles priced 25c 50c and 1.00. Sold by all druggists.
An amateur bullfight Sunday afternoon in Nuevo Laredo drew a large attendance to benefit the city hospital. About 809 was raised for the hospital fund. One bullfighter was tossed by the bull and severely injured.
Mique Finn, manager of Memphis, attempted to sign Harry Bemis, veteran Cleveland catcher, but Bemis demanded a price Finn would not meet.
President Wilson called reports that Rear Admiral Fletcher ordered marines to land at Vera Cruz "interesting fiction." He said the Huerta regime is decaying naturally and dismissed ideas that a conference with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee was driven by Mexican events or discussions of Japanese institutions.
Comptroller Lane wired Chairman Walker that if Cullen Thomas is eliminated Lane will meet Mayes to attempt agreement on who should lead the Prohibitionists gubernatorial contest.
The Interstate Commerce Commission told the Senate that its Frisco receivership inquiry found financial operations rather than ordinary railroad issues as the cause. It cited Texas line financing, extravagant bond dealings, and condemnation of bankers and officials who sold securities amid insolvency. Speyer and Company faced particular criticism.
Mrs. Reuter, on trial for murder in Bartlesville, fainted during proceedings as the court recessed, reported by Associated Press. The incident paused testimony and trial activity.
Clarendon Virginia January 26 Captain J F E Thompson aged 76 a member of Mosbys Rangers died today He participated in all Mosbys battles and passed away at his home in Clarendon VA
A deadly panic in a moving picture show at a plantation in Surabaya Java Batavia Jan 26 left fifty eight children sixteen women and one man dead most suffocated or trampled to death in the fire caused stampede tragedy reported from the Dutch East Indies capital.
A large livestock exhibition opened at the Experiment Station Farm in Knoxville to highlight Tennessee’s stock raising potential. Bankers and business leaders contributed one thousand dollars in premiums for top Tennessee grown cattle hogs and sheep.
Quincy UL Jan 26. In a special election tomorrow the city will vote on adopting the commission form of government. Advocates and opponents have run vigorous campaigns and the outcome is uncertain. A similar proposal was rejected by voters years ago.
Officials of major labor unions gather in Washington to honor Samuel Gompers on his sixty fourth birthday with a testimonial dinner. Invitations go out to official representatives from over one hundred national and international AFL affiliated organizations.
W L Irwin arrives in this city to join the car building department of the Texas-Mexican railway after previously serving in the National Lines shops in Monterey and later at Laredo. His family remains in town, making the move favorable for all concerned.
Mrs Russell MacLennan and followers left the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage and joined the National Women's Suffrage Association congressional committee. The Union says net support remains strong with pledges from Mrs Belmont and other society women. Medill McCormick’s daughter Mrs Medill McCormick chairs the committee.
F W Boltz traffic manager of the National Petroleum Association told the interstate commerce commission that proposed rail freight increases on petroleum would discriminate against independent refineries and favor Standard Oil. He noted tariffs suggest the rise is not uniform, ranging from two to nineteen percent, with Standard Oil favored where involved.
The Texas Good Roads Association begins its largest convention in Fort Worth with President John W. Warren presiding. County and city officials and representatives from across the state attend as three days of sessions plan a statewide road improvement campaign. Demonstrations by road engineers and talks on improved construction methods are scheduled.
Boston January 26 The breach of promise case is set for trial in Massachusetts Superior Court. Miss Elizabeth M. Ryan of New Haven sues Henry K Mansfield proprietor of Ferncroft Inn Middleton seeking 50 000 damages for alleged failure to marry.
A mission for English speaking Catholics begins at St Peter's Church in this city with High Mass on Sunday morning February 1 and runs for one week. Bishop Paul Nussbaum will conduct opening ceremonies and Father Seguyader invites all the public to attend, non Catholics and Catholics alike.
Base France January 26 The French aviator Reybaud was fatally hurt after his aircraft capsized at the base and plunged about four hundred feet during the test flight.
President Wilson stated the proposed antitrust legislation will not target trusts that act in good faith or that operate within the law. He noted that holding companies and required subsidiaries to comply with state laws would face no restrictions.
Quebec city hosts the annual winter carnival inaugurated with His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught as guest of honor. Thousands of visitors fill the streets as a full week of winter sports including skating toboggaging curling hockey and snowshoeing unfolds. Nightly illuminated carnival events light up the city and the vice regal ball at Parliament House promises unmatched brilliance since the tercentenary celebration.
The Houghton County circuit court opens with thirty eight labor union leaders indicted for conspiracy to interfere with non union mine workers tied to the Calumet strike. Charles H Moyer and C E Mahoney of the Western Federation of Miners are named among the defendants. Maximum penalties are two years imprisonment and a $2000 fine.
A sharp comment questions the value of discussing Tommy Leach’s jumps, noting he is so aged that authorities would need to wheel him into the league. The remark underscores a clash over legacy and current relevance in baseball discourse.
Mrs. G. C. Dunn of Arnold Pennsylvania says Chamberlain's Tablets relieved her stomach trouble and bilious attacks from the first dose. After one bottle she feels like a different person. For sale by all dealers.
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