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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1914

Page

12

Unwarranted Slur Rejected by U S Officials at Fort McIntosh

Daly notes a Mexican paper's insult toward United States Army medical staff at Fort McIntosh, detailing care for wounded constitutionalists, transfers for minor operations, and praise for U S and Laredo physicians. The column defends Army medical efficiency and argues voting requires literacy and understanding, endorsing the Boehmer bill as enfranchising Texans.

Laredo United States Fort McIntosh Fort, McIntosh de la Fuente Fort Mclintosh Col. de la Fuente United States Army Medical Department Washington United States Army

The Illiterate Vote Campaign in Texas

A reform effort backs Boehmer bill to end the illiterate vote after Gov Col Quitt vetoed a prior bill. The state press shows near unanimity on the issue, arguing that intelligent voting requires literacy and education, while illiterate voters rely on others for impressions and lack independent public judgment.

Boehmer Texas Colquitt America

Marines Landed by Nashville in Port Haitien

Commander Bostwick of the gun boat Nashville landed eighty marines the other night in Port Haitien to protect lives and property of foreigners. It frequently happens that an American warship is quite handy to have around.

Bostwick Nashville Port Haitien

Terazas Family Rents Mix With Dispute And Aims

Alberto Terazas whose family estates bring in forty million dollars in peace times is forced to work. Villa acts as rent collector while the two are not speaking. A Texas college student was likely fatally shot recently. surrendering students, including a ministry student, claim the victim was provoking them. The divinity student could be a preacher with a pistol.

Alberto Terazas Villa Terrazas Texas

Train Resumes Regular Service Between Laredo and Monterey

Train service on the National Lines of Mexico has been restored with two trains running each direction between Laredo and Monterey. The morning passenger and express train left Laredo heading to Monterey and should arrive this evening, while a Monterey departure to Laredo is also scheduled for arrival tonight. Many passengers are using the resumption, and refugees from Monterey Saltillo and other towns are returning home following the suspension since December 10.

Mexico Laredo Monterey Saltillo

Pocket purse found. owner aided by subscription receipt

Voice of Texas reports Rev Strobel found a pocket purse with 25 dollars and a Citizen receipt. The receipt helped locate the owner near town. The purse was deposited in a local bank, bringing relief to the owner. A citizen urged carrying a paid up Citizen receipt. The Santa Express notes a laundry cue from Alice Echo.

Thorada Colorado

Noble Democrat at Kirk's Mills Post Office

Aged 85 year old postmaster Lewis Kirk has held Kirk's Mills Pa office since his father's death in 1815. The item notes he is a noble type of democrat and hopes his son will succeed him when needed. The collection references varied newspaper clippings on politics and civic duty.

Kirk's Mills Lewis Kirk Kirk Houston Post

Gen Maas Succeeds Tellez In Northern Mexico

General Joaquín Maas Jr is named military commander of the Zone of the Breve replacing General Tellez. Huerta plans a vigorous campaign against the rebels in Nuevo Leon and surrounding areas with Maas to lead operations from Saltillo or Monterey and to concentrate a large federal force in the field.

Huerta Mexico Tellez Nuevo Leon Mexico City Nuevo Laredo Joaquin Maas, Jr Coahuila Saltillo Torreon Maas Monterey

King of All Laxatives Promoted by Buffalo Resident

Paul Mathulka of Buffalo says Dr King's New Life Pills are the king of all laxatives and a blessing to his family. Get a box for 25 cents at druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.

Dr. King Paul Mathulka Buffalo H. E. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Funeral of Don Quintin Villegas in Laredo Cathedral Procession

The funeral from the family home at corner Victoria street and Salinas Avenue to San Agustin cathedral began at 9 o’clock and drew a long sorrowing crowd. Bishop Nussbaum celebrated a solemn high mass and gave a Spanish eulogy. A duet by Mrs. Daniel Valdez and Miss Constancia Vidaurri performed during the service and at the conclusion. Pallbearers included A. M. Bruni, Albert Urbahn, E. Denike, V. L. Puig, Tomas Mendirichaga, J. J. Haynes, M. T. Cogley, T. A. Austin, L. R. Ortiz, F. Wormser and P. J. MacMahon, with C. M. de la Garza, Justo S. Penn, M. Vizcaya Sierra, C. Jefferies, Chas. Deutz, Antonio Valls, FE. Cruz, A. E. Vidaurri.

Don Quintin Villegas Victoria Street Salinas Avenue San Agustin Cathedral Laredo Nussbaum God Daniel Valdez Constancia Vidaurri Jose Coma A. M. Bruni Albert Urbahn JE. Denike V. L. Puig Tomas Mendirichaga J. J

Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method

If you suffer from bleeding itching blind or protruding Piles send your address and I will tell you how to cure yourself at home by the new absorption treatment and will also send some of this home treatment free for trial with references from your own locality if requested Immediate relief and permanent care assured Write today to Mrs M Summers Box P Notre Dame Ted Adyv

M. Summers Notre Dame Ted

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities

Advertisement notes daily watch of The Times offering opportunities at 60 cents per month.

Local charity meeting and town notices in Laredo

An afternoon meeting of the Associated Charities at the Presbyterian church is set for 5 o'clock tomorrow. The page also lists varied ads and notices including farm sales, auto services, livestock for breeding, bank news, church confirmations, and local events in Laredo Texas with multiple phone contacts and dates.

Associated Charities’ of

Feel Miserable No More With Electric Bitters

A vintage health ad touts Electric Bitters as a guaranteed liver and kidney remedy. It claims Revert Madeen of West Burlington Iowa was cured after four doctors gave up. The ad urges readers to keep a bottle at home for liver and kidney complaints and notes prices of 50 cents and 1.00.

Revert Madeen West Burlington Iowa H. F. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Times Offers Everyday Fog Opportunities

The Times advertises a daily fog opportunities plan priced at 60 cents per month, promoting ongoing access to fog-related notices and content for subscribers.

Laredo Auto Club Plan Warned by Chamber Leader

Dr C F Kenney, newly elected Chamber of Commerce president and avid motorist, calls a Tuesday evening meeting in the Chamber room to organize the Laredo Auto Club. About two hundred autos in Laredo area, with roads improving, spur hope for a vigorous, well-supported group.

Chamber of Commerce Automobile Owners of Laredo Laredo Auto Club Automobile Owners of Laredo Kenney Auto Club

Sudden 60 Degree Mercury Drop Affects Laredo Area

Yesterday the temperature rose to 98 degrees then plunged to 38 by night. A northwester brought dust and a sharp chill, but reports say local crops and onion growers in the Laredo region suffered no damage as temperatures did not fall below freezing.

Laredo

Good Fellows Triumph in Local High School Game

The Good Fellows defeated the High School team 23 to 11 on the school court. Good Fellows showed stronger aggregation and margin, avenging earlier losses with sharper play and a clear walkover for the laurels.

H’ght Good Fellows

Personal updates from a city crowd with travels

Oscar Perron arrived in the city from San Antonio while Mayor Robt McComb returned from a San Antonio visit. James Hazelrigg came back from a short business trip to San Antonio. W N Young and Leonard Haynes returned from Zapata county by car. G D Fitzsimmons and wife from Monterey left for Monterey after a Corpus Christi visit. Mrs C B Gatewood left for Galveston to rejoin Captain Gatewood U S Army. Hamilton list includes several names and origins such as J F Martineau St Louis and R J Haywood San Antonio.

Oscar Perron San Antonio Robt. McComb James Hazelrigg W. N. Young Leonard Haynes Zapata County Mr. Young G. D. Fitzsimmons Monterey Corpus Christi City C. B. Gatewood C. C. Pierce Galveston Captain Gatewood Ordinance Department U. S. Army Hamilton J. F. Martineau St. Louis R. J. Haywood H. G. Rollins Gonzales John D. Hartman R. M. Middberook T. H. Love J. H. Fairbanks Reiser D. Fitzsimons E. Sperling Longview

How to Prevent Bilious Attacks

Coming events cast their shadows before bilious attacks. Appetite fails, you feel dull and languid. Take three Chamberlain's Tablets as soon as symptoms appear to ward off the attack. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Pedestrians Reach Laredo During Panama Exposition Trek

Two young men walking from Memphis to San Francisco reach Laredo on a $4000 wager to finish by February 11, 1915. One is a one legged man on crutch and both carry handpacks advertising the Panama Exposition. They face a Mexico border dilemma and carry credentials with many post marks. They may stay a day or two before continuing.

Memphis Tenn Atlantic Gulf San Francisco Calif Laredo Mexico

Dr Kings New Discovery for Coughs and Lung Trouble

A Vermont man Henry T Sanders of Cavendish reports Dr Kings New Discovery relieved his cough and pneumonia. He endorses the medicine as best for coughs colds or lung trouble, suitable for children. Available 50c and 1.00. Money back if not satisfied. H E Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St Louis.

Dr. King Henry T Sanders Cavendish H. E. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

New Superintendent at Annapolis Announced

Annapolis Md Feb 7 William F Fullam today assumed duties as superintendent of the United States Naval Academy succeeding Captain John H Gibbons who moves to sea duty The new leader is praised as a brilliant officer who graduated head of his class in 1877 He built Newport Naval Training Station into a high efficiency unit and later led the Great Lakes training station before taking command of the academy training program for naval officers

Annapolis William F. Fullam Unted States Naval Academy John H. Gibbons Navy Naval Academy Department of Ordnance Fullam Naval Newport Great Lakes Daniels

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